New PBS show to focus on Detroit’s music scene
PBS will begin airing “Rock ‘N’ Roll Safari,” a series showcasing local musicians on Saturday. Packaged from www.canyouhearmetv.com, a national series on indie music, the episodes will feature the Muggs, Hard Lessons, the Hotness and Sweet Sounds of Detroit.
PBS will begin airing “Rock ‘N’ Roll Safari,” a series showcasing local musicians on Saturday. Packaged from www.canyouhearmetv.com, a national series on indie music, the episodes will feature the Muggs, Hard Lessons, the Hotness and Sweet Sounds of Detroit.
Excerpt from article:
“Detroit is known for its music scene — it’s Motown,” says [producer James] McGovern.
“It’s our hometown and there’s so much respect we have for the city. We
hope to create a better image for it by bringing music here and
promoting the local scene.”
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