TUNEFUL TEEVEE, the Guide’s Music on TV edition, Feb 10-15, 2013

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LATE ADDITION: Friday morning, Feb 15, DROPKICK MURPHYS perform live (tape delayed) from Boston on NBC's "Today" Show, sometime between 8:30 and 9 am.
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Much more later Friday, in a freshly updated edition.
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Welcome to the Guide’s MUSIC-ON-TV section, one of THREE parallel editions of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide…
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The three sections are:
• TUNEFUL TEEVEE this “Music-on-TV” edition
• LIVE EVENTS, concerts, club gigs, workshops for artists, and more (at a separate click.*)
• NEWS & REVIEWS, a comprehensive exploration of acoustic and Americana and music industry news (at a separate click.*)
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* - available just below or in sidebar at left, depending on where you are reading this…
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The Opening Act: Late-Breaking Miscellanea…
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Sunday night is the annual broadcast of the GRAMMY AWARDS. This year, it includes scheduled on-air performances by THE LUMINEERS and MUMFORD & SONS, things you might look forward to seeing. The show airs on CBS, and as always, is tape-delayed in Los Angeles. The awards are presented here in L.A. hours before we see them, when the rest of the country sees them live.
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We celebrate the show’s inclusion of two bands that perform listenable roots music.
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Otherwise, the event will, as always, present its usual parade of soundalike, sh-thump-thud, revolving-door-rehab, pop-tart-du-jour “celebrities” whose chief claim to musicality is as generic practitioners of incongruous vocal gymnastics that in no way impart appropriate emotions to the lyrical content of whatever it is that’s popular fodder, for whatever reason it’s popular at all.
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Of course, the recent scandal over faked numbers (reported in our Feb 1 News & Reviews edition) pretty well demolishes the idea that today’s Pop “Stars” were ever really so popular, anyway. And there was the scandal late last year when the rap / hip-hop crowd seized controlling majorities in selection committees and briefly eliminated many GRAMMY categories. Already far less diverse and inclusive of genres than Canada’s Juno Awards, the GRAMMYS could ill afford to lose any of what recognition it affords to non-pop music and musicians.
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Yes, they do have awards that never seem to get televised, for folk and blues and bluegrass and Cajun-zydeco as if it were an amalgamation, though not for western music, western swing, or honky-tonk. Still, the media-driven hype proclaims the GRAMMY telecast as “Music’s biggest night,” and few journalistic sources question that. Not so, here. (Obviously.)
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The GRAMMY AWARDS air 8-11:30 pm Sunday on CBS, and you can find “Red-Carpet-at-the-Grammys” shows on cable (ITV Guide channel; FUSE; E! channel) if you want to gawk at who’s wearing what and hear really insipid comments from “entertainment” reporters with nothing interesting to say (they repeat it all week).
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Sunday, February 10
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Sun, Feb 10, on TV:
5-7:45 pm “HELLO, DOLLY” (1969) stars BARBRA STREISAND in the film version of the Broadway hit musical. On TCM.
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Sun, Feb 10, on TV:
6-7 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” airs a 2012 episode titled “Heartache,” in which CARRIE UNDERWOOD, BRAD PAISLEY, and SCOTTY McCREERY perform their country songs about one of the few things country songs seem to be about. (Repeats 10-11 pm.) On GAC.
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Sun, Feb 10, on TV:
7-9:30 pm “THE LAST WALTZ” (1978) is the MARTIN SCORSESE directed chronicle of THE BAND through the days of its final concert. (Repeats at 11:30 am Monday.) On Palladia.
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Sun, Feb 10, on TV:
8-11:30 pm 55th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, features performances by THE LUMINEERS and MUMFORN & SONS, and by country’s CARRIE UNDERWOOD and TAYLOR SWIFT, and by BLACK KEYS, FUN, FRANK OCEAN, RIHANNA, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, and JACK WHITE. See the write-up in the introduction to this edition.
