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Superstar Drummer Carl Palmer of ELP & ASIA to Release Debut Instructional DVD, "CARL PALMER DRUM SOLOS" on February 22

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:39:00 +0000

Carl Palmer, long regarded as one of the most innovative and skillful drummers in rock history and founding member of both Emerson Lake & Palmer and ASIA, is the subject of an exciting new instructional drum DVD, simply entitled, Carl Palmer Drum Solos. Due for release on February 22, 2011, by Music VIdeo Distributors (MVD), the video is a unique note-for-note study of Palmer drum solos from the legendary Brain Salad Surgery era of ELP, through his years with both ASIA and his own band.

The DVD captures three classic Palmer solos from different time eras, and presents them at three different speeds: 25%, 50% and 100%. By watching the solos in the slowest motion, drummers can carefully see exactly what Palmer is doing and how he appears to be doing it. In addition, the DVD comes with note-for-note sheet music transcriptions of each solo, which can be easily downloaded with Adobe Reader.

"I have long resisted putting out an instructional drum DVD, despite many calls for it in the past, " says Carl Palmer, who currently records and tours with both the re-formed ASIA, and his own Carl Palmer Band. "However, when the idea for this video was brought to me, I immediately liked it. It enables other drummers to get inside how I have crafted and arranged my solos over the years. A drum solo is an extremely personal work of art, but others can learn from it and develop their own percussive expressions. That is what I hope this DVD will do for those who use it."

The idea was conceived by fellow drummer and Carl Palmer fan, Eric Fischer, who, with long-time Palmer/ELP archivist Tony Ortiz, combed through hours of Palmer-related concert footage before settling on the ones used for this DVD. Among the performances are Palmer's immortal drum solo from ELP's 1974 California Jam television concert. Long regarded as one of the greatest drum solos of all time, it remains the gold standard by which most other rock drum solos have been judged. The video was co-produced by Fischer, Ortiz, Palmer, and Palmer manager, Bruce Pilato.

MP3 audio files of the solos are also included on the disc, complete with MIDI soundtracks, so drummers can play along at the 25%, 50% and 100% speeds. Bonus footage includes a brilliant snare drum only solo, a Palmer solo from his ELP-offshoot band "3" with Keith Emerson & Robert Berry; and an extensive Carl Palmer photo gallery, featuring images from The Crazy World of Arthur Brown; ELP; 3; ASIA; and the Carl Palmer Band.

"This is not an instruction in the traditional sense of the word," says Palmer, " I view it as more of an examination of my work as a drummer and percussionist, that comes with an invitation for all drummers to join in. I learned my craft studying the work of the great drummers such as Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich; hopefully, this DVD will offer that same kind of inspiration."

Carl Palmer emerged on the music scene at the age of 15, playing with a number of established UK bands such as Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Atomic Rooster during the 1960s. In 1970, he formed one of rock's earliest supergroups, Emerson Lake & Palmer; and a decade later he launched ASIA, another supergroup with Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and John Wetton. He has performed and recorded in reunions with both ELP and ASIA, and also tours regularly with his own band. Since the beginning, Palmer has sold over 50 million records, and was named one of the 10 Greatest Drummers of All Time, by Rolling Stone magazine.

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Trek Stars Go West, Betty White, Dennis Hopper on DVD 12/7

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:25:00 +0000

TREK STARS GO WEST

Starring WILLIAM SHATNER, LEONARD NIMOY, DEFOREST KELLEY and JAMES DOOHAN. This NEVER BEFORE RELEASED two disc set showcases the stars' appearances on classic (and some completely forgotten) western programs from the 50s and 60s. Disc 1 includes: Tate (1960): Episode Comanche Scalps starring LEONARD NIMOY and co-starring a young ROBERT REDFORD in the critically-acclaimed but obscure series Bonanza (1960): Episode The Ape co-starring Leonard Nimoy and Dan Blocker. Outlaws (1960): Episode Starfall Parts 1 & 2: Starring William Shatner, Cloris Leachman and more in a feature-length adventure. Disc 2 includes: The Lone Ranger (1949): Episode Legion of Old-Timers featuring Deforest Kelley, Clayton Moore & Jay Silverheels. Last of the Mohicans (1957): Episode The Scapegoat starring Lon Chaney Jr. and James Doohan. Outlaws (1960): Episode Shorty featuring Edward Binns, Alfred Ryder and Leonard Nemoy. White Comanche (1968): The cult classic tamale western starring William Shatner & Joseph Cotton.

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BETTY WHITE IN BLACK AND WHITE

If you've been anywhere near the planet Earth in recent weeks, you may have noticed that legendary comedienne BETTY WHITE has become a worldwide sensation, culminating in her stellar performance hosting Saturday Night Live. Betty White in Black and White is the first comprehensive and incredibly entertaining retrospective of the birth of Bettymania. Experience several episodes from Betty's first acclaimed hit series, Life with Elizabeth (1953-55), along with Betty's own daytime series The Betty White Show. Included also is an incredibly rare episode from November 1954 where Betty sings, dances and is joined by surprise guest RIN TIN TIN, plus a heartfelt message from MARTIN & LEWIS! The DVD also includes a key episode from Betty's second series from 1957, Date with the Angels featuring BILL WILLIAMS, RICHARD DEACON (Mel on The Dick Van Dyke Show) and NANCY KULP (Beverly Hillbillies). The Betty White Show (1958), is another "lost series" included with the DVD and showcases live sketches, singing and dancing and a variety of guest stars. Well over 3 hours in the evolution of a superstar! Featuring the DVD premiere of BETTY WHITE a video history includes: Two classic episodes from Life with Elizabeth: Whistler’s Sister and Nursery Rhymes From The Betty White Show 1954, Betty delivers live commercials for Geritol and the 7-Day Diet Plan; and two classic episodes from Date with the Angels: Return of the Wheel and Tree on the Driveway From The Betty White show 1958: Episodes Vacation and Jealousy.

DVD Purchase Info: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=JOH1794

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DENNIS HOPPER: THE EARLY WORKS

A brand-new retrospective featuring the early TV and film-works of the late, multi-talented and unconventional actor/director, DENNIS HOPPER. The celebrated actor, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and noted visual artist rose to fame in mid-century Hollywood as a co-star and friend to rebel icon James Dean. Follow Hopper from his 1955 screen debut on the critically acclaimed MEDIC, to a juvenile delinquent charged with murdering the "Mama's Boy" on a riveting episode of PUBLIC DEFENDER, and a standout dramatic turn on THE LORETTA YOUNG SHOW. Features the following: Hopper's debut in MEDIC (1955) with the episode Boy in the Storm. From PUBLIC DEFENDER (1955) with the episode Mama's Boy. Hopper's appearance on THE LORETTA YOUNG SHOW (1955). Dennis' landmark starring role in Curtis Harrington's NIGHT TIDE (1961), completely restored and uncut. From PETTICOAT JUNCTION, Dennis appears as a latter-day beatnik. Plus previews from the great man's versatile career including the delinquent classic KEY WITNESS and the legendary NIGHT TIDE.

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"The Jesus Guy" To Be Released On DVD November 23

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:20:00 +0000

The mystical journey of America's "Barefoot Evangelist"

He looks like Jesus Christ. And preaches like St. Francis of Assisi. Some say he's "a kook." Others, "a blessing from God." Barefoot, and clad in a white robe, he's walked through 47 states [and 13 countries] on a 19-year mission that's captured media attention from 20/20, Time and the Wall Street Journal. Yet who is this solitary figure who inspires faith - and attracts controversy?

The Jesus Guy covers the mystical journey of America's "Barefoot Evangelist." In a nation that worships money, he's penniless. In a culture that idolizes celebrities, he's forsaken his identity. Now, on a spiritual quest even he doesn't fully understand, his faith - and your own - will be tested every step of the way. With the intimacy of single-camera filmmaking, Director Sean Tracey allows us to walk in "The Jesus Guy's" steps as he encounters both sceptics and believers, changing them...for better, for worse, forever.

