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Tommy Gallagher and his Incredible Friends

Kick out the jams with Tommy Gallagher and friends ©

By Connie J. Schlosberg

Tommy Gallagher’s Incredible Friends’ music kicks off with a punch.  Self-described as a “Seasoned, Professional, Fun loving Jamband,” Tommy provides an innovative sound to some great favorites.  Their rendition of the Allman Brothers jazz-influenced instrumental “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” is phenomenal.  Versions of “Little Wing” and “Cosmic Ray” are remarkable.  Their approach is unconstrained, unhindered expression of complete freedom for the music.

Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tommy got together with award winning guitarist/vocalist Michael Reese, bassist Kim Stone, a five-time Grammy nominee, former Spyra Gyra alumni and current member of the Rippingtons, and drummer Lenny Campanaro, the formerly of Badfinger, Iron Butterfly and his own band Private Life in the autumn of 2007.  Both individually and collectively these guys rock the house.  No need for fancy showmanship – the music speaks for itself.  A vision of true musicianship!

You can listen to a sampler at www.myspace.com/tommygallagher.com.  I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

 

Upcoming Shows

ACID JAZZ JAM ‘WE’RE BACK’ Sunday, June 7, 2009, 8:30 PM Hosted by Kim Stone The Ancient Mariner 962 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO

For more information on Tommy Gallagher and his Incredible Friends, please visit:

http://www.tommygallagher.net

http://www.myspace.com/tommygallagher

Geddy Lee Interview

Check out this video interview with Geddy Lee from Rush.

http://www.vh1classic.com/view/playlist/1607507/356651/Box_Set_Rush/Rush_On_Tom_Sawyer/index.jhtml

 

 

Robert Plant says no tour with remaining Led Zeppelin members

I can understand why Robert Plant doesn’t want to tour any time soon.  He did just come off of an extensive tour with Alison Krauss, which by the way was an awesome tour!  If you didn’t get a chance to see the Raising Sands tour you really missed out on something special. 

See the link for more info:

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/genre/e3i6fbed77b64a1da5b65a0cf43b9e33107

Arlo Guthrie – The Lost World Tour

Washington, MA (PRWEB) September 26, 2008 — Over the last four decades Arlo has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia winning a broad and dedicated following. In addition to being an accomplished musician–playing the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and a dozen other instruments–Arlo is a natural-born storyteller whose hilarious tales and timeless anecdotes are woven seamlessly into his performances.

 

 

If you’ve been to an Arlo Guthrie concert in the past 20 years it’s likely you’ve seen Abe’s great smile, heard his adept and tasteful keyboard accompaniment along with his powerful supporting vocals. In a recent interview Arlo was quoted: “Abe is a great musician and covers the bass for me, and whatever else I need.” Abe started performing professionally with his father in the early 80’s.

 

The three Burns sisters — Annie, Marie, and Jeannie, have been singing together all their lives, at times others of their siblings joined in. Their mother Teresa, who sang in the church choir, taught them and so it began. Wild Bouquet is the eighth Burns Sisters Band album. It’s an album of love, grace and understanding. It’s also an album with songs that fit our times. They met Arlo Guthrie in 2004 at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Woody’s hometown of Okemah, Oklahoma. This meeting sent them on a train ride with “Arlo Guthrie and Friends Ridin’ on the City of New Orleans — Benefiting Victims of Katrina” appropriately.

 

Terry “A La Berry” Hall has been performing professionally since age 13. He toured the world for 14 years as drummer for Arlo Guthrie. He appears on 10 of Arlo’s CDs and played at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The White House, The Today Show and shared the stage with Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Joe Cocker, John Denver, Willie Nelson and Pete Seeger to name a few. Terry A La Berry has been entertaining kids around the country for the past 18 years as part of David Grover and the Big Bear Band. When not busy with David Grover he tours and performs his own music and his new CD Never Be As Big As Hannah Montana, has been recently released.

 

As a Berkshire native and sixth-generation musician, Bobby Sweet began performing at age 7 in his father’s band. A sought-after lead guitarist, he has played shows with Vince Gill, George Jones, Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson, The Bellamy Brothers, Waylon Jennings, and many others. He has written songs that have aired on many hit television series such as Touched By An Angel, Walker Texas Ranger, Judging Amy, and Soul Food, among others. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has recently released his fifth solo album Days Roll By to critical acclaim.

    

Another Berkshire native, bassist Jody Lampro has played with both Arlo and Bobby in the past. In 2007 Jody teamed with Ben Hillman to work on a tune for a film about the creation of the hydrogen bomb called Bomb Squad.

