Post by Doug on Aug 18, 2005 21:16:31 GMT -5
Anyone around New Jersey -- Tickets go on sale this Saturday. The show to broadcast in October on VH1 Classic.
Here are the details ...from:http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-18-2005/0004090790&EDATE=
Artists Scheduled to Appear at Taping of Second Episode Honoring
Bonnie Raitt and Her Music Include Norah Jones,
Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Alison Krauss
Tickets for Raitt Taping at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City Go On Sale
Saturday, August 20
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 Classic and World Productions have
updated and finalized the all-star lineup for the September 30th taping of the
second episode of "DECADES ROCK LIVE," an innovative new live concert series
scheduled to premiere on the network in Fall 2005.
The second episode, honoring Bonnie Raitt, will include the artist herself
as well as Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Alison Krauss.
Tickets for the taping, which will take place at the Trump Taj Mahal in
Atlantic City, New Jersey, go on sale this Saturday, August 20.
"DECADES ROCK LIVE" features performances by celebrated artists from rock
to soul, who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years, as well as
performances from some of today's hottest recording acts who have been
inspired by these legends. Each one-hour episode will focus on a specific
artist. The only live concert series of its kind, the program is scheduled to
premiere on VH1 Classic in October 2005.
History was made at the inaugural taping of the show on August 5, 2005, as
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, founding members of The Doors, featuring Ian
Astbury, unveiled their new band moniker "Riders On The Storm." Special
guests also featured on this bill were Perry Farrell, Macy Gray, Pat Travers,
John Sebastian, The Original Vanilla Fudge and Antigone Rising.
DECADES ROCK LIVE is taped at Trump Taj Mahal's high definition television
studio, The Decades Rock Arena (temporarily renamed from Mark Etess Arena for
the duration of the series run), in Atlantic City, NJ. The music performances
are augmented with special features, such as "Decades Confidential," exclusive
behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, focusing on their career milestones
and highlighting their newest releases, concert performances and other
endeavors. DECADES ROCK LIVE segments will also include "Fan Factoids" from
viewers sharing their knowledge of music facts and figures, incorporated as
pop-up quotes and trivia in every episode. Additionally, DECADES ROCK LIVE
will feature several special themed shows that will include recording acts
from the past five decades celebrating a specific musical genre or period. It
will be broadcast in High Definition in 5.1 surround sound, and rebroadcast on
a premium HD network at a later date.
Fans will also have the chance to get their hands on exclusive memorabilia
and special items from the artists scheduled to participate in the series.
Both the Guitar Center Music Foundation and the GRAMMY Foundation will work
with the show to host silent auctions. The proceeds raised will support the
philanthropic missions of each of those organizations.
The series will be produced by Eric Sherman, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, VH1 Classic and Barry Summers, Executive Producer for World
Productions. Co-producers are Tisha Fein (GRAMMY Awards) and Terry Lickona
(Austin City Limits).
Here are the details ...from:http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-18-2005/0004090790&EDATE=
Artists Scheduled to Appear at Taping of Second Episode Honoring
Bonnie Raitt and Her Music Include Norah Jones,
Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Alison Krauss
Tickets for Raitt Taping at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City Go On Sale
Saturday, August 20
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 Classic and World Productions have
updated and finalized the all-star lineup for the September 30th taping of the
second episode of "DECADES ROCK LIVE," an innovative new live concert series
scheduled to premiere on the network in Fall 2005.
The second episode, honoring Bonnie Raitt, will include the artist herself
as well as Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Alison Krauss.
Tickets for the taping, which will take place at the Trump Taj Mahal in
Atlantic City, New Jersey, go on sale this Saturday, August 20.
"DECADES ROCK LIVE" features performances by celebrated artists from rock
to soul, who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years, as well as
performances from some of today's hottest recording acts who have been
inspired by these legends. Each one-hour episode will focus on a specific
artist. The only live concert series of its kind, the program is scheduled to
premiere on VH1 Classic in October 2005.
History was made at the inaugural taping of the show on August 5, 2005, as
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, founding members of The Doors, featuring Ian
Astbury, unveiled their new band moniker "Riders On The Storm." Special
guests also featured on this bill were Perry Farrell, Macy Gray, Pat Travers,
John Sebastian, The Original Vanilla Fudge and Antigone Rising.
DECADES ROCK LIVE is taped at Trump Taj Mahal's high definition television
studio, The Decades Rock Arena (temporarily renamed from Mark Etess Arena for
the duration of the series run), in Atlantic City, NJ. The music performances
are augmented with special features, such as "Decades Confidential," exclusive
behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, focusing on their career milestones
and highlighting their newest releases, concert performances and other
endeavors. DECADES ROCK LIVE segments will also include "Fan Factoids" from
viewers sharing their knowledge of music facts and figures, incorporated as
pop-up quotes and trivia in every episode. Additionally, DECADES ROCK LIVE
will feature several special themed shows that will include recording acts
from the past five decades celebrating a specific musical genre or period. It
will be broadcast in High Definition in 5.1 surround sound, and rebroadcast on
a premium HD network at a later date.
Fans will also have the chance to get their hands on exclusive memorabilia
and special items from the artists scheduled to participate in the series.
Both the Guitar Center Music Foundation and the GRAMMY Foundation will work
with the show to host silent auctions. The proceeds raised will support the
philanthropic missions of each of those organizations.
The series will be produced by Eric Sherman, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, VH1 Classic and Barry Summers, Executive Producer for World
Productions. Co-producers are Tisha Fein (GRAMMY Awards) and Terry Lickona
(Austin City Limits).