11am ET on www.Tix.com
11am (I think ET too) on Ticketmaster.com
Tix.com has a low $1.50 conv fee and you can pick your seat. When looking at their chart, keep in mind the pit is NOT the stage. The text at the top is closer to the stage scale so don't let your eyes deceive you :-).
We did a pre-sale last night during the RR show on the Tix.com site and the middle premium seats are gone. Ticketmaster will have the closest seats there but only for a little while. They have rows 3 and 4 of the center orch right section which is about 40 seats give or take a few. They have other seats and so does Tix.com.
The venue is great and any seat is a good seat based on what a lot of people have said about it and what a lot of us witnessed last year.
Tickets for the Muskegon, MI and Glenside, PA go on sale this Saturday!
All the info is at www.SonsOf1984.com .
Hope to see you at one or more of these gigs!!!
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
1st review of Toddstock DVD << spoiler alert >>
http://trconnection.com/todd/review/dvd/toddstock-rdl.rev
I had the good fortune to be given a pre-release copy of "ToddStock: All Excess" to review. After watching it a couple of times, I would like to share my thoughts. I must reveal that the disc I screened, while essentially the entire movie, it is not the final DVD product, simply a copy of the work in progress that Todd reviewed and approved during the creative process. It has not been color corrected or mixed; there are no menus, extras or cover artwork to critique. Slipping it into the DVD player starts the program right up.
First of all, how do I review the DVD without giving away the "first-time viewing experience"? Hmm, here goes. It's good, a great job capturing the spirit of the week-long event. For those of you who attended it will serve as a walk down memory lane, filled with special moments that will produce laughter and tears of joy. For those that were unable to attend, the movie will make you feel as if you had. The movie is more about what the fans experienced, while Todd is certainly a central figure throughout. Go out and buy it when it becomes available; it will be certainly a unique addition to your Todd video collection. The End.
....... spoiler alert ...........
Well, that was rather short. And perhaps it's just enough to convince those of you on the fence to make that purchase. But in case you're not convinced, or perhaps you're a sucker for spoilers, then read on.
The movie opens with a montage of personal photos provided by Todd and Michele, showing the construction of their new home. The blessing of which is one of the three primary reasons for having this event, the other two being Todd's 60th birthday and the release of "Arena". All will be delighted with this glimpse of the process it took to bring Todd's dream home to light: the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
One thread throughout the movie is a conversation that Todd and Michele had about the week, allowing the viewer to hear their personal thoughts about the event, before, during and after. In the first of these segments they discuss how the idea for "Toddstock" emerged, how it may come together and why Todd decided to include fans to participate; "They will make the event". Juxtaposed and in a split screen format, utilized through out the movie, we see scenes of the construction of "Rundgren Village" and the general "Toddstock" site. Much of the work being done by the fans, the physical and spiritual "Utopian Community" begins to emerge. Todd and Michele's commentary gives way to short blurbs from the early arrivals that play out over a "karaoke" version of "Never Never Land" from "With a Twist".
The peacefulness and serenity of those early days gives way to the hectic activity-filled days that followed, featuring kayaking, tubing, helicopter rides, kite-flying, surfing and a Todd-led hike up the Na Pali Coast; all cut to a selected soundtrack that is right on. The segment featuring food prep, the dueling bars and nightly merriment brought back lots of memories and also offered more opportunities to spot friends in the many cameos offered. An extended selection from Kenny Emerson singing Bo Diddley's "Mona" spotlighted the first of the "evening" activities, which gives way to humorous depiction of the nightly experience and "soundtrack" of living in "Tent City".
Interspersed among the scenes are clips from the rehearsal sessions for "Arena." They feature selections from "Afraid," "Panic," "Strike," "Gun" and "Today." They provide a rarely seen glimpse into Todd's process of teaching the band his new material and how much work goes in to preparing for a tour. As for the much anticipated week-ending event, the debut and dress rehearsal of "Arena": I am still waiting to see it, as there was merely a place holder in lieu of any concert footage. When Ed sent me the DVD, I was informed that this portion of the movie is still being edited but that clips from the performance will be included in the final movie.
Perhaps one of the highlights of the week's events was the blessing of the house, as Todd explains in the movie, an important and integral ritual in the Hawaiian culture. As Michele discusses, participating in this special moment with the Rundgren family was a highlight for many of the fans. An important aspect of the ceremony for those who were in attendance was to offer a personal blessing for the family. Being the large number of people, each was asked to provide one word of blessing. Todd then invited everyone to tour the house for themselves. After everyone had an opportunity to tour the house and take pictures with Todd in his kitchen, the fans performed a Hula in Todd's honor, the rehearsal for which is also seen.
