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Friday, January 6, 2012

Brief News Update for Friday January 6th, 2012


Van Halen played the their set at Cafe Wha? But what next?!

So yes, the Van Halen show did take place at New York's Cafe Wha? 
Across the web, copies of the set list have appeared, also, the live dates and new music information is available!

Setlist was:

You Really Got Me
Runnin’ With The Devil
Somebody Get Me A Doctor
Everybody Wants Some
She’s The Woman
Dance The Night Away
Panama
Hot For Teacher
Ice Cream Man
Jump
and
Ain’t Talkin Bout Love

The new single, which I understand will be called 'Tattoo' is apparently due to be released next Tuesday 10th January.
Word is spreading that the new album is to be called 'A Different Kind of Truth' which is due to be released on Tuesday 7th February, there is mention that there will be a package with a bonus live DVD too, but more info on that at this time is not available ... Then there's the tour ...
According to Pollstar.com, these are the lined up US tour dates for 2012:

February

18th – Louisville, KY
20th – Auburn Hills, MI
22nd – Indianapolis, IN
24th – Chicago, IL
28th – New York, NY

March

1st – New York, NY
3rd – Uncasville, CT
5th – Philadelphia, PA
9th – Buffalo, NY
11th – Boston, MA
15th – Montreal, QC
17th – Toronto, ON
21st – Ottawa, ON
24th – Atlantic City, NJ
28th – Washington, DC

April

1st – Rosemont, IL
10th – Sunrise, FL
12th – Tampa, FL
14rh – Orlando, FL
16th – Jacksonville, FL
19th – Atlanta, GA
21st – Greensboro, NC
25th – Charlotte, NC
27th – Nashville, TN

May

1st – Tulsa, OK
5th – Tacoma, WA
7th – Vancouver, BC
9th – Calgary, AB
11th – Edmonton, AB
17th – Winnipeg, MB
19th – St. Paul, MN
22nd – Kansas City, MO
24th – Denver, CO
27th – Las Vegas, NV

June

1st – Los Angeles, CA
3rd – Oakland, CA
5th – San Jose, CA
12th – Anaheim, CA
14th – San Diego, CA
16th – Phoenix, AZ
20th – Dallas, TX
22nd – San Antonio, TX
24th – Houston, TX
26th – New Orleans, LA

Official weblinks:



Jack Russell gets Legal backing to use the name Great White on tour.


Following the legal writ against Jack Russell by his former, yet current Great White touring line up, to state that Jack Russell cannot tour using the name Great White, the man has gone out and got his own legal backing, so he can do ..., just that ...!

This was just released by Jack Russell's attorney in reference to the legal issues regarding JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE
LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL KELLY
429 Santa Monica Boulevard
Ste. 120
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-0236
PRESS RELEASE
 
 Jack Russell of Great White hires another Great White, attorney at law Michael Kelly



 Jack Russell, lead singer of the famous rock group Great White, has retained the services of The Law Offices of Michael Kelly to protect his rights to make his living and play under the band’s name that he founded in 1978. Mr. Kelly has represented high profile rock stars in disputes for more than 35 years.

Although Russell has had several public battles with addiction and his health, he has always been the lead vocalist for Great White, and any other vocalist involved was there only to fill in until he was able to return.
It has never been stated, in public or private, that Russell was leaving Great White permanently.

After several discussions with Great White management, in December 2011 Russell decided to continue as the lead vocalist for Great White, without the current touring members. He has brought in former members of Great White, as well as other musicians he has worked with previously, and in order to avoid any confusion, will be touring and performing under the name JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE.

Although the current touring members of Great White came out with a statement saying that they were “shocked” by Jack’s decision, it has since been discovered that prior to any conversations or correspondence with Russell, they filed an application (of which Russell’s name was omitted) to trademark the band name Great White, of which Russell was the founding member, and the only consistent member since its inception. This information was discovered by Russell’s legal team, and he was never informed of this by the other band members or management.

