Things To Do At SXSW2018
Posted By : IHM, Posted On : March 14, 2018
IHM Artist Showcases and More at SXSW2018
It’s that time of the year again! SXSW2018 is on and if you’re in Austin, Indiehitmaker has some recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time.
Featured IHM Artists
Larkin Poe
Called “A sister act with staying power” by NPR, Larkin Poe are a duo of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who are creating their own brand of rock and roll that’s gritty, soulful, and flavored by their southern heritage. Here’s where to catch Larkin Poe.
Thurs 3/15
6:15-7pm: Southwest Invasion @ Whole Foods Rooftop – Free w/ RSVP
southwestinvasion2018.eventbrite.com
Fri 3/16
6-7pm: Feedbands Dashfest @ Cenote – Free
10-10:40pm: Official SXSW Showcase @ Stubb’s – supporting Keith Urban – Badges/Wristbands
Sat 3/17
12-12:30pm: Miles Davis House @ Antone’s – Free
2-2:30pm: ROSQUATCH ~ A Hairy & Sweaty Party @ Swan Dive – Free
Unbreakable Bloodline
Two-time Georgia Music Award Winners, Unbreakable Bloodline return to Austin for Red Gorilla Music Fest (Unofficial SXSW showcases) this year for even more performances on the heels of their sophomore release Anti-Gravity. Here’s where you can still catch the Albany, GA favorites:
Thursday 3/15
Chuggin’ Monkey
10:00-10:40 pm
219 E. 6th Street
Friday 3/16
The Dizzy Rooster
2:00-2:40 pm
306 E. 6th Street
Friday 3/16
Location TBA
Evening Show…
The Dirty 6th!
Saturday 3/17
Unbarlievable
7:00-7:40pm
76 Rainey Street
Saturday 3/17
Aquarium
10:30-11:10 pm
403 E. 6th Street
Speaking Events
Merch Cat’s Vanessa Ferrer

Vanessa Ferrer has been a successful businesswoman for over 15 years in finance and artist management. With an M.S. in Real Estate Finance & Investment, and after managing several touring clients and consulting with high-profile industry professionals, Ferrer used her multi-faceted background to develop and launch (2015) Merch Cat, a musician-friendly platform for music artists to sell and manage merchandise at live shows. Check out her panel
“Master Your Merch Strategy & Maximize its Potential” at the Austin Convention Center room 13AB.
Kristin Westcott Grant
Kristin Westcott Grant is the CEO of Westcott Multimedia and a colleague, friend, and data analyst Sherpa of IHM. With years of invaluable industry experience, check out her talk
“How Labels Should Think About Artificial Intelligence“ at the Austin Convention Center Room 15.
Week 10 IHM Charting Artists
Dave Weasel

Indiehitmaker is not just for music artists. Dave Weasel gets the Hot Shot debut by reporting online sales of his latest stand up comedy album as a
Dropkick Artist.
Arielle

Momentum continues to build as Arielle enters her 4th week on the Billboard charts by reporting her sales as a Dropkick Artist.
Emcee N.I.C.E

Emcee N.I.C.E climbs to the #1 spot on the Soundscan Top 100 Singles chart with his new release by reporting online and mail order sales as a
Dropkick Artist.
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