Yoshiki of X Japan gives $25,000 to aid Hurricane Harvey victims

YOSHIKI OF X JAPAN GIVES $25,000 TO AID

HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS

Yoshiki, leader of the acclaimed rock group X Japan, has made a $25,000donation to the Red Cross to help benefit Hurricane Harvey victims. Although he is a Japanese citizen, he considers America his second home and has lived in the U.S. for 25 years.

 

"I'm sending my prayers from Japan to the victims of Hurricane Harvey," says Yoshiki. "America is my second home and Yoshiki Foundation America has made a $25,000 donation to help the people of Houston. Please click the Red Cross link in my bio to donate what you can to keep it going (Here)."  

 

The Yoshiki Foundation America is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which has supported the GRAMMY Foundation, MUSICARES, Points Of Light and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as the Japan Red Cross and Kumamoto-Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims.

 

YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA Official Website:

http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org/ 

 

YOSHIKI Official Website:

http://www.yoshiki.net  

Lifehouse and Switchfoot Release Song Benefiting Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

I will continue to post Hurricane Harvey relief-related music news as it comes into my inbox...

Lifehouse (pictured here) and Switchfoot have
joined forces to assist with Hurricane Harvey
relief efforts in Texas.

Switchfoot in 2016.
Photo Credit: Chris Hershman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After the devastating storm that struck Texas, Lifehouse and Switchfoot wanted to do something together to give back and wrote a brand new song titled, “Shine Like Gold,” which exclusively premiered on People.com. The track was recorded in Nashville and is now available for pay-what-you-want download, here. All proceeds from “Shine Like Gold” will be donated to aid Houston’s recovery in partnership with Food for the Hungry.


Lifehouse and Switchfoot are currently touring with each other for the first time ever on the “Looking For Summer” Tour. The bands will collectively be performing the song together at the September 5, 2017 House of Blues show in Houston, Texas.

On “Shine Like Gold” and the Houston show, Lifehouse’s Jason Wade said, "We can't imagine what everyone is going through right now in Houston, but they've all been in our thoughts and prayers. We look forward to playing this show, standing alongside this amazing city and doing everything in our power to help. Jon and I started writing 'Shine Like Gold' at the beginning of this tour, but it wasn't until we recorded it in Nashville that we really knew what it was about. Seeing all of these amazing individuals who've sacrifice for their neighbors, and stepped up in the face of extreme hardship has been so inspiring. This song is for them. All of the proceeds from this song are going to Houston for the unsung heroes that do the right thing when no one is watching. All the love."

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot shared shared these sentiments: “Jason and I had always talked about writing a song together. When it finally happened, ‘Shine Like Gold’ became a song about everyday heroes fighting their way through the darkness toward the light. On the day we recorded the song, Hurricane Harvey began wreaking havoc in Texas. Sometimes you don't know what a song is for until after its written. In this case it became crystal clear. As we watched our friends and family in Texas struggle through the aftermath of the hurricane, we knew exactly what we had to do. We LOVE Houston. Houston is resilient and will rebuild. We can’t wait to be in Houston next Tuesday to celebrate HOPE in the midst of tragedy.”

Multi-platinum award-winning rock band Lifehouse recently released their first hits compilation, Lifehouse: Greatest Hits, on CD and all digital retailers. The 18-track selection will include a multitude of their chart-topping hits, including “You and Me,” “First Time”, “Halfway Gone,” “Hurricane” and "Hanging by a Moment," which was the most played radio track of 2001. To mark the release, Lifehouse, which includes Jason Wade (lead vocals, guitar), Bryce Soderberg (bass, vocals) and Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr. (drums, percussion), are co-headlining a U.S. tour with Switchfoot, which will wrap September 10 at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco after a show on September 9 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles (tour dates below). Lifehouse includes singer/songwriter/guitarist Jason Wade, bassist Bryce Soderberg and drummer Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. Lifehouse’s music has always been radio-friendly, but the band’s success is as much for lead singer/guitarist Jason Wade’s “sonorous” vocals and spiritual songwriting as it is for the band’s well-honed cohesion as performers. Since 2000, Lifehouse has released seven albums that have cumulatively sold 15 million around the world.

