HDNet Concert Series schedule for the week beginning Tues., Dec. 26

Here's the HDNet Concert Series schedule for the week beginning Tues., Dec. 26

Tue., Dec 26 - 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT
MUSICARES 2005 PERSON OF THE YEAR: BRIAN WILSON
As part of the 47th Annual Grammy Week, MusiCares celebrates the 15th Anniversary
of this landmark show by honoring Brian Wilson, the prime architect of the California
Sound in the 1960's. Shot live at the Palladium in Los Angeles, with performances by
Earth Wind & Fire, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Barenaked Ladies, Backstreet Boys,
and many others, including Brian Wilson himself, singing the classic Beach Boy hits,
this concert is a once in a lifetime performance not to be missed.

Tue., Dec 26 - 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA - CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!
The 3-time Grammy Award Winning Brian Setzer Orchestra, an 18-piece rockin'
big band, capped off their sold out 2004 U.S. tour at the Universal Amphitheatre
in Los Angeles, CA with a blistering set of "Setzerized" Christmas favorites as
well as many hits from Brian's 25-year storied career.

Wed., Dec 27 - 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT
RICK SPRINGFIELD - LIVE AT THE CORONADO THEATRE
Rick Springfield, the teen heartthrob who has sold over 17 million albums, is captured live in
front of a sold-out concert at the legendary Coronado Theatre in Rockford, Illinois. Rick rips
through a catalog of 17 Top 40 hits from "Jessie's Girl", to "Affair of The Heart" and "Love
Somebody". Turn up the volume and sit back and sing along with all the hits from the 80's!

Wed., Dec 27 - 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
BARENAKED LADIES - BARENAKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The quirky Canadian quintet perform original songs inspired by the season and fun
renditions of traditional carols from their album Barenaked for the Holidays, as well
as classic hits like "If IHad a Million Dollars." Hosted by Marilyn Denis.

Thu., Dec 28 - 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT
RINGO STARR AND THE 2001 ALL STARR BAND
Ringo Starr gets a little help from his friends like Greg Lake, Ian Hunter, Howard
Jones, and Sheila E. Taped live at Chicago's Rosemont Theatre.

Thu., Dec 28 - 4:55 PM ET / 1:55 PM PT
THE STRAT PACK - 50 YEARS OF THE FENDER STRATOCASTER®
Filmed in 2004 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster(R) Guitar, the
Strat Pack concert is a music lovers dream. The set features some of the world's most
renowned axemen, including Joe Walsh (Eagles), Brian May (Queen), David Gilmour
(Pink Floyd), Hank Marvin (The Shadows), Ron Wood (The Rolling Stones), Gary Moore,
Mike Rutherford (Genesis / Mike + The Mechanics) and many more!

Fri., Dec 29 - 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT
ROBIN GIBB WITH THE FRANKFURT NEUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIVE
Robin Gibb is one third of the Bee Gees, one of the most successful vocal groups of all time.
In this September 2004 performance, backed with a full orchestra at the Art & Exhibition Hall
in Bonn, Germany, he revisits selections from the width and breadth of his songbook.

Fri., Dec 29 - 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
JOHNNY MATHIS - WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL... A 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
The legendary crooner Johnny Mathis, the voice of romance for more than two generations,
celebrated his fiftieth year as a recording artist with this gala concert performance at the
Tropicana Resort Showroom in Atlantic City. Among the many popular Mathis hits to be
presented: "Wonderful, Wonderful", his first hit-parade success in 1957, as well as "It's
Not for Me to Say", "Chances Are", "A Certain Smile", "The Twelfth of Never" and "Misty."

Sat., Dec 30 - 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT
RODNEY CROWELL: EARTHBOUND AND PROUD OF IT
Singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell's 30 year career had him recently inducted into
the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame. This special showcases his stunning new
album Fate's Right Hand. Recorded at The One World Theater in Austin Texas.

Sat., Dec 30 - 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA - CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!*

Sat., Dec 30 - 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
BARENAKED LADIES - BARENAKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS*

Sun., Dec 31 - 6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT
SOLOS: THE JAZZ SESSIONS
Extended: Bill Frisell - Electric Guitar & Loops - "I like to have fun when I play
and I like comedy - but it's not a conscious thing. I'm basically a pretty shy
person and I don't dance or get into fights. But there are all these things inside
me that get out when I perform. It's like a real world whenI play, where I can do
all the things I can't do in real life." - Bill Frisell to The Village Voice

Sun., Dec 31 - 7:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM PT
CHICK COREA: RENDEZVOUS IN NEW YORK
Bud Powell Band - From the historic 3 week performance at New York's City's
Blue Note celebrating the career of legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea, this set
is a tribute to pianist and composer Earl "Bud" Powell. Playing with ChickCorea
are Joshua Redman on saxophone, Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Christian
McBride on bass, and another living legend, Roy Haynes, on drums.

Sun., Dec 31 - 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
MOE. LIVE FROM THE FILLMORE
The band that rose from dinghy bars in Upstate New York perform live in front of a
sold-out crowd at The Fillmore Theatre in Denver Colorado. moe. has carved a niche
for themselves with a distinct blend of Americana, playful melodic turns, exceptional
songwriting, and diverse arrangements. Live on stage is where the band has made
its name, so sit back and enjoy the jam.

