The Americana Music Association
Announces Official SXSW Showcase
For Thursday, March 14 At Antone's Nightclub
Featuring Esteemed Musicians
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, Richard Thompson,
The Mavericks, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale,
Josh Ritter and James Hunter
First Ever Americanfest SXSW Day Party
To Precede With Over A Dozen Artists Including
Dawes, Billy Bragg, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, The Lone Bellow, Milk Carton Kids, Wheeler Brothers, Field Report, Shakey Graves and JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
Event to be Live Streamed on Pandora.com
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 8, 2013 - The Americana Music Association is proud to announce the lineup for its annual official SXSW showcase which includes legendary artists Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale, Richard Thompson and The Mavericks.
The sure to be memorable night of music is scheduled for Thursday March 14, 2013 continuing a decade long tradition of being at the historic Antone's Night Club, which is set to close its 5th street doors after the festival.
In addition to the evening showcase, this year's event brings legends and rising stars together for a two-stage, all-day "
Americanafest" celebration of Roots music which will be live streamed via
pandora.com starting at 1:30pm.
Antone's – 213. W 5th street
March 14, 2013
The Den after Dark – Inside Stage
8pm The James Hunter Six
9pm Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale
10pm Richard Thompson
11pm Rodney Crowell & Emmylou Harris
12am Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band
1am The Mavericks
The Den- Inside Stage
1:30pm Shakey Graves
2pm The Milk Carton Kids
3pm Field Report
4pm Billy Bragg
5pm Dawes
The Porch – Outside Stage
2:20pm JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
3:40pm The Lone Bellow
4:40pm Wheeler Brothers
5:40pm Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers
The 2013 Americana SXSW Showcase is hosted by PANDORA and SESAC continues as one of the Americana Music Associations sponsors. Since its inception, the Americana SXSW Showcase at Antone's has become both a tradition at the annual Austin music confab and one of the festivals premier and critically acclaimed events. Featured performances in the past have included legendary acts like the original Texas Tornados, Dave Alvin, Jimmy Vaughan, Patty Griffin, Raul Malo, James McMurtry, Joe Ely, Hank Williams III, Marcia Ball, The Courtyard Hounds with Jakob Dylan, the Little Willies with Norah Jones, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. A robust list of emerging artists have also been featured like Hayes Carl, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Abigail Washburn, Tift Merritt, Ryan Bingham, Elizabeth Cook, Johnny Corndawg, the Band of Heathens and many more who have supported the scrappy not for profit music association.
SXSW Badge and wristband holders will have priority admission to the event. For more information on SXSW Festival and Conference Registrations contact
www.sxsw.com.
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About the Americana Music Association
The Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American Roots Music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year including the annual Americana Music Festival and Conference, which will take place September 18-22, 2013 in Nashville, Tenn. Registration for the Festival and Conference is now available at discounted early bird rates through the store at
www.americanamusic.org.
2013 Americana Music Festival & Conference Registrations on Sale NOW!
Event Slated for September 18-22, 2013. Early Bird Rates Available Now!
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