Saturday 26 March 2016

Al Jarreau & NDR Bigband on Tour in Germany 2016

Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau, eigentlich Alwyn Lopez Jarreau, (* 12. März 1940 in Milwaukee/Wisconsin) ist ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-, Pop- und Rhythm and Blues-Sänger und Songautor. "Stimmkünstler", "the voice", "Stimmartist", "human synthesizer", "the amazing acrobat of scat" – das sind nur einige der Namen, die Al Jarreau in den letzten Jahren gegeben wurden.

Leben und Wirken
Al Jarreau ist das fünfte von sechs Kindern. Die Familie war sehr arm und zeichnete sich durch eine große Musikalität aus. Al sang bereits mit vier Jahren sein erstes Solo in der Kirche. Sein aus New Orleans stammender Vater – Emile Alphonse Jarreau – war Pfarrer in der "Seventh Day Adventist Church", arbeitete aber während des Zweiten Weltkrieges in der Munitionsfabrik A.O. Smith, so dass Al seinen Vater nie in der Kirche predigen hörte, nur zu Hause. Seine Mutter – Pearl Walker Jarreau – war Kirchenorganistin. Schon als Kind entdeckte Al Jarreau durch seine Brüder die Improvisation, als er mit ihnen zusammen zu Hause sang. 


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandHAMBURG
Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Großer Saal
Mo, 31.10.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandDRESDEN
Erlwein Capitol
Sa, 05.11.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandDÜSSELDORF
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
Mo, 07.11.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandHANNOVER
Theater am Aegi
Mi, 09.11.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR Bigband | Glocke JazzNightsBREMEN
Die Glocke Großer Saal
Do, 10.11.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandBERLIN
Philharmonie Berlin
Di, 15.11.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandBADEN-BADEN
Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
Fr, 18.11.16
19:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandMÜNCHEN
Philharmonie im Gasteig
Sa, 19.11.16
20:00 Uhr


Al Jarreau & NDR BigbandFRANKFURT / MAIN
Alte Oper Frankfurt
Mi, 23.11.16
20:00 Uhr

Thursday 17 March 2016

Eric Clapton: Tokyo Concerts Dates 2016

 


EC’s Band For 2016 Tokyo Concerts









Published // 01.Feb.16
American Traditional Musician and multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell joins Eric Clapton's band for 2016 Japan concerts.
EC heads to Japan's most famous venue, the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, for five nights in April. His band for the dates will be Dave Bronze (bass), Andy Fairweather-Low 8 (guitar) Paul Carrack (keyboards), Henry Spinetti (drums), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Michelle John (backing vocals), Sharon White (backing vocals) and multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell. With the exception of Powell, all are veterans of previous Eric Clapton band line-ups.
These are the only concert dates announced for 2016.

13.04.2016 Tokyo Nippon Budokan
15.04.2016 Tokyo Nippon Budokan
16.04.2016 Tokyo Nippon Budokan
18.04.2016 Tokyo Nippon Budokan
19.04.2016 Tokyo Nippon Budokan

Wednesday 16 March 2016

Kent DuChaine at MusicStar Norderstedt, 16th March 2016



Kent DuChaine in Norderstedt, Germany
(c) inesk (MusicStar Norderstedt 2016)

My first visit to this great small visit in Norderstedt, a town near Hamburg. The staff was very happy to welcome a new visitor to their venue. The room was already packed with fans. The walls a covert with pictures of the stars that performed at the venue. 
Kent took the stage and began to play some wonderful blues tunes. In between he introduced us to his guitar: Leadbessie. 
He although told some interesting stories about his career so far. We all enjoyed the great tunes and had a laugh as well.

The concert was filmed by the crew of the venue. 
If you are interested in some pictures just click on the one above to get the album.
Some more informations about Kent DuChaine can be found here:
Biography:
Kent DuChaine has listened to, hung out with, opened up for, traveled and played with most of the great Blues men and women his whole adult life. The list is too long to name them all, but some of the major ones are:  Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, BB, Albert and Freddie King, Willie Dixon, Bukka White, Johnny Shines, Robert JR Lockwood, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis and Son House. These were the big Country and Urban Blues influences who Kent heard and/or played with. 


Friday 11 March 2016

Bruce Springsteen - Tour Dates 2016 (USA, Germany, Sweden, Portugal etc.)

Bruce Springsteen in Hannover (c) inesmusicpics

Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band in Hannover, AWD Arena, 28.05.2013,
 ein Album auf Flickr.

The tickets for the concerts in Berlin and Munich will go on sale 
on Saturday, 27th Feb 2016, 10:00 (Ticketmaster).


Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2016 Tour Dates: 



 


The Band:
Bruce Springsteen (v, g)
Stevie van Zandt (g, v)
Nils Lofgren (g, v)
Max Weinberg (d)
Garry Tallent (b)
Roy Bittan (keys)
Soozie Tyrell
Charles Giordano
Everett Bradley
Jake Clemons
Barry Danielian
Clark Gayton
Curtis King
Eddie Manion
Cindy Mizelle
Michele Moore
Curtis Ramm


Aktuelle Konzertberichte / Concert reviews:

Thursday 10 March 2016

Van Morrison Tour 2016 (USA, Denmark, Germany etc.)


https://flic.kr/s/aHskhcgG7z
(c) inesmusicpics (London 2015)
Van Morrison was part of this unique concert that took place at the Royal Albert Hall London last year. 
Since then he toured around the world and continue to do so this year. 


11. März 2016 Vaerket, Randers, Denmark
24. April 2016 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA 
26. April 2016 Boston, Wang Theatre

02. Juni 2016 Freilichtbühne Großer Garten JUNGE GARDE, Dresden

03. Juni 2016 Van Morrison in Erfurt
03. Juli 2016 Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Ireland
04. Juli 2016 Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Ireland


13. Juli 2016 Van Morrison in Stuttgart, Ehrenhof "Jazz Open"
21. Aug. 2016 Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Ireland
22. Aug. 2016  Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Ireland

Keith Emerson ist gestorben (2 November 1944 – 10 March 2016)

http://www.ferhiga.com/progre/portadas/elp-bmoon.jpg


I loved to listen to ELP and am so sad to hear that he died :
Keith Noel Emerson died aged today at the age of 71. He was best known as co-founder and keyboardist of Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
His former bandmate Carl Palmer wrote on FB: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and brother-in-music, Keith Emerson. Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come. He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz. I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humor, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft. I am very lucky to have known him and to have made the music we did, together. Rest in peace, Keith. Carl Palmer March 11, 2016."

Wednesday 9 March 2016

Nickelback back on Tour in Germany 2016


Nickelback

„This is how you remind me – of what I really am…“ Mit ihrem Ohrwurmsong „How You Remind Me“ vom Album „Silver Side Up“ schafften die Kanadier Nickelback 2001 ihren weltweiten Durchbruch und avancierten zu einer der größten Rockbands des Planeten. Von 2001 bis 2009 war dieser Song der meistgespielte im US-amerikanischen Radio. 

Es ist soweit: Nickelback kommen auf Deutschland-Tour!

23. September 2016 München, Olympiahalle
24. September 2016 Hamburg, Barclaycard Arena
26. September 2016 Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena
27. September 2016 Köln, LANXESS arena
02. Oktober 2016 Mannheim, SAP Arena

Tuesday 8 March 2016

R.I.P. George Martin (03.01.1926 - 08.03.2016)

http://www.wmeentertainment.com/sir_george_martin/imgs/George_Martin_main.jpg 
Sir George Henry Martin (03.01.1926 - 08.03.2016) war einer der bedeutendsten britischen Musikproduzenten. Er beeinflusste maßgeblich die Karriere der Beatles und schuf für sie und andere Bands trendsetzende Aufnahmen. Einige Zeitungsartikel zum Tode von Sir George Martin (dem "fünften Beatle"):

Sir George Martin, Beatles Producer dies aged 90  


Beatles-Produzent George Martin gestorben

Legendärer Beatles-Produzent George Martin ist tot
Wikipedia

SOMETHIN' ELSE Tour 2016 announced - Rock'n Roll how it's meant to be!




Somethin' Else ! are touring the UK and Europe in February and May 2016.
"We are delighted to announce that the launch gig for Somethin' Else! will be in London on Tuesday 23 February, 2016 at The Half Moon, Putney.
This was the venue for Brian's brilliant sell out testimonial show in October last year which was attended by special guest performers Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes, Chas & Dave, Marty Wilde, Jonah Lewie and many more."


The Band:
Bobby Chochran 
Brian Hodgson
Mike Bell
Mikey Cianco


   "Somethin' Else! have revised certain tour dates. These are the new dates for spring 2016"



08
.03.2016 UK-Wimborne, The Tivoli       



Links:

Video:   Bobby Cochran Concert in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 14 minutes sampling





 
Here is a good article about the gig in Frelsdorf (in german only):
Somethin´Else Rock´n Roll - Der Neffe spielt die Hits seines Onkels 

Eddie Cochran Tribute Show: Mundell Music.com

Bobby Cochran, Mike Bell and Brian Hodgson's new rock & roll / Americana band is Somethin' Else!
 

Bobby will be featuring a special tribute to his uncle, the late great Eddie Cochran as part of the set.

Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell are founding members of Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes.

Mikey Cianco is a young drummer who played with Elio Pace's band. 


Links:



Friday 4 March 2016

Chris Jaggers´s Rocking Kronies at the Downtown Bluesclub, 04th March 2016

Chris Jagger & The Rocking Kronies 2016 Hamburg
(c) inesk (Hamburg, Downtown Bluesclub)

We enjoyed a wonderful gig at the Downtown Bluesclub. Met with some friends and met some new ones. 
What a great gig! They played to a small but very enthusiastic crowd at the Downtown Bluesclub. They never let the audience down and played some of the new songs and although some of the old stuff.
After the gig Chris and the guys and the girl of the band were happy to meet the fans. We bought the new cd and talked to Chris and his band. 

