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Season One DVD Set News! Videoranch Update!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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From: Anthony
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**SSB Dates Cancelled / On TV**
Both of Shoe Suede Blues’ performances (7/18 & 7/19) at the 6th
Street Grill in Ft. Worth, TX have been cancelled. The reasoning for
the cancellations is not known at this time. Micky’s appearance
as “Gordon” on the “Band On The Run” episode of “Boy Meets World”
will air on the Disney Channel on April 20 at 4:30pm EST. Also, the
teen idols special, “Bubblegum Babylon,” will air on VH1 on April 14
at 1am & April 22 at 8pm EST.
**Extended Live Summer Tour DVD**
For the past few months, Monkee fans have rallied together to show
their interest in a limited edition extended “Live Summer Tour” DVD
which would feature the whole uncut concert performed on August 31,
2001. The DVD that is available now only includes 18 of over 30
songs & comedy spots that were a part of this historic concert.
Recently, I got an update straight from a King Biscuit Entertainment
representative on the status of the DVD. I was told that it
is “definitely a possibility” that they will release it, but also to
keep in mind that it is “considered a future project.” “So while it
is a possibility, there is no scheduled production and probably will
not be (if it happens) for at least a few months,” they stated. So,
if you want this DVD, which would include all the parts missed in
the original DVD, such as “Your Auntie Grizelda,” “Long Title: Do I
Have To Do This All Over Again,” “No Time,” “Since I Fell For
You,” “Lucille,” “It’s Nice To Be With You,” “The Porpoise
Song/Listen To The Band,” “I Wanna Be Free/I’ll Love You Forever,”
Peter’s Bach piece, the opening overture, all comedy skits &
dialogue, and more… visit http://www.kingbiscuit.com%20to%20send%20them
requests on their homepage as well as email messages!
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From: “Chris Coyle”
Just got this from a buddy who’s a DVD distributor
Street date 5/13
$89.95 srp
Entire Season 1 in chronological order
32 episodes on 6xDVD
5.1 audio
Commentary
Ep 1- director James Frawley, Davy Jones
Ep 3- Peter Tork and Robert Rafelson (seperate commentaries)
Ep 10- Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Ep 12- Nesmith
Ep 14- Frawley
Ep 15- Jones
Ep 32- Nesmith, Tork, Bobby Hart (all separate)
16mm version of pilot
Memorabilia gallery
Kelloggs commericals
Chris Coyle
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Hello from Videoranch!
The Wichita Train Whistle Sings MP3: The Wichita Train Whistle Sings
is now available in its entirety as an MP3! Click here to purchase
all ten tracks of this album as one downloadable MP3 file for $8.00.
This album consists of unusual arrangements of songs such as ‘Nine
Times Blue’, ‘Don’t Cry Now’, ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’, and ‘You Just May
Be The One’ (this arrangement was played by a marching band in the
Rose Parade in the late 60’s).
New Nez Album Review: We recently read a great review of Nez’ early
work. Click here to read the review.
SALE! We have 3 new sale items this week:
And the Hits keep on comin’ is $11.95, regularly $16.95.
The Prison CD is $10.95, regularly $16.95.
The Prison/ Garden 2 CD set is $19.95, regularly $29.95.
Plus, for the month of April, if you buy a Blossom Special CD you
can choose 14 songs for the CD, instead of usual 12.
And, get a free VHS of Timerider when you buy any of the long-
sleeved or short-sleeved Timerider T-shirts Buy the t-shirt(s)
first, and you will be offered the VHS when you check out.
Stop by Videoranch and check out the updates to our site, including
some new photos of Nez in the studio with percussionist Luis Conte
and drummer Gregg Bissonette.
The Videoranch Staff
1-866-727-2639
http://www.videoranch.com
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From: “Cory Snyder”
Hi. I’ve never sent to this alert-list before, but I wanted to let
you know that “The Brady Bunch Movie” (with Davy, Micky, & Peter) is
due on DVD June 10th (widescreen, but no special features) & that
the complete series of “The Ben Stiller Show” (featuring “The
Monkees” parody “The Grungies” & a cameo by Micky) is due on DVD
June 3rd.
Also, the Disney documentary “Hey Hey We’re The Monkees” is
available on DVD via the Sam Goody website & on Ebay. It is an
import from Holland, playable on U.S. players, but, sadly, has no
special features (none of the bonus footage available on Rhino’s
video edition) – not even a menu screen! Chapters are randomly
assigned & the colors seem faded compared to versions we’ve
previously seen. It’s relatively cheap (under $20), but I’d
recommend holding out for a Rhino DVD reissue.
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From: “Abigail Maddison”
Hi
TV for Britain Monkees wise 5th April – 11th April:
Not much as such but there is proper Monkees.
Vanilla Sky is still being shown on the PPV channels all week.
UK Gold & UK Gold 2 are showing The Weakest Link at various times
through out the week watch out for the Monkees questions that have
been used.
Sky One starts showing Batman at 7am Monday through out the week may
have the eppi that Micky did voice on.
Paramount starts running King Of Queens again from the 9th watch out
for the eppi with Peter as the band leader, it has been shown
before, I managed to catch it.
9th April – Sky Movies Premier 3 1.50pm & 7pm Shrek
11th April – Sky Movies Cinema 2 5.25pm Head
Notable mention has to be BBC2 showing the Three Stooges bio film on
the 11th April as it was directed by none other than James Frawley!
Abi
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From: “Melhi”
The Monkees 36 All Time Favorites 3 Pak from Timeless Music that was
mentioned in the latest Alert was released in 2002. I’ve had it
listed in the Monkees Music FAQ discography for quite some time and
I’ve been seeing it for sale at Sams Clubs and online through both
Timeless Music’s website and Timeless Music’s Ebay auctions for
several months.
It has been out long enough that if a particular Sams Club or Costco
location doesn’t have it in stock, it’s a safe bet that the title
has sold out at that location. In that case, ask a manager whether
they’ve ordered replacement copies, try another Sam’s or Costco
location or buy it direct from Timeless Music, online.
Melhi
http://melhi.freeyellow.com
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Micky On “The New Monkees?” AIDA Reviews!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Collectables Price Guide
includes many great photos of the fun Monkees merchandise in mint
condition along with prices, and a handy datebook/calendar with
Monkees dates in history. One click ordering and more photos of the
price guide here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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Don’t forget to pre-order “The Monkees: Season One” on DVD (release:=
5/13)! This 6-disc set promises to be a great collectors item for
any Monkees fan!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006ZZ05/flexquartemonkee/
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From: Anthony
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**Rhino: More Monkee Business**
In addition to the extra features reported previously, an interview
with Bobby Hart, a discography list, and a “play all song romps”
feature will also be included on “The Monkees: Season One” DVD set,
as well as an informational booklet, with a synopsis for each
episode. Just recently, it was learned that the new “Best of The
Monkees” greatest hits collection (set for release on 4/29) will be
backed by a large marketing campaign. This will include over 3,000
national and local ads & spots. Over $400,000 in spot buys are
planned to air on VH1, CBS, Soap Net, CNN, Fox, TVLand, MTV, and
others. Like mentioned earlier, this 2 disc compilation will include
25 songs, 5 prev. unissued karaoke tracks, in addition to a booklet
with photos, lyrics, & information.
**On TV / Monkees Remake**
“The E! True Hollywood Story” Monkees documentary will be shown on
April 28 on E! at 2pm EST. The two-hour teen idols
special, “Bubblegum Babylon,” will be airing on VH1 on April 29 at
11:30am EST. Also, the Micky-directed TV movie, “Malpractice,” which
was released in 2001, will re-air on Lifetime on May 2 at 4pm EST.
Last summer, it was announced that “American Idol” creator, Simon
Fuller, was working on a remake of “The Monkees” TV show with NBC.
Now, it seems this series is getting off the ground. An early
concern among Monkees fans was whether the new band would be
called, “The Monkees.” But, it has been confirmed they will be
called “The New Monkees.” The show will feature four new members and
the pilot is scheduled to film this summer. Fuller has expressed an
interest in having Micky Dolenz play the part of the mayor of
Malibu, but Micky says there are “no plans for me to play a role” in
the show at this time.
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
On April 7, the Disney channel aired the Boy Meets World
episode, “Bee True,” directed by Micky.
On April 10, Michael Palin of Monty Python did a book signing at the
Beverly Hills public library to promote his new book “Sahara.”
After a hilarious talk about his travels, Palin opened the floor for
questions. I raised my hand first and asked if he remembered the
1981 film he and Terry Jones wrote, “The Box.” He reacted in
genuine surprise. I said it was directed by Micky Dolenz of the
Monkees, and did he have any stories he could tell about the film or
working with Micky? Michael said, “That’s the first time that’s
come up!” He said the film began as a play that ran in Sheffield,
Palin’s home town, about actors sent to a production crated up in
boxes. Eventually the actors realized they couldn’t get out of the
boxes, so the audience never saw the actors during the show. Palin
said, “Micky had seen the play and wanted to make a film of it, I
don’t know why. It’s probably floating around somewhere. The
Monkees were keen on Monty Python. We attracted a lot of rock
stars.” Palin went to to describe George Harrison’s involvement with
Python. That’s the first time I’ve heard that any of the Monkees
were Python fans!
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
From: www.1334beachwood.com/jason
I’d like to start off with how I got to do this little interview in
the first place. My very first webpage for Jason was on tripod and I
also had an email list at the time that his mother, Nurit Wilde had
joined. Being the proud mother that I know she is, she went out
looking for fans to remind of Jason’s upcoming EP and solo album.
Even after both CDs were out she would email me with pictures and
news about what Jason was up to.
In late March 2003, I was trying to think of something that I had
never seen before.. An interview. I emailed Nurit and asked her what
she thought of the idea and she was all for it. This was a good
sign. After about a week she emailed me back saying she couldn’t get
a hold of Jason and that he was very busy. I figured that if this
was going to happen, it would have to be quick and fit in with his
busy life. After the last email I sent her, that had a number of
ways Jason could contact me, including on AIM, the following
happened.. This is how is happened from start to finish, and I got
to talk with Jason for all of 45 minutes on April 1, 2003.
Nurit: Sammi are you there, it’s Nurit
Samantha: HI!
Nurit: Jason is here
Samantha: Hello to you both!
Nurit: I’ll put him on and you can ask him questions ok?
Samantha: ok.. thanks
Jason Nesmith: Hi Sammi it’s Jason
Samantha: Hi Jason
Jason Nesmith: What would you like to know?
Samantha: I have some questions around here..
Jason Nesmith: let’s have them
Samantha: you wanna do it here?
Jason Nesmith: why not unless you have a better idea
Samantha: This is great. I thought that since I have never seen an
interview or anything from you on the web that I could do it for my
web site. Sound good?
Jason Nesmith: Yes sounds good
Samantha: ok.. first, what have you been up to lately?
Jason Nesmith: I just finished my second full length album. It’ll
be available on line in the next couple of weeks, I’m looking for an
independent record deal. Been writing with a lot of people through
my publishing deal with Universal. I’ve started playing with a guy
named Mark Ford. He used to be in The Black Crowes and I am still
the Musical director for Joanna. She just made a video in which I
appear and we’re waiting to go on the road in a few months.
Samantha: Do you have a name for the new album?
Jason Nesmith: Ummm I’m tossing a few ideas around but I haven’t
stuck with any of them yet. There are twelve new songs on this
record.
Samantha: I have your EP, Nomedia, and your first solo album,
Greetings From Pleasure Island, and I play them almost non-stop.
Will you be selling this new one on Videoranch like ‘Greetings From
Pleasure Island’??
Jason Nesmith: Yes
Samantha: I take it you are close to your father if you are selling
your music on his site. Right?
Jason Nesmith: Yes very much so. In the last few years my dad and I
have gotten very close. We have a lot of things in common and we
get along well.
Samantha: You worked on one of his albums before, have you asked him
to work on yours?
Jason Nesmith: No I never have asked him. But we do play together
for fun.
Samantha: What is it like coming from a musical family? I know
Christian plays music, Jonathan helped you on your first album, your
sister I know nothing about except that she has done some acting.
Jason Nesmith: I don’t know if you know this but I didn’t grow up
with the three of them. I was raised by my mother and she was the
one who turned me on to music. She had an acoustic guitar around
the house which ended up being my first guitar.
Samantha: I know that Michael was married when you were born. You
went to music school. right? Jason Nesmith: Yes I did one year at
Berklee College of Music in Boston. I also lived with Jonathan that
year because he also went to Berklee.
Samantha: So you would say music is in the genes?
Jason Nesmith: I’m actually wearing cords right now.
Samantha: Did music come naturally to you?
Jason Nesmith: Yes I always felt drawn to music
Samantha: Do you play venues much?
Jason Nesmith: Lately I’ve been playing live with Joanna and I’m
going to be doing some shows with Mark Ford but I have not performed
my solo stuff live yet. However I’m planning to put a band together
and go out and play some of the songs live.
Samantha: just locally or do you have a nation wide fan base?
Jason Nesmith: right now it would be just locally and my fan base
streeeeetches across the globe
Samantha: I know it comes up to Canada! So this means people loved
your EP and last album?
Jason Nesmith: Yes I feel I got a great response from the EP and the
first album but this new one kicks some serious a*s.
Jason Nesmith: serious bum
Samantha: You can swear!
Jason Nesmith: What!
Samantha: Do you find fans love you and your music or your link with
your father?
Jason Nesmith: I don’t have the slightest idea. I would hope it was
me and my music
Samantha: I’ll admit, the first time I ever heard anything from you
was the self titled Nancy Boy cd. I had told the guy in the
store “do you know who that is? That’s Jason Nesmith! Son of Michael
Nesmith!” Some how I got to leave the store with the cd for free.
After that it was totally forgotten that you were “son of…”
Jason Nesmith: I’m really glad to hear that you like my music.
Thank you very much
Samantha: You’re very welcome! Any artists that move you?
Jason Nesmith: Lately I’ve been listening to Delaney & Bonnie,
Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, The Band, Clapton, Gilberto, Stan Getz
and James Brown. These are some of my recent interest. However, I
like all sorts of music. Too many artists to list here.
Samantha: You sound like me. I can go from listening to you to
listening to L7. So I want to ask you this but it’s up to you if you
want to answer. Are you married/single or married to your music?
Jason Nesmith: I’d rather keep that private for now. And Sammi I
have to leave for a session with a new artist named Nicole Chorino
Samantha: No problem.. I’m out of questions! I’ll put these up on my
web page. Do you know the address?
Jason Nesmith: Yes I have it bookmarked. I check it often. Thank
you so much for your support. It means a lot to me.
Samantha: Thank you for the music, Jason! We love it!
Jason Nesmith: Talk to you soon.
Samantha: I hope so! Bye
Jason Nesmith: Bye
A big thank you to Nurit, who helped make this interview possible!
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Reviews:
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From: “Katherine”
Hi,
I had a wonderful time today at Tim Rice and Elton John’s production
of Aida! Although I currently live in Indianapolis, I didn’t know
how to get to the theater, so I just barely arrived on time for the
show. I was fortunate to have orchestera seating, second row!
Micky looked fantastic in his white wig! He has lost some weight
since last August! He really looked evil in the production. Ya
know, I have never pictured him as evil, even when he played the bad
guy in Invisible Mom 2, he just didn’t seem very evil. However, he
is really working hard at it in this show. This is a complement to
his acting abilities, I’m not saying he is evil, I am just saying
that he did an excellent job acting the part of a villian.
