Sights and Sounds: Monty Python, Gary Clark Jr., Bruce Springsteen tribute

Here is a quick round-up of today's news...

'Monty Python Live (mostly) – One Down Five To Go'

coming to DVD, Blu-ray and digital video on November 11, 2014 courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment

New York, NY (September 16, 2014)-- On November 11, 2014, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Monty Python Live (mostly) - One Down Five to Go – the film of Monty Python’s 2014 reunion shows live at The O2, London. Filmed in high definition, this title will be simultaneously released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital video.

The reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the last time ever, was the most anticipated production of 2014. Filmed live on July 20th on the final night of the run of ten sold out performances at The O2, London, Monty Python Live (mostly) – One Down Five to Go sees the five surviving members - John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin – together with Carol Cleveland, perform many of their classic sketches and much-loved songs, with modern, Pythonesque twists. The show also encompasses film inserts from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Terry Gilliam’s iconic animations, outrageous dance routines by an ensemble of twenty and a fantastic live orchestra. 

There was huge demand for the first new Monty Python live performances for and fans flocked to The O2, London, in massive numbers.  All the favorites were included in the show: the Dead Parrot, the Lumberjack Song, the Spanish Inquisition, Spam, Nudge Nudge, Argument, the Four Yorkshiremen, the Bruces and with a sing-along of “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” as the grand finale. Exclusive bonus material featured includes behind-the-scenes “Sneak Peeks” of: The Reunion – November 2013 / The Announcement – November 2013 / The Production - November 2013 to July 2014 / Backstage At The O2 – July 2014 / Highlights from the 10 Shows at London’s O2 Arena – July 2014.  There is also exclusive footage of the Pythons as Pepperpots and Gumbys.

The show cements the Python’s reputation as the most influential comedy group of all time and, more importantly, still one of the funniest. Monty Python Live (mostly) – One Down Five to Go is the ultimate Monty Python show. 

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Gary Clark Jr. gears up for release of first-ever live album

GARY CLARK JR. LIVE DUE SEPTEMBER 23^RD ON WARNER BROS. RECORDS

THE NEW YORK TIMES WILL PREMIERE THE ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY

BEGINNING TODAY

CLARK ROCKS NEW YORK CITY AND FARM AID WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS

September 16^th, 2014 - (Burbank, CA.) - Gary Clark Jr. is gearing up for the release of his first-ever live album, which is due from Warner Bros. Records  on Sept. 23, 2014. The blistering performances collected on Gary Clark Jr. Live span his gigs at clubs, theatres, arenas, and festivals from the past 18 months of non-stop touring. Each track was captured as purely and spontaneously as it was performed on the night with absolutely no overdubs. Click here for preview of Gary Clark Jr. Live. Beginning today, Sept. 16, The New York Times will stream the album in its entirety. Click here to listen.    

There is an inherent magic that occurs when Clark and his band take the stage each night. They do not use set lists, preferring to be guided by the energy that flows from the audience. It is an organic, spontaneous, and almost mystical experience to witness. That magic was on display during Clark's recent live performances in New York City, which included the band's first-ever Summer Stage show in Central Park, which was sold-out. For an encore, G. Love joined Clark onstage and accompanied him on the harmonica for a cover of "In the Evening" by Leroy Carr and "Shame Shame Shame" by Jimmy Reed. Before the show, Clark ran into 11-year-old fan, Brandon Niederauer, whom he first met at Crossroads Guitar Festival last year, where he claimed to know all of Clark's songs and indeed did. He joined Clark onstage for the final song of the night, "Bright Lights" and turned out to be a guitar prodigy, performing Clark's solo.

The following night, Clark played an impromptu set at the intimate club, The Electric Room, performing for a fashion-week audience of 150. In attendance were Lorde, G. Love, Citizen Cope, John Varvatos, Damien Hurst, Adriana Lima, and Jeremy Piven, who played drums on "Bright Lights."

Over the past weekend, Clark performed at the annual Farm Aid Food and Music Festival at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina, joining a star-studded line-up that included Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Jack White, and many others. Nelson invited Clark on stage, where he played the remainder of his set. Check out more of Clark's performance from the night here.

