The Live AWATS Project
http://bubnick.trconnection.com/
click on this link below to find the mp 3 of songs that have performed live in the past for AWATS show
http://www.stratlogistics.com/AWATS/index.html
Todd Has Performed Many, but not all, of the songs from AWATS over the years live.
Here are versions of all the ones I could find in my collection.
If you have some of the missing tracks, send me an E-mail and I'll post them here.
I picked what was mostly convenient and in some cases the only versions I had.
Some just popped into my head that there were played on a certain tour or there was a certain memorable version.
Edits are rough, I just got the tracks off the CD's and chopped to length.
Can't wait for the Akron show on September 5th so I can hear ALL of these songs,
some of which will be performed live for the very first time!
You can always check out my list of live shows at: http://bubnick.trconnection.com
AWATS Live Project:
1. International Feel - Audience November '73 Detroit
2: Never Never Land - Board tapes 5/14/78 Bottom Line
3. Tic Tic Tic, It Wears Off - Audience CW Post University 5/3/73
4. You Need Your Head - missing
5. Rock and Roll Pussy - missing
6. Dogfight Giggle - missing - This should be interesting on the new tour!
7. You Don't Have to Camp Around - Audience November '73 Detroit
8. Flamingo - missing
9. Zen Archer - Board tapes 5/14/78 Bottom Line
10. Just Another Head/Da Da Dali
11. When The Shit Hits the Fan / Sunset Blvd. - FM 10/20/77 Chicago
12. Le Feel Internacionale - Live in Cyberia Laserdisc '94
13. Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel - Board Tapes 5/14/78 Bottom Line
14. Does Anybody Love You? - missing
15. Oldies Medley - Board Tapes 5/14/78 Bottom Line
16. Hungry for Love - Audience November '73 Detroit
17. I Don't Want to Tie You Down - Boston 2/4/99 FM Board
18. Is It My Name? - Audience November '73 Detroit
19. Just One Victory - Midnight Special 1978 with extra long solo ending
AWATS radio promo ad
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Rock and Roll hall of fame appearance
Todd will be at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday Sept 7th at 1PM. He will be doing a photo op with the press at his display. We are working out the details for a fan meet and greet to follow with Todd Kasim, Roger and Prairie . The...re should be a group discount in place for TR fans that day. More details to come
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Huffington post todd article
Hello It's Me, Todd Rundgren: A Digital Chat With a Wizard, a True Star
David Wild TV Writer, Rolling Stone Contributing Editor and author of "He Is . . . I Say"
Posted: August 23, 2009 10:15 PM
Sure, Eric Clapton may have been God first, but growing up in New Jersey in the Seventies, I somehow decided to buy American when it came to guitar gods. And so I began to worship Todd Rundgren, the brilliantly talented singer-songwriter-guitarist-producer-arranger and part-time cult superstar who remains to this day a musical force with which to be reckoned.
Todd Rundgren's wildly eclectic career is such that even his devoted fans may only know part of what the man has achieved over the years, from his days with the Nazz, to producing everyone from the New York Dolls to Grand Funk Railroad to Meatloaf to Patti Smith to XTC, to blowing lots of progressive minds with the group Utopia, to foreseeing massive technological changes in the music business before just about anyone else. In his spare time, Todd has always been one of the great vocalists, musicians and guitar gods on earth. And as a dad myself now, I can't help but admire how Todd was also a way cool father figure to Liv Tyler during that long stretch when Steven Tyler was out to an extended chemical lunch.
One thing that Todd Rundgren hasn't ever done is make things particularly easy on himself. Todd's latest challenge is a characteristically wild and challenging one. He's bringing one of his finest and most completely trippy album A Wizard, A True Star to theatrical life for an ambitious series of shows that will find him performing it in its entirety starting on September 6th at the Akron Civic Theater, with further dates already set in Stamford, Connecticut, Bethesda, Maryland, Chicago and Minneapolis. Toddheads not in those neighborhoods will be able to eventually see the Stamford show on DVD and hear it on CD next year, or perhaps more in keeping with Todd's forward-thinking view of the world, they can watch that show live on the web on Pay Per View -- you can find details here.
In my excitement at hearing this non-Fox bit of news, I decided to pimp this exciting occasion to hit Todd up with a few questions about this upcoming theatrical endeavor, about the state of the music business and about his own unique and still-evolving place in living music history.
So all of you Huffington Post-ers, please honk if you too love Todd Rundgren -- whose work appears regularly on the playlists I post here. And if you you're your own questions for the Wizard, write in and maybe God -- I mean Todd -- will answer some of your questions too.
