Season 15 of The Caverns Sessions will premiere on September 9. The PBS show presents live performances that originated inside the renowned subterranean location in Grundy County, TN. Jeff Tweedy will kick off this season, which also features Warren Haynes, Wynonna, Punch Brothers, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Band of Heathens and Kyle Tuttle Band.
Caverns owner Todd Mayo notes, “I’m continually filled with wonder and joy at all the amazing artists we are so privileged to shine a light on in the darkness of The Caverns through this enduring series on PBS, a home for art and cultural programming that exists nowhere else on American television.”
The complete list to performers and premiere dates appears below.
Sept 9 – Jeff Tweedy: The 2025 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Jeff Tweedy began with Alt-Country favorites Uncle Tupelo before fronting GRAMMY-winning Wilco and becoming a celebrated solo artist.
Sept 16 – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram: GRAMMY-winning Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, a blues-steeped native son of Clarksdale, Mississippi, stands at the crossroads of legacy and innovation, bridging generations and genres.
Sept 23 – Kyle Tuttle Band: Georgia-raised and Berklee-trained virtuoso Kyle Tuttle has sonically saddled the spectrum of possibilities for banjo and band, moving effortlessly from bluegrass to funk to folk.
Sept 30 – The Band of Heathens: With a unique style ranging from laid-back indie-rock melodies to undeniable swamp-swagger, The Band of Heathens have never abandoned their go-it-alone philosophy.
Oct 7 – Wynonna: With five GRAMMY wins and a decades-long career, Wynonna is one of the most widely recognized and iconic Country singers in American music, with 19 No. 1 singles.
Oct 14 – New Dangerfield: New Dangerfield carries the torch for the Black string band tradition, taking traditional tunes and turning them on their ear while forging something entirely of their own.
Oct 21 – The Wilder Blue: This Texas five-piece puts their unique spin on rocked-out country, with sharp storytelling soaring inside gorgeous, seldom-heard five-part harmonies.
Oct 28 – Apocalyptica: For over 25 years, Apocalyptica has innovated a totally convincing, neoclassical heavy metal style with three cellos and drums, without electric guitars or bass.
Nov 4 – Warren Haynes: Known for his landmark guitar work with the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule, as well as touring with members of the Grateful Dead, Warren Haynes is a singular guitar talent.
Nov 11 – Taylor Hunnicutt: Alabama-raised, Taylor Hunnicutt’s cowboy boots and roots run deep through blues, country and rock, fueling dynamic performances that cross genre lines.
Nov 18 – Slay & Stinson: Denver-based and melody-driven, Slay & Stinson showcase deep-rooted musical storytelling drawn from real-life and fantastical experiences, while forging something entirely of their own.
Nov 25 – Punch Brothers: A supergroup of virtuosic musicians, Punch Brothers bring together extraordinary instrumental talent and an adventurous approach to acoustic and American roots music.
New episodes of The Caverns Sessions will broadcast nationwide on PBS stations and will be available to stream free on PBS.org and the PBS app for 30 days following each premiere. Check local listings for specific broadcast dates and times.