Along with attorney Michael Kelly, Russell has hired the legal team of Brian Acree and Brenda Carey, and all proper legal actions are now in motion. The Law Firm of Carey & Acree is praised among industry insiders for their expertise in these sorts of matters and have begun taking the necessary legal actions. He has also enlisted the help of his longtime friend and legendary entertainment attorney Stan Diamond. Despite threats, defaming and untrue comments made by Russell’s former band members and manager, he has every right to use the name of the band he founded, and no legal actions can be taken against anyone booking, promoting, publicizing, or working with Jack Russell’s Great White in any capacity, and all entities will be indemnified of such.

Jack Russell and Great White are best known for its platinum selling hard rock sound. Attorney Michael Kelly is well known in his industry as “The Great White.” Michael Kelly has 40 plus years of experience representing high profile clients, and the staff at The Law Offices of Michael Kelly has some of the best attorneys in the nation.

“As an attorney in California for over 40 years, I have had experience with many celebrities. Jack Russell is more than just a celebrity. He’s part of a band that has transcended many decades and many phases in rock music. It is a great honor to be retained by Mr. Russell and I wish him a lot of success in this New Year.” – Michael Kelly, Esq
.
After an 18 month hiatus from the public eye, Jack Russell’s Great White will make its first appearance at the Rock-n-Roll GangStar Apparel pre-NAMM Festival and Jam at Delzano’s in Redondo Beach, California on the 14th of January, with a worldwide tour beginning February 2012.

And there's more folks ....


Rock-n-Roll GangStar Apparel
‎Jack Russell would like to give his fans a FREE gift ... his debut solo album "For You" is yours FREE courtesy of Jack with any purchase at http://www.RocknRollGangStar.com/ This is Jack's way of thanking his fans for their support throughout the years.
Happy Holidays from Jack Russell and Rock-n-Roll GangStar Apparel
See More Kick Ass gear from Rock-n-Roll GangStar Apparel!



Michael Schenker announces four UK “Temple of Rock” concerts




Legendary rock guitarist, Michael Schenker, has announced four UK “Temple of Rock” concerts in May 2012. This marks the first time Schenker’s touring band will feature two ex-Scorpions members – Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass).
Vocalist Doogie White (ex-Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen) and MSG keyboardist, Wayne Findlay complete the line-up.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 13th May via the 24 hour box office: 0844 478 0898, www.thegigcartel.com. 
Hardcore Michael Schenker fans can purchase special Pre-Sale tickets from Planet Rock radio at 9am GMT on Wednesday 11th January.


Songs to be performed by the “Temple of Rock” band include UFO’s “Rock Bottom" and "Doctor Doctor", MSG’s "Armed and Ready" and "Into The Arena", and the Scorpions classics "Another Piece of Meat" and "Rock You like a Hurricane".
In addition, Schenker will perform brand new songs from the recently released "Temple of Rock" album alongside other solo favourites such as "Before the Devil Knows You´re Dead", "Miss Claustrophobia" and "Hangin On".


 
May 2012 UK Tour dates

Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall
Wednesday 9th May

Manchester - HMV Ritz
Thursday 10th May


Glasgow - O2 ABC
Friday 11th May


London - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Saturday 12th May

 Click here for the full online press announcement at: www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/michaelschenker/tour.htm

Official Michael Schenker site:


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Thursday, January 5, 2012

News Update for Thursday 5th January, 2012

Hi folks,
Well, here we go, back to the news as usual for you all.
Sad being reminded of how long ago it was that Phil Lynott passed away 26 years ago yesterday, such a loss ...
I am thankful that other band members of Thin Lizzy, original member drummer Brian Downey, classic line up member in guitarist Scott Gorham and Darren Wharton on keyboards, who played on the last three studio albums Lizzy recorded with Phil, are together again as the new Thin Lizzy!
They were so on their game last year on tour with Judas Priest, that I hope they record new music.
On with the news, hope the tail end of the week goes well for you all. Cheers, Al



LEGACY RECORDINGS CELEBRATES THE SCORPIONS
WITH STATESIDE RELEASE OF TWO ESSENTIAL NEW TITLES:
COMEBLACK, THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM OF COVERS AND CLASSICS FROM GERMANY'S SEMINAL METAL BAND
AND
GET YOUR STING AND BLACKOUT - LIVE IN 3D, A MIND-BLOWING STATE-OF-THE-ART BLU-RAY DISC CAPTURING THE
GROUP'S ON-GOING GOODBYE TOUR
 

