Music on TV this week: St. Paul and the Broken Bones; Lykke Li; Mitski; First Aid Kit; Caitlyn Smith
by Luke Taylor
September 10, 2018
Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. We'll also post videos of performances as the week progresses.
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This week's schedule
There are many new performances this week, including from St. Paul and the Broken Bones; Lykke Li; Mitski; First Aid Kit; and Caitlyn Smith.
A highly notable encore this week is the episode of Saturday Night Live from May 5, on which Childish Gambino premiered his massively impactful song, "This is America."
Here's the complete rundown. Check your local listings for broadcast times.*
Monday, Sept. 10
St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) | St. Paul and the Broken Bones dial it down for the dance floor, June 28, 2018
The Knocks feat. Foster the People, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) | Foster the People in studio at The Current, 2011
Twin Shadow, Conan; note: rerun from July 10 (TBS) | Twin Shadow performs a new song co-written by HAIM on 'Conan', July 11, 2018
Lykke Li feat. Amine, Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC) | in studio at The Current, 2009
American Aquarium, Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC)
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Mitski, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central) | Album Review: Mitski, Be The Cowboy, by Mac Wilson, Sept. 3, 2018
Dawes, Conan; note: rerun from July 12 (TBS) | in studio at The Current, Sept. 7, 2018
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Dave Matthews Band, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (network varies; check your local listings)
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators , Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Shooter Jennings, Conan; note: rerun from Aug. 21 (TBS)
Thursday, Sept. 13
First Aid Kit, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) | First Aid Kit in concert at the Palace Theatre, Jan. 30, 2018
Caitlyn Smith, Late Night with Seth Meyers (CBS) | Caitlyn Smith recalls her 2001 Minnesota State Fair talent contest win, Aug. 28, 2018
Deafheaven, Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC)
Friday, Sept. 14
Cher, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (network varies; check your local listings)
Paul McCartney, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; note: rerun from Sept. 6 (NBC)
Saturday, Sept. 15
Childish Gambino, Saturday Night Live; note: rerun from May 5 (NBC) | Childish Gambino wants to dominate this summer and who are we to deny?, July 11, 2018
Paul Simon, Austin City Limits; note: rerun from Oct. 1, 2016 (PBS) | Rock and Roll Book Club: Robert Hilburn's 'Paul Simon: The Life', May 29, 2018
*Schedule subject to change.
Watch again: See last week's highlights.
External Links
Jimmy Kimmel Live - ABC
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - CBS
Conan - TBS
Late Night with Seth Meyers - NBC
Last Call with Carson Daly - NBC
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah - Comedy Central
The Ellen DeGeneres Show - network varies; check local listings
Saturday Night Live - NBC
Austin City Limits - PBS
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