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AXS TV Canada Schedule for Mon. May 14, 2018 to Sun. May 20, 2018

Monday May 14, 2018 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Best of 2016: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The Big Interview Celebrating another year of music and culture, this hour and a half ‘Best Of’ show features Dionne Warwick - Dionne Warwick’s has a long list of instantly recognizable hits from the 60’s performances from Bonnie Raitt, Grace Potter, Flo Rida, Gary Clark Jr., Aaron Neville, Nick Jonas, like “Walk On By” but she stopped long enough to talk to Dan. and more!

8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT The Big Interview Matchbox Twenty Live North Linda Ronstadt - The legendary singer sits down with Dan Rather to discuss her diagnosis of Pop-rock superstars Matchbox Twenty perform multiple hits including “Bent,” “3 AM,” “She’s So Parkinson’s Disease. Mean,” and “How Far We’ve Come” live.

9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Premiere The Big Interview 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Vince Gill - At home in Nashville with legend Vince Gill. Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT new, during this special presentation. Garth Brooks: The Country Garth Brooks, one of country music’s kings, is featured on this episode. Showcasing the rise and 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT success of this powerful voice in music today. Tim McGraw The release of his tenth studio , Southern Voice, represented a new level of depth and 11:05 AM ET / 8:05 AM PT intensity for the seasoned country artist, showcased in this . With a commanding stage Tim McGraw presence, McGraw croons out his reflective and haunting new songs “If I Died Today” and “I’m The release of his tenth studio album, Southern Voice, represented a new level of depth and Only Jesus.” Other show highlights include “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Good Girls” and “Still.” intensity for the seasoned country artist, showcased in this concert. With a commanding stage presence, McGraw croons out his reflective and haunting new songs “If I Died Today” and “I’m 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT Only Jesus.” Other show highlights include “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Good Girls” and “Still.” Trisha Yearwood In this wonderful and moving performance, Trisha Yearwood sings “How Do I Live”, “XXX’s and 12:05 PM ET / 9:05 AM PT OOO’s” and many more. Trisha Yearwood In this wonderful and moving performance, Trisha Yearwood sings “How Do I Live”, “XXX’s and 10:55 PM ET / 7:55 PM PT OOO’s” and many more. KT Tunstall With a powerful voice and a bit of an , KT Tunstall has won fans, awards and nominations 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT since her debut album in 2004. KT mixes blues, country and a little rock in this special perfor- KT Tunstall mance. Catch the ever popular “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” as well as “Suddenly I See” and With a powerful voice and a bit of an edge, KT Tunstall has won fans, awards and nominations “Under the Weather”. since her debut album in 2004. KT mixes blues, country and a little rock in this special perfor- mance. Catch the ever popular “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” as well as “Suddenly I See” and 11:55 PM ET / 8:55 PM PT “Under the Weather”. Best of 2016: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Celebrating another year of music and culture, this hour and a half ‘Best Of’ show features 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT performances from Bonnie Raitt, Grace Potter, Flo Rida, Gary Clark Jr., Aaron Neville, Nick Jonas, Classic and more! The Doors: The Doors - The Doors’ eponymous debut album alone assures them a place in rock and roll history. In less than a year after its release, the Doors would go from Los Angeles 1:25 AM ET / 10:25 PM PT favorites to one of the biggest bands in the world. Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents Nothing But Trailers. 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. The Big Interview Josh Groban - His success happened seemingly overnight when he was a teenager, but Josh 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT Groban continues to produce mega hits. A revealing conversation with the singing sensation. Matchbox Twenty Live North Pop-rock superstars Matchbox Twenty perform multiple hits including “Bent,” “3 AM,” “She’s So 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Mean,” and “How Far We’ve Come” live. Rock Legends - Hailed by Rolling Stone as the greatest guitarist of all time, Jimi Hendrix was also 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT one of the biggest cultural figures of the Sixties, a psychedelic voodoo child. Leading music Drinking Made Easy critics cast fresh light on the career of Jimi Hendrix. Aspen - Zane and Steve try to fit into an upscale ski town. Zane finds Zane, they learn about ‘Apres Ski’, and manage an indoor pub crawl. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Rock Legends 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT James Brown - James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, , dancer and Drinking Made Easy bandleader. The founding father of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music Houston - Steve insists on finding an astronaut jumpsuit and Zane takes them to a brewery and dance, he is often referred to as the “Godfather of Soul”. Leading music critics cast fresh light celebrating the patron saint of beer in Houston. They re-discover the pains when competing in on the career of James Brown. an ice drinking contest, and later, chase some pigs around in the mud.

