St Deluxe at SXSW: Part III – The Scots Invade and Jad Fair Approves

We finally got the chance to play a gig and two of them came along at once.

First, we played the Dart International Music showcase, who help bands like us get visas and cheap gear hire if you're out touring. Jad Fair came down to see us and we had a nice chat before the gig, which he later said he really enjoyed. He's got an art exhibit here in a place called Yard Dog that we'll check out before we head home.

Next up was the BME Scottish showcase at Latitude 30; we got there in time to see the end of The Law, all of Twin Atlantic and Fangs who played just before us. Vic Galloway was compère for the night. We just totally went for it and raced through the first half of the set before I’d even thought about it. It was a great stage to play and we spoke to a few people after it was over who said they’d come and see us again at Antone's for the Big Star gig. Speaking of which, it’s turning out to be a tribute with some special guests billed to play. So far Mike Mills from REM is looking as if he'll be joining in; I think it'll turn out to be quite emotional.