ACL for the third and final time this year. Man, I'm tired and my feet hurt.
Abigal Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck
I knew what to expect having already seen this act at SxSW. Hard to believe, but the exceptional got even better.
Getting to the stage about 45 minutes early really worked out well. I was 3 rows back, with an excellent view.
The Octopus Project
Honestly, I'm not a fan of blip and bloop music, but this band can be entertaining. They started the set joined by the Austin High School marching band.
I found their music tiring to listen to after the 3 or 4 songs. I think they work better in a smaller venue. They did provide the first Theremin sighting of the day.
Mike Farris featuring the Roseland River Revue
This band was a hidden gem at the WaMu pavilion. Straight forward, well executed Soul and R&B by a band from Nashville, backed up with an Austin horn section (made up of the Elephant Room crew).
Joe Bonamassa
Wow, can Joe play guitar. I will most likely have to catch him on tour one of these days. Joe was the official guitar hero of ACL, and everyone had gotten the memo (it was impossible to get near this stage).
Interestingly enough, the Theremin made another appearance during this show.
Okkervil River
I don't normally listen to this type of Indie rock, but I had to catch this show because I know one of the band members.
Early Exit
I decided to call it night early, maily because of exhaustion, a Ravens' MNF game tomorrow, and my not being a Foo Fighters fan. Reading other write-ups, it sounds like I should have tried to catch Band of Horses.