Both Releases Available Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

* * * * *

Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the domestic release of two essential new titles from the seminal metal band The Scorpions: Comeblack, a new album of classic rock covers and fresh performances of signature repertoire recorded earlier this year, and Get Your Sting and Blackout - Live in 3D, available on Blu-ray disc, an 11-camera 3-D concert film recorded in Saarbrucken, Germany on April 15, 2011 during Scorpions current farewell tour.

Launched by guitarist Rudolf Schenker in 1965, Scorpions forged metal, rock and pop into a sound that's come to signify an entire genre through hard rock anthems like "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and hits like "Send Me An Angel," "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You," selling more than 100 million records in the process.

Last year, Scorpions announced that the group's Get Your Sting and Blackout tour, an epic ongoing worldwide rock 'n' roll odyssey in support of 2010's Sting in the Tail, would be the group's last before retirement. The tour is slated to run through 2012 with a string of historic farewell blowouts and festival performances scheduled Europe culminating with shows at the Wacken Open Air festival (August 4, 2012) and Munich's Olympiahalle (October 13, 2012).

Wanting to create a truly memorable concert film to do justice to power of the live show and the high energy emotional impact of the final tour, Scorpions chronicled the sold-out concert on April 15, 2011 in Saarbrucken, Germany with a state-of-the-art 3D production. Helmed by director Gerd F. Schultze (who's worked on 3D films with Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams, Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana and German superstar Peter Maffay), Get Your Sting and Blackout - Live in 3D puts the viewer into the VIP box at the ultimate Scorpions concert. In addition to 100 minutes of pure Scorpions music, Get Your Sting and Blackout - Live in 3D includes more than half-an-hour of behind-the-scenes bonus material.

"The preview audience was absolutely euphoric and stunned by the intensity and the never-before-witnessed power and intimacy in which they were able to experience the Scorpions’ fantastic concert," said Gerd Schultze following a theatrical screening of the film. "The people left the screening with a completely new and never-before-seen concert experience and wanted to watch it all over straight away. Part of the reason is, that we have managed to create an unbelievable 3D depth with a specially developed method, which is very pleasant to watch. Using the new camera technology, we managed to translate 3D in the cut and montage technique in a style that will meet the expectations of a first class product even in ten years time. It makes you feel like you're sitting in the VIP lounge amidst the audience through this 11 camera 3D concert staging and its monstrous 5.1 surround and stereo sound. At the same time, The Scorpions perform their unbelievably powerful and visually unique show with all their hits live in your living room. This is pure dynamite ... fasten seat belts and take off ... into the third dimension."
"Saarbrucken was a very good choice," wrote the band in a press statement, "our fans were simply sensational and gave us the chance to thank them for their many years of support."
Get Your Sting and Blackout - Live in 3D - Blu-ray
The Set List:

Intro
Sting In The Tail
Make It Real
Bad Boys Running Wild
The Zoo
Coast To Coast
Loving You Sunday Morning
The Best Is Yet To Come
Send Me An Angel
Holiday
Raised On Rock
Tease Me, Please Me
Dynamite
Kottak Attack
Blackout
Six String Sting
Big City Nights
Still Loving You
Wind Of Change
Rock You Like A Hurricane
When The Smoke Is Going Down

At some point during the Get Your Sting and Blackout tour ("We can't remember the day, the month or the hour" ), Scorpions, enjoying the success of Sting in the Tail and the emotional rejuvenation of the farewell tour ("Screaming fans everywhere we went!") decided to record one last classic album. "The idea to go back to the studio was born out of pure excitement," said the band who cut an album mixing covers of rock 'n' roll standards that informed and inspired the Scorpions alongside new productions and performances of the songs in the band's core catalog that have proved the most meaningful to the members.

