August 16, 2006

Dimebag Tribute on SIRIUS Hard Attack

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 5:49 PM

DimebagSIRIUS Satellite Radio's Hard Attack (ch 27) will be paying tribute to the legendary Dimebag Darrell with the 2nd annual March of Dimeday this Sunday, August 20th.

Dimebag Darrell was born on August 20, 1966, and tragically was murdered on-stage on December 8th, 2004. Hard Attack will feature 24 hours of all things Dimebag, celebrating the life and music of Pantera/Damageplan guitar legend Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott, on what would be his 40th birthday.

March of Dimeday will not only feature Damageplan, Pantera and Rebel Meets Rebel, but you'll hear bands like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Black Label Society, Kiss, Shadows Fall, Van Halen, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and much more "Dime-approved" music.

See the special March of Dimeday DJ lineup after the jump... 

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Labor Day Weekend Specials on SIRIUS

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 3:17 PM

Mmmm... steakSIRIUS is running some incredible programming to help supplement your Labor Day Weekend. Featuring specials like the "End of Summer Celebrity Showdown" where you choose the "best guest host" for SIRIUS HITS 1, or "Workingman's Dead Labor Day Weekend" which celebrates the Grateful Dead's classic album Workingman's Dead - there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy at this year's BBQ.

So kick back a cold tallboy, fire up a steak, and enjoy the tunes. The full schedule of SIRIUS' Labor Day Weekend Specials are available after the jump...

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August 11, 2006

Ziggy Marley In-Studio Performance on SIRIUS

Friday, August 11, 2006 at 12:31 PM

Ziggy Marley on SIRIUSSIRIUS Satellite Radio will be featuring a special performance and interview from the one and only Ziggy Marley. The appearance by Ziggy is scheduled to air on Tuesday, August 15th at 10am ET on on SIRIUS' Reggae Rhythms (ch 32).

Learn about the story behind his second solo CD LOVE IS MY RELIGION, plus hear a few tracks off of the new album when he performs in the SIRIUS Studios.

Born "David" - he's the oldest son of revolutionary music-icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. At 11 years old along with his brother and sisters (The Melody Makers) Ziggy made his recording debut.

The replay of this initimate appearance will air on Sunday, August 20th @ 11pm ET.

August 10, 2006

Obie Trice New Album Preview on SIRIUS Shade 45

Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 4:13 PM

Obie TriceSIRIUS Satellite Radio's uncensored hip-hop channel, Shade 45, will be featuring the latest installment of their Personal Preview Special series spotlighting Shady Records own Obie Trice.

Hear his much anticipated (and delayed) second album Second Round's on Me before it officially hits the streets on August 15th.

Hosted by Shade 45's Lil Shawn and featuring a special appearance by Eminem himself, you'll get to hear the entire Second Rounds On Me album with track-by-track commentary from both Obie and Eminem.

Tune in tonight, 12am ET, to hear the album first on Shade 45. If you fall asleep, don't worry about it, because you can catch the replays everyday from now until the album releases (schedule times and album tracklisting available after the jump).

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August 9, 2006

Paul van Dyk to host show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 3:44 PM

Paul van Dyk on SIRIUSPaul van Dyk,a world famous and Grammy-nominated DJ, will launch his own weekly show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, called Paul van Dyk’s Vonyc Sessions, starting on August 31st. Paul van Dyk’s Vonyc Sessions, will be heard every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm ET on SIRIUS’ trance and progressive house music channel, Area 33 (ch 33). Replays are on Saturdays from 8 to 10pm ET, and Tuesdays from 12 midnight to 2am ET.

On August 25th, SIRIUS will also broadcast Paul van Dik's concerts taking place August 18th and 19th in Central Park, New York City, as part of a special ten-hour broadcast on Area 33 - curiously entitled Paul van Dyk Live at Central Park NYC.

August 3, 2006

SIRIUS featuring "Week in Ibiza" on BBC Radio 1

Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 1:33 PM

Week in Ibiza on SIRIUSSIRIUS Satellite Radio is featuring one of the biggest dance parties of the year - BBC Radio 1's Week in Ibiza - from August 6th at 1am ET through August 13th.

Broadcast live from the Balearic island - a hot spot for internationally-renowned dance music nightclubs and events - the event will include special radio shows and live mixes.

DJs and popular BBC Radio 1 personalities including Pete Tong, Judge Jules, and Zane Lowe; as well as top DJ-producers like Paul Oakenfold, Carl Cox & John Digweed, and Fergie; will all be at the event.

Check out the full schedule on BBC Radio 1's website. 

August 2, 2006

SIRIUS at the Inaugural Rock 'n the Rally Music Festival

Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 2:53 PM
SIRIUS at the Rock 'n the Rally

SIRIUS Satellite Radio will host and broadcast live concert performances and other programs from the 66th annual Sturgis Bike Week's inaugural Rock 'n the Rally Festival, in Sturgis, South Dakota from August 6th through August 10th.

Some of the SIRIUS crew will be onstage performing hosting duties and backstage getting interviews at the event - including Mojo Nixon and Hillbilly Jim from Outlaw Country (ch 63), Long Paul of Buzzsaw (ch 19), and hosts from Playboy Radio (ch 198).

Oh sure, music events have occurred during Sturgis Bike Week in the past, but the Rock 'n the Rally Music Festival is a new, stand-alone festival at a brand-new, 34-acre amphitheatre, all taking place alongside the famed annual Sturgis Bike Week.

Artists scheduled to perform include Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Joe Cocker, Nickelback, Black Crowes, Keith Urban, Steve Miller Band, Cheap Trick, Gin Blossoms, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Shooter Jennings, Foghat, Big & Rich, Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon and many others.

SIRIUS will also produce a special three-day weekend of live concert performances and artist interviews from the event, which will air during Labor Day weekend. Attendees will also be able to sample SIRIUS on-site.

Learn more at SIRIUS' Rock 'n the Rally page or check out show schedules and more infomation at the official Rock'N The Rally site.

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