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AXS TV Schedule for Mon. August 20, 2018 to Sun. August 26, 2018

Monday August 20, 2018 Premiere 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Nashville Nothing But Trailers If I Could Do It All Again - Luke and Riff ready their tour while Vita drives a wedge between Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and Deacon and Frankie. new, during this special presentation.

9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Premiere The Big Interview 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT - Legendary singer- Phil Collins sits down with Dan Rather to talk about Lara Croft: Tomb Raider his anticipated return to the music scene, his record breaking success and a possible future Lara Croft races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts. Starring Angelina partnership with . Jolie, Jon Voight, and Daniel Craig. Directed by Simon West. (2001 - PG-13)

10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT 10:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM PT Presents Phil Collins - Going Back Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Filmed in the intimate surroundings of New York’s famous Roseland Ballroom, this is a real Lara Croft races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts. Starring Angelina chance to get up close and personal as Phil Collins faithfully recreates the soul and Motown Jolie, Jon Voight, and Daniel Craig. Directed by Simon West. (2001 - PG-13) classics that he loved as a teenager. 12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT : Plain Spoken: John Mellencamp This stunning, cinematic concert film captures John with his full band, along with special guest This stunning, cinematic concert film captures John with his full band, along with special guest Carlene Carter, performing his most cherished songs. “,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop Carlene Carter, performing his most cherished songs. “Small Town,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “,” “Authority Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Paper in Fire,” “Authority Song,” “” and “Cherry Bomb” are some of the gems found on this spectacular concert Song,” “Pink Houses” and “Cherry Bomb” are some of the gems found on this spectacular concert film. film. 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT Presents Phil Collins - Going Back The Story Of Rod Stewart Filmed in the intimate surroundings of New York’s famous Roseland Ballroom, this is a real From rock to pop and heartfelt soul, Rod Stewart is a rare genre-spanning artist, appealing to a chance to get up close and personal as Phil Collins faithfully recreates the soul and Motown massive global audience. Catch this behind the scenes look at this successful artist. classics that he loved as a teenager.

1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Rock Legends Nashville Genesis - Archive material, music videos, and exclusive insights form leading music critics tell If I Could Do It All Again - Luke and Riff ready their tour while Vita drives a wedge between the story of Genesis, from the band’s beginnings as progressive rock pioneers to their later shift Deacon and Frankie. towards a more pop-oriented sound as icons. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Art Mann Presents... Classic Rockfest Kansas City - The biggest one day in the United States. Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - Since its release in 1977, Bat Out Of Hell has sold in excess of 30 mil- lion copies and is currently one of the top selling albums of all time. The program discusses how 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT the songs were recorded, what techniques were used to get the sounds on tape and builds up a Get Out! picture that gives insight into the process that allowed the tracks on the to become part Formentera, Spain - The Get Out! girls take a zodiac ride to the island of Formentera and Kelli of a body of work that has ultimately stood the test of time. takes an adventurous jump on the way.

3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT The Big Interview New Pro Wrestling Edward Norton - Academy Award winner Edward Norton’s life is much more than Hollywood. Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2018 - defends the NEVER Openweight Champion- Dan Rather talks with Norton about his many philanthropic pursuits. ship against . challenges for the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Rock Legends Tuesday August 21, 2018 - Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 in 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Nashville Harrison. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of Talking Heads. What I Cannot Change - Juliette Barnes returns home.

4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT Rock Legends The Big Interview Aretha Franklin - Multiple Grammy winner and “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin is known for hits Merle Haggard - He was one if the pioneers of The Bakersfield Sound and is now a country music such as “Respect,” “Freeway of Love” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” legend. Merle Haggard takes time out from a busy tour schedule to sit down with Dan Rather.

5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Merle Haggard Live at Billy Bob’s Filmed live at Madison Square Garden, Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Country legend Merle Haggard joins an all-star cast of musicians who have performed at the brings an eclectic blend of industry legends together, as they honor the icon that inspired them “World’s Largest Honky Tonk” - you guessed it - Billy Bob’s Texas! all-the inimitable Bob Dylan-on the 30th anniversary of his first recording.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 1 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT Willie Nelson Live at Billy Bob’s The Doobie Brothers: Let The Music Play To see Willie Nelson at Billy Bob’s Texas is to understand his greatness. Just Nelson and his From their start at the Chateau Liberte’ in Santa Cruz to playing at the largest venues around the beat-up guitar, wearing American flag bandannas and sneakers, and playing hit after hit with world, this film takes viewers on a journey through the history of The Doobie Brothers led by the his Family Band. band members as they share anecdotes and personal experiences.