The daylong preparation of the pig for the Luau is compressed into just a few minutes, (warning: the vegetarians among us may want to divert their eyes for this brief moment), and the celebration of the Luau is captured with all the excitement it entailed. This led into another of the evening activities, the Rundgren Radio interview, a unique opportunity that illustrated the ease of interaction and camaraderie that developed over the course of the week between Todd and the fans.
As it actually took place on June 22, at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal, there was an impromptu fan inspired birthday celebration. During it, Todd and Michele thanked all those who made so many sacrifices, traveled so far, made Utopia a reality and shared a sake toast. After some drunken fun the movie's conclusion begins with a newly recorded Hawaiian version of a Utopia song, done specifically for the movie. During this segment the fans are once again front and center, sharing, in short sound bites, their experience of the week while a photo montage shows the numerous newly formed friendships that were forged. In conclusion Todd thanked everyone for "Living up to my highest expectations" as well as Michele asking, "What are we going to do for your 70th?".
Viewing this work in progress made me want to experience Toddstock all over again and this movie provides that opportunity and more. And just as the original "Woodstock" movie had people who did not attend that event feel as if they actually were there, "Toddstock" will do the same. Before it is released, a unique opportunity to see the movie on a big screen will be at the "World Premiere" on September 7th in Michigan, the day before one of the "Healing/Todd" performances. Todd will be in attendance. Plans are in the works to make this premier a unique event as Ed and Bill Chapman continue the work to finish the movie.
Aloha,
Roger, AKA Lokelo
I had the good fortune to be given a pre-release copy of "ToddStock: All Excess" to review. After watching it a couple of times, I would like to share my thoughts. I must reveal that the disc I screened, while essentially the entire movie, it is not the final DVD product, simply a copy of the work in progress that Todd reviewed and approved during the creative process. It has not been color corrected or mixed; there are no menus, extras or cover artwork to critique. Slipping it into the DVD player starts the program right up.
First of all, how do I review the DVD without giving away the "first-time viewing experience"? Hmm, here goes. It's good, a great job capturing the spirit of the week-long event. For those of you who attended it will serve as a walk down memory lane, filled with special moments that will produce laughter and tears of joy. For those that were unable to attend, the movie will make you feel as if you had. The movie is more about what the fans experienced, while Todd is certainly a central figure throughout. Go out and buy it when it becomes available; it will be certainly a unique addition to your Todd video collection. The End.
....... spoiler alert ...........
Well, that was rather short. And perhaps it's just enough to convince those of you on the fence to make that purchase. But in case you're not convinced, or perhaps you're a sucker for spoilers, then read on.
The movie opens with a montage of personal photos provided by Todd and Michele, showing the construction of their new home. The blessing of which is one of the three primary reasons for having this event, the other two being Todd's 60th birthday and the release of "Arena". All will be delighted with this glimpse of the process it took to bring Todd's dream home to light: the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
One thread throughout the movie is a conversation that Todd and Michele had about the week, allowing the viewer to hear their personal thoughts about the event, before, during and after. In the first of these segments they discuss how the idea for "Toddstock" emerged, how it may come together and why Todd decided to include fans to participate; "They will make the event". Juxtaposed and in a split screen format, utilized through out the movie, we see scenes of the construction of "Rundgren Village" and the general "Toddstock" site. Much of the work being done by the fans, the physical and spiritual "Utopian Community" begins to emerge. Todd and Michele's commentary gives way to short blurbs from the early arrivals that play out over a "karaoke" version of "Never Never Land" from "With a Twist".
The peacefulness and serenity of those early days gives way to the hectic activity-filled days that followed, featuring kayaking, tubing, helicopter rides, kite-flying, surfing and a Todd-led hike up the Na Pali Coast; all cut to a selected soundtrack that is right on. The segment featuring food prep, the dueling bars and nightly merriment brought back lots of memories and also offered more opportunities to spot friends in the many cameos offered. An extended selection from Kenny Emerson singing Bo Diddley's "Mona" spotlighted the first of the "evening" activities, which gives way to humorous depiction of the nightly experience and "soundtrack" of living in "Tent City".
Interspersed among the scenes are clips from the rehearsal sessions for "Arena." They feature selections from "Afraid," "Panic," "Strike," "Gun" and "Today." They provide a rarely seen glimpse into Todd's process of teaching the band his new material and how much work goes in to preparing for a tour. As for the much anticipated week-ending event, the debut and dress rehearsal of "Arena": I am still waiting to see it, as there was merely a place holder in lieu of any concert footage. When Ed sent me the DVD, I was informed that this portion of the movie is still being edited but that clips from the performance will be included in the final movie.
