AXS TV Schedule for Mon. January 5, 2015 to Sun. January 11, 2015 Monday January 5, 2015 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Baltic Coasts The Bird Route - Every spring and autumn, thousands of migrating birds over the Western Pomeranian bodden landscape deliver one of the most breathtaking nature spectacles. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe Out of Rome - We leave the eternal city behind by way of the famous Apian Way to explore the environs of Rome. First it’s the majesty of Emperor Hadrian’s villa and lakes of the Alban Hills. Next, it’s south to the ancient seaport of Ostia, Rome’s Pompeii. Along the way we sample olive oil, stop at the ancient’s favorite beach and visit a medieval hilltop town. Our own five star villa is a retreat fit for an emperor. 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT The Big Interview Alan Alda - Hollywood’s Mr. Nice-Guy Alan Alda opens up about playing the villain, his long career, unusual upbringing, and what he’s most passionate about now: science. 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield Tom Morello - Guitar God Tom Morello stops by Sound Off to discuss his time with Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave. 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Guitar® Center Sessions All Time Low - An intimate concert and interview with pop punk band All Time Low. Performances include “The Reckless and the Brave”, “Weightless”, “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and “Somewhere in Neverland”. With host Nic Harcourt 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Nobel Peace Prize Concert The 20th Nobel Peace Prize Concert featuring Mary J. Blige, James Blunt, Morrissey, Jake Bugg, Zara Larsson, Envy, Timbuktu, and Omar Souleyman. Hosted by Claire Danes and Aaron Eckhart from Oslo, Norway. 1:55 PM ET / 10:55 AM PT Ringo Starr and the Roundheads with Special Guest Colin Hay Ringo Starr and his band perform at the historic Genessee Theatre, featuring his biggest hits as a solo artist, as well as Beatle favorites. Plus, as a bonus, surprise guest Colin Hay joins Ringo on stage for some Men At Work favorites. 2:55 PM ET / 11:55 AM PT Change Begins Within Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite onstage in New York City for an exhilarating, starstudded benefit concert, “Change Begins Within,” for the David Lynch Foundation. Many other world-famous musicians, including Sheryl Crow, Donovan, Eddie Vedder, Moby, Ben Harper, Paul Horn, Angelo Badalamenti, Betty LaVette, and Jim James, joined the two remaining Beatles to thrill the crowd as well, as did Jerry Seinfeld in a brilliant guest performance. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Video Killed the Radio Star: The Artist View T’Pau - In this episode, Carol Decker of T’Pau and director Brian Grant discuss the ideas behind T’Pau’s music videos, including the thought-provoking “China In Your Hand”.
5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Face Your Demons - While on tour in Amsterdam, Gene and Shannon spend some quality time with a young fan writing a school report. 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels What Happens In Vegas... - Gene and Shannon get invited to the premiere of the new Cirque du Soleil show “Viva Elvis” in Las Vegas. 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels God Of Thund - An exhausted Shannon reaches her limit with Gene’s snoring and sends him packing to a sleep doctor. Premiere 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Rent The film adaptation of the long-running, Tony Award-winning, Broadway musical of the same name about East Village bohemians dealing with life, love, AIDS, and not paying rent. Starring Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, and Rosario Dawson. Directed by Chris Columbus. (2005 - PG-13) 10:25 PM ET / 7:25 PM PT Beyonce: Beyond The Glam Beyoncé is a true global mega star and is synonymous with talent and success as well as being a role model to millions. This special program looks into the pop sensations life from the start with Destiny’s Child to her now as a solo artist, actress and fashion designer. 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT Rent The film adaptation of the long-running, Tony Award-winning, Broadway musical of the same name about East Village bohemians dealing with life, love, AIDS, and not paying rent. Starring Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, and Rosario Dawson. Directed by Chris Columbus. (2005 - PG-13) 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Face Your Demons - While on tour in Amsterdam, Gene and Shannon spend some quality time with a young fan writing a school report. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels What Happens In Vegas... - Gene and Shannon get invited to the premiere of the new Cirque du Soleil show “Viva Elvis” in Las Vegas. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels God Of Thund - An exhausted Shannon reaches her limit with Gene’s snoring and sends him packing to a sleep doctor. 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT The Super A Dog Is Always Gonna Be a Dog - When squatters and a crazy neighbor are threatening to cost a woman her home, she turns to the Super for help. Can he get nine people out of her basement, calm down her irate neighbor, and do it all without losing a tenant?
