LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- New episodes of
the award-winning music television series Guitar Center
Sessions presented by JBL will begin airing Sunday, May 4th. Now in its landmark
8th season, Guitar Center Sessions has been tuned
into more than 15 million times since December, and is moving to an
exciting new Sunday night time slot, airing inspiring performances
each week at 8 p.m. exclusively on
DIRECTV's Audience (channel 239). Season 8 will feature notable
artists including Snoop Dogg, Alice in Chains, Damon Albarn,
Phantogram, CHVRCHES, Cage the Elephant, and more. It all kicks off
with Seattle rock band Soundgarden
performing songs that span their entire catalog. This episode,
among others this season, was filmed live at SXSW, on a rooftop
perched high above the crowds with Austin's majestic skyline as a backdrop.
"Our first ever trip out to SXSW as a band was a special part of
the 20th anniversary celebrations for 'Superunknown'," says
Soundgarden. "The rooftop show for Guitar Center was truly
memorable and we hope our fans will enjoy the chance to see it on
DIRECTV."
Watch Soundgarden perform "Rusty
Cage" on Guitar Center Sessions here:
http://youtu.be/Oh3ctsg_a3A
Guitar Center Sessions
Season 8 Episode Schedule:
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May 4,
2014
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Soundgarden
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May 11,
2014
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Damon
Albarn
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May 18,
2014
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Phantogram
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May 25,
2014
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The Wild
Feathers
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June 1,
2014
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Snoop Dogg
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June 8,
2014
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The 1975
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July 13,
2014
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311
|
July 20,
2014
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LP
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July 27,
2014
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Dawes
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August 3,
2014
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Alice in
Chains
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August 10,
2014
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CHVRCHES
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August 17,
2014
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Cage the
Elephant
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"We are incredibly proud to present our viewers with yet another
season of Guitar Center Sessions," says Dustin Hinz, Director of Music and Entertainment
Marketing Guitar Center. "Season 8 brings to life the
stories, songs and journeys of a remarkable line-up of iconic and
influential artists. Filming live at one of the world's biggest
music festivals was the perfect way to celebrate both Guitar
Center's 50th Anniversary and the success Guitar
Center Sessions has seen over the past 72 episodes."
"DIRECTV's Audience Network is honored to host another season of
Guitar Center Sessions," said Chris
Long, SVP Original Content and Production, DIRECTV.
"We're excited to air an amazing showcase from this year's SXSW and
to bring our customers another incredible line-up of talent in
Season 8."
Guitar Center Sessions captures exclusive live
performances and interviews from noteworthy and influential artists
in stunning hi-definition and 5.1 surround sound. In addition to
show-stopping performances, each episode features intimate
interviews conducted by renowned journalist Nic Harcourt, offering rare insights into the
celebrated careers of these icons and the inspirations behind their
music. Episodes debut at 8 p.m.
exclusively on DIRECTV's Audience (channel 239). Past episodes from
the series air on AXSTV, Monday nights at 9pm. Guitar Center Sessions is but one
example of the music retailer's efforts to support artists by
creating new avenues to expose their music to large audiences in an
ever-changing music industry.
About Audience:
Audience is a unique and exclusive television experience
available only to DIRECTV subscribers. The channel first made
its mark in 2008 (as The 101 Network) by partnering with NBC to
produce and air three additional seasons of the Emmy Award-winning
series Friday Night Lights and in 2010 it became the
exclusive home of the critically-acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning
drama Damages, starring Glenn
Close. DIRECTV continues its commitment to original content
with series including ROGUE, an exclusive suspense-drama starring
award-winning actress Thandie
Newton, and Full Circle, the television debut of
acclaimed writer Neil LaBute,
starring Kate Walsh, Julian McMahon, Minka
Kelly and David Boreanaz.
The network has become the premier destination for smart,
innovative and critically acclaimed TV fare as we search the globe
for the best new series such as Black Mirror (United Kingdom), Secret State
(United Kingdom), and Rake
(Australia) The Dan Patrick
Show, and its companion series The Box Score, keep
sports fans up to date with the latest sports talk. Viewers also
enjoy the Guitar Center Sessions series and major events such as
the annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl. For more info,
please visit www.directv.com/audience
About DIRECTV:
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of
digital television entertainment services delivering a premium
video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched
programming and industry leading customer service to more
than 37 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its
over 20 million customers access to more than 195 HD channels and
Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive
sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award winning
technology and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable
companies for 13 years running. DIRECTV Latin America,
through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries,
leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service,
delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than
17 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties
include two Regional Sports Networks (Rocky Mountain and
Pittsburgh), and minority
ownership interests in Root Sports Northwest and Game Show Network.
For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please
visit www.directv.com.
ABOUT GUITAR CENTER
Guitar Center is the world's largest
retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards and
pro-audio and recording equipment, with more than 257 stores across
the U.S. In addition, the Music & Arts division operates
more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and
rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors
and students since 1984. This year
marks the 50th anniversary of Guitar Center's historic first-steps
to helping people make music. With an unrivaled
in-store experience and passionate commitment to making gear
easy-to-buy, Guitar Center is all about enabling musicians and
non-musicians alike to experience the indescribable joy
that comes from playing an instrument. All we sell is the
greatest feeling on earth. For more information
about Guitar Center, please
visit www.guitarcenter.com
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