- XM Café
Infobox Radio Station
name = XM Café
area =United States
Canada
branding = XM Cafe
slogan =
frequency = XM 45
format = Adult Album Alternative
erp =
class = Satellite Radio Station
owner =XM Satellite Radio
website = [http://xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=45 XM Café]
callsign_meaning =XM Café, formerly named Starbucks XM Café, is a music channel on
XM Satellite Radio . XM Café is located on XM channel 45 and is also available onDirectTV channel 832.XM Café (2001-2007; 2008-present)
Prior to the merger, XM Café aired a pure format of modern adult alternative music. The channel was part of XM's original programming lineup, dating to
2001 .tarbucks XM Café
From
2007-07-31 until2008-09-30 , theStarbucks -operated XM channelHear Music merged with XM Café to create the Starbucks XM Café. The format of the channel was mainly modern adult alternative music with some elements of the old Hear Music channel. On2008-09-30 the channel rename back as it's former name, according to XM, after a termination of a marketing contract withStarbucks [cite news |first=Elizabeth M |last=Gillespie |title=XM Ends Marketing Pact With Starbucks |url=http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080107/xm_starbucks.html?.v=1 |work= |publisher=AP |date=2008-01-07 |accessdate=2008-01-07 ] .Programming
* Build Your Own Show - A show dedicated to listener picked musical and artist selections. Listeners can call up and request one artist for the block which XM Cafe will focus on. It airs on Wednesday at 8:00 PM (ET) with replays the rest of the week.
* Gnu Music Revue - A show dedicated to new music releases; hosted by Bill Evans. It airs on Tuesday at 9:00 AM (ET) with replays the rest of the week.
* The Daily Grind - A show dedicated to Artist Choice sets, exclusive live recordings, and many other features; hosted by Paul Marszalek. It airs on weekdays at 3:00 PM (ET) with replay at 1:00 AM (ET).
* XM Café Live - A hour long live concert by XM Café's biggest names; e.g.: Dave Matthews Band, Steely Dan, Sheryl Crow, Counting Crows etc.; hosted by Brian Chamberlain. It airs on Tuesday at 8:00 PM (ET) with replays the rest of the week.References
External links
* [http://xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=45 XM Café]
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