Elvis Presley would have been 75 years old on Jan 8, 2010. You can honor this anniversary all year long with with this series of 75-second modules featuring clips of his most famous songs and interviews with those who knew him best.

Track titles refer to the last music clip in each piece.  All 20 segments begin with the intro to "A Little Less Conversation" as the theme for the series.

The Jayhawks' mix of folk, americana and classic rock made them one of the most influential rock bands of the last 20 years.  Band members Gary Louris and Mark Olson discuss their musical history and trajectory between clips of their best known songs and a few rare tracks.  Other friends and collaborators Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), singer/songwriter/producer Joe Henry and American Recordings' label head Rick Rubin also comment.  The host is Minnesota Public Radio, Bill DeVille, a longtime Twin Cities rock radio DJ who has hosted many on-air sessions with The Jayhawks since the late 1980s.

New one-hour radio special salutes the 50th anniversary of the landmark albums by Miles Davis (Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain), Charles Mingus (Mingus Ah-Um), Dave Brubeck (Time Out) and others that helped make 1959 Jazz’s greatest year.

Joyride Media will produce twenty 2 MINUTES OF PEACE & MUSIC modules in honor of Woodstock's 40th anniversary.  Each piece will inlcude a mix of live Woodstock music, including clips of many previously unreleased performances.   Segments will also include exclusive and archival interviews with musicians and others involved with the original festival, including producers Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman, Richie Havens, Paul Kantner, Santana, Graham Nash, Eddie Kramer, and Rose Stone & Larry Graham from Sly & The Family Stone. 

These modules will be great for on-air use around airplay of music by Woodstock artists, during pledge drives, or any way you regularly use 2:00 features.  They will also be available as podcasts for your website.

Host Eric Chase was co-producer in 1979 of the 6-hour documentary "Woodstock: 10 Years Later," source of some interview material for this series.  More information on that series can be found at http://www.eccsvox.com.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.  Feel free to contact andy.cahn@publicmediaservice.org with any comments.

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In the late 1960's, the world was introduced to the sound of Philadelphia.  Big cities had their own distinct styles, and like Detroit's Motown and Stax from Memphis, Philadelphia INternational Records landed on the musical map.

This one-hour radio special hosted by Jeff Foxx explores the story of Philadelphia International Records, as well as their impact on the future of music through stories and music from many of their artists, as well as Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

SANTANA: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL WARRIOR In this brand-new one-hour radio special, Carlos Santana explores his extensive catalog to highlight tracks that reflect his deep spirituality. Living, playing music and being a force for change are all parts of the same idea that has inspired Santana for 40 years. In an exclusive interview, Santana discusses how this relates to what he considers the most spiritual works from his catalog.

We'll also hear from two generations of guitar greats - John McLaughlin and Derek Trucks, legendary bassist Larry Graham, and percussionist Orestes Vilato. Santana's musical highlights in the "Multi-Dimensional Warrior" special include some of his best known instrumentals ("Samba Pa Ti," "Luz Amor di Vida" and others), a brand-new mix "Spirit" featuring guitar solos recorded last year, and a few other of Carlos' personal favorite album cuts.

The program also features rare music your listeners won't hear anywhere else. Live tracks from a May 2008 show at The Fillmore in San Francisco were taped forty years after he first headlined that storied venue, and his first show there in many years.

Produced by JOYRIDE MEDIA and hosted by DON ALIAS (V101 - Sacramento), whose father (also Don Alias) played percussion with Santana, Miles Davis and many others. Broadcast window begins October 2008. Programs are available at no cost all USA radio stations with FM, AM, or HD signals. Each hour includes breaks for local spots and no embedded national spots.

ANDY CAHN - 212-833-6279, andy.cahn@sonybmg.com
ERIC MOLK - 212-833-5389, eric.molk@sonybmg.com

DENNIS WILSON - PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE In 1977 Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue became the first solo LP to be released by a member of the legendary Beach Boys. Dennis, the band's surfer, drummer and free spirit, emerged from the shadow of his older brother, pop genius Brian Wilson, and shocked everyone with a sound and style unlike any other. More than 30 years later, it stands as one of the 1970s great cult-classic albums and a crucial puzzle-piece in the Wilson family's long musical history.

Throughout this one-hour special, Dennis Wilson's friends and family recall how he developed his musical voice - one that was full of surprises, but also one that reflected Wilson's dark, moody life. While acclaim grew for both his Beach Boys contributions and his solo material, Wilson's creative output was sadly stifled by his hard and fast lifestyle. His plans to follow Pacific Ocean Blue with an even grander album, Bambu, were left unfinished at the time of his drowning death in 1983, but many songs from those last sessions were filled with a hopefulness that belied his tragic decline.

Interview subjects include Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson's first wife, Carole Bloom, former Beach Boys manager Jim Guercio, Pacific Ocean Blue co-producer Gregg Jakobson, and engineer Jon Hanlon, Bambu collaborator Carli Munoz, and journalist Anthony DeCurtis. We also hear from Dennis Wilson, himself, courtesy of a rare radio visit at the time Pacific Ocean Blue was released. Many tracks from that album, as well as the long lost Bambu sessions are heard throughout this one-hour program hosted by noted rock historian and Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken.