Formed in San Diego in 1996, Switchfoot includes Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keyboard, guitar), Drew Shirley (guitar), and Chad Butler (drums). Since their start, the band has sold over 5.7 million copies worldwide of their first nine studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthroughThe Beautiful Letdown and 2009's Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out world tours with over 4 million concert tickets worldwide.  

Switchfoot released their latest album, Where The Light Shines Through, on July 8, 2016 via Vanguard Records. Where The Light Shines Through is the band's tenth album and the first since 2014’s highly acclaimed Fading West. The album was self-produced in collaboration with John Fields, who helmed the multi-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown. 

For more information on Lifehouse, follow them on Facebook,Instagram and Twitter or visit LifehouseMusic.com.

For more information on Switchfoot, visit Switchfoot.com.

‘LOOKING FOR SUMMER’ TOUR:
Sept. 03 - Gillioz Theater - Springfield, Mo.
Sept. 04 - The Pavilion at Irving Music Factory - Irving, Texas
Sept. 05 - House of Blues - Houston, Texas
Sept. 08 - Mandalay Bay Beach - Las Vegas, Nev.
Sept. 09 - Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, Calif.
Sept.10 - The Masonic - San Francisco, Calif.

ZZ Top set to Return to Houston to Contribute to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

It's great to see America pull together to assist the plight of those who have suffered because of Hurricane Harvey. That is especially true for the band ZZ Top, formed in Houston in 1969...

ZZ Top, seen here performing at the Stagecoach Festival in Southern California in April 2015, are assisting with relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Photo: Kelly A. Swift

SUGAR LAND, TX (Sept. 1, 2017) The members of ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, who first joined together in Houston almost five decades ago, have previously expressed great concern about the plight of those affected by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey.

Now the band has joined forces with Smart Financial Centre to contribute $100,000 to local agencies handling the recovery effort. The partnership is especially apropos in light of the fact that ZZ Top is scheduled to perform at the venue, located in Sugar Land, on September 10, 2017. The concert, previously announced as part of ZZ Top’s continuing Tonnage Tour, will mark the first public event to be held at Smart Financial Centre since the advent of Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath.  

Billy F Gibbons commented to Rolling Stone, “The plan is to stick to our guns, charge ahead and pull the show together the best we can.”  He characterized the band’s return to the Houston area to play the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land as “a true homecoming in a very real sense.  Our roots are in Houston so this is going to be a very special show for us.  We’re hoping that it marks a turning point in the crisis and is a reflection of the indomitable spirit that typifies Texans and Houstonians in particular.” 

For more information on ZZ Top, visit the band's website at: http://www.zztop.com/

Music Worth Buying episode: Poolside's "Heat" and Prince's "Purple Rain"

On the latest episode of MUSIC WORTH BUYING, TJR champions the funky sounds of Poolside on the album Heat while Robert Kinsler celebrates the release of the deluxe and expanded version of Prince's Purple Rain.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Strike Gold

I was really impressed when I caught Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at Coachella in April 2016. Great to see the band's self-titled album has continued to impart its magic on new listeners...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 31, 2017 - Exactly two years since its release, the debut, self-titled album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats has officially been certified GOLD, signifying sales of 500,000 albums in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The band's hit single, "S.O.B." has also reached the GOLD sales mark in America.  Additionally, the Stax Records release has earned global certifications in Canada (Platinum album + single), the U.K. (Silver album), Switzerland (Gold album + single), and Belgium (Gold album.)

 

The band recently celebrated the special milestone with 20,000 close friends and family at two sold-out hometown shows, August 28th and 29th at Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Photo credit: Rett Rogers

In late July 2015, the single, "S.O.B." received early support and heavy airplay across SiriusXM stations led by the Spectrum. The song soon reached #1 on Spotify's U.S. and Global Viral Charts and became a multi-format hit. Then, in early August, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made a game-changing, late-night national television debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. 

 

Hailed for its intense and expressive jolt of R&B song craft, the vintage rock and soul album was greeted with ecstatic reviews here and around the world.  For two solid years, Nathaniel Rateliff (vocals, guitar), Joseph Pope III (bass), Patrick Meese (drums), Luke Mossman (guitar), Mark Shusterman (keys) and Andy Wild (saxophone) have toured the globe relentlessly, headlining shows and major festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Newport Folk Festival, Glastonbury, Monterey International Pop Festival, and dozens more.

