Soundstage

Soundstage (2003-2018)

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Beginning in 1974, long before music television filled the airwaves, the PBS series Soundstage sparked the nation. The innovative and prestigious program achieved widespread critical acclaim and featured the artists that defined the era. Soundstage played host to such luminaries as Bob Dylan, Al Green, Janis Ian, ArethaFranklin, Bonnie Raitt, the Doobie Brothers, Arlo Gutherie, Jose Feliciano, Harry Chapin, Benny Goodman, Dionne Warwick, Itzhak Perlman, the Temptations, Kenny Loggins, among others... The ground-breaking, hour-long concerts were filmed before small studio audiences, giving home viewers the sensation of experiencing the concert firsthand. As a result of the immense popularity of Soundstage, the show enjoyed tremendous longevity, initially running from 1974 to 1985. For all those who loved the original series, we are proud to announce that Soundstage has been reborn! The production uses state of the art high-definition video equipment, and is digitally recorded and mixed in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E05RSOMay 3, 2018
S11E04Michael McDonaldApr 26, 2018
S11E03Manhattan Transfer/Take 6Apr 19, 2018
S11E02Katharine McPheeApr 12, 2018
S11E01ChicagoApr 5, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Soundstage premiere?

Soundstage premiered on January 4, 2003.

Who hosted the premiere episode of Soundstage?

Singer Sheryl Crow hosted the premiere episode of Soundstage.

Which famous singer was featured in the second episode of Soundstage's first season?

The second episode of Soundstage's first season featured legendary artist Sting.

How many episodes were there in Soundstage's first season?

There were a total of ten episodes in Soundstage's first season.

What was unique about Soundstage's performances?

Soundstage's performances were all taped in front of a live audience.

Who was the music director of Soundstage?

Tom Lee was the music director for Soundstage.

Which band reunited on Soundstage after a 30-year hiatus?

The band The Zombies reunited on Soundstage after a hiatus of 30 years.

Which famous Canadian singer was featured in a season 1 episode of Soundstage?

K. D. Lang was featured in an episode of Soundstage's first season.

Which famous British musician's performance was featured in the seventh episode of Soundstage?

The seventh episode of Soundstage featured a performance by British musician Elvis Costello.

Which Irish band was featured in an episode of Soundstage's second season?

The Irish band, The Chieftains, were featured in an episode of Soundstage's second season.

Which famous singer-songwriter performed on Soundstage in 2004?

Singer-songwriter John Mayer performed on Soundstage in the year 2004.

Who was the musical guest for Soundstage's eighth episode of season 2?

Musical guest of Soundstage's eighth episode in season 2 was 'The Judds'.

How long were the performances on Soundstage?

The performances on Soundstage were typically 60 to 90 minutes long.

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