                                             

                                                                

Clark's remaining tour dates this year as follows:

09/19   Valley Center, CA        Harrah's Rincon - Events Center (headline)

09/20   Monterey, CA               Monterey Jazz Festival           

09/21   Guerneville, CA            Russian River Jazz Festival

11/01   Los Angeles, CA          The Greek Theater (co-headline w/ Tedeschi Trucks Band)

Dead Man's Town: A Tribute to Born in the U.S.A. in stores today! 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's Born In The U.S.A. Although it would become his biggest selling album with seven top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars says "any of those songs could be played with acoustic guitar alone and still be great." Taking this idea as its premise, Dead Man's Town: A Tribute to Born in the U.S.A. (out 9/16, Lighting Rod Records) strips the album's twelve indelible originals to the core, with contributions from Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Low, Nicole Atkins, Justin Townes Earle, Blitzen Trapper, Joe Pug, Trampled by Turtles, and more. Rolling Stone.com premiered Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires' Dave Cobb-produced cover of "Born In The U.S.A," saying these artists are "reimagining Born in the U.S.A.... with a reduced approach more influenced by that of the acoustic 'Nebraska.'" Order at iTunes: smarturl.it/deadmanstown Order at Amazon: smarturl.it/deadmantownamazon Find a local record store Or at Lightning Rod Records: www.lightningrodrecords.com/store.html

Featuring: Born in the U.S.A. - Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires Cover Me - Apache Relay  Darlington County - Quaker City Nighthawks  Working on the Highway - Blitzen Trapper  Downbound Train - Joe Pug  I'm On Fire - Low  No Surrender - Holly Williams  Bobby Jean - Ryan Culwell  I'm Goin' Down - Trampled By Turtles  Glory Days - Justin Townes Earle  Dancing in the Dark - Nicole Atkins  My Hometown - North Mississippi Allstars

Sights and Sounds: Atoms for Peace, Def Leppard, Stagecoach Festival, 'Battle of the Blues Harps'

I'm still weary, having made the long trek up to Los Angeles last night to catch Atoms for Peace at the Hollywood Bowl. My short review: fantastic performance (Thom Yorke and Flea led the genre-busting electronica rock quintet), lousy crowd. We had the chatterbox hipsters seated behind us, so we moved to some empty seats elsewhere in our row. Still could hear them. Not nice.

Now on with more positive news...

VIVA! HYSTERIA LIVE DOUBLE ALBUM AND DVD OUT OCTOBER 22^nd ON FRONTIERS RECORDS

Limited Edition of VIVA! Hysteria Sold Exclusively Via Best Buy 

Def Leppard’s anticipated live double album and DVD - VIVA! Hysteria - will be released on October 22, 2013 in North America on Frontiers Records.  In addition to the previously announced 2CD/DVD, DVD, Blu-Ray digital editions, the band has recently revealed that a limited edition of VIVA! Hysteria will be available via Best Buy that  includes the live double album and concert on Blu-Ray. Fans wishing to pre-order this edition can do so at www.bestbuy.com.

The VIVA! Hysteria concert was filmed over two nights during the band's Spring 2013 residency at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas’ intimate music venue – The Joint. The concert features the band performing their classic, 12x platinum album Hysteria in its entirety, plus many of the band's greatest hits.

Earlier this month, the concert was shown in theaters nationwide courtesy of Fathom Events. Thousands of fans experienced the concert as special theatrical event, taking them on nostalgic ride of the band’s high energy performance and showcasing their elaborate set design created only for the Las Vegas residency.  Guitarist Phil Collen told the Associated Press, "It was fun, actually, and a totally different way of doing it." He continues to say, "It was a different dynamic doing the album in full, and it was much more theatrical."

PRESS HERE to read the exclusive story and watch the trailer for Viva! Hysteria concert on Billboard.com 

Fans can pre-order VIVA! Hysteria now by visiting www.defleppard.com, amazon.com, iTunes and as previously mentioned www.bestbuy.com

Praise for VIVA! Hysteria concert:

“Def Leppard were one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, dominating radio with their polished arena-rock. But as they demonstrated earlier this year with their Viva Hysteria! concert series (at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas), the band's diehard fans remain loyal and rabid.” – RollingStone.com

“I appreciate how tightly and powerfully it's played, and also the interesting echoes of Queen.” – The Guardian

Def Leppard brought Hysteria cuts like “Animal,” “Love Bites,” and “Run Riot” to life again with precision and a sonic clarity that would make the album’s producer (and infamous studio perfectionist) Robert “Mutt” Lange gleam with pride.  - Noisecreep

The full track listing for Viva! Hysteria: 
Cd1

“Women;” “Rocket;” “Animal;” “Love Bites;” “Pour Some Sugar on Me;” “Armageddon It;” “Gods of War;” “Don't Shoot Shotgun;” “Run Riot;” “Hysteria;” “Excitable;” “Love and Affection;” “Rock of Ages*;” “Photograph*.”

