Creator and Crew Interviews

About the Episode

Bluegrass Underground's creator, producers, director, lighting designer, illustrator, cave experts and the Cumberland Caverns staff all speak. From Todd Mayo's first flash of inspiration in the Volcano Room, to a chance meeting with filmmaker Todd Jarrell, to hauling 11 bands, 700 guests and $1,000,000 of audio, video & lighting gear 333-feet underground, this is the story from the start.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 7m 59s

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Extras

Keb' Mo' "She Just Wants to Dance"

Keb' Mo' sings "She Just Wants to Dance" on "Bluegrass Underground."

4:34
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band "Mr. Bojangles"

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs "Mr. Bojangles."

5:18
Gregory Alan Isakov "Southern Star"

Gregory Alan Isakov performs "Southern Star."

3:06
Steve Earle and The Dukes "Harlan Man"

Steve Earle and The Dukes perform "Harlan Man."

3:20
Preview

Go deep inside The Caverns for a concert special by roots rocker Brandi Carlile.

0:30
Preview

This "musical adventure" showcases highlights from five seasons of Bluegrass Underground.

0:30
Mary Gauthier “I Drink”

Hailing from New Orleans, Gauthier wrote her first song at the age of 35.

4:03
Lettuce "JB's Squadlive"

Lettuce brilliantly infuses their psychedelic/hip-hop sensibilities.

9:58
Kathy Mattea “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses”

Kathy Mattea is a storied Nashville singer/songwriter.

4:14
Tim O'Brien Bluegrass Band "Three Thin Dimes"

This singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist becoming a lifelong devotee of bluegrass.

3:03