ACL Day 1 - Friday, Sept 15
65,000 people and 96.1 degrees
Day 1 kicked off with a bang. After getting down to the park (360+) acres and braving the shuttle bus I got to the park and decided to see what was going on.
The First act i caught was Gnarls Barkley. Awesome set opening up with a bit from Thomas Dolbys Blinded me with Science. The whole band was in Lab Coats but quickly got rid of them as it was bloody hot in the central Texas sun. They also did the Femms Gone Daddy Gone which was very good. Crazy came across as great and got the audience moving. All in all super show.
Next was Del Castillo, a local south Austin band whos getting national attention. They play a flamenco , mexican rock mix that has to be heard to be belived. Its very Austin sounding.
The guitarists were quick with the fingers and the audience was going nuts. They win best show of the day.
Theievery Corporation I had not heard of but it was recommended by a friend and also we had camp set up at the ATT stage where they were playing. The pirate flag marked our spot and we were flanked by the bamboo stalk and the bra and panties flag. Im glad I caught Theivery , the play a reggae house mix that was upbeat and had everone dancing. Belly dancer accompaniment was excellent as well.
Van Morrison was classic. Playing a mix from old and new, he had people rivited. Moondance and Brown Eyed Girl were awesome to hear live.
Bands I saw
Gnarls Barkley
Del Castillo
Thievery Corporation
Van Morrison
Day 1 kicked off with a bang. After getting down to the park (360+) acres and braving the shuttle bus I got to the park and decided to see what was going on.
The First act i caught was Gnarls Barkley. Awesome set opening up with a bit from Thomas Dolbys Blinded me with Science. The whole band was in Lab Coats but quickly got rid of them as it was bloody hot in the central Texas sun. They also did the Femms Gone Daddy Gone which was very good. Crazy came across as great and got the audience moving. All in all super show.
Next was Del Castillo, a local south Austin band whos getting national attention. They play a flamenco , mexican rock mix that has to be heard to be belived. Its very Austin sounding.
The guitarists were quick with the fingers and the audience was going nuts. They win best show of the day.
Theievery Corporation I had not heard of but it was recommended by a friend and also we had camp set up at the ATT stage where they were playing. The pirate flag marked our spot and we were flanked by the bamboo stalk and the bra and panties flag. Im glad I caught Theivery , the play a reggae house mix that was upbeat and had everone dancing. Belly dancer accompaniment was excellent as well.
Van Morrison was classic. Playing a mix from old and new, he had people rivited. Moondance and Brown Eyed Girl were awesome to hear live.
Bands I saw
Gnarls Barkley
Del Castillo
Thievery Corporation
Van Morrison
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