The BEST episodes of Austin City Limits season 31
Every episode of Austin City Limits season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Austin City Limits season 31!
Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music.
#1 - Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne
Season 31 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2005
Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman"; (Recorded: May 11, 2005) In Between Days Jesusland Still Fighting It Gracie Not the Same Ray LaMontagne performs songs from his debut album. (Recorded: July 23, 2005) Jolene Trouble Shelter Train Song Heaven Is A Honky-Tonk
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#2 - John Prine / Amos Lee
Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2005
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket
Season 31 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/2006
Death Cab for Cutie performs songs from "Plans" and "Transatlanticism" (Recorded: November 6, 2005) The New Year A Movie Script Ending Soul Meets Body Summer Skin I Was a Kaleidoscope Title and Registration Crooked Teeth Kentucky newcomers, My Morning Jacket, promote their unique soundscapes (Recorded: November 20, 2005) Golden Gideon What a Wonderful Man Dondante Anytime
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley
Season 31 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2005
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Widespread Panic
Season 31 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2006
This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba
Season 31 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/2006
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards
Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2005
Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Etta James
Season 31 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2005
Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - The Killers / Spoon
Season 31 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2005
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous
Season 31 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2005
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Coldplay
Season 31 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2005
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#12 - Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt
Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2006
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert
Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/2006
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.
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