Season 31 (2005)

Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley
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October 8, 2005

Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotiona...Read more

Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards
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October 15, 2005

Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathle...Read more

Etta James
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October 22, 2005

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
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October 29, 2005

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

The Killers followed by Spoon
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November 5, 2005

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
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November 12, 2005

After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been ...Read more

Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous
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November 19, 2005

ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intel...Read more

Coldplay / Michael Stipe
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December 17, 2005

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...Read more

Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba
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January 14, 2006

Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Ta...Read more

Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt
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January 21, 2006

Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences fro...Read more

Widespread Panic
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January 28, 2006

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
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February 4, 2006

Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country supe...Read more

Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket
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February 11, 2006

Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group ...Read more

Robert Randolph / the Family Band
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July 22, 2006

Episode 14 of Season 31 premiered on July 22, 2006