Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Mavericks, and more perform at the 2015 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony.
Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson and B. B. King are inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. In addition to performances by Bonnie and Kris guest performers include Mavis Staples, Rodney Crowell, Willie Nelson, Gary Clark and Taj Mahal.
Enjoy an hour of dazzling performances celebrating the best in Americana from the 2017 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony. Featured artists include Van Morrison, John Prine, Rhiannon Giddens, the Lumineers and more.
Celebrate the 2017 Austin City Limits special as Roy Orbison, Rosanne Cash and the Neville Brothers are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Performers include Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Neko Case, Brandi Carlile, Trombone Shorty, Raul Malo, Ry Cooder and more. Hosted by Chris Isaak.
Celebrate the induction of new Austin City Limits Hall of Famers Ray Charles, Los Lobos and Marcia Ball, with performances by Boz Scaggs, Gary Clark Jr., Norah Jones and more. Hosted by Chris Isaak.
October 17, 1974, Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits. At the time no one could have predicted that the fledgling music show from Austin, Texas, would still be delivering great performances decades later. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the first taping, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell has declared October 17 “Austin City Limits Day.” The date recognizes the show’s very first taping, which took place on October 17, 1974 and featured the iconic Willie Nelson.
New Orleans' premiere musical group, The Neville Brothers, bring their blues infused rock to ACL in 1979. Next, Texas bluesmen show off their own skills when Robert Shaw and Lightnin' Hopkins take the stage.
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.
With Faron Young, Kitty Wells, Sons of the Pioneers, Joe & Rose Maphis, Pee Wee King & Red Stewart, Johnny Wright, & The Collins Sisters
The Texas blues are highlighted on this 1984 episode. Austin's own guitar master, Stevie Ray Vaughn, joins his band to add to his own blues legend. Meanwhile, The Fabulous Thunderbirds are known for their searing rock & roll with roadhouse blues overtones.
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.
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.
1. First we take Manhattan 2. Tower of song 3. Everybody knows 4. Ain't no cure for love 5. The partisan 6. Joan of Arc 7. Jazz police 8. If it be your will 9. Take this waltz
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.
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.
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.
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."
Top Female Singer-Songwriters of the time perform in a roundtable style of their individual hits
ACL travels back in time to the 60s and 70s by reuniting Dan Hicks with his first band the Hot Licks, as well as showcasing his current ensemble, The Acoustic Warriors.
Albert Collins followed by Danny Gatton
The offspring of Country Music Royalty (and stepsisters) Roseanne Cash and Carlene Carter bring their talents to Austin City Limits. Rosanne Cash ("Seventh Avenue," "Sleeping in Paris"); Carlene Carter ("Every Little Thing," "Come on Back").
Hal Ketchum and Kelly Willis perform.
Three Texas natives known for their amazing vocals and powerful songwriting talents share the stage for a night of music and memories.
Combing footage of previous ACL appearances, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble give great blue performances.
With Willie Nelson, Tracy Byrd, Wade Hayes, Delbert McClinton, Charlie Daniels
With Willie Nelson. Merle Haggard, Iris DeMent, Freddy Powers
With Michael Martin Murphey, The Sons of the San Joaquin, Hank Thompson, Robert Mirabal, Herb Jeffries and The Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Songwriters Special with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Kimmie Rhodes, Billy Joe Shaver
Classic: Bill Monroe Retrospective with Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Jim and Jesse & Mac Wiseman
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
“Best of Austin” Country Showcase: Libbi Bosworth, Dale Watson, The Derailers, Wayne Hancock, Don Walser & Mary Cutrufello
Celebration of Townes Van Zandt with Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith, John T. Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Peter Rowan, Jack Clement
Country group Old 97's performs songs from the album "Too Far to Care." Whiskeytown delivers ballads and country songs.
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.
If they weren't the creators of Southern Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are certainly the most recognizable ambassadors for the Deep South. In this one hour special, the band plays a range of hits form their long career.
ACL invites country diva Emmylou Harris to take the stage. She, in turn, invites her friends for an old fashioned guitar pull where singer/songwriters share songs, guitar secrets, and interesting stories.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Alison Krauss : fiddle, vocals Dan Tyminski : guitar, mandolin, vocals Ron Block : guitar, banjo, vocals Barry Bales : upright & electric bass, vocals Jerry Douglas : dobro Larry Atamanuik : drums
Sultry vocalist Shelby Lynne leads off, with talented blues diva Toni Price capping the hour.
Bruce Hornsby: The Way It Is Sunflower Cat Rainbow's Cadillac Eric Johnson: Zenland Rain Spanish Castle Magic Nothing Can Keep Me from You
The one and only queen of country performs the music of her Appalachian upbringing, and young bluegrass sensations Nickel Creek showcase their soaring harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.
The start of the 28th season sees Grammy award winner, Bonnie Raitt, play to a dedicated audience.
Jackson Browne performs old favorites and music from his new album.
Indie pop star Beck appears on ACL to sing his mellow hits with a funky twist.
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.
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.
Guster and Los Lonely Boys play to a packed house of screaming fans.
Ben Harper's soulful lyrics and social commentary are highlighted by his eclectic style. From soul southern gospel to 70's funk, Harper inspires devoted fans.
Singer Keith Urban performs songs from his CD ``Golden Road''; singer Rodney Crowell performs songs from his CD ``Fate's Right Hand.''
Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters perform songs from their new album and some old favorites. The music is signified by Costello's genre bending style.
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
This episode has a theme: musical innovation. Both featured bands have outgrown the labels music experts have put on them to create unique sounds and haunting melodies.
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
Modest Mouse is known as genre-bending indie rock band on their way up. Guided by Voices has been performing together for over 10 years, but they have recently decided to call it quits. This is one of the last performances of the band.
Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.
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.
Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman"; (Recorded: May 11, 2005) In Between Days Jesusland Still Fighting It Gracie Not the Same Ray LaMontagne performs songs from his debut album. (Recorded: July 23, 2005) Jolene Trouble Shelter Train Song Heaven Is A Honky-Tonk
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.
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.
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.
This English band has made a name for themselves in the world of rock and roll. Special guest, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., drops by to play some songs with the band.
Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Tacuba proves on ACL why they have such a large international following.
Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences from country, rock and soul.
This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.
Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country superstar. Next, Texas native Miranda Lambert has packed a big punch in her debut CD.
Death Cab for Cutie performs songs from "Plans" and "Transatlanticism" (Recorded: November 6, 2005) The New Year A Movie Script Ending Soul Meets Body Summer Skin I Was a Kaleidoscope Title and Registration Crooked Teeth Kentucky newcomers, My Morning Jacket, promote their unique soundscapes (Recorded: November 20, 2005) Golden Gideon What a Wonderful Man Dondante Anytime
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.
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.
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.
Alejandro Escovedo enjoys extreme critical praise but little commercial success.
The underground rock scene is alive and well. Two of its most popular acts appear on ACL.
ACL introduces its audience to South African music traditions and Christian Gospel sounds.
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.
First, Corinne Bailey Rae brings her lush, rich voice to the ACL studio. She started with critical success in the UK and has achieved commercial success around the world. Next, KT Tunstall has been a star in her native country of Scotland for awhile, but she has only recently been discovered in the US. This ACL performance showcases her unique talent.
Los Lonely Boys share their "Texican rock 'n' roll" style (From the ACL Taping Program on October 12, 2006) Oye Mamacita Roses Texican Style My Way Outlawsw The Gourds blend country, folk, Tex-Mex and Cajun music (From the ACL Taping Program on June 6, 2006) Lower 48 Burn the Honeysuckle El Paso Mr. Betty Jesus Christ with Signs Following Do 4 U
Four friends gather together to form a new band. Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler make innovative and fun music. Next, Cat Power brings their emotionally charged indie-rock to the ACL studio for some cathartic rock.
Damian Marley, as the youngest son of Bob Marley, has struggled to establish his own musical identity. His sophomore album clearly defined his own brand of reggae with realistic rhymes and eclectic beats. He appears to promote his successful third release.
James Blunt is leading the wave of young British artists who are captivating American audiences. Next, James McMurtry uses his music to tell witty and and expansive stories.
The Dixie Chicks bring their powerful new album to the ACL stage. Infused with personal and provocative songs, each melody tells a story.
Native Texan, Norah Jones, returns to the ACL stage for an hour of her incredible piano playing, jazzy song style, and throaty vocals.
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.
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.
Current blues stars, many of whom are legends in their own right, pay homage to Jimmy Reed.
The ever-evolving Wilco returns to Austin City Limits, performing classics and cuts from its latest disk Sky Blue Sky.
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.
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.
Although John Mayer has performed on the Austin City Limits' stage before, he's never been here with this degree of success.
Lucinda Williams has received numerous awards for her songwriting and singing. In this episode, she introduces the Austin audience to her newest set of masterful songs. Next, Old Crow Medicine Show plays old-time string music with a rock and roll twist.
England’s Bloc Party take the stage with their grooving, politically charged postpunk as presented on its second album A Weekend in the City. Austin electro rock duo Ghostland Observatory follows with the kind of kinetic performance on which they’ve built a national reputation.
Reunited after 12 years, New Zealand favorite Crowded House makes its first television appearance since the mid-90s supporting its new album Time On Earth.
Kings of Leon, a Nashville band of brothers, appears in the ACL studio for a rocking good time. Next, Texas legend Roky Erickson plays the psychedelic rock and roll he's been playing for 40 years.
Country superstar Brad Paisley brings his award winning guitar skills, singing talent, and songwriting to the ACL stage. Next, Dierks Bentley is a singer on the rise.
The festival celebrates the current resurgence of bluegrass music with fans of all ages. Yet as its name suggests, the festival includes music and performers that go far beyond bluegrass. Every summer since 2001, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, which is free to the public, draws hundreds of thousands of music-lovers to the meadows of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to hear music that includes traditional bluegrass, alternative country, and many performers who cross the standard genre lines. The 2007 festival drew an estimated 500,000 fans.
In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.
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.
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.
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.
Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.
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.
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Shepherd’s Dog CD, follow.
Gnarls Barkley plays his unique combination of rhythm and blues, rock and progressive hip-hop. Next, Thievery Corporation introduces the audience to its eccentric world beats.
Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:
French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically-charged, danceable rock & roll from his album La Radiolina. Taped September 23, 2008:
British songwriting legend Nick Lowe surveys his 30-plus year catalog with classics and new tunes. Oscar-winning duo Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, AKA the Swell Season, performs cuts from the soundtrack of their movie Once.