4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Rock Legends Dire Straits - Rock Legends gives you the history of how Mark and David Knopfler formed Dire Straits, gained popularity, and how it ended after the band broke up with Mark focusing on his solo career. Get exclusive insights and catch music videos “Brothers In Arms” and “Calling Elvis”.
5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Hustle Mickey and the gang plan on scamming the Devilles with a fake diet treatment, but have the grifters gone too far?
5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels For The Love Of Rock - Gene is asked to mentor kids from The Ludacris Foundation, a charity organization founded by the rapper.
8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Last Chance to See Northern White Rhino - Stephen and Mark see common Southern White Rhinos in Kenya and for Stephen, one gets too close for comfort. Stephen and Mark are hoping to see the incredibly rare Northern White Rhino in the Democratic Republic of Congo and leave Kenya to cross Uganda.
Tuesday January 6, 2015
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9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast - Europe’s best kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia dazzles with stunning white stone cities and azure waters. From the marble streets of beautiful Dubrovnik to sleepy fishing villages, we explore this dramatic coastline, sampling the wine and seafood, discovering glorious Roman art and hopping to islands and their stunning walled towns.
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Dan Rather Presents Unwanted In America: The Shameful Side Of International Adoption - Children adopted to the United States from overseas are being abandoned or re-homed to another family over the Internet.
9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT The Big Interview David Simon - One of Hollywood’s hottest screenwriters is a former newspaper reporter. Join Dan Rather for a fascinating discussion with David Simon, who’s written for HBO the award winning series The Wire, and more recently the drama Treme.
10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT John Mayer With Special Guest Buddy Guy John Mayer’s soulful lyrics, convincing vocals, and guitar virtuosity have gained him worldwide fans and Grammy Awards. John serenades the audience with hits like “Neon”, “Daughters” and “Your Body is a Wonderland”. Buddy Guy joins him in this special performance for the classic “Feels Like Rain”.
10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield Serj Tankian - Serj Tankian hangs out on Sound Off to discuss his political views, success with System Of A Down, and his solo album, Elect The Dead.
12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Bruce Springsteen: Glory Days Through archive footage and interviews and personal insights from “The Boss” himself, this program takes a look at what makes Bruce Springsteen a living legend.
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Guitar® Center Sessions Papa Roach - An intimate concert and interview with American rock band Papa Roach. Performances include “Scars”, “Last Resort”, “Still Swingin” and “Getting Away with Murder,” with host Nic Harcourt.
1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT Dan Rather Presents Range War - Conservationists and Native Americans dream of restoring wild buffalo to the prairies of Montana, but tensions are rising as cattle ranchers fight back.
12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Nothing But Videos Nothing But Videos is a collection of some of the biggest artists today. Catch some of the best music videos during this special presentation. 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT Sheryl Crow Grammy winner Sheryl Crow reminds the rest of us to look inside and lighten up with “Soak Up The Sun”, “Everyday is a Winding Road” and her cover of “Peace, Love and Understanding”. 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Tori Amos The gifted and unique Tori Amos has gained dedicated fans worldwide with her beautiful piano playing and deep songs. Listen to songs from Scarlet’s Walk, as well as “Precious Things” and “Cornflake Girl”. 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT Alanis Morissette Explosive and energetic, Alanis Morissette pulls in the audience with hints of hard rock, gentle folk, electronic beats, and free flowing Eastern melodies. Hits include “All I Really Want,”“Hands Clean,”“Thank U” and “Uninvited.” 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Rock Legends Pet Shop Boys - 30 years into their career, the Pet Shop Boys remain top of the charts and this episode features archive material, music videos and exclusive insights. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT A River Runs Through It A Presbyterian minister teaches his two very different sons about life through fly fishing. Starring Brad Pitt, Craig Scheffer, and Tom Skerritt. Directed by Robert Redford. (PG - 1992) 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Three’s A Crowd - While on tour with Gene in Madrid, Shannon takes in the sights with a sexy tour guide. 7:05 PM ET / 4:05 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Gene Simmons Family Jewels #122: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - With Sophie off to college, Shannon starts to re-evaluate her 27-year relationship with Gene.
