The music festival portion of South by Southwest kicked into gear Wednesday, with musicians packing into clubs, hotels, parks, and other venues across Austin, and New Orleans-style street performers flocking to town as well. Here are photos from the streets and from various concerts Wednesday, including ZZ Ward and the Alabama Shakes.

Concert photos by Golden Richard III. Street photos by Elsa Hahne.

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