As reported earlier this morning, BlueHighways TV has gone broadband, cutting a deal with Narrowstep to deliver content online. At the time that post was published the BlueHighways TV website had not been updated with the Narrowstep information. It has now.

Just visit their homepage and click on the Narrowstep or BHTV-Virtual logos right in the middle of the top portion of the page. You’ll be taken strait to the channel player. I’m watching it right now while I type this post. The footage is of great quality, I’m on a Mac so the video opened in Quicktime and I was able to watch it full screen. It began streaming immediately and I was watching it within 10 seconds with not one stutter or hesitation, very impressive. I think the video is provided in WMV format for Windows users.

I’m watching Reno’s Old Time Music Festival now, but the other content they provide will be of interest to some in the bluegrass community I’m sure.

TV on the internet, and it’s bluegrass! I love it.

BlueHighways TV has just announced a deal with Narrowstep to deliver BlueHighways TV online via Narrowstep’s telvOS system. The channel is scheduled to launch today October 25, 2006. To access the new channel simply visit BlueHighwaysTV.com and click on the Narrowstep icon. The icon isn’t on the site yet, but should be soon. The programming is available free of charge.

BlueHighways TV’s original content is comprised of unique programs that reflect the diversity and spirit of our nation. Viewers can choose from roots music offerings, including bluegrass, gospel and traditional country, as well as entertaining programs about the neighborhoods, art, festivals and celebrations that, interwoven together, define America’s vivid culture and character. Original programming series to be available at the premiere of the virtual network include:

Due West
Best of Reno’s Old Time Music Festival
Branson Jam
Gospel Sampler
Storytellers Theater
Network Samplers

Stan Hitchcock, chairman and CEO of BlueHighways TV had this to say about the deal with Narrowstep. (more…)