4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT Art Mann Presents... A Giant Football Party In - The craziness surrounding a Georgia football home game.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 1 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Get Out! 2003, Part Two Forteleza San Felipe - Cara visits a friend in the Dominican Republic and dances it up at a night- Founded by , John Mellencamp and Neil Young in 1985, this benefit concert has club and Sally hits the beach for some photo shoot action. been helping American farmers keep their land and raising awareness of the importance of family farms. This special concert features performances from Willie, John and Neil. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT New Pro Wrestling 5:45 PM ET / 2:45 PM PT in Sapporo Part 2 - makes his NJPW return by challenging Death Cab For Cutie for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Alternative rock band Death Cab For Cutie hits the stage to perform fan favorites including “Transatlanticism”. Tuesday May 15, 2018 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT 6:45 PM ET / 3:45 PM PT The Big Interview The Fray Edward Norton - Academy Award winner Edward Norton’s life is much more than Hollywood. The Fray packs a punch with an emotion-filled performance featuring songs fromHow to Save Dan Rather talks with Norton about his many philanthropic pursuits. A Life and The Fray. Singer Isaac Slade leads an expressive set, always connecting with the audience, as he belts out hits including “Never Say Never,” “How To Save A Life,” “You Found Me” 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT and “Cable Car”. The Big Interview Marty Stuart - Country star Marty Stuart talks about his career, his songs, and his lifelong study 7:45 PM ET / 4:45 PM PT of the music he loves. Nothing But Trailers Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents Nothing But Trailers. 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. Death Cab For Cutie Alternative rock band Death Cab For Cutie hits the stage to perform fan favorites including 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT “Transatlanticism”. Classic Albums Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast - The full and vibrant story behind the making of the 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT album, it’s packed with exclusive interviews with the entire band - Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, The Fray Adrian Smith, and Dave Murray - with the first interview for many years with drummer Clive The Fray packs a punch with an emotion-filled performance featuring songs fromHow to Save Burr who left the band after the massive Beast on the Road World Tour, and featuring masses of A Life and The Fray. Singer Isaac Slade leads an expressive set, always connecting with the previously unseen footage from the 1982 Hammersmith Odeon show on Beast on the Road. audience, as he belts out hits including “Never Say Never,” “How To Save A Life,” “You Found Me” and “Cable Car”. 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT The Big Interview 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Robert Plant - Dan Rather sits down with Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin’s legendary frontman, for a Train thoughtful conversation touching on Plant’s most personal and the stories behind some of California natives Train celebrate their 5th album, Save Me, San Francisco, at the Roseland rock’s most lasting hits. Ballroom. Expect to hear new favorite “Hey, Soul Sister” and many more. 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Joe Satriani: Beyond the Supernova OneRepublic 30 years after the release of his multi-platinum selling album, Surfing with the Alien, Joe Satriani OneRepublic meshes pop and rock to perform fan favorites “Apologize”, “Stop and Stare”, “Say searches for the next step in his career. Get a glimpse into the mind of the guitarist as he looks (All I Need)”, and “Mercy”. back on his career while performing music from Shockwave Supernova through Asia and Europe. We learn of the autobiographical concept behind the record and how it plays into determining 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT his next creative step. Classic Albums John Lennon: Plastic Ono Band - Drawing from his painful and difficult early life, the songs in 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT this episode address some of the most personal and cathartic songs John ever wrote including The Big Interview “Mother,” “Love,” “Working Class Hero,” “Isolation,” and “God.” Robert Plant - Dan Rather sits down with Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin’s legendary frontman, for a thoughtful conversation touching on Plant’s most personal lyrics and the stories behind some of 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT rock’s most lasting hits. The Big Interview Florida Georgia Line - One of the hottest groups in country music sit down with Dan Rather to 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT talk about whether their music is really country. Joe Satriani: Beyond the Supernova 30 years after the release of his multi-platinum selling album, Surfing with the Alien, Joe Satriani 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT searches for the next step in his career. Get a glimpse into the mind of the guitarist as he looks Rock Legends back on his career while performing music from Shockwave Supernova through Asia and Europe. Neil Young - Neil Young is one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of his genera- We learn of the autobiographical concept behind the record and how it plays into determining tion, known for recording such favorites as ‘Old Man,’ ‘Harvest Moon’ and ‘Heart of Gold.’ Leading his next creative step. music critics cast fresh light on the career of Neil Young. 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Motörhead - Clean Your Clock Rock Legends Fronted by international icon Lemmy and featuring long-time collaborators Phil Campbell on Roy Orbison - Roy Orbison nicknamed the Big O, was an American singer-songwriter and musi- guitar and Mikkey Dee on drums, Clean Your Clock shows the 40 year veterans doing what they cian, known for his distinctive, impassioned voice, complex compositions, and dark, emotional did best - pummeling their gleeful audience with hefty swatches of and rock’n’roll ballads. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of Roy Orbison. music. Clean Your Clock” stands as the final official will and testament to the power and great- ness of both this incredible band and their dearly departed leader.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 2 2:30 AM ET / 11:30 PM PT 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Rock Legends Classic Albums Iron Maiden - With sales near the 90 million mark and a career spanning over four decades, Iron Fleetwood Mac: Rumours - Fleetwood Mac’s hugely successful “Rumours” was recorded in 1977, Maiden are giants of the metal scene. Featuring archive material, music videos like “Running selling 15 million copies across the world. This is the definitive story of the making of an album Free” and “Run To The Hills,” and exclusive insights from music critics and journalists. that has truly earned its place in the pantheon of rock music history.