The result, Comeblack, is, according to the band, "an encore for our die-hard fans, to thank them for all the support for so many years. At the same time, this is a tribute to legendary bands from the sixties, like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, who have inspired us to follow our dreams. We hope you like it as much as we do... Rock on and ... Comeblack."
Scorpions - Comeblack - tracklisting:

Rhythm of Love
No One Like You
The Zoo
Rock You Like A Hurricane
Blackout
Wind of Change
Tainted Love (Gloria Jones/Marc Almond)
Children of the Revolution (T. Rex)
Across the Universe (The Beatles)
Tin Soldier (Small Faces)
All Day and All of the Night (The Kinks)
Ruby Tuesday (The Rolling Stones)
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www.the-scorpions.com
www.legacyrecordings.com   





New Orleans Music Hall of Fame members, Lillian Axe to release their eleventh album
XI: The Days before Tomorrow via CME Records on February 14th, 2012


“This is the best record I have ever written for Lillian Axe,” says lead guitarist Steve Blaze. That’s a bold statement considering the amount of music Lillian Axe has produced during its eventful career.

XI:The Days before Tomorrow is the eleventh release from Louisiana Music Hall of Fame members, Lillian Axe and marks the debut of new lead vocalist Brian Jones of Jackson, Mississippi.
Lillian Axe has recorded an impressive amount of songs, earned the loyalty of a devout fan base worldwide and amassed an extensive amount of effusive critical acclaim from their peers. Brian Jones brings an amazing new voice and incredible vocal range to Lillian Axe. His vocal style compliments Steve Blaze’s songwriting and in turn has inspired Steve to write some of his most passionate, deep and soulful new songs to date.

The songs on XI:The Days before Tomorrow reflect Steve Blaze’s passionate beliefs in the power of music. Steve’s compositions are as emotional as they are infectious. They are in your face songs of truth, war, neglect, Mother Nature, the innocent victim, the state of the world, current issues and spirituality. Personally charged rock ‘n’ roll is what makes Steve’s songwriting so melodic and drenched with deep lyrical insight.

The album, recorded in Covington, LA at Sound Landing Studios with longtime cohorts, Rob Hovey and David Heintz demonstrates why Lillian Axe is at the top of their game. Produced by Steve Blaze and mixed by platinum producer, Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sevendust, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and Prince), XI:The Days before Tomorrow, deals with heavy issues of the outcasts, the innocent, the hopeless and the true believers.

With the creative momentum in the studio, Lillian Axe took seven months to writ    e and record the new album. Steve Blaze recounts, “I had so many ideas and we experimented with a lot of sounds, we took our time to make the album we wanted to for ourselves and the fans. We took no shortcuts recording this album.”
Platinum producer Sylvia Massy had this to say about the songs on XI:The Days before Tomorrow, “Damn! These guys know how to write! I love the new songs!” Sylvia is no stranger to Lillian Axe. In 2010, Sylvia mixed the song, “47 Ways to Die” off of their Deep Red Shadows album which was the featured song in the opening credits of the 2011 Cuba Gooding Jr. movie, The Hit List.Although Lillian Axe has been through some tough times and taken the long road; they still create new music that is both relevant and exciting and continue to tour while others have forsaken the live performances. Lillian Axe respects its past but looks forward to the future by reinventing themselves with the current times. Steve Blaze reflects, “I continue to learn about writing songs, recording, performing and growing as a complete human being. My life experiences are those that make its way into the songs I write for Lillian Axe.”
The fire and passion still burns in Lillian Axe and maybe even brighter today as their eleventh album, XI: The Days before Tomorrow makes its way out to the world. Brian Jones states, “I’m just getting started and I look forward to the days ahead and the adventures that are coming our way.”
The Days before Tomorrow:



Take the Bullet / the Great Divide / Caged In / Lava on My Tongue / Babylon
Bow Your Head / Soul Disease / Gather up The Snow / Death Comes Tomorrow
My Apologies


Label: CME Records / Sony Music (RED)Catalog #: CME01
UPC#: 820360155727
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT:



