ACL Fest: Am I getting my money’s worth?
Posted on September 11, 2007
This weekend, I will be attending the three day Austin City Limits Festival for the first time. It should be a blast, and I’m very much looking forward to it. That said, I’ve never spent $130 on a concert ticket ($140 after shipping), so I wanted to break it down and see how much bang my buck is giving me.
Rumors that this is simply an easy way to write a blog entry are unfounded.
FRIDAY
First day of the festival. It’s an important day, because it really sets the tone. Who will I be seeing on this fabled day?
Joseph Arthur (possibly) - I’m not that aware of the guy’s stuff, but he’s worked with Greg Dulli a lot, and that usually spells out quality.
Pete Yorn - I’ve wanted to see Pete Yorn ever since his first record came out, but I always seem to be busy when he floats through town. Well, not this time buddy!
Crowded House - Just a nostalgia trip, but a fun one!
LCD Soundsystem - I’m very curious. Sounds like a great time, and a fun escape from what I’ll have seen up to that point.
Queens of the Stone Age - Love their stuff. Should be great.
The Killers - Wouldn’t miss this one for the world.
Total Band Count: five or six. We’ll call it five.
SATURDAY
Butch Walker - Looks like my day starts pretty late. After five, even. May have to go earlier and just browse a bit.
Muse - Saw them once, and I can’t wait to see them again.
Arcade Fire - This is what my festival is about. Been looking forward to seeing them for a long time. After this set, I’ll run over to catch the end of…
The White Stripes - And why the hell not?
Total Band Count: 8.5
SUNDAY
Yo La Tengo - And that’s it. There are plenty more I might check out, but this is the only one I’m making plans to see.
Total Band Count: 9.5
Price paid per band: $14.74
That’s not that bad, and when you factor in the other bands I’ll probably check out along the way, it’s a great price. So yeah, I think I’m getting my money’s worth. Whew! What a relief!
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