Austin City Limits - Season 35
Season 35
Episodes
The Dave Matthews Band
Ben Harper and Relentless7
Kenny Chesney
Andrew Bird / St. Vincent
M. Ward / Okkervil River
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).
Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Pearl Jam
Allen Toussaint
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.
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.
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.
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.
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