3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT Drinking Made Easy The Big Interview San Antonio - Zane and Steve explore the American Southwest with a stop in San Antonio. They Frankie Valli - Frankie Valli, the man responsible for dozens of hits as the lead singer for the Four take a ride down the famous river walk, investigate the term “brewstillery”, and celebrate the Seasons, sits down with Dan Rather. cities’ heritage with a bull ride. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT Rock Legends Drinking Made Easy The Carpenters - A popular brother-and-sister team, the Carpenters sold millions of hit records in Baton Rouge - Zane and Steve visit Baton Rouge and hit every recommended stop; from a tin the early ‘70s. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of The Carpenters. roof brewery, to a college bar famous for its indecent acts, and even manage to get into the crawfish business. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Rock Legends 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT The Mamas and Papas - The Mamas and Papas were a four-piece folk act whose high harmonies Art Mann Presents... and blend of easygoing, trippy originals with nicely stylized covers virtually soundtracked the Tailgating In The ATL - Fans, food, music, and booze at a Falcons home game in . late ‘60s. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of The Mamas and Papas.

4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Get Out! Lynyrd Skynyrd Perla Marina - Cara and Cherie take a wild Catamaran tour off the Atlantic coast of the Domini- With a backbone of Southern rock and country, passionate Van Zant vocals, and trademark can Republic while Sally takes sexy shots at a steamy beach shoot. layered guitars, Lynyrd Skynyrd deliver renditions of their iconic classics “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “That Smell,” and “Simple Man” that will blow you away. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT The New Beginning in Part 1 - faces for the IWGP Jr. Tag Live From Red Rocks: Alan Jackson Championship. Chaos defends the IWGP title against G.B.H. and Suzuki-gun. Los Alan Jackson sold out the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO, for his 25th Anniversary Ingobernables de Japon defend the NEVER 6-Man Tag title against Taguchi Japan. Keepin’ it Country Tour.

