MediaBuyerPlanner: XM Satellite Radio recently announced it will showcase live performances on a new show From the Living Room to the Loft. The show will take place live at The Living Room on Manhattan's lower east side and will highlight well-known musicians as well as emerging singers and songwriters. From The Living Room to The Loft will premiere Sunday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. EST on XM Radio's "The Loft" (XM 50). The debut show will star The Little Willies.

Future shows will include performances by other well-known artists such as Martha Wainwright, Joseph Arthur, The Autumn Defense, The Wood Brothers, Marah and Chris Thile of Nickel Creek.

The series will be produced exclusively for XM Satellite Radio by Jennifer Gilson and Steve Rosenthal, co-owners of The Living Room, along with producer Darin Hallinan.