Oct 6, 2007
Native Texan, Norah Jones, returns to the ACL stage for an hour of her incredible piano playing, jazzy song style, and throaty vocals.
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Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
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Season 33 Episodes
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Oct 13, 2007
Progressive pop pioneers, The Decemberists, make their ACL debut. Next, Explosions in the Sky, well known for the movie scores, appears in a powerful live stage performance.
Oct 20, 2007
Femi Kuti is more than a musician. This Nigerian political activist plays music to inspire change. And yet, his music continues to be upbeat with an African beat.
Oct 27, 2007
Current blues stars, many of whom are legends in their own right, pay homage to Jimmy Reed.
Nov 3, 2007
The ever-evolving Wilco returns to Austin City Limits, performing classics and cuts from its latest disk Sky Blue Sky.
Nov 10, 2007
Arcade Fire has gained critical acclaim for their indie rock in Canada. Their two albums, Neon Bible and Funeral, provide plenty of songs to entertain the ACL crowd.
Nov 17, 2007
Paolo Nutini, who has found great success in the UK, debuts on ACL with his soulful renditions from his popular album. Next, Austin's own Grupo Fantasma explores the funky side of Latin music with a high energy stage show.
Dec 15, 2007
Although John Mayer has performed on the Austin City Limits' stage before, he's never been here with this degree of success.
Dec 22, 2007
Lucinda Williams has received numerous awards for her songwriting and singing. In this episode, she introduces the Austin audience to her newest set of masterful songs. Next, Old Crow Medicine Show plays old-time string music with a rock and roll twist.
Dec 29, 2007
England’s Bloc Party take the stage with their grooving, politically charged postpunk as presented on its second album A Weekend in the City. Austin electro rock duo Ghostland Observatory follows with the kind of kinetic performance on which they’ve built a national reputation.
Jan 5, 2008
Reunited after 12 years, New Zealand favorite Crowded House makes its first television appearance since the mid-90s supporting its new album Time On Earth.
Jan 12, 2008
Kings of Leon, a Nashville band of brothers, appears in the ACL studio for a rocking good time. Next, Texas legend Roky Erickson plays the psychedelic rock and roll he's been playing for 40 years.
Jan 26, 2008
Country superstar Brad Paisley brings his award winning guitar skills, singing talent, and songwriting to the ACL stage. Next, Dierks Bentley is a singer on the rise.
Feb 2, 2008
The festival celebrates the current resurgence of bluegrass music with fans of all ages. Yet as its name suggests, the festival includes music and performers that go far beyond bluegrass. Every summer since 2001, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, which is free to the public, draws hundreds of thousands of music-lovers to the meadows of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to hear music that includes traditional bluegrass, alternative country, and many performers who cross the standard genre lines. The 2007 festival drew an estimated 500,000 fans.
Season 33 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Austin City Limits Season 33 premiere?
Austin City Limits Season 33 premiered on October 6, 2007.
How many episodes are in Austin City Limits Season 33?
Austin City Limits Season 33 has 14 episodes.
What is the first episode of Austin City Limits Season 33?
The season opens with Season 33 Episode 1, "Norah Jones". It aired on October 6, 2007.
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