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Fender Is Going Public
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When Fender goes public, investors likely will be buying with their hearts and not their heads.
Although Fender Musical Instruments Corp.'s swooping "F" is wildly different from Facebook’s lowercase logo, and its pre-IPO runup is absent the frenzy that accompanied Facebook’s public debut, analysts say that the manufacturer of the famous Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars does have some similarities to the social media giant.
Like Facebook, Fender — which plans to debut on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker FNDR — has name recognition that could boost the stock price above what fundamentals would otherwise dictate.
"There is definitely some premium in it because it should be an easy sell," said Scott Sweet, senior managing partner at research firm IPO Boutique. "Fender has a very large brand awareness and has had since the late 40s... Looking at the financials, they're not impressive."
In 2011, Fender managed to squeak out a profit of $19 million on sales of $701 million: not bad, but not headline-act good, either. The company's guitars have been played by music titans such as Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix — who played a Fender Stratocaster during his iconic performance at Woodstock that was later bought at auction by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for $1.3 million. It set its share price at $13 to $15, which would raise $160.5 million and give the company a market cap of $395 million at the high end.
“I wouldn’t go near this at the current valuation,” said Arnold Ursaner, managing director of CJS Securities. Ursaner says Fender’s weaker first-quarter numbers, plans to grow internationally into markets with shaky economies and reliance on troubled retailer Guitar Center for 16 percent of its sales are all challenges that could drag down the share price once the company goes public.
“It’s got a premium because of its branding and position in the industry,” said Francis Gaskins, president of research firm IPOdesktop.com. “It has a broad and loyal customer following.” At least initially, that brand equity might matter more than fundamentals. According to analysis of several dozen recent IPOs of consumer-focused companies from Ipreo, a market intelligence firm, "name brand" companies experienced a 26 percent first-day price bounce, compared to a 16 percent bounce for all consumer companies. Companies with well-known brands not only retained, but grew this lead: Six months after their IPOs, these companies had an average 47 percent increase in their share price, compared to a 14 percent increase for the broader consumer sector.
One plus for would-be investors is that the relatively small size of the offering should prevent the kind of volatility that marked Facebook’s IPO and subsequent trading days. “It's going to be a much slower mover up or down,” Sweet said. But unlike many Facebook investors, who dreamed of flipping the stock on opening day and making a killing, analysts think retail investors motivated to buy Fender stock will do so for emotional rather than economic reasons and will hold it. "It’s a mature company, it’s been around for a while," said Nick Einhorn, research analyst at Renaissance Capital. "It’s not a company that represents an exciting growth industry... An investor would be coming at it from more of a value perspective." For investors content to settle for slim margins and no dividend, at least for the time being, in exchange for owning a part of rock and roll history, this could be a match made in — or maybe a stairway to — heaven.
Although Fender Musical Instruments Corp.'s swooping "F" is wildly different from Facebook’s lowercase logo, and its pre-IPO runup is absent the frenzy that accompanied Facebook’s public debut, analysts say that the manufacturer of the famous Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars does have some similarities to the social media giant.
Like Facebook, Fender — which plans to debut on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker FNDR — has name recognition that could boost the stock price above what fundamentals would otherwise dictate.
"There is definitely some premium in it because it should be an easy sell," said Scott Sweet, senior managing partner at research firm IPO Boutique. "Fender has a very large brand awareness and has had since the late 40s... Looking at the financials, they're not impressive."
In 2011, Fender managed to squeak out a profit of $19 million on sales of $701 million: not bad, but not headline-act good, either. The company's guitars have been played by music titans such as Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix — who played a Fender Stratocaster during his iconic performance at Woodstock that was later bought at auction by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for $1.3 million. It set its share price at $13 to $15, which would raise $160.5 million and give the company a market cap of $395 million at the high end.
“I wouldn’t go near this at the current valuation,” said Arnold Ursaner, managing director of CJS Securities. Ursaner says Fender’s weaker first-quarter numbers, plans to grow internationally into markets with shaky economies and reliance on troubled retailer Guitar Center for 16 percent of its sales are all challenges that could drag down the share price once the company goes public.
“It’s got a premium because of its branding and position in the industry,” said Francis Gaskins, president of research firm IPOdesktop.com. “It has a broad and loyal customer following.” At least initially, that brand equity might matter more than fundamentals. According to analysis of several dozen recent IPOs of consumer-focused companies from Ipreo, a market intelligence firm, "name brand" companies experienced a 26 percent first-day price bounce, compared to a 16 percent bounce for all consumer companies. Companies with well-known brands not only retained, but grew this lead: Six months after their IPOs, these companies had an average 47 percent increase in their share price, compared to a 14 percent increase for the broader consumer sector.
One plus for would-be investors is that the relatively small size of the offering should prevent the kind of volatility that marked Facebook’s IPO and subsequent trading days. “It's going to be a much slower mover up or down,” Sweet said. But unlike many Facebook investors, who dreamed of flipping the stock on opening day and making a killing, analysts think retail investors motivated to buy Fender stock will do so for emotional rather than economic reasons and will hold it. "It’s a mature company, it’s been around for a while," said Nick Einhorn, research analyst at Renaissance Capital. "It’s not a company that represents an exciting growth industry... An investor would be coming at it from more of a value perspective." For investors content to settle for slim margins and no dividend, at least for the time being, in exchange for owning a part of rock and roll history, this could be a match made in — or maybe a stairway to — heaven.
Character Spotlight: OKLAHOMA!'s Will Parker
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Erin Joy Swank, of the Education & Community Programs Department, recently caught up with baritone Curt Olds. Below is an excerpt from that interview.
Welcome back toCentral City Opera! We last saw you on stage as John Styx in Orpheus in theUnderworld (2010). While keeping guard over Eurydice in Hades, youentertained us in song and dance. This summer you’ll once again charm theaudience as the dancing rodeo cowboy Will Parker in Oklahoma!
You’ve made a careerout of working as a “triple threat,” a performer who acts, sings and dances.Can you explain the similarities and differences working in opera, musicaltheatre and dance?
Thanks for the compliment of calling me a "triplethreat." The skills that might make me a "triplethreat" as you say (singing, acting and dancing) come out of my theatretraining and years of doing musicals as a child and young adult. In the musicaltheatre world, a performer definitely has to possess a singing voice, butsinging tends to be on equal footing with acting ability and, if the dramaticmoment calls for it, the singing might be compromised for dramatic effect.Regarding dance, if a singer also happens to have the ability to dance, then itopens an entire new world of casting possibilities. In the operatic world, singing and attention to the voice iseverything. If an opera singer possessing a world-class voice can also act -- and Imean not only just while singing, but also in the moments on stage that areunsung -- then they have the makings of a major career. But the voice and abilityto use it come first. And that is a very good thing. For most opera singers,acting skills are developed later because of the heavy requirements of foreignlanguages and the study of historical performance practices. With me, when Iwas studying opera, I put all serious acting, dancing and musical theatre studyon the back burner for a little over six years. I had to concentrate on vocalstudies and languages. My mainobjective when performing is to affect the audience, to move them, to make themfeel. Any extra skill to help do that is a bonus.
