Monthly Archives: February 2007

Morrison in the market for director

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

Van Morrison is in search for a director to helm a biographical documentary about his career, similar to Martin Scorsese’s Bob Dylan film No Direction Home, according to Variety. “I have all this material collected and I realized we weren’t … Continue reading →

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Cohen’s Gospel includes Browne

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

The tribute concert The Gospel According to Leonard Cohen presented by Perla Batalla will take place tomorrow night February 24, 8:00 PM, at the UCLA Royce Hall in Westwood, Los Angeles. Jackson Browne, Michael McDonald, Howard Tate, Don Was and … Continue reading →

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Henley and King duet with McEntire

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

Carole King and Don Henley will both appear on country singer Reba McEntire’s upcoming Duets album. Carole King will be singing a song called “Everyday People” with McEntire. Pictures of the February 15 studio session are at CaroleKing.com. Familiar faces … Continue reading →

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Brecker memorial

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

The New York Times reports on the memorial services for saxophone virtuoso Michael Brecker held this past Tuesday. Paul Simon performed “Still Crazy After All These Years” with Herbie Hancock. James Taylor sent a pre-taped statement from San Francisco. “I … Continue reading →

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Loggins inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk March 7

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

Kenny Loggins will be inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk on Wednesday, March 7 at 12:00 noon, at 7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California. His handprints and signature will be added to those of Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Eric Clapton, Carlos … Continue reading →

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Browne honored at Santa Maria gig March 2

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

Jackson Browne is apparently appearing at a gala event honoring him on March 2 at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, California. Fred Martin & the Levite Camp and the Damon Castillo Band are scheduled to … Continue reading →

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Buffett live with country stars April 3

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

On April 3, Live at Texas Stadium will be released containing concert recordings of Jimmy Buffett, George Strait and Alan Jackson from their 2004 concert event. The tracklisting is as follows: 1. Five O’Clock Somewhere (Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett) … Continue reading →

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Zevon two-fer: box set and memoir May 1

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

On May 1, two Warren Zevon retrospectives will be released, according to a press release from The Lippin Group: a 2-CD box set called Preludes – Rare and Unreleased Recordings and a new memoir titled I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead: … Continue reading →

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Morrison receives Oscar Wilde

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

BBC News reports on Van Morrison receiving the Oscar Wilde Award at the Wiltshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles yesterday. Full article (Thanks to Bridget for the link.)

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Newman to give exclusive ASCAP interview, while Words still make news

Posted on February 23, 2007 by

Randy Newman will be a special guest at the ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 19. Meanwhile, Newman’s new song “A Few Words in Defense of Our Country” is still … Continue reading →

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