ACL

Q&A: Local instrumental band Balmorhea discusses local music scene and upcoming album

By Katie Walsh - Updated on September 29, 2016 at 12:14 am

It’s been two years since Michael Muller and alumnus Rob Lowe joined their four bandmates on a stage in their hometown.
Austin City Limits Festival announces new additions to this year’s festival

By - Updated on September 29, 2016 at 12:12 am

Each year, the Austin City Limits Music Festival brings bigger bands, more fans and heightened accommodations.
Six local bands to catch at ACL

By Morgan O'Hanlon - Updated on September 29, 2016 at 12:10 am

In its 15 years, Austin City Limits Music Festival has expanded to include music’s brightest stars, but organizers haven’t forgotten the local gems that make the festival unique.
Q&A: Flight Facilities discuss international audiences, their rise to fame

By Penn Harrison - Updated on September 29, 2016 at 12:02 am

After their breakout 2010 hit “Crave You,” Sydney-based duo Flight Facilities quickly rose to prominence as one of Australia’s most popular electronic dance acts.
ACL: Best of the bottom of Weekend One's bill

By Jackson Hawkins - Updated on September 28, 2016 at 12:45 am

With big names such as Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem headlining this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, it’s easy to forget there are a host of talented artists at the bottom of the bill.
10 concerts under $10 during ACL week

By Justin Jones - Updated on September 28, 2016 at 12:41 am

For those who aren’t trying to break their bank this festival season, here are 10 concerts around Austin that cost $10 or under.
New ACL venue to open downtown

By Brendalys Lebron - Updated on February 24, 2016 at 12:00 am

3TEN ACL Live, a 350-person venue, is set to open in downtown Austin next month.
Austin City Limits photographer captures show’s energy

By Cat Cardenas - Updated on January 22, 2016 at 1:08 am

After spotting an empty spot in the front row of a Rolling Stones concert, UT alumnus and ACL photographer Scott Newton snagged the seat, took out his camera and 30 shots later began his career photographing musicians.
ACL audio engineer recounts 40 years of recording, mixing show

By Cat Cardenas - Updated on January 22, 2016 at 1:05 am

When ACL audio engineer and UT alumnus David Hough was in high school, he played the drums and mic’d up the jazz band he had with friends.
ACL: 40 Years Later

By Cat Cardenas - Updated on January 22, 2016 at 12:59 am

After Willie Nelson filmed the pilot for Austin City Limits, co-creator Bill Arhos used the tape to pitch the show to PBS. The show began production, approaching Asleep at the Wheel to perform on the first episode of the series in 1976. The Daily Texan spoke with the band’s frontman Ray Benson, ACL audio engineer David Hough and photographer Scott Newton to discuss the iconic television series 40 years later.

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