I have tried to reduce some of the bloat in these schedule posts so that you can just get the goods. As usual, you can click the name link for each artist below to see my full post on them and find out more about each artist.
12:10/12:15/12:30
Miller Lite | Daiistar: My favorite new thing (and also a kinda Britpoppy psych rock thing) |
BMI | Hudson Ingram: Jack Ingram's son making legitimately solid Harry Styles-ish pop rock |
IHG (12:30) | Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol: BIG DUMB RIFFS |
| Tito's | The Moriah Sisters: Powerful belting for the Lord |
T-Mobile (12:30) | Molecular Steve: Super catchy rock with a little slice of psych in there from a collective of Austin folks |
Man. That is honestly a killer lineup of fun ass local music. Like, if you could send me to an afternoon show that was all of these (except for the gospel, sorry God) then I'd easily pay money to go jam that set. Daiistar feels like a band that should be huge, if only the pandemic hadn't ruined everything. Ingram feels like something our kids would worship if they only knew. Rickshaw brings out my inner caveman and makes me want more music. And Steve was my jam for almost a week, despite the need to keep reviewing other bands. Super good. I guess if held to a fire, I am going with Daiistar, but legit this set of bands is all winners. Screw the NFL, those rich a-holes don't care about you. Come watch rad bands.
12:55/1:15 (the times are so weird, sorry this gets difficult to parse)
Honda (12:55) | Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners: One monster, if short, hit, and then a pretty good set of indie rock tunes |
AmEx (1:15) | Daniel Seavey: Solo boyband guy doing solo boyband pop stuff |
Seriously feels like music is missing here. Cmon. We want more bands! Put one of those from the early hour here! Give me more exclamation points! After hearing some music in passing, would choose the oddly named Richy. !!!
1:30/1:40/2:00
Miller Lite (1:40) | Dustin Kensrue: Ex-hardcore guy making country/Americana tunes now |
BMI (1:40) | Emily Nenni: Pitch perfect classic country tunes |
IHG (2:00) | Petey: TikTok star through wholesome funny videos also makes pretty solid synth rock |
| Tito's (1:30) | Kalu & the Electric Joint: Funky African-tinged rock and roll flavor from some local fellas |
T-Mobile (2:00) | Malcolm Todd: Super lo-fi bedroom pop/rock guy that I already can't remember |
Sorry, I know that is an awkward group of bands spread out over times, but there are not normal start times anymore. Very staggered. But this hour is tough. Maybe Petey would be entertaining, or Kalu? Kensrue was actually pretty nice despite my apathy for his old band. I will tell you though, do not go to Malcolm Todd. That was jenky as hell last weekend.
2:25/2:45
Honda (2:25) | Misterwives: That band with the infectious disco-ish Reflections song from 2017 |
Tito’s Tent (2:45) | Glass Beams: Funky Khruangbin Vibe with Middle Eastern flourish |
American Express (2:45) | Flipturn: Great indie rock pleasantness with a distinctive voice over the top |
I was kind of into all three of these, but did flipturn last weekend and it was fun as hell. The lead singer's voice is more chill in the live version. But any of these is cool.
3:25/3:45
Miller Lite (3:25) | Medium Build: New album is nice Americana, old stuff is less interesting bedroom pop indie |
BMI (3:25) | Amira Elfeky: Dark, goth-y nu-metal stuff like Evanescence seems to me |
IHG (3:45) | Myles Smith: Vibey, folky soft rock that is lovely if not very sticky |
| T-Mobile (3:45) | Bakar: Top tier vibe guy making surprisingly enjoyable indie rock |
Last weekend, I said to choose Bakar, but I wholeheartedly choose Myles Smith now. Freaking fun show. Well, he also does some touching, deeper tunes, but even those had me dancing. Dude is awesome.
4:25/4:30/4:45
Honda (4:25) | Orville Peck: Weirdo, formerly anonymous, dude making country curious tunes |
Tito’s Tent (4:30) | David Shaw: The Revivalists singer making similar tunes without the normal band |
American Express (4:45) | Cannons: 80's tinged synth pop formed from Craiglist |
All three of these should be really great. I am certain that I will end up with the Revivalists guy, but I really have enjoyed listening to Orville Peck. He's great. Last weekend, I did Shaw and he is fantastic. Such a good singer and performer, even in that hot ass little tent. My buddy is scared that it all means that the Revs are breaking up, but I refuse to believe it.
5:25/5:45/6:00
Miller Lite (5:25) | Jess Glynne: Strong, soulful voiced Brit singer over dance beats |
BMI (5:25) | The Droptines: Alt-country and good lyrics are still alive and well |
IHG (5:45) | Kevin Abstract: One of the main BROCKHAMPTON guys aiming for more singing and less rapping |
| Tito's (6:00) | San Holo: More generic EDM |
T-Mobile (5:45) | That Mexican OT: Cool mix of Tejano culture and southern hip hop |
Pretty sure for this hour you could walk onto the stage with any of these folks and just hang out as they sing a personal message directly to you. Because every other person in the park will be crowding into the AmEx zone to get ready for the next hour. For good reason! Here is what I think - Glynne has an amazing voice and I'd bet her show is fun. The Droptines are talented and should grow out of their little corner of Texas. San Holo in the Tito's Tent will probably be fun as hell. That Mexican OT is definitely different from anything else here this weekend, and ought to be a good time. If I had to choose, I might say the Droptines. But also, what I did last weekend, and the right call, if to head your ass to the Amex stage and get as close as you can.
6:25/6:45
Honda (6:25) | mike.: Ex-baseball player stud, previously called Mike Stud, doing mediocre Post Malone cosplay |
American Express (6:45) | Chappell Roan: Feels like the future mega-star act of the year |
Fascinating the way that Chappell ran everyone off out of this hour - only the dopey last minute addition of mike. can act like there is someone who could compete with her. You can read my review of last weekend to hear the full statement, but Roan was absolutely a great time. Nothing was more fun all weekend long. She'll never again be a non-Headliner, unless she quits music entirely, so go see what your kids are singing about.
7:25/7:45
Miller Lite (7:25) | The Red Clay Strays: Up and coming Americana and country rock from Alabama |
IHG (7:45) | Qveen Herby: Very generic pop rap with a clever bar here and there |
T-Mobile (7:45) | Dom Dolla : EDM guy |
Man, what the hell. Weekend One had Kehlani at the Miller Lite stage while we got up front for Sturgill. And, no offense to Kehlani fans, that was lame as hell. We could have had the RCS going over there, that would have been perfect for an appetizer. Damn. Seriously feels like we missed out.
HEADLINERS:
Honda (8:25) | Sturgill Simpson: Fantastic torchbearer of the type of Country I love |
Tito's | |
AmEx (8:45) | Tyler, the Creator: Very odd rapper, singer, and weirdo |
Sturgill is the easy call for me. We did that last weekend and it was volcanic. He jams out like a classic rock band with slight southern country leanings. Also, I really do not enjoy Tyler. My middle kid left his show after 2 tracks saying it was just uninteresting. And she lives for the rapper mosh pit. But also, I have to say again that these setlist times for the headliners is bullhonkey. 1:15 from Tyler for the end of the Fest closer? He can't even put together a two hour set? Disappointing.
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