Wednesday May 16, 2018 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Nothing But Trailers The Big Interview Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and Oliver Stone - Dan Rather sits down with Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone. From his new, during this special presentation. service in Vietnam, to his brief time behind bars in an American prison, Stone talks about how his personal experiences shaped his legendary film making career. 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT The Big Interview 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Robert Plant - Dan Rather sits down with Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin’s legendary frontman, for a The Big Interview thoughtful conversation touching on Plant’s most personal lyrics and the stories behind some of Kenny Rogers - He’s now a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame. And that’s where Kenny rock’s most lasting hits. Rogers opened up to Dan Rather about his illustrious career. 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Classic Albums Live From Red Rocks: Alan Jackson Simply Red: Stars - Stars was released in 1991 and is regarded as the classic Simply Red album, Alan Jackson sold out the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO, for his 25th Anniversary with outstanding hit tracks including “Something Got Me Started”, “Your Mirror”, “For Your Keepin’ it Country Tour. Babies,” and the title track, “Stars.” This program takes a look at the classic songs from the album and also includes specially recorded tracks, archive footage and promotional clips. 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Lynyrd Skynyrd 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT With a backbone of Southern rock and country, passionate Van Zant vocals, and trademark The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration layered guitars, Lynyrd Skynyrd deliver renditions of their iconic classics “Sweet Home Alabama,” Shot in January 2015, this concert features performances by Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, “Gimme Three Steps,” “That Smell,” and “Simple Man” that will blow you away. Conor Oberst, Daniel Lanois, Iron & Wine, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Martina McBride, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mavis Staples, Patty Griffin, , Sara Watkins, Shawn 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Shovels & Rope, Steve Earle, The Milk Carton Kids, Trampled By Turtles, Vince Dierks Bentley Gill, and Buddy Miller. Country singer Dierks Bentley performs some of his biggest hits like “Draw Me A Map” and “East Bound and Down”. 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Classic Albums 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Simply Red: Stars - Stars was released in 1991 and is regarded as the classic Simply Red album, Sugarland 2009 with outstanding hit tracks including “Something Got Me Started”, “Your Mirror”, “For Your American country duo Sugarland has released several gold and platinum singles over the span Babies,” and the title track, “Stars.” This program takes a look at the classic songs from the album of their career. In this special performance, the band performs hits from Incredible Machine and and also includes specially recorded tracks, archive footage and promotional clips. throws in some of the past favorites like “Settlin’”, “Baby Girl”, “Something More”, and “Stay”.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 3 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration Classic Albums Shot in January 2015, this concert features performances by Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Queen: A Night at the Opera - This program is the story behind the conception and recording of Conor Oberst, Daniel Lanois, Iron & Wine, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Martina McBride, the remarkable A Night at the Opera album and the dramatic transformation in Queen’s career Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mavis Staples, Patty Griffin, Rodney Crowell, Sara Watkins, Shawn that took place following its release. Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Shovels & Rope, Steve Earle, The Milk Carton Kids, Trampled By Turtles, Vince Gill, and Buddy Miller. 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT The Big Interview 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Paul Haggis - Academy Award winning writer, producer and director Paul Haggis discusses his Drinking Made Easy break from the Church of Scientology. Louisville - Zane and Steve visit Louisville, where they discover the Urban Bourbon trail and set off on a steamship famous for its running of bourbon barrels. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Rock Legends 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT The Monkees - Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 for the American television series The Monkees, Drinking Made Easy the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Indianapolis - Zane and Steve race into Indianapolis and head out to the local distillery where Peter Tork and British actor and singer Davy Jones. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the they discover a unique way to make spirits. They visit St Elmo Steak House and find out why they career of The Monkees. love shrimp, then head to the Ball & Biscuit to meet Zach, the giant. The boys brew popcorn beer and challenge each other on the Indy 500 track. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Rock Legends 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT David Bowie - Exploring the life and career of musician and actor David Bowie, who returned to Art Mann Presents... the top of the charts in 2013 with The Next Day, his first album in a decade. Music critics and DJs Hogtoberfest - Huge party with bikes, booze, and burnouts on a secret compound in the offer their thoughts on the London-born artist’s colorful career and enduring success. Midwest. 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Grace Potter Get Out! Catch Grace Potter rocking out the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Punta Goleta - Cara and her friends hit the seaside town and Brooke and Sally have a day of water sport action. Casey and Sabrina have a tropical shoot. 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT Stevie Nicks Rock A Little 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Set against the raw majesty of Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this post-Fleetwood Mac New Japan Pro Wrestling concert by Stevie Nicks captures this sensual, poetic artist in breathtaking surroundings. With The New Beginning in Osaka Part 2 - challenges for the IWGP Inter- Special Guests Mick Fleetwood and Peter Frampton, Stevie performs her greatest hits, including continental Championship in Osaka. “Dreams,” “I Need to Know,” “Stand Back” and “Edge of Seventeen.”

Thursday May 17, 2018 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Rock Legends The Big Interview Blondie - The perfect punk pop band fronted by the most iconic woman in music. Always Merle Haggard - He was one if the pioneers of The Bakersfield Sound and is now a country music creating, never following, always setting trends. After forming in the 1970s, Blondie continue to legend. Merle Haggard takes time out from a busy tour schedule to sit down with Dan Rather. make music and tour the world.

