Music-On-TV, Jan 17 to 24, 2013: The Guide’s “TUNEFUL TEEVEE” edition

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Sun night / Mon AM, Jan 20 / 21, on TV:
3-4:30 am "JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR" is a nice 2007 taping of a live concert at the once-famous L.A. venue. Catch James now, then catch him live later this morning, performing at the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Here is the complete edition as originally published...
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This is the Guide's “MUSIC-ON-TV” edition, one of THREE editions in our new format…
• MUSIC-ON-TV, right here, is something you won't find in anybody else’s calendar.
• LIVE EVENTS, which now requires a separate click.*
• NEWS & REVIEWS, a HUGELY comprehensive fresh edition, available at a separate click.*
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Put the popcorn in the microwave and get ready to make things too loud for the neighbors, or grab your guitar, pick-out the tunes, and play along. Not everything on TV is miserable!
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Thursday, January 17
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Thu, Jan 17, on TV:
3-3:30 pm “UNPLUGGED” airs a 2012 episode with THE CIVIL WARS duo doing an acoustic set. On Palladia.
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Thu, Jan 17, on TV:
7-9 pm “COUNTRY POP LEGENDS” (2006) hosted by ROY CLARK is a mix of contemporary and archival footage of country stars performing their hits from the ’50s to the ’70s. Included are BILL ANDERSON, HE BELLAMY BROTHERS, GLEN CAMPBELL, and CRYSTAL GAYLE. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Thu, Jan 17, on TV:
9-10 pm “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Thu, Jan 17, on TV:
9-11:30 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “CAPRICCIO” from 2011, the Richard Strauss opera about a widowed countess who ponders whether the music or the written word is more important to musical drama, as she is being wooed by a composer and a poet. (Repeats Fri, 6-8:30 am and Noon-2:30 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Thu, Jan 17, on TV:
11-11:30 pm JAMES TAYLOR is the guest on a new edition of “TAVIS SMILEY.” (Repeats 3:30-4 am tonight on PBS-World; 4:30-5 am on PBSOC; Fri morning 9-9:30 am on PBS-World; Fri 7:30-8 pm on PBSOC; Fri night / Sat AM 1:30-2 am on PBS-World.) On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Thu, Jan 17, on TV:
11:30 pm-3 am “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “ANNA BOLENA” from 2012, the opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI about the last days of Anne Boleyn, second wife (of six) of Henry VIII. It first aired as the Season 6 opener. (Repeats Fri, 8:30 am-noon and 2:30-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Friday, January 18
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EARLY Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
5-5:30 am “RIDING THE RANGE IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA, CANADA,” is a 2012 episode of “JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE” that uses western music to document visits to historical locations and today’s cowboy culture at Lucasia Ranch. Airs on KCET, the independent public TV station in L.A.
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EARLY Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
6-8:30 am “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “CAPRICCIO” from 2011, the Richard Strauss opera about a widowed countess who ponders whether the music or the written word is more important to musical drama, as she is being wooed by a composer and a poet. (Repeats Noon-2:30 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
8:30 am-noon “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “ANNA BOLENA” from 2012, the opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI about the last days of Anne Boleyn, second wife (of six) of Henry VIII. It first aired as the Season 6 opener. (Repeats 2:30-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
Noon-2:30 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “CAPRICCIO” from 2011, the Richard Strauss opera about a widowed countess who ponders whether the music or the written word is more important to musical drama, as she is being wooed by a composer and a poet. On PBSOC.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
2:30-6 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “ANNA BOLENA” from 2012, the opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI about the last days of Anne Boleyn, second wife (of six) of Henry VIII. It first aired as the Season 6 opener. On PBSOC.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
