Austin City Limits Music Festival: Weekend Two Begins with a Bang

Buckle up, buttercups! Weekend two of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 kicks off with a lineup so diverse it'll make your grandma's potluck look boring. New faces include country queen Mickey Guyton, old school ATL rapper Jeezy, and electro-pop goddess Santigold.

Here are the six standout performances from weekend one that you just have to catch this week.

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton turned ACL into a Southern-fried extravaganza with his enormous, twangy hooks. His voice is so powerful, it could make Trent Lott shake in his boots. The man sings like a wolf tearing into a juicy steak—and with more introspection than your therapized aunt. "I ain’t there yet," he croons. Who can resist a man working on himself? 🙄 — Ramon Ramirez

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Blink-182

The punk-pop trio brought down the house—and by "house," we mean the stage. Fireworks, fireballs, aliens, and a celebrity sighting turned the show into a full-blown spectacle. Even Tom DeLonge wept, proving that grown men in blink-182 tees aren't afraid to show some emotion. — Mars Salazar

Foster the People

Mark Foster brought his signature swagger to the Honda stage, draped in angelic off-white. Every robotic plea from his lips was a sermon that made the crowd sway. He preached support for local artists and venues, because you know, good vibes only. The highlight? "Pumped Up Kicks" echoing through the night in a moment of unity, despite its dark undertones. — Mars Salazar

Carín León

Carín León was right at home in Texas. The Mexican regional star blends American R&B, soul, and country like no one else. With a voice smooth as tequila and a setlist that gets the crowd dancing then moody then back again, León ended with "Tennessee Whiskey." ¿Un poco de country mexicano? ¡Sí, señor! — Emiliano Tahui Gomez

Dasha

Dasha served major country drama with "Ain't No Friend of Mine" and "Austin." The Nashville queen stomped the stage in statement boots while a crew of muscle-bound dancers recreated her viral TikTok dance. Shirts came off, ladies screamed, and somewhere in Nashville, an ex crawled into a fetal position. Savage! — Deborah Sengupta Stith

Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez started his set like a '50s variety show, blending vintage rock and jazzy sounds. High showmanship, spiffy suits, and a swinging finale left the crowd dancing. Who knew a live studio audience could be so much fun? — Keri Heath

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