ACL TV TAPING: S.G. Goodman

Catch a rare, up-close look at a live TV taping as S.G. Goodman makes her Austin City Limits debut on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 8:00 pm. This Austin PBS taping brings together the magic of a television production with the energy of a full-on concert.

Doors to the theater open at 7:00 pm, with taping starting right at 8:00 pm sharp, so this is one night when being fashionably late is not an option. Will call and the Front Porch Bar open earlier in the evening, giving you time to settle in, grab a drink, and soak up the pre-show buzz.

This taping uses a space-available pass system. Winners are chosen by random drawing, and each person can receive up to two passes. Keep in mind:

• A pass does not guarantee admission; more passes are distributed than there are seats to account for no-shows.
• Capacity is strictly limited and enforced by the State Fire Marshal.
• Arriving early is strongly advised if you want to be part of the studio audience.
• Passes are free, non-transferable, and not for resale.
• Winners are notified by email with detailed instructions.

If you are visiting from out of town, you can still enter the giveaway, but there are no special accommodations beyond the standard process. For anyone who loves the Austin City Limits vibe, this is one of the most authentic ways to experience it, short of going to the full outdoor festival or another scheduled concert at the same venue.

Onstage, S.G. Goodman will be performing songs from her album Planting by the Signs, recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The record draws on an old Southern and Appalachian farming tradition: timing everything from planting a garden to getting a haircut by the moon’s movement through the zodiac. That slow, cyclical way of thinking stands in sharp contrast to our always-online, rush-everything culture, and it gives her songwriting a grounded, almost mystical edge.

Goodman’s music blends fragile, intimate folk with punchy rock 'n' roll, chiming guitars, and dreamy atmospherics. Over the past few years she has stepped into the spotlight as one of Americana’s most compelling voices:

• Her 2020 solo debut Old Time Feeling put her on the radar of critics and fans alike.
• She spent extensive time on the road opening for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
• She was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards.
• Tyler Childers covered her song “Space and Time,” introducing her writing to an even wider audience.

The stories behind Planting by the Signs are shaped by love, loss, and reconciliation. In a short span, Goodman lost both her longtime dog and a close mentor and father figure, grief that pushed her to reconnect creatively with guitarist Matthew Rowan and co-producer Drew Vandenberg. Together they crafted eleven songs that explore how people cope, heal, and stay connected to each other and to the land.

Expect a night where the room goes quiet for a hushed ballad, then roars back to life on a snarling rock groove—all while cameras capture every moment for a future Austin City Limits episode. If you want to witness a rising Americana star at a pivotal moment in her career, in one of the most iconic music settings around, this taping should be high on your list.