9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT The Big Interview Rock Legends Loretta Lynn - The queen of country music is still going strong but Loretta Lynn takes time from Joni Mitchell - Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, responsible for hits such as “Both Sides Now” and her latest tour to sit down with Dan Rather. “Big Yellow Taxi,” is widely considered 1960s and ‘70s folk royalty. Leading music critics cast fresh light on her career. 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Carrie Underwood: Country Idol 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT The Shushie Bush - After winning American Idol, Carrie Underwood became America’s sweet- Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar heart and was on the road to superstardom. Acoustic Part Deux - This week, Sammy heads back to the Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco, California, to feature the female artists in this Mother’s Day special of his annual Acoustic 4-A- 11:10 AM ET / 8:10 AM PT Cure concert. Sammy features acoustic performances by Sarah McLachlan, Pat Benatar, and Neil Gillian Welch and Dar Williams Giraldo. Folk-rocker Dar Williams performs “I Saw a Bird Fly Away.” Welch performs her Appalachian- influenced “Look at Miss Ohio” and the up-tempo track “No One Knows My Name” from her 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT album Soul Journey. Real Money The Sound of Money - Armed with new music for an upcoming album, Eddie returns to the 12:15 PM ET / 9:15 AM PT studio where he records a heartfelt song about his marriage with Laurie. Excited to share the Grace Potter track with her, Eddie’s spirit is dampened when she is less than impressed. Looking to get back Catch Grace Potter rocking out the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. into her good graces, Eddie plans a nice family dinner-featuring his famous peanut butter stew. When nobody shows up, Eddie is left to enjoy the curious course with Buddy the dog. 1:15 PM ET / 10:15 AM PT Sugarland: Twice The Speed Of Life Sugarland performs their first two singles, “Baby Girl” and “Something More” along with other tracks from their debut album, Twice the Speed Of Life, showing why they’re known for their high-energy live performances.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 4 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Show New Japan Pro Wrestling Rock legend Peter Frampton performs on stage in California on his first-ever “completely 2017 - The semi-final and final matches of 2017 New Japan Cup featuring Bad acoustic tour”. Frampton takes us on a musical journey through his catalogue of over 40 years in Luck Fale, , and . this intimate concert. Joined on stage by writing partner Gordon Kennedy, songs like “Show Me The Way”, “Lines On My Face” and “Do You Feel Like I Do” are musically stripped down like you’ve Friday May 18, 2018 never heard before. 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT The Big Interview 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT Aaron Sorkin - He’s one of Hollywood’s hottest talents but he never appears on screen. Aaron Bachman & Turner Sorkin has become one of the most noted, celebrated and controversial screenwriters of his After more than 20 years of fan demand, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner - two giants of rock time. Dan Rather sits down with the man behind the creation of movies such as The Social ‘n’ roll - have finally reunited. With Paul Shaffer making a special appearance, they knock out hit Network and TV hits like The West Wing and The Newsroom. after hit, including “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” “Shakin’ All Over,” “Roll on Down the Highway,” and “Takin’ Care of Business.” 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT The Big Interview 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT Daryl Hall - Hall of Fame singer Daryl Hall talks about his music career and his passion for restor- Bad Co - Live From The Bomb Factory ing old homes. One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, London supergroup Bad Company takes the stage from The Bomb Factory. They have put their stamp on rock and roll with some of the 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT most timeless rock anthems ever from “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love”, “Bad Company”, “Ready And The E Street Band: Live In Barcelona For Love” and “Rock Steady”. Get ready to rock out! Recorded in 2002, touring behind the timeless album The Rising, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed to a crowd best described as “deliriously insane,” capturing the E Street 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Band with Clarence Clemons and with the addition of Soozie Tyrell. Live in Barcelona marked Steve Winwood the first time that a complete Springsteen show was released on either audio or video, and this A smooth delivery, high-spirited melodies, and a velvet voice are what Steve Winwood brings legendary concert has never been seen in its entirety on broadcast television. to this fiery performance. Winwood performs classic hits like “Why Can’t We Live Together”, “Back in the High Life” and “Dear Mr. Fantasy”, then he wows the audience as his voice smolders 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT through “Can’t Find My Way Home”. Guitar Legends for Heroes The all-star concert honoring military veterans, filmed in , hosted by Trace Adkins, 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT with special performances by Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), Billy Stevie Nicks Rock A Little Gibbons (ZZ Top), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Sam Moore (Sam and Dave), Orianthi, Lindsey Ell, and Set against the raw majesty of Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this post-Fleetwood Mac Robert Randolph (and The Family Band). concert by Stevie Nicks captures this sensual, poetic artist in breathtaking surroundings. With Special Guests Mick Fleetwood and Peter Frampton, Stevie performs her greatest hits, including 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT “Dreams,” “I Need to Know,” “Stand Back” and “Edge of Seventeen.” Classic Albums : 2112 and Moving Pictures - This is the story of Rush and their classic albums 2112 and 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT Moving Pictures. Featuring exclusive interviews with Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart and Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Show their closest colleagues and collaborators; Taylor Hawkins, Rolling Stone Magazine’s David Fricke, Rock legend Peter Frampton performs on stage in California on his first-ever “completely Jim Ladd, George Stroumboulopoulous, and Ed Robertson. acoustic tour”. Frampton takes us on a musical journey through his catalogue of over 40 years in this intimate concert. Joined on stage by writing partner Gordon Kennedy, songs like “Show Me 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT The Way”, “Lines On My Face” and “Do You Feel Like I Do” are musically stripped down like you’ve The Big Interview never heard before. Emmylou Harris - Spend an hour with Emmylou Harris, as Dan Rather did, and you’ll see why she is a legend in music. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Drinking Made Easy 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Anchorage - Zane and Steve head to the largest city in Alaska and put in some work at Celestial Rock Legends Meadery, play beer can baseball at Midnight Sun Brewing and navigate their way through the - This documentary follows Elton John’s journey from budding songwriter to his 70s famous maze of bars at Chilkoot Charlie’s. To finish their trip in Anchorage, they take a ride with peak as the one of the most prolific artists of his generation, his flamboyant costumes and Truuli Vodka out to a for some natural ice. classic songs and closing with being one of the very few musicians who can still top the charts 45 years into their career. 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT Drinking Made Easy 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Juneau - Zane and Steve sip on salmon-flavored Bloody Marys at the Island Pub, test Steve’s Rock Legends flexibility at the Alaska Bar, and put in some dirty work at Alaskan Brewing Company. In Juneau, Green Day - Green Day first appeared on the California punk scene as the band Sweet Children. they head over to Hangar on the Wharf, close down the Red Dog Saloon, and challenge each Friends Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt formed the group when they were only 15, playing other to an ice climb on Mendenhall Glacier. gigs across the state, and the band are still going strong today.

