Austin City Limits
8/10Great music. No limits. Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.Austin City Limits has one or more episodes free on PBS. It's a documentary show with 348 episodes over 38 seasons. Austin City Limits has a new episode airing on January 4th, 2019 (PST). It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.0 (204 votes).
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S01 E01
Jan 1, 1975
Willie Nelson Jan 1, 1975
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Dec 15, 1977Willis Alan Ramsey / Roy Buchanan Dec 15, 1977
Season 4
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Dec 24, 2011Pure Prairie League followed by Bobby Bare Dec 24, 2011
S04 E13
Jan 25, 1979Norton Buffalo Jan 25, 1979
Season 8
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Jan 1, 1983Roy Orbison Jan 1, 1983
S08 E05
Feb 11, 1983B.B. King Feb 11, 1983 “B.B. King personified blues music for the whole world...He was larger than life, but a gentle man with a kind soul and big heart. His ACL performance ranks as one of my personal favorites, and I was never more proud than when he somehow slipped ‘Austin City Limits’ into the lyric of his classic rendition of Willie Nelson’s ‘Night Life.’ We’ve lost a giant.” Terry Lickona, ACL Executive Producer
S09 E01
Jan 1, 1984Ray Charles / Lee Greenwood Jan 1, 1984
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Jan 1, 1984Jerry Lee Lewis Jan 1, 1984
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Jan 1, 1984Freddy Powers with Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Jan 1, 1984
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Jan 1, 1984Gary Morris / Gail Davies Jan 1, 1984
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Jan 1, 1984The Whites / New Grass Revival Jan 1, 1984
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Jan 1, 1984Jimmy Buffett Jan 1, 1984
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Jan 1, 1984Johnny Rodriguez / David Allen Coe Jan 1, 1984
S10 E01
Mar 1, 1985Larry Gatlin / Nanci Griffith Mar 1, 1985
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Sep 25, 1984Neil Young and The International Harvesters Sep 25, 1984
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Mar 1, 1985Larry Gatlin / Nanci Griffith Mar 1, 1985
S11 E01
Feb 21, 1986Tanya Tucker / Sawyer Brown Feb 21, 1986
S13 E02
Apr 2, 1988Nitty Gritty Dirt Band followed by New Grass Revival Apr 2, 1988 The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has spent 19 years in the music business building a reputation as high-energy performers. Next, the New Grass Revival takes traditional bluegrass instruments and uses them to make a wide variety of music.
S14 E05
Feb 25, 1989Emmylou Harris followed by Nanci Griffith Feb 25, 1989 Two of country's most respected female songwriters entertain the Austin audience. Emmylou Harris has been wowing audiences for years with her sincere and touching lyrics. Nanci Griffith is the "queen of folkabilly" and an Austin favorite.
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Mar 10, 1989Dwight Yoakam followed by Patty Loveless Mar 10, 1989 A hillbilly rebel, Dwight Yoakam has a unique Bakersfield sound. Legend Buck Owens joins with Flaco Jimenez to appear with Yoakam for "The Streets of Bakersfield." Next, Patty Loveless has the clear sure voice of her Kentucky bluegrass roots.
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Apr 4, 1989Leonard Cohen Apr 4, 1989 1. First we take Manhattan2. Tower of song3. Everybody knows4. Ain't no cure for love5. The partisan6. Joan of Arc7. Jazz police8. If it be your will9. Take this waltz
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Apr 29, 1989John Hiatt followed by Los Lobos Apr 29, 1989 John Hiatt brings his r&b infused rock with a country twist to the ACL stage. Los Lobos also appears with a performance that takes them back to their roots with an all Spanish album.
S15 E04
Feb 10, 1990Kathy Mattea / Tish Hinojosa Feb 10, 1990 Kathy Mattea earned this year's Country Music Association's Female vocalist of the Year. In this episode, she hows off her powerful voice and songs. Texas singer/songwriter, Tish Hinojosa, uses her soft voice and complex melodies to play social relevant folk music.
S15 E05
Feb 17, 1990Waylon Jennings Feb 17, 1990 Country music outlaw Waylon Jennings takes the famed "Austin City Limits" stage. Tracks include "Mamas Don't Let You're Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," "Good Hearted Woman," "Trouble Man," "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way," "Me And Bobby McGee," and more.
