Media Release: Power Pop Icon Matthew Sweet leads a cast of All-Stars and Legends on a Trip to Revisit The Beatles’ “ABBEY ROAD!”

 

Power Pop Icon MATTHEW SWEET Leads A Cast Of All-Stars And Legends On A Trip To Revisit THE BEATLES’ “ABBEY ROAD!”

Album features performances by Jellyfish's Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Vulfpeck's Charles Jones, British guitar legend Snowy White, Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, GnR cohort Ron Bumblefoot Thal, Paul Shafer, God Of Hellfire Arthur Brown and lots more!

Los Angeles, CA - It probably comes as no surprise that Athens GA indie rock icon Matthew Sweet has a fondness for The Beatles. From his 1986 debut album to his early ‘90s breakthrough, including the MTV smash hit “Girlfriend,” on through to his most recent albums, Sweet has pulled off the same kind of melodically driven, seemingly straightforward but stealthily complex songs that turned the Liverpudlian foursome into a worldwide phenomena and one of the most influential artists of all-time. Recently, Sweet was invited to participate in a truly remarkable revisitation of The Beatles’ incredible crowning glory, the brilliant Abbey Road, and the results couldn’t be more satisfying.

Sweet sings, plays guitar and even adds a little bass to a brand new version of Abbey Road’s punchiest blast of rock psychedelia, “Polythene Pam.” The fourth segment of the album’s magnificent Side B medley, “Pam” is the perfect showcase for Sweet’s deft interplay of rapid fire vocals and powerfully overdriven guitars. Assisting in the track’s creation is fellow singer/guitarist Jason Berk, who adds texture with his acoustic guitar, and Fernando Perdomo who supports Sweet’s guitar with some tasteful Hammond organ. Perhaps the only thing that can be said against the track is that, with a running time of 1:27, it leaves too soon. But then, that’s what the repeat button is for!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/matthewsweet_polythenepam

Abbey Road Reimagined, produced by Perdomo and packed with an astounding array of musical all-stars, will be hitting the digital and physical shelves on August 18, 2023. Order your copy today!

Order the CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Abbey+Road+Reimagined&post_type=product

Pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/abbeyroadreimagined

TRACK LIST:
1. Come Together - Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), Jackie Lomax (Apple Records Artist) & Snowy White (Pink Floyd)
2. Something - Charles Jones (Vulfpeck) & Sonny Landreth
3. Maxwell's Silver Hammer - Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Jellyfish)
4. Oh! Darling - Eric Dover (Jellyfish) & Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge)
5. Octopus's Garden - Matt Axton & Brian Auger (Rod Stewart)
6. I Want You (She's So Heavy) -  Arthur Brown & Steve Stevens (Billy Idol)
7. Here Comes The Sun - Ron Bumblefoot Thal (Guns N' Roses)
8. Because - Rebecca Pidgeon & Patrick Moraz (The Moody Blues)
9. You Never Give Me Your Money - Graham Bonnet (Rainbow) & Rick Wakeman (Yes)
10. Sun King - James Booth & The Return, Albert Lee & Geoff Downes (Yes)
11. Mean Mr. Mustard - Jack Russell (Great White)
12. Polythene Pam - Matthew Sweet
13. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - Adam Gaynor (Matchbox 20) & Paul Shaffer
14. Golden Slumbers - Terry Reid
15. Carry That Weight - Gregg Bissonette
16. The End - Frank Dimino (Angel) & Steve Hillage (Gong)
17. Her Majesty - Gary Wilson

Jack Russell's Great White return to their roots on new studio recordings of Led Zeppelin songs

Check out new of the upcoming Led Zeppelin tribute from Jack Russell's Great White. I am loving the advance track "No Quarter"...Robert Kinsler

Jack Russell's Great White return to their roots on new studio recordings of Led Zeppelin songs!

