NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- XM Satellite Radio, a U.S. satellite radio provider said it would broadcast live concerts from the Blue Note and the B.B. King Blues Club in New York.
As part of a multi-year agreement, XM is airing a wide variety of shows from the celebrated Manhattan concert halls that include performances by jazz legend Chick Corea, R&B superstar Aaron Neville, reggae master Jimmy Cliff and rock legend Alan Parsons.
"We're thrilled to be broadcasting live shows from the Blue Note and the B.B. King Blues Club, which are two of the greatest places to hear live music anywhere in the country," said Lee Abrams, chief programming officer for XM Satellite Radio. "This is part of XM's ongoing commitment to national broadcasts of live music. We're giving XM listeners a virtual front-row seat at these fantastic venues."
The Blue Note, in Greenwich Village, features top names in blues, Latin, Brazilian, fusion, R&B, soul, big band and pop music.
The B.B. King Blues Club, located near Times Square on 42nd Street, hosts performances by world-class talent from a broad range of musical genres, including, B.B. King himself.
