The Austinist digs beyond the headliners to unearth five sleeper picks, making Friday the must-see day for 08. Read and enjoy. Then vote for the band below that you'd most love to watch live on stage. You will be entered to win a chance to watch your pick with three of your friends on Friday at ACL.

	GOGOL BORDELLO AT&T Stage at 4:30 If free trade is indeed the way of the future, and if America today symbolizes a melting pot we might see in other nations in days to come, then New York band Gogol Bordello reflects the amalgamation of world cultures in today's musical landscape. Blending western music with exotic sounds from far off lands, Gogol Bordello's self described brand of "Gypsy Punk" is as invigorating as it is intriguing. Singer Eugene Hütz moved Stateside from Europe in the 90's, forming a couple of bands in Vermont before eventually landing in New York (arguably the ultimate melting pot) where he met up with his future band mates. Gogol Bordello's debut album was released in 1999 and they have churned out three full-lengths since, chock-full of their brilliantly cacophonous punk 'n' folk concoctions. The live show itself is part cabaret and part minstrel act while also showcasing the band's penchant for dramatic delivery. All in all, listening to Gogol Bordello's unique compositions is like a trip to an exotic realm without leaving the comfortable confines of Austin City Limits. -Adi Anand, Austinist.com
	YEASAYER Dell Stage at 1:30 If you missed Yeasayer the last time they were in Austin , you're in luck. This Brooklyn-based quartet perform a sort of Middle Eastern psych, paying homage to everyone from Yes to David Byrne. Their debut, All Hour Cymbals, manages to harness both the power of ritualized tradition and the undoubtedly futuristic assimilation of world music into one almost transcendent sound. Yeasayer seems comfortable in this position, somewhere between ancient naturalism and science fiction, and their live shows are the best way to experience the unique take they have on indie rock. You might read that other bands are capturing a world sound in their work, but we doubt that many are as authentic, eccentric and mesmerizing as Yeasayer. -Paige Maguire, Music Editor, Austinist.com
	CHRISTOPHER DENNY Austin Ventures Stage at 12:50 Before finding yourself too caught up in festival buzz acts, take a moment to familiarize yourself with Christopher Denny. His unique and unforgettable tenor is an absolute gem, and his most recent album, Age Old Hunger, is a testament to his craft. The songs are throwbacks to the days of crackling 78s, combining stand-up bass, harmonica, guitars and drums to form casually vintage yet undeniably modern takes on traditional Americana . As a young boy in Arkansas , Denny found himself connecting to music through the voices of singers like Lefty Frizzel and Hank Thompson, and those influences are front and center as the songs unfold, and Denny's voice careens about as though it wandered through a time portal. Though Denny's signature vibrato-laced voice takes center stage, the youthful energy behind the songs (particularly "Time") leads us to believe that his show will be nothing short of incredible. -Paige Maguire, Music Editor, Austinist.com
	BOBBY BARE JR BMI Stage at 4:40 Bare's bittersweet soul is well-known in his home state of Tennessee , and it's well on its way to becoming household knowledge worldwide, too. Over the years, he's been nominated for a Grammy, recorded several albums, and worked with folks like Frank Black and My Morning Jacket. His sound is unique, soulful, and melancholy. Blending the grit of '70s country music with the best America has to offer in the way of pop, Bare manages to echo Springsteen just as you're feeling like you snuck into a Gram Parsons recording session. Payoff moments come along often, and the best ones take place when his gravely, mournful voice suddenly takes on a mildly cheerful tone ("I'll Be Around") to accompany arrangements of horns, organ, strings, and more. Don't miss his set: you'll undoubtedly hear strains of the influences his songwriter dad passed on to him, but you'll also be reminded of past ACL performers you've loved like Andrew Bird and Wilco. -Paige Maguire, Music Editor, Austinist.com
	JAMIE LIDELL Dell Stage at 3:30 If soulful electro-pop is more your speed, you absolutely must catch Jamie Lidell's performance. Armed with gadgets, computers and gear, Lidell's performances are always high energy jaunts between pure dance grooves and more sultry deviations into the soulful. His song "A Little Bit More" is a perfect example of how he manages to blend the two styles together seamlessly. His latest album, Multiply, exemplifies the reason he's been dubbed the "Savior of British Soul" -- like Donny Hathaway raised inside a woofer, LIdell struts around the stage and gives performances even the old school soul performers swoon over. And despite being a 21st century songwriter and beat maker, Lidell's singing voice is something to behold: even without all the gear, that Mayfield-esque croon can move a crowd to tears. He's performing during the day, but don't let that stop you from experiencing a dance party built for the ages. -Paige Maguire, Music Editor, Austinist.com