PBS SoCal music programming in March

March 2013 Music Programming Highlights on PBS SoCaL

Saturday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. – “Daniel O’Donnell from the Heartland” - PREMIERE

Enjoy the singing, dancing and charm of Irish crooner Daniel O’Donnell, in this new concert special filmed in Iowa.

Saturday, March 2, 7 p.m. – “Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino” – PREMIERE

International superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli performs popular love songs in this new concert special inspired by the breathtaking coastal setting of Portofino, Italy.

Saturday, March 2, 9 p.m. – “Hullabaloo” - PREMIERE

Celebrate the first-ever retrospective of the fondly remembered and highly influential 1965-66 NBC primetime series “Hullabaloo.”

Saturday, March 2, 11 p.m. – “Joe Bonamassa: An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House” - PREMIERE

The blues rock guitarist and singer performs an acoustic concert in the iconic Vienna Opera House.

Monday, March 4, 7 p.m. – “The Pianoguys: Live from RedButte Garden” – PREMIERE

Filmed at a sold-out concert in a stunning outdoor venue in Salt Lake City, viewers can experience the television concert premiere of YouTube sensation ThePianoGuys.

Monday, March 4, 8:30 p.m. – “Chris Mann: A Mann for All Seasons” – PREMIERE

“The Voice” breakout star Chris Mann performs a collection of classical-crossover favorites with special guests Martina McBride and jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair.

Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m. – “Celtic Thunder Mythology” - PREMIERE

Filmed on location at the Helix Theater in Dublin, this special tells the story of Irish legends and history. It’s the lifeblood of modern day Ireland and a Celtic past that are that are still reflected in its people today.

Thursday, March 14, 8:30 p.m. – “Hootenanny” - PREMIERE

This program features some of the best moments from Hootenanny, a musical variety show broadcast on ABC from April 1963 to September 1964 and hosted by Jack Linkletter. Includes: The Journeymen, The Limeliters, the Chad Mitchell Trio, The Carter Family, Judy Collins, Johnny Cash, the Smothers Brothers, and more. 

Sunday, March 24, 9 p.m – “LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: Kristin Chenoweth: The Dames of Broadway…All of ’Em!!!” – PREMIERE

Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth presents a special concert from Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. “The Dames of Broadway…All of ’Em!!!” offers Chenoweth singing beloved songs of the Broadway stage.

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