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Ben Harper has been influenced by folk, blues, and hard rock, to country and reggae, and the Ben Harper and Relentless7's latest CD, White Lies in Dark Times reflects that.

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Singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan hits the stage singing songs from her 2008 CD, Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan, a greatest hits package. Then join Duffy for the pop/soul sounds of the 60's as she sings songs from her 2008 CD, Rockferry.

This episode features first, an alternative Southern rock band called Drive-By truckers, who will play selections from their 2008 CD Brighter Than Creation's Dark. Next comes American singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham as he hits the stage with songs from his 2007 CD Mescalito.

Nick Lowe has been a singer/songwriter for three decades now, spanning the range from new wave to his roots in rock and country music. Then, the folk-rock duo of The Swell Season takes the stage to perform songs from their "Once" soundtrack.

Manu Chao is a self-described "musical globalista" whose songs are a mix of pop, punk, reggae, rock, ska and more. On tonight's show he performs songs from his 2007 CD "La Radiolina."

The Foo Fighters perform live, the songs from their 2007 CD "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace."

Gnarls Barkley, the hip hop duo are featured in this episode showcasing tracks from their 2008 CD "Odd Couple." Then, the world beat and electronic act Thievery Corporation perform songs from their 2008 CD "Radio Retaliation."

Aimee Mann is known as one of the best songwriters of our time and will play selections from her 2008 CD @#%&*! Smilers. Then, Iron and Wine takes the stage for a few songs from their 2007 CD The Shepard's Dog.

Retro-soul act Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings play selections from their 2007 CD "100 Days, 100 Nights." Then, blues-rock artist Carolyn Wonderland hits the stage for a showcase of selections from her 2008 CD "Miss Understood."

The rock band My Morning Jacket play selections from their newest CD "Evil Urges."

Jakob Dylan, front man for the Wallflowers, sings selections from his debut solo project "Seeing Things." Carrie Rodriguez plays her blend of country and bluegrass with songs from her newest CD "She Ain't Me."

Four generations of genre-crossing songwriting talent has gathered for this one of a kind concert. Providing a glimpse of the best American folk, country and rock music is Guy Clark, Joe Ely, John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett, teaming up for a free-form songwriters roundtable.

Bettye LaVette began her career at age 16 and since has recorded in the blues, country and rock. Tonight she sings her classic hits and the newest from her CD "The Scene of the Crime." Next 90+ year old Pinetop Perkins is a blues pianist who began his career in the 1920's. He received a lifetime Grammy nomination in 2005.

R.E.M. performs songs from their critically acclaimed 2008 CD Accelerate.

The seventh annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Fransisco's Golden Gate Park features musicians from the genre of bluegrass and far beyond, as its title hints at. Includes Emmylou Harris, Bruce Hornsby, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs and Doc Watson.

Brad Paisley performs selections from his 2007 CD "5th Gear," followed by Dierks Bentley, playing selections from his 2006 CD, "Long Trip Alone."

Selections from the 2007 CD "Because of the Times" are featured when the Kings of Leon take the stage. Then, Roky Erickson, a Texas rock legend performs from his extensive catalog throughout his career.

Crowded House, the New Zealand pop-rock band performs selections from their 2007 CD, "Time on Earth."

Bloc Party, a British post-punk band will play cuts from their album, "A Weekend in the City." Next, Ghostland Observatory will play selections from their self-titled CD.

Country rocker Lucinda Williams sings selections from her 2007 CD, West. Old Crow Medicine Show, a form of rock flavored mountain music sings selections from their 2006 CD, Big Iron World.

Singer-songwriter John Mayer plays highlights from his 2006 CD Continuum.

U.K. sensation Paolo Nutini debuts with soulful pop songs from his hit album These Streets. Austin’s Grupo Fantasma throws down with the high energy Latin funk it’s taken to stages across the country.

Hailed as the “band who helped put Canadian music on the world map” by TIME magazine, experimental indie rock septet Arcade Fire has wowed audiences with its anthemic sound and emotionally-charged lyrics. The band’s complex, full sound combines diverse instrumentation with often brooding lyrics that “draw grand lessons from everyday life” (The New York Times).

The ever-evolving Wilco returns to Austin City Limits, performing classics and cuts from its latest disk Sky Blue Sky. Don't miss this innovative band performing at the height of their collaborative musical powers.

Joined by blues luminaries James Cotton, Delbert McClinton and others, guitarist Jimmie Vaughan pays tribute to blues legend Jimmy Reed, composer of the classics "Ain't That Loving You Baby," "Big Boss Man" and "Baby What You Want Me to Do."

