In a couple joint sessions on the balcony at SXSW, Uncle Weed recaps seeing (and meeting) folk-hero Billy Bragg at Cedar Street Courtyard documentary film about Dr. Hunter S. Thompson called Gonzo, plus seeing Athens rockers The Whigs at Stubbs, New Zealand experiential phenom Liam Finn at the Alehouse, and Canadian legends Blue Rodeo and friends (including Tom Cochran) at the Smokehouse – before fading from party exhaustion and happiness. Plus expresses concerns about expensive water, cigarette marketing, “unofficial” festivals and extreme douche bags.

Perhaps you’ll consider Finding Faith in the Folk at SXSW – Choogle on #63 (.mp3, 31:43, 26MB)

 Photo by tangentman – Arted up by Uncle Weed

Dedication: The lonesome death of Rachel Corrie by Billy Bragg – download (MP3): The Lonesome Death of Rachel Corrie from the Guardian UK)

Music by: Joey DeVilla AKA The Accordion Guy, Austin Convention Center

and of course, the legend Billy Bragg from Cedar Street Courtyard, Austin, TX