Overview of 'Austin City Limits' Season 38

Austin City Limits (1975)

Documentary

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

Writing:

Bill Arhos

Stars:

Release Date: 1975-01-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

6.2/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 54

Season 38 Episode List

Episode 1 - Radiohead
Release Date: 2012-10-06
The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.
Episode 2 - Bon Iver
Release Date: 2012-10-13
The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.
Episode 3 - Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples
Release Date: 2012-10-20
Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.
Episode 4 - The Shins / Dr. Dog
Release Date: 2012-10-27
ACL presents alternative rock with the Shins and Dr. Dog. The Shins play songs from their latest record Port of Morrow, while Dr. Dog highlights Be the Void.
Episode 5 - The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers
Release Date: 2012-11-03
The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?
Episode 6 - Jack White
Release Date: 2013-01-05
After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most successful musicians, both critically and commercially, of the modern era. Here he returns for his second appearance on Austin City Limits with an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll.
Episode 7 - Rodrigo y Gabriela
Release Date: 2013-01-12
With their thrilling and dynamic hybrid of metal, Latin and jazz, guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have become an international sensation with their flawless live performances. For their debut Austin City Limits performance, they are backed by C.U.B.A., a 6-piece Cuban orchestra with whom they recorded their latest record Area 52.
Episode 8 - Norah Jones / Kat Edmonson
Release Date: 2013-01-19
Jazz and pop cross on ACL with Norah Jones and Kat Edmonson. Jones sings songs from her Dangermouse-produced album Little Broken Hearts. Edmonson showcases the song stylings of her LP Way Down Low.
Episode 9 - Bob Mould / Delta Spirit
Release Date: 2013-01-26
ACL showcases alternative rock with Bob Mould and Delta Spirit. Punk veteran Mould showcases cuts from across his career, while young bucks Delta Spirit highlight their self-titled LP.
Episode 10 - Tim McGraw
Release Date: 2013-02-02
Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and brand new material.
Episode 11 - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes / tUnE-yArDs
Release Date: 2013-02-09
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes and tUnE-yArDs bring experimental alt.pop to the ACL stage. The Zeroes support their LP Here, while tUnE-yArDs performs material from w h o k i l l.
Episode 12 - Gary Clark Jr. / Alabama Shakes
Release Date: 2013-02-16
ACL presents modern blues and soul with Gary Clark, Jr. and Alabama Shakes. Austin guitarist Clark showcases his major label debut, while Alabama’s Shakes spotlight their critically acclaimed Boys & Girls.
Episode 13 - Esperanza Spalding
Release Date: 2013-02-23
ACL presents an hour with jazz/soul singer/bassist Esperanza Spalding in support of her LP Radio Music Society. Esperanza Spalding dedicates this program to the guitarist Jef Lee Johnson who passed away January 28, 2013. This Austin City Limits episode was their last performance together.