Pearl Jam and SIRIUS XM Radio
have announced today that it will introduce Pearl Jam Radio, a
commercial-free music channel devoted to the music of Pearl Jam on
Friday, October 22, the 20th anniversary of the band’s first public
performance.Pearl Jam Radio
will launch with a special airing of the band’s 10th anniversary
concert recorded in Las Vegas on October 22, 2000. The concert will be
heard in its entirety on Friday, October 22 at 6:00 pm ET. The first day
of Pearl Jam Radio on SIRIUS XM will also feature rarely heard
highlights from the band’s very first concert performance on October 22,
1990 at Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle, Washington.
In addition to these launch day
specials, Pearl Jam Radio will feature archival concerts from
throughout the band’s celebrated 20-year career, rarities, unreleased
material from the band’s personal music library and music from the
band’s side projects, including solo and pre-Pearl Jam music.Additionally, Pearl Jam Radio
will offer listeners a unique, interactive experience with the weekly
show The All Encompassing Trip, a fan roundtable hosted by Tim
Bierman, Manager of Ten Club, Pearl Jam’s official fan club, and
long-time Pearl Jam enthusiast and radio veteran Rob Bleetstein. Pearl
Jam fans will be invited to participate in conversations on a different
theme each week pertaining to the music, news and touring world of Pearl
Jam."Pearl Jam is
unique in the history of the American music scene and has released some
of the most influential music of the past two decades," said Scott
Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SIRIUS XM Radio. "From
their love of vinyl to their respect for their fans to their dedication
to social causes, the band’s continuing legacy is something we’re
thrilled to celebrate with Pearl Jam Radio."Pearl Jam Radio will be available on SIRIUS
channel 17 and XM channel 39; it will also be available on SIRIUS
Internet Radio, XM Radio Online and through the SIRIUS XM App for
the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and several BlackBerry and Android-powered
smartphone devices.For
more information, please visit sirius.com or xmradio.com.