Bluegrass Underground - Season 2

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The Civil Wars

1 - The Civil Wars

Air Date: September 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.

Jerry Douglas

2 - Jerry Douglas

Air Date: September 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.

Sarah Jarosz

3 - Sarah Jarosz

Air Date: September 19, 2012

Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz performs.

Jim Lauderdale

4 - Jim Lauderdale

Air Date: September 26, 2012

Jim Lauderdale performs.

David Mayfield Parade

5 - David Mayfield Parade

Air Date: October 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.

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

6 - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Air Date: October 10, 2012

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

Scott Miller & the Commonwealth

7 - Scott Miller & the Commonwealth

Air Date: October 17, 2012

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

The Timejumpers

8 - The Timejumpers

Air Date: October 24, 2012

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

The Vespers

9 - The Vespers

Air Date: October 31, 2012

The Vespers perform.

The Del McCoury Band

10 - The Del McCoury Band

Air Date: November 7, 2012

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

Vince Gill

11 - Vince Gill

Air Date: November 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.

The Black Lillies

12 - The Black Lillies

Air Date: November 21, 2012

The Black Lillies perform in the Sesaon 2 finale.