Texas Athletics is thrilled to welcome Rick Springfield to Longhorn City Limits presented by Still Austin Whiskey Co. on Saturday, November 9. Springfield will perform a special postgame show following Texas Football’s SEC showdown with the Florida Gators. Located on the LBJ Lawn, live music will begin with a pregame show by More Cowbell at 8:30 a.m. Admission is FREE for Longhorn City Limits concerts all season long.
Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the 1980’s, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician has sold over 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.” He’s an accomplished actor who has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the feature film “Ricki and the Flash,” gave a chameleonic performance as the creepy Dr. Irving Pitlor in HBO’s prestige drama “True Detective,” earned great reviews for his portrayal of Lucifer on the CW hit “Supernatural” and most recently played the insane Pastor Charles on FX’s worldwide hit series “American Horror Story.” An author as well, both his candid 2010 memoir Late, Late at Night (which Rolling Stone named one of the 25 greatest rock memoirs of all time) and his 2014 comedic novel Magnificent Vibration earned rave reviews and spots on the New York Times Best Sellers’ list. In 2014, Springfield was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located around the corner from the first apartment he lived in when he first arrived in the U.S. from Australia in 1971. Springfield’s Sirius-XM radio show, Working Class DJ, is a huge hit and airs weekly on 80’s on 8. He recently released Automatic, his first album of all new original material in five years.
“We are thrilled to have Rick Springfield headline Longhorn City Limits following our SEC tilt against Florida,” said Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Folger Family Athletics Director. “Longhorn Nation is in for a fantastic show featuring his timeless hits that will cap off another incredible Texas Football gameday on the Forty Acres.”
Prior to the Texas-Florida game, Texas’ only award-winning mashup band More Cowbell will kick off Longhorn City Limits with a special 90-minute performance beginning at 8:30 a.m. Featuring Alon Bernstein, Minh Tran, Nick Wallisch, Matt Thomas, and Ronnie Hall, More Cowbell has become one of Austin’s most popular bands. They have gained a loyal following with a consistently high energy show and a genuineness which makes clear how grateful they are to play for fans. Their fan-favorite shows combine two or more songs into seamlessly-blended compositions that leave audiences laughing and dancing at the same time and have earned the band three Austin Music Awards.
Rick Springfield will take the stage at approximately 2:30 p.m. following the Longhorns-Gators clash on the gridiron.
Fans ages 21-and-up can once again enjoy signature experiences at Longhorn City Limits including the Still Austin Music Lounge. Serving up a full menu of refreshments including the Still Austin Horns Up Bourbon Lemonade on ice, the lounge provides relaxation in a shaded area while enjoying the show. Fans won’t want to miss surprises and limited-edition swag curated by Still Austin Whiskey Co, the homegrown grain-to-glass craft distillery using 100% Texas grains.
Also returning to LCL is the Tito’s Tailgate located in front of the LBJ Fountain. The area features refreshing Tito’s cocktails on tap, shaded views of the stage, and misting stations that provide the perfect spot to hang and stay cool while tailgating in real Texas fashion. Stop by for a chance for exclusive Tito’s x Texas bandanas while supplies last!
New this season, Pinkerton’s BBQ will be serving up barbecue on the LBJ Lawn on gamedays. Recognized by Texas Monthly as a “Top 50 BBQ Joint” from 2017-2024, this marks Pinkerton’s first satellite location in Austin.
Concert goers can also enjoy pregame happy hour pricing featuring select $5 domestic and $6.50 premium beers at Longhorn City Limits.
