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The Austin City Limits Festival confirmed Thievery Corporation will play the festival via the cryptic picture above. The picture has been posted to the official ACL website and Facebook page.
Thievery Corporation is the second act to be confirmed by ACL. Headliner Pearl Jam was the first band confirmed, also through a pictogram style post.
Not that we’re keeping track, but this makes Austin Sound Check 2-for-2 on leaked predictions. Other leaked bands that remain as yet unconfirmed include Beastie Boys, Dave Matthews Band, Ghostland Observatory, Kings of Leon, Mos Def, Sonic Youth, John Legend, and The B-52s.
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Round two of early bird ACL ticket sales begin tomorrow at 10am. For the bargain price of $160, fans can purchase a three day pass to the festival, which takes place October 2 – 4 at Zilker Park.
As has been the case in past years, once this round of tickets sell out, another higher-priced round will be available closer to the festival. Single day tickets will also be available at a later date.
Though the official lineup will not be released until April 28, Austin Soundcheck has confirmed that the estimated 130 performers will include Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, Mos …read more

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Last week I brought you exclusive ACL lineup leaks, including Pearl Jam and Mos Def. A source who wishes to remain anonymous has confirmed additional bands to Austin Sound Check, including The B-52s, Sonic Youth, John Legend and Thievery Corporation.
These four artists each bring something different to the Austin City Limits stage. I’m excited to see that ACL is including a well-rounded list of both new and old favorites.
The entire list of rumored performers is below. Who excites you most from this list? Are there any other bands you think Austin City Limits should book for the 2009 festival?
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