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SXSW 2009 Recap.The Big Fifteen.

Here's How We're Callin' 'Em After Our Week In Austin.

1.Best Night Of Music: Heartless Bastards/The Avett Brothers/The Decemberists at Stubb's

2.Best Surprise: Thao And The Get Down Stay Down

3.Worst Surprise: Kanye West's in town?

4.Best Overall Newbies: The Antlers

5.Best Dance Newbies: The Golden Filter

6.Best Female With A Guitar: Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards

7.Most Improved: Loney, Dear

8.Most Overhyped: Glasvegas (also see Kanye West)

9.Best Band We Didn't See: Elvis Perkins

10.Best Vampire Weekend Impersonation: Harlem Shakes

11.Best Musical Trend: Handclaps (see The Phenomenal Handclap Band)

12.Band Most Likely to Break Out: Republic Tigers

13.Best Venue: Club DeVille

14.Best Food Item: Take Out Brisket Tacos at Stubbs Window

15.Biggest Nightmare: Hailing a Cab at 2am