It was announced last week that Sir Bob Geldof, the musician and activist who helped form Band Aid in the 1980's (Hello, "Do They Know It's Christmas"), will be the keynote speaker at SxSW 2011. He will play with his band at the fest and promote his new album which is called How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell. Yes, you read that right. [Statesman] more ›

MONDAY [6] karaoke » Karaoke at Beerland (link) music » The Lay-Moes and Loy Bones at The Parlor (Free, 9pm) (myspace) film/comedy » Soul Cinema Mondays screens "Richard Pryor Live in Concert," the comedian at his finest. At the Drafthouse Downtown ($1, 7pm) (link) music/film » One of the most exhaustive music documentaries ever, "New York Dolls," the story of Arthur "Killer" Kane" reuniting with the legendary band, features interviews with Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Mick... more ›