 

In addition, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made many memorable television appearances including: The Tonight Show (twice!), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Austin City Limits, and BBC's Later with Jools Holland among others.  

 

NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS ON TOUR:

Sep 1              Belly Up                                                    Aspen, CO

Sep 2              Jazz Aspen                                               Aspen, CO

Sep 8              GarrpFest (Folk Set)                                 Maquoketa, IA

Sep 9              GarpFest (Full Band Set)                          Maquoketa, IA

Sep 10            Loufest                                                      St. Louis, MO

Sep 11            Express Live                                             Columbus, OH

Sep 13            State Theater                                            Ithaca, NY

Sep 14            City Folk                                                   Ottawa, Canada

Sep 16            Farm Aid                                                   Burgettstown, PA

Sep 17            Outlaw Music Fest                                    Camden, NJ

Sep 30            Pioneer Square (KNRK Oktoberfest)        Portland, OR

Oct 27             Hulaween                                                  Live Oak, FL

Oct 28             Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park                    Tampa, FL

Oct 29             Soul Kitchen                                             Mobile, AL

Oct 31             Coca Cola Roxy                                       Atlanta, GA

Nov 1              Alabama Theater                                      Birmingham, AL

 

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Beck thrills in Vancouver

From left, guitarist Jason Falkner, Beck and bass
player Dwayne Moore. Photo: Robert Kinsler

Just hours after officially releasing details about his much-anticipated new album Colors (due Oct. 13, 2017), Beck headlined in front of a pumped-up capacity crowd at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver BC, Canada on Thursday night, Aug. 24, 2017. His performance included a mix of his groundbreaking early-career hits (including his upbeat opener "Devil's Haircut," an extended sing-along of his breakthrough single "Loser" and explosively funky "Sexx Laws"), Americana- and atmospheric gems from the 2002 masterwork Sea Change and his 2014 multi-Grammy winner Morning Phase, and genre-defying material touching on soul, blues, hip-hop, folk, electronica and more.

Beck blowing the blues harmonica
on  the crowd-pleasing "One Foot in the
Grave" in Vancouver on Aug. 24, 2017.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

With an artistic spirit that somehow drew comparisons with the ambitious likes of Neil Young, David Bowie and Thom Yorke, loads of charisma to be sure and a freewheeling sound all his own, Beck upped his game with each moment. The fact he was backed by a musical ensemble as strong as any in rock (notably longtime allies keyboardist Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and guitarist Jason Falkner, both of Jellyfish fame) didn't hurt either. New members Dwayne Moore (bass) and Chris Coleman (drums) provided a solid rhythm section throughout the wide range of material. And the artistic visuals projected on the screen really enhanced each song.

I've reviewed Beck on previous occasions and have always been impressed. But I have to say his show in Canada was the strongest performance by the artist I've ever seen. If you have tickets to see U2's string of upcoming dates in the U.S. (beginning Sept. 3 in Detroit and extending through Sept. 22 in San Diego), make sure to get there early since Beck is opening all those concerts.

It has taken a few times seeing Beck for this writer to finally and fully get while the artist's shows are so unique. Like the albums the Los Angeles native has released across his 20+ year career, each song Beck delivers in concert is dramatically different from the song that precedes or follows. The sum of those brilliant and far-flung musical parts makes for a wonderful explosion best experienced in the concert setting.

I've embedded a few videos below from Beck's performance in Vancouver to help showcase the power of his performance. The tracks highlighted are versions of his recent single "Wow" (one of the tracks set to be included on Colors), "The New Pollution" (a cut off his celebrated 1996 album Odelay); finally, prepare to have your mind blown via the haunting "Wave" off Beck's album Morning Phase.

Robert Kinsler

Morrissey Announces New Album 'Low in High-School,' Out Nov. 17, 2017 on BMG

Breaking news on a Tuesday morning...

