Music Specials | March 2025
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WTVP SpotsAll New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents) | Trailer
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Enjoy full performances by Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Little Anthony, Frankie Valli, and more!
All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
(My Music Presents)
Saturday, March 1, 2025 3:00pm
The All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop Full-length performances include: Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler and many more artists from the 50s and 60s.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/01/2025 @ 2:59 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/02/2025 @ 2:59 AM
Earth, Wind and Fire: Iheart Radio Live
Saturday, March 1, 2025 7:00pm
Join the legendary Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire for an unforgettable night of music and celebration. With their signature blend of soul, funk, pop and R&B, the band delivers a high-energy performance filled with timeless hits like “Shining Star,” “September,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Let’s Groove,” and more. The electrifying setlist, vibrant visuals, and dynamic stage presence take viewers on a thrilling journey through the band’s greatest hits and iconic sound that has captivated generations. Additional performances include “Serpentine Fire,” “Sun Goddess,” “Departure,” “Devotion,” “Reasons,” “After the Love,” “That’s the Way of the World,” “Fantasy,” and more.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/01/2025 @ 7:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/03/2025 @ 12:00 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 03/04/2025 @ 12:00 PM
WTVP SpotsEarth, Wind and Fire: Iheart Radio Live | Trailer
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Join the legendary Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire.
WTVP SpotsMarley Brothers: The Legacy Concert | Trailer
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Join the reggae legend's sons for a concert tribute in honor of Bob Marley's 80th birthday in 2025.
Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert
Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:30pm
Join the reggae legend's sons for a concert in honor of Bob Marley's 80th birthday in 2025. Renowned as solo artists, Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Julian and Ky-mani reunited in 2024 for the first time in 20 years to celebrate his universal impact.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/01/2025 @ 10:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/03/2025 @ 1:30 AM
Spinners In Concert
Sunday, March 2, 2025 5:30pm
Join the band who defined the smooth sound of Philadelphia soul for a concert of their classic hits, including I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love," "Then Came You," "The Rubberband Man," and many more.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/02/2025 @ 5:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 03/04/2025 @ 2:00 AM
WTVP SpotsSpinners In Concert | Trailer
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Join the band that defined the smooth sound of Philadelphia soul for a concert of classic hits.
WTVP SpotsLes Miserables: The Staged Concert | Trailer
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Les Miserables is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals.
Les Miserables: The Staged Concert
Sunday, March 2, 2025 7:00pm
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, Les Miserables is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals. Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year in London's West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, and Matt Lucas as Thenardier. Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name and set in early 19th-century France, Les Miserables features the stories of individuals struggling for redemption and revolution. The magnificent score includes the songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More" and "On My Own." With a cast and orchestra of over 65 performers, this sensational staged concert was filmed live at the Gielgud Theatre in 2019.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/02/2025 @ 7:00 PM
Doo Wop Project
Sunday, March 2, 2025 10:30pm
Meet the supergroup of Broadway stars who recreate and re-imagine some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Trace the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies to the biggest hits of today.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/02/2025 @ 10:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 03/04/2025 @ 3:30 AM
WTVP SpotsDoo Wop Project | Trailer
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Join Broadway stars re-imagining pop/rock hits and tracing Doo Wop's journey from classic to modern!
Gregorian: Pure Chants In Concert
Monday, March 3, 2025 11:00pm
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, Les Miserables is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals. Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year in London's West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, and Matt Lucas as Thenardier. Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name and set in early 19th-century France, Les Miserables features the stories of individuals struggling for redemption and revolution. The magnificent score includes the songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More" and "On My Own." With a cast and orchestra of over 65 performers, this sensational staged concert was filmed live at the Gielgud Theatre in 2019.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/03/2025 @ 11:00 PM
Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 10:00pm
Explore the science and culture behind musical taste with Dr. Nolan Gasser. With live music, animations, and an interactive app, you will find more joy with the music that surrounds your life on a daily basis.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/01/2025 @ 10:30 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/03/2025 @ 3:00 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 03/05/2025 @ 10:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 5:30 PM
WTVP SpotsWhy You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste | Trailer
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Learn how science and culture shape musical taste with Dr. Nolan Gasser, live music, and a fun app.
