7.9/108 votes#1 - John Fogerty
Season 30 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#2 - Robert Randolph and The Family Band
Season 30 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2004
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
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- NaN/100 votes
#3 - Damien Rice / Patty Griffin
Season 30 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#4 - Michael McDonald / Joss Stone
Season 30 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#5 - Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum
Season 30 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#6 - Sheryl Crow
Season 30 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#7 - Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli
Season 30 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2004
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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- 8.5/107 votes
#8 - Elvis Costello
Season 30 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#9 - The Flaming Lips / The Shins
Season 30 Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/2004
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
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- NaN/100 votes
#10 - Wilco / Bright Eyes
Season 30 Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2004
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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- NaN/100 votes
#11 - Trey Anastasio
Season 30 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2004
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
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- NaN/100 votes
#12 - Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices
Season 30 Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2004
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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- 7.8/108 votes
#13 - The Pixies
Season 30 Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2004
Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.
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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 30
Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 30!
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 30 Ratings Summary
"John Fogerty" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 30. It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/2004. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Robert Randolph and The Family Band".