VH1 Classic to Televise 'Paul Shaffer And His British Invasion: A Tribute To Mike Smith,' Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM*
Tribute to be Simulcast in High-Definition on MTV Networks' MHD: Music High-Definition Channel, Saturday March 1 at 10:00 PM*
VH1 Classic is celebrating the life and work of Dave Clark Five lead singer Mike Smith, who passed away yesterday at the age of 64, with the television premiere of "Paul Shaffer And His British Invasion: A Tribute To Mike Smith." The tribute concert will premiere on VH1 Classic on Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 PM.* The concert will re-air on VH1 Classic Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 PM and will be seen in high-definition on MHD: MTV Networks' high-definition music channel Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 PM.
"Paul Shaffer And His British Invasion: A Tribute To Mike Smith," which took place in New York in August 2005 features an all-star cast including Paul Shaffer, The Zombies, Denny Laine, The Fab Faux, Billy J. Kramer, and Peter and Gordon. Immobilized in a fall suffered in 2003, Smith gets the support of his high profile friends as they perform such hits as "Come Home," "Any Way You Want It" and "Glad All Over."
The Dave Clark Five will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008. The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" will air live on VH1 Classic and MTV Networks' MHD: Music High-Definition channel on Monday, March 10 at 8:30 PM/ET.
To learn more about these series and other VH1 Classic series and specials please visit vh1classic.com
See repeat air dates at RockonTV
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
TV Tips for Wednesday, February 27, 2008
David Letterman - Kenna with N.E.R.D.
Jay Leno - Billy Ray Cyrus & Miley Cyrus
Jimmy Kimmel - Bullet For My Valentine
Craig Ferguson - Barry Manilow
Conan O'Brien - Georgie James
Carson Daly - Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (repeat)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Jay Leno - Billy Ray Cyrus & Miley Cyrus
Jimmy Kimmel - Bullet For My Valentine
Craig Ferguson - Barry Manilow
Conan O'Brien - Georgie James
Carson Daly - Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (repeat)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Friday, February 22, 2008
SoulStage: Erykah Badu airs on VH1 Soul
When VH1 Soul "SoulStage" made its debut in August 2007 with R&B songstress Jill Scott, it was clear that the soul was about to become unstoppable. Wyclef Jean continued to stir up the soul as the featured artist of the second presentation of VH1 Soul "SoulStage," where he performed new music from his "Carnivale" album. Now, Grammy Award-winning, R&B and hip hop singer/songwriter Erykah Badu takes her place among the elite artists in the VH1 Soul "SoulStage" franchise. Shot in front of a live studio audience, VH1 Soul "SoulStage," provides viewers with exclusive world premiere performances of songs from Erykah’s brand new album, providing viewers with an inside look into the heart and soul of her eclectic and cerebral musical stylings.
VH1 Soul "SoulStage: Erykah Badu presented by Infiniti" will premiere on VH1 Soul on Tuesday, February 26 at 9PM (ET/PT). This 30-minute musical experience will feature Erykah performing songs "Honey" and "Healer" for the first time from her upcoming album "New Amerykah: Part 1 (4th World War)," in stores February 26, 2008. Viewers will also have the opportunity to hear Erykah share her inspiration behind such hits as "Otherside of the Game" and "On & On." The full show, plus additional exclusive performances not seen in the broadcast will be available online at VH1Soul.com beginning Tuesday, February 26.
VH1 Soul "SoulStage: Erykah Badu presented by Infiniti" will premiere on VH1 Soul on Tuesday, February 26 at 9PM (ET/PT). This 30-minute musical experience will feature Erykah performing songs "Honey" and "Healer" for the first time from her upcoming album "New Amerykah: Part 1 (4th World War)," in stores February 26, 2008. Viewers will also have the opportunity to hear Erykah share her inspiration behind such hits as "Otherside of the Game" and "On & On." The full show, plus additional exclusive performances not seen in the broadcast will be available online at VH1Soul.com beginning Tuesday, February 26.
TV Tips for Friday, February 22, 2008
Daily Habit - Pinback
Jay Leno - Herbie Hancock
Jimmy Kimmel - Colbie Caillat
Conan O'Brien - Secondhand Serenade
Carson Daly - Shooter Jennings
From The Basement - Thome Yorke; Envelopes; Albert Hammond Jr.
BET Honors - Jill Scott, Wyclef Jean, Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Raheem DeVaughn, Ne-Yo
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Jay Leno - Herbie Hancock
Jimmy Kimmel - Colbie Caillat
Conan O'Brien - Secondhand Serenade
Carson Daly - Shooter Jennings
From The Basement - Thome Yorke; Envelopes; Albert Hammond Jr.
BET Honors - Jill Scott, Wyclef Jean, Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Raheem DeVaughn, Ne-Yo
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
TV Tips for Thursday, February 21, 2008
Ellen DeGeneres - Willie Nelson
Jay Leno - John Fogerty
Conan O'Brien - Black Mountain
Carson Daly - Fat Joe
Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina (Latin music awards)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Jay Leno - John Fogerty
Conan O'Brien - Black Mountain
Carson Daly - Fat Joe
Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina (Latin music awards)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
TV Tips for Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Daily Habit - Super Furry Animals
David Letterman - Foo Fighters
Jay Leno - Garth Brooks
Craig Ferguson - Ziggy Marley
Conan O'Brien - The Whigs
Carson Daly - Shiny Toy Guns
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
David Letterman - Foo Fighters
Jay Leno - Garth Brooks
Craig Ferguson - Ziggy Marley
Conan O'Brien - The Whigs
Carson Daly - Shiny Toy Guns
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Monday, February 18, 2008
TV Tips for Tuesday, February 19, 2008
TV Tips for Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Ellen DeGeneres - Raheem DeVaughn
The View - Herbie Hancock
David Letterman - Ray Davies
Jay Leno - The Hives
Conan O'Brien - Jake Shimabukuro
Carson Daly - Hellogoodbye
Fuse Rocks the Garden: Foo Fighters (concert)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Ellen DeGeneres - Raheem DeVaughn
The View - Herbie Hancock
David Letterman - Ray Davies
Jay Leno - The Hives
Conan O'Brien - Jake Shimabukuro
Carson Daly - Hellogoodbye
Fuse Rocks the Garden: Foo Fighters (concert)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
TV Tips for Monday, February 18, 2008
Ellen DeGeneres - Flo Rida
David Letterman - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Jay Leno - Gary Allen
Jimmy Kimmel - Sum 41 (repeat)
Craig Ferguson - Wyclef Jean; Alice Cooper
Conan O'Brien - Jim Lauderdale
Carson Daly - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (repeat)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
David Letterman - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Jay Leno - Gary Allen
Jimmy Kimmel - Sum 41 (repeat)
Craig Ferguson - Wyclef Jean; Alice Cooper
Conan O'Brien - Jim Lauderdale
Carson Daly - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (repeat)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Austin City Limits Taps R.E.M. for First Taping of New Season
Athens Band Makes Its First Appearance on PBS Stage During 2008 SxSW Music Conference
The acclaimed PBS live music television series AUSTIN CITY LIMITS welcomes R.E.M. to its stage for the band's first ever appearance on the acclaimed long-running show. The concert, which takes place on March 13 during this year's annual SxSW Music Conference, also marks the first taping of the 34th season of AUSTIN CITY LIMITS. The televised broadcast will air on PBS stations nationwide later this year.
Last month, R.E.M. revealed details of their upcoming new album, "Accelerate," due on Warner Bros. Records on April 1. The album is the band's 14th studio release and was recorded in Vancouver, Canada, Dublin, Ireland and Athens, Georgia last spring with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacknife Lee, who is noted for his work with U2 ("How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb"), as well as Snow Patrol, Bloc Party and Kasabian.
Links: www.austincitylimits.org / www.remhq.com
The acclaimed PBS live music television series AUSTIN CITY LIMITS welcomes R.E.M. to its stage for the band's first ever appearance on the acclaimed long-running show. The concert, which takes place on March 13 during this year's annual SxSW Music Conference, also marks the first taping of the 34th season of AUSTIN CITY LIMITS. The televised broadcast will air on PBS stations nationwide later this year.
Last month, R.E.M. revealed details of their upcoming new album, "Accelerate," due on Warner Bros. Records on April 1. The album is the band's 14th studio release and was recorded in Vancouver, Canada, Dublin, Ireland and Athens, Georgia last spring with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacknife Lee, who is noted for his work with U2 ("How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb"), as well as Snow Patrol, Bloc Party and Kasabian.
