#sxswhomo Events 2011
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The Free Venue During SXSW (11:30 AM / Music)
Free venue with 50+ bookings starting Tuesday through Saturday. No cover and free parking after 5:30 on weekdays and all weekend…. More »
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Gayngs (12:30 AM / Music)
When Ryan Olson decided to make a record with Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, it was clear to them what the result would be: a collection of drugged-up keyboards and slick bedroom production almost exclusively inspired by 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." To be fair, they weren't entirely off. What they didn't know was that it would spiral into a project of epic proportions, enlisting the talents of over 25 musicians from various scenes around the country, relocating the base of operations from Olson's Minneapolis bedroom/studio to the Wisconsin-based studio April Base, and the genesis of a musical family, GAYNGS. From the moment anyone heard Olson, Coulter, and Hurlburt's rough version of their first composition "The Gaudy Side of Town," they wanted in on it. To most of the players involved, this genre of music was quite foreign yet entirely familiar. Olson knew this, and began calling upon an eclectic cast of contributors whom he thought would share his vision, and relish in the idea of exploring uncharted musical territory within them. The first people to join the cause were North Carolina's Megafaun (Joe Westerlund, Brad Cook, Phil Cook), and with them came Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds),… More »
BoomByBoomPow!! (12:00 PM / Music)
Homoscope and Zoe Boekbinder present BoomByBoomPow!! featuring the following bands:The Loom, Venice in Sinking, Eliza Rickman, Motel Motel, Adam Arcuragi and the Chorale, Zoe Boekbinder, Dinosaur Feathers, Oryx and Crake, Bake Sale, Carnivores. Show times are coming, and the show is free…. More »
The HOOK UP! A Queer-Friendly Sex-Positive chance 2 GET DOWN & HOOK UP! (12:00 PM / Interactive)
The Hook Up! will provide an all-inclusive queer-friendly and sex-positive "hook up" spot for festival goers and performers. Attendees can expect to see progressive multi-genre/gender performers, sing karaoke (with artists!), eat, drink, and engage in interactive activities provided by organizers and sponsors…. More »
Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour ( 6:15 PM / Film)
"WHO TOOK THE BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR" is a concert film that follows the infamous feminist electronic band on their international farewell tour. Covering 20 live performances, the film celebrates Le Tigre's infectious political dance music while examining the sexism and homophobia of the contemporary pop machine. Through a bitchin' blend of video projections, fine art poetics, and fun music, LE TIGRE: WHO TOOK THE BOMP? exemplifies the band's ability to retain its foothold amongst devoted fans and newcomers alike…. More »
Weekend ( 8:00 PM / Film)
On a Friday night after hanging out with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club, alone and on the pull. Just before closing time he picks up Glen and that weekend, in bars and in bedrooms, getting drunk and taking drugs, telling stories and having sex, the two men get to know each other. It is an encounter that will resonate throughout their lives…. More »
Diamond Rings (10:30 PM / Music)
Although initially pegged in some corners as a novelty act audiences have now begun to identify with Diamond Rings unique brand of pop songwriting and his overtly glamourous live sets. Showcasing real human emotion and honest vulnerability is rare enough for a young man let alone one who matches his eyeshadow with his Air Force Ones while dancing about onstage with the reckless abandon of a teenager in the bathroom mirror. But there is something surprisingly mature shimmering beneath the glamour hidden in his immediately iconic voice and whip smart lyrics. It is this complete package that has even original Riot Girl Kathleen Hanna proclaiming herself a member of the growing legion of Diamond Rings fans…. More »
The Kills (11:00 PM / Music)
Rock London UK-England… More »
Friday, March 18, 2011
The HOOK UP! A Queer-Friendly Sex-Positive chance 2 GET DOWN & HOOK UP! (12:00 PM / Interactive)
Hit So Hard ( 7:00 PM / Film)
HIT SO HARD follows the journey of Patty Schemel, the openly gay drummer of Courtney Love's seminal rock band "Hole." As a young girl who always knew she was "different" from the other kids in her farm town home outside of Seattle, Patty never dreamed she would one day have her picture on the cover of "Rolling Stone." But she also never fathomed that she could lose it all. A true survivor of what we now know was the disaffected "slacker" generation, Patty found herself, like her friend Kurt Cobain, embraced by the dark side…. More »
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye ( 9:00 PM / Film)
