Friday, March 13, 2009

Grammy winners OneRepublic premieres on HDNet Concert Series

HDNet Concert Series presents the pop/rock rising stars, Sunday March 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET

WHAT: HDNet presents the premiere of OneRepublic on the HDNet Concert Series, Sunday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET. This Grammy-winning, piano driven, pop/rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado first gained notice when they played the Coachella Music Festival in 2006. After moving to Los Angeles, OneRepublic caught the ear of hip-hop producer Timbaland who remixed one of their tunes, "Apologize." On the weight of this single, OneRepublic became platinum-selling artists in many counties. Currently on tour to promote their debut record "Dreaming Out Loud," catch these rising stars give it all they've got at a sold out gig at Chicago's House Of Blues.

WHEN: Sunday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET on HDNet

- http://www.hd.net/

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Coming up on "Saturday Night Live"

March 14 – Tracy Morgan/ Kelly Clarkson

March 21 - Steve Martin / Jason Mraz (repeat from 01/31/09)

March 28 - Alec Baldwin / Jonas Brothers (repeat from 02/14/09)

- http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/

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Yanni on "The Saturday Early Show" on CBS

"The Early Show" for Saturday, March 14 (7:00 - 9:00 AM, ET/PT, Check Local Listings) on CBS

Second Cup Café: Greek pianist Yanni performs songs from his new CD, "Yanni Voices."

- http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/earlyshow/saturday/main3480.shtml

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Friday, March 6, 2009

Van Morrison on "CBS News Sunday Morning" March 8, 2009

CBS (9:00-10:30 AM, ET - Check local listings)

His music has withstood the test of time, with some of the most enduring melodies in rock 'n' roll music. And now, at age 63, rock's troubadour, Van Morrison, is once again sharing his unique sound with audiences around the world. Correspondent Anthony Mason catches with up the reclusive Morrison for a rare one-on-one television interview.

- http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml

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Jewel drops out of "Dancing with the Stars"

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jewel and "Access Hollywood" host Nancy O'Dell have withdrawn from Season Eight of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" citing injuries. Jewel was diagnosed with a fractured tibia in both legs, O'Dell a torn meniscus. The injuries were sustained while training for the competition.

Jewel and O'Dell will appear on the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," MONDAY, MARCH 9 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) to address their injuries. The women were paired with professional dancers Tony Dovolani and Dmitry Chaplin, respectively. Additional changes to the cast will also be announced during Monday's premiere.

"When the doctors told me my injuries were so severe that I couldn't walk, let alone compete, I was devastated that I couldn't continue the show," said Jewel. "I have every intention of being at 'Dancing with the Stars' this season supporting my husband, Ty, and his partner, Chelsie (Hightower). I hope to be back on the show in the future."

- http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/

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Keri Noble on "The Saturday Early Show" on CBS

"The Early Show" for Saturday, March 7 (7:00 - 9:00 AM, ET/PT, Check Local Listings) on CBS

Second Cup Café: Singer-songwriter Keri Noble performs songs from her self-titled CD.

- http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/earlyshow/saturday/main3480.shtml

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HDNet Concert Series features Gnarls Barkley

Innovative rap/neo-soul power duo premiere on HDNet Sunday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET

WHAT: "Gnarls Barkley Live from Astoria 2 in London," premieres on HDNet Sunday, March 8. Catch the Grammy-Award winning duo including producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and rapper/singer Cee-Lo Green (Thomas Callaway) - plus a full backing band for the show. In the performance, Gnarls Barkley showcases tracks from their album "The Odd Couple," as well as the hit "Crazy."

WHEN: Sunday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on HDNet.

- http://www.hd.net/

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