Season 2
Bluegrass Underground
Episodes
The Civil Wars
From multiple Grammy wins to The Hunger Games' soundtrack, 2012 is a breakout year for The Civil Wars. Intricately woven phrasing and airtight harmonies mark the minimalist duo's powerfully ballads and astonishingly frank songs on the paradoxical nature of love.
Jerry Douglas
The thirteen time Grammy winner plays the dobro with unprecedented speed and haunting lyricism. Douglas is one of Nashville's most in-demand session players and is a longtime featured member of Alison Krauss & Union Station.
Sarah Jarosz
Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz performs.
Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale performs.
David Mayfield Parade
Raised on show business in a family band, David Mayfield made his name with award-winning progressive bluegrass group Cadillac Sky. The singer/guitarist mixes acoustic-alternative and cutting-edge Americana with great showmanship.
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Singer/mandolinist Doyle Lawson and his band perform progressive bluegrass and compelling a cappella Gospel.
Scott Miller & the Commonwealth
Americana pioneer Miller and his band, the Commonwealth, perform songs with a bluegrass and edgy mountain tinge.
The Timejumpers
The Timejumpers, a western-swing band whose members include Vince Gill, perform.
The Vespers
The Vespers perform.
The Del McCoury Band
Grammy-winning singer/guitarist Del McCoury and his band perform the "High Lonesome" sound and also explore new musical frontiers.
Vince Gill
Country star and multiple Grammy winner Vince Gill, known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills, expressive tenor voice, richly varied songwriting, and superb choice of backup musicians, performs honky tonk ballads, bluegrass, and country rock.
The Black Lillies
The Black Lillies perform in the Sesaon 2 finale.