 GUITAR GREAT ERIC JOHNSON ANNOUNCES
JANUARY "EVENING WITH" U.S. TOUR

Few rock guitarists can take an audience on an unforgettable journey like Eric Johnson can – who has been delivering stellar recordings and unforgettable live performances for decades by this point.
And come January, Johnson will give fans more stand-out concert memories to cherish, as it has been announced that he will be touring the U.S., in support of his latest album, 'Up Close.'
Eric Johnson - Up Close [Audio CD]

The string of dates run from January 4-29 and will be a rare treat as most shows will be an evening with Eric Johnson as Eric and his band (bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Wayne Salzmann) will be the only performers – except for six dates, which will feature talented acoustic guitarist Andy McKee (1/6 NYC, 1/7 Phoenixville, 1/12 Chicago, 1/14 Chicago, 1/18 Anaheim, and 1/19 Los Angeles), while Peppino wil open 1/21 in Visalia.

Johnson will be performing on a variety of stellar equipment that he fully endorses, including a newly released “Signature Series” speaker by Eminence and “Fuzz Face” by Dunlop (distortion pedal) retro'd back to (Jimi) Hendrix model.

Exactly a year ago, the aforementioned 'Up Close' was released – Johnson's sixth studio release over, which featured such special guests as Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang, and was later reissued as a beautiful 180-gram vinyl edition.

Soon, guitar aficionados will get a chance to ring in the New Year by experiencing guitar great Eric Johnson's music the best way imaginable - on a nearby concert stage.

ERIC JOHNSON TOUR DATES
(2012 'Up Close Tour,' with Chris Maresh And Wayne Salzmann):
Jan-04 Wed - Foxborough, MA - Showcase Live
Jan-05 Thurs - Bay Shore, NY - Boulton Center
Jan-06 Fri - New York, NY - BB King's
Jan-07 Sat - Phoenixville, PA - Colonial Theatre
Jan-08 Sun - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
 Jan-10 Tues - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
Jan-11 Wed  - Ferndale, MI  - The Magic Bag
 Jan-12 Thurs - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
 Jan-13 Fri - ST Louis, MO - Old Rock House
Jan-14 Sat - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
Jan-18 Wed - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
Jan-19 Thurs - W. Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
Jan-21 Sat - Visalia, CA - Fox Theatre
Jan-22 Sun  - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues
Jan-25 Wed - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
Jan-26 Thurs - Napa, CA - Opera House
Jan-27 Fri - Modesto, CA - State Theatre
Jan-28 Sat - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
Jan-29 Sun - Phoenix, AZ - Compound Grill

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:www.ericjohnson.com




UK's Z ROCK FESTIVAL 2012 JOINED BY NEWMAN

Z Records annual rock festival, has just made the following new announcement:

 We are pleased to announce that NEWMAN will be appearing at Z Rock 2012 festival on May 6th, Steve (Newman) and co last appeared in 2009.

 On a sad note Tony Mills has be forced to cancel his appearance due to conflicting schedules, Tony has been one of Z Rock’s / Z Records regulars over the years with Shy and solo, we hope he will appear again at some point in the future.
We are hoping to exchange contracts with another named act for May 6th during January watch this space!

For more details:



 Tom Petty 2012 Tour dates



Not only are Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers playing their first European live dates, including the UK's popular Isle of Wight festival, in over 20 years in June 2012, the band have also leaked a few US dates from their upcoming schedule in 2012.

Those US dates so far announced are in April / May 2012:

April 19: 1st Bank Center, Broomfield, CO

April 21: Verizon Arena, Little Rock, AR

April 24: Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM

April 26: INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS

April 28: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

April 29: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA

May 1: Germain Arena, Estero, FL

May 3: Amway Center, Orlando, FL

May 5: Frank Irwin Center, Austin, TX

For more details on further US dates and all the info on the European dates, go to:



Judie Tzuke UK Tour in Spring 2012

This update from the team behind Judie Tzuke:

We are pleased to announce dates for Judie's 2012 tour!
We have a limited number of the best tickets which the venues have available.
They are for sale from http://www.tzuke.com on a first come first served basis - tickets
will be allocated based on who ordered first.

Our ticket prices are £22.50, except; Farncombe which is £20, Union
Chapel which are £25 and the Stables which are £30.

