Happy Birthday and Anniversary

https://youtu.be/GU9BusCJCE8

Tonight RundgrenRadio Guest Ed Palermo of ZODD ZUNDGREN

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TONIGHT, TUESDAY June 21 @ 8:30pm ET  GUEST ED PALERMO of  ZODD ZUNDGREN

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TONIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ED PALERMO http://www.blogtalkradio.com/runt/2016/06/22/rundgren-radio-with-special-guest-ed-palermo Ed Palermo’s Big Band has been together since 1980 and has been playing and honing the music of Frank Zappa (among other composers) for fifteen years, mainly in performance at the Bottom Line and Iridium nightclubs in New York City.  They have recently performed gigs featuring all Todd Rundgren music.  When they perform both Todd and Zappa they call themselves "Zodd Zundgren". Their CDs, The Ed Palermo Big Band Plays the Music of Frank Zappa (If you have a copy, it’s now a collector’s item!!!), ‘Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance’ and the newly released ‘Eddy Loves Frank’ are concepts of love for the complex music of Frank Zappa. These crafty interpretations by the Ed Palermo Big Band stand as a testament to the longevity and originality of Zappa and his music. This music drives on its spontaneity and unpredictability. Palermo and his band bring this volatile music to life in a deft and powerful way, making it their own. Made up of top New York musicians, the CDs also feature guest soloists: ‘Zappa-alums’ guitarist Mike Keneally and vibraphonist Dave Samuels, saxophonists Bob Mintzer and Chris Potter and guitarist Mike Stern. Palermo has recorded two other critically-acclaimed big band albums and worked with Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Lena Horne and arranged music for James Brown for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. that took place 3 months before he died. His approach was influenced by Todd Rundgren, Cannonball Adderley, Neil Young, Edgar Winter, Nelson Riddle, Charles Tolliver, Gene Ammons and Brian Wilson. His devotion to eclectic roots also includes classical composers such as Prokofiev and Shostakovich. POSSIBLILITY OF AN RR BDAY BASH 2016 INFO TONIGHT  Find out how it is going, etc. TODD AT NOTRE DAME!  FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED TONIGHT ON RR! Professor Todd strikes again!  Outside of the classes for students there will be activities for fans to participate in that definitely will peak your interest!  We'll give you some info on those activities tonight! TODD RUNDGREN'S SPIRIT OF HARMONY FOUNDATION "Hello It's Tea" FUNDRAISER GOING ON NOW!  Get your mug now and send in a mug shot!  A great idea from super TR fan and SOHF Board Member Mark Woodin. http://www.HelloItsTea.com NEW MERCH AT TODDSTORE! Check out all the goods at Toddstore.com and don't forget it's your last chance to own a DVD of the first ever A Wizard, A True Star album live in concert is going on now until they run out! HEAR THE ENTIRE "UP AGAINST IT" CONCERT ONLINE NOW! Todd performed his musical "Up Against It" in Groningen The Netherlands on 2/19 of this year featuring the NNO - Noord Nederlands Orkest (North Netherlands Orchestra), Mathilde Santing & Wouter Penris and the Vocal Ensemble Amsterdam Academy of Music. http://www.nposoulenjazz.nl/colive/uitzending/389350 EVENTS/DATES TO KEEP IN MIND: NOW-July 2:  Ringo's All-Starr Band on tour August 20:  An Evening With Todd Rundgren concert Pershing Square in Los Angeles.  FREE OUTDOOR concert! August 22-26:  Todd Rundgren's Tyrolean Getaway/camp Summer:  Toddfest West, Saturday August 6, 2016. Labor Day weekend 9/2-9/5:  Possible RR BDAY BASH.  Sorry, no Todd concert this time - the man is busy making a new album, etc.  Fan parties with Todd and Todd related music if it happens.   Mon, Sept 5 — Todd returns to Sausalito Art Fest for a one-off "Evening With Todd Rundgren" gig (band included) . . . http://sausalitoartfestival.org/entertainment-2015/ September 24-October 1:  Todd Rundgren/SOHF at Notre Dame (9/24 football game, 9/30-10/1 public events TBA soon)

RundgrenRadio year 9 birthday bash information

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rundgren-radio-year-9-birthday-bash-7#/

Summary

RundgrenRadio.com:  You guys and gals know we have thrown over a dozen parties for Todd fans including 6 over the last 8 Labor Day weekends.   Each party has been special in its own unique way and this one will be no different if it happens.

Rather than take a risk like in the past, we are doing this IndieGoGo campaign instead to make sure we have enough interest.  We know there are challenges with all of the things Todd has been doing this year including his August camp (sold out), the cruise, and the SOHF Notre Dame event with TR in September so if the interest isn't there we understand.  However, we have had way too many requests by fans to not make a run at a party this year.

