ACL Musings by a Granny Impersonator
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Post by Jon Edwards; Intern/Balloon-Launching Bad-Ass.
Hey there Sweet Leaf readers! It is now two days post ACL Fest 2009, and I think my body has finally recovered. What a weekend!
Just getting everything ready for ACL was a job in itself, but I learned a lot. I got to set up the booths and do some work in the VIP and artist lounges. We were cruising around in the only yellow golf cart to make it happen!
It’s great to see how many local businesses and people love and support SLT. I can’t even begin to guess how many people screamed out “Yeah! Sweet Leaf!” over the course of the weekend. Keep on sporting those SLT bandannas and thanks to all the people that let us tattoo you!
ACL, mud, legs, Sweet Leaf Tea branding.
“Impostor Granny” was a big hit. Thanks to all you guys for rocking out and taking pics with me in my Granny costume. It was a pretty close resemblance to the real Granny, besides my giant beard. If you caught me at the rock band booth, you may have had a taste of Granny’s sweet Pearl Jam voice. Not quite like Eddie Vedder but with just as much enthusiasm!
Jon sharing some gool ole Granny love w/SLT Fans!
If any of you were there, you probably saw some of our balloon launches! We launched giant balloons at about 15 different shows filled with confetti and glow sticks. That was a lot of fun because I’d get to stick around for a few songs and hang out. I got to see some of my favorites like Thievery Corporation, STS9, Girl Talk, Pearl Jam, and Ghostland Observatory. I even got backstage for Phoenix!
Balloon drop during Passion Pit at ACL Sunday.
It was great how the rain and mud didn’t slow people down but it was a shame about all that awesome new grass they planted in Zilker Park that got squished. I am hopeful that they’ll re-sod it. By the end the festival people were slip and sliding down hills and walking barefoot through the mud.
Thankfully, the festival went on rain or shine, just like they promised. For all of you that actually made it to the festival, congratulations on surviving! For all the rest of you that wish you could have been there, check out the Sweet Leaf Tea website soon for picture updates.
Thanks for reading and check back soon!
