M. Mueller-Westernhagen - Tourdaten 2012

Here are some tourdates:

11.09. Leipzig, Arena
14.09. Oberhausen, König Pilsener Arena
15.09. Köln, Lanxess Arena
18.09. Mannheim, SAP Arena
21.09. Hannover, TUI Arena
23.09. Berlin, O2 World
25.09. Hamburg, O2 World

10.11. AVO Session, Basel, CH (Zusatztermin, 1500 Gäste)           Veranstaltungsort: Musical-Theater, Basel            Vorprogramm: IMANY

Hier könnt Ihr mehr erfahren: http://www.westernhagen.de/konzerte

The Kast of Kinks - Tour Dates

 

The Kast Off Kinks formed in 1994 to keep the music playing on, and it is what the name implies - the original line-up consisted of the band that played Lola (apart from Ray and Dave) - Avory, Dalton and Gosling - together with singer/guitarist Dave Clarke.

The current line-up is the band that played Come Dancing - Avory, Gibbons and Rodford (respectively the Kinks’ longest-serving drummer, keyboard player and bassist) - still with Dave Clarke covering for the Davies brothers..

(As Jim is currently very busy playing with The Zombies and Argent, John Dalton often comes out of retirement to stand in for him.)

Almost every other ex-Kink has guested with The Kast Off Kinks, including Ray Davies.

07 September 2012 The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester, LE1 2DE (John Dalton on bass)
tickets

12 September 2012 Leeds Irish Centre, York Road, Leeds L59 9NT (John Dalton on bass)

Tickets £12 (adv) £14 (door) 0113 248 0887 or Jumbo Records (+ fee) 0113 245 5570 tickets

13 September 2012 The Buck Hotel, Reeth, North Yorkshire DL11 6SW (John Dalton on bass)

Tickets £12.50 01748 884210 tickets

14 September 2012 (Note date change) Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA, UK (John Dalton on bass)

tickets £12

15 September 2012 (Note date change) Backstage at The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire KY13 8AS, UK (John Dalton on bass)

tickets £18 Box office 01577 863467 tickets

16 September 2012 3 pm show (doors 2pm) Bonnyrigg Sports Bar 29a Eskdale Terrace, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh EH19 2BH, UK

(John Dalton on bass) + Support “Safehouse”

Tickets £12 0131654 1477 or Ripping Records 0131 226 7010 Ripping Records

21 September 2012 The Half Moon, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 1EU (John Dalton on bass)

Tickets £10 08444 771000 tickets
This gig will be recorded for a new live CD!

23 September 2012: The Dutch Kinks Fan Meeting, Muziekpodium Estrado, Parkweg 3, 3840AD Harderwijk, Netherlands.

(John Dalton on bass). tickets €24.50 tickets

02 November 2012 Hertford Corn Exchange, 39 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AL (John Dalton on bass)

