One of the most talked about performances of SXSW will undoubtedly be the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players who opened a nighttime bill at the sprawling La Zona Rosa compound. Although the show, which also featured sets by Gold Cash Gold, PBM, and Patrick Thomas, competed with parties sponsored by big name entities, it still managed to pack in a crowd eager to hear what Detroit has to offer. Rock/rap act Trip found an enthusiastic crowd, as did rock outfit Shipwreck Union and the Deadstring Brothers. While Eminem is the city’s best-known son as of late, the Detroit music community proved it had much more to offer with a showcase at the Whiskey on the western end of the music district. Not far away, Dressy Bessy’s power pop was the draw at the Copper Tank Brewing Company, which also hosted solid sets by Viva and singer/songwriter Joseph Plunkett. Out at 6th St’s Maggie Mae’s, the Neptunes’ Pharrell hosted an Adidas-sponsored gathering that featured sets by Wakefield, Gob, and Spymob for folks happily soaking in the Austin. With guitarist Dion claiming the group “traveled 20,000 miles to play here,” the band’s Iggy Pop-soaked/inspired punk kept the ever-growing audience satisfied as it awaited sets by Sahara Hotnights and Hot Hot Heat. The ticket heated up with the D4, which turned out a refreshingly solid set. Creating a surprising amount of sound from its guitar/drums setup, the blues duo of guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney drew an enthusiastic response, and welcomed guest saxophonist Ralph Carney, who added an avant garde texture to a few songs in the middle of an edgy and exciting set. Yesterday (March 14) kicked off with a knockout performance by two-man Akron, Ohio-based Black Keys, who were the first to hit the stage during a Spin magazine sponsored party at dusty outdoor BBQ pit Stubbs. Faced with myriad choices and logistically improbable scheduling, the best-laid plans often went by the wayside in favor of simply hearing more music. “You can’t do it all” has become a popular refrain among SXSW attendees. For more information on SXSW, visit its official Web site. Jeckell is in the state’s capitol for the event, and will file a daily diary detailing the sites and sounds. Austin, Texas’ annual South By Southwest (SXSW) is a music and media conference offering industry-related panels and presentations, as well as more than 900 acts performing in more than 50 venues over the course of four days (March 12-16).
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