SXSW 2009 Photos

The Circle Jerks perform  in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009. 

Nick Johnston of Cut Off Your Hands performs at the MTV and Rock Band official showcase during SXSW at Vice in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009.

Frank Carter of Gallows performs on stage at Latitude 30 as part of the SXSW 2009 Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

James Allan of Glasvegas performs at the MTV and Rock Band official showcase during SXSW at Vice in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009.

Janelle Monae performs at Stubbs Bar-B-Q as part of SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009.

Pip Brown of Ladyhawke performs at Stubbs Bar-B-Q as part of SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009.

Annie Clark of St. Vincent performs at SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

The Decemberists performing at Stubb's at SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009.

The Von Bondies perform on stage at Vice as part of the SXSW 2009 Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 18th, 2009.

The Avett Brothers perform  during SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas. 

 Ben Harper performs at The Bat Bar suring SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 20th 2009.

Black Lips performs on stage at Cedar St. Courtyard as part of the SXSW 2009 Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 19th, 2009.

Janes Addiction perform at the SXSW Playboy Rock the Rabbit Party as part of SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 19th, 2009.

Janes Addiction perform at the SXSW Playboy Rock the Rabbit Party as part of SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 19th, 2009.

Janes Addiction perform at the SXSW Playboy Rock the Rabbit Party as part of SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 19th, 2009.

N.A.S.A. perform during day 2 of SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 19th, 2009.

Tori Amos performs on Day Two of the 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 19th, 2009.

Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO performs on stage at Austin Music Hall as part of the SXSW 2009 Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Kanye West makes a surprise performance at Dell presents Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin on Day Four of SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 21st, 2009.

Metallica perform at a secret show at Stubb's during the 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Metallica perform at a secret show at Stubb's during the 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Metallica perform at a secret show at Stubb's during the 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Metallica perform at a secret show at Stubb's during the 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Craig Reid and Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers perform at the DirecTV Live showcase during SXSW 2009 at the Bat Bar in the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Ian McCulloch of Echo and The Bunnymen performs at The Bat Bar at  SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 21st 2009.

Juliette Lewis and the New Romantiques perform at the DirecTV Live showcase during SXSW at the Bat Bar in the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Kanye West gives a surprise performance at Dell presents Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin on Day Four of the 2009 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas on March 21st, 2009.

Victoria Hesketh, AKA Little Boots performs at the Perez Hilton's One Night In Austin Party as part of SXSW 2009  in Austin, Texas on March 21st, 2009.

Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups play the 'secret' Metallica show at Stubb's during 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 20th, 2009.

Perez Hilton, Amber Rose and Kanye West attend Dell presents Perez Hilton's One Night In Austin on Day four of the 2009 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas on March 21st, 2009.

 PJ Harvey performs on stage at Stubb's at SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas on March 21st 2009.

The Hold Steady performs onstage at Rose's Mojito and Rachel Ray's Feedback: The B-Side Day Party as part of SXSW 2009 at Maggie Mae's in Austin, Texas on March 21st, 2009.