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DT: AUGUST 26, 2016
 AT&T and AUDIENCE Network Present:
AUDIENCE MUSIC: Spotlight ‘Armstrong Leigh’ and ‘Oh, Whitney’
‘Live From Austin’ Back-to-Back Performances Airing Friday, August 26, all times ET/PT
‘Armstrong Leigh’ (8:00 p.m.)
‘Oh Whitney’ (8:30 p.m.)
On AUDIENCE Network (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114)
AUDIENCE MUSIC: Spotlight:
New Monthly Music Series Highlights Emerging And Unsigned Music Artists Giving New Talent Unprecedented National TV Exposure Across Broadcast and Digital Platforms
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This Friday night, tune in to “AUDIENCE MUSIC: Spotlight”–the new monthly music series from AUDIENCE Network which exclusively showcases emerging, unsigned music artists with their first national broadcast performance and digital exposure–for two fresh episodes from ‘Armstrong Leigh” (8:00 p.m) and ‘Oh, Whitney’ (8:30 p.m.) on AUDIENCE Network (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114). Both episodes were taped live on location this past March in Austin, TX from AUDIENCE Network’s exclusive ‘Live From Austin’ rooftop stage.
Less than two years after joining forces, the Austin, TX-based power duo Armstrong Leigh has won over audiences with appearances across Texas and beyond. With Michelle Armstrong’s robust yet sensual vocals, Cristopher Leigh’s signature guitar hooks and their shared affinity for lyrically-led, melodic pop-rock, Armstrong Leigh draws listeners in to become a part of their music. Years prior to joining forces, Cristopher and Michelle shared the stage in their previous Austin bands–Electric Touch (Island Records) and Dame (Playing In Traffic Records), respectively–but it wasn’t until one fateful Bruce Springsteen concert, in LA, that the two would reconnect and collaborate. Recently, Armstrong Leigh was the opening band for hit-maker Vance Joy on his first American tour, Electric Forest Festival, and opened for Albert Hammond Jr. (The Strokes), Ringo Deathstarr, and others.
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Oh Whitney is a rock band that has called several places home since its first incarnation in Brooklyn, NY, in 2011. They cut their teeth performing in and around NYC, while also playing down the East Coast and into central Mexico, where they began working with drummer Rick Shlosser (of Van Morrison, James Taylor, Etta James, among others). After recording their debut album “Oh Whitney” in Queretaro, Mexico, they relocated to Fort Worth, TX, touring in support of the new record.The group spent the majority of the last couple years recording and playing outside of the United States, predominantly in central Mexico and Bahia, Brazil. Oh Whitney is currently settling into their new home base of Austin, TX, while finishing their forthcoming album produced by Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan) set for release later this year.
“AUDIENCE Music: Spotlight” is the new monthly music TV show airing on AUDIENCE Network.This groundbreaking series exclusively showcases emerging, unsigned music artists getting national broadcast TV and digital exposure. “AUDIENCE Music: Spotlight” creates a lifelong relationship with artists from the very beginning of their careers, giving them the chance of a lifetime to cut through the noise, which no other network has done before. On the series, AUDIENCE Network gives artists their first live performance and in-depth interview on national television. “AUDIENCE Music: Spotlight” is in the collaborative, artist-driven tradition of the network known for the striking, cinematic look of its concerts and exceptional quality music programming. “AUDIENCE Music: Spotlight” will continue to nurture these young acts as well as help them build a fan base throughout their rising careers. The show crosses a diverse array of musical genres with upcoming artists like Aubrie Sellers, Phebe Starr, Julia Cole, Oh Whitney, The Sisterhood, Ryan Beaver, Isac Elliot, Armstrong Leigh and many more to come.
AUDIENCE Network’s new musicslate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K*, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January. Recent concert specials include: CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, Keith Urban, The Lumineers, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Josh Kelley, Cypress Hill, Andra Day, JR JR and others. New shows premiere via national broadcast Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114,as well asstreaming on directv.com, uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.**
AUDIENCE Network‘smultiple series of original and exclusive performances give music fans an intimate view of music’s most influential artists today. The network collaborates directly with musicians to create a unique show from their perspective.
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