{"id":14445,"date":"2016-03-31T17:18:22","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T00:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=14445"},"modified":"2016-05-03T12:44:19","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T19:44:19","slug":"roland-boss-sxsw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/","title":{"rendered":"Roland and BOSS at Southwest Invasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>VIP Green Room and\u00a0Jam Space at\u00a0SXSW in Austin<\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"14448\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/sxsw-marquee\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?fit=1000%2C263&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,263\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SXSW-Marquee\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?fit=300%2C79&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?fit=1000%2C263&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?resize=1000%2C263\" alt=\"SXSW-Marquee\" width=\"1000\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?resize=300%2C79&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SXSW-Marquee.png?resize=768%2C202&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Roland and BOSS had a fantastic time at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where we partnered with Quantum Collective to host a VIP green room tent and jam space for performers during the 5th Annual Southwest Invasion live music event. Taking place over three days, the event featured performances by great artists like Talib Kweli, Gingger Shankar, Jamie Kent, Third Eye Blind, and many others. Before and after their sets, all the performers hung out at the private Roland\/BOSS VIP lounge, talking about music and checking out our latest gear, including new BOSS effects, Roland AIRA instruments, and the ELCajon EC-10.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4>Roland 2016 Southwest Invasion Highlights Video<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JeuAdvEaoSs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As in years past, Southwest Invasion was a huge draw at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sxsw.com\">SXSW<\/a>, attracting attention both for its strong lineup and location in\u00a0the rooftop garden at\u00a0Whole Foods Market\u2019s worldwide headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>In the green room, we had a chance to sit down and interview many artists, including the legendary duo <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mstrkrft.com\">MSTRKRFT<\/a> and up-and-coming bands like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theheirsmusic.com\">The Heirs<\/a>. During their sets, MSTRKRFT used Roland&#8217;s legacy TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, while The Heirs performed using Roland <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/categories\/v-drums\/hybrid_drums\/\">drum triggers<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/categories\/v-drums\/percussion\/\">percussion\u00a0pads<\/a>, and the AIRA <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/system-1\/\">SYSTEM-1<\/a>. We hope to post some of these conversations soon, so be sure to check back.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14454\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14454\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14454\" data-attachment-id=\"14454\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/the_heirs_roland_lounge_ed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The Heirs in the Roland lounge at Southwest Invasion\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/The_Heirs_Roland_Lounge_ED.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Heirs in the Roland lounge at Southwest Invasion.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Working with Roland is exciting because their brand lives where the intersection of technology and music meet, pairing nicely with our mission at Quantum Collective,\u201d said Quantum Collective co-founder Dan Silver. \u201cTheir attention to detail for what the artist needs is impeccable. Bringing back classic synths while merging new technology into today\u2019s usability and musical functionality is something that makes them unique and relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Co-founder Liz Leahy added, &#8220;We put together the most amazing green room, the Roland Jam Space, packed with loungy areas and instruments for artists to tweak and play within arm\u2019s reach. This was a perfect match for our Fifth Anniversary Southwest Invasion event.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14451\" style=\"width: 733px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14451\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14451\" data-attachment-id=\"14451\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/mstrkrft_roland909_southwest_invasion_ed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=723%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"723,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=217%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=723%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=723%2C1000\" alt=\"MSTRKRFT onstage at Southwest Invasion with Roland's classic TR-909 drum machine\" width=\"723\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?w=723&amp;ssl=1 723w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MSTRKRFT_Roland909_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=217%2C300&amp;ssl=1 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MSTRKRFT onstage at Southwest Invasion with Roland&#8217;s classic TR-909 drum machine.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_14450\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14450\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14450\" data-attachment-id=\"14450\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/boss_effects_southwest_invasion_ed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000\" alt=\"Visiting artists got to jam with a fully stocked BOSS pedalboard at Southwest Invasion\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/BOSS_Effects_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting artists got to jam with a fully stocked BOSS <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/categories\/stompboxes\/\">pedalboard<\/a> at Southwest Invasion.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_14452\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14452\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14452\" data-attachment-id=\"14452\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/roland_boutiques_southwest_invasion_ed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C934&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,934\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=300%2C280&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C934&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=1000%2C934\" alt=\"Visiting artists at Southwest Invasion explore the Roland Boutique synths\" width=\"1000\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=300%2C280&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Boutiques_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=768%2C717&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting artists at Southwest Invasion explore the cool\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/promos\/roland_boutique\/\">Roland Boutique<\/a> synths.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_14453\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14453\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14453\" data-attachment-id=\"14453\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/31\/roland-boss-sxsw\/roland_synths_southwest_invasion_ed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"Ready-to-play Roland and BOSS gear in the VIP lounge at Southwest Invasion\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Roland_Synths_Southwest_Invasion_ED.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There was lots of ready-to-play Roland and BOSS gear in the VIP lounge at Southwest Invasion.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more information on Southwest Invasion, visit their <a href=\"http:\/\/southwestinvasion.com\/home\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>View all our photos from this great event\u00a0at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roland_us\/albums\/72157666000278826\">Flickr gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VIP Green Room and\u00a0Jam Space at\u00a0SXSW in Austin Roland and BOSS had a fantastic time at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where we partnered with Quantum Collective to host a VIP green room tent and jam space for performers during the 5th Annual Southwest Invasion live music event. 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