Nigerian bandleader/political activist Femi Kuti brings his multi-layered, socailly conscious Afrobeat to the ACL stage for a groove-laden, celebratory performance.

The Decemberists, an indie-rock band, perform cuts from the 2006 CD “The Crane Wife.” Also: the instrumental quintet Explosions in the Sky spotlights their 2007 CD, “All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone.”

Five years after her debut on Austin City Limits, several Grammys and millions of records later, Norah Jones makes a triumphant return to the ACL stage. The Texas-born chanteuse showcases both old favorites and songs such as "My Dear Country" and "Thinking About You" from her recent bestselling album Not Too Late.

The Dixie Chicks perform selections from the 2006 “Taking the Long Way” album, plus older songs. The set includes “Lubbock or Leave It”; “Truth No. 2”; “Long Time Gone”; “Silent House”; “Not Ready to Make Nice”; “Easy Silence”; “The Long Way Around”; “White Trash Wedding”; “Travelin' Soldier”; and “Mississippi.”

England¹s James Blunt showcases songs from his internationally popular album Back to Bedlam, including the massive hit You're Beautiful.

James McMurtry, son of author Larry McMurtry and a songwriter whose tough, literate rock sound has led him to be called "the Texan Lou Reed" follows.

Bob Marley's son Damian “Junior Gong” Marley performs selections from his “Welcome to Jamrock” CD; and is joined by his brothers, Stephen and Julian.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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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, the incomparable soul queen Irma Thomas, Willie Tee, Monk Boudreaux, John Boutte, and Cyril Neville.

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.

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Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group perform songs from their new release, Plans, plus their breakthrough CD, Transatlanticism. My Morning Jacket have taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock and clever lyrics and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their newest release, Z.

Austin City Limits presents a night of country’s leading ladies with Gretchen Wilson and Miranda Lambert. “Country Music Mafia” superstar Gretchen Wilson takes the stage to perform songs from her recently release second album, All Jacked Up. From Texas clubs to “Nashville Star,” Miranda Lambert has made a big impression during her short music career. The 21-year-old performs songs from her debut CD, Kerosene.

For almost 20 years, Widespread Panic toured the country becoming one of the most popular "road warrior" bands. The band jams for one-full hour performing fan favorites.

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Austin City Limits presents an hour of world indie-rock with Franz Ferdinand and What Made Milwaukee Famous. With intelligent, danceable pop-rock the Scottish quartet Franz Ferdinand perform song from their sophomore release, You Could Have It So Much Better, plus hits off their self-titled debut release. What Made Milwaukee Famous’ intelligent humor and electronic-fused choruses has swiftly made them one of Austin’s hottest bands. They perform songs from their critically-acclaimed debut release, Trying to Never Catch Up.

It’s been almost ten years since the iconic John Prine released a CD of new original songs, but after a battle with cancer he's back in top form. Highlights include songs from his CD, Fair&Square, plus a few Prine classics. Amos Lee melds folk and soul into a unique engaging song-poetry that is rooted in American tradition. Lee performs songs from his self-titled debut release.

The Killers have taken their catchy rock out of the indie scene and into the mainstream. Highlights include the hit "Somebody Told Me" and other songs off the band's release Hot Fuss. Spoon explores the sound limits of indie-rock while keeping thoughtful lyrics at the forefront. The Austin band performs songs from their CD Gimme Fiction.

Ben Folds takes off on a solo career that builds on the success of his band's hit "Brick." Highlights include songs from his critically-acclaimed release, Songs For Silverman. Ray LaMontagne, who Rolling Stone called “the backwoods Van Morrison,” performs songs from his haunting debut release, Trouble.

Music legend Etta James has been wowing critics and fans with a music legacy that has spanned more than 50 years. Hot off the success of her 2004 release, Blues to the Bone, the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award winner continues to be one of the most respected R&B singers in America. Highlights include "All the Way Down" and "At Last."

Alison Krauss + Union Station have spent two decades taking the mournful, high, lonesome sound of bluegrass out of the mountains and into the mainstream. Highlights include songs from their CD, Lonely Runs Both Ways. Kathleen Edwards proves that country-rock and insightful lyrics go hand-in-hand. The singer-songwriter performs tunes from her sophomore release, Back To Me.

Former surfer Jack Johnson has long been a hit at summer music festivals with his mix of folk, blues and hip-hop. He performs songs from his CD, In Between Dreams. Rilo Kiley fuse indie-pop and alt-country together for a sound that emphasizes their emotional, playful lyrics. Highlights include songs from the band's CD More Adventurous.

Austin City Limits caputres one of the year's biggest rock 'n' roll reunions as legendary alt-rockers the Pixies perform. With vintage fire the band takes the stage to perform their classics filled with brutal noise and impressionistic lyrics.

