April 25, 2007

Tori Amos live on Sirius Satellite Radio

Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 1:42 PM

Tori Amos
Sirius will be airing a performance by Tori Amos on the night of the release of her 9th album, American Doll Posse, live on The Spectrum (ch 18).

After her performance, Tori will give an in-depth interview with The Spectrum channel host, Demos.

Tori Amos’ “American Doll Posse” LIVE! will be broadcast from the New York club, Spotlight Live, next Tuesday, May 1st at 8pm ET.

Replays will air on May 2nd at 12-noon, May 4th at 11pm ET, May 5th at 8am ET, and May 7th at 12:01am ET.

American Doll Posse will be released on the same day as the performance, and it's Amos’ ninth studio album. It features Tori unveiling five characters (Tori, Pip, Clyce, Isabel and Santa... all making up the American Doll Posse) who each deliver their own unique songs, conveying different aspects of Tori and women in general.

Tori chose to debut her last studio album, The Beekeeper, on Sirius and it was her fifth album to debut in the Top 10.

April 20, 2007

Jimmy Buffett "Bama Breeze" tour live on Sirius

Friday, April 20, 2007 at 4:06 PM
Jimmy BuffettJimmy Buffett fans can hear his upcoming "Bama Breeze" tour live on Sirius Radio Margaritaville (ch 31) starting tomorrow, April 21st, when it kicks off at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Parrot Heads will be able to hear every concert of the "Bama Breeze" tour as it runs through September’s two night stand at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.

You can probably expect each broadcast to start with a pre-show party from backstage hosted by Jimmy's own daughter, Savannah Jane Buffett, and will also feature interviews with Jimmy himself. Check out all the tour dates, including pre-show broadcast times, after the jump...

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April 17, 2007

Siriusly Sinatra debuts on Sirius April 19th

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 4:28 PM

Frank SinatraSiriusly Sinatra, Sirius' all-Sinatra-all-the-time channel that was announced back in February, is set debut this Thursday, April 19th at 3pm ET.

The channel will kick off with a special live performance from Ol' Blue Eyes himself recorded at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas in 1966.

Siriusly Sinatra (ch 75) is dedicated to the music, time and spirit of Frank Sinatra and will be the only channel available on radio produced by the Sinatra family. The channel will broadcast an extensive catalog of hits, rarities and concerts - as well as favorite standard hits performed by other classic artists from our time.

Soon to debut will be "The Chairman's Hour," hosted by Frank Sinatra himself (seriously) culled from archival material of Sinatra's past. Nancy Sinatra will also host "The Nancy Sinatra Show," a weekly show. Launch dates for these shows will be announced shortly.

April 13, 2007

B-Real taking over Sirius Faction for "420"

Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:09 PM

B Real on SiriusJoin B-Real - the hip-hop legend, famed cannabis aficionado, and of course founding member of Cypress Hill - as he takes total control of Sirius Faction (ch 28) on April 20th.

B-Real will light it up at 7pm ET in celebration of the annual "420" sub-culture holiday. Fun fact: the former Cypress Hill lead rapper has been convicted for possession of marijuana more than 50 times in California alone.

Now don't go getting all paranoid. If you miss the show next Friday (because you forgot), you'll still be able to catch the replay later that night on Saturday at 1am ET also on Sirius Faction.

April 12, 2007

Sirius and Universal team up for Neil Young tribute

Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 11:42 AM

Neil YoungSirius Canada and Universal Music Canada are teaming up to produce “Borrowed Tunes II” - a musical tribute to Canadian legend Neil Young - featuring Canadian musicians each contributing their own versions of their favorite Neil Young songs.

Artists joining in the tribute include: Barenaked Ladies, Emily Haines, Finger Eleven, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dallas Green, Hawksley Workman, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, Ron Sexsmith, Goldendogs, Quebec-based Dobacaracol, Jorane and many others.

Distributed by Universal Music in Canada, “Borrowed Tunes II” will be available at the end of the summer. Selected tracks from the “Borrowed Tunes II” recording will be featured on Sirius Canada’s Iceberg Radio (ch 95).

All proceeds from album sales will benefit two non-profit organizations selected by Neil Young: The Bridge School and Toronto-based Safehaven.

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