Singer makes her long-awaited debut on venerable concert series with hour-long concert of hits
Alanis Morissette makes her long-awaited Austin City Limits debut this weekend, and ahead of the episode, Rolling Stone can exclusively share the singer’s “Hand in My Pocket” performance from Austin’s Moody Theatre.
The hour-long episode — airing February 17 on PBS, and Morissette’s first-time on the venerable concert series — features the Jagged Little Pill singer rifling through her arsenal of hits, including “Head Over Feet,” “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Thank U,” and a rousing rendition of “Hand in My Pocket,” complete with Morissette’s harmonica solo and a crowd singalong.
“In the 50-year history of Austin City Limits, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an artist take command of the stage quite like Alanis Morissette, and that’s saying a lot!” ACL executive producer Terry Lickona said in a statement. “She never slowed down and barely took a breath, yet her powerful voice filled the room and mesmerized her legion of fans.”
ACL’s 49th season has so far featured Foo Fighters, Jason Isbell, Jenny Lewis, Lil Yachty, Margo Price, Pat Benatar, and Noah Kahan, with episodes starring Bonnie Raitt and a Hall of Fame Honor tribute to Trisha Yearwood still on tap. Later this year, the series will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary; the show premiered on October 17, 1974, with a performance by Willie Nelson. Austin City Limits then arrived on CBS in 1975.