Melissa Etheridge Releases Full Solo Concert on TV series INFINITY HALL LIVE

The fifth season finale of the Syndicated public TV music series INFINITY HALL LIVE features a terrific, intimate hourlong solo performance from Melissa Etheridge.

This lively set features some of her chart-toppers, along with a fiery, 7-minute cover of 'Rock Me Baby' from her upcoming Stax tribute album, Memphis Rock and Soul, out October 7, as well as the first performance of her most recent song, 'Pulse."

The full setlist included: If I Wanted To; I Want to Come Over; Pulse; Come to My Window; Rock Me Baby; Chrome Plated Heart; I'm The Only One; Bring Me Some Water; and Like the Way I Do.

EPISODE 508 - Melissa Etheridge
That iconic voice and a wardrobe of guitars from Melissa Etheridge make for a riveting solo performance of greatest hits "Come to My Window," "I Want to Come Over," and "I'm the Only One," as well as a preview from her upcoming Stax/Volt covers album ("Rock Me Baby,") as well as "Pulse," her very emotional song of healing she had written only days before, in response to the Orlando shooting tragedy. The Grammy winner shares personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.

Catch the waves of refreshing melodies, driving grooves, and spirited vocals ideal for summertime as Infinity Hall Live, the award-winning national music series produced by Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), kicked off its fifth anniversary season in July with some of today's most intriguing established and emerging artists: Rhiannon Giddens, Galactic, Joss Stone, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Ani DiFranco, and Melissa Etheridge. Infinity Hall Live Season 5 airs nationally on public television this summer - check local listings or ihlive.org/watch-local-pbs-station/ for broadcast times. IHLive.org also launched the series weekly all summer long.

All of this season's eight 60-minute episodes were filmed at one of the following Infinity Hall Live venues in Connecticut: the brand new state-of-the-art Infinity Hall Hartford, the 1883 jewel box, Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk, or the Warner Theatre in Torrington.

Infinity Hall Live makes the music the focus with pure and passionate performances by serious artists. The Infinity Hall venues allow the artists to create a very personal environment where every move, and every note can be taken in by the viewer. All the series' guest artists deliver honest interviews off stage to draw television audiences even closer.

Infinity Hall Live is produced by Connecticut Public Television (CPTV). Producer is Jennifer Boyd and the Co-Producers are Megan Fitzgerald and Laura Savini. The series is directed by Joe Coss and edited by Dave Allen. Infinity Hall Live is distributed nationally on public television by APT.

The award-winning public television series Infinity Hall Live provides an all-access pass to engaging performances and backstage conversations with today's most intriguing musical artists. Displaying an eclectic mix of musical genres, the series offers authentic and heartfelt performances taped at Infinity Music Hall, an acoustically perfect Victorian-era concert hall in Norfolk, Connecticut, and at Infinity Hall Hartford, renowned for its beautiful design and superb acoustics. These intimate settings afford viewers a "best-seat-in-the-house" experience. Infinity Hall Live, which has aired on public television since 2011, will be launching its fifth season in summer 2016. Other artists featured in the series include Tori Amos, Buckwheat Zydeco, Shelby Lynne, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and more. In candid pre- and post-show interviews, the performers reflect on their motivations, inspirations, and unique style of songwriting and playing. For more information, exclusive videos and interviews, and additional episodes, visit ihlive.org.

The Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (CPBN) is home to CPTV, WNPR and the Learning Lab. CPTV is a locally and nationally recognized producer and presenter of quality public television programming, including original documentaries, public affairs and educational programming. WNPR is an affiliate of National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. The Learning Lab serves high school seniors through a partnership with Hartford Public Schools and the Journalism and Media Academy Magnet School. It is also home to the Institute for Advanced Media, a program that provides the men and women of our armed forces and adult learners an opportunity to learn skills necessary for the 21st century digital media workplace. For more information, visit cpbn.org.

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