And if Todd doesn't, don't worry. Like the man says, "A Dream Goes On Forever."
Todd, I know why I love A Wizard, A True Star, but why did you choose this album for special live treatment over something/anything else, like for, instance, Something/Anything?
Like a high-priced prostitute, I have my specialties, but I am not above entertaining a bizarre request from the client. My first thought was "...well, it's been a very long time. I'm not sure if my knees are up to it." Then it occurred that there might be something in it for me -- perhaps a settlement of unfinished business. Like somebody Dexter forgot to kill and then he had a lucky chance opportunity to off them in Emmy-winning style.
I saw the production of your Up Against It twice at the Public Theater, so I'm a fan of your theatrical side. How theatrical will this tour get? Will you be channeling your inner Tommy Tune?
You presume I have an inner TT. Unless Tommy can trot out a convincing Soupy Shuffle, I may have to draw my terpsichorial influence elsewhere. There will be quite a few costume changes, some involving originals from the 70s. In such instances, I will be calling on my inner tapeworm so as to fit into them. And let us not forget the Cool Jerk in 7/4. Take that, Tommy!
You foresaw a sea change coming in the music business a long, long time ago -- way ahead of the pack. How do you view the increasing importance of live performance over music sales today: as an encouraging reaffirmation of the meaning of music or an exhausting pain in the ass?
At the expense of tooting my own prognosticational horn, totally covered this years ago. It's amazing how people think you are being revelatory if you can simply bring yourself to accept the facts. Before there were any sort of 'recordings' there was performance. If we are devolved back to the Stone Age tomorrow there will be performance.
More to the point, successful record sales result not in gigantic windfalls of cash for the artist unless they opt to demonstrate their ability to reproduce such performances before witnesses and collect the commensurate rewards therefrom... that being a greater than 50% slice of ticket prices plus merch sales vs. 20 or less percent of record royalties. 'Twas ever thus. The Road Rules.
Even with all your success and influence and a masterful and eclectic body of work, you've been called an undervalued genius, by me at least. Do you feel more undervalued or more genius?
I've been ruminating on this genius thing, and if the cinema is any indication, being misunderstood and undervalued is the true mark of genius. If bearing a reputation as a weirdo is all it takes to be a genius, I'm a shoo-in. Come to think of it, half the people I know are geniuses, the other half peculiarly enough, idiots.
David Wild TV Writer, Rolling Stone Contributing Editor and author of "He Is . . . I Say"
Posted: August 23, 2009 10:15 PM
Sure, Eric Clapton may have been God first, but growing up in New Jersey in the Seventies, I somehow decided to buy American when it came to guitar gods. And so I began to worship Todd Rundgren, the brilliantly talented singer-songwriter-guitarist-producer-arranger and part-time cult superstar who remains to this day a musical force with which to be reckoned.
Todd Rundgren's wildly eclectic career is such that even his devoted fans may only know part of what the man has achieved over the years, from his days with the Nazz, to producing everyone from the New York Dolls to Grand Funk Railroad to Meatloaf to Patti Smith to XTC, to blowing lots of progressive minds with the group Utopia, to foreseeing massive technological changes in the music business before just about anyone else. In his spare time, Todd has always been one of the great vocalists, musicians and guitar gods on earth. And as a dad myself now, I can't help but admire how Todd was also a way cool father figure to Liv Tyler during that long stretch when Steven Tyler was out to an extended chemical lunch.
One thing that Todd Rundgren hasn't ever done is make things particularly easy on himself. Todd's latest challenge is a characteristically wild and challenging one. He's bringing one of his finest and most completely trippy album A Wizard, A True Star to theatrical life for an ambitious series of shows that will find him performing it in its entirety starting on September 6th at the Akron Civic Theater, with further dates already set in Stamford, Connecticut, Bethesda, Maryland, Chicago and Minneapolis. Toddheads not in those neighborhoods will be able to eventually see the Stamford show on DVD and hear it on CD next year, or perhaps more in keeping with Todd's forward-thinking view of the world, they can watch that show live on the web on Pay Per View -- you can find details here.
In my excitement at hearing this non-Fox bit of news, I decided to pimp this exciting occasion to hit Todd up with a few questions about this upcoming theatrical endeavor, about the state of the music business and about his own unique and still-evolving place in living music history.
So all of you Huffington Post-ers, please honk if you too love Todd Rundgren -- whose work appears regularly on the playlists I post here. And if you you're your own questions for the Wizard, write in and maybe God -- I mean Todd -- will answer some of your questions too.
And if Todd doesn't, don't worry. Like the man says, "A Dream Goes On Forever."