S15 E07
Mar 3, 1990John Denver, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Mar 3, 1990 Country's Christian roots are celebrated with ACL's tribute show to the Country Music Association's Album of the Year, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken II."
S17 E05
Feb 21, 1992Albert Collins/ Danny Gatton Feb 21, 1992 Albert Collins followed by Danny Gatton
S18 E02
Jan 23, 1993Marc Cohn followed by Leo Kottke Jan 23, 1993
S19 E09
Mar 12, 1994Songwriters Special Mar 12, 1994 Three Texas natives known for their amazing vocals and powerful songwriting talents share the stage for a night of music and memories.
S20 E08
Mar 5, 1995Stevie Ray Vaughan: A Retrospective Mar 5, 1995 Combing footage of previous ACL appearances, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble give great blue performances.
S21 E01
Jan 1, 1996Alison Krauss & Union Station / Merle Haggard Jan 1, 1996
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Jan 1, 1996John Prine / Todd Snider Jan 1, 1996
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Jan 1, 1996Asleep at the Wheel's 25th Anniversary Celebration Jan 1, 1996 With Willie Nelson, Tracy Byrd, Wade Hayes, Delbert McClinton, Charlie Daniels
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Jan 1, 1996B.B. King Jan 1, 1996
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Jan 1, 1996Pam Tillis / Guitar Pull with Willie Nelson and Others Jan 1, 1996 With Willie Nelson. Merle Haggard, Iris DeMent, Freddy Powers
S21 E06
Jan 1, 1996Lee Roy Parnell / A.J. Croce Jan 1, 1996
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Jan 1, 1996The Allman Brothers Band Jan 1, 1996
S22 E01
Jan 25, 1997Wynonna Jan 25, 1997
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Jan 1, 1997Songwriters Special Featuring Kris Kristofferson Jan 1, 1997 Songwriters Special with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Kimmie Rhodes, Billy Joe Shaver
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Jan 1, 1997A Bluegrass Tribute to Bill Monroe Jan 1, 1997 Classic: Bill Monroe Retrospective with Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Jim and Jesse & Mac Wiseman
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Jan 1, 1997Lyle Lovett and Friends: A Tribute to Walter Hyatt Jan 1, 1997 A Tribute To Walter Hyatt with Lyle Lovett, David Ball, Champ Hood, Willis Alan Ramsey, Marcia Ball, Shawn Colvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Junior Brown, David Halley, Allison Moorer
S22 E05
Jan 1, 1997Best of Austin Country Showcase Jan 1, 1997 “Best of Austin” Country Showcase: Libbi Bosworth, Dale Watson, The Derailers, Wayne Hancock, Don Walser & Mary Cutrufello
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Jan 1, 1997Mary Chapin Carpenter / BR5-49 Jan 1, 1997
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Jan 1, 1997Travis Tritt / Wade Hayes Jan 1, 1997
S23 E01
Mar 28, 1998Celebration of Townes Van Zandt: Willie Nelson / Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith / Lyle Lovett Mar 28, 1998
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Feb 7, 1998Patty Loveless / Collin Raye Feb 7, 1998
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Feb 14, 1998Marcia Ball / Irma Thomas / Tracy Nelson Feb 14, 1998
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Feb 21, 1998The Manhattan Transfer Feb 21, 1998
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Feb 28, 1998Indigo Girls / Kim Richey Feb 28, 1998
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Mar 7, 1998Loretta Lynn Mar 7, 1998
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Mar 14, 1998Nanci Griffith & the Crickets Mar 14, 1998
S24 E01
Mar 6, 1999Deana Carter / Matraca Berg Mar 6, 1999
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Apr 24, 1999Hootie and the Blowfish / Nanci Griffith Apr 24, 1999
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Feb 13, 1999Lionel Hampton / Ruth Brown Feb 13, 1999
S24 E04
Feb 27, 1999Lucinda Williams Feb 27, 1999 Lucinda Williams proves why she is one of America's premiere singer songwriters when she brings her melancholy vocals and achingly sweet lyrics to the stage.