Perhaps one of the highlights of the week's events was the blessing of the house, as Todd explains in the movie, an important and integral ritual in the Hawaiian culture. As Michele discusses, participating in this special moment with the Rundgren family was a highlight for many of the fans. An important aspect of the ceremony for those who were in attendance was to offer a personal blessing for the family. Being the large number of people, each was asked to provide one word of blessing. Todd then invited everyone to tour the house for themselves. After everyone had an opportunity to tour the house and take pictures with Todd in his kitchen, the fans performed a Hula in Todd's honor, the rehearsal for which is also seen.
The daylong preparation of the pig for the Luau is compressed into just a few minutes, (warning: the vegetarians among us may want to divert their eyes for this brief moment), and the celebration of the Luau is captured with all the excitement it entailed. This led into another of the evening activities, the Rundgren Radio interview, a unique opportunity that illustrated the ease of interaction and camaraderie that developed over the course of the week between Todd and the fans.
As it actually took place on June 22, at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal, there was an impromptu fan inspired birthday celebration. During it, Todd and Michele thanked all those who made so many sacrifices, traveled so far, made Utopia a reality and shared a sake toast. After some drunken fun the movie's conclusion begins with a newly recorded Hawaiian version of a Utopia song, done specifically for the movie. During this segment the fans are once again front and center, sharing, in short sound bites, their experience of the week while a photo montage shows the numerous newly formed friendships that were forged. In conclusion Todd thanked everyone for "Living up to my highest expectations" as well as Michele asking, "What are we going to do for your 70th?".
Viewing this work in progress made me want to experience Toddstock all over again and this movie provides that opportunity and more. And just as the original "Woodstock" movie had people who did not attend that event feel as if they actually were there, "Toddstock" will do the same. Before it is released, a unique opportunity to see the movie on a big screen will be at the "World Premiere" on September 7th in Michigan, the day before one of the "Healing/Todd" performances. Todd will be in attendance. Plans are in the works to make this premier a unique event as Ed and Bill Chapman continue the work to finish the movie.
Aloha,
Roger, AKA Lokelo
ticket sales begin Wednesday....
Ticket Sales Begin Wednesday For Todd Rundgren's First Ever "Todd" + "Healing" Albums Concerts
Musician Todd Rundgren will perform his "Todd" and "Healing" albums live in their entirety this September. The tour is being presented by RundgrenRadio.com and will include 6 cities in only 11 days. For details, visit SonsOf1984.com.
Todd and Healing albums
PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 26, 2010 – Pop/rock icon Todd Rundgren will perform his "Todd" and "Healing" albums live in their entirety for the first time ever on September 5th, 2009 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio. The Akron concert will be followed by 5 more Todd Rundgren "Todd" and "Healing" concerts in 5 different cities. The concerts are being presented by RundgrenRadio.com.
On September 6th of 2009, Todd performed his "A Wizard, A True Star" album live in its entirety for the first time ever in front of a sold out crowd at the Akron Civic Theatre. The promoters for the upcoming "Todd" and "Healing" live performance expect the Akron concert to sell out quickly.
Ticket sales begin this week with the Akron concert going on sale Wednesday. The other tour dates and cities include:
9/8 Muskegon, MI at Frauenthal Theatre
9/10 St. Louis, MO at Roberts Orpheum Theater
9/11 Indianapolis, IN at Clowes Memorial Auditorium at Butler University
9/14 Glenside, PA at Keswick Theatre
9/15 Morristown, NJ at The Community Theatre at Mayo Center For The Performing Arts
For complete details including ticket on-sale dates, visit www.SonsOf1984.com.
Todd Rundgren has released over 30 albums either as a solo artist or with his bands Nazz, Utopia, and The New Cars while producing acclaimed, successful records for artists as diverse as Badfinger, Meat Loaf, Grand Funk Railroad, the New York Dolls, and XTC.
Rundgren Radio is an online talk radio show for Todd Rundgren fans that airs Tuesday nights at 8:30pm Eastern time.
Musician Todd Rundgren will perform his "Todd" and "Healing" albums live in their entirety this September. The tour is being presented by RundgrenRadio.com and will include 6 cities in only 11 days. For details, visit SonsOf1984.com.
Todd and Healing albums
PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 26, 2010 – Pop/rock icon Todd Rundgren will perform his "Todd" and "Healing" albums live in their entirety for the first time ever on September 5th, 2009 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio. The Akron concert will be followed by 5 more Todd Rundgren "Todd" and "Healing" concerts in 5 different cities. The concerts are being presented by RundgrenRadio.com.
On September 6th of 2009, Todd performed his "A Wizard, A True Star" album live in its entirety for the first time ever in front of a sold out crowd at the Akron Civic Theatre. The promoters for the upcoming "Todd" and "Healing" live performance expect the Akron concert to sell out quickly.
Ticket sales begin this week with the Akron concert going on sale Wednesday. The other tour dates and cities include:
9/8 Muskegon, MI at Frauenthal Theatre
9/10 St. Louis, MO at Roberts Orpheum Theater
9/11 Indianapolis, IN at Clowes Memorial Auditorium at Butler University
9/14 Glenside, PA at Keswick Theatre
9/15 Morristown, NJ at The Community Theatre at Mayo Center For The Performing Arts
For complete details including ticket on-sale dates, visit www.SonsOf1984.com.
Todd Rundgren has released over 30 albums either as a solo artist or with his bands Nazz, Utopia, and The New Cars while producing acclaimed, successful records for artists as diverse as Badfinger, Meat Loaf, Grand Funk Railroad, the New York Dolls, and XTC.
Rundgren Radio is an online talk radio show for Todd Rundgren fans that airs Tuesday nights at 8:30pm Eastern time.
Todd Rundgren To Speak At OneMovement Australia
http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=10821_Todd_Rundgren_To_Speak_At_OneMovement
Todd Rundgren To Speak At OneMovement
by Paul Cashmere - April 27 2010
Rock veteran Todd Rundgren is coming back to Australia to speak at OneMovement in Perth in October.
The 2nd annual OneMovement music conference will take place again in Perth.
The first round of speakers also includes Indian digital music consultant Mandar Thakur, Indica Records A&R head Franz Scheller from Canada and US tastemaker Nic Harcourt.
OneMovement will also feature artist showcases. Applications are available at sonicbids.com
Key dates are:
Wednesday, 6 October, 2010 – Opening Night Cocktail Function, Special mystery showcase (to be announced)
Thursday, 7 October, 2010 – MUSEXPO Conference at Parmelia Hilton Perth and Industry Showcases
Friday, 8 October, 2010 - MUSEXPO Conference at Parmelia Hilton Perth, One Movement Music Festival at The Esplanade, Industry Showcases and Fringe Festival
Saturday, 9 October, 2010 – Workshop Panel at Parmelia Hilton Perth, One Movement Music Festival at The Esplanade, Industry Showcases and Fringe Festival
Sunday, 10 October, 2010 - MUSEXPO panel session, One Movement Music Festival at The Esplanade, Industry Showcases and Fringe Festival
Watch Undercover interviews at Undercover’s new YouTube chann
Todd Rundgren To Speak At OneMovement
by Paul Cashmere - April 27 2010
Rock veteran Todd Rundgren is coming back to Australia to speak at OneMovement in Perth in October.
The 2nd annual OneMovement music conference will take place again in Perth.
The first round of speakers also includes Indian digital music consultant Mandar Thakur, Indica Records A&R head Franz Scheller from Canada and US tastemaker Nic Harcourt.
OneMovement will also feature artist showcases. Applications are available at sonicbids.com
Key dates are:
Wednesday, 6 October, 2010 – Opening Night Cocktail Function, Special mystery showcase (to be announced)
Thursday, 7 October, 2010 – MUSEXPO Conference at Parmelia Hilton Perth and Industry Showcases
Friday, 8 October, 2010 - MUSEXPO Conference at Parmelia Hilton Perth, One Movement Music Festival at The Esplanade, Industry Showcases and Fringe Festival
Saturday, 9 October, 2010 – Workshop Panel at Parmelia Hilton Perth, One Movement Music Festival at The Esplanade, Industry Showcases and Fringe Festival
Sunday, 10 October, 2010 - MUSEXPO panel session, One Movement Music Festival at The Esplanade, Industry Showcases and Fringe Festival
Watch Undercover interviews at Undercover’s new YouTube chann
Monday, April 26, 2010
new gig announcement june 13.
http://www.clevescene.com/c-notes/archives/2010/04/26/1897431-hello-its-me-im-hungry
Hello It's Me ... I'm Hungry
Posted by Michael Gallucci on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 2:28 PM
"Can we still be friends ... if I ate all of your french fries?"
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is teaming up with Maker’s Mark for Chef Jam 2010: Cleveland Food Rocks, a gorge-yourself-on-lots-of-different-dishes-till-you-puke event happening on June 13.
But the big news here isn't the more than two dozen local restaurants (including Bar Symon and a couple of Zach Bruell's places) that are participating. Nope, the big news is that while you're noshing on tiny apps you can't pronounce, Todd Rundgren will sing to you.
Chef Jam is actually centered on a performance by Cream of the Crop, the local band made up of area restaurant workers, and sets by groups formed by other local food workers (including employees of Greenhouse Tavern, Happy Dog, and Melange).
It all culminates in Rundgren's appearance with Cream of the Crop. Hopefully, they'll cater some of his tunes to the event — "We Gotta Get You a Napkin"? "Hello It's Peas"? "Bang the Drumstick All Day"? (OK, I'll stop now.)
Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit Tri-C’s Culinary Arts program and the Rock Hall’s education programs. —Michael Gallucci (follow me on Twitter @mgallucci)
Hello It's Me ... I'm Hungry
Posted by Michael Gallucci on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 2:28 PM
"Can we still be friends ... if I ate all of your french fries?"
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is teaming up with Maker’s Mark for Chef Jam 2010: Cleveland Food Rocks, a gorge-yourself-on-lots-of-different-dishes-till-you-puke event happening on June 13.
But the big news here isn't the more than two dozen local restaurants (including Bar Symon and a couple of Zach Bruell's places) that are participating. Nope, the big news is that while you're noshing on tiny apps you can't pronounce, Todd Rundgren will sing to you.
Chef Jam is actually centered on a performance by Cream of the Crop, the local band made up of area restaurant workers, and sets by groups formed by other local food workers (including employees of Greenhouse Tavern, Happy Dog, and Melange).
It all culminates in Rundgren's appearance with Cream of the Crop. Hopefully, they'll cater some of his tunes to the event — "We Gotta Get You a Napkin"? "Hello It's Peas"? "Bang the Drumstick All Day"? (OK, I'll stop now.)
Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit Tri-C’s Culinary Arts program and the Rock Hall’s education programs. —Michael Gallucci (follow me on Twitter @mgallucci)
Reminder TODD/HEALING tour tickets
tickets for these limited events will be on sale soon.
2010 Todd & Healing Tour:
9/05: Akron Civic Theatre Akron, OH
Tickets will go on sale April 28 at Tix.com at 11am ET with select-a-seat option!
9/08: Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts Muskegon, MI
Tickets will go on sale May 1st at StarTickets.com at 1pm ET with select-a seat option! (on sale date subject to change)
9/10: Roberts-Orpheum Theatre St. Louis, MO
Tickets will go on sale May 8th at 11am ET (on sale date subject to change)
9/11: Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis, IN
Tickets will go on sale May 8th at noon ET at Ticketmaster.com (on sale date subject to change)
9/14: Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA near Philadelphia
Tickets will go on sale May 1st at noon ET (on sale date subject to change, more info to follow soon)
9/15: Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, New Jersey
Tickets will go on sale May 8th at 1pm ET from the venue box office (on sale date subject to change)
http://www.sonsof1984.com
2010 Todd & Healing Tour:
9/05: Akron Civic Theatre Akron, OH
Tickets will go on sale April 28 at Tix.com at 11am ET with select-a-seat option!
9/08: Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts Muskegon, MI
Tickets will go on sale May 1st at StarTickets.com at 1pm ET with select-a seat option! (on sale date subject to change)
9/10: Roberts-Orpheum Theatre St. Louis, MO
Tickets will go on sale May 8th at 11am ET (on sale date subject to change)
9/11: Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis, IN
Tickets will go on sale May 8th at noon ET at Ticketmaster.com (on sale date subject to change)
9/14: Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA near Philadelphia
Tickets will go on sale May 1st at noon ET (on sale date subject to change, more info to follow soon)
9/15: Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, New Jersey
Tickets will go on sale May 8th at 1pm ET from the venue box office (on sale date subject to change)
http://www.sonsof1984.com
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Video: Boogies & #1 LCD performed by Todd Rundgren's Johnson at Trees, Dallas, TX 4/20/10
texaspoiboy — Boogies performed by Todd Rundgren's Johnson at Trees, Dallas, TX 4/20/10
Saturday, April 24, 2010
TODDFEST WEST
What: ToddFest/West 2010
Where: John Hanavan's house in Oakland, CA -- for those on public transportation, a lovely walk from Rockridge BART station -- about .6 mile
When: Saturday, July 31 @ 1pm
MORE TO Come
Where: John Hanavan's house in Oakland, CA -- for those on public transportation, a lovely walk from Rockridge BART station -- about .6 mile
When: Saturday, July 31 @ 1pm
MORE TO Come
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
TODD Tribute band
Road To Utopia: A Tribute to Todd Rundgren
Friday, May 7 8:00p
at Regent Theatre, Arlington, MA
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.
Friday, May 7 8:00p
at Regent Theatre, Arlington, MA
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.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
RundgrenRadio Tonight. Michele Rundgren and live concert
Party - Bar Night
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: RundgrenRadio.com
Special guest host MICHELE RUNDGREN! We'll be passing the phone around to fans at the Todd Rundgren's Johnson gig at Trees in Dallas, TX and then she'll be airing the interview UKBOB did with Todd Rundgren that originally aired on "Good Morning Blues" on April 1st! Sorry we didn't have ready last week but we made a silly mistake and thought UKBOB sent us the wrong thing when in fact he sent us exactly what we needed. DOLT!
