Abacus at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW
While scarfing a huge plate of nachos in a forgettable bar in Austin, TX I listened as Kylesa's Phillip Cope talked about his most memorable experiences as a member of the Savannah based swamp metal band. Cope also has a heavy hand in production at Columbia's Jam Room (Baroness, Black Tusk, Burnt Books) so it's not a surprise he talked a lot about recording at the BBC studios in London. The final task of our third day in Texas involved catching up with our neighbors from Georgia who had just finished playing a show down the street. We also talked a lot about SXSW and before parting ways Cope points out to Stereofly founder Greg Slattery, "You've brought an entire scene out here. That's impressive."
Two weeks ago this morning I took my first bike ride in Austin, TX and climbed on the banks of the Colorado River. It's how I like to introduce myself to a new city. I was in town covering The Stereofly Showcase at the SXSW music festival held at Javelina Bar at 69 Rainey St on March 11-12, 2014. They had excellent sweet potato fries and a bike rack right in front of the club. Speaking of, I've never seen so many bicycles in my life before this cherry popping trip to South by Southwest. With over 20 South Carolina artists performing at the venue, rarely did it feel like I was far from home. Here's the first of a two part series looking back on those two days in Austin, TX.
Javelina Bar in Austin, TX during SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Sein Zum Tode at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Sein Zum Tode (Columbia, SC)
SXSW Photo - Street Performance
Austin, TX for SXSW
The Rocketboys at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
The Rocketboys (Austin TX)
Captain and Maybelle at SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Captain and Maybelle (Atlanta, GA)
Captain and Maybelle at Javelina Bar at SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Stereofly's Greg Slattery at SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Josh Anderson from Say Brother at Javelina Bar for SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Say Brother (Columbia, SC)
Tripp LaFrance of Say Brother at Javelina Bar for SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Chadd Downing at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Chadd Downing (Columbia, SC)
Steve Sancho with the Restoration at Javelina Bar for SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
SXSW Photos - Rainey St.Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
SXSW Photo - 2014Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Daniel Machado of the Restoration at SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
The Restoration (Columbia, SC)
Primitive Man at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Primitive Man (Denver, CO)
Shallow Palace at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Shallow Palace (Columbia, SC)
Mason Jar Menagerie at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Mason Jar Menagerie (Greenville, SC)
Stagbriar at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Stagbriar (Columbia, SC)
Dear Blanca at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW Stereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Dear Blanca (Columbia, SC)
Rachel Kate at SXSWStereofly Showcase at Javelina Bar in Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford
Rachel Kate (Charleston/Nashville)
Rainey St. in Austin, TX for SXSW Austin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photographer Sean Rayford
SXSW PhotosAustin, TX for SXSW 2014. Photo by South Carolina photojournalist Sean Rayford