3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Three’s A Crowd - While on tour with Gene in Madrid, Shannon takes in the sights with a sexy tour guide. 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Gene Simmons Family Jewels #122: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - With Sophie off to college, Shannon starts to re-evaluate her 27-year relationship with Gene. 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT The Super I’m Gonna Go With Filthy - Landmark is hired to take over a building that has been under fire from the city for being out of code and unsafe. The building inspector gives Landmark just three days to do the work or the city will close the building and evict all of the tenants. Meanwhile, the Super decides to help a woman who is struggling to make ends meet. The Super does everything he can to get her and her family into a house, until he stumbles on some information that turns her whole story upside down. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Hustle Dale Ridley, a disgraced game show presenter, is next on the list. But the arrival of an elevenyear-old is a threat to the con.
Wednesday January 7, 2015 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Baltic Coasts Enchanted Islands - Germany’s most popular beach holiday destination Ruegen to the sea eagles last resort at Usedom. Early in the morning, when the sea is still foggy at Schaprode harbour, a chef carefully selects freshly caught fish, striving for Ruegen’s first Michelin star. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe Four Great Cities II - We can jet to Europe in a day and visit four cities in less than a week. It’s great to take your time but sometimes you only have a day to visit. How can you be part of the international jet set and still get a taste of “old” Europe? This time Smart Travels takes viewers on a whirlwind tour of four cities that represent a bit of the old and bit of the new in Europe. Rudy shows viewer how to get the most out of one-day visits to Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, and Rome. 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT The Big Interview Dolly Parton - Country music superstar Dolly Parton talks about love, life and her latest album, with Dan Rather in Dollywood.
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10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield Best Of #01 - Take a look back at the best of the best from season 4 of Sound Off. Enjoy some of the greatest moments with Matt Pinfield and the biggest names in music! 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Guitar® Center Sessions Colbie Caillat - An intimate concert and interview with pop singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. Performances include “Brighter Than The Sun”, “Favorite Song”, “Realize” and “Bubbly”. With host Nic Harcourt.
10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT Legends of the Fall A beautiful woman causes a rift between an army colonel’s three sons as they prepare to become soldiers in World War I. Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, and Aidan Quinn. Directed by Edward Zwick. (1994 - R) 12:20 AM ET / 9:20 PM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection.
12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Nothing But Videos Nothing But Videos is a collection of some of the biggest artists today. Catch some of the best music videos during this special presentation.
12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT Art Mann Presents... Donuts, Helicopters, and Random Fun - A trip to New Orleans, our new toy, and Peeler’s giant head.
12:25 PM ET / 9:25 AM PT Lamb of God: Live From The Electric Factory Billed as “Pure American Metal,” it doesn’t get much heavier than the Virginia-based Lamb of God. Melding thrash with brutal, primal metal rhythms and savagely passionate vocals, the quintet is inarguably at the forefront of today’s metal scene. From the oldest venue in Philadelphia, the historic Electric Factory, Lamb of God assaults your senses in this full-on metal concert.
1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT Legends of the Fall A beautiful woman causes a rift between an army colonel’s three sons as they prepare to become soldiers in World War I. Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, and Aidan Quinn. Directed by Edward Zwick. (1994 - R)
1:50 PM ET / 10:50 AM PT Best of M3 Rock Festival 2012 Great White, Stryper, Loudness, Lynch Mob, L.A. Guns, Warrant, Quiet Riot and Queensryche from the Merriweather Post Pavilion, Maryland. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Video Killed the Radio Star: The Artist View Judas Priest - In this week’s episode members of Judas Priest and director Wayne Isham discuss working together on their classic music videos. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. 4:55 PM ET / 1:55 PM PT The Last Waltz This rock documentary by Martin Scorsese features the final performance of The Band, joined by musical guests Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and others. Starring Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, and Bob Dylan. Directed by Martin Scorsese. (1978 - PG) 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT An Evening with Sevendust: Live From The Gothic Theatre Check out this rare acoustic Sevendust performance from Denver’s Gothic Theatre with highlights from their highly anticipated Time Travelers & Bonfires. 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels KISS Your Family Goodbye - A stunned Gene is left to fend for himself, leaving everyone to wonder if Shannon and Gene will survive this bump in the road. 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels You Always Hurt The Ones You Love - With Shannon gone, a lonely Gene buries himself in work while trying to figure out how to win her back. 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Art Mann Presents... Art’s Top 10 Favorite Events - Art picks the funnest, weirdest, craziest, and sexiest events. 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT Art Mann Presents... Donuts, Helicopters, and Random Fun - A trip to New Orleans, our new toy, and Peeler’s giant head.