Show starts at 8:30pm ET at www.RundgrenRadio.com
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: RundgrenRadio.com
Special guest host MICHELE RUNDGREN! We'll be passing the phone around to fans at the Todd Rundgren's Johnson gig at Trees in Dallas, TX and then she'll be airing the interview UKBOB did with Todd Rundgren that originally aired on "Good Morning Blues" on April 1st! Sorry we didn't have ready last week but we made a silly mistake and thought UKBOB sent us the wrong thing when in fact he sent us exactly what we needed. DOLT!
Show starts at 8:30pm ET at www.RundgrenRadio.com
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Interview WABC 77 am
For those of you who could not listen live here is the web address for the interview Todd gave to Mark Simone on his show Sat. 4/17/10 on WABC AM in NYC: http://www.wabcradio.com/sectional.asp?id=33449.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Article: Daily herald Cubby Bear Show
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=372848
Todd Rundgren at Cubby Bear North
By Ted Cox | Daily Herald Staff Contact writer Published: 4/16/2010 12:03 AM
Hello, it's Todd
Todd Rundgren, the '70s pop performer and producer probably best known for "Hello It's Me," comes to the Cubby Bear North this weekend, touring behind his new album interpreting the delta blues of Robert Johnson. It should provide a little grit to complement his usual pop sheen.
8:30 p.m. today at the Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. General-admission tickets are $40 with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.; VIP tickets are $60 and include dinner entree and a shared appetizer, with a 6 p.m. entry. Call (847) 541-4700 or visit tix.com.
Todd Rundgren at Cubby Bear North
By Ted Cox | Daily Herald Staff Contact writer Published: 4/16/2010 12:03 AM
Hello, it's Todd
Todd Rundgren, the '70s pop performer and producer probably best known for "Hello It's Me," comes to the Cubby Bear North this weekend, touring behind his new album interpreting the delta blues of Robert Johnson. It should provide a little grit to complement his usual pop sheen.
8:30 p.m. today at the Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. General-admission tickets are $40 with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.; VIP tickets are $60 and include dinner entree and a shared appetizer, with a 6 p.m. entry. Call (847) 541-4700 or visit tix.com.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
RundgrenRadio announcement
Just in case you haven't heard, we announced the World Premier of the Toddstock DVD which will be held in Muskegon on 9/7 at a venue TBD -- we are hoping for a movie theater but either way we will have a big screen somewhere. Todd will be in attendance! There is also a contest going on for the cover design.
We also announced that on 9/13 in the Glenside/Philly area at a place TBD, Todd will be interviewed in front of a live audience by 7 time Emmy Award Winner Roy Firestone! More info at www.royfirestone.com and here's a clip from when he was in the movie Jerry Maguire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cim0_0XuxBw. Roy happens to be a long time Todd fan and was at the LA AWATS gig.
We also announced that on 9/13 in the Glenside/Philly area at a place TBD, Todd will be interviewed in front of a live audience by 7 time Emmy Award Winner Roy Firestone! More info at www.royfirestone.com and here's a clip from when he was in the movie Jerry Maguire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cim0_0XuxBw. Roy happens to be a long time Todd fan and was at the LA AWATS gig.
Memphis news Back to the blues
Back to the Blues
Prog and power-pop pioneer Todd Rundgren takes an unexpected detour.
by J.D. Reager
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren has achieved just about all that anyone could imagine in more than 40 years in the music industry. As a musician and songwriter, he's regarded as a pioneer of the power-pop and progressive rock genres and has achieved chart success with numerous singles, including "Hello It's Me," "I Saw the Light," and "Bang the Drum All Day." As a producer/engineer, he's helmed classic albums by the Band, Meat Loaf, XTC, and the New York Dolls, just to name a few. And he's also lauded as a technological innovator in the fields of digital audio recording, videography, and computer-based animation.
Yet, in 2008, when Rundgren was set to unveil his newest collection of songs, the riff-heavy and (eventually) critically acclaimed Arena, the musician found it difficult to secure distribution. And in what became a strange twist of music-business fate, it was this unfortunate, if somewhat unfathomable, situation that ultimately became the impetus behind Rundgren's newest project, an album and live show based around the work of blues singer Robert Johnson cheekily titled Todd Rundgren's Johnson.
"I'm not sure inspiration is quite the word," Rundgren says. "I had some knowledge of Robert Johnson, of course, but he was never a big influence for me directly. Basically, I needed distribution for Arena, and the company I found to do it also administers the publishing for Robert Johnson's catalog but didn't own any of the actual recordings. So they made it a condition of the deal for Arena that I record a collection of Robert Johnson's songs, and that's how it started."