Todd, I know why I love A Wizard, A True Star, but why did you choose this album for special live treatment over something/anything else, like for, instance, Something/Anything?
Like a high-priced prostitute, I have my specialties, but I am not above entertaining a bizarre request from the client. My first thought was "...well, it's been a very long time. I'm not sure if my knees are up to it." Then it occurred that there might be something in it for me -- perhaps a settlement of unfinished business. Like somebody Dexter forgot to kill and then he had a lucky chance opportunity to off them in Emmy-winning style.
I saw the production of your Up Against It twice at the Public Theater, so I'm a fan of your theatrical side. How theatrical will this tour get? Will you be channeling your inner Tommy Tune?
You presume I have an inner TT. Unless Tommy can trot out a convincing Soupy Shuffle, I may have to draw my terpsichorial influence elsewhere. There will be quite a few costume changes, some involving originals from the 70s. In such instances, I will be calling on my inner tapeworm so as to fit into them. And let us not forget the Cool Jerk in 7/4. Take that, Tommy!
You foresaw a sea change coming in the music business a long, long time ago -- way ahead of the pack. How do you view the increasing importance of live performance over music sales today: as an encouraging reaffirmation of the meaning of music or an exhausting pain in the ass?
At the expense of tooting my own prognosticational horn, totally covered this years ago. It's amazing how people think you are being revelatory if you can simply bring yourself to accept the facts. Before there were any sort of 'recordings' there was performance. If we are devolved back to the Stone Age tomorrow there will be performance.
More to the point, successful record sales result not in gigantic windfalls of cash for the artist unless they opt to demonstrate their ability to reproduce such performances before witnesses and collect the commensurate rewards therefrom... that being a greater than 50% slice of ticket prices plus merch sales vs. 20 or less percent of record royalties. 'Twas ever thus. The Road Rules.
Even with all your success and influence and a masterful and eclectic body of work, you've been called an undervalued genius, by me at least. Do you feel more undervalued or more genius?
I've been ruminating on this genius thing, and if the cinema is any indication, being misunderstood and undervalued is the true mark of genius. If bearing a reputation as a weirdo is all it takes to be a genius, I'm a shoo-in. Come to think of it, half the people I know are geniuses, the other half peculiarly enough, idiots.
Todd's Gibson SG " FOOL" guitar
in the recent interview on Hofstra Radio todd was asked if his gibson sg "fool" guitar will be used on the AWATS shows. He hinted that it will be used at the show.. The original was auctioned off a few years back..
I am now on facebook
come by and share your stories and chat..
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http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148086679477
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Meet and Greet
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Meet and greet
We have been coordinating with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Todd, Kasim and Roger to do a meet and greet, photo op type thing at the museum on Monday Sept 7th [2009]. The timing details are still being worked out but you are all welcome to attend! It will be in the afternoon before the show. Good times! Just when I think this long weekend couldnt be much more fun something ELSE gets added. If you had planned to go home on Moday...you might want to reconsider!"
We have been coordinating with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Todd, Kasim and Roger to do a meet and greet, photo op type thing at the museum on Monday Sept 7th [2009]. The timing details are still being worked out but you are all welcome to attend! It will be in the afternoon before the show. Good times! Just when I think this long weekend couldnt be much more fun something ELSE gets added. If you had planned to go home on Moday...you might want to reconsider!"
awats news directly from todd
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Word on the street
Though a shroud of secrecy has kept many of the details of the upcoming live re-creation of Todd Rundgren's classic album of the 70s, a few tempting morsels have slipped through the gaps. While many have assumed that the show will be a note-perfect rendition of the original studio breakthrough, insiders have hinted at something much more extravagant.
Apparently, this will be a production to rival Las Vegas and Broadway. Video accompaniment, special effects, and at least eight costume changes --- some incorporating original outfits from the AWATS era --- as well as a "special secret opening act" have all been rumored. While still stinting on the details, Rundgren confirms that this will be far beyond any of his recent tours in theatrical scope. "This is much more than a musical re-creation,” says Rundgren. “It will be a cultural event in the world of Todd fans".
AWATS U.S. and European Tour Dates:
Sept 6 Akron Civic Theater
Sept 7 Akron Civic Theater
Sept 9 Stamford CT, Palace Theater
Sept 10 Bethesda MD, Strathmore Theater
Sept 12 Chicago Park West
Sept 13 Chicago Park West
Sept 15 State Theater, Minneapolis
Feb 6, 2010 - HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London (England)
Feb 8, 2010 - Paradiso, Amsterdam (The Netherlands
Word on the street
Though a shroud of secrecy has kept many of the details of the upcoming live re-creation of Todd Rundgren's classic album of the 70s, a few tempting morsels have slipped through the gaps. While many have assumed that the show will be a note-perfect rendition of the original studio breakthrough, insiders have hinted at something much more extravagant.
