Covering the Limelight in ATX

Legendary science fiction and horror movie director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and composer John Carpenter stopped by Austin City Limits - Live at the Moody theater on June 23, 2016. Carpenter is  touring in support of his latest solo album, Lost Themes II . During his show, Carpenter and his band performed music from his classic film soundtracks as well as selections from both both of his solo albums. Some of John Carpenter's most recognizable film credits include Halloween, Escape from New York, Starman, Dark Star, Assualt on Precinct 13, The Fog, The Thing, Christine, Big Trouble In Little china, Price of Darkness, and They Live . Setlist: Escape From New York: Main Title Assault On Precinct 13: Main Title Vortex Mystery The Fog: Main Title Theme They Live: Coming To L.A. The Thing: Main Theme - Desolation Dostant Dream Big Trouble In Little China: Pork Chop Express Wraith Night Halloween: Main Title Theme In The Mouth Of Madness...

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot visited Austin's favorite music mecca, Austin City Limits Live At The Moody Theater on June 21, 2016, as part of his The Legend Lives On 2016 tour. Gordon Lightfoot The legendary folk singer/songwriter has been producing hit after hit for 50 years, so he had plenty of material to please even the most die-hard fan at this show. Gordon touched on many of his hits from his 20 albums as well as some lesser known numbers. Gordon Lightfoot Gordon Lightfoot On this night, the five-time Grammy nominated star covered 26 songs including mega hits like "Carefree Highway," "Sundown", "If You Could Read My Mind", and "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald." Gordon Lightfoot Gordon Lightfoot Joining Gordon on stage was a talented group of musicians: guitarist Carter Lancaster, bassist Rick Haynes, keyboardist Mike Heffernan, and drummer Barry Keane. Gordon Light...

Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club stopped by Emo's in ATX on June 20, 2016. Tokyp Police Club is on tour in support of their latest EP, Melon Collie and the Infinite Radness: Part One , which was released in April. David Monks Josh Hook and David Monks David Monks and Graham Wright The band includes bassist/vocalist David Monks, drummer Greg Alsop, guitarist Josh Hook, and keyboardist Graham Wright. Tokyo Police Club Greg Alsop David Monks We Were Promised Jetpacks Opening for TPC was Scottish indie rock band We Were Promised Jetpacks. Adam Thompson Michael Palmer We Were Promised Jetpacks includes Adam Thompson - guitar /vocals, Michael Palmer- guitar, Sean Smith- bass, and Darren Lackie- drums. We Were Promised Jetpacks

Texas country music's cutest duo, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, stopped by ACL- Live at the Moody Theater for a show on June 18, 2016. The popular husband and wife team filled the theater with their blissful harmonies and contagious smiles during their set which they refer to as "The Bruce and Kelly Show." The Austin audience might have been a little confused about the time of the year with this concert; Robison and Willis annually hold a holiday show here in Austin each year. This mid-June show featured music from the couple's duet albums, "Cheater's Game" and "Our Year." John Fullbright Opening the evening was John Fullbright. Fullbright is Grammy-nominated Americana musician. He a native of Oklahoma and a former member of the Turnpike Tourbadours.

The Nashville-based, Grammy Award-winning Americana String Band, Old Crow Medicine Show stopped by Stubb's BBQ on June 17, 2016 for a show. The folk band is a member country music's prestigious Grand Ole Opry and is very popular on the Folk and Bluegrass music festival circuit. Old Crow Medicine Show Old Crow Medicine Show's talented multi-instrumentalist musicians include Ketch Secor, Critter Fuqua, Kevin Hayes, Morgan Jahnig, Chance McCoy, and Cory Younts. Ketch Secor Critter Fuqua Chance McCoy Morgan Jahnig Critter Fuqua Setlist for Old Crow Medicine Show: Tell It To Me Alabama High Test Take 'Em Away Sweet Amarillo 8 Dogs/My Bones/Elzick's Farewell Levi Doc;s Day Aye Te Dejo Firewater Brushy Mountain/ Tiger Raf Humdinger Ol Molly Hare/Ruckus/Shit Creek James River Blues City Of New Orleans Country Gal Palisades Park Crazy Eyes Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down CC rider Carry Me Back/Tear It Down Wagon Wheel...