Once again the weather was perfect as music
fans filled the Great Lawn of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas for weekend two of the 15th annual Austin City Limits Music Fest. October 7, 8 and 9 of ACL Fest brought out thousands of music fans to see even more great musical acts, in addition to some of the previous weeks greats.
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| Music fans hurry to the gates |
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| A beautiful day to listen to some great music |
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| Fans gather at the Miller Lite Stage to listen to The Struts |
While the music was the star of the weekend, festival-goers were also treated to some of the great culinary favorites found in Austin like Amy's Ice Cream, Austin's Pizza, Chi'Lantro BBQ, Torchy's Tacos, The Salt Lick BBQ, and P. Terry's Burger Stand, to name a few. If fans were feeling a little parched, they could revive with the likes of High Brew Coffee, Shade Tree Organic Lemonade, GoodPop Popsicles, Maine Root Beverages, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Juiceland. Of course, there was also an abundance of the favorite cold beverage of many music lovers, 17 different craft beers, including Real Ale Firemans #4.
Friday, October 7
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel
Once again our first stop on the festival grounds was for the performance by "The Kings of Western Swing," Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel.
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| Ray Benson |
Along with Ray Benson, the members of Asleep At The Wheel include Dave Sanger on drums, Dave Miller on bass, Eddie Rivers on steel guitar, Connor Forsyth on piano, Jay Reynolds on sax and clarinet, Dennis Ludiker on fiddle and mandolin and Katie Shore on Fiddle.
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| Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel |
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| Eddie Rivers |
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| Dennis Ludiker |
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| Ray Benson |
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| Connor Forsyth |
The Wombats
The English Rock band The Wombats have released 3 studio albums and 7 Eps. They have been nominated for awards in England and Europe.
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| Matthew Murphy of The Wombats |
The band includes Matthew Murphy on vocals, guitar, and keys, Dan Haggis on drums, guitar, keys, and vocals, and Tord Overland Knudsen on bass, guitar, and keys.
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| Tord Overland Knudsen |
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| The Wombats |
Banks and Steelz
The Hip-Hop/ alternative group Banks and Steelz was back for the second weekend.
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| Banks ans Steelz |
The group consists of musician Paul Banks and rapper RZA accompanied by drummer Matt Barrick.
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| RZA |
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| Paul Banks |
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| Matt Barrick |
Prinze George
Fans couldn't get enough of the synth pop group Prinze Geroge during weekend one.
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| Prinze George |
Prinze George includes vocalist Naomi Almquist, guitarist Kenny Grimm, and drummer Isabelle De Leon.
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| Naomi Almquist |
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| Naomi Almquist |
Chairlift
Chairlift is a synth pop duo based in Brooklyn, NY. They have released 3 studio albums, the latest of which,
Moth, was released in January 2016.
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| Chairlift |
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| Patrick Wimberly and Caroline Polachek |
Chairlift's members are vocalist/synth player Caroline Polachek, and multi-instrumentalist Patrick Wimberly.
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| Caroline Polachek |
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| Caroline Polachek |
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| Patrick Wimberly |
Bombino
Omar "Bombino" Moctar is an internationally acclaimed Tuareg guitarist and singer- songwriter from Agadez, Niger.
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| Bombino |
Performing with Bombino were bassist Djakrave Dia, drummer Corey Wilhelm, and guitarist Illias Mohamed Alhassen.
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| Omar "Bombino" Moctar |
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| Illias Mohamed Alhassen |
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| Djakrave Dia |
AWOLNATION
While ACL Fest always has a great line-up of new bands for the crowd to discover, they also have some fan favorites like alternative rock band AWOLNATION. They've sold over 5,000,000 copies of their first hit, "Sail." AWOLNATION released a new EP, "Run," in September 2016.
