Past Concerts
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 Motown – The Early Years, My Music presents more great Motown memories with a definitive collection of tunes from Hittsville, USA. This special focuses on archival hits and rare interviews from five Motown Legends: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross & The Supremes and Marvin Gaye. Hosted by Mary Wilson, one of the original members of The Supremes.
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August 19th -- Stevie Ray Vaughn - Play it Hard and Floor it!
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s uniquely eclectic and fiery style sounded like no other guitarist, regardless of genre – a leading light in American blues. STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN LIVE: PLAY HARD & FLOOR IT! showcases the guitar master’s career with some of his finest performances caught on tape. Friend and Double Trouble bandmate drummer Chris Layton gives context to the performances in on-camera interviews. The special begins with Stevie Ray’s debut at the 1982 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland — an ‘electric’ unknown added to an acoustic blues night at the last minute. The songs were met by boos from an audience expecting a laid back evening of unadorned music, but today’s audiences experience an archival gem of a star’s early promise on “Pride & Joy” and “Texas Flood.” Almost three years to the day, Stevie Ray headlined the 1985 Montreux festival to raves from a sold-out crowd, highlighted in the special with “Cold Shot,” “Scuttle Buttin’” and “Say What!”. At Toronto’s tiny El Mocambo club, the historic venue hosted an intense Stevie Ray set in 1983, living up to this compilation’s title of PLAY HARD & FLOOR IT! with “Love Struck Baby,” and Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).” The special closes with performances from the height of Stevie Ray’s career in his hometown of Austin, Texas in 1989, a year before his tragic death. Fans enjoyed pure magic that night including his #1 hit “Crossfire,” the instrumental “Riviera Paradise,” “Tightrope” and “The House is Rockin’,” all preserved in this special as a tribute to his talent.
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August 12th - Great Performances: The Police Certifiable
Rocketing to stardom and worldwide fame in the early 1980s, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, and Sting—better known as The Police—boldly revitalized the 1970s rock ‘n’ roll scene with their signature fusion of punk, New Wave, and reggae sounds. Despite the release of a host of hit singles including “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle,” and “Every Breath You Take,” five smash albums, and six Grammy Awards between 1980 and 1984, the Police parted ways in 1986, with front-man Sting embarking on a hugely successful solo career.
More than two decades after the break-up and over thirty years since the initial release of “Roxanne,” Sting, Summers, and Copeland teamed up one last time in 2007 to launch the band’s farewell tour. GREAT PERFORMANCES captures the Police in this once-in-a-lifetime event, in concert from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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August 12th - Bachman Cummings Songbook: American Woman and More
Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are Canada’s most successful songwriting partnership. After exploding onto the charts with the Guess Who, the pair continued a reign of chart busters by penning some of the most memorable songs in the history of rock. Both performers, combined, have sold over 50 million records. They’ve been presented with 150 Gold and Platinum plaques and composed ten #1 certified singles in more than 20 countries. They’re taking the stage again and are reaffirming their status as rock ‘n’ roll icons in the 60-minute special, “Bachman Cummings American Woman and More.” The program is a musical tribute to some of the most popular songs created and performed by this dynamic duo, and it’s an opportunity for life-long followers of Randy and Burton and a new generation of fans to experience the music of this legendary group.
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 August 3rd - Aretha Franklin Presents: Soul Rewind
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul herself, returns to public television in an all new “My Music” festival of original artist Soul Hits of the 1960s plus some special 70s love ballads. An abundance of long lost archival material has been recovered from England, Germany and France, along with a treasure trove of long buried live performance footage from local television stations throughout the U.S. Most of these full length performances from around the world have not been seen since their sole broadcasts in the 1960s and 70s, if at all in America. These are all original performances that touch the core of American roots music, combining influences from Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, and Pop classics of the era with a driving and emotional backbeat. |
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 August 3rd -- The Pretenders - Live in London
With millions of albums sold and their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame solidified, the Pretenders (Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Walbourne, Nick Wilkinson, and Eric Heywood) are a special band with a special place in history. "Pretenders: Live in London" captures one of their many electrifying performances from their 2009 world tour. Produced by FogoLabs, the concert was filmed at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire by Grammy and Emmy Award winning producers and directors Pierre & Francois Lamoureux. The video was shot without the use of cranes, dollies or steadicams to create movement. Instead it is about the band, giving it all and not holding back any as they do any night when they hit the stage. The filmmakers' objective was to stay out the way and capture it within the frame. The band played brilliantly that night and what can be heard & seen on this release is an honest reproduction of that moment in time. There are no overdubs made to the music and no fake crowd noises added. The editing is made to savor moments and the music was mixed and mastered for it to breathe.