Links: www.austincitylimits.org / www.remhq.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008
TV Tips for Friday, February 15, 2008
Regis and Kelly - Ingrid Michaelson
106 & Park - Trey Songz; Cherish & Yung Joc
Jay Leno - Lifehouse
Jimmy Kimmel - Matt Nathanson
Conan O'Brien - Yeasayer
Carson Daly - Regina Spektor (repeat)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
106 & Park - Trey Songz; Cherish & Yung Joc
Jay Leno - Lifehouse
Jimmy Kimmel - Matt Nathanson
Conan O'Brien - Yeasayer
Carson Daly - Regina Spektor (repeat)
See RockOnTV for details and more listings.
Foo Fighters concert airs on Fuse
Fuse TV airs Foo Fighters in concert from Madison Square Garden. "Fuse Rocks the Garden: Foo Fighters" premieres on Fuse on Tuesday, February 19 at 11pm ET.
See RockOnTV for rerun dates.
See RockOnTV for rerun dates.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
PBS Music Specials - March and April 2008
PBS OFFERS MUSIC AND DANCE LOVERS EXCITING NEW PERFORMANCE SPECIALS THROUGHOUT MARCH AND APRIL
Featuring THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK, PETER AND THE WOLF, JAMES TAYLOR, MARTINA McBRIDE, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, ANDRE RIEU, JAMES LAST, DANIEL O'DONNELL, HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING, THE HIGH KINGS, MY MUSIC: MY GENERATION – THE 60S, SHANGRI-LA and More
Viewers looking for new music programming will find exciting performances included in the PBS March 2008 line-up. From a happy, noisy family reunion concert with the Osmonds to a moving performance documentary from the Clash to an Oscar-nominated version of Peter and the Wolf, March programming has something for every music lover.
New music specials from Andre Rieu, James Last, Sarah Brightman, Daniel O'Donnell, James Taylor, Martina McBride, and the High Kings are all on tap. Shangri-La, a remarkable special from China, explores new dance horizons. And new compilations of classics include a Hollywood treasure chest of singing and dancing and a trip through the 60s.
The March line-up of music specials features THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION. From pop to country, from Branson to Broadway and "Dancing With the Stars," in 50 years of entertaining, the seven performing Osmond siblings have never lost their touch or their huge fan-base. "Osmand-mania" re-ignites in this concert special, recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas.
THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK could turn a whole new generation on to the band whose breakthrough music opened punk to the world. Drawing from never-before-seen live concerts and interview sessions, this performance documentary illuminates the short but highly influential and prolific reign of the band from the mid-70s through the early 80s.
PBS March 2008 pledge music specials program highlights (check local listings):
THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — From pop to country, from Branson to Broadway and "Dancing With the Stars," in 50 years of entertaining, the seven performing Osmond siblings have never lost their touch or their huge fan-base. "Osmand-mania" re-ignites in this concert special, recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel Showroom. HD where available.
THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK could turn a whole new generation on to the band whose breakthrough music opened punk to the world. Never-before-heard interviews let the Clash band members share the band's story in conversation, while their intelligence and idealism shine through in the live performances, from around the world, that compose the majority of the film.
ANDRE RIEU: IN WONDERLAND
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — One of the world's most beautiful fairytale theme parks, Efteling in Holland, is the magical setting for this special concert. Rieu is joined by many guests, including Suzan Erens, the Platinum Tenors and soloists from the Vienna State Opera ballet, in enchanting selections, including pieces from Swan Lake, Hansel and Gretel and The Magic Flute.
JAMES LAST AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — As the world's most popular band leader offers his trademark party mix of classic standards, sing-along favorites and fast tempo foot-tappers, the band is soon on their feet dancing while they play, and it's not long before the audience joins in!
SARAH BRIGHTMAN: SYMPHONY IN VIENNA
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — This concert, taped January 16, 2008, in Vienna, Austria, features songs from Brightman's new album, Symphony, including duets with Italian tenor Alessandro Safina and Spanish countertenor Fernando Lima, along with many of her best loved hits. HD where available.
