AXS TV Presents a Packed September Concert Lineup

I just received this timely update from AXS TV. The network has plenty of music-minded specials coming next month...Robert Kinsler

 

AXS TV UNVEILS SEPTEMBER 2024 CONCERT LINEUP PACKED WITH UNFORGETTABLE SETS FROM MAY OF MUSIC’S BIGGEST NAMES

 

Highlights Include Iconic Performances from Robert Plant, Ringo Starr, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Willie Nelson, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Toby Keith & More

 

Photo from Foo Fighters -Live at Wembley Stadium 2008 / credit: AXS TV

LOS ANGELES (August 21, 2024) – Rock into Fall with AXS TV, as the ultimate destination for music-themed programming presents its September Concert Lineup. The hit-heavy roster gives viewers front-row access to iconic performances from the biggest names in Rock, Country, R&B, Metal, and more, as they take the stage to deliver powerhouse sets all month long. From Judas Priest to John Legend, and Stevie Nicks to Sarah Bareilles, the block offers something for viewers of all tastes to enjoy with eclectic weekend blocks and star-studded primetime stunts every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

 

AXS TV’s September Concert Lineup Includes:

 

ZZ Top: Live In Texas—Sunday, Sept. 1 at 1pE

“The Little Ol’ Band From Texas” heads to the Lone Star State for a once-in-a-lifetime show, performing deep cuts and chart-toppers including “Legs,” “La Grange,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’, and many more.

 

Travis Tritt—Monday, Sept. 2 at 9pE

Country titan Travis Tritt brings his trademark sound to AXS TV, as the hit-making mainstay plays through popular offerings such as "Bonnie and Clyde,” "Great Day," and "Anymore," among others.

 

Willie Nelson—Monday, Sept. 2 at 10pE

Country music’s esteemed elder statesman blazes through an unforgettable evening stacked with classic favorites such as “Whiskey River,” “Man With The Blues,” and “On The Road Again.”

 

Blondie—Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 9pE

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein fuel this unforgettable special, as the pop culture pioneers unleash classic Blondie singles such as “One Way Or Another,” “Call Me,” “Rapture,” “Rave,” and “My Monster.”

 

John Fogerty—Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 9pE

Southern Rock superstar John Fogerty blazes through an electric set of Creedence Clearwater Revival hits and solo staples featuring "Bad Moon Rising," "Born on the Bayou," and "Proud Mary.”

 

Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold—Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1pE

“The Gold Dust Woman” delivers a spell-binding evening packed with intimate stories and an array of rarities and hits including “Gold And Braid,” “Gypsy,” “Belle Fleur,” and “Landslide.”

 

The Eddie Money Tribute Concert—Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1pE

Friends and fellow icons gather together to honor the late legend with a heartfelt night of music, featuring performances by Sammy Hagar, Kevin Cronin and Dave Amato, and Metallica frontman James Hetfield.

 

Dierks Bentley: Live from the Artists Den—Monday, Sept. 9 at 9pE

Multiplatinum country artist Dierks Bentley brings Nashville to the Windy City, performing “What Was I Thinkin’,” “Free And Easy” and “Sideways” amongst a colorful backdrop of vintage sportscars.

 

Zac Brown Band: Live from the Artists Den—Monday, Sept. 9 at 10pE

The kings of Country come to Queens, as Zac Brown Band fills Forest Hills Stadium with a Southern-fried set boasting “As She’s Walking Away,” “Let It Rain,” “Day For The Dead,” and “Chicken Fried.”

 

Queen: Live At Wembley—Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9pE

Witness Queen’s historic first concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986, which broke attendance records and featured a massive stage paired with the largest lighting rig built for a live show.

 

Gary Clark Jr.: Live From The Artists Den—Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 9pE

Gary Clark Jr. comes back to the club he calls home, delivering an emotion-fueled set at Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, where he first performed at the age of 15.

 

John Legend: Live from the Artists Den—Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10pE

R&B standout John Legend blends classic and modern together in a landmark event at Manhattan’s historic Riverside Church, performing powerful renditions of “All Of Me,” “Glory,” and many more.

 

AC/DC: Live at the River Plate Buenos Aires —Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1pE

AC/DC’s Black Ice Tour makes a stop in Argentina’s capital city, as the Aussie rockers wage an audio assault on 70,000 screaming fans with a set featuring “Shoot To Thrill,” “Thunderstruck,” and “T.N.T.”

 

Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town—Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1pE

Beloved Country megastar Toby Keith rolls into Chicago for a lively set in front of an intimate crowd, performing signatures such as “Made In America,” “Whiskey Girl,” and “Red Solo Cup.”

