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Making Music on WKAR-TV

Check out some new and encore music specials on WKAR-TV during our on-air membership campaign, August 16-26. | Give Now Here

Celebrating the Music of Johnny Cash
Friday, August 17, at 9:30 p.m. WKAR-TV
Wednesday, August 22, at 9:30 p.m. WKAR World
An all-star tribute with Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow, Pat Monahan of Train, Lucinda Williams, Shelby Lynne and more.

Ed Sullivan's Top Performers 1966-1969
Watch Saturday, August 18, at 8 p.m WKAR-TV
Friday, August 24, at 9 p.m. WKAR-TV
Sunday, August 19, at 9 p.m. WKAR World.
Enjoy highlights from the Ed Sullivan Show that include performances by Tom Jones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, The Doors and The Rolling Stones, among others.

Pegi & Neil Young Concert for the Bridge

Neil Young and his wife Peggy host an all-acoustic concert with an all-star cast. Included are Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Paul Mccartney, The Who, Tom Petty, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Pretenders, Ben Harper, Bonnie Raitt, The Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Tom Waits, Brian Wilson and more.

See it Saturday, August 18, at 10 p.m. WKAR-TV
Sunday, August 26, at 10 p.m. WKAR-TV
Tuesday, August 21, at 10 p.m. WKAR World

Leonard Cohen Live in London
Sunday, August 19, at 10 p.m. on WKAR-TV.
After a 15-year absence, Leonard Cohen returns to the stage in London, performing many of his hits.

Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies
Sunday, August 19, at 7 p.m. WKAR World
Monday, August 20 at 8 p.m. WKAR-TV
Wednesday, August 22, at 8 p.m. WKAR World
Saturday, August 25, at 5:30 p.m. WKAR-TV
The little girl with the super-sized operatic voice returns. Eleven-year-old Jackie Evancho performs songs made famous on the silver screen including selections from South Pacific, The Lion King, Toy Story 2 and Titanic.

For more music programs -- including Country Pop Legends, Introducing Nathan Pacheco, Doo Wop Love Songs, Moments to Remember and more, refer to your Stay Tuned magazine or view it online here.

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