New Chris Isaak DVD on the way

MULTI-TALENTED ROCKER CHRIS ISAAK HEATS UP
SUMMER WITH A SMOKING LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD FROM E1 ENTERTAINMENT

For over two decades, rockabilly crooner Chris Isaak and his longtime band Silvertone have entertained audiences with their legendary shows. This summer, fans of the multi-talented musician will get a front row seat to a world-class performance without ever having to stand in line. CHRIS ISAAK GREATEST HITS – LIVE captures Isaak at his finest, with a hi-definition, 5.1 surround sound recording of 15 of the musician’s greatest hits.

Filmed for the acclaimed PBS music series Soundstage in 2005, this unforgettable live set debuts on DVD featuring three songs not included in the original broadcast. CHRIS ISAAK GREATEST HITS – LIVE arrives in stores via E1 Entertainment on August 11 for $19.99 SRP.

With his sexy good looks and his endearingly shy yet flirtatious demeanor, Chris Isaak (who is also known for his many acting roles) knows how to woo his fans. With his reverb-drenched rockabilly and country songs, Isaak’s penchant for heartbreaking lyrics and haunting melodies embrace the ‘50s and ‘60s sound while stylizing it for contemporary audiences.

Isaak graces Soundstage with a compelling set that spans his early years on through the new millennium. The performance launches with “Dancin’ ” from his debut. Other gems include the breakthrough, mesmerizing hit, “Wicked Game” and “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing.” As a special treat, he strips down six songs, adding an acoustic element to his very memorable performance.
With state-of-the-art digital video and sound, the live music program “Soundstage” has long been the premiere television venue for the most significant musical artists.

With the release of CHRIS ISAAK: GREATEST HITS - LIVE, E1 Entertainment continues to bring the magnificent music series to DVD for the first time. Previous E1 Entertainment Soundstage DVD releases include Rob Thomas: Live at Red Rocks (6/30), Foreigner: Live (4/09), America: Live in Chicago (9/08), and both Jewel: The Essential Live Songbook (10/08) and Sheryl Crow: Live (11/08) in standard and Blu-ray DVD formats.

Song List

Dancin’
Let Me Down Easy
Wicked Game
Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing
Solitary Man
Western Stars
Can’t Do A Thing (To Stop Me)
Only The Lonely
Wrong To Love You
American Boy
Notice The Ring
Diddly Daddy
Going Nowhere*
Blue Hotel*
Think Of Tomorrow*
* Not included in original PBS broadcast.

Format : DVD/Single
Run time: 68 mins. + extras
Price: $19.99
Release date: August 11

PLAYLIST: Insomnia Fridays #1

The first edition of Insomnia Fridays will be available on our usual iTunes page later today.
Here’s the full playlist, and clickable links to each artist’s website.

Bumblefoot - The Day After

Issa - I Pick Up The Phone

Jeff Ronay - Cold Monday Morning

Ruby James - Wicked Game

theme/background music: Ernie Payne - Joanne's Theme

The two Michael Jackson tribute songs linked in the show can be downloaded for free at:
www.bucketheadland.com (Buckethead) and
http://retromedia.net/Ben.mp3 (Nicole Atkins)

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VIDEO: Chris Isaak - We Let Her Down

From the new album, Mr. Lucky. In stores now.

Do you want to get Lucky tonight?

8 years after his last original set, Chris Isaak has sprung a new album on his fans. Mr. Lucky is available in the U.S. and Canada next Tuesday, but you can check out a preview of the full thing right here:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/programs/earlyedition/

New Chris Isaak TV show premieres this month

BIO PREMIERES NEW ORIGINAL TALK AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE SHOW "THE CHRIS ISAAK HOUR"

HOSTED BY GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER CHRIS ISAAK SERIES DEBUTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 10PM ET/ 11PM PT AND WILL FEATURE

TRISHA YEARWOOD, STEVIE NICKS AND GLEN CAMPBELL AMONG FIRST GUESTS

New York, NY JANUARY 27, 2009 Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Isaak will host BIO's new original series, "The Chris Isaak Hour" debuting on Thursday, February 26 at 10pm ET/ 11pm PT. Each weekly one hour episode will feature one of music's most popular artists in an intimate studio setting.

"On my show artists get to talk and really get to know my guests and the sound is always great. On most TV shows, artists are asked one question at the end of the show and the sound is a bit shaky," said Chris Isaak. "I also get to share in the thrill of meeting and performing with great artists like Glen Campbell one week and Michael Buble the next. I'm having a blast."

"Chris Isaak is one of the most engaging and talented performers in show business," said Tom Moody, Senior Vice President Program Planning & Acquisitions, A&E Network & BIO. "He is intelligent and funny and has an amazing rapport with his guests in both conversations and musical performances."

Through a blend of storytelling and performance, each guest will be interviewed by Isaak and relive the highs and lows of their careers. Whether it's a spontaneous acoustical performance with Chris during an interview or their full band live on stage, each artist will perform their own material and the songs of those who inspired them. The show's fresh tone and retro style are driven by the singular talent of host Chris Isaak. Intelligent, thoughtful and sometimes irreverent, Isaak's special gift is creating an atmosphere that puts his guests completely at ease.

The series premiere will feature Trisha Yearwood, and will include the first ever performance of Breaking Apart, a duet from Isaak's new album. Additional guests include Stevie Nicks, Smashing Pumpkins, Chicago, Glen Campbell, Michael Buble and Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens).

Isaak previously starred in the critically acclaimed "The Chris Isaak Show" which ran for three seasons. Known for his legendary live shows with his longtime band Silvertone, Isaak has released nine extraordinary albums and been nominated twice for a Grammy. He has also acted in several motion pictures including, Silence of the Lambs, Married to the Mob and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Even his hair has its own fan club. Chris Isaak's new CD of original tunes "Mr. Lucky" is scheduled to be released simultaneously with "The Chris Isaak Hour" on Reprise Records.

"The Chris Isaak Hour" is produced for BIO by Scott Sternberg Productions. Executive Producers are Scott Sternberg, Patrick Murphy, Chris Isaak and Sheryl Louis. Executive producers for BIO are Robert Sharenow, Tom Moody and Andy Berg.

About BIO

At BIO, we prove that the truth about people is always more entertaining than fiction. BIO is about real people and their real lives: up close and personal, gritty and provocative, always unfiltered. BIO original series uncover the real drama in people stories: everyday situations with a twist; celebrities going off-script; people-centric crime stories and paranormal events. In addition to being the exclusive home to the Emmy-Award winning Biography series, the dynamic blend of original and acquired series on BIO includes I Survived, Final 24, Psychic Investigators, the William Shatner hosted talk show, Shatner's Raw Nerve and The Chris Isaak Hour an upcoming one-hour program hosted by Chris Isaak. The 24-hour network is now available in more than 52 million households. The BIO web site is located at www.bio.com.