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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 35

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 35 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 35!

The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 35

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

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  1. 8.5/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Andrew Bird; St. Vincent

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    S35:E4

    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.

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  2. 8.5/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel

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    S35:E7

    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.

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  3. 8.4/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Mos Def / K’naan

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    S35:E10

    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.

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  4. 7.5/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Pearl Jam

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    S35:E8

    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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  5. 6.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Them Crooked Vultures

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    S35:E14

    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.

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    #6 - Dave Matthews Band

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    S35:E1

    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.

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    #7 - Ben Harper and Relentless7

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    S35:E2

    Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.

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    #8 - Kenny Chesney

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    S35:E3

    Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.

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    #9 - M. Ward / Okkervil River

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    S35:E5

    M. Ward graduates from guest spots to his own headline ACL performance, highlighting his latest LP Hold Time. Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows.

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    #10 - Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens

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    S35:E6

    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).

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    #11 - Allen Toussaint

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    S35:E9

    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.”

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    #12 - Avett Brothers / Heartless Bastards

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    S35:E11

    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.

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    #13 - Steve Earle / Kris Kristofferson

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    S35:E12

    Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.

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    #14 - Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux

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    S35:E13

    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.

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Season 35 Ratings Summary

"Andrew Bird; St. Vincent" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 35. It scored 8.5/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/24/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel".