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Music on TV this week: Lord Huron, Leon Bridges, Jack White, Childish Gambino

Jack White performs at the Fitzgerald Theater, Oct. 15, 2016
Jack White performs at the Fitzgerald Theater, Oct. 15, 2016MPR / Nate Ryan

by Luke Taylor

April 30, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. We'll also post videos of performances as the week progresses.

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This week's schedule

This week, look for new performances from Lord Huron, Leon Bridges, and Jack White, as well as some double duty on Saturday Night Live for Donald Glover, who appears as both the host and as the musical guest, Childish Gambino.

Here's the complete rundown. Check your local listings for broadcast times.*

Monday, April 30

Miguel, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) | In studio at The Current, 2013

Tuesday, May 1

Justin Timberlake, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (network varies; check your local listings) | Justin Timberlake invites the Revolution to headline his party at Paisley Park, Feb. 2, 2018
Ariana Grande, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
Paramore, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)

Wednesday, May 2

Lord Huron, Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC) | In studio at The Current, April 22, 2018

Thursday, May 3

Leon Bridges, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (network varies; check your local listings) | upcoming show at the Palace Theatre, Sept 20, 2018

Steep Canyon Rangers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) | Watch Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers perform at Tiny Desk, September 2017

Friday, May 4

Jack White, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) | Album review: Jack White, Boarding House Reach, by David Safar

Saturday, May 5

Donald Glover / Childish Gambino, Saturday Night Live (NBC) | Album review: Childish Gambino, Awaken, My Love!, by Jade

*Schedule subject to change.

Watch again: See last week's highlights.

Resources

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - NBC
The Ellen DeGeneres Show - network varies; check your local listings
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - CBS
Late Night with Seth Meyers - NBC
Saturday Night Live - NBC

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