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Sun, Feb 10, on TV:
10-11 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” airs a 2012 episode titled “Heartache,” in which CARRIE UNDERWOOD, BRAD PAISLEY, and SCOTTY McCREERY perform their country songs about one of the few things country songs seem to be about. On GAC.
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 10 / 11, on TV:
Midnight-1:30 am “RICHARD GLAZIER IN CONCERT” (2012) brings the pianist performing classics from the American Songbook, including “Rhapsody in Blue,” and he is joined by MICKEY ROONEY for “You Made Me Love You (I Didn’t Want to Do It).” (Repeats 2-3:30 pm Wed.) On KCET.
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 10 / 11, on TV:
2-3 am “JASON MRAZ’S BEAUTIFUL MESS” (2009) documents his Chicago concert. On Palladia.
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Monday, February 11
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EARLY Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
5:30-7 am “FLYING DOWN TO RIO” (1933) teams FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS in the film that introduced them as what would become America’s greatest dance team. On TCM.
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EARLY Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
6-6:30 am “UNPLUGGED” brings TRAIN in a 2010 all-acoustic concert. On Palladia.
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EARLY Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
6:30-8 am “ALL ACCESS: BACKSTAGE” is a 2006 performance-interview with SHERYL CROW, SANTANA, THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, and ROB THOMAS; unfortunately, you’ll also have to put up with the abominable KID ROCK. On Palladia.
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EARLY Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
7-8:45 am “SWING TIME” (1936) teams FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS in one of their best films, a classic, backed by a JEROME KERN score. On TCM.
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Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
11:30 am-2 pm “THE LAST WALTZ” (1978) is the MARTIN SCORSESE directed chronicle of THE BAND through the days of its final concert. On Palladia.
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Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
1:30-2:30 pm “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
6-7 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” airs a 2012 episode titled “Love Songs,” in which SARA BAREILLES, BRAD PAISLEY, CHRIS YOUNG, and THOMPSON SQUARE perform their country songs. (Repeats 10-11 pm.) On GAC.
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Mon, Feb 11, not music, but cool, on TV:
7:15-9:15 pm “ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS” (1940) was, until the current Spielberg movie, “Lincoln,” regarded as the best screen portrayal of the 16th President. Stars RAYMOND MASSEY as Lincoln. On TCM.
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Mon, Feb 11, not music, but cool, on TV:
7-8 pm “LINCOLN: PRELUDE TO THE PRESIDENCY” (2009) is a documentary about Lincoln’s years as a lawyer, 1837-1860. Of particular interest given the current Spielberg movie, “Lincoln,” about the 16th President. (Repeats 1-2 am.) On KLCS.
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Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
10-11 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” airs a 2012 episode titled “Love Songs,” in which SARA BAREILLES, BRAD PAISLEY, CHRIS YOUNG, and THOMPSON SQUARE perform their country songs. On GAC.
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Mon, Feb 11, on TV:
11 pm-12:45 am “TOP HAT” (1935) teams FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS in a classic screen musical. On TCM.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 11 / 12, on TV:
12:45-1:15 am “MUSIC BOX” (1932) is the all-time classic LAUREL & HARDY short in which Stan & Ollie try to deliver a piano up an endless set of outdoor stairs (a real place that’s still there, in L.A.). On TCM.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 11 / 12, on TV:
1-2:30 am “UNDER THE STREETLAMP” (2012) is former “Jersey Boys” Broadway musical cast members doing songs from yesteryear, including “Pretty Woman.” Repeats Tue night and Thu night, same time.) On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 11 / 12, not music, but cool, on TV:
1-2 am “LINCOLN: PRELUDE TO THE PRESIDENCY” (2009) is a documentary about Lincoln’s years as a lawyer, 1837-1860. Of particular interest given the current Spielberg movie, “Lincoln,” about the 16th President. (Repeats 8-9 pm Wed.) On KLCS.
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Tuesday, February 12
MARDI GRAS !