2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Classic Albums The Big Interview Paul Simon: Graceland - This documentary contains original footage of Paul Simon and Roy The Doobie Brothers - Still rockin’ down the highway after all these years, The Doobie Brothers Halee in Ovation Studios, South Africa, surrounded by African musicians and their families. take time for a backstage conversation about their incredible run. The program also contains performance archive of many of the songs including the humorous ‘You Can Call Al’ and ‘Diamonds On The Sole Of Her Shoes’ with the stirring harmonies of 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The Doobie Brothers: Let The Music Play From their start at the Chateau Liberte’ in Santa Cruz to playing at the largest venues around the 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT world, this film takes viewers on a journey through the history of The Doobie Brothers led by the The Big Interview band members as they share anecdotes and personal experiences. Crosby, Stills & Nash - Dan Rather goes one on one with GRAMMY® winners Crosby, Stills and Nash to talk about the music that defined a generation. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Nashville 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT What I Cannot Change - Juliette Barnes returns home. Rock Legends Buddy Holly - With his signature vocal hiccup and hits like “That’ll Be the Day,” “Rave On,” “Peggy 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT Sue” and “Not Fade Away,” Buddy Holly was a rock & roll pioneer. His playful, mock-ingenuous Art Mann Presents... singing, with slides between falsetto and regular voice, was a major influence on Paul McCart- Punk Rock in Sin City - Good times and drunken fun at a giant punk rock show in Las Vegas. ney, Bob Dylan, and numerous imitators. When he died in an airplane crash at 22, he had been recording for less than two years. 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Get Out! 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Ibiza Town, Ibiza - Lana and Brooke tour the island on Quads while Kelli gets sexy on the rocky Rock Legends shores with her photo shoot. Chuck Berry - Chuck Berry was one of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll performers in music his- tory. He’s known for songs including “Maybellene” and “Johnny B. Goode.” 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Wrestling Hi No Kuni 2018 - defends the IWGP Intercontinental Championship Pharrell Williams: Happy Go Lucky against . and challenge Killer Elite Squad for the IWGP From Snoop Dog To Britney Spears, Pharrell Williams has worked alongside and produced songs titles. for some of the hottest stars in the music industry. He has won countless awards, achieved numerous international number one hits, and is regarded as one of the best producers of all Wednesday August 22, 2018 time. Sit back and get lost in the story of Pharrell Williams. 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Nashville 6:15 PM ET / 3:15 PM PT When There’s A Fire In Your Heart - Maddie and Cash devise a plan to perform while Juliette Lara Croft: Tomb Raider works on her own plan of getting Glenn back. Lara Croft races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts. Starring Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, and Daniel Craig. Directed by Simon West. (2001 - PG-13) 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT The Big Interview 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT John Fogerty - He wrote “Proud Mary”, “Bad Moon Rising” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain”. Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar Rock Legend John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival looks back on his illustrious career. Mardi Gras - The “Red Rocker,” Sammy Hagar, heads to one of the biggest parties of the year, Mardi Gras. Join Sammy Hagar as he takes to the streets of New Orleans, checks out the 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT world-famous floats, performs with Trombone Shorty, and hangs out with celebrity chef Emeril : Live at Shea Stadium Lagasse. Two and a half hours of hits and album favorites, featuring special guests Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, , John Mayer, John Mellencamp, Steven Tyler and Roger Daltrey. Live At 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT Shea Stadium captures the music and memories of a generation. Real Money Like Father, Like Son - Dez heads into the studio with GRAMMY®-winning producer Chris Lord- 12:35 PM ET / 9:35 AM PT Alge to put the finishing touches on his latest album. After playing his new song, “Wings,” Dez : Music Man gets valuable feedback from Chris and Eddie, and begins crafting a plan to promote the album Sir Elton John is one of the most successful musicians of the past century, with a career spans- and get signed to a label. Back at home, an offended Eddie objects when he learns he’s been ning over four decades, resulting in him selling more than 300 million albums worldwide. passed over for jury duty. 1:45 PM ET / 10:45 AM PT 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT This Month on AXS TV The Big Interview This Month on AXS TV features programming highlights and premieres on the network. The Doobie Brothers - Still rockin’ down the highway after all these years, The Doobie Brothers take time for a backstage conversation about their incredible run. 1:50 PM ET / 10:50 AM PT AXS TV Insider Featuring highlights and interviews with the biggest names in music.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 2 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT Classic Albums The Ronnie Wood Show Phil Collins: Face Value - The program includes several previously unseen performances as well as Paul McCartney - Ronnie is joined by someone the Guinness World Records describe as “the most rare home movies of the studio sessions where Phil Collins worked closely with successful composer and recording artist of all time” - Paul McCartney. He has sold more than and the Earth, Wind & Fire horn section. Featuring the classic ‘,’ ‘Behind The 100 million albums and 100 million singles. McCartney has a wealth of star-studded anecdotes Lines,’ ‘Please Don’t Ask,’ ‘I Missed Again’ and ‘This Must Be Love.’ from 50 years at the pinnacle of the music business. While reminiscing with Wood, he plays the stand-out songs from his life, as well as those that influenced his phenomenal career. 