The next event in the First Fridays series at the Natural History Museum features a night of soul and funk by two fantastic local bands. Check out Breakestra and Fitz and the Tantrums this Friday, April 2. Also, if you’re curious about the peculiar patterns of Southern California’s mountains, valleys, and coastlines, you can hear about how they were formed — one earthquake at a time — during a pre-show discussion at 6:30pm.
If you can’t make it in person, you can watch the performances live via webcast on KCRW.com …

SXSW is over.  It took me an eternity to get home.  I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus.  But — what an amazing 5 days of music!  It’s rare that I get to be in a time and place where my only obligation (in between radio shows) is to see as much music as possible.
SXSW is a remarkable music festival because its key is community and enthusiasm.  Being together with thousands of people who just want to immerse themselves in music is quite remarkable.  Yes, there were music …

KCRW will be webcasting tonight’s First Friday’s concert at the Natural History Museum with performances by Deer Tick and Everest starting at 8:30pm PST here. The video is courtesy of Spaceland Recordings.
Deer Tick is kicking off their US tour and local act Everest, who have opened for Neil Young and Wilco, have a new album out on April 20.

In April, we have a funk/soul explosion with performances by Breakestra and Fitz & the Tantrums. In May, the Museum will feature the Tallest Man On Earth and Gamble House.
Keep an …

KCRW is proud to be the radio sponsor for Filter’s Showdown at Cedar St at SXSW. The line up for the 3-day event (March 18-20) includes Dr. Dog, Frightened Rabbit, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Minus the Bear, Local Natives, The Boxer Rebellion, Temper Trap and many more. You can see the full line up and RSVP online here: http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/rsvp/sxsw/
Below are KCRW’s official showcases and anyone with a festival badge or wristband is welcome.
**We will also be featuring a special promotion with day passes for our Saturday showcase headlined by …

All of the wonderful artists in that subject line and more will be playing KCRW’s Official Showcases at SXSW. Yes, it’s that time already! We’re so excited about our lineup, we’re ready to put it out into the world now. Mark your calendars for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17. If you’ll be in Austin, hopefully you’ll be spending the night with us:
KCRW’s Official Night Showcase – Wed, March 17
OZOMATLI
MIIKE SNOW
FANFARLO
CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS
SOKO
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
Also, KCRW is hosting an Official Day Showcase for the first time at the Convention Center on …