6/29/08
SLAMM featured on ESPN/NASCAR video beats on multi million dollar race car, on youtube.com
(Daytona, Florida) You can now see Carmine Appice's new theatrical drum show SLAMM 's action-packed promotional video titled "SLAMMCAR" on "YOU TUBE.” The video, which features the SLAMM cast playing the NASCAR garage, has been shown on ESPN2 before, and during NASCAR races for the current racing season. Appice was selected to compose a high energy, percussive NASCAR theme song, featuring such “instruments” as air wrenches, hand grinders, wrenches and tool boxes. The rowdy SLAMM cast then played the theme song in the NASCAR garage, which included giving a good beating to the hood of a multi-million dollar race car. “I'm glad they didn't make us pay for it,” joked Appice. The NASCAR/SLAMM video began airing early March, and will be seen by over 3 million viewers every week.
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=VD20UXR8XKQ
Upcoming SLAMM shows!!!
July 30 Camp Romaca, Hinsdale, MA (Springfield Area)
September 6 University of Washington Seattle, WA
September 6 El Corazon, Seattle, WA
September 12 BB Kings Blues Club, New York, NY
September 19 Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA
September 20 Boulton Center Bay Shore, NY (two shows)
November 1 Five Towns College Long Island, NY
November 8 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
November 22 Sky City Casino, Acoma NM
JOE DENINZON—INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MUSICALITY--TOURS WITH “SPIDER DANCE,” METRO STRINGS and more!
Joe Deninzon’s summer “vacation” includes collaborations with a variety of folks. He’s the musical director for SPIDER DANCE, which he describes as an Italian Riverdance crossed with Cirque Du Soleil, and celebrates the mythical and therapeutic history of the dance, the Tarantella. Mixed with electronic music, the show features fire dancers, stilt walkers, and aerial dancers and percussionist Alessandra Belloni. From August 9 through the 23, SPIDER DANCE will tour Spain and Italy. For more information, visit: http://www.alessandrabelloni.com and http://www.theriversidechurchny.org
Joe has also co-created an electric, classical music quartet called Metro Strings. He, of course, plays violin. Also in the quartet are: and Brazz Tree violinist Mazz Swift and Sweet Plantain’s cellist/vocalist David Gotay, and Hiroko Taguchi on viola. Friend the group at www.myspace.com/metrostrings.
He’s got other projects happening; check them out at his NEW web site http://www.joedeninzon.com.
Stratospheerius has many tour highlights this summer and an unreleased live bootleg song with vocals called “Climbing,” which he wrote for his wife, Yulia, a member of the New York City Philharmonic.
Here are confirmed tourdates for Stratospheerius (more dates, especially on the West Coast in September, to be confirmed)
July 11 w/ Metro Strings live! Fat Baby, New York, NY
July 12 Great South Bay Music Festival
July 25 w/Danny Aiello’s jazz band St. Anne’s Church, Hoboken, NJ
August 29 The Winchester, Lakewood OH
August 30 Detroit International Jazz Festival
http://www.detroitjazzfest.com/
September 4 Winston’s San Diego, CA
September 5th Leavitt Pavilion, Pasadena, CA
(FREE ALL AGES CONCERT)
September 9 The Red Fox Tavern, Eureka, CA
September 13 Jam on the Lake Williamstown, NJ
September 26 Harvest Celebration, Fulton, NY
September 27 Bearslee Castle Little Falls, NY
October 3 and 4 Harvest Fest in Maine Starks, ME
http://www.stratospheerius.com
photo copyright and owned by Kevin Kopanski at cleverock.com
Joe has also co-created an electric, classical music quartet called Metro Strings. He, of course, plays violin. Also in the quartet are: and Brazz Tree violinist Mazz Swift and Sweet Plantain’s cellist/vocalist David Gotay, and Hiroko Taguchi on viola. Friend the group at www.myspace.com/metrostrings.
He’s got other projects happening; check them out at his NEW web site http://www.joedeninzon.com.
Stratospheerius has many tour highlights this summer and an unreleased live bootleg song with vocals called “Climbing,” which he wrote for his wife, Yulia, a member of the New York City Philharmonic.
Here are confirmed tourdates for Stratospheerius (more dates, especially on the West Coast in September, to be confirmed)
July 11 w/ Metro Strings live! Fat Baby, New York, NY
July 12 Great South Bay Music Festival
July 25 w/Danny Aiello’s jazz band St. Anne’s Church, Hoboken, NJ
August 29 The Winchester, Lakewood OH
August 30 Detroit International Jazz Festival
http://www.detroitjazzfest.com/
September 4 Winston’s San Diego, CA
September 5th Leavitt Pavilion, Pasadena, CA
(FREE ALL AGES CONCERT)
September 9 The Red Fox Tavern, Eureka, CA
September 13 Jam on the Lake Williamstown, NJ
September 26 Harvest Celebration, Fulton, NY
September 27 Bearslee Castle Little Falls, NY
October 3 and 4 Harvest Fest in Maine Starks, ME
http://www.stratospheerius.com
photo copyright and owned by Kevin Kopanski at cleverock.com
Jay and the Americans' classic rock shows, '08- early '09
Jay and the Americans are performing very special classic shows this year. While one of the group’s concerts are always a treat, these gigs are connected to the history of rock and roll:
August 9, the group performs a benefit concert for the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, PA. Visit the web site, http://www.vocalgroup.org. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame inducts performers from every era of music history where group members harmonize with each other. Inducted groups include Simon and Garfunkel, the Cowsills, the Whispers….
On November 1, the guys will be performing at a tribute to Gene Pitney to raise funds for the Somers Education Foundation, which raises money for special educational programs. The benefit takes place at La Renaissance Banquet House in East Windsor, CT. The contact number is 413-531-6104. Event producer Evan Plotkin was a childhood friend of the late Gene Pitney. Gene’s career started in the late ‘50s, and included so many highlights: including introducing psychedelia to American culture with a 1963 hit “Mecca,” singing pop songs with a theatrical flair--“Town Without Pity,” “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” In the late 1980s, he collaborated with Mark Almond. Like Jay and the Americans, Gene recorded “Cara Mia.” Visit my youtube playlist to hear and see Gene performing “Mecca,” “It Hurts To Be In Love,” and other hits with a full orchestra.
Jay and the Americans will also perform on a classic rock cruise from January 17 through 24 in the Eastern Caribbean. The tour includes The Guess Who, Paul Revere and Dean Torrance of Jan and Dean fame. Tickets are available c/o Tammy Selee at Harmon Travel: 208-388-3000. Visit the site:
http://www.concertsatsea.com/casarticles.htm
There will be some amazing shows in group members' hometowns:
July 27 is the Boulton Center for the Arts in Bay Shore, NY. Phone: 631-794-2040.
