Playing on the coveted shady stage of AMD, Neko Case presented a romantic steady pulse.
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Playing on the coveted shady stage of AMD, Neko Case presented a romantic steady pulse.
The huge ACL balloon lights up in the evenings, wonderful nightlight for music lovers.
With a stage decorated in silver flowers and red roses, Stars came onto the ACL scene looking cool and confident. While the heat was probably killing them (and everyone in the audience) it didn't stop the passion from ringing strong in their voices.
Returning to ACL for a second time, Swedish import José González transformed the Dell Stage into an intimate venue on Saturday afternoon. Armed with only a classical guitar, a folding chair and a microphone, he filled the air with the lush resonance of strummed guitar and his mesmerizing voice, creating a soothing sonic oasis in the middle of Zilker Park. Two others joined him on stage after a few songs, chipping in on harmonies and peppering the simple compositions with percussive accents from shakers and conga drums.
There's no shortage of things to keep the kids occupied at ACL this year, as dance parties, haircut booths, temporary tattoos and tons of live music keep the underage entertained.
When bluegrass legend Alison Krauss took her place on stage right next to rock music icon Robert Plant the two seemed so naturally comfortable, cooperative and complementary that it was as if they'd been playing together and recording for several years.