The Roots to Headline MOG's Third Annual SXSW Showcase

Today, March 6, 2012, MOG Inc., a next generation music media company and owner of the MOG Music Network, announced the line-up for its Intel sponsored, free, all ages event during the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, TX, on Saturday, March 17.

The Roots, a legendary group of musicians best known for their jazzy approach to hip-hop and as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, have been named as the headliner for the event. The Roots performance that night will be their only performance during SXSW.

For the third year in a row the event is being held at The Mohawk, a venue known for its unique indoor-outdoor layout, allowing a large space for live performances.

Intel will provide a live streaming coverage of the event on MOG.com, available to all FreePlay users, allowing music lovers everywhere to enjoy the performances.

Other artists including legendary musician Bob Mould, Gary Clark Jr., The War on Drugs and Blitzen Trapper.

by Blake Brittain