S24 E05
Feb 27, 1999Vince Gill / Martina McBride Feb 27, 1999
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Mar 6, 1999Ray Price / Hank Thompson / Junior Brown Mar 6, 1999
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Mar 13, 1999Jonny Lang / Jimmie Vaughan Mar 13, 1999
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Feb 5, 2000Garth Brooks Feb 5, 2000
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Feb 12, 2000Robert Cray / Doyle Bramhall Feb 12, 2000
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Feb 19, 2000Clint Black / Eric Johnson / Ray Benson / Lisa Hartman Black Feb 19, 2000
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Feb 26, 2000Willie Nelson & Family / Leon Russell Feb 26, 2000
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Mar 4, 2000Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis & Earl Scruggs / Susan Ashton Mar 4, 2000
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Mar 11, 2000Lynyrd Skynyrd Mar 11, 2000
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Mar 18, 2000Texas Tornados: Tribute to Doug Sahm Mar 18, 2000
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Oct 14, 2000Phish Oct 14, 2000
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Oct 23, 2004John Hiatt / Kelly Willis Oct 23, 2004
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Nov 17, 2000Shelby Lynne / Toni Price Nov 17, 2000 Sultry vocalist Shelby Lynne leads off, with talented blues diva Toni Price capping the hour.
S26 E04
Oct 28, 2000Townes Van Zandt Tribute: Willie Nelson / Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith / Lyle Lovett Oct 28, 2000
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Nov 4, 2000Lee Ann Womack / Clay Davidson Nov 4, 2000
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Nov 11, 2000Brad Paisley / Eric Heatherly Nov 11, 2000
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Nov 18, 2000Joe Cocker Nov 18, 2000
S27 E01
Oct 13, 2001Ibrahim Ferrer Orchestra ft. Ruben Gonzalez Oct 13, 2001
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Oct 20, 2001Richard Thompson / Eliza Gilkyson Oct 20, 2001
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Oct 20, 2001Patty Loveless / the Del McCoury Band Oct 20, 2001
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Nov 3, 2001Mary Chapin Carpenter / Nanci Griffith Nov 3, 2001
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Nov 10, 2001The String Cheese Incident Nov 10, 2001
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Nov 17, 2001Shemekia Copeland / Jimmie Vaughan Nov 17, 2001
S27 E07
Nov 24, 2001Brooks & Dunn Nov 24, 2001
S28 E01
Oct 5, 2002Bonnie Raitt and Special Guests Oct 5, 2002 The start of the 28th season sees Grammy award winner, Bonnie Raitt, play to a dedicated audience.
S28 E03
Oct 19, 2002Alison Krauss & Union Station Oct 19, 2002
S28 E06
Nov 9, 2002Robert Plant Nov 9, 2002
S28 E07
Nov 16, 2002Jackson Browne Nov 16, 2002 Jackson Browne performs old favorites and music from his new album.
S28 E10
Jan 4, 2003Beck Jan 4, 2003 Indie pop star Beck appears on ACL to sing his mellow hits with a funky twist.
S29 E01
Oct 11, 2003Steve Winwood Oct 11, 2003 Season 29 kicks off with Rock legend Steve Winwood. Winwood has managed to stay popular and successful through more than 30 years in the music business. More importantly, his music has stayed relevant and ground breaking through all that time.
S29 E02
Oct 18, 2003Susan Tedeschi / Ruthie Foster Oct 18, 2003 ACL presents two musicians who have taken their background in soul music and evolved into different genres. Susan Tedeschi is a multi-talented blues guitarist, while Ruthie Foster is a folk-rock specialist.
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Oct 25, 2003An Evening with Vince Gill Oct 25, 2003
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Nov 1, 2003Tracy Chapman Nov 1, 2003
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Nov 12, 2003Rosanne Cash / Neko Case Nov 12, 2003
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Nov 15, 2003John Mayer / Buddy Guy and Double Trouble Nov 15, 2003
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Nov 22, 2003Joe Nichols / Jessica Andrews Nov 22, 2003
S30 E01
Oct 10, 2004John Fogerty Oct 10, 2004 ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
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Oct 6, 2004Robert Randolph and The Family Band Oct 6, 2004 Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
S30 E03
Oct 16, 2004Damien Rice / Patty Griffin Oct 16, 2004 Irish singer/songwriter, Damien Rice, brings his soulful lyrics to the ACL stage. Patty Griffin is a long-time ACL viewer whose personal songs highlight her graceful voice.
S30 E04
Oct 23, 2004Michael McDonald / Joss Stone Oct 23, 2004 Strong and unique voices mark this episode. Michael McDonald has a signature sound all his own. While, Joss Stone is a young singer with a powerful and soulful voice.
