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April 2020
Crash Test Dummies (Postponed TBA)
Show Time : 7:00 PM
With their clever lyrics and folk-tinged melodies, the Crash Test Dummies were a perfect rock band for affluent ’90s college students and yuppies. Their first album was a multi-platinum hit in their native Canada. And thanks to former Talking Head Jerry Harrison’s radio-friendly production, the follow-up album, God Shuffled His Feet, broke big in the States and, in turn, Europe. The first single from the record, “MMM MMM MMM MMM,” became a worldwide Top Ten hit, making the group a…
Details »May 2020
Beto’s Birthday
Show Time : 7:00 PM
Beto and the Fairlanes is one of Austin’s longest standing musical supergroups, having formed in 1976 as a dance-party-jam-band performing the compositions of Robert "Beto" Skiles", the group's leader and pianist. With excellent musicianship, very danceable rhythms and a large dose of humor, Beto and the Fairlanes became enormously popular among a surprising mix of music lovers. Dancing to Beto beneath the stars at Liberty Lunch became a truly "Austin experience”. The legendary venues of that time such as "The…
Details »June 2020
Monte Montgomery
Show Time : 7:00 PM
You can call it prescient or predetermined, but when Terry Lickona, undisputed tastemaker and producer of Austin City Limits, plucked a then relatively unknown guitar talent to tape a segment of the legendary show, one had the sense that this was just the beginning. Since that jaw-dropping performance, Monte Montgomery has embarked on an almost fantasy like rock and roll roller coaster ride filled with dizzying accomplishments and mind-blowing accolades. Named one of the Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players…
Details »July 2020
Peter White, Mindi Abair & Euge Groove
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Like so many millions of us, guitarist Peter White still feels closest to the music he absorbed while growing up. As a British teen in the ’60s, he kept his ears glued to the radio—soaking up the exciting new sounds of rock bands like the Beatles and soul giants like Stevie Wonder—and tried to learn how to play those songs on the acoustic guitar his dad had given him. It didn’t take him long to get the hang of it,…
Details »August 2020
BoDeans
Show Time : 8:00 PM
Those who have followed BoDeans’ remarkable 30-year musical career know that their blend of compelling songs and high energy performances have retained an unpretentious rock and roll loyal following like no other. Best known for their catchy single, “Closer To Free,” the band’s accessible adult alternative sound has led to many a milestone, including a Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll for Best New American Band in 1987, and support slots with U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, The…
Details »Bob Schneider & Mitch Watkins
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
One of Austin’s most celebrated musicians, Bob Schneider, released Blood and Bones in June 2018, marking his seventh studio album since his 2001 solo debut, "Lonelyland". "Blood and Bones" captures Schneider at a unique and distinct place. The album also highlights the chemistry that Schneider and his backing band of Austin’s very best musicians have developed while relentlessly playing live, most notably at the monthly residency Schneider has held at Austin’s Saxon Pub for the last 19 years. One thing…
Details »Larry Carlton
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Larry Carlton’s musical story includes an unprecedented 19 GRAMMY nominations and four wins. He gained distinction for the unmistakable and often imitated "sweet" sound he delivers with his Gibson ES-335. He also broke new ground with his new trademark volume pedal technique, eloquently displayed in his featured performance with legendary jazz/rock group The Crusaders, as well as Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark album, referring to it to as "fly fishing." During his tenure with The Crusaders, Carlton performed on 13…
Details »Stanley Jordan
Show Time : 7:00 PM
In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works—solo or with a group—Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery…
Details »September 2020
1964 The Tribute
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
1964 focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles played before a LIVE audience. Although the band toured the world in the early 1960's, there are only a precious few who saw them perform live. Those who felt Beatlemania that brought the group to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality film and video. 1964, meticulously re-creates the magic of those live Beatles' performances…
Details »California Guitar Trio
Show Time : 8:00 PM
The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune for good measure. Comprised of Bert Lams, Hideyo Moriya and Paul Richards, the group has established a unique, personal connection with audiences. In addition to…
Details »Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Early Show : 6:00 PM
Late Show : 8:30 PM
Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. He was born in Manchester, England, where as a child, he played Stanley Fairclough in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street. At the age of fifteen, Noone achieved international fame as Herman, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good”, “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “Silhouettes”, “Can’t You…
Details »Albert Cummings
Show Time : 8:00 PM
Entertaining audiences from his phenomenal guitar work to his incredibly impassioned lyrics and overall songwriting prowess, one thing has certainly become clear about Albert Cummings’ music: He is far more than simply just the guitarist or the bluesman he’s often painted as by fans and the media alike. He offers the complete package. Though undoubtedly a masterful guitar player who burst onto the blues rock scene in the early 2000’s and almost immediately began gaining praise in that realm, Cummings’…
Details »John Mayall
Show Time : 7:00 PM
Often referred to as 'The Godfather of British Blues,' John Mayall has an impressive musical career that spans over 50 years. The English blues singer, pianist, harmonica player, guitarist, and songwriter founded the band, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in the 1960s -- a band whose members included many celebrated blues and blues rock guitarists, such as: Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, and Buddy Whittington. He became revered for his many jazz, rock,…
Details »October 2020
Acoustic Alchemy
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Acoustic Alchemy have spent thirty years making music and, in that time, they have not only received critical acclaim for their albums (including three GRAMMY nominations) but have built a reputation for being one of the most exciting live bands in the business. For the last decade, the band lineup has featured Greg Carmichael on nylon guitar, Miles Gilderdale on steel string acoustic and electric guitar, Fred White on keyboards, the powerhouse rhythm section of Greg Grainger on drums and…
