Bluegrass Underground

Season 2

2012 · 12 episodes · 6h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. The Civil Wars

   5 Sept 2012 · 30 min

   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.

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   2. Jerry Douglas

   12 Sept 2012 · 30 min

   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.

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   3. Sarah Jarosz

   19 Sept 2012 · 30 min

   Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz performs.

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   4. Jim Lauderdale

   26 Sept 2012 · 30 min

   Jim Lauderdale performs.

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   5. David Mayfield Parade

   3 Oct 2012 · 30 min

   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.

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   6. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

   10 Oct 2012 · 30 min

   Singer/mandolinist Doyle Lawson and his band perform progressive bluegrass and compelling a cappella Gospel.

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   7. Scott Miller & the Commonwealth

   17 Oct 2012 · 30 min

   Americana pioneer Miller and his band, the Commonwealth, perform songs with a bluegrass and edgy mountain tinge.

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   8. The Timejumpers

   24 Oct 2012 · 30 min

   The Timejumpers, a western-swing band whose members include Vince Gill, perform.

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   9. The Vespers

   31 Oct 2012 · 30 min

   The Vespers perform.

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    10. The Del McCoury Band

    7 Nov 2012 · 30 min

    Grammy-winning singer/guitarist Del McCoury and his band perform the "High Lonesome" sound and also explore new musical frontiers.

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    11. Vince Gill

    14 Nov 2012 · 30 min

    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.

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    12. The Black Lillies

    21 Nov 2012 · 30 min

    The Black Lillies perform in the Sesaon 2 finale.