Jay Reincke is based out of Chicago. These two summer dates will be great:
July 18, at the Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, in Lion’s Park, Lake Zurich, IL. Contact:
847-847-2171 and http://www.lzlions.org
The Buckinghams will also be on hand for the Northbrook Days Festival, which runs from July 30 through August 3. Jay and the Americans will perform on August 2. 847-498-5555, and http://www.northbrookdays.com
For more tourdates, please visit http://www.jayandtheamericans.net.
August 9, the group performs a benefit concert for the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, PA. Visit the web site, http://www.vocalgroup.org. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame inducts performers from every era of music history where group members harmonize with each other. Inducted groups include Simon and Garfunkel, the Cowsills, the Whispers….
On November 1, the guys will be performing at a tribute to Gene Pitney to raise funds for the Somers Education Foundation, which raises money for special educational programs. The benefit takes place at La Renaissance Banquet House in East Windsor, CT. The contact number is 413-531-6104. Event producer Evan Plotkin was a childhood friend of the late Gene Pitney. Gene’s career started in the late ‘50s, and included so many highlights: including introducing psychedelia to American culture with a 1963 hit “Mecca,” singing pop songs with a theatrical flair--“Town Without Pity,” “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” In the late 1980s, he collaborated with Mark Almond. Like Jay and the Americans, Gene recorded “Cara Mia.” Visit my youtube playlist to hear and see Gene performing “Mecca,” “It Hurts To Be In Love,” and other hits with a full orchestra.
Jay and the Americans will also perform on a classic rock cruise from January 17 through 24 in the Eastern Caribbean. The tour includes The Guess Who, Paul Revere and Dean Torrance of Jan and Dean fame. Tickets are available c/o Tammy Selee at Harmon Travel: 208-388-3000. Visit the site:
http://www.concertsatsea.com/casarticles.htm
There will be some amazing shows in group members' hometowns:
July 27 is the Boulton Center for the Arts in Bay Shore, NY. Phone: 631-794-2040.
Jay Reincke is based out of Chicago. These two summer dates will be great:
July 18, at the Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, in Lion’s Park, Lake Zurich, IL. Contact:
847-847-2171 and http://www.lzlions.org
The Buckinghams will also be on hand for the Northbrook Days Festival, which runs from July 30 through August 3. Jay and the Americans will perform on August 2. 847-498-5555, and http://www.northbrookdays.com
For more tourdates, please visit http://www.jayandtheamericans.net.
General news on clients
Please, watch these videos on my site, http://www.youtube.com/anneleighton
*Slamm’s SLAMMCAR
*Gene Pitney from UK TV
* Strawbs “Grace Darling” at Kent Stage
**Jann Klose, a dynamic singer-songwriter who makes music that seems to defy categorization. We’ve had folk, jazz, progressive rockers, and pop fiends claiming his music as their own. We're going to Triple AAA radio, starting in July with four emphasis tracks (although it looks as though stations are choosing a variety of songs from the album!) The song “Watching You Go” is a lead radio track both in the States and internationally. And it is exclusively online at http://www.ilike.com/artist/Jann+Klose . Jann’s summer dates include a few weeks in the UK, Germany, and a last day of summer September 20 collaboration with Renaissance lead singer Annie Haslam at the Sellersville Theater, in Sellersville, PA. Visit http://www.jannklose.com.
**Tower of Power has many dates in Europe late June and most of July. The group will be back in the States July 27 for shows in the West Coast through September. Please visit the band’s web site for them http://www.towerofpower.com.
**The American Band, Grand Funk Railroad will be playing live on the fourth of July at the Motorplex, in Ennis, TX, for the extreme drag racing TV show1320X. More summer dates at http://www.grandfunkrailroad.com.
**In addition to Jethro Tull celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, drummer Doane Perry is also celebrating a special milestone—his 25th year with the group. He is available for interviews this season. For Ian Anderson, I’m mainly focused on tour press and national print media for him.
North American tour dates can be found at http://www.jethrotull.com.
**Breaking news, is that Strawbs will be continuing as a four-piece group. Keyboardist John Hawken is retiring as of this tour. John’s career has included the original Renaissance or Illusion (with Keith Relf and Jim McCarty), the Nashville Teens, and Spooky Tooth. I’m not sure if his site will be updated, but there is some great information on John’s career at http://www.johnhawken.com. The Strawbs have new songs (“The Broken Hearted Bride” and “Call To Action”) from the band’s September 23 album—to be called, THE BROKEN HEARTED BRIDE on Dave Cousins’ myspace site, http://www.myspace.com/davecousinsuk.
http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk
*Slamm’s SLAMMCAR
*Gene Pitney from UK TV
* Strawbs “Grace Darling” at Kent Stage
**Jann Klose, a dynamic singer-songwriter who makes music that seems to defy categorization. We’ve had folk, jazz, progressive rockers, and pop fiends claiming his music as their own. We're going to Triple AAA radio, starting in July with four emphasis tracks (although it looks as though stations are choosing a variety of songs from the album!) The song “Watching You Go” is a lead radio track both in the States and internationally. And it is exclusively online at http://www.ilike.com/artist/Jann+Klose . Jann’s summer dates include a few weeks in the UK, Germany, and a last day of summer September 20 collaboration with Renaissance lead singer Annie Haslam at the Sellersville Theater, in Sellersville, PA. Visit http://www.jannklose.com.
**Tower of Power has many dates in Europe late June and most of July. The group will be back in the States July 27 for shows in the West Coast through September. Please visit the band’s web site for them http://www.towerofpower.com.
**The American Band, Grand Funk Railroad will be playing live on the fourth of July at the Motorplex, in Ennis, TX, for the extreme drag racing TV show1320X. More summer dates at http://www.grandfunkrailroad.com.
**In addition to Jethro Tull celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, drummer Doane Perry is also celebrating a special milestone—his 25th year with the group. He is available for interviews this season. For Ian Anderson, I’m mainly focused on tour press and national print media for him.
North American tour dates can be found at http://www.jethrotull.com.
**Breaking news, is that Strawbs will be continuing as a four-piece group. Keyboardist John Hawken is retiring as of this tour. John’s career has included the original Renaissance or Illusion (with Keith Relf and Jim McCarty), the Nashville Teens, and Spooky Tooth. I’m not sure if his site will be updated, but there is some great information on John’s career at http://www.johnhawken.com. The Strawbs have new songs (“The Broken Hearted Bride” and “Call To Action”) from the band’s September 23 album—to be called, THE BROKEN HEARTED BRIDE on Dave Cousins’ myspace site, http://www.myspace.com/davecousinsuk.
http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk
5/29/08
Strawbs tour States in June
The Strawbs will be touring, again, this June in the group’s classic 1974 lineup.
What originally endeared this progressive rock band to fans was their unique musical evolution out of 1960s English Folk music. The band has enjoyed commercial success over the years with a talented array of British musicians. First starting in 1967 as the Strawberry Hill Boys, a bluegrass and folk trio, the Strawbs became stars of the British progressive rock and folk scene at the same time—gracefully using the traditions of electric and acoustic music for their unique sound.