Albert Maysles - who has been awarded by the National Society of Film Critics, International Documentary Association and Sundance Film Festival for his documentaries - says, "Once you've seen The Jesus Guy in this film, he'll stay in your mind forever. Unforgettable. Absolutely unforgettable."

"It's gotta be rough making a documentary on someone who refuses to give any personal details about himself... but when it is all said and done...you understand that he's not a dangerous wacko." - Eric Campos | Film Threat

"Make no mistake, the title subject of this film does not think he's Jesus. We see him praised, and we see him criticized. But most importantly, we see that he's human." - Jay Cheel | The Documentary Blog

Trailer: http://thejesusguy.com/trailer/

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Jesse McReynolds & Friends with David Nelson & Stu Allen

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Songs Of The Grateful Dead: A Tribute to Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter

Release Date: October 5, 2010

Woodstock Records presents Songs Of The Grateful Dead recorded by one of our country's greatest music legends, mandolin innovator and stylist Jesse McReynolds. An American treasure, Jesse is best known for his singing, arranging, songwriting and musical wizardry. Jesse has been a Grand Ole Opry member for more than 45 years and is a multiple Grammy nominee and winner. Jesse McReynolds & his brother Jim (Jim & Jesse) have numerous honors including being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame's "Walkway of Stars", the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame, the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Honor, and Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

Jesse has now taken one more musical step by recording the repertoire of one of the greatest bands, The Grateful Dead. Thirteen songs recorded in a way that only Jesse's style can bring to each song with a fresh clear vision. Performed with his friends, David Nelson (New Riders Of The Purple Sage) and Stu Allen, twelve of the finest Grateful Dead songs ever written by Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia and a bonus track, a new original song Day By Day penned by Jesse & Grateful Dead songwriter, Robert Hunter.

"Jesse's singing voice is like a long-lost brother voice between Jerry Garcia and David Nelson. Everyone who knows their work and is fortunate enough to hear this record will know what I mean. What a trio you'd all have made! The singing is steady and strong. Jerry would approve, I'm certain." - Robert Hunter

Woodstock Records has recently released The New Riders Of The Purple Sage CD Where I Come From and Professor Louie & The Crowmatix CD Whispering Pines and is proud to add to their catalogue, Jesse McReynolds & Friends - David Nelson & Stu Allen - Songs Of The Grateful Dead - A Tribute to Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter

1. Black Muddy River 5:37
2. Ripple 4:29 3. The Wheel 5:50
4. Bird Song 8:06
5. Franklin's Tower 5:29
6. Standing On The Moon 5:24
7. Loser 5:26
8. Fire On The Mountain 6:14
9. Stella Blue 6:42
10. Deep Elem Blues 5:57
11. Deal 5:08
12. Alabama Getaway 4:16
13. Day By Day 4:40

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PAUL McCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD World Premiere Screening Events in Los Angeles and Washington DC

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:51:00 +0000

PAUL McCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD The Last Testament of George Harrison? to be released on DVD - PPV - VOD on September 1st

World Premiere Screening Events in Los Angeles and Washington DC

(Los Angeles) -- Highway 61 Entertainment and MVD Visual are pleased to announce the release of the documentary feature film PAUL McCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD, The Last Testament of George Harrison for worldwide distribution on September 1, 2010. World Premiere film screenings will be held on the East and West coasts to coincide with the release. The Los Angeles premiere will take place at the Aura Nightclub in Studio City on Wednesday, September 1st. The Washington DC premiere will be at Abbey Road on the River, the world’s largest Beatles music festival, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on Friday, September 3rd.

Also on September 1st, in addition to the DVD’s release and world premieres, the film will be available digitally in the USA and Canada through Cable Pay-Per-View and Video-On-Demand providers, reaching tens of million of homes.

In the summer of 2005, a package arrived at the Hollywood offices of Highway 61 Entertainment from London with no return address. Inside were two mini-cassette audio tapes dated December 30, 1999 and labeled “The Last Testament of George Harrison”. A voice eerily similar to Harrison’s tells a shocking story: Paul McCartney was killed in a car crash in November of 1966 and replaced with a double! British intelligence, MI5, had forced the Beatles to cover up McCartney’s death to prevent mass suicides of Beatle fans. However, the remaining Beatles tried to signal fans with clues on album covers and in songs.

Until now, the “Paul is Dead” mystery that exploded worldwide in 1969 was considered a hoax. However, in this film, the mysterious voice on the tapes reveals a secret Beatles history, chronicling McCartney’s fatal accident, the cover up, dozens of unknown clues, and a dangerous cat and mouse game with “Maxwell,” the Beatles’ MI5 handler, as John Lennon became increasingly reckless with the secret. The voice also claims that Lennon was assassinated in 1980 after he threatened to finally expose “Paul McCartney” as an imposter!

Highway 61 Entertainment has investigated this stunning new account of the conspiracy to hide McCartney’s tragic death and produced this unauthorized documentary that includes newly unearthed evidence. The mysterious voice on the audio tapes narrates the entire film in what may prove to be the most important document in rock and roll history, leaving little doubt that PAUL MCCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD!

Cable Pay Per View and VOD providers offering PAUL McCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD include AT&T, Charter, Verizon, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Apple iTunes, Amazon VOD, Blockbuster On Demand, Sony Playstation, Microsoft X-Box, RCN, Insight, Mediacom, Bresnan, Suddenlink, and Best Buy/Cinemanow VOD.

Weinerword Ltd. will release the DVD in Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, and Spain with subtitles available in Spanish, French, and German on October 4th.

West Coast World Premiere
Aura Nightclub
12215 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA
Wednesday, September 1st
7:30 PM Film Screening
http://www.auranightclub.com

East Coast World Premiere
Abbey Road on the River, Beatles Music Festival
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
Friday, September 3rd in Chesapeake Screening Room
2:00 PM Film Screening, Additional screenings on
Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm
http://www.abbeyroadontheriver.com

Official Film Website and Trailer: http://www.paulreallyisdead.com

Johnny Winter "Live Through the '80s "DVD To Be Released On August 24

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:25:00 +0000

"An extensive retrospective of the legendary guitarist in live performance, during what proved to be an incredibly prolific and successful decade." - Andy Aledort, GUITAR WORLD

MVD Visual is proud to announce the release of Johnny Winter Live Through the '80s for North American distribution on August 24.

This DVD includes an incredible collection of official archival performance footage from around the world compiled from the original masters. It features 18 performances from various locations such as MTV Rock Influences '84 "Guitar Greats", Massey Hall (Toronto '83), Roskilde DRTV (Roskilde, Denmark '84), New Hampshire ('84), Sonet Studio (Bromma, Sweden '87), Piazza Duomo (Pistoia, Italy '88), and more. Intermixed with the live content is interview footage from various locations. This program is the definitive document of Johnny's career in the '80s, and is also the perfect companion to 2007's live DVD compilation, Live Through the '70s.

The program kicks off in grand style with four performances culled from Johnny's long-sought-after 1983 appearance at Canada's Massey Hall. Leading his high-energy trio -- Jon Paris (bass, harmonica) and Bobby T. Torello (drums) -- with laser-like focus and fire-breathing intensity, the DVD opens with a blistering rendition of the Sonny Boy Williamson blues classic, "Unseen Eye." Johnny would later release a studio version of this track on 1985's Serious Business [Alligator].

Next up is Johnny's original mid-tempo ballad, "Stranger," for which he plays a solo that is nothing short of a textbook of his virtuoso capabilities: with blazing speed and razor-sharp execution, Johnny's ideas flow from one to the next with his one-of-a-kind unrelenting drive and inspired, passionate execution. The Massey Hall segment rounds out with Johnny's original fingerpicked Delta-style blues workout, "Sweet Papa John," and the rock 'n' roll classic, "I Used to Love Her."

