DENIZ TEK MEETS BLUE COUPE!

 Deniz Tek guest post:

 DENIZ TEK PLAYS GUITAR ON BLUE COUPE'S MILLIONS MILES MORE

I was playing a show with my band a couple of years ago at Bowery Electric, just a block away from the old CBGB's. Al Bouchard, BOC drummer, showed up. After the show I joined him at the bar and we had a good time catching up. (The last time I had seen him was when Radio Birdman played in NYC in 2006)

Radio Birdman 2014 Tour Information

He told me he about his band, Blue Coupe, with his brother Joe and Dennis Dunaway, the original Alice Cooper bass player. BOC and Alice were two of my favorite bands. (We named our first album Radios Appear after a BOC line from the song "Dominance and Submission")

Million Miles More

1. Prophets Dukes and Nomads 3:32
2. Hellfire Hurry 3:47
3. Hallow's Grave 3:51
4. Everybody Goes Insane 4:04
5. I'll Forever Stick Around 3:36
6. Modern Love (Stalking Time) 4:52
7. Used Car 3:56
8. Supernatural Love 4:01
9. Train of Thought 4:00
10. Ain't Dead 3:31
11. Ride With Me 3:54
12. Devil's Highway 3:51
13. More Cowbell (Gotta Fever) 2:55

Over the years I've been inspired by and covered many of their songs. I was intrigued by the idea of "Blue Coupe". I had already heard about them from pal Andy Shernoff, who had done a few shows with them up in Canada, and was writing some material for them. Al asked if I would be willing to contribute some guitar to the next album which was to be Million Miles More. I said sure thing.

 Buck Dharma and Deniz Tek 

Sydney April 2013 Photo © Anne Laurent

A couple of months later Al sent me audio files for the track, "Supernatural Love", a beautiful pop song written by Andy. It was right up my alley. I spent an afternoon in Bob Brown's studio recording guitar parts for it, sent it back, and some months later it showed up on the album. I was pleased and honored to get to play on an album with these icons of rock and roll, and to be a featured guest along with guys like Buck Dharma, Alice Cooper, and Ross the Boss.

These days, it's common to be recording not in the same room or same city, but often, not even in the same country as the other musicians. Sure is convenient, but not very good for comradeship or photo opportunities... so, unfortunately, there are no photos ! Deniz Tek

http://www.joebouchard.com

http://www.dennisdunaway.com

http://www.albertbouchard.net

JAPANESE SUPER GROUP/ CHEEKY PARADE IN NYC OCTOBER 7-13

New York, NY- (October, 2014) Japanese super group, Cheeky Parade will be in New York City October 7-13. The group is set to appear at Comic-Con October 10 and will do a full performance on the main stage at The CBGB Festival on October 12th. Other performers include: Jane’s Addiction, Billy Idol, Macy Gray, Devo and more!

Formed in 2012, the group features 9 young girls that sing and dance with boundless energy. The group’s name fittingly represents both the girls’ saucy attitude and the parade-like excitement they generate. As part of this one-of-it’s–kind experience, 60 of their biggest fans will be travelling to NYC to take part in Cheeky Parade’s activities in New York.

Cheeky Parade debuted their 1st single “BUNBUN NINE9'” on January 9th 2013. It was ranked #4 on the Oricon weekly chart. Their 2nd single “C.P.U !?,” was released the same year and ranked #5 on the Japanese charts. Their 3rd single “Mugendai Shoujo ∀” also topped the Japanese charts.

Cheeky Parade’s “J-Pop” (Japanese Pop Music) genre is quickly gaining global popularity and has long been a staple of Japanese culture. The Cheeky Parade appearances and performance in October are part of the final leg of the band’s International tour. Cheeky Parade’s live performance at the CBGB Music Festival is set to take place Sunday, October 12th at Noon at the CBGB Times Square Main Stage.

Avex Group is mainly known in Japan because of its flagship music imprint, Avex Trax, which was founded in 1990. It is one of the top three record labels in Japan and is currently the biggest selling label ahead of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Universal Music Japan, King Records and J Storm.

ELIZA NEALS WITH T MONEY GREEN; PJ LAGER HOUSE OCT 31!

Here's the latest from Eliza Neals and the crew..they are playing Halloween for some tricky fun plus a costume contest. 

Her new album is coming together in an unreal way and Eliza would like to send our fans a free download of my the Detroit Diva's single "sugar daddy" go grab her tune at ModernMotown.com

Eliza Neals aka The Detroit Diva Website: http://ElizaNeals.com
FaceBook: http://TheDetroitDiva.com

Twitter: http://Twitter.com/ElizaNeals

Also on the bill is our favorite funk Bass master T MONEY GREEN!

The legendary bass player best known for his work with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, Warren G., and The Dramatics.