4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Art Mann Presents... Guitar Legends for Heroes Art’s Top 10 Favorite Events - Art picks the funnest, weirdest, craziest, and sexiest events. The all-star concert honoring military veterans, filmed in New York City, hosted by Trace Adkins, with special performances by Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), Billy 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Gibbons (ZZ Top), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Sam Moore (Sam and Dave), Orianthi, Lindsey Ell, and Get Out! Robert Randolph (and The Family Band). Bayahibe - Cara and her friends head to the La Romana region to check out the crystal clear Caribbean waters and meet up with Seavis tours on the beach for a speedboat adventure.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 5 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Peter Frampton Get Out! Peter Frampton, one of the most successful rock stars of the ‘70s, gives a thrilling live perfor- Saona Island - Cara and Sally head to pristine Saona Island while Cherie checks out the interior, mance of classics like “Show Me The Way”, “Baby I Love Your Way”, “Wind of Change” and “I Don’t and later Sally sexes it up on a beach shoot. Need No Doctor.” 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT Premiere New Japan Pro Wrestling 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Sakura Part 1 - defends the NEVER Openweight Championship against Zack New Japan Pro Wrestling Sabre Jr. Tencozy and War Machine face off for the IWGP Tag Team titles. Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2018 - Hirooki Goto defends the NEVER Openweight Champion- ship against . challenges for the IWGP US Heavyweight Saturday May 19, 2018 Championship. 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Travel Time with Linda Premiere St. Lucia - Highlights include the Fond Doux Plantation Estate, Sulphur Spring Mud Bath, Toraille 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Waterfall, the Tastes of St. Lucia at the Castries market, Gros Islet Friday Night Street Jam and AXS TV Fights Anse-La-Raye Fish Fiesta. Cageside - 400 - Ron Kruck, Pat Miletich, Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten, Phoenix Carnevale and more special guests take a look back at the first 14 years of groundbreaking events and preview the 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT historic 400th broadcast. Smart Travels Europe Amsterdam & the Netherlands - We bicycle to Amsterdam’s great art museums to see the works 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Then we climb to the attic where Anne Frank and her family New Japan Pro Wrestling hid from the Nazis. Later, we prowl windmills and check out Amsterdam’s infamous red-light Sakura Genesis 2018 Part 3 - New Japan Cup 2018 winner Zack Sabre Jr. challenges Kazuchika district. Next stop is the Hague, home to the International Court of Justice. Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. If Okada wins, he will tie ’s record for most defenses within a single title reign. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT The Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT Featuring exclusive interviews with band members Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Robby New Japan Pro Wrestling Kreiger, plus Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, their manager at the time Bill Siddons, and Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2018 - Hirooki Goto defends the NEVER Openweight Champion- their closest colleagues and collaborators - along with exclusive performances, archival footage ship against Juice Robinson. David Finlay challenges Jay White for the IWGP US Heavyweight and examination of the original multi-track recording tapes with Producer Bruce Botnick - this Championship. film tells the amazing story of this landmark album by one of the most influential bands on the planet. 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT AXS TV Fights 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Cageside - 400 - Ron Kruck, Pat Miletich, Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten, Phoenix Carnevale and more Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest special guests take a look back at the first 14 years of groundbreaking events and preview the On July 27, 1986, Queen performed the largest ever stadium concert at the Nepstadium in historic 400th broadcast. Budapest to a crowd of 80,000 ecstatic fans. Performed hits included are “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are The Champions,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “I Want To Break Free.” 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Sakura Genesis 2018 Part 2 - The face off against Cody and Hangman Page as the A Night Out With Friends battle of the rages on. El Desperado and Kanemaru once again defend their IWGP Jr. Richard Marx takes us through his legendary career and brings along a few friends including Tag Team titles against Roppongi 3K and LIJ. Hugh Jackman, Matt Scannell and .

