Eric J. Lawrence, Music Librarian

EJL's SXSW Diary - Fri Day 3, Part 2

2008-03-15T20:50:14Z

Off to the corner of Red River and 6th Street, which is basically the geographic center of the evening showcases, to see yet another retro thing: old-school UK theatrical punk group the Homosexuals. They have a larger crowd than I might imagine,...

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EJL's SXSW Diary - Fri Day 3, Part 1

2008-03-15T20:21:11Z

I think I've finally got a handle of this Central Time Zone thing. My first engagement of the day (wow, it's still morning!) is a panal discussion. One part of this whole shebang that people sometimes forget about is the opportunity to visit wi...

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EJL's SXSW Diary - Thurs Day 2, Part 2

2008-03-14T22:50:28Z

It's so difficult to decide whether to bring a sweater. It's bound to be a little chilly by the end of the night - or so I think in the morning, when it is actually overcast & slightly gloomy. So I ultimately choose to bring the sweater & skip ...

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EJL's SXSW Diary - Thurs Day 2, Part 1

2008-03-14T19:53:48Z

Thursday starts late (hey, it's impossible to go to sleep as soon as I get back to the hotel the night before - I'm too revved up & there was good stuff on PBS keeping me awake), but it's a day of hooking up with some of my music contacts that I ...

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EJL's SXSW Diary - Weds Day 1, Part 2

2008-03-14T19:23:07Z

Wandering back down to 6th Street, I poke my head in to the Orange Twin showcase, to check out a band I've never heard of, but whose classic indie rock sounds catch my ear. Their name is Nana Grizol, and they are from one of the legendary center...

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EJL's SXSW Diary - Day One, Part One

2008-03-13T20:39:33Z

EJL's SXSW Diary - Day One, Part One So arriving on Wednesday, the first real day of the annual SXSW festival, used to be a good idea. But these days so much goes on during that day that by the time I get in around 3pm local time, I've already...

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The Inaugural KCRW Music Library Blog!

2007-12-05T02:20:12Z

Hey there – Eric J. Lawrence here. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the KCRW Music Library Vox Blog! Herein you shall find tidbits regarding the new (and old) music residing in the KCRW Music Library, from the newest titles just arriving in ...

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