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We hope you enjoy these great shows during our Pledge Drive! If you'd like to pledge your support for quality television and
receive As part of Rhode Island PBS’s March fundraising efforts we have a an extra special treat for you! From now until March 31st anyone who makes a pledge of $120 or more in support of Joe Bonamassa or any of our programs, will automatically be entered to win an Epiphone Les Paul Special II guitar autographed by Joe Bonamassa. Please Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. |
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The Virgin Diet, Drop 7 Foods, Feel Better Fast with JJ Virgin In this groundbreaking program, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin reveals the real secret behind weight gain—food intolerance. A negative reaction to certain foods like dairy or gluten can sabotage your health by triggering inflammation and causing a host of nasty symptoms like bloating, breakouts, headaches, achy joints and—worst of all—stubborn weight gain. |
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Aaron Neville: Doo Wop: My True Story This program features iconic Soul/R&B vocalist and multiple Grammy Award-winning artist, Aaron Neville performing songs from his Doo-Wop inspired album, My True Story. |
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Celtic Thunder Mythology The latest show from Celtic Thunder and the show's 9th special for Public Television. Filmed on location at the Helix Theater in Dublin (where they filmed their debut show in 2007), it's fitting that Celtic Thunder have chosen to return to their roots in order to film this musical odyssey back to the heart of the Celt. |
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Chris Mann in Concert: A Mann for All Seasons In 2011, Chris Mann faced his make-or-break moment in his blind audition on NBC's singing competition, "The Voice," when he took the stage to perform Andrea Bocelli's song, "Because We Believe." Mann blew everyone away with his stunning classical voice, and landed on a team coached by Christina Aguilera, who told him, "I feel the heavens open up when you sing." Tickets are avaiable to see Chris Mann at The Park Theatre on May 17th. |
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Doo Wop Discoveries (My Music) Having recorded hundreds of doo wop era performers for public television in the past 20 years, My Music opens the archives to present many never-before broadcast doo wop classics artist and songs from the vocal group era. |
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Daniel O’Donnell from the Heartland Beloved Irish crooner, Daniel O'Donnell returns to PBS with his melodic voice performing live in the Hawkeye state. Daniel exudes the same passion and unique sense of humor that has been fascinating audiences for years in this new concert special "Daniel O'Donnell from the Heartland." |
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An Evening with Jerry Lewis: Live from Las Vegas Taped at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on November 18th 2012 this special celebrates over eight decades in show business of one of the most beloved entertainers of our time: Jerry Lewis. |
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The Tenors Lead with Your Heart The concert takes place in the breathtaking 2,050 seat Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center where The Tenors perform all new music from their newly released sophomore album Lead With Your Heart. Each act stretches the boundaries of classical crossover by combining classic songs, modern tunes and Spanish and French world music. |
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T'ai Chi, Health & Happiness with David-Dorian Ross T'ai chi master David-Dorian Ross explains the benefits of the ancient Chinese martial art. Included: improving cardiovascular health; helping with weight loss and muscle tone; improving coordination and balance. |
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Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino International superstar Andrea Bocelli returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES once again to delight fans with a new concert special of classical favorites, pop standards and Brazilian jazz, this time from the breathtaking coastal setting of Portofino, Italy. |
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Herbert Gronemeyer: I Walk Herbert Grönemeyer is the Bruce Springsteen of Germany, poised to be a major star in the USA with an enormous fan base in Europe as well as with German Americans. In this concert filmed in Berlin in August he is joined by Bono on stage. |
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Hootenanny A musical variety show broadcast on ABC from April 1963 to September 1964 and hosted by Jack Linkletter. It featured pop and folk acts, including The Journeymen, The Limeliters, the Chad Mitchell Trio, The Carter Family, Judy Collins, Johnny Cash, the Smothers Brothers, and more. We have taken the best from more than three hours of material. |
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Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing three nights at the Rosemont Horizon. Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Muddy Waters' club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn't take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage, and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera. |
