Dave Surgan
I'm 6'4 and I hit my head on a lot of things.

:: MONSTER ISLAND REQUIEM
:: AUTUMNAL UNAMPLIFIED ACOUSTIC BBQ

:: short 2 song acoustic / unamplified sets

550pm :: Max Hodes of Black Cosmic Mother
540pm :: Dead Leaves / Good Company
530pm :: Space Lions in Outer Space
520pm :: D1st of Notekillers
510pm :: Fergus & Geronimo
500pm :: Pterodactyl
450pm :: Beach Fossils
440pm :: Talk Normal...

It is that time of the year again my friends. I have just turned the ripe old age of 27 and I am now just that much closer to 30.

I will be having a little celebration at the Cooper Square Hotel's 2nd floor bar and outdoor space (weather permitting). If you do not know where the Cooper Square Hotel is: A: Look it up. B: Rob will be upset...

Team,

On Friday, I turn 24. Boom.

In an effort to celebrate and to bring some Americanism into a day trying to be stolen by the British, there will be a party .

As always, all are welcome, drinking is encouraged, and late night food consumption is likely. Bring all who are fun. Hope you can make it. Details below:

8-ish: The doors to our...

"Attend" by tuning in to the radio starting at 9pm ET: 91.1-FM NYC/NJ, http://wfmu.org worldwide

WFMU returns to the State With Which Not To Mess for another sauce-slathered evening of curated live music, this time co-presented w/ Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org).
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It's Baaaaaack! Volcom Entertainment & Volcom Brand Jeans Present: The 4th (Not So Annual) SXSW FREE BEER PARTY (21+)

Friday, March 18th, join us at the Jackalope for our notorious Free Beer Party. We're bringing together some of the loudest, fiercest bands at SXSW for an all-out rager of an afternoon! Boulevard Brewing Company will...

Prefix is proud to present our FREE Unofficial SXSW party on Thursday, March 17 - ND at Studio 501.

It's FREE with RSVP. Just click that you'll be attending on this Facebook page or at...

The Japan Technology Summit will provide an hour-long exploration of the new media scene in Japan. Speakers will cover the hottest new technologies in this country, as well as identifying key players and key companies, current investment opportunities and the kinds of programs available for technology entrepreneurs. If you need a crash course...

That’s right. (mt) Media Temple is returning for the 7th year running and changing the scenery a bit. This year, we are throwing our famed (mt) Closing Party at one of the biggest venues in town, Stubbs. There will be food, drink, music you actually like and most importantly, a story to tweet to your friends. Get ready Austin!

What: (mt) SXSWi...

NO RSVPS- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC-FREE
(venue subject to capacity, get there early)

Tuesday March 15th
Pre-SXSW Panache Party
@Scoot Inn
doors at 7:00
show at 8:00
2 stages
12 bands for FREE!
21 and up
1308 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 478-6200

A stellar line up of Panache bands to warm you up before the week of rock. 12 great bands in an...

Japan remains a big question mark. Sometimes qualified as strange, sometimes thought as very innovative, often unknown to many. Can you name one Japanese startup? Can you name one Japanese web service that you use? Do you know Facebook is almost inexistent there? With the recent successes of Twitter (almost 20% of worldwide tweets are in Japanese),...

Open Bar. Music. Smoking Patio. Free to the public.

Tokimonsta Performing!

RSVP at http://sxsw.villagevoicemedia.com/ by 3/13 to get on the list.
Get there early - RSVP does not guarantee admission!
UPDATE 3/4: The RSVP list is now closed! RSVPs on the Facebook Wall are not accepted.

21+ only.

Sponsored By:
Topless Robot
Nerd news, humor...

SAY: LOCAL NATIVES, 2011 SXSW OFFICIAL PARTY

Helping passionate, independent content creators publish, build audience and earn a living is what we do best at SAY Media. We also throw REALLY good parties. This year, we are marrying the best of both worlds by hosting a one-night-only music festival highlighting emerging indie artists, as well as...

So we're throwing another epic event at SXSW complete with some fabulous music. We'll flesh this page out as more details emerge.

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SO YOU WANNA SEE THE SHOW? READ ON VERY CAREFULLY...

We will be able to accommodate about 1200 guests. During SXSW we will be giving away around 600-700 "Priority" wristbands randomly to those...

Escape the madness for some R&R at the Twitter Retreat. Grab a seat under the sun, listen to some tunes, and meet some people.

Plenty of Twitter folks will be around and eager to meet you.

There will be delicious BBQ from @FranklinBBQ and fancy ice-cream sandwiches from @Coolhaus to consume throughout the day.

A night of exceptional beverages, hot jamz, and fierce competition. Together, we shall raise our pint glasses and plastic cups in revelry to celebrate a great year in web design.

This year, the BeerCamp competition will take form in a flip cup tournament.

Ever wondered what Family Feud with all your favorite tech giants would look like? Well wonder no more. We’ll have some of the largest tech giants on stage competing for the ultimate bragging rights as to who’s the smartest at SXSW.

Not just content with putting them under the spotlight, we’ll have entertainment from master turntablist Cut...

The Barbarian Group & StumbleUpon invite you to void a couple EULAs with us at the T.O.S. Violation! Party, a night of rock for the punks of the Internet.

Revised line-up:

7pm doors

Outside Stage:
TV Torso 7:00pm
Thee Oh Sees 7:45pm
Mister Heavenly (feat. members of Islands, Man Man and Modest Mouse with Michael Cera) 8:45pm
No Age 9:45pm
...

As we all start to plan our panels and parties for SXSWi it's time to add the TownHoller+BeerSphere Sunday afternoon gathering and group checkin at Club De Ville to your calendar.

Last year was a great time and we are hoping for more of the same this year, great people, great conversations, and great weather. So follow the updates @townholler...

Join cross-cultural business enthusiasts to discuss Japanese tech culture and industry. If you are interested in Twitter's rise, mobile "keitai" phones, localization, market expectations and more, come join the conversation. Also includes appearance by the HootSuite Owl and some fun swag prizes.

We're gathering Austin's best food trucks together for an afternoon of BBQ, tacos, meat pies and more.

Download Foodspotting for Secret Menu items and to participate in a photo scavenger hunt - win prizes!

Featuring the following Food Truck stars:
- Along Came a Slider
- Boomerang's Pies
- Chi'Lantro
- Clem's Hot Diggity...

The Mashable SXSWi House 2011 will break the mold of the traditional SXSWi events schedule. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, we will create a two-day platform that will include private events, VIP networking hours and large open parties. From Sunday, March 13th to Monday, March 14th, Mashable will be hosting a combination of private...

Does your life revolve around 140 characters, Facebook Likes, Foursquare Check-ins and brilliant ideas? Sweet, chances are you're:
1. A Community Manager
2. Awesome
3. Going to Austin for SXSW Interactive 2011

If that's true, come join us for Online/Offline - a happy hour meetup for CMs to connect offline, network, trade war...

With Fred Graver (Travel Channel), Lila King (CNN iReport), Gavin Purcell (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), Chloe Sladden (Twitter), and Timothy Shey (Next New Networks).

How is social media changing the TV experience for good? Over the past ten years, we've seen television become truly interactive, from SMS voting on American Idol to real-time...