Timings & Cues
(59:00 program)
 
1. Full Program (59:00)

0:00 - 20:00  Segment 1
In:  "I just feel it's all in the heart and expressing yourself, and sharing that with other people..."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

20:00 - 21:00  Break 1 with music bed

21:00 -  41:00 Segment 2
In:  "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue.  I'm Dennis Diken."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

41:00 - 42:00  Break 2 with music bed

42:00 -- 59:00  Segment 3
In:  "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue.  I'm Dennis Diken."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and thanks for listening."

2. Promo Spot (0:30)


(54 minute version)

1.  Billboard (1:00)
In:  "I just feel it's all in the heart and expressing yourself, and sharing that with other people..."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and welcome to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

2.  Segment 1  (17:00)
In:  "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue.  I'm Dennis Diken."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

3.  Break 1 with music bed (1:00)

4.  Segment 2  (18:00)
In:  "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue.  I'm Dennis Diken."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

5.  Break 2 with music bed (1:00)

6.  Segment 3  (16:00)
In:  "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue.  I'm Dennis Diken."
Out:  "I'm Dennis Diken, and thanks for listening."

7.  Promo Spot (0:30)

A new one-hour radio special pays tribute to "the only band that matters" with exclusive and archival interviews, their classic anthems, fan favorites and previously unreleased live tracks. A new TV special featuring The Clash live in concert also airs on PBS stations nationwide March 1-15. ** MUSIC - Their best-known anthems, fan favorites and previously unreleased live tracks. ** INTERVIEWS - Both recent and vintage band interview clips with Clash members Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), film director Julien Temple and others are also interviewed. ** HOST - Delphine Blue: longtime NY radio (WFUV, WBAI, WLIR) and club DJ. ** BROADCAST WINDOW - Begins Friday Feb 29. ** TERMS - No built-in national spots, no program costs. ** LENGTH - 59:00 show with two 1:00 music beds or 54:00 show with three breaks. ** CLASH PBS SPECIAL PREMIERES MARCH 1 - "The Clash Live: Revolution Rock" features vintage live performance clips filmed between 1977-1982. Please click below to find your local PBS broadcast dates and times. http://cmgradio.blogspot.com/search/label/clash

HE TOUCHED ME: ELVIS' GOSPEL MUSIC One-hour radio documentary about Elvis Presley's love for Gospel music, his roots in the church, and the stories behind his greatest Gospel recordings and performances. "Religion always played an important part of Elvis' life and quest of his purpose in life. He was a searcher of knowledge and is a much more intelligent person than has been documented in history so far." - Jerry Schilling MANY OF THE CLASSIC IMAGES OF ELVIS PRESLEY INVOLVE SOME SORT OF HIP SHAKING AND KNEE WOBBLING. AFTER ALL, HE WAS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, AND WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED IN HIS SHORT LIFE CHANGED MUSIC FOREVER. BUT ALL THROUGH HIS CAREER, THERE WAS A SECOND TRACK. ELVIS WON THREE GRAMMYS IN HIS LIFE, AND NONE OF THEM FOR ROCK AND ROLL. ALL THREE WERE FOR RELIGIOUS RECORDINGS. ELVIS SANG A LOT OF GOSPEL MUSIC, AND IN THE NEXT HOUR, WE'RE GOING TO HEAR HOW DEEP THOSE GOSPEL ROOTS RAN. WE'RE JOINED BY LIFELONG FRIEND AND ASSOCIATE JERRY SCHILLING, JOE MOSCHEO OF THE IMPERIALS QUARTET AND GORDON STOKER OF THE JORDANAIRES. Broadcast window begins on Friday April 6, in time for Easter weekend, and continues throughout the year in honor of the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death. Throughout this special, you will hear 20 of Elvis' best gospel recordings from all stages of his career. Songs are listed below (* = music bed or excerpt). *So High *Crying in the Chapel Swing Low, Sweet Chariot If the Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side *I, John Where Could I Go But To The Lord Milky White Way *His Hand in Mine Run On *Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Take My Hand, Precious Lord Peace in the Valley *In My Father's House He Touched Me *Mansion on the Hill Amazing Grace You'll Never Walk Alone *Somebody Bigger Than You and I Bosom of Abraham *How Great Thou Art *So High All music is also featured on the new 2-CD set "Elvis Presley: Ultimate Gospel" in stores now from Sony BMG Music.

Hosted by the legendary Les Paul, you'll hear music and commentary by John Scofield, George Benson, Jim Hall and award-winning journalist Bill Milkowski. Classic, influential tracks by Django Reinhart, Wes Montgomery, John McLaughlin and many more are also featured. This program is free for all stations to air, and audio was uploaded on September 7, 2005. Please contact Andy Cahn at 201-386-1736 or cahnmedia@comcast.net to receive a copy of this program on CD. You may also use the program request form my clicking "attachments" above. The music heard throughout the show comes from Progressions: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar, in stores from Columbia/Legacy on Tuesday, September 27. This 4-CD box set features 78 guitar greats from the extensive catalogues of Columbia and RCA Records and their subsidiaries, as well as material from about 30 other original labels to yield the absolutely definitive jazz guitar collection ever assembled.

New one-hour special explores the long musical friendship of Carole King & James Taylor From the early days of LA’s legendary club The Troubadour to their extensive 2010 US Tour. Features original recordings of their early hits as well as live recordings of King & Taylor togther in 1971 and 2007. Includes interviews with both artists, as well as Graham Nash, David Wild, Lou Adler and Robert Hilburn.