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ACL Live 50th

ACL Live’s 50th anniversary features newcomers, ACL legends, fosters heartfelt community in 2-hour special

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter November 22, 2024

Beneath a gleaming “50,” the audience clapped in time with “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” The crowd, barely settled from their standing ovation, erupted again as another performer graced ACL’s...

Daiistar bassist Misti Hamrick performs on the Miller Lite stage during the band's set at Austin City Limits Music Fest on October 13, 2024.

Q&A: Austin-based band DAIISTAR makes ACL debut, keeps Austin weird with indie-psych music

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter October 15, 2024

Austin-based alt-indie band DAIISTAR (pronounced ‘day star’) accomplishes a longtime dream this weekend — one they never believed would happen. After a two-month-long UK tour, DAIISTAR will take...

Fans cheer before Chappell Roan's set at Austin City Limits Music Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Austin City Limits provides another year of memorable, interactive performances

Flora Farr and Trinity Orosco, Life&Arts Desk Editors October 14, 2024

Dust and melody filled Zilker Park as Austin City Limits hosted another year of highly-anticipated performances. Eager fans in pop-themed clothes with local vendor eats in hand remained a constant...

That Mexican OT stands for a portrait at Austin City Limits Music Fest on Oct. 13, 2024.

That Mexican OT speaks on not wanting to be at ACL, prioritizing himself

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 14, 2024

In the past couple years, Bay City, Texas native Virgil René Gazca — better known as That Mexican Outta Texas (OT) — has developed a recognizable local rap persona and a growing fan base. Despite...

Bakar performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest at Zilker Park on October 6, 2024.

Bakar proves heat can’t ruin his vibe with lively, engaging ACL performance

Trinity Orosco, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 14, 2024

“I’m so glad to be back for a second weekend,” Bakar said to his Sunday ACL audience. “This week versus last week, I’m trying to see who wins that battle.” The indie rock artist delivered...

Q&A: Alumni speaks on time at UT, representing ACL headliner Tyler, the Creator

Q&A: Alumni speaks on time at UT, representing ACL headliner Tyler, the Creator

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 14, 2024

WH: Q&A: Alumni speaks on time at UT, representing ACL headliner Tyler, the Creator   Growing up in Waco, Kevin Shivers enjoyed Motown music with his parents and loved hip-hop and rap. Shivers,...

Jon Muq stands for a portrait at Austin City Limits Music Fest on Oct. 12, 2024.

Jon Muq discusses musical upbringing, gears up to perform at home festival

Trinity Orosco, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 14, 2024

Jon Muq ignited a spark in himself after he laid his eyes on a guitar for the first time at 18 years old. Thirteen years later, after releasing his first album Flying Away, he prepares to set the stage...

JP Udenenwu of JP’s Pancake Company at his ACL Stall on Friday. “A lot of people come in for ACL. We get people from all over the world saying “Oh my gosh we’ve seen your pancakes before,” he said.

Local food vendors benefit from network building at ACL

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 13, 2024

While high heat means good business for local sno-cone vendor Sno-Beach at Austin City Limits Music Festival, the high foot traffic this year nearly led to running out of spoons. Luckily, Sno-Beach...

Dua Lipa performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest on Oct. 12, 2024.

Dua Lipa dances the night away, proves she can

Trinity Orosco, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 13, 2024

“Austin how we doing?” Dua Lipa said Saturday night to her ACL weekend two audience. “I love you guys. I love this city. I love this festival. I love … that I get to do this for the second...

‘My job is to help people fall in love’: Country artist Braxton Keith talks ACL debut, social media, country music values

‘My job is to help people fall in love’: Country artist Braxton Keith talks ACL debut, social media, country music values

Analise Pickerrell, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2024

Country music artist and Texan Braxton Keith began his career by posting cover videos on social media platforms like YouTube. The 23-year-old now boasts hundreds of thousands of streams and several viral...

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