Rolling Stone called the Drive-By Truckers "the boldest, baddest Southern band in the land" and the band has been living up to that moniker for the last decade. The band fuses solid musicianship with lyrics that tell real stories. "They let the songwriting speak for itself, and it sings loud and clear" (Rolling Stone).
With the release of her greatest hits collection, Closer: The Best Of Sarah McLachlan, the multi-Grammy Winning singer, songwriter and activist makes her Austin City Limits debut.
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.
Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
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.
While “singing beautifully sad songs about mortality and feeling lonesome” (Rolling Stone) M. Ward has spent years crafting music to become one of the most acclaimed American musicians of the decade.
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).
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.
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.
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.
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.”
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cash plays tunes from her C&W tribute album "The List." Carlile performs "Give Up the Ghost" songs.
The innovative hip-hop collective backs the Grammy-winning soul singer on soul covers and originals.
Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the 70s they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. Tonight they make their Austin City Limits debut performing songs from their newest releases plus a few classics. With timeless songs including “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender,” Cheap Trick is a musical institution. With more than 5,000 performances, 20 million records sold, 29 movie soundtracks and 40 gold and platinum recording awards, the band has been honored repeatedly for their contributions to the music industry. And with their most recent albums, starting with 1997’s self-titled release, the band has “reclaimed its sound and legacy” (Chicago Tribune). In the last few years, the band wrote and performed the theme song to Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report and performed the classic Beatles album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, complete with an orchestra and guest artists Joan Osborne and Ian Ball for many critically-acclaimed shows. Their most current release, The Latest, has garnered glowing reviews worldwide and continues Cheap Trick’s reign as power-pop progenitors as they celebrate their 35th anniversary together. The Latest proves “no one beats them at their own game, and sometimes they even beat others at theirs,” wrote The Onion AV Club.
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. Monster of Folk incorporates prolific musicians Conor Oberst, the songwriter and driving force behind Bright Eyes who defined the Omaha sound with his shivering vocals and melodic folk tracks as he became hailed to be "the next Dylan”; Jim James, falsetto-driven frontman of reverb-drenched alt-country group My Morning Jacket; M. Ward, American country-folk solo artist and half of the indie-pop duo She & Him; and producer/multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis, frequent Oberst collaborator and Bright Eyes mainstay. The quartet started playing together in 2004 for a slew of shows in the Northeast under the moniker “An Evening With: Bright Eyes, Jim James and M. Ward” but didn’t wrap up their debut album in the midst of touring with respective projects. “It was never a question of where or how – it was just when,” says Ward of Monsters of Folk’s studio debut. “We knew we wanted to record an album after seeing that we had good chemistry on tour.” Their 2009 eponymous self-titled debut has been described as “a stunning record — cohesive and consistent and ambitious for how much ground it covers” [Esquire] and a "harmonious and occasionally electrified blend of folk-rock, country and white soul” [USA Today].
While lead singer Matt Berninger sustains The National with his resonant baritone voice, his bandmates masterfully round out their soul-haunting sound. With their cathartic, raw and reflective new release, High Violet, “The National has graduated from being a critic's band. Now it belongs to everyone.” (Onion AV Club). Formed in 1999, the Ohio-raised, Brooklyn-based band consists of vocalist Matt Berninger fronting two pairs of brothers: Aaron (guitar, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar), and Scott (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). Their first full-length releases, including Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers, gained critical attention for “deftly balancing country, classical and cabaret” (Alternative Press). 2005’s Alligator included underground anthem “Mr. November,” and raised their profile as The National grew into an incendiary live band. 2007’s Boxer took the band to new levels and earned them spots on many Top 10 albums of the decade list. PopMatters wrote “This album, like all great albums, somehow transcends all the factors that makes it work, absorbs them in a seamless whole and breaks your heart in the process.” The National’s newest release, High Violet, reveals even deeper musical and lyrical wonders with each listen. “We started out trying to make a light and happy record, but it just didn't happen,” said Berninger. “This album is catchier and more fun than our other records, and bleaker in its ideas and themes.” “Somehow we create our own little world, and it works, even though sometimes it shouldn’t,” said Aaron Dessner (guitar, bass, piano). “The process can be difficult, but eventually something beautiful and cohesive will emerge. Making something heartfelt is our only concern.”
With their free-form instrumentation, catchy melodies, innovative use of feedback, and unconventional guitar tunings, Sonic Youth are the pioneers of noisy avant-garde post-punk and have defined the modern genre of indie rock. Formed in NYC almost three decades ago, Sonic Youth led the No Wave music and art movement of the 1980s and have since then progressed to dominate the alternative music scene as arguably one of the most influential bands of the past 25 years. Appearing on the Austin City Limits stage for the first time, the band delivers explosive tracks both new and old that have continuously redefined the abilities of modern rock guitar. Started by guitarists Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo and bassist Kim Gordon in 1981, Sonic Youth released their self-titled debut illustrative of their early experimental roots. Since then, the band has released 16 albums over the span of nearly 20 years, including the iconic Daydream Nation that is preserved in the Library of Congress. They continue to define a culture of unconventionally mainstream noise rock. "I think our music sounded more different in the ’80s and early ’90s," said Ranaldo. "In the early days of noise rock, only a small contingent of musicians used discordant sounds or alternate tunings to make records. To the rest of the music community, it was definitely odd-sounding music." The band’s most recent release, 2009’s The Eternal, marks the band's longest break between studio albums. It was well-received by critics galore and “secures its makers’ position at the forefront of American rock music” [Clash]. Incorporating nostalgic elements of the legacy Sonic Youth has created, Rolling Stone describes, “The Eternal sums up almost everything this band has done over three decades, punk sneers and psychedelic guitars pimping a proudly pretentious belief in rock as art.”
