Seasons & episodes
S29 · E2Susan Tedeschi / Ruthie Foster 2003-10-18
ACL presents two musicians who have taken their background in soul music and evolved into different genres. Susan Tedeschi is a multi-talented blues guitarist, while Ruthie Foster is a folk-rock specialist.
S29 · E3An Evening with Vince Gill 2003-10-25
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S29 · E4Tracy Chapman 2003-11-01
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S29 · E5Rosanne Cash / Neko Case 2003-11-08
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S29 · E6John Mayer / Buddy Guy and Double Trouble 2003-11-15
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S29 · E7Joe Nichols / Jessica Andrews 2003-11-22
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S29 · E8Jason Mraz / Fountains of Wayne 2003-12-20
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S29 · E9Jonny Lang / Chuck Prophet 2003-12-27
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S29 · E10The Jayhawks / Gillian Welch 2004-01-03
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S29 · E11Guster / Los Lonely Boys 2004-01-10
Guster and Los Lonely Boys play to a packed house of screaming fans.
S29 · E12Ben Harper 2004-01-17 · 70 min
Ben Harper's soulful lyrics and social commentary are highlighted by his eclectic style. From soul southern gospel to 70's funk, Harper inspires devoted fans.
S29 · E13Keith Urban / Rodney Crowell 2004-01-24
Singer Keith Urban performs songs from his CD ``Golden Road''; singer Rodney Crowell performs songs from his CD ``Fate's Right Hand.
S30 · E1John Fogerty 2004-10-02
ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
S30 · E2Robert Randolph and The Family Band 2004-10-09
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
S30 · E3Damien Rice / Patty Griffin 2004-10-16
Irish singer/songwriter, Damien Rice, brings his soulful lyrics to the ACL stage. Patty Griffin is a long-time ACL viewer whose personal songs highlight her graceful voice.
S30 · E4Michael McDonald / Joss Stone 2004-10-23
Strong and unique voices mark this episode. Michael McDonald has a signature sound all his own. While, Joss Stone is a young singer with a powerful and soulful voice.
S30 · E5Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum 2004-10-30
Austin favorite, Lyle Lovett, has gained national recognition by expanding the sound of country to include jazz, blues and pop. Pianist Jamie Cullum is a London sensation who infuses rock with jazz and dance.
S30 · E6Sheryl Crow 2004-11-06
Sheryl Crow is multi-Grammy award winner. On this special episode, filmed at the Austin City Limits Musicfest, Crow sings past hits, new songs, and manages a few surprises for the crowd.
S30 · E7Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli 2004-11-13
This episode's theme is big innovation. Polyphonic Spree has more than 20 members who dress in colorful choir robes. Their pop epics and energetic live performances have inspired a cult-like following. Next, Grammy award winners, Ozomatli, brings their 10-piece band to the stage. The L.A. band fuses Latin rhythms, Middle Eastern and African beats with modern hip-hop.
S30 · E8Elvis Costello 2004-11-20
Elvis Costello and the Imposters perform songs from their new album and some old favorites. The music is signified by Costello's genre bending style.
S30 · E9The Flaming Lips / The Shins 2004-12-18
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
S30 · E10Wilco / Bright Eyes 2004-01-08
This episode has a theme: musical innovation. Both featured bands have outgrown the labels music experts have put on them to create unique sounds and haunting melodies.
S30 · E11Trey Anastasio 2004-01-15
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
S30 · E12Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices 2004-01-22
Modest Mouse is known as genre-bending indie rock band on their way up. Guided by Voices has been performing together for over 10 years, but they have recently decided to call it quits. This is one of the last performances of the band.