Big Moon won't be adding individual booking fees but P&P will be added at the checkout
as normal. We have 30 tickets from each venue to start with, except the Union Chapel, where we are the main ticket seller, as on the last tour.
When these are sold we may be able to get more depending on availability.

The Union Chapel and St. John's Church tickets are unreserved seating.
Tickets are also available from the venues and www.ticketline.co.uk
(except Farncombe).

Judie Tzuke 'One Tree Less' Tour March/April 2012
MARCH 2012
Fri 8th - Farncombe - St. John's Church
Sun 11th - Sheffield - Memorial Hall
Mon 12th - Edinburgh - The Queens Hall
Tue 13th - Gateshead - The Sage
Fri 16th - Wimborne - Tivoli Theatre
Sat 17th - Burgess Hill - Martlets Hall
Mon 19th - Bristol - St Georges
Tue 20th - Maidstone - Hazlitt Theatre
Wed 21st - Leeds - City Varieties
Fri 23rd - London - Union Chapel
Thu 29th - Liverpool - Capstone Theatre
Fri 30th - Milton Keynes - Stables
APRIL 2012
Sun 1st - Salford - Lowry
Mon 2nd - Worcester - Huntingdon Hall
Ticket and Venue links on http://www.tzuke.com.




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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Wednesday January 4th, 2012

Remembering Phillip Lynott
Born August 1949 - Died January 1986
RIP

Here's some memories that I have, where I met Phil Lynott backstage and had him sign some single covers ...
Thanks Phil!

My biggest regret as a young lad, I spent so much of my money on singles, albums, cassettes, concert tickets, etc that I never bought myself a camera ... Huge regrets, considering how many shows I went to.


'Sarah' was a single from the 'Black Rose' album, from 1979.



Back cover of the 'Chinatown' single from 1980. Actually both Brian Downey and Scott Gorham both signed this too, but sadly with the cover so dark, you really can't see that so good here.

Phillip Lynott ... What a character, great singer, writer, bassist and so much more.
The man to me, was the greatest frontman live, ever! RIP Phil, you were the best and your memory remains with me of some really fantastic live shows!

If you've never seen the Thin Lizzy 'Behind the Music' from VH1, now's you chance on You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z80XDyssoMI&feature=share


Remembering the late great Mr. Philip Lynott RIP.
20 August 1949 - 4 January 1986

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

News Update for Tuesday January 3rd, 2012

Are Van Halen to spill the beans on Thursday, at New York gig?



OK, here we go again ... Another rumour or fact ..?
Chances are this time, it's fact, as the word over at the Van Halen news desk website - www.VHND.com - is that they ARE aware that reporters across New York are being invited to a special one off gig at the city's Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village.
VHND.com has learned this from a report by Rolling Stone's Andy Greene, so if this is wrong, unlike the Grammy fiasco that never was, there IS at least one name that has leaked this information.

At the Van Halen official website, they have already given away that the US tour dates are to be revealed on January 5th, 2012 and I guess this gig is as good as any to do so!
Word is that the band will play a 45 minute set, their first public live performance since the 2007/8 tour.

The venue seems a strange launch pad, as it only has a 250 seating capacity, but there's apparently a connection with the place in so much as David Lee Roth's Uncle, Manny Roth used to own and operate the place, back in Jimi Hendrix' days.

The full story can be checked out here: http://www.vhnd.com/ and original Rolling Stone online magazine link:

Hopefully the OFFICIAL Van Halen website will actually provide confirmed information around or after events on Thursday, that link is here: http://www.van-halen.com/




Alice Cooper and Steven Tyler jamming together

Alice Cooper and Steven Tyler performed on New Year's Eve at Mala Wailea, located at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Hawaiian Islands of Lanai and Kaho`olawe.
Steven Tyler joined current and former members of Alice Cooper's band (Damon Johnson - guitar, Glen Sobel - drums, Tommy Henriksen - guitar, Chuck Garric - bass) for a New Years Eve celebration in Maui at a private benefit event.

