Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin' offers revealing look at the legendary guitarist

Jimi Hendrix performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England (February 18, 1969). Photo Credit: Graham F. Page / EMP Museum / Authentic Hendrix, LLC

No guitarist in the history of rock has been as influential and groundbreaking as the late Jimi Hendrix. From his contemporaries (The Beatles, Ten Years After) to his musical descendants (Lenny Kravitz, Gary Clark Jr.), Hendrix' reach continues to touch new audiences.
Now, more than four decades after his death at the age of 27, the pioneering musician's short but prolific life is celebrated via Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin', a two-hour documentary set to premiere on PBS Tuesday, Nov. 5 as part of THIRTEEN's American Masters series. 
Directed by two-time Grammy-winning filmmaker Bob Smeaton, the documentary provides a comprehensive look at his early interest in playing guitar while growing up in Seattle (his father reportedly purchased his first guitar for $5), to his service in the U.S. Army, his early success as a hired sideman for the likes of Little Richard and the Isley Brothers (we hear part of a 1964 recording featuring him performing a guitar solo on the group's "Testify") before going on to score solo success following his move to London in 1966.
Hendrix' story is brought fully to life with a fast-moving mix of archive and modern-day interviews as well as great concert footage and even home movies that were taken by Hendrix and drummer Mitch Mitchell. Long-time fans of Hendrix as well as new and casual followers of one of the 20th century's most gifted artists will all find plenty to keep watching throughout the compelling special. New interviews with rock notables such as Paul McCartney and Steve Winwood as well as those with a trio of women who were closest to him (Linda Keith, Faye Pridgon, Colette Mimram) and several music journalists all add texture to a television special that might otherwise have been overshadowed by Hendrix' arresting on-stage appearances (including previously-unseen footage of Hendrix at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival). 

American Masters: Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin' premieres nationally from 9-11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. Check your local listings or pbs.org/americanmasters to see when the documentary is being aired on your local PBS station.

Jimi Hendrix performing at the Isle Of Wight Festival of Music, Isle Of Wight, UK, August 30, 1970. Photo credit: Chris Walter / © Authentic Hendrix, LLC

Set for release on the same day (Nov. 5, 2013) as Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin' is the 11-track audio collection Miami Pop Festival, an important recording that captured the Jimi Hendrix Experience at the first major rock festival staged on the East Coast, the May 1968 Miami Pop Festival. Opening with a blistering version of "Hey Joe" (that starts out unhurried but tactfully builds to a roar). Other classics delivered with a superb mix of rock attack and virtuoso skill include "Foxey Lady" and blazing "Fire." By the time Hendrix closed with a mighty version of "Purple Haze," it was clear the future of rock would never be the same. This concert marked the first time that the instrumental "Tax Free" and freewheeling "Hear My Train A Comin'" were ever performed live. Information: www.JimiHendrix.com. 

'Hendrix 70: Live At Woodstock' in theaters for the first time ever

Legendary 1969 Woodstock Performance For Global Theatrical Release From November 26 2012

In Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's birth, for the first time ever, see Jimi Hendrix's unforgettable August 1969 Woodstock concert in select cinemas globally.

This special edition theatrical presentation, under the auspices of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. has been carefully reassembled from the extensive archive of film footage helmed by Academy Award winning director Michael Wadleigh and his hand picked team of skilled camera operators and support personnel under the auspices of Experience Hendrix, LLC, the Hendrix family owned company. What they captured was a Jimi Hendrix performance unlike any other. Jimi premiered a new band and his extraordinary performance on that August morning included unforgettable renditions of such signature Hendrix songs as "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," "Fire," "Purple Haze" and "Foxy Lady" as well as his dramatic interpretation of the "Star Spangled Banner".

Jimi's fascinating road to the Woodstock festival is revealed by way of never before seen footage and interviews with his band members such as Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell, engineer Eddie Kramer and Woodstock's promoter Michael Lang. Directed by Grammy Award winner Bob Smeaton [Beatles Anthology, Band Of Gypsys, Festival Express], the documentary, which precedes the performance footage, reveals the struggle to stage the legendary festival and secure Hendrix as its headline artist.

