Austin City Limits Festival, 9.26.08
I'm going to succinctly post about this festival, just because there's a lot to say. Let me know if you want any specific details.
Here's what I saw on Friday, with ratings (6 being best; 1 being worst):
* 1:30pm - 2:30pm What Made Milwaukee Famous (AT&T blue room)
Rating: 4. These guys were good, but they didn't give that extra oomph that made me fall in love.
* 2:30pm - 3:30pm Vampire Weekend (AMD)
Rating: 4.5. They had excellent energy and fun times, but they basically just played their album. They need to release a new album. Like, tomorrow. They're so young. The lead singer kinda reminded me of a younger Paul Rudd.
* 4:30pm - 5:30pm Patty Griffin (AMD)
Rating: 4. She sounded great, but I just wasn't feeling it here. I really need to see her in cafe or some small venue to really appreciate her and her music. I left early to get a good spot for the next show, which makes me a bit bummed because she played "Stay on the Ride," which is my fave song from her from the new album.
* 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hot Chip (AT&T blue room)
Rating: 6. LOVED THESE GUYS! I was looking most forward to this show, and they definitely lived up to my expectations...so much that they're going to be October's Featured Artist, but more about that later.
* 7:30pm - 8:15pm The Swell Season (AT&T blue room)
Rating: 5. Since I was close to the stage for Hot Chip, I waited the hour in between and was front and center for these two. It, unfortunately, was a lousy set-up, they had Marketa's back facing the crowd. That said, they were still really good, and I love Glen Hansard something fierce.
* 8:30pm - 10:00pm Manu Chao (AT&T)
Rating: 4.5. Jay and I finally met up together for this show; we stayed for about six songs, and we enjoyed it even though we had no idea what he was singing.
If you'd like to see pics from this day's shows, click here.
What Made Milwaukee Famous:
Hot Chip:
The Swell Season:
This day, by far, was my favorite of the festival!
Here's what I saw on Friday, with ratings (6 being best; 1 being worst):
* 1:30pm - 2:30pm What Made Milwaukee Famous (AT&T blue room)
Rating: 4. These guys were good, but they didn't give that extra oomph that made me fall in love.
* 2:30pm - 3:30pm Vampire Weekend (AMD)
Rating: 4.5. They had excellent energy and fun times, but they basically just played their album. They need to release a new album. Like, tomorrow. They're so young. The lead singer kinda reminded me of a younger Paul Rudd.
* 4:30pm - 5:30pm Patty Griffin (AMD)
Rating: 4. She sounded great, but I just wasn't feeling it here. I really need to see her in cafe or some small venue to really appreciate her and her music. I left early to get a good spot for the next show, which makes me a bit bummed because she played "Stay on the Ride," which is my fave song from her from the new album.
* 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hot Chip (AT&T blue room)
Rating: 6. LOVED THESE GUYS! I was looking most forward to this show, and they definitely lived up to my expectations...so much that they're going to be October's Featured Artist, but more about that later.
* 7:30pm - 8:15pm The Swell Season (AT&T blue room)
Rating: 5. Since I was close to the stage for Hot Chip, I waited the hour in between and was front and center for these two. It, unfortunately, was a lousy set-up, they had Marketa's back facing the crowd. That said, they were still really good, and I love Glen Hansard something fierce.
* 8:30pm - 10:00pm Manu Chao (AT&T)
Rating: 4.5. Jay and I finally met up together for this show; we stayed for about six songs, and we enjoyed it even though we had no idea what he was singing.
If you'd like to see pics from this day's shows, click here.
What Made Milwaukee Famous:
Hot Chip:
The Swell Season:
This day, by far, was my favorite of the festival!