S30 E05
Oct 30, 2004Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum Oct 30, 2004 Austin favorite, Lyle Lovett, has gained national recognition by expanding the sound of country to include jazz, blues and pop. Pianist Jamie Cullum is a London sensation who infuses rock with jazz and dance.
S30 E06
Nov 6, 2004Sheryl Crow Nov 6, 2004 Sheryl Crow is multi-Grammy award winner. On this special episode, filmed at the Austin City Limits Musicfest, Crow sings past hits, new songs, and manages a few surprises for the crowd.
S30 E07
Nov 13, 2004Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli Nov 13, 2004 This episode's theme is big innovation. Polyphonic Spree has more than 20 members who dress in colorful choir robes. Their pop epics and energetic live performances have inspired a cult-like following. Next, Grammy award winners, Ozomatli, brings their 10-piece band to the stage. The L.A. band fuses Latin rhythms, Middle Eastern and African beats with modern hip-hop.
S31 E01
Oct 8, 2005Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley Oct 8, 2005 Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotional songs that fuse indie-rock with neo-country.
S31 E02
Oct 15, 2005Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards Oct 15, 2005 Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
S31 E03
Oct 22, 2005Etta James Oct 22, 2005 Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
S31 E04
Oct 29, 2005Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne Oct 29, 2005 Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman"; (Recorded: May 11, 2005)In Between DaysJesuslandStill Fighting ItGracieNot the SameRay LaMontagne performs songs from his debut album. (Recorded: July 23, 2005)JoleneTroubleShelterTrain SongHeaven Is A Honky-Tonk
S31 E05
Nov 5, 2005The Killers followed by Spoon Nov 5, 2005 Moving from indie-rock to mainstream, The Killers have an individual style. Austin band, Spoon, explores their own indie-rock style on the ACL stage.
S31 E06
Nov 12, 2005John Prine / Amos Lee Nov 12, 2005 After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been likened to poetry with a folk and soul background.
S31 E07
Nov 19, 2005Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous Nov 19, 2005 ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intelligence with dance beats. While Scottish quartet, Franz Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.
S32 E01
Oct 7, 2006Ray Davies Oct 7, 2006 Ray Davies rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to his own rule by appearing on ACL. The former Kinks front man kicks off ACL's 32nd season.
S32 E02
Oct 14, 2006The New Orleans Social Club Oct 14, 2006 On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's destruction, the Social Club celebrates the Crescent City on ACL. A variety of special guests join them on stage.
S32 E03
Oct 21, 2006Juanes Oct 21, 2006 Named by Time magazine as “one of the 100 most influential people in the world,” Juanes is a Columbian born musician. ACL is proud to introduce him to a US audience.
S32 E04
Oct 28, 2006Alejandro Escovedo Oct 28, 2006 Alejandro Escovedo enjoys extreme critical praise but little commercial success.
S32 E05
Nov 4, 2006Sufjan Stevens followed by Calexico Nov 4, 2006 The underground rock scene is alive and well. Two of its most popular acts appear on ACL.
S32 E06
Nov 11, 2006Ladysmith Black Mambazo Nov 11, 2006 ACL introduces its audience to South African music traditions and Christian Gospel sounds.
S32 E07
Nov 18, 2006Van Morrison Nov 18, 2006 Van Morrison, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, continues his exploration of groundbreaking music. He also plays some of his classic hits that have inspired generations.
S33 E01
Oct 6, 2007Norah Jones Oct 6, 2007 Native Texan, Norah Jones, returns to the ACL stage for an hour of her incredible piano playing, jazzy song style, and throaty vocals.
S33 E02
Oct 13, 2007The Decemberists/Explosions in the Sky Oct 13, 2007 Progressive pop pioneers, The Decemberists, make their ACL debut. Next, Explosions in the Sky, well known for the movie scores, appears in a powerful live stage performance.
S33 E03
Oct 20, 2007Femi Kuti with Positive Force Oct 20, 2007 Femi Kuti is more than a musician. This Nigerian political activist plays music to inspire change. And yet, his music continues to be upbeat with an African beat.
S33 E04
Oct 27, 2007Tribute to Bluesman Jimmy Reed Oct 27, 2007 Current blues stars, many of whom are legends in their own right, pay homage to Jimmy Reed.
S33 E05
Nov 3, 2007Wilco Nov 3, 2007 The ever-evolving Wilco returns to Austin City Limits, performing classics and cuts from its latest disk Sky Blue Sky.