After the show, I stood outside the stage door. The actors came out
and were very good about talking with the small gathering of fans
outside. When Micky finally came out, he was very kind to sign my
wooden Monkees sign for me. He was in Jeans and really relaxed. Ya
know, I think he is really enjoying himself, and since all the
pressure isn’t all on just him to make a great show, maybe he can
relax a little. He posed for a picture and then I left him so he
could go eat before this evening’s show. There were only two or
three other people there to see him, and if there were other Monkees
fans there, I didn’t see them.
Micky said that Donna had been with him much of the tour, but, now
she is in CA for short time. Well, this isn’t a typical review for
me, but it was a fantastic day!
Now, on another story, I found the stuffed Monkee at Carlton Cards.
There were many on the shelf. This Monkee sings the Monkees theme
song, but the singers are not the original Monkees. The cost of
this Monkee was less than $10.00, because it was half-price on
clearance. Well, good luck finding it, if you want it, and have fun
at Aida if you go.
Katherine
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From: “Leigh”
Saw the show last night from an amazing 2nd row seat. Wonderful! I
guess we had the understudy Prince, but it was still beautiful.
Micky has a wonderful evil smirk on for the whole show. Funny, he
looks sort of like little Micky Braddock with his white sugar bowl
wig. Full circle. Micky’s voice was wonderful, and the show put a
lump in my throat. How many times have I used the word wonderful?
Went to the stage door, there were only 4 other people there besides
me!
Leigh
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Micky on Columbus Ohio Radio Wednesday Morning
April 3, 2011 by raj
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Monkees: Season One” on DVD from our Amazon store (release date: May 13).
This 6-disc set includes commentary by 3 of the Monkees, and other insiders!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006ZZ05/flexquartemonkee/
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From: Anissa & Carol
Today on our local (Columbus,oh) radio station- WLVQ-FM96 – they stated that
MICKY will be with them tomorrow WEDNESDAY. It is the Wags and Elliott
show . They are at 96.3 on your FM dial, from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM. They do
have a website.
Micky will also be on The John Corby show Wednesday afternoon in the four
o’clock hour on 610 WTVN in Columbus. 610 does have a web broadcast, so you
can go to http://www.610wtvn.com/main.html%20and%20click%20on%20the%20″Listen Live!”
link
on the left side of the page.
Source: Myself, when I talked to John Corby on Monday and he told me Micky
would be there.
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New Greatest Hits Package! Davy Dates!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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Monkees dates in history. One click ordering and more photos of the
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Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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Micky’s “AIDA” Tour Schedule:
2/25/03-3/2/03 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Perf. Arts Hall
3/4-15/03 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Perf. Arts Center
3/18-23/03 Birmingham, AL Birmingham-Jefferson Mem. Hall
3/26/03-4/6/03 Louisville, KY Performing Arts Center
4/8-13/03 Indianapolis, IN Murat Center
4/15-20/03 Akron, OH E.J. Thomas Hall
4/22/03-5/4/03 Columbus, OH Ohio Center
5/7-30/03 Toronto, Ontario The Canon Theatre
6/4-15/03 Houston, TX Hobby Center
6/17-29/03 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theater
7/2-13/03 Costa Mesa, CA Orange County Perf. Arts Ctr.
7/15-20/03 San Diego, CA Civic Theater
7/23/03-8/10/03 San Jose, CA American Musical Theater
8/13-17/03 Green Bay, WI Weidner Center
8/20-24/03 Milwaukee, WI Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Ctr.
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From: Anthony
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**New Davy Dates / SSB Date Changes**
Just yesterday, Davy Jones released five new tour dates for him &
his band in 2003. New dates include: 7/5/03 Arlington Heights, IL
Frontier Days */*/* 7/27/03 Waukesha, WI Riverfest */*/* 8/2/03
Summit Station, PA Schuylkill County Fair */*/* 8/3/03 Red Bank, NJ
Count Basie Theatre */*/* 9/1/03 Dundas, ON Flamboro Race Track
*/*/* Peter & Shoe Suede Blues have also made some changes to their
2003 itinerary, cancelling several dates due to scheduling conflicts
& some dates being private, not public performances. Make sure you
check in at the Tour Dates Page to see what their schedule looks
like after these changes.
**On TV**
“Tapeheads” is scheduled for more showings on March 28 at 9:30am EST
and March 31 at 7am & 4:30pm EST on SHOTe. “Mom, Can I Keep Her?”
will also air on SHOTe on March 25 at 9am, March 28 at 6:30am EST,
and on April 1 at 6:15am EST on SHOe, 6:15am EST on SHOHD, and
9:15am EST on SHOw. The “Rave On” episode of the 90s comedy, “Boy
Meets World” will air on the Disney Channel on March 30 at 4:30pm
EST. This episode features Micky, Davy & Peter. The VH1 teen idols
specia l, “Bubblegum Babylon” will be shown on March 31 at 2pm EST.
Micky Dolenz’s late-2001 appearance on “The Drew Carey Show” will be
airing on March 26. Because times & channels vary according to
location, check your local listings.
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mailing list, rare MP3s & more!
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From: “Fjdpuzzles”
Music News
New Monkees Hit Set Due In April, TV Show DVD Set Coming In May
A new Monkees collection, The Best Of The Monkees, will be released
on April 29th by Rhino Records, and include a bonus karaoke disc.
Additionally, the first DVD release of the group’s 1960s TV show
episodes will hit stores on May 13th.
The new set will feature 25 tracks, including the band’s three
Number One hits–“Last Train To Clarksville,” “I’m A Believer,”
and “Daydream Believer”–along with other favorites like “She”
and “Mary, Mary.” The liner notes features comments by original band
member Mike Nesmith.
The bonus karaoke disc in the package includes the actual backing
tracks to five of the group’s most popular records–“Pleasant Valley
Sunday,” “I’m A Believer,” “Daydream Believer,” “(Theme From) The
Monkees,” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone.” The disc can be
played on home karaoke machines and includes follow-along lyrics.
The DVD set of the group’s first year on television, The Monkees:
Season One, will follow in May, with The Monkees: Season Two
scheduled to be released later in 2003.
The Monkees were the first group that launched on TV, paving the way
for shows such as American Idol and Making The Band. Nesmith and
bandmates Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork all met during
auditions for the program.
Ironically, the group’s hit songs were originally intended to be
just a secondary part of the show. Jones says that in the beginning,
no one talked about recording singles and albums, only the TV script.
“They were only demos that were recorded for the TV show to insert
into the spots where we had, you know, something that related to the
dialogue, the scene, the whole thing. I mean, I loved ‘Daydream
Believer’ and ‘I’m A Believer’ and ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’
and ‘Last Train To Clarksville.'”
from LAUNCH media
More music headlines
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+++++++++++++++++
From: “Maggie McManus”
From Equibase Virtual Stable: Indiantown Jones is entered to run on
March 19, 2003 at GULFSTREAM PARK
Race: 7 Distance: One And One Sixteenth Miles Surface: Dirt Age: 4
Sex: Colt
Race Type: Maiden Special Weight Purse: $34000
Jockey: Jose Alberto Rivera, II
Trainer: Sharon Roberts
Race conditions: For Maiden Four Year Olds. Weight 122 lbs.
Last Raced: 09/30/2002 at DELAWARE PARK in Race 5
Finish Position: 7th
Last Reported Workouts: 07/10/2002-COLONIAL DOWNS-Three Furlongs-
Dirt Fast-36:60 Breezing
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Cecilia Goodbody”
For the monkees fans.
San Diego Civic Theater
The date for the Aida/Monkees performance is July 15th (no price
yet). The tickets go on sale May 30th, 2003. They are under the
name Aida. See you all there.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Goodbody
San Diego, CA
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Now on Sale! Only $5.99 with additional copies only $4 each. Stock
up now! Now Shipping!
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Collectables Price Guide
includes many great photos of the fun Monkees merchandise in mint
condition along with prices, and a handy datebook/calendar with
Monkees dates in history. One click ordering and more photos of the
price guide here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
+++++++++++++++++
From: Anthony
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List=97-
**Solo Tours / On TV**
As we go through this slow Monkees news time, don’t forget to check
out the guys on their current solo tours! Davy & his band have dates
scheduled through most of 2003, and Micky Dolenz will spend the next
five or so months on the road with the cast of “AIDA.” Peter Tork’s
band, Shoe Suede Blues, have a few dates lined up for this spring
and summer with more on the way, while Michael Nesmith has been
staying in southern California working on his latest projects. Visit
the tour dates page for more info on all of these tours. Micky, Davy
& Peter’s mid-90s appearance on the “Rave On” episode of “Boy Meets
World” will air on April 8 at 5pm & April 9 at 12am EST on the
Disney Channel. Micky Dolenz’s “Mom, Can I Keep Her?” is scheduled
for more airings on April 10 at 9:15am EST on SHOe & SHOHD and at
12:15pm on SHOw.
For more of this newsletter, visit The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site at
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site”>http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site
that is your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history,
mailing list, rare MP3s & more!
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Greetings!
We just received a large shipment of the New Elephant Parts DVD.
It’s got new audio and the video quality is greatly improved.
Nez’ new audio commentary is really interesting and fun. Click here
to listen to the first minute or so of it.
Elephant Parts on DVD is $16.98. Click here to purchase a copy and
view samples of the video.
Have a great day!
The Staff at Videoranch
http://www.videoranch.com
1-866-727-2639
+++++++++++++++++
From: “tacoclark”
Timeless Music recently released new 3-CD hits compilations, by many
different artists. These are typically sold at Sam’s Club and
Costco. I have not seen them at any “regular” stores.
On their website, they list the following set, as “new.” I’m
guessing that means it was released early this year. I’ve not yet
seen it in stores.
The Monkees
36 All-Time Favorites
3 CD Set:
Disc One
1. (Theme From) The Monkees
2. Last Train To Clarksville
3. Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day
4. Papa Gene’s Blues
5. When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)
6. I Wanna Be Free
7. Take A Giant Step
8. Sweet Young Thing
9. She
10. Your Auntie Grizelda
11. Mary, Mary
12. (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
Disc Two
1. I’m A Believer
2. Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
3. Forget That Girl
4. You Just May Be The One
5. Shades Of Gray
6. Sunny Girlfriend
7. Early Morning Blues And Greens
8. Cuddly Toy
9. Words
10. Listen To The Band
11. What Am I Doing Hanging Around?
12. Daydream Believer
Disc Three
1. Valleri
2. Porpoise Song (Theme From Head)
3. Daddy’s Song
4. She Hangs Out
5. Saturday’s Child
6. Tapioca Tundra
7. Salesman
8. Star Collector
9. You Told Me
10. For Pete’s Sake
11. Dream World
12. Goin’ Down
http://www.timelessmusic.com/catalog/albumdetail.cfm?id=3D600
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Abigail Maddison”
Hi
Got a copy of the Region 2 DVD of Heart & Soul released in the UK by
fabulous films. The copy I got is very, very basic. The packaging is
kind of cheap looking with well out of date information on the back
over reunions, what posessed them to use a 1997 reunion photo on the
back is beyond me, no extras of any shape as far as I could see. The
only reason I can see for buying the item would be if you don’t
already have a copy or for the fact it’s less likely to degrade like
video tape.
http://www.Blackstar.co.uk%20are%20selling%20the%20item%20but%20it%20can%20be%20found
on Ebay already.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Abigail Maddison”
Hi
For all the fans in the British Isles who feel we get super jipped
by nothing Monkees to view or hear this is what you can find on TV
for the week beginning 29th March 2003:
29th March – 4th April Sky Box Office & Front Row – through out the
days Vanilla Sky Porpoise Song is in there and is there for a very
good reason according to Cameron Crowe!
29th March Sky One – 7.30pm The Simpsons fear Of Flying, has the
wonderful Monkees conversation.
29th March Sky Movies Premier – 11.30am & 5.55pm Shrek version of
I’m A Believer
1st April BBC2 – 6.20pm TOTPs 2 Beatles Special mentions in Radio
Times Day In The Life will be shown which could mean spotting Mike
as the film of this has him in, who knows we might get double our
money if they also show Come Together.
2nd April Sky Movies Cinema 2 – 7am & 3pm Head
4th April CH4 – 1.30am South Park Chickenpox has I’m A Believer
played during a sequence
4th April Sky Movies Premier – 10am & 8pm Shrek
Also things to look out for on UK TV both terrestrial and cable/
satellite:
CH4 – Bewitched getting another run Boyce & Hart featured and you
saw a few Monkee pix in the background
Granada Plus & CH5 – Columbo especially the 70’s versions lots of
one time Monkees guests can be spotted and Jim Frawley also directed
at least one show
Granada Plus – Man From UNCLE again lots of one time Monkees guests
appear on this show and Jim did an appearance too
Disney Channel – Home Improvement Tim in one eppi sang The Monkees
Theme, also Boy Meets World for 3 eppis featuring Monkees of various
sorts either in parts or directing
VH-1 – apart from the obvious that either they might get promos
shown or Mike gets shown [it’s been known to happen] there’s also
chances to see covers of their songs also Behind The Music Monkees,
Pop Up Video [Daydream is on one and Lionel Ritchies All Night Long
mentioned Mike] there are other documentaries which may mention or
feature a song like the Run DMC thing=85=85
E! – rather new to the Uk this channel might just give us the
Monkees True Hollywood Story
Sky One – Star Trek Deep Space Nine for James Lee Stanley spotting
BBC2 – TOTPs 2 you never know if we’ll get them or a cover of a song
or a mention of them
Living – Crossing Over With John Edward Micky and Donna were
the =91star’ reading on a recent US show perhaps we’ll strike lucky
and get it over here sometime
ITV2 – Sally Jessy Raphael Davy appeared on a show and it may come
up here it’s way beyond the Monkees 87 appearance date wise but a
long way off davy so worth checking I guess
Uk Gold & Uk Gold 2 – Neighbours, at one point there was a street
sale and one of the characters refused to give up her More Of The
Monkees LP. It was about 96/ 97 time and there was a mention of them
touring and seemed to hint at a storyline that could have budded
from it, as it was The Monkees pulled their Oz dates so nothing came
of it=85=85=85
Nickelodeon & ITV1 – Sabrina The Teenage Witch always seems to be
run in a round robin davy appeared on one of the shows
Trouble -Two Guys, A Girl & A Pizza Place at least 2 eppis have the
character Pete singing Pleasant Valley Sunday when very happy, Saved
By The Bell The New Class Ami Dolenz was in a few eppis of this show
ITV1 & Nicktoons – Hey Arnold! Watch out for Davy’s appearance
Nicktoons – Ahhh Real Monsters Micky did voice over work so I believe
Boomerang & BBC1 – Scooby Doo could catch the Davy and Micky ones if
lucky also there’s a eppi which has the Davy song featured but him
not in it.
So lots of things you can sit in to watch just incase shame we don’t
get a fair representation every week over in the UK. But at least we
get something.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Nez4Ever1230”
The latest issue of In Touch Weekly Magazine (the March 24, 2003
issue) features 2 Monkee related items. In the photo feature
entitled TV Land Awards REUNION Golden Oldies Shine there is a
fantastic large photo of David with his girlfriend and his daughters
at the top of page 11. Other celebrities such as Shirley Jones and
David Cassidy of The Partridge Family, Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler
Moore of The DIck Van Dyke Show and Don Adams and Barbara Feldon of
Get Smart are shown in the feature as well. It is on pages 10 and
11. Also in the regular feature the In Touch Weekly Crossword Puzzle
Down Clue # 10 features Micky’s daughter Ami as the answer. Also,
The TV Land Awards (on which David is a presenter) are scheduled to
be rebroadcast on Sunday afternoon March 23, 2003 at 12 Noon on TV
Land. In my opinion, David, Michael, Peter & Micky are # 1 always!
