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Channel 17 Next Week: Dylan, Hendrix, Frampton, Billy Joel & Elvis X2
I was scrolling through the listings when I found what looks to be an amazing treasure trove of programming coming next week on Buffalo's Channel 17. And if you're a music fan or into rock history, you may well want to DVR at least some of what's coming.
I'm not entirely sure if any of this is on the full PBS network or not, so if you get Detroit or some other affiliate, you may need to check if or when these air. They look not only impressive but very diverse. It starts on Saturday and goes on for most of the week. Here's the list, complete with times and descriptions. Keep in mind they often re-air these kinds of things overnight if you miss them the first time around.
Saturday, Feb. 25th
6 PM
The Seven Ages of Elvis
Director David Upshal's acclaimed film delves deeply into the life and world of Elvis, revealing the true evolution of modern pop music.
Sun. Feb. 26
7 PM
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
Filmed in 1974 at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, the concert features Denver performing in his prime at this stunning outdoor venue.
8:30 PM
Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special
The one that brought the King back from obscurity and onto the charts.
10 PM
Rod Stewart - Live at Royal Albert Hall
Much emphasis is put on early Stewart material like "You Wear It Well," "Reason to Believe," and "Maggie May." Plus, good buddy, former bandmate, and current Rolling Stone Ron Wood plays guitar on a couple of numbers.
Mon. Feb 27
8PM
Bob Dylan - Live In Newport 1963-1965
Includes his controversial "electric set" from 1965 that resulted in the crowd booing him.
9:30 PM
Elvis Costello/Burt Bacharach: Sessions at West 54th
They wrote a musical play together and then decided to collaborate on other tunes.
Wed. March 1
8PM
Peter Frampton at Royal Albert Hall
Performed his biggest hits there in 2022.
9:30 PM
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church
This critically acclaimed documentary traces Jimi Hendrix's journey to the Atlanta International Pop Festival and features 16mm multi-camera footage of his unforgettable performance on July 4, 1970. ...The concert took place in a dusty, scorching hot pecan orchard in Byron, Georgia.
Friday, March 3
8PM
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
A legendary 1990 concert recorded live at the historic stadium in the Bronx. Meticulously remixed and re-edited, the program includes interviews with Joel and behind-the-scenes footage from that iconic night.
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Re: Channel 17 Next Week: Dylan, Hendrix, Frampton, Billy Joel & Elvis X2
For those of us who get Detroit's WTVS on cable or sat, the Jimi Hendrix show runs tomorrow at 10:30pm, and John Denver Monday at 8pm. Haven't yet found the other shows on WTVS' schedule, but they do have some similar shows on the way, including one with James Taylor, and another with The Carpenters.
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Re: Channel 17 Next Week: Dylan, Hendrix, Frampton, Billy Joel & Elvis X2
I'm not sure if this coincides with Pledge Week, which means the shows will be interrupted constantly for "give us your money" shilling, so your best bet is to DVR any of the shows you want to see, to be able to avoid the endless begging.
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Re: Channel 17 Next Week: Dylan, Hendrix, Frampton, Billy Joel & Elvis X2
Just noticed that CBC-TV is showing an old four-part documentary on the Rolling Stones Sunday night. It's called "My Life As A Rolling Stone" and highlights each main member of the band in separate one-hour segments. Part one, Mick Jagger, airs at 8 PM, followed immediately by part 2, about the apparently indestructible Keith Richards.
The last two segments, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts, air in the same timeslot on the same night a week later.
This series has been on TV before and remains available on CBC's Gem website in case you missed it the first time around.
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