The next two tracks come from Johnny's 1984 performance at the Capital Theater in Passaic, NJ, featuring the hard-driving shuffle "Mad Dog" (released on that year's Guitar Slinger [Alligator]) and the slow blues workout, "Good Times Woman." With his newly acquired headstock-less Lazer guitar, Johnny plays with mind-boggling speed and flawless precision.

Later that same year, Johnny performed in front of 100,000 people at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, with Paris and new drummer Tom Compton. Four tracks are included from this outstanding performance: "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Boot Hill," plus incendiary versions of two of Winter's signature tunes, Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" and Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode." Shirtless and with his screamin' demon tattoo in full view, Johnny prowls the stage like a possessed madman.

The fast rock 'n' roller "Lights Out [Guitar Slinger] and Johnny's old favorite, "Please Come Home for Christmas," filmed in 1984 in New Hampshire, are succeeded by two videos shot for Alligator Records: the Guitar Slinger version of "Don't Take Advantage of Me"-which was, at the time, shown in high rotation on MTV--and a very rare and candid interview with Johnny, during which he plays unaccompanied electric guitar.

This DVD also includes rarely seen archival footage of Johnny riding his tour bus, talking candidly about his deep feelings for blues music, and relaxing backstage prior to a Swedish television appearance in 1987. Two songs are included from that performance: a rock-solid rendition of "Sound the Bell" (featuring subtle quotes from Freddie King's "Sen-Sa-Shun" and "San-Ho-Zay") and the hard-rocking shuffle that has become one of Johnny signature songs, "Mojo Boogie."

The final segment of the DVD features two absolutely scorching performances from the 1988 Pistoia Blues Festival in Italy: the extended slow blues, "Early in the Morning," and a lightening fast version of "Serious as a Heart Attack."

"For guitarists interested in learning from one of the true masters of blues and blues/rock music, Live Through the '80s provides an intimate and well-produced view of Johnny Winter's genius as an innovative and endlessly inventive player, offering enough guitar pyrotechnics to last a lifetime. And for music fans, it is simply a priceless collection of riveting performances from a true hero of electric blues guitar."- Andy Aledort, GUITAR WORLD

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Mike Keneally Band & Bryan Beller Band Set To Launch Northeast Tour In Early May

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:48:00 +0000

Musician in Frank Zappa's last touring band and Dethklok hits the road

NEW YORK, NY (March 17, 2010) - World-renowned virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist / composer Mike Keneally is set to launch his first full-band tour in nearly five years, bringing his ever-evolving, remarkably inventive musical vision to the Northeast US in early May for five shows in support of his latest Exowax Recordings release, Scambot 1.

From Keneally's well-documented recorded work as a guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist in Frank Zappa's last touring band, to his recordings and performances with Robert Fripp, Dethklok, Wayne Kramer, Steve Vai, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Andy Partridge and many others, he's earned a reputation as someone who can bring an intense, original musical voice to any situation. His extensive and wildly diverse original catalog of 19 albums and counting defies traditional classification, and concertgoers are regularly left awestruck by his band's high-wire-act execution of the eclectic material. Time Out New York says "this band, with such a peculiar genius leading it, is a thing to savor."

In a unique twist, this tour's Mike Keneally Band members also comprise the opening act, the band of Keneally's longtime bassist Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok), whose intricate jazz/rock compositions and tasteful playing earned his sophomore album Thanks In Advance widespread acclaim ("A bonafide entry for bass album of the year" - Chris Jisi, Bass Player Magazine.) The sneakily-titled "They're Both The Same Band" Northeast Tour 2010 features Keneally, Beller, drummer Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa), and guitarists Rick Musallam (Ben Taylor, Byrd York) and Griff Peters (Billie Myers, Anika Paris).

MIKE KENEALLY BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST BRYAN BELLER BAND "THEY'RE BOTH THE SAME BAND" NORTHEAST TOUR 2010 DATES:

Tuesday 5/4 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live

Wednesday 5/5 - New Haven, CT - (Lilly's Pad at) Toad's Place

Friday 5/7 - Boston, MA - The Regattabar Jazz Club at the Charles Hotel

Saturday 5/8 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom

Sunday 5/9 - Baltimore, MD - Orion Sound Studios

Tour info, hi-res photos, etc: www.keneally.com/promo/netour2010.html

Keneally info: www.keneally.com - www.radiokeneally.com - www.youtube.com/lamnxavb

Beller info: www.bryanbeller.com - www.myspace.com/bryanbeller - www.youtube.com/bryanbeller

Incognito "Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" Coming to DVD, Blu-ray, and CD on April 20, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0000

Nearly 3 hours of performance and bonus features... Recorded in High Definition!

Inakustik and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD, Blu-ray, and CD release of Incognito "Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" on April 20, 2010.

Incognito is far more than just a band. The sound visionary Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick has been pioneering in the mercurial acid jazz scene, and as a talent factory, Incognito has rolled out the red carpet for vocal prodigies, such as Jocelyn Brown and the best musicians from the British groove community.

Short-lived musical trends have done nothing to damage the popularity of this multi-cultural band with their driving rhythms and elegant melodies and they have become a trademark all over the world, especially live. In this vein, "Bluey" Maunick celebrated Incognito's 30th birthday on stage at the London INDIGO2 with a thrilling concert in summer 2009.

It was a fantastic night: with their blend of soul and jazz, funk and fusion almost 30 musicians, with several surprise guest appearances, electrified the audience. Thanks to the contagious energy and the virtuoso solo numbers, each song became something special. And as if this band hadn't given us enough variety already, the strings of the Millennia Ensemble provided a delightful additional interplay of sound.

Incognito didn't just celebrate 30 years of first-rate music and continued success with this performance - they also gave their fans an unforgettable gift.

DVD 1:
01 Talkin' Loud
02 Step Aside
03 When The Sun Comes Down
04 Jacob's Ladder
05 Centre Of The Sun
06 Get Into My Groove
07 Labour Of Love
08Ain't No Mountain
09 Always There
10 Colibri
11 N.O.T.
12 This Thing Called Love

DVD 2:
01 Still A Friend Of Mine
02 Can't Get You Out Of My Head
03 Deep Waters
04 Wild And Beautiful
05 Morning Sun
06 Expresso Madureira
07 Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing
08 Reach Out
09 Everyday
10 I Hear Your Name
11 Nights Over Egypt

Bonus:
• Backstage Impressions
• Interview with Bluey

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MVD and Original Spin Media to release the first set of SOLOS: The Jazz Sessions DVD series on March 23, 2010.

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:06:00 +0000

Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Solos: The Jazz Sessions

Lee Konitz - Solos: The Jazz Sessions

Andrew Hill - Solos: The Jazz Sessions

Original Spin Media and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD release of SOLOS: The Jazz Sessions series on March 23, 2010. The first three releases will feature Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Lee Konitz, and Andrew Hill.

SOLOS: The Jazz Sessions is a 39 episode HDTV music performance/profile series profiling legendary artists such as Lee Konitz, Greg Osby, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, John Abercrombie, James Blood Ulmer, Andrew Hill, Charlie Hunter, Phil Dwyer, Mark Turner, Mike Murley, Bill Frisell and many more.

Each episode features complete musical pieces, insightful interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Designed and recorded for the viewer at home, SOLOS offers a front row seat for an intimate and unique jazz experience.

Shot in stunning HDTV with multiple moving cameras and a medley of elegant, cinematic lighting designs, SOLOS: The Jazz Sessions showcases an exciting and dynamic variety of jazz styles – from the blues and boogie-woogie to bebop and beyond.

Series creator and documentary filmmaker Daniel K. Berman says "...If I have any raison d'etre as a jazz television producer it's to put musicians in an environment that is not so familiar. Or, if it is familiar, it's different from what they're doing every night. Doing SOLOS is not just another gig, not just another night on tour. It's something special."

