Start your own satellite channel. 24/7.
That’s what Pearl Jam are doing: launching “Pearl Jam Radio” - a commercial-free music channel on SIRIUS XM, devoted to their extensive catalog of live, studio and unreleased material - on Friday, October 22, the 20th anniversary of the band's first public performance.
Pearl Jam Radio will launch with a special airing of the band's 10th anniversary concert recorded in Las Vegas on October 22, 2000. The concert will be heard in its entirety on Friday, October 22 at 6:00 pm ET.
The first day of Pearl Jam Radio on SIRIUS XM will also feature rarely heard highlights from the band's very first concert performance on October 22, 1990 at Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle, Washington.
In addition to these launch day specials, Pearl Jam Radio will feature archival concerts from throughout the band's celebrated 20-year career, rarities, unreleased material from the band's personal music library and music from the band's side projects, including solo and pre-Pearl Jam music.
Additionally, Pearl Jam Radio will offer listeners a unique, interactive experience with the weekly show “The All Encompassing Trip,” a fan roundtable hosted by Tim Bierman, Manager of Ten Club, Pearl Jam's official fan club, and long-time Pearl Jam enthusiast and radio veteran Rob Bleetstein. Pearl Jam fans will be invited to participate in conversations on a different theme each week pertaining to the music, news and touring world of Pearl Jam.
"Pearl Jam is unique in the history of the American music scene and has released some of the most influential music of the past two decades," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SIRIUS XM Radio. "From their love of vinyl to their respect for their fans to their dedication to social causes, the band's continuing legacy is something we're thrilled to celebrate with Pearl Jam Radio."
Pearl Jam Radio will be available on SIRIUS channel 17 and XM channel 39; it will also be available on SIRIUS Internet Radio, XM Radio Online and through the SIRIUS XM App for the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and several BlackBerry and Android-powered smartphone devices.
Wonder what the new satellite deal means for “PJ Radio” – located right on the band’s own website? Hmmmm.
Pearl Jam also mark their Anniversary this weekend at Neil Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit concerts in California ( see “Pearl Jam to turn 20 at Bridge School Benefit” here).
Pearl Jam Pearl Jam – Even Flow
Pearl Jam’s 1st show
Off-Ramp Cafe – Seattle, WA – October 22, 1990
Pearl Jam – Once
Pearl Jam’s 1st show
Off-Ramp Cafe – Seattle, WA – October 22, 1990
Pearl Jam – Can’t Help Falling In Love With You
Pearl Jam’s 10th Anniversary
MGM Grand – Las Vegas, NV – October 22, 2000
Pearl Jam – Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
Pearl Jam’s 10th Anniversary
MGM Grand – Las Vegas, NV – October 22, 2000
