Scenester Central: Emo's courtyard

Austin banjo-picker Michael is clearly not afraid of heights.

Mysterious accordion-and-strings band "TBD" played the SESAC day stage Wednesday.

Of course this barefoot bluegrass band was traveling with a dog, but they weren't half bad.

Even if you're playing on the street, SXSW ain't cheap.

Ahh, Austin. Same as it ever was...

The view from my hotel room. Not bad, huh? - Chris Gray

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