Thank you.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Woolhat”
Davy is mentioned in ‘The Hollywood Reporter” for March 18-24, 2003
on page 10. Under the caption ‘To all the stars who helped make the
first TV Land Awards shine…’ Congrats Davy!!
Just Monkee’n Around
http://www.angelfire.com/ok2/woolhat
To purchase Monkees CD’s, Videos and Collectable rare items, visit
www.monkees.net
The Monkees Alert list is moderated, meaning you cannot post
directly to the list yourself. To submit an item for the list, send
to: bradpager@monkees.net
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Monkees On UK & US TV! New Nez DVD!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Now on Sale! Only $5.99 with additional copies only $4 each. Stock
up now! Now Shipping!
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Collectables Price Guide
includes many great photos of the fun Monkees merchandise in mint
condition along with prices, and a handy datebook/calendar with
Monkees dates in history. One click ordering and more photos of the
price guide here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
+++++++++++++++++
This alert is being sent out for a second time due to some members
not receiving the first. If you did receive the first message,
please discard this alert. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Brad & Anthony
+++++++++++++++++
From: Anthony
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List=97-
**Solo Tours / On TV**
As we go through this slow Monkees news time, don’t forget to check
out the guys on their current solo tours! Davy & his band have dates
scheduled through most of 2003, and Micky Dolenz will spend the next
five or so months on the road with the cast of “AIDA.” Peter Tork’s
band, Shoe Suede Blues, have a few dates lined up for this spring
and summer with more on the way, while Michael Nesmith has been
staying in southern California working on his latest projects. Visit
the tour dates page for more info on all of these tours. Micky, Davy
& Peter’s mid-90s appearance on the “Rave On” episode of “Boy Meets
World” will air on April 8 at 5pm & April 9 at 12am EST on the
Disney Channel. Micky Dolenz’s “Mom, Can I Keep Her?” is scheduled
for more airings on April 10 at 9:15am EST on SHOe & SHOHD and at
12:15pm on SHOw.
For more of this newsletter, visit The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site at
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site”>http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site
that is your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history,
mailing list, rare MP3s & more!
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Greetings!
We just received a large shipment of the New Elephant Parts DVD.
It’s got new audio and the video quality is greatly improved.
Nez’ new audio commentary is really interesting and fun. Click here
to listen to the first minute or so of it.
Elephant Parts on DVD is $16.98. Click here to purchase a copy and
view samples of the video.
Have a great day!
The Staff at Videoranch
http://www.videoranch.com
1-866-727-2639
+++++++++++++++++
From: “tacoclark”
Timeless Music recently released new 3-CD hits compilations, by many
different artists. These are typically sold at Sam’s Club and
Costco. I have not seen them at any “regular” stores.
On their website, they list the following set, as “new.” I’m
guessing that means it was released early this year. I’ve not yet
seen it in stores.
The Monkees
36 All-Time Favorites
3 CD Set:
Disc One
1. (Theme From) The Monkees
2. Last Train To Clarksville
3. Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day
4. Papa Gene’s Blues
5. When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)
6. I Wanna Be Free
7. Take A Giant Step
8. Sweet Young Thing
9. She
10. Your Auntie Grizelda
11. Mary, Mary
12. (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
Disc Two
1. I’m A Believer
2. Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
3. Forget That Girl
4. You Just May Be The One
5. Shades Of Gray
6. Sunny Girlfriend
7. Early Morning Blues And Greens
8. Cuddly Toy
9. Words
10. Listen To The Band
11. What Am I Doing Hanging Around?
12. Daydream Believer
Disc Three
1. Valleri
2. Porpoise Song (Theme From Head)
3. Daddy’s Song
4. She Hangs Out
5. Saturday’s Child
6. Tapioca Tundra
7. Salesman
8. Star Collector
9. You Told Me
10. For Pete’s Sake
11. Dream World
12. Goin’ Down
http://www.timelessmusic.com/catalog/albumdetail.cfm?id=3D600
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Abigail Maddison”
Hi
Got a copy of the Region 2 DVD of Heart & Soul released in the UK by
fabulous films. The copy I got is very, very basic. The packaging is
kind of cheap looking with well out of date information on the back
over reunions, what posessed them to use a 1997 reunion photo on the
back is beyond me, no extras of any shape as far as I could see. The
only reason I can see for buying the item would be if you don’t
already have a copy or for the fact it’s less likely to degrade like
video tape.
http://www.Blackstar.co.uk%20are%20selling%20the%20item%20but%20it%20can%20be%20found
on Ebay already.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Abigail Maddison”
Hi
For all the fans in the British Isles who feel we get super jipped
by nothing Monkees to view or hear this is what you can find on TV
for the week beginning 29th March 2003:
29th March – 4th April Sky Box Office & Front Row – through out the
days Vanilla Sky Porpoise Song is in there and is there for a very
good reason according to Cameron Crowe!
29th March Sky One – 7.30pm The Simpsons fear Of Flying, has the
wonderful Monkees conversation.
29th March Sky Movies Premier – 11.30am & 5.55pm Shrek version of
I’m A Believer
1st April BBC2 – 6.20pm TOTPs 2 Beatles Special mentions in Radio
Times Day In The Life will be shown which could mean spotting Mike
as the film of this has him in, who knows we might get double our
money if they also show Come Together.
2nd April Sky Movies Cinema 2 – 7am & 3pm Head
4th April CH4 – 1.30am South Park Chickenpox has I’m A Believer
played during a sequence
4th April Sky Movies Premier – 10am & 8pm Shrek
Also things to look out for on UK TV both terrestrial and cable/
satellite:
CH4 – Bewitched getting another run Boyce & Hart featured and you
saw a few Monkee pix in the background
Granada Plus & CH5 – Columbo especially the 70’s versions lots of
one time Monkees guests can be spotted and Jim Frawley also directed
at least one show
Granada Plus – Man From UNCLE again lots of one time Monkees guests
appear on this show and Jim did an appearance too
Disney Channel – Home Improvement Tim in one eppi sang The Monkees
Theme, also Boy Meets World for 3 eppis featuring Monkees of various
sorts either in parts or directing
VH-1 – apart from the obvious that either they might get promos
shown or Mike gets shown [it’s been known to happen] there’s also
chances to see covers of their songs also Behind The Music Monkees,
Pop Up Video [Daydream is on one and Lionel Ritchies All Night Long
mentioned Mike] there are other documentaries which may mention or
feature a song like the Run DMC thing=85=85
E! – rather new to the Uk this channel might just give us the
Monkees True Hollywood Story
Sky One – Star Trek Deep Space Nine for James Lee Stanley spotting
BBC2 – TOTPs 2 you never know if we’ll get them or a cover of a song
or a mention of them
Living – Crossing Over With John Edward Micky and Donna were
the =91star’ reading on a recent US show perhaps we’ll strike lucky
and get it over here sometime
ITV2 – Sally Jessy Raphael Davy appeared on a show and it may come
up here it’s way beyond the Monkees 87 appearance date wise but a
long way off davy so worth checking I guess
Uk Gold & Uk Gold 2 – Neighbours, at one point there was a street
sale and one of the characters refused to give up her More Of The
Monkees LP. It was about 96/ 97 time and there was a mention of them
touring and seemed to hint at a storyline that could have budded
from it, as it was The Monkees pulled their Oz dates so nothing came
of it=85=85=85
Nickelodeon & ITV1 – Sabrina The Teenage Witch always seems to be
run in a round robin davy appeared on one of the shows
Trouble -Two Guys, A Girl & A Pizza Place at least 2 eppis have the
character Pete singing Pleasant Valley Sunday when very happy, Saved
By The Bell The New Class Ami Dolenz was in a few eppis of this show
ITV1 & Nicktoons – Hey Arnold! Watch out for Davy’s appearance
Nicktoons – Ahhh Real Monsters Micky did voice over work so I believe
Boomerang & BBC1 – Scooby Doo could catch the Davy and Micky ones if
lucky also there’s a eppi which has the Davy song featured but him
not in it.
So lots of things you can sit in to watch just incase shame we don’t
get a fair representation every week over in the UK. But at least we
get something.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Nez4Ever1230”
The latest issue of In Touch Weekly Magazine (the March 24, 2003
issue) features 2 Monkee related items. In the photo feature
entitled TV Land Awards REUNION Golden Oldies Shine there is a
fantastic large photo of David with his girlfriend and his daughters
at the top of page 11. Other celebrities such as Shirley Jones and
David Cassidy of The Partridge Family, Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler
Moore of The DIck Van Dyke Show and Don Adams and Barbara Feldon of
Get Smart are shown in the feature as well. It is on pages 10 and
11. Also in the regular feature the In Touch Weekly Crossword Puzzle
Down Clue # 10 features Micky’s daughter Ami as the answer. Also,
The TV Land Awards (on which David is a presenter) are scheduled to
be rebroadcast on Sunday afternoon March 23, 2003 at 12 Noon on TV
Land. In my opinion, David, Michael, Peter & Micky are # 1 always!
Thank you.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Woolhat”
Davy is mentioned in ‘The Hollywood Reporter” for March 18-24, 2003
on page 10. Under the caption ‘To all the stars who helped make the
first TV Land Awards shine…’ Congrats Davy!!
Just Monkee’n Around
http://www.angelfire.com/ok2/woolhat
To purchase Monkees CD’s, Videos and Collectable rare items, visit
www.monkees.net
The Monkees Alert list is moderated, meaning you cannot post
directly to the list yourself. To submit an item for the list, send
to: bradpager@monkees.net
For info on posting to, searching previous alerts, subscribing, or
removing yourself from this list, send an e-mail to:
alert@monkees.net for an automatic response. Thanks!
Get FREE Monkees Email Accounts at http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
___________________________________________________________
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Elephant Parts on DVD! Davy Tour Dates!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Now on Sale! Only $5.99 with additional copies only $4 each. Stock
up now! Now Shipping!
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Collectables Price Guide
includes many great photos of the fun Monkees merchandise in mint
condition along with prices, and a handy datebook/calendar with
Monkees dates in history. One click ordering and more photos of the
price guide here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
+++++++++++++++++
From: Anthony
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
**Davy Solo Tour Dates**
Davy Jones is continuing to add concert dates to his 2003 schedule.
Recently, four new dates have been added and one rescheduled. The
following is his full 2003 itinerary: 4/25-28/03 Orlando, FL EPCOT @
Disney World */*/* 6/6-7/03 Halifax, NS Casino Nova Scotia */*/*
7/3/03 Mason, OH Pine Hill Lakes Park */*/* 7/10/03 Chippewa Falls,
WI No. Wisconsin St. Fair */*/* 7/19/03 Westbury, NY Westbury Music
Fair */*/* 8/08/03 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk */*/*
9/13/03 Florence, IN Belterra Casino & Resort */*/* 10/4/03 Tulsa,
OK Tulsa State Fair
**Headquarters Sessions / Nez DVD / On TV**
For those of you who’ve held off on purchasing the 3-
CD “Headquarters Sessions” set, you’ve waited too long. Rhino
Handmade has officially sold out of the limited edition set that was
released in 2000 and it will no longer be available. A brand new DVD
release of “Michael Nesmith In Elephant Parts” will hit stores on
March 18th. This 1980s comedy/musical, which includes an all new
commentary by Nez, is now available at Videoranch before anywhere
else! The TVLand Awards, which will feature Davy Jones as a
presenter & award nominee is now scheduled to air on March 12,
instead it’s original date of March 9. Micky Dolenz’s “Mom, Can I
Keep Her?” will air on TMCe on Feb. 23 at 2:05pm EST & on TMCw on
Feb. 23 at 5:05pm EST.
For more of this newsletter, visit The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site at
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site
that is your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history,
mailing list, rare MP3s & more!
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Greetings from Videoranch!
The street date for the new Elephant Parts on DVD is March 18th. But
Videoranch has it available now! It’s got a great new commentary by
Nez. Plus, the sound and picture quality are improved. The cool
thing about DVD is the chapter selection feature. Every clip in the
Elephant Parts DVD is a separate chapter, so you can go directly to
your favorite part and watch it over and over.
The MP3 live version of “Listen to the Band” from the Gretsch
concert is available again. It’s a worthwhile download. Check out
the sample.
We’ve been upgrading the quality of our videos at the Formosa
Diner. Check out the Daily Specials and you will see what we mean.
If you’re on a fast connection, choose “Large”. Here’s a sample.
Choose “Small” if you’re on at a slower connection.
We have 2 new sale items this week:
Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash is $12.95, regularly $16.95.
Sample Tantamount to Treason is $11.95, regularly $16.95. Sample
That’s it, for now. Give us a holler if you need anything.
Sincerely,
Your friends at Videoranch
http://www.videoranch.com
toll free 1-866-727-2639
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Kelly”
On page 64 of the February 14th issue of Entertainment Weekly, there
is a picture of the Monkees and a brief mention of the “modern”
Monkees show currently in development. The text reads:
Bea Arthur, call your agent: Several shows from TV’s past may get a
second lease on life this fall. NBC–which has already ordered new
episodes of the ’80s cop drama Hunter to air on Saturdays this
spring–is developing a modern-day Monkees with American Idol
producer Simon Fuller. Fox has a remake of Mister Ed in the works,
UPN is working with Aaron Spelling on a new version of his ’80s hit
Hotel, and The WB wants to bring back yet another incarnation of
Tarzan. Though it’s only in the script stage, NBC Entertainment
president Jeff Zucker is already singing a happy tune about The
Monkees, an updated version of the classic ’60s comedy that will
chronicle the search for four young men who can sing, dance, and act
goofy for the camera. (The gang may even recut “I’m a
Believer”.) “Look at what’s going on in TV right now, with
unscripted programming and musical talent,” says Zucker. “The
Monkees combines all of that.”
Best wishes to all,
Kelly
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Blu Silva”
I just ran across a wonderful article in the February 2003 issue of
Harp Magazine written by Peter Buck of R.E.M. entitled “Reflections:
Peter Buck on the Monkees”. A quick quote: ” I could think of a
thousand groups and a thousand albums, but you know, I hate to admit
it, but The Monkees’ TV show was probably my biggest influence.”
Worth searching out a copy of the magazine for. It’s on the last
page.
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SSB & Davy Solo Dates! New Monkees TV Show!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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From: Anthony
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**SSB & Davy Solo Dates**
Despite a slow start, both Davy Jones and Peter Tork’s band, Shoe
Suede Blues are now constantly adding new concert dates to their
2003 itineraries. For Davy Jones, a new date on 7/12/03 in
Uncasville, CT at the Mohegan Sun Casino has been added, while Shoe
Suede Blues added the following dates to their schedule: 3/8/03
Santa Barbara, CA Dargan’s Irish Pub */*/* 7/18-19/0 Ft. Worth, TX
6th Street Grill */*/* 7/20/03 Woodson Terrace, MO John L. Brown
Park */*/* While Peter & Davy are starting to prepare for more solo
shows, Micky Dolenz has just begun his 6 month venture with the cast
of “AIDA.”
