AUSTIN,
TX. (ww.austincitylimits.com) -
Music Festival today announced the
lineup for 2005, featuring a mix of legendary performers and emerging
artists set to take the stage
September 23-25 in downtown Austin's
Zilker Park. The ACL Festival brings together an exciting blend of more
than 130 rock, roots, indie, Americana, country and reggae bands
performing on eight stages and creating an atmosphere of nonstop
entertainment and discovery.
This year's bill features many
first-time ACL performers. In addition to Coldplay, Widespread Panic,
Oasis, The
Black Crowes and The Allman Brothers Band, other artists
such as John Prine,
Arcade Fire and
Kasabian will make their Austin
City Limits
Music Festival debuts. Returning ACL performers include
Wilco, Rachael Yamagata, Robert Randolph & The Family Band and
Franz Ferdinand, among others.
The Festival, created in the
spirit of the legendary Austin City Limits public television show,
captures the unique culture of Austin through music, food, art,
ambiance and other activities. In continuing efforts to meet and exceed
fan expectations, Festival organizers have reduced daily capacity by
10,000 fans. In addition, this year's Festival experience will be
further improved with the addition of more shaded areas, faster
services, streamlined transportation and enhanced sound.
"We're
excited about the diverse musical talent playing at this year's
Festival and we feel strongly this lineup has something for everyone.
We have improved on the success of previous years and have fine-tuned
an event that has become a must-attend for music fans from around the
world," said Charlie Jones, executive producer and principal at Capital
Sports & Entertainment, which organizes the Festival (and
co-produces the Austin City Limits television series with KLRU-TV).
"The stellar music, the beautiful setting, and some of the best
accommodations available at a music festival make the Austin City
Limits
Music Festival a great event that people want to attend year
after year."
A limited number of three-day passes can be
purchased online at www.austincitylimits.com. Fans are encouraged to
buy tickets as early as possible to take advantage of lowest prices and
ensure availability. On the heels of a Saturday sell-out in 2004,
reduced capacity for 2005 and extremely positive fan feedback, ticket
demand continues to be high. When the current allotment is sold out,
ticket prices will increase. Children 10 and under will be admitted for
free if accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
Confirmed
artists to date include Coldplay, Widespread Panic, Oasis, The Black
Crowes, The Allman Brothers Band, Wilco, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams,
John Prine, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Jimmy Cliff, Buddy
Guy, Jet, Dierks Bentley, Arcade Fire, Death Cab for Cutie, Bob Mould,
Built to Spill, Bloc Party,
Steve Earle and the Dukes, Franz Ferdinand,
Gov't Mule, Sleater-Kinney, Kasabian, Zap Mama, Robert Earl Keen,
Keane, Tortoise, The Doves, The
Black Keys, Mike
Gordon and Leo Kottke,
The Walkmen, Jason Mraz, Rilo Kiley, Spoon, Secret Machines, The
Decemberists, The Bravery, Eisley, Blue October, Grupo Fantasma, Kermit
Ruffins, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Bettye La Vette, Rev. Dan Willis
& The All Nations Choir,
Morgan Heritage, Ricardo Lemvo &
Makina Loca, Ruthie Foster, deSoL, The Frames,
Mates of State, Mindy
Smith,
Martin Sexton, The Fiery Furnaces, Federico Aubele, Mouse on
Mars, The Futureheads, Kathleen Edwards, Asleep at the Wheel, M83,
Tegan and Sara, Mike Doughty, Split Lip Rayfield, Rachael Yamagata,
Bobby Bare Jr., Mofro, The Ditty Bops, The New Amsterdams, Ambulance
Ltd., Slightly Stoopid, Dios Malos, Brave Combo, Aqualung, Dave Alvin
& The Guilty Men, Marc Broussard, Bruce Robison, Missy Higgins,
Nine
Black Alps,
Kevin Fowler, Grady, Willy Mason, The Weary Boys,
Wayne Hancock, Rick Trevino, Zykos, Soundteam, The Asylum Street
Spankers, Pong,
Oliver Future, The Real Heroes, Bukka Allen, Hairy
Apes, The Lost Trailers, The Gospel Stars, Donna the Buffalo, The
Shields of Faith, Star Kids Yoga, The Jones Family Singers, South
Austin Jug Band, The Lighthouse Singers, Casey McPherson, Kacy Crowley,
Tristan Prettyman, The Massacoustics, Joe McDermott, Sara Hickman,
Imagination Movers, Free Sol, Inara George, KJAE, Austin
Hartley-Leonard, Maneja Beto, Austin Collins Band, The Biscuit
Brothers, Naturally 7, Patrick Davis Band, November,
Kelly Hunt, Kate
York.
Official 2005 sponsors include SBC companies, Cingular,
Heineken, Austin Ventures, Capital Metro, BMI, H-E-B, Blackstone and
Gibson Guitars.
"SBC companies are proud to present the Austin
City Limits
Music Festival and look forward to another successful year
of bringing together great musical talent and great music enthusiasts,"
said Jan Newton, president, SBC Texas. "We'll also offer fans attending
the festival an exciting mix of the latest in communication and
entertainment services, including
Internet experiences and digital
satellite TV."
Additionally, Austin City Limits continues to
provide new and innovative ways for fans to experience ACL throughout
the year. Look for another ACL release this summer of CD and DVD
compilations featuring performers from the 2004 Festival. Artists
include: The Pixies, Jack Johnson, Franz Ferdinand, Dashboard
Confessional, Trey Anastasio, Los Lonely Boys, Ben Harper, Cake, Rachel
Yamagata,
Blind Boys of Alabama, among others.
General information on travel, accommodations and the event itself is available at www.austincitylimits.com.
Capital
Metro will provide free shuttle service from a variety of locations all
day Friday, Saturday and Sunday to the festival. Transportation details
will be posted on the website shortly.
In 2004, the Austin City
Limits
Music Festival was the largest fundraiser for the Austin Parks
& Recreation Department and KLRU, Austin's PBS station, and brought
an estimated $23 million into the local economy.
