OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST 1977 Bearsville Picnic

  Todd at the 44 min mark

AWESOME VIDEO TOUR OF BEARSVILLE'S ANNUAL PICNIC IN BEARSVILLE NEW YORK. PICNIC IS HELD AT THE BEARSVILLE THEATER, PERFORMANCES ARE AT THE STUDIO AND POSSIBLY OUTSIDE ON THE STUDIO GROUNDS. iNTERVIEWS WITH BEARSVILLE OWNER ALBERT GROSSMAN, JOHN SEBASTIAN, MICK RONSON PAUL BUTTERFIELD(SEEMS ANNOYED) JESSE WINCHESTER, TONY WILSON AND TODD RUNDGREN, PERFORMANCES BY FOGHAT, JESSE WINCHESTER, PAUL BUTTERFIELD, CORKY LAING, ELIZABETH BARRACLOUGH, TONY WILSON AND UTOPIA.

update: Rolling Stone S/A AD

Greetings!

Thanks to the nearly 300 fans in so far, we are at the 1/3 page mark for a special ad for Todd Rundgren in

Rolling Stone Magazine to celebrate 40 Years of Something/Anything? Remember: 1,000 names = a full page.

The Free Utopia Party at the Cleveland Agora on 10/11/12, was a huge hit. In one weekend, we doubled the

collection to-date and generated a lot of buzz about the project. Now the count down is on for the 10/31/12 deadline

next week.

As I have mentioned before, if you are getting this email, you automatically receive a free level upgrade for any donation

you make. If you give $25, you get credit for $50, etc.

As an added bonus, the first 50 fans to contribute this weekend in response to this email will get a special

copper-colored Commemorative Lapel Pin as pictured below. You must put the word PIN following your name

listing, and of course provide your mailing address.

I know they won't believe it... when the world finally sees how much his fans love Todd. I hope you don't pass

on this opportunity.

Best Regards!

Bill Bricker

P.S. Don't forget to put PIN following your name when you contribute at www.Toddata.com

Please share the PR link:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb10046850.htm

And like the page at www.facebook.com/sa40yrs

Todd Rundgren - Mah Na Mah Na (Newark, OH 10-24-12)

NEW ALBUM this spring "STATE"

Rundgren says he is working improvisation into a new album he expects to release in the spring, which has a working title of “State.”

A contemporary take on classical music

http://www.gazette.net/article/20121025/ENTERTAINMENT/710259939/1154/a-contemporary-take-on-classical-music&template=gazette

Todd Rundgren Fan Organizes Iconic Album’s Fortieth Anniversary Tribute Ad in Rolling Stone Magazine

Todd Rundgren Fan Organizes Iconic Album’s Fortieth Anniversary Tribute Ad in Rolling Stone Magazine Fans of iconic musician Todd Rundgren have the opportunity to be a part of plans to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the release of his “Something/Anything?” album. Rundgren enthusiasts can purchase a spot in an upcoming ad in Rolling Stone Magazine, an effort sponsored by toddata.com. . .Todd Rundgren Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) October 24, 2012 From the early days of his music career, Todd Rundgren has been a cult rock figure. But for a brief time in mid-‘70s it appeared he would break into the mainstream with the gold album "Something/Anything?" The two-album set which features the classic tracks "Hello it's Me" and "I Saw the Light," celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. One longtime fan wants to make sure the milestone is recognized with a fan-funded advertisement in Rolling Stone Magazine. Bill Bricker's inspiration comes out of the pages of Todd's storied career. Rundgren's fifth album, aptly named “Todd,” included a poster featuring names from fans who sent in a postcard from his previous record. In similar fashion, the 40 Years of Something/Anything? Tribute in Rolling Stone will include the names of all contributors. This is Bricker's fourth Todd Rundgren-related Rolling Stone Magazine project. In 1992 the fans celebrated twenty years of "Something/Anything?" In 2004, he raised enough funds to place a quarter page ad in Issue #695 to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the release of the "Todd" album. And five years ago, 875 fans placed a half page for the fortieth anniversary of Rundgren's recording career coinciding with the lifespan of Rolling Stone 1967-2007. Now to bring focus to 40 Years of "Something/Anything?," Bricker recently hosted a gathering of over 300 fans before Rundgren's two-night stand at the historic Cleveland Agora. Everyone had the opportunity to bid on 1,000 square feet of vinyl images of Todd and his Utopia bandmates adorning the club. Eight foot tall replicas of “Something/Anything?” and “Back to the Bars” albums were erected, and fans watched a taped Utopia concert from 1978. Across the four-day weekend, contributions doubled from the existing 15% to 30% of a full page ad. “The final size of the ad is completely up to the fans,” Bricker said. “We will run a full page for every thousand names collected.” The tribute will run in one of the last two issues of the year. The deadline for inclusion in the ad is October 31. For more information visit toddata.com

TODD RUNDGREN with Ethel, "Flamingo / Zen Archer" Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ 10/21/12

Todd Rundgren and Ethel perform Lord Chancellor's Nightmare Song October 21, 2012.