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye documents the modern love story between Genesis P-Orridge -- founder of Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV and one of the most influential figures in underground music since the 1970s - and Lady Jaye, his closest artistic collaborator for 15 years. Director Marie Losier trains her sensitive, tactile vision on "Creating Their Pandrogyne", the couple's attempt to dissolve the physical boundaries between them and become the same person. Mixing interviews, home movies, and performance footage, Losier brings us nearer to the artists than ever in a playful and moving revelation of a new romantic consciousness…. More »
Gayngs (10:00 PM / Music)
When Ryan Olson decided to make a record with Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, it was clear to them what the result would be: a collection of drugged-up keyboards and slick bedroom production almost exclusively inspired by 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." To be fair, they weren't entirely off. What they didn't know was that it would spiral into a project of epic proportions, enlisting the talents of over 25 musicians from various scenes around the country, relocating the base of operations from Olson's Minneapolis bedroom/studio to the Wisconsin-based studio April Base, and the genesis of a musical family, GAYNGS. From the moment anyone heard Olson, Coulter, and Hurlburt's rough version of their first composition "The Gaudy Side of Town," they wanted in on it. To most of the players involved, this genre of music was quite foreign yet entirely familiar. Olson knew this, and began calling upon an eclectic cast of contributors whom he thought would share his vision, and relish in the idea of exploring uncharted musical territory within them. The first people to join the cause were North Carolina's Megafaun (Joe Westerlund, Brad Cook, Phil Cook), and with them came Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds),… More »
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Christeene (12:30 AM / Music)
CHRISTEENE is a "Drag Terrorist" and has been characterized as a sexually infused sewer of live rap and vile shamelessness, showcasing a most impressive set list ranging from Electro to R&B, Hip Hop to Dub Step. Attempts at gathering information on CHRISTEENE concerning age, origin, race, religion and even gender have proven fruitless, leaving the public to rely primarily on an impressive and highly stylized collection of music videos released through the collaborative efforts of CHRISTEENE and award winning filmmaker and cinematographer, PJ Raval (unraval.com)…who remains quiet on the subject of their relationship. Appearing alongside the singer are two highly distinct Backup Boyz, T-Gravel and C-Baby, and accompanying DJ/ Music Producer, JJ Booya. Reports from live shows describe scenes involving butt plugs tied to bouquets of balloons being released into the air from CHRISTEENE's arse, intimate yet bizarre confessionals over tea, and a wardrobe and nursery-like stage design styled from the scraps of society…classifiable as 'Dumpster Couture'. Within a year, multiple sightings of CHRISTEENE have been documented in Austin - SXSW, QUEERBOMB, HOMOSCOPE, FUN FUN FUN FEST, GAYBIGAYGAY, California (primarily San Francisco - FOLSOM STREET FAIR, MAGNUM, BEARRACUDA, SOME THING, HOMO A GO GO and Los Angeles - BEARS IN… More »
Lady BMF bMUSEd Music Fest (12:00 PM / Music)
Come check out an amazing line up of female talent from around the globe at Oilcan Harry's Saturday, March 19th!!!! One full day of amazing female musical talent from around the world that you will have to hear to believe!!! ALL FEMALE SHOWCASE FEATURES: 1-1:45 Boys on the Inside (Austin) 2-2:45 Lipstick Letters (Lubbock) 3-3:45 Ally Way (Washington D.C.) 4-4:45 Lisa Marshall (Austin) 5-5:45 KP and the Boom Boom (Austin) 6-6:45 Mal Blum (New York) 7-7:45 Lo Roberts (Australia) 8-8:45 June Divided (Philadelphia)… More »
theGlitoris.com hosts Moshi Moshi Records, Wichita Records, & Mixtape Music (12:00 PM / Music)
Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour ( 2:30 PM / Film)
"WHO TOOK THE BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR" is a concert film that follows the infamous feminist electronic band on their international farewell tour. Covering 20 live performances, the film celebrates Le Tigre's infectious political dance music while examining the sexism and homophobia of the contemporary pop machine. Through a bitchin' blend of video projections, fine art poetics, and fun music, LE TIGRE: WHO TOOK THE BOMP? exemplifies the band's ability to retain its foothold amongst devoted fans and newcomers alike…. More »
Perez Hilton and FrankMusik ( 6:00 PM / Music)
Perez Hilton is bringing FrankMusik down to Austin for his SXSW debut! An acclaimed artist AND producers, FrankMusik has teamed up with Cherrytree Records for his new album, which will see a proper U.S. release. And we're so happy that one of the people who helped break GaGa is now behind FrankMusik! Joining FrankMusik for our One Night In… Austin bash is Liz Phair, Taylor Momsen & The Pretty Reckless, Oh Land, Selah Sue, Kids Of 88, Zowie and many more acts we will be announcing throughout the rest of the week!… More »
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Gay Bi Gay Gay (12:00 AM / Music)
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