Austin Sound Check » acl rumors 2009 http://www.austinsoundcheck.com Austin Sound Check explores the explosive music scene of Austin Texas. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:43:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Austin City Limits Festival Confirms Thievery Corporation http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/2009/04/austin-city-limits-festival-confirms-thievery-corporation/ http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/2009/04/austin-city-limits-festival-confirms-thievery-corporation/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:53:13 +0000 http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/?p=1019 Post from: Austin Sound Check

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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.

The full lineup is set for release on April 28th.

Image Courtesy Austin City Limits Festival

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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?

Rumored ACL 2009 Performers
Pearl Jam*
Beastie Boys
Dave Matthews Band
Ghostland Observatory
Kings of Leon*
Mos Def*
The B-52s*
Sonic Youth*
John Legend*
Thievery Corporation*

*Confirmed through unofficial sources.

Image Courtesy Newscom

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]]> http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/2009/03/more-austin-city-limits-festival-lineup-leaks/feed/ 30 Mos Def to Perform at Austin City Limits Festival http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/2009/03/mos-def-to-perform-at-austin-city-limits-festival/ http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/2009/03/mos-def-to-perform-at-austin-city-limits-festival/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:40 +0000 http://www.austinsoundcheck.com/?p=930 Post from: Austin Sound Check

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A reliable source who wishes to remain anonymous has confirmed to Austin Sound Check that Mos Def will perform at this year’s Austin City Limits Festival.

Mos Def first gained notoriety with the group Urban Thermo Dynamics and later went on to form Black Star with fellow rapper Talib Kweli. Mos Def is noted for his socially and politically themed lyrics. He was one of the first to speak out in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Also a well known actor, Mos Def has appeared in such critically acclaimed films as Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Italian Job and Be Kind Rewind.

A welcome addition to the previously leaked headliners, Mos Def will provide depth to the Austin City Limits lineup.

Image Courtesy Newscom

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