Re: [Harp-L] Austin and ACL

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Sounds like heaven. I've been to Austin and loved it, but too long ago. 

Any idea when that show will air? Hopefully someone posts a notice here. I'd love to see it.

Bill Hines
Hershey, PA

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From: "Guy Buxman" <gbuxman@xxxxxxxxx>
> I just got back from my Austin trip where I attended ACL (Austin City
> Limits). Being my first trip to Austin and of course ACL I would like to say
> "thanks" to everyone who offered their advice about places to visit during
> my stay.
> 
> Austin is a truly amazing city.  The city is so committed to its music
> heritage, that it sponsors live bands to play all around the city.  It's
> EVERYWHERE: parks, squares, there was even a four-piece rock/blues band
> performing at the the airport!
> 
> Local businesses feature live music all through the week. I went to
> a popular grocery store called HEB that hires musicians to play at the main
> entrance.  Also, a big liquor store called Spec's Liquor Warehouse has a
> permanent stage and sound system and features live bands regularly. This
> town knows a thing or two about music!
> 
> The highlight of ACL was an hour-long set by Charlie Musselwhite.  This was
> the first time I'd seen Charlie perform and I was very impressed. The crowd
> went wild.   A unique tune he performed was what he introduced as Brazilian
> Blues (I think). For this he played what looked to be a CX-12.
> 
> One thing that impressed me about Charlie was how much love and respect he
> afforded his band mates. He gave them plenty of room to stretch out and
> would stop playing and watch, smile, nod right along with them as they each
> played their respective leads. Charlie plays well with others.
> 
> I met upcoming blues-guitar great Gary Clark Jr. at the jam at Friends Bar.
> Keep your eye on this professional.
> 
> All in all a great trip. I'll be heading back to Austin soon.
> 
> - GB
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