# Sxsw 2006 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 27, 2005, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sxsw-2006/323706 "2005-09-27T17:24:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DoctorJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctorj/32/2904_2.png) [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sxsw-2006/323706/1 "2005-09-27T17:24:28Z")
So I just registered for [South by Southwest 2006](http://www.sxsw.com). (The price of a music badge goes up $50 on Friday, 9/30.) This is my first time; I’ve never had the time or the money to go before. It should be a great chance to learn a little about the music business, see some good bands that I know, and discover some good bands that I don’t. Anybody else going? Any tips from veterans? ---
**Author:** ![jimpatro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@jimpatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimpatro)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sxsw-2006/323706/2 "2005-09-27T18:55:31Z")
Well, our band, _Latex Chihuahua_, is putting together a promo-pack in hopes of being selected. Our lead singer played in a band that was accepted a few years ago so hopefully his insight will get us in. It’s been a while since I’ve been but what we used to do was map out the venues and bands, book a room as far ahead as we could and just have the time of our lives! ---
**Author:** ![DoctorJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctorj/32/2904_2.png) [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sxsw-2006/323706/3 "2005-09-28T00:26:11Z")
Even with 1300 or so bands on the bill, it’s going to be hard to find a band name I like better than Latex Chihuahua. ---
**Author:** ![jimpatro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@jimpatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimpatro)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sxsw-2006/323706/4 "2005-09-28T02:22:15Z")
Ha ha, too kind. If you like the name you might like the music. We’re recording right now, I’ll post a link to songs later. Have you been to Austin, **Doctor J**? I’m sure you know it’s filled with bands and venues. It’s a great time the rest of the year too. ---
**Author:** ![DoctorJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctorj/32/2904_2.png) [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sxsw-2006/323706/5 "2005-09-28T04:27:36Z")
> [@](#): > > Have you been to Austin, Doctor J? Nope. From what I hear, I should love it. How many bands apply for a showcase, versus those who get them?