The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 30

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   #1 - John Fogerty

   S30:E110/2/2004

   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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   #2 - Robert Randolph and The Family Band

   S30:E210/9/2004

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

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   #3 - Damien Rice / Patty Griffin

   S30:E310/16/2004

   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.

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   #4 - Michael McDonald / Joss Stone

   S30:E410/23/2004

   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.

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   #5 - Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum

   S30:E510/30/2004

   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.

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   #6 - Sheryl Crow

   S30:E611/6/2004

   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.

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   #7 - Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli

   S30:E711/13/2004

   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.

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   #8 - Elvis Costello

   S30:E811/20/2004

   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.

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   #9 - The Flaming Lips / The Shins

   S30:E912/18/2004

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

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    #10 - Wilco / Bright Eyes

    S30:E101/8/2004

    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.

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    #11 - Trey Anastasio

    S30:E111/15/2004

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

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    #12 - Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices

    S30:E121/22/2004

    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.

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    #13 - The Pixies

    S30:E131/29/2004

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

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