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Write your own ACL review! Just fill in the blanks!
We all want to post a review of the Austin City Limits Fest show we just saw and get it up on the Web before every other blogger and alternative media outlet in town, but who has the time!?
While I don’t have the skills to make a widget or script generator, I do have the knowledge to do it old-school: cut and paste this handy review text and fill in the blanks and you’re on your way to fest punditry glory!
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(Name of band/performer) rocks ACL
(Name of band/performer) kept their cool, performing before a packed (name of stage) crowd in the traditional ACL Festival blazing afternoon heat. [Note: for a night performance, substitute “blazing afternoon heat” for “breezy, but balmy night air.”]
Fans and newcomers to (Name of band/performer)’s music both had a lot to (rock/groove/swing/pop lock) to: they played songs from their new album, “(name of most recent album),” as well as a few hits like “(names of hits, if any).”
(Name of band/performer) kicked off their set with “(name of first song),” getting the crowd going, before settling into a groove that kept the parched crowd entertained. For a (band/performer) who has (never/only once/always) played ACL, you’d think it was their first time playing anywhere, given the heart and energy of the performance. The (soulful/rocking/funky/computer-generated) tunes reverberated across the (name of stage) audience, pleasing ears and making some in the crowd get up and dance. This continued for (length of performance), until (name of band/performer) thanked Austin and finished off their set with “(name of last song performed).”
While a few had already streamed away from the (name of stage), the faithful and recently converted stuck around till the end, many singing along with every word. (Name of band/performer) also made a bit of a political statement, implying that the president is (awful/awesome/not worth commenting upon). That got the audience riled up.
Overall, it was a tight set by a (new/veteran/mid-career) (band/performer) that many who braved the (heat/night breeze) at ACL this year won’t soon forget.
— (Your name)
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You don’t have to thank me, just remember me when you’re a big, fancy critic for a well-known rock magazine or music site.
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By Kate Buck
September 26, 2009 1:15 PM | Link to this
Omar,
I'm disappointed! You could have charged $9.97 for that...or AT least asked for someone's email to download your "Special report on how to blog your way to fame & fortune!"
You're such a slacker! :)
By Kay
September 29, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Like Sturner, I was not happy with the bleed-through noise from bands at complete opposite ends of the park. Unlike Sturner, I waited almost an hour in line for Children of the Kettle Corn. It was worth it, but I wished it wasn't such a time consuming commitment. I think Cap Metro's shuttle was top shelf but they really needed to announce the route changes on their website for the alternative buses. For instance, Cap Metro said you could take the #30 bus from Barton Springs Mall/Barton Skyway area but didn't tell you where you would be dropped off or could pick it back up (that route normally goes down the closed-for-festival Barton Springs Rd.
By Sturner
September 28, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
I was amazed at the efficiency of the logistical team of the festival. We never waiting more than five or ten minutes for food, or a minute for drinks. Bus line? Always moved and ran like a well oiled machine.
The only disappointment I had was not being able to hear Patty Griffin because of some loud obnoxious band on the other side of the park... ACL owes her an apology and their fans too... THAT was just bad scheduling on their part - Patty's a hometown girl, she deserved more respect than that.
By Albert Torres
September 28, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
I think that the Jones Singers rocked ACL
You walk away feeling like you've been in a cheer factory.
Their harmony and choreography is second to none.
While I'm not a professional musician or anything off that nature...still i know what I like and I love the Jones Singers.
They opened up Friday and did so with the skill of the pro's.
Thank you C3 Productions for the gift of Bishop jones & The Jones Singers.
AL
By Content Love Knowles
September 28, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Oh, Omar, careful, snark is a lie that tells the truth.
Me, I just get up early in the morning.
http://contentlove.livejournal.com/