SHANGRI-LA
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — Taped in high definition in South Central China in May 2007, this surprising new dance special features the dynamic Hunan Dance Company and China's foremost dancer and choreographer, Liping Yang. With music composed for the program by the country's premier classical and pop composer, San Bao, SHANGRI-LA celebrates China's diverse culture and history as it explores man's struggle to survive and triumph over the elements; nature's bounty; women's multiple roles; love; and the search for spiritual meaning.
DANIEL O'DONNELL AT HOME IN IRELAND
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo —With a combination of Irish tunes and American favorites highlighted by filmed trips to much-loved Irish cities and towns, DANIEL O'DONNELL AT HOME IN IRELAND is a perfect blend of music and the places that are dear to Daniel and the millions of people who call Ireland home. Taped on July 14, 2007, at new concert hall in Letterkenny, the program is a heartfelt reminder that no matter how far you travel, there's no place quite like home.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "James Taylor: One Man Band"
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — In July 2007, James Taylor teamed up with veteran television producer Don Mischer and Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack to produce "James Taylor: One Man Band," a concert performance of songs interspersed with personal anecdotes, touching and witty reflections and never-before-seen home movies and photographs. Viewers will experience new performances of classic favorites "Carolina in My Mind," "You've Got a Friend," "Shower the People" and "Fire and Rain," among other hits. HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Martina McBride in Concert"
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — GREAT PERFORMANCES captures the small-town girl with the big voice in peak form in this Moline, Illinois, concert. "Martin McBride in Concert" features selections from her nine albums, including the crossover hit "This One's for the Girls," and songs from her newest album, Waking Up Laughing. HD where available.
THE HIGH KINGS
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — Renowned vocalists and musicians Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden have come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Backed by a band of world-class musicians, the High Kings' outstanding four-part vocal harmonies re-energize the great Irish ballads and make exciting new songs from Ireland shine.
HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — Hosted by stage, screen and television icon Shirley Jones, this film celebrates song and dance on the big screen. With new commentary from more than 20 silver screen luminaries including Liza Minnelli and Debbie Reynolds, HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE is a historical look at the magic of musical Hollywood. Clips from 26 special films including The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis and Oklahoma highlight the history.
MY MUSIC: MY GENERATION – THE 60S
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — The MY MUSIC series magic continues with this essential 60s folk rock, R&B and pop music compilation focusing on the years 1965 to 1969. From the soft harmony of to the psychedelic sound of Iron Butterfly, MY MUSIC: MY GENERATION – THE 60s has something for every viewer.
Highlights by date include:
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago" (R)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — Eric Clapton leads an all-star line-up of B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy in a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration from America's blues capital, Chicago. Bill Murray hosts.
LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER "New York City Opera: Madama Butterfly"
Thursday, March 20, 2008, 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — New York City Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly, which tells the story of a marriage between an American Navy officer and his geisha bride. The poignant story of a disastrous clash of cultures stars James Valenti and Shu-Ying Li.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Peter & the Wolf"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — Stop-frame model animation, puppets and digital photography give new life to Sergei Prokofiev's fanciful Peter and the Wolf. Animator Suzie Templeton's award-winning vision and Mark Stephenson and the Philharmonia Orchestra's lively playing are a delightful combination in this Academy-Award-nominated film. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Hansel and Gretel"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer play siblings Hansel and Gretel and tenor Philip Langridge the Witch in this English-language production of Engelbert Humperdinck's masterful treatment of the beloved story by the Brothers Grimm. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Romeo et Juliette"
April 2008 (check local listings); Sunday, April 6, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on PBS-HD
CC Stereo — Anna Netrebko as Juliette and Roberto Alagna as Roméo ignite this Gounod opera. Plácido Domingo leads the orchestra and chorus. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Macbeth"
April 2008 (check local listings); Sunday, April 20, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on PBS-HD
CC Stereo — Maria Guleghina, Željko Lucic, Dimitri Pittas and John Relyea star in this new production of Verdi's Macbeth. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Dance in America: Wolf Traps Face of America"
Monday, April 21, 2008, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — This "Dance in America" special features highlights from Wolf Trap's "Face of America" initiative, which commissions new works by the country's top choreographers and musicians, with the ultimate goal of fostering a commitment to preserve national parks. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Primo"
Thursday, April 24, 2008, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — This one-man play recounts the Holocaust experiences of Primo Levi, an Italian chemist interned at Auschwitz in the final year of World War II. Written by and starring Sir Antony Sher.