S33 E06
Nov 10, 2007The Arcade Fire Nov 10, 2007 Arcade Fire has gained critical acclaim for their indie rock in Canada. Their two albums, Neon Bible and Funeral, provide plenty of songs to entertain the ACL crowd.
S33 E07
Nov 17, 2007Paolo Nutini / Grupo Fantasma Nov 17, 2007 Paolo Nutini, who has found great success in the UK, debuts on ACL with his soulful renditions from his popular album. Next, Austin's own Grupo Fantasma explores the funky side of Latin music with a high energy stage show.
S34 E01
May 24, 2008R.E.M. May 24, 2008 In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.
S34 E02
Oct 11, 2008Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins Oct 11, 2008 R&B veteran Bettye LaVette sings songs from her critically-lauded album The Scene of the Crime, followed by legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins and his catalog of blues classics.
S34 E03
Oct 18, 2008Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special Oct 18, 2008 Acclaimed tunesmiths Lyle Lovett and his friends John Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely pool their talents for this special episode of Austin City Limits.
S34 E04
Oct 25, 2008Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez Oct 25, 2008 Wallflowers leader Jakob Dylan showcases tunes from his debut solo album Seeing Things, followed by songwriter/violinist Carrie Rodriguez performing songs from her latest album She Ain’t Me.
S34 E05
Nov 1, 2008My Morning Jacket Nov 1, 2008 Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.
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Nov 8, 2008Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland Nov 8, 2008 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings burn up the stage with their modern take on classic soul and funk. Texas treasure Carolyn Wonderland follows with her incendiary blend of rock, blues and soul.
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Nov 15, 2008Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine Nov 15, 2008 Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Sheperd’s Dog CD, follow.
S35 E01
Oct 3, 2009Dave Matthews Band Oct 3, 2009 Rock superstars the Dave Matthews Band kick off ACL's 35th season with hits and songs from their latest album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.
S35 E02
Oct 10, 2009Ben Harper and Relentless7 Oct 10, 2009 Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.
S35 E03
Oct 17, 2009Kenny Chesney Oct 17, 2009 Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
S35 E04
Oct 24, 2009Andrew Bird; St. Vincent Oct 24, 2009 Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Andrew Bird has captured audiences around the world with his unique style. Through amazing vocals, whistling, violin, guitar and glockenspiel, this Chicago-born musician seems to have brought about a new phase of folk and indie rock.
S35 E05
Oct 31, 2009M. Ward / Okkervil River Oct 31, 2009 M. Ward graduates from guest spots to his own headline ACL performance, highlighting his latest LP Hold Time. Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows.
S35 E06
Nov 7, 2009Elvis Costello/Band of Heathens Nov 7, 2009 It’s been five years since Elvis Costello was last on the Austin City Limits stage. Tonight he returns as part of our 35th anniversary with new music that takes the music legend back-to-basics, combining his witty lyrics and country sounds “with a fitting old-timey feel” (Los Angeles Times).
S35 E07
Nov 14, 2009Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel Nov 14, 2009 Singer-songwriter author, poet and actor, Willie Nelson rose to national stardom during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but has remained both a musical and cultural icon through the decades. Since their inception in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has won nine Grammy Awards, released more than 20 studio albums and have charted more than 20 singles on Billboard’s country charts. Tonight these country legends grace the Austin City Limits stage performing songs from their newest release, Willie and the Wheel.
S36 E01
Oct 2, 2010Jimmy Cliff Oct 2, 2010 Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has a career that spans almost 50 years. With “a voice that is preserved to startling perfection (Rolling Stone)” the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honor for achievement in the arts and sciences granted by the Jamaican government, has a soon-to-be-released CD and a live show that has critics raving. Billboard wrote "Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has absolutely no business at 62 sounding as good as he does.”
S36 E02
Oct 9, 2010Spoon Oct 9, 2010 Hailed as “one of the most engaging American bands of the past decade” (The Phoenix) by critics and fans, Spoon returns to Austin City Limits for their third turn on the stage with a new album that “strikes a balance between its early angsty indie-rock and the soulful deconstructed pop of its 2007 release, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga” (Billboard).