Tickets 01992 442992 Doors 8pm

03 November 2012 Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG (John Dalton on bass)

Tickets £15 01273 464440 8pm tickets

09 November 2012 The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QETickets 01295 279002 tickets

10 November 2012 The Greystones, Greystones Road, Sheffield, S11 7BS

Tickets 0114 256 5567 tickets

18 November 2012 Official Kinks Fan Club Meeting, The Boston, Tufnell Park, London N19 5QQ, UK

21 November 2012 The Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF

Ticket info coming soo

CWN - Wrestling Event in Pinneberg

26. August 2012: Auch Joe E. Legend und Big Van Walter in Pinneberg dabei!

Einige namhafte Wrestler haben bereits ihr Kommen für CWN Pinneberg Payback zugesichert. Nun schalten wir noch eine Stufe rauf und können zwei absolute Top-Stars des europäischen Wrestlings ankündigen: Zum einen wird die unbesiegbare Zerstörungsmaschine, der „Bulle aus Wien“ Big Van Walter nach Pinneberg kommen. Jede noch so große Herausforderung, die ihm CWN in den Weg gestellt hat, wurde vom Bullen aus Wien aus dem Weg geräumt: Pascal Spalter, Axel Dieter Jr., Leon van Gasteren oder „Bad Bones“ John Kay, alle mussten sich dem Österreicher geschlagen geben. Die Dominanz Walters macht es schwer, Gegner für ihn zu finden. Wer wird es in Pinneberg sein und wird Walters seit zwei Jahren anhaltende Siegesserie ein Ende finden oder wird er weiter den Pfad der Zerstörung beschreiten? Vier Jahre ist es her, seit der kanadische Superstar Joe E. Legend zuletzt in einem CWN Ring stand. Nun kehrt er zurück und will den CWN Fans beweisen, dass er in diesen vier Jahren nichts verlernt hat – ganz im Gegenteil! Ihm stellt sich ein Mann in den Weg, der als der Shooting Star der vergangenen zwölf Monate gelten darf: Michael Dante aus den Niederlanden. Nach zahlreichen Auftritten in der japanischen Wrestling-Elite hat sich das niederländische Raubein in der Szene etabliert und verbreitet Furcht und Schrecken. Wird er sich auch gegen Joe E. Legend beweisen können oder ist der Kanadier noch eine Nummer zu groß für Dante? Tickets für die Veranstaltung gibt es für 16 Euro inklusive Porto unter shop@catchwrestling.de sowie bei allen ans Eventim-System angeschlossenen Vorverkaufsstellen.

Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, dies at age 82

Former astronaut commanded Apollo 11 mission and was known for saying 'One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind'

Former US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, has died at the age of 82, his family said Saturday.
Armstrong underwent a heart-bypass surgery earlier this month, just two days after his birthday on August 5, to relieve blocked coronary arteries.
As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. As he stepped on the dusty surface, Armstrong said: "That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind."
Those words endure as one of the best known quotes in the English language.
Neil Alden Armstrong was 38 years old at the time, and even though he had fulfilled one of mankind's quests that had loomed for centuries and placed him at the pinnacle of human achievement, he did not revel in his accomplishment. He even seemed frustrated by the acclaim it brought.
"I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks but for the ledger of our daily work," Armstrong said in an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes program in 2005.
He once was asked how he felt knowing his footprints would likely stay on the moon's surface for thousands of years. "I kind of hope that somebody goes up there one of these days and cleans them up," he said.
To read more:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/aug/25/neil-armstrong-space

Never too old for rock 'n' roll... The Rolling Stones rockers exit a recording studio looking crumpled and dishevelled

Never too old for rock 'n' roll... The Rolling Stones rockers exit a recording studio looking crumpled and dishevelled

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED:13:43 GMT, 24 August 2012| UPDATED:14:38 GMT, 24 August 2012

Keith Richards recently revealed that he finds it hard to remember some of the songs that he and Mick Jagger penned together.


to read more click on the link below:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2193033/The-Rolling-Stones-exit-recording-studio-crumpled-dishevelled.html

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2193033/The-Rolling-Stones-exit-recording-studio-crumpled-dishevelled.html#ixzz24abchfyG

CWN in Pinneberg - Trainingscamp Ankündigung

19. August 2012: Trainingscamp mit Robbie Dynamite // zwei weitere Ankündigungen!

Zwei weitere Wrestler haben Ihr kommen für CWN Pinneberg Payback angekündigt. Zum einen wird das aggressive Rauhbein aus Amsterdam, Michael Dante, mit von der Partie sein. Dante feierte bei Tangstedt Takeover sein Comeback, konnte seinen Gegner Scotty Saxxon über weite Strecken des Matches dominieren, nur um am Ende durch eine Unachtsamkeit doch noch den Kampf zu verlieren. Dass dies ein einmaliger Ausrutscher war, will der Niederländer in Pinneberg beweisen. Er gehört mittlerweile fest zum Stammkader von CWN und weiß jedes Mal wieder durch seine Beweglichkeit zu beeindrucken. Trotz seiner über 160 kg Lebendmasse kann sich Babyface Davies bewegen wie ein Mittelgewichtswrestler und steht doch fest und unerschütterlich wie die Chinesische Mauer. Diese Kombination aus Kraft und Agilität, gepaart mit seiner brutalen Rücksichtslosigkeit sowie der Tücke seines Managers ForWard, machen ihn zu einer nahezu unbesiegbaren Kampfmaschine. Bereits vor zwei Wochen haben wir den britischen Top-Techniker Robbie Dynamite angekündigt. Robbie Dynamite bietet im Vorfeld zur Show in Pinneberg ein Trainingscamp mit Schwerpunkt auf der traditionellen britischen Catch-Schule an. Noch sind Plätze frei, bei Interesse bitte für nähere Informationen melden unter info@catchwrestling.de. Tickets für die Veranstaltung gibt es für 16 Euro inklusive Porto unter shop@catchwrestling.de sowie bei allen ans Eventim-System angeschlossenen Vorverkaufsstellen.

