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April 17, 2005 by raj
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Greetings!
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Television Parts Home Companion: The Television Parts Home Companion is now available on VHS for $12.95, plus shipping and handling. It's a Videoranch exclusive. Only in the "Home Companion" will you find "The Voyage of the Kona Tiki", rare documentary footage of one man's valiant attempt to cross the Pacific in a Polynesian Restaurant. Guaranteed to make you laugh, get one while they last. Click here to order.
Tropical Campfires CD: We now have an all new Tropical Campfires CD! The cover art is finally as Nez had originally intended (he did the work himself), and it looks great. This is going to be a must have for Nez collectors. Click here to get your copy now.
Live at the Palais: Thank you all for an overwhelming "yes" in response to our query "Should we put Live at the Palais out on CD?". We had no idea so many people felt strongly about that album. Nez went along with it and it's official: we're going to put it out. We have no date set for it now but we're hoping to have it available in time for the holidays. We are going to add 4 or 5 never before released live tracks. These tracks will be from concerts spanning the early 70s through the 90s. We've been going through recordings and found some great stuff. His early 80s concert at the Armadillo World Headquarters is unbelievable. We'll choose at least one song from that show. KPIG radio will be happy about this release because they insist Palais has the best version of Rio on it.
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks: Speaking of Nez concerts, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks used to open for Nez in the 70's. Their new album, Beatin' the Heat, is fabulous. It's their first album in years and they've still got it. Very sophisticated with a good sense of humor. It's another of KPIG's picks and we're sure you'll like it. We've been singing along with it all day here at the ranch. Listen
You can also listen to samples by going to the KPIG Sty in VR3D. Click here to buy the CD.
Here's a little piece of Nez trivia: One of the Hot Licks, Sid Page, is a fiddle player and violinist. He played violin on The Garden with Nez. Listen ...real pretty, huh?
The Story of Me: A new little movie by Michael Panes. This film is a humorous piece about a man who chronicles his relationship with his wife on his laptop as it occurs. You can watch "The Story of Me" by going to the Formosa Diner page on the 2D site. You'll need Real Player to play it and you can download that from there. We've also got it playing in VR3D. Just click on the Rocket TV floating at the entrance to the Connection Corral. If you need to download VR3D software click here.
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Hi Derek,
I'd be happy to add you to the Videoranch news list. I'll wait to get the go
ahead from you though. Just email me back that it's ok. Yes, it's true.
Live at the Palais will be out on CD. We're hoping to have it out in time
for the holidays. And yes, Nez is working on a new CD called Nez Rays. There
is no release date set for that yet. He's still working on the arrangements.
Thanks for the email.
Regards,
Neffie
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foreman@videoranch.com
www.videoranch.com
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Santa Fe, NM 87505
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> From: MACDST@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 11:17:47 EDT
> To: foreman@videoranch.com
> Subject: NEW NEZ CD...
>
> Is it true that Nez is working on a new CD "Nez Rays"? Is there a release
> date set? I also read that "Live At The Palais" is going to be re-released on
> CD with bonus tracks. Is there a release date for that CD also? I am really
> excited about these new releases. I read about them at Donna Bailey's Nez Web
> Site. Does Videoranch have a Nez newsletter that I can sign up for? Let me
> know...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Derek
>
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Brad: Cruise will be in the fall and out of Florida. Micky isn't doing any
west coast cruises that I know of. I'm getting the flyer put together and
will mail several out to you plus e-mail the info to you. You should get
everything sometime next week. Please send a physical (mailing) address just
in case I don't have yours.
It'll be fun to meet fellow Micky/Monkee fans. I'm looking forward to the
opportunity!
I'm seeing Micky next weekend in the Orlando area. He's putting on a show for
a place called "Gina's On The Water". It's part of a big birthday bash one of
the local radio stations is hosting! (I'm working on a separate cruise group
for the radio station next year.) All in all it should be a fun evening!!!
