Episode guide
Austin City Limits: Season 34
13 episodes · first aired May 24, 2008
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- 1 R.E.M. May 24, 2008 In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.
- 2 Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins Oct 11, 2008 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.
- 3 Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special Oct 18, 2008 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.
- 4 Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez Oct 25, 2008 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.
- 5 My Morning Jacket Nov 1, 2008 Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.
- 6 Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland Nov 8, 2008 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.
- 7 Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine Nov 15, 2008 Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Sheperd’s Dog CD, follow.
- 8 Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation Nov 22, 2008 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.
- 9 Foo Fighters Jan 17, 2009 Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:
- 10 Manu Chao Jan 24, 2009 French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically-charged, danceable rock & roll from his album La Radiolina. Taped September 23, 2008:
- 11 Nick Lowe / The Swell Season Jan 31, 2009 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…
- 12 Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham Feb 7, 2009 Hard-rocking roots music storytellers Drive-By Truckers hit the stage in support of their album Brighter Than Creation's Dark. Dusty Texas troubadour Ryan Bingham follows with tunes from…
- 13 Sarah McLachlan / Duffy Feb 14, 2009 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.