being in austin has it's advantages. especially during SXSW. i've been to a japan nite preview back in 07. saw go!go!7188, oreskaband. and what's really great about the venues/stages is they're intimate. you can literally reach out and touch the band. but don't do that, that's assault, brotha.
but i have to say, the biggest value was seeing dengue fever on april 27th last year. chicha libre opened for them with some dope spanish music. i took my DVD to get signed by DF and they were in the crowd dancing and stuff. i felt like a giddy school girl. awesome night.