September 2008
4 posts
Notes from Austin City Limits Fest
Still recovering from a weekend of dirty sweaty fun at the ACL Fest. Lots of great bands. My one pearl of wisdom from the experience…All the “serious” songwriters are wearing black suits now. Did I mention it was 100 degrees?
Conner Oberst (but not his band)
Jakob Dylan (t-shirt under the coat, band in full suits)
Bob Schneider (and the Scabs) (OK, their songs are all about...
No, Johnny, No: Chuck Berry joins chorus of... →
I try not to be political in this blog, but you have to laugh how Republicans can’t find a musician willing to support their candidates. Not surprising, just funny. Add Chuck Berry to the list with John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne and Abba who have refused the use of their music.
And of all the music/politics mixes lately, I am most happy for the prime-time choice of Big Head Todd’s...
