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Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Episode 13 : The Pixies
January. 29,2004
Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.
Episode 12 : Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices
January. 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 quits. This is one of the last performances of the band.
Episode 11 : Trey Anastasio
January. 15,2004
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
Episode 10 : Wilco / Bright Eyes
January. 08,2004
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.
Episode 9 : The Flaming Lips / The Shins
December. 18,2004
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
Episode 8 : Elvis Costello
November. 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.
Episode 7 : Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli
November. 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 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 6 : Sheryl Crow
November. 06,2004
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 crowd.
Episode 5 : Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum
October. 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 infuses rock with jazz and dance.
Episode 4 : Michael McDonald / Joss Stone
October. 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.
Episode 3 : Damien Rice / Patty Griffin
October. 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.
Episode 2 : Robert Randolph and The Family Band
October. 09,2004
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
Episode 1 : John Fogerty
October. 02,2004
ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
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