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 August 2nd -- Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour
In November 2007, James Taylor and Carole King, joined by the same Los Angeles band that played with James and Carole when they first appeared at the Troubadour in 1971, re-united for six shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Los Angeles club. James, Carole and the band who became The Section — Danny Kortchmar, Lee Sklar and Russ Kunkel — together performed a remarkable set of songs. Peter Asher, who was deeply involved in the original 1971 show, produced the recordings of the six-show reunion. Martyn Atkins directed the filming with a nimble crew to capture what has become a much-anticipated and historic program. The 2010 Carole King-James Taylor Troubadour Reunion Tour is becoming one of the biggest tours of the year.
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July 22nd -- Roy Orbison & Friends
A Black and White Night Filmed in black & white against the streamlined art deco stage of the since-demolished Cocoanut Grove in downtown LA, the concert is buoyed by a remarkable cast of “A-list” Orbison fans who signed on as his accompanists. Under the direction of T-Bone Burnett, the stage band includes Jackson Browne, Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes, along with the rhythm section from Elvis Presley’s fabled late 60s and early 70s touring band. This is a triumphant performance for Orbison and a superb video production, as well as a first-rate retrospective of Orbison’s hits.
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July 15th -- Daryl Hall and John Oates Live at the Troubadour
In May 2008, the rock ‘n’ soul duo took the stage at the legendary Troubadour for the first time since playing their earliest Los Angeles shows at the club 35 years before. Daryl Hall & John Oates – Live at the Troubadour features the best performances from the rock ’n’ soul duo’s much anticipated two-night concert, featuring sing-along hits such as “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “Rich Girl,” “Sara Smile,” “Kiss On My List,” “She’s Gone,” “One on One,” “You Make My Dreams,” and more.
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 July 8th -- Soundstage "Jackson Browne"
Rock’s poet laureate Jackson Browne delivers a remarkable performance featuring tracks from his latest recording, Time the Conqueror, as well as hits from his previous 11 studio albums. For more than three decades, Browne has set the standard for singer/songwriters, consistently producing heartfelt, personal lyrics while weaving-in a level of social consciousness which personifies his music. His performance on Soundstage exemplifies this reputation. Browne shines on recent tracks “Time the Conqueror” and “Live Nude Cabaret,” but also nails hits from his earlier repertoire like “Doctor My Eyes” and “Boulevard.”
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June 24th -- Soundstage “Lynyrd Skynyrd”
With a backbone of Southern rock and country, passionate Van Zant vocals, and trademark layered guitars, Lynyrd Skynyrd deliver renditions of their iconic classics “Sweet Home Alabama,” and “That Smell” that will blow you away. This episode is littered with hits, rousing guitar solos, and songs from their new album, God & Guns. Don’t miss an epic “Freebird” finale that does justice to the 35-year legacy of this all-star rock and roll group.
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 July 1st -- Soundstage "Foreigner"
Universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, Foreigner still puts on an absolutely thrilling and sensational show thirty years later. Singer Kelly Hansen and lead guitarist Mick Jones are a wicked combination on songs like “Hot Blooded” and “Double Vision.” Foreigner’s showmanship is outstanding and this episode is packed with smash hits like “Cold As Ice,” “Juke Box Hero” and “Urgent,” as well as the newest single “Too Late.”
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Filmed just eight months after The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, THE T.A.M.I. SHOW introduced rock ’n’ soul youth culture to America in the first concert movie of the rock era. One of the rarest and most sought-after performance films from its time, the 1964 concert event featured future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers James Brown, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Supremes and many other American and British Invasion hit-makers in their prime. This legendary film hasn’t been seen in its entirety since it originally appeared in theaters in 1964. Mastered from a new High Definition transfer, this version features the Beach Boys’ performances that were removed following the film’s initial theatrical run.