Episode guide
Austin City Limits: Season 31
14 episodes · premiered Oct 8, 2005
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- Episode 1: Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley Oct 8, 2005 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.
- Episode 2: Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards Oct 15, 2005 Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
- Episode 3: Etta James Oct 22, 2005 Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
- Episode 4: Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne Oct 29, 2005 Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."
- Episode 5: The Killers followed by Spoon Nov 5, 2005 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.
- Episode 6: John Prine / Amos Lee Nov 12, 2005 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.
- Episode 7: Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous Nov 19, 2005 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…
- Episode 8: Coldplay / Michael Stipe Dec 17, 2005 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.
- Episode 9: Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba Jan 14, 2006 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…
- Episode 10: Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt Jan 21, 2006 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.
- Episode 11: Widespread Panic Jan 28, 2006 This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.
- Episode 12: Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert Feb 4, 2006 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…
- Episode 13: Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket Feb 11, 2006 Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group perform songs from their releases “Plans” and…
- Episode 14: Robert Randolph / the Family Band Jul 22, 2006