Hamburg Cruise Days 2012

Hamburg Cruise Days 2012, ein Album auf Flickr.

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http://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/article2374365/Stimmungsvolle-Auslaufparade-im-Lichtermeer.html

Stimmungsvolle Auslaufparade im Lichtermeer
18.08.2012, 22:02 Uhr

Die Schiffe „Aidamar", „Columbus 2" und „Lirica" haben den Hafen verlassen - "Deutschland" und "Astor" zeigen sich heute erneut mit der "Queen Mary 2".


Der Hafen blau, das Feuerwerk bunt: Höhepunkt der Cruise Days 2012 in Hamburg
Foto: BCS Media/Manuel Lebowsky
Mit der Auslaufparade der Kreuzfahrtschiffe hat das maritime Fest „Cruise Days“ in Hamburg am späten Sonnabend seinen Höhepunkt erreicht. Die „weiße Flotte“ – eine Formation der „Aidamar“, „Deutschland“, „Columbus 2“, „Astor“ und „Lirica“ – fuhr elbabwärts Richtung Nordsee. Die Schiffe wurden von Zehntausenden Zuschauern entlang der Hafenpromenade zwischen Hafencity und Altona verabschiedet – und einem eindrucksvollen Feuerwerk. Fahrgastschiffe und Barkassen eskortierten die Ozeanriesen. Die Lichtinstallation „Blue Port“ tauchte Elbe und Hafen erneut in blaues Licht. Das Schiffsfest wurde zum dritten Mal seit 2008 veranstaltet.


(abendblatt.de/dpa)
BITTE HIER WEITERLESEN:
http://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/article2374365/Stimmungsvolle-Auslaufparade-im-Lichtermeer.html

Scott McKenzie, singer of 'San Francisco,' dies at 73

Scott McKenzie

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The Examiner.com:

Talented singer and songwriter, Scott McKenzie, states Wikipedia, died on Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. In memory, be sure and wear some flowers in your hair!

Scott McKenzie was best known for singing the 1967 hit single, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)." It was written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas.

McKenzie (Philip Blonheim) was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but he grew up in North Carolina and Virginia. He moved from Florida, with his family, when he was only a baby (six months old).

By the 1950s, this future talented singer and guitarist grew up, becoming friends with the son of one of his mother's friends, John Phillips. In the mid-1950s he sang briefly with Tim Rose in a high school group called The Singing Strings, and later with Phillips, Mike Boran and Bill Cleary formed a doo wop band, The Abstracts.

In New York, The Abstracts became The Smoothies, and they recorded two singles with Decca Records.

"[We] were working at one of the last great night clubs, The Elmwood Casino in Windsor, Ontario. We were part of a variety show, three acts, dancing girls, and the entire cast took part in elaborate, choreographed stage productions.
As you might imagine, after-show parties were common. At one of these parties I complained that nobody could understand my real name... [and] pointed out that this was a definite liability in a profession that benefited from instant name recognition.
Everyone started trying to come up with a new name for me. It was [comedian] Jackie Curtis who said he thought I looked like a Scottie dog. Phillips came up with Laura's middle name after Jackie's suggestion. I didn't like being called "Scottie" so everybody agreed my new name could be Scott McKenzie." - Scott McKenzie

In 1961 Phillips and McKenzie met Dick Weissman and formed The Journeymen, which recorded three albums and seven singles for Capitol Records.

After The Beatles became popular in 1964, The Journeymen disbanded. McKenzie and Weissman became solo performers, while Phillips formed the group The Mamas & the Papas with Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot and Michelle Phillips. McKenzie moved to California.

McKenzie originally declined an opportunity to join the group (The Mamas & the Papas), saying in a 1977 interview,

"I was trying to see if I could do something by myself. And I didn't think I could take that much pressure."

Phillips wrote and co-produced "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" for McKenzie. Phillips also played guitar on the recording.

"San Francisco" was released on May 13, 1967 in the United States. It was an instant hit!
McKenzie followed "San Francisco" with "Like An Old Time Movie," also written and produced by Phillips, and it was a minor hit. In addition, McKenzie co-wrote the number one single for the Beach Boys, "Kokomo" (1988).