4-5 pm “JOHN LENNON: THE LAST YEARS & THE LEGACY” is a 2010 edition of “BEHIND THE MUSIC,” on Palladia.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
7-8 pm “NEW AMERICAN NOISE” is a documentary series that examines the music scenes in six US cities. On Sundance-West.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
7-9 pm “HANGOUT FESTIVAL 2012” from Alabama includes performances by WILCO DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, ALABAMA SHAKES, DAWES, GARY CLARK JR., and a bunch of alt-rockers. On Palladia.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “VISITING… WITH HUELL HOWSER” airs “WHISTLING CHAMP,” a 2010 visit with the woman whistler who is ah-MAAA-zing. (Repeats tonight, 12:30-1 am.) On KCET.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs a 2011 episode with JAKOB DYLAN & 3 LEGS performing songs from his 2010 album, “Women & Country.” Recorded live in the Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis started. (Repeats 2-2:30 am.) On KLCS.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNBDERGROUND” airs a 2012 edition with the DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE, who mightily impressed the Guide staff when they played the NAMM show last year. This concert was recorded live in a venue that’s inside a limestone cavern, over 300 feet underground. (Repeats 2:30-3 am.) On KLCS.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” repeats a new 2013 episode with phenomenal Mexican guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA. (Repeats 3-4 am.) On KLCS.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
9 pm-midnight BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND in a 2001 film of their June 29 and July 1, 2000 concerts at Madison Square Garden. On VHCRW.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
9-11:30 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings a 2013 production of “L’ELISIR d’AMOURE,” a comic opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI, as the Season 7 opener. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
10-11 pm “LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN” airs a 2012 episode with THE WALLFLOWERS doing some of their best songs. (Repeats 4-5 am.) On KLCS.
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Fri, Jan 18, on TV:
10-11 pm “GLASTONBURY 2010” hour 1 features NORAH JONES and STEVIE WONDER. On Palladia.
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Fri night / Sat AM, Jan 18 / 19, on TV:
1:30-2:30 am “JESSE COOK IN CONCERT” is a 2012 concert by the guitarist at Rose Theatre Brampton in Ontario, Canada. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Fri night / Sat AM, Jan 18 / 19, on TV:
2-2:30 am “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs a 2011 episode with JAKOB DYLAN & 3 LEGS performing songs from his 2010 album, “Women & Country.” Recorded live in the Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis started. On KLCS.
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Fri night / Sat AM, Jan 18 / 19, on TV:
2:30-3 am “BLUEGRASS UNBDERGROUND” airs a 2012 edition with the DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE, who mightily impressed the Guide staff when they played the NAMM show last year. This concert was recorded live in a venue that’s inside a limestone cavern, over 300 feet underground. On KLCS.
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Fri night / Sat AM, Jan 18 / 19, on TV:
3-4 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” repeats a new 2013 episode with phenomenal Mexican guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA. On KLCS.
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Fri night / Sat AM, Jan 18 / 19, on TV:
4-5 am “LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN” airs a 2012 episode with THE WALLFLOWERS doing some of their best songs. On KLCS.
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Saturday, January 19
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EARLY Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
5-5:30 am “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” airs a 2012 edition with singer-songwriter GRAYSON CAPPS. On KLCS.
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EARLY Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
5:30-6 am “THE PIANO GUY” in a 2011 edition teaches how to play “Jailhouse Rock,” “California Girls,” and a JERRY LEE LEWIS boogie-woogie riff. On KLCS.
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EARLY Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
6-6:30 am “UNPLUGGED” airs a 2012 episode with THE CIVIL WARS duo doing an acoustic set. On Palladia.