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT The Big Interview 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT Jane Lynch - Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Lynch opens up about her Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to late break into Hollywood stardom. From movies to television to life off-screen, Lynch has a Live from the country music capital of the world, rock and country music all-stars come together unique take on all of it. to honor the legendary Charlie Daniels at the in Nashville, TN. Featuring per- formances by , Alabama, , , , Blackberry Smoke, 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Oak Ridge Boys, Billy Gibbons, and more at the Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie Daniels. Rock Legends Cream - Fronted by Eric Clapton, Cream was the prototypical power trio, playing a mix of , 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT rock and psychedelia while focusing on chunky riffs and fiery guitar solos. In a mere three years, Tim McGraw the band sold 15 million records, played to SRO crowds throughout the U.S. and Europe, and The release of his tenth studio album, Southern Voice, represented a new level of depth and redefined the instrumentalist’s role in rock. 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 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Only Jesus.” Other show highlights include “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Good Girls” and “Still.” Rock Legends James Taylor - Singer-songwriter James Taylor creates music that combines folk, rock and pop 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT sensibilities. His hit songs include “Fire and Rain” and “Shower the People.” Nashville When There’s A Fire In Your Heart - Maddie and Cash devise a plan to perform while Juliette 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT works on her own plan of getting Glenn back. Classic Rock Live Jim Peterik has been behind some of the greatest hits of the rock era as a producer, writer, singer 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT and session player. This concert chronicles the six degrees of separation involving Jim Peterik Art Mann Presents... and bands such as The Ides Of March (Vehicle), Starship (“We Built This City”), 38 Special (“Hold Run, Paddle, Vomit - One of the strangest athletic events you will ever see. On Loosely”), and Parker Jr. (“Ghostbusters”), as well as songs like “Eye Of The Tiger”. Guests include the lead singers who made these songs famous: Mickey Thomas, Jim Jameson, Dave 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Bickler, Martha Davis, Don Barnes, Donny Van Zandt, and more. Get Out! S’olivera, Ibiza - The Get Out! girls tour the island on mopeds and try their skills on go-karts while 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT Natalia has a sensuous rocky photo shoot. Tonight at the London Palladium Host Bradley Walsh welcomes singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti, pop band The Vamps, young 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT American dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Gabrielly Palacio, the cast of Disney’s musical The New Japan Pro Wrestling Lion and STOMP who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special performance. Wrestling Dontaku 2018 Part 1 - The rivalry escalates as faces Hang- Plus, comedy from everybody’s favorite Pub Landlord, Al Murray, and British soul singer Beverley man Page and Cody takes on . Knight performs a song from . Thursday August 23, 2018 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Nothing But Trailers Nashville Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and Didn’t Expect It To Go Down This Way - Maddie runs away from home. new, during this special presentation. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT The Big Interview The Ronnie Wood Show - She began singing in Las Vegas and had her first hit when she was just 13 years Paul McCartney - Ronnie is joined by someone the Guinness World Records describe as “the most old. The life and turbulent times of country music sensation Tanya Tucker. successful composer and recording artist of all time” - Paul McCartney. He has sold more than 100 million albums and 100 million singles. McCartney has a wealth of star-studded anecdotes 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT from 50 years at the pinnacle of the music business. While reminiscing with Wood, he plays the Melissa Etheridge: A Little Bit Of Me stand-out songs from his life, as well as those that influenced his phenomenal career. Melissa Etheridge performs her biggest hits including “Like The Way I Do”, “I’m The Only One”, “Bring Me Some Water”, “I Want To Come Over” and “Come To My Window”. 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie Daniels 11:50 AM ET / 8:50 AM PT Live from the country music capital of the world, rock and country music all-stars come together Lucinda Williams to honor the legendary Charlie Daniels at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Featuring per- Known for her songs about love, heartbreak and desire, Lucinda Williams and her band perform formances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alabama, Ricky Skaggs, Travis Tritt, Sara Evans, Blackberry Smoke, personal favorites as well as newer tunes from her album World Without Tears. Be sure to catch Oak Ridge Boys, Billy Gibbons, and more at the Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie Daniels. Lucinda performing “Sweet Side”, “Joy” and “Those Three Days”.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 3 12:55 PM ET / 9:55 AM PT Premiere Dolly Parton - Queen Of Country 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Dolly Parton is the most honored female country performer of all time, having won an incred- An Officer and an Gentleman ible number of awards, including 8 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association awards, While attending the Naval Officer Candidate school, a young man falls in love with a girl work- 7 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 3 American Music Awards. She is quite simply the ing at the local paper mill. Starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and David Keith. Directed by reigning queen of Country Music, and this is her story. Taylor Hackford. (1982 - R)

