The lineup for the 2006 SXSW music festival was just announced and as always its going to be a great one. Many of the performances scheduled are free (as in beer). The music festival portion of the festival takes place March 15-19 in Austin. The linup includes:

» Echo & The Bunnymen {FREE}
» Spoon {FREE}
» Blackalicious {FREE}
» Rosanne Cash {FREE}
» Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) {FREE}
» The Pretenders
» Nickel Creek
» Drive-by Truckers
» Kris Kristofferson
» Secret Machines
» Arctic Monkeys
» Lady Sovereign
» Particle
» Brazilian Girls
» The Mother Hips
» Sebastian
» Mogwai
» Neko Case
» The Mutaytor
» Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
» Belle & Sebastian
» Mogwai
» Neko Case
» The Mutaytor
» Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

By the way, have you heard any of the new Nickel Creek album When In Rome yet? It is quite a departure from their previous material. I love a band that explores new realms. Nickel Creek does a great job of taking things to new places while staying true to their bluegrass roots.

But don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself:

1. When in Rome
2. Somebody More Like You
3. Jealous of the Moon
4. Scotch & Chocolate
5. Can’t Complain
6. Tomorrow is a Long Time
7. Eveline
8. Stumptown
9. Anthony
10. Best of Luck
11. Doubting Thomas
12. First and Last Waltz
13. Helena
14. Why Should the Fire Die?