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Consistently ranked as one of the best live bands today, the American rock band performs songs from their new album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, plus hits “Round Here” and “Washington Square.” The band has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and received an Academy Award nomination (2004) for “Accidentally in Love.”
The legendary troubadour leads a musical journey through more than 40 years of his timeless songs. The Grammy nominee and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner for songwriting performs a career-spanning set of hits, from his 1974 debut, Hangin’ Around the Observatory, through to his 22nd studio album, Terms of My Surrender (2014).
“I am thrilled to be part of the 2014 Front and Center season. It was especially inspiring to play a show at the Iridium with the spirit of Les Paul felt throughout the night.” – John Hiatt
The11-time Grammy Award nominee and six-time CMA Award nominee is joined on stage by some of Nashville’s best-known songwriters — Jim Beavers, Ross Copperman, Brett James and Jon Randall — for the 10th anniversary celebration of the CMA Songwriters Series. The taping included acoustic performances and stories about many of the songs performed, including hits “What Was I Thinking,” “Drunk on a Plane” and “I Hold On.”
“The core of country music is its songs, and the CMA established the Songwriters Series 10 years ago to recognize a really important part of our genre, the songwriters,” said Bentley. “We don’t typically take the time to thank the songwriters, so collaborating with the CMA and Front and Center was the perfect place – a night with five guys on stools sharing stories, songs and whiskey.
The instrumental rock guitarist honors Les Paul, the pioneer of the electric guitar, at the Iridium before a sold-out audience on what would have been the legend’s 99th birthday. Satriani has earned 15 Best Rock Instrumental Performance Grammy nominations as well as two Platinum and four Gold certifications for his solo recording career.
“Filming for Front and Center at the Iridium on Les Paul’s 99th birthday was a special event for me. The last time I was on that stage I was sharing it with Les and his band. He was a genius on many levels, and the kindest and funniest musician you could ever hope to know.” - Joe Satriani
The six-time CMA Award winners share stories behind many of their hits, including “Need You Now” and “Downtown,” and songs from their recent studio album 747, in an exclusive acoustic performance at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works. The performance includes first-time onstage collaborations with songwriters Rodney Clawson, Tom Douglas, Josh Kear, Luke Laird and Abe Stoklasa.
“Our Front and Center taping with the CMA’s was such a fun chance for us to honor the songwriters and songs that usually don’t get the recognition they deserve,” said Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott. “It was a great night with some of our favorite songwriters who were kind enough to jump up to share the stage with us. We’re thrilled to be the first country artists to be part of Front and Center and hope it helps give all music fans a glimpse into what makes the Nashville community so special.”
The Grammy Award-winning country music superstar performs nearly all of his 16 No. 1 songs at New York’s Highline Ballroom, including his most recent chart-toppers “Cop Car” and “Somewhere In My Car” from his album FUSE.
British rock singer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) performs the music of Stax Records with Memphis’ famed Hi Rhythm Section at the iHeartRadio Theatre in New York City. The multi-platinum selling artist and Grammy nominee also debuts songs from his first studio album in 13 years, The Royal Sessions.
“Front and Center special was special indeed. They provided a dazzling setting for all the Royal Session musicians from Memphis and myself to dig into the tracks from the album. Visually and aurally the show came off beyond my expectation. Everyone worked together to capture the same magic that we captured and recorded on the album. Absolutely a night in my life to remember and I’m thrilled that we can share it with the fans.” – Paul Rodgers
In an intimate performance from New York City’s McKittrick Hotel, the four-time Grammy nominees and 2005 Billboard Music Awards New Artist of the Year, perform material from their new album Helios as well as hits including “You Found Me” and “How to Save a Life.”
“The McKittrick was a stunning space to play our new songs in. Everyone was just right there with us the whole time. Felt so old school and up close and personal, like one of those hazy Gable & Garbo kissing scenes.”- Isaac Slade
Named by Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 25 Guitarists of All Time,” the British songwriter showcases his iconic guitar work at the Iridium. The Grammy Award nominee performs hits from his most recent release Acoustic Classics (“Wall of Death,” “Vincent Black Lightning”) as well as songs from his 2013 studio album, Electric.
“Front and Center captures the potency of an electric performance in the intimacy of a small club. The fact that that club is the Iridium, with its connections to one of the pioneers of electric guitar, Les Paul, makes for a special atmosphere, and a unique occasion.”- Richard Thompson
Founding member of Bon Jovi, and co-creator of some of the most instantly recognizable songs today, Sambora performs songs from his solo albums Undiscovered Soul, Stranger in This Town and Aftermath of the Lowdown, and pays tribute to his idol Les Paul at the Iridium, where the guitar pioneer played weekly until his death in 2009.
“It was an honor to perform in the Iridium, on that stage, paying tribute to my friend Les Paul. He had a heart of gold and I will never forget the generosity he showed me. Music is about connecting with people and through music, Les and I connected in a way that still deeply affects me to this day. We shared so many beautiful conversations and experiences that extended beyond our guitars into a true friendship.” – Richie Sambora
