Ready or not, here I come: South by Southwest

I have a heavier heart than usual this time of year due to recent events; but South by Southwest is finally here -- one of my favorite annual happenings, and a trip I look forward to every year. I'm blasting off first thing Wednesday; and, if the computer cooperates, I'll be filing bulletins in this space -- checking on on the locals and other possible bands of interest. Please do join me.

If you're curious about how this has gone in years past, here are reports from last year; while 2007's recaps are linked from here.