I Was(n’t) There: A Slacker’s Guide to Austin City Limits Festival Online

If you’re lucky, right now you’re in Austin, Texas at the Austin City Limits Festival, which started today. The line-up is so good, it’s hard to decide which stage to go to. From The Mars Volta to Beck to The Foo Fighters and a ton of super freakin’ awesome bands in between, ACL 2008 is looking like it’s going to be one of the best festivals of the year.

Problem is, you’re probably not that lucky. But do not fret – we’ve got you covered with all you need to know to enjoy the festival from the convenience of your own home. Maybe it’s not the same as being in the crowd, but at least the sweaty fat dude with his shirt off isn’t smothering you.

Check out the Guide to Austin City Limits after the jump!

• Check out the full schedule here!
• Get a front row seat with the AT&T Blue Room live webcast. You won’t get to see every act, since there are eight shows going on at once most of the time, but most of the best ones will be on here.
• Follow all the action on Twitter, here.
• Check out the official blog round-up, here.
• And remember, the festival is three days. If you want to leave now, you cans still make it. Get tickets here. And book all your travel stuff, here. Have fun, you son-of-a-bitch.

(Image: austincool.com)