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EARLY Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
6-7 am “CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD” is a 2005 episode of “GAITHER GOSPEL HOUR” with a performance in a 19th century church. (Repeats Sun, noon-1 pm.) On GAC.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
8-9 am JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, including SARA EVANS, KENNY CHESNEY, BRAD PAISLEY, HUNTER HAYES, LUKE RYAN, & BILLY GIBBONS, perform on a 2012 episode of “CMT CROSSROADS” on Palladia, cable and satellite.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
9-10:45 am “SCOTT WALKER: 30 CENTURY MAN” (2007) is a gfascinating biopic about musician Scott walker, who topped the UK charts in the 1960s before turning his back on fame and completely reinventing himself as a reclusive yet influential outsider artist. On Sundance-West.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
10 am-noon “HANGOUT FESTIVAL 2012” from Alabama includes performances by WILCO DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, ALABAMA SHAKES, DAWES, GARY CLARK JR., and a bunch of alt-rockers. On Palladia.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
1-4 pm “GLASTONBURY 2005” on Palladia.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
5:30-6 pm “BURT WOLFE’S TRAVELS & TRADITIONS” is a 2012 episode called “Artcops.” On KLCS.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
6-7 pm LORETTA LYNN is honored on a 2012 episode of “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” as she celebrates her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Performers include MIRANDA LAMBERT, PISTOL ANNIES, TRACE ADKINS, LEE ANN WOMACK. (Repeats 10-11 pm. Plus. some may find what follows interesting: 7-8 pm, repeating 11 pm-midnight, Loretta’s house is visited by “Ghost Adventures” in a 2011 episode.) On GAC.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “MAKE:” series airs a 2009 episode that a balloon organ. (Repeats 2:30-3 am.) On KLCS.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “LAaRT” began as a series about art and culture in Southern California, but it might come from anywhere. The ones we’ve seen have been quite good. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “MUSIC VOYAGER” series presents a 2012 show titled, “NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY,” with a tour of the Grand Ol’ Opry led by VINCE GILL. It spotlights banjo player ALISON BROWN, THE GRASSCALS, bluesman KEB’ MO, country singer ELIZABETH MILLER, and indie rockers THOSE DARLINS. (Repeats 3:30-4 am.) On KLCS.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
10-11 pm “GLOBAL SPIRIT” airs a 2009 episode titled “MUSIC, SOUND AND THE SACRED” that examines the transcendent qualities of music, with ALAN JONES of Grace Cathedral (San Francisco) and Grammy-winning Native American singer JOANNE SHENANDOAH. On KLCS.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
10-11 pm LORETTA LYNN is honored on a 2012 episode of “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” as she celebrates her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Performers include MIRANDA LAMBERT, PISTOL ANNIES, TRACE ADKINS, LEE ANN WOMACK. (Some may find what follows interesting: 11 pm-midnight, Loretta’s house is visited by “Ghost Adventures” in a 2011 episode.) On GAC.
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Sat, Jan 19, on TV:
11 pm-1 am “JUDY GARLAND: BY MYSELF” is a 2004 episode of “AMERICAN MASTERS” that recalls the life of the troubled singer-actress (1922-69), using her own words. (Repeats Sun, 8-10 am and 2-4 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Sat night / Sun AM, Jan 19 / 20, on TV:
Midnight-1 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” brings a new 2013 episode with NORAH JONES and KAT EDMONSON. Jones highlights songs from her 2012 album, “Little Broken Hearts,” and Edmonson does selections from her 2012 album, “Way Down Low.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sat night / Sun AM, Jan 19 / 20, on TV:
2:30-3 am “MAKE:” series airs a 2009 episode that a balloon organ. On KLCS.
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Sat night / Sun AM, Jan 19 / 20, on TV:
3:30-4 am “MUSIC VOYAGER” series presents a 2012 show titled, “NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY,” with a tour of the Grand Ol’ Opry led by VINCE GILL. It spotlights banjo player ALISON BROWN, THE GRASSCALS, bluesman KEB’ MO, country singer ELIZABETH MILLER, and indie rockers THOSE DARLINS. On KLCS.
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Sunday, January 20
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EARLY Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
5:30-6 am “RIDING THE RANGE IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA, CANADA,” is a 2012 episode of “JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE” that uses western music to document visits to historical locations and today’s cowboy culture at Lucasia Ranch. Airs on KCET, the independent public TV station in L.A.
