The BEST episodes of Austin City Limits season 35
Every episode of Austin City Limits season 35, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Austin City Limits season 35!
Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music.
#1 - Pearl Jam
Season 35 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2009
One of the most popular and influential rock bands of the past two decades, Pearl Jam makes their Austin City Limits debut in celebration of their self-released new CD, Backspacer.
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#2 - Dave Matthews Band
Season 35 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2009
Rock superstars the Dave Matthews Band kick off ACL's 35th season with hits and songs from their latest album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.
#3 - Ben Harper and Relentless7
Season 35 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2009
Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.
#4 - Kenny Chesney
Season 35 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2009
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
#5 - Andrew Bird / St. Vincent
Season 35 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2009
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Andrew Bird has captured audiences around the world with his unique style. Through amazing vocals, whistling, violin, guitar and glockenspiel, this Chicago-born musician seems to have brought about a new phase of folk and indie rock.
#6 - M. Ward / Okkervil River
Season 35 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2009
While “singing beautifully sad songs about mortality and feeling lonesome” (Rolling Stone) M. Ward has spent years crafting music to become one of the most acclaimed American musicians of the decade.
#7 - Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens
Season 35 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2009
It’s been five years since Elvis Costello was last on the Austin City Limits stage. Tonight he returns as part of our 35th anniversary with new music that takes the music legend back-to-basics, combining his witty lyrics and country sounds “with a fitting old-timey feel” (Los Angeles Times).
#8 - Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel
Season 35 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2009
Singer-songwriter author, poet and actor, Willie Nelson rose to national stardom during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but has remained both a musical and cultural icon through the decades. Since their inception in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has won nine Grammy Awards, released more than 20 studio albums and have charted more than 20 singles on Billboard’s country charts. Tonight these country legends grace the Austin City Limits stage performing songs from their newest release, Willie and the Wheel.
#9 - Allen Toussaint
Season 35 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/2010
Legendary New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint hits the ACL stage with songs from his latest LP, The Bright Mississippi, and classic hits like “Southern Nights.”
#10 - K’Naan / Mos Def
Season 35 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2010
Hip hop conquers the ACL stage with sets from alternative rapper/actor Mos Def, supporting his latest record, The Ecstatic, and Somalian native K’naan, performing songs from his acclaimed LP, Troubadour.
#11 - The Avett Brothers / Heartless Bastards
Season 35 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/2010
Rising roots rock kings the Avett Brothers perform songs from their latest album, I and Love and You. Ohio-to-Austin transplants Heartless Bastards follow with their classic rock 'n roll.
#12 - Steve Earle / Kris Kristofferson
Season 35 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/2010
Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.
#13 - Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux
Season 35 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2010
Singer/composer/bass prodigy Esperanza Spalding debuts on ACL with a mix of jazz, soul and Brazilian pop. Contemporary torch singer Madeleine Peyroux follows in support of her album Bare Bones.
#14 - Them Crooked Vultures
Season 35 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2010
Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin combine for high volume rock ‘n’ roll.