Austin City Limits Season 39 Episode 11
Austin City Limits
Season 39

Ep 11. fun./Dawes

  • January 18, 2014

Season 39, episode 11 of Austin City Limits features two popular indie rock bands, fun. and Dawes. The episode opens with fun., a New York-based trio known for their anthemic pop-rock sound. The band members take the stage and immediately launch into their hit song "Some Nights," setting the tone for a high-energy performance. The crowd sings along as lead singer Nate Ruess belts out the lyrics, backed by Jack Antonoff on guitar and Andrew Dost on keyboard.

Throughout their set, fun. showcases their catchy hooks and catchy choruses, with Ruess's emotive vocals carrying each song. They play several other crowd-pleasers from their 2012 album Some Nights, including "Carry On" and "We Are Young," which became a massive hit after being featured on the television show Glee.

As fun. leaves the stage, the spotlight shifts to Dawes, a Los Angeles-based band with a more folk-rock sound. Frontman Taylor Goldsmith takes center stage, strumming his acoustic guitar as the rest of the band joins in for their opening song, "Just Beneath the Surface."

Dawes's set is a marked departure from the energy of fun.'s performance before them. The band's sound is more introspective, with Goldsmith's songwriting exploring themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. They play several songs from their 2013 album Stories Don't End, including "From a Window Seat" and "Most People," each song showcasing the band's tight musicianship and Goldsmith's evocative lyrics.

Throughout the episode, Austin City Limits does a beautiful job of capturing the energy of each band's live performances. The sound and lighting are top-notch, and the camera work is dynamic and engaging, showcasing both the bands and the enthusiastic audience.

The episode comes to a close with a special collaboration between fun. and Dawes. The two bands take the stage together for a rousing rendition of "All the Pretty Girls," a song from Dawes's 2011 album Nothing Is Wrong. The audience responds with enthusiasm as the two bands trade verses and harmonize on the chorus, creating a moment of pure joy that epitomizes the spirit of Austin City Limits.

Overall, season 39, episode 11 of Austin City Limits is a must-watch for fans of fun. and Dawes, as well as fans of indie rock in general. The episode showcases two very different bands, each with their own unique sound and style, and demonstrates the power of live music to connect with an audience and create a sense of community and shared experience.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 18, 2014
  • Language
    English