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Pearl Jam, Austin City Limits, 2009

brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,047
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Numerous times I've wondered, why has this show not been officially released on DVD (or at least CD or LP)?  Or has it (I don't think so).  There are unofficial boots out there but this is a great show and I believe would do well as an official release.

"It's a sad and beautiful world"
-Roberto Benigni











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  • kramer73kramer73 Posts: 2,624
    edited December 2017
    There is a statute of limitations as far as use of shows from ACL go.  I was just in Austin a couple of weeks ago, and took the tour of ACL.  I believe it is 8 years before the artist can use the show. 

    Fun fact, bands that play ACL get paid something like $250.

    Here's more info:
    http://acltv.com/faq/#faq9

    Are artists paid to be on Austin City Limits or do they play for free because it’s PBS?

    Every performer who appears on Austin City Limits receives scale wages as set by the American Federation of Musicians.

    Are CDs or DVDs available?

    As the programs are produced for public broadcasting and commercial release is not the priority, rights obligations have made issuing the programs on CD or DVD a challenge. Not an insurmountable one, however: KLRU has recently partnered with New West Records to begin releasing selected episodes from the archives as the Live From Austin TX series. Information on the current catalog can be found here.
    Post edited by kramer73 on
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,047
    kramer73 said:
    There is a statute of limitations as far as use of shows from ACL go.  I was just in Austin a couple of weeks ago, and took the tour of ACL.  I believe it is 8 years before the artist can use the show. 

    Fun fact, bands that play ACL get paid something like $250.

    Here's more info:
    http://acltv.com/faq/#faq9

    Are artists paid to be on Austin City Limits or do they play for free because it’s PBS?

    Every performer who appears on Austin City Limits receives scale wages as set by the American Federation of Musicians.

    Are CDs or DVDs available?

    As the programs are produced for public broadcasting and commercial release is not the priority, rights obligations have made issuing the programs on CD or DVD a challenge. Not an insurmountable one, however: KLRU has recently partnered with New West Records to begin releasing selected episodes from the archives as the Live From Austin TX series. Information on the current catalog can be found here.
    This would be a great one for them to choose to release!  Fans here would love it!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,198
    Which show are you talking about, ACL fest or ACL the taped set at moody theater?
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,047
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Which show are you talking about, ACL fest or ACL the taped set at moody theater?
    I didn't know there were both.  The show I'm referring to is the one that includes this amazing performance of "Red Mosquito" featuring Ben Harper:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upq9-EtiJhQ

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,198
    brianlux said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Which show are you talking about, ACL fest or ACL the taped set at moody theater?
    I didn't know there were both.  The show I'm referring to is the one that includes this amazing performance of "Red Mosquito" featuring Ben Harper:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upq9-EtiJhQ


    Thats the ACL live at the moody theater taping.  Took place the night before they played ACL fest.  It’s commonly done because the acts are in town anyway for the festival.  Tickets are free, you win them by lottery and people can line up outside and any extras are given away if folks don’t show up for their tickets.  That venue has the best acoustics of any place I have ever been.

    I have a bootlegged dvd of the show.  It’s the same sound as the tv special, it’s decent but of course nothing special. I’ve always wondered/looked for an actual official release of the taping among ACL’s releases, and 8 years would bring us to 2017, so that would be sweet!


    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,047
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    brianlux said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Which show are you talking about, ACL fest or ACL the taped set at moody theater?
    I didn't know there were both.  The show I'm referring to is the one that includes this amazing performance of "Red Mosquito" featuring Ben Harper:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upq9-EtiJhQ


    Thats the ACL live at the moody theater taping.  Took place the night before they played ACL fest.  It’s commonly done because the acts are in town anyway for the festival.  Tickets are free, you win them by lottery and people can line up outside and any extras are given away if folks don’t show up for their tickets.  That venue has the best acoustics of any place I have ever been.

    I have a bootlegged dvd of the show.  It’s the same sound as the tv special, it’s decent but of course nothing special. I’ve always wondered/looked for an actual official release of the taping among ACL’s releases, and 8 years would bring us to 2017, so that would be sweet!


    Cool, RoleModel, thanks for the info!  I've also got an OK boot of that show and I remember Ed saying that venue (which I didn't know it is called The Moody Theater) is like driving an old Buick.  Would love to have an hi-def DVD release to  bring something close to that Buick sound to my living room some day!


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • JammalamboJammalambo Posts: 1,321
    edited December 2017
    Just for accuracy sake, but that is NOT the Moody Theater, PJ never played this venue. That theatre is the current venue (since 2011) for
    the ACL TV show, but in 2009 it was still the KLRU Studio 6A.
    Post edited by Jammalambo on
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,364
    Jammalambo said:
    Just for accuracy sake, but that is NOT the Moody Theater, PJ never played this venue. That theatre is the current venue (since 2011) for
    the ACL TV show, but in 2009 it was still the KLRU Studio 6A.
    #fakenews
    www.cluthelee.com
  • JammalamboJammalambo Posts: 1,321
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Jammalambo said:
    Just for accuracy sake, but that is NOT the Moody Theater, PJ never played this venue. That theatre is the current venue (since 2011) for
    the ACL TV show, but in 2009 it was still the KLRU Studio 6A.
    #fakenews
    lol, I'm a picky motherfu**er, I know.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,047
    Now you guys have me a bit confused.  Easy to do, don't take advantage.  :lol:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • kaseylilykaseylily Michigan, USA Posts: 259
    I want a DVD of this show too! So amazing!!
  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,198
    brianlux said:
    Now you guys have me a bit confused.  Easy to do, don't take advantage.  :lol:

    Jammalambo said:
    Just for accuracy sake, but that is NOT the Moody Theater, PJ never played this venue. That theatre is the current venue (since 2011) for
    the ACL TV show, but in 2009 it was still the KLRU Studio 6A.

    Damn your facts!!! 
    Good call though, you’re totally right.  Same situation just the original venue before it moved to Moody.


    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,047
    kaseylily said:
    I want a DVD of this show too! So amazing!!
    Here, here!  10C, please help make this DVD happen! It's SUCH a great show!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











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