NOTE: PBS PLEDGE PERIOD RUNS 3/1-3/16/08
PBS March Pledge runs 3/1-3/16/08. Please note that all PBS programs are CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS during the pledge period. PBS program schedules vary from market to market, and this is especially true during the "pledge" periods. Program lengths also are subject to change depending on the pledge break intervals determined on the local level at each station. Regularly scheduled programs and series are subject to preemption. If you have questions about a program's airdate and length, please contact your local station.
Featuring THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK, PETER AND THE WOLF, JAMES TAYLOR, MARTINA McBRIDE, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, ANDRE RIEU, JAMES LAST, DANIEL O'DONNELL, HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING, THE HIGH KINGS, MY MUSIC: MY GENERATION – THE 60S, SHANGRI-LA and More
Viewers looking for new music programming will find exciting performances included in the PBS March 2008 line-up. From a happy, noisy family reunion concert with the Osmonds to a moving performance documentary from the Clash to an Oscar-nominated version of Peter and the Wolf, March programming has something for every music lover.
New music specials from Andre Rieu, James Last, Sarah Brightman, Daniel O'Donnell, James Taylor, Martina McBride, and the High Kings are all on tap. Shangri-La, a remarkable special from China, explores new dance horizons. And new compilations of classics include a Hollywood treasure chest of singing and dancing and a trip through the 60s.
The March line-up of music specials features THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION. From pop to country, from Branson to Broadway and "Dancing With the Stars," in 50 years of entertaining, the seven performing Osmond siblings have never lost their touch or their huge fan-base. "Osmand-mania" re-ignites in this concert special, recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas.
THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK could turn a whole new generation on to the band whose breakthrough music opened punk to the world. Drawing from never-before-seen live concerts and interview sessions, this performance documentary illuminates the short but highly influential and prolific reign of the band from the mid-70s through the early 80s.
PBS March 2008 pledge music specials program highlights (check local listings):
THE OSMONDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — From pop to country, from Branson to Broadway and "Dancing With the Stars," in 50 years of entertaining, the seven performing Osmond siblings have never lost their touch or their huge fan-base. "Osmand-mania" re-ignites in this concert special, recorded before a live audience in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel Showroom. HD where available.
THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK could turn a whole new generation on to the band whose breakthrough music opened punk to the world. Never-before-heard interviews let the Clash band members share the band's story in conversation, while their intelligence and idealism shine through in the live performances, from around the world, that compose the majority of the film.
ANDRE RIEU: IN WONDERLAND
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — One of the world's most beautiful fairytale theme parks, Efteling in Holland, is the magical setting for this special concert. Rieu is joined by many guests, including Suzan Erens, the Platinum Tenors and soloists from the Vienna State Opera ballet, in enchanting selections, including pieces from Swan Lake, Hansel and Gretel and The Magic Flute.
JAMES LAST AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — As the world's most popular band leader offers his trademark party mix of classic standards, sing-along favorites and fast tempo foot-tappers, the band is soon on their feet dancing while they play, and it's not long before the audience joins in!
SARAH BRIGHTMAN: SYMPHONY IN VIENNA
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — This concert, taped January 16, 2008, in Vienna, Austria, features songs from Brightman's new album, Symphony, including duets with Italian tenor Alessandro Safina and Spanish countertenor Fernando Lima, along with many of her best loved hits. HD where available.
SHANGRI-LA
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — Taped in high definition in South Central China in May 2007, this surprising new dance special features the dynamic Hunan Dance Company and China's foremost dancer and choreographer, Liping Yang. With music composed for the program by the country's premier classical and pop composer, San Bao, SHANGRI-LA celebrates China's diverse culture and history as it explores man's struggle to survive and triumph over the elements; nature's bounty; women's multiple roles; love; and the search for spiritual meaning.
