Sunday managed to be the most sweltering of all three days of ACL Weekend Two, with temperatures reaching record-breaking levels (triple digits!). It was fitting that the hottest day would play host to one of the hottest artists on the planet: Chappell Roan. The singer’s outsize impact was apparent on the third day, with many, many attendees donning pink cowboy hats or “Midwest Princess” merch. And there were even more great sets in store – here’s a quick daily dispatch with highlights from Sunday (10/13):
- MisterWives’ singer Mandy Lee electrified the Honda Stage with her dynamic stage presence. The one-two closing punch of their hits “Reflections” and “Our Own House” featured skittering and punchy guitar riffs, a bouncy saxophone bit, and Lee’s soaring vocal coda.
- Glass Beams struck one of the most mysterious presences at ACL, with each band member donning an elaborate, shimmering mask. The Australian trio pulled in a crowd that spilled outside the shade of the Tito’s Stage tent, with an intricate psych rock style infused with sounds that evoked South Asia.
- Los Angeles outfit Cannons brought some West Coast cool to the American Express Stage with their spin on dream / synth pop, swaying through grooving early cuts like “Hurricane” and “Heartbeat Highway.” Standout closer “Fire for You” fittingly saw the band framed by towering flames in the backdrop.
- Chappell Roan made one of the most anticipated appearances of the day, drawing a massive crowd at the American Express Stage for her golden hour set, with the crowd roaring to life for set opener “Femininomenon.” With boundless energy, the pop star strutted the catwalk to engage with her fans. As the set drew to a close, Chappell Roan declared the “last ‘Pink Pony Club’ of 2024” (she has no other tour dates on the docket), leading a rousing singalong for the hit power pop track.
- Qveen Herby featured one of the most unique visual and musical styles of the entire weekend, with a witchy take on hip-hop. Dressed in a flowing, purple velvet cloak to start the set, the vocalist bounced through cuts like “Balenciaga Dreams” and “Abracadabra.”
- Sturgill Simpson kept things fresh by mixing up his setlist – Weekend Two exclusives included twangy opener “Long White Line” and his rootsy cover of Prince’s iconic “Purple Rain.” Mid-set standout hard rocker “A Good Look” shined brightly with its anthemic, driving guitar riff and quick-paced drum beat.
