Talking Hendrix News For the Week of March 29, 2019

Talking Hendrix News For the Week of March 29, 2019 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's coming up this week..... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Guest this week is guitarist Tim Abbott for the Psychedelic Garage Rock band The Chocolate Watch Band: The Chocolate Watchband is an American garage rock band that formed in 1965 in Los Altos, California. The band went through several lineup changes during its existence. Combining psychedelic and garage rock components, their sound was marked by David Aguilar's lead vocals, as well as proto-punk musical arrangements. The band's rebellious musical posture made them one of the harder-edged groups of the period. The Chocolate Watchband was signed to Tower Records in 1966 and released their first single, "Sweet Young Thing", in 1967. Later in the year, the band released their debut album, No Way Out. Though the album was nationally unsuccessful, the band became a frequent attraction in San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1968, their second album, The Inner Mystique, was released and included the band's most popular song, a cover version of "I'm Not Like Everybody Else". By 1969, the band released their final album, One Step Beyond, however it was not as highly regarded as their past work, and the band broke up in 1970. After their dissolution in 1970, a revival of interest in psychedelic and garage rock in the late 1980s and 1990s brought the group to public attention, and their original vinyl releases became collectors' items, selling among private sellers for over USD$100. Rhino Records issued a best-of release of the band in 1983, while Sundazed and other labels re-issued the original albums on compact discs, including bonus tracks. After leaving the band, its members each embarked on other non-musical pursuits; Aguilar had worked as an astronomy professor after the band's dissolution. Continued interest prompted the band to reunite in 1999, with Dave Aguilar, Tim Abbott (replacing Mark Loomis, who backed out of the reunion), Bill Flores, and Gary Andrijasevich; Michael Reese was added as drummer in place of Sean Tolby. The group began to touring internationally in 2000, culminating in a show at New York's Cavestomp and a live album, At the Love-In Live! in 2001. They also issued a studio album,Get Away, in between the Cavestomp show and the live album. The group has since performed in Europe and the United States.I n 2005, Melts in Your Brain . . . Not on Your Wrist, a two-CD compilation of the Chocolate Watchband's complete Tower and Uptown recordings, was released. In June 2013, the Chocolate Watchband made it back to a recording studio in their hometown San Jose, to begin a new album. From 2015 to the present (2018), the band's lineup is Tim Abbott on lead guitar and vocals; Gary Andrijasevich on drums; David Aguilar on vocals, keyboards, and harmonica; Alec Palao on bass and backing vocals; and Derek See on guitar and vocals. The resulting album (This Is My Voice) was released in 2019 to critical acclaim; the lead off single 'Secret Rendezvous' was fetured as 'Coolest Song In The World' on Little Steven's Underground Garage program in February 2019. The first song recorded was a tribute to Sky Saxon who had recently died. Former member Mark Loomis died on September 26, 2014, in Hawaii. For Up To The minute Information Go to the Chocolate Watch Band Official Website below: www.thechocolatewatchband.com So don't forget to join us this friday night from 7-8 p.m. on: www.activatemedia.org and don't forget to stay tuned in right after our show is Joe Vig's non visual radio from 8-9 p.m. and joe always has some great guests from Joe Perry of Aerosmith to Jodie Foster you'll never know who he's gonna have on next, so stay tuned in to see who he has for the week right after our show. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music News.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guitar Gods 50th Anniversary Tour: Hendrix Meets Clapton Starring Kiss The Sky and Heavy Cream Take a trip back 50 years into Rock & Roll history as the Guitar Gods show recreates some of the most iconic music performed by Jimi Hendrix and Cream plus special cuts from both of their Royal Albert Hall London concerts. Witness the moments that turned Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton into legendary Guitar Gods! One night, two spot on bands paying tribute to the top guitarists of all time with a special encore of both on stage together! Kiss The Sky Performs Hendrix's “Foxey Lady” https://youtu.be/aI4AObd8bhI Heavy Cream performs "NSU" https://youtu.be/3VT4iJ3YMOA Rolling Stone Magazine Says: "Yes believe the hype! This show lives up to it!" The Village Voice NYC Says: "Bringing Music History To Life." KISS THE SKY Kiss The Sky-World's Greatest Jimi Hendrix Show is the #1 Hendrix act in the world and have been touring nationally to rave reviews. They are so adept at keeping the memory of Jimi Hendrix alive that remaining members of Hendrix's own bands have joined them on stage. Jimy Bleu stars as Jimi Hendrix and is the world's longest running Jimi Hendrix Performance Artist. Just like Hendrix, Jimy Bleu is a virtuoso, left-handed guitarist and performs all of Hendrix's signature stage moves. Kiss The Sky WOWS audiences with their Hendrix look and sound alike musicians performing in full replica wardrobe and stage gear. More then a concert, the show celebrates all phases of the short yet iconic career and concerts of