Under "RA PYRAMID" for the first time in over 20 yrs.

Todd / Ethel setlist spoiler alert

Todd/Ethel setlist from Gainesville, FL -
 do not read if you don't want to know the set list.

 I really enjoyed this performance. It starts out with 3 or 4 songs from Ethel on stage and then Todd comes out alone. The show ended with a Q & A session and had a 15 minute intermission. OK, here is the setlist to the best of my memory:

I don't want to tie you down, LOTCM, The song of the Viking, Compassion, Bang on the Ukulele Daily, Cliche, Lysistrata. After the break Todd and Ethel perform together: Flamingo, Zen Archer, Soul Brother, Mercenary, Lord Chancellor's Nightmare Song, Courage, Stood UP, Pretending to care, Black Maria. Encore - Patches (Is Todd still being Unpredictable?)

 Kelly Davis

new tour dates

OVERSEAS TR gig dates just announced! Ringo's All-Starr Band.

Todd Rundgren 6 updates
Thursday 02/07/2013 Christchurch, New Zealand
Saturday 02/09/2013 Auckland, New Zealand
Monday 02/25/2013 Tokyo, Japan
Tuesday 02/26/2013 Tokyo, Japan
Wednes. 02/27/2013 Nagoya, Japan
Friday 03/01/2013 Osaka, Japan

Ringo tour continues this winter

Breaking News ! Ringo Starr announced that he his All Starr Band will tour the Pacific Rim this winter with select dates in New Zealand, Australia and Japan. The band is the same line up which just completed a North American tour this past summer and features Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr.Mister), Todd Rundg ren, Mark Rivera, Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey)and Gregg Bissonette. ‘The tour this summer was just GREAT - I love playing with this band and I can’t wait to get back out and play with them again,” Ringo said. “I am looking forward to revisiting Japan with the All Starrs and of course New Zealand and Australia. Peace & Love!” The tour is being produced by Dave Hart and as always fans can expect to hear a jukebox worth of hits. Ringo classic’s such as “It Don’t Come Easy”, “Photograph”, “Little Help From My Friends”, “Yellow Submarine” and “Wings”, from Starr’s recently released 17th solo record, Ringo 2012 (Hip-O/Ume). All Starr’s hits include “Rosanna,” “Broken Wings,” “Hello It’s Me,” “Black Magic Woman.” The confirmed dates are as follows: Feb 7 – CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand Feb 9 – Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand Feb 25 & 26 –Zepp Arena, Tokyo, Japan Feb 27 – Zepp Hall, Nagoya, Japan March 1 – Zepp Hall, Osaka, Japan More dates will be announced in the next couple weeks !

Videos of the recent shows.

http://www.youtube.com/user/rogsteel check out Roger Steels Youtube page

Video: You're So Vain (Cleveland Agora 10-13-12)

pictures from the cleveland show and the "TODDETTES"

Concert Review: Todd Rundgren at the Agora Theatre

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2012/10/13/concert-review-todd-rundgren-at-the-agora-theatre

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Concert Review: Todd Rundgren at the Agora Theatre

Posted by Bruce HIcks on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM

With nearly four decades of concerts in Cleveland under his guitar strap, Todd Rundgren continued his ongoing and very public love affair with Cleveland last night at the Agora Theatre for the first of two shows. Judging by the reaction of the crowd, one thing was clear: Cleveland continues to love Rundgren as much as he loves Cleveland.
Vocalist, songwriter, studio virtuoso, multi instrumentalist, multi media wizard, and true star, Rundgren has crossed genres ranging from prog and hard rock, new wave, dance, techno, rap, bossa nova, soul, pop, blues, and beyond. And let’s not forget country. Backed by long time and much loved bassist Kasim Sulton, guitarist Jesse Gress, and veteran drummer Eddie Zyne (formerly of Foghat, Hall and Oates, and others). Rundgren has the ability to change setlists every night. His soulful voice soared as he rotated between guitar and keys throughout the night.
Over the course of two hours, Rundgren and company dished up 21 tasty servings including "Lysistrata," "Inspiration," "I Saw the Light," "One World," "Cliché," "Too Far Gone," "Past," "Determination," and "Song of the Viking." “The Wheel”, performed too infrequently these days, was included in one of two encores. In between, we heard a bit of political banter mixed with a song to the ladies and a couple of country covers, one of which was Lorne Greene’s “Endless Prairie.” Rundgren’s main digs are in Kauai, Hawaii these days, but last night he proved again why Northeast Ohio is his home away from home.

tix still availabe for tonights show

One down one to go .. Agora ballroom TONIGHT ! Tickets still available !! Click the link ! https://rundgrenradio.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=2474

Kasim's new project.

http://bandsofbrothers.org/

Kasim Sulton - Watching The World Go By (Cleveland 10-12-12)

Unpredictable shows tonight and tomorrow