 

Sheryl Crow: Live from the Artists Den—Monday, Sept. 16 at 9pE

Nine-time GRAMMY® winner Sheryl Crow takes the stage at The Plaza in New York City, performing enduring hits such as “All I Wanna Do,” “Every Day Is A Winding Road,” “If It Makes You Happy,”

 

Sara Bareilles: Live from the Artists Den—Monday, Sept. 16 at 10pE

L.A.’s Orpheum Theatre hosts a one-night spectacular from acclaimed artist Sara Bareilles, showcasing her dynamic vocals on numbers such as “Love Song,” “King Of Anything,” and the breakout hit “Gravity.”

 

Judas Priest: Battle Cry Live at Wacken Festival 2015—Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9pE

“Metal Gods” Judas Priest shine at the genre’s premier open-air festival, surging through past and present favorites such as “Redeemer Of Souls,” “Breaking The Law,” “Living After Midnight,” and many more.

 

Journey: Live In Houston 1981 – The Escape Tour—Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9pE

Four months into MTV’s existence, the landmark platform presented this pivotal performance filmed mere days after Journey earned its first number one album.

 

Def Leppard Hits Vegas —Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1pE

Def Leppard roars into Sin City for an expansive show with two stages, video walls, and more, performing rare cuts, acoustic renditions, and big hits, including “Two Steps Behind,” Slang,” and “We Belong.”

 

Bon Jovi: Lost Highway – The Concert - Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1pE

Bon Jovi storms into the Windy City to play their hit Lost Highway album in its entirety—marking the first time ever that the band had played a complete album live.

 

Foreigner—Monday, Sept. 23 at 9pE

Foreigner puts the spotlight on some of the absolute best offerings from their unprecedented catalog, lighting up the stage with classics such as "Juke Box Hero," "Night Life," and "Waiting For A Girl Like You."

 

Robert Plant and the Band of Joy: Live From The Artists Den—Monday, Sept. 23 at 10pE

Robert Plant rocks Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium with a career-spanning set featuring Led Zeppelin signatures, solo standouts, and more, including “Black Dog,” “Ramble On,” and “Houses Of The Holy.”

 

Ringo Starr with Ben Harper: Live From The Artists Den—Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9pE

Beatles great Ringo Starr joins folk hero Ben Harper for a unique pairing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, performing “Photograph,” “Walk Away,” and “With A Little Help From My Friends” with Joan Osborne.

 

Elvis Costello: Live From The Artists Den—Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10pE

Check-in to the New York Public Library, as genre-blending mastermind Elvis Costello performs a private show for 500 lucky fans, featuring “National Ransom,” “I Lost You,” and “A Slow Drag With Josephine.”

 

Billy Idol In Super Overdrive Live—Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 9pE

Blonde bad boy Billy Idol goes into Super Overdrive, in this snarling set of classic party hits featuring “Dancing With Myself,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “White Wedding,” and “Rebel Yell.”

 

Stevie Nicks—Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10pE

In her first solo performance since 1987, rock goddess Stevie Nicks soars through an array of hits featuring “Stand Back,” “Fall From Grace,” and a moving cover of Dave Matthews’ “Crash Into Me.”

 

Tom Petty – Live from Gatorville—Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1pE

Tom Petty heads home for the first time in over a decade to deliver a blistering setlist featuring “Running Down A Dream,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Free Fallin’,” and a stunning duet with Stevie Nicks.

 

Foo Fighters _ Live at Wembley Stadium 2008 – Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1pE

The Foo Fighters deliver a raucous set across the Pond, boasting appearances by Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, and a slate of hits including “Everlong,” “My Hero,” and “Monkey Wrench.”

 

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The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert to Take Place at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles on September 27

Check out this media release for all the official details on the forthcoming tribute to Taylor Hawkins...Robert Kinsler

Taylor Hawkins at the "Celebration for Ray Manzarek"
event in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2016.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

FOO FIGHTERS

Together with the Hawkins Family

Present

THE TAYLOR HAWKINS TRIBUTE CONCERTS

Two Global Events Celebrating the Memory & Music of a Rock Legend

 

September 3 at Wembley Stadium

September 27 at The Kia Forum

Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate with The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts.

 

As one of the most respected and beloved figures in modern music, Taylor’s monolithic talent and magnetic personality endeared him to millions of fans, peers, friends and fellow musical legends the world over. Millions mourned his untimely passing on March 25, with passionate and sincere tributes coming from fans as well as musicians Taylor idolized. The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will unite several of those artists, the Hawkins family and of course his Foo Fighters brothers in celebration of Taylor’s memory and his legacy as a global rock icon—his bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life.

 

The all-star rock and roll shows will take place September 3 at London's Wembley Stadium and September 27 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

 

The lineups for each show will be announced shortly. Sign up to receive information on timings, ticketing links and on sale dates at https://www.foofighters.com/.

