Seasons & episodes

S36 · E4Alejandro Escovedo / Trombone Shorty 2010-10-23＋

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 · E5Robert Earl Keen / Hayes Carll 2010-10-30＋

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 · E6Steve Martin / Sarah Jarosz 2010-11-06＋

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 · E7Rosanne Cash / Brandi Carlile 2010-11-13＋

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.”

S36 · E8John Legend & The Roots 2010-11-20＋

ACL presents the best of contemporary R&B with John Legend & The Roots. The innovative hip-hop collective backs the Grammy-winning soul singer on a set of 70s soul covers and originals.

S36 · E9Cheap Trick 2011-01-01＋

ACL welcomes rock icon Cheap Trick. The band performs material from its acclaimed album “The Latest” and selections from its classic catalog.

S36 · E10Monsters of Folk 2011-01-08＋

Take one part My Morning Jacket, add one part She & Him and two parts Bright Eyes, and the result is a pristine super-group incorporating four exceptional artists that define the current indie-folk generation appropriately titled Monsters of Folk. Though not strangers to the Austin City Limits stage separately, tonight they make their onstage debut under this monicor performing songs from their self-titled debut album.

S36 · E11The National / Band of Horses 2011-01-15＋

ACL welcomes the cream of underground rock with The National and Band of Horses. The National plays songs from its acclaimed record High Violet, while Band of Horses highlights its latest LP, Infinite Arms.

S36 · E12Sonic Youth / The Black Keys 2011-01-22＋

Alternative rockers Sonic Youth showcase songs from the 2009 "The Eternal" album and blues-rock duo the Black Keys perform tracks from the 2010 "Brothers" album.

S36 · E13Lyle Lovett / Bob Schneider 2011-01-29＋

ACL brings it home with Texan songwriters Lyle Lovett and Bob Schneider. ACL veteran Lovett plays tracks from his latest LP Natural Forces, as well as classics. Schneider surveys his decade-long, eclectic solo career.

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S37 · E1Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly 2011-10-01＋

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 · E2Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears 2011-10-08＋

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 · E3Widespread Panic 2011-10-15＋

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 · E4The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings 2011-10-22＋

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 · E5Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band 2011-10-29＋

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 · E6Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges 2011-11-05＋

The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.

S37 · E7Randy Newman 2011-11-12＋

Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.

S37 · E8Americana Music Festival 2011 2011-11-19＋

Filmed live at the Ryman Auditorium October 13, 2011, Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers and the Civil Wars are just a few of the artists to be showcased. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, with an all-star house band led by Americana favorite Buddy Miller, the show runs the Americana gamut from the ethereal opening of “I’ll Fly Away” a tribute to the O’ Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack, featuring Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss to the uplifting finale spotlighting the legendary Gregg Allman. In between are performances from Jim Lauderdale, Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, Elizabeth Cook, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Amos Lee, and many more.

S37 · E9Tom Waits 2011-12-24＋

Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.

S37 · E10Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special 2011-12-31＋

Modern rock giants Coldplay ring in the New Year with a 90-minute Austin City Limits New Year's Eve special highlighting their mega-hits and songs from their newest LP, "Mylo Xyloto." This historic holiday celebration captures the excitement and energy of the Grammy-winning band that has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

S37 · E11The Head and the Heart / Gomez 2012-01-07＋

Fresh and seasoned indie rock hits the ACL stage with the Head and the Heart and Gomez. Seattle's the Head and the Heart performs tunes from its self-titled debut LP. British veterans Gomez follow with their eclectic modern rock.

S37 · E12Arcade Fire 2012-01-14＋

The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."

S37 · E13Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom 2012-01-21＋

Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. Fleet Foxes draw from their latest LP Helplessness Blues. Joanna Newsom follows with her ethereal sound featuring harp and unique vocals.