ACL is the most anticipated event of the year for any hard-rockin' Texan, and I am damned sore when I miss it. For the third year in a row, my loving father is spoiling me with a 3-day ticket. Does he love me, or what? Although the fest is planned to be held on September 26-28, I already have a sub for my classroom and plans for attendance are in full swing! The lineup was finally revealed yesterday, and in no particular order, this is my I-just-can't-miss-this list:
1. The Raconteurs Two years ago, I fell in love the moment "Steady As She Goes" was played on the radio. Then I saw them live at ACL in 2006 and was absolutely blown away. Their new album, Consolers of the Lonely, is newly released and fuses practically every genre into a very tasty musical stew. I might go ahead and put it out there that their new album could possibly be my favorite album of 2008. Yet to be proved, seeing as there are approximately 8 months left in 2008.
But this year, I'm really going to lick Jack White's face.
2. The Mars VoltaAbsolutely can't miss the greatest band in the last decade. The. Greatest. Band. No shit, not lying, 'nuf said.
3. Gnarls Barkley I will be dancing.
4. BeckIf there were a god, he would be 2nd to Beck. The promise of seeing Beck live is making my vag quiver with delight. I am so damned excited.
5.Tegan and SaraOh, yes, my emo side is emerging. I love these ladies, their eccentric voices, and well-spun lyrics. Poetic, dark, and a little juvenile, but totally a piece of me.
6. StarsI thought this band dropped off the face of the planet; however, I apparently, am just totally out of the loop. Much to my joy, this band is still lightly rocking and synthesizing some amazing music, and I am giggly with anticipation.
By the way, have I ever mentioned how much I love Canadians? That might now be apparent....
7. Cansei de ser SexyMusic is my hot, hot sex, too.
8. The Octopus Project The first time I saw The Octopus Project was years ago with Dismemberment Plan at Emo's in Austin. I loved them, but my friends failed to understand my enthusiasm. I am definitely looking forward to a more mature band, and I hope they get an after-dark set. It's really only appropriate.
9. Silversun PickupsMy little brother has turned me on to this band, and although I'm fairly unfamiliar with them right now, I expect I will be in love by September. I can't wait to have my first concert experience with him either!
10. Heartless BastardsI saw a very small portion of their set last year, and loved what I was hearing. This year, I intend to go back and stay for the set-- why miss twice?
11. Jenny LewisShe's the voice of Rilo Kiley, and I imagine her to be a big presence. She's doing her own thing at ACL, and I am curious to see what she can do solo.
12. The Foo FightersA '90s band which has survived into 2008. I hope they don't disappoint.
Will Dave Grohl ever not be insanely hot?
There are many other bands I really would like to see, but these are the ones I really hope don't drop from the schedule and/or do not have major conflicts with one another. Other very, very mentionable names include: Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, Erykah Badu, G. Love and the Special Sauce, Flyleaf, Jamie Lidell, Mason Jennings, Louis XIV, Neko Case, Iron & Wine, and Mates of State.
Who's joining me for a weekend of musical debauchery?
Comments (10)
warning: profanity ahead
god damn mother fucking piece of shit state minnesota for not having anything nearly as amazing! bastard pancake asses!
translation: i am very jealous.
God, I want to join you for this, but you're ... in Texas. Can't make it. Damn it!
I got to hang with the Silversun Pickups after they opened for Snow Patrol and OK Go about a year ago. They're incredible. If you haven't heard their EP, Pikul, yet, definitely check that out!
@Rpglegend - I'm glad to hear another rave review! I love OK Go! I saw them long before they were actually famous, maybe 2 years before the treadmill hijinx. It was an incredible show. Sounds like a good concert. I will be checking them out on iTunes.
@Bukowski_Rules -
@pxrxcowgirl -
Hey to be a bitch, but I am feeling even cooler. :) You guys should totally travel down to ACL, and if you can't hit it up --- Bonaroo is supposed to be way cooler.
I wish I could join you!!!
RYC: Too bad I don't live closer, Darling, I would have totally come to your classroom and talked to your students about poetry. I did that at my son's school and it was so much fun!
texas is a long way to go....
and im poor.
I suck because I have never heard of any of these bands and I am sure I wouldn't like them.
And I live in Texas but I think Austen is a long ways away and even if it wasn't I would have to ask my wife, "Can I go see some cool bands with some woman I met on the internet?"
I crack myself up.
First, I am stinkin GREEN with envy!!! Secondly, the things I could and would do to Dave Grohl would scare most people!!! Thirdly, I am def looking up some of the names I'm not too familiar with, I'm trusting you on this one! and fourth? You had my tummy hurting reading this post! vag quiver?!? LOVE IT!
Thanks for the blog!