Ahhh, the first day of SXSW Music. To some, this is the first “real” day of SXSW. But from the geeks at Interactive and the fanboys of Film to those who just enjoy drinking free beverages, this day is just the midpoint in nine nonstop days of partying. No matter what crowd you’re in, SXSW Wednesday—also St. Patrick’s Day this year—signifies the beginning of a wave of parties that require you to RSVP in advance.

To that end, we want to hook you up with a list of events that you should sign up for—TODAY—if you want to mingle with the who’s-who of weeknight drinkers. (This is the first post in a series that’ll take you thru the list of RSVPs each day of the fest). Note that these are the OFFICIAL links to the RSVP forms. Some of you might think, “Hey, I already clicked ‘Attending’ on Facebook. Isn’t that enough?’” No. In most cases, it isn’t. Click these links for the real deal. Some of you might think, “Pshh. I’m real cool and RSVP’d for everything like 4 months ago.” First of all, shut yo mouth. Then, just use this handy list to make sure you got signed up for errrrrything. Don’t get left out!

This list doesn’t have the lowdown on the freebies or band lineups; those will come the day of the events, once you’re safely on the guest list. Right? RIGHT? No telling when these lists will be closed, so get to it!


Pure Volume House
Pretty much all damn day
5th and Trinity
NOTE: RSVP closes tonight at midnight!

Gigacrate
9pm-2am
Beso Cantina, 307 W 5th Street

Paste Magazine Day Parties
11:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday
Galaxy Room, 507 E. 6th St.

Senari and Couch Sessions
8pm-2am
Speakeasy, 412 Congress Avenue

Get Your Green On
2pm
Hole in the Wall

Radio RNR/Ustream
2pm-2am
Wednesday and Thursday
EMAIL: guestlist@radiornr.com

Hype Machine: Lose Control
Noon-2am
Wednesday-Saturday
Vice, 6th Street & San Jacinto

The San Diego Hoe-Down
3-8pm
EMAIL: SDSxSW@San.rr.com

All Together Now
Noon-5pm
Wednesday-Saturday
Bayou Lounge, 500 6th Street @ Neches

IAmSound Records
7pm-2am
Malverde, 400 W. 2nd St.

The Rumbler Lounge: Body Parts
1-8pm
Peckerheads, 402 E. 6th St.

Austin Fleadh
Noon-10pm
216 4th St. at San Jacinto