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EARLY Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
6-6:30 am “THE PIANO GUY” brings a 2011 episode teaching the blues chord progression used in many jazz tunes, and the signature lick from MARC COHN’s “Walking in Memphis.” Also, pianist DAVID BENOIT discusses what it’s like to do a major concert tour. On KLCS.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
8-9 am BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is the subject on a 2010 edition of “VH1 ALL TIME CLASSIC TOP TEN.” On VHCRW.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
8-10 am “JUDY GARLAND: BY MYSELF” is a 2004 episode of “AMERICAN MASTERS” that recalls the life of the troubled singer-actress (1922-69), using her own words. (Repeats 2-4 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
10-10:30 am “UNPLUGGED” airs a 2012 episode with THE CIVIL WARS duo doing an acoustic set. On Palladia.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
11-11:30 am “LAaRT” began as a series about art and culture in Southern California, but it might come from anywhere. The ones we’ve seen have been quite good. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
Noon-1 pm “CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD” is a 2005 episode of “GAITHER GOSPEL HOUR” with a performance in a 19th century church. On GAC.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
1-3:30 pm PAUL SIMON, JOHN FOGERTY, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN on “HARD ROCK CALLING,” from the 2012 annual festival in London’s Hyde Park. On VHCRW.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
2-4 pm “JUDY GARLAND: BY MYSELF” is a 2004 episode of “AMERICAN MASTERS” that recalls the life of the troubled singer-actress (1922-69), using her own words. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
5-7 pm “HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN” (1952) is a charming mix of song, ballet, and fantasy, with DANNY KAYE as the Danish storyteller. On TCM.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs an episode of a performance taped live in the legendary Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis got his start. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
8-9 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” brings a new 2013 episode with NORAH JONES and KAT EDMONSON. Jones highlights songs from her 2012 album, “Little Broken Hearts,” and Edmonson does selections from her 2012 album, “Way Down Low.” On PBSOC.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
8:30-10 pm “HEART: DREAMBOAT ANNIE” is a 2007 concert wherein ANN & NANCY WILSON perform live, in its entirety, their most acoustic album (from waaay back in the ’70s). The Guide has seen and reviewed their live performance, and they deliver a wonderful show. On Palladia.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV, not music but cool:
9-10 pm “NCRM FREEDOM AWARDS,” produced in 2013, is highlights from the National Civil Rights Museum’s 2012 “Freedom Awards” ceremony in Memphis. Honorees include MARLO THOMAS, DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE (one of the original 1961 Freedom Riders), and micro-loan pioneer MUHAMMAD YUNIS. (Repeats tonight, 2-3 am.) On KLCS.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
9-11:30 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings a 2013 production of “L’ELISIR d’AMOURE,” a comic opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI, as the Season 7 opener. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Jan 20, on TV:
11:30 pm-midnight “PLACIDO DOMINGO: GREAT TENOR” is a 2012 interview with the srtist about his career. Luciano Pavarotti, and the future of opera. On PBSOC.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Jan 20 / 21, on TV, not music but cool:
2-3 am “NCRM FREEDOM AWARDS,” produced in 2013, is highlights from the National Civil Rights Museum’s 2012 “Freedom Awards” ceremony in Memphis. Honorees include MARLO THOMAS, DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE (one of the original 1961 Freedom Riders), and micro-loan pioneer MUHAMMAD YUNIS. On KLCS.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Jan 20 / 21, on TV, not music but cool:
4:30-5 am “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs an episode of a performance taped live in the legendary Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis got his start. On PBSOC.
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Monday, January 21
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EARLY Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
5-6 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” brings a new 2013 episode with NORAH JONES and KAT EDMONSON. Jones highlights songs from her 2012 album, “Little Broken Hearts,” and Edmonson does selections from her 2012 album, “Way Down Low.” On PBSOC.
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EARLY Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
6-7 am “CROSSROADS” brings a 2011 episode with STING & VINCE GILL performing together in NYC. On Palladia.
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EARLY Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
6-8:30 am “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings a 2013 production of “L’ELISIR d’AMOURE,” a comic opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI, as the Season 7 opener. (Repeats at noon.) On PBSOC.