Jimi Hendrix. HEAVY CREAM With stunning accuracy in both look and sound, HEAVY CREAM is quickly becoming the definitive tribute to CREAM, rock music's original SUPER GROUP! Expertly playing the part of Eric Clapton is JT Curtis who starred as George Harrison in the Broadway show "Let It Be”. Heavy Cream features replicated gear including the famous 'Fool' artwork guitars of Clapton and Bruce and Ginger Baker's legendary double Ludwig drum kit, as well as Cream's signature stack of British Marshall Amps, plus authentic wardrobe that Cream actually used at their most memorable shows. RAVE REVIEWS FOR KISS THE SKY- Billy Cox, Hendrix Bassist and band mate with Band Of Gypsys: "Jimy Bleu is the real deal. A Jimi Hendrix aficionado” Juma Sultan, Hendrix Percussionist - 1969 Woodstock band - the Gypsy Sun and Rainbows "When it comes to performing Jimi's music, I don't impress easily and there is no question that KTS is the most detailed and historically accurate Jimi tribute show I've seen. Jimy Bleu truly brings the Hendrix spirit to the stage. And that is no small task. They have my full endorsement.” Katie Daryl, Host and producer of AXS-TV show The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands: “Kiss The Sky is spectacular! So often with tribute bands people say close your eyes, they sound just like them, but with Kiss The Sky you MUST keep your eyes open because the guitar playing, vintage gear, costumes and stage presence of the band is so very precise and out of this world your jaw will drop!” Friday April 5th The Larcom Theatre Presents: Guitar Gods 50th Anniversary Tour Hendrix Meets Clapton Starring Kiss The Sky World’s Greatest Jim Hendrix Tribute and Heavy Cream 8:00PM 13 Wallis Street Beverly, MA 01915 info@The Larcom.org $25/$29/$33 https://www.thelarcom.org/hendrixmeetsclapton You can also catch this show at the Milford Performance Center in Milford, Connecticut onSaturday May 4th, for more information go to: https://milfordperformancecenter.org/ Check out this clip of Kiss The SKy on World's Greatest Tributes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8UJ3-G2bos --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to check out some fun independent bands then you should go and check out this show on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 8 PM – 12:30 a.m. at The Root Cellar 10 Fiske Ave., Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301 Price: $10, all ages featuring: The True Jacqueline/Gladshot/ZoKi/Mystics Anonymous The True Jaqueline Official Website: https://truejacqueline.bandcamp.com/ Gladshot (NYC) Official Website: https://gladshot.bandcamp.com ZoKi Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/ZoKiband/ Mystics Anonymous Official Website: https://mysticsanonymous.bandcamp.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK COUNTRY ARTIST, KEN WILBER, RELEASES LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, “YOU’VE GONE TO MY HEAD” NASHVILLE, TN. - (March 18, 2019) – Independent New York Country music artist, Ken Wilber, released a behind the music video today for his current single, “You’ve Gone To My Head.” The video will go live simultaneously on his YouTube channel and premiere on Facebook. Watch the “This is such a nice, flowing love song; the kind that just grabs you. I recorded this song in February on 2018 as part of my first session in Nashville. My daughter was seven months old at the time and that was the longest I had ever been away from my family. I was missing my wife and daughter and that was my inspiration for my performance of the song,” said Ken Wilber. “The lyrics and the melody transported me back in time to how I felt when my wife and I first started dating. My hope is that people can listen to this song and be reminded of similar experiences in their own life.” The single is penned by Sonny LeMaire (Exile, Restless Heart, Diamond Rio, Clay Walker), Rory Bourke (George Strait, K.T. Oslin, Collin Raye) and Charlie Black (Anne Murray). A love song that describes that special feeling of falling for that special someone. ...Maybe I Shouldn't be drivin' I've got a little buzz goin', I feel a little high The kind of shape that I'm in, I find it hard to focus It's like the stars in my eyes Gotta roll down the window so I can breathe You don't know the effect you have on me... Stay current with Ken Wilber on his website kenwilbercountry.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VETERAN MARINE SINGER AND SONGWRITER, STEVEN JOHN SIMON RELEASES “EYES CLOSED” NASHVILLE, TN. - (March 18, 2019) – The second single, “Eyes Closed,” by veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon was announced exclusively on The Country Note on Friday March 15. The evocative single is available on all digital music platforms “Eyes Closed” describes the attraction between a man and a woman whose paths cross at a bar. Not only is the attraction so strong that it pulls them towards each other, but there is also a deeper, immaterial connection that Simon could see with his eyes closed,” said Janeen Megloranzo, The Country Note. “The lyrics allow the listener to visualize the connection and desire between the two as Simon’s heartfelt and charming vocals bring those emotions to life.” ...’cause her lips landed there on mine and I could see every move I made When I ran my fingers up and down her skin I knew this wasn’t our last first kiss I saw it … yeah I saw it with my eyes closed With my eyes closed… "There are certain songs that draw you in with their melody and keep you there with their