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AUSTIN CITY LIMITS: Americana Music Festival 2012

Sarah Jarosz playing guitar. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music.
Courtesy of Erika Goldring
Sarah Jarosz playing guitar. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music.

Airs Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop to rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more. All find a home on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. Recipient of a Peabody Award for 37 years of excellence.

Justin Townes Earle. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music.
Courtesy of Erika Goldring
Justin Townes Earle. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music.

"Americana Music Festival 2012" - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, the program features the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Alabama Shakes, Lifetime Achievement Honoree Bonnie Raitt and more.

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Watch ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2012 - Preview on PBS. See more from Austin City Limits.

In this episode, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, the program features the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Alabama Shakes, Lifetime Achievement Honoree Bonnie Raitt and more.
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Watch The Mavericks "Come Unto Me" at the 2012 Americana Music Fes on PBS. See more from Austin City Limits.

The Mavericks play "Come Unto Me" during the 2012 Americana Music Festival at the historic Ryman Auditorium.