The image gradually merged in his mind with the music he heard during his nights in the clubs. I've got the perfect title,' he told Scafe. For each program, a sound track of the band's rehearsal would accompany the sequence. The closing shot would then frame the empty stage, from which the camera would dissolve to the live set as the band swung into its first number. It's five minutes before taping begins.
Volunteers rush to fill the empty seats as the murmur among audience members grows louder.
Tonight the crowd is a mix between young and old, and all anticipate a great show. As the clock reaches 8 p.m., associate producer Jeff Peterson takes the stage to welcome everyone to a taping of Austin City Limits , the nationally broadcast music program celebrating its 25th anniversary season. With their instruments already on stage, musicians enter the studio to the sound of applause. Within minutes, their guitars are tuned and they sit ready to start. But for the crew of Austin City Limits , the day began nearly nine hours ago.