3:20 AM ET / 12:20 AM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels KISS Your Family Goodbye - A stunned Gene is left to fend for himself, leaving everyone to wonder if Shannon and Gene will survive this bump in the road. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels You Always Hurt The Ones You Love - With Shannon gone, a lonely Gene buries himself in work while trying to figure out how to win her back. 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT The Super I’m Older Than Time But I’m Still Here - The bank has hired Landmark to manage a house they’ve just foreclosed on and the tenant hasn’t paid them a dollar of rent. The Super goes to investigate and finds an elderly woman who is at times angry and confused but never afraid to call the cops. Will the Super have to put a little old lady out on the streets or will he make her understand that she has to pay her rent before it’s too late? 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Hustle Mickey has found the ultimate mark, but Madani Wasem isn’t just rich, he’s extremely dangerous. Will the gang go out in a shower of money or a hail of bullets?
Thursday January 8, 2015 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Last Chance to See Aye-aye - Stephen and Mark travel to Madagascar in search of the mysterious nocturnal aye-aye, a lemur so ugly that it is said locally to bring death to those who encounter it. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe Europe Just For Fun - As today’s travelers replace the old “once-in-a-lifetime” European tour with multiple trips, many look for another dimension in travel. Some are ready for a break from museums and historical sights in favor or a trip-or a day-just for fun. So, here’s where Rudy shares his personal picks of fun and games. Whether it’s hot-air-ballooning, mountain luge rides, golf, puppetry, amusement parks, country mazes, hiking, or just lazing on a sunny beach, there’s plenty of adventure to be found in Europe. And of course, this R&R comes well spiced with memorable meals and local libations. Here’s Rudy’s take on Europe Just For Fun.
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9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT The Big Interview Darius Rucker - Rising country music star Darius Rucker talks about life before Nashville, when he was all about rock & roll. 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield KT Tunstall and Natasha Bedingfield - Singer/songwriter KT Tunstall and Grammy nominee Natasha Bedingfield join Matt this week on Sound Off. 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Guitar® Center Sessions Fitz and the Tantrums - An intimate concert and interview with indie/soul pop band Fitz and The Tantrums. Performances include “Break the Walls”, “Moneygrabber”, “6am” and “Spark,” with host Nic Harcourt. 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Nothing But Videos Nothing But Videos is a collection of some of the biggest artists today. Catch some of the best music videos during this special presentation. 12:25 PM ET / 9:25 AM PT John Mayer With Special Guest Buddy Guy John Mayer’s soulful lyrics, convincing vocals, and guitar virtuosity have gained him worldwide fans and Grammy Awards. John serenades the audience with hits like “Neon”, “Daughters” and “Your Body is a Wonderland”. Buddy Guy joins him in this special performance for the classic “Feels Like Rain”. 2:25 PM ET / 11:25 AM PT Best Of Farm Aid ‘14 - Raleigh, NC Farm Aid 2014 will feature Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, as well as Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, and many more. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Rock Legends Pulp - Rock Legends Pulp recounts the band’s rise to success after the release of single “Common People” and features music videos and critical insight. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. Premiere 4:40 PM ET / 1:40 PM PT Get Shorty Loan shark Chili Palmer gets hooked on the Hollywood lifestyle while collecting on a debt in Los Angeles. Starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, and Rene Russo. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. (1995 - R) 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Dan Rather Presents Crisis Inside The Secret Service - After security lapses at the White House, an examination of what’s gone wrong inside the agency in charge of protecting the President. 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Face Your Demons - While on tour in Amsterdam, Gene and Shannon spend some quality time with a young fan writing a school report.
