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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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 PlantRingo StarrTom PettyStevie NicksFoo FightersWillie NelsonAC/DCJudas PriestToby 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 HagarKevin 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.”
 

About AXS TV

AXS TV is a leading television, streaming, digital, and social music and entertainment brand owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.  AXS TV’s programming celebrates music’s rich history and keeps its audience current on what’s happening in music today with documentaries, live concerts, music news and information, reality shows, and well known programs including The Top Ten RevealedThe Very VERY Best of the 80s, and Cash Cab Music. AXS TV is also home to TNA Wrestling, and Invicta Fighting Championships.  Multi-platform AXS TV is available on television in all 50 states and across Canada, parts of the Caribbean, and streaming through its FAST (free-ad-supported-streaming television) channel. AXS TV has a vast reach on YouTubeFacebookInstagram, X and TikTok. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.

Friday, April 05, 2024

Blu-ray review: Foghat's 'Slow Ride - Live In Concert'

Foghat's Slow Ride - Live In Concert is available today (Friday, April 5, 2024).


Artist: 
Foghat
Title: Slow Ride - Live In Concert (Cleopatra Entertainment / MVD Visual)
You might like if you enjoy: Foghat, Savoy Brown, Humble Pie, Canned Heat
Tell me more: The just-released Blu-ray Slow Ride - Live In Concert captures classic English rock quartet Foghat at an essential moment in time; the concert film was recorded and filmed at two dates in Houston, Texas in September 1999  sadly lead singer and founding member Lonesome Dave Peverett passed away from complications related to kidney cancer in February 2000 at the age of 56 (less than five months after the performances featured on the title were recorded). The energetic concert is a rousing and great snapshot of Foghat; in addition to the talents of Peverett on lead vocals and guitar, lead guitar virtuoso Bryan Bassett, drummer Roger Earl and bassist Tony Stevens are seen locked in and firing on all cylinders. The dream track listing includes an extended take on "Drivin' Wheel," a rousing version of the classic blues cut "Somebody's Been Sleepin' In My Bed," and a dynamic slide guitar-anchored reading of the Peverett original "Stone Blue." Other highlights include an amped up take on Robert Johnson's blues nugget "Sweet Home Chicago," the beautiful blues ballad "Angel of Mercy" and the hard rocking "Fool For The City." The Jack Updyke-directed concert film wraps up with a powerful take on the Willie Dixon classic "I Just Want To Make Love To You" and a marathon version of the band's enduring 1975 hard rock hit "Slow Ride."

In addition there are segments across the film featuring interviews with the band members recorded at the time; at one point Everett notes the name "Foghat" had its genesis as a nonsense word he created during a childhood game of Scrabble he was playing with his brother. 

The title is also available as a CD+DVD release. The track listing for the Blu-ray version, as well as the DVD and audio CD configurations is as follows:
 
TRACK LIST:
1. Drivin' Wheel
2. Somebody's Been Sleepin' In My Bed
3. Stone Blue
4. It Hurts Me Too
5. Rock Your House
6. Sweet Home Chicago
7. Angel Of Mercy
8. Fool For The City
9. I Just Want To Make Love To You
10. Slow Ride
 

On a related note, below is the media release regarding the vinyl release of the historic concert recording:


For Immediate Release

FOGHAT’s Iconic 1999 Live Concert Album Released Today, Coming To A Turntable Near You For The Very First Time!

Los Angeles, CA - Foghat’s faithful fanbase has been buzzing ever since the announcement of the release of the band’s superb 1999 live performance, called Slow Ride - Live In Concert. This incredible live performance is being released today as a CD/DVD set but what many fans have been clamoring for is to see this killer show pressed on vinyl. Well, the gods of classic rock have obliged as Cleopatra Records is proud to announce a gorgeous double LP Orange Marble vinyl package of Slow Ride - Live In Concert in a classy gatefold jacket with informative liner notes and several vintage images that celebrate this band’s epic career. One listen and you’ll agree, Foghat’s fulsome mix of bluesy soulful rock sounds even better with the full dynamic range of well-pressed vinyl.

Longtime Foghat bassist Tony Stevens shares his thoughts on the release of Slow Ride - Live In Concert, saying “This concert album shows the band at its best with Brian Bassett taking over from Rod Price, who left Foghat the year before. For me though, the gold star has to go to Lonesome Dave Peverett. After going through 6 months of chemotherapy, after having a kidney removed, he came back, 50 pounds lighter in his gold suit and Rocked The House! I enjoyed our ‘playing off’ with each other. Loads of smiles and laughter. This video is a tribute to Dave. A rock and roll hero of the 100th degree.” Sadly, Peverett would pass away less than a year after the recording of this concert at the age of 56. But this performance is keeping his memory and the Foghat legacy alive for future generations to discover!

Order the CD/DVD: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/foghat-slow-ride-live-in-concert-cd-dvd/
Order the vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/foghat-slow-ride-live-in-concert-double-orange-marble/
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/foghat_liveinconcert

Watch a clip from the video: https://youtu.be/0sTEj1pp-Ck

TRACK LIST:
1. Drivin' Wheel
2. Somebody's Been Sleepin' In My Bed
3. Stone Blue
4. It Hurts Me Too
5. Rock Your House
6. Sweet Home Chicago
7. Angel Of Mercy
8. Fool For The City
9. I Just Want To Make Love To You
10. Slow Ride


Robert Kinsler


Tuesday, August 15, 2023

BMI to honor Billy F Gibbons with 2023 Troubadour Award on Sept. 18

Billy F Gibbons is set to receive a well-deserved honor on Sept. 18 in Nashville...Robert Kinsler 


Billy F Gibbons at Gibson's NAMM Jam in Anaheim, California on Jan. 24, 2019.
Photo: Bob Steshetz

 

NASHVILLE, TN – Aug. 15, 2023 - BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will present Billy F Gibbons, the centerpiece and one third of ZZ Top, with its coveted Troubadour Award during a private reception at BMI’s Nashville office on Monday, Sept. 18. The prestigious accolade recognizes a songwriter who has made a profound impact on the creative community as their craft continues to set the pace for generations to follow. As the chief songwriter for ZZ Top, Gibbons’ credits include iconic hits such as “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs,” “Cheap Sunglasses” and “La Grange,” the lead single from ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres album that catapulted the trio into mainstream success fifty years ago.


“With a career spanning several decades, Billy has penned an array of timeless hits that have left an inedible mark on the music industry,” BMI’s VP of Creative Nashville, Clay Bradley said. “His ability to craft lyrics that resonate with audiences across generations is a testament to his songwriting prowess and he is the epitome of what the BMI Troubadour Award represents.”

Dubbed “Nashville’s most glorious low-key party” (Rolling Stone), the night will include unforgettable tribute performances and commemorative speeches by special guests during cocktail reception and dinner. Gibbons joins the ranks of past Troubadour Award recipients including John Hiatt, John Prine, Robert Earl Keen and Lucinda WilliamsFalling on the eve of AMERICANAFESTthe night serves as a homecoming for BMI’s Americana family of artists and is sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon and WP Global

Gibbons has been an essential part of the American musical landscape since ZZ Top’s formation in 1969. Regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarist players, ZZ Top’s signature sound can be credited to Gibbons’ distinct style that has resonated throughout all genres. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band has released 15 studio albums while selling more than 50 million records worldwide.

 

ABOUT BMI:

Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 20.6 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.3 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com

Tuesday, March 08, 2022

ZZ Top, raw, new album readied for July 22, 2022 release; raw whisky tour dates announced

Exciting news that rock's most enduring trio has a new album coming out this summer! Robert Kinsler