Pearl Jam, The Decemberists & Widespread Panic coming to PBS

MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS ON PBS SOCAL

FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 16-22

Friday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. – “PBS Arts From Seattle: Pearl Jam Twenty” – PREMIERE

In honor of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary, award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe creates a definitive portrait of the seminal band carved from over 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus 24 hours of recently shot concert and interview footage.



Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 p.m. – “Austin City Limits: The Decemberists Gillian Welch & David Rawlings” – PREMIERE

The Decemberists and Gillian Welch showcase the best in contemporary songwriting. The Decemberists highlight songs from their release “The King Is Dead.” Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.



Saturday, Oct. 22, Midnight – “Austin City Limits: Widespread Panic” – PREMIERE

Georgian jam band Widespread Panic celebrates its 25th anniversary with songs from across its career.



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