You’ve played Curlyin a past production of Oklahoma! What is it like to preparefor the role of Will Parker this time?
When I played Curly, all I really wanted to do was play WillParker. I am definitely a casting possibility for Curly, but personally, I ammuch more like Will Parker and I understand the comic elements of the role.Curly is cool, steady. He has to be to deal so keenly with Jud Fry. Will is awild card and easily excitable. The great thing about Oklahoma! is Istill get to be handsome and cute outside of the central romantic leading man.I feel very fortunate to have played both roles professionally and Rodgers andHammerstein shows are always so fulfilling to perform. I did The Soundof Music earlier this season and Oklahoma! is apersonal favorite of mine. Win win.
You were also a pastApprentice and Studio Artist with Central City Opera. What did you learn orpractice in the artist training program that helped you in your careerdevelopment?
The Bonfils-Stanton Training Program was instrumental to anysuccess I have enjoyed over the past twenty years. I was a college kid fromMontana with no idea how to approach a singing career on a national level. Icame to Denver and sang for John Moriarty and it changed my life. Not only didCentral City Opera's training program offer wonderful classes in diction,audition technique, movement, and repertoire, but it also provided me withquality stage time in comprimario [supporting] roles, recital engagements andscenes concerts. That first summer with Central City Opera led to mygraduate studies at New England Conservatory and additionally, Central CityOpera gave me some of my first principal roles. I will be forever grateful.
The full interview with Curt will be available in the 2012 Opera Insider (festival resource guide) very soon. Stay tuned for more insider interviews!
Erin Joy Swank, of the Education & Community Programs Department, recently caught up with baritone Curt Olds. Below is an excerpt from that interview.Welcome back toCentral City Opera! We last saw you on stage as John Styx in Orpheus in theUnderworld (2010). While keeping guard over Eurydice in Hades, youentertained us in song and dance. This summer you’ll once again charm theaudience as the dancing rodeo cowboy Will Parker in Oklahoma!
You’ve made a careerout of working as a “triple threat,” a performer who acts, sings and dances.Can you explain the similarities and differences working in opera, musicaltheatre and dance?
Thanks for the compliment of calling me a "triplethreat." The skills that might make me a "triplethreat" as you say (singing, acting and dancing) come out of my theatretraining and years of doing musicals as a child and young adult. In the musicaltheatre world, a performer definitely has to possess a singing voice, butsinging tends to be on equal footing with acting ability and, if the dramaticmoment calls for it, the singing might be compromised for dramatic effect.Regarding dance, if a singer also happens to have the ability to dance, then itopens an entire new world of casting possibilities. In the operatic world, singing and attention to the voice iseverything. If an opera singer possessing a world-class voice can also act -- and Imean not only just while singing, but also in the moments on stage that areunsung -- then they have the makings of a major career. But the voice and abilityto use it come first. And that is a very good thing. For most opera singers,acting skills are developed later because of the heavy requirements of foreignlanguages and the study of historical performance practices. With me, when Iwas studying opera, I put all serious acting, dancing and musical theatre studyon the back burner for a little over six years. I had to concentrate on vocalstudies and languages. My mainobjective when performing is to affect the audience, to move them, to make themfeel. Any extra skill to help do that is a bonus.
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| Central City Opera’s ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (2010). Pictured (L to R): Joanna Mongiardo (Eurydice) and Curt Olds (John Styx). Photo by Mark Kiryluk. |
When I played Curly, all I really wanted to do was play WillParker. I am definitely a casting possibility for Curly, but personally, I ammuch more like Will Parker and I understand the comic elements of the role.Curly is cool, steady. He has to be to deal so keenly with Jud Fry. Will is awild card and easily excitable. The great thing about Oklahoma! is Istill get to be handsome and cute outside of the central romantic leading man.I feel very fortunate to have played both roles professionally and Rodgers andHammerstein shows are always so fulfilling to perform. I did The Soundof Music earlier this season and Oklahoma! is apersonal favorite of mine. Win win.
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| Central City Opera’s OKLAHOMA! (2012). Pictured: Kaitlyn Costello (Ado Annie), Curt Olds (Will Parker). Photo by Kira Horvath. |
The Bonfils-Stanton Training Program was instrumental to anysuccess I have enjoyed over the past twenty years. I was a college kid fromMontana with no idea how to approach a singing career on a national level. Icame to Denver and sang for John Moriarty and it changed my life. Not only didCentral City Opera's training program offer wonderful classes in diction,audition technique, movement, and repertoire, but it also provided me withquality stage time in comprimario [supporting] roles, recital engagements andscenes concerts. That first summer with Central City Opera led to mygraduate studies at New England Conservatory and additionally, Central CityOpera gave me some of my first principal roles. I will be forever grateful.
The full interview with Curt will be available in the 2012 Opera Insider (festival resource guide) very soon. Stay tuned for more insider interviews!
June 30, 2012 Officially Declared Central City Opera Day!
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Central City Opera's Opening Day is always a special occasion. But the 2012 opening day was truly historic. The day was marked by a visit from Governor John Hickenlooper, who officially declared June 30, 2012 as "Central City Opera Day" in the State of Colorado.
The day's festivities began, as always, with the Flower Girl Presentation, a tradition dating back to 1932. This year, 14 young women were presented.
Following the presentation, Governor Hickenlooper made his official proclamation, just before the Flower Girls and their fathers took to Eureka Street for the Yellow Rose Waltz.
The day also included several other Central City Opera traditions, including the presentation of the Opera House keys to General/Artistic Director Pat Pearce, the ceremonial ringing of the bell by Board President/Chairman Nancy Parker, and the first performance of "The Usher Song" for the year. Those who have visited Central City Opera in years past may notice something very different about this year's ushers. More about that will be featured in a later blog.
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| Governor John Hickenlooper proclaims June 30, 2012 as "Central City Opera Day." |
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| Governor Hickenlooper shakes hands with Lanny Martin |
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| The 2012 Flower Girls stand with their escorts. |
The day also included several other Central City Opera traditions, including the presentation of the Opera House keys to General/Artistic Director Pat Pearce, the ceremonial ringing of the bell by Board President/Chairman Nancy Parker, and the first performance of "The Usher Song" for the year. Those who have visited Central City Opera in years past may notice something very different about this year's ushers. More about that will be featured in a later blog.
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| Lanny Martin presents the Opera House Keys to Pat Pearce, CCO's General/Artistic Director. |
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| Board President/Chairman Nancy Parker prepares to ring the bell. |
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| Festival Staffers before singing "The Usher Song" |
On RENT, LA BOHÈME and OKLAHOMA!
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It is fairly well known that the musical Rent is based on Puccini's La Bohème...with a few varied plot points. Especially the end. The direct correlations between those shows can be left for a future blog post, but did you know there's a comparison to be made with Oklahoma! as well?
