Attention SXSW bands! Come to Gear Alley at the SXSW Trade Show and get FREE strings, FREE picks, register to win a free Taylor Guitar Friday and Saturday! Check out CA guitars, Morgan Hill Guitars, Harmon, Sennheiser, Audio Technica and more!

Austin’s Amplified Heat have just been added to the amazing show tonight at Emo’s Annex with Supersuckers/Blue Cheer/Lions and others. They start at 7pm sharp and entry is FREEEEEEE! to anyone from 7-8pm. Get there early and bring some ear plugs, because this is one crazy heavy party trippin’ rock monster.

SXSW SMS is the best way to get the schedule information you need when you need it.

Text 'find panelname' or 'find bandname' or 'find filmname to 47979 to get SXSW schedule listings.

Get announcements about public events taking place by texting 'join' to 47979.

Are you a registrant? You can sign up for badge-specific text updates by signing up through the Mobile Online Registrants Directory or by texting in to your badge group 'join music' to 47979 or 'join platinum' to 47979.

Click here for more information about SXSW SMS.

Did you miss the first screenings of Emily Hubley’s “The Toe Tactic” or Erik Nelson’s “Dreams With Sharp Teeth?” Well, you’re in luck, because both of these crowd-pleasing features are having their second screenings tonight at the Paramount Theatre. Make sure to check them out before making your way to the Film Conference Closing Party.

Online registration will close tonight at 6pm CST tonight. You'll still be able to register to attend SXSW 2008 on site at the Austin Convention Center.