The BEST episodes directed by Gary Menotti
#1 - Norah Jones
Austin City Limits - Season 33 - Episode 1
Native Texan, Norah Jones, returns to the ACL stage for an hour of her incredible piano playing, jazzy song style, and throaty vocals.
#2 - Elvis Costello
Austin City Limits - Season 30 - Episode 8
Elvis Costello and the Imposters perform songs from their new album and some old favorites. The music is signified by Costello's genre bending style.
#3 - Shelby Lynne / Toni Price
Austin City Limits - Season 26 - Episode 3
Sultry vocalist Shelby Lynne leads off, with talented blues diva Toni Price capping the hour.
#4 - Brooks & Dunn
Austin City Limits - Season 27 - Episode 7
#5 - Richard Thompson / Eliza Gilkyson
Austin City Limits - Season 27 - Episode 2
#6 - Dolly Parton / Nickel Creek
Austin City Limits - Season 26 - Episode 18
The one and only queen of country performs the music of her Appalachian upbringing, and young bluegrass sensations Nickel Creek showcase their soaring harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.
#7 - Trisha Yearwood / Alison Krauss
Austin City Limits - Season 25 - Episode 14
Alison Krauss & Union Station Alison Krauss : fiddle, vocals Dan Tyminski : guitar, mandolin, vocals Ron Block : guitar, banjo, vocals Barry Bales : upright & electric bass, vocals Jerry Douglas : dobro Larry Atamanuik : drums
#8 - Songwriters Special with Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Rodney Crowell
Austin City Limits - Season 19 - Episode 8
Three Texas natives known for their amazing vocals and powerful songwriting talents share the stage for a night of music and memories.
#9 - Kathy Mattea / Tish Hinojosa
Austin City Limits - Season 15 - Episode 4
Kathy Mattea earned this year's Country Music Association's Female vocalist of the Year. In this episode, she hows off her powerful voice and songs. Texas singer/songwriter, Tish Hinojosa, uses her soft voice and complex melodies to play social relevant folk music.
#10 - Bruce Hornsby / Eric Johnson
Austin City Limits - Season 26 - Episode 14
Bruce Hornsby: The Way It Is Sunflower Cat Rainbow's Cadillac Eric Johnson: Zenland Rain Spanish Castle Magic Nothing Can Keep Me from You