Rose Eckhoff
Just in case you need it: My home/business # (407)-671-8378
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Gotta get up early for this one. Micky Dolenz stars in Invisible Mom 2 on
Showtime. Fri. 10/13, 6am and Sat. 10/28, 6:20am PST.
http://www.showtimeonline.com/product/frame.cfm?titleid=108285. See your
local listings for channel in your time zone.
From: "Kellie Arrowood" <pipi@wnclink.com>
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The message about Mickey Dolenz' comments in TV Guide was incorrect. The TV Guide dates were wrong. The comments are in the Oct. 14-20 issue with Melina Kanakaredes on the cover.
Kellie Arrowood
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From ???@??? Fri Oct 13 16:31:35 2000
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: New Nez CD and reissue - Micky Cruise
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Greetings!
Television Parts Home Companion: The Television Parts Home Companion is now available on VHS for $12.95, plus shipping and handling. It’s a Videoranch exclusive. Only in the “Home Companion” will you find “The Voyage of the Kona Tiki”, rare documentary footage of one man’s valiant attempt to cross the Pacific in a Polynesian Restaurant. Guaranteed to make you laugh, get one while they last. Click here to order.
Tropical Campfires CD: We now have an all new Tropical Campfires CD! The cover art is finally as Nez had originally intended (he did the work himself), and it looks great. This is going to be a must have for Nez collectors. Click here to get your copy now.
Live at the Palais: Thank you all for an overwhelming “yes” in response to our query “Should we put Live at the Palais out on CD?”. We had no idea so many people felt strongly about that album. Nez went along with it and it’s official: we’re going to put it out. We have no date set for it now but we’re hoping to have it available in time for the holidays. We are going to add 4 or 5 never before released live tracks. These tracks will be from concerts spanning the early 70s through the 90s. We’ve been going through recordings and found some great stuff. His early 80s concert at the Armadillo World Headquarters is unbelievable. We’ll choose at least one song from that show. KPIG radio will be happy about this release because they insist Palais has the best version of Rio on it.
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks: Speaking of Nez concerts, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks used to open for Nez in the 70’s. Their new album, Beatin’ the Heat, is fabulous. It’s their first album in years and they’ve still got it. Very sophisticated with a good sense of humor. It’s another of KPIG’s picks and we’re sure you’ll like it. We’ve been singing along with it all day here at the ranch. Listen
You can also listen to samples by going to the KPIG Sty in VR3D. Click here to buy the CD.
Here’s a little piece of Nez trivia: One of the Hot Licks, Sid Page, is a fiddle player and violinist. He played violin on The Garden with Nez. Listen …real pretty, huh?
The Story of Me: A new little movie by Michael Panes. This film is a humorous piece about a man who chronicles his relationship with his wife on his laptop as it occurs. You can watch “The Story of Me” by going to the Formosa Diner page on the 2D site. You’ll need Real Player to play it and you can download that from there. We’ve also got it playing in VR3D. Just click on the Rocket TV floating at the entrance to the Connection Corral. If you need to download VR3D software click here.
Thanks for your interest in Videoranch. We love working here. It’s nice to facilitate getting an artists work directly from him to you. Please email us with any requests you might have and we’ll be sure to ignore them (just kidding – making sure you’re actually reading our newsletter closely).
Regards,
Neffie
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Santa Fe, NM 87505
(866) PAPA NEZ
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From: Derek
Michael Nesmith is reportedly working on a new music CD called Nez Rays. No word yet whether it is a soundtrack for the Fried Pies movie he is working on, or whether he will sing on this CD.
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Micky Dolenz Fanz Cruise / November 2001
Micky Dolenz will appear on a cruise in the fall and out of Florida. I’m getting the flyer put together. E-mail me at the address: RoseEckhoff@aol.com or call (407)-671-8378 with any questions.
Rose Eckhoff
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From: “Elmore, Deborah”
Gotta get up early for this one. Micky Dolenz stars in Invisible Mom 2 on
Showtime. Fri. 10/13, 6am and Sat. 10/28, 6:20am PST.
http://www.showtimeonline.com/product/frame.cfm?titleid=108285. See your
local listings for channel in your time zone.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
From: “Kellie Arrowood”
The message about Mickey Dolenz’ comments in TV Guide was incorrect. The TV Guide dates were wrong. The comments are in the Oct. 14-20 issue with Melina Kanakaredes on the cover.