Since his first headlining appearance on Austin City Limits in 1987, Lyle Lovett has been a dear friend and key figure in the show’s history. An iconic Texas artist with strong country-western roots, the scope of Lovett’s musical appetites harvesting elements from gospel, jazz, pop, and folk has lent itself to a body of work that truly reflects the spirit of Austin City Limits. Since 1980, the Texas-born singer-songwriter has dazzled audiences with his unconventional brand of Americana country music that has undoubtedly transformed him from a local legend to a nationalized success. With his witty charismatic songs featuring an extensive blend of blues, country, jazz, Texas swing and more, Lovett’s legacy has dubbed him the Texas poster boy of genre-fusing success and resulted in his attainment of being honored with four Grammy wins, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Lovett’s long history with the show began before his 1987 headlining show as a member of the studio audience for several tapings. He first took the stage as a performer in 1984 singing backup for Nanci Griffith. He has appeared on the show more than a dozen times making him one of the most frequent guests in the show’s history. On Lovett’s latest album Natural Forces, he returns to the classic country of his earlier career, with performs stunning originals showcasing his humor and insight as well as tributes to some of Texas’s finest country musicians. Paste Magazine writes Natural Forces “once again proves he can stand alongside the finest storytellers” and the Boston Globe wrote the songs “represent some of his best, most poignant work.”
Blending acoustic instrumentation, rock 'n' roll drive and a tireless work ethic, Mumford & Sons have an international reputation as one of the best live bands, winning the hearts of their audiences with their masterful, melancholy voices and musical skills. With their astounding melodies and a heavy influence of traditional Irish folk music, Flogging Molly has brought the distinct spheres of rock and folk music a little closer with a unique trademark of old fashioned Celtic punk that has held a distinct fan base for the past decade.
Raphael Saadiq brings his retro-modern sound to Austin City Limits
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.
With the ability to create a sound that blends American folk with a hint of southern gothic inspiration, The Decemberists have garnered a fan base that is loyal to their eclectic style. Tonight, the band makes their second appearance on Austin City Limits with their enchanting and melodic folk tale ballads. American singer-songwriter Gillian Welch has allured audiences with her deep country lyrics and Americana sound for decades. Tonight she makes her third appearance on Austin City Limits and is joined by David Rawlings.
ACL presents great American music with the Steve Miller Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. 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
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.
The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."
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.
Experimental modern rock rules with Florence + the Machine and Lykke Li. Bluesy singer Florence showcases her LP Lungs, while Swedish chanteuse Li highlights her LP Wounded Rhymes.
American alternative rock band Wilco performs a number of songs from their most recent album, "The Whole Love," including "Art of Almost," "Bull Black Nova," "War on War," "Dawned on Me," and "Cruel to be Kind" with singer and songwriter Nick Lowe.
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.
Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.
The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.
The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.
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.
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.
The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?
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.
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.
Jazz and pop cross on ACL with Norah Jones and Kat Edmonson. Jones sings songs from her Dangermouse-produced album Little Broken Hearts. Edmonson showcases the song stylings of her LP Way Down Low.
ACL showcases alternative rock with Bob Mould and Delta Spirit. Punk veteran Mould showcases cuts from across his career, while young bucks Delta Spirit highlight their self-titled LP.
Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and brand new material.
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes and tUnE-yArDs bring experimental alt.pop to the ACL stage. The Zeroes support their LP Here, while tUnE-yArDs performs material from w h o k i l l.
ACL presents modern blues and soul with Gary Clark, Jr. and Alabama Shakes. Austin guitarist Clark showcases his major label debut, while Alabama’s Shakes spotlight their critically acclaimed Boys & Girls.
ACL presents an hour with jazz/soul singer/bassist Esperanza Spalding in support of her LP Radio Music Society. Esperanza Spalding dedicates this program to the guitarist Jef Lee Johnson who passed away January 28, 2013. This Austin City Limits episode was their last performance together.
Season 39 opens with Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes; and the Mexican pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy.
Phoenix, a French rock band, perform selections from its 2013 "Bankrupt!" album, including "Entertainment," as well as the songs ""Lisztomania" and "1901."
The Lumineers, a folk-rock band from Denver, perform "Ho Hey" and "Stubborn Love"; the South Carolina-based folk duo Shovels & Rope perform selections from their 2012 album "O' Be Joyful."
ACL presents indie rock with Vampire Weekend and Grizzly Bear. Vampire Weekend plays songs from its latest Modern Vampires of the City, while fellow New York act Grizzly Bear highlights its album Shields.
Country legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell return to the ACL, playing favorites and songs from their joint LP Old Yellow Moon.
Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé; Michael Kiwanuka performs songs from his debut album, ''Home Again.''
Alternative rock with My Morning Jacket singer Jim James; the Black Angels perform songs from ''Indigo Meadow.''
