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Austin City Limits

Season 38 · 13 episodes · Oct 6, 2012

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    Episode 1

    Radiohead

    Oct 6, 2012

    The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.

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    Episode 2

    Bon Iver

    Oct 13, 2012

    The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.

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    Episode 3

    Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples

    Oct 20, 2012

    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.

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    Episode 4

    The Shins / Dr. Dog

    Oct 27, 2012

    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.

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    Episode 5

    The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers

    Nov 3, 2012

    The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?

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    Episode 6

    Jack White

    Jan 5, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 7

    Rodrigo y Gabriela

    Jan 12, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 8

    Norah Jones / Kat Edmonson

    Jan 19, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 9

    Bob Mould / Delta Spirit

    Jan 26, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 10

    Tim McGraw

    Feb 2, 2013

    Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and brand new material.

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    Episode 11

    Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes / tUnE-yArDs

    Feb 9, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 12

    Gary Clark Jr. / Alabama Shakes

    Feb 16, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 13

    Esperanza Spalding

    Feb 23, 2013

    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.