Los Angeles, CA - The year was 1998 when hard rock icons Great White released Great Zeppelin: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin, an electrifying live album that found GW frontman Jack Russell stepping into the vocal shoes of Zeppelin singer Robert Plant for a phenomenal full-length celebration of that British band’s long lasting influence on Russell & company. The album quickly became a fan favorite and proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that Russell possessed one of the most powerful voices in rock music.

Since that time, over 20 years later, fans have been clamoring for a follow-up and now Jack Russell’s Great White is ready to deliver! Great Zeppelin II: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin is the long-awaited sequel that rocks even harder than its predecessor and includes all-new covers of “Kashmir,” “Houses Of The Holy,” “Misty Mountain Hop” and more! Russell, of course, remains in top form and he’s ably backed by stellar guitarists Robby Lachner & Michael Olivieri along with bassist Dan McNay & drummer Dicki Fliszar. The full album gets officially released on August 13, 2021 but you can hear the advance track "No Quarter" now via the link below.

Stream/download "No Quarter": https://youtu.be/x4iG4uxTeoA

Speaking about the project as a whole, Russell proclaims, “I’m really excited about Great Zep 2. We had such a great time recording it and took the opportunity to choose songs we hadn’t covered on the first one. The band played beautifully and the sound, I believe, is first class. I’m hopeful everyone will enjoy listening to it as much as we did playing it.”

Great Zeppelin II: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin will be available on both CD in a deluxe digipak and on colored vinyl in a gorgeous gatefold jacket!

Pre-order the CD & Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=jack+russell%27s+great+white+great+zeppelin+ii&post_type=product

Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/jack_russells_great_white_great_zep_ii

Track List:
1. Whole Lotta Love
2. Good Times, Bad Times
3. Misty Mountain Hop
4. Dancin' Days
5. No Quarter [CD ONLY]
6. Kashmir
7. Houses Of The Holy
8. Trampled Underfoot
9. Moby Dick [CD ONLY]
10. The Rover [CD ONLY]
11. Stairway To Heaven [CD ONLY]
12. Heartbreaker
13. Livin' Lovin’ Maid [CD ONLY]
14. Communication Breakdown

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Ambition displayed on new collections

A trio of releases all exploring the sounds of groundbreaking favorites are now available.

Artist: Mike Peters
Title: STREAM {Hurricane of Change} (LABEL HERE)
You might like if you enjoy: The Alarm, U2, The Waterboys
Tell me more: Poetic and poignant, STREAM  {Hurricane of Change} is an ambitious two-disc work from Alarm singer-songwriter Mike Peters. The 39-track collection is a mix of spoken word chapters and full-length songs, all chronicling the turbulent times and events of the late '80s that helped fuel the creation of that band's classic Eye of the Hurricane (1987), Electric Folklore (1988) and Change (1989) albums. The performances featured on STREAM are forceful to be sure, spanning from Celtic-tinged moments (notably on "A New South Wales" and "Irish Sea") and blues ("Shelter") to folk ("Rose Beyond The Wall," "World On Fire") and driving rockers ("Hallowed Ground," "Only Love Can Set Me Free"). Some of the Alarm's most beloved tracks are included and reworked as part of this concept work, with "Rescue Me" delivered as an introspective foray where Peters' voice is positioned amidst gospel vocals, piano and acoustic guitar. "Rain In The Summertime" is similarly re-imagined in a more folk rock-styled sonic setting. Peters' signature vocals sound as great as they did 30 years ago and his sense of purpose shines across the inspired autobiographical-minded set. Information: alarm.com.