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EARLY Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
7-8 am JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, including SARA EVANS, KENNY CHESNEY, BRAD PAISLEY, HUNTER HAYES, LUKE RYAN, & BILLY GIBBONS, perform on a 2012 episode of “CMT CROSSROADS” on Palladia, cable and satellite.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
8-11 am “PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION” live on many channels.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
8:30-9 am “PLACIDO DOMINGO: GREAT TENOR” is a 2012 interview with the srtist about his career. Luciano Pavarotti, and the future of opera. (Repeats at 2:30 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
Noon-2:30 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings a 2013 production of “L’ELISIR d’AMOURE,” a comic opera by GAETANO DONIZETTI, as the Season 7 opener. On PBSOC.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
1-2:30 pm “DUDU FISHER IN CONCERT” is a 2006 production of the Israeli singer singing amidst the ruins of an archaeological site. On KCET.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
2:30-3:30 pm “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
2:30-3 pm “PLACIDO DOMINGO: GREAT TENOR” is a 2012 interview with the srtist about his career. Luciano Pavarotti, and the future of opera. On PBSOC.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
7:29-8 pm “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW” airs the “HMS VICTORY SPECIAL” from 2007, on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. The show is aboard the famous flagship of Admiral Nelson, and if we remember correctly, it includes some nautical music on period instruments. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
8-9 pm “STORYTELLERS” airs a 2012 episode with singer-songwriter JILL SCOTT. On Palladia.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
8-9 pm “STORYTELLERS” airs a splendid 2012 episode with NOTAH JONES. On Palladia.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
10-11 pm “ACM SHOWCASE 2013” profiles and interviews Academy of Country Music award nominees. (Repeats Thu, 11 am-noon.) On GAC.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
10-11 pm “INDEPENDENT LENS” airs a new 2013 edition called “Beauty is Embarrassing” that profiles artist WAYNE WHITE, whose catalog includes music videos; his work on PETER GABRIEL’s “Big Time” is included. It was all before White’s fall, which is included, too. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
10:30-11 pm “GROWING BOLDER” airs a 2012 episode profiling the roots-rock band ORLEANS and visiting with NPR’s “StoryCorps.” On KLCS.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
11 pm-1 am “BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB” (1999) is the Wim Wenders-directed profile of the Cuban all-star band, led by guitarist RY COODER. Excellent performances. (Repeats at 4 am.) On Sundance-West.
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Mon, Jan 21, on TV:
11 pm-1 am “BYE BYE BIRDIE” (1963) is the exhilarating film version of the stage musical about the pandemonium caused when a rock and roll star is drafted. With DICK VAN DYKE and JANET LEIGH. On TCM.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Jan 21 / 22, on TV, not music but cool:
1-2 am “NCRM FREEDOM AWARDS,” produced in 2013, is highlights from the National Civil Rights Museum’s 2012 “Freedom Awards” ceremony in Memphis. Honorees include MARLO THOMAS, DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE (one of the original 1961 Freedom Riders), and micro-loan pioneer MUHAMMAD YUNIS. On KLCS.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Jan 21 / 22, on TV, not music but cool:
4-6 am “BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB” (1999) is the Wim Wenders-directed profile of the Cuban all-star band, led by guitarist RY COODER. Excellent performances. On Sundance-West.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Jan 21 / 22, on TV, not music but cool:
4-4:30 am “VIP TOUR” of Capitol Records led by FRANK SINATRA JR, who shares memories of his father in a 2012 edition of “MY GENERATION.” On KLCS.
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Tuesday, January 22
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Tue, Jan 22, on TV:
6-7 pm “DROPKICK MURPHYS: LIVE” is a 2012 concert from Boston’s Fenway Park. They’re probably the top Celtic punk band out there now, incorporating some traditional Irish elements and playing some full-on traditional Irish music. On Palladia.
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Tue, Jan 22, on TV:
5-6 pm FLEETWOOD MAC is the subject of a 2010 updated “BEHIND THE MUSIC REMASTERED.” On VHCRW.
