Billy Bragg, who delivered some great performances two years ago at SXSW, will return to Austin to perform at a showcase party being thrown by the Anti- label in partnership with  the Utne Reader. Showcase takes place March 13 at the Cedar Street Courtyard and will include performances by Anti- artists Devotchka, Bragg, the Weakerthans, Man Man, Tim Fite and Islands.
Bragg will be performing songs from his first album in six years, "Mr. Love and Justice" which will be released April 22. Record includes perfs from Ian McLagan and Robert Wyatt.
Beyond Bragg, there is a litany of U.K. events in the daylight.
 
Wednesday, 3-6 p.m.at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd)
Belfast Nashville Sister City
Foy Vance, Beth Nielsen-Chapman, Brian Houston, Stephanie Dosen, Eilidh, Patterson, Justin Townes Earle.

Thursday,  Noon-3 p.m.at Brush Square
Scouting for Girls, the Rascals

Thursday, 3-6 p.m.at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd)
New Music from Wales
Christopher Rees, Victorian English Gentleman's Club, plus some special guests TBC

Friday, noon-2:30 p.m.at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd)
New Music from Northern Ireland Party
The Answer, Oppenheimer, Driving By Night, In Case Of Fire

Friday, 3-6 p.m.at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd)
Showcasing Scotland
Sons & Daughters, Frightened Rabbit, Dykeenies, Make Model, Jyrojets, Our Lunar Activities

Saturday, Noon at Mean Eyed Cat  (1621 W. 5th St.)
Bootleg BBQ presented by British Underground and Mojo
Liz Green, Johnny Flynn and the Susssex Wit, Laura Marling, F**k Buttons, Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, The Felice Brothers, Kitty Daisy and Lewis

Saturday, 3-6 p.m.at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd)
Liverpool Sound City
The Wombats, The Rascals, The Sonic Hearts, The Whip, John Smith