Kellie Arrowood
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From ???@??? Mon Oct 16 01:38:51 2000
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Davy on Sabrina, Micky Outasite, Mike is Joans Fave, Peters Manifesto
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From: Estrella Lee
The episode of Sabrina, The Teenage Witch titled
"Dante's Inferno" will repeat on Tuesday, October 24.
One of the storylines in this episode has the
character Aunt Hilda (Caroline Rhea) coming down with
a bad case of punnitis, which conjures Monkee Davy
Jones on her back early in the episode when she says
"Got a monkey on my back". Davy is seen frequently
(and sings!) in this episode though it's considered a
cameo. Also making an appearance is none other than
Teri Garr as Witch Yenta, who appeared in the Monkees'
motion picture, "Head".
The episode will show on the network KTLA at 6:00 pm
pacific time on the 24th, though some other WB
networks may show this episode as well on the same
day.
Estrella
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From: “Band 6” <Bandsix@btinternet.com>
check out a new with Peter interviewed with Steve Escobar from Manefesto
Magazine for a two-part article on Peter’s life as a musician. Part one of
that article is now up on the magazine’s website! To read the article (part
one of two) and see some nice pics, please point your browser to:
http://images.rasputinmusic.com/manifesto/manifesto.htm
Part two of the article will be in next month’s issue and online as well.
Kirk & Sue
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From: Bonnie Verrico
Last month, Peter Tork interviewed with Steve Escobar from Manefesto
Magazine for a two-part article on Peter’s life as a musician. That
article is now up on the magazine’s website! To read this article (part
one of two) and see some nice pics, please point your browser to:
http://images.rasputinmusic.com/manifesto/manifesto.htm
Part two of the article will be in next month’s issue and online as
well. You also might want to check out a few other interviews Steve has
done in the archives section – he’s really talked with some incredible
people over the years.
Bonnie Verrico
—
Peter Tork & Shoe Suede Blues…
Check out their October schedule on
ShoeSuedeBlues.com & PeterTork.com!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
From: SUTTON4943
I don’t know if everyone is aware of this but over at vh1.com they are
putting together a music award show were we the fans pick the nominees there
is a category of living legends with all of the exposure on vh1 this summer,
It would be great for the Monkees to win the award, also you can write in
who you want to see perform and present on the show, think how great it would
be to see The Monkees at this show. Vote! vh1.com
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From: ~*~Amy~*~
In the November issue of “Mademoiselle” magazine, there is an Q&A with Joan
Osborne on the very last page, and one of the questions is First Celebrity
Crush and she says “Mike Nesmith from the Monkees, the one with the hat. He
had that smart, silent thing. Loved that.” So that’s what it was. Hope you
find it useful! :))
~*~Amy~*~
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From: “Band 6” <Bandsix@btinternet.com>
Moms outta sight (featuring Micky) is showing on skydigital TV in the UK.
dates are.
Moviemax 2. 23rd Oct., 07.00 again at 15.00
Moviemax 3. 7th , 07.00 again at 11.55.
Moviemax 5. 15th 11.30 again at 05.05
Also on sky vh1 behind the music. starts at 22.00 on sunday
22nd and will be showing again on the 24th of october at
22.00.
Kirk & Sue
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From ???@??? Tue Oct 17 22:46:54 2000
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Monkees Update
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Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:48:44 -0400
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From: Kim <kholec@atl.mediaone.net>
Subject: E!TV repeats Monkees-True Hollywood Story
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Dear Brad,
A little something for the monkees-alert list, although this has already been noted on the main list.
From the clicktv.com site:
True Hollywood Story - The Monkees
Duration: 2 hr
Description: The saga of the music group the Monkees and how the group's members came together and rose to stardom.
