Year’s final ACL airings span the genres
Austin City Limits is keeping the show rolling as working musicians continue to find innovative ways to share their art. Though music fans missing the thrill of live performances will have to hang in there, episodes of the popular program are airing on MontanaPBS to serve as a hold-over until venue stages are lit once again. Here’s who’s featured this month.
Next up is Khalid and Mac DeMarco on Saturday, December 19th. Enjoy an hour of contemporary R&B and indie rock as El Pasoan Khalid performs songs from his Grammy-nominated debut, American Teen. Canadian DeMarco plays tunes from his acclaimed LP This Old Dog. The episode airs at 10:35pm.
Gary Clark, Jr. follows on Saturday, December 26th. Thrill to an hour with the Grammy-winning blues-soul rocker. The Austin singer, songwriter and guitarist performs songs from his highly acclaimed album This Land. The episode airs at 10:10pm.
Please note: check MontanaPBS listings in the case of schedule changes. Air dates and times subject to change.
The longest-running music series in American television history, Austin City Limits showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a rock n’ roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest award for artistic excellence. A spinoff event, the annual Austin City Limits Festival has become a favorite for live music fans around the country. Learn more about the landmark series at www.acltv.com. •