9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Tom Green Live Words Of Wisdom - A look at the best moments from Season 2 of Tom Green Live. Guests include Norm Macdonald, Seth Green, Andy Dick, Cheech and Chong, Dan Rather, Sandra Bernhard, Kat Von D, Jason Ellis, Dr. Drew, Carrot Top, Tim Matheson, the Workaholics Crew, as well as Tom’s parents. 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT Gotham Comedy Live Topic Thunder - Heather McDonald hosts this hour-long comedy special that features hilarious stand-up clips from Season 3 of Gotham Comedy Live. The comics discuss topics such as awkward situations, bad habits, the dating game, family, and getting older. 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Face Your Demons - While on tour in Amsterdam, Gene and Shannon spend some quality time with a young fan writing a school report. 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Tom Green Live Words Of Wisdom - A look at the best moments from Season 2 of Tom Green Live. Guests include Norm Macdonald, Seth Green, Andy Dick, Cheech and Chong, Dan Rather, Sandra Bernhard, Kat Von D, Jason Ellis, Dr. Drew, Carrot Top, Tim Matheson, the Workaholics Crew, as well as Tom’s parents. 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT Gotham Comedy Live Topic Thunder - Heather McDonald hosts this hour-long comedy special that features hilarious stand-up clips from Season 3 of Gotham Comedy Live. The comics discuss topics such as awkward situations, bad habits, the dating game, family, and getting older. 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT Art Mann Presents... A Crazy Caribbean Party and Logs! - A logging festival in Morton, Washington, and a massive Caribbean festival in Houston, Texas. 2:30 AM ET / 11:30 PM PT Art Mann Presents... Alcohol, Trucks and Mud - Huge outdoor party with people that know how to have fun. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Dan Rather Presents Crisis Inside The Secret Service - After security lapses at the White House, an examination of what’s gone wrong inside the agency in charge of protecting the President. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT Tom Green Live Words Of Wisdom - A look at the best moments from Season 2 of Tom Green Live. Guests include Norm Macdonald, Seth Green, Andy Dick, Cheech and Chong, Dan Rather, Sandra Bernhard, Kat Von D, Jason Ellis, Dr. Drew, Carrot Top, Tim Matheson, the Workaholics Crew, as well as Tom’s parents. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Gotham Comedy Live Topic Thunder - Heather McDonald hosts this hour-long comedy special that features hilarious stand-up clips from Season 3 of Gotham Comedy Live. The comics discuss topics such as awkward situations, bad habits, the dating game, family, and getting older.
Friday January 9, 2015 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Stephen Fry in America Deep South - Stephen Fry explores what it is that makes The South so distinctive.
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9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe A Music Lover’s Europe - For a totally different view of Europe, Rudy shows smart travelers how to organize a trip around a theme. Rudy discovers surprising and fresh takes on Europe as he sets out on a music lover’s tour. Winning, live performances by the Sicilian folk band Diascouri, and by Groupo Emiliano, a zany, classically-trained quartet from Emilia Romagna, are the backbone of this offbeat trip. But performance is just the start. Rudy visits folkdance groups in Sweden and Norway and delights in the classics in Italy and Austria. And everywhere, the music provides a backdrop for enthralling local scenery and engaging local stories. 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT The Big Interview Aaron Neville & Trombone Shorty - Dan Rather sits down with two big names in New Orleans music. First, the legendary Aaron Neville talks about growing up in the Big Easy and rising star Trombone Shorty tells Dan about carrying on the music traditions of New Orleans. 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield Ray Davies - Legendary singer-songwriter Ray Davies swings by Sound Off to discuss his time with The Kinks and his latest solo album, Working Man’s Cafe. 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Guitar® Center Sessions Talib Kweli - An intimate concert and interview with hip-hop lyricist Talib Kweli. Performances include “Upper Echelon”, “Get By”, “The Blast” and “Cold Rain.” With host Nic Harcourt. 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Last Summer on Earth Cracker, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Blues Traveler, and Barenaked Ladies - Bringing together four acts who helped define the sound of a decade, the Last Summer on Earth Tour features rock legends Blues Traveler, Barenaked Ladies, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Cracker in one unforgettable event. Blending pop with Americana-inspired rock, the four groups jam like it’s the end of the world at the Charter One Pavilion in Chicago. Tune in and rock out to hits like “Pinch Me”, “Hook”, “Broken Hearted Savior” and “Low”. 1:15 PM ET / 10:15 AM PT Big Head Todd and the Monsters: Sister Sweetly 20th Anniversary Celebration Big Head Todd and the Monsters celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album Sister Sweetly by playing the entire record front to back, plus other fan favorites, from the beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Video Killed the Radio Star: The Artist View Duran Duran - Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes discuss the creation and impact of Duran Duran’s most iconic music videos, including “Rio” and “Girls on Film”. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Blood Is Thicker Than Hummus - Shannon and Nick, join Gene when he returns to the city of his birth, Haifa, Israel, for the first time in over 50 years to receive an award. While there, Shannon has a few surprises planned for Gene. 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT AC/DC: Dirty Deeds The incredible story of AC/DC’s impressive career spanning nearly 4 decades with over 200 million records sold. Featuring archive footage and interviews all the way from their beginnings. 6:45 PM ET / 3:45 PM PT Vertical LImit A young man is forced to form a rescue team to help his sister and her climbing leader, who become stranded in the Himalayas after a huge storm. Starring Chris O’Donnell, Robin Tunney, and Scott Glenn. Directed by Martin Campbell. (2000 - PG-13)
9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT The Voice vs. Wanderlei Silva Continuing his popular series, “The Voice” Michael Schiavello goes toe-to-toe with Wanderlei Silva, one of MMA’s deadliest and most popular fighters. Silva discusses his rise through MMA, the origins of his trademark wrist-roll, rumors of plastic surgery and plays a good ol’ game of “Knock Out, Choke Out, Wedgie, or Bowl of Fried Shrimp.” LIVE! 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT AXS TV Fights Resurrection Fighting Alliance 22 - Two of the world’s top welterweight prospects collide as Gilbert Jamal Smith meets Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani for the vacant welterweight title. In the co-main event, Mark “Tricky” Dickman faces Donald Sanchez in a high-stakes featherweight showdown. Live MMA from Colorado Springs, Colorado. LIVE! 12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT Inside MMA Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten recap UFC 182 and debate on whether Jon Jones can now be considered the most dominant champion in UFC history. Special guest WWE champion turned UFC fighter CM Punk tells why he thinks he’s fit to step inside the Octagon. Ron Kruck and Pat Miletich are live from Colorado Springs to recap the night’s action at RFA 22. 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT AXS TV Fights Resurrection Fighting Alliance 22 - Two of the world’s top welterweight prospects collide as Gilbert Jamal Smith meets Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani for the vacant welterweight title. In the co-main event, Mark “Tricky” Dickman faces Donald Sanchez in a high-stakes featherweight showdown. Live MMA from Colorado Springs, Colorado. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT Inside MMA Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten recap UFC 182 and debate on whether Jon Jones can now be considered the most dominant champion in UFC history. Special guest WWE champion turned UFC fighter CM Punk tells why he thinks he’s fit to step inside the Octagon. Ron Kruck and Pat Miletich are in Colorado Springs to recap the night’s action at RFA 22. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Art Mann Presents... A Crazy Caribbean Party and Logs! - A logging festival in Morton, Washington, and a massive Caribbean festival in Houston, Texas. 5:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM PT Art Mann Presents... Alcohol, Trucks and Mud - Huge outdoor party with people that know how to have fun.
Saturday January 10, 2015 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Alps From Above Towering Heights - Travel towards the Oetz Valley, continue across the Brenner Pass, and come upon 250 peaks as the journey leads on to the valleys of Pitz and Inntal. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe Christmas in Switzerland - Hot spiced cider and strains of “O Tannenbaum” warm our hearts as we head to Europe for Christmas. Switzerland has a special glow this time of year and we find plenty of good cheer in the bright Christmas markets and toasty ski lodges. We begin in German-speaking Zurich with its glittering trees and festive music. We veer off the beaten path to the medieval towns Bremgarten and Einsiedeln. Then we discover French-speaking Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva. Dog sledding on a glacier and a visit with Father Christmas round out the trip. 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT Stephen Fry in America New World - In this first episode, he explores the states that make up New England before heading south to the nation’s capital and ending up at the civil war battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, where Lincoln made his famous speech.
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10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Across America Music, Driving School - On Across America this week, music as both a performance art and a healing one. Also, why fishtailing on icy roads can be a good thing.
6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels KISS Your Family Goodbye - A stunned Gene is left to fend for himself, leaving everyone to wonder if Shannon and Gene will survive this bump in the road.
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Across America Beauty Pageant, Skiing - Co-host Kandace Krueger--who won the Miss USA Pageant in 2001 -- takes us behind the glamour, as a contestant prepares for this year’s Miss Austin USA Pageant. Then, Ron Kruck follows some daring skiers at Winter Park Ski Resort -- although it’s not the terrain that’s challenging.
6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels You Always Hurt The Ones You Love - With Shannon gone, a lonely Gene buries himself in work while trying to figure out how to win her back.