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Tue, Jan 22, on TV; not music, but you want to know:
10-11 pm “FRONTLINE” airs a new 2013 edition called “THE UNTOUCHABLES” examining why major Wall Street players have not been criminally prosecuted for their wrongdoing that cause the 2008 financial collapse and enriched them in the process. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Tue night / Wed AM, Jan 22 / 23, on TV:
Midnight-12:30 am “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Wednesday, January 23
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EARLY Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but cool:
5-5:30 am “CARHENGE: GENIUS OR JUNK?” (2006) examines sculptor JIM REINDER’S “Carhenge,” an homage in Nebraska to Britain’s ancient Stonehenge. Except it uses partly-buried cars (ala Cadillac Ranch) instead of rocks. (Repeats 11-11:30 am, 4-4:30 pm, 9-9:30 pm.) On PBS-World.
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EARLY Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
5:30-7 am “INDEPENDENT LENS” airs a new 2013 edition called “Beauty is Embarrassing” that profiles artist WAYNE WHITE, whose catalog includes music videos; his work on PETER GABRIEL’s “Big Time” is included. It was all before White’s fall, which is included, too. (Repeats 11:30 am-1 pm and 4:30-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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EARLY Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
6-6:30 am “LAaRT” began as a series about art and culture in Southern California, but it might come from anywhere. The ones we’ve seen have been quite good. On PBSOC.
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EARLY Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but you want to know:
7-8 am “FRONTLINE” airs a new 2013 edition called “THE UNTOUCHABLES” examining why major Wall Street players have not been criminally prosecuted for their wrongdoing that cause the 2008 financial collapse and enriched them in the process. (Repeats 1-2 pm, 3-4 pm, 6-7 pm, 11 pm-midnight.) On PBSOC.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
8-9 am EMMYLOU HARRIS and MUMFORD & SONS perform on a standout 2012 episode of “CMT CROSSROADS.” On Palladia.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
9-9:30 am “UNPLUGGED” airs a 2012 episode with THE CIVIL WARS duo doing an acoustic set. On Palladia.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
10:30 am-12:30 pm “ANUNA: CELTIC ORIGINS” brings the chorale ensemble performing a variety of songs from Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, in a 2007 concert. On KCET.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but cool:
11-11:30 am “CARHENGE: GENIUS OR JUNK?” (2006) examines sculptor JIM REINDER’S “Carhenge,” an homage in Nebraska to Britain’s ancient Stonehenge. Except it uses partly-buried cars (ala Cadillac Ranch) instead of rocks. (Repeats 4-4:30 pm, 9-9:30 pm.) On PBS-World.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
11:30 am-1 pm “INDEPENDENT LENS” airs a new 2013 edition called “Beauty is Embarrassing” that profiles artist WAYNE WHITE, whose catalog includes music videos; his work on PETER GABRIEL’s “Big Time” is included. It was all before White’s fall, which is included, too. (Repeats 4:30-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but you want to know:
1-2 pm “FRONTLINE” airs a new 2013 edition called “THE UNTOUCHABLES” examining why major Wall Street players have not been criminally prosecuted for their wrongdoing that cause the 2008 financial collapse and enriched them in the process. (Repeats 3-4 pm, 6-7 pm, 11 pm-midnight.) On PBSOC.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but you want to know:
3-4 pm “FRONTLINE” airs a new 2013 edition called “THE UNTOUCHABLES” examining why major Wall Street players have not been criminally prosecuted for their wrongdoing that cause the 2008 financial collapse and enriched them in the process. (Repeats 6-7 pm, 11 pm-midnight.) On PBSOC.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but cool:
4-4:30 pm “CARHENGE: GENIUS OR JUNK?” (2006) examines sculptor JIM REINDER’S “Carhenge,” an homage in Nebraska to Britain’s ancient Stonehenge. Except it uses partly-buried cars (ala Cadillac Ranch) instead of rocks. (Repeats 9-9:30 pm.) On PBS-World.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
4:30-6 pm “INDEPENDENT LENS” airs a new 2013 edition called “Beauty is Embarrassing” that profiles artist WAYNE WHITE, whose catalog includes music videos; his work on PETER GABRIEL’s “Big Time” is included. It was all before White’s fall, which is included, too. On PBSOC.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but you want to know:
6-7 pm “FRONTLINE” airs a new 2013 edition called “THE UNTOUCHABLES” examining why major Wall Street players have not been criminally prosecuted for their wrongdoing that cause the 2008 financial collapse and enriched them in the process. (Repeats 11 pm-midnight.) On PBSOC.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV:
9-11:30 pm “DELIVERANCE” (1972) screens on the Sundance Channel, cable or satellite. Includes great banjo / guitar roots music beyond the “Dueling Banjos” theme. On CMT.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but cool:
9-9:30 pm “CARHENGE: GENIUS OR JUNK?” (2006) examines sculptor JIM REINDER’S “Carhenge,” an homage in Nebraska to Britain’s ancient Stonehenge. Except it uses partly-buried cars (ala Cadillac Ranch) instead of rocks. On PBS-World.
