ACL Preview: Colour Revolt
Sunday, September 14th, 2008I wish I could put into words what Colour Revolt means to me. But I can’t. Unfortunately, when you come to this blog you expect to read a little, therefore I am expected to write a little. If I don’t then my editor fires me, and then I am out of a job. But since [...]
ACL Preview - Beck
Friday, September 12th, 2008Beck, everyone’s favorite beat-dropping Scientologist, is all set for his headlining gig on the second night of ACL Fest this year. Hot off the heels of the critically acclaimed Modern Guilt, which showcased a more somber, decidedly sparse soundscape, the musical chameleon will visit Austin before meandering his way through a string of shows in the chilly [...]
ACL Preview - A.A. Bondy
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008He’s just another name on the never-ending list of acoustic folk singer-songwriters. Or is he? Scott Bondy, like my last ACL highlight, has totally reinvented himself for his newest release. The former frontman of the 90’s grunge-rock outfit Verbena, who now performs under the moniker A.A. Bondy, has just released his first solo effort, American [...]
ACL Preview - City and Colour
Sunday, May 18th, 2008so i had mentioned about a month ago, when the acl lineup was announced, that i would start writing about the artists i think you would like to see if you were to attend. well here is my first attempt at fulfilling that promise. i actually found this band through the austin city limits [...]
Austin City Limits Lineup Out
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008so i opened my inbox this morning and to my delight, i discoverd that acl has announced its 2008 lineup. which in my opinion is something to get excited about. they have the foo fighters headlining which i found to be an odd pick and not one that i would have made. but the rest [...]