Ovation TV to Debut the Latest Episodes of Later…With Jools Holland Thursdays, Beginning September 10

Labor Day Weekend Marathon Kick Off to Feature Crowded House, Eagles, James Blunt, Duffy, The Who, David Gray, KT Tunstall, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Feist, Cat Power, Radiohead, Sheryl Crow, Metallica, Kings of Leon, Katy Perry and more!

LOS ANGELES – August 10, 2009    Ovation TV has landed broadcast premiere rights to the newest episodes of the UK’s pre-eminent music series – Later…with Jools Holland, which will air Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m., beginning September 10.  But first, Ovation TV is celebrating the show’s arrival with a Labor Day Weekend marathon, kicking off Saturday, September 5 and running through Monday, September 7. 

Later…with Jools Holland has been a ratings winner in the UK since its launch in 1992 and features a highly eclectic mix of music.  Jools Holland, a renowned and respected musician himself, chooses five bands or solo acts from a range of artists and crossing all genres and levels – from superstars, established acts to breakthrough bands – to perform on one stage.  Now, for the first time, new episodes of this unique music show will debut weekly in the US on Ovation TV.

For the Labor Day weekend marathon, tune in Saturday and Sunday to performances by Crowded House, Angie Stone, Eagles, Stereophonics, James Blunt, Dion, Duffy, The Who, Josh Ritter, David Gray, KT Tunstall, Jill Scott, Ronnie Wood, Mary J. Blige, Feist, Robyn Hitchcock, Cat Power, Radiohead, Dionne Warwick, Sheryl Crow, Liza Minnelli, Steve Earle, and more.  On Monday, September 7 Ovation TV will premiere two new episodes starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with a show including Metallica, Kings of Leon, Carla Bruni, VV Brown, Nicole Atkins and Sway, followed by another at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT with Elbow, David Gilmore, Natalie Cole, Katy Perry, Roots Manuva, Imelda May and Haye Carll.

US Premiere episodes of Later…with Jools Holland will become a regular fixture on Ovation TV beginning Thursday, September 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with an episode that features Kaiser Chiefs, The Streets, Seasick Steve, TV on the Radio, Little Jackie and Boy George.  On the following Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, tune in for performances by Coldplay, Sia, Glen Campbell, Cage the Elephant, Amy Lavere, John Mellencamp and Mick Fleetwood.  For a full schedule, please visit www.OvationTV.com.

What sets Later…with Jools Holland apart from other music series is the show’s intimate atmosphere and unique circular stage upon which all the acts perform.  Each show kicks off with a spontaneous jam session, with all of the guests adding their own signature sounds. Each band then performs two or three live songs, often featuring collaborations between artists, interspersed with short, quirky interviews with Jools himself.


About Jools Holland
Jools Holland is the most popular pianist and bandleader in the United Kingdom.  In addition to hosting Later…, Jools fronts his own 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, touring regularly around the world.  He began his music career at age 15 when he joined the band Squeeze, which became a worldwide success.  Since then he has recorded with numerous artists.

Jools Holland's career as a television presenter started in the early 1980s when he interviewed The Police for a documentary.   Soon after that, he auditioned to become co-presenter (with Paula Yates) of The Tube, which achieved almost immediate cult status.
In 1992 Jools Holland was asked to host a new music program for BBC2, which combined his talent and experience as a musician with his skills as a TV presenter.  That program was Later…with Jools Holland, which is now in its 34th series.

About Ovation TV: Ovation TV is the only multi-platform network devoted to art and contemporary culture. The network creates and curates one-of-a-kind programming about all the art people enjoy most, from the popular to the avant-garde and everything in between. The channel reaches a national audience of 32 million households through carriage on DirecTV (channel 274), Dish Network (channel 157) and on cable and telco systems in major markets across the country. Ovation TV’s programming is also available on video on demand (in both standard and high definition) in the US. Ovation TV’s popular website (http://www.OvationTV.com) is a dynamic experience, featuring information about local and national happenings in the art world, as well as a vibrant community of artists who have downloaded over 80,000 pieces of original art.

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