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In Pictures: Best of ACL 2011

Last weekend (9/16-18) the capital of Texas hosted its beloved Austin City Limits Festival for the 10th time. Fans were treated to numerous memorable moments, including a rare two-hour set from living legend Stevie Wonder. September 22, 2011 - Selected best photos from last weekend's Austin City Limits Festival (9/16-18) in Austin's Zilker Park, including; Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green, My Morning Jacket, Santigold, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Wanda Jackson, Big Boi, Nas & Damian Marley, Court Yard Hounds, Chiddy Bang, Gillian Welch and Foster the People.

Concert: ACL Festival in Austin, Day 3

The third and final day of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival boasted sold-out crowds, blazing temperatures and the weekend's signature raincloud mid-afternoon. The scattered raindrops didn't deter the Sunday shows, however, as acts such as Joseph Arthur, Manu Chao, Gomez, Elbow, Broken Social Scene, Empire of the Sun and Arcade Fire, among others, took to the stages. Like the two days prior, some of the earlier acts proved to be the most energizing and worthwhile gigs to catch, while the more established groups later in the day performed solid sets to eager fans. September 19, 2011 - The third and final day of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival boasted sold-out crowds, blazing temperatures and the weekend's signature raincloud mid-afternoon.

In Pictures: ACL (Day 2) in Austin

Day two of ACL was headlined by the legend himself, Stevie Wonder, for whom no less than 50,000 fans turned up to witness his two hour performance, opening with a cover of 'How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).' September 18, 2011 - Photos Stevie Wonder, Cee Lo Green and others from Saturday (9/17), day two of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

Austin City Limits Fest eases into 10th year with fire and rain on the radar

The Austin City Limits Music Festival began its milestone 10th anniversary with Friday's opening day (9/16) against the background of a historic heat wave and runaway wildfires across Texas, months after Bonnaroo swept into Tennessee on the heels of devastating storms in its region. September 18, 2011 - The Austin City Limits Music Festival began its milestone 10th anniversary with Friday's opening day (9/16) against the background of a historic heat wave and runaway wildfires across Texas, months after Bonnaroo swept into Tennessee on the heels of devastating storms in its region.

In Pictures: ACL Festival in Austin, Day 1

The 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival kicked off yesterday (9/16) with a sold-out attendance of 70,000 in the Texas state capital and music hub. September 17, 2011 - Photos from day one of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival news, tour dates, photos and tickets"> Austin City Limits Festival on Friday (9/16) at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

Concert Review: ACL Festival in Austin, Day 1

The opening day of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival went off without a hitch, pulling in a sold-out crowd of 65,000 as well as a few minutes of much needed rain. The first day of the three-day weekend brought relief via mostly overcast skies, as well as some notable names, including Cold War Kids, Bright Eyes, Santigold, Sara Bareilles, Mavis Staples, Big Boi and Ray LaMontagne, among others. The evening's headliners -- Coldplay and Kanye West -- got the most buzz throughout the day, as many felt torn between Day 1's two closing choices. September 17, 2011 - The opening day of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival went off without a hitch, pulling in a sold-out crowd of 65,000 as well as a few minutes of much needed rain.

YouTube to stream Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Festival

After a successful streaming of this year's Bonnaroo and Coachella festivals, YouTube has committed to live coverage of both Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Festival. July 26, 2011 - After a successful streaming of this year's Bonnaroo and Coachella festivals, YouTube has committed to live coverage of both Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Festival.
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