Apparently, this will be a production to rival Las Vegas and Broadway. Video accompaniment, special effects, and at least eight costume changes --- some incorporating original outfits from the AWATS era --- as well as a "special secret opening act" have all been rumored. While still stinting on the details, Rundgren confirms that this will be far beyond any of his recent tours in theatrical scope. "This is much more than a musical re-creation,” says Rundgren. “It will be a cultural event in the world of Todd fans".
AWATS U.S. and European Tour Dates:
Sept 6 Akron Civic Theater
Sept 7 Akron Civic Theater
Sept 9 Stamford CT, Palace Theater
Sept 10 Bethesda MD, Strathmore Theater
Sept 12 Chicago Park West
Sept 13 Chicago Park West
Sept 15 State Theater, Minneapolis
Feb 6, 2010 - HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London (England)
Feb 8, 2010 - Paradiso, Amsterdam (The Netherlands
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
non awats tour dates starting to unfold west coast
Sunday, October 25
• TODD RUNDGREN
http://www.thecoachhouse.com/
AWATS AKRON AND CHICAGO SHOW WILL BE WEBCAST
ITS OFFICIAL THAT THE FIRST 2 AKRON SHOWS AND THE 2 CHICAGO SHOWS WILL BE BROADCAST AS A PAY PER VIEW ON THE WEB. COME BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE FUTURE
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
AMAZING POSTER FOR AWATS SHOW COMING SHORTLY
LOOK BACK HERE SHORTLY FOR AN AMAZING POSTER FOR THE AWATS SHOWS.. WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ..
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame display
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM
TODD WILL HAVE A DISPLAY IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM IN CLEVELAND STARTING ON FRIDAY SEPT 4TH. JUST IN TIME FOR ALL OF THE AWATS CONCERT GOERS ARRIVALS! YAY!
TODD WILL HAVE A DISPLAY IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM IN CLEVELAND STARTING ON FRIDAY SEPT 4TH. JUST IN TIME FOR ALL OF THE AWATS CONCERT GOERS ARRIVALS! YAY!
Monday, August 17, 2009
lets talk about costumes for awats shows
click to enlarge
Todd is looking for the person that bought this at his estate sale years ago he wants to wear the hoit pink outfit for the awats shows..
translation provided by
Bart Versteeg
The colourful world of Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren paid a short visit to our country.
The man with a thousand faces and transformations did a concert which once again showed what a flamboyant person he actually is. Photographer Claude VanHeye did a striking shoot
Todd is looking for the person that bought this at his estate sale years ago he wants to wear the hoit pink outfit for the awats shows..
translation provided by
Bart Versteeg
The colourful world of Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren paid a short visit to our country.
The man with a thousand faces and transformations did a concert which once again showed what a flamboyant person he actually is. Photographer Claude VanHeye did a striking shoot
RundgrenRadio 8/18 bobby Strickland
The last piece of the AWATS puzzle is our guest this Tuesday night on RundgrenRadio.com! Bobby Strickland will be talking AWATS, Toddstock, horns and whatever else comes to mind. Show starts at 8:30pm ET and the ever so popular but tortured chat room will be open. www.rundgrenradio.com
Sunday, August 16, 2009
last call for toddfest west
For you last-minute folks, this is the last call for RSVPs for this year's ToddFest/West. It's this Saturday, August 22nd, in Antelope, CA.
Send your RSVP (if you're planning to attend) to RSVP2009@ToddFestWest.com. Attendees will be enjoying a live set of music from Adrian Bourgeois (the talented son of Bourgeios Tagg's Brent Bourgeois) in addition to all the other great ToddFest/West fare.
Additional details at http://ToddFestWest.com.
If you can't make it this year, do check out ToddFestWest.com on Saturday for live updates from the Fest!
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Roger D. Linder, The TR-i Fan Formerly known as RDL22
Antelope, CA
Send your RSVP (if you're planning to attend) to RSVP2009@ToddFestWest.com. Attendees will be enjoying a live set of music from Adrian Bourgeois (the talented son of Bourgeios Tagg's Brent Bourgeois) in addition to all the other great ToddFest/West fare.
Additional details at http://ToddFestWest.com.
If you can't make it this year, do check out ToddFestWest.com on Saturday for live updates from the Fest!
--
Roger D. Linder, The TR-i Fan Formerly known as RDL22
Antelope, CA
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