Guitar Center Sessions Returns with All-New Episodes Featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, OneRepublic, Talib Kweli on DirecTV

Guitar Center Sessions returns this May on DirecTV with ten compelling all-new episodes from the live performance and interview television series, and also marks the award-winning show’s 50th episode. The up-coming episodes spotlight a diverse range of notably influential artists including The Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, OneRepublic, Fitz & The Tantrums, Talib Kweli and more, providing captivating music content for music fans of all types. The premier episode, with alternative rock pioneers, The Smashing Pumpkins ““ who’ve sold more than 30 million albums and earned multiple Grammy Awards ““ will air on Friday, May 17, at 9pm et / 10pm pt exclusively on DIRECTV’s Audience Network (channel 239).Guitar Center Sessions showcases exclusive live performances by noteworthy artists captured in hi-definition at Guitar Center’s iconic Hollywood, CA location. Each episode also features intimate interviews conducted by renowned music journalist and taste maker Nic Harcourt, offering a rare behind the scenes view into the storied careers of music icons and the inspirations behind their music.Guitar Center’s expertise as the world’s largest retailer of musical instruments and equipment, paired with DIRECTV ““ world’s leading providers of digital television entertainment services ““ ensures that every episode is delivered in the highest audio and visual quality. By developing first-rate original music programming that focuses on conversations and themes pertinent to the artist’s craft and creative process, Guitar Center continues to further its commitment to helping artists be heard in an uncertain music business. Guitar Center Sessions is one example of how the music retailer is creating new avenues for musicians expose their music to large audiences in an ever-changing music industry”Today, more than ever before, any artist, establi