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Hullabaloo - A 60’s Flashback (My Music) MY MUSIC returns to the era of go-go dancers, mod mini-skirts and swinging pop-rock sounds in HULLABALOO - A '60s FLASHBACK. The top singers and groups of the hippest decade present their greatest hits, blending the British Invasion with Broadway and folk-rock with rhythm and blues. |
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Hopeful Aging with Dr. John Zeisel A program that focuses on the journey of brain aging. It brings together proven strategies to help everyone get the most out of their later life by harnessing the lessons of neuroscience with a revolutionary learning technique called C-MAP. |
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Is It Me or My Hormones? with Marcelle Pick In her new public television program, Is It Me or My Hormones? Marcelle takes viewers through the basic science of how hormones affect our body, mind, and emotions. She shows us that suffering due to hormonal imbalance is simply not necessary, and she provides us with an easy solution to overcome hormonal symptoms, including weight gain, cravings, irritability, mood swings, and depression. |
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Joe Bonamassa: An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera On July 3, 2012 Bonamassa brought a very special and exclusive acoustic presentation to the Vienna Opera House which was taped. The Vienna Opera House is a sublime cultural iconic venue steeped in history and heritage, which is the perfect backdrop for such a dramatic and original music presentation. |
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Love for Levon Levon Helm was celebrated in October of 2012 in a star-studded concert featuring once-in-a-lifetime collaborations by friends and admirers to the likes of Gregg Allman, Marc Cohn, Joe Walsh, Mavis Staples, John Hiatt, My Morning Jacket, Lucinda Williams, Warren Haynes, Jorma Kaukonen and many more. |
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The Piano Guys: Live at Red Butte Garden A unique, live outdoor concert performance program designed specifically for pledge. Using both live performance and the group's wildly popular music videos, the show will not only entertain viewers with the quality of the band's performance, but also draw them in with a narrative presentation of how and why they make the music they do - a narrative shared recently on national broadcast television appearances on The Tonight Show, The Today Show and Katie (The Katie Couric Show). |
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Protect Your Memory with Dr. Neal Barnard Nothing is more important than your health, family and loved ones. Your connections with other people, entire relationships, and everything your loved ones have ever meant to you could be entirely wiped out, if you run the risk of memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer's disease, based on family history and lifestyle. |
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Sam Cooke: Legend The first-ever authorized filmed biography of the visionary singer/songwriter/ producer examines his extraordinary career and personal life--from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B, soul and pop music career. |
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Shift Happens! Live an Inspired Life with Dr. Robert Holden Robert Holden, Ph.D., is a renowned British psychologist, executive coach, author and speaker. SHIFT HAPPENS! Live an Inspired Life is based upon his book of the same title, but also draws substantially from his other works: Authentic Success, Be Happy, and his newest book, due for release in March, 2013, Loveability. Dr. Holden will organize the content into 6 Principles and Practices, so viewers will enjoy both descriptive and prescriptive dimensions of the ideas presented. |
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Unleash the Power of the Female Brain with Dr. Daniel Amen In this powerful presentation Dr. Amen shows how to strengthen, optimize and heal the most important part of females, their brains. Specifically you will learn how to harness the unique strengths of the female brain - intuition, multi-tasking, collaboration, empathy, self-control and a little worry -- and how to overcome some of its inherent vulnerabilities, such as anxiety, depression, taking on too much, and being unable to turn your brain off. |
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Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him)? This is a documentary with that wonderful haunting Nilsson music throughout, including his performance of Everybody's Talking About Me from the film Midnight Cowboy. He was the musician's songwriter - universally loved for his talent and smooth rich voice. |
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Trains Around North America Hosted by Grammy-winning musician and storyteller David Holt, TRAINS AROUND NORTH AMERICA traces America's railroad history, telling the unforgettable stories of the continent's historic and scenic tourist railroads. More than just a tour, these stories capture railroads as they defined the spirit of North America, creating a new industry and re-writing transportation history. The program transports viewers to a variety of railways — from quiet and relaxing trains featuring spectacular meals and views, to fast-paced trains full of glitz and glamour. |
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