Austin Music Source

By Mr. Dirty

September 4, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

Austin’s own Spoiled Royals play boogie blues in Sonic Youth tunings! Or maybe C3 can add a band with electronic dance beats and an androgynous but charismatic singer in tight pants since nobody’s really doing the (old) new wave thing right now.

By Doug of Kensington

September 4, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this

First Beastie Boys and now Sonic Youth? I guess Pearl Jam is next, huh?

ACL is STARTING TO SUCK!!!

Not to mention the fact that the replacement bands are never any good!

By nunya

September 4, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget Lily Allen cancellation too.

By nunya

September 4, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget Lily Allen cancellation too.

By trza

September 4, 2009 1:49 PM | Link to this

This feels like a kick in the stomach.

By MChavarria

September 4, 2009 1:50 PM | Link to this

Uh, what kind of bad mojo/karma has C3 (or possibly ACL) acquired through it’s existence where bands are dropping off one by one. First Meg, then the Beasties, now Sonic Youth. Stay away talent, stay away…

By pucecarrion

September 4, 2009 1:52 PM | Link to this

Want to bet ACL don’t drop their ticket prices to reflect the fact that acts are pulling out?

By ttrentham

September 4, 2009 2:04 PM | Link to this

If it’s true, it’s an even bigger bummer since they were also supposed to tape an ACL TV episode while here for the festival.

By Derek

September 4, 2009 2:07 PM | Link to this

Im very curious if one can request their money back with all the bands dropping off and being replaced with junk ones.

By Joe Finfer

September 4, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

Seriously, who at C3 decided that the Yup Yup Yups were a high enough caliber band to replace the Beastie Boys? This concert is high profile enough to pull in better quality.

By JB

September 4, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

Uh, do you think C3 will ask us to pay more when they book a terrific replacement (and giant upgrade) like Them Crooked Vultures?

I know, the internet was made for complainers, but C3 has been pretty even in finding crappy/great replacements when bands get sick/injured/insane and cancel. That’s the breaks when dealing with “artists”, but overall C3 has given us a pretty even lineup throughout the years.

By firestone

September 4, 2009 3:26 PM | Link to this

Glad I’ve got Wilco tickets for right after ACL.

By Otto

September 4, 2009 3:28 PM | Link to this

You guys need to relax. After the show sold out, they could have replaced the Beasties with some local act. They got Yeah Yeah Yeahs — a band relevant in 2009, unlike the “band” they replaced. Then Lily Allen leaves (devastating my kids) and they get Them Crooked Vultures, 2009’s most anticipated act anywhere. I was skeptical too. But they’ve proven they are serious about music. I freaking love Sonic Youth. But now I’m anxious to see who they get as a replacement…They deserve our patience…

By Rartletree

September 4, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this

Rattletree Marimba is here and ready to help you out of a bind, C3. :-D

with love and gratitude, Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Marimba

By Laura

September 4, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this

I’m just happy that I got to see Sonic Youth (for free!!) in Marfa two years ago.

By just the facts

September 4, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

Geez, it is really C3’s fault that someone in Sonic Youth is injured or that a Beastie Boy developed cancer??

Maybe C3 should put a clause in the band’s contracts not allowing any of the band members to become sick or injured in any way for the 6 months leading up to ACL.

Now, Lily Allen on the other hand… C3 needs to stop wasting time booking the Brit chick flavor of the month since they cancel every time (Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Adele, Lily)

While I’m disappointed the Beasties aren’t playing, I look forward to seeing both Karen O and Them Crooked Vultures.

By TXn

September 4, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

NO!!!

ACL/C3 please do not F this up… you did GREAT with Them Crooked Vultures.

By Chris

September 4, 2009 4:15 PM | Link to this

ACL is pointless. Worst lineup ever. Saving my money for SXSW….

By Let Grunge Die

September 4, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

Take note C3- this is what happens when you schedule acts that haven’t been relevant for 20 years (B-52s, Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Sonic Old, I mean Youth). People in their 40s tend to get injured or sick, and when they’re musicians, you can probably go ahead and add another 20 years to their lives.

This is why I’ve lived in Austin my entire life, but never been to an ACL fest. I went to Aquafest every year. Unlike ACL fest, it was reasonably priced, the size was manageable, it had great acts, and it didn’t think too much of itself.

By Mike Standler

September 4, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

I guess we should call them Sonic Old instead.

By perrymustgo!

September 4, 2009 5:14 PM | Link to this

this sux

By purple teeth

September 4, 2009 6:34 PM | Link to this

ACL IS FOR SUCKS.

By jEFF hARRIS

September 4, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this

wHAT ABOUT A CLASS ACTION SUIT TO GET A PARTIAL REFUND DUE TO THE GREATLY DIMISISHED LINUP AND EQUIVALENT VALUE REPLEACEMENTS NOT BEING BROUGHT IN

By TXn

September 4, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this

JOE?

Seriously? Who would you guess? Someone from Outside Lands or Lolla?

By teenage riot

September 4, 2009 10:59 PM | Link to this

Seriously, is any one going to miss them? Sonic Youth hasn’t been relevant for 20 years. They really need to call it a day and disband.

By kenny powers

September 7, 2009 3:53 PM | Link to this

I’d love to see the Replacements.

By victor

September 8, 2009 12:52 PM | Link to this

Sonic youth is above relevant … if it wasnt for them we wouldnt have any NOISE ROCK we have now. EX: Blonde redhead (AWESOME BAND) - AUTOLUX (AWESOME BAND) - EVEN Austin’s own OCTOPUS Project.. and the listgoes on… most likely the negative comments above come from a senile 21yr old or under little turd. GO LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC AND STOP LISTENING TO TRENDY CRAP LIKE THE FRAY AND COLDPLAY.

By ACLSUX

September 14, 2009 4:33 PM | Link to this

Man…ACL is the weakest Festival in the US….They pretend to be Coachella however are not in the ball park.. David Matthews, weak/might as well be Jerry Jeff Walker…Beastie Boys,weak….John Legend, super weak….theivery co…are you serious…they’re a semi headliner? The Yeah Yeah Yeahs…are no no no’s!!!!! Kings of Leon…oh god….John Legend…oh yeah…we’ve been there….what the hell is a crooked vulture?…are they kin to Andrew Bird….hahahaha!

And if the Decemberists come and play one more year I’m going to vomit

Sonic Youth and Pearl Jam were top by far…I cant believe SY was going to do a taping that would have been awesome!

By ACLSUX

September 14, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

and yes…Sonic Youth is above relevant….they were about the only real Headliner besides Pearl Jam…I’ll miss the ACL taping they were going to do…that would have been so cool!