11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Video Killed the Radio Star: The Artist View Van Halen - Sammy Hagar, then of Van Halen, and director Andy Morahan discuss Van Halen’s attitude towards making the band’s music videos. 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT Rock Legends Pet Shop Boys - 30 years into their career, the Pet Shop Boys remain top of the charts and this episode features archive material, music videos and exclusive insights. Premiere 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Celebrity Sweat with Eric the Trainer Cung Le - A behind-the-scenes look at how athletes and entertainers train, showcasing the best balance between fitness and nutrition. 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels KISS Your Family Goodbye - A stunned Gene is left to fend for himself, leaving everyone to wonder if Shannon and Gene will survive this bump in the road. 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels You Always Hurt The Ones You Love - With Shannon gone, a lonely Gene buries himself in work while trying to figure out how to win her back. 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels What Happens In Vegas... - Gene and Shannon get invited to the premiere of the new Cirque du Soleil show “Viva Elvis” in Las Vegas. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels God Of Thund - An exhausted Shannon reaches her limit with Gene’s snoring and sends him packing to a sleep doctor. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Three’s A Crowd - While on tour with Gene in Madrid, Shannon takes in the sights with a sexy tour guide.
7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Blood Is Thicker Than Hummus - Shannon and Nick, join Gene when he returns to the city of his birth, Haifa, Israel, for the first time in over 50 years to receive an award. While there, Shannon has a few surprises planned for Gene. 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Adele: Someone Like Me Adele has captured the imagination and respect of her fans and music contemporaries alike. Through her own words, this film takes an incredible look at the life and times of this truly amazing young artist. 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT La Bamba A biography of late-1950s pop star Ritchie Valens, focusing primarily on his roller coaster relationship with his half-brother Bob, his love for his girlfriend Donna, and the famous plane crash that took his life. Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, and Rosana DeSoto. Directed by Luis Valdez. (1987 - PG-13) 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2014 Featuring the best performances by Anders Osborne, Jason Isbell, Galactic, Alabama Shakes, Vampire Weekend and many more! 12:55 AM ET / 9:55 PM PT La Bamba A biography of late-1950s pop star Ritchie Valens, focusing primarily on his roller coaster relationship with his half-brother Bob, his love for his girlfriend Donna, and the famous plane crash that took his life. Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, and Rosana DeSoto. Directed by Luis Valdez. (1987 - PG-13) 2:55 AM ET / 11:55 PM PT New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2014 Featuring the best performances by Anders Osborne, Jason Isbell, Galactic, Alabama Shakes, Vampire Weekend and many more! 4:50 AM ET / 1:50 AM PT Nothing But Videos Nothing But Videos is a collection of some of the biggest artists today. Catch some of the best music videos during this special presentation. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels KISS Your Family Goodbye - A stunned Gene is left to fend for himself, leaving everyone to wonder if Shannon and Gene will survive this bump in the road. 5:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels You Always Hurt The Ones You Love - With Shannon gone, a lonely Gene buries himself in work while trying to figure out how to win her back.
5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Gene Simmons Family Jewels Gene Simmons Family Jewels #122: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - With Sophie off to college, Shannon starts to re-evaluate her 27-year relationship with Gene. All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates
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Sunday January 11, 2015 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Alps From Above Along Royal Paths - Leave the city of Mittenwald to view the Zugspitze and three glistening glaciers. From there, the helicopter travels to the mysterious Lake Alatsee and ends at Castle Neuschwanstein. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Smart Travels Europe Out of Rome - We leave the eternal city behind by way of the famous Apian Way to explore the environs of Rome. First it’s the majesty of Emperor Hadrian’s villa and lakes of the Alban Hills. Next, it’s south to the ancient seaport of Ostia, Rome’s Pompeii. Along the way we sample olive oil, stop at the ancient’s favorite beach and visit a medieval hilltop town. Our own five star villa is a retreat fit for an emperor. 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT Stephen Fry in America Deep South - Stephen Fry explores what it is that makes The South so distinctive. 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT Across America Beauty Pageant, Skiing - Co-host Kandace Krueger--who won the Miss USA Pageant in 2001 -- takes us behind the glamour, as a contestant prepares for this year’s Miss Austin USA Pageant. Then, Ron Kruck follows some daring skiers at Winter Park Ski Resort -- although it’s not the terrain that’s challenging. 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Dan Rather Presents Crisis Inside The Secret Service - After security lapses at the White House, an examination of what’s gone wrong inside the agency in charge of protecting the President. 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Video Killed the Radio Star: The Artist View Skid Row - In this episode, Sebastian Bach and director Wayne Isham discuss working together on Skid Row’s music videos, including the classic “18 and Life”. 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT Rock Legends Pulp - Rock Legends Pulp recounts the band’s rise to success after the release of single “Common People” and features music videos and critical insight. 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield Reverend Run - HDNet presents its latest original music interview show hosted by the multitalented broadcast journalist Matt Pinfield. This week, Matt talks with Reverend Run from the legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C about his time with the band, his new reality show on MTV called Run’s House, and his new solo album Distortion. 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT Sound Off with Matt Pinfield Alice Cooper - Matt talks with the heavy metal godfather, Alice Cooper. With his legendary stage antics and makeup, he has influenced everyone in the metal arena from Marilyn Manson to Kiss. He talks about his storied career on stage, in the studio and his newest passions: the golf links and his syndicated rock and roll radio show. So, put down the mascara and hit the couch for this in-depth rock and roll tour de force! 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT John Hiatt And The Goners Singer/songwriter John Hiatt captivates fans with his unique performances and timeless songs. Be sure to catch him performing “The Thing Called Love” and “I Saw A Bird Fly Away”. Special guests Robinella and the CCstringband close out the show with “Man Over” and “Honey Honey Bee”.