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| Aaron Bruno |
AWOLNATION was founded by vocalist Aaron Bruno and also includes guitarist Zach Irons, drummer Isaac Carpenter, and keyboardist Kenny Carkeet. Joining them on tour were bassist Marc Walloch, and guitarist Christopher Thorn.
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| AWOLNATION |
Gina Chavez
Gina Chavez is an award-winning bilingual Latin-folksinger, songwriter based right here in Austin. She is an eight-time Austin Music award winner and was named 2015 Austin Musician of the Year.
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| Gina Chavez |
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| Gina Chavez |
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| Gina Chavez |
The Struts
The Struts are an English rock band. The members include lead vocalist Luke Spiller, guitarist Addo Slack, bassist Jed Elliot, and drummer Gethin Davies.
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| The Struts |
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| Luke Spiller |
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| Jed Elliot |
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| Addo Slack |
Corinne Bailey Rae
Back for a second weekend was Grammy Award-winning British singer, songwriter, and guitarist Corinne Bailey Rae.
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| Corinne Bailey Rae |
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| Corinne Bailey Rae |
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| Corinne Bailey Rae |
Band of Horses
Another fan favorite of the weekend was Band of Horses. The American rock band has released 5 studio albums including 2010's Grammy-nominated "Infinite Arms." Their most recent released "Why Are You Ok" was released in June 2016.
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| Ben Bridwell |
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| Ben Bridwell and Tyler Ramsey |
Band Of Horses includes lead Ben Bridwell, drummer Creighton Barrett, keyboardist Ryan Monroe, guitarist Tyler Ramsey, and bassist Bill Reynolds.
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| Band Of Horses appeared on the Miller Lite Stage |
Major Lazer
Headlining the evening on the Honda Stage was the electronic music band Major Lazer. Major Lazer is made up of EDM Record Producer/DJ Diplo, Music Producer/DJ Jillionaire, and Record Producer/DJ/Rapper Walshy Fire.
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| Walshy Fire and Diplo |
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| Major Lazer |
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| Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire |
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| Major Lazer |
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| Major Lazer |
Saturday, October 8
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| Excited fans hurry to see their favorite bands |
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| Miller Lite Game Night |
It was a beautiful day for a music festival in Austin as the gates opened for day 2 of the second weekend of ACL Fest. Our first stop on this day was at the always family friendly Austin Kiddie Limits Stage.
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| Austin Kiddie Limits |
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| Austin Kiddie Limits |
Nakia and the Barton Hills Elementary Choir
Saturday's first stop was for a special performance by an Austin favorite, blues and soul singer-songwriter, actor, Nakia. While coming into national prominence during season 1 of NBC's hit singing competition
The Voice, Nakia has been entertaining Austin audiences since his arrival in 2002.
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| Nakia |
Nakia appeared with the acclaimed Barton Hills Elementary Choir. Barton Hills Elementary is nestled in the hills of the Barton Hills neighborhood adjacent to Zilker Park. The elementary school choir, made up of 3rd through 6th grade students, has appeared at the ACL Fest since 2009. The choir is lead by the school's music teacher Gavin Tabone. Joining Nakia and the students on stage were local musicians Jake Perlman on drums, Jason Brint on bass, and Don Cento on guitar. Gavin Tabone joined on piano in addition to directing the choir.
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| Nakia and the Barton Hills Elementary Choir |
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| Nakia and the Barton Hills Elementary Choir |
888
888 is an Alternative/Electro band made up of formers members of the hybrid metal core group Drop Dead, Gorgeous.
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| 888 |
The members include frontman Danny Stillman, keyboardist Aaron Rothe, and drummer Danny Coper. The group released their debut EP,
The Decades, in 2016.
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| Aaron Rothe, |
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| Danny Stillman |
Tennyson
Tennyson is a Canadian Electronic Music duo made up of brother and sister combo Luke Tennyson Pretty and Tessa Rain Pretty. They perform an original electronic/jazz show.