Performance by Depeche Mode
Queens of the Stone Age performs rock anthems from its latest LP …Like Clockwork.
ACL presents modern roots rock with Jason Isbell and Neko Case. Isbell performs tunes from his acclaimed LP Southeastern, while Case sings songs from her latest album.
Indie-pop band fun. and folk-rockers Dawes perform.
Indie rockers Portugal. The Man and Local Natives perform.
Sarah Jarosz performs selections from her 2013 "Build Me Up From Bones" album; the Milk Carton Kids perform songs from their 2013 "The Ash & Clay" CD.
Country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves performs selections from her 2013 "Same Trailer Different Park" album; honky-tonker Dale Watson serves up songs from throughout his career.
The series' 40th anniversary is celebrated with clips of classic performances; and collaborations between such artists as Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris. Among the performers: Alabama Shakes, Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters, Buddy Guy and Bonnie Raitt. Also: Doyle Bramhall II; Double Trouble; Joe Ely; Mike Farris; Grupo Fantasma; Robert Earl Keen; Kris Kristofferson; Lyle Lovett; Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jimmie Vaughan. Jeff Bridges, Crow and Matthew McConaughey host.
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.
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.
Austin City Limits presents an epic hour with Nine Inch Nails. The special broadcast airs as a preview of our upcoming milestone 40th Anniversary Season. NIN’s arena-worthy ACL debut showcases ten songs.
Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 "Sukierae" album.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds perform selections from throughout their career, including their 2013 "Push the Sky Away" album.
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.
Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.
The Avett Brothers perform selections from their 2013 "Magpie and the Dandelion" album and Nickel Creek spotlight songs their 2014 "A Dotted Line" album.
Spoon spotlights selections from their 2014 "They Want My Soul" album and White Denim perform songs from their 2013 "Corsicana Lemonade" album.
Sam Smith spotlights selections from his 2014 "In the Lonely Hour" album, including "Stay With Me" and Future Islands perform "Seasons (Waiting on You)" and other songs from their 2014 "Singles" album.
Ryan Adams spotlights songs from his self-titled 2014 album and Jenny Lewis features selections from her 2014 "The Voyager" album.
The Black Keys feature songs from their 2014 "Turn Blue" album and J. Roddy Walston and the Business spotlight selections from their 2013 "Essential Tremors" album.
Foo Fighters perform selections from their 2014 "Sonic Highways" album.
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."
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.
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.
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.”
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.
James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”
Thrill to the rocking R&B sounds of Alabama Shakes and Vintage Trouble. The Shakes showcase their latest LP Sound & Color during their second ACL appearance. Vintage Trouble make their debut emphasizing their most recent album 1 Hopeful Road.
Experience an hour of contemporary hip-hop of Grammy-nominated superstar Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper plays songs from his acclaimed LP To Pimp a Butterfly alongside his hits.
Enjoy intimate performances from singer/songwriters Ryan Adams and Shakey Graves. Adams performs a special acoustic set of hits and deep cuts. Graves showcases his latest effort “And the War Came.”
Revel in the high energy performance of African singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo. The Grammy-winning Benin native and her four-piece band raise the roof with songs from her recent LP “Eve.”
Relish the best in smart indie rock with Sleater-Kinney and Heartless Bastards. Seattle veterans Sleater-Kinney rock tracks from their acclaimed LP “No Cities to Love.” Austin rockers Heartless Bastards showcase their latest LP “Restless Ones.”
Savor the old-fashioned soul of Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Fort Worth native Bridges channels an earlier era with songs from his debut LP “Coming Home.” Denver shouter/songwriter Rateliff centers on the self-titled debut with his band the Night Sweats.
The Grammy Award-winning group featuring Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their latest record “Let Me Get By.”
Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Dig the best in modern rock with artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper. MMJ showcases cuts from their latest LP Waterfall, while Harper features songs from his most recent album Call It What It Is.
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.
Enjoy the ACL debut of pop legend Cyndi Lauper with a a program of classics and country covers. Songs include “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors” and “End of the World.”
Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble are among the performers at the first "Austin City Limits" Hall of Fame ceremony.
Welcome up-and-coming country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll to ACL. Price supports her debut album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, while Carll sings songs from his album Lovers and Leavers.
Enjoy modern roots rock with Band of Horses and Parker Millsap. BOH play tunes from their album Why Are You OK, as Millsap supports The Very Last Day.
Thrill to an hour of soul and gospel with Grammy-winning legend CeCe Winans and breakout sensations St. Paul & the Broken Bones. Winans sings new songs and classics from her catalog, while St. Paul & the Broken Bones support their acclaimed album Sea of Noise.
Revel in an hour of modern rock with UK superstars Foals and Texas legend Alejandro Escovedo. Foals play tunes from their album “What Went Down,” while Texas bard Escovedo showcases “Burn Something Beautiful,” joined by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and alt-rock luminaries.
Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
Enjoy the best performances from the 2016 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony. Featured artists include Bonnie Raitt, Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, Alison Krauss and more.
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.”
Enjoy the 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, as Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez are honored by Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch, Jason Isbell and more.
Savor the best in Americana with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Amanda Shires. Isbell and his band showcase their acclaimed roots rock from “The Nashville Sound.” Singer/songwriter/violinist Shires unveils her distinctive take on country music from “My Piece of Land.”