Your contributions will help us achieve our goal of throwing one hell of a party in 2016.  We have several bands lined up for you and other fun activities planned.  IF WE DO NOT HIT THE GOAL YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE REFUNDED 100%.  If we exceed it, we will add even more cool things into the mix!

Dates would be 9/2, 9/3, and 9/4.  We'd like to have a band(s) the night of 9/2 to start things up right.  Bands on 9/3 and 9/4 too as well as the Maurice excursion.

What We Need & What You Get

• We need $25K minimum to make this is a reality.  Sounds like a lot you say?  Yep we agree, that's because we are packing the event full of great things that will make great memories!  Here are some of the expenses we would use the money for ...
  
  Rental of venues
  Sound and lighting equipment
  Special event - Photo opp with Maurice, the RA tour Sphinx!  
  Restoration and moving of Maurice
  Laminates
  Cake
  Insurance
  Fees (IndieGogo, credit cards, etc)
  Some food
  Merch
  Maybe more surprises
  Multiple Bands/Special guests:
  Currently booked if this happens ... 
•  Utopians (formerly Lil Rocktopia) featuring "Faux Todd" John Powhida (from Hermits of Mink Halloween), Kevin Ellman (from Todd Rundgren's Utopia), John Siegler (From Todd Rundgren's Utopia), Jesse Gress (Todd's current touring guitarist), and a keyboard player TBD.
• Secret Society - a Utopia tribute band
• Ed Palermo's Big Band - 17 piece band playing all Todd music
  
  and a possible add-on of Wizards of Woodstock (formerly Love in Akron)
  
Perks for this campaign include event pass for the weekend festivities and other goodies!  Events will be held in or near Woodstock NY.  Complete details will be sent to contributors.

IF WE DO NOT HIT THE GOAL YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE REFUNDED 100%.  If we exceed it, we will add even more cool things into the mix!

RundgrenRadio tonight Tim Butler

ROCKTOBER SHOW 3 THIS TUESDAY  DETAILS ON CALI GIG TICKETS!

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TONIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST TIM BUTLER Tuesday 10/27 @ 8:30pm ET http://www.blogtalkradio.com/runt/2015/10/28/rundgren-radio-with-special-guest-tim-butler-of-the-psychedelic-furs Tim Butler is the bass player, and co-founder of the Psychedelic Furs. He is also the youngest of three brothers. His brother Richard, the eldest, is the lead singer of the Psychedelic Furs. Both brothers were also founding members of the alternative rock band, Love Spit Love. Tim was largely responsible for The Furs bringing in Todd Rundgren to produce their hit album, Forever Now. In an interview in That Mag, Tim said, “My favorite album was the one Todd produced (Forever Now). If anyone could be called a musical genius, I think Todd is." RUNDGREN RADIO TO PROMOTE TWO TODD RUNDGREN GIGS PLUS EVENTS THIS JANUARY!  January 11, 2016 in Redwood City, CA at Fox Theatre (between San Fran and San Jose)!  Ticket details will  be announced during the show tonight - no worries this does not mean tickets go on sale tonight :-).  Please do not call the venue.  On January 10th, we will be presenting a double bill concert at Club Fox featuring Jill Sobule and Kasim Sulton!  If you are interested in attending these events and need a hotel room, please contact us immediately at doug@rundgrenradio.com.  We have a great chance to take over an entire hotel - 100% Todd fans!  January 30, 2016 in Columbus, OH at Southern Theatre (same venue where we hosted the last Todd+Healing album show)!  Tickets are on sale NOW and it looks like this one will end up selling out.  On January 29th, we will be hosting a party at the group hotel featuring three different Todd/Utopia tribute bands - - - Secret Society, One World, and Love In Akron.  Group hotel info is already available and tickets to the party are already on sale, info at:  www.ToddColumbus.com.  SPIRIT OF HARMONY FOUNDATION NEW AUCTION UNDERWAY! www.32auctions.com/SpiritOfHarmony2015  Auction is open NOW and bidding lasts until November 14, when the auction closes. Fabulous Todd/Utopia treasures and gift items! All paid-for-items will be shipped no later than November 20 - - - in plenty of time for the holidays! AWATS LIVE DVD IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Toddstore is now taking pre-orders for the Todd Rundgren A Wizard, A True Star album live DVD.  Due to demand they are making another run of these previously almost impossible to find DVD's.  DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to own this important piece of Todd history! Order now at Toddstore.com.  MORE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED AND MORE ON THE WAY! Dates will be in December of 2015 and then January and February of 2016!  The format will be "Evening With" also deemed "Fan Favorites" and will feature Todd with a band consisting of John Ferenzik, Jesse Gress, Prairie Prince, and Kasim Sulton.  One of the tour dates includes a stop at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA where the Todd+Healing DVD was filmed!  Tickets are still on sale for this show that will likely sell out so don't procrastinate too long if you want to go. Another Todd gig was announced this week and it's location is in Burnside, MN with a presale happening on 11/2 on Ticketmaster.com.  We do not know the passcode but for most of the shows it has been toddster. Todd is currently touring with Ringo Starr again this October with only 4 shows left and details are available from our tour page at http://www.rundgrenradio.com/todd-on-tour.html "UP AGAINST IT" WITH TODD AND AN ORCHESTRA TO BE PERFORMED IN GRONINGEN (THE NETHERLANDS) ON FEBRUARY 19th OF 2016! Tickets are on sale NOW and you can keep up with all the happenings on the Facebook event page ... https://www.facebook.com/events/821492421266376/   KASIM SULTON CONCERTS IN NOVEMBER! Info available at KasimSulton.com

