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ACL Fest: Meet the bands - Ziggy Marley
One hundred thirty bands are preparing to descend on Austin for the Austin City Limits Festival next month. We’ve put out a call to bands asking for their take on the festival, Austin and music in general. We’ll be adding new responses daily.
Austin Music Source: How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
Ziggy Marley: Drink a lot of water. We love the sunshine, so it’s alright!
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
All of the bands — no one band in particular.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
Ella Fitzgerald.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Water.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Country music — Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson.
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
No one.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
A Beatles song.
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
Play some good music!
Ziggy Marley plays on the WaMu stage from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 15.
(Photo by Maja Suslin ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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