lyrics. “Eye's Closed” is definitely one of those songs. I wanted to put out a love song that people could connect with and I'm so excited and proud to put this song out there for the fans,” said Steven John Simon. “I hope that they enjoy listening to it as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to life." “Eyes Closed” was written by Casey Carpenter, Bryce Mauldin and Josh Johnson and recorded in Nashville by Larry Beaird at Beaird Music Group studio with renowned industry session players, Mike Rojas on piano (Wynonna, Justin Moore, Big & Rich, David Ball, Luke Bryan, Stevie Nicks, FGL, Miranda Lambert, Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, Dylan Scott and Drake White); Troy Lancaster on Electric Guitar (Jimmie Allen,, Dustin Lynch, Good Ol' Days, Blake Shelton, Chase Rice, Jerrod Niemann, Chris Janson,Brett Eldridge, Joe Nichols, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy); Mike Rinne playing Bass (Lindi Ortega); Steve Brewster on Drums (Locash) and Larry Beaird on Acoustic guitar (Charley Pride, Willie & Merle Haggard, Joey + Rory and more) Stay up to date with everything on Steven John Simon’s website stevenjohnsimon.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POSITIVE YOUTH TOUR KICKS OFF FOR AWARD WINNING ARTIST, DANI-ELLE KLEHA Dani-elle Kleha JERMYN, Pennsylvania. - (March 18, 2019) – Pennsylvania native and award winning performer, songwriter and recording artist, Dani-elle Kleha kicked off the announcement of her Positive Youth Tour at Mid Valley High School in Throop PA on March 11. Headed by 23 year old Country artist, Dani-elle Kleha, the tour engages schools, youth camps and entities centering around young adults in Pennsylvania’s Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties. Kleha shares her music along with messages of empowerment and anti-bullying, including her own personal stories of being bullied and how she got though her struggle, following her dreams, and the importance of making responsible decisions in life. Kleha released a single titled “Get Back Up” in April 2018 which inspired the "Positive Youth Tour." For information on booking the Positive Youth Tour or interest in getting involved as a sponsor click here. “Dani-Elle's "Positive Youth Tour" was extremely well received by the Mid Valley junior high students. In a time where bullying is so prevalent and there is so much negativity in our world, it was important for the students to hear Dani-elle's struggle with bullying and how she was able to cope with it,” said Jefferey Kovaleski, High School Principal. “Dani-elle then offered our students good sound advice about coping, following their dreams, and staying positive throughout life! The students danced and sang and really enjoyed the concert at the end! This was one of the best assemblies I have had in our school!” “The tour is very inspiring and it definitely gets you thinking that as long as you set your mind to a certain goal you can achieve it, even with Debbie downers,” said student Scott Bidwell. “Students were talking after the assembly and they were happy to see we have outside input that care for the well-being of students.” Dani-elle recently released her well received EP, “Runnin’ On Dreams,” which is available on all music platforms for streaming, digital download and is available to order from her website. Stay current with Dani-elle Kleha on her website dani-ellesings.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Concert Dates and News.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday March 29th The 60s Explosion Show Milford Performance Center Milford, Connecticut https://milfordperformancecenter.org/ Friday April 5th Jonathan Edwards River Club Music Hall Scituate, Massachusetts Friday April 5th Riders On The Storm: Doors Tribute Band Milford Performance Center https://milfordperformancecenter.org/ Saturday April 6th Experience Hendrix Show Ft. Billy Cox and more Toyota Oakdale Theater Wallingford, Connecticut Thursday April 11th Denny Laine River Club Music Hall Scituate, Massachusetts Saturday April 13th Magic Dick (of The J. Geils Band) & Shun Ng Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA www.iheg.com Thursday April 25th Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA www.iheg.com Saturday April 27thPopa Chubby Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA www.iheg.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Week's Talking Hendrix Special Link... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://archive.org/details/TalkingHendrixSpecial23JoeLouisWalkerSteveKeith3222019 Talking Hendrix Special 23 Joe Louis Walker & Steve Keith 3-22-2019 Joe Louis Walker Interview Conducted On 3-19-2019 at 1:00 p.m. Steve Keith Interview Conducted On 3-18-2019 at 2:00 p.m. Joe Louis Walker Official Website: http://www.joelouiswalker.com 1/5/17 Syracuse NY review: http://nysmusic.com/2017/01/08/joe-louis-walker-serves-up-a-savory-taste-of-blues-at-funk-n-waffles/ 1/13/16 Reading (PA) Eagle feature: http://www.readingeagle.com/weekend/article/the-blues-was-born-for-guitarist-joe-louis-walker Here’s a great media review of Everybody Wants a Piece: http://www.bluebirdreviews.com/albums/619-everybody-wants-a-piece-joe-louis-walker.html Joe performing Young Girls Blues at Jazz Standard August 11 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZitK017hVjQ&app=desktop Steve Kieth Official Website: http://www.baselines.com To hear a live show on the air of Talking Hendrix Special on Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. go to the Activate Media Website: www.activatemedia.org feel free to e-mail us with guest suggestions and or music requests at: talkinghendrix@gmail.com and if you want to get our weekly newsletter you can e-mail us at the above address as well. Have you joined us on Facebook yet?....If you haven't please go to our facebook group page and check out all the fun with links to our older shows and what people are posting about Jimi and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386159081588529/ Also follow us on Twitter click the link below: https://twitter.com/HendrixTalking --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talking Hendrix Show Link.