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Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Todd Rundgren, Emil Nikolaisen, Hans-Peter Lindstrøm "Runddans
Todd Rundgren, Emil Nikolaisen, Hans-Peter Lindstrøm "Runddans" out May 5th on Smalltown Supersound.
Pre-order:
iTunes (US): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/run...
iTunes (UK/EU): https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id9...
LP and CD world ex. North-America and Japan: http://runddans.tmstor.es
Tour Dates
| Date | City | Venue | Note | Reviews/Photos Compact format |
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| Ringo Starr and his 13th All Starr Band | ||||
| Fri 2/13/15 | Bossier City, LA | Riverdome | ||
| Sat 2/14/15 | Tyler, TX | Cowan Center | ||
| Sun 2/15/15 | Birmingham, AL | BJCC Concert Hall | ||
| Tue 2/17/15 | Greenville, SC | The Peace Center | ||
| Wed 2/18/15 | Fort Pierce, Fl | Sunrise Theatre for the Perfornming Arts | ||
| Sat 2/21/15 | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | |||
| Sun 2/22/15 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Coliseo de Puerto Rico | ||
| Tue 2/24/15 | Sarasota, FL | Van Wezel PAC | ||
| Thu 2/26/15 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | HSBC Brasil | ||
| Fri 2/27/15 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Vivo Rio | ||
| Tue 3/03/15 | Santiago, Chile | Movistar Arena | ||
| Fri 3/06/15 | Bogota, Columbia | Bogota Corferias | ||
| Sun 3/08/15 | Yucatan, Mexico | Coliseo Merida | ||
| Tue 3/10/15 | Mexico City, Mexico | National Auditorium | ||
| Thu 3/12/15 | Santa Ynez, CA | Chumash Casino | ||
| Fri 3/13/15 | San Francisco, CA | Masonic Theater | ||
| Sat 3/14/15 | Pala, CA | Pala Casino | ||
| Sun 3/15/15 | Las Vegas, NV | The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort | ||
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| Thu 4/02/15 | Denver, CO | King Center Concert Hall at Auraria Campus | ||
| Fri 4/10/15 | Park City, UT | Egyptian Theatre | ||
| Sat 4/11/15 | Park City, UT | Egyptian Theatre | ||
| Sun 4/12/15 | Park City, UT | Egyptian Theatre | ||
| Tue 4/14/15 | Colorado Springs, CO | Pike's Peak Center | ||
| Fri 4/17/15 | North Kansas City, MO | The Voodoo Lounge @ Harrah's | ||
| Sun 4/19/15 | Little Rock, AR | The Rev Room | ||
| Tue 4/21/15 | Milwaukee, WI | The Pabst Theater | ||
| Wed 4/22/15 | Chicago, IL | Vic Theatre | ||
| Thu 4/23/15 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Intersection | ||
| Say 4/25/15 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE | ||
| Sun 4/26/15 | Northfield, OH | Hard Rock Live | ||
| Tue 4/28/15 | Buffalo, NY | Town Ballroom | ||
| Wed 4/29/15 | State College, PA | The State Theatre | ||
| Fri 5/01/15 | Newton, NJ | The Newton Theatre | ||
| Sat 5/02/15 | Stafford Springs, CT | Stafford Palace Theatre | ||
| Sun 5/03/15 | Boston, MA | The Wilbut Theatre | ||
| Tue 5/05/15 | New York, NY | Highline Ballroom | ||
| Wed 5/06/15 | New York, NY | Highline Ballroom | ||
| Fri 5/08/15 | Verona, NY | Turning Stone Resort Casino | ||
| Sat 5/09/15 | Plymouth, NH | Flying Monkey Performance Center | ||
| Sun 5/10/15 | Norfolk, CT | Infinity Music Hall | ||
| Tue 5/12/15 | Ridgefield, CT | The Ridgefield Playhouse | ||
| Thu 5/14/15 | Alexandria, VA | Birchmere Music Hall | ||
