March Music Specials

Alabama Public Television presents a month filled with special music performances old and new.

Join Alabama Public Television this March for an amazing lineup of music specials, including concert performances - both new and old - an exploration of the Beatles, and a special look into why you like the music you do. Many will be available on Passport as well as these broadcast times:

GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI 30TH - THE CELEBRATION
Premieres Sunday, March 2 at 5:30pm
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more.

EARTH, WIND, & FIRE: IHEART RADIO LIVE
Premieres Monday, March 3 at 3:00pm
Join the legendary Grammy Award-winning band for an unforgettable night of music and celebration. Performances include “Shining Star,” “September,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Let’s Groove,” “Serpentine Fire” and more.

60s and 70s SOUL CELEBRATION
Premieres Saturday, March 1 at 9:30pm
Legends of 1960s and 1970s soul music perform their biggest hits; acts include The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more.

Tony Bennett Viva DuetsTONY BENNETT VIVA DUETS
Premieres Wednesday, March 5 at 3:00pm
Tony Bennett performs his classic songs with special guests, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernández. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features a celebrated roster of performers from multiple countries.

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
Premieres Monday March 3, at 7:00pm
The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host a look at the evolution of modern American folk music; performers include Glenn Yarborough, the Highwaymen, the Kingston Trio and the Limeliters.

50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL, AND MARY
Premieres Monday March 3, at 8:30pm
Celebrate the folk music trio who combined artistry with activism and provided America’s soundtrack for generations. Features many of their most popular songs, including “Puff The Magic Dragon,” “If I Had A Hammer” and “Five Hundred Miles.”

CLASSICAL REWIND
Premieres Tuesday, March 4 at 4:30pm
Experience the beauty, romance and dramatic power of musical masterpieces in this visual and auditory joyride through the world of classical hits. Hosted by Martin Goldsmith.

Deconstructing The Beatles with Scott FriemanDECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES
Premiering Tuesday, March 4-6 at 10pm
Acclaimed "Beatle-ologist" Scott Freiman guides you, step by step, on an educational journey through several of The Beatles’ milestone albums and the fascinating stories that accompanied them. No matter how much you know about the Beatles, there's something new here for you. Episodes include “The Beatles Come to America,” “Deconstructing Rubber Soul,” and “A Trip Through Strawberry Fields.”

BRIT FLOYD PULSE 2024
Premieres Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00pm
A recreation of Pink Floyd's legendary final The Division Bell Tour, complete with a laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics.

 Why You Like It: Decoding Musical TasteWHY YOU LIKE IT: DECODING MUSICAL TASTE
Premieres Wednesday March 5 at 8:30pm
In his recent book and PBS special, composer and musicologist Dr. Nolan Gasser examines the science and culture behind musical preferences, combining live performances, animations, neuroscience insights, and an innovative mobile app for a unique immersive experience.

JOE BONAMASSA AND ORCHESTRA LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Premieres Thursday, March 6 at 7:00pm
Guitarist Joe Bonamassa's debut at the Hollywood Bowl, accompanied by an ensemble of 40 orchestra members.

STEVE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE
Premieres Thursday, March 6 at 8:30pm
A high-powered performance from the formative years of Stevie Ray Vaughan's career, featuring Testify, Texas Flood, Pride and Joy and a fiery interpretation of Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile.

Kris Kristofferson: Life & SongsKRIS KRISTOFFERSON: LIFE & SONGS
Premieres Friday, March 7 at 8:30pm
Celebrate Kristofferson in a 2016 concert featuring Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Lady A, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker, and Hank Williams Jr.

WILLIE NELSON’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Premieres Friday, March 7 at 10pm
A star-studded music special celebrating the country legend’s milestone 90th birthday and his contributions to popular culture and music. Performances by Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Nelson himself.

BEST OF THE 60s (My Music Presents)
Premieres Saturday, March 8 at 8:00pm
Celebrating the decade of peace, love and happiness with pop, folk, rock, The British Beat, Motown and soul hits of the 1960s.

JOHN DENVER’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
Premieres Sunday, March 9 at 8:00pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic title track from Denver’s 1972 album with a 1974 concert filmed at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. The concert features Denver in his prime performing at this stunning outdoor venue.

Concert for GeorgeCONCERT FOR GEORGE
Premieres Sunday, March 16 at 6:00pm
Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, this tribute concert features George Harrison's songs and music he loved, performed by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Dhani Harrison and many more. Songs include "Here Comes the Sun,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Something,” “For You Blue,” “All Things Must Pass,” “Handle With Care,” and “My Sweet Lord.”

CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR: JUST CALL OUT MY NAME
Premieres Sunday, March 16 at 8:00pm
Celebrate the legendary performers in a look back at their decades-long careers and ongoing songwriting partnership in this documentary from filmmaker Frank Marshall. Featuring performances of King’s classics, including “It’s Too Late,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” and “So Far Away” and Taylor’s “Sweet Baby James,” “Fire and Rain,” “Shower the People,” and many more.

SIMON & GARFUNKLE: THE CONCERT AT CENTRAL PARK
Premieres Sunday, March 16 at 10:00pm
Join the iconic duo and the more than 500,000 fans who came out for this once-in-a- lifetime 1981 benefit concert for the world’s most famous urban park. The unforgettable performance features the pair’s greatest hits, from “Mrs. Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as well as selections from their solo catalogs, newly arranged with an expanded 11-piece band.

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