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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Stars To Honor Robert Johnson’s 100th Birthday At The Apollo Theater
Stars To Honor Robert Johnson’s 100th Birthday At The Apollo Theater
http://www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/news/stars-honor-robert-johnson%E2%80%99s-100th-birthday-apollo-theater?mid=554724
The legacy of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson will get the all-star treatment when The Roots, Shemekia Copeland, Bettye Lavette, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo,’ Sam Moore and Todd Rundgren gather in NYC in 2012.
Co-produced by Steve Berkowitz, Michael Dorf, Joe Morton and Patricia Watt and taking place March 6 at New York City’s famed Apollo Theater, net proceeds will go to funding the construction of the Blues Hall Of Fame in Memphis. Expect more artists to be announced in the weeks to come.
VIP ticket packages are available via RobertJohnson100.com, while general onsale tickets are now available at Ticketmaster.com. Visit ApolloTheatre.org for more information.
http://www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/news/stars-honor-robert-johnson%E2%80%99s-100th-birthday-apollo-theater?mid=554724
The legacy of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson will get the all-star treatment when The Roots, Shemekia Copeland, Bettye Lavette, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo,’ Sam Moore and Todd Rundgren gather in NYC in 2012.
Co-produced by Steve Berkowitz, Michael Dorf, Joe Morton and Patricia Watt and taking place March 6 at New York City’s famed Apollo Theater, net proceeds will go to funding the construction of the Blues Hall Of Fame in Memphis. Expect more artists to be announced in the weeks to come.
VIP ticket packages are available via RobertJohnson100.com, while general onsale tickets are now available at Ticketmaster.com. Visit ApolloTheatre.org for more information.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Let Me Just Follow Behind - Moogy Memorial - The Bitter End
Moogy Klingman's song "Let Me Just Follow Behind" performed by The Utopians (John Siegler, Kasim Sulton, Jesse Gress, Daryl Tookes, Curtis King, and Julie Eigenberg) at The Moogy Klingman Memorial, The Bitter End, NYC, Dec. 11, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Ringo Starr's All Star Band Press Conference 1998 WAST Productions
Ringo Starr's All Star Band Press Conference 1998 Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren, Gary Brooker, Timmy Capello, Simon Kirke, and Jack Bruce. All field questions.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Vintage TV airs there interview with Todd Rundgren this month
Vintage TV airs there interview with Todd Rundgren this month (www.vintage.tv).
Chris Difford recalls the moment when he got lucky with his first girlfriend, while listening to Todd Rundgren, before they perform together a beautiful rendition of The Beatles' finest B-side 'Rain'. Thursday 8th December, 8.30pm / Friday 9th December, 10.00pm. Sunday 11th December, 5.00pm
"Todd Rundgren: In Conversation" premieres on Vintage TV next Thursday:
Todd talks of his early influences, working with Ringo Starr, his new album and Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out Of Hell', his most successful production to date.
Thursday 15th December, 8.00pm / Sunday 18th December, 5.00pm
Chris Difford recalls the moment when he got lucky with his first girlfriend, while listening to Todd Rundgren, before they perform together a beautiful rendition of The Beatles' finest B-side 'Rain'. Thursday 8th December, 8.30pm / Friday 9th December, 10.00pm. Sunday 11th December, 5.00pm
"Todd Rundgren: In Conversation" premieres on Vintage TV next Thursday:
Todd talks of his early influences, working with Ringo Starr, his new album and Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out Of Hell', his most successful production to date.
Thursday 15th December, 8.00pm / Sunday 18th December, 5.00pm
Monday, December 5, 2011
Get your name in Rolling Stone Magazine
Get your name in 2012 Rolling Stone Tribute ad for 40 Years of Something/Anything? http://www.toddata.com/
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Tour Date corrections for Norway and Sweden shows
There was a change in 2 of the dates we posted a couple days ago..please make note of it ..Feb. 22 is @ Ricks Bergen ( Norway ) ..Feb. 23 is @ Sodra Teatern Stockholm ( Sweden)
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Concert : BBC Radio 6 classic concert series limited availability
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017smsj
Todd Rundgren recorded live at the London Forum in 1994 performs his album No World Order as well as other classic Todd Rundgren tracks
Todd Rundgren- Interactive, or 'TR-I' as the show is known, is a historical new concept where the audience can participate. His 29th album 'No World Order' is featured along with new arrangements of old classics.