Todd Summer Camp 2016 announcement via ToddStore

Good Evening Toddstore Friends ..happy to let everyone know that there WILL BE a Summer Camp in 2016 ! Official announcement will be coming soon..as of now we can only tell you that it will be in August of 2016 and will be in the Eastern part of the U.S. ! We will bring you more info when we are given the go ahead !!

RundgrenRadio Announcement / Party

ROCKTOBER SHOW 1 THIS TUESDAY  DETAILS ON TWO RR PARTIES!

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TUESDAY AT 8:30PM ET Tuesday 10/13 @ 8:30pm ET http://www.blogtalkradio.com/runt/2015/10/14/rundgren-radio-rocktober-show-2-with-the-global-girls Special guests The Global Girls!  Ashle Worrick and Grace Yoo will be joining us to discuss what's happening with them now and what it was like touring with Todd for the GLOBAL tour. RUNDGREN RADIO TO PROMOTE TWO TODD RUNDGREN GIGS PLUS EVENTS THIS JANUARY!  January 11, 2016 in Redwood City, CA at Fox Theatre (between San Fran and San Jose)!  More details will  be announced during the show tomorrow night.  Please do not call the venue.  On January 10th, we will be presenting a double bill concert at Club Fox featuring Jill Sobule and Kasim Sulton!  If you are interested in attending these events and need a hotel room, please contact us immediately at doug@rundgrenradio.com.  We have a great chance to take over an entire hotel - 100% Todd fans!  January 30, 2016 in Columbus, OH at Southern Theatre (same venue where we hosted the last Todd+Healing album show)!  More details will  be announced during the show tomorrow night.  Please do not call the venue.  On January 29th, we will be hosting a party at the group hotel featuring three different Todd/Utopia tribute bands - - - Secret Society, One World, and Love In Akron.  We are also hoping to announce on the RR show tomorrow night a special guest for this party! Group hotel info is already available and tickets to the party are already on sale, info at:  www.ToddColumbus.com.  Ticket info for the Todd gig will be announced tomorrow night. AWATS LIVE DVD IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Toddstore is now taking pre-orders for the Todd Rundgren A Wizard, A True Star album live DVD.  Due to demand they are making another run of these previously almost impossible to find DVD's.  DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to own this important piece of Todd history! Order now at Toddstore.com.  MORE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED AND MORE ON THE WAY! Dates will be in December of 2015 and then January and February of 2016!  The format will be "Evening With" also deemed "Fan Favorites" and will feature Todd with a band consisting of John Ferenzik, Jesse Gress, Prairie Prince, and Kasim Sulton.  One of the tour dates includes a stop at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA where the Todd+Healing DVD was filmed!  Congrats to our ticket winners for this gig, Gary Morlock and Jim Utopia!  Tickets are still on sale for this show that will likely sell out so don't procrastinate too long if you want to go. Todd is currently touring with Ringo Starr again this October and that information along with some of the newly announced tour dates is available from our tour page at http://www.rundgrenradio.com/todd-on-tour.html "UP AGAINST IT" WITH TODD AND AN ORCHESTRA TO BE PERFORMED IN GRONINGEN (THE NETHERLANDS) ON FEBRUARY 19th OF 2016! Tickets are on sale NOW and you can keep up with all the happenings on the Facebook event page ... https://www.facebook.com/events/821492421266376/   KASIM SULTON CONCERTS IN NOVEMBER! Info available at KasimSulton.com

Rundgren Radio this tuesday.