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Oct 16, 2010Patty Griffin & Friends Oct 16, 2010 Patty Griffin’s remarkable ability to copiously fill every note on her newest album with the soulful passion of a gospel veteran leaves even the most discerning gospel critics in awe. And with her fifth appearance on the Austin City Limit stage, Griffin, and her group of special guests, will be inspiring awe with her “uplifting, moving, and exquisite” (Slant Magazine) live performance.
S36 E04
Oct 23, 2010Alejandro Escovedo / Trombone Shorty Oct 23, 2010 As “one of the genuine lights in rock music” (Billboard) Alejandro Escovedo returns to the Austin City Limits stage to perform songs from his soon-to-be-released CD. His authentic Austin sound has led him to national stardom and critical acclaim. “To call Alejandro Escovedo the godfather of modern country rock would sell him short,” wrote critic Will Hermes in Rolling Stone.
S36 E05
Oct 30, 2010Robert Earl Keen / Hayes Carll Oct 30, 2010 Making a name for himself back in 1984 with his debut album, No Kinda Dancer, Texas native Robert Earl Keen is now regarded as one of the most highly venerated country music veterans of the past 20 years.
S36 E06
Nov 6, 2010Steve Martin / Sarah Jarosz Nov 6, 2010 Bluegrass is the order of the night with Steve Martin and Sarah Jarosz. Comedian Martin picks up his banjo with the Steep Canyon Rangers for new tunes in the old tradition. Young Texan Jarosz rewrites the bluegrass rules with her original songs and style.
S36 E07
Nov 13, 2010Rosanne Cash / Brandi Carlile Nov 13, 2010 Great voices and songs combine with Rosanne Cash and Brandi Carlile. Cash presents tunes from her C&W tribute album “The List”. Brandi Carlile follows with genre-spanning tunes from “Give Up the Ghost.”
S37 E01
Oct 1, 2011Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly Oct 1, 2011 Contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly. Mumford & Sons perform cuts from their hit album Sigh No More, as well as new tunes. Flogging Molly hits highlights from throughout their career.
S37 E02
Oct 8, 2011Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears Oct 8, 2011 R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin'. Lewis & his Honeybears rock their bluesy soul nuggets from Scandalous.
S37 E03
Oct 15, 2011Widespread Panic Oct 15, 2011 During the early ’90s, Widespread Panic emerged among successors to the Grateful Dead dynasty. Since then, the Athens-based collective has established an impressive reputation of constant touring, luminous improvisation, and state-of-the-art rock ‘n’ roll.
S37 E04
Oct 22, 2011The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Oct 22, 2011 The Decemberists highlight songs from their release The King is Dead. Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.
S37 E05
Oct 29, 2011Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band Oct 29, 2011 Miller takes a tour through his catalog of classic rock hits. The PHJB presents classic New Orleans jazz with special guests the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
S37 E06
Nov 5, 2011Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges Nov 5, 2011 The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.
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Nov 12, 2011Randy Newman Nov 12, 2011 Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.
S38 E01
Oct 6, 2012Radiohead Oct 6, 2012 The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.
S38 E02
Oct 13, 2012Bon Iver Oct 13, 2012 The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.
S38 E03
Oct 20, 2012Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples Oct 20, 2012 Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.
S38 E04
Oct 27, 2012The Shins / Dr. Dog Oct 27, 2012 ACL presents alternative rock with the Shins and Dr. Dog. The Shins play songs from their latest record Port of Morrow, while Dr. Dog highlights Be the Void.
S38 E05
Nov 3, 2012The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers Nov 3, 2012 The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?
S38 E06
Jan 5, 2013Jack White Jan 5, 2013 After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most successful musicians, both critically and commercially, of the modern era. Here he returns for his second appearance on Austin City Limits with an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll.
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Jan 12, 2013Rodrigo y Gabriela Jan 12, 2013 With their thrilling and dynamic hybrid of metal, Latin and jazz, guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have become an international sensation with their flawless live performances. For their debut Austin City Limits performance, they are backed by C.U.B.A., a 6-piece Cuban orchestra with whom they recorded their latest record Area 52.
S39 E01
Oct 5, 2013Juanes / Jesse & Joy Oct 5, 2013 Season 39 opens with Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes; and the Mexican pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy.
S39 E02
Oct 12, 2013Phoenix Oct 12, 2013 French band Phoenix plays tunes from its latest LP “Bankrupt!” and other hits, including “Lisztomania,” “1901” and “Entertainment!”