*extra non Hysteria tracks

Cd2

Ded Flatbird - night 1

“Good Morning Freedom;” “Wasted;” “Stagefright;” “Mirror Mirror (Look Into My Eyes);” “Action Not Words;” “Rock Brigade;” “Undefeated;” “Promises

Ded Flatbird - night 2;” “On Through The Night;” “Slang;” “Let It Go;” “Another Hit And Run;” “High 'n' Dry (Saturday Night);” “Bringin' On The Heartbreak;” “Switch 625.”

The VD tracklisting is as above but also includes bonus content of the acoustic medley: “Where does love go when it dies”/”Now”/”When Love & Hate Collide”/”Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad”/”Two Steps Behind.”

DVD / Blu Ray menu

- Viva Hysteria

- Ded Flatbird Night 1

- Ded Flatbird Night 2

- Acoustic Set

- Photo Montage

Stagecoach Fest tickets update

Just an important reminder that Stagecoach Festival tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Friday, Oct. 18 (that's tomorrow!). The annual event to be held Friday - Sunday, April 25-27, 2014, will feature Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Shelby Lynne, John Prine, Michael Nesmith, Susanna Hoffs, Trampled by Turtles, Loretta Lynn, I See Hawks in L.A. and so many other country music/Americana artists. Visit the official Stagecoach Festival Web site for artist and ticket information. You can also view a much larger version of the poster seen here on the right!

Top Four Blues Harmonica Bands Compete in Finals this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013

On Saturday, Oct. 19 four blues harmonica based bands will vie for cash awards and the opportunity to perform as the opening act at Southland Blues Magazine’s 26th Annual Battle of the Blues Harps, Southern California’s longest running blues harmonica event held on Thanksgiving Eve at Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach. Top name bands such as Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, White Boy James and the Blues Express and the 44’s are slated for the Nov. 27 show.

The competing bands are first place winners from four Saturday qualifying rounds which kicked off Sat. Sept. 21 as part of the 4th Annual Road to the Battle of the Blues Harps held at the Orange County Market Place, the weekend swap meet at the O.C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California.

Twelve bands were selected from electronic auditions to perform, with three bands competing each Saturday.  First place winners from each qualifying round return for the finals.  The first place winner receives $1,000 cash in addition to opening at the Thanksgiving Eve event.  Second place winner receives $750, third place, $500 and fourth place, $250.

Three of the top four bands landed in the finals last year.

San Diego based Red Lotus Revue, the Sept. 21 winner and third place last year, performs at noon and features Karl Cabbage on harmonica.Cabbage is known for playing with West of Memphis (SDMA nominated Best Blues Band in 2009), and the Smokin’ Knights, voted by Blues Lovers United of San Diego to represent their organization in the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. 

H. T. Richmond and The Southland Jukes, a contemporary blues band with Tom Richmond on harp and vocals, the Sept. 28 winners, will follow at 1 p.m. The band placed fourth in last year’s finals.

Chef Denis aka Denis Depoitre, an executive chef at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena who is as comfortable in the kitchen as he is on harmonica placed second last year.   This year he won the third round of competition on October 12 and will be on stage at 2 p.m.

New to the contest is Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs, the fourth round winner on October 12, performs at 3 p.m.  But Gilbert Mares, the band’s harmonica player, is not new to the harp. His band formed in 2009 and recently released a new CD Rite On! Right Now!

Judging is based on harmonica artistry and proficiency, lead vocals, band musicianship, showmanship, song selections and audience response.

“We had a very strong lineup of bands this year. Competition is tough but it isn’t just about that.  This contest is really more of a coming together of the blues community. It’s also a way of keeping the blues alive and well while exposing it to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to see this kind of talent in one setting, “said Mark Liddell, coordinator for the Road to the Battle of the Blues Harps.

Other harp players and bands participating this year included Dan Forte’s Juke Joint Freak Show, Slick & The BBQ Kings, The Silver Kings, Satin Blue, The Juke Joint Preachers, Jon Garner & The Humor Kings, and 60 Grit Blues Band.

Last year’s winner was Jumpin’ Jack Benny.   

The Saturday Oct. 19 finals are free with swap meet admission which is $2 or free for children 12 and under. Free parking is available and preferred parking is $5.

More information may be found at www.ocmarketplace.com or by calling 949-723-6616.  For details on the Battle of the Blues Harp Thanksgiving Eve event visit www.southlandblues.com/harpbattle.htm or call 714-423-5525.

