Horan greeted his Austin audience with "Nice To Meet Ya," the lead single from his sophomore album Heartbreak Weather. Niall Horan sets a boy band milestone Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan exceeded expectations as the first former One Direction member to grace the stage at the festival. ACL Fest sees lots of talented artists, but the easy feeling of improvisation (however rehearsed it was or wasn’t) is always a special treat. But when the band came in, she was able to settle into longer jams. The multi-instrumentalist could have held it down all alone, and she did for a bit - looping guitar, percussion, synths, trumpet, saxophone, and even Native American flute, which are just a fraction of what she plays. Tash Sultana's menagerie of instruments There’s been a lot of buzz recently about Tash Sultana, and it’s very well-earned. Let’s hope weekend two is just as nice as Saturday, and don’t forget to hydrate either way. Sunday fell somewhere in between, with many three-day wristband wearers definitely looking a little worse for wear after the long weekend. There were more encounters with polite visitors willing to engage in casual conversation than on any other day. It felt like Friday festival-goers were all on edge to get through the evening with temperatures in the mid-80s, but Saturday’s mid-70s weather was a breeze, punctuated by consistent wind. This past Saturday was, by far, the closest Austin has gotten to fall this season - and it really showed in the way people treated each other in the crowds. Less sweating After a summer of brutal heat, the beautifully cool weekend weather made for a fantastic first festival experience. Our favorite photos from the weekend are also on display now. Whether you're checking up on your favorite bands or looking for some Weekend Two inspiration, we hope you enjoy our favorite moments from the kick-off.
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