Austin City Limits Interview with Amanda Shires

Ahead of her Austin City Limits debut, Amanda Shires discusses her evolution from fiddler player to singer and songwriter. Her episode premieres on January 13, 2018 on PBS. Check your local listings.
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About the Episode
Savor the best in Americana with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Amanda Shires. Isbell and his band showcase their acclaimed roots rock from The Nashville Sound. Singer/songwriter/violinist Shires unveils her distinctive take on country music from My Piece of Land.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. The program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL is the longest-running music series in American television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that's helped secure Austin's reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012. ACL is produced by KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell, the Austin Convention Center Department, Shiner Beers and HomeAway.com. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.

[@indydude3367]

She's heavenly.

[@douglasmcintyre3297]

What is it about some artists, that characteristic where they can't see how we appreciate their talent as the perform on stage? She is so good at what she does, yet really doesn't seem to believe it. I guess we couldn't possibly se what she's seen; all those times in her music career when people told he she wasn't a good enough singer, or musician, or whatever. Well Amanda, I am here to tell you that you are very good. You should feel good about that, at least part of the time. BTW, thanks for your and Jason's I So Lounging series. It has been a sublime pleasure. Stay safe and lets hope we can all start getting back to normal in another month or two.

[@ChapstickLicorice]

She’s humbled unlike so many performers. I can very much appreciate that. When we believe we’ve mastered our craft, then it’s time to find a new craft. My husband is also a talented musician, has written original music and has performed all over the nation. He says he’s just “okay” at playing guitar (he was lead guitarist in his band). I think he’s stellar. And I think Amanda is stellar!

[@larrychandler3517]

She reminds me so much of Johnny Gimble. Her fiddle style is so clean and fresh. Just love her.

[@marklong2951]

You had me at David Lindley!!!

[@stevezimmermann8910]

beautiful person

[@cameronwalker6825]

She is so lovely, heart and soul. I can see why Jason fell so hard 💗

[@dwebster50]

Amazing lady

[@debalr]

uber talent!

[@stonesauer5781]

Mellencamp has been infusing fiddle/violin in Rock since 1987 and it all started w/ "Paper in Fire" and continued from there.

[@arthowardmusic3209]

And Kansas...

[@chipsterb4946]

And Hot Tuna was much earlier with Pappa John Creach

[@lewhummel9350]

Volume

[@chipsterb4946]

“Talking about music is like dancing about architecture.” Frank Zappa said something like that…