About this season
WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents spectacular performances that make you feel like you’re in the front row.
Episodes (5)
1. Rob Thomas
Aired 14 June 2007
As one of the most popular voices to emerge in the late-‘90s, Rob Thomas, with his band Matchbox Twenty,
2. Macy Gray
Aired 5 July 2007
Singer-songwriter-performer Macy Gray’s unique voice is instantly recognizable as one of the most distinctive in all of pop music.
3. Dashboard Confessional
Aired 12 July 2007
As one of the most captivating artists to emerge recently, Dashboard Confessional blends acoustic and electric guitar with emotionally packed lyrics to create an indie feel, yet making it fresh and relevant.
4. Jewel part 1
Aired 19 July 2007
Three time Grammy-nominated performer Jewel is best known for her charismatic live performances. In this episode, Jewel performs at the historic Rialto Theater with an ethereal backdrop and, at times, is accompanied by a chamber orchestra.
5. Jewel part 2
Aired 19 July 2007
Whether she is yodeling or singing an aria, Jewel puts her own unique blended style into her music. Performing in this hour “Foolish Games,” "Satellite” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Jewel has managed to put her life’s retrospective into her well-crafted songs, which are influenced by many music genres including rock, pop, country, jazz and classical. This unique performance by Jewel is one that is not to be missed.