Thanks to all who came out to see Andrew Bird in our studio on Wednesday night. It was a lovely evening and a wonderful performance from Andrew. His show is set to air as part of ACL’s 35th season, premiering in October (I know, we’re very sorry you have to wait so long to see it!). We’ll let you know once we get the schedule set.
Meanwhile, here’s a review of the taping.
Happy sxsw-ing everybody!
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 by Emily_BlogLate Night ACL Episodes on KLRU During SXSW!
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 by Emily_Blog
Can’t get enough music during SXSW? KLRU has stacked several episodes of Austin City Limits back to back from 2am - 5am on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. So unwind at home or your hotel after a long day of parties and showcases with John Mayer, Ray Davies, Los Lonely Boys, The Gourds, and one of our most talked-about shows ever, Arcade Fire. Find the complete schedule here.
For those outside KLRU’s viewing area, check your local PBS listings to see when ACL airs in your area.
Live chat with Terry Lickona
Monday, March 16th, 2009 by mtoland
Didn’t get a chance to participate in the live PBS Engage chat with Terry Lickona? Check out the archived chat here.
Ben Harper & Relentless7 Ticket Giveaway
Monday, March 16th, 2009 by Emily_Blog***** Giveaway is now over. *****
Congratulations to the Space Available ticket winners:
Adrienne C; Andee C; Andrew L; Angelica R; Brian G; Brian M; Bryan B; Chris C; Chris K; Dana B; Jaime W; Jason P; Jason S; Jessie P; Lacey C; Larissa D; Margaret M; Michael P; Nicole J; Paul R; Randy W; Rene R. G; Renee K; Riccie H; Rob S; Robert P; Sean B; Sounny S; Susie B; Terri M
Winners will receive an email with details, but here are the basics ….
The tickets will be available for pick up starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at KLRU-TV.
Look for the “Space Available line” sign. KLRU will hand out tickets on a first come, first served basis. You will also receive a number at that time to reserve your spot in line. Each winner will receive two tickets. Winners will need a photo ID to claim their tickets. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the taping will begin at 8 p.m. Please remember, these tickets DO NOT guarantee admission to the taping. As soon as we reach our capacity limit, we cannot admit any other people to the studio.
***** Giveaway is now over. *****
When Austin City Limits first featured Ben Harper in season 29, he was already on his way to stardom. On the strength of acclaimed, gold-selling albums like Fight Fo
r Your Mind and Burn to Shine and popularity on the touring circuit with his band the Innocent Criminals, the singer/songwriter/slide guitarist was a college radio favorite in the U.S. and an arena-filling star in Europe. Now Harper has a new backup band, Relentless7, and a new record entitled White Lies For Dark Times on the horizon.
Harper will perform on Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. We will be giving away 30 pair (60 total) of Space Available tickets. Enter between now and noon Thursday. Winners will be chosen at random. These tickets do NOT guarantee admission. When Austin City Limits first featured Ben Harper in season 29, he was already on his way to stardom. On the strength of acclaimed, gold-selling albums like Fight For Your Mind and Burn to Shine and popularity on the touring circuit with his band the Innocent Criminals, the singer/songwriter/slide guitarist was a college radio favorite in the U.S. and an arena-filling star in Europe. Now Harper has a new backup band, Relentless7, and a new record entitled White Lies For Dark Times on the horizon.
Harper will perform on Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. We will be giving away 30 pair (60 total) of Space Available tickets. Enter between now and noon Thursday. Winners will be chosen at random. These tickets do NOT guarantee admission.
Andrew Bird ticket giveaway
Monday, March 16th, 2009 by Emily_Blog*****Giveaway is now over.
Congratulations to the Space Available ticket winners: Allison B; Alyss J; Bethany L; Brad C; Brady P; Caitlin G; Charlene J; Clint W; Corey W; Daniel S; Danny S; David B; Deanna B; Donald N; Dory W; Doug R; Emily O; Enrique B; Faizan S; Harper G; Hollyann W; Homer R; Joe P; John H; Jon Paul R; Jonathan O; Kathryn S; Kristin M ; Lauren D; Lisa H; Matthew K; Michael A; Michael H; Michelle P; Nathan T; Rachel A; Rhykka C; Riley B; Rob R; Romy H; Rose M; Sam E; Sheila P; Sophie O; Tanner H; Thach L; Tom F; Tracy S; Vincent D; Zach H.
Winners will receive an email with details, but here are the basics ….
The tickets will be available for pick up starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at KLRU-TV
Look for the “Space Available line” sign. KLRU will hand out tickets on a first come, first served basis. You will also receive a number at that time to reserve your spot in line. Each winner will receive two tickets. Winners will need a photo ID to claim their tickets. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the taping will begin at 8 p.m. Please remember, these tickets DO NOT guarantee admission to the taping. As soon as we reach our capacity limit, we cannot admit any other people to the studio.
Austin City Limits celebrates the creative impulse of the eclectic by welcoming Andrew Bird to Studio 6A. Evolving at a furious rate, Bird includes rock, pop and electronica influences in his polyglot stew, issuing acclaimed albums like The Swimming Hour, Weather Systems and The Mysterious Production of Eggs. In 2006, Bird released Armchair Apocrypha, his most celebrated LP yet, and his first to hit the Billboard charts. Now, with his latest album Noble Beast, Bird brings his knockout stage presence to Austin City Limits for his debut performance.
Bird will perform on Wednesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. We are giving away 50 pair (100 total) of Space Available. Enter between now and noon Tuesday. Winners will be chosen at random from all entries. These tickets do NOT guarantee admission. .