S39 E03
Oct 19, 2013The Lumineers / Shovels & Rope Oct 19, 2013 Denver’s Lumineers perform their hits “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love,” while South Carolina’s Shovels & Rope rocks songs from its LP “O’ Be Joyful.”
S39 E04
Oct 26, 2013Vampire Weekend / Grizzly Bear Oct 26, 2013 Vampire Weekend plays songs from its latest “Modern Vampires of the City”, while fellow New York act Grizzly Bear highlights its album “Shields.”
S39 E05
Nov 2, 2013Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell Nov 2, 2013 Country legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell return to the ACL, playing favorites and songs from their joint LP “Old Yellow Moon.”
S39 E06
Nov 9, 2013Emeli Sandé / Michael Kiwanuka Nov 9, 2013 Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé; Michael Kiwanuka performs songs from his debut album, ''Home Again.''
S39 E07
Nov 16, 2013Jim James / The Black Angels Nov 16, 2013 Alternative rock with My Morning Jacket singer Jim James and the Black Angels perform songs from ''Indigo Meadow.''
Season 40
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S40 E01
Oct 4, 2014Beck Oct 4, 2014 Join alt.rock superstar Beck for ACL’s season premiere. The genre-hopping singer/songwriter plays songs from his album Morning Phase and some of his greatest hits.
S40 E02
Oct 11, 2014Ed Sheeran / Valerie June Oct 11, 2014 Singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Valerie June perform. Sheeran performs his hits "Sing!" and "A-Team" while June spotlights songs from her 2013 "Pushin' Against a Stone" album.
S40 E03
Oct 18, 2014Tweedy Oct 18, 2014 Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 “Sukierae” album.
S40 E04
Oct 25, 2014Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Oct 25, 2014 Noir rock hits ACL with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Australian group’s set ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest Push the Sky Away.
S40 E05
Nov 1, 2014Los Lobos / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Nov 1, 2014 Los Lobos celebrate their 40th anniversary by performing songs from throughout their career. Also: Thao and the Get Down Stay Down showcase songs from their 2013 "We the Common" album.
S40 E06
Nov 8, 2014Eric Church Nov 8, 2014 Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.
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Nov 15, 2014ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 Nov 15, 2014 The Americana Music Association has curated an impressive list of legendary performers including Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj Mahal and Jackson Browne, backed by house bandleader Buddy Miller and an all-star crew of musicians. Patty Griffin & Robert Plant, Jason Isbell, Parker Millsap, Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sturgill Simpson, The Milk Carton Kids and Valerie June all perform songs
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Oct 3, 20152015 Hall of Fame Special Oct 3, 2015 Season 41 opens with Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch and Jason Isbell saluting Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez at the 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Oct 10, 2015Cassandra Wilson Oct 10, 2015 Cassandra Wilson performs selections from her 2015 "Coming Forth by Day" album, which pays homage to Billie Holiday with re-interpretations of such Holiday classics as "Strange Fruit," "Don't Explain" and "Good Morning Heartache."
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Oct 17, 2015Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel Oct 17, 2015 Sturgill Simpson performs songs from his 2014 "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music" album, including "Life of Sin"; and Asleep at the Wheel perform songs from their 2015 "Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys" album.
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Oct 24, 2015Don Henley Oct 24, 2015 Don Henley showcases songs from his first solo album in 15 years, “Cass County” which represents both Henley’s roots and the next stop on his creative journey.
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Oct 31, 2015Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett Oct 31, 2015 Experience the contemporary R&B of Austin’s Gary Clark Jr. as he plays songs from his album “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.” Rocking Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett performs tunes from her LP “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.”
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Nov 7, 2015TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs Nov 7, 2015 Dig the best in modern rock with TV on the Radio and The War On Drugs. TVOTR showcases cuts from their latest LP Seeds, while TWOD features songs from its most recent album Lost in the Dream.
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Nov 14, 2015James Taylor Nov 14, 2015 James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”
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Jul 2, 2016Ms. Lauryn Hill Jul 2, 2016 Enjoy a career-spanning performance by R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill in a rare television appearance. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter performs a set of solo hits, new songs and Fugees classics.
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Oct 1, 2016Paul Simon Oct 1, 2016 Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”
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Oct 8, 2016James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens Oct 8, 2016 Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut “Chaos and the Calm.” North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut “Tomorrow is My Turn.”
