ANNIE LENNOX - LIVE  BLU-RAY/DVD - RELEASE - May 4, 2015 PBS LIVE CONCERT - April 3, 2015

NOSTALGIA: AN EVENING WITH ANNIE LENNOX SET FOR MAY 4 RELEASE ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS Pre-Order Launches Today For Collection, Which Includes Lennox’s New Live Concert Film And GRAMMY®-Nominated Album, Nostalgia Film Is Also Available Separately In DVD, Blu-ray And Digital Long Form Formats Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live In Concert Premieres On Friday, April 3, On Great Performances, Airing On PBS “I Put A Spell On You,” Heard In Fifty Shades of Grey, Enters Top 20 At Adult Mainstream Radio

Nostalgia: An Evening With Annie Lennox, a deluxe package featuring Annie Lennox’s GRAMMY-nominated Nostalgia album and a brand new concert film, is scheduled for release on Blue Note Records on May 4. Shot on January 28, 2015 by director Natalie Johns (Morrissey) at Los Angeles’ art deco Orpheum Theatre, the film captures one of music’s most popular and acclaimed artists in her only full concert performance of the songs from Nostalgia. Fronting a 19-piece band – including string and horn sections – and unveiling striking lighting and production elements created especially for this special evening, Lennox demonstrates her distinctive vocal and performance talents on an array of American standards, ranging from “Summertime,” “Georgia On My Mind,” “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless The Child” to one of rock’n’roll’s most enduring classics, “I Put A Spell On You.” In addition to its inclusion in the deluxe package, the film can also be purchased on its own in DVD, Blu-ray and digital long form formats at all music retailers and streaming partners. The pre-order is underway now on Amazon. It can also be pre-ordered at http://smarturl.it/NostalgiaPremium, where fans will find several exclusive bundles, including the Premium Nostalgia Experience, which will contain the concert DVD (or Blu-ray), CD and vinyl editions of the Nostalgia album and a silk lithograph that Annie will personally inscribe for each recipient. (This edition is limited to 100.) “Every singer loves the challenge of interpreting truly inspirational songs. Each one of these masterpieces stands as a lasting testimony to the brilliance of their creators – their individual beauty, power and poetry continues to stand the test of time,” said Annie Lennox. “The song selection for Nostalgia was very personal and intuitive – there was no agenda or stratagem other than becoming intrigued and fascinated through the process of listening, transcribing and recording. Now they live in my blood stream.” Fans can get a first look at Lennox’s concert film when it premieres on THIRTEEN’S Great Performances, airing on PBS on Friday, April 3, at 10 p.m. Check local listings or visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf. Click HERE for a preview of the episode, which features Lennox performing “Georgia On My Mind.” For an encore, Lennox sat down at the piano and delivered striking solo renditions of two of her own hits, “Here Comes the Rain Again” and “Why.” Fans who purchase Nostalgia: An Evening With Annie Lennox will enjoy the entire 60-minute concert plus exclusive footage of Annie performing two additional songs – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" and “No More I Love You’s.” Nostalgia hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums chart in October of 2014 and subsequently received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. After her performance with Hozier on the awards show telecast, Nostalgia shot up to No. 1 on the Amazon and iTunes Jazz albums charts and “I Put A Spell On You” topped the two retailers’ Jazz Songs charts. “Annie Lennox was the surprise hit of the GRAMMY’s,” marveled Vogue. “I Put A Spell On You,” which was heard in the opening four minutes of the film Fifty Shades of Grey, breaks the Top 20 at Adult Mainstream radio this week, jumping to 18*, and Lennox’s performance video of the song has more than six million views. Nostalgia: An Evening With Annie Lennox - Track Listing 1. Intro 2. Memphis In June 3. Georgia On My Mind 4. I Put A Spell On You 5. Summertime 6. I Cover The Waterfront 7. Strange Fruit 8. God Bless The Child 9. You Belong To Me 10. September In The Rain 11. I Can Dream, Can’t I? 12. The Nearness Of You 13. Mood Indigo 14. Here Comes The Rain Again 15. No More I Love You’s 16. Why 17. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Nostalgia – CD & Vinyl Track Listing 1. Memphis In June 2. Georgia On My Mind 3. I Put A Spell On You 4. Summertime 5. I Cover The Waterfront 6. Strange Fruit 7. God Bless The Child 8. You Belong To Me 9. September In The Rain 10. I Can Dream, Can’t I? 11. The Nearness Of You 12. Mood Indigo

 Bryan Adams hitting the Fox Theatre in April, PBS special to air in March

Rock superstar Bryan Adams, will be plugging in once again and hitting the road with a full band to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the multi-million selling album, ‘Reckless’. Adams will be performing a set that will honor not only the 30th Anniversary of 'Reckless’ – a deluxe version of which has been released via UMC/Polydor this past November, featuring exclusive expanded bonus material – but also his endless catalogue of anthemic hits.
Since its release in 1984, ‘Reckless’ has gone 5 times Platinum in the U.S. alone and has sold over 12 million worldwide. It spawned ground-breaking hits such as "Run to You", "Kids Wanna Rock", “Somebody", "Summer of '69", “One Night Love Affair" and "It's Only Love" a duet with the incomparable Tina Turner. 'Reckless' also gave Bryan is first U.S. #1 on Billboard with "Heaven" as well as a Diamond Award for over a million sold in his home country of Canada. The album was the turning point in Adams' career, as his music opened up new countries, resulting in his hugely successful World Wide in '85 Tour.
As Canada's best known ambassador, Bryan Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold upward of 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. He has been awarded the Order of Canada, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a Star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Adams has been nominated for, and won several Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammy's, has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been inducted into Wembley's Square of Fame.