| Sat 5/16/15 | Wilmington, DE | World Cafe Live | ||
| Sun 5/17/15 | Annapolis, MD | Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts | ||
| Tue 5/19/15 | Greensboro, NC | The Cone Denim Entertainment Center | ||
| Wed 5/20/15 | Atlanta, GA | Center Stage | ||
| Fri 5/22/15 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall | ||
| Sat 5/23/15 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Culture Room | ||
| Tue 5/26/15 | New Orleans, LA | House of Blues | ||
| Sun 5/31/15 | Tucson, AZ | The Fox Theatre | ||
| Wed 6/03/15 | Hollywood, CA | The Roxy | ||
| Sat 6/06/15 | San Juan Capistrano, CA | The Coach House | ||
| Rockin' Little Rock - Rundgren Radio/Spirit of Harmony 3 Day Event | ||||
| Fri 4/17/15 | Little Rock, AR | Seehttp://rockinlittlerock.com | ||
| Sat 4/18/15 | Little Rock, AR | Seehttp://rockinlittlerock.com | ||
| Sun 4/19/15 | Little Rock, AR | Seehttp://rockinlittlerock.com | ||
Monday, March 2, 2015
this just in from the TODDSTORE
Good Morning Toddstore Friends ! Just heard from the record company that GLOBAL is officially in production NOW ! We will keep you updated about the progress and when we will start shipping them out . Thanks again for pre-ordering from the Toddstore ! For those of you that have pre-ordered you will get a chance to also purchase the official GLOBAL tour shirt before the tour starts with FREE shipping !
Review of the Global CD
http://www.allmusic.com/album/global-mw0002818700
Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Many of Todd Rundgren's adventures in the new millennium were marked by restless flitting about from one idea to the next, but Global finds him more or less adopting the groove he started on 2013'sState. Certainly, the one-word title picks up the thread of State, expanding his outlook from the nation to the world at large, and there's an undeniable undercurrent of social protest, or at least discontent, flowing underneath Global. Musing about life on "This Island Earth," Rundgren posits that if "we don't rise, we will fall," one of many vague calls to arms peppered throughout the record. This being Todd, the good intentions are often inextricable from the silliness, reaching some kind of fever pitch on "Earth Mother," where he shouts out to his sisters without ever quite realizing that his call for "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" could be seen as vaguely condescending. Then again, one of the great pleasures of Rundgren is how he'll camouflage his message in sheer absurdity. He doesn't attempt to hide this goofiness on Global, not when it opens with a "Bang on the Drum" update called "Ev'rybody," where he claims "everybody wants a twerk from Miley." This isn't the only time Todd conjures memories of The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect, either; large chunks of Global pulsate to a similar AOR spin on new wave, but he pushes these melodic tendencies through homemade tech filters and other modern accouterments, including a jape at EDM. Sometimes these stylish flirtations are done in jest, sometimes they're done stone-cold sober, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference, but that's what is compelling about Global: it's perched at a point between the past and the present, protest and satire, and that inscrutability is often where Rundgren does interesting work.
Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Many of Todd Rundgren's adventures in the new millennium were marked by restless flitting about from one idea to the next, but Global finds him more or less adopting the groove he started on 2013'sState. Certainly, the one-word title picks up the thread of State, expanding his outlook from the nation to the world at large, and there's an undeniable undercurrent of social protest, or at least discontent, flowing underneath Global. Musing about life on "This Island Earth," Rundgren posits that if "we don't rise, we will fall," one of many vague calls to arms peppered throughout the record. This being Todd, the good intentions are often inextricable from the silliness, reaching some kind of fever pitch on "Earth Mother," where he shouts out to his sisters without ever quite realizing that his call for "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" could be seen as vaguely condescending. Then again, one of the great pleasures of Rundgren is how he'll camouflage his message in sheer absurdity. He doesn't attempt to hide this goofiness on Global, not when it opens with a "Bang on the Drum" update called "Ev'rybody," where he claims "everybody wants a twerk from Miley." This isn't the only time Todd conjures memories of The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect, either; large chunks of Global pulsate to a similar AOR spin on new wave, but he pushes these melodic tendencies through homemade tech filters and other modern accouterments, including a jape at EDM. Sometimes these stylish flirtations are done in jest, sometimes they're done stone-cold sober, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference, but that's what is compelling about Global: it's perched at a point between the past and the present, protest and satire, and that inscrutability is often where Rundgren does interesting work.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
NAMM Foundation Steps in as Title Sponsor of the 2015 Spirit of Harmony Foundation Symposium on the Moral Imperative of Music Education
NAMM Foundation Steps in as Title Sponsor of the 2015 Spirit of Harmony Foundation Symposium on the Moral Imperative of Music Education
Donation seeks to inspire fans of Todd Rundgren to support Spirit of Harmony Foundation
“On behalf of our members around the world, NAMM is proud to partner with the Spirit of Harmony Foundation”
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 26, 2015
The Spirit of Harmony Foundation (SOHF) is proud to announce the generous support of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as title sponsor of the 2015 Spirit of Harmony Foundation Symposium on the Moral Imperative of Music Education. This national gathering about the role of music education in learning will be in collaboration with the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The NAMM Foundation’s $25,000 support of the April 18 Symposium is offered as a challenge grant to the Spirit of Harmony Foundation’s network of fans of rock legend Todd Rundgren, and supporters of music education. The NAMM Foundation will match donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000 who wish to join with the Spirit of Harmony Foundation in supporting the April 18 Symposium and music education advocacy efforts.
The Moral Imperative of Music Education Symposium features researchers, educators and practitioners committed to ensuring access and availability of music education to all school age children in the U.S. The mission of the Symposium is to increase awareness of groundbreaking research indicating an inextricable link between music education and the neurological, social, academic, economic and emotional well-being of students. Donations can be made via this secure website.
“On behalf of our Members around the world, NAMM is proud to partner with the Spirit of Harmony Foundation” said Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO. “Under Todd Rundgren’s leadership and in the spirit of President Clinton’s long-term support of music and arts education, this collaboration will further our vision of a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught”
Confirmed speakers for the symposium include: Margaret Martin, DrPH, MPH (Harmony Project, Los Angeles), Nina Kraus, PhD. (Northwestern University Brainvolts Lab), George Ford (Phoenix Center, Washington, D.C.), Carl Mouton (Maumelle High School band director, Arkansas), and Todd Rundgren, as well as Roger Clinton and NAMM’s Mary Luehrsen. Performances by the Mabelvale Elementary Drum and Groove Line, Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra Brass Quintet, and Todd Rundgren with original members of Todd Rundgren’s Utopia will round out the event which will be recorded in their entirety and aired on KAUR Little Rock Public Radio. A VIP reception will follow the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information about sponsorships, contact Mark H. Cohen at mc(at)spiritofharmony.org or at 319 224 0432.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
more Global tour dates
The Roxy Hollywood CA 6/3
On-Sale: 2/27 10:00AM PST
The Fox Theatre, Tucson AZ 5/31
Pre-Sale; 3/4
On-Sale: 3/6 10:00AM PST
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano CA 6/6
Pre-Sale 2/25 code: CHTODD15
On-Sale: 2/27 10:00AM PST
House of Blues, New Orleans LA 5/26
Pre-Sale: 2/25
On-Sale: 2/27 10:00AM CT
On-Sale: 2/27 10:00AM PST
The Fox Theatre, Tucson AZ 5/31
Pre-Sale; 3/4
On-Sale: 3/6 10:00AM PST
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano CA 6/6
Pre-Sale 2/25 code: CHTODD15
On-Sale: 2/27 10:00AM PST
House of Blues, New Orleans LA 5/26
Pre-Sale: 2/25
On-Sale: 2/27 10:00AM CT
Sunday, February 22, 2015
RundgrenRadio Update from Yesterdays Show
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Archive of todays RundgrenRadio.
Check Out Music Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Rundgren Radio on BlogTalkRadio with Todd Rundgren Talk Radio on BlogTalkRadio
Scoops from todays RundgrenRadio show
Top scoop breakdown from RR show this morning ...
