I saw/heard Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, The Polyphonic Spree and, most recently, The Pixies on Austin City Limits.
In case you're not familiar with the first televison program to win the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest honor for artistic excellence, here's how the show describes itself:
"Having showcased artists ranging from Willie Nelson to Sheryl Crow since its premiere in 1976, Austin City Limits champions performers who display exceptional musical and songwriting talents, rather than hemming itself in with music labels. The results are unpretentious and engaging performances by musicians who appreciate the intimate concert setting and straightforward style of production. Austin City Limits presents the best of America's music from country, blues and folk to rock 'n' roll, bluegrass and zydeco."
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