The Caverns Sessions
PBS Running Adventure • Music
Formerly known as Bluegrass Underground, this magical, "musical adventure" series is taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Now in its eleventh year and re-branded as "The Caverns Sessions," this series features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
12 episodes
E01
Moon Taxi
Sun, Sep 11 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Sun, Sep 18 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Cha Wa
Sun, Sep 25 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E04
Shooter Jennings
Sun, Oct 2 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E05
Buffalo Nichols
Sun, Oct 9 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E06
Katie Pruitt
Sun, Oct 16 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E07
Watkins Family Hour
Sun, Oct 23 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E08
Gangstagrass
Sun, Oct 30 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E09
The Milk Carton Kids
Sun, Nov 6 2022 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E10
Adia Victoria
Sun, Nov 13 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E11
Asleep at The Wheel
Sun, Nov 20 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E12
Brit Taylor
Sun, Nov 27 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 2
12 episodes
E01
Allison Russell
Sun, Sep 10 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E02
Sierra Ferrell
Sun, Sep 17 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E03
Harley Kimbro & Lewis
Sun, Sep 24 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E04
Lil Smokies
Sun, Oct 1 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E05
Watchhouse
Sun, Oct 8 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E06
Iron & Wine
Sun, Oct 15 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E07
Peter Rowan
Sun, Oct 22 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E08
Cedric Burnside
Sun, Oct 29 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E09
Della Mae
Thu, Nov 2 2023 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E10
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Thu, Nov 9 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E11
Bill Miller
Thu, Nov 16 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
E12
Kitchen Dwellers
Thu, Nov 23 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 3
12 episodes
E01
Ozomatli
Thu, Sep 5 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Ozomatli's musical artistry mirrors the cultural tapestry of Los Angeles.
E02
Shane Smith & The Saints
Thu, Sep 12 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Shane Smith's music journey began in Austin, where he formed The Saints.
E03
Lindsay Lou
Thu, Sep 19 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Lindsay Lou masterfully combines progressive Americana and folk with bluegrass roots.
E04
Evan Honer
Thu, Sep 26 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Troubadour Evan Honer's catalogue is growing fast, and his fan base even faster.Â
E05
Dan Tyminski Band
Thu, Oct 3 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Dan Tyminski is known for his iconic bluegrass voice.
E06
Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory
Thu, Oct 10 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Hailed as a "musician's musician," Hart's artistry has drawn praise from legends like Bob Dylan.Â
E07
American Aquarium
Thu, Oct 17 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
These Roots Rockers earn critical acclaim with comparisons to Springsteen and early Rolling Stones.
E08
Clay Street Unit
Thu, Oct 24 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Clay Street Unit's debut EP showcases their evolving, unique sound.
E09
Elizabeth Cook
Wed, Oct 30 2024 4:00 PM GMT+0000
Elizabeth Cook is a much-lauded Nashville artist with a sharp, surprising style.
E10
49 Winchester
Wed, Nov 6 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
Hailing from Castlewood, Virginia, 49 Winchester formed when its members were teenagers.
E11
The Texas Gentlemen
Wed, Nov 13 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
The Texas Gentlemen are a versatile collective known for genre-blending skills.
E12
Big Richard
Wed, Nov 20 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
Big Richard, formed in 2021, is impressive with virtuosity, harmonies and eclectic repertoire.
Season 4
12 episodes
E01
Shakey Graves
Wed, Sep 10 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Shakey Graves stormed the music scene with a Texas-rooted fusing of Blues, Folk, and Rock.
E02
Ruby Waters
Wed, Sep 17 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Ruby Waters owns a disarming & comforting charm laced with cutting lyrics smoldering passion.Â
E03
Violent Femmes
Wed, Sep 24 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Formed in 1981, the Violent Femmes have become a mainstay of festivals and theaters worldwide.
E04
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
Wed, Oct 1 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
After years as Molly Tuttle's virtuoso fiddler, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes steps into her own spotlight.
E05
The String Cheese Incident
Wed, Oct 8 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
String Cheese Incident pioneered dazzling Jamgrass shot through with Calypso, Funk, Rock and Reggae.
E06
Armchair Boogie
Wed, Oct 15 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Armchair Boogie blends Jamgrass, Funk, and Country into a sound that's infectious and unexpected.
E07
The Oak Ridge Boys
Wed, Oct 22 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Nashville icons Oak Ridge Boys have #1 hits like "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue," & "Y'all Come Back Saloon."
E08
Jesse Roper
Wed, Oct 29 2025 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Canadian Jesse Roper has an impressive penchant for writing Indie-infused Blues/Americana music.
E09
The SteelDrivers
Thu, Nov 6 2025 12:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Celebrating 20 years, The SteelDrivers are one of the best and biggest names in Bluegrass/Americana.
E10
The Headhunters
Thu, Nov 13 2025 12:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Fusing Jazz, Funk, & Rock, The Headhunters formed to support Herbie Hancock on tour and in studio.
E11
Buckethead
Thu, Nov 20 2025 12:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Buckethead is a virtuoso best known for temporarily replacing Slash in Guns N Roses.
E12
Flatland Cavalry
Thu, Nov 27 2025 12:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Hot outta Texas, Flatland Cavalry embraces Panhandle grooves and earworm choruses.