As guitarist Bill Frisell puts it, "...When you perform solo, it just goes out into space, and you have to come up with ideas right away to follow it up. I learned to allow silence when playing by myself. There's really something special about one person sitting and playing guitar. I'm really happy with how this project turned out. Daniel created such an amazing atmosphere in which to play music."

Berman conducts the interviews but leaves his questions off-camera to better focus the viewer on the direct words of the artist. There is no host, nor audience present at any of the tapings. This series is about the music.

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Websites: http://www.solosjazz.com/

Professor Louie & the Crowmatix To Release Whispering Pines on March 9, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:38:00 +0000

Producer of Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame group The Band creates
a blend of roots, rock, country, and blues with his fellow Crowmatix

Woodstock Records and MVD Audio are proud to announce the CD release of Professor Louie & The Crowmatix - Whispering Pines on March 9, 2010.

Many fans of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame group The Band, are familiar with the name Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, but not all fans are familiar with the group's authentic and original blend of roots, rock, country, and blues. As The Band's fan base continues to grow and as younger generations continue to discover them -- Professor Louie is producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Louis Hurwitz, who worked with The Band in a number of significant capacities in the second half of the '80's and throughout the '90's. Professor Louie is the name that Rick Danko bestowed on Hurwitz when they were performing together as a duo and the moniker stuck. Members of The Crowmatix also have a history of recording and performing with The Band and Dylan.

Whispering Pines is Professor Louie & The Crowmatix seventh studio CD, whose title song is a beautiful rendition of (and touching homage to) The Band classic "Whispering Pines". This version is simply stunning and at times sounds like a lost track from the Beach Boys' classic Pet Sounds album, with its lush production values, layers and textures and has been gaining notoriety on youtube.

The CD features 10 songs from The Crowmatix' vast repertoire, including covers of two other Band classics, "The Weight" and "Ain't No More Cane". The big finish is the stunning International award winning original song "Melody of Peace" performed with The Prague Radio Symphony and Kuhn Choir and recorded in the Czech Republic with orchestral arrangement by Crowmatix members Burke, Miss Marie and Professor Louie.

Whispering Pines has Professor Louie handling the lion's share of the vocals as well as keyboards and accordion, Miss Marie singing and playing percussion, famed drummer Gary Burke, bassist Frank Campbell and guitarist Josh Colow rounding out the Woodstock band.

These days, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix are busy both in the studio and on the road, performing over 100 shows a year building a following throughout the US, Canada and abroad.

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Websites: www.professorlouie.com www.thecrowmatix.com www.woodstockrecords.com

Nick Oliveri Announces East Coast Tour In Support Of "Death Acoustic"

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:44:00 +0000

Nick Oliveri has taken his "Death Acoustic" tour to Australia, New Zealand and Europe, now he is heading home with a run of solo shows across the United States east coast during January / February and west coast dates set to follow shortly after. Catch Nick in intimate, solo mode at :

Fri, January 22nd - Middle East, Cambridge MA
Sat, January 23rd - Pianos , New York NY
Sun, January 24th - Khyber , Philadelphia PA
Mon, January 25th - Velvet Lounge , Washington DC
Tue, January 26th - Volume 11 Tavern , Raleigh NC
Wed, January 27th - Casbah @ Tremont Music Hall , Charlotte NC
Thu, January 28th - Lenny's , Atlanta GA
Fri, January 29th - The End , Nashville TN
Sat, January 30th - Hi Tone , Memphis TN
Mon, February 1st - Double Door , Chicago IL
Tue, February 2nd - Frequency , Madison WI
Wed, February 3rd - Southgate House , Newport KY
Thu, February 4th - Grog Shop , Cleveland OH
Fri, February 5th - Small's , Hamtramck MI
Sat, February 6th - Garfield Artworks , Pittsburgh PA

You may know Nick as the long haired bass player on the early Kyuss albums or as the mysterious Rex Everything in The Dwarves. Others will know him as one of the creative partners behind Queens Of The Stone Age and more recently the screaming front man of Mondo Generator. He is a man that should need no introduction to rock fans across the world.

Starting his musical career as a teenager with some friends from Palm Desert, California, Oliveri played bass and wrote a number of songs on the first two albums of desert rock pioneers Kyuss. The band would go on to establish them as a cult band worldwide and ensure high interest in all the members' future projects.

One of those projects became Oliveri's most successful commercial venture; it was of course Queens Of The Stone Age. Alongside song writing partner Josh Homme, Oliveri played on and co-wrote the bands two most critically acclaimed and successful albums 'Rated R' and 'Songs For The Deaf'.

After a split with the band in 2004, he focused his energies on his own band Mondo Generator, while also being a part time member of The Dwarves and playing bass in the very occasional band Moistboyz alongside members of Ween and Butthole Surfers.

Throughout his career delivering audiences wild and loud rock shows with the aforementioned bands, Oliveri has found time to play intimate, solo acoustic shows. Just him and his guitar, blending songs he has written for the bands he has played in, specifically written songs for the solo shows and well chosen covers. In this format he has further showcased what a great songwriter and musician he is.

In October, he documented these solo adventures with the release of his album "Death Acoustic", a simple collection of home recordings compiled over the last twelve months highlighting this format. The release was the catalyst for a world tour which now finally hits his home country.

Press Photo (credit Rod Hunt):
http://files.dvdnote.com/press/IMP012/imp012_press_photo_high-res_credit_Rod_Hunt.jpg

Link to "Death Acoustic":
http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=IMP012

Hi Res Cover Art:
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Raydience To Release Debut S/T Album on January 26, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Ronnie Ray Padilla assembles an all star cast of jazz players,
including members of Tower of Power

Megawave and MVD Audio are proud to announce the CD release of Raydience – S/T on January 26, 2010.

You know you have something special when current and former members of Tower of Power, Garaj Mahal, and A-list touring and session players for Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Lionel Ritchie, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Etta James, and the Pointer Sisters join in on one project.

In this debut, guitarist/ vocalist Ronnie Ray Padilla has assembled some of the finest players (Mic Gillette on trumpet and trombone, George Brooks on saxophone, Vernon "Ice" Black on guitar, Eric Levy on keyboards, Gary Brown on bass, Kenneth Nash on percussion, Celso Alberti and Billy Johnson on drums, among others) who spark a world jazz chemistry that demands repeated listening.

A special thank you to my late parents and brother, Arcenio (Archie), Dora Padilla and Archie Jr., who always encouraged me to compose and play music; my new self-adoped parents 'Ammachi' (Sudhamani) and Dali Lama; the Tineh (Navajo) tribal leaders and Grandmothers at Big Mountain, Arizona, Apache tribal leaders at White Mountain, Colorado, and the Mescalero Apache Grandmothers in New Mexico.

A big thank you to Kai Eckhardt, for 'getting the ball rolling', great afro-euro bass grooves, and for bringing Eric Levy into the project, Eric's attention to detail, ease to work with, input, and brilliant playing; to long time friend, Kenneth Nash, for the many prayers, constant encouragement for well over 20 years, and of his 'Gogan' (Gauguin) percussion/sound painting; to Tom Size for 'making it right' in all those many big and tiny ways, a true honor; Thomas Richard and Judy Joiner (Sea of Chi.com) for being there as family and beyond; to Aaron Stone for connecting me to John Palmer and Pat Matheny; to my beloved Vanessa Lamb, who lovingly pushed and inspired me to the finish; to my Divine Creator… each breath, each heartbeat, and every vibration we see, feel, and hear…in all of that which flows through This river of life…and especially to all these World Class musicians, and their passionate postitve attitudes, ready to take it to the world. It's been my intent to melt apathy globally, with these sounds and more.

