Bonnie Raitt with Special Guests
(October 5, 2002)
Bonnie Raitt brings her rowdy, rockin' blues to Austin City Limits. Highlights include "Gnawin' On It" with blues guitarist Roy Rogers, " "Hear Me Lord" with Zimbabwe pop star Oliver Mtukudzi and “Angel of Montgomery” with legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.

By the Hand of the Father featuring music by Alejandro Escovedo (October 12, 2002)
Songs and stories of the unique 20th century journey of the Mexican-American father from the stage production “By the Hand of the Father.” Highlights include “Inside this Dance” with Pete Escovedo, “Ballad of the Sun & the Moon” with Rosie Flores and “Mexico Americano” with Ruben Ramos.

Alison Krauss + Union Station followed by
The Flatlanders
(October 19, 2002)
Bluegrass innovators Alison Krauss + Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas bring their warm Appalachian sounds to the Austin City Limits stage. Highlights include Dan Tyminski‘s “Man of Constant Sorrow” from the O’ Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack and “Lucky One” -- the 2002 Grammy-winning Country Song of the Year. Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock have all had successful solo careers, but the friends reunited as their 1970s band The Flatlanders for a new CD and performance that captures the trio’s decades-long friendship. Highlights include “I Thought the Wreck Was Over” and “Sittin’ On Top of the World.”

Los Lobos followed by RatDog with
Bob Weir

(October 26, 2002)
Los Lobos celebrates 25 years of recording together by returning to their roots -- R&B, folk and soul influenced rock. Highlights include songs from the East L.A. group’s Good Morning Aztlán CD. Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir performs with his long-time side project RatDog. The jazz influenced jam band performs “Corinna,” “Brown-Eyed Women” and more.

Chris Isaak followed by
Norah Jones
(November 2, 2002)
Singer, musician and actor Chris Isaak performs his rockin' blues hits with characteristic charm. Highlights include "Let Me Down Easy," "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing" and "Wicked Game." Sultry songstress Norah Jones has received overwhelming critical acclaim for her debut album. She demonstrates her vocal range and piano playing abilities on "Come Away With Me," "Lone Star," "I've Got to See You Again" and more.

Robert Plant
(November 9, 2002)
Rock legend Robert Plant performs songs from his latest album, a remarkable mix of eclectic blues, rock and pop. Highlights include "Morning Dew" and "Darkness, Darkness" plus the Led Zeppelin classics "Four Sticks," "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?" and "Going to California."

Jackson Browne
(November 16, 2002)
Singer/songwriter Jackson Browne celebrates his decades-long career with a rare, full-hour television performance. Browne performs songs from his newest album and some all-time favorites.

Toby Keith followed by Allison Moorer
(November 23, 2002)
With a voice as deep as a country well, Toby Keith has taken the country music world by storm as evidenced by his recent nomination for nine 2002 Country Music Awards including "Entertainer of the Year." Austin City Limits presents a repeat performance of Keith's 2000 appearance on the show. The Oklahoma-native performs "How do You Like Me Now?," "A Little Less Talk," and "You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This." Allison Moorer's drawling, smoky voice has won critics over. Highlights include "Think It Over," "Send Down an Angel" and "Cold, Cold Earth."

Classic: Fats Domino (November 30)
This classic episode first aired in 1987 and has become a fan favorite. The rock 'n' roll legend performs "Blueberry Hill," "I'm Walkin'," "When the Saints Come Marching In" and much more.