If you’re an Austin music fan in need of a getaway, look no further than the 2008 South Padre International Music Fest. The Festival takes place from October 31 through November 2 and is spread out over ten venues across the island.

The lineup is packed with Austin musicians, including Willie Nelson, Ghostland Observatory, Alejandro Escovedo, Del Castillo, Grupo Fantasma, Fastball, Guy Forsyth, Vallejo, and Suzanna Choffel. Other non-Austinite notables include Fog Hat, Los Lonely Boys and Blue Oyster Cult. Additional performers will be announced.

SPI Music Fest is also hosting a competition called Battle To The Beach, where bands can compete for their chance at an SPI Music Fest performance. Visit the official Battle To The Beach website for more information on how to enter or vote for your favorite band.

Three day passes to SPI Music Fest are available for $70 till August 24th, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit Rio Grande Valley residents impacted by Hurricane Dolly. Tickets can be purchased at the SPI Music Fest website.

(Ed. Note: Anybody who wears a Will Ferrell getup to the Blue Oyster Cult performance will be my new personal hero.)

For more information : South Padre International Music Fest // Battle To The Beach 

Post from: Austin Sound Check