McKenzie's first album, The Voice of Scott McKenzie, was followed with an album called Stained Glass Morning. He stopped recording in the early 1970s and lived in Joshua Tree, California and Virginia Beach.
Singing was not McKenzie's only passion, as he tried out acting as well, and had this to say about it,

"I played a 50-year-old general in John Loves Mary, which was a hit on Broadway back in 1949... In the original production, Ronald Reagan played the role I had!"

In 1986 Scott McKenzie began singing again. He sang with a new version of The Mamas & the Papas. The band consisted of Terry Melcher, Mike Love and John Phillips.

By 1998 McKenzie had retired from the road version of The Mamas & Papas, and he resided in Los Angeles, California. Soon he came out of retirement, in 2001, to appear at a tribute concert in Los Angeles for John Phillips.

On August 18th the world lost a wonderful entertainer. Condolences go out to family, friends and fans. Remember, in memory of Scott McKenzie, wear some flowers in your hair!

BBC News: Sir Elton 'devastated' by death of his bass guitarist

16 August 2012 Last updated at 13:23 GMT
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Sir Elton 'devastated' by death of his bass guitarist

Sir Elton John says he is "devastated and shocked" after his bass player was found dead, aged 56.

Robert Wayne Birch, who had recorded and toured with Sir Elton since the early 1990s, was found in his apartment with a gunshot wound to the head.

The case is "being investigated as a possible suicide," said Los Angeles Assistant Coroner Chief, Ed Winter.

"My heart goes out to Bob's wife Michele, his son Jonathan and his family," said Sir Elton in a statement.


Guitarist Birch, 56, joined the musician's touring band in 1992 and worked on four of his albums, as well as the 1997 re-working of Candle In The Wind.

A saxophonist as well as a bassist, he had spent most of his time over the past 20 years touring with Sir Elton, but he also collaborated with a string of other famous names including Eric Clapton, BB King, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.

Sir Elton is currently taking a break from touring, and returns to performing in Ontario on 7 September. He issued a statement on his website, in which he said, "Bob was family".

"He had been a member of my band for 20 years; we played over 1,400 concerts together. He was one of the greatest musicians I have ever worked with, and in all our years on the road he never played or sang a bad note.

"I cannot find the words to describe this tragic death, and how much I loved him. May he rest in peace."


TMZ reported that police did not find a suicide note and there were no apparent signs of drug use.

Birch is survived by his wife, Michele, and a son, Jonathan

Lucius Reichling von Truck Stop verstorben

... übernommen von Country Music News

Mittwoch, 15. August 2012 CMN Hamburg

 

Wie Truck Stop soeben mitteilte ist das Gründungsmitglied Lucius Reichling am 14. August 2012 verstorben. Der Country-Musiker starb an den Folgen einer Lungenentzündung und einer Krebserkrankung.

Hier die Mitteilung von Truck Stop:

Liebe Fans und Freunde, wir haben die schwere Aufgabe Euch mitzuteilen, dass unser lieber Freund, Bandkollege und langjähriger, musikalischer Weggefährte Lucius B. Reichling gestern, am Abend des 14.08.2012 im Alter von 65 Jahren an den Folgen einer Lungenentzündung und einer spät erkannten Krebserkrankung verstorben ist. Lucius ist nun für immer von uns gegangen. Wir sind in tiefer Trauer und es fällt uns schwer diese Trauer mit passenden Worten zu beschreiben.

Lucius B. Reichling war im Jahre 1973 Mitbegründer unserer Country-Band Truck Stop. Als einer unserer Sänger hat Lucius bei Truck Stop unter anderem auch Fiddle und Gitarre gespielt. Mit Hits wie "Take it easy, altes Haus", "Hilly Billy, Country Lilly", "Großstadtrevier" u.v.m. hat sich Lucius in der Herzen von Millionen Menschen gesungen.

Seinem letzten Wunsch entsprechend, werden wir unseren musikalischen Weg auch weiterhin fortsetzen, denn nicht nur sein Motto, sondern auch das unser Band war stets: "The show must go on !" Eine unserer Aufgaben ist es nun dazu beizutragen, dass Lucius mit seinen vielen, schönen Songs auch weiterhin in unser aller Herzen und Erinnerung einen Platz behält.

Lucius, wir werden Dich nie vergessen !

Mein Stiefel kommt in'n Himmel zum Besohlen,
ins Großregal wo Cowboystiefel steh'n.
Der große Schuster wird ihn sich dann holen
und mei'm Stiefel wird's im Himmel, himmlisch geh'n

In tiefer Trauer
die Gruppe Truck Stop und das gesamte Produktionsteam

Weitere Artikel über:

Truck Stop

Lasst Blumen sprechen ...

