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Roky to tape ACL set
After Roky Erickson’s triumphant return to performing with a three-song set at SXSW 2005, he was asked what he wanted to happen next. The psychedelic rock pioneer answered that he wanted to be on TV again, specifically “Austin City Limits.” Well, that’s about to become a reality. “ACL” producer Terry Lickona has booked an appearance by Erickson for early to mid-November, with the final date to be firmed up when a couple of special guests check their schedules for openings.
“It’ll be the last taping of the season, so it should be special,” said Lickona, who added that Roky sent word through his manager that he’s besides himself about the dream gig.
“I had read in the Statesman that Roky’s goal was to play ‘ACL’ and when I saw him at the Paramount (in July), that show gave me the confidence to book him,” Lickona said. Only problem was that the 33rd season, currently in production, didn’t have any openings. But then Erykah Badu’s album was delayed and she dropped out, making room for the Rok. Lickona said the Erickson program will air in January.
In other big “ACL” news, C3 Presents, which has exec-produced the show for five years (under its old CSE moniker the first four), has decided to not renew its contract after the end of this season (which begins airing Oct. 6 with Norah Jones.) “They’ve decided to concentrate on producing festivals,” Lickona said. C3 just signed a ten-year deal to license the “Austin City Limits” name for the annual festival at Zilker Park in September.
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- A psychedelic look back
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- Roky Erickson's 60th birthday party
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By betsy
September 27, 2007 3:25 AM | Link to this
I repeat an earlier posting… if it’s Acl why can’t we have one with mainly Austin musicians? Doesn’t that make sense to anyone else? With the exception, of course, of the money hungry promoters?
By David
September 27, 2007 9:31 AM | Link to this
I agree with Betsy, let SxSW be for the national acts…ACL is for the locals! BTW, Great to hear Roky is doing an ACL set.