Morrissey Announces New Album 'Low in High-School,' Out Nov. 17th on BMG

Morrissey will perform new music at LA's Hollywood Bowl, Nov. 10-11, 2017

On November 17, Morrissey will release Low in High-School (BMG), the iconic musician's first studio album since 2014 and his debut for BMG. This new partnership with BMG also marks the launch of Morrissey's new label, Etienne Records. The album will be released digitally and in physical formats: CD, colored vinyl, and limited-edition cassette.

On his 11th studio album, Morrissey's talent for combining political statements and beautiful melodies is more prevalent than ever as he captures the zeitgeist of an ever-changing world. 'Low in High-School' was recorded at La Fabrique Studios in France and Ennio Morricone's Forum Studios in Rome. The record is produced by Joe Chiccarelli (Frank Zappa, The Strokes, Beck, The White Stripes).

On November 10 and November 11, 2017, Morrissey will return to LA's iconic Hollywood Bowl, where fans will have one of the first opportunities to hear music from Low in High-School in concert along with many of his classic songs. More tour dates and information will be announced soon. General on-sale began on Friday, August 25 starting at 10 a.m. PST for the Nov. 10 show; tickets for the Nov. 11 show went on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Recognized as one of the most influential artists of all time, Morrissey is widely credited as a seminal figure in the emergence of indie rock and Britpop. After The Smiths, Morrissey achieved greater success as a prolific solo artist. All 10 of his solo albums have entered the Top 10 on the UK album charts, including three entries at No. 1. Releasing his debut solo album 'Viva Hate' in 1988, he has since released a number of critically acclaimed follow-ups, including 'Kill Uncle,' 'Your Arsenal,' and the hugely successful comeback album 'You Are the Quarry' after a five-year hiatus in 2004. In 2013, Morrissey published his record-breaking autobiography on Penguin Classics, immediately topping the best-seller list with literary reviewers hailing it a masterpiece in writing and prose.

Morrissey's music acts as a rite of passage for all who discover alternative music. His lyrics, at times blunt and fearless, other times vulnerable and poignant, continue to resonate with listeners around the world with their unmatched emotional depth and theatrical, poetic delivery. Pitchfork called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture," and the UK's Independent declared, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime."

Korda Marshall (EVP of BMG) said of the signing: "There are not many artists around today that can compare to Morrissey. He is an extraordinary talent. He is prodigious, literate, witty, elegant and above all, courageous. His lyrics, humour and melodies have influenced many generations. The music on this new landmark record will speak for itself and we are delighted to welcome him to BMG."

On October 20, a special five LP box set deluxe version of The Smiths' The Queen is Dead will be released to celebrate what is perhaps the band's most iconic album.

Sights and Sounds: The Rolling Stones, Matthew Sweet, Jason Falkner

Two fantastic live albums featuring the Rolling Stones, an eagerly-anticipated return from power pop hero Matthew Sweet and an under-the-radar instrumental tribute to The Beatles courtesy of Jason Falkner make for an essential mix of releases available now.

