By: SoundSlam
Published: Jun. 19, 2008 - New York, NY

Sundance Channel will premiere the second season of the acclaimed original music series "Live From Abbey Road" in June. The 12-part series features performances and interviews with musicians filmed at London's legendary Abbey Road Studios. Season two of "Live From Abbey Road" airs on Thursdays at 10:00pm et/pt beginning June 19th.

As part of the promotions for the music television series, a contest will supply one lucky winner with a Vy & Elle messenger bag filled with a number of things including t-shirts, speakers, coffee mug. The total bag's value has been appraised at $180.00. Contestants will be entered into the contest by emailing news@soundslam.com with 'Live From Abbey Road' in the subject line and proper mailing address information in the body of the email.



"Live from Abbey Road" features performances by new and established A-list artists, with each one-hour episode offering three acts and a unique insight into the process of making music as they rehearse, discuss their work, and build towards the final exclusive performance. Artists on tap for Season 2 include: Mary J. Blige; Dashboard Confessional; James Blunt; Rascal Flatts; Kate Nash; Herbie Hancock with Corinne Bailey Rae and Melody Gardot; Diana Krall; Stereophonics; Sheryl Crow; The Black Keys; David Gray, Suzanne Vega, Colbie Caillat, Joan Armatrading, Panic at the Disco; and Manu Chao.

The series is produced by Michael Gleason and Peter van Hooke, directed by AJ Jankel and distributed worldwide by FremantleMedia Enterprises. Reviewing the first season of "Live From Abbey Road" for The New York Daily News in June 2007, David Bianculli wrote, "If you love music, you'll love this Sundance Channel show."

Line up for the first 5 episodes:

June 19 at 10:00pm et/pt: Mary J. Blige, Dashboard Confessional and James Blunt

June 26 at 10:00pm et/pt: Rascal Flatts, Kate Nash and Herbie Hancock with Corinne Bailey Rae and Melody Gardot

July 3 at 10:00pm et/pt: Panic at the Disco, David Gray and Suzanne Vega

July 10 at 10:00pm et/pt: Stereophonics, Colbie Caillat and Joan Armatrading

July 17 at 10:00pm et/pt: Sheryl Crow, Hard-Fi and Diana Krall