Artist: Jack Russell's Great White
Title: Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes (Deadline Music)
You might like if you enjoy: Great White, Led Zeppelin, Greta Van Fleet
Tell me more: Singer-songwriter Jack Russell revisits many of Great White's most beloved hits on the aptly-dubbed Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes, with his top-tier vocals taking center stage on the 10-track collection that pays tribute to Great White's 1987 classic LP. Armed with his powerful voice, Russell guides his band through acoustic-flavored material that simultaneously maintains a propulsive and bona fide rocking spirit. "Gonna Getcha" is bolstered by some fiery lead guitar work on an acoustic guitar, while "Rock Me" has a more playful bluesy vibe than the original recording of the favorite. My favorites on the album are the tender "Save All Your Love" and a first-rate mostly-faithful cover of the classic Led Zeppelin classic "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You." Joining Russell on this LP are the talents of guitarist Robby Lochner (who also produced the album), guitarist Tony Montana, bassist Dan McNay and drummer Dicki Fliszer. Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes is available via digital, on audio CD and via a limited-edition blue vinyl LP. Information: CleopatraRecords.com.

Artist: New Riders of the Purple Sage
Title: Field Trip (Omnivore Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Gram Parsons, the Grateful Dead, the Flying Burrito Brothers
Tell me more: The live recording of New Riders of the Purple Sage featured on Field Trip is a joyful trip into the past. Recorded on Aug. 27, 1972 on the site that now hosts the Oregon Country Fair, this was a wonderfully loose performance of a country-rock band sharing the bill with the Grateful Dead and giving its all. The 17-track performance provides a chance for the band to deliver uptempo countrified nuggets ("Truck Drivin' Man," "Hello Mary Lou"), tender ballads ("Linda," "Lochinvar"), blues-tinged rockers ("Groupie") and mid tempo gems ("Rainbow," "Whiskey"). The 2-LP title was produced by band historian Rob Bleetstein and contains liner notes penned by Ken Babbs last November. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.


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Jack Russell's Great White releases unplugged version of the "Once Bitten" album plus an all-acoustic version of “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You!”

For those who haven't checked in with Jack Russell's Great White for awhile, now is a good time to revisit the talents of one the great hard rock/blues-rock vocalists to emerge in the '80s. And unlike many of that era's singers, Russell's amazing voice is still fully intact. The band is set to release an exciting new LP next month...Robert Kinsler 

Jack Russell's Great White releases Unplugged Version of the Once Bitten Album PLUS an all-acoustic version of “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You!”  

Los Angeles, CA - Vocalist and co-founder of legendary ‘80s hard rock group Great White, Jack Russell, is proud to announce the release of a very special acoustic album revisiting the band’s 1987 multi-platinum masterpiece Once Bitten featuring some of their biggest and most recognizable hits including “Save Your Love” and “Rock Me!” Aided by the likes of guitarist Robby Lochner (who also produced and mixed the album), longtime Great White bassist Tony Montana (now on guitar), bassist Dan McNay and drummer Dicki Fliszer, these songs have been stripped to their emotional core, spotlighting the intensely passionate story at the heart of each song. Just check out the new version of the unforgettable ballad “Save Your Love,” which has been shorn of all rockstar pomp to reveal a heartfelt hymn yearning, love and loss.

Or just watch the new video, directed by Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films (Queensrÿche, Tom Keifer), which communicates the song’s message powerfully:
https://youtu.be/c9aNaQMcyTA 

Jack Russell explains “Once Bitten is one of my favorite albums that we did. I always wondered what it would sound like done acoustically. The experience recording this unplugged version was really neat. It brought back a lot of memories of the original recording session, things I had forgotten about. Interestingly, the songs that I thought wouldn’t translate acoustically like ‘Livin’ On The Edge’ and ‘Never Change Heart,’ the heavier songs, came out the best. Now, I’m looking forward to doing it again for …Twice Shy!”

Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes will be available everywhere starting May 1 on digital as well as CD and a limited edition BLUE vinyl LP from Deadline Music, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc.

To purchase: https://orcd.co/jackrussellsgreatwhite 

Track List:
1. Lady Redlight
2. Gonna Getcha
3. Rock Me
4. All Over Now
5. Mistreater
6. Never Change Heart
7. Fast Road
8. Livin’ On The Edge
9. Save Your Love
10. Babe (I’m Gonna Leave You)


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6th Annual Rock Against MS Benefit Update

This announcement arrived while I was out of town, but wanted to make sure everyone in SoCal saw this in case they have an interest in attending this coming Saturday night. Here is the official media release...

