Snoop Dogg is confirmed as a SXSW Music keynote speaker.
Photo by Christopher Franco
From Snoop Lion to Snoopzilla to DJ Snoopadelic, the performer Snoop Dogg has gone by many names during his epic career. No matter what you call him, the prolific rapper has spent more than two decades in the game, releasing 12 studio records and selling more than 30 million albums.
Indeed, Snoop Dogg is the definition of industry success.
And that's why Snoop Dogg is returning to Austin as a SXSW Music keynote speaker. On Tuesday, the festival announced that Snoop will be leading a Keynote Conversation on Friday, March 20 at 11 am in Ballroom A of the Austin Convention Center. The event will be open to SXSW Music and Platinum badgeholders.
There's no word yet on whether Snoop Dogg will be performing during his Austin visit, but since the rapper made a surprise appearnace at the Spotify House in 2014, we bet he'll be popping up somewhere during this year's festival.
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The SXSW festival begins on Friday, March 13 and runs through Sunday, March 22.
Annabelle Chairlegs to play album release show at the Mohawk
Shake off the remaining ice from January and get out of the house for one (or a few) of the many great local shows that are happening in the first half of February. Recommendations await you here.
Benefit at 29th Street Ballroom – Thursday, February 5 29th Street Ballroom will host a benefit this Thursday, February 5, for all the employees who were controversially let go from Empire Control Room & Garage. The lineup is a loaded one that features Touch Girl Apple Blossom, Fuck Money, Guiding Light, Ritual, Proun, and Twink Death. Tickets are $20.
Andrew Cashen & The Disciples Of Creation at the Mohawk – Friday, February 6 Andew Cashen (A Giant Dog, Sweet Spirit, Tear Dungeon) and his band The Disciples Of Creation will headline the Mohawk this Friday, February 6. They’ll be joined by Transit Method, plus Megafauna and Slomo Drags, both of whom will be ringing in the release of new singles. Tickets are $20.50.
Jana Horn at Tweedy’s – Saturday, February 7 Singer/songwriter Jana Horn is no longer an Austin resident, but she will be in town this Saturday, February 7, to play Tweedy’s. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear songs off her very good new self-titled album and to see locals Touch Girl Apple Blossom, On Being An Angel, and Heartknit. This is a free show.
Annabelle Chairlegs at the Mohawk – Friday, February 13 Head to the Mohawk on Friday, February 13, to join in with Annabelle Chairlegs as they celebrate the release of their long-awaited new album, Waking Up. The indie rock act will be joined by Farmer’s Wife and Bubba Lucky. Tickets are $20.50.
Body Rock ATX at 29th Street Ballroom – Friday, February 13 Celebrate 16 years of Body Rock ATX, a “refuge for sweat, music, dance, and community,” at the 29th Street Ballroom on Friday, February 13. The evening will feature Body Rock ATX creators Riders Against The Storm and DJ Chorizo Funk, plus Schi The God, Kay Cali, and Rapid Ric. Tickets are $10, and proceeds will go to DAWA (Diversity Awareness And Wellness In Action).
Being Dead at Meanwhile Brewing – Saturday, February 14 Being Dead are set to spice up everyone’s Valentine’s Day with “a night of romance, grit, and cathartic rock” at Meanwhile Brewing on Saturday, February 14.Big Bill and Gummy Fang will provide support. Tickets are $27.72.