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ROCKTOBER SHOW 1THIS TUESDAY  DETAILS ON TWO RR PARTIES!

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TUESDAY AT8:30PM ET Tuesday 10/6 @ 8:30pm ET http://www.blogtalkradio.com/runt/2015/10/07/rundgren-radio-rocktober-series-show-1 We'll be announcing some or all of the details surrounding the two Todd Rundgren gigs we will be promoting. One gig is in Northern Cali (our first West Coast gig since 2009) on 1/11/16and the other is in Central OH on 1/30/16 and we will be hosting parties the night before both of these Todd gigs!  We hope to have other new Todd tour dates to share as well.  You'll also get to hear some rockin' Todd tunes! AWATS LIVE DVD IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Toddstore is now taking pre-orders for the Todd RundgrenA Wizard, A True Star album live DVD.  Due to demand they are making another run of these previously almost impossible to find DVD's.  DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE to own this important piece of Todd history! Order now at Toddstore.com.   MORE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED AND MORE ON THE WAY!  Dates will be in December of 2015 and then January and February of 2016!  The format will be "Evening With" also deemed "Fan Favorites" and will feature Todd with a band consisting of John Ferenzik, Jesse Gress, Prairie Prince, and Kasim Sulton.  One of the tour dates includes a stop at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA where the Todd+Healing DVD was filmed!  Congrats to our ticket winners for this gig, Gary Morlock and Jim Utopia!  Tickets are still on sale for this show that will likely sell out so don't procrastinate too long if you want to go. Todd is currently touring with Ringo Starr again this October and that information along with some of the newly announced tour dates is available from our tour page athttp://www.rundgrenradio.com/todd-on-tour.html "UP AGAINST IT" WITH TODD AND AN ORCHESTRA TO BE PERFORMED IN GRONINGEN (THE NETHERLANDS) ONFEBRUARY 19th OF 2016! Tickets are on sale NOW and you can keep up with all the happenings on the Facebook event page ...  https://www.facebook.com/events/821492421266376/   KASIM SULTON CONCERTS IN NOVEMBER!  Info available at KasimSulton.com

Rundgren Radio tonight

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TODD's GOING BACK ON TOUR 2015  FIND OUT MORE TONIGHT ON RR

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TONIGHT AT 8:30PM ET Tuesday 9/15 @ 8:30pm ET http://www.blogtalkradio.com/runt/2015/09/16/rundgren-radio-y8bb6-post-show--todd-with-aso Post Akron show - we will be discussing how Y8BB6 went in Akron, OH.  We will also be making announcements as usual and that includes Todd tour information! IT'S NOT TO LATE TO GET YOUR TODD RUNDGREN'S ONLY SYMPHONIC CONCERTS OF 2015 T-SHIRT! It's not too late to get your official Akron gigs t-shirt from the Toddstore.  Due to demand they are making another run of shirts.  Check it out on Toddstore.com.  Todd performed with the Akron Symphony Orchestra two nights in a row (Saturday 9/4 and Sunday 9/5).   MORE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED! Dates will be in December of 2015 and then January and February of 2016!  The format will be "Evening With" also deemed "Fan Favorites" and will feature Todd with a band consisting of John Fereinzik, Jesse Gress, Prairie Prince, and Kasim Sulton.   One of the tour dates includes a stop at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA and on tonight's show we will be discussing the 4 premium tickets we have to give away to some lucky fans! Todd will also be touring with Ringo Starr again this October and that information along with some of the newly announced tour dates is available from our tour page at http://www.rundgrenradio.com/todd-on-tour.html "UP AGAINST IT" WITH TODD AND AN ORCHESTRA TO BE PERFORMED IN GRONINGEN (THE NETHERLANDS) ON FEBRUARY 19th OF 2016! Tickets are on sale NOW and you can keep up with all the happenings on the Facebook event page ... https://www.facebook.com/events/821492421266376/   KASIM SULTON CONCERTS IN NOVEMBER! Info available at KasimSulton.com INTERESTED IN OWNING SOME GREAT TODD RUNDGREN PHOTOS? Visit Hillage.Photoshelter.com/gallery-list Password is SOHF2015 (case sensitive all upper case). You can purchase 5 X 7 photos for $20.00 , 8 x 10 photos for $35.00 plus shipping to your home for $4.00. The site will be open for a very limited amount of time - maybe another week.  Over 700 photos! FANS INFLUENCED BY TODD ARE PUTTING OUT THEIR MUSIC WITH NEW CD's! Brian Grace has released a new CD titled, Streets of San Francisco, and it included a guest appearance by Prairie Prince!  For more info, email Brian at bngrace@gmail.com.  You can read about the CD here ... http://therockrag.com/taking-it-to-the-streets/.  Brian performed live with the Love in Akron band at the recent RR Y8BB6 party. Jens Trode's first album, International Deal, is now available and includes guest appearances by Prairie Prince and Kasim Sulton! You can read about the CD here ... http://www.thewhig.com/2015/09/10/kingston-musician-fulfils-his-dream  and purchase it here ...  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jenstrode

