Now in its 25th year, the Austin City Limits Festival has grown from a largely local affair into one of the world\u2019s biggest destination festivals, drawing more than 70,000 music fans each day. <\/p>\n
Even with its global reach, Austin artists remain a vital part of the lineup. Whether they still call the city home or have taken their music elsewhere, these artists put the A in ACL Fest.<\/p>\n
Almost Heaven<\/p>\n
Austin duo Almost Heaven combines post-punk, electronic pop, and indie dance music. Led by producer and vocalist Stefan Barraza and drummer and co-songwriter Jaelyn Valero, the band released its debut EP, RAW CRANIUM, in January. After appearances at SXSW and Austin Psych Fest, Almost Heaven makes its ACL Fest debut this year.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 9, 12:45-1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka Stage<\/p>\n
Asleep At The Wheel<\/p>\n
This Western swing outfit, fronted by Ray Benson, has played every ACL Fest since it began in 2002. Be a part of the tradition and catch them when they open.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 1-1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: T-Mobile Stage<\/p>\n
Bo Staloch<\/p>\n
Bo Staloch is an Austin-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for his introspective storytelling that blends alt-folk and Americana.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 9, 3:15-4 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka Stage<\/p>\n
Calder Allen<\/p>\n
Calder Allen is an Austin-born, fifth-generation Texan singer-songwriter known for his gritty take on Americana.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 11, 3:15-4 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka Stage<\/p>\n
Coleman Jennings<\/p>\n
Born in Connecticut and raised in Texas from age 7, Coleman Jennings draws inspiration from Texas songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley. He honed his craft at Austin venues while studying English at UT, pairing his songs with a vibrato-heavy voice that recalls classic country singers.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:30-4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: BMI Stage<\/p>\n
DJ Cassandra<\/p>\n
DJ Cassandra (Cassandra Shankman) is an Austin DJ, classically trained pianist, composer and sound curator whose sets move across electronic, dance and roots music. A UT Austin graduate in composition and film studies, she became the first woman to win Best DJ at the Austin Music Awards.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2-2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka Stage<\/p>\n
Elijah Delgado<\/p>\n
Elijah Delgado is an Austin-based singer-songwriter who describes his music as \u201cindie rock lullabies\u201d \u2014 indie folk that pairs atmospheric guitars with warm, emotive vocals. Since his 2021 debut EP, When I Was On Cloud 9, Delgado has performed at Blues on the Green, ACL Radio\u2019s Drop-In series, and SXSW. He followed his debut with Wherever You Go, There You Are and, most recently, Moonboy.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 2-2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Snapchat Stage<\/p>\n
Flight by Nothing<\/p>\n
Flight by Nothing is an Austin-based indie rock outfit originally formed in North Texas in 2016 by Conner (vocals), Huey (keys), Pacco (lead guitar), Porfii (bass) and Sam (drums).<\/p>\n
After relocating to Austin in 2021 and moving in together to focus on music full-time, the five-piece developed a reputation for energetic live shows and a sound built around indie-rock guitars, driving rhythms, and pop hooks.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2-2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: BeatBox Stage<\/p>\n
Grocery Bag<\/p>\n
Grocery Bag is an Austin psych-garage rock four-piece formed in 2022 by multi-instrumentalists Bella Martinez, Jimmy Mercado, Dillon Aitala, and Logan Kerman. The band came up through Austin\u2019s house-show, co-op, and club scenes before landing spots at Levitation and opening for Osees and Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Their new Deadvolt EP pairs fuzzed-out guitars and driving rhythms with sharp, hook-heavy garage rock.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 5:15-6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: BMI Stage<\/p>\n
Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective<\/p>\n
The Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective is a student ensemble from Austin\u2019s historic HBCU that brings together jazz and R&B. The group has become a regular presence on Austin stages, including featured performances at the Austin Blues Festival.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 11, 12:45-1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka Stage<\/p>\n
Jess Williamson<\/p>\n
Jess Williamson first emerged from Austin\u2019s music scene before joining forces with Waxahatchee\u2019s Katie Crutchfield in 2022 to form Plains. The duo released I Walked with You a Ways, and Williamson followed with her 2023 solo album Time Ain\u2019t Accidental, which combines country-folk with minimalist arrangements and drum machines. Her new album, A Mile South of Heaven, arrives October 9.<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2-2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: Miller Lite Stage<\/p>\n
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