I love the rich swirling sound of an effected guitar. As such, i always take a look at the stage to see what types of pedals the guitarists are playing with. Here are a few photos.

Headlights

The Birthday Massacre

Lab Partners

SIANspheric

SIANspheric: pedals and beer

Read the entire South by Southwest 2006 review:
    Day 1: Dayshow
    Day 1: Night showcases
    Day 2
    Day 3: Dayshow
    Day 3: Night showcases
    Day 4: Dayshow
    Day 4: Night showcases
Added bonus material:
    Photo gallery: Signs around Austin
    Photo gallery: hollow-bodied guitars at SXSW06
    Photo gallery: Pedal fetishism
In addition, some of these acts have been reviewed before. Links within the review point you to the appropriate places.