DANIEL O'DONNELL AT HOME IN IRELAND
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo —With a combination of Irish tunes and American favorites highlighted by filmed trips to much-loved Irish cities and towns, DANIEL O'DONNELL AT HOME IN IRELAND is a perfect blend of music and the places that are dear to Daniel and the millions of people who call Ireland home. Taped on July 14, 2007, at new concert hall in Letterkenny, the program is a heartfelt reminder that no matter how far you travel, there's no place quite like home.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "James Taylor: One Man Band"
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — In July 2007, James Taylor teamed up with veteran television producer Don Mischer and Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack to produce "James Taylor: One Man Band," a concert performance of songs interspersed with personal anecdotes, touching and witty reflections and never-before-seen home movies and photographs. Viewers will experience new performances of classic favorites "Carolina in My Mind," "You've Got a Friend," "Shower the People" and "Fire and Rain," among other hits. HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Martina McBride in Concert"
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — GREAT PERFORMANCES captures the small-town girl with the big voice in peak form in this Moline, Illinois, concert. "Martin McBride in Concert" features selections from her nine albums, including the crossover hit "This One's for the Girls," and songs from her newest album, Waking Up Laughing. HD where available.
THE HIGH KINGS
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — Renowned vocalists and musicians Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden have come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Backed by a band of world-class musicians, the High Kings' outstanding four-part vocal harmonies re-energize the great Irish ballads and make exciting new songs from Ireland shine.
HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — Hosted by stage, screen and television icon Shirley Jones, this film celebrates song and dance on the big screen. With new commentary from more than 20 silver screen luminaries including Liza Minnelli and Debbie Reynolds, HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE is a historical look at the magic of musical Hollywood. Clips from 26 special films including The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis and Oklahoma highlight the history.
MY MUSIC: MY GENERATION – THE 60S
March 2008 (check local listings)
CC Stereo — The MY MUSIC series magic continues with this essential 60s folk rock, R&B and pop music compilation focusing on the years 1965 to 1969. From the soft harmony of to the psychedelic sound of Iron Butterfly, MY MUSIC: MY GENERATION – THE 60s has something for every viewer.
Highlights by date include:
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago" (R)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — Eric Clapton leads an all-star line-up of B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy in a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration from America's blues capital, Chicago. Bill Murray hosts.
LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER "New York City Opera: Madama Butterfly"
Thursday, March 20, 2008, 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — New York City Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly, which tells the story of a marriage between an American Navy officer and his geisha bride. The poignant story of a disastrous clash of cultures stars James Valenti and Shu-Ying Li.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Peter & the Wolf"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — Stop-frame model animation, puppets and digital photography give new life to Sergei Prokofiev's fanciful Peter and the Wolf. Animator Suzie Templeton's award-winning vision and Mark Stephenson and the Philharmonia Orchestra's lively playing are a delightful combination in this Academy-Award-nominated film. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Hansel and Gretel"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer play siblings Hansel and Gretel and tenor Philip Langridge the Witch in this English-language production of Engelbert Humperdinck's masterful treatment of the beloved story by the Brothers Grimm. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Romeo et Juliette"
April 2008 (check local listings); Sunday, April 6, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on PBS-HD
CC Stereo — Anna Netrebko as Juliette and Roberto Alagna as Roméo ignite this Gounod opera. Plácido Domingo leads the orchestra and chorus. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Macbeth"
April 2008 (check local listings); Sunday, April 20, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET on PBS-HD
CC Stereo — Maria Guleghina, Željko Lucic, Dimitri Pittas and John Relyea star in this new production of Verdi's Macbeth. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Dance in America: Wolf Traps Face of America"
Monday, April 21, 2008, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — This "Dance in America" special features highlights from Wolf Trap's "Face of America" initiative, which commissions new works by the country's top choreographers and musicians, with the ultimate goal of fostering a commitment to preserve national parks. In HD where available.
GREAT PERFORMANCES "Primo"
Thursday, April 24, 2008, 10:00-11:30 p.m. ET
CC Stereo — This one-man play recounts the Holocaust experiences of Primo Levi, an Italian chemist interned at Auschwitz in the final year of World War II. Written by and starring Sir Antony Sher.
NOTE: PBS PLEDGE PERIOD RUNS 3/1-3/16/08
PBS March Pledge runs 3/1-3/16/08. Please note that all PBS programs are CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS during the pledge period. PBS program schedules vary from market to market, and this is especially true during the "pledge" periods. Program lengths also are subject to change depending on the pledge break intervals determined on the local level at each station. Regularly scheduled programs and series are subject to preemption. If you have questions about a program's airdate and length, please contact your local station.
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