Tour dates

AN EVENING WITH TODD RUNDGREN - WINTER TOUR 2015 - 2016
Dec 9, Wed Detroit, MI - The Fillmore (pre-sale 9/16)
Dec 10, Thu Northfield, OH - Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live (pre-sale 9/16)
Dec 18, Fri Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater (pre-sale 9/16)
Dec 19, Sat New York, NY - Gramercy Theater (pre-sale 9/16)
Dec 20, Sun Chester, NY - Sugar loaf Performing Arts Center (on sale 9/18)
Jan 8, Fri Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick Resort (on sale 9/18)
More Tour dates To Be Announced Shortly!

Todd Rundgren with Ringo and his All Starr Band 2015



Todd Rundgren with Ringo and his All Starr Band - Autumn Tour 2015
Oct 9, Fri Vancouver, B - Queen Elizabeth Theater
Oct 10, Sat Penticton, BC - South Okanagan Events Theater
Oct 12, Mon Edmonton, AB - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Oct 13, Tue Calgary, AB - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Oct 14, Wed Regina, SK - Brandt Theater
Oct 16, Fri Minneapolis, MN - The State Theater
Oct 17, Sat Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
Oct 18, Sun Detroit, MI - Fox Theater
Oct 20, Tue Toronto, ON - Massey Hall
Oct 21, Wed Montreal, QC - St. Denis Theater 1
Oct 23, Fri Boston, MA - Wang Theater - Citi Performing Arts Center
Oct 24, Sat Mashantucket, CT - Fox Theater
Oct 25, Sun New Brunswick, NJ - State Theater
Oct 27, Tue Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Hall For The Performing Arts
Oct 28, Wed Baltimore, MD - Modell Performing Arts Center@ The Lyric
Oct 30, Fri Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theater
Oct 31, Sat Brooklyn, NY - Kings Theater

recap of last show

http://krispyweiss.tumblr.com/post/128477339198/todd-rundgren-with-the-akron-symphony-orchestra

The verb "to love"

https://youtu.be/Z1-inQCo8cE

God said

https://youtu.be/iRKnpriqP0I

Can't stop running

https://youtu.be/DGTUmt74DE8

Rock Love - Todd Rundgren with the Akron Symphony Orchestra - Sept 5, 2015

Hide Away Todd Rundgren with the Akron Symphony Orchestra - Sept 5, 2015

one amazing Video.................................

Labor Day SPECIAL CONCERT Akron Civic Theatre Todd Rundgren with the Akron Symphony Orchestra

September 5 - September 6
Sep 5 at 8:00pm to Sep 6 at 11:00pm
Show Map
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308
BOTH CONCERTS WILL FEATURE SOME SONGS TODD HAS NOT PERFORMED WITH AN ORCHESTRA YET - OVER 10 NEW SONGS TOTAL FOR THE TWO CONCERTS! DIFFERENT SET LIST EACH NIGHT!

The Todd Rundgren with the Akron Symphony Orchestra will be Rundgren's fourth and fifth symphonic concerts in North America. The concerts are being held on September 5th and 6th of 2015 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, OH. The set lists will feature some of the songs Todd has performed with orchestras in the past as well as 14 new songs total for the two concerts. Special guest performers include Kevin Ellman (drums), Jesse Gress (guitar), Greg Hawkes (keyboards), Kasim Sulton (bass and background vocals), Michele Rundgren (background vocals), and Mary Lou Arnold (background vocals). The orchestra conductor for both concerts will be Jacob Sustaita.

TICKETS:

Saturday, Sept 5:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05004EBB9B882DCD
Sunday, Sept 6:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05004EBB9B8C2DD5

Video: Woody Truckstop 1966 Thats right , You're wrong

searching for "A Face to a Name", directed by Douglas Sloan soundtrack by Todd Rundgren.

Anyone able to find the short documentary video  "A Face to a Name", directed by Douglas Sloan  soundtrack by Todd Rundgren. a beautiful haunting tribute to 9/11.   Also know to Todd Rundgren fans as a "A Wall in NYC" it seems to have disappeard from the internet.

Thank you everyone, over 500,000 visits to my Todd Rundgren blog ..