Take it easy this Labour Day weekend with SiriusXM music, talk & comedy specials

Labour Day

As you fire up the BBQ to celebrate the unofficial end of summer this Labour Day, SiriusXM is bringing you nonstop programming all weekend long. From Friday through Monday, hear special episodes of the Elvis Sessions, mixes from world-class DJs, a listener-voted countdown of the best chamber music, marathons of stand-up comedy, and so much more.

Music (all times ET)

SiriusXM Hits 1

What’s one of Spyder Harrison’s favourite hobbies?! Counting backwards, of course (especially when it comes to the Weekend Countdown)! For Labour Day weekend, he’ll highlight some mainstay Hits 1 (Ch. 2) artists as well as play some newcomers on the countdown. The countdown premieres Saturday, September 4th at 7 am with replays at 11 am and 7 pm and throughout the long weekend.

Elvis Radio

From his first recording at SUN Records to becoming RCA’s top artist, enjoy the first four episodes of this new Elvis Radio (Ch. 75) show hosted by Robb Walker titled Elvis Sessions: A Chronological Journey Through Elvis Presley’s Recording Sessions. Hear the four-hour special on Friday, September 3rd at 8 pm, Saturday, September 4th at 2 pm, Sunday, September 5th at 12 am, and Monday, September 6th at 10 am.

70s on 7

September brings in those changes … Clothing, going back to school, and the start of a new season. Songs that were on the radio in September in the ’70s will be featured on 70s on 7 (Ch. 7) all Labour Day weekend to bring back the memories of cooler times.

September brings in those changes … Clothing, going back to school, and the start of a new season. Songs that were on the radio in September in the ’70s will be featured on 70s on 7 (Ch. 7) all Labour Day weekend to bring back the memories of cooler times.

Disney Hits

Disney Legend Haley Mills, who starred in The Parent Trap and other Disney classics, will host a special episode of Be Our Guest 4 the Day to celebrate the release of her new memoir, Forever Young. The episode premieres on Disney Hits (Ch. 302) on Friday, September 3rd at 12 pm with replays on Saturday, September 4th at 8 am, 1 pm, and 5 pm; Sunday, September 5th at 10 am and 3 pm; and Monday, September 6th at 9 am and 5 pm.

Symphony Hall

Hear the Trout Quintet, Beethoven’s late String Quartets, and many more in a special countdown of the 76 greatest chamber music works of the last 400 years — as chosen by you! Symphony Hall (Ch. 76) is counting them down this Labour Day weekend beginning Saturday, September 4th at 12 pm.

1st Wave

1st Wave (Ch. 33) is extending the long holiday weekend. Starting Saturday, September 4th at 3 am ET, enjoy the extended versions, remixes, and long variations of all your favourite 1st Wave music!

Pop2K

Blink-182 says it best: “Work sucks, I know!” Beginning September 6 at 9am, Pop2K (Ch. 10) is rocking your party with your favorite pop-punk bands from the early 2000s! Put the “Misery Busines” of work behind you, because “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down” the pop-rock rabbit hole.

Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio

This Labour Day, Caribbean Soca Queen Alison Hinds brings the parade to Tuff Gong Radio (Ch. 19), playing an hour of her must-play Soca songs for any parade. The music starts on Monday, September 6th at 3 pm.

LL COOL J’s Rock the Bells Radio

Hear exclusive mixes from some of hip-hop’s best DJs during the Labour Day Mixdown on LL COOL J’s Rock the Bells Radio (Ch. 43). Starting Friday, September 3th at 7 pm, hear from DJs like A-Trak, DJ Goldenchyld, DJ Rhettmatic, Ant (of Atmosphere), Trackstar The DJ, DJ Mister Cee, DJ Chuck Chillout, DJ Epps, and more.

Talk, Comedy & Entertainment

Comedy Central Radio

Get your laughs in this Labour Day with a marathon of stand-up comedy specials on Comedy Central Radio (Ch. 95), starting Monday, September 6th from 7 am to 3 pm.

Doctor Radio

This holiday weekend, tune in to Doctor Radio (Ch. 110) for special all-day programming focused on getting back into shape, plus athlete health, from injury recovery to elite athletes and mental health, hydration for athletes, and nutrition and training for any fitness level.

Raw Dog Comedy & She’s So Funny

Jessica Kirson and Rachel Feinstein are taking over Raw Dog Comedy (Ch. 99) and She’s So Funny (Ch. 771) this Labour Day weekend in honour of their new prank call album, The Call Girls. Tune in Friday, September 3rd at 12 pm, Saturday, September 4th at 8 am and 8 pm, Sunday, September 5th at 6 am and 6 pm, and Monday, September 6th at 10 am.

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