 

Arlo starts out The Lost World Tour traveling across The United States and Canada in October 2008. Guthrie will be playing new songs, along with a few classics. The Burns Sisters will be singing back-up. Abe will join them onstage, playing the keyboards. Terry comes back as the drummer, while Bobby is the lead guitar, and Jody is the bassist.

 

Arlo Guthrie – The Lost World Tour dates:

2008

Oct. 10-12-The Church, Housatonic, MA

Oct. 16-The Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton, WI

Oct. 17-The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center,Milwaukee, WI

Oct. 18-The Raue Center, Crystal Lake, IL

Oct. 22-Brock University- Center For the Arts,St Catherine’s. Ontario, Can.

Oct. 23-Showplace, Peterborough, Ontario, Can.

Oct. 24-Oakville Center For the Performing Arts, Oakville, Ontario, Can.

Oct. 25-Gryphon Theatre, Barrie, Ontario, Can.

Oct. 27-Markham Theatre For the Performing Arts, Markham, Ontario, Can.

Oct. 28-New Life Brethren Church, Collingwood, Ontario, Can.

Nov. 1-The Kentucky Theatre, Louisville, KY

(Symphony show-Solo)

Nov. 7-Strathmore Hall, Bethesda, MD

Nov. 8-The Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA

Nov. 9-The Sherman Theatre, Stroudsburg, PA

Nov. 10-The Sunoco Theatre, Harrisburg, PA

Nov 12&13-Stone Mountain Arts Center    , Brownfield, ME

Nov. 14-Capitol Center for the Performing Arts, Concord, NH

Nov. 16-Melrose Memorial Hall, Melrose, MA

Nov. 20-The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield, MA

Nov. 21-The Colonial Theatre, Keene, NH

Nov. 22-Zeiterion, New Bedford, MA

Nov. 29-Carnegie Hall, NYC, NY

(Not Part of Tour. Guthrie’s and Seeger’s in Concert)

2009

Feb. 12&13-The American Theatre, Hampton, VA

Feb. 14-The Carolina Theatre    , Durham, NC

Feb. 15-The Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC

Feb. 26-The Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, FL

Feb. 27-Curtis M. Phillips Center For the Performing Arts, Gainesville, FL

Feb. 28-CHBS Fieldhouse, Mount Dora, FL

Mar. 1-Broward Center-Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mar. 3&4-The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL

Mar. 5-The King Center, Melbourne, FL

Mar. 7-The Tampa Theatre, Tampa, FL

Mar. 9-The Gertrude C. Ford CPA, Oxford, MS

Mar. 11&12-The Manship Theater, Baton Rouge, LA

Mar. 13-FG Bulber Auditorium, Lake Charles, LA

Mar. 27&28-Cache Center For the Arts, Logan, UT

Mar. 29-Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City, UT

April 4-Jewish Community Center, San Francisco, Ca

April 5-The Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz, CA

April 7-Livermore Valley PAC, Livermore, CA

April 8-The Crest Theatre, Sacramento, CA

April 11-The Vilar Center    , Vail- Beaver Creek, CO

April 12-The Boulder Theatre, Boulder, CO

April 15-The Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS

April 18-Carnegie Library Music Hall, Homestead, PA

May 6-PAC at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo, NY

May 8-The Rose Theatre, Brampton, ONT, Canada

May 9-The Charles W Stockey CPA, Parry Sound, ONT, Canada

May 10-The Grand Theatre, Kingston, ONT, Canada

May 11-The Richmond Hill CPA, Richmond Hill, ONT, Canada

May 14&15-The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI

Jon Anderson’s Response to Yes Press Release

Here’s Jon’s response.    I welcome other members of Yes to comment.

September 18, 2008

Disappointed, and very Disrespected

Disappointed that, with the exception of one phone call from Alan, none of the guys have been in touch since my illness, just to find out how I am doing, and how we will foresee the future for YES. And disappointed that they were not willing to wait till 2009 when I’m fully recovered.

And I feel very disrespected, having spent most of this year creating songs and constant ideas for the band, spending time with Roger Dean creating a stage design, also working with VH1 and Sirius and XM Radio to help promote the welfare of YES.

Getting sick was not “on my radar”, and I thank my own angel Janeee and my family for helping me through this difficult time, and the many well wishers, friends and fans alike, for understanding that ”things happen”.

Of course I wish the guys all the best in their ’solo’ work, but I just wish this could have been done in a more gentlemanly fashion. After all YES is a precious musical band.

This is not YES on tour…

I send best wishes to one and all,

Jon
Jon Anderson
September 2008

Not Yes!

I am deeply upset to have read this news on Jon Anderson’s official site.  I’m disappointed with some of the members of Yes.  I can’t believe they would behave in this manner to such a wonderful man.  Jon doesn’t deserve this treatment.  Why?  All I ask is why?

