Uniquely gifted chamber-poppy singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joanna Newsom can be seen on tonight’s PBS’ Austin City Limits broadcast.  If you need an introduction to Newsom, you can read our review of her phenomenal concert at the Lobero Theater in 2010 HERE.  You can also get to the ACL info at the link HERE.    Never mind that other act on the show (bunch o’ Fleet Fokkers–J. Tillman’s departure announced today is just the beginning of the rats leaving the shite ship).  Newsom’s songs are so dense, long and involved that she only manages the following three otherworldly songs in the episode: a cover of the Decemberists’ Bridges and Balloons (heard below), Have One on Me, and Good Intentions Paving Company.  Hang in and pay attention–you won’t be disappointed.  Check out a preview of the show below.

Joanna Newsom “Bridges and Balloons” from Austin City Limits on Vimeo.