ACL

Well, didn't know if I'd ever really write about this years ACL. I'd say, overall, the music was unremarkable. Sure there were some good bands, sure I love my friends and hanging with them, sure I love eating good food after being outside in the sun all day getting dehydrated so I didn't have to use the portapotty. So, yep, there is definitely good stuff. But thinking back, it was kindof unremarkable. I think the biggest let down was Bob Dylan. I expected him to sound like a dying goat so that wasn't surprising. And I thought the music was fine. I think I just didn't expect him to act like an ass. He is definitely a weird guy. He never addressed the audience. He wouldn't let the cameras do any closeups so we didn't even know it was actually him until monday morning when the paper came out. He didn't say anything at all between songs. Sure, he can write incredible stuff but I don't think he should be out preforming anywhere. Let someone else sing his songs. You couldn't even tell what song he was singing most of the time. Even the really well known ones. It didn't look like he even wants to be on stage anymore so why is he still doing it. Why doesn't he just sit back and enjoy retirement age. He's been running around too long and I don't see much point in him touring if he doesn't want to. I still love his lyrics but was disappointed at his preformance.

I had some trouble with the crowds and heat but overall did ok. I am looking forward to seeing some smaller bands in smaller venues the next month or so. I'll be at stereovolt tonight. woohoo.