The Off-Broadway satirical revue Forbidden Broadway has a great tradition of spoofing whatever is currently playing in the Big Apple. Several years ago, they re-made Rent's "La Vie Bohème" into "This Ain't Bohème." The video below uses footage from the popular film, dubbed over with audio from Forbidden Broadway's take on the song. Note the lyrics about two minutes in: "We need a new show. The opposite of Rent ain't Bohème....it's Oklahoma!"
To read the lyrics, click the YouTube button above; they're included in the full description of the video.
If you're not familiar with the original song from Rent, you can watch this scene from the movie which takes place in their version of the Café Momus.
The Off-Broadway satirical revue Forbidden Broadway has a great tradition of spoofing whatever is currently playing in the Big Apple. Several years ago, they re-made Rent's "La Vie Bohème" into "This Ain't Bohème." The video below uses footage from the popular film, dubbed over with audio from Forbidden Broadway's take on the song. Note the lyrics about two minutes in: "We need a new show. The opposite of Rent ain't Bohème....it's Oklahoma!"
To read the lyrics, click the YouTube button above; they're included in the full description of the video.
If you're not familiar with the original song from Rent, you can watch this scene from the movie which takes place in their version of the Café Momus.
Kevin Newbury on LA BOHÈME
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Now that Oklahoma! is now running, the company is getting ready to open the second production of the 2012 Central City Opera Festival, La Bohème, this Saturday. I sat down with Stage Director Kevin Newbury, who gave me the inside scoop on this brand new production of the beloved opera.
For more behind-the-scenes information on Bohème and the rest of the 2012 festival, download the The 2012 Opera Insider (Full Season Resource Guide) (pdf) featuring history on all of the 2012 Festival operas, their composers, interviews with artists, and festival information.
Now that Oklahoma! is now running, the company is getting ready to open the second production of the 2012 Central City Opera Festival, La Bohème, this Saturday. I sat down with Stage Director Kevin Newbury, who gave me the inside scoop on this brand new production of the beloved opera.For more behind-the-scenes information on Bohème and the rest of the 2012 festival, download the The 2012 Opera Insider (Full Season Resource Guide) (pdf) featuring history on all of the 2012 Festival operas, their composers, interviews with artists, and festival information.
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Photos Of Beatles' First U.S.Tour Exhibited In NYC
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A new exhibition featuring photos of The Beatles' first tour of America has opened in New York.
The Liverpool legends' first journey to the US and the height of the Beatlemania craze in the early 1960s was photographed by Curt Gunther, and a retrospective of his work, Unseen Beatles, is currently taking place at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Soho, New York.
Speaking of how close he was to the band, Gunther's son says: "He was there on every plane ride and in every hotel room. I think there was real, genuine affection between The Beatles and my dad."
The photos the photographer collected include not just the band playing live, but also of their downtime, with them riding horses and goofing around with manager Brian Epstein. Peter Blachley, co-founder of the Morrison Hotel Gallery, says: "You can see it in the photographs. There were no handlers. Just, 'Hang out, you're one of the band now'."
Alongside Gunther's photos are pictures by another photographer close to the band, Robert Whitaker, who famously posed the band with a number of dismembered toy dolls and raw meat for the album cover of US release 'Yesterday and Today'.
The Unseen Beatles exhibition of Robert Whitaker and Curt Gunther's work is on throughout the summer. For more info visit morrisonhotelgallery.com.
The Liverpool legends' first journey to the US and the height of the Beatlemania craze in the early 1960s was photographed by Curt Gunther, and a retrospective of his work, Unseen Beatles, is currently taking place at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Soho, New York.
Speaking of how close he was to the band, Gunther's son says: "He was there on every plane ride and in every hotel room. I think there was real, genuine affection between The Beatles and my dad."
The photos the photographer collected include not just the band playing live, but also of their downtime, with them riding horses and goofing around with manager Brian Epstein. Peter Blachley, co-founder of the Morrison Hotel Gallery, says: "You can see it in the photographs. There were no handlers. Just, 'Hang out, you're one of the band now'."
Alongside Gunther's photos are pictures by another photographer close to the band, Robert Whitaker, who famously posed the band with a number of dismembered toy dolls and raw meat for the album cover of US release 'Yesterday and Today'.
The Unseen Beatles exhibition of Robert Whitaker and Curt Gunther's work is on throughout the summer. For more info visit morrisonhotelgallery.com.
The Who's 'Quadrophenia' Documentary To Debut At U.S. Cinemas
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The Who are to reveal all about the making of their groundbreaking 1973 album Quadrophenia as part of a major new documentary, which is to be screened across America for one night only this summer.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
Van Morrison Returns To Blue Note For 'Born to Sing'
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The legendary voice of Van Morrison is returning to Blue Note Records. The artist, whose classic albums include Astral Weeks, Moondance and Tupelo Honey, will release Born To Sing: No Plan B on Oct. 2, the label announced Tuesday.
Blue Note president Don Was calls Morrison "one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of all time."
In his statement announcing the move, Morrison praises the label, which released his Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? in 2003.
"With most record companies being so corporate I am happy to be working with Don Was and the team at Blue Note," he says. "To have such a creative music person as the head of my recording label assures me that all the effort taken to write and record this new album will be rewarded with a music-based focus and marketing approach."
Since the early 1990s when he ended his association with Mercury, Morrison has recorded for Polydor, Virgin and Lost Highway. His latest release, the 2009 concert album Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl, was released on his own Listen to the Lion imprint.
Born To Sing: No Plan B was produced by Morrison and recorded in his native Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tracklist:
1. Open The Door (To Your Heart)
2. Going Down To Monte Carlo
3. Born To Sing
4. End Of The Rainbow
5. Close Enough For Jazz
6. Mystic Of The East
7. Retreat And View
8. If In Money We Trust
9. Pagan Heart
10. Educating Archie
Blue Note president Don Was calls Morrison "one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of all time."
In his statement announcing the move, Morrison praises the label, which released his Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? in 2003.
"With most record companies being so corporate I am happy to be working with Don Was and the team at Blue Note," he says. "To have such a creative music person as the head of my recording label assures me that all the effort taken to write and record this new album will be rewarded with a music-based focus and marketing approach."
Since the early 1990s when he ended his association with Mercury, Morrison has recorded for Polydor, Virgin and Lost Highway. His latest release, the 2009 concert album Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl, was released on his own Listen to the Lion imprint.
Born To Sing: No Plan B was produced by Morrison and recorded in his native Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tracklist:
1. Open The Door (To Your Heart)
2. Going Down To Monte Carlo
3. Born To Sing
4. End Of The Rainbow
5. Close Enough For Jazz
6. Mystic Of The East
7. Retreat And View
8. If In Money We Trust
9. Pagan Heart
10. Educating Archie
Jefferson Starship Releasing 'Tales From The Mothership' Live 4-CD Set
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“Roswell UFO Parade & Festival Hosts Jefferson Starship Sci-Fi Extravaganza” read the headlines for the annual July 3rd event that took place in Roswell, New Mexico in 2009.
Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade.
