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I don't know, I didn't pay much last year - my main output was liquor and beer. Other more sober minds could prevail and give you a price range for what they spent during sxsw.

Depends who you're seeing. The showcases can get pretty expensive, I think the Wolfmother/Presets/Annie/Jose Gonzales/Pink Nasty show me and Shawn went to was like $30. I don't really remember the exact price but I didn't think I'd be going to too many more shows if it was going to be that expensive. I seriously had more fun at the day shows and they're usually all free.

I'm thinking about trying to get a wristband this time.

Shiv, that GARmada is CLASSIC, bro.

When I went in 04, I paid for a show at Stubbs the first night and then I scored a cheap wristband cos my boy was in the film fest. Had MUCH MORE FUN knowing I could come and go as I pleased. I reccomend that route.

I should've capitalized it but I'd already finished and I'm not used to Photoshop yet, but thanks.

Indeed.

Though, I did get lucky to have seen some of you this year...we just didn't get to hang out much cuz you boys were too busy trollin'.

I hung for a bit.

You did, Jon. You're a TRUE pal, especially when others who shall remain nameless (ahem...COLIN!) bail on you without saying anything and start walking home drunk.

I've read the whole thread and all I remember is that Colin has a king sized bed. Now, correct me if I'm wrong. Isn't he a little bitty thing?

I'll need a photo.

dude, whatever. if someone here provides me free lodging, i will get you into shows... or at least what shows i can get into.. ok i'm drunk so i'll revisit this tomorrow.

but WTF... cmj hasn't even happeneed yet... can't think about sxsw in 200y7 when CMJ 2W0006 asnt happened YET,

I'm sure something can be arranged in room 206 -- our fine soundproof suite that Bloor has already secured with a massive infusion of credit from teh Sawtooth National Bank.

I will be there.

Skipped the between pages so apoligise if this has been asked already, but how late can you leave it for booking hotel? Or, how strict are the cops in Austin if i just curl up in a sleeping bag on any bench i can find?

I think it depends on what hotel. If you want something close to downtown, I'd try and get something soon though they're pretty expensive. I booked my hotel earlier this year at the end of january and everything went fine, though my hotel was like 5-7 miles from downtown which was kind of annoying if I wanted to get drunk.

Sweet, thats good to know that i may be able to book in Jan, have some saving to do first.

I was thinking of buying a week unlimited greyhound ticket and either kipping in the station or take a short trip somewhere every night. Need to find out if the station is cose to downtown.

here's a map of the bus station. it's pretty much right downtown.

That's the amtrack. Or is the greyhound station at the same place? Anyway i will wait till Jan to try and book hotel. I can't wait, should be awesome.

someone needs to give me the dates, i turn 21 on march 15th and this could be an awesome 21st birthday present/celebration.

yeah it's a train/bus station.

the dates are the 14th-18th of march for the music part of sxsw.

3/14-18

You don't need them. You can get into any show you want without the wristband (nee "bracelet").

I'm 90% there as the company is picking up the tab for me to go this year.

right now a flight and hotel package from portland for friday through sunday is around 500 bucks.

I'll tell ya, this year there were a LOT of shows with huge lines outside of the venue. At one point, not even my pass allowed me instant entrance and had to wait in line with everyone else.

No bracelets or buying single show tickets for me. It's all about the pass.

I dont care, i just want to meet THE T, hit all the day shows, get seriously fucked up and then about 6pm, hit the bars and see how many women i can get slapped by.

I'd really like to, but Red isn't putting out, so the chances aren't good.

but why did the pass benefit you? i need answers!

p.s. loog, i'd like to get in on the hotel action if there is room available please.