Choo Choo is a “steam powered garage pop” band from Switzerland who performed during SXSW. We have been in contact with them through Twitter thanks to their savvy social media skills, and have held a Twitter-view (Twitter interview) to show as an example during class. Kristin and I were sitting in the convention center and were suddenly struck with excitement as we read @choochootheband’s tweet update “getting wristbands now.” We knew we had to meet the esteemed group that has been a prime example of using Twitter and other networks the correct way, so we tweeted back “meet you downstairs.” The band has been featured in a Wired article, in a compilation album, and as a SXSW showcasing band. Several of us saw their electric performance at B.D. Riley’s and all received thank you tweets in return.

 

Mairin and Kristin with Choo Choo.

 

We thought we would ask them a few questions regarding their social media use, see what they had to say.