2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling Classic Albums Sakura Genesis 2018 Part 3 - New Japan Cup 2018 winner Zack Sabre Jr. challenges Kazuchika Simply Red: Stars - Stars was released in 1991 and is regarded as the classic Simply Red album, Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. If Okada wins, he will tie Hiroshi Tanahashi’s with outstanding hit tracks including “Something Got Me Started”, “Your Mirror”, “For Your record for most defenses within a single title reign. Babies,” and the title track, “Stars.” This program takes a look at the classic songs from the album and also includes specially recorded tracks, archive footage and promotional clips. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Drinking Made Easy 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Quebec City - Zane and Steve cross the border to the province of Quebec, where they visit its The Big Interview first brewpub, learn the different style of Canadian cocktails and turn apple picking into apple John Mellencamp - Legendary rocker John Mellencamp sits down with Dan Rather for a no holds fighting. barred interview touching on politics, race relations and the state of the country.

3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Drinking Made Easy Best of Farm Aid 2017 Montreal - The guys end their Canadian trip in Montreal, where Steve gets brave and challenges Founding musicians Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews take Zane to break his world record at champagne sabering. the stage at Farm Aid, featuring the best performances of 2017 from The Avett Brothers, Jack Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT and Promise of the Real, Jamey Johnson, and Valerie June. Art Mann Presents... The Best People Watching In The World - A half a million people wearing a whole lot of crazy, 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT sexy, funny, and weird. Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar Small Town - This week, Sammy travels to Bloomington, Indiana, to hang with John Mellencamp at his art studio. They discuss John’s career, Farm Aid, and his passion for painting.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 6 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Sunday May 20, 2018 The Big Interview 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT John Mellencamp - Legendary rocker John Mellencamp sits down with Dan Rather for a no holds The Big Interview barred interview touching on politics, race relations and the state of the country. Jane Lynch - Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Lynch opens up about her late break into Hollywood stardom. From movies to television to life off-screen, Lynch has a 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT unique take on all of it. Best of Farm Aid 2017 Founding musicians Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews take 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT the stage at Farm Aid, featuring the best performances of 2017 from The Avett Brothers, Jack The Big Interview Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson John Leguizamo - He is becoming a legendary Latino comedian, but John Leguizamo has a long and Promise of the Real, Jamey Johnson, and Valerie June. list of stage and film credits as well.

6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar Ringo Starr And His 2016 All Starr Band Small Town - This week, Sammy travels to Bloomington, Indiana, to hang with John Mellencamp Starr performs songs from both his solo career and his years with the Beatles, then each band at his art studio. They discuss John’s career, Farm Aid, and his passion for painting. member takes turns performing hits from their own career as well as the occasional acoustic/ solo spot. A classic rock concert where every song you will sing along to! 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Willie Nelson Live at Billy Bob’s 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT To see Willie Nelson at Billy Bob’s Texas is to understand his greatness. Just Nelson and his Nothing But Trailers beat-up guitar, wearing American flag bandannas and sneakers, and playing hit after hit with Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and his Family Band. new, during this special presentation.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Plain Spoken: John Mellencamp Joe Satriani: Beyond the Supernova This stunning, cinematic concert film captures John with his full band, along with special guest 30 years after the release of his multi-platinum selling album, Surfing with the Alien, Joe Satriani Carlene Carter, performing his most cherished songs. “Small Town,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop searches for the next step in his career. Get a glimpse into the mind of the guitarist as he looks Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Paper in Fire,” “Authority back on his career while performing music from Shockwave Supernova through Asia and Europe. Song,” “Pink Houses” and “Cherry Bomb” are some of the gems found on this spectacular concert We learn of the autobiographical concept behind the record and how it plays into determining film. his next creative step.

