borracho Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Foo FightersRobert Plant & Alison KraussBeckManu ChaoJohn FogertyDavid ByrneThe RaconteursThe Mars VoltaGnarls BarkleyConor Oberst And The Mystic Valley BandN.E.R.D.Erykah BaduRobert Earl KeenPatty GriffinTegan & SaraIron & WineG. Love & Special SauceNeko CaseBand Of HorsesThe Swell SeasonSilversun PickupsGogol BordelloGillian WelchEli Young BandThe Black KeysAgainst Me!Jakob Dylan And The Gold Mountain RebelsOkkervil RiverGalacticKevin FowlerSharon Jones And The Dap KingsHot ChipVampire WeekendSlightly StoopidDuffy Alejandro EscovedoRoky EriksonYonder Mountain String BandSpiritualizedFlyleafDrive-By TruckersIngrid MichaelsonStarsJose GonzalezCSSDel The Funky HomosapienMan ManJamie LidellMGMTWhat Made Milwaukee FamousJenny LewisM. WardAsleep At The WheelMason JenningsHeartless BastardsAntibalasThe Nachito Herrera All-StarsShooter JenningsXavier RuddYeasayerOctopus ProjectJoe BonamassaThe KillsWhite DenimLouis XIVDelta SpiritMates Of StateNicole Atkins & The SeaElectric TouchBlack Joe Lewis & The Honey BearsBlack Door SlamTristan PrettymanThe Strange BoysRyan BinghamScott BiramFreddy JonesColour RevoltFive Times AugustLanghorne SlimSybrisEli "Paper Boy" Reed And The True LovesBavu Blakes And The Extra PlairsAA BondyChristopher DennyMike FarrisThe Lee BoysSouth Austin Jug BandAmerican BangBobby Bare, Jr.MassacousticsBelleville OutfitWe Go To 11Band Of HeathensCity And ColourSunny SweeneyElizabeth WillsAutamataBonnie BishopBen SoleeBen CylusThe Concert SupremesRiver City ChristionettesShields Of FaithThe Jones Family SingersNakia And His Southern CousinsBrotherly LuvThe Hensley EnsembleSchool Of RockJamboQ BrothersBuck Howdy With BBUncle RockBig DonMr. RayThe Jimmies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I really hope this means Daivd Byrne is going on tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I really hope this means Daivd Byrne is going on tour. I second that. I saw him on the Grown Backwards tour and it was great. I really enjoy his solo work as much as I do the talking heads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I'm going to this as my brother lives in Austin and my brother-in-law is playing the Festival, but I have to admit being a little let down by this line-up. Bands that were rumored to be playing that aren't that I was really looking forward to: WilcoRadioheadFlaming LipsSuper Furry Animals Bands that ARE playing that I'd be interested to check out: Foo Fighters SpiritualizedRobert Plant and Alison KraussBeckManu ChaoAlejandro EscovedoDavid ByrneThe RaconteursGnarls BarkleyMan ManRobert Earl KeenJenny LewisM. WardIron and WineMason JenningsAntibalasSilversun PickupsGogol BordelloGillian WelchThe Black KeysOkkervil RiverGalacticSharon Jones and the Dap KingsVampire WeekendYonder Mountain String Band Any others that I may be less familiar with that I shouldn't miss? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CommerceComet Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I think it's a big letdown. Only a few people I'm dying to see. I think I'll take a chance that they might tour through Oklahoma or Dallas on their way to/from Austin and I'll avoid the sweatfest this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I do not envision myself going this year based on this lineup. I think Lolla has a better lineup, and it is closer to home. None of the headliners/smaller bands are really must see bands at a festival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefanie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 i had already decided i was going to skip this year. i've gone every year and last year really wore me down. i'm glad that the lineup is going to allow me to skip this festival without feeling like i'm missing anything. a lot of the bands that i would be interested in seeing were just here for sxsw. i find it interesting that the same people produce lollapalooza and that festival clearly got the superior lineup. why did they shaft acl?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I second that. I saw him on the Grown Backwards tour and it was great. I really enjoy his solo work as much as I do the talking heads. I saw him on that tour as well at Bonnaroo. Great record. His solo material really is great is a shame it doesn't get more notice. i had already decided i was going to skip this year. i've gone every year and last year really wore me down. i'm glad that the lineup is going to allow me to skip this festival without feeling like i'm missing anything. a lot of the bands that i would be interested in seeing were just here for sxsw. i find it interesting that the same people produce lollapalooza and that festival clearly got the superior lineup. why did they shaft acl?? in your mind. there are many folks here who would rather see many of these artists then what lolla has to offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm going though the line up does very little for me. David Byrne is the biggest name/draw for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 