3:05 PM ET / 12:05 PM PT Three Girls and Their Buddy In this passionate concert, Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller captivate the audience by performing songs like “Poison Love”, “Gasoline and Matches”, “Shelter Me”, and “Hold On”. Individually they’re legends but together they give an epic, spellbinding performance not to be missed. 4:05 PM ET / 1:05 PM PT Merle Haggard Live at Billy Bob’s Living legend Merle Haggard joins an all-star cast of musicians who have performed at the “World’s Largest Honky Tonk” - you guessed it - Billy Bob’s Texas! 6:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM PT Travis Tritt Travis Tritt has dominated the charts for a decade performing the kind of country music that men identify with and females swoon over. He wows the audience as he performs favorites such as “Bonnie and Clyde”, “Great Day” and “Anymore”. 6:55 PM ET / 3:55 PM PT Raul Malo and Chris Isaak Chris Isaak and fellow crooner Raul Malo hit the stage to perform a variety of hits like “Wicked Games”, “Somebody’s Cryin’”, “Are We Almost There” and “Let It Be Me”. Premiere 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT The Mavericks Live From The Count Basie Theatre One of the most critically-acclaimed and commercially successful groups of the early ‘90s, The Mavericks are defined by their unique fusion of traditional country with rock, a style that gave rise to hits like “There Goes My Heart” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” Playing from the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, the group puts on a powerhouse performance for fans of traditional and contemporary music alike. 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Trace Adkins - Live Country! Join Trace Adkins as he turns The Paramount in Huntington, NY into a downright honky tonk with his high-octane hit list! 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT George Jones 50 Years of Hits Country legend George Jones proves why he has reigned as the king of top-charted hits in this 50th anniversary tribute concert. George performs solo classic hits and duets with special guests who join him on stage. 12:05 AM ET / 9:05 PM PT The Mavericks Live From The Count Basie Theatre One of the most critically-acclaimed and commercially successful groups of the early ‘90s, The Mavericks are defined by their unique fusion of traditional country with rock, a style that gave rise to hits like “There Goes My Heart” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” Playing from the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, the group puts on a powerhouse performance for fans of traditional and contemporary music alike. 1:05 AM ET / 10:05 PM PT Trace Adkins - Live Country! Join Trace Adkins as he turns The Paramount in Huntington, NY into a downright honky tonk with his high-octane hit list! 2:05 AM ET / 11:05 PM PT George Jones 50 Years of Hits Country legend George Jones proves why he has reigned as the king of top-charted hits in this 50th anniversary tribute concert. George performs solo classic hits and duets with special guests who join him on stage.
All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates
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4:10 AM ET / 1:10 AM PT The Mavericks Live From The Count Basie Theatre One of the most critically-acclaimed and commercially successful groups of the early ‘90s, The Mavericks are defined by their unique fusion of traditional country with rock, a style that gave rise to hits like “There Goes My Heart” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” Playing from the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, the group puts on a powerhouse performance for fans of traditional and contemporary music alike. 5:10 AM ET / 2:10 AM PT Nothing But Videos Nothing But Videos is a collection of some of the biggest artists today. Catch some of the best music videos during this special presentation.
All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates
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