SXSW 2019 Emerging Artists Showcase and Music Genesis Event: Photos

Justin Hubler from Durand Jones & the Indications

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The first day featured Music Genesis, a performance by Valley Maker — a.k.a. Austin Crane, a Seattle-based songwriter — and a special screening of a new series celebrating the musical legacy of Seattle. Afterward, director Austin Wilson and Rolling Stone editor Joe Hudak discussed the film series. Friday night’s event was the Emerging Music Showcase (8 p.m. to midnight), featuring sets from Durand Jones & the Indications, Chai, as well as Charly Bliss, Taylor Janzen, the Beths.
Surreal Sounds

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Taylor Janzen kicks off the emerging music showcase at Rolling Stone Live: Austin
Moving to the Beat

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The Beths kept the energy flowing with an intimate performance
Some Lovin’

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Japanese band Chai, comes together for a cozy photo
Rockin’ Out

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Chai Keyboardist, Mana, puts on a show
Strike a Pose

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Charly Bliss stops to pose for a group shot
On Fire

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Charly Bliss lit up the stage in a high-energy performance
Behind the Scenes

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Durand Jones & the Indications gather backstage before their set
All the Feels

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Justin Hubler from Durand Jones & the Indications, belts out a tune
Tagged

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Epix paints a graffiti mural to promote their new documentary series, Punk
Director’s Cut

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Director Austin Wilson and Rolling Stone Editor Joe Hudak discuss the Music Genesis film series
Eat Up!

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Chef Maximillian Petty, of Eden Hill, prepares local Seattle fare including crispy octopus, sea scallop madrone bark, Eden Hill foie gras cake batter with strawberries and more…
On the Record

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Albums by Seattle-based bands were displayed throughout Native Hostel
Buzzin’

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Guests enjoyed cocktails and networking between sessions
Jam Session

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Performance by Seattle-based songwriter, Valley Maker
Calling All Filmmakers

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At the Music Genesis premiere event, Visit Seattle announced the third Seattle Story Award, in partnership with Film Independent. Music Genesis, a multi-episode docu-series looks at how Seattle’s unique fabric has inspired music and musicians in multiple ways
Cheers!

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Guests enjoyed a menu of eclectic Seattle beers
Party Prep

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Guests enjoyed bites from the chef before the show began
Sippin’

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Guests sip on Intrinsic Wine throughout the performances

Justin Hubler from Durand Jones & the Indications

Surreal Sounds

Moving to the Beat

Some Lovin’

Rockin’ Out

Strike a Pose

On Fire

Behind the Scenes

All the Feels

Tagged

Director’s Cut

Eat Up!

On the Record

Buzzin’

Jam Session

Calling All Filmmakers

Cheers!

Party Prep

Sippin’