The group’s reputation in the U.S. and Canada firmed up with the release of the A&M Records albums 'Hero & Heroine' and 'Ghosts. Still led by founder David Cousins, the same band that recorded those historic albums will be performing here-- Dave Lambert on lead guitar/vocals, John Hawken on keyboards, Chas Cronk on bass/vocals, and drummer Rod Coombes.
These gifted musicians have each traveled through a special musical journey; Cousins is widely considered to be one of Britain's top songwriters- he played guitar for both Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell on their first UK TV shows; Lambert's work with the band Fire is noteworthy; Hawken enjoyed success with The Nashville Teens and Renaissance; Cronk has worked with Rick Wakeman (a former Strawbs member before joining Yes) and for five years toured with former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett; Coombes was part of Steelers Wheel.
In 1974, The Strawbs album HERO AND HEROINE spent 17 weeks on the Billboard album charts, also selling well in Canada. The band's follow-up, GHOSTS also spent several months on the Billboard album charts. The Strawbs have a huge catalog of great songs to draw upon and they continue to release new material and win over new fans.
June 10 New York, NY B.B. King's Blues Club
June 11 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater 1894
June 12 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage
June 13 Kent, OH Kent Stage
June 14 Columbus, OH The Thirsty Ear
June 15 Ann Arbor, MI The Ark
June 17 Chicago, IL Abbey Pub
June 18 Milwaukee, WI Shank Hall
June 20 Syracuse, NY Red House
June 21 Pawling, NY Towne Crier Café
http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com.strawbsmusic
What originally endeared this progressive rock band to fans was their unique musical evolution out of 1960s English Folk music. The band has enjoyed commercial success over the years with a talented array of British musicians. First starting in 1967 as the Strawberry Hill Boys, a bluegrass and folk trio, the Strawbs became stars of the British progressive rock and folk scene at the same time—gracefully using the traditions of electric and acoustic music for their unique sound.
The group’s reputation in the U.S. and Canada firmed up with the release of the A&M Records albums 'Hero & Heroine' and 'Ghosts. Still led by founder David Cousins, the same band that recorded those historic albums will be performing here-- Dave Lambert on lead guitar/vocals, John Hawken on keyboards, Chas Cronk on bass/vocals, and drummer Rod Coombes.
These gifted musicians have each traveled through a special musical journey; Cousins is widely considered to be one of Britain's top songwriters- he played guitar for both Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell on their first UK TV shows; Lambert's work with the band Fire is noteworthy; Hawken enjoyed success with The Nashville Teens and Renaissance; Cronk has worked with Rick Wakeman (a former Strawbs member before joining Yes) and for five years toured with former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett; Coombes was part of Steelers Wheel.
In 1974, The Strawbs album HERO AND HEROINE spent 17 weeks on the Billboard album charts, also selling well in Canada. The band's follow-up, GHOSTS also spent several months on the Billboard album charts. The Strawbs have a huge catalog of great songs to draw upon and they continue to release new material and win over new fans.
June 10 New York, NY B.B. King's Blues Club
June 11 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater 1894
June 12 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage
June 13 Kent, OH Kent Stage
June 14 Columbus, OH The Thirsty Ear
June 15 Ann Arbor, MI The Ark
June 17 Chicago, IL Abbey Pub
June 18 Milwaukee, WI Shank Hall
June 20 Syracuse, NY Red House
June 21 Pawling, NY Towne Crier Café
http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com.strawbsmusic
Joe Deninzon News
Joe Deninzon is rockin', funkin', and jazzin’ with Stratospheerius, and then he’s classicalin’, rockin’ and experimentin’ with the Metro Strings. Metro Strings is a group made up of violinist Mazz Swift-Carnlet (Brazz Tree)and cellist David Cotay (Sweet Plantain String Quartet and Sound Liberation). The repertoire includes covers of hit songs and combines vocals with rock, hip hop, jazz, funk, and electronic music. There are some covers at http://www.myspace.com/metrostrings .
The group is made its world debut at St. Anne’s Church in Hoboken, on May 18.
Joe was interviewed online with guitarist Daryl Dobson for Solar guitars, and you can hear the chat online at http://solarguitars.com/joedeninzon/index.html /
Stratospheerius drummer Lucianna Padmore received a great review in the March issue of MODERN DRUMMER, "On the opening track of Headspace, the sophisticated, high-energy Stratospheerius unleashes a funky, infectious vibe that draws the listener in and never lets go. The deep grooves and serious fusion chops of drummer Lucianna Padmore push Joe Deninzon's powerful violin-driven compositions with authority. This would be an exciting band to see live."
Joe’s band Stratospheerius continues to tour in support of his album, HEADSPACE. In fact there is a fascinating acoustic performance Stratospheerius’ hit “Old Ghost” on youtube.com at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yUw-SR94qw
Upcoming shows:
June 19: Muddy River Smokehouse, Portsmouth, NH
June 20: Freedomfest, in Maine (http://www.mainevocals.net)
July 12: Great South Bay Music Festival, Patchogue, New York
(opening for Mickey Hart)
July 25: St. Anne’s Feast, Hoboken, NJ (opening act: Danny Aiello's jazz band)
September 5: Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena
September 13: Jam on the Lake, Williamstown, NJ
October 3: Harvest Fest, Maine
http://www.stratospheerius.com
http://www.joedeninzon.com
http://www.myspace.com/metrostrings
http://www.myspace.com/lucianap
The group is made its world debut at St. Anne’s Church in Hoboken, on May 18.
Joe was interviewed online with guitarist Daryl Dobson for Solar guitars, and you can hear the chat online at http://solarguitars.com/joedeninzon/index.html /
Stratospheerius drummer Lucianna Padmore received a great review in the March issue of MODERN DRUMMER, "On the opening track of Headspace, the sophisticated, high-energy Stratospheerius unleashes a funky, infectious vibe that draws the listener in and never lets go. The deep grooves and serious fusion chops of drummer Lucianna Padmore push Joe Deninzon's powerful violin-driven compositions with authority. This would be an exciting band to see live."
Joe’s band Stratospheerius continues to tour in support of his album, HEADSPACE. In fact there is a fascinating acoustic performance Stratospheerius’ hit “Old Ghost” on youtube.com at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yUw-SR94qw
Upcoming shows:
June 19: Muddy River Smokehouse, Portsmouth, NH
June 20: Freedomfest, in Maine (http://www.mainevocals.net)
July 12: Great South Bay Music Festival, Patchogue, New York
(opening for Mickey Hart)
July 25: St. Anne’s Feast, Hoboken, NJ (opening act: Danny Aiello's jazz band)
September 5: Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena
September 13: Jam on the Lake, Williamstown, NJ
October 3: Harvest Fest, Maine
http://www.stratospheerius.com
http://www.joedeninzon.com
http://www.myspace.com/metrostrings
http://www.myspace.com/lucianap
Grand Funk Railroad dates
Grand Funk Railroad is original members: drummer Don Brewer and bassist Mel Schacher, plus singer Max Carl, guitarist Bruce Kulick and keyboardist Tim Cashion.
