Austin City Limits — Season 30
Great music. No limits.
About this season
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Episodes (13)
1. John Fogerty
Aired 2 October 2004
ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
2. Robert Randolph and The Family Band
Aired 9 October 2004
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
3. Damien Rice / Patty Griffin
Aired 16 October 2004
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.
4. Michael McDonald / Joss Stone
Aired 23 October 2004
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.
5. Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum
Aired 30 October 2004
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.
6. Sheryl Crow
Aired 6 November 2004
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.
7. Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli
Aired 13 November 2004
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.
8. Elvis Costello
Aired 20 November 2004
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.
9. The Flaming Lips / The Shins
Aired 18 December 2004
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
10. Wilco / Bright Eyes
Aired 8 January 2004
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.
11. Trey Anastasio
Aired 15 January 2004
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
12. Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices
Aired 22 January 2004
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.
13. The Pixies
Aired 29 January 2004
Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.