KCRW's favorite bands at SXSW 2017

Mar. 13, 2017

SXSW kicks off today in Austin. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the music, film and interactive festival. More than 2000 bands will perform. KCRW highlights a few of them.

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Guest:

Jason Bentley - Host, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic;' KCRW Music Director - @jason_bentley

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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