Tour dates scheduled:
May 14 San Bernardino Co. Fair-Grdstd San Bernardino Co. Fair
June 7 Chingawassa Days Festival Marion, Kansas
June 14 Green Valley Ranch Showroom Henderson, Nevada
June 17 San Diego Co. Fair Del Mar, California
June 27-28 Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada
July 3 Red Rhythm & Boom Celebration
Mason Montgomery Rd/Corwin Pk Mason, Ohio
July 4 Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas
July 5 Paragon Casino Mari Center Marksville, Louisiana
July 12 Common Ground Music Festival
Adado Riverfront Park Lansing, Michigan
July 19 Muskegon Bike Time Rally KS Productions, Inc.
Heritage Park Muskegon, Michigan
July 25 Halfway Jam Royalton, Minnesota
July 26-27 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia
July 31 California Mid-State Fair Paso Robles, California
August 2 Hilton's Grand Th./A.C. Hilton Atlantic City, New Jersey
August 9 Indian Ranch Webster, Massachusetts
August 16 Summer Days Idaho Falls, Idaho
August 23 Ft. Wayne Parks & Rec Ft. Wayne, Indiana
August 29 California Expo & State Fair Sacramento, California
September 6 Army Concert Tour Series Ft. Benning, Georgia
http://www.grandfunkrailroad.com
Jethro Tull Celebrates 40th Anniversary!
The 40th Anniversary of Jethro Tull is upon us this year--2008. The group, which is made up of frontman/flutist/guitarist Ian Anderson, guitarist Martin Barre, drummer Doane Perry, keyboardist John O'Hara, and bassist David Goodier is in the midst of a variety of tourdates that include Europe, the UK, the Middle East and North America.....
Anderson says the group will choose its set list, "to a large extent from the first few albums but with a some representative songs from the '80s and the '90s, too. Songs and tunes which defined the early Jethro Tull from blues band to eclectic, pre-prog inventiveness."
But he says that this year he plans "to visit a few less places than last year. I already have some time set aside for studio work and lazing about in the garden."
The 90 shows between April and December, with which will include eleven in the United States, will be updated on the band's web site, www.jethrotull.com.
While there are no new recordings available in 2008, there are a few historical releases scheduled over the next months, including a live DVD collection of perfomances in Germany, a newly produced DVD documentary and history of Jethro Tull, which Anderson says will feature the contributions of most past band members, friends and associates as well as live performances from a multitude of sources over the years. Contributions include reference information from many fans and liner notes from the group's original basssist Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond. The artwork features a painting by Jeffrey depicting Blackpool, the town where Anderson, Hammond, drummer Barriemore Barlow and keyboard-player John Evan, formed a band in 1964.
On June 10, Capitol/EMI Records is re-releasing the group's first album, THIS WAS as a 2-CD and digital release of a remastered and expanded Collectors' Edition of the Tull's 1968 debut album, This Was. This release presents, for the first time on CD, the album’s original mono mix as well as a new stereo mix of the album. Also featured are nine related 1968 recordings for John Peel’s BBC Radio program, Top Gear, plus four rare 1968 UK singles: Sunshine Day, Song For John Gee, Love Story and A Christmas Song. The commemorative package includes 35 tracks in all, as well as package notes and anecdotes from Jethro Tull’s members.
On May 20, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Jethro Tull’s Jack In The Green: Live In Germany, an enticing DVD compendium of in-concert rarities [running time: 96 minutes] spanning the years 1970 to 1993.
Jethro Tull have carved out a musical niche all their own with a career that has spanned over three decades. Selling over sixty million albums including Aqualung, Thick As a Brick and Stand Up; albums which have offered up Classic Rock radio staples Locomotive Breath and Aqualung. The band has played over 2500 concerts around the world and helped define a unique blend of acoustic and electric music that draws influences from the world's music, including Asian, Jazz, Classical and Folk.
As live performers, Jethro Tull are unparalleled. Famous for instrumental virtuosity and theatrical flair, Jethro Tull live is an event that welcomes longtime fans and new converts alike.
http://www.jethrotull.com
JAY AND THE AMERICANS TOURDATES
Jay and the Americans are: Jay Reincke, Marty Sanders, Howie Kane and Sandy Yaguda. The group has a lot of tourdates over the next several months, including a Concerts At Sea Oldies Cruise in the Caribbean from January 17 through the 24, 2009. I would love to see this event covered in some of the travel magazines. If you’re inspired, please drop me a note and I’ll hook you up with the booking person for this cruise.
Meantime, here are the group’s scheduled dates, so far, between now and the end of the year:
May 14 Lilac Festival Rochester, NY
May 24 The Cannery Casino & Hotel Las Vegas, NV
June 21 Autism Speaks - A Benefit Concert Bronxville, NY
For tickets - www.FrainaPalooza.com
June 25 Forest Park Woodhaven NY
June 26 Stearns Square Springfield, MA
June 27 Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
Bay Shore, NY
June 28 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD
July 13 Richard Nader's Rock & Roll Saugerties, NY
July 18 Lake Zurich Alpine Fest Lake Zurich, IL
July 19 & 20 Milwaukee Summerfest Fairgrounds
Milwaukee, WI
July 26 BB King Blues Club New York, NY
July 27 Jack Devito Memorial Park Yorktown, NY
July 29, Erie County Fair Hamburg, NY
August 1 Kentucky Fair Expo Center Louisville, KY
August 2 Northbrook Days Festival Northbrook, IL
August 9 Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Sharon, PA
August 13 Town Center Bensenville, IL
For tickets - www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=254
August 14 Summer Concert Series Massillon, OH
September 13 Queens College Flushing, NY
October 23 McPhillips St. Station Casino Winnipeg, MB, Canada
October 24 Dakota Dunes Casino Saskatoon, SK, Canada
October 25 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Calgary, AB, Canada
October 26 Century Casino Showroom Edmonton, AB, Canada
November 1 La Renaissance Banquet House East Windsor, CT
December 6 Paramount Theatre Middletown, NY
December 7 Kirby Center Wilkes Barre, PA
December 13 State Theatre Easton, PA
December 14 Symphony Hall Springfield, MA
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Cerritos Center Cerritos, CA
http://www.jayandtheamericans.net
Meantime, here are the group’s scheduled dates, so far, between now and the end of the year:
May 14 Lilac Festival Rochester, NY
May 24 The Cannery Casino & Hotel Las Vegas, NV
June 21 Autism Speaks - A Benefit Concert Bronxville, NY
For tickets - www.FrainaPalooza.com
June 25 Forest Park Woodhaven NY
June 26 Stearns Square Springfield, MA
June 27 Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
Bay Shore, NY
June 28 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD
July 13 Richard Nader's Rock & Roll Saugerties, NY
July 18 Lake Zurich Alpine Fest Lake Zurich, IL
July 19 & 20 Milwaukee Summerfest Fairgrounds
Milwaukee, WI
July 26 BB King Blues Club New York, NY
July 27 Jack Devito Memorial Park Yorktown, NY
July 29, Erie County Fair Hamburg, NY
August 1 Kentucky Fair Expo Center Louisville, KY
August 2 Northbrook Days Festival Northbrook, IL
August 9 Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Sharon, PA
August 13 Town Center Bensenville, IL
For tickets - www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=254
August 14 Summer Concert Series Massillon, OH
September 13 Queens College Flushing, NY
October 23 McPhillips St. Station Casino Winnipeg, MB, Canada
October 24 Dakota Dunes Casino Saskatoon, SK, Canada
October 25 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Calgary, AB, Canada
October 26 Century Casino Showroom Edmonton, AB, Canada
November 1 La Renaissance Banquet House East Windsor, CT
December 6 Paramount Theatre Middletown, NY
December 7 Kirby Center Wilkes Barre, PA
December 13 State Theatre Easton, PA
December 14 Symphony Hall Springfield, MA
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Cerritos Center Cerritos, CA
http://www.jayandtheamericans.net
BRUCE KULICK'S KKB
PLEASE NOTE: CONTACT: Michael Edwards
Michael’s e-mail is: mikeenc@nc.rr.com
BRUCE KULICK’S KKB
(Vintage ‘70s recording has modern appeal, and is now available)
Before Bruce Kulick became a fixture on the speed dial of legendary rockers like KISS (who proudly called him their lead
guitarist for 12 years), Meat Loaf (Kulick was a member of Meat's Bat Out Of Hell touring troupe), or Grand Funk Railroad
(with whom he has toured the country for most of the last decade)…Before he became one of the most sought after
guest musicians in the world…Before he garnered praise from press the world over as a Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp counselor to be both respected and feared…
Before all of that, Bruce Kulick was a fan of great rock music...
Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Yes, The Who...you name it, Kulick knew it.
"I always tell people, when they ask me how to get better at their instrument, that the best way to do that is find other
players in your neighborhood," says Kulick. "To that end, after I'd been playing a while, I found a guy who lived in the
next building over from me, in the Jackson Heights area of Queens, New York. His name was Mike Katz, and he was a
bass player who loved all of the same bands I did. We started jamming, and, because we already spoke the same
language musically, it was just magical. We found a drummer named Guy Bois who rounded out the picture, and we
formed a group that we envisioned as a cross between Cream and Yes."
After months of rehearsal in the Bois family basement, the band (which, although called "KKB" today never really had
an official name) entered New York's Sudden Rush recording studio in September of 1974 armed with a handful of
songs. As with many young, upstart bands, things didn't progress from there as the three members had hoped, and
eventually Kulick, Katz, and Bois went their separate ways. The reel-to-reel tape of those sessions sat gathering dust,
until a garage sale find in 2006 (a TEAC reel-to-reel player in great condition, and a steal at $35.00) lead to its rediscovery...
"I put that tape on, and I was blown away," says Kulick with a smile today. "It was like a time capsule, but at the same
time, there was such passion and fury in the music. It was funny, too, how I recognized so many elements in that tape
from almost 35 years ago that are still in my guitar playing today."
As enjoyable as it was for Bruce to journey down memory lane, it was playing the tape for friends and other musicians
that led him to consider releasing it to the public at large. "Everyone I played it for said the same thing, which is that I
needed to put this stuff out. Mike and I talked about it, and he was all for it as well, so I began the process of getting
this old tape transferred into a digital format."
While there was a bit of repair work and mastering done by Bruce and producer/engineer Jeremy Rubolino to the tape to get it up to digital standards, no overdubs or new music were recorded. The "KKB" sessions
appear on the CD exactly as they were recorded.
"Oddly enough, even though this was recorded in 1974, it's right in line with some of the more 'analog' music that's come out in the last few years...bands like Wolfmother and the White Stripes who go for that vintage sound and feel," marvels Kulick. "But, beyond all of that, I just felt, after talking to everyone who heard it, that this music still had relevance,and it stands on its own."
KKB - 1974 is available on Compact Disc directly from Bruce Kulick in a strictly limited hand-signed and numbered edition.
http://www.kulick.net
Michael’s e-mail is: mikeenc@nc.rr.com
BRUCE KULICK’S KKB
(Vintage ‘70s recording has modern appeal, and is now available)
Before Bruce Kulick became a fixture on the speed dial of legendary rockers like KISS (who proudly called him their lead
guitarist for 12 years), Meat Loaf (Kulick was a member of Meat's Bat Out Of Hell touring troupe), or Grand Funk Railroad
(with whom he has toured the country for most of the last decade)…Before he became one of the most sought after
guest musicians in the world…Before he garnered praise from press the world over as a Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp counselor to be both respected and feared…
Before all of that, Bruce Kulick was a fan of great rock music...
Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Yes, The Who...you name it, Kulick knew it.
"I always tell people, when they ask me how to get better at their instrument, that the best way to do that is find other
players in your neighborhood," says Kulick. "To that end, after I'd been playing a while, I found a guy who lived in the
next building over from me, in the Jackson Heights area of Queens, New York. His name was Mike Katz, and he was a
bass player who loved all of the same bands I did. We started jamming, and, because we already spoke the same
language musically, it was just magical. We found a drummer named Guy Bois who rounded out the picture, and we
formed a group that we envisioned as a cross between Cream and Yes."
After months of rehearsal in the Bois family basement, the band (which, although called "KKB" today never really had
an official name) entered New York's Sudden Rush recording studio in September of 1974 armed with a handful of
songs. As with many young, upstart bands, things didn't progress from there as the three members had hoped, and
eventually Kulick, Katz, and Bois went their separate ways. The reel-to-reel tape of those sessions sat gathering dust,
until a garage sale find in 2006 (a TEAC reel-to-reel player in great condition, and a steal at $35.00) lead to its rediscovery...
"I put that tape on, and I was blown away," says Kulick with a smile today. "It was like a time capsule, but at the same
time, there was such passion and fury in the music. It was funny, too, how I recognized so many elements in that tape
from almost 35 years ago that are still in my guitar playing today."
As enjoyable as it was for Bruce to journey down memory lane, it was playing the tape for friends and other musicians
that led him to consider releasing it to the public at large. "Everyone I played it for said the same thing, which is that I
needed to put this stuff out. Mike and I talked about it, and he was all for it as well, so I began the process of getting
this old tape transferred into a digital format."
While there was a bit of repair work and mastering done by Bruce and producer/engineer Jeremy Rubolino to the tape to get it up to digital standards, no overdubs or new music were recorded. The "KKB" sessions
appear on the CD exactly as they were recorded.
"Oddly enough, even though this was recorded in 1974, it's right in line with some of the more 'analog' music that's come out in the last few years...bands like Wolfmother and the White Stripes who go for that vintage sound and feel," marvels Kulick. "But, beyond all of that, I just felt, after talking to everyone who heard it, that this music still had relevance,and it stands on its own."
