AXS TV Canada Schedule for Mon. August 27, 2018 to Sun. September 2, 2018 Monday August 27, 2018 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT REO Speedwagon Live The Big Interview REO Speedwagon is captured live on stage in New York during the 2017 “United We Rock” tour. Gene Simmons - He’s the most famous member of KISS, but Gene Simmons is also a tongue One of the biggest classic rock bands of all time, REO Speedwagon creates an unforgettable wagging, fire spitting, media & marketing mogul. performance featuring hit songs across their entire catalogue featuring “Take It On The Run,” “Keep On Loving You,” and “Don’t Let Him Go.” 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT The Big Interview 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT Styx - Dan Rather joins three of Styx’s legendary members for a Las Vegas performance and a Sing for the Day! Tommy Shaw and Contemporary Youth Orchestra candid interview about the past, present and future of one of rock’s most enduring bands. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Styx and CYO, Tommy Shaw is joined on stage by the Contemporary Youth Orchestra for a night featuring his catalogue of music, from his solo songs 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT to many of the band’s greatest hits. Chicago Chicago performs “Color My World”, “Feeling Stronger Everyday” and “25 or 6 to 4” in this special 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT performance. Rock Legends Billy Joel - Classic videos and leading music critics tell the story of Billy Joel, one of the world’s 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT most popular recording artists. REO Speedwagon Live REO Speedwagon is captured live on stage in New York during the 2017 “United We Rock” tour. Premiere One of the biggest classic rock bands of all time, REO Speedwagon creates an unforgettable 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT performance featuring hit songs across their entire catalogue featuring “Take It On The Run,” Nothing But Trailers “Keep On Loving You,” and “Don’t Let Him Go.” Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! Watch some of the best trailers, old and new, during this special presentation. 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT Sing for the Day! Tommy Shaw and Contemporary Youth Orchestra 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Styx and CYO, Tommy Shaw is joined on stage by the America Contemporary Youth Orchestra for a night featuring his catalogue of music, from his solo songs Since the early 70s, America topped the charts with their peaceful and reflective sounds and to many of the band’s greatest hits. made an impressionable mark in history. This performance includes “A Horse With No Name”, “Ventura Highway”, “Tin Man” and surprise performances from Henry Diltz and Christopher 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT Cross. Rock Legends Billy Joel - Classic videos and leading music critics tell the story of Billy Joel, one of the world’s 10:05 PM ET / 7:05 PM PT most popular recording artists. Steve Winwood Live Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Winwood brings his signature sound to the scenic Mountain 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Winery in Saratoga, CA, for a soulful set that includes the hits “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Higher Classic Albums Love,” and “I’m a Man,” among others. The Who: Who’s Next - Who’s Next is viewed by many as the greatest testament to the songwrit- ing talent of Pete Townshend and the musical power of The Who. The story of how The Who 11:05 PM ET / 8:05 PM PT came to record the album is told by group members Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Peter Cetera With Special Guest Amy Grant Entwistle, together with contributions by those who were close to the group during the making Be sure to catch this intimate concert with Chicago’s Peter Cetera and special guest Amy Grant, of this classic album. featuring fan favorites like “Baby Baby,” “Simple Things,” “Glory of Love” and “One Good Woman.” 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT 12:10 AM ET / 9:10 PM PT The Big Interview America David Simon - One of Hollywood’s hottest screenwriters is a former newspaper reporter. Join Dan Since the early 70s, America topped the charts with their peaceful and reflective sounds and Rather for a fascinating discussion with David Simon, who’s written for HBO the award winning made an impressionable mark in history. This performance includes “A Horse With No Name”, series The Wire, and more recently the drama Treme. “Ventura Highway”, “Tin Man” and surprise performances from Henry Diltz and Christopher Cross. 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Rock Legends 1:15 AM ET / 10:15 PM PT The Byrds - The Byrds pioneered folk-rock, combining traditional acoustic music with early AXS TV Insider Sixties pop. The group’s signature sunny melodies, lush harmonies, and ringing 12-string guitars Featuring highlights and interviews with the biggest names in music. - as well as their eventual exploration of psychedelic rock - made for some of the decade’s best singles. The band continued to do strong work (including foray into country), establishing a 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT sonic model for many of the Seventies biggest rock bands, including the Eagles, Tom Petty, and Rock Legends the latter-day Fleetwood Mac. Rod Stewart - Rod Stewart took to the blues circuit early in his career and became the first solo artist to achieve the number 1 position in both the US and the UK after releasing his 3rd album, 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Every Picture Tells A Story. Rock Legends Rod Stewart tells the story of one of Britain’s enduring Rock Legends rock stars. The Kinks - The Kinks were a key part of the 1960s British Invasion, and their early hits - espe- cially “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night” - paved the way for the next decade’s 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT hard rock. Chicago Chicago performs “Color My World”, “Feeling Stronger Everyday” and “25 or 6 to 4” in this special performance. All times Eastern/Pacific - All schedules subject to change - Visit www.axs.tv for the latest information and updates Page 1 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT Drinking Made Easy Rock Legends Tampa Bay - Zane visits Tampa, Florida, where he visits Cigar City Brewing, stops by the first Run DMC - Run DMC is a Grammy-nominated hip-hop trio from Queens, New York. Founded in Hooters location for an “Orange Shorts Margarita” and Steve McKenna’s special take on the 1981, they are considered among the most influential artists in hip-hop and helped usher in the “orange shorts” part, samples the “Bloody Gazpacho” at Columbia Restaurant Ybor City, and sips genre’s increasing popularity in the 1980s. Run DMC was the first hip-hop group to go platinum on a “Blue Blazer” at Mandarin Hide. and double-platinum. 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Drinking Made Easy Rock Legends St. Augustine - We venture to our country’s oldest city, visit an 18th century tavern, board a Yardbirds - The Yardbirds may not have been as famous as their British Invasion contemporaries pirate ship, and do some native hunting. Then, we try to clean it all up with a drink from the the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who, but the pioneering blues-based combo introduced Fountain of Youth. It’s Drinking Made Easy, St. Augustine. three of the most famous and influential guitarists of the rock era: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Their innovations - a revved-up instrumental attack, controlled use of feedback, 4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT distortion and fuzz paved the way for psychedelic rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, Southern Art Mann Presents... boogie and even punk. Country Music Parking Lot Party - You don’t need concert tickets for this party. 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT 4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM PT Rock Legends Get Out! Beastie Boys - Archive material, music videos and exclusive insights from music critics tell the Los Angeles/Catalina - Watch as the Get Out! crew paraglides in Malibu, takes an adventurous story of the Beastie Boys, the first rap rock punk band and one of the most important alternative trip to Catalina Island, and parties with the Trashy Lingerie Models in LA. acts of the last 30 years. 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT New Japan Pro Wrestling Peter Wolf Best of the Super Jr. 25 Final - Hiromu Takahashi and Taiji Ishimori face off in the Best of the Peter Wolf’s delivery is high velocity all the way with songs including: “Growin’ Pain,” “Long Way Super Jr. 25 tournament final. Back Again,” “Nothing But The Wheel,” “Long Line,” “Homework,” “Believe in Me,” “Sleepless,” “Cry One More Time,” “All Torn Up” and “Waiting on The Moon.” Tuesday August 28, 2018 8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT The Big Interview Best of 2016: Carolina Rebellion Neil Young - Music legend Neil Young sits down for a rare and candid interview about his career, Coming straight to you from the Rock City Campgrounds in Charlotte, NC, get ready to rock hard his music and his environmental activism.