Details »Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
The message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and GRAMMY Hall of Fame. In 1965, he formed the Young Rascals with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati and Gene Cornish. The group quickly caught the attention of fans, as well as Atlantic Records…
Details »November 2020
Keiko Matsui
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Japanese born pianist, composer and producer Keiko Matsui is a citizen of the world, touring the world relentlessly bringing her music to virtually every corner of the globe. Her music transcends boundaries with a unique melting pot of musical influences that has earned her a devout international following. Matsui is freely at home in many musical genres, seamlessly borrowing from such diverse idioms as jazz, classical, rock, blues, traditional, world, and beyond. Her 1996 album Dream Walk remained on the…
Details »Victor Wooten featuring: The Wooten Brothers Band
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Victor Wooten is a multi-talented bass guitarist, record producer, educator, and recipient of five GRAMMY Awards. He has been the bassist for Béla Fleck and the Flecktones since the group's formation in 1988 and a member of the band SMV with two other bassists, Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller. Not one to be limited by genre, Wooten has also played bass for the metal band, Nitro. He has won every major award given to a bass guitarist including being voted…
Details »December 2020
The Guess Who
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Legendary rock and roll band, The Guess Who have rocked crowds in their native Canada and the US for over 50 years. Hits like, “No Time”, “American Woman”, “Laughing”, “These Eyes”, “Undun,” and “Share the Land” still receive continuous airplay today. The Guess Who’s current lineup includes original member Garry Peterson, the drummer who over the course of an iconic career that spans more than six decades. In addition to The Guess Who, Peterson has performed with Bachman Turner Overdrive…
Details »Lisa Fischer
Show Time : 7:00 PM
Lisa Fischer and her band first set out on tour in 2014, with no product to sell, no recordings or video to help book or promote shows, no t-shirts. Despite all that, based on reputation alone, they were invited to play in clubs, at the Newport and Monterey Jazz Festivals, and at concert halls all over the globe. Along the way, they won accolades from critics, devotion from fans, and — always – invitations to return soon. Their music is…
Details »January 2021
Firefall
Show Time : 7:00 PM
For founder Jock Bartley, Firefall is a 40-year labor of love. Their layered harmonies backed by driving rhythms transcends many genres from rock to country to AC and brought the band platinum and gold success with such hits as “You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Other major Firefall radio hits include “Cinderella,” “Goodbye I Love You,” “Livin’ Ain’t Livin” and “Mexico.” Extensive touring with Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, America and many others.
Details »Savoy Brown
Show Time : 8:00 PM
50 plus years after the band formed in London, England, Savoy Brown are still rocking. One of the first bands from the UK, after The Rolling Stones, to re-invent the blues in the mid-sixties, the band is led by guitarist Kim Simmonds who continues to perform, record and influence today. Modern rock music had its roots in the 1960’s while bands, such as Savoy Brown, helped lay the foundation by combining blues, rock and psychedelia. The band is a veritable…
Details »Robert Cray
Show Time : 8:00 PM
Funky, cool and bad,” is how Robert Cray describes his latest album, That’s What I Heard, just released in February 2020. “I thought if it we could get this thing that Sam Cooke used to have, the kind of sound that early Sam Cooke records had, that we could pull this off,” says producer Steve Jordan. On That’s What I Heard, Cray celebrates the music of Curtis Mayfield, Bobby “Blue” Bland, The Sensational Nightingales and more, alongside four newly written…
Details »Robert Cray
Show Time : 7:00 PM
Funky, cool and bad,” is how Robert Cray describes his latest album, That’s What I Heard, just released in February 2020. “I thought if it we could get this thing that Sam Cooke used to have, the kind of sound that early Sam Cooke records had, that we could pull this off,” says producer Steve Jordan. On That’s What I Heard, Cray celebrates the music of Curtis Mayfield, Bobby “Blue” Bland, The Sensational Nightingales and more, alongside four newly written…
Details »The Association
Show Time : 7:00 PM
The Association made music history as the first band anywhere to open a rock festival, the now historic Monterey Pop Festival. One of the most successful bands to come out of the 1960s, they have sold millions of albums and DVDs, as well as earned a number of achievements including a Golden Globe nomination in 1970 for Best Original Song, “Goodbye Columbus.” Add to that seven GRAMMY nominations, including Best Rock & Roll Group Performance, Best Rock & Roll Recording,…
Details »February 2021
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
None can argue BS&T invented a new style of music. Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and some blues thrown in for good measure. From the first ensemble in the late sixties practicing in New York’s Greenwich Village while crowds clapped on the street below between songs. Fifty years ago, founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they were on…
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Tusk
Early Show : 7:00 PM
Late Show : 9:30 PM
Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the…
Details »John Sebastian
Show Time : 7:00 PM
Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin' Spoonful played a major role in the mid-'60s rock revolution, but what leader, singer and songwriter Sebastian had in mind was actually a counter-revolution. This the Lovin' Spoonful did like nobody before or since, putting their ¬first seven singles into the Top 10. This was unprecedented, and utterly unthinkable at the height of Beatlemania. At first, they'd taken…
Details »September 2021
Wishbone Ash
Show Time : 7:00 PM
Wishbone Ash celebrates a half century of live twin lead guitar power in 2020. Fans can look forward to enjoying repertoire from the band's vast catalog of exactly 100 unique releases, including 27 studio albums, 24 live albums, 43 compilations and box sets, and five live DVDs, along with a DVD rockumentary, This Is Wishbone Ash. Continually pushing their creative process, the band released its latest studio album, Coat of Arms, in February 2020. Formed in October 1969 in London,…
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