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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
2ND AWATS GIG IN THE USA ANNOUNCED
2nd AWATS gig in Akron NOW OFFICIAL! Monday Sept. 7th, 2009 at 7pm (one hour earlier than Sunday gig)!!! Tickets on sale MONDAY if all goes as planned. Check www.AWATSlive.com on Thursday for an update!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
RundgrenRadio: Bourgeois Tag tonight and special announcement..
Special announcements followed by Bourgeois Tagg. BOTH of them! Show starts at 8:30pm ET as always. Chat room will be open. Listeners can call in and ask questions. You know the drill -- just BE THERE alright :-)!
www.RundgrenRadio.com
www.RundgrenRadio.com
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Michele Rundgrens play to debut soon...
North Shore's Rundgren to debut comedy play
Comedienne and North Shore resident Michele Rundgren will debut her new comedy play "What Was I Thinking? Bad Boyfriend Stories" based on a book of the same name on Kaua'i June 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wailapa Road Outdoor Amphitheater.
"It's a girls night out that the guys will finally be able to attend — if they're brave enough," Rundgren said.
Twelve Kaua'i women will join Rundgren performing skits, monologues and readings, written by well-known actresses and writers, that range from hilarious to pathetic, Rundgren said. "They all describe the moment when logic, common sense, and simple self respect finally take hold and we know it's over!"
Afterward, audience members can share their opinions about the play with Rundgren, who plans to eventually take the show on the road, followed by dancing under the stars.
Rundgren reminds everyone that material is for adult audiences only, akin to an NC-17 movie rating.
Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 on the day of the show; available at North Shore Pharmacy, Kilauea Video, Paradise Music in Princeville, Hanalei Surf Co., Backdoor or online at www.michelerundgren.com. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic dinner and beverage of your choice. For more information, call 828-0074.
http://kauai.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090617/COMPUB0801/906170306
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ticket info and poster at:
http://www.michelerundgren.com/
Comedienne and North Shore resident Michele Rundgren will debut her new comedy play "What Was I Thinking? Bad Boyfriend Stories" based on a book of the same name on Kaua'i June 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wailapa Road Outdoor Amphitheater.
"It's a girls night out that the guys will finally be able to attend — if they're brave enough," Rundgren said.
Twelve Kaua'i women will join Rundgren performing skits, monologues and readings, written by well-known actresses and writers, that range from hilarious to pathetic, Rundgren said. "They all describe the moment when logic, common sense, and simple self respect finally take hold and we know it's over!"
Afterward, audience members can share their opinions about the play with Rundgren, who plans to eventually take the show on the road, followed by dancing under the stars.
Rundgren reminds everyone that material is for adult audiences only, akin to an NC-17 movie rating.
Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 on the day of the show; available at North Shore Pharmacy, Kilauea Video, Paradise Music in Princeville, Hanalei Surf Co., Backdoor or online at www.michelerundgren.com. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic dinner and beverage of your choice. For more information, call 828-0074.
http://kauai.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090617/COMPUB0801/906170306
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ticket info and poster at:
http://www.michelerundgren.com/
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
new information about future stuff
this is brought to us via LYNN on Todds myspace page
Various interesting information
Todd is on the road again! I hear the Oslo show was great. It was filmed for Norway television. you can watch it ..... check out link a few posts below.
Tonight is the first show of a short US run. We have Paul Freeman opening. Paul will be calling into Rundgren Radio after soundcheck to have a chit-chat with Mel and Doug. listen in @ RundgrenRadio.
Our agent is diligently working on creating additional AWATS shows for early Sept. There are a few irons in the fire so to speak. I will let everyone know when I can.
The HDNet DVD is so close to being ready to roll. Just working out the details of the cover art which shouldnt be too much longer. I will give the release info as soon as I have it.
Lets see---I think thats all I have atm. Do you all have any questions?
xoxo
lynn
Various interesting information
Todd is on the road again! I hear the Oslo show was great. It was filmed for Norway television. you can watch it ..... check out link a few posts below.
Tonight is the first show of a short US run. We have Paul Freeman opening. Paul will be calling into Rundgren Radio after soundcheck to have a chit-chat with Mel and Doug. listen in @ RundgrenRadio.
Our agent is diligently working on creating additional AWATS shows for early Sept. There are a few irons in the fire so to speak. I will let everyone know when I can.
The HDNet DVD is so close to being ready to roll. Just working out the details of the cover art which shouldnt be too much longer. I will give the release info as soon as I have it.