The night also saw Alice and his band play host to and backup several other industry heavy weights such as Pat Simmons and Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers, Weird Al Yankovic, Mike Meyers (performing "BBC"), producer Bob Rock and others.
The event was emceed by Tom Arnold with several other celebrities in attendance.

Video footage of 'Come Together' can be seen below at the following link:

Official weblinks:



Two New World Stage gigs announced at JimPeterik.com




Yes, former Survivor player and the man behind the classy Pride of Lions and Lifeforce as well as many more hit songs for so many rockers, Jim Peterik is getting his excellent side project World Stage out live again!

The downside, it's just two dates folks and yes, you probably guessed it, Jim is again playing on his own doorstep.
The two shows are in fact in the next week or so and are pretty low key gigs, so if you can get there ... Get there!


 McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Friday, January 13, 2012 starting at 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets from $45 (Youths) / $55 adults up to $80 for 1st / 2nd rows
Ticket details at:

and

Lincoln-Way High School Auditorium, New Lenox, IL
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Details call: +1 (815) 462-6400

For more details on what is guaranteed to be an all star show, featuring:
JIM PETERIK, IOM, formerly Survivor, Lifeforce
THE IDES OF MARCH (Jim Peterik, Bob Bergland, Mike Borch, Larry Millas, Scott May, Dave Shalberg, Tim Bales (newest member)
MIKE RENO, Loverboy
KELLY KEAGY, Night Ranger
ANTHONY GOMES
SIJAY
LISA MCCLOWRY
STEVE OLIVER
RIK EMMETT, Triumph

Go to:





Ex-Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camper Heather Williams releases new music

Heather Williams CD - Click Image to Close


From the opening power-chords of Push It To The Limit, to the ethereal guitar/vocal jam of Cloud Nine, this CD will have you instantly hooked on Heather Williams!

The new 4 song EP captures the thrill and excitement of her full-throttle lifestyle!
Heather's voice is sultry yet powerful as she belts her way through this series of classically written, hook-driven, heavy rock songs. Breaking Me Down, is a memorable ballad with heart-felt vocals and a sweet guitar solo. Nothing Left To Lose, features a heavier vibe with dark guitar tones and a killer riff. All songs were written in collaboration with Steve Brown and showcase some outstanding guitar work from industry veterans Paul Crook (Meatloaf) and Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister).
The entire CD sounds tight and polished proving that Heather Williams is more than ready!
'Push It To The Limit' video over on You Tube:


 1-"PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT" 3:54
Written by STEVE BROWN & HEATHER WILLIAMS
2- "BREAKING ME DOWN" 4:26
Written by STEVE BROWN
3- "NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE" 2:58
Written by STEVE BROWN
4- "SPEAKIN' FROM CLOUD NINE" 4:30
Written by STEVE BROWN

 
ALL SONGS COPYRIGHT 2010 BROWNSTONE MUSIC INC. BMI
 

THE PLAYERS:

*GUITARS - STEVE BROWN and HEATHER WILLIAMS
*BASS - MARK SLY and STEVE BROWN
*DRUMS - DENNIS ZIMMER*BACKING VOCALS BY STEVE BROWN, ELAINE TUTTLE and KATIE FOLEY
*LOOPS and PROGRAMMING - STEVE BROWN
*GUITAR SOLO ON "PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT" by PAUL CROOK
*GUITAR SOLO ON "BREAKING ME DOWN"  and "SPEAKING FROM CLOUD NINE" by EDDIE OJEDA
* Additional Guitar work by ADAM REIVER

PRODUCED , ENGINEERED AND MIXED BY STEVE BROWN AT MOJO VEGAS RECORDING CO.- RINGWOOD, NJ Except "BREAKING ME DOWN" MIXED BY CHUCK ALKAZIAN AT PEARL SOUND STUDIOS - CANTON, MI, MASTERED BY JIM DeSALVO AT BEANSTUDIO MASTERING

Official weblinks:


 

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Special slight update for Monday January 2nd, 2012

Phillip Lynott remembered and special show to be broadcast on Ireland's RTE


(Phil Lynott photo from http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/)


On January 4th, 1986, the world of rock sadly lost a legendary singer / frontman / bassist / songwriter / producer and all round entertainer in former Thin Lizzy / Grand Slam mainman Phillip Lynott.

