Season 42

Austin City LimitsSeason 42

2016
13 Episodes

Episodes

Paul Simon
S42E01

Paul Simon

Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”

01 Oct 2016
James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens
S42E02

James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens

Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut “Chaos and the Calm.” North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut “Tomorrow is My Turn.”

08 Oct 2016
Robert Plant
S42E03

Robert Plant

Enjoy new classics and fan favorites from music icon Robert Plant. The British superstar sings classics from the catalogs of Led Zeppelin, the blues canon and his solo Americana albums.

15 Oct 2016
Florence + the Machine / Andra Day
S42E04

Florence + the Machine / Andra Day

Enjoy dazzling modern rock and soul from Florence + The Machine and Andra Day. British sensation Florence blazes through songs from her latest LP “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” San Diego’s Day sings tunes from her soulful debut “Cheers To the Fall.”

22 Oct 2016
Iggy Pop
S42E05

Iggy Pop

A thrilling hour with rock & roll legend Iggy Pop in his first-ever ACL appearance. The Detroit native blasts through classics and cuts from his latest album “Post Pop Depression,” accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.

29 Oct 2016
Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma
S42E06

Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma

Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma. Mexican superstar Lafourcade performs songs from her Grammy-winning album Hasta la Ruiz and powerhouse Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma dazzle with irresistible grooves.

05 Nov 2016
My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper
S42E07

My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper

Dig the best in modern rock with artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper. MMJ showcases cuts from their latest LP Waterfall, while Harper features songs from his most recent album Call It What It Is.

12 Nov 2016
Ms. Lauryn Hill
S42E08

Ms. Lauryn Hill

Enjoy a career-spanning performance by R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill in a rare television appearance. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter performs a set of solo hits, new songs and Fugees classics.

02 Jul 2016
Cyndi Lauper
S42E09

Cyndi Lauper

Enjoy the ACL debut of pop legend Cyndi Lauper with a a program of classics and country covers. Songs include “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors” and “End of the World.”

14 Jan 2017
Margo Price / Hayes Carll
S42E10

Margo Price / Hayes Carll

Welcome up-and-coming country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll to ACL. Price supports her debut album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, while Carll sings songs from his album Lovers and Leavers.

21 Jan 2017
Band of Horses / Parker Millsap
S42E11

Band of Horses / Parker Millsap

Enjoy modern roots rock with Band of Horses and Parker Millsap. BOH play tunes from their album Why Are You OK, as Millsap supports The Very Last Day.

28 Jan 2017
CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones
S42E12

CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Thrill to an hour of soul and gospel with Grammy-winning legend CeCe Winans and breakout sensations St. Paul & the Broken Bones. Winans sings new songs and classics from her catalog, while St. Paul & the Broken Bones support their acclaimed album Sea of Noise.

04 Feb 2017
Foals / Alejandro Escovedo
S42E13

Foals / Alejandro Escovedo

Revel in an hour of modern rock with UK superstars Foals and Texas legend Alejandro Escovedo. Foals play tunes from their album “What Went Down,” while Texas bard Escovedo showcases “Burn Something Beautiful,” joined by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and alt-rock luminaries.

11 Feb 2017