Product Details

• Actors: Blues Traveler, The Allman Brothers Band, Jason Mraz
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: June 20, 2006
• Run Time: 111 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000F0UTTC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,460 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #39 in Music > Rock > Jam Bands > Rock Jam Bands

Editorial Reviews

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The tagline is "Live music. Pure and simple." A mainstay on PBS since 1976, Austin City Limits showcases the finest in modern music. This two-CD set captures highlights from the fest's fourth year, opening with a rocker from Australia's Jet ("Cold Heart Bitch") and ending with a raver from Widespread Panic ("Love Tractor"). Twenty-four acts strut their stuff on the first disc, including a bonus selection from the John Butler Trio ("Treat Yo Mama"), and each is represented by one song. Some performances take place in the sunshine (it was 108 degrees on Sunday), some after dark. The heat means bare-chested bass players (the Bravery), drummers (Bloc Party), and vocalists (Thievery Corporation), and more than enough sweat to go around—most of it stuck to Britain’s Kaiser Chiefs ("I Predict a Riot"). The second disc consists of extras, including 14 short interviews and four mini-documentaries. Although it's fair to say there's something for everyone here, the emphasis is on alternative rock and there are few female-fronted combos, with the exception of Texas quartet Eisley ("Golly Sandra") and Illinois singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata ("Be Be Your Love"), who also duets with Jason Mraz ("Did You Get My Message?"). Standouts include Washington DC's Thievery Corporation with the dubbed-out "Warning Shots" and Ohio duo the Black Keys with the smoking "Set You Free." Some of the notable 2005 participants not featured on this collection include Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, the Black Crowes, Wilco, and Spoon—let's hear it for a sequel! --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL 200 - DVD Movie

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great disc, good selection of artists, August 7, 2006

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This review is from: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005 (DVD)

People always complain that their favorite artists aren't on the ACL Fest DVDs, but this set has a great selection of songs and artists. (Hey, if you want to see Coldplay you can turn on MTV). Disc 1 opens with a riveting Jet performance. Other good performances include The Bravery, The Decemberists, Bloc Party, and Rachael Yamagata. A bit heavy on the British artists, though.

My only complaint is that the DVDs don't capture the essence of ACL Fest other than a few time-captures and interviews on the second set. Perhaps the producers wanted to hide all evidence of the incredible heat this past year (108 in the shade) and the dust storm. But in a lot of ways I think this makes it cool -- the crowds hung with it despite the horrible conditions.

Bottom line - a great music DVD

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Music is Good Music, October 26, 2010

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Gerald L. Litzza "Jerry" (Sacramento CA) - See all my reviews
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This probably does not do justice to these events. But ... it is as close as maybe. Good musicians, one heck of a lot more comfortable than being there.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This one is a dud, March 18, 2010

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G. Hakala "hank" (Mpls, USA) - See all my reviews
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Lot's of samplers from startup bands. Mostly daytime (small unknown bands). Disjointed concert DVD. The Bonus disk is a joke. Get Austin City 2004 instead.