Todd Mayo
Director
Bluegrass Underground (2011)
Season 2
A musical adventure series emanating from The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Celebrating the diversity of America’s musical heritage with artists from the full spectrum of genres: Bluegrass, yes but also Americana, Country, Soul, Blues, Rock N Roll, Gospel, Folk, and everything between.
Released Sept. 7, 2011
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: tmdb.concert, tmdb.folk-music, tmdb.americana, tmdb.bluegrass, tmdb.roots-rock, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.cumberland-caverns + 2 more, imdb.live-in-concert-recording, imdb.bluegrass-music
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - 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.
Sept. 5, 2012, midnight
S2E2 - 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.
Sept. 12, 2012, midnight
S2E3 - Sarah Jarosz
Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz performs.
Sept. 19, 2012, midnight
S2E4 - Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale performs.
Sept. 26, 2012, midnight
S2E5 - 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.
Oct. 3, 2012, midnight
S2E6 - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Singer/mandolinist Doyle Lawson and his band perform progressive bluegrass and compelling a cappella Gospel.
Oct. 10, 2012, midnight
S2E7 - Scott Miller & the Commonwealth
Americana pioneer Miller and his band, the Commonwealth, perform songs with a bluegrass and edgy mountain tinge.
Oct. 17, 2012, midnight
S2E8 - The Timejumpers
The Timejumpers, a western-swing band whose members include Vince Gill, perform.
Oct. 24, 2012, midnight
S2E9 - The Vespers
The Vespers perform.
Oct. 31, 2012, midnight
S2E10 - The Del McCoury Band
Grammy-winning singer/guitarist Del McCoury and his band perform the "High Lonesome" sound and also explore new musical frontiers.
Nov. 7, 2012, midnight
S2E11 - 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.
Nov. 14, 2012, midnight
S2E12 - The Black Lillies
The Black Lillies perform in the Sesaon 2 finale.
Nov. 21, 2012, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 5100 min.
Released: Sept. 7, 2011
Last Air Date: Nov. 26, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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