The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as “White Rabbit,” “Somebody To Love,” “Volunteers” and “Wooden Ships” recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special program of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever!
Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set called Tales From The Mothership.
In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), Blows Against The Empire was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award.
In addition to Kantner, Blows featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit “Jane.” David rejoined the band full time in 2005.
In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce Blows from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a Blows motion picture in 1996.
“That was a big year for sci-fi,” recalls Gaiman.
Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), Jefferson's Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined The Heroes of Woodstock, the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.
“On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction,” says Gaiman.
Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis) and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.
Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator (Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed Tales From The Mothership, a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. “It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary,” Gaiman quips.
Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.
For more information, go to http://jeffersonstarship.com.
To order Jefferson Starship's Tales From The Mothership, go to http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15498/Jefferson_Starship-Tales_From_The_Mothership_-_Roswell_UFO_Festival_3_July_2009.html.
Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade.
The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as “White Rabbit,” “Somebody To Love,” “Volunteers” and “Wooden Ships” recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special program of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever!
Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set called Tales From The Mothership.
In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), Blows Against The Empire was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award.
In addition to Kantner, Blows featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit “Jane.” David rejoined the band full time in 2005.
In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce Blows from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a Blows motion picture in 1996.
“That was a big year for sci-fi,” recalls Gaiman.
Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), Jefferson's Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined The Heroes of Woodstock, the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.
“On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction,” says Gaiman.
Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis) and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.
Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator (Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed Tales From The Mothership, a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. “It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary,” Gaiman quips.
Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.
For more information, go to http://jeffersonstarship.com.
To order Jefferson Starship's Tales From The Mothership, go to http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15498/Jefferson_Starship-Tales_From_The_Mothership_-_Roswell_UFO_Festival_3_July_2009.html.
Legendary Tommy Roe Releases 'Devil's Soul Pile'
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Tommy Roe is back with his first new CD release in many years called Devil's Soul Pile. Roe's new album not only contains the rock 'n' roll music we grew up with but songs with important messages for today's times.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
DLR: I'm Eddie Van Halen's Biggest Fan
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The 2012 Van Halen tour is only a few shows in and the fan reviews continue to be strong.
VH have been dropping some rarely-played gems in the setlists and mixing things up a little as they settle into the start of the trip.
This week, VH play two nights at Madison Square Garden, and the New York Post caught up with David Lee Roth for an update on the band’s tour in support of “A Different Kind Of Truth.”
“We’re doing a lot of tunes that don’t usually get out of the deck and Edward is more lucid now than any time in my memory,” explains Roth. “I’m his biggest fan. I still remember the first time I saw him playing in a backyard party in Pasadena in high school. He was great then and he’s great now. We’ve come full circle.”
Asked what sets VH apart from other bands, Dave says “We throw a sick party, and if you get invited, you gotta go. For starters, on this tour Kool and the Gang are opening our shows, and that’s full circle for us because we used to play ‘Hollywood Swinging’ in five-sets-a-night-beer-bars. And the first three songs on our new record are thunder-funk. What we’re giving is the best of the old and the new — think of it like watching ‘Dragnet’ on your iPad.”
Roth was asked how the pop world changed since VH started in the 70s.
“These days, I see too much cheerleading and not enough stagecraft, and what I’m seeing isn’t worth cheering for,” replies Roth. “The questions I want to ask most of my colleagues are: Can you even do the whole song from beginning to end? Can you do it onstage like you did it in the studio? Do you float like a butterfly or sting like a pre-recorded bee?”
The 2012 Van Halen tour is only a few shows in and the fan reviews continue to be strong.
VH have been dropping some rarely-played gems in the setlists and mixing things up a little as they settle into the start of the trip.
This week, VH play two nights at Madison Square Garden, and the New York Post caught up with David Lee Roth for an update on the band’s tour in support of “A Different Kind Of Truth.”
“We’re doing a lot of tunes that don’t usually get out of the deck and Edward is more lucid now than any time in my memory,” explains Roth. “I’m his biggest fan. I still remember the first time I saw him playing in a backyard party in Pasadena in high school. He was great then and he’s great now. We’ve come full circle.”
Asked what sets VH apart from other bands, Dave says “We throw a sick party, and if you get invited, you gotta go. For starters, on this tour Kool and the Gang are opening our shows, and that’s full circle for us because we used to play ‘Hollywood Swinging’ in five-sets-a-night-beer-bars. And the first three songs on our new record are thunder-funk. What we’re giving is the best of the old and the new — think of it like watching ‘Dragnet’ on your iPad.”
Roth was asked how the pop world changed since VH started in the 70s.
“These days, I see too much cheerleading and not enough stagecraft, and what I’m seeing isn’t worth cheering for,” replies Roth. “The questions I want to ask most of my colleagues are: Can you even do the whole song from beginning to end? Can you do it onstage like you did it in the studio? Do you float like a butterfly or sting like a pre-recorded bee?”
The Who's 'Quadrophenia' Documentary To Debut At U.S. Cinemas
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The Who are to reveal all about the making of their groundbreaking 1973 album Quadrophenia as part of a major new documentary, which is to be screened across America for one night only this summer.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
Van Morrison Returns To Blue Note For 'Born to Sing'
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The legendary voice of Van Morrison is returning to Blue Note Records. The artist, whose classic albums include Astral Weeks, Moondance and Tupelo Honey, will release Born To Sing: No Plan B on Oct. 2, the label announced Tuesday.
Blue Note president Don Was calls Morrison "one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of all time."
In his statement announcing the move, Morrison praises the label, which released his Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? in 2003.
"With most record companies being so corporate I am happy to be working with Don Was and the team at Blue Note," he says. "To have such a creative music person as the head of my recording label assures me that all the effort taken to write and record this new album will be rewarded with a music-based focus and marketing approach."
Since the early 1990s when he ended his association with Mercury, Morrison has recorded for Polydor, Virgin and Lost Highway. His latest release, the 2009 concert album Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl, was released on his own Listen to the Lion imprint.
Born To Sing: No Plan B was produced by Morrison and recorded in his native Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tracklist:
1. Open The Door (To Your Heart)
2. Going Down To Monte Carlo
3. Born To Sing
4. End Of The Rainbow
5. Close Enough For Jazz
6. Mystic Of The East
7. Retreat And View
8. If In Money We Trust
9. Pagan Heart
10. Educating Archie
Blue Note president Don Was calls Morrison "one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of all time."
In his statement announcing the move, Morrison praises the label, which released his Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? in 2003.
"With most record companies being so corporate I am happy to be working with Don Was and the team at Blue Note," he says. "To have such a creative music person as the head of my recording label assures me that all the effort taken to write and record this new album will be rewarded with a music-based focus and marketing approach."
Since the early 1990s when he ended his association with Mercury, Morrison has recorded for Polydor, Virgin and Lost Highway. His latest release, the 2009 concert album Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl, was released on his own Listen to the Lion imprint.
