Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley

S31 E01 • Saturday, Oct 8, 2005 • Oct 8

Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotional songs that fuse indie-rock with neo-country.

Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards

S31 E02 • Saturday, Oct 15, 2005 • Oct 15

Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.

Etta James

S31 E03 • Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 • Oct 22

Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.

Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne

S31 E04 • Saturday, Oct 29, 2005 • Oct 29

Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."

The Killers followed by Spoon

S31 E05 • Saturday, Nov 5, 2005 • Nov 5

Moving from indie-rock to mainstream, The Killers have an individual style. Austin band, Spoon, explores their own indie-rock style on the ACL stage.

John Prine / Amos Lee

S31 E06 • Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 • Nov 12

After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been likened to poetry with a folk and soul background.

Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous

S31 E07 • Saturday, Nov 19, 2005 • Nov 19

ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intelligence with dance beats. While Scottish quartet, Franz Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.

Coldplay / Michael Stipe

S31 E08 • Saturday, Dec 17, 2005 • Dec 17

This English band has made a name for themselves in the world of rock and roll. Special guest, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., drops by to play some songs with the band.

Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba

S31 E09 • Saturday, Jan 14, 2006 • Jan 14

Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Tacuba proves on ACL why they have such a large international following.

Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt

S31 E10 • Saturday, Jan 21, 2006 • Jan 21

Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences from country, rock and soul.

Widespread Panic

S31 E11 • Saturday, Jan 28, 2006 • Jan 28

This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.

Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert

S31 E12 • Saturday, Feb 4, 2006 • Feb 4

Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country superstar. Next, Texas native Miranda Lambert has packed a big punch in her debut CD.

Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket

S31 E13 • Saturday, Feb 11, 2006 • Feb 11

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 releases “Plans” and “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 release “Z.”

Robert Randolph / the Family Band

S31 E14 • Saturday, Jul 22, 2006 • Jul 22