Front and Center

Arts and Music Series / 2 Seasons

FRONT AND CENTER returns with a new season showcasing a variety of musicians, industry vets, emerging artists and chart toppers. The unique one-hour all-music program presents an eclectic mix of Grammy winners, rock icons and multi-platinum sellers performing in intimate venues. Season nine features new performances by Hozier, Gary Clark Jr., Robby Krieger, Santana and Chris Janson among others.

Watch Latest: S9 E7

54m 2s / TV-G

CMA Songwriter Series With Jennifer Nettles - Preview

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Three time Grammy Award winner and six time CMA Award winner Jennifer Nettles is known as one of country music's powerhouse vocalists. Her debut solo album, That Girl, hit #1. Grammy Award nominated singer/songwriter Brandy Clark and singer/songwriter Amos Lee join Jennifer Nettles on stage to sing some of their greatest hits including "Love Can Go to Hell," "Unlove You," and "Drunk in Heels."

Dawes in Concert - Preview

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Folk-rock band Dawes take the stage performing both old and new material. Their last two albums All Your Favorite Bands and self-released We're All Gonna Die have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Folk Chart. Dawes performs new songs "Tequila," "One of Us," and "Roll with the Punches," as well as "Little Bit" and "When My Time Comes."

Kaleo in Concert - Preview

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Indie rock band Kaleo comes to New York City to perform songs from their debut album A/B. Highlights include a performance of "Vor í Vaglaskógi," a traditional Icelandic Love song sung in the band's native language, as well as their top 10 singles "All the Pretty Girls" and "Way Down We Go." The band music is mostly influenced by folk and blues and features a distinctive resonator sound.

The Cadillac Three in Concert - Preview

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Fronted by Grammy Award nominated songwriter Jaren Johnston, The Cadillac Three have a sound that hovers between radio-ready Country anthems, hard-and-heavy Rock ballads and traditional Southern folk. The trio perform songs from their latest album,Bury Me in My Boots, including their three top 50 songs "The South," "Party Like You," and "White Lightning."

Steve Vai in Concert - Preview

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The legendary guitarist who was voted the 10th Greatest Guitarist by Guitar World magazine treats fans to selections throughout his three decade long career. As an independent guitarist he has won three Grammy Awards. Vai's solo sophomore release, Passion and Warfare, has earned gold certification in the US. Vai started as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa before joining his band in 1980.

Southside Johnny in Concert - Preview

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The Godfather of "the New Jersey Sound," Southside Johnny performs in front of an audience of his biggest fans. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have become a staple in the New Jersey music scene having released twelve studio albums since 1976 and featuring a rotating group of members such as Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Steve Van Zandt.

Cheap Trick in Concert - Preview

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Cheap Trick, best known for timeless classics such as "Surrender" and "I Want You to Want Me" celebrate their accomplishment with an intimate performance. The band has become a musical institution with more than 5,000 performances, 20 million records sold, 29 movie soundtracks and 40 gold and platinum recording awards.

Shawn Mendes in Concert - Preview

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Singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes treats fans to a performance at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. Mendes came into the public eye via the social media platform Vine and at only 18 years old, he is one of only six artists to have two No. 1 albums on the Billboard Top 200 all chart at such a young age. Mendes performs some of his hits including "Treat You Better," "Stitches," and "Mercy."

Rob Thomas in Concert - Preview

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Rob Thomas burst onto the scene in 1996 as the creative force and lead singer of Matchbox Twenty. He has since become a three-time Grammy Award winner whose songs have topped the charts. Thomas, as part of an acoustic trio, performs some of his biggest hits at the Iridium in New York City, including #1s "Lonely No More,""3 AM," and "Smooth," and for the first time, performs "We Are One."

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