Todd's first band was The Nazz which was formed in 1967. They split up in 1970. His first self-titled album 'Runt' was in 1970- closely followed by 'The Ballad of Todd Rundgren' in 1971.
The concert was recorded by the BBC at The Forum, London, on 7 October 1994.
Todd Rundgren recorded live at the London Forum in 1994 performs his album No World Order as well as other classic Todd Rundgren tracks
Todd Rundgren- Interactive, or 'TR-I' as the show is known, is a historical new concept where the audience can participate. His 29th album 'No World Order' is featured along with new arrangements of old classics.
Todd's first band was The Nazz which was formed in 1967. They split up in 1970. His first self-titled album 'Runt' was in 1970- closely followed by 'The Ballad of Todd Rundgren' in 1971.
The concert was recorded by the BBC at The Forum, London, on 7 October 1994.
New tour dates Semi acoustic shows
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Feb 18 Q & A by Larm Festival ,Oslo (Norway)
Feb 19 Solo acoustic show @ Parkteatret, Oslo (Norway)
Feb 22 Solo Acoustic show @ Ricks, Bergen (Norway)
Feb 23 Solo Acoustic show @ Sodra Teatern, Stockholm (Sweden)
Feb 26 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Feb 27 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Mar 2 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Mar 6 Part of Robert Johnson tribute @ Town Hall NYC
Mar 7 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Feb 18 Q & A by Larm Festival ,Oslo (Norway)
Feb 19 Solo acoustic show @ Parkteatret, Oslo (Norway)
Feb 22 Solo Acoustic show @ Ricks, Bergen (Norway)
Feb 23 Solo Acoustic show @ Sodra Teatern, Stockholm (Sweden)
Feb 26 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Feb 27 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Mar 2 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Mar 6 Part of Robert Johnson tribute @ Town Hall NYC
Mar 7 Semi Acoustic show @ City Winery, NYC
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Todd and Ethel tour... info to come.
http://www.baylinartists.com/artist/ETHEL/tours/282/
Tours & Projects
Tell Me Something Good - Touring 12-13
with special guest Todd Rundgren
As each generation comes into its prime it affects the contemporary musical environment, bringing in elements of the sounds it grew up with. These days, we are surrounded by references to the culture and sounds of the 1970’s; the era of funk, glam rock, early minimalism, the bi-centennial, Watergate, and the Vietnam War. The 70s was a restless, intelligent, dissatisfied time- a decade of contradictions, a decade of loss, a decade of discovery.
ETHEL celebrates this vibrant decade in a program that is scheduled to include Lou Harrison's Quartet Set (1972), a seminal example of cross-cultural concert music, as well as Kimo Williams' Quiet Shadows, a hauntingly beautiful Vietnam - inspired work, arrangements of music by Sun Ra, and a fascinating new work by rising star Judd Greenstein that incorporates the sound of synthesizers from the 1970s.
Central to this program is the thrilling collaboration between ETHEL and ‘70’s icon, Todd Rundgren. Having toured together in the United States and Europe in 2005, they found a deep connection and ongoing friendship in their passion for authenticity and their curiosity about what’s emerging. Each has assaulted the boundaries of convention with dynamic creativity. The energy onstage is explosive and beautiful.
Tours & Projects
Tell Me Something Good - Touring 12-13
with special guest Todd Rundgren
As each generation comes into its prime it affects the contemporary musical environment, bringing in elements of the sounds it grew up with. These days, we are surrounded by references to the culture and sounds of the 1970’s; the era of funk, glam rock, early minimalism, the bi-centennial, Watergate, and the Vietnam War. The 70s was a restless, intelligent, dissatisfied time- a decade of contradictions, a decade of loss, a decade of discovery.
