"In the wake of overcrowded and rowdy conditions at the recent 25th anniversary of South by Southwest, San Antonio City Councilman John Clamp told the San Antonio Business Journal that SXSW organizers should consider moving their event to the Alamo City.
This is not an April Fool’s joke three weeks late. In fact, one gullible TV station (see video below) even did a segment on San Antonio vying for Southby. Apparently they have a bunch of empty hotel rooms. Shocker.
I got to tweeting about the report at @michaelcorcoran, on ways SXSW would be different if it was held 70 miles south."
SXSW in SA
“Thousands of fans storm the walls of the Levi’s Alamo during a surprise Melvins reunion.”
After fest organizers give San Antonio fire marshals a list of all the cool fringe parties with free booze, they all call in sick.
The fest loses money for the first time ever, which makes Louis Black’s defensive Page Two rants easier to take.
Hundreds of homeless alcoholics show up in the back of Yard Dog anyway.
“Please welcome our keynote speaker, Vicki Carr!”
“Attention Sea World patrons, no Shamu today. One of the guys who used to be in the Mekons threw up in the whale tank.”
Killer ‘ritas on the Riverwalk lead to the first 360 deal for a strolling mariachi band.
Surprisingly well-attended panel: How to get your crappy metal band gigs at clubs on military bases.
Logistical problems continue to plague SXSW in SA: How can 2,000 bands play the city’s three live music clubs?
On the plus side, it’s refreshing to hear “we don’t need no stinking badges” said the right way for a change.
Even SA TV has picked up on this idiotic notion from Councilman Brain Cramp. Roland Swenson will be asked to join Menudo before SXSW leaves Austin.
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