The fall season of XM Satellite Radio's original programming - "Artist Confidential," "Offstage," and "Then...Again...Live" - will be kicking off this month. Tune in this fall to hear interviews and exclusive live performances of artists from a wide range of genres including Sting, Tony Bennett, Ludacris, Chicago, Amy Grant and yes - even Pink
Artist Confidential, hosted by XM's George Taylor Morris, features celebrated artists live before an audience of fans at the XM Performance Theater in Washington, DC and XM studios in New York City.
The Then...Again...Live! series takes classic albums, and gives the artist an opportunity to reinterpret it, in sequence, in front of a live audience.
Offstage puts XM's music library into the hands of a well-known artist to play and talk about the music they love.
Check out more information on upcoming guests after the jump...
The fall season of "Artist Confidential" will include:
- An appearance from Ludacris, rapper, actor, and host of the XM show Ludacris Presents Open Mic!, who will give fans a chance to hear songs from his much anticipated new album Release Therapy due in stores September 26.
- Grammy award-winning band Chicago will also make an appearance on Monday, October 2nd at 10 pm ET on The Blend.
- Sting is scheduled to appear on "Artist Confidential" the week of October 16th on XM's Deep Tracks, XM Cafe, The Loft and Fine Tuning.
- Also scheduled to air this season is entertainment legend Tony Bennett. Broadcast dates to be announced later this fall.
- Soul music fans can tune into a special "Artist Confidential: Soul Edition" hosted by XM's BK Kirkland to hear Gamble & Huff as they discuss the music and artists behind their legendary Sound of Philadelphia the week of November 20nd on Soul Street and The Groove.
- The classical music of Helene Grimaud and Anne Sophie Mutter can be heard on "Classical Confidential" episodes hosted by Martin Goldsmith late this fall on the XM Classics channel.
This fall fans can also hear new installments of the "Then...Again...Live!" series:
- Listen to Gary Wright performing his classic album The Dream Weaver on the 70s on 7 and Deep Tracks
- Also hear REO Speedwagon's High Infidelity on the 80s on 8 and The Blend
The fall season of "Offstage" will include artist hosts:
- Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, October 9th on Deep Tracks
- Greg Allman, November 13 on X Country, Deep Tracks and Fine Tuning
- Ray Davies, December 25 on XM Deep Tracks and Fine Tuning.
Check out xmradio.com/exclusivemusic for more details.
Greg Allman!
I was at the recording of the Tull "Aqualung" session. It is amazing. Try to listen if you can.
xm yawnfest. Can Logan not come up with any good programming?
Time for alittle Oprah woop-ass on Logan's untalented ass.
I'm the HNIC and I'm outta here. F**k xm.
Ok, what's with the 'digg' links?
I detest that site.