ACL Fest officially has real competition. Prioritizing psych rock and other forms of alternative music, Levitation has long been a local’s preferred fall Austin music festival, but this year’s change from distinct Red River Cultural District mini-shows to centralized Palmer Events Center musical convergence brought legitimacy and community to the forefront … 

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