Airing: Thu 10/19/00 9:00pm (eastern daylight savings time)
Fri 10/20/00 10:00am (EDST)
Fri 10/20/00 4:00pm (EDST)
Please note that these times for the East coast, so please check your local TV listings for the air showings in your time zone.
Kim
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Subject: Micky Dolenz Interview
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:38:13 -0400
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I was lucky enough to interview Micky Dolenz on Wednesday, October 4th. This article ran, edited, in the October 12th edition of the Williamsport (PA) Sun-Gazette.
Nicole Banks
In the late 1960 s, Micky Dolenz made his mark on pop culture as the star the Monkees. The television show about a band blurred the lines between reality and fantasy, and the four actors hired for the series Dolenz, David Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork found themselves on unfamiliar territory as major recording artists. Dolenz likens the transformation to a Star Trek character coming to life: "It s like Leonard Nimoy really became a Vulcan."
The Monkees have sold over 65 million records worldwide, and their television show regularly plays in syndication. This summer, the TV music channel VH-1 paid homage to the group with a made-for-TV movie and an edition of the critically-acclaimed show "Behind the Music."
The longevity of the Monkees phenomenon no longer fazes Dolenz. "I'm not surprised by it any more. It has become much greater than any of us, and it will continue long after we re gone. Now that I m a director/producer, I can identify the elements that have helped contribute to the success. It wasn t any one thing--it was a certain amount of serendipity, and the whole was much greater than the sum of the parts."
Dolenz sang the vast majority of the Monkees songs, but is unsure of how he was placed in that position. "The Monkees was a TV show, and therefore it didn't exist. When they cast these parts, we didn't have any input as to who was going to be in it. In fact, I remember being introduced to everyone one day. Recording was the same way: it was all in the hands of other people. We had no control over anything. And I was quite happy at the time to allow the producers to handle that.
"I think the reason I ended up singing then was because everyone had their own styles. Peter was bluesy and folk, Mike was country western/country rock, and David was Broadway/music hall style. I was the only one that had a rock and roll style in fact I auditioned for the Monkees playing "Johnny B. Goode" on the guitar. Not to be self-deprecating, but I think that might have had something to do with it I was the only one with a rock and roll style. I was the only one that could go, Waaaaaaaaa and screech out like they wanted."
None of the other Monkees ever confronted Dolenz about his increased vocal representation. "But even if they had come to me, there wasn't anything I could have done about it. Sometimes we would all do lead vocals for a song, and the producers would just choose the one they liked best. We had absolutely no control over it. I mean, I would have liked to have sung I Wanna Be Free, and I did, in fact, but they went with David."
When asked if any of the Monkees songs were difficult for him to sing, either because he disliked the material or because they were vocally challenging, Dolenz responded, "We had fantastic song writers, and they would come to me with demos. I was happy to go along with them. I don t remember having any that I didn t like. But, you have to realize that those two years were so busy that eventually it all just blurred together for me. I would sometimes record 2-3 lead vocals a night, and this was after doing the TV show all day.
"The song Gonna Buy Me a Dog, was difficult to sing because they wanted us to sing it straight. David and I were in the studio, and we did a couple of takes of it, but fortunately they used the one where we were goofing off. I don t know how anyone could have sung that song straight."
For Micky Dolenz, life after the Monkees has been rich and rewarding. He is a respected producer and director, both in the United States and in England. Dolenz has several projects in development, including a show for the Disney Channel that combines live action and animation.
He is actively involved in charity work, including playing at an upcoming dance-a-thon in April of 2001 that will benefit the American Foundation for Children and Youth. The Foundation aids organizations that aim to prevent childhood emotional and behavioral disorders. "My daughter and my ex-wife got me involved in the project. I thought it was a good idea. Sounds like a lot of fun."
Dolenz is also an accomplished painter whose art focuses on scientific issues. "Since I was a child, I was very involved in electronics, chemistry and physics. I don t know&I must have had a great junior high teacher. I d say in the late 70 s it found its way into my artwork."