With his distinctive vocals, Canadian born singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has been one of the most successful international performers in contemporary rock music, selling over 65 million records in a career that has spanned more than three decades.  Adams rose to fame with his Cuts Like a Knife album and became a global star with his 1984 album Reckless.  In 1991, his Waking Up the Neighbours album included the single "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," which went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time. 
Adams current album, Tracks of My Years, is his first studio release in six years, and features a wide range of musical styles reflective of a time when rock was played alongside pop, country and R&B.   Great Performances captures Adams in peak performance during his current world tour, performing favorites from the new album as well as his own chart-topping hits. The performance – including "Here I Am," "Summer of '69," "Heaven," and "Straight from the Heart" -- was filmed at Toronto's Elgin Theater in July 2014, and marks the singer's PBS debut.
Bryan Adams in Concert will air on THIRTEEN'S Great Performances in March on PBS. (Check local listings.) (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the program on Monday, March 2 at 9:30 p.m.)
The musical program follows:
Run To You
Here I Am
Any Time at All
God Only Knows
The Only Thing that Looks Good on Me is You
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You
Cuts Like a Knife
She Knows Me
When You're Gone
Summer of '69
18 'Til I Die
I Thought I'd Seen Everything
Heaven
It's Only Love
You've Been a Friend to Me
C'mon Everybody
Straight from the Heart
All for Love               
The multi-faceted Bryan Adams -- singer, songwriter, acclaimed photographer -- has been one of the most successful figures in the world of rock music.  The Grammy Award winning artist has toured six continents, garnered 21 top 10 hits, earned nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award and five ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards.
Adams has been awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia for contributions to popular music and philanthropic work via his own foundation.    He has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as well as Canada's Walk of Fame and in 2011 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
A production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET and Pivotal Media Inc., Bryan Adams in Concert is directed for television by David Horn and produced by Mitch Owgang. For Great Performances, Bill O'Donnell is series producer and David Horn is executive producer. 
Great Performances is funded by the Anne Ray Charitable Trust, the Irene Diamond Fund, The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Rosalind P. Walter, The Agnes Varis Trust, The Starr Foundation, the Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, and PBS.  
Visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf for additional information about this and other programs.

Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby Debuts On THIRTEEN's Great Performances This December on PBS

Michael Buble, Mary J. Blige, and Cee-Lo Green among guest stars  joining Stewart's first holiday special, along with a special  virtual duet with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald
NEW YORK,  -- Grammy Award®-winning, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Rod Stewart, hosts his first holiday special, Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby, on THIRTEEN's Great Performances beginning this December on PBS. (Check local listings.)

In New York, THIRTEEN will air the program Monday, November 26 at 8 p.m.
"I've always wanted to do a Christmas special," Rod Stewart remarked. "And this was truly worth the wait because what we were able to accomplish is just beyond my wildest dreams."
Stewart's concert special was taped in September at the lush Villa de Leon, a private residence overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Palisades, CA, near the famous Getty Villa, for which it is sometimes mistaken. It captures Stewart as he performs a collection of some of the most beloved holiday standards and traditional songs from his soon-to-be-released album also titled Merry Christmas, Baby. 
Throughout the special, Stewart is joined by an incredible array of superstar artists, including Michael Buble on "Winter Wonderland." He is united with Mary J. Blige on "We Three Kings" and Cee-Lo Green on the title tune "Merry Christmas, Baby" featuring New Orleans' favorite son, Trombone Shorty.  "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" is a mesmerizing 'virtual' duet with Ella Fitzgerald featuring Chris Botti.  Among the other holiday favorites are "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," Irving Berlin's "White Christmas,"  "Blue Christmas," "When You Wish Upon A Star," "Silent Night," and "Auld Lang Syne."
Stewart's PBS concert special and album also feature a new, original track, "Red-Suited Super Man," that's destined to be a holiday classic and was composed by Rod Stewart, David Foster and Amy Foster.
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David Foster, chairman, Verve Music Group, serves as producer and arranger of the Merry Christmas, Baby CD, which will be released October 30 ^th.  Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby is directed by Jim Gable and executive produced by Arnold Steifel. 
For Great Performances , Bill O'Donnell is series producer, and David Horn is executive producer.  Major funding for the Great Performances telecast is provided by the Irene Diamond Fund and the Starr Foundation; and public television viewers. Visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf for additional information about this and other programs.

Visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf for additional information about this and other programs.
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