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Tue, Feb 12, on TV:
10:51-11:15 am “I WON’T PLAY” (1944) is an Oscar-winning short musical set on a Pacific island, where WWII Marines doubt one’s claim he was a show-biz big shot. On TCM.
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Tue, Feb 12, on TV:
2:48-3:02 pm “JAMMIN’ THE BLUES” (1944) is an Oscar-nominated short musical capturing a jam session with the era’s top bing band jazz musicians, including LESTER YOUNG and BARNEY KESSEL. On TCM.
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Tue, Feb 12, on TV:
7-8 pm “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” from 1998 is an episode with music by ALANIS MORISSETTE. On VH1 Classic Rewind (VHCRW).
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Tue, Feb 12, on TV:
9:30-11 pm “STORYTELLERS” (2012) features pop-country songstress TAYLOR SWIFT, lokking constantly surprised (as if that’s a surprise). Repeats 8-9:30 am Wed. On Palladia.
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Tue night / Wed AM, Feb 12 / 13, on TV:
Midnight-1 am “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Tue night / Wed AM, Feb 12 / 13, on TV:
1-2:30 am “UNDER THE STREETLAMP” (2012) is former “Jersey Boys” Broadway musical cast members doing songs from yesteryear, including “Pretty Woman.” Repeats Thu night, same time.) On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Wednesday, February 13
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Wed, Feb 13, on TV:
8-9:30 am “STORYTELLERS” (2012) features pop-country songstress TAYLOR SWIFT, lokking constantly surprised (as if that’s a surprise). On Palladia.
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Wed, Feb 13, on TV:
11 am-noon “CROSSROADS” airs a 2010 show with JIMMY BUFFETT & THE ZAC BROWN BAND. On Palladia.
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Wed, Feb 13, on TV:
2-3:30 pm “RICHARD GLAZIER IN CONCERT” (2012) brings the pianist performing classics from the American Songbook, including “Rhapsody in Blue,” and he is joined by MICKEY ROONEY for “You Made Me Love You (I Didn’t Want to Do It).” On KCET.
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Wed, Feb 13, on TV:
8-9 pm “LINCOLN: PRELUDE TO THE PRESIDENCY” (2009) is a documentary about Lincoln’s years as a lawyer, 1837-1860. Of particular interest given the current Spielberg movie, “Lincoln,” about the 16th President. (Repeats 3-4 am.) On KLCS.
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Wed, Feb 13, on TV:
10-11 pm “WEIRD AL YANKOVIC is profiled on a 2012 episode of “BEHIND THE MUSIC REMASTERED.” On VH1 Classic Rewind (VHCRW).
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Late Wed night / Thu AM, Feb 13 / 14, on TV:
3-4 am “LINCOLN: PRELUDE TO THE PRESIDENCY” (2009) is a documentary about Lincoln’s years as a lawyer, 1837-1860. Of particular interest given the current Spielberg movie, “Lincoln,” about the 16th President. On KLCS.
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Late Wed night / Thu AM, Feb 13 / 14, on TV:
4-5:30 am “VICTOR BORGE: COMEDY IN MUSIC” (2011) is a compilation of the late musical and comedic genius’ appearances on TV shows over the decades. ON KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Thursday, February 14
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
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Thu, Feb 14, on TV:
6-6:30 am “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” re-airs a show with SMOKEY ROBINSON. On Palladia.
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Thu, Feb 14, on TV:
5:30-7 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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Thu, Feb 14, on TV:
8-9 pm “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” airs a 2012 show with JASON MRAZ. (Repeats 11 pm-Midnight.) On Palladia.
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Thu, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, on TV:
11 pm-midnight “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” airs a 2012 show with JASON MRAZ. On Palladia.