THE 6th ANNUAL ROCK AGAINST MS BENEFIT CONCERT & AWARD SHOW

AT THE HISTORIC LOS ANGELES THEATRE SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018

Hosted by Comedians HAL SPARKS & CRAIG GASS

RICHARD PRYOR’S: PRYOR’S PLATINUM PEOPLE AWARDS

Featuring JULIETTE LEWIS and JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE

CELEBRATED ALL-STAR TRIBUTES TO:

TOM PETTY - CHRIS CORNELL - CHESTER BENNINGTON – MALCOLM YOUNG

J. GEILS – GLEN CAMPBELL - FATS DOMINO – CHUCK BERRY – DAVID CASSIDY - GREGG ALLMAN

Renowned Performance Artist NORTON WISDOM On Stage

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

“God gave me this MS shit to save my life” – Richard Pryor

Eagles of Death Metal singer-guitarist Jesse Hughes,
seen on left, will perform at 6th Annual Rock Against
MS Benefit Concert on March 31, 2018.

An All-star line-up will be at the 6^th ANNUAL ROCK AGAINST MS BENEFIT CONCERT & AWARD SHOW –Hosted by genius “Kings of Comedy”: comedians Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk/ Dude Where’s My Car) and Craig Gass (Sex in the City/Howard Stern Show).

This amazing evening is comprised of comedy, music, art and awards – This special night is to raise awareness and educate the public about multiple sclerosis, while raising money to build the first of many MS resource centers across the Nation and outreach program services aptly name The ROCK HOUSE.

CONCERT INFO:

FEATURED ARTSTS: JULIETTE LEWIS, ART ALEXAKIS (Everclear),, TODD MORSE (The Offspring), PETER THORN (Chis Cornell/ Melissa Etheridge), JASON SUTTER (Chris Cornell), PHIL BUCKMAN (FUEL), MICHAEL DEVIN (Whitesnake), MARQ TORIEN(Bulletboys), STEVE FERLAZZO (Avril Lavigne), AUGUST ZADRA (Dennis DeYoung), KEITH ENGLAND (Gregg Allman Band), MATT STARR (Mr. Big),ANTHONY “TINY” BIUSO (Bulletboys), KEMBLE WALTERS (AEGES), JASON WOMACK (FUEL), IRA BLACK (I Am Morbid), PATRICK STONE (Adlers Appetite/Budderside), ACE VON JOHNSON (Faster Pussycat), GRETCHEN BONADUCE, LISA FOREMAN (Todd’s Planet), JOHNNY GRIPARIC(Slashes Snakepit), SHAWN DUNCAN (DC4), JEFF BOWDERS (Paul Gilbert), JOHNNY MARTIN (LA Guns), HOWIE SIMON (Nelson), YOLANDA THOMAS – HORNS & STRINGS: ANDRE COTMAN (Sexy Sax), JON MANNESS (Killer Trumpet) & ERIN HAWKINS (Rock Cello)  – MORE ARTISTS TO ANNOUNCE & SPECIAL GUESTS!!!

ADDITIONAL FUN: This evening, famed performance artist, Norton Wisdom will be performing his art live on stage during the music, capturing the inspiration he gets from the notes. 

VENUE:

The Los Angeles Theatre

615 S. Broadway @ 6^th Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90014

PRE-SALE TIX:

General - $35

VIP w/M&G Package - $125

VIP+ w/ M&G Package - $175

*** Please email to reserve Wheelchair seating at info@rockagainstMS.org

Day Of Show Add $10

SHOWTIMES:

M&G: 5pm/ Doors 6:00/ Show 7:00

BUY ONLINE NOW:

Purchase – www.rockagainst.ms 

For more show information go to: www.facebook.com/rockagainstMSfoundation, www.rockagainstms.org, www.richardpryor.com,www.halsparks.com, www.getGass.com

Inbox Update: Orion Music + More Festival, Camper Van Beethoven, Benefit Concert

Happy Monday everybody! Here is a brief overview of the latest news plucked from my inbox...

