Looks pretty freaking good IMO. http://2009.aclfestival.com/ Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Girl Talk... I'm pumped. Bon Iver is a great add too.
Incredible lineup. The ACL folks really hit a home run here. The best one since 2005 imo. Some of the ones I'd love to see in addition to the headliners: Sonic Youth Coheed and Cambria Flogging Molly B52's Citizen Cope and, one of my favorites...TOADIES Wish I could make it down to Austin for this.
hmmmm. not sure about this one. i have seen most of the bands that i want to see already, most of them in the distant past. hmmmm. $180 probably will go though.
Doesn't Girl Talk just push a button on a Mac? Oh man someone is gonna yell at me for that one. Oh wells. Is Sonic Youth good live? That might be cool.
Lineup looks decent this year, although I won't be attending. I'm interested in: Arctic Monkeys Ghostland Observatory The Decemberists Andrew Bird Phoenix Bon Iver Grizzly Bear Passion Pit Daniel Johnston Alberta Cross Deer Tick Alela Diane School of Seven Bells The minor artists are the real draw here, especially with Grizzly Bear. Seeing Bon Iver in an outdoor venue is akin to hearing Yo-Yo-Ma in a beer hall. Its going to sound terrible. Phoenix last played in 2005 I believe, and they have a really good new album out now. Same with Andrew Bird, and Alela Diane. Check out Alberta Cross if you can. They have a really unique sound. The "big name" artists seem like a bunch of has-beens performing for a "best of" tour. I personally would skip all of them if I was attending.
Pearl Jam, The Toadies, the Beastie Boys.....what is this, 1995? Next thing you know the Dow will be at 12,000 and the Cowboys will be winning playoff games again
Off the top of my head, I'll be seeing (schedule train wrecks permitting)... Pearl Jam Beasties Kings of Leon Ben Harper John Legend Levon Helm Toadies STS9 MMW (would love to see them and STS9 on together) Dr. Dog Black Joe Lewis Rebirth Brass Band Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Walter "Wolfman" Washington Papa Mali
I think that was the last time Pearl Jam came to Houston. Solid lineup. Still not sur if I will attend. I just can't bring myself to suport any festival that includes DMB as a headliner.
Idunno how crazy I am about this line-up, to be honest. Don't know if I'll be dishing out the dough this year.
Where's Groogrux to chide everyone for not being excited about DMB's set? If the crowds were manageable, I might go. Toadies and Ben Harper would be nice. I could definitely have a good time if the schedule broke right (which it won't). Evan
both had members whose children died at way too early an age. yeah, how's that for ruining your 'they both suck' joke? ha.
wow, that is sad. but not as sad as the rabid followers of two of the most overrated musicians in the history of mankind. couldn't resist, don't hate me.
been dealing with the same lame jokes for over a decade now...i am used to it. having superior musical taste helps.
