We figured a good way to drum up more publicity for the show was to play at the convention center, but when we arrived, we found the security would not allow us to do so. As an alternative, Mully, Ben and I decided to hit the street later that day. But while we were at the center, we found that Austin Chronicle writer Christopher Hess had given Sexfresh the 8 pm Critics' Pick for Saturday night. Between then and the showcase, we ran into a bunch of people around the center and while busking on the street including Virgil Shaw, Ian Sefchick of Creeper Lagoon and Dale Watson, who Mully ended up giving a disc to. Busking is always an interesting activity.
Some people appreciate it.
Others look at you like you're trying to take their wallet. I alternated squeezing the accordion and passing out flyers to passerby. During the day, I was getting nervous in anticipation of our gig. As we pulled into the back alley to unload, we had not actually heard from the guy who was going to set us up with his backline equipment, and the personnel at the club was more concerned with moving St. Paddy's Day drinks than setting up for South by Southwest. Luckily, due to the bar programming other bands throughout the day AND the fact that our showcase was on St. Patrick's Day, Lucy's was already more than half full.