Tony Bennett's daughter Antonia is making her SXSW debut with 5 showcases to preview her new pop/rock album that includes a cover of Divinyls "Pleasure and Pain".The upcoming SXSW showcases will coincide with Ms. Bennett's first trip to the preeminent music event; "I'm really psyched to have the opportunity to play at SXSW. I have never been there before and have heard from all my friends and colleagues that it is an amazing festival and a really cool hang." For these appearances, her band will feature guitarists Danny Murphy and JJ Farris with bassist Keith Lentin and drummer Ben Antelis.
On Friday March 18 at Momo's on 6th street, Planet L.A. Records, in conjunction with Music Box Library, StageIt, Songs Inc, 1888 Media, Hello Music, Blue Mics, Bogner Amps, Schecter guitars, TC Electronic, JakPrints, Honest Tea, KIND snack bars and Whole Foods, is hosting a day event (12PM 6PM CST) featuring a short set by Ms. Bennett and nine other artists.
March 16 Austin, TX, Sheraton Austin at the Capitol (7PM)
March 17 Austin, TX, Elephant Room (11PM)
March 18 Austin, TX, Momo's, Planet LA Records' Party (3PM)
March 19 Austin, TX, Primary Wave Publishing [Invite-only]