The RaconteursIron & WineThe Black KeysOkkervil RiverAlejandro EscovedoDrive-By Truckers Every year I talk about going to this and every year I don't. Many on the list are intriguing but the artists above would more than make this worthwhile for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i don't recommend it, the side shows (outside the festival) are what's to see. Every time i've been the sound bleed over from the bigger stages ruins the smaller sets, which are what I always prefer to see. Most folk splay somewhere else in town on their off day or night, that's what I try to focus on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefanie Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i don't recommend it, the side shows (outside the festival) are what's to see. Every time i've been the sound bleed over from the bigger stages ruins the smaller sets, which are what I always prefer to see. Most folk splay somewhere else in town on their off day or night, that's what I try to focus on. yeah, i'm going to save my money and just go to "late" shows every night. and i'll actually have time to try to get into ACL tapings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CommerceComet Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i don't recommend it, the side shows (outside the festival) are what's to see. agreed ... The National's downtown show last year was one of the best I've seen ... Andrew Bird and several Wilco members were in the crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil horn Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 you can do it all. morning swim at barton springs. festival. late shows. pancakes. repeat 3X. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CommerceComet Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 My experience was that I had to leave the headliners early to make the late shows. But since I don't care much about the headliners this year, that wouldn't be an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 My experience was that I had to leave the headliners early to make the late shows. But since I don't care much about the headliners this year, that wouldn't be an issue. Exactly, you should almost hope that the headliners suck. That way you can get out of there before the rush of the crowds, you get back to your hotel to shower and eat, and then get in line for the late shows in town. At least, that's what I did last year... Also, by the end of a long day at the grounds, there is garbage everywhere and people are usually pretty wasted. I hate the late shows at fesitvals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borracho Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 you can do it all. morning swim at barton springs. festival. late shows. pancakes. repeat 3X.you said it brother... you CAN do it all. you can sleep when you're dead, right? mmm... Kerbey Lane pancakes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 My experience was that I had to leave the headliners early to make the late shows. But since I don't care much about the headliners this year, that wouldn't be an issue.My brother lives in Austin and has a cab driver he knows who he calls on his cell when we are leaving Zilker. He picks us up outside the grounds and we're back downtown for the late shows in plenty of time. I'd bet that even if you're from out of town you could talk to a cabbie when you get to town, tip him well and get his cell #. ETA: So apparently Brian Eno is touring with David Byrne. I assume he means he'll be with Byrne for his ACL appearance, making what is already my most anticipated show of the festival even MORE anticipated-ier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Is anyone else attending the ACL Fest this year? They have a cool scheduling gadget on the Web site. Here is my anticipated schedule for the fest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I thought the Heartless Bastards broke up. confused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I thought so too. I guess they reconciled? Yo ne say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I'll be there. Very much looking forward to it! The lineup looks much better to me now than it did at first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Heading to Austin today! Unfortunately I won't get there in time for David Byrne's show at the Paramount Theatre, but I got a nice surprise this morning and learned I have a laminate for the Festival so I'll be able to check out all my faves from stage-side! [/shameless bragging] Anyone else going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sky blue bats Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 only on Saturday! Spiritualized then Conor oberst, then Iron and Wine and close with Beck!! not a bad day in the park! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Live webcast http://attblueroom.com/music/Austin-City-L...information.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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