Dolenz has released two children s albums through Rhino Records. He also writes music. "Recently I ve been writing country tunes. I don t know why, but every time I pick up a guitar, I write country. I m not a prolific songwriter, though.
"I would love to do another solo album. However, I m realistic about the industry. It s hard to get a record deal. I don t think I could get someone to back me at this point, but I d love to. I released the CD Demoiselle over my website. But, as for a full-blown record album that gets airplay, that s different."
Currently, Dolenz is on the road with the Teen Idols Tour, which also features Peter Noone, formerly of Herman s Hermits, and Bobby Sherman. He performs a selection of Monkees tunes, including I m A Believer and Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Dolenz feels the Teen Idols Tour has one great advantage to the tours the Monkees did in the 1960 s. "In the 60 s, the equipment was prehistoric. It was equivalent to a karaoke machine. I couldn t hear what I was playing because the kids were screaming so loudly. I could just barely hear my snare drum. In fact, Mike and I worked a code to keep things going. We didn t have any monitor systems in those days, but Mike could hear me, and he was on guitar, so he would tap his foot in rhythm to the music, and I would follow his lead. The other two were kind of on their own, though."
At this time, the Monkees have no reunion plans. But, says Dolenz, "I've learned to never say never. I wouldn t rule it out."
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From: "BONNIE VERRICO" <Bonniev@ccsso.org>
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I've been spending the day sending out press releases to California
> newspapers, radio and TV stations about SSB's upcoming performance at
> the Benefit Dance on October 21st, and I thought that sharing some of
> the information from the press release might be helpful and/or
> informative to some of you. Please feel free to post this information
> on your sites, lists, etc... or share it with friends and colleagues.
> This is a terrific cause & one the guys have a lot of feeling for, so it
> would be great to have a big showing!
>
> Take care, Bonnie
>
> Here's the info:
>
> Peter Tork, original member of the 60's pop group The Monkees,
> and his classic Rock & Blues dance band, Shoe Suede Blues, will be in
> Santa Monica to perform at a return engagement on Saturday, October 21,
> 2000 at The Church at Ocean Park in Santa Monica from 8pm-midnight. All
> proceeds from this dance will benefit Beyond Baroque Child Care Program,
> Felicity House (a women's recovery home) and the Lorna Poe Independent
> Living Center. The Church at Ocean Park is located at 235 Hill Street,
> corner of 2nd and Hill Streets. Tickets are $9.00 at the door. For
> more information regarding the benefit, please call Becky at
> 310-202-7934.
>
> Shoe Suede Blues was formed when Peter Tork and friend, Tadg
> Galleran, were asked in 1994 to put together a band for this same
> benefit, held that year in Venice Beach, CA. The band has continued to
> perform at the benefit ever since. Following their initial performances
> for this benefit, Shoe Suede Blues quickly began to receive performance
> requests from clubs in California and other states, and the band has
> grown in popularity to the point that they now tour across the nation,
> performing for benefits, private functions and in nightclubs. Plans are
> also underway for the band to tour abroad in 2001.
>
> This event has become a labor of love for the national band, due
> to the members' high interest in assisting community help groups around
> the country. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and speak with all
> of the band members, including Peter Tork, who will also sign autographs
> and have their picture taken with anyone requesting such.
>
> Shoe Suede Blues plays a lively and unique combination of Swing-
> and Jump-Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Classic Blues, Blues Rock and Pop. They
> perform original music as well as covers from such legends as Muddy
> Waters, Junior Wells, Wilson Pickett, The Coasters, Chuck Berry, Little
> Richard, Bob Dylan, Elvis, Warren Zevon and, of course, The Monkees.
>
> In addition to performing at the benefit on October 21st, the
> Shoe Suede Blues can be seen at Harvelles, 1432 4th Street, Santa
> Monica, CA on October 15 and 22, 2000. The cover for each show is $8.00
> at the door. Harvelles' phone number is 310-395-1676 for more
> information.
>
> --
> Shoe Suede Blues, featuring Peter Tork
> Visit shoesuedeblues.com & petertork.com!
>
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