Posts Tagged ‘Sirius XM Satellite Radio’

Sirius Gold Live From the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Monday, October 6th, 2008

As dream jobs go, Norm N. Nite, has a job to be envied by music fans around the world. When he rocks and rolls on into work as a Sirius DJ he is surrounded by music history where he broadcasts live from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Norm’s program airs Saturdays and Sundays from 3 – 6 pm on Sirius Gold, Sirius channel 5. Larry Morrow broadcasts live from the Rock Hall Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 – 6pm on Sirius Gold. “Classic Vinyl” also broadcasts from the Hall of Fame Wednesday – Sundays from 10 am – 1 pm. “Classic Vinyl” airs classic rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s and is available on Sirius channel 14.

Classic music fans can only imagine the thrill and excitement of walking past the exhibits while gearing up for an afternoon of DJ work playing ‘50s favorites. Norm N. Nite gets to live the dream while being a part of a radio giant, Sirius XM Radio, with over 18 million subscribers. The shrine of Rock ‘n Roll features an exhibit that changes each year, bringing visitors a variety of history and memorabilia through the use of film, video, kiosks and music. Thousands of artifacts line the museum including items on loan from artists and collectors. What a fabulous home for a Sirius Gold program!

Sirius Gold is the home of Sirius XM Radio’s rock ‘n roll ‘50s and ‘60s era. This channel is the place where women put on their poodle skirts and bobby socks while men don their leather jackets for a night of cruising in the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible. It’s a place where doo wop is king and Fats Domino bangs out the keys to “Whole Lotta Lovin’.” Whether you lived through the 50s, or know someone who did, Sirius Gold takes listeners on a trip down memory lane with artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Four Seasons, and many more.

In addition to Norm N. Nite and Larry Morrow’s broadcasts LIVE From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Sirius Gold has two additional regular programs: “Remember Then,” hosted by Norm, plays tunes from a specific year; and “Doo Wop Gold,” hosted by TJ Lubinsky. TJ brings listeners doo wop at its finest with rare concert tracks, interviews, original recordings, and artist profiles. “Doo Wop Gold” encourages listener participation, taking caller requests for favorite tunes.

Sirius Gold and Classic Vinyl are just two of the many music channels available to Sirius XM Radio subscribers. This satellite radio provider brings listeners a variety of music including jazz, blues, rock, classical, the standards, R&B, hip-hop, country, and more. Unlike local radio stations Sirius XM Radio airs all music channels 100% commercial free. In addition to these music offerings satellite radio subscribers have access to channels dedicated to specific artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, the Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffett and Bruce Springsteen.

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Sirius Stratus 4 Dock and Play Radio

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

For versatility, ease of use, and appealing design, the Sirius Stratus 4 satellite radio is an excellent choice to upgrade the entertainment options in your car. The Stratus 4 has a pleasing amber display that blends well with any vehicle interior and can be easily moved to a docking kit for use in the office, at home or in another vehicle.

 

The display is easy to read with excellent contrast for simple viewing of song or channel details. Functionality allowing users to customize the display provides listeners with an audio experience tailored to their desired settings.

 

The Stratus 4 Sirius Satellite Radio can be connected to a vehicle’s existing radio through an audio cable to the stereo audio output or via a tuned FM channel. This radio has a built-in FM transmitter providing this capability. When using the FM transmitter in a large city it can become necessary to hold various FM frequencies for an optimum listening experience. Included in the Stratus 4 is a FM preset function allowing users to store their area’s best frequencies.

 

Sirius Radio subscribers often have several favorite channels that they tune to. With over 130 channels available on Sirius and over 300 channels now available with the new Sirius XM Radio, there are plenty to choose from. The Stratus 4 has 10 presets that allow users to quickly navigate to their favorite channels. The One-Touch Jump button lets users instantly switch to their favorite preset station in the satellite radio channel lineup, eliminating the frustrating search for a quick weather, traffic or news report.

 

As with most entertainment mediums, some content on satellite radio may be inappropriate for young children. The Sirius Stratus 4 has it covered with the Parental Controls functionality, which allows channels to be locked and unlocked with ease to prevent those little fingers from stumbling upon unauthorized content.

 

Versatility is a key feature of the Stratus 4. This radio can be easily transported to home, office, boat or another vehicle by moving the radio to another docking unit.

 

Satellite radio provides listeners with a radio listening experience that keeps driving consumers away from local radio. An incredible lineup of content includes a variety of music including pop, rock, hip-hop, electronica, jazz, blues, R&B and all your standard Top 40 hits. All music channels are 100% commercial free, and many feature DJs and guest DJs who provide entertaining chatter between songs. Sirius XM Radio Inc. also has a variety of talk show personalities including Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, sports programming covering NFL football, basketball, tennis, European soccer, and even college sports and NASCAR, as well as family and news programming from a variety of sources.

 

So whether you’re tuning in on a drive around town, or sinking back into an easy chair at home, there are plenty of content options to enjoy on the Sirius Stratus 4.

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Sirius NFL Radio

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

This week marks the official start to the 2008-2009 National Football League season, and football fans across the country are enjoying the best of the NFL by tuning in to Sirius XM Radio. Sirius Radio has exclusive rights to NFL content and has been airing many of the preseason games in their entirety.

Whether you live in Buffalo or Los Angeles, following your favorite team is a breeze with the play-by-play channels available on Sirius satellite radio. Catch the home feed or away feed with some games airing both.

Satellite radio subscribers can immerse themselves in everything related to their favorite teams or keep up with the competition by tuning in to many of the programs available on Sirius NFL Radio. The Sirius Blitz puts subscribers in the interviewer seat by letting them ask respected NFL coaches their own questions about player performance, personnel, team match-ups and more.

During the NFL offseason, Sirius NFL Radio keeps football fans up to speed on all the latest happenings across the league. The station followed all the teams as they hit the 2008 training camps, bringing subscribers expert analysis and interviews. Subscribers were the first to hear about NFL draft results and listen to memories from the field out of the mouths of the Hall of Famers themselves.

Sirius NFL Radio is a complete football immersion and keeps listeners pumped all year with its long lineup of football shows, including Late Hits, The SIRIUS Blitz, The Opening Drive, Movin’ The Chains, The Red Zone and more. Hosts to the station include Dan Reeves, Randy Cross, Shannon Sharpe, Carl Banks, and recent addition Marty Schottenheimer.

The Opening Drive brings listeners special guests from all over football while the Red Zone keeps listeners updated on the latest news. Take The Sirius Blitz to tailgate parties for pregame analysis or tune in on the drive home for more of the same postgame. Movin’ The Chains gives listeners the opportunity to talk with players and coaches from various teams in the NFL. That’s not all that Sirius NFL Radio brings to the airwaves for satellite radio subscribers. Fantasy Football players can keep up with all the important facts for their weekly picks by listening to SIRIUS Fantasy Football Friday nights and Saturday mornings. John Madden fans can kickoff the Sunday games with SIRIUS NFL Tailgate Show hosted by Madden, Adam Schein, Gil Brandt and Steve Cohen.

Football fans will be entertained throughout the year with the wide range of programs on Sirius NFL Radio. Whether you root for the New England Patriots or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers you will enjoy hearing the best of NFL with Sirius Play-by-Play and SIRIUS NFL Radio on channels 124 through 127.

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