It’s hard to believe it’s all over. That was a quick three days. Lots of fun. Sunday had my faves Old 97’s, and a good crowd, even though they were up against Iggy Pop and Avett Brothers. Got to see
ACL Fest 2012, Day 3

It’s hard to believe it’s all over. That was a quick three days. Lots of fun. Sunday had my faves Old 97’s, and a good crowd, even though they were up against Iggy Pop and Avett Brothers. Got to see
Day 2 started off with a bang, a loud and maniacal one, with my friends from Quiet Company. They played 11am like it was midnight. Lots of energy, full band, singers, cello, trombone, two keyboards. It’s big. I had to
Day 1 was great. A little warmer than I would like for mid-October, but hey, it’s ACL. Highlights were Afghan Whigs and Weezer. Yes, I’m trapped in the ’90s. On to Day 2! Afghan Whigs Ben Howard Delta Spirit M.
I was making up for lost time (I haven’t hit many shows lately due to work busy-ness) by heading out for another outdoor show when I returned to Austin. Ben Folds Five is back together for a reunion tour, and
I couldn’t believe my luck when I check Pollstar in advance of a trip to San Francisco for a work conference and saw that Wilco had a two-night stand in Berkeley. I couldn’t pass it up. It was completely worth