Bluegrass Underground - Season 2

First aired: 9/5/2012 12 episodes

Episodes

1. The Civil Wars

Aired: 9/5/2012

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.

2. Jerry Douglas

Aired: 9/12/2012

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.

3. Sarah Jarosz

Aired: 9/19/2012

Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz performs.

4. Jim Lauderdale

Aired: 9/26/2012

Jim Lauderdale performs.

5. David Mayfield Parade

Aired: 10/3/2012

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.

6. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Aired: 10/10/2012

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

7. Scott Miller & the Commonwealth

Aired: 10/17/2012

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

8. The Timejumpers

Aired: 10/24/2012

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

9. The Vespers

Aired: 10/31/2012

The Vespers perform.

10. The Del McCoury Band

Aired: 11/7/2012

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

11. Vince Gill

Aired: 11/14/2012

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.

12. The Black Lillies

Aired: 11/21/2012

The Black Lillies perform in the Sesaon 2 finale.