**Monkees TV Appearances**
“Getting Davy Jones,” the famous 1971 episode of the “Brady Bunch,”
will be shown on TVLand on March 9 at 3pm EST. The 2002 teen idols
special, “Bubblegum Babylon,” which has recent interviews with Peter
& Davy, will air on VH1 on March 4 at 7pm EST. The Micky Dolenz
movie, “Mom, Can I Keep Her?” from 1998 will air on SHOTe on Mar. 5
at 12:45pm, Mar. 6 at 5:15am, Mar. 8 at 11am, & Mar. 11 at 3:30pm
EST. Mike Nesmith’s “Tapeheads” will air on SHOTe on March 12 at
1:25pm EST.
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From: “Brad Waddell”
NBC swinging with ‘Monkees’
Feb. 25, 2003
NBC has greenlighted “The Monkees,” a half-hour pilot based on the
1960s NBC series, which was inspired by the Beatles film “A Hard
Day’s Night.” NBC Studios is producing the pilot with 19 Television
and Rhino Films. Bill Oakley and Josh Elvis Weinstein penned the
script and are executive producing with Simon Fuller and Harold
Bronson. (Nellie Andreeva)
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
This article was in the Los Angeles Daily News, Feb. 25, on
the “Celebrities” page of the entertainment section (written by
Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith)
LAST TRAIN TO VIDEOLAND
NBC’s lastest round of “The Monkees”, this one in cahoots with Simon
Fuller (the man behind “American Idol” and the Spice Girls), is
gearing up for production next month. As it stands now, the half-
hour show will home in on “Monkees” tryouts (a la “American Idol”),
with the winning prefab four to be unlike the originals. They’ll
have different names, different personalities (one’s been described
as a male combination of Sporty and Scary Spice) and different looks.
And they’ll be ethnically diverse. We understand that Monkee
recruiters have been on the lookout for an actor-musician to play a
character named Billy, with the proviso that he be of any ethinic
background other than Caucasian.
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From: “Mel”
Of note to UK fans — according to btinternet.com the region 2
encoded Monkees Heart and Soul DVD is scheduled for a Mar. 24th
release.
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From: “Cin”
I just checked at PlayCentric.com, and they have April 22 as the new
release date for the season 1 DVD box set…
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Happy 58th birthday to Micky Dolenz on March 8 and also to his new
wife, Donna, on March 17!
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From: Anthony
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March 5, 2003
***On TV / SSB Tour Dates***
“Tapeheads” is scheduled for airing on March 13 at 4:15am EST on
SHOTe. “Bubblegum Babylon” will be shown on VH1 on March 17 at
4:30pm EST. Also, Micky’s 1998 film, “Mom, Can I Keep Her?” will air
on SHOTe on the 17th at 11am EST. Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues
have recently added quite a few dates to their 2003 schedules. The
following is their full itinerary as of now: 3/8/03 Santa Barbara,
CA Dargan’s Irish Pub */*/* 3/28-29/03 San Diego, CA 4th and B Club
*/*/* 4/4-5/03 San Diego, CA 4th and B Club */*/* 7/16/03
Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino */*/* 7/17/03 Maynard, MA Sit ‘N
Bull Pub */*/* 7/18/03 Ft. Worth, TX 6th Street Grill */*/* 7/19/03
Ft. Worth, TX 6th Street Grill */*/* 7/20/03 Woodson Terrace, MO
John L. Brown Park
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From: “Jeff Gehringer”
Davy is the winner during the first annual TVLAND awards. The event
will air on TVLand on March 12th. Davy won the award for best guest
shot by a musician.
However, don’t hold your breath waiting for the award on the
telecast. Davy’s was one of a few awards that were only mentioned
on the telecast, and not awarded in the traditional manor (sort of
like the Grammys). Davy was in attendance and was a presenter along
with “Marcia Marcia Marcia” Maureen Mccormick. They presented the
award for best TV superhero. (Lee Majors won!). Davy & Maureen
played it straight. However, Davy did check out Maureen’s behind for
a quick laugh.
The special is a very cute affair, with an opening production number
that salutes great TV themes. (David Cassidy & Shirley Jones
perform “Cmon get happy”).
If you love TV, this is a great special for you. I only wish they
could have given Davy a platform to say a few words for his award.
The event was taped at the Hollywood Palladium for broadcast March
12th.
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From: “Al Bigley”
Copyright Infringement?
Monkee’s enters Atlanta market Monkee’s, a North Carolina women’s
shoe and accessory store, has entered into the Atlanta market.
Monkee’s of Buckhead, at 2140 Peachtree Road, Suite 232 in Brookwood
Square, carries designer shoes and is the first boutique in Georgia
to sell LuLu Guinness shoes.
“The Atlanta women’s shoe market has been dominated by stores found
in the mall and we saw an excellent niche for the woman who prefers
to shop in a more intimate and friendly boutique setting,” said
Christi Bennett, store owner.
The store plans to open March 1.
In addition Atlanta, Monkee’s stores are located in Wilmington,
Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Greensboro, Blowing Rock, Charlotte,
Chapel Hill and Southern Pines, N.C.
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From: Anthony
FROM POP TO OPERA
Micky Dolenz doesn’t monkey around
Donna Hartman
Herald Staff Writer
Sometimes art is subliminal. Or maybe it’s genetic.
Micky Dolenz fondly remembers listening to his father croon “Some
Enchanted Evening” as he puttered around the house. Dolenz was just
a kid and his dad’s singing was enjoyable background music.
But, years later, after becoming a pop star, Dolenz started to sing
a few bars of the Rodgers and Hammerstein tune whenever he was on
stage – as a tribute to his dad.
At a Teen Idol Tour show last year, an agent heard Dolenz
singing “Some Enchanted Evening” and approached him after the
concert.
“I didn’t know you had a legitimate voice,” said the agent, who
invited the singer to audition for the national tour of Elton John
and Tim Rice’s “Aida.”
Dolenz, known to most of America as a member of the 1960s pop group
The Monkees, landed the part of Zoser. He’ll star in the musical
love story when it makes its regional debut Tuesday at the Tampa Bay
Performing Arts Center.
“After The Monkees, it’s always been difficult to get juicy roles,”
said Dolenz, 57, in a telephone interview from Fort Lauderdale,
where he joined the tour in late February.
Most recently, Dolenz was seen as sleazy disc jockey Vince Fontaine
in a touring revival of “Grease.” He’s also starred as Pseudolus
in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”
But, with Zoser, he gets to stretch his acting and singing chops.
“He’s the bad guy,” Dolenz said. “He’s not your classic mustache-
twirling villain. He’s the manipulative, controlling father.”
Based on the Verdi opera, “Aida” is the ancient story of two, star-
crossed lovers set on the banks of the Nile. Egyptian Army Captain
Radames returns from an expedition through the land of Nubia,
Egypt’s longtime enemy. When his soldiers capture a group of Nubian
women, Radames finds himself captivated by the fierce and majestic
Aida.
Aida is brought to Egypt as a slave and is a handmaiden for Princess
Amneris, the woman Radames is engaged to marry. Radames doesn’t know
it, but Aida is a princess, too, the daughter of the Nubian king.
Though their nations are enemies, Aida and Radames have a secret
romance, which can jeopardize Radames’ ascendancy to the throne of
Egypt.
When Zoser finds out about the romance, Zoser attempts to find Aida,
who has escaped, and have her killed.
“It a story of love, revenge and power,” Dolenz said. “For me, it’s
a wonderful opportunity to stretch as a singer and an actor. All the
dramatic moments turn on the songs and these are great songs.”
Dolenz, along with Peter Tork, Davy Jones and Michael Nesmith, won
instant fame in the 1960s with the silly half-hour comedy show, “The
Monkees,” which aired for two seasons in 1966 and 1967. The group
also had several hits, including “Last Train to Clarksville.”
Now, decades later, The Monkees occasionally tour together or as
individual pop acts.
“It seems like one long reunion tour,” Dolenz said. “We can still
sell out some substantially sized venues. There are still young
teenage girls in the audience screaming. People bring their children
and their grandchildren to our concerts.”
Meanwhile, Dolenz has been working behind the camera on film and TV,
most recently directing a Lifetime movie, “Malpractice.”
Dolenz likes the challenge of the stage. Unlike TV, there are no
outtakes and no editing.
“You can’t fake it on stage,” he said. “You have to do it and do it
every single night. It gives you a buzz. I really enjoy it.”
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From: “Al Bigley”
‘AIDA’ REWORKS GRAND OPERA
By JAY HANDELMAN
TAMPA — When Robert Falls was brought in to direct the Elton John-
Tim Rice musical “Aida,” he was taking over a show in trouble.
The show’s initial tryout in Atlanta in 1998 was embraced by
audiences, but criticism of the story, sets and costumes led Disney,
the show’s producer, to fire much of the creative team.
Falls brought along a new set of designers and hired Tony Award-
winning playwright David Henry Hwang to revise Linda Woolverton’s
book.
But the story, best known as an enduringly popular opera by Giuseppe
Verdi, remains familiar territory. It is the tale of a love affair
between Aida, the princess of Nubia, and Radames, an Egyptian army
captain who has been betrothed for years to Amneris, the daughter of
the dying Pharaoh.
Falls’ revised version opened on Broadway in 2000 to mixed reviews,
but the show has been drawing large crowds for three years on
Broadway and now on a national tour that comes to the Tampa Bay
Performing Arts Center for a two-week run beginning Tuesday.
Falls, the artistic director of Chicago’s Goodman Theatre who has
family ties to Sarasota, said he had been working on another project
with Disney when the idea of his taking over “Aida” came up.
“They were having trouble with ‘Aida’ in Atlanta and they sent me a
script and score to get my opinions of it,” he said in a telephone
interview. “I was knocked out by the score. Of course, I was always
an Elton John fan.”
Falls said he was impressed by what John and Rice had done with
their earlier hit “The Lion King,” even though it was essentially
revised from the blockbuster animated film.
The score for “Aida,” however, “was cohesive, with a beginning,
middle and an end. The book, I thought, had a lot of problems, but I
had a clear idea reading it what needed to be done.”
He agreed to take over directing the project only if he had the
freedom to revamp the script and bring in his own design team and
collaborators.
The new team spent a year reworking and redesigning the show, which
he describes as an “archetypal love story that survives for the same
reason of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘West Side Story’ or ‘Titanic.’
There’s always a hunger for a love story. It’s a transcendental love
story that pits two lovers against tremendous odds of getting
together. We root for them and want to see them together.”
Besides Hwang, Falls brought in Bob Crowley, a Tony Award-winner for
his scenic design, for new sets and costumes.
The show was a big departure for Falls, who has staged classic
plays, operas and musicals at the Goodman, but had never directed a
Broadway musical.
“I always wanted to do it and bounced around that possibility at
times, but at the end of the day, no one had ever asked me,” he said.
The biggest departure, he said, was “jumping into the high
expectations of big Broadway musicals.”
There was an extra pressure on “Aida,” not only because of the
failure of the Atlanta production, but also because it was the first
Disney stage musical not to originate as an animated film, and came
on the heels of the innovative success of “The Lion King” and the
company’s first stage hit, “Beauty and the Beast.”
The musical earned three other Tonys in 2000, for leading actress
Heather Headley, who played the title role; the score and lighting
designer Natasha Katz.
The touring production stars Paulette Ivory as Aida, Lisa Brescia as
Amneris and Jeremy Kushnier as Radames.
Kushnier, who starred on Broadway in “Footloose” and toured the
country in “Rent,” said he’s having a blast with the show because of
the people he’s working with, the score and “the way the show
touches the audience every night. People come in with preconceived
notions, how much they’re going to like it or not like it, but they
all walk out with tears in their eyes. It feels good to be part of
something special.”
Like Verdi’s opera, he said the musical makes the story
palpable. “It talks about a true love that can span race, creed and
political boundaries, and social boundaries and even time. That’s
reflected in the way our show can touch people.”
He describes Radames as “a bit lost, almost a bit spoiled. He’s
captain of his army and he enjoys this wanderlust for traveling and
exploring, and I think he’s never been in love or felt close to it,
even though he’s betrothed to Amneris. He loves her, but has never
been in love with her.”
His world is opened to new possibilities when he meets Aida, who he
first thinks is a slave he has captured. “But they are so alike. She
loves to travel and she has this strength. I like the fact that he’s
got this romantic side and I like the arc that he gets to take. It’s
not an easy one, but it’s definitely challenging.”
He feels the same way about singing the score. “You can really hear
Elton John’s voice throughout the show. Growing up being a big Elton
John fan, it’s cool to sing his music every night.”
The latest addition to the cast is probably its most famous name and
face, former Monkees drummer Micky Dolenz. He joined the company
last week in Fort Myers.
Touring is something Dolenz said that he’s gotten used to over the
years, first with the pop group and more recently when he played DJ
Vince Fontaine in a national tour of “Grease.”
While he’s not a big fan of traveling, Dolenz said, “The way I look
at it is they pay me to travel and I sing for free.”
He’s worked hard to overcome the typecasting and rejection he faced
after his two-year run on “The Monkees.” He moved to England, where
he directed movies and TV shows for about 15 years.
After a few months there, “no one ever mentioned ‘The Monkees.’ That
was a good sign for me.”
He’s kept ties to his old group, joining Davy Jones and Peter Tork
for reunion tours.
He worked hard in auditions for the role of Zoser, which he
calls “the best I’ve been offered in a long time. He’s a bad guy,
not a villain. I guess you’d say he’s the antagonist. This is a
legitimate play, a drama, a tragedy with its moments of lightness
and comedy. This is the real deal.”
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From: “Wendy Patrick”
The Elton John and Tim Rice musical comes to the Mann, with former
Monkee Mickey Dolenz making his debut
Friday, February 21, 2003
By NANCY STETSON,
It’s very easy playing a Nubian princess, says Paulette Ivory, who
plays Aida, the lead role in Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida.”
“My mum says I’ve always been a Nubian princess!” the London native
says, half-jokingly. “I’m very similar to the character: strong,
passionate, outspoken, willing to stand up for herself. I’m very
much like that, so it’s easy for me to bring those qualities to the
stage, to have a bit of class about you. That’s what I try to bring
to the role.”
“Aida” runs at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort
Myers from Tuesday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, March 2, for eight
performances. Former Monkees singer Mickey Dolenz joins the cast
when the show opens Tuesday.
This version of “Aida” opened on Broadway in March 2000, and is
still playing there. It won four Tony Awards in 2000, for set
design, lighting, best score and lead female performance.
Ivory joined the national touring company a year ago.
“I love the show so much, the part I play is so rewarding and
fulfilling, that it’s easy to keep it fresh,” she says. “I can’t say
that for too many shows.”
She describes “Aida” as a “tragic kind of love story. She has to
choose between her love for her man and duty for the country,” she
says. “She’s a Nubian princess taken from her homeland. There are so
many different sides to her character. It’s challenging in every
way, and rewarding.”
If you’ve seen theater in London’s West End, you may have seen Ivory
as Nala in “The Lion King,” Brenda in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” Yum-Yum
in “The Hot Mikado” or Maria in “West Side Story.” Or, you may have
seen her on TV in “EastEnders” or in Danielle Steele’s “The Ring.”
If you saw the film “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” you heard her
voice and saw her ankles.
“I sang in the second wedding,” she explains. “They kept both of the
songs in there, it’s my claim to fame. But they edited me out
(visually); they said they had too many wedding scenes. It’s great,
but not the visual side =97 you can see our feet!”
Theatergoers get to see a lot more than Ivory’s feet in “Aida” =97
she’s on stage for the bulk of the show and sings 11 songs each
night.
“Paulette is amazing, she’s just unbelievable,” Dolenz says. “She
has an incredible voice.”
Though Dolenz is probably best known as being part of the pop
singing group The Monkees in the ’60s, he’s always been involved in
acting.
