It was a great South By afternoon in Austin. The highlight was getting into the PASTE showcase which ended with an acoustic four song solo set by M. Ward. Snapped a pic with my phone on the left.
The opener was the best, a 10 minute instrumental in which Ward made his guitar sound like three instruments. His manipulation of vocals, silence, and notes are remarkable. His song-writing image-charged and story-driven. I get to hear him with the band tomorrow night!