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Organize a Road Trip to SXSW

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Boston to Austin!

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First Steps:
- Submit to perform via Sonicbids http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=107961
- Email popular clubs in Austin to look for availability
- Figure out budget between band members
- Check into van rentals
- Contact other bands heading to to SXSW
- Make business cards with booking info and links to music
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Travel Planning Checklist
- Book a flight, if necessary
- Plan your route, if driving
- Get your car serviced, if driving
- Check your flight status, if flying
- Reserve a hotel room
- OR, book a B&B or inn
- OR, find a house rental
- OR, locate a home exchange
- Search recommendations of restaurants and services
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SXSW Music Conference and Festival, Festivals, Austin, TX USA - Sonicbids

http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=107961

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Greenvans

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7 Tips for Networking at SXSW

http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-tips-for-networking-at-sxsw.html

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Equipment
- guitar
- bass
- drum set
- keyboard
- keyboard stand
- amps
- guitar pedal board
- PA
- acoustic guitar
- merchandise
- cash box
- Square for debit payments at merch booth https://squareup.com/
- extra guitar strings
- extra guitar picks
- extra drumstricks
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Vacation Packing List
- Sunglasses
- Alarm Clock
- Batteries for small electronics and cameras
- Camera (and film, if needed)
- Chargers for your mobile phone, camera, and laptop
- Hair dryer (if your hotel doesn't supply one)
- Headphones for in-flight movies
- Antibacterial wipes
- Body lotion
- Comb and brush
- Contact lenses and/or classes
- Contact lens solution (if needed)
- Deodorant
- Face cleanser
- First aid kit
- Floss
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm
- Makeup
- Personal hygiene items
- Prescriptions
- Razors
- Shaving gel
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Addresses of family and friends for postcards
- Healthy snacks
- Cash, ATM cards, and traveler's checks
- Maps and directions
- Photograph of luggage contents in case of loss
- Printouts of reservations
- Sealable plastic bags for stowing small liquid containers
- Travel journal
- Travel pillow and blanket
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The Driskill

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SXSW 2013: The World Comes to Austin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btvBu_ejnxQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Music News | SXSW 2013

http://sxsw.com/music

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The 38 Essential Austin Restaurants, January '12

http://austin.eater.com/archives/2012/01/04/the-38-essential-austin-restaurants-january-12.php

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The Continental Club Gallery

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10 Best Parks in Austin, TX

http://www.10best.com/destinations/texas/austin/attractions/parks/

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Maggie Mae's

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Cactus Cafe

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First Timer's Guide | SXSW 2013

http://sxsw.com/first-timers-guide

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Antone's

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Club de Ville

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The Mohawk

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Stubb's Bar-B-Q Restaurant

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Emo's

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FADER FORT « The FADER

http://www.thefader.com/category/faderfort/

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Hotel Map | SXSW 2013

http://sxsw.com/attend/hotels/map

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Austin Weather Forecast and Conditions - weather.com

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Austin+TX+USTX0057

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