u/Dadalorian_89

I am going to study and review each band through the lineup until it's show time, and I thought I would share my findings! Today's artist(s) of the day is The Moriah Sisters!

I am going to study and review each band through the lineup until it's show time, and I thought I would share my findings! Today's artist(s) of the day is The Moriah Sisters!

With all of the skepticism around this years lineup I thought I might try out this little endeavor to open everyone's perspectives on the artists that are billed.

I will start at the bottom of the lineup to give the lesser known artists their shine first since most of us have a good idea of what the headliners have to offer. This may be a one and done depending on the reactions but who knows maybe it will be fun!

The Moriah Sisters is a female gospel quartet from Austin Texas who have spread their faith through music for almost 30 years. They have been featured for the past 5 years on local television during the holiday season. In 2022 they recieved the Music Proclamation from Austin's Mayor and City Council.

The group focuses on providing encouragement to the community through song and they are known for connecting with tourists and residents alike in the Austin music scene.

This will be The Moriah Sisters third appearance at ACL

Singers:

Cynthia Reliford, Janice Lee, LaTrice Poole and Phelicia Brown.

Band members include:

Jonathan Davis - Keyboard

Calvin Shepard Jr - Drums

Michael Fleming - Guitar

Ken McGill - Bass

Links:

https://open.spotify.com/track/4ltdwgBuYFUXIYhbXv00wp?si=tPIFp01UQz6MjiyGUvvgLQ

https://open.spotify.com/track/475V71Pdm5wEes9uGXdUPk?si=GXtEx-C1SbyJCqN\_ONs7Aw

Source: FOX 7 Austin https://share.google/nxV8l2mMOyz5pys47

https://share.google/LBQcOeNYIYuQMU3EV *sound caution*

u/Dadalorian_89 — 5 days ago

I am going to study and review each artist through the lineup until it's show time, and I thought I would share my findings! Today's artist of the day is The Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective!

With all of the skepticism around this years lineup I thought I might try out this little endeavor to open everyone's perspectives on the artists that are billed.

I will start at the bottom of the lineup to give the lesser known artists their shine first since most of us have a good idea of what the headliners have to offer. This may be a one and done depending on the reactions but who knows maybe it will be fun!

The Huston-Tillotson Univeristy Jazz Collective is an acclaimed ensemble of musicians that just earned Third Place overall at the prestigious 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Competition, behind Temple University (1st) and Michigan State University (2nd) at jazz. Held at the Lincoln Center and hosted by renowned jazz icon Wynton Marsalis in New York City. Only 10 bands are selected from hundreds of college jazz programs across the country to participate in this event.

The Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective, under the direction of Dr. Jeremy George, has a rich legacy linked to notable alumni and affiliates like vocalist Carmen Bradford, saxophonist Leroy "Hog" Cooper, and Demita Jo otherwise known as "Austin's Ella Fitzgerald"

Current rising talents that have garnered attention to the orchestra include:

Joshua Garcia: Earl Hines Outstanding Musician Award (2026)

Joshua Lister: Outstanding Piano (2025, 2026)

Jordan Clark: Outstanding Bass (2025, 2026)

Makale Edwards: Outstanding Tenor Saxaphone (2025, 2026)

Xavier Linton: Outstanding/Honorable Mention Tenor Saxaphone (2025, 2026)

Huston-Tillotson Univeristy, formerly known as Samuel Huston College, is Austin's oldest higher education institution and its only Historically Black College and  University with roots dating back to 1875.

2026 will be The Huston-Tillotson Jazz Collective's 5th ACL performance.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTs2xj5jnyy/?img\_index=1&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTmAZesDBwq/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW6UOJvjsP9/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Unfortunately I was not able to find many recent links to any full music performances if anyone has anything that they can share, please do!

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u/Dadalorian_89 — 6 days ago