Thrill to an hour with legendary keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. The jazz innovator surveys his decades-long career in his ACL debut.
Groove to a full hour with hip-hop superstars Run The Jewels. The duo showcases its latest album “Run the Jewels 3,” as well as its greatest hits.
Relish the ACL debut of alternative rock icon LCD Soundsystem. The recently revived band spotlights hits and songs from its comeback album “American Dream.”
Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron’s Dan Auerbach and Austin’s Shinyribs. Auerbach puts the Black Keys on hold to showcase his second solo album “Waiting On a Song.” Fronted by Kevin Russell of the Gourds, Shinyribs whips up Texas country soul from its new LP “I Got Your Medicine.”
Enjoy an hour of contemporary country music with Chris Stapleton and Turnpike Troubadours. The rock and soul-influenced Stapleton highlights his acclaimed second album “From a Room Vol. 1.” The jamming Troubadours draw from their latest record “A Long Way From Your Heart.”
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”
Enjoy an hour of contemporary R&B and indie rock with Khalid and Mac DeMarco. El Pasoan Khalid performs songs from his Grammy-nominated debut “American Teen.” Canadian DeMarco plays tunes from his acclaimed LP “This Old Dog.”
Revel in an hour with New Orleans funk masters Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with special guest Cyril Neville. Shorty lays down the grooves with highlights from his recent “Voodoo Threauxdown” tour.
Join a musical world tour with Puerto Rican superstar Residente as he presents songs from his globe-spanning solo debut and hits from his Calle 13 catalog.
Enjoy an hour of modern rock with Arctic Monkeys and Wild Child. Sheffield's Monkeys perform songs from their acclaimed album “Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino.” Austin's Wild Child plays cuts from their latest album “Expectations.”
Relish an hour with American music legend Willie Nelson. The Texan superstar performs a set of hits and songs from his latest album “My Way.”
Thrill to an hour of blues and hip-hop with Buddy Guy and August Greene. Blues legend Guy plays hits and songs from his latest album “The Blues is Alive and Well.” Hip-hop supergroup August Greene performs songs from its self-titled debut.
Thrill to an hour with fast-rising blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. The Austin singer-songwriter and guitarist performs songs from his highly acclaimed album “This Land.”
Enjoy an hour-long set from pop singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers. The author of hits “Lights On” and “Alaska” plays songs from her hit album “Heard It in a Past Life.”
Savor an hour with Americana star Steve Earle playing the songs of his mentor, Texas songwriter Guy Clark. Accompanied by his band The Dukes, and special guests including Rodney Crowell and Joe Ely, Earle performs classics from his Clark tribute album Guy.
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with 2019 Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation H.E.R.. The singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist plays tracks from her self-titled album and numerous EPs.
Thrill to the best in American roots music with Texas singer/songwriter Patty Griffin and New Orleans rockers The Revivalists. Griffin and her backing duo perform songs from her acclaimed self-titled LP. The Revivalists play tunes from their album Take Good Care.
Enjoy a career-spanning hour with indie rock titans Vampire Weekend. The alternative superstars perform new classics from their first album in five years, the chart-topping album Father of the Bride alongside gems from their catalog
Savor the best of next-generation country music with Kane Brown and Colter Wall. Chart-topping country star Kane Brown plays hits from his breakout album Experiment. Canadian C&W artist Colter Wall sings folk and Western songs from his acclaimed LP Songs of the Plains.
Savor an hour with adventurous singer/songwriters Sharon Van Etten and Lucy Dacus. New Yorker Van Etten performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Remind Me Tomorrow,” while Virginian Dacus highlights her album “Historian.”
Enjoy sixty minutes of soulful rock & roll with the Raconteurs and Black Pumas. Nashville’s Raconteurs spotlight their album Help Us Stranger, while Austin’s Black Pumas perform tunes from their self-titled debut.
Savor the experimental rock of singer/songwriter Mitski and indie rockers Rainbow Kitten Surprise. New Yorker Mitski plays songs from her album “Be the Cowboy,” while North Carolina's RKS perform cuts from the record “How to: Friend, Love, Freefall.”
Thrill to an hour of rock and soul with Cage the Elephant and Tank and The Bangas. Nashville rockers Cage the Elephant blaze through hits and albums from fifth album "Social Cues". New Orleans’ jazz/soul mavens Tank and The Bangas groove through songs from second LP "Green Balloon".
Savor an hour with young pop superstar Billie Eilish. The L.A. singer/songwriter performs her hits and songs from her debut LP “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”.
Thrill to an hour with Spanish singer, songwriter and dancer Rosalía. The Latin Grammy-winning Catalan native performs songs from her album “El Mal Querer.”
Savor an hour of stirring performances from the late singer/songwriter John Prine's episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include "Paradise," "Sam Stone" and "Angel from Montgomery," with special guest Bonnie Raitt.
Enjoy an hour featuring acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Yola. The Bristol native performs tunes from her solo debut Walk Through Fire.
Thrill to an hour of classic Austin City Limits performances from late Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble. Songs include "Pride and Joy," "Crossfire" and "Texas Flood."
Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The American/Canadian performer and composer sings songs from his latest album Unfollow the Rules.
