They just don’t write them like they used to. That’s a grumpy old man’s repeated assertion, or a grumpy old Wilco fan’s common complaint, but both are true to a degree. more ›

Tuesday night The Moody Theater hosted an epic performance - an evening with The Queen of Soul. The famous songstress drew a large, well-rounded audience for this classy, high profile event. Opening act The Blind Boys of Alabama set the mood for the evening with their Motown throwbacks and helped to create an appropriate lounge act atmosphere for the special occasion. more ›

After what seemed like a long wait, Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, a.k.a. the object of every NPR-listening, vinyl-collecting indie boy’s desire, a.k.a. the recent creator of a record warmly wrapped in a choir of critical hosannas, finally walked out onto the dimly-lit Moody Theater stage. more ›

An early stop on her worldwide tour in support of Strange Mercy will bring St. Vincent to the Moody Theater tonight for what's sure to be a memorable performance. Clark's formidable talents and showmanship ought to do justice to the ACL Live setting, and, at last check, some tickets are still available. Welsh pop chanteuse Cate Le Bon will open. more ›

This preview contributed by new writer Michelle Nail. As if seeing St. Vincent weren’t awesome enough, the added bonus of deep-voiced, Welsh darling Cate Le Bon as opener is enough to move this event from amazing to double plus amazing. Le Bon’s childhood on her parent’s farm in Penboyr, West Wales was spent listening to her Dad’s vinyl collection and burying an apparently startling number of family pets. This mix of the musical and the macabre helped create the stew of fuzzy guitar riffs, psychedelic sounds, haunting voice, and equally haunting lyrics that have been creating quite a stir since the release of her first album Me Oh My in 2009. Le Bon caught the attention of that other famous Welsh band, Super Furry Animals, and in addition to singing with them she worked on front man Gruff Rhys’ other project Neon Neon where, she lent her talents to their debut single “I Lust You.” Fans and critics alike are anticipating further awesomeness with her upcoming album CYRK, set to drop in early 2012. more ›

Friday night ACL Live hosted the taping of Fleet Foxes for Austin City Limits' 37th season. With their band's sophomore album Helplessness Blues released earlier this year, a subsequent tour with The Walkmen, and an appearance at Austin City Limits last month, the Seattle-based sextet had the small crowd anxious for an intimate show. more ›

Things are a little nutso around here after the ACL weekend, but we're finding our bearings. Here's the photo accompaniment to our article about the Arcade Fire playing ACL Live, with photos by Trent Lesikar . more ›

Friday night's show at ACL Live was a homecoming for Explosions In The Sky. Since the release of their sixth studio album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care, the band have played at Radio City Music Hall, the Bonnaroo Festival, picked up a few shows with Arcade Fire and completed an overseas tour which included the Primavera Festival in Spain. more ›

If you weren't invited to the Moody Theater last night for Obama's speech, YNN has the entire thing available on to watch online. more ›

Femi formed his band the Positive Force in the late ‘80s, releasing a string of renowned records and touring worldwide. While he incorporates his father’s polyrhythmic attack, he hasn’t shied away from pushing boundaries. Femi has ventured into both hip-hop and electronic music, collaborating with artists as diverse as Common, Mos Def, and Thievery Corporation. more ›

Somehow, Austinist photographer Chad Wadsworth found himself at two Willie Nelson shows on Monday at the amazing new ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Here is what he saw. more ›

Hey guys, remember in early November 2010 we heard that Devo had to cancel their Fun Fun Fun Fest performance because of Bob Mothersbaugh’s hand injury? That sucked. Though Fun Fest marched on (they always do) with the Descendants, there was a sad, dark hole where Devo should be. more ›

As of today, ACL Live is an official, impending reality for Austinites. Their new website is live, and they've announced the first round of live performances, including dates for Blue October, Willie Nelson and Styx. more ›

Before legendary studio 6A closes and the crew moves over to the new The Moody Theater downtown, there will be one final taping. It was announced this morning that Lyle Lovett -- whose first performance on the show was back in 1985 -- will take the stage one last time on November 8. Learn more at austincitylimits.org. more ›

Austin 360 is reporting that The Moody Foundation of Galveston has granted KLRU $2.5 million to go towards the new Austin City Limits studios build on 2nd Street downtown. Scheduled for completion in 2011, the new venue's capacity will reach 2,700 and will be called The Moody Theater. KLRU is seeking $6.5 million to complete the venue using entirely HD equipment. more ›