Sun., Dec 31 - 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
311 LIVE IN MEMPHIS: 3-11 DAY 2006
3-11 Day, the ultimate 311 concert experience, captured live from the Mid-South Coliseum
in Memphis, Tennessee. HDNet features 2-hours of the best action from the 5 hour concert
marathon, in High-Definition and in true 5.1 surround sound. With their trademark mix of rock,
rap & reggae, 311 perform their classic fan-favorites, "Down", "Come Original", "Beautiful
Disaster" and "Amber" - plus rarities, b-sides and more! So tune in, crank up the volume,
and enjoy the ultimate 311 concert experience: 3-11 Day live!

Sun., Dec 31 - 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
RICK SPRINGFIELD - LIVE AT THE CORONADO THEATRE*

Sun., Dec 31 - 4:55 PM ET / 1:55 PM PT
SATRIANI LIVE!
For almost 30 years, Joe Satriani has been a pioneer in instrumental rock guitar. The guitar
virtuoso developed many new playing techniques that leaves the audiencemesmerized. Live
from the Grove in Anaheim, CA, Satriani once again delivers his unmatched style as part of
his Super Colossal world tour. His evolution as an instrumentalist is demonstrated as Satriani
plays his greatest songs along with his newest compositions.

Sun., Dec 31 - 6:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM PT
CHRIS BOTTI & FRIENDS: LIVE AT THE WILSHIRE THEATRE
Chris Botti, Jazz music's trumpet sensation, caught live in Los Angeles at the legendary
Wilshire Theatre, accompanied by guest vocalists: Sting, Paula Cole, Jill Scott, Paul
Buchanan and Gladys Knight, to name a few. Performing songs from his smash hit album,
To Love Again, Chris's inimitable velvet tone and sublime trumpet phrasings on these
classic pop and jazz standards ("Pennies To Heaven", "Are You Lonesome Tonight",
"What Are You Doing The Rest of My Life", "My Funny Valentine", etc.) are brought to
a new level with the performances of these famed vocalists.

Sun., Dec 31 - 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
ONE WITH EVERYTHING - STYX & THE CONTEMPORARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF CLEVELAND
For one magical night in May 2006, Styx, veterans of nearly 35 years of performing,
joined forces with Cleveland's Contemporary Youth Orchestra, a 171-piece orchestra
and choir composed of students aged 13-19, to perform a range of selections from
the Styx catalog. Fans are treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear classic
Styx rockers with an orchestral twist.

Sun., Dec 31 - 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
SHERYL CROW - C'MON AMERICA
On the heels of her greatest hits CD The Very Best of Sheryl Crow, this concert
special shows off Crow at her very best. Shot outdoors in high definition, Crow
performs for more than 5000 fans in Dayton, Ohio.

Sun., Dec 31 - 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
VERTIGO//2005 U2 LIVE FROM CHICAGO
Vertigo//2005 U2 Live from Chicago is the hottest concert ticket of the year! Director
Hamish Hamilton gives you a front row seat for all the excitement from the sold out
Vertigo tour. Vertigo//2005 features electric performances of songs drawn from across
the band's entire career. Featuring the hits "Vertigo", "Sometimes You Can't Make It
On Your Own", "One", and "The Streets Have No Name". This performance is sure to
be something you will enjoy!

Mon., Jan 1 - 12:00 AM ET / Sun., Dec 31 - 9:00 PM PT
SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS - LIVIN' IT UP LIVE!
Caught live in St Louis on their sold out 2006 US tour, Sammy And The Wabos bring down
the house with songs from their new album, Livin' It Up as well as some of Sammy's famed
solo work. Joined on stage for the second half of the show by legendary Van Halen bassist,
Michael Anthony, the band rips through some of rock radio's classic tunes. From "I Can't
Drive 55" and "Mas Tequila" to "Finish What You Started" and "Right Now", it's one big
Cabo party with the "Red Rocker"!

Mon., Jan 1 - 1:55 AM ET / Sun., Dec 31 - 10:55 PM PT
PAPA ROACH - GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER
In front of a packed house at the Vic Theatre in Chicago Ill., it's the punk rock band
Papa Roach. An intensely arresting showcase featuring songs such as "Last Resort",
from the Infest album and "Scars" from their 2004 release Getting Away with Murder.

Mon., Jan 1 - 3:20 AM ET / 12:20 AM PT
VELVET REVOLVER - LIVE IN HOUSTON
A concert that follows the release of their self-titled first album, Velvet Revolver. The
five-man powerhouse rock band finally brings something new to the scene. While
Velvet Revolver inevitably offers a few echoes of its members' illustrious pasts, their
sound is defiantly forward-looking and truly fresh. The band features Guns N' Roses
founding members Slash and Duff, as well as Stone Temple Pilots
vocalist Scott Weiland.

Mon., Jan 1 - 4:45 AM ET / 1:45 AM PT
THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND
Songlines LIve - Caught live in Chicago at the famed Park West, The Derek Trucks Band
performs the tracks from their newest album, Songlines. Featuring the continually inventive
young guitarist Derek Trucks and the soulful and eclectic ensemble that carries his name.
The roots of The Derek Trucks Band live are manifest in the breadth and scope of several
brand-new DTB compositions including the Hammond organ-driven "I'll Find My Way", the
spiritually yearning "This Sky", and the hypnotic instrumental "Mahjoun". This band covers
a breadth of music experiences from jazz, rock and world music.

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