On Day 3 of the official 2011 SXSW Music fest, I got a pretty late start with my first show at the French Legation to see !!! (Chk Chk Chk) - what a cool place to chill and listen to some music!  Up next was Marco Benevento (love!) at Momo's for the official KUT showcase, followed by rambling down 6th and on to the east side to see Miami Horror at the ND.  I closed out the night seeing my most favorite band from the fest, The Head and the Heart.  Gawd, I really heart these guys (and girl, of course).  Check back for a more in-depth look at all of these bands real soon!

Eating ice cream while listening to music & lounging on the lawn of the French Legation?  Yes, please.

The end of !!! (Chk Chk Chk)'s set.

Dirrty 6th in the daylight hours.

Marco Benevento!

@ Momo's for the KUT (aka THE best radio station) showcase w/ live broadcast

Benevento's passion as a musician is beyond inspiring.

The bassist and drummer killed it, too.

Look at those fingers!

Big smiles all around :-)

In the groove

Jazz hands

Last show of the week for these guys...time to celebrate!

Crowds all over 6th taking in the scene.

Hmmm, an interesting way to disguise your bike.

Passing through...heard one of the MGMT kids was gonna be there.  Not so much.

Miami Horror

@ the ND

Throw yo hands up!

The Head and the Heart

@ Red 7

My most favorite new band from SXSW!

Kinda Edward Sharpe-esque...

(See, look at that tambourine.)

But with a more rocky vibe and tighter sound.

Fiddle!

The Head and the Heart

The Head and the Heart

Goodnight, moon...I mean owl (building).

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