- Ronnie Ray Padilla (Skreeching Hawk)

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Direct Link to Purchase:http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MEGW0332

TRACKLIST:
1. Zambula 7:39
2. Arcenio's Garden 3:16
3. Setting Birds Free 4:42
4. My Brother, My Brother 5:04
5. Angelica 6:17
6. You Are My Rainbow 4:48
7. Shakti Ma 5:01
8. Tara Nova 5:33
9. Bahian Smiles 4:23
10. Dancing In The Rain 5:24

Produced by Ronnie Ray Padilla & co-produced by Eric Levy, except 'Bahian Smiles' produced by Ronnie Ray Padilla and co-produced with Celso Alberti and Claudia Villela

Engineered by Tom Size (overdubs, mixing, mastering & co-produced guitar overdubs), Celso Aberti (tracking and overdubs), Brad Bellkamp (tracking and overdubs), Alan Hertz (editing and overdubs), Doyal Johnson (overdubs), Ronnie Ray Padilla (overdubs), Will Evankovich (vocal overdubs & production on 'You Are My Rainbow')

Recorded at A&D Studios, East Bay, California USA

Additional recording, mixing and mastering at Tomland Studios, Concord, California USA

All music composed and arranged by Ronnie Ray Padilla (ASCAP)

Additional arrangements co-arranged with Eric Levy: Shakti Ma, Angelica, Dancing In The Rain, and Tara Nova

Horn arrangements co-arranged with Mic Gillette for: Zambula and My Brother, My Brother

Mic Gillette appears courtesy of Tower of Power

Elvis Costello in-store at Barnes and Noble NYC a success!

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:59:00 +0000

The Elvis Costello in-store at Barnes and Noble in Tribeca (11/17) was a huge success. Over 100 people came out and Elvis signed copies of the new Spectacle DVD set for about 40 minutes straight...

Award Winning Horror Writer / Director Jake Kennedy to release PENANCE on November 17

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:15:00 +0000

IMD Films and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD release of PENANCE on November 17, 2009.

Based on a true character, and from the award winning horror writer/director Jake Kennedy (Days of Darkness), and Will Clevinger (producer of the indie horror hit Automaton Transfusion), PENANCE stars Marieh Delfino (Jeepers Creepers 2) as a stripper who falls into the hands of sadistic surgeon (Graham McTavish) with genital mutilation on his mind.

Previously titled The Devil’s Dungeon and filmed in 2008 in Los Angeles, PENANCE is the tale of a young, demure single mother, Amelia (Delfino), who hits upon hard times and decides to take her future into her own hands and becomes a stripper. Everything is going well until Suzy, her stripper friend, is beaten up on a job and recruits Amelia to take her place. Reluctantly, Amelia takes the job, only to find the job isn't everything it seems. Driven to a strange location by a dark and mysterious man (Tony Todd), and confronted by a grizzled hit man (Michael Rooker), Amelia's world is turned upside down, as her captor (the mind bending McTavish), is intent on one thing and one thing only - to purify Amelia and the other women in his incarceration.

The cast additionally includes horror vets Eve Mauro (Wicked Lane), Tracy Coogan (Zombie Honeymoon), Garrett Jones (Automaton Transfusion), Alone In The Dark II and Bloodwars co-stars Jason Connery and Allison Lange (Single White Female II), and James Duval (May, Donnie Darko).

In a 2009 interview with Fangoria, director Jake Kennedy states:

“The title changed from The Devil’s Dungeon to Penance since we believe it has far exceeded our own quality standards in terms of cast, performance and look. We wanted to steer away from a B-movie-esque moniker and more toward a cooler, more representative name. Penance means ‘the repentance of one’s sins,’ and that’s exactly what our bad guy is trying to do—and what he’s trying to make our heroine do against her will. So ‘penance’ sums up the film perfectly. This new trailer now represents the new movie: cooler, meaner, bloodier and sexier. Be warned: This is an R-level trailer and includes gratuitous sexual imagery, bad language and extreme violence.”

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Direct Link to Purchase: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=09-015DVD

POCKET To Release EPs Featuring Robyn Hitchcock, Steve Kilbey, Yuki Chikudate, Craig Wedren and Dave Smalley

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:22:00 +0000

One of today's most celebrated producers announces his most ambitious project yet

24 Hour Service Station and MVD Audio are pleased to announce the release of the POCKET “Featuring” Series on CD for North American distribution on November 3rd and December 1st 2009. The series includes…

POCKET featuring Robyn Hitchcock - Surround Him With Love (11/3) - http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=AUDIO36

POCKET featuring Steve Kilbey - Hear In Noiseville (11/3) - http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=AUDIO38

POCKET featuring Yuki Chikudate - Sampo (11/3) - http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=AUDIO37

POCKET featuring Craig Wedren - Someone To Run Away From (12/1) - http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=AUDIO42

POCKET featuring Dave Smalley - Beautiful Gray (12/1) - http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=AUDIO41

POCKET announces his most ambitious project yet: a year’s worth of singles & remixes featuring a stunning lineup of both legendary musicians and breaking artists; a vast array of partners pairing vocal and production talents with POCKET's boundless creativity.

Artists featured in the series include Robyn Hitchcock, Tanya Donelly (Belly), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Yuki Chikudate (Asobi Seksu), Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think), Danny Seim (Menomena), Dave Smalley (Dag Nasty / Down By Law), Mark Burgess (The Chameleons UK), Sal Principato (Liquid Liquid), Styrofoam, Mux Mool, Justus Köhncke & many more.

POCKET (aka Richard Jankovich) was the principal creative mind and front man for NYC electro pop band, Burnside Project. Their single “Cue The Pulse To Begin” became the theme song for Showtime’s Queer As Folk and went Top 40 in Japan. Since 2006, Jankovich has been making a new name for himself in the remix community as POCKET, quickly becoming one of today's most celebrated producers. POCKET has remixed Beck, Radiohead, Kristin Hersh, Of Montreal, Elk City, Joanna Newsom, Cat Power, Dirty on Purpose, Antony & The Johnsons and many more.

POCKET's cover of New Order's "Sub-Culture", featuring Tracy Shedd (Teenbeat Records) & Shaun Robinson of Oppenheimer (Bar None Records), will be on the Ceremony - A New Order Tribute album, to be released 2/20, and can be heard at http://NewOrderTribute.com

"Where Radiohead's version builds from spare beginnings, POCKET lets droning tendrils of noise poke into all that space, setting a thumping beat beneath."
-Pitchfork

"And you thought you'd never dance to Of Montreal!"
-Stereogum

"Pocket mashes up Beck with Jay Reatard with pleasant results."
-New York Magazine

"The perfect Joanna Newsom remix - I've finally found it!"
-Brooklyn Vegan

POCKET's Label Page- http://www.24hourservicestation.com/artist/pocket

POCKET's Main Page- http://music-by-pocket.com

The Cruxshadows Announce New Single "Quicksilver" On Band’s Own Label Wishfire Records

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:26:00 +0000

A year after the release of their third consecutive top 10 Billboard single Immortal, The Cruxshadows are showing once again why they are an international leader in dark electronic music. Their new single Quicksilver is a hard hitting, dance floor dominating track with thought provoking lyrical depth, compelling melodies, and a chorus that will stay with you long after the music ends.

The Cruxshadows bring their signature blending of punchy guitar, counterpoint violins, and synthesizer based textures together with words that tie the music to your world. Quicksilver contains 3 versions of the title track, as well as two additional new songs – “Avalanche” and “Roland”.

This is the first single released by the band’s newly formed label, Wishfire Records. It was established to give the band the freedom they needed to furfill their unique artistic vision. As The Cruxshadows vocalist and founder of Wishfire Records, Rogue comments:

"So much has changed in the music industry in the last few years. Bands like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails created a new paradigm that has forever altered things. Its now possible for us to reach our audience as never before, and still eliminate some of the difficulties associated with the traditional artist to label recipe. We are able to assume control of our own artistic direction. I think we are better able to understand and fulfill our potential as artists. Its streamlines the system and puts power back in the hands of those that created the music."