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Oct 15, 2016Robert Plant Oct 15, 2016 Enjoy new classics and fan favorites from music icon Robert Plant. The British superstar sings classics from the catalogs of Led Zeppelin, the blues canon and his solo Americana albums.
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Oct 22, 2016Florence + the Machine / Andra Day Oct 22, 2016 Enjoy dazzling modern rock and soul from Florence + The Machine and Andra Day. British sensation Florence blazes through songs from her latest LP “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” San Diego’s Day sings tunes from her soulful debut “Cheers To the Fall.”
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Oct 29, 2016Iggy Pop Oct 29, 2016 A thrilling hour with rock & roll legend Iggy Pop in his first-ever ACL appearance. The Detroit native blasts through classics and cuts from his latest album “Post Pop Depression,” accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.
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Nov 5, 2016Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma Nov 5, 2016 Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma. Mexican superstar Lafourcade performs songs from her Grammy-winning album Hasta la Ruiz and powerhouse Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma dazzle with irresistible grooves.
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Oct 7, 2017Ed Sheeran Oct 7, 2017 Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”
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Oct 14, 2017The Pretenders Oct 14, 2017 Enjoy a career-spanning set from The Pretenders. The legendary rock & roll band performs songs from their latest album Alone alongside beloved classics “Back On the Chain Gang,” “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”
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Oct 21, 2017Zac Brown Band Oct 21, 2017 Savor an hour with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum Southern country rock act Zac Brown Band. The Atlanta octet performs songs from its latest record “Welcome Home,” as well as its greatest hits.
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Oct 28, 2017Norah Jones / Angel Olsen Oct 28, 2017 Enjoy an unforgettable hour with dynamic performances from two of today’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Norah Jones and Angel Olsen. Texas native Jones makes her fourth appearance on ACL in support of her LP “Day Breaks.” Indie breakout star Olsen sings tunes from her stellar album “My Woman.”
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Nov 4, 2017Miranda Lambert Nov 4, 2017 Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance. The CMA- and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter delivers a powerful performance of hits and songs from her acclaimed LP “The Weight of These Wings.”
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Nov 11, 2017The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker Nov 11, 2017 Dig the modern Americana sounds of The Head and The Heart and Benjamin Booker. Seattle’s folk-rocking THaTH supports its latest acclaimed album “Signs of Light,” while New Orleans’ Booker rips through the blues, soul and rock of “Witness.”
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Jan 6, 2018Father John Misty / The Black Angels Jan 6, 2018 Enjoy an hour of unconventional rock with Father John Misty and the Black Angels. Singer/songwriter Father John Misty showcases the lush sarcasm of his recent album “Pure Comedy.” Psych rockers the Black Angels highlight the dark grunge of “Death Song.”
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Oct 6, 2018St. Vincent Oct 6, 2018 Enjoy a visually and sonically stunning hour with Grammy-winning art-rock performer St. Vincent. The groundbreaking singer-songwriter-guitarist and her band perform songs from her acclaimed LP “Masseduction.”
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Oct 13, 2018John Prine Oct 13, 2018 Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine. The veteran musician performs songs from his critically acclaimed recent album “The Tree of Forgiveness,” as well as gems from his catalogue.
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Oct 20, 2018Sam Smith / Anderson East Oct 20, 2018 Relish an hour of blue-eyed soul with worldwide superstar Sam Smith and emerging singer-songwriter Anderson East. UK native Smith sings mega-hits and tunes from his sophomore album “The Thrill of It All.” Alabama soul/R&B singer East romps through songs from his acclaimed LP “Encore.”
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Oct 27, 2018Brandi Carlile Oct 27, 2018 Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed artist Brandi Carlile. The Seattle singer/songwriter performs highlights from her critically lauded album “By the Way, I Forgive You.”
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Nov 3, 2018Miguel / Alessia Cara Nov 3, 2018 Thrill to an episode of chart-topping contemporary R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara. L.A. singer Miguel blends funk, rock, hip hop and electronica in gems from his album “War & Leisure.” Canadian hitmaker Cara dazzles with pop/R&B hits and songs from her new album “The Pains of Growing.”
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Nov 10, 2018Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Nov 10, 2018 Live it up with contemporary country from Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album “Golden Hour.” Son of outlaw country legend Willie Nelson, roots rocker Lukas Nelson and his band present songs from their self-titled release.
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Nov 17, 2018Janelle Monáe Nov 17, 2018 Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”