ETHEL celebrates this vibrant decade in a program that is scheduled to include Lou Harrison's Quartet Set (1972), a seminal example of cross-cultural concert music, as well as Kimo Williams' Quiet Shadows, a hauntingly beautiful Vietnam - inspired work, arrangements of music by Sun Ra, and a fascinating new work by rising star Judd Greenstein that incorporates the sound of synthesizers from the 1970s.
Central to this program is the thrilling collaboration between ETHEL and ‘70’s icon, Todd Rundgren. Having toured together in the United States and Europe in 2005, they found a deep connection and ongoing friendship in their passion for authenticity and their curiosity about what’s emerging. Each has assaulted the boundaries of convention with dynamic creativity. The energy onstage is explosive and beautiful.
Norway mini tour
During his stay in Norway, Rundgren will also join a norwegian artist in the studio, and do a few intimate solo performances with material spanning his whole career.
WTF ? Todd Rundgren Plans His Own Tribute Act
Todd Rundgren - Todd Rundgren Plans His Own Tribute Act
01 December 2011 12:06
http://www.contactmusic.com/news/todd-rundgren-plans-his-own-tribute-act_1266686
Veteran rocker Todd Rundgren is planning to launch his own tribute band so he can retire from touring after almost 45 years on the road.
The songwriter/producer began his career with Nazz in 1967 before going solo two years later.
He is still regularly touring and recording at the age of 63, but admits the rigours of life on the road are wearing him down - and he's considering finding an impersonator to take his place at concerts.
Rundgren tells Mojo magazine, "I'm 63 years old and there's a limit to what I can do physically. So I'm thinking ahead: how can I alter what I do in order to accommodate that without compromising any of it?
"The hardest part of it now is the travelling - it's getting to the gig. So I'm thinking about starting my own tribute bands. They can go out to work."
01 December 2011 12:06
http://www.contactmusic.com/news/todd-rundgren-plans-his-own-tribute-act_1266686
Veteran rocker Todd Rundgren is planning to launch his own tribute band so he can retire from touring after almost 45 years on the road.
The songwriter/producer began his career with Nazz in 1967 before going solo two years later.
He is still regularly touring and recording at the age of 63, but admits the rigours of life on the road are wearing him down - and he's considering finding an impersonator to take his place at concerts.
Rundgren tells Mojo magazine, "I'm 63 years old and there's a limit to what I can do physically. So I'm thinking ahead: how can I alter what I do in order to accommodate that without compromising any of it?
"The hardest part of it now is the travelling - it's getting to the gig. So I'm thinking about starting my own tribute bands. They can go out to work."
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Todd in Norway in Feb.
(Dagbladet): Music Conference Larm festival has been an ever so small scoop before the event in February next year.
The legendary American artist and producer Todd Rundgren is the guest of honor, and will stay in the country for a week.
Rundgren is known as unusually gifted, eccentric and influential artist, songwriter and producer with great musical range and a very loyal fan base, as well as music technology innovator.
Cooperation Project
Rundgren will be interviewed on stage during Larm festival of Audun Wings in the journal window. But it is far to go one's errand from Hawaii to the winter cold Oslo and Rundgren would not be avspise with a well-paid seminar appearance.
It is therefore a short tour Norway, where Rundgren will go through songs from across his career, in intimate solo format. In addition, efforts are being made to bring about a collaborative project between Rundgren and a Norwegian artist.
- It is amazing that this happens, says: Larm festival program manager Joakim Haugland told Dagbladet.
- Rundgren is one of the vikigste artists over the last 30-40-years as a musician, producer and technical innovator. He is a little side of everything, but have inspired many. He does not do things like this very often, so it hangs a little extra high. This is a højdare Larm festival in history, says Haugland.
Agreed in London
It all came about through a collaboration between the city bustle window, which will host several seminars during bransjetreffet. Edited by Wings are also music critic for Today's Business, and Rundgren fan on his neck.
During Rundgrens concerts in London in October, he was in contact with the artist, and secured agreement on visit to Norway.
