Music on TV this week: The War on Drugs; Superorganism; First Aid Kit; John Prine; Jack White
by Luke Taylor
April 09, 2018
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This week's schedule
Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you.
Most programs are back from their respective spring breaks, and with that comes a raft of new appearances by musical guests. Highlights this week include The War On Drugs, Superorganism, First Aid Kit, John Prine (with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile), I'm With Her, and Jack White.
Here's the complete rundown. Check your local listings for broadcast times.*
Monday, April 9
The War On Drugs, Late Night with Seth Meyers; (NBC) | MicroShow at the Turf Club in St. Paul, August 2017
Tuesday, April 10
Brandi Carlile — online preview: Austin City Limits is live-streaming its taping of Brandi Carlile on Tuesday, April 10 at 8 p.m. Central | Brandi Carlile interview with Jim McGuinn, March 7, 2018
The Lone Bellow, Conan (TBS) | In studio at The Current, 2015
Wednesday, April 11
John Legend, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (network varies; check your local listings)
Declan McKenna, Conan (TBS) | The Current's Guitar Collection: Declan McKenna, Fender Elite Telecaster
The Regrettes, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC)
James Bay, Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
Superorganism, Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) | In studio at The Current, March 28, 2018
Thursday, April 12
First Aid Kit, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) | Concert video at the Palace Theatre, Jan. 30, 2018
John Prine (with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) | John Prine, Sturgill Simpson, Amanda Shires and others honored at Americana Fest 2017
Jamiroquai, The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS)
I'm With Her, Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC)
Friday, April 13
Robert Plant, The Late Late Show with James Corden; note: rerun from March 1 (CBS) | interview with Jill Riley
Saturday, April 14
James Taylor, Austin City Limits; note: encore broadcast (PBS) | upcoming show (with Bonnie Raitt) at Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, June 22, 2018
Jack White, Saturday Night Live (NBC) | Album review: Boarding House Reach, by David Safar
*Schedule subject to change.
Encore: See last week's highlights.
Resources
Late Night with Seth Meyers - NBC
Conan - TBS
Austin City Limits - PBS
The Ellen DeGeneres Show - network varies; check your local listings
Jimmy Kimmel Live - ABC
Last Call with Carson Daly - NBC
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - CBS
The Late Late Show with James Corden - CBS
Saturday Night Live - NBC
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