Season 37

E1. Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly

Oct 1, 2011

Contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly. Mumford & Sons perform cuts from their hit album Sigh No More, as well as new tunes. Flogging Molly hits highlights from throughout their career.

E2. Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Oct 8, 2011

R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin'. Lewis & his Honeybears rock their bluesy soul nuggets from Scandalous.

E3. Widespread Panic

Oct 15, 2011

During the early ’90s, Widespread Panic emerged among successors to the Grateful Dead dynasty. Since then, the Athens-based collective has established an impressive reputation of constant touring, luminous improvisation, and state-of-the-art rock ‘n’ roll.

E4. The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Oct 22, 2011

The Decemberists highlight songs from their release The King is Dead. Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.

E5. Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Oct 29, 2011

Miller takes a tour through his catalog of classic rock hits. The PHJB presents classic New Orleans jazz with special guests the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

E6. Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges

Nov 5, 2011 · 45m

The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.

E7. Randy Newman

Nov 12, 2011 · 45m

Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.

E8. Americana Music Festival 2011

Nov 19, 2011

Filmed live at the Ryman Auditorium October 13, 2011, Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers and the Civil Wars are just a few of the artists to be showcased. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, with an all-star house band led by Americana favorite Buddy Miller, the show runs the Americana gamut from the ethereal opening of “I’ll Fly Away” a tribute to the O’ Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack, featuring Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss to the uplifting finale spotlighting the legendary Gregg Allman. In between are performances from Jim Lauderdale, Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, Elizabeth Cook, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Amos Lee, and many more.

E9. Tom Waits

Dec 24, 2011 · 45m

Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.

E10. Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special

Dec 31, 2011

Modern rock giants Coldplay ring in the New Year with a 90-minute Austin City Limits New Year's Eve special highlighting their mega-hits and songs from their newest LP, "Mylo Xyloto." This historic holiday celebration captures the excitement and energy of the Grammy-winning band that has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

E11. The Head and the Heart / Gomez

Jan 7, 2012

Fresh and seasoned indie rock hits the ACL stage with the Head and the Heart and Gomez. Seattle's the Head and the Heart performs tunes from its self-titled debut LP. British veterans Gomez follow with their eclectic modern rock.

E12. Arcade Fire

Jan 14, 2012 · 45m

The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."

E13. Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom

Jan 21, 2012

Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. Fleet Foxes draw from their latest LP Helplessness Blues. Joanna Newsom follows with her ethereal sound featuring harp and unique vocals.

E14. Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li

Jan 28, 2012

Experimental modern rock rules with Florence + the Machine and Lykke Li. Bluesy singer Florence showcases her LP Lungs, while Swedish chanteuse Li highlights her LP Wounded Rhymes.

E15. Wilco

Feb 4, 2012

American alternative rock band Wilco performs a number of songs from their most recent album, "The Whole Love," including "Art of Almost," "Bull Black Nova," "War on War," "Dawned on Me," and "Cruel to be Kind" with singer and songwriter Nick Lowe.