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BOSTON MUSICIANS TO PERFORM A NIGHT OF MUSIC BY PROLIFIC SINGER-SONGWRITER & MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST TODD RUNDGREN
FRIDAY, MAY 7TH – REGENT THEATRE, ARLINGTON, MA

On Friday, May 7th at 8pm, “Road to Utopia—A Tribute to Todd Rundgren” will take place at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, in Arlington, Massachusetts. A stellar nine-piece band, led by Gary Backstrom of Jiggle the Handle, will present an unprecedented evening of music written and recorded by Todd Rundgren—whose career spans more than 40 years.

In celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Todd Rundgren’s first solo album, “Runt,” released in 1970, Backstrom has pulled together some of his favorite Boston area musicians for the occasion. The resulting group—featuring members of The Gordon Stone Band, Jiggle the Handle, Gary Backstrom Band, Another Planet, Uncle Sammy, The Grass Gypsies, Humble Bee, and All the Animals—will be performing music from many of Rundgren’s albums from throughout the last four decades. As to why Todd Rundgren, Backstrom says; “I have found that I have outgrown some past influences such as The Dead and Allman Brothers and feel the need to challenge myself with something totally different. His [Rundgren’s] music touches me on a very deep, unspoken level and I have found a new world of musical inspiration in all different phases of his music.” In addition to Rundgren’s many instrumental albums to choose from, Gary will be performing a song off his album, “A Cappella”, in which every sound on the album is a product of Rundgren’s voice. For this performance Backstrom is bringing in the Family Folk Chorale.

The band includes:
Gary Backstrom - Guitar and lead vox Chris Nemitz - Keys and vox Dave Brunyak – Guitar
Brian O’Connell - Bass Dave Scandurra - Drums Colleen Rusconi Kleya - Backing Vox
Kevin Silvia - Backing Vox Chris Belden - Sax and Flute. TBD

About Todd Rundgren:
A prolific songwriter covering styles of music from Philly Soul, British Pop, Progressive Rock, New wave, ballads, and even some hard rock, Todd Rundgren began his career leading The Nazz in 1967. In 1970 Rundgren put together the band Runt and released its self-titled album. Over the years, in addition to recording and performing his own work, Todd Rundgren has produced and guested on many highly acclaimed albums by artists including; Meatloaf, New York Dolls, Badfinger, Grand Funk Railroad, Hall & Oates, Patti Smith, XTC, Cheap Trick, The Psychedelic Furs, The Band and many others. Rundgren is still recording and touring today. His most recent release, “Arena” was released in September 2008. He also toured as vocalist with The New Cars in 2006, which performed a mix of classic Cars tunes and new songs.

“Road to Utopia—A Tribute to Todd Rundgren” will be presented at the historic Regent Theatre on Friday, May 7 at 8pm. Located at 7 Medford Street off Mass. Ave. in Arlington Center, the Regent Theatre is MBTA and wheelchair accessible with free parking across the street. General Admission tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of show (including $2 facility fee). For tickets, directions, or more information call 781-646-4849 or visit www.regenttheatre.com.

For More Information Please Contact:
Howie Turkenkopf
Ph: 617-543-9469
E: Hwe328@comcast.net

interview: Todd and Michelle on Ian Lee radio show

Todd Rundgren and Michelle Rundgren recently popped into Absolute Radio in London to do a controversial live interview with Ian Lee. Ian has just posted the full 30 minute interview on iTunes for all to listen to. The interview can also be streamed via Ian's web page on www.absoluteradio.co.uk/ianlee. Here's the iTunes link for your Runt entertainment:: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/iain-lees-best-bits/id295620851

VERY SAD NEWS THIS MORNING......

WHEN I WOKE THIS MORNING I RECEIVED A EMAIL INFORMING ME THAT WE HAVE LOST ONE OF THE BIGGEST TODD FANS IN OUR COMMUNITY. BOB STANISLOWSKI PASSED THIS WEEKEND SUDDENLY FROM A STROKE AT THE AGE OF 50.

BOB WAS NOT ONLY A FELLOW FAN BUT BECAME A CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE AND ALSO A CLIENT. BUT DUE TO FAMILY HARDSHIP BOB LIVED THE LAST FEW YEARS OF HIS LIFE A VERY PROUD PERSON WHO HAD SOME FAMILY ISSUES AND FINANCIAL ISSUES. YOU WOULD NEVER HAD KNOWN THIS FROM TALKING TO HIM.

THIS MORNING I SPOKE WITH HIS WIFE THERESE WHO IS KNOWN BY FRIENDS AS TERRY, SHE SEEMS PRETTY GOOD CONSIDERING HER WORLD HAS BEEN TURNED OVER SO SUDDENLY.

SHE HAS NO SAVINGS AND NO RETIREMENT ACCCT AND LIFE INSURANCE. THEY HAVE BEEN USED TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS.

I KNOW THIS IS HARD TIMES FOR ALOT OF US BUT PLEASE REACH OUT AND HELP HER SUPPORT HER FAMILY UNTIL SHE GETS ON HER FEET.

ANY THING WE AS A COMMUNITY CAN DO IS HELPFUL. I WILL BE SENDING HER A CHECK TO HELP HER IN THESE TIMES. ANY AMOUNT WILL BE APPRECIATED.

I FIND THIS HARD TO ASK OF US. BUT I LIVE BY THE BELIEF TO DO AT LEAST ONE GOOD DEED A DAY. AND THIS IS SMALL GOOD DEED...

HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN

HER ADDRESS IS
THERESE STANISLOWSKI
25340 AVENIDA RAMADA
HOMELAND CA 92548

IF YOU WANT TO SPEAK WITH HER PLEASE EMAIL ME AT MA4UTOPIA@GMAIL.COM AND I WILL GIVE YOU HER CELL NUMBER..