Born To Sing: No Plan B was produced by Morrison and recorded in his native Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tracklist:
1. Open The Door (To Your Heart)
2. Going Down To Monte Carlo
3. Born To Sing
4. End Of The Rainbow
5. Close Enough For Jazz
6. Mystic Of The East
7. Retreat And View
8. If In Money We Trust
9. Pagan Heart
10. Educating Archie
Jefferson Starship Releasing 'Tales From The Mothership' Live 4-CD Set
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“Roswell UFO Parade & Festival Hosts Jefferson Starship Sci-Fi Extravaganza” read the headlines for the annual July 3rd event that took place in Roswell, New Mexico in 2009.
Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade.
The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as “White Rabbit,” “Somebody To Love,” “Volunteers” and “Wooden Ships” recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special program of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever!
Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set called Tales From The Mothership.
In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), Blows Against The Empire was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award.
In addition to Kantner, Blows featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit “Jane.” David rejoined the band full time in 2005.
In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce Blows from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a Blows motion picture in 1996.
“That was a big year for sci-fi,” recalls Gaiman.
Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), Jefferson's Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined The Heroes of Woodstock, the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.
“On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction,” says Gaiman.
Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis) and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.
Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator (Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed Tales From The Mothership, a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. “It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary,” Gaiman quips.
Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.
For more information, go to http://jeffersonstarship.com.
To order Jefferson Starship's Tales From The Mothership, go to http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15498/Jefferson_Starship-Tales_From_The_Mothership_-_Roswell_UFO_Festival_3_July_2009.html.
Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade.
The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as “White Rabbit,” “Somebody To Love,” “Volunteers” and “Wooden Ships” recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special program of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever!
Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set called Tales From The Mothership.
In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), Blows Against The Empire was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award.
In addition to Kantner, Blows featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit “Jane.” David rejoined the band full time in 2005.
In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce Blows from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a Blows motion picture in 1996.
“That was a big year for sci-fi,” recalls Gaiman.
Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), Jefferson's Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined The Heroes of Woodstock, the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.
“On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction,” says Gaiman.
Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis) and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.
Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator (Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed Tales From The Mothership, a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. “It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary,” Gaiman quips.
Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.
For more information, go to http://jeffersonstarship.com.
To order Jefferson Starship's Tales From The Mothership, go to http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15498/Jefferson_Starship-Tales_From_The_Mothership_-_Roswell_UFO_Festival_3_July_2009.html.
Legendary Tommy Roe Releases 'Devil's Soul Pile'
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Tommy Roe is back with his first new CD release in many years called Devil's Soul Pile. Roe's new album not only contains the rock 'n' roll music we grew up with but songs with important messages for today's times.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
Photos Of Beatles' First U.S.Tour Exhibited In NYC
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A new exhibition featuring photos of The Beatles' first tour of America has opened in New York.
The Liverpool legends' first journey to the US and the height of the Beatlemania craze in the early 1960s was photographed by Curt Gunther, and a retrospective of his work, Unseen Beatles, is currently taking place at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Soho, New York.
Speaking of how close he was to the band, Gunther's son says: "He was there on every plane ride and in every hotel room. I think there was real, genuine affection between The Beatles and my dad."
The photos the photographer collected include not just the band playing live, but also of their downtime, with them riding horses and goofing around with manager Brian Epstein. Peter Blachley, co-founder of the Morrison Hotel Gallery, says: "You can see it in the photographs. There were no handlers. Just, 'Hang out, you're one of the band now'."
Alongside Gunther's photos are pictures by another photographer close to the band, Robert Whitaker, who famously posed the band with a number of dismembered toy dolls and raw meat for the album cover of US release 'Yesterday and Today'.
The Unseen Beatles exhibition of Robert Whitaker and Curt Gunther's work is on throughout the summer. For more info visit morrisonhotelgallery.com.
The Liverpool legends' first journey to the US and the height of the Beatlemania craze in the early 1960s was photographed by Curt Gunther, and a retrospective of his work, Unseen Beatles, is currently taking place at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Soho, New York.
Speaking of how close he was to the band, Gunther's son says: "He was there on every plane ride and in every hotel room. I think there was real, genuine affection between The Beatles and my dad."
The photos the photographer collected include not just the band playing live, but also of their downtime, with them riding horses and goofing around with manager Brian Epstein. Peter Blachley, co-founder of the Morrison Hotel Gallery, says: "You can see it in the photographs. There were no handlers. Just, 'Hang out, you're one of the band now'."
Alongside Gunther's photos are pictures by another photographer close to the band, Robert Whitaker, who famously posed the band with a number of dismembered toy dolls and raw meat for the album cover of US release 'Yesterday and Today'.
The Unseen Beatles exhibition of Robert Whitaker and Curt Gunther's work is on throughout the summer. For more info visit morrisonhotelgallery.com.
The Who's 'Quadrophenia' Documentary To Debut At U.S. Cinemas
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The Who are to reveal all about the making of their groundbreaking 1973 album Quadrophenia as part of a major new documentary, which is to be screened across America for one night only this summer.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
Van Morrison Returns To Blue Note For 'Born to Sing'
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The legendary voice of Van Morrison is returning to Blue Note Records. The artist, whose classic albums include Astral Weeks, Moondance and Tupelo Honey, will release Born To Sing: No Plan B on Oct. 2, the label announced Tuesday.
Blue Note president Don Was calls Morrison "one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of all time."
In his statement announcing the move, Morrison praises the label, which released his Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? in 2003.
"With most record companies being so corporate I am happy to be working with Don Was and the team at Blue Note," he says. "To have such a creative music person as the head of my recording label assures me that all the effort taken to write and record this new album will be rewarded with a music-based focus and marketing approach."
Since the early 1990s when he ended his association with Mercury, Morrison has recorded for Polydor, Virgin and Lost Highway. His latest release, the 2009 concert album Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl, was released on his own Listen to the Lion imprint.
Born To Sing: No Plan B was produced by Morrison and recorded in his native Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tracklist:
1. Open The Door (To Your Heart)
2. Going Down To Monte Carlo
3. Born To Sing
4. End Of The Rainbow
5. Close Enough For Jazz
6. Mystic Of The East
7. Retreat And View
8. If In Money We Trust
9. Pagan Heart
10. Educating Archie
Blue Note president Don Was calls Morrison "one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of all time."
In his statement announcing the move, Morrison praises the label, which released his Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? in 2003.
"With most record companies being so corporate I am happy to be working with Don Was and the team at Blue Note," he says. "To have such a creative music person as the head of my recording label assures me that all the effort taken to write and record this new album will be rewarded with a music-based focus and marketing approach."
Since the early 1990s when he ended his association with Mercury, Morrison has recorded for Polydor, Virgin and Lost Highway. His latest release, the 2009 concert album Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl, was released on his own Listen to the Lion imprint.