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Wed, Jan 23, on TV; not music, but you want to know:
11 pm-midnight “FRONTLINE” airs a new 2013 edition called “THE UNTOUCHABLES” examining why major Wall Street players have not been criminally prosecuted for their wrongdoing that cause the 2008 financial collapse and enriched them in the process. On PBSOC.
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Wed night / Thu AM, Jan 23 / 24, on TV:
2-3 am “MR. BLUE SKY: JEFF LYNN & ELO” is a new 2012 concert with ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA’s legendary guitarist. Electric? Listed here? Yep, because that band had great harmonies and melodies, and Lynne is a multi-instrumental musical genius. On VHCRW.
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Wed night / Thu AM, Jan 23 / 24, on TV:
4-5 am “HUMBLE BEAUTY: SKID ROW” is a 2009 documentary about homeless people who create art in Los Angeles. (Repeats 11 am-noon; 4-5 pm; 9-10 pm.) On KLCS.
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Thursday, January 24
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EARLY Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
6-8 am “JEFF BECK: LIVE” is a 2007 performance at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, with Jeff joined on stage by ERIC CLAPTON, JOSS STONE, & IMOGEN HEAP. On Palladia.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
8-10:30 am PAUL SIMON, JOHN FOGERTY, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN on “HARD ROCK CALLING,” from the 2012 annual festival in London’s Hyde Park. On Palladia, cable or satellite.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
11 am-noon “ACM SHOWCASE 2013” profiles and interviews Academy of Country Music award nominees. On GAC.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
12:45-1 pm “VIVE LA ROSE” (2009) is a short animated film inspired by a traditional Newfoundland ballad. On Sundance-West.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
5-6:30 pm “ROAD TO MOROCCO” (1942) has memorable songs, BOB HOPE, BING CROSBY, and DOROTHY LAMOUR in this “road picture” spoof of the Arabian adventure film genre. On TCM.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
5:30-6 pm ADELE does an acoustic performance in NYC for a 2011 edition of “UNPLUGGED.” On Palladia.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “VISITING… WITH HUELL HOWSER” airs its delightful 2007 visit to “THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER” in Claremont. (Repeats tonight, 12:30-1 am.) On KCET.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” airs an episode with SMOKEY ROBINSON. On Palladia.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
8:30-11:15 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” (1967) is a must-see for anyone who loves the music of the 1920s. JULIE ANDREWS and MARY TYLER MOORE as husband-hunting flappers. On TCM.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
9-10 pm “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
9-11:30 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “IL TROVATORE” from 2011, the Verdi opera about brothers competing for the same woman and a gypsy with a dark secret. (Repeats Fri, Jan 25, 6-8:30 am and Noon-2:30 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Thu, Jan 24, on TV:
11:30 pm-3 am “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings “ROEDELINDA” from 2012, with RENEE FLEMING in the title role of the baroque Handel opera about a queen and her assumed-dead husband. (Repeats Fri, Jan 25, 8:30 am-noon and 2:30-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Thu night / Fri AM, Jan 24 / 25, on TV:
12:30-1 am “VISITING… WITH HUELL HOWSER” airs its delightful 2007 visit to “THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER” in Claremont. On KCET.
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