 

Taylor Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, first appearing with the band on the tour supporting sophomore album The Colour & The Shape. He made his recorded debut with Foo Fighters with 1999's There Is Nothing Left To Lose, playing on every subsequent FF album, including One By One, In Your Honor (the first FF album to feature him assuming lead vocal duties on his song "Cold Day In The Sun"), Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, Wasting Light, Sonic Highways, Concrete & Gold (also featuring him as lead singer on "Sunday Rain") and Medicine at Midnight. As a member of Foo Fighters, Taylor was a 15-time GRAMMY Award winner and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He lived and loved music to an insatiable degree, with Foo Fighters as well as his numerous solo and side projects and collaborations.

TJR and Robert Kinsler discuss legacy of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins in February 2016.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

Watch Robert Kinsler and TJR discuss the legacy of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on a new episode. View the episode HERE.

GRAMMY Awards roundup: AXS TV Presents Week-Long GRAMMY EVENT Programming Starting March 28; Levar Burton To Host The 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony

With the GRAMMY Awards set for April 3, 2022, there is plenty of news related to the event to share...Robert Kinsler

AXS TV COMPOSES A WEEK-LONG GRAMMY® PLAYLIST CELEBRATING PAST WINNERS & CURRENT NOMINEES, HEADLINED BY THE PREMIERE OF FOO FIGHTERS: LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM ON APRIL 2 AT 8 P.M. ET

Other Highlights Include Profiles of Kanye West & Taylor Swift, Performances by Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Norah Jones & Coldplay, Exclusive Digital Content Featuring Finneas, Fleet Foxes, Yola, Blues Traveler & Black Pumas, and More—Airing Across AXS TV’s Linear Channel, Website & Social Platforms from March 28 through April 2

 

Watch a Promo Here For the Week-Long Event & Saturday Celebration

 

AXS TV gears up for the 64^TH Annual GRAMMY® Awards with a multi-platform event featuring premiere performances, insightful profiles, all-new exclusive digital content and more—airing across AXS TV’s linear channel, website, apps and social platforms from Monday, March 28 through Saturday, April 2.

 

The week-long block boasts a special Saturday Stack lineup honoring past winners and current nominees on April 2 starting at 12 p.m. ET, headlined by the Network premiere of the unforgettable concert epic Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium at 8 p.m. ET. The film captures the 2022 Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance nominees rocking 170,000 fans across two nights in 2008 at London’s historic venue, as they unleash a set packed with enduring hits such as “Times Like These,” “Learn To Fly,” “My Hero,” and “Everlong,” along with a pair of Led Zeppelin covers featuring surprise appearances by rock legends Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.

 

Other Saturday Stack offerings include insightful artist profiles featuring Rock Legends: Foo Fighters, The Real Taylor Swift: Wild Dreams, The Dolly Parton Story – From Rags To Rhinestones and Kanye: A Higher Power, and seven powerhouse performances featuring Country music trailblazer Willie Nelson; Dolly Parton in the star-studded tribute Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry, with Toby Keith, Emmylou Harris and Hank Williams Jr.; an immersive night of sound and color in Coldplay – Live In São Paulo, and more.

 

Additionally, the AXS TV website, apps, and social platforms present a selection of all-new digital exclusives airing daily throughout GRAMMY® Week, opening with back-to-back At Home And Social specials as host Katie Daryl sits down with indie folk heroes Fleet Foxes, whose album “Shore” is up for Best Alternative Music Album (Mar. 28); followed by an evening with beloved rock mainstays Blues Traveler, who are vying for Best Traditional Blues Album (Mar. 29). Next, multi-talented musician and producer Finneas—whose 2022 nominations include Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best New Artist, and a pair of Album Of The Year nods—shares his personal music memorabilia on Rock & Tell (Mar. 30); and Katie Daryl chats with psychedelic superstars Black Pumas, nominees for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance, on At Home And Social (Mar. 31). The week wraps up on April 1 as Best American Roots Song and Best Americana Album nominee Yola reveals the albums she’d take to a desert island on Stranded.

 

“AXS TV’s GRAMMY® Week lineup is the ultimate celebration of music’s biggest night,” said Sarah Weidman, Head of Programming, Development and Multi-Platform Content for AXS TV. “From pop and blues, to country, rock, soul, rap, and more, AXS TV’s lineup is as varied as this year’s crop of GRAMMY® nominees—headlined by the premiere of the iconic concert event Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium, a monumental performance by one of rock’s biggest bands, which we are excited to share with our audience for the first time ever. There is truly something here for all music enthusiasts to enjoy, and AXS TV platforms are the only places you can see it.”