Link to Press Photos

Link to Hi Res Cover Art

Direct Link to Release Info

Their Quicksilver Tour started in Europe in August and highlights included an outdoor performance at Germany's Mera Luna Festival, as well as the Dutch Summer Darkness Festival. Their upcoming shows in support of their new single will take them to the USA, South America, and back to Europe. So much of what the band does live is completely unique. With two electric violin players and trained ballerinas executing fully choreographed dancing, their live performances seems to be a bit like a three ring circus.

Ringleader and original founding member Rogue believes that a major part of the bands popularity is the bands connection to their fans, and their outstanding live show. This year the band has been nominated for consideration in the prestigious LEA (Live Entertainment Awards) in Germany for best live performing indie band in Europe, (http://www.lea-2009.de )

The Cruxshadows have also unveiled a new guitar player in Cassandra Luger, as well as some exciting change ups in the dancer department.

Musix & Sonic Seducer present THE CRÜXSHADOWS - "Quicksilver Tour" 2009
04.11.2009 RA-Buenos Aires, tba
05.11.2009 RCH-Santiago, Blondie Club
06.11.2009 RCH-Valparaiso, Blondie Club
07.11.2009 CO-Bogota, tba
08.11.2009 PE-Lima, Discoteque VOCE
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20.11.2009 D-Dresden, Strasse E
21.11.2009 D-Magdeburg, Factory
22.11.2009 D-Bremen, Tivoli
24.11.2009 D-Osnabrück, Lagerhalle
25.11.2009 D-Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
27.11.2009 UK-Sheffield, Corporation
28.11.2009 UK-tba
29.11.2009 UK-Leeds, The Cockpit
30.11.2009 UK-York, Fibbers
01.12.2009 UK-Sunderland, Independent
02.12.2009 UK-Liverpool, Masque
03.12.2009 UK-Manchester, Moholive 1
04.12.2009 UK-Birmingham, Eddie's Rock Club
05.12.2009 UK-London, Islington Academy
06.12.2009 NL-Rotterdam, Baroeg
08.12.2009 D-Nürnberg, Der Hirsch
09.12.2009 A-Linz, Posthof (+ dAVOS)
12.12.2009 I-Florence, Siddhartha
15.12.2009 CH-Zürich, Abart
16.12.2009 D-Aachen, Musikbunker
17.12.2009 D-Duisburg, Pulp
19.12.2009 D-Leipzig, Theaterfabrik
20.12.2009 D-Erfurt, Centrum
21.12.2009 D-Berlin, K17
22.12.2009 D-Hannover, Musikzentrum
23.12.2009 D-Hamburg, Logo

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American Speedway Begins Work On Second Album

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:27:00 +0000

American Speedway, the Pabst guzzlin' punk rock n roll foursome from the Philadelphia-area, began work on their sophomore release which will appropriately be titled A Bigger Boat.

The band is most known for topping the charts on Sirius Satellite Radio, Punk Channel 29, with their hit single "One Foot In, One Foot Out" back in Summer of 2008. They also charted on CMJ's Heavy Rock charts with their single "Ship of Fools" in November 2008. "Ship of Fools" was the title track to their debut album released in January 2007.

Recently, the band engaged on a week long tour with The Meatmen, as well as, opened up as main support for The Supersuckers, Mike Watt, Joe Buck (Hank III), just to name a few.

Frontman
Michael Thursby Speedway states, "We are happy to be back finally recording our next record, this one is going to be bigger, louder and faster."

The band has been touring up and down the east coast the first half of 2009 before taking off for 2 months to settle in and record their next record.

Street date is being set for January 2010 and will be released by Prophase Music, distributed nationally by MVD Entertainment Group. The bands sophomore release will be available on CD and vinyl. The vinyl will include a card with a unique number so fans can download the entire album on MP3.

The band is:
Michael Thursby Speedway - Guitar/Leads
Chris Callahan - Drums
Billy Angry - Bass/Vocals
Johny Griswold - Guitar/Vocals

Website: www.americanspeedwayrocks.com

MySpace: www.myspace.com/americanspeedway

Music video for "Ship of Fools" click here

Dwarves Limited-Edition Figure Released By Aggronautix, Animated PSA Created

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Aggronautix is releasing a limited-edition figure of punk rock legends the Dwarves (1000 numbered). This unique double "Throbblehead" figure stands at 5 1/2 inches tall, is made of a lightweight polyresin, and will be displayed in a tri-windowed box. Here Blag the Ripper and HeWhoCanNotBeNamed are portrayed dominating the stage and are accurately sculpted right down to the lucha libre mask, bondage wear, and skull boner buckle.

The figure will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group - a company specializing in music-related distribution since 1986 - and DKE Toys - a wholesale distributor of urban / vinyl / designer art / objects / toys / figurines.

The Dwarves are the third punk personality to be polyresinated by Aggronautix. In May of 2009, both a Tesco Vee figure (limited to 1000) and a highly popular GG Allin "1991" figure (limited to 2000 and nearly sold out) were released with the company's inception.

Today, Aggronautix continues the tradition of molding trouble-making punk rockers with the Dwarves. As a purveyor of pure carnage and fun, Blag Dahlia was instantly amused by the idea of becoming an effigy.

"Me and HeWhoCanNotBeNamed are the best looking men in show business," said Blag. "It was only fitting that we be immortalized in space age polymer to frighten parents and tittilate teenage girls everywhere!"

The fun continues with the "Dwarves PSA", an animated short produced by Postage, Inc. for Aggronautix:

Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYowkRycD-s

Vimeo - http://www.vimeo.com/6106805

Art Director Joseph Krzemienski, Executive
Producer Allen Clements and world renowned
Comic Book Artist Jeff McComsey worked
exclusively on "Dwarves PSA". Clements comments:

"This project was kind of a throwback. Coming from a traditional mindset, we had to develop new techniques to deliver an old style... Something reminiscent of 80s / 90s Saturday morning cartoons. We immediately thought of the GI Joe PSAs at the end of each program, and teaching right from wrong from the wise words of a hero. How many punk rock kids have heroes? Who are they?"

All Aggronautix figures are now available for
purchase on www.aggronautix.com or www.seeofsound.com and will also be available at many independent retailers, comic shops, tattoo parlors, and Walmart (just kidding).

Link to Hi-Res Image

Nick Oliveri Set To Release "Death Acoustic"

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:23:00 +0000

From Kyuss to Queens of the Stone Age to Mondo Generator to Solo Effort

Impedance and MVD Audio are pleased to announce the release of Nick Oliveri - Death Acoustic for North American distribution on October 6, 2009.

You may know him as the long haired bass player on the early Kyuss albums or as the mysterious Rex Everything in The Dwarves. Others will know him as one of the creative partners behind Queens Of The Stone Age and more recently the screaming front man of Mondo Generator. He is of course, Nick Oliveri... A man that should need no introduction to rock fans across the world.

Starting his musical career as a teenager with some friends from Palm Desert, California, Oliveri played bass and wrote a number of songs on the first two albums of desert rock pioneers Kyuss. The band would go on to establish them as a cult band worldwide and ensure high interest in all the members' future projects.

One of those projects became Oliveri's most successful commercial venture; it was of course Queens Of The Stone Age. Alongside song writing partner Josh Homme, Oliveri played on and co-wrote the bands two most critically acclaimed and successful albums Rated R and Songs For The Deaf.

After a split with the band in 2004, he focused his energies on his own band Mondo Generator, while also being a part time member of The Dwarves and playing bass in the very occasional band Moistboyz alongside members of Ween and Butthole Surfers. Soon enough, he will also be a featured guest on the forthcoming solo album of Slash.

