Ms Beas

I saw upwards of 50 bands during the four days of SXSW. These were the most memorable. I think.

1. Pete and the Pirates (Emo's Annex, 3.20.2009)

Pete and Pirates

Easily the best band I saw at SxSW this year. Of course, as their album Little Death made my Best of 2008, I already had a predilection to like them but Pete and the Pirates so nailed their great songs live -- the harmonies, the guitar interplay, everything -- that I just had a big grin on my face the whole time. My only regret: not seeing them more than once.

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posted at 4:01 PM on March 31, 2009 in music | Comments (34)