LA’s public radio station KCRW (89.9 FM and KCRW.com) is throwing two huge showcases on Wednesday, March 14 smack-dab in the middle of SXSW! They’re bringing big acts known for their great live shows, including Alabama Shakes, HoneyHoney, & BBC Sound of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka for their afternoon showcase and Kimbra, Band of Skulls, Apparat, Oberhofer, & more for their nighttime showcase, at Haven on Colorado & 5th.
It looks like the showcases will be open to anyone with a festival badge or wristband, with no RSVP needed. Read on to see the full lineup!
3 PM-6 PM Wednesday, March 14 at the Austin Convention Center (Radio Day Stage, 4th Floor Ballroom D) 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78701
3 PM – Michael Kiwanuka
4 PM – Alabama Shakes
5 PM – HoneyHoney
8 PM-2 AM Wednesday, March 14 at Haven, 409B Colorado Austin, TX 78701
8 PM – Blood Orange
9 PM – Oberhofer
10 PM – Ki:Theory
11 PM – Kimbra
12 PM – Band of Skulls
1 AM – Apparat
KCRW is also the official radio sponsor for Filter’s 3-day Showdown at Cedar Street which you don’t need a badge/wristband for, featuring bands like Keane, Fanfarlo, Built to Spill, Kaiser Chiefs, Reptar, and Milo Green among many others – see the link for more details!