Let me start off by saying the internet has been out at my house for a week or so and I have been meaning to blog about this for a while now. I finally found some time to connect. Sorry again to all my viewers.
A few weeks ago, I saw one of my favorite bands ever, Incubus, at what used to be one of my favorite venues in Austin, The Backyard.
Let me continue by saying Incubus was amazing. They have a new album out which is O.K. Since Incubus has not toured in over 3 years, All I wanted to hear was the classics. They complied. I think maybe three songs of the show were from the new album, the rest were their hits. They played Circles, Pardon Me, Are You In and a brand new version of Dig. I was in heaven.
Let me now take the time to say the new Backyard is a giant clusterf*** The parking situation is ridiculous and it took over an hour to get into the venue. The beers are way over-priced and the venue didnt seem to hold many more people like promised. It took my friend an hour to get out of the venue at the end of the show. Overall, the new venue is a BIG WASTE OF MONEY.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The 10 year
ACL has been Amazing throughout the years for Austin's Music scene and for Austin's economy.
This 10 year anniversary was no exception. Unfortunately, The Zilker Park field is becoming to small for this event. I could not get past the sound booth at any of the stages this year. It used to be that I could go from stage to stage and catch anyone I wanted and still be close enough to the big guys. At Ben Harper in 2005, I got in the front row 10 minutes before the show. Now I am lucky to get to a point that I can actually see the performer.
We need to find a bigger venue or at least allow it to pour across Barton Springs, into the field where all the bike racks are. May I suggest a temporary bridge over the street to two more stages? This would allow more space for viewers and more space to gain a broader variety of bands.
Next year I may not go to ACL, simply because of the lack of space. If C3 can find solutions to this issue, I will reconsider.
They would make more money and people would be happier throughout the weekend.
Thanks for letting me rant!
This 10 year anniversary was no exception. Unfortunately, The Zilker Park field is becoming to small for this event. I could not get past the sound booth at any of the stages this year. It used to be that I could go from stage to stage and catch anyone I wanted and still be close enough to the big guys. At Ben Harper in 2005, I got in the front row 10 minutes before the show. Now I am lucky to get to a point that I can actually see the performer.
We need to find a bigger venue or at least allow it to pour across Barton Springs, into the field where all the bike racks are. May I suggest a temporary bridge over the street to two more stages? This would allow more space for viewers and more space to gain a broader variety of bands.
Next year I may not go to ACL, simply because of the lack of space. If C3 can find solutions to this issue, I will reconsider.
They would make more money and people would be happier throughout the weekend.
Thanks for letting me rant!
Social Distortion
Social D was a band I was excited to finally see live as well. There raw, old school rock and roll was something I needed in my life. They came out with grease in there hair and old classic cars on there back drops. This is always a good sign that your about to get hit with some true Rock and Roll.
Now I had never gone out and bought any of their CD's or songs on itunes. At the show, I didn't even know what any of the popular song titles. But, boy did I love the sounds I was hearing. The next week I went to Waterloo Records and purchased my first Social d album. It Is awesome and hasn't left the CD player in my car. It was good to see young and old again, ROCKING OUT!
Now I had never gone out and bought any of their CD's or songs on itunes. At the show, I didn't even know what any of the popular song titles. But, boy did I love the sounds I was hearing. The next week I went to Waterloo Records and purchased my first Social d album. It Is awesome and hasn't left the CD player in my car. It was good to see young and old again, ROCKING OUT!
Delayed Reviews 1 of 1
Stevie Wonder played at ACL this year. His show was quiet because of the stages sound but I would have to say he was the best show at ACL! His feel good music entertained young and old. We all danced together as a crowd.
Usually there is a Debbie downer somewhere in the crowd. Not at Stevie! How can you feel down as he plays Superstition? I never Thought I would get to see him. His first hour was filled with songs that hadn't hit the top of the charts but people still knew. The last hour though was simply amazing! As the younger crowd filed out it left a ton of space for people to spread out and dance. I grabbed woman after woman, pulling them into the circle I had made and they had no hesitation to dance with me because they knew the rhythms! I had a great time with him and the crowd.
GO SEE STEVIE if you have the chance. He is still powerful and awesome.
Usually there is a Debbie downer somewhere in the crowd. Not at Stevie! How can you feel down as he plays Superstition? I never Thought I would get to see him. His first hour was filled with songs that hadn't hit the top of the charts but people still knew. The last hour though was simply amazing! As the younger crowd filed out it left a ton of space for people to spread out and dance. I grabbed woman after woman, pulling them into the circle I had made and they had no hesitation to dance with me because they knew the rhythms! I had a great time with him and the crowd.
GO SEE STEVIE if you have the chance. He is still powerful and awesome.
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