After the success of Arena (Rolling Stone's David Fricke called it "a bright, bullish return to Rundgren's specialties — paisley-mod punch, Who-ish guitar fireworks, and white-soul-boy woe"), Rundgren double-checked with the label to make sure a Robert Johnson covers album was still what it wanted. It was. But Rundgren still wasn't quite convinced:
"I was a bit apprehensive of any comparisons to Eric Clapton, who's made a second career of reworking blues songs and is known for Johnson's material in particular."
Even so, Rundgren eventually set about the task of researching Johnson's career and catalog, in an attempt to find a suitable approach for the project. This search eventually led him back to English blues revivalists, such as Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Jeff Beck, contemporaries of Rundgren's in the late '60s who had served as personal inspiration for him at the time, and more modern blues artists, such as Buddy Guy, Albert King, and Paul Butterfield.
"I just felt that instead of emulating Robert Johnson directly, it would be better for me to focus on more second-hand, indirect influences that were more meaningful to me," Rundgren says. "Which essentially means more recently living, latter-day artists."
The album version of Todd Rundgren's Johnson is slated for release next month, but a three-song preview, Short Johnson, is already available for download on iTunes, Amazon.com, etc.
For the live show, Rundgren also combed through his own vast catalog, selecting old and new songs with a strong blues influence to go with the Johnson material.
"It actually turned out to not be so bizarre," Rundgren says. "If I'd been a strict stylist in my career, it might have been more difficult, but there's a strange plausibility to me doing a blues-themed show. My first real working gig in music was in a blues band [Woody's Truck Stop], so it makes sense."
After the touring and promotion for Todd Rundgren's Johnson is completed, Rundgren will turn his attention back to performing classic material of his own, a project he began late last year with a series of ambitious live re-creations of the influential 1973 psychedelic album A Wizard, A True Star in Europe and the U.S. As decided by a fan vote, Rundgren will stage full live versions of the albums Todd (1974) and Healing (1981) this fall.
"These shows are proposed and promoted by the fans," Rundgren says. "I'm lucky to have a very loyal audience. It seems like some of them will come out for just about anything. But because the album re-creation shows are a much bigger production with a bigger band and more expenses, I can't afford to do them all the time."
That said, don't expect a dull or drab set from Rundgren, a consummate performer who, at age 61, shows no signs of slowing down. He returns to Memphis this week.
"If I didn't feel like the show or my playing was up to a certain level, I wouldn't do it," Rundgren says. "I don't really focus on my level of popularity or success anymore. I'm more focused on maintaining a level of quality, for myself and the fans."
Prog and power-pop pioneer Todd Rundgren takes an unexpected detour.
by J.D. Reager
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren has achieved just about all that anyone could imagine in more than 40 years in the music industry. As a musician and songwriter, he's regarded as a pioneer of the power-pop and progressive rock genres and has achieved chart success with numerous singles, including "Hello It's Me," "I Saw the Light," and "Bang the Drum All Day." As a producer/engineer, he's helmed classic albums by the Band, Meat Loaf, XTC, and the New York Dolls, just to name a few. And he's also lauded as a technological innovator in the fields of digital audio recording, videography, and computer-based animation.
Yet, in 2008, when Rundgren was set to unveil his newest collection of songs, the riff-heavy and (eventually) critically acclaimed Arena, the musician found it difficult to secure distribution. And in what became a strange twist of music-business fate, it was this unfortunate, if somewhat unfathomable, situation that ultimately became the impetus behind Rundgren's newest project, an album and live show based around the work of blues singer Robert Johnson cheekily titled Todd Rundgren's Johnson.
"I'm not sure inspiration is quite the word," Rundgren says. "I had some knowledge of Robert Johnson, of course, but he was never a big influence for me directly. Basically, I needed distribution for Arena, and the company I found to do it also administers the publishing for Robert Johnson's catalog but didn't own any of the actual recordings. So they made it a condition of the deal for Arena that I record a collection of Robert Johnson's songs, and that's how it started."
After the success of Arena (Rolling Stone's David Fricke called it "a bright, bullish return to Rundgren's specialties — paisley-mod punch, Who-ish guitar fireworks, and white-soul-boy woe"), Rundgren double-checked with the label to make sure a Robert Johnson covers album was still what it wanted. It was. But Rundgren still wasn't quite convinced:
"I was a bit apprehensive of any comparisons to Eric Clapton, who's made a second career of reworking blues songs and is known for Johnson's material in particular."
Even so, Rundgren eventually set about the task of researching Johnson's career and catalog, in an attempt to find a suitable approach for the project. This search eventually led him back to English blues revivalists, such as Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Jeff Beck, contemporaries of Rundgren's in the late '60s who had served as personal inspiration for him at the time, and more modern blues artists, such as Buddy Guy, Albert King, and Paul Butterfield.
"I just felt that instead of emulating Robert Johnson directly, it would be better for me to focus on more second-hand, indirect influences that were more meaningful to me," Rundgren says. "Which essentially means more recently living, latter-day artists."
