Yard Dog Folk Art is an amazing gallery on South Congress in Austin that has an amazing array of paintings and other art works, including some by the noted Memphis musician and artist Lamar Sorrento (AKA Eddie Campbell). They also sponsor a SXSW stage in their courtyard, featuring a number of roots and Americana groups, such as the band Tender Mercies, which was playing when I entered. March 17, 2012.
South Congress, South Austin, SXSW, March 17, 2012
South Congress Avenue, South Austin, SXSW, March 17, 2012
The Hotel San Jose is a restored boutique hotel on South Congress, and the sponsor of a three-day festival known as South By San Jose or SXSJ, which featured appearances from soul/blues legend Barbara Lynn, Texas funksters Kool and Together and soulful gospelaires The Relatives. March 16, 2012
South Congress Avenue, South Austin, SXSW, March 17, 2012
The South Congress or SoCo neighborhood of Austin is another center of SXSW and related activity, including a number of official and unofficial festivals at places like the Continental Club and the San Jose Hotel. It is also a stretch of trendy boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and restored motels. Saturday, March 17, 2012
Yo Gotti takes the stage on the roof at Deco Lounge in Austin during SXSW, March 16, 2012 #MemphisRising
Downtown Austin, SXSW, March 16, 2012
Rooftop bars are one of the things that make downtown Austin so unique and enjoyable, SXSW, March 16, 2012
Travis Porter performing on the rooftop stage at Deco Lounge, SXSW, March 16, 2012
