Austin City Limits Season 35
S35 E01
Oct 4, 2009
Dave Matthews Band Oct 4, 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 11, 2009Ben Harper and Relentless7 Oct 11, 2009 Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.
S35 E03
Oct 18, 2009Kenny Chesney Oct 18, 2009 Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
S35 E04
Oct 25, 2009Andrew Bird; St. Vincent Oct 25, 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
Nov 1, 2009M. Ward / Okkervil River Nov 1, 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 8, 2009Elvis Costello/Band of Heathens Nov 8, 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 15, 2009Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel Nov 15, 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.
S35 E08
Nov 22, 2009Pearl Jam Nov 22, 2009 One of the most popular and influential rock bands of the past two decades, Pearl Jam makes their Austin City Limits debut in celebration of their self-released new CD, Backspacer.
S35 E09
Jan 10, 2010Allen Toussaint Jan 10, 2010 Legendary New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint hits the ACL stage with songs from his latest LP, The Bright Mississippi, and classic hits like “Southern Nights.”
S35 E10
Jan 17, 2010Mos Def/K’naan Jan 17, 2010 Hip hop conquers the ACL stage with sets from alternative rapper/actor Mos Def, supporting his latest record, The Ecstatic, and Somalian native K’naan, performing songs from his acclaimed LP, Troubadour.
S35 E11
Jan 24, 2010Avett Brothers/Heartless Bastards Jan 24, 2010 Rising roots rock kings the Avett Brothers perform songs from their latest album, I and Love and You. Ohio-to-Austin transplants Heartless Bastards follow with their classic rock 'n roll.
S35 E12
Jan 31, 2010Steve Earle/Kris Kristofferson Jan 31, 2010 Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.
S35 E13
Feb 7, 2010Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux Feb 7, 2010 Singer/composer/bass prodigy Esperanza Spalding debuts on ACL with a mix of jazz, soul and Brazilian pop. Contemporary torch singer Madeleine Peyroux follows in support of her album Bare Bones.
S35 E14
Feb 14, 2010Them Crooked Vultures Feb 14, 2010 Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin combine for high volume rock ‘n’ roll.