Bill Arhos
Director
Austin City Limits (1975)
Season 36
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
S36E1 - Jimmy Cliff
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.”
Oct. 2, 2010, midnight
S36E2 - Spoon
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).
Oct. 9, 2010, midnight
S36E3 - Patty Griffin & Friends
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.
Oct. 16, 2010, midnight
S36E4 - Alejandro Escovedo / Trombone Shorty
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.
Oct. 23, 2010, midnight
S36E5 - Robert Earl Keen / Hayes Carll
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.
Oct. 30, 2010, midnight
S36E6 - Steve Martin / Sarah Jarosz
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.
Nov. 6, 2010, midnight
S36E7 - Rosanne Cash / Brandi Carlile
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.”
Nov. 13, 2010, midnight
S36E8 - John Legend & The Roots
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.
Nov. 20, 2010, midnight
S36E9 - Cheap Trick
ACL welcomes rock icon Cheap Trick. The band performs material from its acclaimed album “The Latest” and selections from its classic catalog.
Jan. 1, 2011, midnight
S36E10 - Monsters of Folk
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.
Jan. 8, 2011, midnight
S36E11 - The National / Band of Horses
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.
Jan. 15, 2011, midnight
S36E12 - Sonic Youth / The Black Keys
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.
Jan. 22, 2011, midnight
S36E13 - Lyle Lovett / Bob Schneider
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.
Jan. 29, 2011, midnight
S36E14 - Coldplay New Years Eve
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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