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That might be the last time Big Star ever leaves the stage. Jody Stephens gives the last word, and Big Star has left the building. #sxsw 10:53 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
The Watson Twins, Susan Cowsill, Andy Hummel, the Posies, and Jody Stephens are singing the greatest Big Star song, "September Girls." #sxsw 10:48 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Evan Dando: looking good! But seriously, sounding amazing, solo acoustic and he's nailing Alex' song "Night Time." #sxsw 10:40 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Hey look, it's Chuck Prophet! Thank You Friends. All the ladies and gentlemen are celebrating the music. We miss you Alex. #sxsw 10:35 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Sondre Lerche is singing one of the classics, "Feel." #sxsw 10:24 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
I'm in love, what's that song? It's John Doe of X and a gorgeous version of "I'm in Love with a Girl." a beautiful song. We miss you Alex. 10:23 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Jody Stephans is a pretty great drummer for being about 60. Here comes R.E.M.'s Mike Mills for a eousing version of "Jesus Christ." #sxsw 10:12 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
I look around, the crowd is about 90% male - more proof that Big Star was the ultimate rock nerd band for boys. #sxsw 10:06 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Whoa - original Big Star bassist and rocket scientist (really!) Andy Hummel joins for Jody Stephens singing "Way Out West." #sxsw 10:04 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
The irony is that Alex Chilton is missing what might be the best Big Star gig ever. #sxsw 10:00 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
M Ward plus Posies plus Jody Stephens, singing "Big Black Car" from Third. I hope tapes are rolling. #sxsw 9:59 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Jody stephans plus the Posies ripping thru Big Star songs. I m singing along with joy in my heart - the power of music comes home. #sxsw 9:47 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Big star tribute at antones started with a message from his widow to a hushed crowd, - Jim #sxsw 9:44 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Off to refuel and check out UK band Malachai. Looking forward to Big Star tribute tonight at Antone's. -Jill #SWSW 3:16 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via web
Huge record convention/sale at the Austin convention center, I checked it out and was overwhelmed! Prices were a bit high for used vinyl. 2:01 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via web
Just came from an interview with the 70's rock/punk band Death. They play at 1am, the Mohawk Patio. The band's backstory is amazing. -Jill 1:46 PM Mar 20th, 2010 via web
http://twitpic.com/19tinw - Peter Wolf Crier representin' The land of the cold in a surprisingly cold Austin at Home Slice party. #sxsw 10:39 AM Mar 20th, 2010 via TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/19t22x - Jeremy m at home slice - it's cold, but the pizza and the music are good! #sxsw 9:31 AM Mar 20th, 2010 via TwitPic
Unshaven Matthew McConoughey sighting at 10am! -Jim #sxsw 8:48 AM Mar 20th, 2010 via API
Tom Morello is playing his guitar with his teeth. Street Sweeper Social Club is killing it. -Jim #sxsw 10:31 PM Mar 19th, 2010 via API