Episodes
1. Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly
October 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.
2. Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
October 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.
3. Widespread Panic
October 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.
4. The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
October 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.
5. Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band
October 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.
6. Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges
November 5, 2011
The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.
7. Randy Newman
November 12, 2011
Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.
8. Americana Music Festival 2011
November 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.
9. Tom Waits
December 24, 2011
Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.
10. Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special
December 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.
11. The Head and the Heart / Gomez
January 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.
12. Arcade Fire
January 14, 2012
The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."
13. Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom
January 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.
14. Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li
January 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.