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Title: Ladies & Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Mick Taylor
Tell me more: Previously available only as a stand-alone DVD release, it is wonderful that Ladies & Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones is finally available on audio CD and digitally (as an MP3 or via streaming). The 16-track performance captured during the band's four-night stint in Texas during the "Exile On Main Street" tour in 1972 stands as one of the British band's best performances. Indeed, many fans of the Rolling Stones consider the band's late '60s and early '70s material their strongest, and this performance is filled with standout tracks from their catalog delivered with passion and firepower. Listen no further than the wild "Brown Sugar," jaunty "Happy" (love Mick Taylor's guitar work on that one), introspective "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and rowdy "Street Fighting Man." Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artists: Muddy Walters and The Rolling Stones
Title: Checkerboard Lounge: Live Chicago 1981 (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters
Tell me more: While the Rolling Stones' 2016 Blue & Lonesome celebrated the band's blues influences, a unique trek to Buddy Guy's intimate club in Chicago in November 1981 showcased a more immersive commemoration of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' links with blues music. In the middle of the band's ambitious American tour that year (which attracted approximately 3 million concertgoers), the Rolling Stones dropped by the Checkerboard Lounge to see one of the group's most influential heroes, Muddy Waters, perform. It wasn't long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were on stage performing with the legend. The quality is excellent, as are the loose and authentic performances. Standouts abound, with Muddy Waters'  leading the charge on "You Don't Have to Go," members of the Stones joining Waters for animated takes on the bona fide blues classics "Baby Please Don't Go" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," and a true all-star ensemble with Waters and members of the Stones joined by Chicago blues greats Buddy Guy and Junior Wells for a frantic "Got My Mojo Workin'." Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artist: Matthew Sweet
Title: Tomorrow Forever (Honeycomb Hideout/RED)
You might like if you enjoy: Marshall Crenshaw, the Bangles, the Raspberries
Tell me more: Prior to the release of Tomorrow Forever, power pop hero Matthew Sweet had not issued a new studio album since 2011. "Tomorrow Forever" finds Sweet back with a welcome vengeance, bolstered by a marathon-length 17-song collection that fits on a single audio CD disc but comes packaged as a double LP if you purchase it on vinyl. Sweet dealt with a number of life-changing events leading up to the release of Tomorrow Forever (including the death of his mother and a move from Los Angeles to Omaha, Nebraska), and there is a definite depth and purpose to the songs this time around. The driving "Trick," swirling psychedelic-edged "Entangled," tender "You Knew Me" (a beautiful tribute to his mother) and the longing rocker "Bittersweet." In addition to his long-time rhythm section (bassist Paul Chastain and drummer Ric Menck), guests on "Tomorrow Forever" include Debbi Peterson (drummer of the Bangles), Jason Victor (Dream Syndicate, Steve Wynn & the Miracle 3), Gary Louris (the Jayhawks), Val McCallum (Jackson Browne) and keyboardist Rod Argent (of The Zombies). Information: matthewsweet.com.

Artist: Jason Falkner
Title: Bedtime With The Beatles: Instrumental Versions of Classic Beatles Songs (Sony Wonder)
You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, Laurence Juber
Tell me more: Thanks to Jason Falkner's continuing high-profile role as a touring member of Beck's band and his acclaimed collaboration with R. Stevie Moore earlier this year (Make It Be), now is an excellent time to catch up on Falkner's previous releases. I was recently introduced to Falkner's 2001 release Bedtime With The Beatles, which features 11 instrumental versions of Fab Four classics. The Beatles' time-tested tunes are solid enough to have fueled an endless parade of tributes, but it are Falkner's singularly dazzling talents as multi-instrumentalist and arranger that make these artful versions rank alongside Laurence Juber's fingerstyle guitar recordings as the finest instrumental interpretations of Lennon/McCartney compositions I've heard. A lush "Across The Universe," haunting "I'm Only Sleeping," dreamy baroque take of "Here There And Everywhere" and gentle guitar-meets-keyboards dance of "In My Life" are among my favorites. But the truth is every track on the disc is outstanding. Information: JasonFalkner.net.

Robert Kinsler

Cult Icons Collide: 'RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors’ thrills; returns on Thursday, Aug. 24

‘RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors’

WHO: Fathom Events, RiffTrax.com^® and BBC Worldwide North America
 

WHEN: Thursday, August 17

NEXT: Thursday, August 24; 7:30 p.m. local time      
 

WHERE: Tickets for “RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

The recent high-profile, successful return of Mystery Science Theater 3000 - better known as MST3K – is no surprise. When the original series ended in 1999 after more than a decade of thrilling television audiences, three of the key members of the original groundbreaking series carried on the brash brand of "riffing" (where they humorously comment on movies with well-timed digs and asides that are usually more entertaining than the films themselves) via the developing ability for audiences to stream video and complete downloads at home.

RiffTrax has been so successful, that the celebrated RiffTrax team featuring Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett has been featured in a series of more than two dozen special movie theater screenings .

Most recently, the trio are featured in "RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors" that was shown in movie theaters across North America last night (Aug. 17, 2017), and returns for a repeat performance to movie houses across the continent at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.

From left, Bill Corbett, Michael J. Nelson and
Kevin Murphy behind-the-scenes at the Belcourt
Theater in Nashville, Tennessee on Aug. 17, 2017.

