We live in a melting pot of creativity. This shouldn’t be news to anyone. Year-after-year, artists from different walks of life journey to the center of Texas seeking refuge from the boredom of normality. These artists hope to collect blessings from the muse so many call Austin. This coming together of talents is what gives Austin its sought-after “vibe.”

Austin music, can you define it? Most of us would say no, and we like to think it’s because we’re unimaginably unique and creative, but there’s another theory. Perhaps our diversity drives our style. We live here together now, but we started our existence in very different places, and we bring those very different experiences to life through art. Our vibe is a collaboration of experiences.

For musicians, experiences are put into a new sound; for writers it’s in a new voice; for painters it’s a new color; for foodies it’s in a new flavor. Original, fusion, alive – all things that define Austin, and all things that we encourage at Roll On Sushi Diner.

We talk a lot about fusion cuisine, but haven’t paid nearly enough respect to the original fusion art – which is music. Fusion by definition is the combination of two styles to create something totally new. Rock-and-roll is an excellent example, which electrified the 1950s with its combined blues, gospel and country sound, and opened the doors for the musicians we love today.

With the 2011 Austin City Limits heading its way towards us, we are excited to welcome our favorite musicians like:  Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Arcade Fire and Kanye West. These superstars, along with dozens of other artists, are going to rock the ATX. View the full lineup here - http://lineup.aclfestival.com/.

Remember to be safe at the festival, and if you are lucky enough to have a DD, head up Burnet road for some yummy traditional and fusion sushi dishes! Let’s have an experience together that makes us a better person going forward.