Born To Sing: No Plan B was produced by Morrison and recorded in his native Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tracklist:
1. Open The Door (To Your Heart)
2. Going Down To Monte Carlo
3. Born To Sing
4. End Of The Rainbow
5. Close Enough For Jazz
6. Mystic Of The East
7. Retreat And View
8. If In Money We Trust
9. Pagan Heart
10. Educating Archie
Jefferson Starship Releasing 'Tales From The Mothership' Live 4-CD Set
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“Roswell UFO Parade & Festival Hosts Jefferson Starship Sci-Fi Extravaganza” read the headlines for the annual July 3rd event that took place in Roswell, New Mexico in 2009.
Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade.
The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as “White Rabbit,” “Somebody To Love,” “Volunteers” and “Wooden Ships” recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special program of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever!
Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set called Tales From The Mothership.
In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), Blows Against The Empire was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award.
In addition to Kantner, Blows featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit “Jane.” David rejoined the band full time in 2005.
In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce Blows from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a Blows motion picture in 1996.
“That was a big year for sci-fi,” recalls Gaiman.
Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), Jefferson's Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined The Heroes of Woodstock, the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.
“On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction,” says Gaiman.
Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis) and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.
Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator (Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed Tales From The Mothership, a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. “It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary,” Gaiman quips.
Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.
For more information, go to http://jeffersonstarship.com.
To order Jefferson Starship's Tales From The Mothership, go to http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15498/Jefferson_Starship-Tales_From_The_Mothership_-_Roswell_UFO_Festival_3_July_2009.html.
Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner and his legendary band Jefferson Starship and special guests, which included original Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten, performed a one-of-a-kind sci-fi concert at Pearson Auditorium in Roswell in honor of the town's famed annual parade.
The group was also bestowed the honor of being the parade's 'Grand Martians' that year and rode atop a special float especially built for them. The entire concert was filmed and recorded, and in addition to such iconic hits as “White Rabbit,” “Somebody To Love,” “Volunteers” and “Wooden Ships” recorded by its forebear Jefferson Airplane (the last two penned by Kantner), a special program of science fiction themed compositions and select recordings were performed, some for the first time ever!
Now, much to the excitement of Jefferson Starship fans across the globe UK's Gonzo MultiMedia is releasing the the entire concert in an extravagant 4-CD box set called Tales From The Mothership.
In 1971 the band's first album (Paul Kantner's first solo album actually), Blows Against The Empire was also the first rock music recording ever nominated for literary science fiction's prestigious Hugo Award.
In addition to Kantner, Blows featured a 'Who's Who' of Bay Area musicians including David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service. Freiberg and Kantner, later launched the ongoing Jefferson Starship, eventually writing the hit “Jane.” David rejoined the band full time in 2005.
In 1991 the late great rock impresario Bill Graham signed on to produce Blows from a 'scripted stage play concept' co-written bu Paul Kantner and his (then) new manager Michael Gaiman, a lifelong fan. Sadly, Bill was killed in a helicopter crash and the idea was shelved until Sony Pictures pitched an 'option' for a Blows motion picture in 1996.
“That was a big year for sci-fi,” recalls Gaiman.
Stemming from a shared interest in 1950s science fiction film and literature, Paul and Michael have worked together for nearly 25 years. In 2008 they co-produced (along with David Freiberg), Jefferson's Tree of Liberty, Jefferson Starship's first studio recording in a decade. The album garnered stellar reviews worldwide. In 2009 Jefferson Starship headlined The Heroes of Woodstock, the authorized touring commemorative of the 1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Festival.
“On July 3rd, 2009, thanks to the Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Cool 94.9 Radio, we got to scratch that itch and assuage a long time desire to stage a mosh of rock music and science fiction,” says Gaiman.
Along with Paul Kantner and David Frieberg, Jefferson Starship also features lead singer Cathy Richardson (who played Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis) and longtime band members Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith and Donny Baldwin. In addition to Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten, special guests include Pete Sears (the band's former bass & keyboard player on all their hits), Barry Sless (guitar & pedal steel with Phil Lesh & Friends), former lead vocalist Darby Gould and legendary folk artist Jack Taylor, one of Paul Kantner's early musical influences.
Renegade Productions, the band's frequent collaborator (Jefferson's Tree of Liberty was the first album ever recorded in their new studio at the time) staged the production and provided custom sound, lighting and image projection. Karl Anderson of Global Recording Artists filmed the event dubbed Tales From The Mothership, a joint production of The Roswell UFO Festival Committee and Jefferson Starship. “It's not a documentary, not a 'rockumentary', not a 'mockumentary'...it's a 'Spockumentary,” Gaiman quips.
Along with the entire concert from July 3, 2009, the 4-CD set also includes rehearsals from 6/27/2009 and the band's soundcheck before the show.
For more information, go to http://jeffersonstarship.com.
To order Jefferson Starship's Tales From The Mothership, go to http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15498/Jefferson_Starship-Tales_From_The_Mothership_-_Roswell_UFO_Festival_3_July_2009.html.
Legendary Tommy Roe Releases 'Devil's Soul Pile'
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Tommy Roe is back with his first new CD release in many years called Devil's Soul Pile. Roe's new album not only contains the rock 'n' roll music we grew up with but songs with important messages for today's times.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
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Legendary Tommy Roe Releases 'Devil's Soul Pile'
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Tommy Roe is back with his first new CD release in many years called Devil's Soul Pile. Roe's new album not only contains the rock 'n' roll music we grew up with but songs with important messages for today's times.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
"I called the new CD Devils Soul Pile, after a song I have written and included in the line up," Roe says. "The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends with a message of hope."
Other songs on the record include "Memphis Me," "Remember," "It's For You I'm Me," "Without Her" and "Water Underneath My Burning Bridge."
"For me, songwriting comes in waves and I will write as many new songs as possible during these short periods of creativity," Roe explains. "This collection contains some of my latest efforts and although I never know when the next rush of new ideas will come, if ever. I am always hopeful for just one more song to write. It's just something I love to do and I hope you enjoy."
In support of the new album, Roe has been performing several select dates in the US and Canada. He and his band are also looking at offers from the UK and Europe for the upcoming year.
A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded six "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, roe began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, he headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called the Beatles were the opening act.
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes,
and new material as well.
The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments.The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy.
“I am really excited about my new show,” Roe says. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila,' 'Everybody,' 'Hooray For Hazel,' 'Sweet Pea,' 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”
Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA
Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/tommyroe.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from Amazon, go to http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Soul-Pile/dp/B0088V0986/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1339640677&sr=1-1.
To purchase Tommy Roe's Devil's Soul Pile digital download from iTunes, go to
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/devils-soul-pile/id533340557.
For more information, go to www.tommyroe.com.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer Albums To Be Reissued As Three-Disc Sets
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Razor & Tie is set to reissue the first two Emerson, Lake & Palmer albums -- Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970) and Tarkus (1971) -- on September 11th. Both records will be available as 3-disc deluxe editions containing never before released 5.1 surround sound and stereo Mimes, including previously unheard out-takes.
Three time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Steven Wilson (who has also recently remixed classic albums by Jethro Tull and King Crimson for acclaimed 40th anniversary editions) worked from the original Greg Lake produced multi-track tapes to remix both albums.
