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Scene report: Out-of-towners
One of the best parts of ACL Fest is the far-flung crowds it draws. On Sunday, a few out-of-towners took a moment to talk about their festival experiences.
Olga Martinez of Poland flew in with a group of friends to see Beck, Foo Fighters and Slightly Stoopid, but they’ve enjoyed other aspects of Austin as well.
“Barton Springs, the river, was really fun,” Martinez said before heading off in search of more music.
Lauren Perkins of Houston drove to Austin to catch Mars Volta, Tegan and Sara and the Kills, but she’s enjoyed more than just the music.
“The pedicab ride was really fun,” she said. “We liked our driver. He was the best part.”
Heather Walker recently moved to Austin from Los Angeles.
“I don’t really consider myself a native yet,” she said. “I’m here for The Kills and Tegan and Sara.”
Walker’s friend, Jacqueline Garrett of Columbus, Ohio, came to ACL Fest to see Erykah Badu and Beck, but has also been getting a taste of the larger Austin culture.
“We went to Sixth Street last night, but we’re going to try South Congress tonight,” she said. “I’m not a big fan of all those jello shots and all that bumping and grinding.”
For Liz Lambert and Matt Harp of New Orleans, it’s all about the music.
“Conor Oberst was really good,” Lambert said.
“We also enjoyed Beck,” Harp said. “It’s really been all about the festival.”
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By jeannine
September 29, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
I’ve seen Tegan and Sara perform and their presents is just fab!