Lets see---I think thats all I have atm. Do you all have any questions?
xoxo
lynn
PICTURES: OLSO show taken by Bart V
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ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY BART VERSTEEG.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THESE GREAT SHOTS..!!
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ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY BART VERSTEEG.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THESE GREAT SHOTS..!!
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY BART VERSTEEG.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THESE GREAT SHOTS..!!
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ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY BART VERSTEEG.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THESE GREAT SHOTS..!!
Roger Powell signs music deal with Unicorn Digital and releases Solo CD
Keyboard Legend Roger Powell Signs with Unicorn Digital and Releases Solo
Piano
Blue Note Ridge
6/16/2009 - Montreal, Qc, Canada - Unicorn Digital is proud to announce
that legendary keyboardist Roger Powell (Utopia, David Bowie, Meat Loaf) has
signed a deal with the label to release Blue Note Ridge, a collection of
improvisations that embrace classical melody, contemporary harmony and
impressionist forms on this debut solo piano album.
A stream of consciousness merging styles and eras, Blue Note Ridge is
pure, elegant and honest. In the 70’s and 80’s Roger Powell’s groundbreaking
electronic synthesizer albums Cosmic Furnace (Atlantic) and Air Pocket
(Bearsville) were hailed as masterworks. Best known for his work with pioneering
musical ensemble Utopia (featuring Todd Rundgren), as well as inventing the
'Probe' keyboard, Powell has always been held in high esteem by his peers.
“Even among the keyboard titans of the progrock Seventies, Roger Powell
always stood out.” (Future Music U.S. Ed.- June 2006).
2006 signaled a welcome return of Roger Powell with the retrofuturistic,
groove oriented, Fossil Poets (Inner Knot CD/Vinyl LP). The critically
acclaimed release was produced by award winning producer Gary Tanin who, along with
Powell, produced the 2009 solo piano offering Blue Note Ridge. "For many
years, I have wanted to release a solo piano recording, as the piano is my
main instrument from high school days onward," Roger explains. "There were a
few piano segments and pieces on my other albums, as well as on Utopia
recordings, but I had never done a full album of solo piano."
Here's what the music press have been saying about Blue Note Ridge:
"Although he's best known to rock fans as a synth/keyboard wizard, Roger
Powell is also one fine piano player, as evidenced throughout his 2009 solo
release, Blue Note Ridge. Working once more with producer Gary Tanin, a good
representation of the album would be such standouts as the album opening
"Path to the River", as well as "Take To The Sky", the latter of which was
adapted from the George Gershwin classic "Summertime". Once and for all, Blue
Note Ridge proves that there is not a musical style that Roger Powell isn't
comfortable tickling the ivories to." - Greg Prato, All Music Guide
"This 36-minute collection of 14 solo piano pieces is not the kind of
album listeners might expect, especially after 2006's Fossil Poets. The warm
elegant pieces on Blue Note Ridge are flecked with melancholy and create a
musical stream of consciousness. Some pieces border on New Age, but the music
here provides audio tranquility as serene as the album's title." - Michael
Popke, Goldmine Magazine
"With serenity always on the horizon, the pieces gathered on "Blue Note
Ridge" are tastefully jagged like the sparkingly sparse "Flint Hill" or the
opener "Path To The River" which has a nicely poised swing to it. Elsewhere
"Take To The Sky" pays a tribute to George Gershwin's "Summertime", and there's
Chopin-like majesty in "First Light" where the blues-skewed dissonance
plays a mind game. When the droplets of "Watershed" awash the ears, all these
improvisations leave so much to imagination that a new spin of the disc feels
necessary to have something fresh revealed every time." -
Dmitry Epstien - DDME.NET
"The inspiration behind the album was my desire to record some music in a
very direct and simple setting: just me and the piano, no synthesizers,
electronics or complex mixing," says Roger. "All the tracks were completely
improvised, spontaneously composed. I would just sit down at the piano, turn on
the stereo recorder and play. From several hours worth of raw material, we
selected a set of pieces that express the overall mood of introspection and
exploration."
Blue Note Ridge will be available on July 14, 2009. For more information
visit Roger Powell's official website:
www.fossilpoets.com
www.myspace.com/fossilpoets
www.unicornrecords.com/rogerpowell
Gary Tanin/Daystorm Music
PH: 414-321-9956
daystormusic@garytanin.com
Press inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
PH: 828-350-8158
glassonyonpr@cs.com
Piano
Blue Note Ridge
6/16/2009 - Montreal, Qc, Canada - Unicorn Digital is proud to announce
that legendary keyboardist Roger Powell (Utopia, David Bowie, Meat Loaf) has
signed a deal with the label to release Blue Note Ridge, a collection of
improvisations that embrace classical melody, contemporary harmony and
impressionist forms on this debut solo piano album.