Savor a special encore of protest soul classics from John Legend & the Roots’ Grammy-winning LP Wake Up! Originally broadcast in 2011, the hour-long episode features “Wake Up Everybody,” “Compared to What” and “Ordinary People.”
Enjoy innovative Austin rock & roll from Jackie Venson, plus a vintage 2012 performance from soul/gospel legend Mavis Staples and her friend Bonnie Raitt. Bluesy, soulful guitarist Venson plays songs from her record Vintage Machine, while Staples performs songs from across her long career. Blues rock star Raitt joins her for a couple of tunes.
Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.
Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters’ 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”
Revel in modern Southern soul with Nashville’s The War and Treaty and Austin’s Ruthie Foster. The War and Treaty play songs from their acclaimed album Hearts Town, while Foster performs numbers from across her career.
Austin City Limits is proud to present the long-awaited debut of cult hero Ray Wylie Hubbard in a thrilling new hour. The ‘70s cosmic-country legend is currently enjoying one of the great second acts in music and he entertains with songs and banter, sharing tunes and tales from his legendary career.
Savor the best of Austin alternative rock band Spoon’s four appearances on Austin City Limits. Songs include “Written in Reverse” and “I Turn My Camera On.”
Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. Walker performs his classics “Mr. Bojangles” and “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother,” while Shaver plays favorites “Georgia On a Fast Train” and “I’m Just An Old Chunk of Coal.”
Enjoy a vintage hour with New Orleans soul songwriter, producer and musician Allen Toussaint. Songs include “Southern Nights” and “St. James Infirmary.”
Relish an hour of Texan singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in an intimate acoustic setting. The trio showcase their collaborative LP The Marfa Tapes, including “Tin Man” and “Am I Right or Amarillo.”
Enjoy a pair of up & coming, Austin-based singer/songwriters with Jade Bird and Dayglow. The UK-born Bird plays tunes from her album Different Kinds of Light. Sloan Struble, AKA Dayglow, performs cuts from his LP Harmony House.
Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”
Savor the boundary-pushing roots music of Grammy winners Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings. Texas native Jarosz plays songs from her heralded LP World On the Ground. Midwesterner Strings performs tunes from his album Renewal.
Delight in the throwback country music of Brandy Clark and Charley Crockett. Nashville-based hit songwriter Clark performs cuts from her highly acclaimed Your Life is a Record. Lone Star native Crockett plays tunes from his album Music City U.S.A.
Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from his LP Gold-Diggers Sound. Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album Mordecai.
Savor the return of legendary singer/songwriter Jackson Browne to the ACL stage. Browne performs hits and songs from his latest album Downhill From Everywhere.
Enjoy an hour with singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, making her ACL solo debut. She performs songs from her Grammy-nominated album Jaime.
Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut Sour, while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP Punisher.
Relish the distinctive sounds of songwriters and musicians St. Vincent and Joy Oladokun. The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP Daddy’s Home. Versatile singer/tunesmith Oladokun performs tunes from her album In Defense of My Own Happiness.
Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album Future Past, as well as greatest hits.
Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band. The Guggenheim Fellowship winner performs songs from his lauded LP Just Like Moby Dick, as well as classics from his back catalog.
Enjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith’s best Austin City Limits performances.
Celebrated Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raises the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album “In These Silent Days.”
Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast and eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks share an hour of heartfelt performances. Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her breakthrough album “Jubilee.” Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”
Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and wide-ranging indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music. North Carolina’s Sylvan Esso play songs from their new album “No Rules Sandy,” plus other favorites from their Grammy-nominated career. Acclaimed act Lucius perform tunes from their album “Second Nature.”
Montreal-to-Nashville singer/songwriter Allison Russell and Toronto indie rock act The Weather Station offer an hour of intelligent, impassioned and acclaimed music. Russell performs numbers from her renowned album “Outside Child,” while the Weather Station, AKA songwriter Tamara Lindeman, plays tunes from the widely lauded LP “Ignorance.”
Texas-bred singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour. Rising country star McCollum plays tunes from his major label debut “Gold Chain Cowboy.” The legendary Keen performs songs from across his storied career in celebration of his upcoming retirement from the road.
Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: “12th of June.”
Enjoy Cuban funk Cimafunk and The Tribe in a must-see hour. The nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album “El Alimento.”
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria update soul and blues for a new generation on Austin City Limits. Rateliff and his band perform songs from their LP “The Future.” Victoria plays tunes from her Americana Music Awards Album of the Year nominated “A Southern Gothic.”
Black Pumas founder and visionary producer Adrian Quesada brings to life the music of his acclaimed Spanish-language album Boleros Psicodélicos in a thrilling hour, with international guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra, Clemente Castillo and more.
Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP “I Don't Live Here Anymore.”
Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a career-spanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance.
Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album Humble Quest alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour.
One of modern rock's premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album Lucifer On the Sofa alongside fan favorites.
The eighth annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame honors celebrated singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow. All-star guest performers include Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Jess Wolfe of Lucius, and Brittney Spencer.
The eighth annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame salutes Texas music pioneer Joe Ely. Guests include famed Texas songwriting legends Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore along with all-stars Rodney Crowell, Marcia Ball and Lloyd Maines.
Austin City Limits presents the 21st annual Americana Awards and Honors, recorded in Nashville at the famed Ryman Auditorium. Featured performers include Brandi Carlile, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Allison Russell, Lukas Nelson, The War and Treaty, and James McMurtry.
Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Austin City Limits accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra in their ACL debut. Songs include “Monster” and “The Eye That Catches the Dream.”
Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album Joy’all, while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP.
Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album “Let’s Start Here.” Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP “Natural Brown Prom Queen.”
Country iconoclast Margo Price returns to Austin City Limits in support of her lauded album “Strays,” while award-winning bluegrass stars Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway make their ACL debut with their LP “City of Gold.”
Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler debuts on Austin City Limits with a sparkling hour of Spanish-language songs from his landmark “Tinta y Tiempo.”
Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a heartfelt hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP “Weathervanes.”
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons Foo Fighters return to rock Austin City Limits in an epic hour featuring classics alongside highlights from their acclaimed recent album “But Here We Are.”
Grammy-winning Robert Glasper and duo DOMi & JD BECK bring next-generation jazz to Austin City Limits. Joined by special guests, Glasper performs songs from his celebrated "Black Radio"; DOMi & JD BECK perform tunes from their debut Not "Tight".
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including “Heartbreaker,” “We Belong,” and “Love is a Battlefield.”
Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker and newcomer Brittney Spencer showcase the best of modern country music on Austin City Limits. Tucker sings tunes from her album “Sweet Western Sound” and Spencer performs tunes from her debut “My Stupid Life.”
Breakout singer/songwriter Noah Kahan & Grammy-nominated act Flor de Toloache debut on Austin City Limits. Kahan performs tunes from his acclaimed “Stick Season.” Groundbreaking all-female mariachi act Flor de Toloache plays songs from “Motherflower.”
Modern rock superstar Alanis Morissette thrills with a career-spanning set on her Austin City Limits debut, featuring singalong gems “Hand in My Pocket,” “Ironic,” “Thank U” and “You Oughta Know.”
Blues, rock & soul maestro Bonnie Raitt returns to Austin City Limits for the first time in a decade performing classics and highlights from her triple 2023 Grammy-winning album “Just Like That” in an epic hour.
Austin City Limits presents performance highlights from the 22nd Annual Americana Honors, recorded in Nashville at the famed Ryman Auditorium. Performers include Nickel Creek, The Avett Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile and The War and Treaty.
Austin City Limits presents an epic hour with Nine Inch Nails. The special broadcast airs as a preview of our upcoming milestone 40th Anniversary Season. NIN’s arena-worthy ACL debut showcases ten songs, and will encore during the program’s Season 40, launching in the fall of 2014.
Performers Include Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Margo Price, John Prine, k.d. lang, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Irma Thomas, Fantastic Negrito, Rosanne Cash, Buddy Guy, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Tyler Childers, I'm With Her & More
Enjoy musical highlights from the eighteenth annual Americana Honors, showcasing the best and brightest in Americana, including Brandi Carlile, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Mumford & Sons, Our Native Daughters, and more.
Celebrate the 2019 ACL Hall of Fame with host Robert Earl Keen as Shawn Colvin, Buddy Guy and Lyle Lovett are inducted. Guest performers include Jackson Browne, Shemekia Copeland, Jimmie Vaughan, Sarah Jarosz and more.
Back by popular demand, Austin City Limits presents a web-only epic hour with rock supergroup The Raconteurs.
Enjoy a special hour of Austin City Limits performances by Austin’s Western swing faith-keepers Asleep at the Wheel. Spanning nearly fifty years of appearances, the songs include “Boogie Back to Texas,” “Choo Choo Ch’boogie” and “Take Me Back to Tulsa.”
A special broadcast featuring a victory lap of some of the finest performances from the first six years of the annual ACL Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, from the inaugural induction celebration in 2014 to 2019’s sixth annual ceremony. The 14-song, all-star salute, recorded live in Austin, Texas, features best–in-class performances and collaborations, many never-before-broadcast, from the annual celebrations in a performance-packed hour with Hall of Fame honorees including Willie Nelson, Buddy Guy, Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt, Rosanne Cash and Kris Kristofferson performing alongside special guests.
Celebrate the 2019 ACL Hall of Fame with host Robert Earl Keen as Shawn Colvin, Buddy Guy and Lyle Lovett are inducted. Guest performers include Jackson Browne, Shemekia Copeland, Jimmie Vaughan, Sarah Jarosz and more.
Back by popular demand, Austin City Limits presents a web-only epic hour with rock supergroup The Raconteurs.
Celebrate the 2021 ACL Hall of Fame inductees as Alejandro Escovedo, Lucinda Williams and Wilco are honored. Guest performers include Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Rosanne Cash and Sheila E.
Austin City Limits presents selected performances from the 20th annual Americana Honors, recorded live in Nashville. Performers include Brandi Carlile, the Mavericks, Jason Isbell, Allison Russell, Charley Crockett, Amethyst Kiah and the Highwomen, plus a tribute to Nanci Griffith from Joe Henry and Aoife O’Donovan.
The ninth annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame honors late singer/songwriter John Prine. Actor Ethan Hawke inducts the beloved icon joined by performers Tyler Childers, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Rateliff, Valerie June, Kurt Vile and Tommy Prine.
The ninth annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame honors country music superstar Trisha Yearwood. Don Henley handles induction honors and performs along with musical salutes from Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Dunn, Brothers Osborne and Brandy Clark.