Fans will be able to purchase Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Tarkus deluxe editions at http://elp.merchnow.com/ where the albums will be bundled with a variety of ELP T-shirts.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Tarkus will also be released on limited edition 180 gram audiophile vinyl. The records will be re-pressed and released with their original packaging and track listings. The vinyl re-presses will be available September 11th as well.
Both albums will also be digitally, specifically mastered for iTunes by Grammy-award winning engineer Brad Blackwood (Alison Krauss & Union Station, Maroon 5, North Mississippi Allstars, Saving Abel).
Considered by many to be one of rock’s original first supergroups, Emerson Lake & Palmer formed in England in 1970 consisting of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion).
The band created a brand new world of music, combining classical and symphonic rock fused with beautiful vocals. Their penchant for appropriating themes from classical music and the group’s more nuanced, textured approach to symphonic arrangements set ELP apart from their more bombastic guitar-based contemporaries of the time.
This subtler and more sublime approach carries on today in the expansive atmospherics of Radiohead and Muse and also in the prog-influenced sphere of band’s like Porcupine Tree, Dream Theatre, Opeth and many others, making ELP one of the more relevant torchbearers of the progressive rock sound.
Along with Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, and Rush, Emerson Lake and Palmer ushered in the prog era and as one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1970s, having sold over 40 million albums.
ELP’s dramatic flair, sincere passion, labyrinthine song structures, and symphony-worthy virtuosity proved that classical rockers could compete for arena-scale audiences as the band headlined stadium tours around the world.
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Three time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Steven Wilson (who has also recently remixed classic albums by Jethro Tull and King Crimson for acclaimed 40th anniversary editions) worked from the original Greg Lake produced multi-track tapes to remix both albums.
Fans will be able to purchase Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Tarkus deluxe editions at http://elp.merchnow.com/ where the albums will be bundled with a variety of ELP T-shirts.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Tarkus will also be released on limited edition 180 gram audiophile vinyl. The records will be re-pressed and released with their original packaging and track listings. The vinyl re-presses will be available September 11th as well.
Both albums will also be digitally, specifically mastered for iTunes by Grammy-award winning engineer Brad Blackwood (Alison Krauss & Union Station, Maroon 5, North Mississippi Allstars, Saving Abel).
Considered by many to be one of rock’s original first supergroups, Emerson Lake & Palmer formed in England in 1970 consisting of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion).
The band created a brand new world of music, combining classical and symphonic rock fused with beautiful vocals. Their penchant for appropriating themes from classical music and the group’s more nuanced, textured approach to symphonic arrangements set ELP apart from their more bombastic guitar-based contemporaries of the time.
This subtler and more sublime approach carries on today in the expansive atmospherics of Radiohead and Muse and also in the prog-influenced sphere of band’s like Porcupine Tree, Dream Theatre, Opeth and many others, making ELP one of the more relevant torchbearers of the progressive rock sound.
Along with Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, and Rush, Emerson Lake and Palmer ushered in the prog era and as one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1970s, having sold over 40 million albums.
ELP’s dramatic flair, sincere passion, labyrinthine song structures, and symphony-worthy virtuosity proved that classical rockers could compete for arena-scale audiences as the band headlined stadium tours around the world.
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From the Pit: An Opera Company's "Unsung Heroes"
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Sarah Richardson, who plays the viola, sent us this vlog (video blog) about the time she and her fellow musicians spend underneath the Central City Opera stage as members of the Central City Opera Orchestra. I've mentioned in a previous blog post how much I enjoy watching the Orchestra from the balcony. This collection of photos, videos and commentary gives you an insider's view from below as well!
Check out more from our violist on her blog, Beyond Do Re Mi. What do some musicians do when there are a lot of opera performances and not much time to drive back down to the Denver area in between them? According to one blog article, Sarah occasionally spends time at a nearby campground recharging her artistic soul enjoying nature and journaling. We actually have quite a few patrons who go camping while visiting the opera each summer, too. You may have been camping beside one of our orchestra members and not even realized it!
Check out more from our violist on her blog, Beyond Do Re Mi. What do some musicians do when there are a lot of opera performances and not much time to drive back down to the Denver area in between them? According to one blog article, Sarah occasionally spends time at a nearby campground recharging her artistic soul enjoying nature and journaling. We actually have quite a few patrons who go camping while visiting the opera each summer, too. You may have been camping beside one of our orchestra members and not even realized it!
Character Spotlight: OKLAHOMA!'s Will Parker
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Erin Joy Swank, of the Education & Community Programs Department, recently caught up with baritone Curt Olds. Below is an excerpt from that interview.
Welcome back toCentral City Opera! We last saw you on stage as John Styx in Orpheus in theUnderworld (2010). While keeping guard over Eurydice in Hades, youentertained us in song and dance. This summer you’ll once again charm theaudience as the dancing rodeo cowboy Will Parker in Oklahoma!
You’ve made a careerout of working as a “triple threat,” a performer who acts, sings and dances.Can you explain the similarities and differences working in opera, musicaltheatre and dance?
Thanks for the compliment of calling me a "triplethreat." The skills that might make me a "triplethreat" as you say (singing, acting and dancing) come out of my theatretraining and years of doing musicals as a child and young adult. In the musicaltheatre world, a performer definitely has to possess a singing voice, butsinging tends to be on equal footing with acting ability and, if the dramaticmoment calls for it, the singing might be compromised for dramatic effect.Regarding dance, if a singer also happens to have the ability to dance, then itopens an entire new world of casting possibilities. In the operatic world, singing and attention to the voice iseverything. If an opera singer possessing a world-class voice can also act -- and Imean not only just while singing, but also in the moments on stage that areunsung -- then they have the makings of a major career. But the voice and abilityto use it come first. And that is a very good thing. For most opera singers,acting skills are developed later because of the heavy requirements of foreignlanguages and the study of historical performance practices. With me, when Iwas studying opera, I put all serious acting, dancing and musical theatre studyon the back burner for a little over six years. I had to concentrate on vocalstudies and languages. My mainobjective when performing is to affect the audience, to move them, to make themfeel. Any extra skill to help do that is a bonus.
You’ve played Curlyin a past production of Oklahoma! What is it like to preparefor the role of Will Parker this time?
When I played Curly, all I really wanted to do was play WillParker. I am definitely a casting possibility for Curly, but personally, I ammuch more like Will Parker and I understand the comic elements of the role.Curly is cool, steady. He has to be to deal so keenly with Jud Fry. Will is awild card and easily excitable. The great thing about Oklahoma! is Istill get to be handsome and cute outside of the central romantic leading man.I feel very fortunate to have played both roles professionally and Rodgers andHammerstein shows are always so fulfilling to perform. I did The Soundof Music earlier this season and Oklahoma! is apersonal favorite of mine. Win win.
You were also a pastApprentice and Studio Artist with Central City Opera. What did you learn orpractice in the artist training program that helped you in your careerdevelopment?