The album version of Todd Rundgren's Johnson is slated for release next month, but a three-song preview, Short Johnson, is already available for download on iTunes, Amazon.com, etc.
For the live show, Rundgren also combed through his own vast catalog, selecting old and new songs with a strong blues influence to go with the Johnson material.
"It actually turned out to not be so bizarre," Rundgren says. "If I'd been a strict stylist in my career, it might have been more difficult, but there's a strange plausibility to me doing a blues-themed show. My first real working gig in music was in a blues band [Woody's Truck Stop], so it makes sense."
After the touring and promotion for Todd Rundgren's Johnson is completed, Rundgren will turn his attention back to performing classic material of his own, a project he began late last year with a series of ambitious live re-creations of the influential 1973 psychedelic album A Wizard, A True Star in Europe and the U.S. As decided by a fan vote, Rundgren will stage full live versions of the albums Todd (1974) and Healing (1981) this fall.
"These shows are proposed and promoted by the fans," Rundgren says. "I'm lucky to have a very loyal audience. It seems like some of them will come out for just about anything. But because the album re-creation shows are a much bigger production with a bigger band and more expenses, I can't afford to do them all the time."
That said, don't expect a dull or drab set from Rundgren, a consummate performer who, at age 61, shows no signs of slowing down. He returns to Memphis this week.
"If I didn't feel like the show or my playing was up to a certain level, I wouldn't do it," Rundgren says. "I don't really focus on my level of popularity or success anymore. I'm more focused on maintaining a level of quality, for myself and the fans."
More heavenly Rundgren in store
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More heavenly Rundgren in store
Singer to reach back to '74, '81 in Civic set. B.E. Mann to celebrate with CD release party
By Malcolm X Abram
Beacon Journal music writer
Published on Thursday, Apr 15, 2010
If you're a Todd Rundgren fan you probably already know that he will be returning to Akron to perform not one, but TWO of his albums — Todd and Healing, in their entirety on Sept. 5.
Last year, Rundgren premiered his theatricalization of A Wizard, a True Star at the Akron Civic Theatre, and according to the RundgrenRadio.com folks, the show's promoters and the folks who helped convince Todd, fans who came from ''across the world'' to the sold-out AWATS shows enjoyed their time in Akron and Rundgren loved the Civic.
I'm guessing with two albums to perform in one night, Rundgren won't bother with ''theatricalization,'' but since they are among fan faves, I'm sure the music and the man will carry the evening. Neither album was hit-filled, but they both contain long-time set list staples.
1974's Todd has The Last Ride, Don't You Ever Learn? and the pretty ballad A Dream Goes on Forever.
The synthesizer-heavy Healing, from 1981, contains Tiny Demons, Compassion and the R&B-flavored early MTV hit Time Heals. It was a ''hit'' in part because the nascent channel's library in 1981 was pretty darned small.
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing the rockin' riffs of Everybody's Going to Heaven/King Kong Reggae in concert and the three-part Healing suite, which I haven't listened to in years, but I'll be blowing the dust off the vinyl and putting on the old analog Victrola real soon.
Tickets for the show go on sale at 11 a.m. April 28 at http://www.tix.com.
More heavenly Rundgren in store
Singer to reach back to '74, '81 in Civic set. B.E. Mann to celebrate with CD release party
By Malcolm X Abram
Beacon Journal music writer
Published on Thursday, Apr 15, 2010
If you're a Todd Rundgren fan you probably already know that he will be returning to Akron to perform not one, but TWO of his albums — Todd and Healing, in their entirety on Sept. 5.
Last year, Rundgren premiered his theatricalization of A Wizard, a True Star at the Akron Civic Theatre, and according to the RundgrenRadio.com folks, the show's promoters and the folks who helped convince Todd, fans who came from ''across the world'' to the sold-out AWATS shows enjoyed their time in Akron and Rundgren loved the Civic.
I'm guessing with two albums to perform in one night, Rundgren won't bother with ''theatricalization,'' but since they are among fan faves, I'm sure the music and the man will carry the evening. Neither album was hit-filled, but they both contain long-time set list staples.
1974's Todd has The Last Ride, Don't You Ever Learn? and the pretty ballad A Dream Goes on Forever.
The synthesizer-heavy Healing, from 1981, contains Tiny Demons, Compassion and the R&B-flavored early MTV hit Time Heals. It was a ''hit'' in part because the nascent channel's library in 1981 was pretty darned small.
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing the rockin' riffs of Everybody's Going to Heaven/King Kong Reggae in concert and the three-part Healing suite, which I haven't listened to in years, but I'll be blowing the dust off the vinyl and putting on the old analog Victrola real soon.
Tickets for the show go on sale at 11 a.m. April 28 at http://www.tix.com.
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