Yours truly was at the screening last night, and this was truly an entertainment experience that is the perfect blend of sci-fi heaven and smart comedy that was established during MST3K's initial run. With the cooperation of BBC, RiffTrax is able to riff throughout a theaterical showing of a special 1983 episode produced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the enduring British sci-fi series "Doctor Who." The full-length episode is beloved by fans of the BBC series, but that doesn't mean Nelson, Murphy and Corbett can't get in plenty of their witty commentary in during the screening. In fact, you wouldn't have to be familiar with RiffTrax or Doctor Who to enjoy this experience.

I didn't take detailed notes during the screening; it was dark and I was having far too much fun laughing (and I am thankfully not one of those idiots who turn on their cell phone when I am in a darkened theater...). But any screening where the far-flung likes of "Dark Shadows," "Buddy Holly," the Cleveland Browns' struggles (the team hasn't had a winning season since 2007), Christopher Lee, The Three Stooges, "Downton Abbey" and even Neville Chamberlain fit nicely into the comedic arc is a good reason to catch this in theaters next Thursday (Aug. 24, 2017).

Oh, and arrive early. For the 30 minutes preceeding the film there were funny title cards blending more of the intelligent RiffTrax humor amidst a mixtape featuring songs from not only the RiffTrax cast, but "Weird Al" Yankovic and They Might Be Giants. 

Robert Kinsler

The Who's 'Tommy – Live at the Royal Albert Hall' coming to DVD, Blu-ray, CD and vinyl on October 13, 2017

One of rock's most seminal works is being celebrated via an upcoming release courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment...

THE WHO

TOMMY – LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

~DVD, BLU-RAY, 2CD, 3LP, AND DIGITAL~

~OCTOBER 13, 2017~

~VIEW TRAILER HERE~

New York, NY (August 17, 2017)—On October 13, 2017, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Tommy – Live At The Royal Albert Hall by The Who on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD and 3LP [MSRP $15.98 DVD, $21.98 Blu-ray, $19.98 2CD, $39.98 3LP]. This unbelievable concert film captures the first-ever live performance by The Who of Tommy in its entirety and boasts over two hours and twenty minutes of content. The show includes all-time classics like “Pinball Wizard”, “I’m Free”, “Amazing Journey”, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, “I Can’t Explain”, “Who Are You”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “I Can See For Miles”, and many more!

In April 2017, The Who took to the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall to perform their rock opera Tommy live in its entirety for the first time in their long and illustrious career. Previous Who live shows had always dropped two, three or four tracks from the album, but for this show, in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, the band would perform every track. With specially created animations on a huge screen above the stage and creative use of lighting, the concert told the story of the “deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure played a mean pinball.” In addition, at the end of Tommy, the sell-out crowd was treated to a short set of Who classics. Always a great live band, this performance was a thrilling ride from start to finish.

As well as the incredible full show, Tommy – Live At The Royal Albert Hall includes some great bonus features: a behind-the-scenes featurette, plus full screen animations of both “The Acid Queen” and “Pinball Wizard” with the live performance audio.

This concert film captures some of their greatest work, breathtakingly staged and fully live in full for the first time ever, at an iconic venue. Tommy – Live At The Royal Albert Hall is absolutely unmissable for any fans of The Who.

PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON

CD: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Live-Royal-Albert-Hall/dp/B0746XTX18

Blu-ray: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Live-Royal-Albert-Blu-ray/dp/B07472V1D9

DVD: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Live-Royal-Albert-Hall/dp/B07477ZM3B

Vinyl: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Live-Royal-Albert-Hall/dp/B07472TY5L

TRACK LISTING
1) Introduction

2) Overture

3) It’s A Boy

4) 1921

5) Amazing Journey

6) Sparks

7) Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)

8) Christmas

9) Cousin Kevin

10) The Acid Queen

11) Do You Think It’s Alright?

12) Fiddle About

13) Pinball Wizard

14) There’s A Doctor

15) Go To The Mirror!

16) Tommy Can You Hear Me?

17) Smash The Mirror

18) Underture

19) I’m Free

20) Miracle Cure

21) Sensation

22) Sally Simpson

23) Welcome

24) Tommy’s Holiday Camp

25) We’re Not Gonna Take It

26) I Can’t Explain

27) Join Together

28) I Can See For Miles

29) Who Are You

30) Love, Reign O’er Me

31) Baba O’Reilly

32) Won’t Get Fooled Again