Visitors to the first day of the music part of the SXSW festival were treated to performances by the Foo Fighters, Grimes and Dry the River among many others
Dave Grohl of The Foo Fighters performs at Stubbs Bar-B-QPhotograph: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesComedian Aziz Ansari speaks at the Comedy Showcase, Talk Nerdy To Me at Esther's FolliesPhotograph: Cassie Wright/WireImageMister Heavenly perform at the Campfire Trails Showcase at The Bat BarPhotograph: Scott Melcer/WireImageMusician Grimes performs at the Quebec Showcase at SpillPhotograph: Heather Kennedy/WireImageThe Foo Fighters talk to journalists at the Paramount TheatrePhotograph: Scott Melcer/WireImageDry the River at the Campfire Trails Showcase at The Bat BarPhotograph: Scott Melcer/WireImageFounder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes Blake Mycoskie speaks at the Austin Convention CentrePhotograph: Scott Melcer/WireImageDominique Young Unique performs at the Tuesday Night Quebec Showcase at SpillPhotograph: Heather Kennedy/WireImage