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 – Linkin Park on Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday, ABC)
Linkin Park will play a two-night stint later this week on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night chatfest. Expect the California rockers to perform songs from their just-released album, Living Things, during their appearances on Wednesday and Thursday. Plus, Linkin Park just might dig into their back catalog.
Monday, June 25
Live with Kelly (check local listings, syndicated): Blues Traveler
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check local listings, syndicated): The Band Perry (rerun)
The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS): Diamond Rugs
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35 p.m., NBC): Delta Rae
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): The Offspring
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): Alabama Shakes
Tuesday, June 26
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): Big K.R.I.T.
Wednesday, June 27
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check local listings, syndicated): Flo Rida (rerun)
Conan (11 p.m., TBS): El-P
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35 p.m., NBC): Justin Bieber
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): Linkin Park
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): The Jacksons, LMFAO
Thursday, June 28
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35 p.m., NBC): Keane
Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:05 a.m., ABC): Linkin Park
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): Maroon 5
Friday, June 29
Today (7 a.m., NBC): Maroon 5
Good Morning America (7 a.m., ABC): LMFAO
Live with Kelly (check local listings, syndicated): Ashanti
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35 p.m., NBC): Of Monsters and Men
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12:35 a.m., NBC): R. Kelly
Saturday, June 30
That Metal Show (11 p.m., VH1 Classic): The Cult, Doro Pesch, Frank Hannon (rerun)
Saturday Night Live (11:30 p.m., NBC): Coldplay (rerun)
Austin City Limits (check local listings, PBS): Randy Newman (rerun)