KKB - 1974 is available on Compact Disc directly from Bruce Kulick in a strictly limited hand-signed and numbered edition.
http://www.kulick.net
CARMINE APPICE'S SLAMM "BEATS UP" NASCAR
Contact: Anne Leighton
718-881-8183
Leightonmedia@aol.com
http://www.slammusa.com
CARMINE APPICE'S SLAMM “BEATS UP” NASCAR
SLAMM featured on ESPN/NASCAR video beats on multi million dollar race car, and plays the NASCAR garage.
Carmine Appice's new theatrical drum show SLAMM just completed filming of an action-packed promotional video, featuring the SLAMM cast 'playing' the NASCAR garage. The video is being shown on ESPN2 before, and during NASCAR races throughout the 2008 racing season. Appice was selected to compose a high energy, percussive NASCAR theme song, featuring such 'instruments' as air wrenches, hand grinders, wrenches and tool boxes. The rowdy SLAMM cast then played to the theme song in the NASCAR garage, which included giving a good beating to the hood of a multi million dollar race car. “I'm glad they didn't make us pay for it” joked Appice. The NASCAR/SLAMM video is seen by over 3 million viewers every week.
Appice's SLAMM is a dynamic, explosive, physical rock drum show. Described as “Stomp on steroids,” Appice and four young drummers rule the stage and make rock music playing buckets, sticks, oil cans, drain pipes, even ironing boards, as well as drums. The cast of five vibrant, young guys and girls have been relentlessly coached and rehearsed by the cool, rock star veteran, creating a flawless, electrifying theatrical show. Cast members include Zoilo Ruiz, Marcus Joseph, Veronica Bellino, Artie Dillon and Matty Alger. SLAMM is Appice's current project, and the main focus of his considerable energy and creativity. In existence only a few months, SLAMM has played in front of large theater and arena sized audiences, and received a wildly enthusiastic responses. “I bring everything I know to SLAMM, 30-plus years of showmanship, originality and skill, it's all in there. Everything I learned in my career about entertainment, I put into SLAMM. It's a wild ride.”
Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice has played with such acts as Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Beck Bogert Appice and Ozzy Osbourne. He is widely considered to be one of the most accomplished showmen in rock. He is the recipient of numerous awards including dozens of gold and platinum selling records. Carmine co-wrote such monster selling hits as “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” and “Young Turks.” He has broken new ground in every aspect of his career; as a performer, as a teacher, and as a writer, and he continues to inspire drummers and listeners throughout the world with his originality and his unwavering dedication to the art of drumming.
UPCOMING LIVE CONCERTS FROM SLAMM usa!
June 28 2:00 PM School of Rock Festival Philadelphia, PA,
July 30 Camp Romaca, Hinsdale, MA (Springfield Area)
September 19 8:00 PM Sellersville Theater Sellersville, PA, PA
September 20 Boulton Center Bay Shore, NY, NY (two shows)
November 22 Sky City Casino, Acoma NM
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718-881-8183
Leightonmedia@aol.com
http://www.slammusa.com
CARMINE APPICE'S SLAMM “BEATS UP” NASCAR
SLAMM featured on ESPN/NASCAR video beats on multi million dollar race car, and plays the NASCAR garage.
Carmine Appice's new theatrical drum show SLAMM just completed filming of an action-packed promotional video, featuring the SLAMM cast 'playing' the NASCAR garage. The video is being shown on ESPN2 before, and during NASCAR races throughout the 2008 racing season. Appice was selected to compose a high energy, percussive NASCAR theme song, featuring such 'instruments' as air wrenches, hand grinders, wrenches and tool boxes. The rowdy SLAMM cast then played to the theme song in the NASCAR garage, which included giving a good beating to the hood of a multi million dollar race car. “I'm glad they didn't make us pay for it” joked Appice. The NASCAR/SLAMM video is seen by over 3 million viewers every week.
Appice's SLAMM is a dynamic, explosive, physical rock drum show. Described as “Stomp on steroids,” Appice and four young drummers rule the stage and make rock music playing buckets, sticks, oil cans, drain pipes, even ironing boards, as well as drums. The cast of five vibrant, young guys and girls have been relentlessly coached and rehearsed by the cool, rock star veteran, creating a flawless, electrifying theatrical show. Cast members include Zoilo Ruiz, Marcus Joseph, Veronica Bellino, Artie Dillon and Matty Alger. SLAMM is Appice's current project, and the main focus of his considerable energy and creativity. In existence only a few months, SLAMM has played in front of large theater and arena sized audiences, and received a wildly enthusiastic responses. “I bring everything I know to SLAMM, 30-plus years of showmanship, originality and skill, it's all in there. Everything I learned in my career about entertainment, I put into SLAMM. It's a wild ride.”
Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice has played with such acts as Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Beck Bogert Appice and Ozzy Osbourne. He is widely considered to be one of the most accomplished showmen in rock. He is the recipient of numerous awards including dozens of gold and platinum selling records. Carmine co-wrote such monster selling hits as “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” and “Young Turks.” He has broken new ground in every aspect of his career; as a performer, as a teacher, and as a writer, and he continues to inspire drummers and listeners throughout the world with his originality and his unwavering dedication to the art of drumming.
UPCOMING LIVE CONCERTS FROM SLAMM usa!
June 28 2:00 PM School of Rock Festival Philadelphia, PA,
July 30 Camp Romaca, Hinsdale, MA (Springfield Area)
September 19 8:00 PM Sellersville Theater Sellersville, PA, PA
September 20 Boulton Center Bay Shore, NY, NY (two shows)
November 22 Sky City Casino, Acoma NM
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4/18/08
A HOLE IN THE HEAD To Be Featured in New York City, April 30
http://www.holeintheheadmovie.com/
The documentary A HOLE IN THE HEAD will be featured screening in the New Filmmakers Festival’s NIGHT OF FANTASY & HORROR, at the Anthology Archive, 32 Second Ave., New York City, on April 30, at 6 PM. Admission for the night is $5. The phone number is 212-505-5181, and the web site is http://www.newfilmmakers.com.
A HOLE IN THE HEAD is a documentary, produced by filmmaker/musician/writer/cargo cult Messiah Cevin Soling about “trepanation: the process of boring a hole in the skull in order to improve one’s cranial health.” Trepanation is used by people in the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands to attain a higher level of consciousness, and was used by the ancient Egyptians, Incas and other cultures to improve brain function. The movie presents interviews with neurosurgeons and anthropologists on the history, medicine, and beliefs of trepanation.
Soling was inspired to create A HOLE IN THE HEAD after reading a MUSICIAN magazine interview with Paul McCartney, in which the Beatles member said John Lennon suggested they both get trepanned. Soling says, “Lennon was always on the look out for all sorts of ways to ‘expand consciousness’ and exercise demons while McCartney, who was also curious, tended to be more skeptical, as he was in this instance.” The subject reappeared for Soling when he read Donna Kossy’s book, KOOKS, which told him that “while the practice is extremely unconventional, there might actually be some benefit.”