A stream of consciousness merging styles and eras, Blue Note Ridge is
pure, elegant and honest. In the 70’s and 80’s Roger Powell’s groundbreaking
electronic synthesizer albums Cosmic Furnace (Atlantic) and Air Pocket
(Bearsville) were hailed as masterworks. Best known for his work with pioneering
musical ensemble Utopia (featuring Todd Rundgren), as well as inventing the
'Probe' keyboard, Powell has always been held in high esteem by his peers.
“Even among the keyboard titans of the progrock Seventies, Roger Powell
always stood out.” (Future Music U.S. Ed.- June 2006).
2006 signaled a welcome return of Roger Powell with the retrofuturistic,
groove oriented, Fossil Poets (Inner Knot CD/Vinyl LP). The critically
acclaimed release was produced by award winning producer Gary Tanin who, along with
Powell, produced the 2009 solo piano offering Blue Note Ridge. "For many
years, I have wanted to release a solo piano recording, as the piano is my
main instrument from high school days onward," Roger explains. "There were a
few piano segments and pieces on my other albums, as well as on Utopia
recordings, but I had never done a full album of solo piano."
Here's what the music press have been saying about Blue Note Ridge:
"Although he's best known to rock fans as a synth/keyboard wizard, Roger
Powell is also one fine piano player, as evidenced throughout his 2009 solo
release, Blue Note Ridge. Working once more with producer Gary Tanin, a good
representation of the album would be such standouts as the album opening
"Path to the River", as well as "Take To The Sky", the latter of which was
adapted from the George Gershwin classic "Summertime". Once and for all, Blue
Note Ridge proves that there is not a musical style that Roger Powell isn't
comfortable tickling the ivories to." - Greg Prato, All Music Guide
"This 36-minute collection of 14 solo piano pieces is not the kind of
album listeners might expect, especially after 2006's Fossil Poets. The warm
elegant pieces on Blue Note Ridge are flecked with melancholy and create a
musical stream of consciousness. Some pieces border on New Age, but the music
here provides audio tranquility as serene as the album's title." - Michael
Popke, Goldmine Magazine
"With serenity always on the horizon, the pieces gathered on "Blue Note
Ridge" are tastefully jagged like the sparkingly sparse "Flint Hill" or the
opener "Path To The River" which has a nicely poised swing to it. Elsewhere
"Take To The Sky" pays a tribute to George Gershwin's "Summertime", and there's
Chopin-like majesty in "First Light" where the blues-skewed dissonance
plays a mind game. When the droplets of "Watershed" awash the ears, all these
improvisations leave so much to imagination that a new spin of the disc feels
necessary to have something fresh revealed every time." -
Dmitry Epstien - DDME.NET
"The inspiration behind the album was my desire to record some music in a
very direct and simple setting: just me and the piano, no synthesizers,
electronics or complex mixing," says Roger. "All the tracks were completely
improvised, spontaneously composed. I would just sit down at the piano, turn on
the stereo recorder and play. From several hours worth of raw material, we
selected a set of pieces that express the overall mood of introspection and
exploration."
Blue Note Ridge will be available on July 14, 2009. For more information
visit Roger Powell's official website:
www.fossilpoets.com
www.myspace.com/fossilpoets
www.unicornrecords.com/rogerpowell
Gary Tanin/Daystorm Music
PH: 414-321-9956
daystormusic@garytanin.com
Press inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
PH: 828-350-8158
glassonyonpr@cs.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
word on the street. must read...
More AWATS shows!
Hey European fans. The Paradiso AWATS show in Amsterdam goes on sale today
Monday 8 February 2010
Paradiso, Amsterdam
http://www.paradiso.nl
Word on the street is that there will be more US AWATS shows booked just following the Akron show.
Hey European fans. The Paradiso AWATS show in Amsterdam goes on sale today
Monday 8 February 2010
Paradiso, Amsterdam
http://www.paradiso.nl
Word on the street is that there will be more US AWATS shows booked just following the Akron show.
TODD live from Oslo .. possible broadcast ?
