The music portion of Austin, TX’s SXSW conference officially begins today. Many bands we regularly cover on Jambands.com will appear at various parties and showcases during SXSW, including members of the extended Royal Potato Family. Surprise Me Mr. Davis, Marco Benevento and Yellowbirds will each play multiple shows in Austin, including a few in unique settings. Davis frontman Nathan Moore will also perform a solo set this Saturday while Benevento’s backing band for his SXSW trio sets will feature Slip/Davis members Marc Friedman (bass) and Andrew Barr (drums).

Here’s a look at the Royal Potato Family’s SXSW plans

Wednesday, March 16

5pm Marco Benevento @ SXSW Trade Show in Austin Convention Center, presented by TheRFW, Livestream and StreamJam, (Q&A & solo performance)

6:15pm Surprise Me Mr. Davis @ Trinity Lounge (Sony Qriosity Party)

9:15pm Marco Benevento at Trinity Lounge (Sony Qriosity Party)

11pm Surprise Me Mr. Davis @ Stephen F’s Bar (official SXSW showcase)

Thursday, March 17

3pm Yellowbirds at @ SXSW Trade Show in Austin Convention Center, presented by TheRFW, Livestream and StreamJam, (Q&A & solo performance)

Friday, March 18

2:15pm Surprise Me Mr. Davis at Cheers Shot Bar (Treehouse Rooftop Party)

4:30pm Marco Benevento at Mean Eyed Cat, presented by Graham Wilkinson (solo set)

8pm Marco Benevento at Momo’s, presented by KUT (official SXSW showcase)

Saturday, March 19

4pm Yellowbirds at The Snack Barr

4:40pm Nathan Moore at The Once Over Coffee Bar

7pm Yellowbirds at Blue Star Lite Mini Urban Drive-In

11:30pm Yellowbirds at Black & Tan, presented by The Cake Shop (official SXSW showcase)