Season 31

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 Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.

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 international following.

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 punch in her debut CD.

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 “Transatlanticism.” My Morning Jacket have taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock and clever lyrics and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their release “Z.”

Episode 14

Robert Randolph / the Family Band

Jul 22, 2006