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| Luke Tennyson Pretty |
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| Tennyson |
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| Tessa Rain Pretty |
Saint Motel
Saint Motel is an Indie Pop band. Their most recent EP, My Type, was released earlier in 2016.
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| Saint Motel |
The band consists of lead vocalist A/J Jackson, lead guitarist Aaron Sharp, bassist Dak Lerdamornpong, and drummer Greg Erwin.
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| A/J Jackson |
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| Aaron Sharp |
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| Greg Erwin |
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| A/J Jackson |
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| Fans watch Saint Motel |
Margaret Glaspy
Singer, songwriter Margaret Glaspy's music has a rock edge which highlights her electric guitar skills. She recently released her debut album,
Emotions and Math.
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| Margaret Glaspy |
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| Margaret Glaspy |
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| Margaret Glaspy entertains crowds at the BMI Stage |
Andra Day
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter Andra Day conjures up images of Billie Holiday with her rockabilly-inspired looks and retro pop, soul sound.
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| Andra Day |
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| Andra Day |
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| Andra Day |
LL Cool J
Grammy Award-winning Rapper, Hip Hop artist and actor James Todd Smith, aka LL Cool J, is one of the forefathers of pop rap. His unique moniker comes from the saying "Ladies Love Cool James."
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| LL Cool J |
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| LL Cool J |
LL Cool J began rapping at age 9 and released his first official single,
I Need A Beat, in 1984. Since then, he has released 13 studio albums and 2 greatest hits compilations.
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| LL Cool J |
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| LL Cool J |
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| LL Cool J |
Khruangbin
Khruangbin is a Texas trio with a bass heavy psychedelic sound inspired by Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock. The band is made up of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald "DJ" Johnson on drums.
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| Khruangbin |
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| Mark Speer |
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| Laura Lee |
Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals
Anderson .Paak is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, and drummer. His latest album,
Malibu, was released in January 2016.
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| Anderson .Paak |
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| Anderson .Paak |
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| Anderson .Paak |
Sunday, October 9
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| Festival goers take a break from the crowds |
There is never a shortage of interesting people to watch in Austin and ACL Fest is no exception.
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| "You can't miss me. I'm the one carrying around Shamu." |
In addition to the wonderful array of refreshments available to concert-goers, vendors also had artwork, ACL Fest posters, hats, and other items to remind attendees of their trip to Austin.
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| One of the vendors selling artwork |
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| Hats were available to protect of festival goers from the warm Texas sun |
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| ACL Festival Posters |
Wild Belle
Wild Belle is a brother and sister act made up of Natalie and Elliot Bergman. Their sound is a combo of psychedelic funk, jazz, and rock. Their latest album,
Dreamland, was released earlier this year.
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| Wild Belle |
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| Elliot Bergman |
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| Natalie Bergman |
Ra Ra Riot
Ra Ra Riot is an American Indie Rock band consisting of vocalist Wes Miles, bassist Mathieu Santos, guitarist Milo Bonacci, violinist Rebecca Zeller, and drummer Kenny Bernard.
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| Ra Ra Riot |
Avery*Sunshine
Avery Sunshine is a world renowned singer/composer whose signature sound is a blend of Soul, Gospel, Jazz, and R&B.
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| Avery*Sunshine |
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| Avery*Sunshine |
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| Avery*Sunshine |
Gallant
Christopher Gallant, known simply as Gallant, is a singer, songwriter from Maryland. He released his debut album,
Ology, in April 2016.
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| Gallant |
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| Gallant |
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| Gallant |
Marlon Williams
New Zealand's Marlon Williams was back with his Alternative Country sound for week two of ACL Fest.
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Marlon Williams
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| Marlon Williams |
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| Marlon Williams |
Margo Price
Hailed as "Country's Next Star," Margo Price and her band were back for weekend two. The Americana Music Award-winner released her debut album, Midwest Farmer's Daughter, in March 2016.