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://archive.org/details/TalkingHendrixShow174InMemoryOfJoshNicholsOct.101980March1020193242019 Talking Hendrix Show 174 In Memory Of Josh Nichols Oct. 10, 1980 - March 10, 2019 3-24-2019 Hey Joe Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 2018 If 6 Was 9 Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 You've Got Me Floating Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 Remember Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced 1967 For What It's Worth Buffalo Springfield Single 1967 Bold As Love Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 All You Need Is Love The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour 1967 Come On Part 1 Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 2018 California Dreamin' The Beach Boys Made In The U.S.A. 1986 All Along The Watchtower Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 2018 Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival Forrest Gump Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1994 Are You Experienced Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced 1967 Hey Jude Paul McCartney Good Evening New York City 2009 Crash Landing Jimi Hendrix Crash Landing 2004 19th Nervous Breakdown The Rolling Stones Single 1965 Johnny B Goode Jimi Hendrix In The West 1972 Keeping The Faith Billy Joel An Innocent Man 1983 Angel Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Soup 1995 Communication Breakdown Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin I 1968 Wild Thing Jimi Hendrix Experience The Jimi Hendrix Concerts 1989 Hey Bulldog The Beatles Yellow Submarine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1968 Castles Made Of Sand Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 Learning To Fly (Tom Petty Cover) Low Cut Connie Single 10-6-2017 Driftin' Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Soup 1995 Get Together The Youngbloods Single 1967/1969 Little Miss Lover Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 I Was A Fool Tegan And Sara Heart Throb 2015 One Rainy Wish Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 So Far Away Reba McEntire Single 2002 She's So Fine Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 2018 Little Wing Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis Bold As Love 1967 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guest Coming Soon... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Berry Tommy James Jonathan Edwards Paulina Jayne --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Mission Statement... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talking Hendrix is a journey through Jimi Hendrix's music catalog common and rare pieces of his musical diversity, along with interviews with artists who've played, worked or were inspired by Jimi's expertise styling of guitar playing. The show also contains music that was out during the pop culture scene that Jimi was involved with or inspired his musical stylings or just was on the charts at the same time he was on them as well. Host Ed Wrobleski a Massachusetts native has been a fan and following Hendrix's music since the age of 8 and has completed over 100 shows that has been posted up on mixcloud.com and archive.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you like our show then you should check out Voices of time with Alan James Patterson on Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m. if you want to hear some of Alan's older shows than join him on his facebook group and you can find some of his previous shows up on mixcloud posted on the page at the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/225608664513521/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you ever want off of our mailing list please send us an e-mail to talkinghendrix@gmail.com and put in the subject line remove me from your mailing list. If you have friends or family that would like to be added to our e-mail list just send an e-maill with the subject line saying I would like to subscribe to the newsletter you can also add e-mail addresses of friends and family in the e-mail as well. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To hear a live show on the air of Talking Hendrix Special on Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. go to the Activate Media Website: www.activatemedia.org feel free to e-mail us with guest suggestions and or music requests at: talkinghendrix@gmail.com and if you want to get our weekly newsletter you can e-mail us at the above address as well. Have you joined us on Facebook yet?....If you haven't please go to our facebook group page and check out all the fun with links to our older shows and what people are posting about Jimi and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386159081588529/ Also follow us on Twitter click the link below: https://twitter.com/HendrixTalking