Episodes
1. The Civil Wars
September 5, 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.
2. Jerry Douglas
September 12, 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.
5. David Mayfield Parade
October 3, 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.
6. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
October 10, 2012
30 min
Singer/mandolinist Doyle Lawson and his band perform progressive bluegrass and compelling a cappella Gospel.
7. Scott Miller & the Commonwealth
October 17, 2012
30 min
Americana pioneer Miller and his band, the Commonwealth, perform songs with a bluegrass and edgy mountain tinge.
8. The Timejumpers
October 24, 2012
30 min
The Timejumpers, a western-swing band whose members include Vince Gill, perform.
10. The Del McCoury Band
November 7, 2012
30 min
Grammy-winning singer/guitarist Del McCoury and his band perform the "High Lonesome" sound and also explore new musical frontiers.
11. Vince Gill
November 14, 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.