WTVP SpotsKris Kristofferson: The Life & Songs | Trailer
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Celebrate the beloved musician in a 2016 concert featuring Kristofferson and an all-star cast.
Kris Kristofferson: The Life & Songs
Thursday, March 6, 2025 7:00pm
Celebrate Kristofferson in a 2016 concert featuring Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Lady A, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker and Hank Williams Jr.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 03/06/2025 @ 7:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 2:30 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 9:30 PM
Acapella Showcase:
Featuring the Vocal Ensembles
of Illinois Central College
Thursday, March 6, 2025 8:30pm
Acapella Showcase, featuring three musical groups from Illinois Central College in East Peoria! Performing in our showcase are ICC Vocal Jazz and ICC Velvet Voices Treble Choir led by Director Dr. Julie Clemens, and ICC Concert Choir led by Director Ron Kiesewetter.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 03/06/2025 @ 8:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 12:30 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/09/2025 @ 8:15 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/22/2025 @ 10:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/23/2025 @ 12:30 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/24/2025 @ 3:30 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 03/26/2025 @ 12:00 AM
WTVP SpotsAcapella Showcase | Trailer
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Acapella Showcase, featuring three musical groups from Illinois Central College in East Peoria!
Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers Jazz A Vienne
Thursday, March 6, 2025 10:30pm
CHIC FEATURING NILE RODGERS JAZZ A VIENNE showcases Chic and Nile Rodgers at the Jazz a Vienne music festival in France. Together they perform a selection of Nile Rodgers-produced songs made famous by Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran and Sister Sledge, plus a few of their own hits such as “Everybody Dance,” “Le Freak” and “Good Times.” Additional songs include "I'm Coming Out/Upside Down," "Like a Virgin," "Let's Dance," "Original Sin," "Notorious" and "We Are Family."
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 03/06/2025 @ 10:30 PM
Tony Bennett: Viva Duets
Friday, March 7, 2025 7:30pm
Tony Bennett performs duets with a celebrated roster of performers, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernandez on classic songs like "For Once In My Life," "Return to Me, " "Who Can I Turn To?" and many more.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 03/07/2025 @ 7:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 4:00 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/09/2025 @ 12:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 03/12/2025 @ 12:00 AM
WTVP SpotsTony Bennett: Viva Duets | Trailer
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Tony Bennett sings duets with Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernandez.
WTVP SpotsCarole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name | Trailer
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Join the legendary performers in a look back at their decades-long careers and ongoing partnership.
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
Friday, March 7, 2025 8:30pm
Join the legendary performers in a look back at their decades-long careers and ongoing partnership. Featuring performances of King's classics, including "It's Too Late" and "So Far Away" and Taylor's "Sweet Baby James," "Fire and Rain" and many more
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 03/07/2025 @ 8:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/09/2025 @ 3:00 AM
Cyndi Lauper Live.... at Last
Friday, March 7, 2025 11:00pm
Twenty years after her debut album She's So Unusual made her an icon, singer Cyndi Lauper performed an intimate concert at New York's Town Hall. Filmed in 2004, this special features dramatic renditions of her greatest hits including “Girls Just Want To Have Fun,” “Money Changes Everything,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors.”
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 03/07/2025 @ 11:00 PM
WTVP SpotsFrom The Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & The American Dream | Trailer
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Join host Barbara Mandrell to celebrate the legendary bandleader in a 1993 musical spectacular.
From The Heart: A Tribute to
Lawrence Welk & The American Dream
Saturday, March 8, 2025 7:00pm
Join host Barbara Mandrell to celebrate the legendary bandleader in a 1993 musical spectacular not seen for 30 years. Taped at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the program features 21 favorite Welk regulars and special guest stars.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 7:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/10/2025 @ 12:00 AM
The Brothers - Celebrating The
Allman Brothers Band 50th Anniversary
Saturday, March 8, 2025 10:00pm
Celebrate 50 years of the Allman Brothers Band's music with Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, Duane Trucks, Reese Wynans and Chuck Leavell in this 2020 concert at Madison Square Garden.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 10:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/10/2025 @ 2:00 AM
WTVP SpotsThe Brothers - Celebrating The Allman Brothers Band 50th Anniversary | Trailer
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Grab a front-row seat for this 2020 concert to celebrate one of the greatest live bands of all time.
WTVP SpotsChicago & Friends: Live at 55 | Trailer
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Join Chicago as they perform their biggest hits with special guests, recorded live in Atlantic City.
Chicago & Friends: Live at 55
Saturday, March 8, 2025 11:30pm
Join the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers as they perform their greatest hits and are joined by special guests Steve Vai, Chris Daughtry, Robert Randolph, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and more.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/08/2025 @ 11:30 PM
Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra:
Love & Peace Concert
Sunday, March 9, 2025 5:30pm
Experience the unique and harmonious blend of pop and classical music from this vibrant orchestra, led by violin soloist and composer Guido Dieteren and featuring his wife, singer Wendy Kokkelkoren.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/09/2025 @ 5:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 03/11/2025 @ 12:30 AM
WTVP SpotsMaestro & The European Pop Orchestra: Love & Peace Concert | Trailer
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Experience the unique and harmonious blend of pop and classical music from this vibrant orchestra.
Country's Legendary Duets
Sunday, March 9, 2025 10:30pm
Hosted by Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn (Conway Twitty's grandson & Loretta Lynn's granddaughter), COUNTRY'S LEGENDARY DUETS looks back at some of the great country music duet performers of all time, including George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, and Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Performances include "If Teardrops Were Pennies," "We’re Not the Jet Set," "Louisiana Women, Mississippi Man," and "After the Fire is Gone."
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/09/2025 @ 10:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 03/11/2025 @ 3:30 AM
Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
Monday, March 10, 2025 9:00pm
Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s. Includes interviews, videos, TV appearances and live performances.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/10/2025 @ 9:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 3:00 AM
WTVP SpotsBee Gees: In Our Own Time | Trailer
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Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words.
Marcus King: Live In Nashville
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:30pm
Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s. Includes interviews, videos, TV appearances and live performances.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 03/11/2025 @ 10:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 1:30 AM
WTVP SpotsMarcus King: Live In Nashville | Trailer
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Buckle up for a "country-fried, psychedelic, honky-tonkin' rock 'n roll, soul music" concert.
WTVP SpotsNitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Hits, The History & Dirt Does Dylan | Trailer
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Join the band for a concert with songs by Bob Dylan and more.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Hits,
The History & Dirt Does Dylan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 8:30pm
Fresh off their 18-month 50th Anniversary Tour, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music - continues to add to their legendary status. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits, multiple GRAMMY, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. In September 2022, the band played at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, performing Bob Dylan songs that include "Forever Young," as well their groundbreaking album Will the Circle Be Unbroken, which has been inducted into the Library of Congress as well as the GRAMMY Hall of Fame.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 03/12/2025 @ 8:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 03/13/2025 @ 12:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 03/14/2025 @ 1:30 AM
Classicalia
Friday, March 14, 2025 7:30pm
CLASSICALIA is an international music competition where the brightest young stars in the classical musical world get to shine. Hundreds of musical prodigies from around the world entered the competition, and after two preliminary rounds of judging, nine finalists were chosen to travel to Vienna and perform at the Konzaerthaus with the Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra. CLASSICALIA is hosted by singer, pianist, composer and actress Shelea Melody McDonald and conductor and teacher Maestro Alistair Willis. They are joined by a trio of judges: celebrated violin virtuoso Eszter Haffner, acclaimed concert pianist Jura Margulis, and Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, session musician and musical director Greg Phillinganes. Each year, CLASSICALIA features a new cohort of award-winning young artists competing in three age categories: Junior (6-11), Intermediate (12-17)and Senior (18-25). The winners in each category are determined by three internationally renowned musicians, who offer each young finalist thoughtful and instructive feedback on their performances to guide their musical education and aspirations.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 03/14/2025 @ 7:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/16/2025 @ 2:00 AM
WTVP SpotsClassicalia | Trailer
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Enjoy performances by some of the world's best young classically trained musicians.
WTVP SpotsMavis Staples at Symphony Center, Chicago | Trailer
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Join the music legend for a scintillating evening of soul, gospel, and her signature brand of R&B.
Mavis Staples at Symphony Center, Chicago
Friday, March 14, 2025 9:00pm
Join the legendary singer and civil rights icon for a one-night only, hometown performance for the ages. Staples brings her iconic smoky sound to Orchestra Hall in a scintillating evening of soul, gospel and her signature brand of R&B.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 03/14/2025 @ 9:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/16/2025 @ 12:30 AM
Everly Brothers
Harmonies from Heaven
Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:00am
THE EVERLY BROTHERS – HARMONIES FROM HEAVEN tells the story of Phil and Don Everly, focusing on the heyday of their careers in the ’50s and ’60s. Featuring archival interviews with Don and Phil, the film follows their career from child performers on their father’s radio show, through their move to Nashville and their relationship with publishers Acuff-Rose. The program specifically delves into their relationship with the songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, who provided many of their early hits, including their first million-seller “Bye Bye Love.”
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 9:00 AM
WTVP SpotsDaniel O'Donnell from Castlebar, Ireland | Trailer
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Join the beloved balladeer for a heartwarming concert of new songs and fan favorites from Ireland.
Daniel O'Donnell from Castlebar, Ireland
Saturday, March 15, 2025 5:30pm
Join the beloved balladeer for a heartwarming concert from the T.F. Royal Theatre in Ireland. O'Donnell, one of Ireland's most popular folk singers, offers an Irish-country rendering of easy-listening tunes and inspirational favorites.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 5:30 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/17/2025 @ 2:00 AM
American Pop Flashback!
Great Hits of the '60s & '70s
Saturday, March 15, 2025 8:00pm
Hosted by Micky Dolenz (The Monkees), AMERICAN POP FLASHBACK! GREAT HITS OF THE ’60s & ’70s celebrates two-decades worth of feel-good hits that made us sing along, tap our feet, shed a tear, fall in love and remember the best moments of our lives. Featuring a dazzling cavalcade of stars, including Glen Campbell, The Osmond Brothers, Lesley Gore, Bill Medley, Crystal Gayle, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Tony Orlando, and many more music icons of the era, this nostalgic music special captures the soundtrack of multiple generations. Songs include “I'm A Believer,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “One Fine Day” and “This Diamond Ring.”
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 8:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/17/2025 @ 12:30 AM
WTVP SpotsBilly Strings at the Ryman Auditorium | Trailer
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Join the Grammy Award-winning guitarist for a concert honoring the birthplace of Bluegrass.
Billy Strings at the Ryman Auditorium
Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:00pm
Join the Grammy-winning guitarist and his band for a one-of-a-kind concert honoring the birthplace of Bluegrass. One of the top emerging artists across all genres of music, Strings reveres acoustic music while pushing it forward into new spaces.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 03/15/2025 @ 11:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 03/17/2025 @ 3:30 AM
Shamrock Tenors: Live from Belfast
Sunday, March 16, 2025 7:00pm
Take a musical journey through the Emerald Isle's most beloved songs with these exciting new artists. Hailing from Ulster in the North of Ireland, they are shaping the future of Celtic Music with perfect five-part harmony and cheeky Irish charm.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 03/16/2025 @ 7:00 PM
WTVP SpotsShamrock Tenors: Live from Belfast | Trailer
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Take a musical journey through Ireland's most beloved classic songs with these dynamic new artists.