“I’m an entertainer,” he says. “My parents were both actors and
singers. I’ve been singing at a very young age. My first job was as
an actor in ‘Circus Boy.’
“I think ‘Aida’ is just wonderful, absolutely wonderful. The score
is beautiful. There are beautiful songs by everybody. I think I have
two of the best songs. Everybody probably feels that. The character
I play, the villain, as it were, has a couple of very powerful
songs.”
Dolenz believes it’s easier to play a villain than a hero.
“All actors will tell you it’s always more interesting to play a bad
guy, because most of us aren’t bad guys in life,” he says. “A bad
guy has a driving hatred, or greed, jealousy, power. You can feed
off of that. The hero is trying to be a good guy.”
The character he plays is “power hungry =97 not for money, but for
ambition,” Dolenz says. “Ambition and power. He believes he’s doing
the best for Egypt.”
Prior to coming to Fort Myers, “Aida” is playing on the east coast
in Fort Lauderdale. Dolenz will do an unannounced performance there,
in order to have a dress rehearsal with the cast on stage.
For Dolenz, joining a national tour already in progress is somewhat
akin to jumping onto a moving train. “They’ve been so helpful and
cooperative,” he says. “They’ve bent over backwards to help me get
on that train. I also bring to my character, within boundaries,
limitations, my own take on it. I’m doing it differently than the
guy pursuing it now. We’ll both do it differently than the guy who
comes after us. There are subtle differences. I hope I’m bringing
some little beats and moments that will be unique to me.”
After touring with the national company through the summer, Dolenz
then plans to play the role on Broadway’s “Aida.”
“I will be with ‘Aida’ for quite some time,” he says. “I enjoy it.
It’s doing well. It’s a wonderful show.”
Ivory saw the opera “Aida” in London five months before she
auditioned for the role in the modern pop-opera version.
“The music was fantastic, but I was disappointed,” she says,
explaining that in the opera, “Aida and her father were blacked up.
It was a blonde lady named Jean in chocolate make-up! The production
was international; they had singers from all over the world, so I
have no idea why they made that choice. It was not acceptable. I
can’t tell you how horrified I was. I couldn’t get into it, Jean
being in her chocolate make-up, melting. It was just inexcusable.”
But, Ivory did find it interesting to compare the various elements
of the opera and the Broadway show. She compared “how it’s set, and
how ours is set, how we’ve changed the ending. Ours is more
contemporary,” she says. “The American opera was hard, aggressive.
She’s screaming, wanting to kill someone. You have no sympathy for
her; you’re afraid of her. She was screaming out that final number.
(It was interesting) to see the things that Disney changed. (Our
version is) more accessible, it reaches an audience that the opera
didn’t reach.”
She loves singing music by John and Rice having performed their
music in “The Lion King” as well.
“Their collaboration is so wonderful,” she says. “The lyrics =97 ‘Easy
as Life’ is one of my favorites as far as their collaboration goes.
It’s so well written, you just have to turn up and sing, and it’s
going to work.”
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Reviews:
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From: “Jeff Gehringer”
Here is the review from Micky’s first week in “Aida”.
Touring version of Aida lives up to expectations Cast offers a
powerful performance
By DENISE L. SCOTT
The musical Aida is everything you would expect from heavy hitters
Elton John, Tim Rice and Disney. Powerful music, creative
choreography, dazzling sets and costumes, and a storyline that
alternately makes you laugh and your heart ache. The touring
production burst to life Tuesday night at the Barbara B. Mann
Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers for the first of eight
performances running through Sunday. IF YOU GO =95 WHAT: Elton John
and Tim Rice’s Aida WHEN: 8 p.m. today and Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Barbara B. Mann
Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Pkwy., Fort Myers COST: $66, $56,
$46, $26 INFORMATION: Tickets can be purchased at the Mann Hall Box
Office or by calling 481-4849. For special group rates (20 or more
people) call 489-3033, Ext. 3122. Visit the Web site
www.disneyonbroadway.com
The modernized musical retells the classic opera about a forbidden
love between Nubian princess Aida, played by Paulette Ivory, and her
Egyptian captor Radames, played by Jeremy Kushnier. Ivory blends
Aida’s strengths and vulnerabilities into a believable character
torn between love and duty. Her biting sarcasm has a funny flat
delivery, and when she sings, the power is breathtaking. Kushnier
more than holds his own with plenty of feisty energy. The chemistry
is electric in romantic ballad duets with Ivory, such the Elaborate
Lives and Written in the Stars. Every song Ivory sings is a joy to
hear, but the soulful gospel The Gods Love Nubia is rousing enough
to make you want to jump to your feet. (The standing ovation came
later, sprinkled with shouts of Bravo! during Ivory’s curtain call.)
In the story, Radames is unaware that Aida is of noble blood, but is
impressed by her proud, defiant nature. He saves her life by giving
her as a handmaiden to his betrothed, the Egyptian princess Amneris,
played by Lisa Brescia. Brescia is a delight to watch as she
transforms Amneris from the bubbly, giggly, fashion-obsessed
princess into a strong, mature ruler of Egypt. Later, after
discovering that Radames is in love with Aida, Brescia gives a heart-
breaking rendition of the song I Know the Truth. Great comic timing
is provided by Eric L. Christian as Radames house slave Mereb, who
recognizes Aida as royalty in the song, How I Know You.
Micky Dolenz, famous for the 60s TV show The Monkees, debuted
Tuesday night in the role of Radames’ father, the villainous, power-
hungry Zoser. Despite the camouflage of a white wig, it was obvious
the audience recognized Dolenz’s famous face by the rise of murmurs
when he walked on stage. He belted out Another Pyramid and Like
Father Like Son while dancers swirled around him to the fast-paced
rock music with funky modern movements. Other dances reflected
Middle Eastern and African influences. The orchestra was conducted
in perfect sync with the action: by Steven Cosmo Mallardi
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**Davy Jones & SSB Solo Dates**
Davy Jones has recently added a tentative concert appearance to his
2003 schedule on 7/5/03 in Arlington, IL. At this time, the specific
venue is not known. Also, Peter’s band Shoe Suede Blues has been
adding new performences to their itinerary. The following is their
full schedule: 3/28-29/03 San Diego, CA 4th and B Club */*/* 4/3/03
San Juan Capistrano, CA The Coach House 4/4-5/03 San Diego, CA 4th
and B Club */*/* 7/15/03 New York City, NY The Cutting Room */*/*
7/16/03 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino */*/* 7/17/03 Maynard, MA
Sit ‘N Bull Pub */*/* 7/18-19/03 Ft. Worth, TX 6th Street Grill
*/*/* 7/20/03 Woodson Terrace, MO John L. Brown Park */*/* 9/6/03
Lewisville, NC Lewisville Lawn Festival ***NOTE: Some Shoe Suede
Blues dates have not been finalized and are tentative. Check out the
tour dates page for more info. Also, the 9/6/03 date in Lewisville,
NC could include a Peter Tork appearance with his friend, James Lee
Stanley as well as a SSB performance. Stay tuned for
changes/additions to their schedule.
**Misc. News / On TV**
The “Band On The Run” episode of “Boy Meets World,” featuring Micky
Dolenz will air on the Disney Channel on March 22 at 12pm EST.
Michael Nesmith’s “Tapeheads” is scheduled to show on SHOTe on March
20 at 12:30pm & on March 21 at 1am EST. The TVLand Awards, which
first aired on March 12, will also be shown on March 13 at 12am,
15th at 8pm, 16th at 5pm, 17th at 11pm, 19th at 2pm, 23rd at 12pm, &
25th at 10am EST. Davy Jones has reportedly recorded a new audio
segment for Rhino’s upcoming season one Monkees TV show box set.
I’ve also heard tentative reports that Mike Nesmith has as well, but
this has NOT been confirmed.
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From: “Carlisle”
Peter Tork in New Book, to be Released March 31, 2003!
“Something to Write Home About” is a riveting collection of personal
baseball memories told in handwritten letters from various well-
known personalities to author and songwriter, Seth Swirsky (son of
baseball player Steve Swirsky). Some of the contributors to this
fascinating book include Buzz Aldrin, President George W. Bush,
Senator Edward Kennedy, Sir Paul McCartney, Tom Seaver, Peter Tork
and Barry Williams, just to name a few.
Inside the book you will find many interesting, personal stories
from people of all walks of life, and their connection to the game
of baseball. You will also find yourself seeing life through the
eyes of these people and perhaps learning something about them that
you didn’t know before!
“Something to Write Home About” is filled with more than 170 rare
photographs and roughly 80 letters. It is a must for baseball fans,
a thrill for the fans of its contributing writers, and a great
little slice of Americana of which the author can be very proud.
The book will hit book stores everywhere on March 31, 2003, just in
time for baseball season! The cover price for the book is listed as
$25.95 (hardback). For more information about Seth Swirsky, please
visit his website at www.seth.com.
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Hi
Back in the year 2000 the BBC asked Nez a few questions about his
thoughts on the affect of the internet on the musician. It’s a very
interesting piece we thought you might find it interesting se we
added a link to the interview on the Nez FAQ. You’ll see it there at
the top of the page.
We’ve also changed the price of many of our downloadable songs to
just 99 cents! Click here to see a list of all the MP3s we have
available for download.
Have a great week!
Till next time,
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Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we
really appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and
they look great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-
order customers who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and
kid’s b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info.
Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked
professional, and included many items I did not know existed. I
liked the Monkee dates on the calendar also, such as the dates of
their children’s birth. I hope you continue with the calendar each
year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it
up on my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes
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going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the
talk of your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year
long. Plus you get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their
offspring, special days in Monkee history, plenty of room to write
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**Micky in “Aida” Tour Date Changes / On TV**
Micky will kick off his 6 month tour with the cast of Elton John &
Tim Rice’s “Aida” later this month in Ft. Myers, Florida. The tour
schedule has recently seen a few changes including the rescheduling
of the tour’s two Wisconsin stops, the cancellation of the Denver,
CO show, & the addition of a long stay in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Check out the tour dates page for the tour’s current schedule.
Micky’s late-2002 appearance on “Crossing Over with John Edward”
will air on SCI-FI on Feb. 17 at 11:30pm EST. Also, the “Rave On”
episode of “Boy Meets World,” featuring Micky, Davy, & Peter from
the mid-90s will air on the Disney Channel on Feb. 19 at 5pm & Feb.
20 at 12am EST.
**Davy At TVLand Awards**
Davy Jones has just sent out an announcement to all Monkees/Davy
fans letting them know that he will be presenting an award at the
First Annual TVLand Awards in March! Davy has also been nominated
for an award for his 1971 appearance on “The Brady Bunch!” Help Davy
come home with the award by voting for him at TVLand.com. He has
also invited fans to cheer him on on his walk down the red carpet on
March 2 at the Hollywood Palladium. The awards show will air on
TVLand on March 9.
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Happy Friday!
A quick reminder that Valentine’s Day is exactly a week away. That
means you have seven days left to order the Videoranch Valentine
From Nez. After the 14th, it will no longer be available. It makes a
great gift! If you have any questions about it, give us a shout. An
all new Elephant Parts on DVD will be out in a few weeks. It’s got a
great new Nez commentary. He has some very interesting information
about how Elephant Parts was made. Seriously, this time. The DVD
also has some great stills, including the one below. Recognize the
piano keys? Those are the ones Nez danced on in the video “Magic”.
Have a great weekend!
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From: “The Monkeegirl”
Date Channel Title Who
Fri Feb 7 WMAQ Saved by the Bell: The College Years Amy Dolenz
Sat Feb 8 WMAQ Famous Homes & Hideaways Davy Jones
Fri Feb 14 WGN Drew Carey Micky Dolenz
Mon Feb 17 SCIFI Crossing Over With John Edward Micky Dolenz
Wed Feb 19 Disney Boy Meets World The Monkees
Check your local listings for times and channel number.
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From: “Cassidy”
Hi Brad and Anthony,
This is from Davy’s Update List… if you haven’t gotten this
message from somebody else already, here it is:
Forwarded from Davy’s Update List:
VOTE NOW FOR DAVY JONES ON TVLAND.COM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAVY JONES TO BE PRESENTER AT TV LAND AWARDS!!!!
The FIRST ANNUAL TV LAND AWARDS will be airing on Sunday March 9,
2003. The Awards tapes on Sunday, March 2 at the Hollywood Palladium
and will be similcast the following week on both TV LAND and NICK AT
NITE. The Awards will honor legends and innovators of modern and
classic television.
Davy will be on hand to present an award! On Sunday, March 2, Davy
will be part of the Pre-Show/Red Carpet Arrivals which will take
place from 3:30-4:45 PM. The Awards Show follows from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Davy would like to extend the invitation to all his fans and friends
in the Los Angeles area and beyond, to come out and cheer him on, as
he makes his way up the Red Carpet!!!
DAVY IS ALSO NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD!! The award is a PEOPLE’S CHOICE
CATAGORY, so here’s your chance to cast your vote for Davy and
become a part of the ceremony!!! LOG ONTO TVLAND.COM to CAST YOUR
VOTE FOR DAVY!! On the TVLAND.com site, you can access the TV LAND
AWARDS section and fill in the ballot. Davy is nominated
as ‘Favorite Guest Performance by a Musician on a TV Show” for his
appearance on ‘THE BRADY BUNCH’!!! So cast your vote NOW!!!
Also, be sure to pass this info to everyone on your mailing list, so
that we can be sure that everyone casts their votes for Davy!!! We
are thrilled that Davy will be a presenter on the show…but by
casting your vote, you can also make Davy an award winner as well!!!!
Go to TVLAND.COM now and cast your vote for Davy!!!!
Peace Love & Harmony,
~Cassidy
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From: “Loni Reeder”
Here’s a little something that I saw in “The Wave” Magazine, a local
entertainment publication in San Jose, CA. This was on Page 55 of
the January 30th – February 12th edition (if this is a duplication
of something someone else has already sent to you, please forgive
the repetition):
CD RELEASES — NEW MUSIC OUT THIS MONTH
Hey, hey, we’re not dead yet!
The Fab Four (that is, the “fabricated” four) known as The Monkees
pioneered the field of corporate-created pop acts that continues to
this day (read: New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet
Boys, N’Sync, etc.). But what makes The Monkees stand apart from
their contrived successors is that they actually possess a morsel of
musical talent and stage appeal. How else do you explain the
January 28 CD release of “The Monkees – Live Summer Tour” more than
30 years after the group’s official break up? Recorded live during
a reunion concert in August 2001, “Live Summer Tour” is a
surprisingly pleasant reminder of a simpler time when bubble gum pop
was cool, the Volkswagon Beetle wasn’t annoying and we killed the
View Cong instead of Al Qauda.
Cheers,
Loni Reeder
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From: “Frev”
Just to remind folks that Davy Jones February 9th, 1964 appearance
with the cast of ‘Oliver!’ on the same Ed Sullivan Show that the
Beatles made their American debut is now available as part of a 2
DVD set commemorating the four historic Beatles live perfomances on
the Sullivan show. I just received my set and the quality is
incredible, the best you’ll ever find, taken right from the master
tapes. The price for the DVD’s and VHS video’s are $39.95. While
available on the edsullivan.com site, I recommend that folks order
the DVD’s or tapes from the Fest for Beatles Fans site, who are
selling it for the same price. There have been complaints about the
delivery system the Sullivan site uses, and folks who’ve order their
sets from the Sullivan site in December have yet to get them,
including myself. The Fest for Beatles Fans site gives rush
delivery. I ordered mine on Jan. 30th, and received them Feb. 5th.
