Finally, 3 Of Our Favorite Things About SXSW 2008

Here’s hoping this is our last post about “South By” (believe us, we don’t like using that abbreviation anymore than you enjoy reading it). We can’t guarantee anything, but after more than a week of this stuff, we kind of feel like it’s time to move on. After all, there are other things in this world to blog about besides 1) comedy, 2) rock muzik and 3) random people in Austin, Texas. But before we shuffle onwards into the remainder of March, we’d like to leave you with our personal favorites from each of the aforementioned categories. Enjoy.

1) Comedy = Hari Leigh
She may have kept a SXSW diary for Comedy Central Insider, but Hari saved her hot dance moves for our eyes only. All stand-up aside, the L.A.-based comedienne exhibited the most “fun” we actually saw any one person have at the festival, harkening back to yesteryears when people actually frolicked and acted silly at public events. Parish the thought.

2) Rock muzik = Mr. Free & The Satellite Freak Out
Showcase? This group of miscreants from Tucson, Arizona didn’t need any stinkin’ SXSW showcase. They just pulled up outside of MESS WITH TEXAS 2, and started playing their Captain Beefheart-meets-G.G. Allin-blend of hippie-rock in their very own venue: a big, empty bus. And that’s not to mention the lead singer’s glorious sock wear.

3) Random People = Paul Challenger
He’s got a rock star name. But this festival goer is all man-on-the-street crazy. And we love him for that. Screw Vampire Weekend. Paul Challenger was on a mission to see Aleister Crowley at SXSW 2008.

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