The man, his music and poetry had such an impact on so many people and not just musicians, that his memory remains constant in the minds of so many of us still today.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't think - IMO - I have ever been as impressed in a live gig situation by anyone, as much as when I saw Phil fronting Thin Lizzy. He was a star, who loved the spotlight. Sadly he also loved the life that came with it, just a little too much as he paid the price for his overindulgence, that fateful day, when his bodys' immune system could fight no more against the pneumonia that had taken a hold of the man's body. His immune system sadly did not have the resources left to put up any more fight.
A great loss indeed, still to this day.

As I say his memory does live on in so many people and to Ireland, he was really the country's first real international rock star and tonight on Ireland's RTE, a special show is to be broadcast in memory of the legend, as the anniversary of his passing closes in.
Details are:

Tonight Monday 2nd Jan, 2012 at 22:55 - 23:55pm

RTÉ One (Documentary)
Profile of the Thin Lizzy frontman.

For those international fans, like myself ..., RTE does usually rebroadcast certain shows here:

Indeed it is most likely being broadcast tonight, as each year since his passing Phillip Lynott is remembered at the annual 'Vibe for Philo' event in Dublin and this year will be no different ...


The 25th Vibe for Philo will take place in Dublin on the 4th January 2011.


The Vibe for Philo is an annual commemoration event dedicated to Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott and staged in Dublin on 4th January each year on the anniversary of his death. The show owes its origin to a personal request by Lynott to old friend Smiley Bolger in the aftermath of the 1981 Alternative Song Contest at McGonagles Nightclub in Dublin ...to “Do a Vibe for me sometime.” Following Lynott’s death Bolger set out to fulfil that promise, staging the first “Ode to a Blackman” show at the Northumberland Arms on Goodge Street, London, in 1987 featuring among others original Thin Lizzy Guitarist Eric Bell and Pogue Philip Chevron. After this it reverted to Dublin, Lynott’s hometown, where it has been staged ever since.


Since it’s inauguration in 1987 The Vibe for Philo has helped to inspire, nurture, and assist other such events in Toronto, Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, Stockholm, Holland, Belgium, Scotland, The UK, Germany and Denmark, among others. Uniquely it has always been staged on January 4th, rather than the nearest weekend date as other shows have done. It provided the launch-venue for the Roisin Dubh Trust at the 6th Vibe, with which it works closely but is not directly involved with. However, Philips mother, Philomena, is a regular participant, and her address to the audience has become a regular highlight of each event.


Over the past 24 years Ex-Thin Lizzy members Eric Bell (1,4, 5, 10, 18, 20), Brian Downey (4, 5, 10, 11,12,) Brian Robertson (5, 9, 12, 15, 20), Scott Gorham (10), John Sykes (10), Darren Wharton (10, 13), Midge Ure (10, 17), and John “Irish” Earl (13, 15), have all participated in the Vibe. In addition Lynott’s other bands and associates such as Grandslam/ Three Musketeers/ Phil Lynott Soul Band (Doish Nagle, Laurence Archer, Robbie Brennan, Gus Isadore, Jerome Rimson), Orphanage (Pat Quigley, Joe Staunton ) as well as Jimmy Faulkner, Brush Shields, and Ditch Cassidy, have all played sets at the show.

Readings of Lynott’s poetry have been given by Jim Fitzpatrick (Artist/ Lizzy Album Cover Designer); Steve Collins (World Champion Boxer); and Street Poet Pat Ingelsby.

The annual 'Vibe for Philo' gig in Mr Lynott's memory takes place at Dublin's Button Factory on Wednesday.
For more information on the event, go here:


In related news, an astonishing discovering has come to light, in the discovery of a hoard of rare and unreleased materials that belonged to Phil Lynott, that he left with a 'friend.'
In June 2012, a release of some of this material is due to take place, after screening by both original Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey and long time Lizzy guitarist, Scott Gorham.
For more information on this, go to:

I for one greatly look forward to seeing and hearing, what will be shared with us all.
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