Please read his words at http://jonanderson.com/news.html.

 

 

 

http://jonanderson.com/news.html

Yes – In the Present Tour

I’m not so sure I’m on board for this one.  I was truly bummed when I couldn’t see Jon Anderson play with Yes at Red Rocks.  I don’t understand why they are even bothering.  Can’t they just wait for Jon’s recovery?

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STEVE HOWE, CHRIS SQUIRE AND ALAN WHITE OF GROUNDBREAKING ROCK GROUP YES UNITE FOR “IN THE PRESENT” U.S. TOUR

Members will be joined by Oliver Wakeman on keyboards and vocalist Benoit David to perform the group’s classic repertoire in live spectacular

 

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2008—Albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125 and singles such as “Roundabout,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and “I’ve Seen All Good People” are just some of the enduring classics that have made YES one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in rock & roll. Now, the classic YES line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White will launch the “In The Present” tour starting November 4th in Hamilton, Ontario, marking yet another chapter in the art-rockers’ amazing, 40-year career of legendary live performances. The three will be joined by keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, the son of YES’ Rick Wakeman, and vocalist Benoit David, a Montreal, Quebec, native and vocalist in several YES tribute groups, who was discovered by the band on the Internet.

With a remarkable 40-year career that has time and again redefined the boundaries of rock, YES was formed in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, who shared a mutual interest in vocal harmonies and classical music. With drummer Bill Bruford, guitarist Peter Banks and keyboardist Tony Kaye, they became YES, earning a residency at the famed London venue The Marquee Club, where they played with the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, releasing their self-titled debut album in July 1969.

Guitarist Steve Howe, who went on to play in the popular prog-rock groups Asia and GTR and continues releasing acclaimed solo albums and touring, brought an experimental cutting edge to YES for their 1970’s The Yes Album, their first number one album in the UK. Drummer Alan White, who had been hand-picked to play on John Lennon’s Imagine and George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, came aboard in 1972. YES then went on to conquer America and played at some of the largest paid attendance concerts of all time including the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in 1976 to a crowd of over 130,000 people.

YES postponed plans for a 40th anniversary Close to the Edge and Back tour in June, when vocalist Jon Anderson suffered a severe asthma attack and was diagnosed with acute respiratory failure. Commented Squire: “This isn’t an attempt to replace Jon Anderson, because as we all know, that would be impossible. With Benoit, we are bringing in a talented singer so that we can go out and honor the music of YES for the fans who have waited for the past four years to see us perform.”

A dominant force in rock music for more than four decades, YES has created some of rock’s most enduring and compelling hits, selling more than 30 million albums worldwide. The group has defined music history with their dynamic instrumental contrasts and abstract lyrics. Their symphonic use of sound and innovative musical styles continues to make them the most successful progressive rock band in history and their amazing career continues to defy many of their rock counterparts.

Progressive Rock Band Influenced by Gandhi Releases Songs Addressing World Issues

 Progressive Rock Band Influenced by Gandhi Releases Songs Addressing World IssuesUsing the power of song and the universal language of music, this unique band helps raise awareness and money for worthy charities fighting world problems.

Sugar Grove, IL (Billboard Publicity Wire) August 12, 2008 — Truth On Earth, a socially conscious, progressive teen rock band for the ages, recently announced the release of new original music to further their fight of world problems. Using the power of song and the universal language of music, this unique band helps raise awareness and money for worthy charities fighting world problems. By combining entertainment with philanthropy, they provide a benefit to both those in need and those who contribute.

 

The band name, lyrical messages and powerful world-changing mission are based upon the work of Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi, one of the greatest spiritual leaders of all time and the basis of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Civil Rights movement. Gandhi said that Peace could best be achieved through truth and non-violent protest and he proved it for a time by causing the end of a century of British rule over India. One small man had a giant influence. So the band is named in Gandhi’s honor to carry on his work and ideals through the universal language of music to a struggling planet.

 

The band’s main goal is to raise consciousness, through the universal language of music, to a level where, over time, everyone can become part of the solution. The end result and vision is that problems can be fixed and the planet can be left in a condition that is free of destruction and makes it worth inheriting by future generations.

 

Truth on Earth’s music has been described as refreshing, highly creative, electrifying and a throwback to early 70’s rock. This unique sound blends with progressive songwriting about world issues to appeal to those with the same social conscience.

 

These young women have committed their lives to fixing the problems of the planet so future generations will have a, “planet worth inheriting.” Their philanthropic spirit combined with their exceptional musical talents results in a contribution of nearly three quarters of their proceeds to worldly charities.

 

Listeners cannot only enjoy the sound of Truth on Earth but can choose one of many worthwhile causes to donate to, at www.truthonearthband.com.