2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT 11:15 PM ET / 8:15 PM PT Classic Albums An Officer and an Gentleman Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon - This is the story of the creation of a masterpiece: Pink While attending the Naval Officer Candidate school, a young man falls in love with a girl work- Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon. The program takes a track by track look at the making of the ing at the local paper mill. Starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and David Keith. Directed by album. All four members of the band, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Taylor Hackford. (1982 - R) Wright are featured in exclusive interviews. 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT The Rocky Mountain Way The Big Interview 20,000 fans jammed the Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre near Denver, Colorado to pay tribute to - Emmy award-winning entertainer Carol Burnett is television royalty. In a candid Dan Fogelberg, Joe Walsh and Barnstorm, and James William Guercio. Joe Walsh and Barnstorm conversation, she talks about her legendary career, the state of the television industry as well as reunite for a special one-time only performance, and Garth Brooks, , , John- the highs and lows of a life in the spotlight. nyswim, The and others pay a musical tribute to the late Dan Fogelberg.

4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT Rock Legends Nashville Jerry Lee Lewis - Jerry Lee Lewis is a piano-playing rock ‘n roll pioneer famous for his high energy Didn’t Expect It To Go Down This Way - Maddie runs away from home. stage presence and controversial life. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Art Mann Presents... Rock Legends The Hootenanny Music Festival - An outdoor rockabilly party with music, booze, cars, and beauti- - Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B, gospel, pop and country ful women. to create hits like “Unchain My Heart,” “Hit the Road Jack” and “Georgia on My Mind.” A blind genius, he is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Get Out! 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Cala Benirras, Ibiza - Lana and her friends check out the north side of the island on a Jeep safari, Melissa Etheridge: A Little Bit Of Me then chill out at the beach while Rachel has a sexy villa photo shoot. Melissa Etheridge performs her biggest hits including “Like The Way I Do”, “I’m The Only One”, “Bring Me Some Water”, “I Want To Come Over” and “Come To My Window”. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling 6:50 PM ET / 3:50 PM PT Wrestling Dontaku 2018 Part 2 - defends the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship This Month on AXS TV against . LIJ and Suzuki-gun square off in 10-Man Tag Team action. This Month on AXS TV features programming highlights and premieres on the network. Friday August 24, 2018 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Rock Legends Nashville The Mamas and Papas - The Mamas and Papas were a four-piece folk act whose high harmonies Baby Come Home - Rayna and Deacon are desperate to bring Maddie home. and blend of easygoing, trippy originals with nicely stylized covers virtually soundtracked the late ‘60s. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the career of The Mamas and Papas. 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT The Big Interview Special Edition 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT Keith Urban - Dan catches up with country music superstar Keith Urban on his “Ripcord” tour. Rock Legends The Monkees - Formed in in 1965 for the American television series The Monkees, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and George Jones 50 Years of Hits Peter Tork and British actor and singer Davy Jones. Leading music critics cast fresh light on the Country legend George Jones proves why he has reigned as the king of top-charted hits in this career of The Monkees. 50th anniversary tribute concert. George performs solo classic hits and duets with special guests who join him on stage. 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT The Top Ten Revealed 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT High Note Hitters - Find out which high note hitters make our list as rock experts like Don Dok- Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town ken, Joey Allen (Warrant), Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) and Eddie Money count us down! In this electrifying performance taped in front of a live audience of some of his biggest fans, Keith performs a variety of popular hits spanning his storied career, as well as selections from 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT his latest soon-to-be released album, 35 MPH Town. TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk Cheyenne Frontier Days - In this week’s episode, Eddie bucks up and heads west to explore 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Watch Eddie shuffle along to live music and Rock Legends gobble up old-fashioned chuck-wagon fare. Special guests include Chase Rice, Cole Swindell, - A documentary that sweeps you along with the flow of musical genius that is and Charlie Daniels. Johnny Cash. From his family’s poverty in the Great Depression to touring with Elvis and becom- ing a legend in his own right. We see his reinvention for a whole new generation with Rick Rubin and how ‘Hurt’ became the epitaph to his amazing life and career.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 4 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT Classic Albums New Japan Pro Wrestling The Band: The Band - Featuring interviews with the surviving members of the band, together 28 July 14, 2018 - Fellow Chaos members and Jay White face off, with fellow musicians including Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Don Was, this program plus the rematch between and Minoru Suzuki on the first day of G1 CLIMAX underlines The Band’s enormous contribution to popular music history and confirms why, for 28. many music lovers they will always be The Band. 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling The Big Interview G1 Climax 28 July 15, 2018 - G1 CLIMAX 27 finalists Tetsuya Naito and Kenny Omega face off once Alan Alda - Hollywood’s Mr. Nice-Guy Alan Alda opens up about playing the villain, his long again, plus Kota Ibushi meets Zack Sabre Jr. on the second day of G1 CLIMAX 28. career, unusual upbringing, and what he’s most passionate about now: science. 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Nashville Rock Legends Baby Come Home - Rayna and Deacon are desperate to bring Maddie home. Blood, Sweat & Tears - Blood, Sweat & Tears (BS&T) is a Grammy-winning contemporary jazz and rock group from New York City. Although they took a hiatus from 1981-1984, they have 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT otherwise been active since their founding in 1967. BS&T has changed members numerous Art Mann Presents... times over the years, but has still issued over two dozen live, studio, and compilation albums. The Top 10 Drunkest Events Ever - The top ten events that have the greatest abundance of drunk people. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Rock Legends 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT The Band - With its rock-ribbed, austerely precise arrangements and a catalogue of songs that Get Out! linked American folklore to primal myths, the Band - four Canadians and a Southerner - made Cala Gracio, Ibiza - Brooke has a seaside photo shoot, Lana and the Get Out! girls head out on a music that was both earthy and mystical. sunset cruise that ends up in a party cove and later the girls hit the clubs.

5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT The Monkees - Live From The Bomb Factory New Japan Pro Wrestling Since branching out from the network series in the 1960s, the band has sold more than 75 mil- Wrestling Dontaku 2018 Part 3 - Kazuchika Okada defends the IWGP Heavyweight Champion- lion records worldwide. Don’t miss this pop-rock sensation playing live from the Bomb Factory ship against Hiroshi Tanahashi. If Okada wins, he will surpass Tanahashi’s record for most title in Dallas as they continue their 50th anniversary tour. defenses in a single reign.

5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT Saturday August 25, 2018 AXS TV Insider 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Featuring highlights and interviews with the biggest names in music. Smart Travels Europe Germany’s Rhine and Mosel Rivers - We start in the ancient Roman city of Trier and travel up 5:45 PM ET / 2:45 PM PT the Mosel River visiting vineyards and ancient castles. Then it’s a scenic cruise down the Rhine An Officer and an Gentleman for a sailor’s eye view of famous Rhine castles and the lovely but dangerous Lorelei. Our trip While attending the Naval Officer Candidate school, a young man falls in love with a girl work- concludes in the city of Cologne with a visit to the modern art museum and samples of Kölsch, ing at the local paper mill. Starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and David Keith. Directed by the local beer. Taylor Hackford. (1982 - R) 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT Premiere Smart Travels Europe 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Bologna and Emilia Romagna - From our base in Bologna we eat our way across Northern Italy, New Japan Pro Wrestling taking in glorious art and culture along the way: cheese and mosaics in Parma, Balsamic vinegar 1 Climax 28 July 21, 2018 - Factions face off as The Bullet Club’s Kenny Omega meets Tama Tonga and racecars in Modena, ham, pasta and university life in Bologna. A trip to Ravenna’s brilliant and Chaos’ faces Hirooki Goto on the 6th day of G1 CLIMAX 28. 6th century mosaics and a beach resort at Rimini round out the adventure.

Premiere 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT : The Terry Kath Experience New Japan Pro Wrestling A journey into the mind of one of great unsung rock legends of the 1970’s. The late Terry Kath G1 CLIMAX 28 August 2, 2018 - Kazuchika Okada faces Minoru Suzuki plus Hiroshi Tanahashi was one of the founding members of the band Chicago, whose powerful guitar playing and squares off against EVIL on the 13th day of G1 CLIMAX 28. husky, melodic voice has been praised by such icons as Jimi Hendrix, Joe Walsh and Eric Clapton.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling Rock Legends Wrestle Kingdom 12 Part 4 - Kenny Omega defends the IWGP United States Heavyweight Cham- Aerosmith - A look back at one of America’s biggest selling American rock band of all time and pionship against in a no disqualification dream match. Aerosmith’s journey through the years as well as exclusive insight and music videos including “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT 1 Climax 28 July 21, 2018 - Factions face off as The Bullet Club’s Kenny Omega meets Tama Tonga The Big Interview and Chaos’ Tomohiro Ishii faces Hirooki Goto on the 6th day of G1 CLIMAX 28. Simon Cowell - As we near the launch of The X-Factor UK on AXS-TV, we meet the mind behind the highly successful reality program. Simon Cowell is a one-of-a-kind media entrepreneur and 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT he has a lot to tell Dan Rather. New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 CLIMAX 28 August 2, 2018 - Kazuchika Okada faces Minoru Suzuki plus Hiroshi Tanahashi squares off against EVIL on the 13th day of G1 CLIMAX 28.

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 5 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Sunday August 26, 2018 The Big Interview 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT Sharon Osbourne - What a life Sharon Osbourne has led. The celebrity judge and talk show host Tonight at the London Palladium sits down with Dan for a candid discussion about her career, her marriage and a life in rock & Host Bradley Walsh welcomes singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti, pop band The Vamps, young roll. American dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Gabrielly Palacio, the cast of Disney’s musical and STOMP who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special performance. 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Plus, comedy from everybody’s favorite Pub Landlord, Al Murray, and British soul singer Beverley The X Factor UK Knight performs a song from The Bodyguard. Live Show 8 - Each of the acts will need to show their adaptability, as well as singing talent, in order to survive another week in the competition. Who will impress tonight? 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT The Big Interview 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT Jane Lynch - Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Lynch opens up about her The X Factor UK late break into Hollywood stardom. From movies to television to life off-screen, Lynch has a Live Show 9 - Each of the acts will need to show their adaptability, as well as singing talent, in unique take on all of it. order to survive another week in the competition. Who will impress tonight? 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Guitar Legends for Heroes The X Factor UK The all-star concert honoring military veterans, filmed in New York City, hosted by , Live Show 10 - Each of the acts will need to show their adaptability, as well as singing talent, in with special performances by Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), Billy order to survive another week in the competition. Who will impress tonight? Gibbons (ZZ Top), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Sam Moore (Sam and Dave), Orianthi, Lindsey Ell, and Robert Randolph (and The Family Band). 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT The X Factor UK 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Live Show 11 - Each of the acts will need to show their adaptability, as well as singing talent, in The Top Ten Revealed order to survive another week in the competition. Who will impress tonight? Guitar Rock Intros - Find out which epic Guitar Intros make our list as rock experts like Lita Ford, Steven Adler (GnR) and Vinnie Paul (Pantera) count us down! 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT The X Factor UK 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT Live Show 12 - Dermot O’Leary hosts as the X Factor champion is crowned. The Top Ten Revealed Songs Named After Women - Find out which memorable songs named after women make our 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT list as rock experts like Lita Ford, Steven Adler (GnR) and Stryker (KROQ) count us down! New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys from the O2 NKOTB aka New Kids on the Block and BSB aka The Backstreet Boys send the audience of the 02 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Arena, London, into meltdown for this NKOTBSB show. The Top Ten Revealed 80s Rock Ballads - Find out which 80s Rock Ballads make our list as members of Def Leppard, 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT Quiet Riot and Guns N Roses count us down! Richard Marx takes us through his legendary career and brings along a few friends including 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT , and . The Top Ten Revealed Vietnam Era Songs - Find out which Vietnam Era songs make our list as Dan Rather, Lita Ford and 12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT Matt Pinfield count us down! New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys from the O2 NKOTB aka New Kids on the Block and BSB aka The Backstreet Boys send the audience of the 02 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Arena, London, into meltdown for this NKOTBSB show. The Top Ten Revealed 70s Hard Rock Hits - Find out which 70s hard rock hits make our list as Eddie Trunk and members 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT of Quiet Riot and Def Leppard count us down! Richard Marx A Night Out With Friends Richard Marx takes us through his legendary career and brings along a few friends including 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT Hugh Jackman, Matt Scannell and Sara Niemietz. The Top Ten Revealed Hits that were Covers - Find out which hits were actually covers, as Lita Ford, Eddie Trunk and 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT members of Warrant count us down! Kenny Loggins and Friends Celebrate the career of Kenny Loggins, who first rose to fame in the early 70’s as a member of 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT the critically acclaimed duo of Loggins and Messina, including the long-awaited reunion with The Top Ten Revealed Jim Messina. Other guests include David Foster, Thundercat, the Blue Sky Riders, a 12 piece Songs About Sex - Find out which songs about sex make our list as Rikki Rockett (Poison) Steven band, string quartet and a 16 person choir. Some of the songs performed include “Footloose,” Adler (Guns ‘N Roses), Don Dokken, Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) and Turner (Warrant) count “House on Pooh Corner,” and “Danger Zone.” us down!

5:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM PT 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT Rock Legends The Top Ten Revealed David Bowie - Exploring the life and career of musician and actor David Bowie, who returned to Epic Songs of ‘73 - Find out which epic songs of ‘73 make our list as rock experts like Eddie the top of the charts in 2013 with The Next Day, his first album in a decade. Music critics and DJs Money, Lita Ford, Clem Burke (Blondie), (Elton John) and Jack Russell (Jack Russell’s offer their thoughts on the London-born artist’s colorful career and enduring success. Great White) count us down!

All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 6 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT The Top Ten Revealed TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk One Hit Wonders - Find out which memorable one hit wonders make our list as rock experts like New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Eddie is back in the Big Easy, this time to check out the Jeff Pilson (Foreigner), Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), and Kenny Aronoff count us down! New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Join Eddie as he experiences a lively celebration of the city that birthed jazz music and watch him devour some of the best food Louisiana has to offer. 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT Eddie welcomes blues musician Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Top Ten Revealed Sports Jams - Find out which sports jams make our list as rock experts like Jeff Pilson (Foreigner), 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Eddie Trunk, and Rikki Rocket (Poison) count us down! TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk Mountain Jam - In this episode of TrunkFest, Eddie heads to New York for Mountain Jam and 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT checks out the historic grounds of , widely considered the home of festivals as we The Top Ten Revealed know them. Special guests include George Clinton. Songs About Drinking - Find out which songs about drinking make our list as rock experts like Rikki Rockett (Poison), Matt Pinfield, and Lita Ford count us down! 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Cheyenne Frontier Days - In this week’s episode, Eddie bucks up and heads west to explore The Top Ten Revealed Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Watch Eddie shuffle along to live music and Rock Star Collaborations - Find out which rock star collaborations make our list as rock experts gobble up old-fashioned chuck-wagon fare. Special guests include Chase Rice, Cole Swindell, Caleb Quaye (Elton John), Bob Lefsetz, and Lita Ford count us down! and Charlie Daniels.

5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT Premiere The Top Ten Revealed 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT Epic Songs of ‘78 - Find out which Epic Songs of ‘78 make our list as rock experts like Steven Adler Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall (Guns ‘N Roses), Eddie Trunk, Clem Burke (Blondie) and Eddie Money, along with his daughter When Joe Bonamassa took the stage at Royal Albert Hall in May 2009, he fulfilled a dream he’d Jesse Money, count us down! held since first picking up a guitar as a kid in upstate New York. The sold-out concert marked Bonamassa’s headlining debut at arguably the most prestigious concert venue in the world, 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT where he had the honor of being joined onstage by the legendary Eric Clapton. The Top Ten Revealed High Note Hitters - Find out which high note hitters make our list as rock experts like Don Dok- 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT ken, Joey Allen (Warrant), Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) and Eddie Money count us down! John Mayer With Special Guest John Mayer’s soulful lyrics, convincing vocals, and guitar virtuosity have gained him worldwide 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT fans and Grammy Awards. John serenades the audience with hits like “Neon”, “Daughters” and TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk “Your Body is a Wonderland”. Buddy Guy joins him in this special performance for the classic Sturgis Motorycycle Rally - Eddie heads to South Dakota for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the “Feels Like Rain”. Buffalo Chip. Special guests George Thorogood and Jesse James Dupree join Eddie as he explores one of America’s largest gatherings of motorcycle enthusiasts. 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT When Joe Bonamassa took the stage at Royal Albert Hall in May 2009, he fulfilled a dream he’d TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk held since first picking up a guitar as a kid in upstate New York. The sold-out concert marked Voodoo Music + Arts Experience - In this episode of TrunkFest, Eddie heads to the lively city of Bonamassa’s headlining debut at arguably the most prestigious concert venue in the world, New Orleans for the Voodoo Music + Arts Festival. Watch Eddie as he traverses his way through where he had the honor of being joined onstage by the legendary Eric Clapton. the festival’s haunted mortuary and gets throttled by amusement rides. Special guests include Prophets of Rage and Taylor Hawkins. 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT John Mayer With Special Guest Buddy Guy 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT John Mayer’s soulful lyrics, convincing vocals, and guitar virtuosity have gained him worldwide TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk fans and Grammy Awards. John serenades the audience with hits like “Neon”, “Daughters” and Castaway with Southern Ground - Eddie travels to the Caribbean coastline for Zac Brown Band’s “Your Body is a Wonderland”. Buddy Guy joins him in this special performance for the classic Castaway with Southern Ground, located in Mexico’s Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Eddie experi- “Feels Like Rain”. ences everything from intimate poolside performances to a one of a kind cooking class. Special guests include Blackberry Smoke, Clay Cook and Coy Bowles of Zac Brown Band, and Chef Rusty. 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT B.B. King With Special Guests Terrence Howard, Richie Sambora and Solange 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT B.B. King makes every note count when he performs “The Thrill Is Gone” and “How Many Years”. TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk Terrance Howard, Solange and Richie Sambora join the king of blues on stage throughout the Louder Than Life - Eddie visits Louisville, Kentucky, for the Louder Than Life Festival. Metal icons concert to pay tribute to this renowned blues master. Rob Zombie and John 5 speak with Eddie during this bourbon-drenched excursion. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT And The Goners TrunkFest with Eddie Trunk Singer/songwriter John Hiatt captivates fans with his unique performances and timeless songs. KAABOO - In this episode of TrunkFest. Eddie goes to the Pacific coastline city of Del Mar for KAA- Be sure to catch him performing “The Thing Called Love” and “I Saw A Bird Fly Away”. Special BOO, an ambitious festival full of artists both old and new. Special guests include Chad Smith, guests Robinella and the CCstringband close out the show with “Man Over” and “Honey Honey Dave Mason, X Ambassadors, and Magpie Salute, plus a number of chefs. B e e”.

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