The site address is:
http://www.thefestforbeatlesfans.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv
Cheers,
Frev
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From: “Nez4Ever1230”
In the February 11, 2003 issue of Globe Magazine there is a column
in which celebrities who are celebrating birthdays February 7th
through February 13th are listed. Peter is listed as celebrating his
61st birthday on February 13th. The column is located at the bottom
of page 48. In my opinion, David, Michael, Peter & Micky are # 1
always! Thank you.
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From: “TJ. Church”
Thought I should write, & tell the people my thoughts on the new
Live CD, now that I finally had a chance to listen to it. Kind of
upset they didn’t include the post-“Randy Scouse” talk that the band
had @ the show I saw in Cleveland. (Then again, the show I had
didn’t have Peter, so I better than broke even.) Also, must say I
like the sound quality on this recording much better than that of
their post-Headquarters Live ’67 CD. Lastly, must admit this is the
first time I’ve learned the words to “Can You Dig It?” (Strange but
true, I always thought “make your soul to fly” was about flying
soda.)
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**Davy Solo Tour Dates**
Davy Jones is continuing to add concert dates to his 2003 schedule.
Recently, four new dates have been added and one rescheduled. The
following is his full 2003 itinerary: 4/25-28/03 Orlando, FL EPCOT @
Disney World */*/* 6/6-7/03 Halifax, NS Casino Nova Scotia */*/*
7/3/03 Mason, OH Pine Hill Lakes Park */*/* 7/10/03 Chippewa Falls,
WI No. Wisconsin St. Fair */*/* 7/19/03 Westbury, NY Westbury Music
Fair */*/* 8/08/03 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk */*/*
9/13/03 Florence, IN Belterra Casino & Resort */*/* 10/4/03 Tulsa,
OK Tulsa State Fair
**Headquarters Sessions / Nez DVD / On TV**
For those of you who’ve held off on purchasing the 3-
CD “Headquarters Sessions” set, you’ve waited too long. Rhino
Handmade has officially sold out of the limited edition set that was
released in 2000 and it will no longer be available. A brand new DVD
release of “Michael Nesmith In Elephant Parts” will hit stores on
March 18th. This 1980s comedy/musical, which includes an all new
commentary by Nez, is now available at Videoranch before anywhere
else! The TVLand Awards, which will feature Davy Jones as a
presenter & award nominee is now scheduled to air on March 12,
instead it’s original date of March 9. Micky Dolenz’s “Mom, Can I
Keep Her?” will air on TMCe on Feb. 23 at 2:05pm EST & on TMCw on
Feb. 23 at 5:05pm EST.
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Greetings from Videoranch!
The street date for the new Elephant Parts on DVD is March 18th. But
Videoranch has it available now! It’s got a great new commentary by
Nez. Plus, the sound and picture quality are improved. The cool
thing about DVD is the chapter selection feature. Every clip in the
Elephant Parts DVD is a separate chapter, so you can go directly to
your favorite part and watch it over and over.
The MP3 live version of “Listen to the Band” from the Gretsch
concert is available again. It’s a worthwhile download. Check out
the sample.
We’ve been upgrading the quality of our videos at the Formosa
Diner. Check out the Daily Specials and you will see what we mean.
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From: “Kelly”
On page 64 of the February 14th issue of Entertainment Weekly, there
is a picture of the Monkees and a brief mention of the “modern”
Monkees show currently in development. The text reads:
Bea Arthur, call your agent: Several shows from TV’s past may get a
second lease on life this fall. NBC–which has already ordered new
episodes of the ’80s cop drama Hunter to air on Saturdays this
spring–is developing a modern-day Monkees with American Idol
producer Simon Fuller. Fox has a remake of Mister Ed in the works,
UPN is working with Aaron Spelling on a new version of his ’80s hit
Hotel, and The WB wants to bring back yet another incarnation of
Tarzan. Though it’s only in the script stage, NBC Entertainment
president Jeff Zucker is already singing a happy tune about The
Monkees, an updated version of the classic ’60s comedy that will
chronicle the search for four young men who can sing, dance, and act
goofy for the camera. (The gang may even recut “I’m a
Believer”.) “Look at what’s going on in TV right now, with
unscripted programming and musical talent,” says Zucker. “The
Monkees combines all of that.”
Best wishes to all,
Kelly
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From: “Blu Silva”
I just ran across a wonderful article in the February 2003 issue of
Harp Magazine written by Peter Buck of R.E.M. entitled “Reflections:
Peter Buck on the Monkees”. A quick quote: ” I could think of a
thousand groups and a thousand albums, but you know, I hate to admit
it, but The Monkees’ TV show was probably my biggest influence.”
Worth searching out a copy of the magazine for. It’s on the last
page.
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Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we
really appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and
they look great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-
order customers who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and
kid’s b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info.
Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked
professional, and included many items I did not know existed. I liked
the Monkee dates on the calendar also, such as the dates of their
children’s birth. I hope you continue with the calendar each year.
Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it
up on my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12
whole months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month
features a full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint
condition. Spot the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the
talk of your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year
long. Plus you get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their
offspring, special days in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in
your own special days, and the estimated pricing list for the items
pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: Anthony (adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com)
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**Monkees On TV**
Davy Jones’ famous 1971 appearance on the “Getting Davy Jones”
episode of “The Brady Bunch” will air on January 19 at 8pm & January
20 at 3pm EST on TVLand. Also, “Bubblegum Babylon,” which features
new interviews with Davy Jones & Peter Tork will air on VH1 on Jan.
17 & 19, both at 1pm & on Jan. 22 at 5pm EST. The Monkees will be
featured on the “100 Moments That Rocked TV” special that airs on VH1
on Jan. 16-18 & Jan. 23. The Monkees made #27 on the list and will be
part of the “40-21” episodes. Check local listings for specific times
in your area.
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From: “Maggie McManus”
Hi, guys!
I just got off the phone with a couple of my old sources at Rhino. I
don’t want to throw a damper on everyone’s fun, but I just wanted to
warn everyone that the Monkees DVD Box Set is *NOT* coming out
January 28 as it says on PlayCentric’s site. I started to get a
little suspicious of the release date when I could not find any
mention of the box set’s upcoming release on Rhino’s own website or
on the other top online stores for DVDs, and Ed Reilly was telling me
there are a few sites he checks regularly for release dates of all
forthcoming DVDs and the Monkees were not mentioned, so I made the
call.
Even Rhino’s video department does not have a confirmed date, but
they offered me a *tentative* date of April 22, which could change to
a later date still between now and then. Because the release date is
so far off, they have little in the way of details on the “extras”
for us. It’ll be 6 discs priced at $89.95, and some “guests” have
already recorded commentary tracks for certain episodes. The Season
2 box is expected sometime between August and November.
Really, Rhino’s not purposely dragging their feet, but they did just
move the whole company physically to a new location in Burbank, so
I’m sure that’s delayed more than one project!
I have ordered from PlayCentric in the past, and their prices are
good and their shipping is quick, but it will be interesting to see
what they and their competitors can do for us price-wise as we get
closer to April 22!!!
maggie
monkeebiz@prodigy.net
www.monkeebusinessfanzine.com
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From: “Kenny Pearson”
I found this info on www.tickets.com
Feb 1 2003 8:00PM Davy Jones John Ascuaga’s Nugget – Celebrity
Showroom Reno, NV USA
thanks-KennyP from Ohio
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From: “Nancy”
Brad-Hi. It’s Nancy. I sent an email to Famous Homes and Hideaways
because I
couldn’t find any Famous Homes and Hideaway’s schedule. There were
problems with the website when I tried to pull the schedule. Today I
got an email from Famous Homes and Hideaways that said that Davy’s
appearance is scheduled for the week of Feb 3.
I looked again at Famous homes website and now there is a schedule.
Here’s the link
http://www.hearstent.com/html/famous/FHHYr3/FHH_bcast.html
DAVY JONES appearance is scheduled for the week of FEB 3 and the re-
airing is scheduled for the week of JUNE 16.
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From: “Rose Eckhoff”
Group Hotel Rates for DAVY JONES Fans @ EPCOT’s Flower Power
Festival…
Hotel: BEST WESTERN LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT HOTEL
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulvevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Rates: $95.00 + 11.5% Tax/per night (Per ROOM) (1 to 4 persons per
room w/ this rate!)
Dates Available: APRIL 22 – MAY 1, 2003 (High Season)
To Book: CALL 1-800-348-3765 (Direct to hotel)
Hotel Group Name: DAVY’S DARLINGS (Must give name of group when
booking)
Location: WDW HOTEL ROW (used to be called the WDW Village Hotels)
which leads you to Downtown Disney & Pleasure Island
Amenities: Rooms recently refurbished, Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer, King
or 2-Queen Beds
FREE Parking, FREE Shuttle Service (ALL WDW Attractions & Theme Parks
including
Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island), Heated Pools, Convenience
Store, Gift
Shop, 2 Restaurants, 2 Lounges, Customer Services Desk for Purchasing
Park Tickets (WDW does not offer group rates or special Flower Power
tickets)
Extra Info: Hotel within walking distance of several fast-food &
chain restaurants plus many hotels.
For Further Questions/Info: ROSE ECKHOFF, Group Leader @ (407)-894-
6619 (Orlando) or roseeckhoff@hotmail.com
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From: “Kathy Carter”
Not sure if this is old news, but Monkees fans in the UK can buy
Warner Home Videos 1-5 from the UK chain ‘Past Times’. They seem to
be on sale at the moment too – 15 episodes for just =A335!!! The
perfect way to spend the new year…
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From: “Keith U.”
The Monkees TV show debut is listed at # 27 in TV Guides Top 100
Music Moments that Rocked TV. It is in the January 11-17 edition.
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Reviews:
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Now that the holiday rush is over, here’s the full story of Micky at
the
Liverpool Days Beatles Convention in Pasadena.
Micky was scheduled to speak late on Sunday, so I spent the afternoon
browsing the vendor tables. I was dressed in my usual fan finery:
Teen
Idols tee-shirt (Micky’s picture), Monkees watch, and Monkees hat
with
buttons. A simple yet stylish fashion statement. In the vendor
room I
saw a fair amount of Monkees items, probably so fans could buy
something
for Micky to autograph. Rhino had a table, as well as Marty Ecks
with some
high priced collectibles on display, such as original Monkees board
games
for $100-150. Another vendor, Ron, had many Monkees buttons for sale
and a
huge stack of 8X10 Monkees photos, including poses I’ve never seen.
Ron
told me he sold his wares at the LA Monkees Conventions in 1996 and
1997
[are those the correct dates?] and mentioned Maggie’s name. He said
the
fans were berserk then and bought everything in sight. Several fans
would
go after one item and throw money on the table to get it. He had
several
original card sets that sold out in an hour. Another vendor was
chased to
his car by fans looking for more things to buy. He made a good
profit
during those cons!
I bought an issue of Goldmine (newspaper for record collectors) dated
August 15, 1986, with two positive articles discussed the Monkees
albums/singles, the auditions and filming the TV show. In reading
through
the magazine at home, I found an unexpected extra: a favorable
review for
Nez’s “Television Parts Home Companion” video!
The guest speakers were in another large room set up with many
chairs. I
arrived an hour before Micky’s time to get a good seat. Pete Best
spoke
first, and I saw some fans standing right in front of the stage. So,
before Micky came out I slipped closer to the stage so I could take
photos. When Micky came out, one of the stage hands brought out a
small
bench for him to sit on. People who wanted to ask questions were to
line
up behind a standing microphone, but some of the people standing down
front
raised their hands and shouted questions at Micky as well. The MC
said the
questions were to be about the Beatles, so naturally most of the
questions
were about the Monkees. I might add that some of the following may
be out
of order, as I couldn’t write notes until after the session.
The first thing Micky said was, “I don’t know where Davy is, so don’t
ask!” He spoke about taking an autograph book along when he met Paul
for
the first time during the Sgt. Peppers recording sessions. He knew
Ringo
after Ringo moved to Los Angeles, and he hung out with John during
the
infamous “lost weekend.” Recently Micky had found an old table cloth
among
his belongings, from a restaurant in Sherman Oaks he had owned. The
cloth
was old, moldy and “covered with every kind of food and chemical
substance
known to man.” On the cloth were Nilsson’s drawings from “The Point”
musical and a large autograph “To Micky from John Lennon” and some of
John’s drawings [note: how much would that fetch on ebay?] He told
how
Nilsson would call him on a Wednesday “let’s go to lunch” and three
days
later end up in Tucson.
He told how after the Monkees were cast, they were taken to a Beatles
concert and told “how would you guys like to be up there [on
stage]?” To
prepare for the show, the producers had the guys watch Laurel and
Hardy,
Marx brothers, film comedy. He said “you all know the story” about
casting
the TV show, and said The Monkees was “an imaginary band in an
imaginary
house having imaginary adventures.”
Someone asked about “the recent movie about how the band started”
[Daydream
Believers] and if it was accurate. Since I had just re-watched this
the
night before, it was fresh on my mind. Micky said that regarding
some of
the stories of how the band started and took over the music were
accurate. He did say that Schneider and Raefelson requested that
they not
be named in the movie, “Bert Schneider doesn’t consider himself a
public
figure,” and so a composite character was created. Micky couldn’t
remember
the character’s name, so I helped him out and shouted,
“Van! V-A-N! Van!” Micky didn’t think Don Kirshner was in the film
and I
said, “yes, he was.” He concluded by saying he had only seen a half
hour
or so of it, “I don’t like watching shows about me.” [note: since he
recorded an audio commentary for the DVD, he apparently has seen all
of the
movie.] Later on he said he hasn’t seen the recent DVD of the
Anaheim concert.
Someone else asked if his hair was naturally straight or curly.
Micky
laughed and said, “I don’t know what’s my natural hair, now it’s not
a
lot”. About how his hair got curly he said, “I don’t know, maybe I
didn’t
comb it.” His hair was straight when he was young, then became wavy
like
his father’s [note: you can see this in George Dolenz’s old films].
Then
his hair was bleached for Circus Boy and the roots grew out. Then
the
style was the “Tony Donohue” look with pompadours and all. For the
Monkees
pilot his hair was a mess and he “had to comb it down.” Next he
liked
Davy’s hair and tried to copy that, then he copied Michael’s hair.
He’s
not sure how his hair got curly. Micky said maybe it was after an
all
night party when he was laying on the grass watching the trees grow
and
when he got up his hair was messed up, and he left it “natural.”
He said he doesn’t listen to music much, and when he does it’s
classical,
show tunes or Beatles “these songs are burned in my brain”. He
can “hear a
Beatles song and know the next album cut” on the American record
(Micky
doesn’t know the UK albums). Micky doesn’t have a favorite Beatles
tune,
but his favorite Monkees song is Pleasant Valley Sunday which ends
with
“notes that only dogs can hear.” It’s more challenging musically
than most
of the Monkees songs, pop songs that have good melodies but are not
demanding vocally.
I asked Micky which of the Las Vegas/MGM Grand performances were used
for
the “Live at Las Vegas 2001” CD. He didn’t have a clue. “I don’t
remember
the night, I probably forgot where I parked my car”. He didn’t know
when
they did the Vegas shows, and some of us in front of the stage
shouted
back, “April!” He said one of the guys in the back-up band knows
every
show and every venue they play.
