Cleveland-based magazine Alternative Press has announced its FREE, ALL-AGES showcase for SXSW 2010. The showcase will feature bands from the magazine’s 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2010 issue and bands on this year’s Spring AP Tour. No RSVP is required for this event and it’s free to the public.

Alternative Press’ Attack of the 100 Bands You Need to Know Showcase
March 20, Noon – 6 p.m. @ Emo’s (all-ages, no RSVP required)

Circa Survive
Sum 41
Never Shout Never
Hey Monday
The Cab
Every Avenue
The Summer Set
Cymbals Eat Guitars
Lights
Stereo Skyline
Terrible Things
There For Tomorrow
Title Fight
Honor Bright
La Dispute
Ruiner
Conditions
Zlam Dunk
and more TBA.