You might see Todd live on the internet, check it out tomorrow.... concert starts 19:00 GMT
http://www.nrk.no/festival/
http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/klipp/377243
this was brought to my attention by long time utopian Bart V
http://www.nrk.no/festival/
http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/klipp/377243
this was brought to my attention by long time utopian Bart V
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Roger Powell sees reuniting with fellow Utopia band members as a great opportunity
Roger Powell sees reuniting with fellow Utopia band members as a great opportunity
Musician Todd Rundgren will perform his entire "A Wizard, A True Star" album live for the first time ever on September 6th, 2009 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio. Keyboardist Roger Powell will be a member of the AWATS band for the Akron gig.
Akron Civic Theatre, Akron OH. Todd Rundgren will perform AWATS here on 9/6/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 10, 2009 – Musician Todd Rundgren will perform his entire "A Wizard, A True Star" album live for the first time ever on September 6th, 2009 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio. Roger Powell will be a member of the band along with Jesse Gress, Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince, & Greg Hawkes. Todd, Kasim, and Roger were all part of the popular 70's band Utopia whose last concert together was 17 years ago billed as a reunion titled "Redux".
Powell played keyboards and synthesizers for Utopia from 1974 until its disbanding in 1985, playing, writing, and singing on ten of the band's eleven albums. For its live shows, Powell created the Powell Probe; the first remote, hand-held polyphonic synthesizer controller, which featured a custom-made shell used to access a complex stack of sequencers and other peripherals offstage. He was also the protege of Robert Moog (who created the Moog synthesizer), the composer and player of several solo albums, a touring musician with David Bowie and others, and an author who wrote a Keyboard Magazine column on synthesizer technique.
When recently asked on an online Blog Talk Radio program about reuniting with some fellow Utopians, Roger said he thought it was a great opportunity. "I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to be fun to see everybody again - - - to see not only the guys in the band but also the loyal and true and dedicated fans who have stuck with Todd and our music over the years."
The AWATS in Akron concert is being presented by RundgrenRadio.com. Ticket prices start at $50 and are available at http://www.AWATSlive.com and http://www.Ticketmaster.com. Additional information can be found at http://www.AWATSlive.com. Todd and his band will perform other songs from his vast catalog before embarking on the full album presentation.
Over 85% of the tickets have already been sold for this Todd Rundgren "A Wizard, A True Star" theme concert in Akron and a sellout is expected by the end of June. Hundreds of fans from all over the USA will be visiting Akron to attend this "A Wizard, A True Star" gig. Some Todd Rundgren fans from 4 other countries - - - Japan, United Kingdom, Scotland, and Canada - - - will also be in attendance.
Todd will also be performing "A Wizard, A True Star" in London (Hammersmith Odeon) and Amsterdam (Pardiso) in 2010.
"A Wizard, A True Star" was Todd’s follow up to his most commercially successful album, “Something /Anything?” which included popular hits like “I Saw The Light” and “Hello It’s Me”. Instead of going with a similar sound Todd Rundgren went in a completely different direction with his electrical psychedelic album "A Wizard, A True Star". Rundgren chose to abandon stardom and, with it, conventional pop music. He began a course through uncharted musical territory, becoming a pioneer not only in electronic music and prog rock, but in music video, computer software, and Internet music delivery as well.
Although the album wasn’t a big hit with critics and didn’t reach near the sales as Todd’s previous album, it’s the clear cut favorite of Todd’s most avid fans and is considered a very influential album to thousands of musicians. Todd’s manager, Eric Gardner of Panacea Entertainment, said, “It was Todd’s 180 degree turn after 'Something/Anything?' much to the dismay of the record company and much to the dismay of radio. Back then they were hoping for a follow up of 'Something/Anything?' something in the same vein. 'A Wizard, A True Star' is actually a record that’s near and dear to Todd’s heart because it was so contrary”.
"A Wizard, A True Star" was listed in the 2006 musical reference book, “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die”. In 2003, British music critic Barney Hoskyns wrote in MOJO magazine, "Rundgren’s 'A Wizard, A True Star' is simply the greatest album ever made”.
Todd Rundgren has released over 30 albums either as a solo artist or with his bands Nazz, Utopia, and The New Cars while producing acclaimed, successful records for artists as diverse as Badfinger, Meat Loaf, Grand Funk Railroad, the New York Dolls, and XTC. Despite Todd's incredible accomplishments and influence on the music industry, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame committee - - - in Akron's neighboring town of Cleveland - - - has failed to induct him. Ironically, one of the reasons Ohio was chosen as the place to host this concert was because of the strong Todd fan base in Cleveland.