The Bonfils-Stanton Training Program was instrumental to anysuccess I have enjoyed over the past twenty years. I was a college kid fromMontana with no idea how to approach a singing career on a national level. Icame to Denver and sang for John Moriarty and it changed my life. Not only didCentral City Opera's training program offer wonderful classes in diction,audition technique, movement, and repertoire, but it also provided me withquality stage time in comprimario [supporting] roles, recital engagements andscenes concerts. That first summer with Central City Opera led to mygraduate studies at New England Conservatory and additionally, Central CityOpera gave me some of my first principal roles. I will be forever grateful.
The full interview with Curt will be available in the 2012 Opera Insider (festival resource guide) very soon. Stay tuned for more insider interviews!
Erin Joy Swank, of the Education & Community Programs Department, recently caught up with baritone Curt Olds. Below is an excerpt from that interview.Welcome back toCentral City Opera! We last saw you on stage as John Styx in Orpheus in theUnderworld (2010). While keeping guard over Eurydice in Hades, youentertained us in song and dance. This summer you’ll once again charm theaudience as the dancing rodeo cowboy Will Parker in Oklahoma!
You’ve made a careerout of working as a “triple threat,” a performer who acts, sings and dances.Can you explain the similarities and differences working in opera, musicaltheatre and dance?
Thanks for the compliment of calling me a "triplethreat." The skills that might make me a "triplethreat" as you say (singing, acting and dancing) come out of my theatretraining and years of doing musicals as a child and young adult. In the musicaltheatre world, a performer definitely has to possess a singing voice, butsinging tends to be on equal footing with acting ability and, if the dramaticmoment calls for it, the singing might be compromised for dramatic effect.Regarding dance, if a singer also happens to have the ability to dance, then itopens an entire new world of casting possibilities. In the operatic world, singing and attention to the voice iseverything. If an opera singer possessing a world-class voice can also act -- and Imean not only just while singing, but also in the moments on stage that areunsung -- then they have the makings of a major career. But the voice and abilityto use it come first. And that is a very good thing. For most opera singers,acting skills are developed later because of the heavy requirements of foreignlanguages and the study of historical performance practices. With me, when Iwas studying opera, I put all serious acting, dancing and musical theatre studyon the back burner for a little over six years. I had to concentrate on vocalstudies and languages. My mainobjective when performing is to affect the audience, to move them, to make themfeel. Any extra skill to help do that is a bonus.
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| Central City Opera’s ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (2010). Pictured (L to R): Joanna Mongiardo (Eurydice) and Curt Olds (John Styx). Photo by Mark Kiryluk. |
When I played Curly, all I really wanted to do was play WillParker. I am definitely a casting possibility for Curly, but personally, I ammuch more like Will Parker and I understand the comic elements of the role.Curly is cool, steady. He has to be to deal so keenly with Jud Fry. Will is awild card and easily excitable. The great thing about Oklahoma! is Istill get to be handsome and cute outside of the central romantic leading man.I feel very fortunate to have played both roles professionally and Rodgers andHammerstein shows are always so fulfilling to perform. I did The Soundof Music earlier this season and Oklahoma! is apersonal favorite of mine. Win win.
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| Central City Opera’s OKLAHOMA! (2012). Pictured: Kaitlyn Costello (Ado Annie), Curt Olds (Will Parker). Photo by Kira Horvath. |
The Bonfils-Stanton Training Program was instrumental to anysuccess I have enjoyed over the past twenty years. I was a college kid fromMontana with no idea how to approach a singing career on a national level. Icame to Denver and sang for John Moriarty and it changed my life. Not only didCentral City Opera's training program offer wonderful classes in diction,audition technique, movement, and repertoire, but it also provided me withquality stage time in comprimario [supporting] roles, recital engagements andscenes concerts. That first summer with Central City Opera led to mygraduate studies at New England Conservatory and additionally, Central CityOpera gave me some of my first principal roles. I will be forever grateful.
The full interview with Curt will be available in the 2012 Opera Insider (festival resource guide) very soon. Stay tuned for more insider interviews!
Denver Public Library's Fresh City Life takes a Road Trip
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Last Saturday, participants from Denver Public Library's Fresh City Life took a road trip to Central City. First on the agenda was attending one of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program's classes, which focused on auditioning. We watched as the young artists, chosen from a pool of over 900 applicants, rehearsed an aria as if they were at an audition. Program Administrator Marc Astafan and Principal Coach Michael Baitzer gave each singer feedback on their mock auditions -- everything from their attire to the organization of the book of music given to their accompanist.
After watching a few of the talented young artists, we made our way down the hill to Main Street for an old-fashioned shoot out, performed by members of the Gilpin County Historical Society.
Next on the agenda was a look at the costumes of Oklahoma! with Costume Designer Marcy Froehlich. You can get your own virtual sneak peak of the costumes in our earlier vlog post.
After a lunch in the beautiful Opera Garden, we took a tour of the historic Teller House, once the most opulent hotel between Chicago and San Francisco. Finally, it was time for the Oklahoma! wandelprobe.
An important stage of the opera production process is the sitzprobe-- a German term which literally means "seat test." It's the rehearsal in which the singers sit on the stage while singing with the orchestra for the first time.
A wandelprobe, however, is an entirely made-up word, used for when the singers actually move around the stage while rehearsing with the orchestra for the first time. After enjoying the first hour of the wandleprobe from the Opera House's balcony, we made our way back to Opera Garden for a quick Q-and-A session.
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| Apprentice Artist Stephen Carrol sings his audition aria as Program Administrator Mark Astafan, right, looks on. |
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| An unsuspecting onlooker is roped into an attempted shotgun wedding before being run out of town. |
Next on the agenda was a look at the costumes of Oklahoma! with Costume Designer Marcy Froehlich. You can get your own virtual sneak peak of the costumes in our earlier vlog post.
After a lunch in the beautiful Opera Garden, we took a tour of the historic Teller House, once the most opulent hotel between Chicago and San Francisco. Finally, it was time for the Oklahoma! wandelprobe.
An important stage of the opera production process is the sitzprobe-- a German term which literally means "seat test." It's the rehearsal in which the singers sit on the stage while singing with the orchestra for the first time.
A wandelprobe, however, is an entirely made-up word, used for when the singers actually move around the stage while rehearsing with the orchestra for the first time. After enjoying the first hour of the wandleprobe from the Opera House's balcony, we made our way back to Opera Garden for a quick Q-and-A session.
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| Participants from Fresh City Life watch from the balcony as the cast sings "Kansas City" with the orchestra for the first time. |
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| Gene Scheer (Ali Hakim) sings "It's a Scandal, It's an Outrage," surrounded by a chorus of cowboys. |
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The Who's 'Quadrophenia' Documentary To Debut At U.S. Cinemas
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The Who are to reveal all about the making of their groundbreaking 1973 album Quadrophenia as part of a major new documentary, which is to be screened across America for one night only this summer.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
The Who: Quadrophenia - Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album will premiere at select cinemas on July 24.
The documentary features an introduction from guitarist Pete Townshend and includes never-before-heard anecdotes and additional performances of songs from the Quadrophenia album, which is considered one of the most important rock releases.
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