Another great week coming up on XM…let’s see what’s in store
Monday
RNBQ: The History of Rhythm and Blues According to Quincy Jones | The Groove - XM 64 | 11AM - Noon ET - Quincy Jones reveals stories about tracks and artists that were pivotal in the 80s decade. Hear music from Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Teddy Pendergrass, The Commodores, and many more.
Series Debut! Offstage: Phil Collen & Joe Elliot | Boneyard - XM 41 | 6PM - 7PM ET - Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of Def Leppard create their own radio show by picking songs from their personal archives, telling stories, doing anything and everything they want, on their terms. It’s radio the way they think it should sound.
Artist Confidential: Dixie Chicks | Highway 16 - XM 16 | 9PM - 10PM ET- The Dixie Chicks gather in Studio A at XM’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Theater for an unedited and uncensored hour of dialogue and an acoustic performance with your host, George Taylor Morris and 100 fans from around the Country.
XM Cafe Live: Counting Crows | XM Cafe - XM 45 | 9PM - 10PM ET- It’s Counting Crows recorded live in New York City’s Irving Plaza in 2002. You’ll hear hits like “American Girls,” “Hardcandy,” “Mr. Jones,” and more.
Tuesday
The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas: #191 | Sonic Theater - XM 163 | 1PM - 2PM ET - The Howling Man starring Fred Willard (Anchorman / Everybody Loves Raymond / Best in Show) is about a man who loses his way during a walking trip of Central Europe following WWII, and winds up in a monastery where the monks believe they have captured the Devil himself!
Buzzcocks Buzz Fungus | Fungus - XM 53 | 4PM ET - Legendary punkers The Buzzcocks join Fungus 53’s Lou Brutus for their very first meeting together. The band, celebrating their 30th year together, pick out a bunch of tunes from their latest disc Flat Pack Philosophy, other songs from their incredible catalog and talk about their history which dates back to the dawn of punk.
Wednesday
Deeper Shades Of House | The Move - XM 80 | 9PM - 11PM ET - Besides the brand new music presented and mixed by Lars Behrenroth, Deeper Shades of House show #148 promises an exclusive treat for The Move Listeners. A 60min DJ mix recorded by Ben Watt to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of his highly acclaimed label Buzzin’ Fly and the release of the Buzzin’ Fly Vol. 3 compilation.
Thursday
Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan | The Village - XM 15 | Noon - 1PM ET - Bob Dylan weaves his own brand of radio with themes, dreams and schemes. This week’s theme is Wedding.
One Revolution Around the Sun: 1987 | Fred - XM 44 | Noon - 1PM ET - It was the year of the Gary Hart Scandal, “Baby Jessica” (remember the kid in the well?), and Les Miz won all the Tonys, but 1987 also had amazing alternative rock, albums like REM’s Document, the Pixies Come On Pilgrim, and the Cure’s Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me. Rediscover 1987.
World Premiere #53: David Benoit’s Full Circle | Watercolors - XM 71 | 8PM ET - Whether he’s conducting a symphony or writing a c-jazz tune, the multi-talented pianist, composer and conductor David Benoit continues to excel and innovate in his many musical worlds. Back with his first all original contemporary jazz album in three years, join Watercolors as David Benoit hosts the exclusive world premiere of his new album Full Circle.
Friday
Sonic Sound Salutes: KYA San Francisco | The 60s - XM 6 | 4PM - 9PM ET - Terry “The Motormouth” Young transforms the 60’s on 6 into these great stations every Friday with their original jingles, air personalities, and local happenings.
Motown’s Brenda Holloway on Soul Street | Soul Street - XM 60| 5PM - 6PM ET - The beautiful and talented Brenday Holloway comes to Soul Street. She was recruited by the President, Berry Gordy Jr. but she was not a favorite of the other Motown Stars. She came from L.A. not Detroit, so she was not one of them, find out what it was like to be Brenda Holloway, back in the day, as Bobby Bennett goes one on one with this former Motown diva.
Saturday
The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas | Sonic Theater - XM 163 | 11AM ET - The Silence starring Chris McDonald (Quiz Show / Happy Gilmore) is about Archie Taylor who offers incessant talker, Jamie Tennyson, a fortune if he can keep quiet for a year. It’s a bet that Tennyson can’t resist and insists on winning at any cost!
Sunday
14th Annual Safeway National Capitol Barbecue Battle Live! | Bluesville - XM 74 | 1PM - 7PM ET - Join Bluesville for a live broadcast from the Red, Hot, and Bluesville stage at the 14th Annual Safeway National Capitol Barbecue Battle. Tune into hear groups like Anders Osborne at 1PM, at 2:15 PM it’s the music of Marva Wright, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials are at 4PM ET, and The Nighthawks with special guest Hubert Sumlin at 5:45 PM ET.