- Rundgren is not a people dear name today, but he is bigger and more important than most realize. He is a god gifted songwriter and musician who is definitely going their own ways, and have done it the last forty years. Whether it's prog rock, powerpop or blue eyed soul, his music has a unique nerve and beauty about them, and he is still capable of doing amazing things.
- I rank him up there with Paul McCartney, Frank Zappa and Prince, says Wings.
The legendary American artist and producer Todd Rundgren is the guest of honor, and will stay in the country for a week.
Rundgren is known as unusually gifted, eccentric and influential artist, songwriter and producer with great musical range and a very loyal fan base, as well as music technology innovator.
Cooperation Project
Rundgren will be interviewed on stage during Larm festival of Audun Wings in the journal window. But it is far to go one's errand from Hawaii to the winter cold Oslo and Rundgren would not be avspise with a well-paid seminar appearance.
It is therefore a short tour Norway, where Rundgren will go through songs from across his career, in intimate solo format. In addition, efforts are being made to bring about a collaborative project between Rundgren and a Norwegian artist.
- It is amazing that this happens, says: Larm festival program manager Joakim Haugland told Dagbladet.
- Rundgren is one of the vikigste artists over the last 30-40-years as a musician, producer and technical innovator. He is a little side of everything, but have inspired many. He does not do things like this very often, so it hangs a little extra high. This is a højdare Larm festival in history, says Haugland.
Agreed in London
It all came about through a collaboration between the city bustle window, which will host several seminars during bransjetreffet. Edited by Wings are also music critic for Today's Business, and Rundgren fan on his neck.
During Rundgrens concerts in London in October, he was in contact with the artist, and secured agreement on visit to Norway.
- Rundgren is not a people dear name today, but he is bigger and more important than most realize. He is a god gifted songwriter and musician who is definitely going their own ways, and have done it the last forty years. Whether it's prog rock, powerpop or blue eyed soul, his music has a unique nerve and beauty about them, and he is still capable of doing amazing things.
- I rank him up there with Paul McCartney, Frank Zappa and Prince, says Wings.
Moogy Klingman Memorial Celebration
Sunday, December 11, 2011.
2:00pm until 5:00pm
Dear friends!
You are invited to attend a memorial celebration in honor of the life of Moogy Klingman.
It will be on Sunday, December 11th from 2 to 5 pm
at The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia), NYC.
There will be no food served but drinks are available for purchase.
If you have, please bring Moogy photos old and new to share.
We hope that you will be able to attend.
Please RSVP to dorette99@aol.com
Sincerely,
Dorit Klingman & family
2:00pm until 5:00pm
Dear friends!
You are invited to attend a memorial celebration in honor of the life of Moogy Klingman.
It will be on Sunday, December 11th from 2 to 5 pm
at The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia), NYC.
There will be no food served but drinks are available for purchase.
If you have, please bring Moogy photos old and new to share.
We hope that you will be able to attend.
Please RSVP to dorette99@aol.com
Sincerely,
Dorit Klingman & family
Project: 40 Years of Something/Anything
http://www.cafepress.com/sa40
CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE
Buy Here and Get Your Name in 2012 Rolling Stone Tribute Ad
This is a jump start store for the 2012 campaign to place an ad in Rolling Stone in tribute to 40 years of Todd Rundgren's album "Something/Anything?" The ad will run as soon as funds reach the full page mark, or by year's end as large as we can get (which ever comes first).
What is "S/A?4(@)"? S=Something, A=Anything, 4=4 decades, and (@) is the digital flower sitting inside the "0" in "40". This is printed on the back of the shirt and makes a great conversation starter for the curious minded.
CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE
Buy Here and Get Your Name in 2012 Rolling Stone Tribute Ad
This is a jump start store for the 2012 campaign to place an ad in Rolling Stone in tribute to 40 years of Todd Rundgren's album "Something/Anything?" The ad will run as soon as funds reach the full page mark, or by year's end as large as we can get (which ever comes first).
What is "S/A?4(@)"? S=Something, A=Anything, 4=4 decades, and (@) is the digital flower sitting inside the "0" in "40". This is printed on the back of the shirt and makes a great conversation starter for the curious minded.
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