During SXSW, baby-faced Cali rockers Drive A torched the stage at our Blender party, spewing out classic rock riffs while clad in plenty of black leather. In this interview the group talk about the lyrical genius of Buckcherry (!) and reveal their marching-band roots (!!).

We bring you some front-row excitement from the Blender After Hours blowout (check out this gallery for even more pics from the party):

[From left: A-Trak, Diplo and Blaqstarr combine forces to up the party level approximately 18 notches.]

[Left: Hanson brother Zac (now 22!) takes advantage of the hidden prizes found inside the Blender goodie bag (maybe there are some eyebrow tweezers in there). Right: Hipster-hop power couple Kid Sister and A-Track are like the Brad and Angelina of SXSW.]

[Super Furry Animals front man Gruff Rhys leads his electro-pop side project Neon Neon.]

[Left: Rhys takes to the floor for some hot cowbell action. Right: There's really nothing better than a woman in '80s attire playing the keytar.]