Jimi Hendrix Woodstock performance stands as one of the finest ever in rock music history. This presentation features the original 16mm footage digitally restored together with a new 5.1 audio surround mix by legendary engineer Eddie Kramer. Kramer originally recorded the Woodstock festival and also served Jimi Hendrix as his recording engineer throughout his entire career.

Songs performed in original sequence
Message To Love
Spanish Castle Magic
Red House
Lover Man
Foxy Lady
Jam Back At The House
Izabella
Fire
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Star Spangled Banner
Purple Haze
Woodstock Improvisation
Villanova Junction
Hey Joe

Hendrix 70: Live At Woodstock will see a worldwide theatrical release by Omniverse Vision with limited screenings from November 26. Tickets for the theatrical screenings will be available at jimihendrix.com.

Janie Hendrix, Jimi's sister and CEO of Experience Hendrix: "All of us at Experience Hendrix are thrilled with the fact that 'Live At Woodstock' will be shown in theaters. This film reflects a legendary event in our history as well as a true pinnacle of Jimi's career. We celebrate his 70th birthday as we continue to celebrate his legacy".

About Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.

Founded by James 'Al' Hendrix, Jimi's father in 1995, Experience Hendrix is the family-owned company charged with managing the music, name, image and likeness of Jimi Hendrix and is the administrator of the Jim Hendrix music and publishing catalog. Under CEO Janie Hendrix, Jimi's sister, the company oversees the timeless legacy of Jimi Hendrix on a worldwide basis.

About Omniverse Vision

Omniverse Vision is headquartered in London and produces and distributes unique, entertainment related content for all media platforms with a particular focus on alternative cinema. Omniverse Vision is dedicated to bringing special events to screens around the world that are equipped with state of the art technology including digital platforms and 3D. Omniverse Vision enables the turnkey broadcast of shows as diverse as music concerts, sports and other special events. For more information, visit www.omniversevision.com.

Inbox update: Peter Gabriel, Gary Moore, Band of Horses

It's getting a little closer to Friday, right? Here is some good (make it GREAT) news to help you make it until the weekend. Fans of Peter Gabriel, Gary Moore and Band of Horses all have something to celebrate with exciting future releases announced...

Eagle Rock Entertainment to release Peter Gabriel's 'Classic Albums: So' on DVD, Blu-ray and digital on Sept. 18, 2012

On September 18, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Classic Albums: So, the next instalment in their Classic Albums series on DVD and Blu-ray. 

This release tells the story behind the making of Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album So. It was his fifth solo album and the first one to have a title (all others were self-titled). The album spawned a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic including “Sledgehammer,” “Big Time,” “Don’t Give Up,” (a duet with Kate Bush) and “In Your Eyes” which drove So to multi-platinum sales, the No.1 spot in the UK and No.2 in the US.

The acclaimed Classic Albums series is a definitive collection of the stories behind the albums that form the soundtrack to our lives. Made with the full authorization and co-operation of the artists, Classic Albums: So offers contributions from many of those involved in the making of the album and the landmark videos.  Those featured include Peter Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, engineer Kevin Killen and musicians Jerry Marotta, Laurie Anderson, Tony Levin and Manu Katché and many more.

So was very much an album of the MTV generation and the distinctive videos for tracks like “Sledgehammer,” “Red Rain,” “Big Time,” and “Don’t Give Up” were key factors in the album’s success.  A special re-mastered version of the classic album So will be released by Real World/EMI in September 2012 on CD, triple CD and a super deluxe box set.

Classic Albums: So offers a unique perspective on the motivations behind – and the actual creation of – this masterwork and contains as Bonus Features more than 30 minutes of additional material not included in the broadcast version.  This release is not to be missed.

