If we’re not around much over the next couple of weeks, it’s because we’re off enjoying the holidays with our loved ones. We hope you’re all doing the same. Have a glorious holiday season and we’ll see y’all next year for Season 35 of Austin City Limits!

I may have waxed rhapsodic about this weekend’s Crowded House show before, so I’ll be brief. It’s a great show, beautifully performed, a great mix of old and new material and a testament to the songwriting wonder of Neil Finn. Even if you’re not familiar with CH, or think you don’t like them, I recommend tuning in to this encore episode. It’s one of the best we’ve ever done, and I don’t say that lightly (especially after the incredible season we’ve had this year). Check it out if you haven’t before, and see it again if you have - you won’t be sorry.

Seems like there’s lots of news lately about ACL alumni. Here are some of the things we’re hearing about: