Sundance’s Live From Abbey Road plans new season with big names

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By Patrick Luce Jun 17, 2008, 16:32 GMT

Sundance Channel Presents Live From Abbey Road is kicking off a new season of music with an episode focusing on the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul” Mary J Blige, Dashboard Confessional, and James Blunt. Mary J. Blige - BET's

Mary J. Blige - BET's "106 & Park" Announces the Nominees for the 2008 BET Awards - BET Studios - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR PhotosDuring the episode, Blige will discuss her extraordinary musical career and her signature sound which blends hip-hop and soul. The singer will also perform hit songs - including "Just Fine" from her latest album ‘Growing Pains.’ Dashboard Confessional will discuss their experience at the legendary Abbey Road studio, and perform "Hands Down" from album ‘A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar.’English singer-song writer James Blunt will discuss his music (a blend of pop, rock and folk) and perform "1973" from his ‘All the Lost Souls’ album. Here is a look at Thursday's show:Mary J. Blige InterviewMary J. Blige PerformanceDashboard Confessional InterviewDashboard Confessional PerformanceJames Blunt InterviewJames Blunt PerformanceUpcoming Line-ups: Episode 2 - June 26
Rascal Flatts, Kate Nash & Herbie Handcock w/ Corinne Bailey Rae and Melody GardotEpisode 3 - July 3
Panic at the Disco, David Gray & Susan VegaEpisode 4 - July 10
Stereophonics, Colbie Caillat & Joan Armatrading Episode 5 - July 17
Sheryl Crow, Hard-Fi & Diana Krall Episode 6 - July 24
The Hoosiers, The Black Keys, Manu ChaoEpisode 7 - July 31
Matchbox Twenty, The Script, Def LeppardEpisode 8 - August 7
Elbow, MGMT, Alanis Morissette