Bill Arhos
Director
Austin City Limits (1975)
Season 35
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Released Jan. 1, 1975
Episode 53 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: tmdb.concert, tmdb.rock-n-roll, tmdb.country-music, tmdb.folk-music, imdb.three-word-title, imdb.place-name-in-title, imdb.city-name-in-title + 4 more, imdb.performance, imdb.concert-film, tmdb.concert-film, tmdb.live-music
Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, KQED, Thirteen, WETA+
Production Companies: KLRU Austin
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S35E1 - Dave Matthews Band
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.
Oct. 3, 2009, midnight
S35E2 - Ben Harper and Relentless7
Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.
Oct. 10, 2009, midnight
S35E3 - Kenny Chesney
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
Oct. 17, 2009, midnight
S35E4 - Andrew Bird; St. Vincent
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.
Oct. 24, 2009, midnight
S35E5 - M. Ward / Okkervil River
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.
Oct. 31, 2009, midnight
S35E6 - Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens
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).
Nov. 7, 2009, midnight
S35E7 - Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
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.
Nov. 14, 2009, midnight
S35E8 - Pearl Jam
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.
Nov. 21, 2009, midnight
S35E9 - Allen Toussaint
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.”
Jan. 9, 2010, midnight
S35E10 - Mos Def / K’naan
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.
Jan. 16, 2010, midnight
S35E11 - Avett Brothers / Heartless Bastards
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.
Jan. 23, 2010, midnight
S35E12 - Steve Earle / Kris Kristofferson
Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.
Jan. 30, 2010, midnight
S35E13 - Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux
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.
Feb. 6, 2010, midnight
S35E14 - Them Crooked Vultures
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.
Feb. 13, 2010, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 1119 min.
Released: Jan. 1, 1975
Last Air Date: Dec. 13, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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