7.30.2014
DICK WAGNER HAS DIED: A TRIBUTE BY STEVE HUNTER
Dick Wagner Photo credit BlueFat.Com
Sad news today...my old compadre Dick Wagner passed away this morning after a hard fought battle with a very bad lung infection. I know there are lots of you out there who know about the two of us and our history together. From 1973 until about 1978 Dick and I were lucky enough to play on some pretty cool records and some amazing stages all over the world with some incredible artists.
We had a thing when we played together like none other I’ve experienced. It might be because, for the most part, I think we were opposites. But I think that’s what helped us play so well together. We hardly ever had to work anything out...we just did it and it was always right. It was truly a phenomenon.
There was always mutual respect. After 1978 we went our separate ways but always stayed in loose touch. And we tried many times through the years to put something together as the Hunter/Wagner team again, but it just never seemed to work. We were at our best as a team I think, when we were focusing on the material of artists like Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.
That always seemed to be when the magic happened. Dick has written and co written some real Rock N Roll classics that will live on, as well as his playing. The stuff we did together back in the 70s was really and truly magical. With much love and respect, Rest In Peace my dear old Compadre...steve
7.27.2014
DETROIT URBAN DESIGN STUDIO
The new Detroit Urban Design Studiojust recently opened for business. They feature art by some of the most legendary rock artists all in one location online. To my readers around the globe...this is the place to buy real Detroit swag....cool posters. bags, shirts, watches and lots more cool stuff....
We have started a new company called Detroit Urban Design Studio. We are dedicated to supporting Detroit’s regional artists, and displaying their art on fashion and accessories called ArtWear. Each accessory we create is designed to take art to the streets, celebrate the local artists and support a living wage.
As we begin this exciting new business we would love for you to visit our website detroiturbandesignstudio.com, and we hope you like what you see! Word of mouth is so important as we start out so please ‘Like Us’ on Facebook. Please take a moment and share our story with friends and family. We are a work in progress; so check back often!
Stop by and see us at our permanent home at the Mt Elliott Park Fun Shop just off the newly transformed Mt Elliott Park on the Detroit River Walk at 200 Mt. Elliott #16 on Wight Street side and also at Detroit’s Eastern Market at the Sunday and Thursday Evening Market Days.
We are honored to represent some very talented local artists and will soon add several more including 2 local fine artists, a dynamic graffiti artist, a print-maker and more to offer a diverse product line. Our ArtWear will include silk scarves, metal wallets, messenger bags, leather handbags, jewelry and more.
Taking local art to the streets on each ArtWear item we design.
7.25.2014
NIGHT CLUB NEW VIDEO: NEED YOU TONIGHT
Let us take you on a trip back in time with a sexy and refreshed rendition of INXS' "Need You Tonight" by the L.A. synth-pop duo Night Club. With "sultry and full" vocals and harnessing "excess and exploration," this retro cover blows us all away. You don't even need a Delorean, just give them your eyes and ears and let Night Club work their magic with their new music video:
LA duo Night Club are a force to be reckoned with.They've just released a video for their sexy cover of the 1987 INXS hit, "Need You Tonight," featuring singer Emily Kavanaugh.
JON ANDERSON & JEAN LUC PONTY FORM NEW BAND!
The Anderson Ponty Band!
Los Angeles, CA - Music legends Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty announce the formation of a new ensemble - The Anderson Ponty Band! YES's original singer/songwriter for 35 years, Jon Anderson has had a successful solo career, which includes working with such notable music artists as Vangelis, Kitaro, and Milton Nascimento. International jazz superstar Jean-Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of violin in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied his unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music. Together these two music icons form a musical synergy that is unparalleled!
“A breakthrough feeling came as I sang with Jean-Luc's music, to be in a band again is very exciting on many levels, we will play and sing our way around the world and have fun, for music is pleasure, music is all that is, music is God” - Jon Anderson
The Anderson Ponty Band also includes Jamie Dunlap on guitars - well known as a film and television composer, most notably 'South Park'; Wally Minko on keyboards - virtuoso player and composer who has performed and recorded with many worldwide stars including Pink, Toni Braxton, Jean-Luc Ponty, Tom Jones and Barry Manilow; Baron Browne on bass who has played with Steve Smith, Billy Cobham and Jean-Luc Ponty; and Rayford Griffin on drums and percussion, who has played with Stanley Clarke Band, George Duke, Jean-Luc Ponty and Michael Jackson. The band will visit the music created by Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty over the years with new arrangements, virtuosic performances and new energy, while creating new compositions as well.
The Anderson Ponty Band have been writing and arranging old favorites during the past three months. They will be in residence for three weeks in September at Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado rehearsing, recording and playing a public performance on Saturday September 20th. An album will be finished in Los Angeles and is scheduled for release in early 2015. Also, a videography documenting the making of the album will be released as well as videos and performances. A world tour beginning in March 2015 is in the planning stages.
The Anderson Ponty Band announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign today July 25th beginning at 2PM Eastern. The campaign will encourage fans and friends to become a stakeholder in the project. Numerous tiers of donations will be rewarded by album downloads, premium CD/DVD packages, VIP ticket access, merchandising, special one of a kind collectibles, special meet and greets with the band and much more.
7.24.2014
NEW ORDER CD ON CLEOPATRA RECORDS
Had a bit of a chat today with The Stooges' former bassist, Jimmy Recca. He told me about this New Order cd for sale on Cleopatra records. The songs were written by all three guys... Ron Asheton, Jimmy Recca and Dennis Thompson
You can get your copy HERE
The mythical mid-’70s proto-punk rock project featuring Stooges alumni Ron Asheton and Jimmy Recca with MC5 drummer Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson!
This reissue of the group’s debut album features the underground classic “Rock ‘n’ Roll Soldiers,” which has been covered by The Hitmen and The Hellacopters, as well as a special bonus track!
Track Listing
If you have questions or need more information on the New Order band
email jamesrecca@gmail.com
7.23.2014
EDGAR WINTER: ROCK N BLUES TOUR CONTINUES
Johnny Winter Photo: Rick Diamond
Edgar Winter has announced the Rock n' Blues Tour that originally was to include his late brother Johnny Winter will now continue in his memory, according to a statement released July 22. The tour, which will kick off July 31, was to feature both Johnny Winter and his brother Edgar Winter, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera formerly of Rare Earth and Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds. READ MORE
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