FIRST ANNUAL AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 28-29 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS SIX STAGES OF LIVE MUSIC

For two days, more than 60 amazing artists will come together for one of the most extraordinary festivals ever staged. The first annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will be held in beautiful Zilker Park in Austin, TX on September 28th & 29th.

FIRST ANNUAL AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL
SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 28-29 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
SIX STAGES OF LIVE MUSIC
Artists Performing Include: Ryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, Wilco,
The String Cheese Incident, Los Lobos, Luna, Blind Boys Of Alabama,
Gillian Welch, Robert Randolph, Abra Moore, The Jayhawks,
Patty Griffin, Eyes Adrift, Pat Green And Over 50 Other Acts

August 19, 2002 - For two days, more than 60 amazing artists will come together for one of the most extraordinary festivals ever staged. The first annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will be held in beautiful Zilker Park in Austin, TX on September 28th & 29th. In the spirit of the legendary public television show -- Austin City Limits, the longest-running music show in the United States, the artists will represent the same wide variety of music genres found on the groundbreaking program.

The outdoor festival will feature six stages of live music around the park, arts exhibits, food from Austins favorite restaurants and a childrens area.

Austin City Limits is broadcast on PBS stations across the country, but very few people have enjoyed the performances live," Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona said. The festival is an opportunity to take the show to the next level -- out of the studio to the fans who have supported it for more than 25 years."

"For 25 years, Austin City Limits has been our ambassador to the world, but it's also one of the toughest tickets in town. For two days in September, we will capture the magic of a live taping and give it to 40,000 fans in beautiful Zilker Park. This Festival will combine the finest expressions of everything we love about Austin: live music, green spaces, the arts and great food," commented Bill Stapleton, founder of Capital Sports & Entertainment, which is the organizer of the festival.

Tickets for the two-day event are only $40 dollars (plus service and processing fees) if purchased before September 20th. Tickets are available online at www.aclfestival.com, or calling toll-free 888-597-7827. Kids 10 and under will be admitted for free if accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

The following is a list of confirmed performers for the festival to date:

   Ryan Adams             Arc Angels       
   Asleep at the Wheel          Beto y Los Fairlanes   
   Blind Boys of Alabama w/Charlie Musselwhite
   David Lindley & John Hammond      Joe Bonamassa
   Jane Bond            Caitlin Cary      
   Gary Clark Jr.            W.C. Clark      
   Shawn Colvin             Cross Canadian Ragweed
   Karl Densons Tiny Universe         The Derailers
   The Durden Family Singers         Eyes Adrift
   Ruthie Foster            David Garza      
   The Gospel Stars            The Gourds      
   G. Love & Special Sauce          Jon Dee Graham       
   Pat Green               Patty Griffin
   Grupo Fantasma            Emmylou Harris      
   Caroline Herring            Jack Ingram      
   The Jayhawks            
   Eric Johnson & Alien Love Child      Lil Capn Travis         
   Los Lobos            Luna            
   Kevin McKinney            Ramsay Midwood         
   James McMurtry            
   The Mighty Sincere Voices of Navasota      Monte Montgomery
   Abra Moore            Allison Moorer
   The New Deal            The New Soul Invaders   
   Nickel Creek            OLOSPO
   The Original Bells of Joy         Particle
   Patrice Pike & the Black Box Rebellion      RANA
   Robert Randolph and the Family Band      Rebirth Bass Band
   Reckless Kelly            Soulive            
   Sound Tribe Sector 9         South Austin Jug Band
   Spacetruck            The String Cheese Incident
   Topaz               Vallejo
   Jimmie Vaughan            The Weary Boys
   Gillian Welch            Wilco
   Kelly Willis             Natalie Zoe

Heres the breakdown of the six stages that the artists will be performing on:

Feature Stage
The feature stage presents national and international major acts measuring up to Austin City Limits standards, with acts covering the musical spectrum.

Texas Stage
The Texas stage primarily features folk and country cross-over acts.
Heritage Stage
The Heritage stage will offer an eclectic mix of artists ranging from Latin to the Americana singer-songwriters that encapsulate the festivals aesthetic.
Jam Stage
The Jam stage will feature the hottest in eclectic groove and rock acts. Get your Hula Hoop on.
Austin Stage
The Austin stage will give local musicians a chance to show the audience just what makes Austin the live music capital of the world.
American Original Stage
This stage offers truly American music in an intimate setting, including blues, jazz, and gospel that will kick off each day with soul and inspiration.

Many area hotels are providing discount packages combining rooms and festival passes. Visit the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.austintexas.org for more information.

If you prefer sleeping under the stars, visit:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/clicpark/hillcoun.htm for area campsites.

For general information on travel, accommodations and the event itself log on to: www.aclfestival.com

Chevrolet is the presenting sponsor for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Stage sponsors include Heineken, Austin Ventures and Jackson Walker. Supporting sponsors are Star Tickets, Fender Musical Instruments and Sweet Leaf Tea.

As the longest running music show on television, Austin City Limits is the torchbearer for live music and has helped to define Austin as the live music capital of the world." Since its inception in 1974, more than 400 artists have graced the fabled stage including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and countless other legends. On October 5th, Austin City Limits will kick off its 28th season on PBS with a one-hour performance from Bonnie Raitt. Check local listings. Austin City Limits is produced by KLRU-TV, Austin.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Capital Sports & Entertainment represents athletes and artists and produces live events. CSE represents athletes in golf, the NFL, and global sports, including four-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, and recording artists, including Grammy-nominated Abra Moore. CSE is also Austin's premier producer of outdoor festivals, overseeing all aspects of event production from concept development, planning and management, marketing, booking, sponsorship sales and service, merchandising and concessions, special effects, security, and permitting. Signature events include the 101X Fest, Austin's A2K Millennium Celebration, B.B. King Blues Fest, Lance Armstrong Foundation Rock for the Roses, and Vive Lance.