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.
Live Wire Spotlight – Steve Miller Band on Austin City Limits (check local listings, PBS)
This episode, which first aired last October, features rock legend Steve Miller mixing his hits with chestnuts from his recent blues-focused albums – Bingo! and Let Your Hair Down. Plus, following Miller’s set, you get the opportunity to hear New Orleans’ famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band mix it up with the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
Monday, June 4
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): Neon Trees
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Silversun Pickups
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): fun.
Tuesday, June 5
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check local listings, syndicated): Nelly Furtado, K’Naan (rerun)
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): Bahamas
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Alan Jackson
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): Regina Spektor
Wednesday, June 6
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): K’Naan
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): The Walkmen
Thursday, June 7
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): The Temper Trap
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): Leon Redbone
Friday, June 8
Today (7 a.m., NBC): Chris Brown
Good Morning America (7 a.m., ABC): Counting Crows
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): Grafitti6
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): Carly Rae Jepsen
Saturday, June 9
That Metal Show (11 p.m., VH1 Classic): Lemmy Kilmister, Warrant, Michael Schenker (rerun)
Saturday Night Live (11:30 p.m., NBC): TBD (rerun)
Austin City Limits (check local listings, PBS): Steve Miller Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band (rerun)