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Saturday, August 15, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Video: HAWKING
this songs send chills when performed live. hopefully it will be played during the AWATS shows as one of the encores...
Its Official AWATS live will be recorded
Todd Rundgren today announced that he will film and record his A Wizard, A True Star concert for a forthcoming live DVD and live CD when he plays the Palace Theater in Stamford, Connecticut on 9th September. The two-disc set is scheduled for an early 2010 release through Music Publishing Corporation of America's label, Hi Fi Recordings.
The live recordings will include an all-star line-up consisting of former members of Utopia, The Cars, Meat Loaf's band, and The Tubes: Todd Rundgren (vocals, guitar), Roger Powell (synthesizers and keyboards), Greg Hawkes (synthesizers and keyboards), Kasim Sulton (bass), Jesse Gress (guitar), Bobby Strickland (percussion), and Prairie Prince (drums).
The tour will mark the first time Rundgren has performed the this highly influential prog rock album in its entirety (there are several songs from AWATS that have never been performed live anywhere, full-stop).
AWATS dates currently on sale include -
* Akron Civic Center, Akron, Ohio – 6th September 2009
* Akron Civic Center, Akron, Ohio – 7th September 2009
* Palace Theater, Stamford, Connecticut – 9th September 2009
* Strathmore Hall, North Bethesda, Maryland – 10th September 2009
* Park West, Chicago – 12th September 2009
* Park West, Chicago – 13th September 2009
* State Theatre, Minneapolis - 15th September 2009
* HMV London Hammersmith Apollo – 6th February 2010
* The Paradiso, Amsterdam – 8th February 2010
Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
Read the official UK press release here - http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/meanfiddler/Todd_Rundgren_wizard.htm
The live recordings will include an all-star line-up consisting of former members of Utopia, The Cars, Meat Loaf's band, and The Tubes: Todd Rundgren (vocals, guitar), Roger Powell (synthesizers and keyboards), Greg Hawkes (synthesizers and keyboards), Kasim Sulton (bass), Jesse Gress (guitar), Bobby Strickland (percussion), and Prairie Prince (drums).
The tour will mark the first time Rundgren has performed the this highly influential prog rock album in its entirety (there are several songs from AWATS that have never been performed live anywhere, full-stop).
AWATS dates currently on sale include -
* Akron Civic Center, Akron, Ohio – 6th September 2009
* Akron Civic Center, Akron, Ohio – 7th September 2009
* Palace Theater, Stamford, Connecticut – 9th September 2009
* Strathmore Hall, North Bethesda, Maryland – 10th September 2009
* Park West, Chicago – 12th September 2009
* Park West, Chicago – 13th September 2009
* State Theatre, Minneapolis - 15th September 2009
* HMV London Hammersmith Apollo – 6th February 2010
* The Paradiso, Amsterdam – 8th February 2010
Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
Read the official UK press release here - http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/meanfiddler/Todd_Rundgren_wizard.htm
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
its official STAMFORD CT WILL BE RECORDED
THE 9-9-09 STAMFORD SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IN HD VIDEO FOR A OFFICIAL DVD RELEASE
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT WWW.AWATSLIVE.COM
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT WWW.AWATSLIVE.COM
RundgrenRadio Eliot Lewis 8/11/09 8:30
AWATS live scoop tonight as well as scoop about Todd's session for "Live at Daryl's" because our special guest was there!
About Eliot Lewis
Independent artist and multi instrumentalist Eliot Lewis is currently a member of Hall & Oates and formerly The Average White Band and has been touring all over the world with them for over two years. Simultaneously he has written, performed, recorded and produced albums "Get Back What You Give", "Master Plan", and his recently released third CD, "Standing On Top Of The World". Mixing acoustic and electronic elements into a "Chilled Out Pop" masterpiece to date selling thousands of CD's independently. For nearly 10 years Eliot was also a member of the legendary "Average White Band" performing lead vocals, keyboards, and bass guitar. He has also performed on hits such as Tina Turners "Simply The Best". To his credit he has been signed to Sony, Warner Brothers, BMG, RCA as an independent songwriter. Eliot has also played with Todd Rundgren, Michael McDonald among others. Winning a "John Lennon Songwriting Contest" award with his hit, "Get Back What You Give" is just a scratch on the surface of what we could expect to see from this brillant independent artist. To see what's new with Eliot Lewis check out www.eliotlewis.com or http://www.myspace.com/eliotlewis .
Show airs tonight Tuesday, 8/11/09, at 8:30pm ET at www.RundgrenRadio.com
About Eliot Lewis
Independent artist and multi instrumentalist Eliot Lewis is currently a member of Hall & Oates and formerly The Average White Band and has been touring all over the world with them for over two years. Simultaneously he has written, performed, recorded and produced albums "Get Back What You Give", "Master Plan", and his recently released third CD, "Standing On Top Of The World". Mixing acoustic and electronic elements into a "Chilled Out Pop" masterpiece to date selling thousands of CD's independently. For nearly 10 years Eliot was also a member of the legendary "Average White Band" performing lead vocals, keyboards, and bass guitar. He has also performed on hits such as Tina Turners "Simply The Best". To his credit he has been signed to Sony, Warner Brothers, BMG, RCA as an independent songwriter. Eliot has also played with Todd Rundgren, Michael McDonald among others. Winning a "John Lennon Songwriting Contest" award with his hit, "Get Back What You Give" is just a scratch on the surface of what we could expect to see from this brillant independent artist. To see what's new with Eliot Lewis check out www.eliotlewis.com or http://www.myspace.com/eliotlewis .
Show airs tonight Tuesday, 8/11/09, at 8:30pm ET at www.RundgrenRadio.com
Monday, August 10, 2009
tickets are available for Tri State AWATS shows
tristate/ NY CT and NJ show for AWATS still has tickets available go to www.awatslive.com for information
STAMFORD CT VENUE VERY CLOSE TO NY CITY
STAMFORD CT VENUE VERY CLOSE TO NY CITY
Sunday, August 9, 2009
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