Throughout his career delivering audiences wild and loud rock shows with the aforementioned bands, Oliveri has found time to play intimate, solo acoustic shows. Just him and his guitar, blending songs he has written for the bands he has played in, specifically written songs for the solo shows, and well chosen covers. In this format he has further showcased what a great songwriter and musician he is.

Death Acoustic is the result of these efforts; Oliveri spent the last twelve months in his home studio recording tracks for his solo album. In October it is unleashed with touring to back it up across the world over the last few months of this year and into next year.

Track Listing: Start a Fight, Like the Sky, Dairy Queen, Gonna Leave You, Love Has Passed Me By, U Blow, Hybrid Moments, Unless I Can Kill, Follow Me, Outlaw Scumfuc

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Inakustik’s “Paris Concert” Series Released On Blu-ray Today

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:24:00 +0000

José Feliciano Band
Stanley Jordan
Larry Carlton / Robben Ford / Autour Du Blues
Mike Stern
Yellowjackets

Inakustik and MVD Visual are pleased to announce the release of “The Paris Concert” Series on Blu-ray disc for worldwide distribution on July 14, 2009.

As one of the largest independents in Germany, Inakustik is at the forefront of filming music content for DVD and now Blu-ray. Their endless praises have been sung by the press and the consumer alike. This set of Blu-ray releases come as little surprise given their affinity for detail and quality.

“Inakustik’s standards for image and sound are incredible,” said Ed Seaman, COO of MVD Entertainment Group. “We are thrilled to be aligned with such high integrity, high quality content providers. Blu-ray consumers are typically audiophiles, and these great Jazz and Blues artists are the perfect match for audiophiles.”

“The Paris Concert” Series consists of five titles…

José Feliciano Band “The Paris Concert”
This is the Blu-ray version of the first DVD ever released by José Feliciano! Recorded in High Definition at the New Morning Club Paris in August 2008, it was a thrill for the audience to welcome 6 time Grammy Award, Guitar & Singer great José Feliciano, backed by his superb 5 piece band. Throughout this compelling performance, combining effortlessly flamenco, bossa nova, pop and jazz influences with blues and rock lead guitar inflections, José delighted his fans with stunning interpretations of all times hits such as Purple Haze, Sunshine of Your Love and Rain. As today's uncontested No.1 Latin international crossover star, Feliciano has turned these standards, among many others, into jewels of musical groove so irresistible that it is almost impossible to separate them from the original versions. As José puts it: "If you can't interpret a song better than the original, don't do it”. Link to Hi Res Cover Art

Stanley Jordan “The Paris Concert”
Here's Jordan's moving New Morning concert of July 2007, backed up by Charnett Muffett and David Haynes, in all its Blu-ray splendor. As one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation, Stanley Jordan could easily content himself with the title of "uncontested master of the two-handed tap technique" which allows him to play rhythm and melody simultaneously, like a pianist or like two guitarists. This spectacular ability gained him fame and respect all over the world. Stanley Jordan is, however, much more than a top-class virtuoso. His interpretations of the grand repertoire (from Bird and 'Trane to John and Paul) are true masterpieces which boldly straddle tradition and new age. But the strength & depth of his multi-faceted diamond-like music stem from his early and unshakeable belief in the power of his art. For Stanley, making music has always been more than just entertainment; it is "in a world that needs it sorely, a genuine healing journey which will inspire & at the same time cure the soul, in the immediate and utterly therapeutic sense of the word". Link to Hi Res Cover Art

Larry Carlton / Robben Ford / Autour Du Blues “The Paris Concert”
In late 2006, the New Morning presented an incredible meeting of legendary blues players specially flown in from Nashville & Tokyo, to live it up in Paris. As the climax of the club's 25th Anniversary Festival - and a birthday gift from the musicians - this Franco-American guitar summit brought together for the first time the members of Autour du Blues (the cream of France's top studio musicians) and two of America's most brilliant guitar heroes, Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. The show was a smash success with the people of Paris. It took the enthusiasm and generous friendship of these musicians to make this memorable get-together happen at the New Morning - the club where you come to hear and to play the music you like with the people you like. All aboard, then, for this trip "Round About the Blues" (Autour du Blues) ... with Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Francis Cabrel, Denys Lable, Michael Jones, Patrick Verbeke and their friends, united - for once beyond show business constraints - to give back to the blues what it has always given them... A real treat to be sure! Link to Hi Res Cover Art

Mike Stern “The Paris Concert”
Mike Stern is certainly one of the best electric guitarists of his generation. This has never been more obvious than in the extraordinary concert the 4 time Grammy nominee gave in the springtime of 2008 to a mesmerized New Morning audience. At the peak of his inspiration, improvising past all musical genres, Mike - superbly backed this time by brilliant drummer Dave Weckl, soulful tenor saxophonist Bob Franceschini and incredible bassist Tom Kennedy - takes his fans along into a journey of pure musical delight. Not a surprise that Mike concluded the evening by confiding, "I don't want to stop! They'll probably have to wheel me off the stage".
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Yellowjackets “The Paris Concert”
In March 2008, internationally acclaimed fusion superstar group the Yellowjackets shared an unforgettable evening of Jazz at its very best with the New Morning audience in Paris. At the peak of their creative art, Bob Mintzer (saxophone), Russell Ferrante (keyboards), Jimmy Haslip (bass) and Marcus Baylor (drums) played with the unaltered intensity & jubilation of their 1981 debut when, as backing band for guitarist Robben Ford, they created the compelling, unmistakable Yellowjackets sound, combining bebop, funk, R&B and rock influences. In the course of their 25 year career, the challenging team of improvising masters - 14 time Grammy Award nominees & twice winners - has turned into a driving force in contemporary music. We are proud to offer the Yellowjackets' countless fans this jewel of musical sophistication & groove! Link to Hi Res Cover Art

Blag Dahlia Releases New Retro Classic: Candy Now!

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:05:00 +0000

Dwarves Frontman Switches Gears, Recruits Russian Songstress and Indie Rock Royalty for debut CD

MVD Audio and Blag Dahlia are pleased to announce the release of Candy Now! for worldwide distribution.

This retro lounge recording will delight and confound anyone who loves good music played with style and tongue held firmly in cheek. Creepy atmospheric tunes meet straight up power pop and all stops in between including country, swing, garage and novelty songs.

Featuring the vocals of Blag and Angelina Moysov (Persephone's Bees), these light and funny duets bring a whole new flavor to the smorgasbord of sounds you love from Dahlia and fellow producers Bradley Cook and Tom Ayres. Look for cameos by Nash Kato (Urge Overkill) and Bart Davenport (Honeycut).

“The Dwarves have been the nastiest band on earth for so long I wanted to do a real 360 and try to make something completely different," said Dahlia. "The idea was to make an old school American record with all those retro styles and introduce Angelina’s kind of smoldering international flavor into it. We’re like Sonny and Cher, the girl can actually sing and I’m the other one!”

Hear some Candy Now! here and check out their website here

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TRACKLISTING:
* Everloving You
* Alice
* Bachelorette
* Take Me To Your Leader (Greedy Bros Remix)
* Waiting Here For You
* On Your Side
* Revolving
* When You Were Mine
* I Think Your Boyfriend's Dead and I Love You
* Do What You Wanna
* He Who Laughs Last
* Bitch I Love You

TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers Perform Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts At The 100 Club

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:06:00 +0000

DVD Set For June 16, US Dates with Jay Reatard Announced

On April 5th 2007, singer-songwriter TV Smith - former frontman of iconic '70s punk band The Adverts - performed a special set in front of a sell-out crowd at London's historic 100 Club. The gig was to commemorate 30 years since The Adverts played their first gigs at the Roxy and released their classic first single One Chord Wonders.

Backed by Spanish punks Los Quattro (re-named 'The Bored Teenagers' for the occasion), Smith performed the Adverts' cult debut album Crossing the Red Sea electric andin its entirety for the first time since 1977.

That night's blistering performance, featuring some of the strongest songwriting to have come out of the British New Wave, is presented on this DVD in full.