Sights and Sounds: Stagecoach Festival, Jerry Garcia, William Shatner, Leslie West

All kinds of things to share this morning from every corner of the sonic universe...but first the big news on Stagecoach 2014!

Jason Aldean. Photo: Kelly A. Swift

STAGECOACH:

CALIFORNIA’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

ANNOUNCES 2014 LINEUP:

ERIC CHURCH, JASON ALDEAN AND LUKE BRYAN TO HEADLINE

Los Angeles, CA – OCTOBER 10^th, 2013 - STAGECOACH 2014--set for Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2014--marks the festival’s eighth year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.  This year, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan headline the 3-day event with additional performances by Hunter Hayes, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Jennifer Nettles, Loretta Lynn, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many more. I am especially thrilled that Trampled by Turtles and singer-songwriter Susanna Hoffs will be performing. (Full line-up as of October 10^this available at the Stagecoach Festival Web site). 

Tickets for STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL POWERED BY TOYOTA will go on sale Friday, October 18th at 10 a.m. PDT at Stagecoachfestival.com.  Three-day GA weekend passes are $249. Additionally, new for 2014, choose either the Corral Standing Pit, a standing room only section directly in front of the Toyota Mane stage OR Corral Reserved Seating.  All taxes, shipping and fees are included in listed ticket prices.  What you see is what you pay!  Layaway options available.  Children 10 and under are free.

The “RV RESORT” has expanded for 2014 while continuing to provide a personal and comfortable camping experience.  Campers can choose between 30amp, 50amp or dry camping spots.  In addition, borrowed and Rental RV's are now allowed.

For complete festival information, to review reserved seating options or to apply for an RV spot in the Stagecoach RV Resort, please visit www.stagecoachfestival.com. 

News and Notes: Jerry Garcia, William Shatner, Leslie West

TRI STUDIOS AND EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT

MOVE ME BRIGHTLY

CELEBRATING JERRY GARCIA’S 70^TH BIRTHDAY

FEATURING BOB WEIR, PHIL LESH, BILL KREUTZMANN,

MICKEY HART, DONNA JEAN GODCHAUX,

CARLOS SANTANA, AND LUKE WILSON

PLUS MEMBERS OF VAMPIRE WEEKEND, PHISH, JANE’S ADDICTION, TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS, THE BLACK CROWES, THE HOLD STEADY AND MANY MORE

~ON DVD AND BLU-RAY OCTOBER 29, 2013~

New York, NY (October 10, 2013)— Eagle Rock Entertainment is delighted to announce the release on October 29, 2013 of Move Me Brightly: Celebrating Jerry Garcia’s 70^th Birthday on DVD, Blu-ray and Visual Digital Formats [Pre-book Order Date October 4, MSRP $19.98 Blu-ray, $14.98 DVD].

A must-see for any Deadhead, Move Me Brightly is a film based around a unique musical gathering held to mark what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 70^th birthday at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios in San Rafael, California.

Part insightful documentary and part rousing concert film, Move Me Brightly features contributions from fellow Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart and Donna Jean Godchaux along with Garcia family members and special guests such as Carlos Santana, Sammy Hagar, Mike Campbell, Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins from Jane’s Addiction, and interviewer Luke Wilson.

The film also features an impressive lineup of musicians representing more recent generations who have been influenced by Jerry Garcia, such as Vampire Weekend’s Chris Tomson, Phish’s Mike Gordon, The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn and Tad Kubler and Furthur’s Joe Russo & Jeff Chimenti.

The one-of-a-kind line-up of Move Me Brightly concert performers featured in the film joined together to perform unique interpretations of Garcia classics including “Terrapin Station,” “Shakedown Street,” “Cumberland Blues,” “New Speedway Boogie,“ “Friend Of The Devil,” and many more. 

Move Me Brightly was directed by Justin Kreutzmann, the son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill.

Move Me Brightly TRACK LISTING:

1) Cumberland Blues  

2) Going Down the Road Feelin’ Bad  

3) Mission in the Rain  

4) Shakedown Street  

5) He’s Gone  

6) Eyes Of The World  

7) Terrapin Station  

8) Days Between  

9) Franklin’s Tower   

10) U.S. Blues

Bonus Performances

1) Friend Of The Devil

2) Bird Song>New Speedway Boogie

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William Shatner has completed a video for "Ponder the Mystery," one of the cuts from his new prog-rock album of the same name. Click here to learn more and view the video.