# # #
Musician Todd Rundgren will perform his entire "A Wizard, A True Star" album live for the first time ever on September 6th, 2009 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio. Keyboardist Roger Powell will be a member of the AWATS band for the Akron gig.
Akron Civic Theatre, Akron OH. Todd Rundgren will perform AWATS here on 9/6/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 10, 2009 – Musician Todd Rundgren will perform his entire "A Wizard, A True Star" album live for the first time ever on September 6th, 2009 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ohio. Roger Powell will be a member of the band along with Jesse Gress, Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince, & Greg Hawkes. Todd, Kasim, and Roger were all part of the popular 70's band Utopia whose last concert together was 17 years ago billed as a reunion titled "Redux".
Powell played keyboards and synthesizers for Utopia from 1974 until its disbanding in 1985, playing, writing, and singing on ten of the band's eleven albums. For its live shows, Powell created the Powell Probe; the first remote, hand-held polyphonic synthesizer controller, which featured a custom-made shell used to access a complex stack of sequencers and other peripherals offstage. He was also the protege of Robert Moog (who created the Moog synthesizer), the composer and player of several solo albums, a touring musician with David Bowie and others, and an author who wrote a Keyboard Magazine column on synthesizer technique.
When recently asked on an online Blog Talk Radio program about reuniting with some fellow Utopians, Roger said he thought it was a great opportunity. "I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to be fun to see everybody again - - - to see not only the guys in the band but also the loyal and true and dedicated fans who have stuck with Todd and our music over the years."
The AWATS in Akron concert is being presented by RundgrenRadio.com. Ticket prices start at $50 and are available at http://www.AWATSlive.com and http://www.Ticketmaster.com. Additional information can be found at http://www.AWATSlive.com. Todd and his band will perform other songs from his vast catalog before embarking on the full album presentation.
Over 85% of the tickets have already been sold for this Todd Rundgren "A Wizard, A True Star" theme concert in Akron and a sellout is expected by the end of June. Hundreds of fans from all over the USA will be visiting Akron to attend this "A Wizard, A True Star" gig. Some Todd Rundgren fans from 4 other countries - - - Japan, United Kingdom, Scotland, and Canada - - - will also be in attendance.
Todd will also be performing "A Wizard, A True Star" in London (Hammersmith Odeon) and Amsterdam (Pardiso) in 2010.
"A Wizard, A True Star" was Todd’s follow up to his most commercially successful album, “Something /Anything?” which included popular hits like “I Saw The Light” and “Hello It’s Me”. Instead of going with a similar sound Todd Rundgren went in a completely different direction with his electrical psychedelic album "A Wizard, A True Star". Rundgren chose to abandon stardom and, with it, conventional pop music. He began a course through uncharted musical territory, becoming a pioneer not only in electronic music and prog rock, but in music video, computer software, and Internet music delivery as well.
Although the album wasn’t a big hit with critics and didn’t reach near the sales as Todd’s previous album, it’s the clear cut favorite of Todd’s most avid fans and is considered a very influential album to thousands of musicians. Todd’s manager, Eric Gardner of Panacea Entertainment, said, “It was Todd’s 180 degree turn after 'Something/Anything?' much to the dismay of the record company and much to the dismay of radio. Back then they were hoping for a follow up of 'Something/Anything?' something in the same vein. 'A Wizard, A True Star' is actually a record that’s near and dear to Todd’s heart because it was so contrary”.
"A Wizard, A True Star" was listed in the 2006 musical reference book, “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die”. In 2003, British music critic Barney Hoskyns wrote in MOJO magazine, "Rundgren’s 'A Wizard, A True Star' is simply the greatest album ever made”.
Todd Rundgren has released over 30 albums either as a solo artist or with his bands Nazz, Utopia, and The New Cars while producing acclaimed, successful records for artists as diverse as Badfinger, Meat Loaf, Grand Funk Railroad, the New York Dolls, and XTC. Despite Todd's incredible accomplishments and influence on the music industry, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame committee - - - in Akron's neighboring town of Cleveland - - - has failed to induct him. Ironically, one of the reasons Ohio was chosen as the place to host this concert was because of the strong Todd fan base in Cleveland.
# # #
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
AWATS AKRON SHOW ALMOST SOLD OUT
Only 19 seats left for AWATS Akron on the www.rundgrenradio.tix.com site! Ticketmaster needs to step it up a notch but they only have 300 or so left. Packed house like it should be for the Toddster!
Monday, June 8, 2009
MORE AWATS TALK.....
some of the information below is incorrect. but its a hopeful suggestion that more USA shows will appear in time. THE USA AKRON SHOW IS WHAT LEAD TO THE EUROPE DATES!! Doug im watching your back for you while your on vacation.. !!!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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`A Wizard, A True Star' Coming In September
Posted on Monday June 8, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Three weeks after announcing a 2010 London date where he'll perform his 1973 album "A Wizard, A True Star" in its entirety, Todd Rundgren expands the concept to the U.S.A.
Rundgren is planning about a week's worth of September dates to bring A Wizard… to the stage. The album, which features virtually no dead space between tracks with each song beginning as soon as the previous tune ends, showcased Rundgren's various musical muses and resulted in cover versions of "Cool Jerk," "Ooh, Baby Baby," "La La La Means I Love You," and "I'm So Proud." The album also included tracks that would become Rundgren standards, such as "Sometimes I Don't Know How To Feel," "Just Another Onionhead" and "Just One Victory."
The September shows will also include two members of the Utopia lineup from the late 1970s: Kasim Sulton on vocals and bass and Roger Powell on keyboards and vocals.
Securing Powell's appearance at the September gigs proved to be a little difficult mainly because he just started working for game designer Electronic Arts. In fact, the reason for Rundgren doing only a week's worth of A Wizard … shows in September is because Powell has only a week off from work.
Right now, only the first date for the September run is nailed down – Sept. 6 at the Akron Civic Center in Akron, Ohio. The date is promoted by the two fans who run RundgrenRadio.com and has already sold more than 2,000 tickets.
Along with the U.S. gigs, Rundgren is also taking A Wizard, A True Star across the ocean in 2010 for a performance in London at the Apollo Hammersmith on Feb. 6, and a Feb. 8 show at the Paradiso in Amsterdam.
If Rundgren likes how the U.S. shows are received, he may go back to his extensive catalog and pull out another album for the start-to-finish treatment.
Which brings us to the comment thread below. Which album do you think Rundgren should perform in its entirety after he completes the A Wizard, A True Star shows? Yes, he does have a lot of albums to his credit, including several under the Utopia moniker. But we think you can probably slim that list down to a few excellent choices. How about it?
--Jay Sm
POLLSTAR
http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2009/06/08/671353.aspx
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`A Wizard, A True Star' Coming In September
Posted on Monday June 8, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Three weeks after announcing a 2010 London date where he'll perform his 1973 album "A Wizard, A True Star" in its entirety, Todd Rundgren expands the concept to the U.S.A.
Rundgren is planning about a week's worth of September dates to bring A Wizard… to the stage. The album, which features virtually no dead space between tracks with each song beginning as soon as the previous tune ends, showcased Rundgren's various musical muses and resulted in cover versions of "Cool Jerk," "Ooh, Baby Baby," "La La La Means I Love You," and "I'm So Proud." The album also included tracks that would become Rundgren standards, such as "Sometimes I Don't Know How To Feel," "Just Another Onionhead" and "Just One Victory."
The September shows will also include two members of the Utopia lineup from the late 1970s: Kasim Sulton on vocals and bass and Roger Powell on keyboards and vocals.
Securing Powell's appearance at the September gigs proved to be a little difficult mainly because he just started working for game designer Electronic Arts. In fact, the reason for Rundgren doing only a week's worth of A Wizard … shows in September is because Powell has only a week off from work.
Right now, only the first date for the September run is nailed down – Sept. 6 at the Akron Civic Center in Akron, Ohio. The date is promoted by the two fans who run RundgrenRadio.com and has already sold more than 2,000 tickets.
Along with the U.S. gigs, Rundgren is also taking A Wizard, A True Star across the ocean in 2010 for a performance in London at the Apollo Hammersmith on Feb. 6, and a Feb. 8 show at the Paradiso in Amsterdam.
If Rundgren likes how the U.S. shows are received, he may go back to his extensive catalog and pull out another album for the start-to-finish treatment.
Which brings us to the comment thread below. Which album do you think Rundgren should perform in its entirety after he completes the A Wizard, A True Star shows? Yes, he does have a lot of albums to his credit, including several under the Utopia moniker. But we think you can probably slim that list down to a few excellent choices. How about it?
--Jay Sm
POLLSTAR
http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2009/06/08/671353.aspx
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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