10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Best of Farm Aid 2017 Chicago Founding musicians Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews take Chicago performs “Color My World”, “Feeling Stronger Everyday” and “25 or 6 to 4” in this special the stage at Farm Aid, featuring the best performances of 2017 from The Avett Brothers, Jack performance. Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Jamey Johnson, and Valerie June. 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Filmed over two nights at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, this ground-break- Plain Spoken: John Mellencamp ing concert event features 18 performances spanning Elton’s momentous career. The masterful This stunning, cinematic concert film captures John with his full band, along with special guest culmination of the artist’s decades long partnership with Yamaha, Elton John: The Million Dollar Carlene Carter, performing his most cherished songs. “Small Town,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop Piano is the definitive concert experience. Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Paper in Fire,” “Authority Song,” “Pink Houses” and “Cherry Bomb” are some of the gems found on this spectacular concert 4:05 PM ET / 1:05 PM PT film. The Monkees - Live From The Bomb Factory Since branching out from the network series in the 1960s, the band has sold more than 75 mil- 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT lion records worldwide. Don’t miss this pop-rock sensation playing live from the Bomb Factory Best of Farm Aid 2017 in Dallas as they continue their 50th anniversary tour. Founding musicians Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews take the stage at Farm Aid, featuring the best performances of 2017 from The Avett Brothers, Jack 4:35 PM ET / 1:35 PM PT Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson Brian Wilson and Friends: Live from The Venetian and Promise of the Real, Jamey Johnson, and Valerie June. This live concert event, filmed at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, features Brian Wilson with special guests performing classic hits as well as music from Brian’s new album, No Pier Pressure. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Guest artists include Blondie Chaplin, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward of the duo She & Him, Ricky Willie Nelson Live at Billy Bob’s Fataar, Mark Isham, Al Jardine, Matt Jardine, Kacey Musgraves, Nate Ruess, and Sebu Simonian. To see Willie Nelson at Billy Bob’s Texas is to understand his greatness. Just Nelson and his beat-up guitar, wearing American flag bandannas and sneakers, and playing hit after hit with 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT his Family Band. Ringo Starr And His 2016 All Starr Band Starr performs songs from both his solo career and his years with the Beatles, then each band 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT member takes turns performing hits from their own career as well as the occasional acoustic/ Willie Nelson solo spot. A classic rock concert where every song you will sing along to! Legendary icon Willie Nelson has continued to be an enduring and compelling presence in music by mixing folk, blues, and country and western and this performance will not disappoint. Catch 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT long-time favorites from his first-ever bluegrass album, as well as others like “Freight Train Classic Albums Boogie”, “Whiskey River” and “Dark as a Dungeon”. : Elvis Presley - The program tells the story behind the making of Elvis Presley’s first album for RCA Records, Elvis Presley, and his incredible transition from local performer to international singing sensation, heart-throb and icon.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 7 Premiere 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT We Walk The Line: A Celebration Of The Music Of Rock Legends Shot at the Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas, this concert features performances by Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis - Jerry Lee Lewis is a piano-playing rock ‘n roll pioneer famous for his high energy Kris Kristofferson, Shelby Lynne, Pat Monahan, Amy Lee, Ronnie Dunn, Lucinda Williams, Buddy stage presence and controversial life. Miller, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Shooter Jennings, Rhett Miller, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Brandi Carlile, Andy Grammer, and Iron & Wine. Premiere 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Rock Legends Brian Wilson and Friends: Live from The Venetian The Band - With its rock-ribbed, austerely precise arrangements and a catalogue of songs that This live concert event, filmed at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, features Brian Wilson with linked American folklore to primal myths, the Band - four Canadians and a Southerner - made special guests performing classic hits as well as music from Brian’s new album, No Pier Pressure. music that was both earthy and mystical. Guest artists include Blondie Chaplin, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward of the duo She & Him, Ricky Fataar, Mark Isham, Al Jardine, Matt Jardine, Kacey Musgraves, Nate Ruess, and Sebu Simonian. Premiere 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT 4:25 AM ET / 1:25 AM PT Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar The Monkees - Live From The Bomb Factory Cruisin’ With The Redheads - Join Sammy this week as he takes to the high seas on the Rock Since branching out from the network series in the 1960s, the band has sold more than 75 mil- Legends Cruise, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Sammy takes the stage with lion records worldwide. Don’t miss this pop-rock sensation playing live from the Bomb Factory and Bad Company as they perform one of their hit songs together, while cruising the deep blue in Dallas as they continue their 50th anniversary tour. sea with Todd Rundgren and other rock legends. 4:55 AM ET / 1:55 AM PT Premiere Nothing But Trailers 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So AXS TV presents Nothing But Trailers. Real Money See the best trailers, old and new, in AXS TV’s collection. The Hangover - A conflict between Zach and Julian erupts into a shouting match, and in the heat of the moment Julian calls the police to come diffuse the situation. Hoping to ease the tension 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT in the house, Jesse sets up a horseback-riding excursion for the family. But, when a night of Rock Legends partying leads to Jesse showing up late, a fed-up Eddie and Laurie are forced to lay down some The Monkees - Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 for the American television series The Monkees, ground rules. the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork and British actor and singer Davy Jones. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the Premiere career of The Monkees. 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT We Walk The Line: A Celebration Of The Music Of Johnny Cash 5:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM PT Shot at the Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas, this concert features performances by Willie Nelson, Rock Legends Kris Kristofferson, Shelby Lynne, Pat Monahan, Amy Lee, Ronnie Dunn, Lucinda Williams, Buddy The Mamas and Papas - The Mamas and Papas were a four-piece folk act whose high harmonies Miller, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Shooter Jennings, Rhett Miller, Carolina Chocolate Drops, and blend of easygoing, trippy originals with nicely stylized covers virtually soundtracked the Brandi Carlile, Andy Grammer, and Iron & Wine. late ‘60s. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of The Mamas and Papas.

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