"If you want to know what punk was really like and you want a proper document of quintessential British punk rock 1977-78, then 'Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts' is it" - John Robb, author Punk Rock; an Oral History

"All killer, no filler songs...'Crossing the Red Sea' is a genius album and should be regarded as a classic" - Henry Rollins

TRACKLIST:
Live at 100 Club, London 5/4/2007-
One Chord Wonders, Bored Teenagers, New Church, On The Roof, Newboys, Bombsite Boy, No Time To Be 21, Safety in Numbers, Drowning Men, On Wheels, Great British Mistake, New Day Dawning, We Who Wait, Gary Gilmore's Eyes, The Adverts, Good Times Are Back
Live at The Bull & Gate 10/08/2006-
Not In My Name, Weak Glue, New Church, On Wheels, Runaway Train Driver

Upcoming dates with Jay Reatard
Thu 02 Jul - BROOKLYN, NY - Music Hall Of Williamsburg
Fri 03 Jul - ALLSTON, MA - Harper's Ferry
Sat 04 Jul - PHILADELPHIA, PA - Johnny Brendas
Sun 05 Jul - WASHINGTON, DC - Black Cat
Tue 07 Jul - ASHEVILLE, NC - Orange Peel
Wed 08 Jul - KNOXVILLE, TN - Pilot Light
Thu 09 Jul - NASHVILLE, TN - The End
Fri 10 Jul - MEMPHIS, TN - Hi-Tone Café
Sat 11 Jul - OXFORD, MS - Proud Larrys

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GG Allin and Tesco Vee Limited-Edition Figures To Be Released By Aggronautix

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Aggronautix is set to release limited-edition figures of GG Allin “1991” (2000 numbered) and Tesco Vee of the Meatmen (1000 numbered). Each “Throbblehead” figure stands at 7 inches tall, is made of a lightweight polyresin, and will be displayed in a tri-windowed box.

Both figures will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group – a company specializing in music-related distribution since 1986 - and DKE Toys - a wholesale distributor of urban / vinyl / designer art / objects / toys / figurines.

“We normally don't carry bobbleheads but I was floored that the folks at Aggronautix would attempt this project,” said Dov Kelemer CEO of DKE Toys. “I figured that if I broke down and made an exception to actually put this (anti-)bobblehead in my collection that others would feel the same. GG Allin... WTF!?!?!?!”

The idea first surfaced two years ago when Aggronautix pitched the GG figure idea to Merle Allin, GG’s brother.

“I had been thinking about doing a GG figure for a while, so when the guys came to me with the idea, I was into it,” said Allin. “The proofing process took a long time, but we got it right. The doll looks really good and I’m happy with it.”

Aggronautix soon discovered another likely personality to polyresinate, Tesco Vee. He states, “As a toy collector of two decades, and classic bobble head collector, imagine just how geeked I became, when informed that yours truly would enter the pantheon of ‘Throbblehead’ punk rock losers, along with poopy soulmate GG Allin!”

The figures are now available for purchase on www.aggronautix.com and www.seeofsound.com will soon be available at many independent retailers, comic shops, tattoo parlors, etc.

Aggronautix is currently working on a Dwarves “Two-Headed Throbble” to be released this summer.

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My Breakfast With Blassie (1983) comes to DVD on June 16th

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:59:00 +0000

Andy Kaufman hops a Hollywood bus and meets
professional wrestler "Classy" Freddie Blassie for breakfast

A full twenty five years after his death, Video Service Corp and MVD Visual celebrate Andy Kaufman’s unique brand of comedy with the release of My Breakfast With Blassie on June 16th. This film offers insight into the state of mind of Kaufman before his fatal cancer diagnosis, which some people to this day think was a hoax. Kaufman was memorably portrayed by Jim Carrey in the Milos Forman biopic Man On the Moon, which focused on Kaufman’s career and life, including his later obsession with professional wrestling.

My Breakfast With Blassie, filmed in 1983, features Kaufman and wrestling legend Fred Blassie, self-proclaimed King of Men and coiner of the phrase “pencil-necked geek,” as they meet for breakfast and discuss wrestling, hygiene, stardom and whether to eat bacon or sausage.

This classic piece of performance art from one of our greatest comedians was deemed, “often crude, but always creative,” by TV Guide and also features a heaping plate of bonus features, including lost footage of Kaufman, bonus footage, a making-of feature and more.

“Given our commitment to bringing quality comedy and classic performances to DVD, we’re thrilled to release this,” stated VSC President Jonathan Gross, “Andy Kaufman made a career creating his own theatre of the absurd that blurred the lines between comedy and public disturbance long before Tom Green, Sascha Baron Cohen and Johnny Knoxville's crew.”

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Rhino Bucket to release "The Hardest Town"

noreply@blogger.com (Music DVD and More) — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Available on CD - May 5, 2009 (Acetate / MVD Audio) Joined by former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, Rhino Bucket once again delivers their distinct brand of three chord boogie rock n' roll unlike any other on their latest release, "The Hardest Town". 2006 marked return of Rhino Bucket after a 10 year lapse, with the release of “And Then It Got Ugly”. Picking up where the band left off, they introduced their newest member, guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe of KIX fame. A full scale US tour followed, including dates with Supersuckers, Velvet Revolver and a performance at the infamous Rocklahoma festival.

2009 will bring a US tour, including the "Rock Gone Wild" festival, and performances on the European festival circuit. Rhino Bucket’s “Welcome To Hell” is featured in the highly acclaimed Mickey Rourke film, The Wrestler. They can also be heard on hit TV shows The Unit, Knight Rider and Sons Of Anarchy as well as Fuel TV, MTV and FOX Sports.

"Three chords and a cloud of dust" is how Rhino Bucket singer/guitarist Georg Dolivo describes his band's brand of blue collar Rock.

Signed to Warner Bros. in 1990, Rhino Bucket's self-titled debut yielded two singles “One Night Stand" and "Blood on the Cross," which heaved them to the Billboard Top 40 singles chart and made them regulars on MTV's Headbanger's Ball. Tours with The Black Crowes, Angel City and Junkyard (to name a few) ensued.

1992's follow up "Get Used to It" was recorded by legendary producer Terry Manning (Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top) and spawned the single "Ride with Yourself," which landed on the soundtrack to the blockbuster film Wayne's World. In 1993 former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright joined the band for the recording of their third album, 1994's "Pain". This line-up toured relentlessly until 1995 when the band took what turned out to be an extend-ed hiatus. Never ones to say die, a one-off sold-out reunion gig in 2000 inspired Georg and bassist Reeve Downes to reform the band with original drummer Liam Jason and ex-KIX guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe.

"Rock n' Roll is like a disease," laughs Dolivo. "Once you've got it, you're stuck with it. I've tried blues and coun-try and all sorts of different styles, but I always come back to the rock. Maybe I'm just a one trick pony, but I really like the trick I know."

The band hit the L.A. clubs and found their reputation had grown substantially. They stormed the scene, gained the attention of hip indie label Acetate Records, and started to buckle down to pen some new tunes.

"We were asked to write some music for the movie Rolling Kansas," recalls Forsythe of their first soundtrack endeavour together - more followed, including the flicks Stateside, The Outdoorsmen and TV's The Handler - "and the more music we made together, it just felt right. Georg has an idea and starts playing some lick, some-one will join in, an idea is born and we all jump in on it. It's this chemistry thing."

That chemistry is all over their 2006 release "And Then It Got Ugly" . From the explosive riffs to the soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, it is a much needed shot of no frills Rock n' Roll that the music scene desperately craves.

Needless to say, more touring with friends like The Supersuckers and KIX followed well into 2007, a year which also saw the return of drummer Simon Wright at the Rocklahoma festival.

Currently, Rhino Bucket is concentrating on "The Hardest Town" and in the midst of setting up U.S. and European tour dates.

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