Piece Description

One-hour music intensive special features America, with new live recordings of their classic hits, previews of songs from their upcoming double CD, Here & Now and exclusive interviews. America brings their unmistakable, platinum-selling sound into the new millennium on Here & Now, their new album produced by Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins). Band members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell introduce these new songs to their fans alongside live, full-band versions of classics like ?Sister Golden Hair,? ?Ventura Highway,? and ?Horse with No Name.? In exclusive interview clips, Beckley, Bunnell, Schlesinger and Iha discuss America?s impact on contemporary music, the making of the new album, and the roles played by their acclaimed collaborators. Ryan Adams, Ben Kweller and members of My Morning Jacket and Nada Surf pay tribute to one of their favorite bands by contributing songs and support to America on many tracks throughout Here & Now. Producer: Tres Hombres Productions (Paul Rappaport, Jym Fahey, Mitch Maketansky) * Host: Meg Griffin * Contact: Andy Cahn, 215-279-7632, cahnmedia@comcast.net * Broadcast Window: Begins January 12, 2007 * Length: One-hour with breaks for local spots * Terms: Available for all USA radio broadcasters at no cost, no built-in barter spots