Members Kid_A Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 :confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jorhay1 Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 i just know kenshi in Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 Man, sorry to say but you probably won't have very much luck. All the hotels from Taylor to San Marcos have been booked for months and months (happens every year). If you can find a room the rates will be jacked waaaaaay up. Your best bet is to find a hotel somewhere outside the city and rent a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gtrjones Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 Man, sorry to say but you probably won't have very much luck. All the hotels from Taylor to San Marcos have been booked for months and months (happens every year). If you can find a room the rates will be jacked waaaaaay up. Your best bet is to find a hotel somewhere outside the city and rent a car. +1 Unfortunately, true. There are allegedly another half-million people that come into town for that week. Anything remotely close to downtown has been booked for months. Some places book a year in advance for that week. There might be a few pretty scary places on North I-35 between Rundberg and St. Johns, but I'm betting even those are $$$/full. In fact, I just did a hotwire.com search for Thurs - Sun, and got 4 hotels. From $39 - $222 per night. The $39 was in the 'scary' part of town... You might also try 'Round Rock, TX or 'Georgetown, TX' but you'll need a car. Hell, you'll need a car anyway, 'cause you ain't stayin downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarrizle Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 I recomend you try and stay in Marble Falls. It's maybe 40 minutes out of Austin, and you can probably still find a hotel...if not there are lots of hobos there so you could always just stay under a bridge with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SonicVI Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 Do you own a tent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 +1There might be a few pretty scary places on North I-35 between Rundberg and St. Johns, but I'm betting even those are $$$/full. Dude, scary is an understatement. Don't go there (unless you need to buy some crack). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted March 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 Cheers for the replies guys! I managed to worm my way onto a mates sofa!Now, the problem is, do I pull the trigger and go or do I stay here and count my money saved for not going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RelicJunky Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 You need a van for all the honeys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SonicVI Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 Cheers for the replies guys! I managed to worm my way onto a mates sofa! Now, the problem is, do I pull the trigger and go or do I stay here and count my money saved for not going? Honestly you wouldn't be missing that much. Lotsa crowds, no parking, and it would also suck to come all the way from London only to not be able get into shows you want to see because you aren't registered for the conference or don't have a music wristband (which I'm assuming you do not). I only live a 2.5 hour drive from Austin and I hesitate about going for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bennintexas Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 Honestly you wouldn't be missing that much. Lotsa crowds, no parking, and it would also suck to come all the way from London only to not be able get into shows you want to see because you aren't registered for the conference or don't have a music wristband (which I'm assuming you do not). I only live a 2.5 hour drive from Austin and I hesitate about going for that reason.+1 i personally dont think it would be worth it at all. especially if the money could be used for a real trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jorhay1 Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 go to brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted March 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 cheers for the advice...ill buy some trips off my neighbour tonight with the cash and go to the moon...But seriously, thanks for the advice... maybe its better to hold off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMCMedic Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 I recomend you try and stay in Marble Falls. It's maybe 40 minutes out of Austin, and you can probably still find a hotel...if not there are lots of hobos there so you could always just stay under a bridge with them. The bridge by the capitol is nice, you can watch the bats at night:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SonicVI Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 The bridge by the capitol is nice, you can watch the bats at night:thu: Nice if you like the smell of guano. I think they're still down in Mexico until around May I believe. It is an awesome sight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Widow Posted March 5, 2008 Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 You don't have to break the bank to go to SXSW. They Were All Taken...Again posts info on free shows. I have also written articles on SXSW and the Austin area. Check them out before you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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