i was talking about the ambition and naivety of the people putting this together. all i have to go by is the kickstarter page, which doesn't list any bands.

yeah, these bands representing columbus might suck, BUT, will there be shittier bands in official showcases? i guarantee you that there will be.

After 10 minutes of googling, I finally found the confirmed list of bands playing this thing: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_i ... 0339718243

And as of this morning, . Still haven't , but they got their paid holiday.

That is by no means columbus.

This isn't about morals. I mean really, it's just rock and roll.

But again, if you're music is any good, you shouldn't have to pay to play.

so haters, what bands do you think are better representations of columbus?

i checked out a couple of the bands on the list and they have talent. they might not be your style, but to say they suck is just mean.

i'm pretty sure to be in an official sxsw showcase those bands that submitted had to pay an entry fee, so the idea that if you're good enough then you shouldn't have to "pay to play" is moot.

Could someone who's been to sxsw and knows how this all works please clarify? My impression is that an official sxsw showcase is sponsored by somebody...like a record label or a radio station or something. And I'd assume that the bands are asked to play, don't have to pay to play, but do have to get down there under their own power.

I'll just repeat what a lot of other folks on this thread have already said. To call yourself "We Are Columbus" is presumptuous at best. To expect other people to pay your way to a gig is ridiculous, but I guess 77 people disagree with me on that point. It's got nothing to do with hating or not hating bands.

I had faith Chris Deville would do some serious journalism and investigative reporting on this -- instead he pats them on the back.

http://www.columbusalive.com/content/st ... wcase.html