Sirius to Debut All Grateful Dead Channel Sept 7th - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 08-29-2007, 01:31 PM

NEW YORK - Get ready for Dead air. A new channel devoted entirely to the Grateful Dead debuts Sept. 7 on Sirius Satellite Radio.

It will begin with the broadcast of a rare 1974 performance by the band at the Hollywood Bowl, the company announced Wednesday.

"This is gonna be one fun channel," Dead guitarist Bob Weir said in announcing the station. "We, the guys in the band, get to be involved as much as we can and we'll make sure it's fun. We want the fans to be involved as well."

Weir will host a show following the concert broadcast on Sirius; original programming featuring bandmates Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann is also planned. The station will also air rare archival interviews with the late Jerry Garcia.

Although the Grateful Dead as a musical entity ended after Garcia's August 1995 death, the band still has a large fan base that Sirius hopes to attract.

Sirius already has stations dedicated entirely to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, and has in the past broadcast programming devoted solely to the music of Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, George Strait and The Who.

The satellite company offers more than 130 channels for a monthly fee of $12.95

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 01:39 PM

I have Sirius. I don't care for Dead music. Only once did I even check out the all Elvis channel and I like Elvis.

Mikado · 08-29-2007, 02:20 PM

They can't be SIRIUS!!!!???

roamer · 09-18-2007, 08:42 PM

Hi! I’m helping promote this Sirius station and if you're excited about it, I wanted to invite you to listen to a free preview on our website: www.sirius.com/gratefuldead.

Ireneparalegal · 09-18-2007, 08:44 PM

no thanx. read my post above.

theshark8777 · 10-04-2007, 05:39 PM

Well they brought back E Street Radio too!!

08-29-2007, 01:31 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,429	Sirius to Debut All Grateful Dead Channel Sept 7th NEW YORK - Get ready for Dead air. A new channel devoted entirely to the Grateful Dead debuts Sept. 7 on Sirius Satellite Radio. It will begin with the broadcast of a rare 1974 performance by the band at the Hollywood Bowl, the company announced Wednesday. "This is gonna be one fun channel," Dead guitarist Bob Weir said in announcing the station. "We, the guys in the band, get to be involved as much as we can and we'll make sure it's fun. We want the fans to be involved as well." Weir will host a show following the concert broadcast on Sirius; original programming featuring bandmates Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann is also planned. The station will also air rare archival interviews with the late Jerry Garcia. Although the Grateful Dead as a musical entity ended after Garcia's August 1995 death, the band still has a large fan base that Sirius hopes to attract. Sirius already has stations dedicated entirely to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, and has in the past broadcast programming devoted solely to the music of Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, George Strait and The Who. The satellite company offers more than 130 channels for a monthly fee of $12.95
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08-29-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I have Sirius. I don't care for Dead music. Only once did I even check out the all Elvis channel and I like Elvis.
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10-04-2007, 05:39 PM	#6
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Well they brought back E Street Radio too!!
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08-29-2007, 02:20 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	They can't be SIRIUS!!!!???

09-18-2007, 08:42 PM	#4
roamer Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2007 Posts: 11	Hi! I’m helping promote this Sirius station and if you're excited about it, I wanted to invite you to listen to a free preview on our website: www.sirius.com/gratefuldead.

09-18-2007, 08:44 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	no thanx. read my post above.