Local readers will note Shatner is performing a string of area dates here in Southern California in connection with the new album, including at The Coach House in nearby San Juan Capistrano on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. Visit www.theCoachHouse.com for more details on the concert event.

LESLIE WEST AND PROVOGUE RECORDS TO STAGE RARE IN-STORE APPEARANCES

TO COINCIDE WITH STILL CLIMBING RELEASE

West Confirms 11/01 at NJ's Vintage Vinyl (7PM), 11/02 at Long Island, NY's

Looney Tunes (2PM), and Performance At New York City's Iridium on 11/13

OCTOBER 29TH RELEASE SEES WEST LOOKING FORWARD

JOINED BY JONNY LANG, JOHNNY WINTER, MARK TREMONTI AND DEE SNIDER

New York, NY -- Leslie West will stage two rare in-store appearances that coincide with the release of his upcoming studio album Still Climbing on October 29 via Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group.  The guitarist will appear at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ on November 1 at 7PM (51 Lafayette Rd - 732-225-7717) and at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, NY on November 2 at 2PM (31 Brookvale Avenue - 631-587-7722).  West will host a question and answer with those assembled, and conduct a signing of Still Climbing.

On November 13, West will appear at New York City's Iridium for one-set at 8PM.  For more information: http://theiridium.com/events/1962/leslie-west-with-opener-arielle-verinis-one-set-only-800-pm/ or visit West's new web site that launches today with a premiere of the lyric video created for "Dyin' Since The Day I was Born": www.lesliewestofficial.com.

Originality, excitement, honesty and survival are all part of what makes a legend, and those qualities ripple through every song on West’s upcoming release.  The disc is also a testimonial to the strength and durability of West’s artistry.  Born October 22, 1945, as he approaches the age of 68, West has packed some of the most soulful and searing vocal performances of his half-century career into these eleven tracks, and his guitar has never sounded more massive or riff-propelled. 

Following the success of Unusual Suspects, he approached the new release with vision of tying the albums together.  “This record is a sequel to Unusual Suspects, where I had friends of mine that include Slash, Zakk Wylde, Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa and Billy Gibbons come to the studio and play,” West explains.  This time Jonny Lang, Johnny Winter, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and Alter Bridge / Creed’s Mark Tremonti do the honors. “What’s different on Still Climbing is that I wanted my guitars to sound as big as I look. So I used four of my Dean signature model guitars with my Mountain of Tone humbucking pickups. I plugged them into my Blackstar amps — no pedals — and turned them up loud and raw, and what you hear is exactly what I did in the studio.  These Blackstar amps deliver everything I need without 'confidence' pedals.  I played one of the early tracks we recorded for Slash, and he said, ‘That is as heavy as it gets.’" 

West, who ascended rock’s Mt. Olympus with his band Mountain in a historic performance at 1969’s Woodstock festival, accomplished all of that despite a life threatening battle with diabetes that cost him most of his right leg in 2011, just after his previous Mascot Label Group release Unusual Suspects was recorded.  "I’m lucky it wasn’t one of my hands or I’d be screwed,” West says with his customary candor.  “It was a difficult struggle, and after the amputation I didn’t know whether I’d ever want to or be able to perform again.  But a month later I played at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City, and I heard my guitar on stage and that was it. I knew I had to keep going.”

West has been performing since 1965, when he fronted the soul-fired Vagrants in his native New York City.  Rolling Stone placed him at #66 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists.”   His repertoire continues to be relevant with enduring appeal to this day as top selling rap recordings are built around samples from “Long Red,” which appeared on the Mountain album. Jay-Z tapped the tune for his 2004 mega-smash “99 Problems.” So did Kanye West, for  "Barry Bonds" and “The Glory," and Common’s “The People,” along with others.  Recently, Lana Del Rey sampled West's voice and features it in the beginning, middle and end of the worldwide smash "Born To Die."  For Still Climbing, , West re-recorded "Long Red" with his brother and former Vagrants-mate Larry West on bass.  He offers, “It was time for me to let people hear that song the way I do it now.  I used a B-3 organ on it again, but this time it has a lot more balls."

Balls, guts, heart — more words that are part of West’s legend and describe the roaring crescendos and deep emotional roots of Still Climbing — and West himself.  “You know, when it comes to talent, we don’t all move at the same rate of speed,” West muses. “Some people start at the top of their game and after 10 or 20 years you wonder what the hell happened to them. I like to joke that the older I get the better I used to be, but after giving up drugs and smoking, my voice can hit notes that I never could reach before.   I’m thankful for that.”

For More Information, visit:

                     

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