SxSW is an amazing music festival which, as has been noted here on the site, draws in acts from all across the world to participate in live music performances, industry conference workshops and multi-media collaboration in the music world.  It is an event which is simply not to be missed.  However, for one reason or another, people in the Austin area sometimes can’t get to the SxSW shows and all that they offer.  For some, it’s the cost of tickets.  For others, it’s a delay in signing up for shows which end up being sold out.

Don’t fret; if you happen to be at Austin during this time of year and you’re looking to get involved in all of the activity, you still have an opportunity.  The next couple of days will be filled with Austin’s music fun, and you can catch a good portion of the SxSW (and other) acts for free at Austin’s local bars.  That’s because, running in tandem with the SxSW festival is RedGorilla Music Fest.

The two festivals are not related to one another, but performers from one often turn up the other.  And even the performers who are playing only at RedGorilla often bring something great to the musical table which you can enjoy, at no cost, at the multiple venues showcasing the musical artists.  The music starts early in the afternoon and goes until the bars are about to shut down for the night, with acts ranging from alt country performers to real rock bands.

Free music?  Supporting independent musicians?  Austin scene?  And all-day live shows in the bars?  Is there any downside at all to being sure to check out this week’s event?!