i heart....texas?

so as i mentioned in my last post, i was in austin for the weekend. and it was ausome. here are a few highlights:
- checked into the four seasons friday night at the same time as gnarls barkley and fiona apple. instant confirmation that i was in for a wacky time indeed.
- spent my time on the festival grounds "working" (translation: all access passes, free drinks and golf carts with drivers that will take you to the back/side stage of any band you want to see. ensuring you barely even have to walk or even step foot in the hot hot sun) brilliant.
- the shins show at stubb's. god bless the shins. they played a few tracks from their new album which is going to rule. trust me.
- junior boys at emo's lounge. i like them a lot. they have a new album out and their live show was great. (i bet i know at least one person who will be playing this in their freshly lacquered garage/dance hall, rickles).
- sparklehorse has a new album coming out the end of this month and it is great. they played at emo's sat night and i loved every minute of it.
- saw willie nelson too, seeing him in texas was a special treat. judging from this story he and his pals must have had a crazy weekend in austin as well...
- had a breakfast taco delivered to me in hotel room bed from my favorite place that i can't remember the name of (thanks again a.s.) if anyone is ever in austin and wants to go there i'd be more than happy to provide you with directions from the hotel...
-wrapped things up sunday night in the lobby bar with lots of champagne, wasabi peas, and everyone from ween to lance armstrong...the four seasons will never be the same.

all in all it was a wonderful weekend...and from what i hear lance and jake really enjoyed themselves too. if anyone can track down a picture of matthew mcconaughey "dancing" (translation: flapping his arms in the air in a bird-like fashion and pounding himself on the chest as if playing the bongos) that would rule. thanks.