Russell’s ACL Picks & ACL Beverage Advice
By Russell on Sep 30 Filed In ACL, Activities, Austin, Texas, Live Music, Uncategorized Add a Comment
A two parter. First, I’d like to share my schedule. Second, I’ve got some important festival advice regarding hydration.
Part 1:
This will be my third adventure into ACL land in three years – I can’t tell you how much I love this festival. Living next to Zilker Park is a big plus, but I would travel from Portland, Oregon for this experience. The big names are big names; I mean, who doesn’t love the B-52’s? The mid level bands are awesome as usual too. Check out my schedule (pronounced ‘shed-ju-el’ if you’re Australian or British).
A brief rundown:
Friday. Don’t miss The Walkmen & Phoenix. Relax a bit with Thievery Corp. Sound the alarm with Andrew Bird. And Yeah, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s; yes please.
Saturday. Mute Math, Grizzly Bear, and Federic Aubele are on my Don’t Miss list. The Scabs of Austin are awesome (TARANTULA!), but I’m hitting up Devotchka this time. And sorry Dave, I’m seeing Ghostland first, then wandering your way.
Sunday. I’m liking the early Dodo’s show, but don’t miss Here we Go Magic. Definitely seeing the B-52s, the Toadies, and really excited about Girl Talk. And for Pearl Jam, I’m assuming you’re playing your greatest hits; thank you.
For more bands and timing details, you can check out my online schedule.
Part 2:
Stay hydrated every day, all day. The weather will be amazing, but the sun will still take it out of you. Be sure to drink plenty of Sweet Leaf Tea straight up too … and/or add the ‘water’ you bring with you to your SLT. This water is of course VODKA. I know they say you can only bring in ‘sealed’ containers… You should be just fine getting in with your favorite local vodka brand, and really fine getting out.
The how to:
- Before you hit the road, finish one of your two 1L bottles of Ozarka spring water.
- Fill the bottle up with your vodka choice (mine is Tito’s).
- Buy your Sweet Leaf Tea from one of our two booths (or any of the bars).
- Drink a quarter of the delicious brew you selected.
- Fill your SLT bottle up with vodka.
- Consume.
- Rinse.
- Repeat.
