Re: Re: [Harp-L] Austin and ACL

["wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Guy went to the Austin City Limits *Festival*, a two and a half day 
long event that features dozens of bands, many playing 
simultaneously at different stages around a large, outdoor venue.  
This is not the same as the nationally syndicated Austin City Limits 
program, which is taped in a live studio performance and aired 
later.  The two are produced by the same people, but that's where 
the similiarity ends.  ACL Festival has been going on for about six 
years, and seems to get better every year, though anyone who spends 
a couple of days outdoors in a park in central Texas in late August-
early September should have their head examined.  This year was 
relatively nice because we had a lot of rain through the summer and 
it was relatively temperate (low 90s).  In past years they've had 
100-degree-plus dustbowls.  

-tim

Oh, yeah, Gary Clark Jr. is the real deal.  If you don't know about 
him already, you will: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVHr6RalZwc


bill hines wrote:
> 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.

> From: "Guy Buxman" <gbuxman@...>
> 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
>