The The New York Night Train rolled into Red 7 on Saturday, November 9, with its trademark Soul Clap & Dance-Off, presided over by with former Austinite turned international DJ and Night Train conductor Mr. Jonathan Toubin. Toubin emceed the event and spun soulful sounds with his 45s, stepping aside for part of the evening to let special guest Tony Sylvester of Turbonegro take over the turntables.
Those not exhausted from day two of Fun Fun Fun got sweaty to the sounds of soul while Lee Fields and the Expressions, Brownout, and Latasha Lee and the Blackties played on the outdoor stage.
Warmed up and hitting their stride, contestants participated in a dancing contest for $100 prize. Judging their moves were Stacey Wilhem, DJ Sue, V Marc Fort, Lyman Hardy and Jeanine Attaway.
Guest selector Tony Sylvester of Tubonegro
Always an ACL favorite flag. At this point we’d be concerned if we didn’t see the Tacos flag in the coming years. (Do they know that we always share this one? Someone find them, please.)Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Another classic flag that we have seen over the years. We’re one more sighting away from becoming buds with these guys.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
ACL Fest is not just a local or national draw. Many of our friends from across the border make the trek to Austin for three days of great music.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This Spartan flag waver was brave. Luckily, The Longhorns were on a bye week so we let it slide.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This guy couldn’t walk more than 10 feet without SOMEONE hootin’ in approval.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Aliens and skulls. Can’t imagine this ferocious guy has many friends at the fest.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Oh, wait...Photo by Daniel Cavazos
These guys brought the WHOLE crew.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Y'all means all.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
The flag garden is always a great spot to meet up with friends or stop for a photo op.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
The Red Sox didn't make the playoffs this year, but this fan proudly waved the Boston team’s flag on Saturday.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Hank Hill was seen quite a bit during weekend one. Here he is, ready to party.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
We saw plenty of pink cowboy hats, pink bandanas, and pink EVERYTHING on Sunday in anticipation of Chappell Roan’s set.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Dog? Fox? Chupacabra? Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This Reneé Rapp fan made it very clear that they were at ACL on Saturday for one reason only.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Lol, sure buddy.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
What even is this? How is it so unsettling?Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Us between weekends.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Actual color notwithstanding, this is a red flag.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Perhaps our favorite sky-flier was this super chill rubber duck in a sea of iPhone lights during Blink-182’s headlining set on Friday.Photo by Daniel Cavazos