If you have the chance to see this band, please go and support the live music. 

I took some pictures at the gig, if you would like to see, who I´m talking about, just click on the picture to get to the album. 

Chris Jagger & The Rocking Kronies are:
CHARLIE HART / ACCORDION/FIDDLE/PIANO/VOCALS…known for his work with Ronnie Lane, Roger Paltry, Eric Clapton etc
KIT MORGAN/ LEAD GUITAR, Jethro Tull,Curved Air, David Attenborough films.
ELLIET MACKRELL, FIDDLE, DIDGE/VOCALS, Daevid Allen, Gong, Kangeroo Moon.
STEVE LAFFY, DRUMS, Zoot Money, William Bell.
DAVE HATFIELD, BASS/DRUMS, Kursaal Flyers, Flaco Jiminez, Diz Watson, Ben Waters.
PLUS THE WONDERFUL CHRIS JAGGER, 
VOCALS,GUITAR, HARMONICA, WASHBOARD

Thursday 3 March 2016

The Ivy League on tour 2016 (UK)


(C) ik (Flickr)
(c) ik (Stevenage 2015)

Since the mid sixties when The Ivy League first had their taste of pop chart success the band has gone from strength to strength. The line up features Jon Brennan (Bass guitar, Vocals); Dave Buckley (Drums, Vocals) and Mike Brice (Guitar, Vocals). 

You can find some more pictures by clicking on the picture above. 



March
Friday 11th........*Pakefield Hol Centre, Gt Yarmouth*
Sunday 13th.......*Butlins Skegness, ( Afternoon show )*
Wednesday 16th.*Seacroft Holiday Park*
Saturday 19th.....*Sheffield Lane WMC*
Friday 25th.........*Billingham Constitutional Club, Billingham*
Saturday 26th.....*Cleveland Bridge Soc. Darlington*
April
Saturday 9th.......*Heath & Reach British Legion, Leighton Buzzard*
Saturday 16th.....*Brean Leisure, Brean*
Sunday 17th.......*Peterboro Showground*
Saturday 23rd.....*Old Swan Con. Club, Liverpool*

May
Saturday 14th.....*Heacham Beach Hol Park, Kings Lynn*
Wednesday 18th.*Crimdon Dene Hol. Park, Nr Hartlepool*
Sunday 22nd.......*Private Function*
Friday 27th.........*West Midlands Golf Club. Solihull*

June
Friday 10th........*Whitby Pavilion, Whitby*
Saturday 18h.....*Potters Gt. Yarmouth*

July
Saturday 23rd.......* N/A *
Friday 29th...........*Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford, Kent*
Saturday 30th.......*Sussex Beach Hol. Park, Chichester*

August
Sunday 7th...........*Cotgrave Welfare Soc. Nottingham*
Wednesday 10th....*Coronation Hall Mundesley*For Tickets Call Derek 01263721189 Saturday 13th.......*Nantwich Rd Soc, Crewe*
Saturday 20th.......*Windy Harbour Hol. Park, Blackpool*

September
Friday 2nd..........*Newark Showground, Newark*
Friday 9th...........*Grassmoor WMC. Grassmoor*
Saturday 17th.....*Manor Park Hol. Park, Hunstanton*
Saturday 24th.....*Brean Leisure, Brean*

October
*Sensational 60's Experience Tour*
6th. Civic Theatre, Chelmsford
7th  Victoria Theatre, Halifax
8th Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
10th  Hall For Cornwall, Truro
13th  Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
14th  Princess Theatre, Torquay
15th  Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
16th   Playhouse Theatre, Weston Super Mare
20th  Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
21st  City Hall, Newcastle
22nd  Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn
23rd   Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering
27th   Churchill Theatre, Bromley
28th The Cresset, Peterborough
29th White Rock, Hastings
31st Cadogan Hall, London


November
*Sensational 60's Experience Tour*
3rd Richmond Theatre, Surrey
4th The Orchard Theatre, Dartford
5th Please hold this date
6th  ( TBC )
9th    Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
10th    ( TBC )
11th   The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
12th The Grove Theatre, Dunstable
13th   Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
16th   Opera House, York
17th   ( TBC )
18th Ferneham Hall, Fareham
19th Embassy Theatre, Skegness
20th   Guild Hall, Preston
21st  City Hall, Hull
22nd  The Hawth, Crawley
23rd   Palace Theatre, Redditch
24th   ( TBC )
25th  New Victoria Theatre, Woking
26th Fairfield Hall, Croydon
27th   Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
28th Venue Cymru, Llandudno
29th Opera House, Buxton


December
*Sensational 60's Experience Tour*
1st Southport, Theatre
2nd City Hall, Sheffield
3rd New Theatre, Oxford
9th   Forum Theatre, Great Malvern
10th Victoria Hall, Stoke


Friday 30th.....*Mercure Hotel, Ayr*