Eagle Rock Entertainment is the largest producer and distributor of music programming for DVD, Blu-Ray, TV, Audio and Digital Media in the world.  Eagle works directly alongside talent to produce top quality, High Definition and 3D programs, both concerts and documentaries, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, The Doors, Jeff Beck, U2, Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne. Eagle is a Grammy Award winning company and has received over 30 multi-platinum, over 50 platinum and over 90 gold discs, worldwide.  Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices in London, New York, Toronto, Paris and Hamburg.

Eagle Rock Entertainment to release Hendrix tribute by Gary Moore

Blues For Jimi set for Sept. 25, 2012 release!

Eagle Rock Entertainment is also proud to announce the September 25 release of the Gary Moore CD, DVD and Blu-ray title Blues For Jimi. 

This release captures a unique concert featuring Moore playing Jimi Hendrix tracks, including such classics as “Purple Haze,” “Foxy Lady,” “The Wind Cries Mary,” “Hey Joe,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” and many more. Filmed at the London Hippodrome on October 25, 2007, it was part of the launch for the Jimi Hendrix “Live At Monterey” program.

At the end of the night, Gary was joined by Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox of the Jimi Hendrix Experience for three tracks.  The full line-up for this show was Gary Moore (guitar, vocals); Dave Bronze (bass); Darrin Mooney (drums) with Billy Cox (bass on tracks 9-11, and also vocals on the first two of those) and Mitch Mitchell (drums on tracks 9-11).

Both Gary Moore and Mitch Mitchell have passed since this concert took place, which makes the recording of this incredible night so special. Gary Moore was one of the finest British guitarists of all time and is one of the few players who could pay homage to Jimi Hendrix’s groundbreaking and truly distinctive guitar style. This is a stunning tribute from one master guitarist to another.

TRACK LISTING

1) Purple Haze  

2) Manic Depression  

3) Foxy Lady  

4) The Wind Cries Mary  

5) I Don’t Live Today  

6) My Angel  

7) Angel  

8) Fire  

9) Red House  

10) Stone Free  

11) Hey Joe  

12) Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Band of Horses' set to issue Mirage Rock on Sept. 18, 2012

Band of Horses' fourth album, Mirage Rock (Brown/Columbia) will arrive on Sept. 18, 2012. Those who pre-order it will receive first single "Knock Knock" immediately and the exclusive track "Ego Nightmare" upon release.


Mirage Rock was produced by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Glyn Johns (Rolling Stones, Who, Led Zeppelin). Next month, Band of Horses begin a tour opening stint for My Morning Jacket. 

Here is the tracklisting for Mirage Rock:

1. Knock Knock
2. How To Live
3. Slow Cruel Hands of Time
4. A Little Biblical
5. Shut-In Tourist
6. Dumpster World
7. Electric Music
8. Everything's Gonna Be Undone
9. Feud
10. Long Vows
11. Heartbreak On the 101

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

7/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Pioneer Park (Headline Show)

North American Dates with My Morning Jacket:

8/3 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/4 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
8/7 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl
8/8 - St. Louis, MO - Peabody
8/10 - Somerset, WI - Somerset Amphitheater
8/11 - Milwaukee, WI - BMO Harris Pavilion
8/12 - Columbus, OH - LC Pavilion
8/14 - Detroit, MI - Meadowbrook
8/15 - Toronto, ONT - Echo Beach
8/17 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center
8/18 - Washington, DC - Merriweather Post Pavilion
8/21 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
8/22 - Chicago, IL - Pritzker
8/24 - Atlanta, GA - Verizon Center
8/25 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner
8/26 - Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Amphitheatre

UK/Europe Headline Dates:

11/4 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
11/5 - Paris, France - Le Trianon
11/6 - Utrecht, Holland - Vredenburg
11/7 - Berlin, Germany - Admiralpalast
11/9 - Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet
11/10 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum
11/11 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Falkoner
11/15 - Birmingham, UK - HMV Institute
11/16 - Glasgow, UK - Academy
11/17 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia
11/19 - Manchester, UK - Academy
11/20 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo