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I've missed a great many of these already but here is this season's lineup:
Episodes in Season 32
Oct. 7: Ray Davies
The legendary Kinks frontman Ray Davies makes a rare American television appearance, showcasing classic songs from the former quintessential Brit band as well as his eagerly received first-ever solo record.
Oct. 14: The New Orleans Social Club
Just weeks after the anniversary of the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought on their home town, a group of Crescent City legends celebrates the ravaged city’s musical history and culture. Featuring original members of the Meters and the Neville Brothers, plus special guests Marcia Ball, Willie Lobo and incomparable soul queen Irma Thomas.
Oct. 21: Juanes
Arguably the single most important figure on today’s Latin music scene, Juanes brings his infectious rhythms and compelling songs from his native Colombia to an American audience. Included by Time magazine on its list of “one of the 100 most influential people in the world,” Juanes remains true to his roots, performing in his native language.
Oct. 28: Alejandro Escovedo
Few contemporary artists inspire the degree of rapturous critical praise, without the accompanying fame and fortune, as Alejandro Escovedo. Back in form after a near-death battle with Hepatitis C, the eclectic, imaginative songwriter and his extraordinary band perform songs from The Boxing Mirror, praised by Billboard as “a masterwork from one of the genuine lights in rock music.”
Nov. 4: Sufjan Stevens followed by Calexico
Two of the underground rock scene’s most creative artists perform. Critical darling and indie rock sensation Sufjan Stevens brings his orchestral folk/pop to the stage in support of his latest album The Avalanche. Highlighting its latest record Garden Ruin, Arizona’s Calexico dazzles with a unique blend of traditional songcraft and Southwestern roots music.
Nov. 11: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings its combination of South African musical traditions and Christian gospel music to the Austin City Limits stage. An international cultural force over the last 40 years, the a cappella group’s unbelievable vocal harmonies continue to inspire enthusiasm whenever and wherever they perform.
Nov. 18: Van Morrison
Musical legend Van Morrison wraps his incomparable voice around the soul, blues, folk, jazz and country styles that have been the mainstay of his music for four decades. Featuring songs from his latest album Pay the Devil and timeless Morrison classics, he delivers a spellbinding one hour performance in his first appearance on Austin City Limits.
Nov. 25 : Franz Ferdinand followed by What Made Milwaukee Famous
(encore presentation)
Austin City Limits presents an hour of international indie rock with Franz Ferdinand and What Made Milwaukee Famous. The Scottish quartet Franz Ferdinand performs intelligent, danceable pop-rock from its sophomore release, You Could Have It So Much Better, plus hits off its self-titled debut. What Made Milwaukee Famous’ intelligent humor and electronic-fused choruses have swiftly made it one of Austin’s hottest bands. The band plays songs from its critically-acclaimed debut release, Trying to Never Catch Up.
Dec. 2: Ben Folds followed by Ray LaMontagne
(encore presentation)
Ben Folds continues a solo career that builds on the success of his band's hit "Brick." Highlights include songs from his 2005 critically-acclaimed release Songs For Silverman. Ray LaMontagne, who Rolling Stone called “the backwoods Van Morrison,” performs songs from his haunting debut release Trouble.
Dec. 9: Etta James
(encore presentation)
Music legend Etta James has been wowing critics and fans with an R&B legacy that spans more than 50 years. The Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award winner continues to be one of the most respected R&B singers in America. Highlights include "Tell Mama" and "At Last."
Dec. 16: Corinne Bailey Rae followed by KT Tunstall
Austin City Limits showcases a pair of British stars now conquering U.S. shores. England’s Corinne Bailey Rae affirms her burgeoning popularity with hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like a Star” from her self-titled debut. Then Scotland’s KT Tunstall demonstrates why her star is rising with “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and other favorites from her acclaimed Eye to the Telescope.
Dec. 23: Los Lonely Boys followed by the Gourds
It’s a celebration of diverse Texas roots rock on Austin City Limits. First, San Angelo trio Los Lonely Boys consolidates its massive success with songs from Sacred, its latest slab of “Texican rock & roll.” Then the Gourds bring their iconoclastic country/folk/Tex-Mex/Cajun rock to the stage with tunes from their latest album Heavy Ornamentals and crowd-pleasing favorites from their early years.
Dec. 30: The Raconteurs followed by Cat Power
Detouring from his red-hot success with The White Stripes, Jack White’s new pop-rock collaboration with fellow Detroiter Brendan Benson, the Raconteurs, applies distinctly modern rock sensibilities to classic 60’s and 70’s influences. The quartet mixes Lennon-McCartney style harmonies with blues-power guitar and a touch of psychedelia on songs from its debut Broken Boy Soldiers. Introspective, highly acclaimed singer/songwriter Cat Power follows with a set of tunes from her Memphis soul-inflected album The Greatest.
Jan. 6, 2007: Damian Marley
The son of Bob Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a multiple Grammy Award winner for his distinctive take on his father’s reggae legacy. With his brothers Stephen and Julian as guests, Marley performs tunes from his latest album, the bestselling Welcome to Jamrock.
Jan. 13, 2007: James Blunt followed by TBA
England’s James Blunt showcases songs from his internationally popular album Back to Bedlam, including the massive hit “You’re Beautiful.”
Jan. 20, 2007: The Dixie Chicks
After a couple of years spent enjoying their family lives and weathering controversy, Texas’ mighty Dixie Chicks return to the Austin City Limits stage with old favorites and new classics from their defiant, triumphant new album Taking the Long Way.
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Our local PBS seems to run them all one week behind.
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