SXSW Spotlight: Echo And The Bunnymen

How could this not be on the list? These guys have always been huge in England, and a cult favorite from the 80's here in the states. Like the time the Church played at SXSW, I just don't know what to expect as far as a crowd for these guys. It is amazing that one of the shows is at EMO'S, which is tiny, tiny, TINY compared to these guys' supposed big egos. The Bat Bar, with a broadcast on DirectTV makes more sense. But what the heck do I know? Here's the big MTV Alternative Nation hit, Lips Like Sugar:

Echo & the Bunnymen - New Music - More Music Videos

And here's where/when they will be playing:
Wednesday, March 18 12:30 a.m.
Emo's Main Room (603 Red River St)

Saturday, March 21 5:00 p.m.
SXSW Live (The Bat Bar) Austin Convention Center (500 E Cesar Chavez St)

Saturday, March 21 12:00 a.m.
Rusty Spurs (405 E 7th St)