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Thursday - March 1, 2007 | |||
9:30 am | HBO 2 | The Music in Me see more air dates |
documentary profiles young musicians, ages 7 to 11, each from a different musical and cultural tradition; first episode features Zydeco accordion whiz Lil' Guyland Leday; musician Terrance Simien also appears |
11:00 am | TMC | I Got The Hook Up (1998) | two scam artists, Black (Master P) and Blue (A.J. Johnson) land in hot water when the FBI and unsatisfied customers come looking for them; with Mia X, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mr Serv-On, Ice Cube, Fiend, Kane & Abel and Snoop Dogg; the soundtrack features many of these artists, plus Jay-Z, ODB, etc.; see more air dates |
Friday - March 2, 2007 | |||
3:00 pm | Starz InBlack | Lightning In A Bottle (2003) more air dates |
documentary features performances from the February 2003 "Salute To The Blues" concert at Radio City Music Hall; film captures the night's magic and weaves a history of the blues through performances, backstage interviews, rehearsals and archival clips of some of the greatest names in American music; Concert backing band includes Ivan Neville and Dr. John; Performers include Buddy Guy, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and the Neville Brothers; Archive clips include Chris Thomas King and Lazy Lester - check out the soundtrack! |
Sunday - March 4, 2007 | |||
9:20 am | Starz Edge | New Orleans Music in Exile additional air dates |
Robert Mugge documentary follows the plight of New Orleans musicians shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit the city; artists share their stories of how Katrina affected them, and how they are getting back on their feet; with Theresa Andersson, Dr. John, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Irma Thomas , Stephen Assaf, Eddie Bo, Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins, ReBirth Brass Band, The Iguanas, Papa Mali, World Leader Pretend, Cowboy Mouth, Beatinpath, Jon Cleary and Papa Grows Funk |
10:30 am | ABC / WGNO |
This Week with George Stephanopoulos | interview with Wynton Marsalis; check local listings for start time! |
11:30 am | AMC | Any Which Way You Can (1980) | Clint Eastwood returns in sequel to "Every Which Way But Loose"; features cameo appearances by Fats Domino and Glen Campbell |
6:00 pm | FX | Ray (2004) more air dates |
Jamie Foxx won 2004 Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of music legend Ray Charles in this engrossing biopic; others appearing include Chris Thomas King, Vernel Bagneris, Jamil Sharif, Clarence Johnson III, Herman LeBeaux, Lois Dejean, Alonzo Bowens, Edwin Livingston, Edward Anderson and Lenny McDaniel; see the "Ray" soundtrack |
Monday - March 5, 2007 | |||
4:15 am | SHO | A Love Song For Bobby Long (2004) | drama flick starring John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson was adapted from the novel "Off Magazine Street"; singer & songwriter Grayson Capps makes a cameo appearance and penned four songs for the soundtrack; soundtrack features Capps, Theresa Andersson, and others (see additional air dates) |
Tuesday - March 6, 2007 | |||
8:15 am | SHO | Schultze Gets the Blues (2003) | import film won acclaim and awards for its story of a German accordion player named Schultze, a longtime polka performer whose life and work are transformed when he hears some Cajun zydeco music on the radio; soon, Schultze has changed his style and is saving for a trip to Lousiana; with music from Jackie Caillier, Elton "Bee" Cormier, Zydeco Force and others (see additional air dates) |
Wednesday - March 7, 2007 | |||
10:00 pm | COM | Daily Show with Jon Stewart | interview with Wynton Marsalis (repeats at 12:00 am) |
Thursday - March 8, 2007 | |||
9:00 am | COM | Daily Show with Jon Stewart | interview with Wynton Marsalis (rerun - repeats at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm) |
9:00 pm | WYES 12 | Jerry Lee Lewis - Last Man Standing Live | Jerry Lee Lewis performs his hits with help from Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Wood, Tom Jones, Chris Isaak, Don Henley, Buddy Guy, Solomon Burke, Kid Rock, Merle Haggard, Ivan Neville, etc. - a WYES Pledge Event - read more |
Saturday - March 10, 2007 | |||
6:00 am | CBS | Saturday Early Show | jazz musician Wynton Marsalis performs in the Second Cup Cafe segment |
5:30 pm | SUND | Saving Jazz (2006) | documentary follows photographer Herman Leonard on his painful return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and his efforts to rebuild his life's work; with Irvin Mayfield, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, David Freedman (WWOZ), Kermit Ruffins, Ellis Marsalis, Irma Thomas, and others; read more |
Sunday - March 11, 2007 | |||
7:00 pm | TCM | The Benny Goodman Story (1955) | musical biopic of the clarinet legend; features appearances by Kid Ory, Alvin Alcorn, Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Gene Krupa, Stan Getz and other musicians of the era |
9:00 pm | TCM | The Glenn Miller Story (1954) | film bio of bandleader Glenn Miller; cast includes Gene Krupa, Louis Armstrong, Barney Bigard, Trummy Young, Cozy Cole, Arvell Shaw, Frances Langford and Nino Tempo |
Monday - March 12, 2007 | |||
10:15 am | HBO 2 | When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts - Acts I - IV more air dates |
Spike Lee's documentary on New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina also focuses on the spirit of the city as it rises from despair with the help of its cultural legacy; with LA Governor Kathleen Blanco, Mayor Ray Nagin, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Harry Belafonte, Wynton Marsalis, CNN's Soledad O'Brien, Terence Blanchard, Rev. Al Sharpton, Wendell Pierce, Sean Penn, Donald Harrison, Sylvester Francis (of the Backstreet Cultural Museum); the Hot 8 Brass Band, Garland Robinette, former NOPD Chief Eddie Compass, Kanye West, and New Orleans area residents (read more) |
10:00 pm | PBS | Charlie Rose | Charlie's guest is jazz musician & composer Wynton Marsalis - check local listings for air date & time! |
Tuesday - March 13, 2007 | |||
7:00 pm | Disney | Now You See It ... (2005) | made-for-tv Disney flick was filmed in & around New Orleans; cast includes Amanda Shaw |
Wednesday - March 14, 2007 | |||
7:00 am | ABC | Good Morning America | country star Tim McGraw performs; YouTube video of the week |
Tuesday - March 20, 2007 | |||
10:35 pm | CBS | Late Show with David Letterman | musical guest Lucinda Williams performs a cut from her new CD, "West" (check local listings for start time) |
Monday - April 2, 2007 | |||
3:45 pm | SUND | Music Rising more air dates |
documentary on the Music Rising campaign and the recovery of the New Orleans music scene; with comments from Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Reid Wick, Bob Ezrin, The Edge (U2), David Freedman (WWOZ), Lance Ellis, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Marva Wright, Glenn Gaines, Quint Davis, Jimmy Ford & Sue Ford, and Ben Jaffe; Deacon John, ReBirth Brass Band, Arlo Guthrie and Preservation Hall Jazz Band also appear |
Thursday - April 5, 2007 | |||
12:35 am | ABC | Jimmy Kimmel Live | directors Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez; country star Tim McGraw (interview & performance) - check local listings for start time! |