North Mississippi Allstar Front Man Luther Dickinson Hosts Mag Rack's Guitar Xpress Beginning May 11

North Mississippi Allstar Front Man Luther Dickinson Hosts Mag Rack's Guitar Xpress Beginning May 11

NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Mag Rack, Rainbow Media's premier on- demand television network, will re-launch its popular "Guitar Xpress" music instruction program with a new host and 30-plus new song titles-all originally produced by Mag Rack and filmed at the historic Electric Lady studios in New York City. Re-launching in May 2006, "Guitar Xpress" is hosted by Luther Dickinson, front man of the North Mississippi Allstars, who will also provide music instruction.

The first television program of its kind, Mag Rack's "Guitar Xpress" launched on the network in 2004 with step-by-step instructions for playing popular songs on the guitar. The block quickly rose to become and continues to be one of the most popular with Mag Rack viewers. This year, Mag Rack has produced original on-demand instruction for over 30 songs from an array of genres, including reggae, country, folk, blues and rock.

In January 2006, Mag Rack announced "Guitar Xpress Presents", an original 12-part showcase that takes viewers into the studio with guitar masters to hear about their life experiences and the musicians who inspired their work. Each episode features intimate live performances and archival footage from past videos and concerts. "Guitar Xpress Presents" features The Bacon Brothers, Trey Anastasio, Brazilian guitarist Seu Jorge and The Derek Trucks Band, among others.

Premiering on April 6th, Mag Rack's will bring guitar lovers at home an original companion series to promote the on-demand premiere of 20th Century Fox's award-winning film, "Walk the Line" on the same day. Hosted by Johnny's brother Tommy Cash, Mag Rack's series offers exclusive interviews with John Carter Cash and daughter Kathy Cash Tittle. Mag Rack's on-demand movie promotions combine the draw of Hollywood blockbusters and the power of video- on-demand to provide an exclusive movie experience for television viewers.

About Mag Rack

Mag Rack ignites viewers' interests and establishes on-demand television as an entertainment destination. The premier on-demand television network, Mag Rack helps viewers get into the things they love-from cars to guitars, motorcycles to fitness, kids shows to video games, relationships to pets-by showcasing expert on-air personalities and dynamic programs that inspire them to go even further. Mag Rack is the first television network to produce original entertainment created exclusively for on-demand. With shows such as Katie Brown @ home, 24seven gamer, Guitar Xpress, The Pet Shop with Marc Morrone and John Lithgow's Paloozaville, Mag Rack's "TV for Whatever Turns You On" puts the viewer in control of their own potential by providing 24/7 "always on" programming that is truly exciting and that cannot be found elsewhere on television. For more information, visit www.magrack.com.

About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC

A leader in the entertainment industry, Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation. Rainbow creates and manages some of the country's most compelling and dynamic programming with linear networks including national networks - AMC, fuse, IFC (The Independent Film Channel) and WE: Women's Entertainment; its regional programming service - Rainbow Sports Networks; on-demand networks including Mag Rack and sportskool; and the largest suite of high definition channels available anywhere - the VOOM HD Networks. Rainbow's other businesses include its film distribution, production and exhibition division - IFC Entertainment; in addition to its advertising sales division - Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation - and its full service network programming origination and distribution company - Rainbow Network Communications.

Source: Mag Rack

CONTACT: Sommer Hixson, Vice President of Public Relations, Mag Rack &
sportskool, +1-646-273-7383, shixson@rainbow-media.com

Web site: http://www.magrack.com/

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