terrbo Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I heard from a friend, as we were talking about South By Southwest music convention in Austin, and he said that this con got its start in Houston. He didn't give much detail. Anyone know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilioScotia Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) I heard from a friend, as we were talking about South By Southwest music convention in Austin, and he said that this con got its start in Houston. He didn't give much detail. Anyone know about this?Your friend is wrong. The South by Southwest music and film festivals -- SxSW -- have always been in Austin. Check it out. http://www.sxsw.com/history/ Edited August 10, 2007 by FilioScotia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I had the pleasure of playing at SXSW in 91, and can tell you it's far from from a "con". Many artist have signed deals via SXSW, and owe the oppurtunity of making a true studio album to the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Gary, I think he meant convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isuredid Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I heard from a friend, as we were talking about South By Southwest music convention in Austin, and he said that this con got its start in Houston. He didn't give much detail. Anyone know about this?He is probably thinking of the "New Music America" event which took place in Houston in 1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrbo Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 He is probably thinking of the "New Music America" event which took place in Houston in 1986wouldn't be surprised. the date sounds about right. Do you know anything about the New Music America event?and yep, "con" is abbreviation for convention.. we go to many film ones, and always call em cons. No disrespect meant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) Gary, I think he meant convention.I understood him. The convention he mentioned is the SWSW music festival. Edited August 13, 2007 by Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Well there is a conference at the start of the festival. Pete Townsend was the suprise guest star for the last conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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