Just because MTV doesn’t play music anymore doesn’t mean there’s not tons of live music on television these days. Consider our weekly feature “Live Wire,” your guide to performances, concerts and rock star appearances on the tube. All times are ET.
Monday, July 30
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check local listings, syndicated): Colbie Caillat (rerun)
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): thenewno2
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Bootsy Collins (rerun)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Pre-empted all week, due to Olympics coverage
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Pre-empted all week, due to Olympics coverage
Tuesday, July 31
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): The Fray
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Diamond Rugs (rerun)
Wednesday, August 1
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): Jason Mraz
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Justin Bieber (rerun)
Thursday, August 2
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check local listings, syndicated): Lenny Kravitz (rerun)
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): Tenacious D
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Maroon 5 (rerun)
Friday, August 3
Good Morning America (7 a.m., ABC): OneRepublic
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Jimmy Cliff (rerun)
Saturday, August 4
That Metal Show (11:30 p.m., VH1 Classic): The Cult, Doro Pesch, Frank Hannon (rerun)
Austin City Limits (check local listings, PBS): The Head and the Heart, Gomez (rerun)