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First Aired: January 1st, 1975

Network: PBS

Summary: Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

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Season 30

Episode 1: John Fogerty

Air Date: October 2nd, 2004

Summary: ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.

Episode 2: Robert Randolph and The Family Band

Air Date: October 9th, 2004

Summary: Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.

Episode 3: Damien Rice / Patty Griffin

Air Date: October 16th, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 4: Michael McDonald / Joss Stone

Air Date: October 23rd, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 5: Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum

Air Date: October 30th, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 6: Sheryl Crow

Air Date: November 6th, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 7: Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli

Air Date: November 13rd, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 8: Elvis Costello

Air Date: November 20th, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 9: The Flaming Lips / The Shins

Air Date: December 18th, 2004

Summary: The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.

Episode 10: Wilco / Bright Eyes

Air Date: January 8th, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 11: Trey Anastasio

Air Date: January 15th, 2004

Summary: Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.

Episode 12: Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices

Air Date: January 22nd, 2004

Summary: 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.

Episode 13: The Pixies

Air Date: January 29th, 2004

Summary: Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.

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