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Music on TV this week: The War on Drugs; Superorganism; First Aid Kit; John Prine; Jack White

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1743: Jack White performs "Connected By Love" in Studio 8H on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1743: Jack White performs "Connected By Love" in Studio 8H on Saturday, April 14, 2018.Will Heath/NBC

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 Carlileonline 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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