Since the show first aired in since the debut of the 1975 pilot, according to Daylight Savings Time .
The program is taped live by local PBS member station KLRU on the campus of the University Of Texas At Austin , in Austin , Texas , the self-proclaimed "Live Music Capital of the World," images of which are seen in the opening credits. The backdrop for the stage features a mock-up of the city skyline.
While still showcasing acts from a variety of musical styles, the show has recently begun to include more Alternative Rock and Indie Rock bands over the past few seasons.
PARTIAL LIST OF MUSICIANS WHO HAVE APPEARED ON ''AUSTIN CITY LIMITS''