He was asked about his “Micky Braddock” stage name that a fan saw in
an
early Monkees advertisement, and his first acting jobs. “Circus Boy”
was
his first paid acting job, and before that his first job was a pilot
called
“Rings of Saturn” where his hair was dyed black and his father
coached him
on how to speak like a Mexican boy. His character had a big
invisible
magical bull that fell from Saturn. The pilot was never filmed.
To the question if the Monkees had any influence on any Beatles
songs, he
said “I doubt it.” He said many Beatles lyrics were obscure, about
nothing
specific, although he would “be pleased” if there had been an
influence. When asked how he felt about outselling the Beatles, he
said
that “only lasted a couple of weeks, a minute” but it “felt great.”
Someone down front showed Micky a photo of a Monkees tribute band.
Micky
said he doesn’t go to tributes, but “imitation is the most sincere
form of
flattery.” A fan asked Micky to do his “Jimmy Cagney” impersonation,
which
he obliged. He said perhaps that was his “Jimmy Cagney tribute.”
A fan mentioned that they had seen him “take the dive” into the pool
at the
Hollywood Bowl show [1968?]. Micky laughed and asked if the fan had
any
pictures of that. He remembered jumping into the pool and throwing
away
the mike at the last minute so he wouldn’t be electrocuted.
When asked about his relationship to the other Monkees, Micky said
they are
“closer than friends or co-workers, more like brothers. Sometimes
you
really love your family and sometimes you don’t.”
A fan asked which musical instruments Micky can play. He feels he’s
best
on acoustic guitar and that’s what he plays with the Monkees [note: I
think
he means rhythm guitar. I saw him play an electric guitar at a solo
show]. He plays a little piano, mainly when writing tunes. He was
trained
on classical piano and classical guitar, which he still plays a
little
. As for drumming, he admitted he’s passable (or adequate–I don’t
recall
the exact word used) on the songs he knows, but he couldn’t go into a
studio to play for other bands or read notes. He isn’t good enough
for
drumming session work which he admitted is “hard”.
He told about meeting some of the Monkees songwriters who worked in
the
“Brill Building West” on Sunset in Hollywood. It was an old
apartment
building converted into offices. Lester Sills took him in one day,
knocking on the doors and introducing him to the writers. Micky also
mentioned he had several day jobs before The Monkees auditions,
including
what sounded like Wallick (Wallach?) Music Store (I didn’t see such a
listing in the phone book, so it may no longer exist or have changed
names).
Somehow Ami’s acting career came up, and he gave a ad for Ami’s
acting
school, Theatricks, and mentioned the webpage address. He encouraged
fans
with children and teens to take their kids there for acting lessons.
Regarding the Monkees songs, he told how he used to record three to
four
lead vocals in one night after working ten hours in the studio. He
doesn’t
feel he always did a good job on the vocals, and today when he
listens to
those recordings he says, “hit the notes, schmuck!” Some of their
old
songs now sound a bit silly “when you’re a 58 year old guy. These
songs
were written for a 16 year old guy singing to 14 year old girls.” He
improvised a silly pop song, “let me walk you home from school, carry
your
books” and said an older man could get into trouble singing that! A
fan
asked about “Gonna Buy Me a Dog” and Micky said they had tried to
rehearse
that for a concert once, but it just didn’t work. He didn’t remember
singing “I Wanna Be Free” and I shouted, “there’s a fast version of
you
singing that.” He seemed puzzled and I said, “yeah, it was released,
on
one of the Missing Links albums.” He didn’t know that [note: it’s on
Missing Links 2, and he also sang it during a 1981 Japan solo
tour]. However, he does remember recording “The Girl I Knew
Somewhere”
because it was the “first song recorded when we were allowed in the
studio.” Micky had shot a home movie of that event, but now he can’t
find it!
After the session, Micky left the stage to sign autographs [note:
Micky’s
signature was free, whereas Pete Best charged $20!]. For some odd
reason,
he did autographs standing up, not sitting at a table. A
professional
looking videocamera recorded the signing. At one point, Micky left
to
introduce the Beatles tribute band, then returned. In the line ahead
of me
were two young, pretty girls whom I recognized from the Peter Noone
Agoura
Park concert from last summer. Apparently they followed Noone and
the Teen
Idols tour extensively. This must be where Micky had met them,
because he
greeted them and hugged them as he returned to his signing. When it
was my
turn, I gave Micky an 8X10 photo of him I had taken this summer at a
2kees
show. He didn’t say a word as he signed, not even “hello” or “thanks
for
coming.” I asked him to sign a set list I had taken from the Anaheim
concert. He seemed surprised I had it and said, “Oh! You got one!”
I
wanted to quickly mention I saw Ami’s play last year, but he turned
away
and went to the person behind me. It was a rather abrupt ending to
an
otherwise Pleasant (San Gabriel) Valley Sunday.
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TV Appearances! Videoranch News!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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Now on Sale! Only $9.99 with additional copies only $8 each. Stock
up now!
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we
really appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and
they look great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-
order customers who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and
kid’s b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info.
Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked
professional, and included many items I did not know existed. I
liked the Monkee dates on the calendar also, such as the dates of
their children’s birth. I hope you continue with the calendar each
year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it
up on my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes
12 whole months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each
month features a full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures
in mint condition. Spot the ones you own…and the ones you are
going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the
talk of your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year
long. Plus you get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their
offspring, special days in Monkee history, plenty of room to write
in your own special days, and the estimated pricing list for the
items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: Anthony
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
**Solo Tours**
Although Monkees news seems a bit slow lately, don’t forget to check
out the guys on their solo tours! For 2003, Davy Jones has concert
dates planned from February through October, while Micky Dolenz has
only a few solo appearances before his six month tour with the cast
of “AIDA.” Peter Tork is said to be planning dates with SSB and
James Lee Stanley for later this year, and Michael Nesmith is still
working on his latest solo album & 2nd novel.
**Monkees On TV**
The movie “Tapeheads,” with a Nez cameo will air on FLIX on Jan. 27
at 1:15am & on Jan. 30 at 8pm EST. Micky Dolenz’s mid-90s appearance
on “Boy Meets World” as “Gordon” will air on the Disney channel on
Jan. 27 at 5pm & 28 at 12am EST. “Bubblegum Babylon” will air on VH1
on Feb. 3 at 1pm EST.
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that is your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history,
mailing list & more!
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Greetings!
Valentine’s Day is coming up and we have something wonderful
available this year. It’s a Videoranch Valentine from Nez. This is a
limited edition CD with 10 of his most romantic songs on it. The
cover of the CD is a valentine that we can have Nez sign and
personalize to you, or, we can leave the “For” and “From” lines
blank for you to fill out. It’s $19.95 and only available until
February 14th. Click on the CD below for details.
We’re also having a small sale of some of our best selling items.
Wichita Train Whistle Sings on CD for $13.95! From A Radio Engine to
a Photon Wing on CD is only $11.95! All 3 First National Band
Albums (Nevada Fighter, Loose Salute and Magnetic South) for $18.95.
That’s a savings of $19.90 on the First National Band albums!!!
The Prison LP, signed by Nez is at a very special price of $50.00
(usually $100.00) for a limited time. The original box set, complete
with the LP and color booklet is still in its original shrink wrap.
Hope to see you at the ranch. Call us or use our Live Help Chat if
you have any questions about the Videoranch Valentine or the sale.
Take Care,
The Ranch Hands
www.videoranch.com
1-866-727-2639
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
I found this article about Aida at
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/77283.html%20under%20Playbill%20News,
part of the American Theatre Web.
MICKEY WELCOMES MICKY: MONKEES’ DOLENZ TO JOIN TOUR OF DISNEY’S AIDA
by Andrew Gans 10 Jan 2003
Micky Dolenz–of “The Monkees” fame–will join the tour of Aida in
February.
The former drummer of one of the first-ever boy bands will play
Zoser in the hit Elton John-Tim Rice musical when it begins
performances at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in Fort
Meyers, FL, Feb. 25. The news was announced on his official
website, which also said that Dolenz will eventually play the role
on Broadway next year. A spokesperson for the tour was unable to
confirm the casting at this time.
Micky Dolenz was one of the stars of the sixties TV show “The
Monkees,” about a rock and roll band. The group sold over 65
million records, and their albums included “The Monkees,” “More of
the Monkees,” “Headquarters” and “Pieces, Aquarius, Capricorn &
Jones, Ltd.” Dolenz also starred in the West End Musical The Point
and later became a producer-director for the BBC and London Weekend
Television. In 1996 the Monkees reunited for a 30-year summer tour
around the U.S., and Dolenz most recently directed the hit TV
show “Boy Meets World.”
The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center is located at 8099
College Parkway SW in Fort Meyers, FL. For tickets, call (800) 440-
7469.
Aida features a book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls and David
Henry Hwang, sets and costumes by Bob Crowley, lighting by Natasha
Katz, choreography by Wayne Cilento and direction by Robert Falls.
The musical continues to play on Broadway at the Palace Theatre–
Broadway and 467th Street–and tickets are available by calling the
Disney hotline, (212) 307-4747. For more information about Aida, go
to http://www.DisneyOnBroadway.com
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From: “Bryan Hornsby”
Hello Brad, i wanted to let everyone know that There is a dvd out
called hollywood Hot wheels. It Has all the Television Hot Rods From
the munster Koach To The Monkeemobile! and Batmobile and Back to the
Future Car and many more. It came out Nov 26 2002 It also has
Interviews with dean Jeffries Monkeemobile creater and George Barris
and ED Roth Big daddy” all the Rat Fink Designs. You may have to
order it at amazon.com Bryan
(Ed: You can order this release at
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006LPDP/flexquartemonkee/10
2-1193376-0352162 )
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From: “Al Bigley”
FORMER MONKEE JONES TRAINING IN PALM BEACH
Just a few minutes past the center of Indiantown, a small town
marked by one traffic light, former Monkee Davey Jones is spending
his days training four
thoroughbreds and kicking around the idea of getting into the sport
full time.
Jones, 57, a former amateur rider in England who has owned
thoroughbreds in the past, is working his horses on a 60-acre farm
that includes a one-mile training track.
“I sit on two or three a day, and I think this is the best place to
train horses,” Jones said. “I’ve ridden at Payson for many years,
and that’s a great place, but this is more comfortable.”
Jones is hoping to run two horses at Gulfstream: a 3-year-old filly
named T Jones (by Grand Slam) and a 4-year-old colt named Indiantown
Jones (by Lear Fan). Jones, who performs throughout the year, said
he hasn’t booked any dates for 2004 because he hopes to get his
trainer’s license “casually and quietly.”
Jones said: “I have every intention of expanding, as I have in my
showbiz career.”
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Live CD Released! Monkees Tour Site Gone!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Now on Sale! Only $9.99 with additional copies only $8 each. Stock
up now!
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we
really appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and
they look great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-
order customers who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and
kid’s b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info.
Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked
professional, and included many items I did not know existed. I
liked the Monkee dates on the calendar also, such as the dates of
their children’s birth. I hope you continue with the calendar each
year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it
up on my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes
12 whole months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each
month features a full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures
in mint condition. Spot the ones you own…and the ones you are
going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the
talk of your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year
long. Plus you get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their
offspring, special days in Monkee history, plenty of room to write
in your own special days, and the estimated pricing list for the
items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: “Brad Waddell”
Apparently, The Monkees have ended their relationship with David
Fishof, at least for the time being. The web site which used to host
their official tour dates, photos, and information was
called “Monkees2001.com” – and is now gone.
In its place is an offer to sell the web site name along with
multiple pop-up windows with explicit nude photos of porn web sites.
You would think that they would be more careful about shutting down
a web site like this one which is referred to by many family
friendly web sites such as mine. Please do me a favor and remove
links to Monkees2001.com from your fan web sites, as it is not only
no longer relevant to The Monkees, and is now potentially
distressing to their fans.
Brad
Monkees.net
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From: Anthony
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
**Live CD / On TV / SSB Date**
Today (1/28) is the official release of the “Monkees – Live Summer
Tour” CD! Be sure to check it out at your local record store or
online retailer. The Micky Dolenz directed movie, “Malpractice” will
air on Lifetime on Feb. 5 at 9pm EST. Peter & Shoe Suede Blues are
beginning to add concert dates to their 2003 schedule and the first
addition is on 7/16/03 in Uncasville, CT at the Mohegan Sun Casino
(Davy Jones will be performing at same venue on 2/7/03)
**Rhino News / Nez Newz**
Rhino Handmade has made an announcement to all Monkee fans alerting
them that there are only about 50 copies of the limited
edition “Headquarters Sessions” 3-CD set left in stock. Don’t let
this good opportunity go to waste, because once these collector’s
items are gone, they’re gone forever! Earlier this week I spoke to a
Videoranch representative to check up on Nez’s latest activities.
When asked about the status of his long awaited album “Rays,” I was
told that not much news was available at the time and that “he’s
been working mostly on ‘American Gene’ lately.” It was also said
that they’re “hoping to have the first draft finished in a few
weeks.”
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From: “Amazon Alerts”
“Live Summer Tour”
Monkees
Our Price: $14.99 — You Save: $2.99 (17%)
Release date: January 28, 2003
Label: Win Media
Format: Audio CD
More Info:
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Wow! The Valentine’s CD from Nez is a huge hit. Thanks everyone. If
you haven’t ordered yours yet, there’s still plenty of time. We’re 3=
weeks away from Valentine’s Day.
A few pieces of news: We’ve had a lot of requests for the Videoranch
T-shirt and Baseball hat gift pack, so we’re making it available
again. It’s $35 for the two which is an $11.95 savings.
We’ve also got a new MP3 download. It’s a live version of Tonite
with the John Hobbs, Joe Chemay, Paul Leim, Billy Joe Walker, Jr.
band from the early 80’s. Take a listen to a sample of it.
Have a great weekend!
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Here’s some background info for those who bought the “Live Summer
Tour” CD. The photo on the back cover is the Sun Theatre in
Anaheim, CA where the show was recorded. The guys performed 28
songs that night, but only 15 are on the CD and not in the order
they were performed. Here’s the correct order of how the show went
(*** indicates one or more song omitted from the CD). This info is
from one of the set lists I got after the show (the list taped to
the floor of Micky’s side of the stage)
Intro/Clarksville
***
For Peter’s Sake
***
Valleri
Randy Scouse Git
Mary Mary
***
Goin’ Down
Can You Dig It
Girl
***
Nice To Be With You (a last minute substitution for the Oliver
medley)
That Was Then This is Now
Porpoise Song (immediately followed by Listen to the Band, also
omitted)
Daydream Believer
(encore songs) I’m a Believer, Steppin’ Stone, Pleasant Valley
Sunday
Also omitted from the CD is the band’s medley played before the
concert announcer welcomes the guys onstage. The CD also omitted
all the jokes and talking except for Micky’s intro to “Randy
Scouse.” Also left out is Davy telling a theatre employee not to
walk in front of the stage his solo!
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Davy On Scooby Doo Tomorrow!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
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Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we
really appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and
they look great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-
order customers who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and
kid’s b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info.
Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked
professional, and included many items I did not know existed. I
liked the Monkee dates on the calendar also, such as the dates of
their children’s birth. I hope you continue with the calendar each
year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it
up on my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
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12 whole months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each
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This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the
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offspring, special days in Monkee history, plenty of room to write
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Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: “Aaron Handy III”
Monkee Dav(e)y Jones’ guest appearance on Hanna-Barbera’s The New
Scooby-Doo Movies, “The Haunted Horseman Of Hagglethorn Hall” (prod.
