January 30, 2008

Jack Johnson interview/performance on Sirius

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:42 AM

Jack JohnsonPlatinum selling singer-songwriter Jack Johnson will sit down for an intimate interview on Sirius Satellite Radio to discuss his upcoming album Sleep Through The Static.

Johnson will share with listeners his inspiration for the album, and discusses other topics like his life as a parent and his new “green” studio where the album was recorded.

Sleep Through The Static is his 5th studio album and is due for release on February 5, 2008. It was being recorded at L.A.'s Solar Powered Plastic Plant - he has recorded all of his previous albums in Hawaii.

Jack Johnson also will treat fans to an acoustic performance of the album’s title track, "Sleep Through The Static."

You'll have plenty of opportunities to hear this interview/performance. Sirius will air it on Friday, February 1st at 5pm ET; on Saturday, February 2nd at noon ET; and February 3rd at 3pm and midnight ET - all on The Spectrum (ch 18).

View a video about the making of Sleep Through The Static after the jump...

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January 25, 2008

Ringo Starr live on Sirius Satellite Radio

Friday, January 25, 2008 at 6:11 AM

Ringo Starr

Sirius Satellite Radio today will broadcast an interview and performance live with legendary singer, songwriter and drummer of the Beatles, Ringo Starr.

During the interview, Starr discusses with Sirius host Meg Griffin his early musical influences, favorite drummers and the making of his latest album Liverpool 8.

Immediately following the interview, Sirius will broadcast live from the Liverpool 8 album release party at LA’s House of Blues. The event will included a performance by Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart, the albums co-producer and half of the British music duo, Eurythmics.

Listen in today, January 25th, on Sirius Disorder (ch 70) and The Spectrum (ch 18). The interview starts at 3:15pm ET and the album release party and performance starts at 4pm ET.

Performances: January 2008 (2)