It was my first time going down to SXSW. I had heard of it–I mean, who hasn’t? Over 1,500 bands in one city? Live music from 12 noon to 2am every day for 7 days? I was in awe of it from a distance, overwhelmed by the idea. After a year of going to 1-5 shows per week here in Chicago, I felt like SXSW was a challenge I was ready to accept. I prepped with spreadsheets and lists and […]