As Soling is intrigued by intellectual potential, and learned that skulls, dating back 10,000 years, have been found with holes drilled in them, he decided to study trepanation from prehistoric history to current times.
A HOLE IN THE HEAD is now available for mail order as a DVD via Cevin at http://www.holeintheheadmovie.com. This film, which was created in 1998 and broadcast on the Discovery Channel, is about “trepanation: the process of boring a hole in the skull to improve one’s mental health.” A HOLE IN THE HEAD won the Best Documentary Award at both the Atlantic City Film Festival and the Brooklyn International Film Festival. The DVD is $14.95 plus s&h.
The documentary A HOLE IN THE HEAD will be featured screening in the New Filmmakers Festival’s NIGHT OF FANTASY & HORROR, at the Anthology Archive, 32 Second Ave., New York City, on April 30, at 6 PM. Admission for the night is $5. The phone number is 212-505-5181, and the web site is http://www.newfilmmakers.com.
A HOLE IN THE HEAD is a documentary, produced by filmmaker/musician/writer/cargo cult Messiah Cevin Soling about “trepanation: the process of boring a hole in the skull in order to improve one’s cranial health.” Trepanation is used by people in the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands to attain a higher level of consciousness, and was used by the ancient Egyptians, Incas and other cultures to improve brain function. The movie presents interviews with neurosurgeons and anthropologists on the history, medicine, and beliefs of trepanation.
Soling was inspired to create A HOLE IN THE HEAD after reading a MUSICIAN magazine interview with Paul McCartney, in which the Beatles member said John Lennon suggested they both get trepanned. Soling says, “Lennon was always on the look out for all sorts of ways to ‘expand consciousness’ and exercise demons while McCartney, who was also curious, tended to be more skeptical, as he was in this instance.” The subject reappeared for Soling when he read Donna Kossy’s book, KOOKS, which told him that “while the practice is extremely unconventional, there might actually be some benefit.”
As Soling is intrigued by intellectual potential, and learned that skulls, dating back 10,000 years, have been found with holes drilled in them, he decided to study trepanation from prehistoric history to current times.
A HOLE IN THE HEAD is now available for mail order as a DVD via Cevin at http://www.holeintheheadmovie.com. This film, which was created in 1998 and broadcast on the Discovery Channel, is about “trepanation: the process of boring a hole in the skull to improve one’s mental health.” A HOLE IN THE HEAD won the Best Documentary Award at both the Atlantic City Film Festival and the Brooklyn International Film Festival. The DVD is $14.95 plus s&h.
2/21/08
Carl Palmer news
For further information
Contact: Pilato Entertainment Marketing & Media LLC
(585)454-2756
For Immediate Release
Carl Palmer has successful heart operation procedure.
Carl Palmer, drummer extraordinaire and founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Asia and The Carl Palmer Band; has recently had a successful heart operation carried out at an undisclosed hospital. Palmer, 57, had an angioplasty procedure done which is designed to prevent further narrowing of an artery in his heart by insertion of a stent.
"I am happy to say the procedure was a complete success and I am already feeling better each day" says Palmer, who is resting before beginning the Asia 2008 World Tour, set to begin in March. "This was a precautionary measure done to ensure my safety. In my case, it was as a result of a hereditary factor, and the physicians involved wanted to make sure every precaution was taken. I am very grateful for their medical expertise and care.
With the procedure behind him, Palmer is cleared once again to resume his normal work schedule, which includes tours with both ASIA and his own group, The Carl Palmer Band. Aside from its World Tour launching next month, ASIA will be releasing Phoenix, its first new studio album with the original line-up since 1983.
NOTE: The US shows are publicized by Bruce Pilato, at
brucetune@aol.com and office number is 585-454-2756. The band’s web site is http://www.originalasia.com .
ASIA’s U.S. TOUR DATES
April 4 Wilkes Barre, PA Kirby PAC
April 5 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino Wolf Den
April 7 Harrisburg, PA Sunoco Performance Theater
April 8 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
April 10 Collingswood, NJ Scottish Rite Auditorium
April 12 Westbury, NY North Fork Theatre
April 13 Peekskill, NY Paramount Center For The Arts
April 15 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort & Casino
April 16 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theatre
April 17 Englewood, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
April 19 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
April 20 Chicago, IL House of Blues
April 21 Indianapolis, IN Music Mill
April 23 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
April 26 Marksville, LA Paragon Casino
April 27 Dallas, TX House of Blues
April 29 Espanola NM Big Rock Casino
April 30 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
May 2 Agoura Hills, CA Canyon Club
May 3 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
May 4 San Juan Capistrano,CA The Coach House
May 5 San Francisco, CA Grand Ballroom @ The Regency Center
http://www.carlpalmer.com
Jann Klose updates
I’m having a great time working with Jann Klose, whose new pop/singer-songwriter album, REVERIE and live shows have been receiving raves from regional and internet media, plus musicians, including Rusted Root’s Michael Glabicki. Jann’s opened a few dates for him this past winter, including one in Hamburg, NY. The two hope to share more bills together this Spring.
Jann co-produced REVERIE with Stewart Lerman (Dar Williams, Loudon Wainwright III, Richard X. Heyman, music from the movies, “The Aviator,” “The Life Aquatic”). The album was mastered by Dominick Maita (Fall Out Boy, Plain White T's, Bryan Ferry), and is a critical favorite of independent media outlets.
These reviews share a number of patterns that focus on REVERIE’s spirit and the choice of instruments and weave of musical forms. Syracuse NEW TIMES music editor Matt Mumau wrote, "the carefree, dreamy instrumentation of (Jann's band) bassist Chris Marolf, keyboardist Lars Potteiger, percussionist Patrick Camichael and violinist Leah Potteiger create an earthy, alive musical world." Connecticut’s FAIRFIELD WEEKLY recently wrote, “Klose has the emotions of a sensitive folkie but catapults them with a voice and tone that evoke a libido-driven soul singer.”
Haley Nedderman from Poughkeepsie's Marist College paper, THE CIRCLE raved quite a bit about Jann for his "great stage presence...powerful, sensual, soulful vocals..." and that "his lyrics paint vivid, romantic imagery and evoke a dreamy, somewhat melancholy feeling in the listener, while awakening an unknown part of the soul at the same time." ACED MAGAZINE's John Casquarelli echoed her reflection, "REVERIE is a musical masterpiece with an ensemble of easy-listening sounds that invites the listener to explore their own imagination.” Sally A. Schwartz of DABELLY compared the album’s song, “Question of the Heart” to Ritchie Blackmore’s ballads with its “spell-binding hint in its melody….. If you like a smooth and a softer feel for a romantic evening, I highly suggest REVERIE…. It will give you that intimate feeling as if Klose were performing just for you.”
