Austinites’ ACL Fest 2009 Picks

The great thing about the Austin City Limits Festival is that it has enough variety to appeal to a wide range of groups; however, with so many stages and bands, ACL Fest can be overwhelming.  That’s why we’ve asked some of our favorite musicians, music bloggers, venue owners and other folks related to the Austin music scene for their ACL Fest 2009 Picks.  Scroll down the list of folks and find one that matches your tastes, then click on their name to go to their post.  You’ll find a little more info about them and also ready-to-print schedules with their favorite ACL selections blocked out.

Jan Mirkin, General Manager of Justice Records

As head of Austin and Houston-based Justice Records, Jan Mirkin reps old school icons like Willie Nelson and Daniel Ash, as well as acts like nelo and …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.  But don’t let that fool you: She doesn’t want to see Pearl Jam

Nightlife Party Bloggers The Peen Scene

Electro lovers look out: Known for not only choosing the best dance parties in Austin, these bloggers also snap photos of the party scene.  Their selections are guaranteed to make you move your feet!

Alt-Indie Music Blog Austin Town Hall

Last year, alt-indie music blog Austin Town Hall had some rockin coverage of ACL.  They’re also known for getting interviews with both locally and nationally musicians.  BTW, he loves Pearl Jam and he’s NOT apologizing for it.

Austin Emerging Music Blog TwoGroove

With news, reviews and interviews with emerging artists from Austin and beyond, TwoGroove’s music coverage is a great resource.  Check this list for a good mix of electronic and indie.

The Parish Room’s Sound Engineer Chris Payeur

Yo, Chris Payeur has been a part of the Austin music scene for more than 20 years.  Working behind the scenes, she doesn’t just do sound for the Parish Room, she also freelances for many big-name national acts. Cutting across genre, her ACL selections are the sign of a true music aficionado.

Austin Music Video Blog ‘Nites

‘Nites video blogger Ajay Miranda somehow sneaks into clubs and videos Austin’s live music shows.  A selection of mostly emerging and Austin artists, his list is short and sweet.

Austin Party Team Knuckle Rumbler

Knuckle Rumbler’s events are like if your friend had a house party with a bomb sound system, invited all your friends, booked the dopest DJs and some kick-a bands, and then blew out your eardrums, leaving your clothes drenched in sweat and legs sore from dancing your bass off. All bets are off when it comes to their ACL Picks.

JB Hager from Mix 94.7’s JB and Sandy Morning Show

I grew up listening to JB Hager’s JB and Sandy Morning Show. And while my tastes lean more towards electronic and hip-hop, I respect his musical taste; the dude knows his ish!