 

These young women are devoting their lives to doing whatever they can to bring awareness and solutions to many world problems, in the spirit of Gandhi. They want to be pro-active, on the front lines, connecting people through the universal language of music. “We have all seen devastating pictures of abuse, starvation, homeless, effects of war….., but never have been unified with music in a way, until now, that reaches the listener’s core level, creating feelings that pictures alone can’t and that allows for the proper contribution,” states the band members.

 

About Truth on Earth:

Truth On Earth is a progressive rock band featuring three teenage sisters that blends the sounds of old and new, heavily influenced by ’60’s & ’70’s rock. They write, produce and sing original songs about major issues in the world that require the attention of all. Their mission is, “to unite people across the globe, with music, to take action to create a better world so future generations will have a planet worth inheriting.”

 

They are available for performance, interviews and charitable appearances and can be contacted through their website, www.truthonearthband.com or email, truth@truthonearthband.com. Their music is currently available for immediate download from their website. Contributions to select, related charities can be made there as well.

“Patti Smith: Dream of Life” opens today in New York City‏

From Sony BMG Music Entertainment:

“Patti Smith: Dream of Life” opens today at New York City’s Film Forum for a limited two-week engagement.

Permit us to discard our usual dispassionate voice and urge those interested in Patti Smith and her work to see this film.  Steven Sebring’s movie, filmed over twelve years, is both entertaining and deeply moving, one of the most intimate portraits of an artist we have ever seen.  If you are interested in Patti and her work, you will love “Patti Smith: Dream of Life”.

Just today we learned that the film won the Best Documentary prize at the 29th Durban International Film Festival, with this citation:

“exquisitely and sensitively filmed, this documentary goes to the heart of its subject. It captures the passion, calm, poetry and venom of an incredible human being. The film weaves us through historically charged footage right through to the present and allows us glimpses at an uncompromising and consistent energy that has always believed in the empowerment of all.”

Here is a message which director Steven Sebring sent yesterday:

Greetings,

It’s twelve years since this project began and we really appreciate your interest and would like to thank you for your support with this update on the film Patti Smith: Dream of life.

It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January where it received the award for best cinematography in a documentary. It is currently scheduled to screen or has been shown at the following film
festivals:

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, PARK CITY UTAH, USA BERLINALE FILM FESTIVAL, GERMANY BOLOGNA, ITALY PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL, PENN. USA THESSALONKI FILM FESTIVAL, GREECE FULL FRAME DOCU. FESTIVAL CHAPEL HILL, USA NYON FILM FESTIVAL, SWITZERLAND BUENOS AIRES FILM FESTIVAL, BRAZIL ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL, TURKEY MADRID FILM FESTIVAL, SPAIN BANJALUKA FILM FESTIVAL, BOSNIA SEOUL FILM FESTIVAL, CHINA CLUJ TANSILVANIA, ROMANIA NOVISAD FILM FESTIVAL, SERBIA WASHINGTON DC FILM FESTIVAL, USA EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL, SCOTLAND ATHENS FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL, GA. USA MUNICH DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, GERMANY SEATTLE FILM FESTIVAL, WA. USA JERUSALEM FILM FESTIVAL, ISREAL ERA NEW HORIZONS, POLAND DURBAN FILM FESTIVAL, SOUTH AFRICA PROVINCETOWN, MA. USA MILAN 2008 (SEPT 12 TO 21) VLADIVOSTOK 2008 (SEPT 13 TO 19) RIO DE JANEIRO (SEPT 25 TO OCT 9) MELBOURNE 2008 (OCT 9 TO 25) VIENNALE, AUSTRIA, 2008 (OCT 17 TO 29)

More are being added every day.

Please keep an eye on the film’s website for reviews, locations and details as they are confirmed.

The International theatrical release dates will vary from country to country and city to city.

The first theatrical release was April 5th 2008 at the historical theatre LE CINEMA DU PANTHEON in Paris where it’s scheduled to continue playing every Saturday for the next year. The French release of the film coincided with an enormous retrospective of Patti Smith’s art, photography, and vision at the Fondation Cartier pour l’art Contemporian.

Dream of Life’s American premiere was held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York followed by a small performance in their garden.

The official theatrical release begins August 6th at

Film Forum
209 West Houston Street
New  York NY.10014
Tel:(212) 627-2035
www.filmforum.org

and will continue to open nationwide.
The DVD will be available starting in 2009.

For those who would like info on Patti Smith events, appearances, tour dates, or to read a souvenance or coffee break, please feel free to do so at pattismith.net and Patti’s MySpace page.

Be sure to check out the film’s my space page www.myspace.com/dreamoflifethemovie.

Thanks again for all your support!

Steven Sebring