Buffalo Night Life's Ross Catalino cited Jann for "wrapping his luminous lyrics around a wealth of alluring arrangements and a montage of melodies. From the opening track ‘Beautiful Dream’ to the final cut acutely titled ‘The Beginning’ Klose takes you on his whirlwind adventure." BLOGCRITICS Jon Sobel wrote, “Jann Klose makes complex but accessible chamber pop with intelligent lyrics and contagious rhythms…..Overall, a sweet salve for troubled times.”
Other recent quotes can be found at http://www.jannklose.com/press.html.
These are upcoming shows—a lot more dates will be confirmed soon.
March 8 IBS Conference at Hotel Pennsylvania New York, NY
Jann will be speaking on the Musicians Panel from 5:15 to 6:15 PM. There will be a meet-and-greet afterward. http://www.ibsradio.org IBS - college radio, TV, webcasting, podcasting, streaming, and high school radio
March 20 Thataway Cafe Greenwich, CT
March 28 Rockwood Music Hall New York, NY
April 11 Tin Angel Philadelphia, PA
April 12 Wanda Fischer’s Hudson River Sampler, WAMC radio-Albany, NY
April 15 Carol’s Silver Dollar Jamestown, NY (with Stratospheerius)
April 16 Winchester Cleveland (with Stratospheerius)
April 17 Therese’s Greatnites Youngstown, OH (with Stratospheerius)
April 19 Village Idiot Maumee, OH
(w/Stratospheerius)
April 20 VENUE: TBA Ypsilanti, MI
April 27 Metropolitan Room New York, NY
May 14 Emack & Bolios Roslindale, MA
June 28 Central Park New York, NY
http://www.jannklose.com
Jann co-produced REVERIE with Stewart Lerman (Dar Williams, Loudon Wainwright III, Richard X. Heyman, music from the movies, “The Aviator,” “The Life Aquatic”). The album was mastered by Dominick Maita (Fall Out Boy, Plain White T's, Bryan Ferry), and is a critical favorite of independent media outlets.
These reviews share a number of patterns that focus on REVERIE’s spirit and the choice of instruments and weave of musical forms. Syracuse NEW TIMES music editor Matt Mumau wrote, "the carefree, dreamy instrumentation of (Jann's band) bassist Chris Marolf, keyboardist Lars Potteiger, percussionist Patrick Camichael and violinist Leah Potteiger create an earthy, alive musical world." Connecticut’s FAIRFIELD WEEKLY recently wrote, “Klose has the emotions of a sensitive folkie but catapults them with a voice and tone that evoke a libido-driven soul singer.”
Haley Nedderman from Poughkeepsie's Marist College paper, THE CIRCLE raved quite a bit about Jann for his "great stage presence...powerful, sensual, soulful vocals..." and that "his lyrics paint vivid, romantic imagery and evoke a dreamy, somewhat melancholy feeling in the listener, while awakening an unknown part of the soul at the same time." ACED MAGAZINE's John Casquarelli echoed her reflection, "REVERIE is a musical masterpiece with an ensemble of easy-listening sounds that invites the listener to explore their own imagination.” Sally A. Schwartz of DABELLY compared the album’s song, “Question of the Heart” to Ritchie Blackmore’s ballads with its “spell-binding hint in its melody….. If you like a smooth and a softer feel for a romantic evening, I highly suggest REVERIE…. It will give you that intimate feeling as if Klose were performing just for you.”
Buffalo Night Life's Ross Catalino cited Jann for "wrapping his luminous lyrics around a wealth of alluring arrangements and a montage of melodies. From the opening track ‘Beautiful Dream’ to the final cut acutely titled ‘The Beginning’ Klose takes you on his whirlwind adventure." BLOGCRITICS Jon Sobel wrote, “Jann Klose makes complex but accessible chamber pop with intelligent lyrics and contagious rhythms…..Overall, a sweet salve for troubled times.”
Other recent quotes can be found at http://www.jannklose.com/press.html.
These are upcoming shows—a lot more dates will be confirmed soon.
March 8 IBS Conference at Hotel Pennsylvania New York, NY
Jann will be speaking on the Musicians Panel from 5:15 to 6:15 PM. There will be a meet-and-greet afterward. http://www.ibsradio.org IBS - college radio, TV, webcasting, podcasting, streaming, and high school radio
March 20 Thataway Cafe Greenwich, CT
March 28 Rockwood Music Hall New York, NY
April 11 Tin Angel Philadelphia, PA
April 12 Wanda Fischer’s Hudson River Sampler, WAMC radio-Albany, NY
April 15 Carol’s Silver Dollar Jamestown, NY (with Stratospheerius)
April 16 Winchester Cleveland (with Stratospheerius)
April 17 Therese’s Greatnites Youngstown, OH (with Stratospheerius)
April 19 Village Idiot Maumee, OH
(w/Stratospheerius)
April 20 VENUE: TBA Ypsilanti, MI
April 27 Metropolitan Room New York, NY
May 14 Emack & Bolios Roslindale, MA
June 28 Central Park New York, NY
http://www.jannklose.com
Cevin Soling
Cevin’s band The Love Kills Theory is playing at New York City’s Fat Baby on February 28.He has a new book in his RUMPLEVILLE CHRONICLES: Series of
Fairly Twisted Fairy Tales called THE BOMB THAT FOLLOWED ME HOME. “We’ve all heard of stray cats following kids home or a lost puppy yelping by a kitchen door for
food, but did you know that even a wayward little bomb needs some love and attention too?”
THE RUMPLEVILLE CHRONICLES IS NOT A CHILDRENS BOOK SERIES even though it has colorful illustrations by Steve Kille!!!!! The book review publication, FOREWORD’s Todd Mercer wrote, “These quick bursts of cracked brilliance, these splintered bedtime stories for grown folks, have the power to make readers laugh, and then think· Then scoff at the futility of thinking….. The Rumpleville Chronicles are sardonically elegant stuff. You can’t read just one.”
Cevin’s finishing up a documentary, THE WAR ON KIDS about how public education is leaving children behind. It will be on the film festival circuit this year. Then he starts work on editing JIM FRUM: HE WILL COME, which is the story of his adventures as a cargo cult Messiah to the people of the island of Tanna.
One of his older documentaries, A HOLE IN THE HEAD is now available for mail order as a DVD via Cevin at http://www.holeintheheadmovie.com. This film, which was created in 1998 and available through the Discovery Channel, is about “trepanation: the process of boring a hole in the skull to improve one’s mental health.” A HOLE IN THE HEAD won the Best Documentary Award at both the Atlantic City Film Festival and the Brooklyn International Film Festival. The DVD is $14.95 plus s&h.
A HOLE IN THE HEAD will also be a featured screening in the New Filmmakers Festival’s NIGHT OF FANTASY & HORROR, at the Anthology Archive, 32 Second Ave., New York City, on April 30, at 6 PM. Part of the description of this evening’s presentation includes an opportunity to “Volunteer for our live demonstration.” Admission for the night is $5.
The phone number is 212-505-5181, and the web site is http://www.newfilmmakers.com.
http://www.thelovekillstheory.com
http://www.cevinsoling.com
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