MusicSkins.com & Peavey Presents:

The Artery Foundation SXSW Showdown 2011 
Thursday, March 17 @ RED 7 (indoor and outdoor stages)
7 Red River St. - Austin, TX - 78701
All Ages / Free Admission 12PM-6PM

ASKING ALEXANDRIA
WHITECHAPEL
Chiodos
Dance Gavin Dance
Iwrestledabearonce
Of Mice & Men
Isetmyfriendsonfire
Miss May I
In Fear and Faith
Chelsea Grin
Sleeping With Sirens
Woe, Is Me
For All Those Sleeping
I Declare War
Close To Home
The Amity Affliction
DJ Sets by Big Chocolate

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