SXSW, 2010 : Day 1
SXSW 2010
by Brianne Turner, Photography by Nick Chaivarlis
The first day of SXSW consisted primarily of lots of aimless wandering and severe cramping due to carrying too much shit around (hi, we’re amateurs), so it was a pleasant and colorful moment when we wandered aimlessly right into the Body Language set at Mohawk. Lead singer Angelica Bess kept their set upbeat and adorable with her brightly-colored outfit and the band’s uptempo vibe (and songs).
Packed Venue of the Night award most likely went to the Stubb’s amphitheater, where the lineup featured Visqueen, The Walkmen, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Broken Bells and Austin natives, Spoon. The Walkmen put on an eclectic show (which at one point included an eight-piece brass section) while Sharon Jones‘ energy filled the amphitheater and encouraged anyone with a sense of rhythm to shake his ass. Broken Bells started out mellow and were the only band on the bill to fully utilize the stage projection screen, leaving them to play in almost complete darkness while their super-low bass line shook the amphitheater’s (nonexistent) walls.
After a lengthy setup process, indie rock veterans Spoon took the stage and began their set with newish jam, “Written In Reverse.” The evening’s Lesson In Irony medal was awarded to the band for playing “Don’t Make Me A Target” while the photo pit was at its most feral, nearly every long-lens SLR pointed at lead singer Britt Daniel’s face as he sang it.
If you need photographic evidence of what we saw, you’re in luck! We have it in abundance, and it begins right here:
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