Austin City Limits: Season 30
Season 30 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Austin City Limits Season 29.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 30 Progress Shield
John Fogerty
Oct 2, 2004
ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
Robert Randolph and The Family Band
Oct 9, 2004
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
Damien Rice / Patty Griffin
Oct 16, 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.
Michael McDonald / Joss Stone
Oct 23, 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.
Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum
Oct 30, 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 infus
Sheryl Crow
Nov 6, 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
Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli
Nov 13, 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
Elvis Costello
Nov 20, 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.
The Flaming Lips / The Shins
Dec 18, 2004
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
Wilco / Bright Eyes
Jan 8, 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.
Trey Anastasio
Jan 15, 2004
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices
Jan 22, 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 q
The Pixies
Jan 29, 2004
Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.