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Late Thu night / Fri AM, Feb 14 / 15, on TV:
1-2:30 am “UNDER THE STREETLAMP” (2012) is former “Jersey Boys” Broadway musical cast members doing songs from yesteryear, including “Pretty Woman.” (Repeats Fri at Noon.) On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Late Thu night / Fri AM, Feb 14 / 15, on TV:
3-5 am “THE BROADWAY MELODY” (1929) is a dated but historically important film – the first talkie to win the Best Picture Oscar. Musical. On TCM.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
10 am-1:15 pm “GREAT ZIEGFELD” (1936) is the Oscar-winning tribute to the great Broadway figure. On TCM.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
11 am-noon “CROSSROADS” is a 2011 episode with STING and VINCE GILL. On Palladia.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
Noon-1:30 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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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
2-3 pm “MR. BLUE SKY: JEFF LYNN & ELO” is a 2012 performance-interview-documentary 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. With PAUL McCARTNEY, RINGO STARR, TOM PETTY, and JOE WALSH. On Palladia.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
2-3:48 pm “ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS” (2007) stars the 1960s children’s TV singing rodent brothers as they navigate the music biz, becoming stars. (Repeats 6-7:48 pm; Followed by the 2009 “Squeakquel.”) On FMC.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
3-4 pm FLEETWOOD MAC is profiled in a 2010 edition of “BEHIND THE MUSIC REMASTERED.” On VH1 Classic Rewind (VHCRW).
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
4-5:46 pm “ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: SQUEAKQUEL” (2009) stars the 1960s children’s TV singing rodent brothers as they navigate the music biz, becoming stars. (Repeats at 8 pm.) On FMC.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
6-7:48 pm “ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS” (2007) stars the 1960s children’s TV singing rodent brothers as they navigate the music biz, becoming stars. (Followed by the 2009 “Squeakquel.”) On FMC.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
5-6 pm RAY LaMONTAGNE is the guest on a 2011 edition of “STORYTELLERS.” On Palladia.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
8-8:30 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. (Repeats 2-2:30 am.) On KLCS.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
8-9:46 pm “ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: SQUEAKQUEL” (2009) stars the 1960s children’s TV singing rodent brothers as they navigate the music biz, becoming stars. On FMC.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNBDERGROUND” airs a 2012 edition with THE VESPERS 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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3-4 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” is a new 2013 episode with EDWARD SHARPR & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS and tUnE-yArDs. (Repeats 3-4 am.) On KLCS.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
9-10 pm “LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER is new Season 2013 Season 37 opener, “RING THEM BELLS! A KANDER & EBB CELEBRATION” with the music of the duo responsible for “CABARET,” CHICAGO,” and “NEW YORK, NEW YORK.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Fri, Feb 15, on TV:
11 pm-midnight “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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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15 / 16, on TV:
Midnight-1:30 am “ALL ACCESS: BACKSTAGE” is a 2006 performance-interview with SHERYL CROW, SANTANA, THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, and ROB THOMAS; unfortunately, you’ll also have to put up with the abominable KID ROCK. On Palladia.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
1:30-4 am “THOUSANDS CHEER” (1943) is a fun GENE KELLY / KATHRYN GRAYSON musical. On TCM.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
2-2:30 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 KLCS.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
2:30-3 am “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” airs a 2012 edition with THE VESPERS This concert was recorded live in a venue that’s inside a limestone cavern, over 300 feet underground. On KLCS.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
3-4 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” is a new 2013 episode with EDWARD SHARPR & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS and tUnE-yArDs. On KLCS.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
5-5:30 am “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” repeats a 2012 episode with THE ANGEL BAND, an Americana group. On KLCS.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
5:30-6 am “THE PIANO GUY” airs a 2011 episode teaching how to play the “Satin Doll” intro and an original composition, and gives tips for covering mistakes. On KLCS.
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Late Fri night / Sat AM, Feb 15, on TV:
5:30-7:15 am “CABIN IN THE SKY” (1943) is an all-black musical from Broadway, translated to film, starring ETHEL WATERS. (Followed by great musicals all day, until 5 pm.) On TCM.
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