 

AXS TV’s Complete GRAMMY® Week Programming Lineup is as follows:

 

GRAMMY® Saturday Stack—Starting April 2 at 12 p.m. ET

 

-12pE – Rock Legends: Foo Fighters

-12:30pE – The Real Taylor Swift: Wild Dreams

-1:30pE – The Dolly Parton Story – From Rags To Rhinestones

-2:30pE – Willie Nelson

-3:30pE – Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry

-5:30pE – Coldplay – Live In São Paulo

-8pE – PREMIERE – Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium

-11pE – Maroon 5: Live At Le Casino de Paris

-12aE – Sheryl Crow: Live From The Artists Den

-1aE – Norah Jones

-2aE – Kanye: A Higher Power

 

All-New Original Digital Content—Starting Mon., March 28 through Friday, April 1

 

-3/28: Fleet Foxes – At Home And Social

-3/29: Blues Traveler – At Home And Social

-3/30: FINNEAS – Rock & Tell

-3/31: Black Pumas – At Home And Social

-4/1: YOLA – Stranded

 

About AXS TV

AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music, entertainment, and lifestyle digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. AXS TV’s broad library is curated to appeal to diverse and passionate fanbases across the entertainment spectrum, offering eclectic content headlined by premiere concerts and music-inspired programming, as well as exclusive celebrity interviews, acclaimed documentaries, world-class professional wrestling, hard-hitting MMA bouts, star-studded special events, and immersive pop culture series. AXS TV’s signature programs include the investigative series Music’s Greatest Mysteries; fan-favorite countdown series The Top Ten Revealed; the in-depth profile A Year in Music; and the intimate artist interview series At Home And Social. The channel is also the home of global combat sport staples IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV’s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s FAST Channel AXS TV NOW, as well as via the AXS TV App, and on the Network's official YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram pages, and Twitter profile. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.

GRAMMY® WINNER AND CURRENT NOMINEE LEVAR BURTON TO HOST THE 64TH GRAMMY AWARDS PREMIERE CEREMONY®   JIMMIE ALLEN, MADISON CUNNINGHAM, FALU, NNENNA FREELON, LEDISI, MON LAFERTE, KALANI PE'A, JOHN POPPER, ALLISON RUSSELL, CURTIS STEWART, AND THE ISAACS TO PERFORM; OPENING NUMBER TO FEATURE A SPECIAL MULTI-NOMINEE PERFORMANCE

GRAMMY® winner and current nominee LeVar Burton is hosting this year's prestigious 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a special multi-nominee performance including Madison Cunningham, Falu, Nnenna Freelon, Kalani Pe'a, John Popper, and The Isaacs. Other artists scheduled to perform include current nominees Jimmie Allen, Ledisi, Mon Laferte, Allison Russell, and Curtis Stewart. Presenting the first GRAMMY Awards® of the day are current nominees Jimmie Allen, Arlo Parks, Nate Bargatze, Nnenna Freelon, Pierce Freelon, and Sylvan Esso, and five-time GRAMMY winner and former Chair of the Recording Academy Board of Trustees, Jimmy Jam. The 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live from Las Vegas on Sun, April 3, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on YouTube at Recording Academy® / GRAMMYs and on live.grammy.com.   "I'm excited to host this celebration of the best performers across genres and art forms," said Burton, host of this year's GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony and current nominee in the Best Spoken Word Album category (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling) for Aftermath. "I am incredibly honored in particular to be represented in the Best Spoken Word category this historic year, with a cohort of five other outstandingly talented Black men, along with the words of the late great Congressman John Lewis."   For the 64th GRAMMY Awards, Allen received a GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist; Arlo Parks is up for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album (Collapsed in Sunbeams); Bargatze is nominated for Best Comedy Album (The Greatest Average American); Cunningham received a nomination for Best Folk Album (Wednesday (Extended Edition)); Falu is up for Best Children's Music Album (A Colorful World); Nnenna Freelon is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album (Time Traveler); Pierce Freelon received a nomination for Best Children's Music Album (Black To The Future); Ledisi is up for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Ledisi Sings Nina); Mon Laferte is nominated for Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano) (Seis); Pe'a received a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album (Kau Ka Pe'a); Popper is up for Best Traditional Blues Album (Traveler's Blues); Russell is nominated for Best American Roots Performance ("Nightflyer"), Best American Roots Song ("Nightflyer" with Jeremy Lindsay) and Best Americana Album (Outside Child); Stewart received a nomination for Best Classical Instrumental Solo (Of Power); Sylvan Esso are up for a nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album (FreeLove); and The Isaacs are nominated for Best Roots Gospel Album Category (Songs For The Times).   The 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony is produced by Branden Chapman, Ruby Marchand, Chantel Sausedo, and Rex Supa on behalf of the Recording Academy. Greg Fera is executive producer and Cheche Alara is music producer and musical director.   The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live following the Premiere Ceremony on CBS and Paramount+ from 8–11:30 p.m. ET/5–8:30 p.m. PT. For GRAMMY coverage, updates and breaking news, please visit the Recording Academy's social networks on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

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