STARS GUITARS 2014!

STARS GUITARS 2014!

Stars Guitars is a family friendly annual event benefiting the Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Children’s Hospital.

This year's event is an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity to see the legendary band AMERICA in an intimate setting, enjoy a gourmet dinner and have a chance to purchase autographed guitars, music memorabilia and hundreds of other items up for auction!

Saturday, October 11, 2014 – 6:00 pm

Featuring America live in concert

Gourmet Strolling Dinner and Fabulous Desserts

Live and Silent Auctions Featuring 

Guitars Signed by the Stars and More….

Family Friendly

Casual Attire

Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

ALICE COOPER DRUMMER NEAL SMITH HAS A NEW RELEASE!

Alice Cooper Drum Legend Neal Smith

Alice Cooper Drum Legend Neal Smith Releases 'KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire' - The Last Rock Opera

Westport, CT – From Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame drummer, song writer and founding Alice Cooper band member, comes his latest killer album. Neal’s most recent album, the third in his critically acclaimed solo project KillSmith series that has garnered praise from fans and critics worldwide.
 

And now, Neal takes his ferocious brand of rock and roll to another level! This time “KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire” weaves a tapestry of musical styles to tell the “GreenFire” story along with a little help from his friends.

Is this conceptual heavy metal adventure, being dubbed the last Rock Opera, destined to become a movie? The story of a poor boy who grows up in the jungles of South America, then becomes “Diablos the Emerald King” the most ruthless, furious and powerful drug lord in the world. As a young boy Diablos discovers an ancient secret that has been hidden for thousands of years in pre-Columbian jungle ruins.
 
The secret he discovers is an ancient sacrificial drug called “GreenFire.” As GreenFire’s deadly addiction spreads like wildfire around the globe, it reaches a country called “Blue Soul Land.” The havoc it creates in “Blue Soul Land” and with grave consequences it unleashes the rage of a retired Special Ops Military hero who’s nicknamed “KillSmith.” “GreenFire Born Of Poison” is the first single off of the album.

Says Neal, “My newest album/CD "KillSmith & The GreenFire empire" is my first concept album since the glory gory days of the band “Alice Cooper.” It’s a story of a poor boy who grows up in the jungles of South America, then becomes “Diablos the Emerald King” the most ruthless, ferocious and powerful drug lord in the world. As a young boy Diablos discovers an ancient secret that has been hidden for thousands of years in pre-Columbian jungle ruins.

The secret he discovers is an ancient sacrificial drug called “GreenFire.” As GreenFire’s deadly addiction spreads like wildfire around the globe, it reaches a country called “Blue Soul Land.” The havoc it creates in “Blue Soul Land” unleashes the rage of a retired Special Ops Military hero nicknamed “KillSmith” with grave consequences. Is "KillSmith & The GreenFire empire," the new heavy metal concept adventure CD being dubbed the last Rock Opera, destined to become a movie?”
 
KillSmith & The GreenFire Empire features: Neal Smith, lead vocals, backing vocals, drums, percussion, rhythm guitar and synthesizer. Peter Catucci, bass guitar, backing vocals and lead vocals on “Noelle No Wonder.” Very special guests performances by Lady Elizabeth Dellinger, backing vocals and intro lead vocals on “I Want Money.” Kevin Franklin, lead guitar. Pete “Keys” Hickey, synthesizer and keyboards.

The amazing Hubert Martin lead vocals on “Good Morning Blue Soul Land.” Joe Meo, saxophone. Rick Tedesco, lead guitar, rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Doug Wahlberg, lead guitar.

"In April of 2014 the documentary movie “Super Duper Alice Cooper” was premiered at the New York’s Tribeca Film Festival."

2014 has been a great year for the five members of the original Alice Cooper band. In February the Super Audio CD “SACD” was released for the bands “Billion Dollar Babies” album. The bands album that reached number one topping the record charts in April 1972 in Billboard, Record World and Cash Box magazines.

The film festival also premiered the movie “Super Minch.” The amazing story about the Alice Cooper bands illustrious manager and friend, Shep Gordon.

GET CREEMED AT THE MUSEUM NOV 1 2014

 

"Get CREEMed!" party on November 1 at the Birmingham Museum. They now have the most significant collection of CREEM Magazine memorabilia, photos, and archives, of any public institution in existence! That's truly amazing!

1. Free talk at 12:30 PM at the library by Susan Whitall--and other CREEMsters that plan to be around.

2. Family-friendly CREEM party here during our public hours from 2:00 to 4:00, with Susan, Charlie Auringer, and other CREEM staff, with snacks and light beverages until they are gone.

PHOTOS FROM RICKY RAT/HANDCUFFS/WHITE SHAG SHOW