Metallica, in conjunction with their friends C3 Presents, are pleased to announce the lineup for the 2013 Orion Music + More Festival, to be held at Belle Isle in Detroit, MI on June 8and 9.   Headliners will include Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against, Deftones and Bassnectar, while the festival will also feature amazing acts including Gogol Bordello, Foals, Tomahawk, The Joy Formidable, Death Grips and local Detroit bands The Dirtbombs, DEATH and BATTLECROSS.

Tickets will go on-sale to the public on March 1 at 10 a.m. (Eastern) for $150 for a 2-Day Pass including all fees.  Visit www.orionmusicandmore.com to buy tickets. 


Check out Camper Van Beethoven's session and interview on NPR World Café aired last Thursday: http://www.npr.org/2013/02/21/172615683/camper-van-beethoven-on-world-cafe

For mor information on the band:
http://campervanbeethoven.com/

Finally, I wanted to post the following release as it came in...

KLOS & THE KEYCLUB PRESENT~

ROCK AGAINST MS BENEFIT CONCERT

THE KEY CLUB HOLLYWOOD

9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27^TH

HOSTED BY: Bob Coburn & Gary Moore of KLOS

FEATURING:

MARKY RAMONE, GLENN HUGHES, LEMMY, JOHN 5, BLASKO (OZZY), BILLY MORRISON (BILLY IDOL), STEVEN ADLER, KENNY ARONOFF, GINGER (ROB ZOMBIE), WAYNE STATIC, TOMMY VICTOR, PHIL BUCKMAN (FILTER), JACK RUSSELL, JEFF PILSON, JEFF YOUNG AND MANY MORE!!

MORE ARTSITS TO BE ANNOUNCED AND SOME BIG SURPRISE GUESTS TOO!

SILENT AUCTION 8PM TO 10:30 PM – Signed Guitars from Rick Springfield, Paul Gilbert, Rare ½ hour Lesson from Steve Stevens, Clothes from Josie Loves Jay Valentine, Rock n Roll Jewelry, Rockstar Baskets from Foreigner, Warrant, Gary Hoey and MORE!!

HOLLYWOOD, CA (February 24, 2013) – These artists are coming together to support a long time friend and publicist Nancy Sayle, who was struck with Primary Progressive MS in 2009. This is a severe version of the disease and only 10% are inflicted with this level. She was also diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor 2012. Visiting her close and dear friend as well as client, Steve Stevens and his wife Josie Stevens, she informed them of this news and all the medical issues. Knowing that she would not be working as much and facing large amounts of medical bills, Stevens suggested that a benefit was in order to help her. This is an amazing self-less gathering with a lot of love as well as creating the much needed awareness.  

About Multiple Sclerosis

• Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. 
• MS interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving.
• Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis.  The advancement, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. 
• Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. 

MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.1 million worldwide.

SHOWTIMES:

DOORS – 7:30

SHOW – 8:00

PRE-SALE TICKETS:

$35 GENERAL

$100 – MEET & GREET/GENERAL TICKET

$150 – VIP PASS/MEET & GREET – LIMITED 50 TICKETS ONLY

RESERVED TABLES BUYS – INQUIRE @ 818 795 6198

PURCHASE @ The Key Club Box Office (310) 274-5800 OR online at Ticketfly: www.ticketfly.com/event/230923

DAY-OF TICKETS:

$40 GENERAL

$110 – MEET & GREET/GENERAL

$175 – VIP/MEET & GREET – IF AVAILABLE

** Tickets that include the Meet & Greet – Please note that the Meet & Greet is at 5pm Pre-show during sound check! You will be escorted in and out. Please bring only 1 item to be signed.

SPONSORS: SCHECTER GUITARS, D’ADDARIO/EVANS, KEY CLUB HOLLYWOOD, KLOS, MAJIK BOX