With harmonization unmatched by many others, the Fleet Foxes hypnotized the early crowd with their beautiful baroque soundscapes. Though there was no breeze in the blaring Texas heat, the band made throwback harmonies sound as such.
ACL Fest: Fleet Foxes Breezily Banter With the Noontime Crowd
ACL: Louis XIV Tone Down the Sex, Turn Up the Blues
In the shade of the AT&T Blue Room Stage, California's Louis XIV took to the stage and a medium-sized crowd got up from grassy seats anticipating some dirty, sexy rock n' roll.
Shows Tonight
Tonight's Killers + Louis XIV show at Stubb's is completely sold out - you could opt to unload $160 for a pair of tickets, but they're simply not worth it. Instead, we have two great alternatives for you... and they're free! The White Ghost Shivers are, well, kinda nuts. And that's why we like them! That, and the fact that they play a lively blend of hillbilly bluegrass folk and always seem to put on...
Friday: The Deathray Davies @ Emo's
Tonight, Dallas-based retro sextet The Deathray Davies play a special show at Emo's to celebrate the release of their new LP, The Kick and the Snare. From starting off as an all-but unknown act at SXSW back in 1999, the indie popstars have since come to enjoy both modest celebrity and critical respect. Think delicate vocals, driving bass lines, and simple harmonies with influences ranging from Bob Dylan to New Wave to the Beach Boys. We still prefer 2003's Midnight at the Black Nail Polish Factory, but that's probably because we've been spending all our time listening to Architecture in Helsinki's new album instead of The Kick and the Snare - this we plan to remedy after the show tonight. Expect a dynamic stage presence and a live performance every bit as good as their studio recordings. But don't worry if you miss them this time around; they'll be back in two weeks along with Louis XIV. Either way, you should check out their cover of The Kinks' "Holiday in Waikiki".The Deathray Davies
Friday, June 3
Emo's, Inside
Doors at 8, Show at 10