1) DJ on tour is Dam Funk
2) Michele Rundgren, Jill Sobule, Rachel Haden, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Janet Kirker are all on the song "Earth Mother".
3) Bobby Strickland is the player for the sax solo (forgot which song)
4) Todd can write ballads blindfolded
5) Todd believes his fans are too sophisticated and smart to get worked up about the RRHOF (something along those lines)
6) Utopia reunion for 2016 not out of the question as long as it's at least a 2 month tour
7) Todd will play some guitar on the Global tour and songs will be from all eras but somewhat limited to what a DJ can produce since there is no band
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9) Spirit of Harmony Foundation is looking for corporate/individual sponsors for symposium in Little Rock AR
1) DJ on tour is Dam Funk
2) Michele Rundgren, Jill Sobule, Rachel Haden, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Janet Kirker are all on the song "Earth Mother".
3) Bobby Strickland is the player for the sax solo (forgot which song)
4) Todd can write ballads blindfolded
5) Todd believes his fans are too sophisticated and smart to get worked up about the RRHOF (something along those lines)
6) Utopia reunion for 2016 not out of the question as long as it's at least a 2 month tour
7) Todd will play some guitar on the Global tour and songs will be from all eras but somewhat limited to what a DJ can produce since there is no band
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9) Spirit of Harmony Foundation is looking for corporate/individual sponsors for symposium in Little Rock AR
Noon 2/21/15 Rundgren Radio show UPDATED info on new tour cd etc..
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
ULTRA RARE NAZZ SONG Never released : Carsons Delta Bluesman - Sing You A Song
Ultra Rare NAZZ song Unreleased Early Version of "Sing You a Song"
Thanks to Roger Steel for hosting this on his Chirbit account.
Back story:
I received this from Stewkey about 12 yrs ago when we were working on putting out the Nazz vs Toddzila CD. I didnt want a song this long and unfinnished on the that cd, so it sat on my shelf since. I have never shared it until today. An acetate that is owned by Dr Darren Bisset has a version of this on it. That is the only other copy of this song. This is probably the rarest recording of the nazz that has been discovered and unreleased. Hope you all enjoy.
Michael A.
Thanks to Roger Steel for hosting this on his Chirbit account.
Back story:
I received this from Stewkey about 12 yrs ago when we were working on putting out the Nazz vs Toddzila CD. I didnt want a song this long and unfinnished on the that cd, so it sat on my shelf since. I have never shared it until today. An acetate that is owned by Dr Darren Bisset has a version of this on it. That is the only other copy of this song. This is probably the rarest recording of the nazz that has been discovered and unreleased. Hope you all enjoy.
Michael A.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Ringo Starr's new cd pre-order
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SSL4CDY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00SSL4CDY&linkCode=as2&tag=notmismea-20&linkId=NLTP6VZIENX3QGJK
Ringo Starr's 18th studio release, POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE, includes 11 original tracks and is the first to include a song written and recorded by Ringo Starr and his current All Starr Band - Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Wally Palmer and Gregg Bissonette. POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE was produced by Ringo and recorded at his home studio in Los Angeles and, as always, features friends and family. As Ringo often says, 'If I am recording and you're in town and drop by, you're going to be on the record!' The album's guest artists include: Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench, Dave Stewart, Ann Marie Simpson, Richard Marx, Amy Keys, Peter Frampton, Nathan East, and Glen Ballard.
Ringo Starr's 18th studio release, POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE, includes 11 original tracks and is the first to include a song written and recorded by Ringo Starr and his current All Starr Band - Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Wally Palmer and Gregg Bissonette. POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE was produced by Ringo and recorded at his home studio in Los Angeles and, as always, features friends and family. As Ringo often says, 'If I am recording and you're in town and drop by, you're going to be on the record!' The album's guest artists include: Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench, Dave Stewart, Ann Marie Simpson, Richard Marx, Amy Keys, Peter Frampton, Nathan East, and Glen Ballard.
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