Lasst Blumen sprechen ..., a photo by inespics on Flickr.

Summer Jazz 2012 in Pinnerberg

Summer Jazz 2012 in Pinnerberg, ein Album auf Flickr.

Every year there is another theme of this Event. This year it was time for Salsa!

Albert Lee at The Iridium New York, NY - Livestream announcement and brief reviews.

Albert Lee: 3 double gigs on 10th, 11th, 12th August 2012 - 8PM & 10PM - $35.00 at The Iridium, NYC: http://theiridium.com/events/1348/albert-lee/

Tonight's shows (11 Aug) will be broadcast via livestream.

Thanks to Sue Hargreaves who spread the word "Both shows at the Iridium, New York will be webcast tonight. the first at 8 pm and second at 9.30 pm (new york time) http://theiridium.com/iridiumlive/

The Iridium (Ron Sturm) commented on last nights gigs:
"All reports indicate Albert Lee knocked it out of the park last night. See the guitarist Eric Clapton calls his favorite tonight or tomorrow or catch IridiumLive Webcast tonight in high def at iridiumlive.com at 8 and 10! - these webcasts are free all we ask is that you share this post on our wall! Thats how everyone wins you, us and Albert Lee!"
Other people's comments about last night's show:

Philip R.: "Ron The shows were super last night. The seat was cool. (Front row center isn't bad). Got to meet John the piano player between sets, then sit and chat after the last show with the band. I can not say thanks enough. I was late by 2 minutes! Will watch tonight and spread the word. If I can come sunday again I will. The band is tight and Albert is amazing. Oh I kept telling the Bass player he was Phil Lesh-He was that good." (slightly shortened)

Bill M: Great, great show and an incredible bonus to meet and chat a bit with Albert and his awesome band. Did I say "great show"?

Nelson O.: Back from Iridium and I'll tell ya, you won't find too many guitar players that can pick a guitar like Albert Lee. His skills are off the charts. I had to put my camera down and just look and listen. Unreal! Come down and see this master picker in action. You won't regret it. Oh yeah, his band is rock solid. He's at Iridium thru Sunday

Brand New Single "JUDY" of Zelimir Kulisic featuring ALBERT LEE

Brand New Single "JUDY" of ZELIMIR featuring ALBERT LEE.
Pre-Order now at www.zelimirmusic.com

 

Description

One really sunny day back in March 2012, a Country/Rock legend, Albert Lee, and one of Europe's most dynamic performers, Zelimir, came together to rock the studio with their latest recordings. As these two masterminds united, "JUDY" was born, and she plans to stay around for a while.

On one side we have Albert with his unique guitar sound which has been heard on so many artist's songs. Dolly Parton, The Everly Brothers, Shakin Stevens, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Emillou Harris, and Joe Cocker are just a few of the artist's albums Albert has graced. On the other side you have a young, explosive European performer, Zelimir, that's ready to rock and show the world that his time is NOW!

Judy is a phenomenal Country/Rock tune that the world is sure to love. From the time it begins, it catches you and transforms you into a dancing machine! Between the guitar and Zelimir's clean, warm and energetic voice, it all enough to make you scream, "Judy lets rock, Judy let's roll!" This song is sure to take the world by storm.

ZELIMIR feat. ALBERT LEE "JUDY" Single.

Pre-Order Now a Physical CD and get Your FREE BONUS Goodies.

Digital edition releases on iTunes Store on August 21, 2012

Written & Produced By Zelimir Kulisic

Vocals Recorded by Lado Les

Mixed by Aaron Chmielewski

Mastering by Andrew Mendelson at the Georgetown Masters

Nashville, TN USA

Recording Session with Albert Lee at the Penzing Records, Vienna March 21, 2012

Engineered by Lukas Wiltschko

Photos and Links about the Recording Session in Vienna /
Bilder, Links und Infos über die Recording-Session in Wien: click here

ALBERT LEE: A TRUE GUITAR HERO - by Paul Freeman [July 2012 Interview]

 

 

 

 

 

Great interview by Paul Freeman (July 2012) with Albert Lee coming to Club Fox Sunday night (05 Aug). Limited tickets still available.

Link: ALBERT LEE: A TRUE GUITAR HERO