For more than 10 years Modest Mouse has been creating genre-blending, folk-tinged indie-rock that has brought them legions of diehard fans, but in 2004, with the help of their single “Float On,” the band has gone from cult-following to MTV-staple.After twenty-plus years and an equal number of albums, EPs and singles, lo-fi indie-rock innovators Guided By Voices are calling it quits. Austin City Limits captures the band during their final tour performing songs from throughout their career.

Jam band icon Trey Anastasio, former frontman of Phish, goes solo for a performance taped live from the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one of the biggest outdoor music events in the country. With his skillful improvisation, Anastasio performs pieces from his first solo release for thousands of mesmerized fans.

Musical innovation is the theme for this episode of Austin City Limits featuring Wilco followed by Bright Eyes. The Chicago-based Wilco has outgrown the alt-country genre with their emotional, intelligent lyrics and explorative music on releases like a ghost is born and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Bright Eyes’ music is inundated with searching melodies fleshed out with the sounds of accordion, piano, mellotron, pedal steel, vibraphone, and the haunting voice of the group’s only constant – twenty-four year old singer/songwriter Conor Oberst.

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First half: the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs.

Second half: a tribute to Steve Goodman, featuring performances filmed in 1982 but never aired during Goodman's life. Includes three songs with Jethro Burns and one with John Prine.

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“The Texas Playboys are on the air!” That familiar radio introduction takes on new relevance as the Playboys returned to Austin City Limits during season 3. This time the Playboys join Ernest Tubb and The Texas Troubadours for an hour for entertainment.

Of all the songs Prine has composed over the years, his most recent compositions may be his finest. Austin City Limits viewers are treated to several of Prine’s new tunes, including “Iron Ore Betty,” “Bottomless Lake,” “Jumpin’ Jahosafat,” and a gem entitled “That’s the Way the World goes Round.” Like many of Prine’s songs, this last one is an exquisite mix of tragedy, comedy and foolishness.

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Michael Murphey, one of the Southwest’s most outspoken and musically gifted performers is featured on the premier program of Austin City Limit’s third season. Now known as Michael Martin Murphey this performer has always stayed true to his Southwest roots.

Guy Clark was backed by Danny Rowland on guitar, Charlie Bundy on bass and Chris Laird on drums, while Larry Nye backed Steve Fromholz on guitar and vocals.

Both Willis Alan Ramsey and Roy Buchanan played solo.

Larry Gatlin played solo while Alex Harvey had Jerry McEwen playing lead guitar, banjo and mandolin, Jim Jenne on rhythm guitar and vocals, Jim Althouse on bass and Dave Mize playing drums.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band consisted of John McEuen on banjo, fiddle and mandolin, Jeff Hanna playing guitar and washboard, Jackie Clark on guitar and piano, Jimmy Fadden doing the harp and drums and John Cable with the guitar and bass at the time of the performance. Kiwi featured John Fannin on lead guitar and harmonica, David Lloyd played rhythm guitar and sang bass and Tom Elskes played spoons and other percussion instruments while singing lead.

Firefall featured the following lineup: Rick Roberts sang, Jock Bartley played lead guitar, Mark Andes play bass guitar, Larry Burnett played rhythm guitar and Michael Clarke played drums. Denim was Bill Browder on lead vocals, guitar and piano, Richard Mullen playing guitar, pedal steel guitar, mandolin and backing vocals, Jerry Crow on bass guitar and backing vocals and David Moerbe on drums and seccond lead vocals.

Gatemouth's accompanists were Leon Medica on bass, Jeff Pollard on rhythm guitar, Rod Roddy on piano, David Peters on drums and Bobby Campos playing horns, flute and trumpet. Delbert McClinton played solo.

Jimmy Buffett was backed by his Coral Reefer Band while Rusty Wier played solo.

Earl Scruggs picked the banjo like no one else and his sons helped him out along the way!

The Amazing Rhythm Aces featured Jeff Davis on bass guitar, Butch McDade on drums, Russell Smith singing and playing guitar, Billy Earhart III on keyboards, Barry Burton on the dobro and James Hooker on the piano. Gove played the guitar in bottle-neck style.

Willie Nelson is said to have bridged the gap between old school country music and youing music fans while Tracy Nelson is folk singer who threw a little country, rock and R&B into the mix.

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The music of The Charlie Daniels Band is boogie and swing, lots of rock and roll and a whole lot of country, with maybe a jazz lick or two thrown in. Daniels taught himself to play the guitar by age 15. He spent nearly a decade in the rough and tumble training school of Southern honky-tonks before finding his first success as a Nashville session player. Daniels organized the Charlie Daniels Band in 1971.