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| Margo Price |
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| Margo Price |
The members of Margo's band include Jeremy Ivey on bass and harmonica, Jamie Davis on lead guitar, Luke Schneider on pedal steel and dobro, Dillon Napier on drums, and Micah Hulscher on keyboard.
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| Margo Price |
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| Margo Price |
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| Margo Price |
Break Science
Break Science is a duo from New York whose sound is a blend of NY Hip Hop and Electronic Music made up of Adam Deitch on drums and Borahm Lee on keys.
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| Borahm Lee and Adam Deitch |
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| Borahm Lee |
Nathaniel Ratecliff and The Night Sweats
Known for his folk-based writing, Nathaniel Rateliff formed this soulful R&B combo in 2013.
Nathaniel Rateliff is the lead vocalist and guitarist. The Night Sweats include bassist Joseph Pope III, drummer Patrick Meese, guitarist Luke Mossman, keyboardist Mark Shusterman, trumpeter Wesley Watkins, and saxophonist Andy Wild.
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| Nathaniel Rateliff |
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| Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats |
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| Nathaniel Rateliff |
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| Nathaniel Rateliff |
Oh Wonder
Oh Wonder is a london-based Alternative Pop duo made up of Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West.
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| Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West |
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| Josephine Vander Gucht |
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| Anthony West |
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| Oh Wonder |
Willie Nelson
What can be said about the incomparable Mr Willie Nelson that hasn't already been said? He's a legend. He is a musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. Although he is probably known by most for his part in the Outlaw Country sound, Willie has written and performed music from many different musical genres including pop, jazz, blues, and soul.
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| Matthew McConnaughey introduces Willie Nelson |
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| Crowds flock to the Samsung Stage to hear Willie Nelson perform |
Willie has been awarded almost every music award in the country music world as well as many in other genres. In addition to the incredible array of awards including Grammy Award,s, CMA's, ACM's, AMA's, Americana Music Awards, and BMI Awards, Nelson is a Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, a Kennedy Center Honors Award winner, was the first recipient of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, and was awarded the 2015 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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| Willie Nelson |
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| Willie Nelson |
His album discography includes 86 studio albums, 10 live albums, 37 compilations, 2 soundtracks, and 27 collaborations;
Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin - released in February of 2016 and
For The Good Times: A Tribute To Ray Price - released in September 2016 are his latest contributions to the world.
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| Willie Nelson |
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| Willie Nelson |
Young The Giant
Young The Giant is a Rock Band from Irvine, California. They have released 3 studio albums including the latest,
Home of the Strange, in August 2016.
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| Young The Giant |
The band members include lead vocalist Sameer Gadhia, guitarist Jacob Tilley, guitarist Eric Cannata, bassist Payam Doostzodeh, and drummer Francois Comtois.
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| Sameer Gadhia |
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| Jacob Tilley |
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| Payam Doostzodeh |
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| Sameer Gadhia |
Mumford and Sons
Closing out the festival was the highly anticipated performance by the Grammy Award-winning Alternative Rock band from London, England, Mumford and Sons. After three very successful albums, Mumford released their EP,
Johannesburg, in June 2016.
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| Mumford and Sons |
Mumford and Sons consists of lead vocalist Marcus Mumford, keyboardist Ben Lovett, guitarist/banjo player Winston Marshall, and bassist Ted Dwane. Joining them on tour is drummer Chris Maas, fiddle player Tom Hobden, trumpeter Nick Etwell, and trombonist Dave Williamson.
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| Marcus Mumford |
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| Ben Lovett |
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| Winston Marshall |
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| Ted Dwane |
And with that performance, another successful year of the Austin City Limits Music Festival came to an end. Once again attendees were treated to tons of awesome music provided by both veteran acts and newcomers.
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| The Samsung Stage with the Austin skyline in the background |
If you're interested in attending next year's fest, the day's are set and some tickets have already gone up for sale. Check out the ACL Fest site for all of the information.
https://www.aclfestival.com/
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