Covering the Limelight in ATX

Mannheim Steamroller brought the sound of Christmas to Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on December 26, 2016. This is the group's 32nd annual Christmas tour. Mannheim Steamroller Mannheim Steamroller Mannheim Steamroller was created by Chip Davis. Chip Davis Mannheim Steamroller Two touring groups, Red and Green. This year the Red Tour cast hit the Austin stage. Cast members include Chuck Penington - piano, synthesizer, conductor; Anna Lackaff - Harpsichord, synthesizer; Mark Agnor - violin; Joey Gulizia - percussion, recorder; Glen Smith - guitar, bass; and Tom Sharpe - drums. Chuck Penington Anna Lackaff Joey Gulizia Mark Agnor  Tom Sharpe Joey Gulizia and  Mark Agnor Glen Smith Chuck Penington Setlist for Mannheim Steamroller: Aire on a G String (Intro) Deck The Halls We Three Kings God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Traditions of Christmas O' Little Town Of Bethlehem Angels We Hav...

Robert Earl Keen performed his annual Merry Christmas From The Fam-O-Lee show on December 20, 2016, at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater. Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen is a Country singer, songwriter, and entertainer with deep Texas roots. Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen Band members performing with Robert Earl Keen include Rich Brotherton - guitar, Bill Whitbeck - bass, Tom Van Schaik - drums, Marty Muse - steel guitar, Kym Warner - mandolin, and Brian Bacon - fiddle. Robert Earl Keen Brian Bacon Brian Bacon Kym Warner Bill Whitbeck Tom Van Shaik Rich Brotherton Marty Muse Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen Hot Club of Cowtown Opening the evening for Keen was the Hot Jazz/Western Swing band Hot Club of Cowtown. Hot Club of Cowtown Members of Hot Club of Cowtown include Elana James - violin, vocals; Whit Smith - guitar, vocals; and Jake Erwin - upri...

Texas' own Los Lonely Boys stopped by ACL Live at the Moody Theater on December 15, 2016, for a show. The "Texican" Rock & Roll band of three brothers hails from San Angelo, Texas. Their sound has been described as a combo of rock and roll, Texas blues, brown-eyed soul, country, and Tejano. Los Lonely Boys Los Lonely Boys is made up of Henry Garza (guitar, vocals), Jojo Garza (bass, vocals), and Ringo Garza (drums, vocals). Henry Garza Jojo Garza Ringo Garza Henry Garza and Jojo Garza The trio won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a duo or group in 2005 for their debut single "Heaven."   This song hit #1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart. Henry Garza Ringo Garza Jojo Garza The Bright Light Social Hour Opening for Los Lonely Boys was the psychedelic rock band The Bright Light Social Hour. Bright Light Social Hour Members of this Austin based band are Curtis Roush (guitar, voca...