2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival Wrap-Up: Country Edition

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2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival Wrap-Up: Country Edition

via The 9513 by Brody Vercher on 9/29/08

Several Texas-based blogs did a bang up job covering the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival that took place this past weekend. The ACL festival isn't typically known for bringing in a ton of country music, but there were several country, and country-flavored acts on the bill. Unfortunately, I didn't stumble upon any coverage of Asleep at the Wheel (who have played every year) or Robert Earl Keen, but I highlighted some reviews below that'll help you get a feel for what you missed (or didn't, depending on your point of view).

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ACL Fest photos, day 3

ACL Fest photos, day 3

via This Is Texas Music by Patrick on 9/28/08

Elizabeth Wills opened the final day from the BMI stage.

A.A. Bondy's witty stage banter rivaled his brilliant solo performance for entertainment value.

The Belleville Outfit drew a sizable mid-day audience to the BMI stage.

Rob Teter and Marshall Hood, from the Belleville Outfit.

Nakia & His Southern Cousins got the WaMu crowd moving.

Nakia shines in the spotlight.

It's always fun to watch keyboardist Derek Morris really get into the music.