8.9/1011 votes#1 - R.E.M.
Season 34 Episode 1 - Aired 5/24/2008
In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.
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NaN/100 votes#2 - Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins
Season 34 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2008
R&B veteran Bettye LaVette sings songs from her critically-lauded album The Scene of the Crime, followed by legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins and his catalog of blues classics.
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NaN/100 votes#3 - Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special
Season 34 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2008
Acclaimed tunesmiths Lyle Lovett and his friends John Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely pool their talents for this special episode of Austin City Limits.
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NaN/100 votes#4 - Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez
Season 34 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2008
Wallflowers leader Jakob Dylan showcases tunes from his debut solo album Seeing Things, followed by songwriter/violinist Carrie Rodriguez performing songs from her latest album She Ain’t Me.
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NaN/100 votes#5 - My Morning Jacket
Season 34 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2008
Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.
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NaN/100 votes#6 - Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland
Season 34 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2008
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings burn up the stage with their modern take on classic soul and funk. Texas treasure Carolyn Wonderland follows with her incendiary blend of rock, blues and soul.
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9.0/108 votes#7 - Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine
Season 34 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2008
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Sheperd’s Dog CD, follow.
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NaN/100 votes#8 - Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation
Season 34 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2008
Gnarls Barkley plays his unique combination of rhythm and blues, rock and progressive hip-hop. Next, Thievery Corporation introduces the audience to its eccentric world beats.
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9.0/1010 votes#9 - Foo Fighters
Season 34 Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/2009
Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:
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NaN/100 votes#10 - Manu Chao
Season 34 Episode 10 - Aired 1/24/2009
French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically-charged, danceable rock & roll from his album La Radiolina. Taped September 23, 2008:
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NaN/100 votes#11 - Nick Lowe / The Swell Season
Season 34 Episode 11 - Aired 1/31/2009
British songwriting legend Nick Lowe surveys his 30-plus year catalog with classics and new tunes. Oscar-winning duo Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, AKA The Swell Season, performs cuts from the soundtrack of their movie Once.
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NaN/100 votes#12 - Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham
Season 34 Episode 12 - Aired 2/7/2009
Hard-rocking roots music storytellers Drive-By Truckers hit the stage in support of their album Brighter Than Creation's Dark. Dusty Texas troubadour Ryan Bingham follows with tunes from his latest record, Mescalito.
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NaN/100 votes#13 - Sarah McLachlan / Duffy
Season 34 Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2009
With the release of her greatest hits collection, Closer: The Best Of Sarah McLachlan, the multi-Grammy Winning singer, songwriter and activist makes her Austin City Limits debut.
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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 34
Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 34 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 34!
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 34 Ratings Summary
"R.E.M." is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 34. It scored 8.9/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/24/2008. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins".