Sunday Viewer Request Concerts

January 27, 2010 DISH Network FREE Programming Comments Off

HDNet Concert Series – Every Sunday at 8:00 pm ET
HDNet’s got you covered with the Sunday Viewer Request Concert Series. The hottest line-up of top acts in true HD — chosen by YOU! Viewers can request their favorite bands and summer concerts here: www.hd.net/concertrequests

The HDNet Concert Series brings you great performances all month long. Concerts this month will air at 8:00 p.m. ET Sundays.  At the conclusion of any premiere, HDNet will broadcast encore presentations of other concert favorites throughout the evening.

Feb. 7th Chicks Rock

Gwen Stefani – Harajuku Lovers – In 2004, Gwen released her eclectic, platinum-plus, solo debut album Love.Angel.Music.Baby, which contained the catchy chart toppers “Rich Girl”, the Billboard No. 1 hit “Hollaback Girl” and the Grammy nominated single, “What You Waiting For?” Now fans everywhere will see her perform these hits and much more in her first solo concert special, back at home in Orange County, CA. Buy

Pink Live from Wembly Arena Filmed live during her I’m Not Dead Tour, Pink performs to a sell out crowd. Featuring songs from her back catalogue along with numbers from her new album including “Stupid Girls”, “Who Knew”, “Dear Mr. President”, “Just like a Pill” and “Family Portrait”. With a group of dancers doubling as acrobats, Pink wows the crowd with her voice, outfits, and routines.

Indigo Girls – Live at the Roxy, Atlanta, Georgia – Iconic Folk-Pop duo performs cherished hits “Galileo”, “Shame on You” and “Closer to Fine” to a packed house at the Roxy Theatre, with special guest Brandi Carlile.

Heart: Alive in Seattle – The first ladies of rock & roll return! Ann, Nancy & the band perform all of their hits, 4 new songs, plus some surprises in this state of the art, hi-definition concert shot last summer in their home town of Seattle.

Duffy at LSO St Luke’s, London – An incredibly powerful and atmospheric show from 2008’s biggest new star. Filmed in the intimate setting of St Luke’s Church, London, it features all the singles that have rocketed Duffy to the top, including “Rockferry”, “Mercy”, and “Warwick Avenue”.

Feb. 14th Valentine’s Day Special Line Up

Barbra Streisand In October, 2006 Barbra Streisand embarked on her first tour in North American in over a decade. Fans travelled for miles just to get a glimpse of one of the greatest artists of all time. She exceeded all expectations, thrilling both audiences and critics alike, while setting box office records at the same time.

Best of Michael Bolton Live American pop, rock and adult contemporary singer-songwriter, Michael Bolton brings down the house performing hits such as “Rock Me Baby,” “When a Man Loves A Woman”, and “Sittin on the Dock of the Bay”.

Liza’s at the Palace Liza Minnelli’s Tony Award-winning concert, LIZA’S AT THE PALACE…. was recorded at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The program features a special tribute to her godmother, Kay Thompson, as Liza recreates Thompson’s exciting 1948 nightclub act, which featured the Williams Brothers. The concert ends with “New York, New York,” Liza’s signature song, written for her in 1977 for the Martin Scorsese film. A Look Back: The Tribeca Film Festival

Johnny MathisWonderful, Wonderful… A 50th Anniversary Special The legendary crooner Johnny Mathis, the voice of romance for more than two generations, celebrated his fiftieth year as a recording artist with this gala concert performance at the Tropicana Resort Showroom in Atlantic City. Among the many popular Mathis hits to be presented: “Wonderful, Wonderful,” his first hit-parade success in 1957, as well as “It’s Not for Me to Say,” “Chances Are,” “A Certain Smile,” “The Twelfth of Never” and “Misty.”

Feb. 21st TBA

Feb. 28th Extreme Extreme is a US Rock band that achieved popularity in the early 1990s. Some of Extreme’s influences, Queen and Van Halen are readily apparent from their music’s multi-part vocal harmonies and electric guitar tone and instrumental techniques. The band has a sound that blends the genre of glam metal with the shredding guitar work of thrash metal and they categorize their music as ‘Funky Metal’.

Sammy Hagar And The Wabos – Livin’ It Up Live! Caught live in St Louis on their sold out 2006 US tour, Sammy And The Wabos bring down the house with songs from their new album, Livin’ It Up as well as some of Sammy’s famed solo work. Joined on stage for the second half of the show by legendary Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, the band rips through some of rock radio’s classic tunes. From “I Can’t Drive 55″ and “Mas Tequila” to “Finish What You Started” and “Right Now”, it’s one big Cabo party with the “Red Rocker”!

Poison – Live, Raw & Uncut See Poison live at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre before a rowdy St. Louis, Missouri, crowd. The multi-platinum glam-rockers performing on their Poison’d tour play all their beloved hits, including: “Nothin’ but a Good Time”, “Look What the Cat Dragged In”, and Billboard Magazine’s Hot Number One hit “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”

Megadeth – Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego – Pioneers of the American thrash metal genre, Megadeth has become one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands of all time. Watch as they perform to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. Dave Mustane and Megadeth push the limit, playing faster and heavier than ever in the ultimate Megadeth experience.

The Cult in Concert – The Cult’s original lineup returns to the stage for a hard core live performance. Bridging the gap between heavy metal and Goth-style punk, they harness the white-hot war horse of rock and roll. Songs include: “Edie (Ciao Baby)”, and “Fire Woman”.

Don’t miss out on Sunday Concert night. Get HDNet on DISH Network by calling 866.989.3474 or visit Dish Systems online today.

2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games on DISH Network

January 27, 2010 Dish Network News And Specials Comments Off
2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games on DISH Network

Coverage Includes High-Definition Programming, Free DISH On Demand Content, and Interactive Features on DishHOME.

DISH Network is excited to carry NBC Universal’s broadcast of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games! Qualifying DISH Network subscribers will have the opportunity to watch NBC Universal’s extensive coverage, including high-definition (“HD”) and free Video on Demand (DISH On Demand) content. NBC Universal’s Vancouver Games coverage on DISH Network will also include an NBC Olympics Showcase interactive feature on iTV DishHOME on Channel 100!

Using DISH Network award-winning HD receivers, subscribers will be able to watch NBC Universal’s coverage from Vancouver in stunning high-definition!

NBC Universal’s HD Coverage of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games on DISH Network

Starting February 12, 2010, eligible customers who subscribe to a qualifying programming package will have the opportunity to enjoy NBC Universal’s more than 400 hours of SD and HD coverage of the Vancouver Games!

Customers should be able to catch the action, including gold medal coverage, from the Vancouver Games on NBC, NBC HD, USA, USA HD, CNBC, CNBC HD+, msnbc, msnbc HD, and Universal HD.

DISH On Demand Content – Pre-Games Olympic Content Available Now!

NBC Universal’s on demand coverage of the Vancouver Games will be available to qualifying subscribers through DISH On Demand at no additional charge! DISH On Demand provides qualifying subscribers using eligible receivers the ability to enjoy movies and other programs whenever they want.

Throughout the Vancouver Games, NBC Universal will provide up to 15 daily DISH On Demand highlight packages of certain key events and up to 5 daily long-form replays of some of the day’s best events (available through DishONLINE (IPVOD) only) with a portion of the highlights and replays available in HD. Plus, qualifying customers can start enjoying on demand content related to the Vancouver Games today!

Qualifying DISH Network subscribers may enjoy NBC Universal’s on demand coverage of the Vancouver Games including:

Pre-Vancouver Games Content (Available Now)

  • “Olympics 101”
  • “Meet Team USA” (available 1/20/10)

Vancouver Games Content (Available 2/12/10)

  • Highlight clips
  • Full-length replays (DishONLINE only)

Interactive NBC Olympics Showcase on DishHOME Channel 100 – Available Feb. 12 – Feb. 28, 2010

DISH Network subscribers will be able to actively experience the Vancouver Games through DISH Network’s interactive NBC Olympics Showcase on DishHOME Channel 100, which will offer interactive programming for the entire two and a half weeks of the Vancouver Games! This limited-time Olympic programming will be available to DISH Network subscribers at no additional charge from February 12, 2010 through February 28, 2010.

Interactive NBC Universal Coverage of the Vancouver Games on DISH Network

Up to Six Screens of Olympic Coverage – DISH Network’s iTV mosaic will broadcast up to six screens of Olympic content from NBC Universal. DISH Network subscribers may watch up to six screens simultaneously or select one channel to watch in full screen.

NBC Olympic Showcase on DishHOME Channel 100 – By selecting a banner ad or “Olympics” under the “Sports” section on DishHOME, the screen condenses its coverage into a one-quarter display and offers the features listed below. Subscribers can activate each application to learn more about the Vancouver Games, their favorite Olympic athletes, DVR recording timers and more!

  • Top News Stories
  • Medal Count
  • TV Schedule – With the ability to set timers/recorders
  • Team USA Report
  • Athlete Bios
  • Inside the Sport – Learn more about different events
  • About Vancouver
  • Video Highlights – “DISH On Demand” clips for eligible DISH Network receivers

Interactive Triggers on CNBC, msnbc and USA Network – During the broadcast of the Vancouver Games, DISH Network subscribers who watch CNBC, msnbc or USA Network will see “interactive triggers” that, if activated, will lead them to the interactive NBC Olympics Showcase application, reducing the current channel to a quarter-screen while they access a variety of information about the Vancouver Games.

How to access – The NBC Olympics Showcase application on DishHOME Channel 100 can be accessed by:

  • Selecting “Olympics” from the “Sports” section on DishHOME Channel 100;
  • Selecting the video banner in the upper right-hand corner of DishHOME Channel 100; or
  • Selecting the interactive trigger on CNBC, msnbc or USA Network.

Don’t miss out on all the excitement this winter. Order DISH Network now by calling 866.989.3474 or visit Dish Systems online today!