#61-15, first aired on CBS December 2, 1972) is scheduled to air on
Cartoon Network early Wednesday, February 5 @ 4:00 a.m. Eastern/3
a.m. Central.
This news should be ideal for the VCR crowd (of which I am proud to
count myself as a member). So fire up them recorders!
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From: “Estrella”
Davy and his home will be featured on an episode of “Famous Homes
and Hideaways”. This is a syndicated show, and Davy’s episode is
*NOT* due on the Travel channel, but until for a long while. I will
see Davy’s episode on the FOX channel at 5:00 am on February 10th, a
Monday. However, people in Albuquerque, NM will see the episode on
the FOX channel at 6:30 am on Sunday 9th. So as you can see the
time and date varies.
I recommend to all those who intend to catch Davy and his Beavertown
home on this syndicated show, check your own local listings (online
and offline) to see when your weekly version of “Famous Homes and
Hideaways” airs.
http://www.hearstent.com/html/famous/FHHYr3/fshowYr317.html
“Davy Jones Private Place
Davy Jones started his show biz career at age 11 with a role on the
long-running BBC soap Coronation Street. It didn’t take long for
theatrical agents to spot the young talent and he was soon cast as
the Artful Dodger in the London production of Oliver. But it was
Davy’s role on the Emmy Award-winning TV series The Monkees that
made him a household name. Also a musical group, The Monkees
recorded several best-selling albums. Davy continues to act in stage
productions and he’s a passionate horseman. We visited Davy Jones at
his lovely Pennsylvania home.”
Estrella
http://members.tripod.com/~s3tar/monkees/
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
I found this article on the internet at Broadway.com. Notice there
are a couple of errors, as Micky only directed one Monkees episode,
and Michael, not Peter, was the missing Monkee on the 1986 tour.
Also, the TV movie Malpractice isn’t listed under his directing
credits. The photo of Micky that appears on the site is at least
ten years old. It’s the same photo on the back of his autobiography
from 1993!
FORMER MONKEE MICKY DOLENZ TO TOUR IN AIDA
Monkees drummer Micky Dolenz is going legit. The performer will
begin touring as Zoser in Aida on February 25 at the Barbara B. Mann
Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers FL, according to his website.
Dolenz is best know as the drummer of The Monkees, although he did
not know how to play the drums when he was cast in the popular
television show of the same name. Dolenz additionally sang lead
vocals on numerous Monkee tracks, including the number one
hits “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m A Believer.” After the
television show went off the air in 1968, Dolenz continued to act.
In 1977, he starred in the musical The Point in The West End.
Dolenz, who had directed episodes of The Monkees, produced and
directed pieces for the BBC and London Weekend Television. His
directing credits also include episodes of Metal Mickey, Luna, No
Problem!, Murphey’s Mob, Boy Meet World and Pacific Blue.
Dolenz and The Monkees (minus Peter Tork) reunited for a 1986 summer
tour. Ten years later, theys (sic) again joined together, this time
for a “30 Year Reunion” tour. In 1997, there was also a reunion
special, Hey Hey It’s the Monkees, which aired on ABC.
Dolenz is expected to stay with the Aida tour for six months and
then come to Broadway next January.
A spokesperson for the Aida tour could not confirm the casting of
Dolenz on Broadway.
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Reviews:
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From: “Bruce John”
Wanted to let the readers know we attended Davy’s solo concert in
Reno, Nevada last night. It was strange to see him alone, as we
have seen him with his partners three times together over the past
two years. Davy is an awesome entertainer, very funny and
charismatic and what a great singing voice! It was too bad that
the Celebrity Room at the Nuggest was only half full, maybe because
of a snow storm in the area that night. Davy commented about the
snow, saying it was the biggest dandriff he had ever seen. The band
was the same as before except for the guitarist and bass player.
They were all very good. Davy sang all Monkees songs, except for
two other songs that we really liked. The highlight of the night
was his whole hearted and fabulous rendition of “Valleri”. He
really connected with the audience, walking through them
during “Girl” and shaking hands and kissing the girls. We were
surprised at how well he sang “I’m a Believer”, which I could not
imagine anyone but Micky singing. It was a great night and we are
glad we went (but how we missed Micky and Peter!)
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No Monkees 2003 Tour! Micky Solo Dates!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we really
appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and they look
great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-order customers=
who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and kid’s
b’days as well. Lots
of trivia and memorabilia pricing info. Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked professional,
and included many items I did not know existed. I liked the Monkee dates
on the calendar also, such as the dates of their children’s birth. I hope=
you continue with the calendar each year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it up on
my wall and look at
the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12 whole=
months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month features a=
full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint condition. Spot
the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the talk of=
your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year long. Plus you
get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their offspring, special days
in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in your own special days, and
the estimated pricing list for the items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
**It’s Official: No Monkees in 2003 / Dolenz Solo**
With the new year coming and the many questions asking if there will be a
Monkees 2003 tour, I have just received official word from David Fishof
(2001/2002 tour manager) that Micky Dolenz & Davy Jones will not be working=
together in anyway (tour or new album) in 2003. As always, things can
change, but it’s not likely that anything will happen anytime soon. In th=
e
meantime, look for Micky & Davy on the road in 2003, continuing their solo=
careers. The following are newly scheduled Micky Dolenz solo concerts:
12/24-28/02 Ocho Rios, JAM To Be Announced */*/* 4/11/03 Clarksville, TN
Rivers & Spires Festival */*/* 9/12-13/03 Peachtree City, GA Frederick
Brown Jr. Amph.
**Monkees On TV**
An upcoming episode of “Famous Homes and Hideaways” will feature Davy Jones=
at his Pennsylvania home. Complete with tours, antique car rides, and some=
singing, this episode is tentatively scheduled to air somewhere in the
first week of February. More confirmed information to come. The movie
“Tapeheads,” which features a Michael Nesmith cameo will air on Dec. 28 at=
3:15pm EST on TMCe & at 6:15pm EST on TMCw. 1995’s “Brady Bunch Movie” will=
air on USA on Dec. 28 at 3pm EST on USA. This movie features Micky, Peter,=
& Davy, who sings a modern version of “Girl.”
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your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history, & more!
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From: Rose Eckhoff
Hello Everyone!
It’s nearing that time of year again! Our own David Thomas Jones will be
performing @ EPCOT the last weekend of April 2003.
I have been asked to put together group, hotel rates for 2003. There will
be single, double, triple & quad rates available. How do you like the name=
“Davy’s Divas” or “Dazzled by David” for the name of our hotel group?!
This year there will be a “definite” get together planned! Either a
breakfast or late-night event planned.
For further details please contact:
Rose Eckhoff, Travel/Event Planner (Nurse too!)
Phone: (407)-894-6619 (EST / Orlando, Florida)
E-mail: TravelUnique@go.com
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From: Mel
I know this DVD was released in the UK, not sure where else, but, if you
have the “Hey Hey We’re The Monkees” DVD, it has hidden interviews with
Mike, Micky & Peter.
How to get to them:
Select the “Explore Extras” option at the main menu.
Highlight “The Monkees Discography”
Press Right to turn the green spot red.
Then…
Press Enter for an interview with Mike.
or
Press Down, Enter for an interview with Micky.
or
Press Down, Down, Enter for an interview with Peter.
Enjoy!
Mel.
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
I was searching for old Monkees interviews a few days ago and came across a=
1997 interview with Peter Tork & James Lee Stanley from the The
Monkees/Boyce & Hart Photo Fan Club site. To view it type “Guest” as t=
he
ID and “Monkees” as the password at
http://www.bdt.westhost.com/tpc/secure/archives/2mbi97.htm
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Interview with Peter Tork and James Lee Stanley
Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 6, 1997
By Jodi Hammrich, Debbie Clark, Barb Tarcza for The Photo Club
We had an appointment to interview Peter and James at the Cafe at 5:30, a
half-hour before the time set for the sound check. However, due to some
scheduling conflicts, we were unable to meet with them at that time, so
they graciously agreed to conduct the interview after the show, even though=
the hour was late and they had a 700-mile drive the next day.
James: Ask us something. Taurus. [Peter: Do what to us?] You want to know
who does my hair? George of Beverly Hills [James had recently shaved his
head.]
TPC: Peter, during an online chat on the Rhino website in December you
mentioned that while you were in Japan you visited a monastery and were
serene for two weeks.
Peter: Many monasteries. All the zen monasteries I could find.
TPC: Would you be willing to tell us a little more about that experience?
P: Well, I visited all the zen monasteries I could find and then I was
serene for two weeks. Rock gardens do that to you. You just go in there and=
because it’s clean and it’s clear and it’s smooth; the onepointedness of
their effort forms everything they do, so that feeds back into your
consciousness as you sit there. If your life is hectic and your house is
hectic, anybody who comes into your house is going to start feeling hectic=
after a while. And if you are serene and you spend your life working on
your serenity and your onepointedness, the houses that you build and live
in have that effect on other people. So that’s what happens.
TPC: Would you build a rock garden at home to get that same feeling?
P: I was thinking about getting one of those little home rock gardens,
tabletop, one-by-two, with a couple of rocks and a little tiny sand rake.
TPC: Do you think you would get the same effect or be able to recapture
that feeling?
P: To tell you the truth I have no way of knowing. It depends, if I’m
serene when I do it I probably will, if I’m not, I won’t. Probably. That’s=
the way these things seem to work.
J: So you can’t use, like, a big cat [caterpillar] to do it. You gotta do
it gently.
P: Computers won’t get it.
TPC: Did you have to be forced to take piano lessons as a child?
P: (vehemently) Yes!
TPC: So you hated it?
P: I hated it desperately. In fact, I regard it as a massive betrayal of my=
youth. When I was nine years old the piano came into my house, and I
started to learn how to play by myself, I was even learning how to read
music by myself, and I was told that if I didn’t take piano lessons, I
would not be allowed to touch the piano. I felt like I was bludgeoned with=
my own love. So I took piano lessons for five years, because I could not
conceive of not being allowed to touch the piano. But it wasn’t any fun at=
the time. I have fun playing now, somewhat, but I’m still not over it. I’m=
working on it. I’m working my way through it, still.
TPC (to James): Did you start with piano?
J: No, I learned piano in college. I was an arranging major, so I had to
learn everything. I like piano, I just don’t play it in this show, because=
he plays it.
TPC: How old were you when you started to think about music as a vocation?
P: I don’t know. I have no idea. Entertaining as a vocation has probably
been part of the picture since I was four. I’m not so sure that what I do
is primarily music; I think that what I do is primarily entertainment and
music is a vehicle for that.
J: I was always into music. That’s all there was. I had a recording
contract when I was 14, I’ve done 13 albums. This is all I’ve ever done.
TPC: What were the other labels?
J: I did three for RCA, one for Electra-Asylum, one for MCA, and one for
Tacoma, the guitar label that Leo Kottke used to be on. All the rest are
Beachwood. And then I joined the Beatles…no, no.
So far, Barb and Debbie had been asking the questions. At this point, Peter=
turned to Jodi and asked “Do you have a question?”
Jodi: I didn’t have time to get any questions together. My home was flooded=
and everything is packed in boxes.
James: Where are you from?
Jodi: Watertown. We were flooded the week before Grand Forks.
James: That makes sense, that Watertown would be flooded.
Peter: In Grand Forks, I can see an inundation of silverware.
James: Yeah, really. That’s why I don’t live in Frog Hollow.
Back to the interview:
TPC (to Peter): On the last tour you were playing a five-string bass as
opposed to a
four; do you like the tonal quality of that better?
P: I love to go down to those low notes, they just send me. I love a
five-string bass.
J: Plus, you can frail it. Sorry.
P: Boy, that’s an obscure joke.
J: A five-string banjo joke. My metaphor was drawn from bees. Never mind.
TPC: How did you find the experience of getting back with the other Monkees=
to tape the TV special this spring?
P: About the same.
TPC: Was it easy to get back into the comedy?
P: Yeah, by and large. There were a few adjustments to make, but nothing
major. What made me recognize that it was going to be ok was when Michael
did some press conferences with us in the 80’s. He had joined us for one
show, at the Greek Theater [in Los Angeles] and we did a press conference
together, and it was just as if he had never left. As so I knew that it was=
going to be fine for him to join us.
TPC: He’s working on a screenplay for a movie now?
P: Yes, he’s starting to write a rough draft. We have a pretty good chance=
of a deal for a movie and Michael is writing a preliminary script.
TPC: James, you told us some interesting stories about playing a Bajoran on=
Star Trek Deep Space Nine. We understand you have also played a singing
Klingon.
J: Yes, I did, on the premier episode. The camera opens up on me singing in=
this one scene, it comes right up to my face, and I’m readily recognizable.=
After that one scene, I am in every scene in that show and I couldn’t find=
me [on tape]. I look like everybody else. You know, those Klingons, they
all look alike.
TPC: Did you write the music or did they tell you what to sing?
Peter interjects: koo-RAH, koo-RAH. If you don’t get this reference, see
the Monkees episode #18, “I Was A Teenage Monster”.
J: They brought the words to me and I made up a little melody that I
thought was awful enough to be a Klingon melody. [He sings some of it for
us, which is untranscribable. ]
TPC: Peter, on the internet newsgroup alt.music.monkees, they have been
discussing the idea of a Monkees Unplugged album. What do you think of that=
idea? Do you think it could ever happen?
P: Sure. It’s a thing that is possible. I have thought about the Monkees
Unplugged, going on MTV, all four of us.
J: Sure, do all of the hits. Those are great songs. I love singing Pleasant=
Valley Sunday, I love playing it. We did [Take a] Giant Step the other
night, the two of us, somewhere.
TPC: (to Peter) David and Micky have both written autobiographies and you
had started one years ago. Do you have any plans to finish it?
P: I don’t know. Maybe. I have no particular plans of finishing it at the
moment, but it could happen.
TPC: A final question. Do you have any message you would like to give our
readers?
J: I have a message: There is no spaceship behind Hale-Bopp, so don’t even=
think about stepping off the planet. There is nothing back there but
debris. So stick around. God will come and get you when He needs you.
And come to our shows. And pick up our Two Man Band cd.
P: What he said. No spaceship behind Hale-Bopp. Very important.
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Monkees Calendars Ship! TV Show DVD Box set! Davy sings in
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we really
appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and they look
great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-order customers
who just received their calendars had to say:
From: “Sally Carpenter”
Hi Brad, Got the Monkees calendar today. It looks really super! Very
professional and colorful. I’ll enjoy looking at it all through next year.
From: Jeff Gehringer
Brad: Great work. Not only do you display many of the classic merchandise
items from the 60’s, but you’ve also included many of the toys from the
90’s. Super color, great information on important dates in Monkee history.
This is a real fan oriented calendar. Thanks again!
From: Donna
Hi Brad. I did receive the calendar and I like it very much. I love the
pics of all the collectibles, although it makes me want all the things I
don’t own. All of the little trivia throughout is fun too. I like the
song dates, those are fun. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and
hope you continue to make these in the years to come. I would certainly
get one every year. Thanks so much for the excellent service and the great
calendar.
From: Ccstone
Hi , yes I did receive it, I love it. It’s great to have to hang up all
year. I hope there will be another one like it in the following years to
come! I enjoy looking at all the collectible things I wish I had!!! Thanks
Brad!
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12 whole
months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month features a
full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint condition. Spot
the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the talk of
your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year long. Plus you
get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their offspring, special days
in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in your own special days, and
the estimated pricing list for the items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Davy Jones Solo Tour Dates
Although Monkees news has been a little slow since the end of the “Monkee
Mania 2002 Tour” Davy Jones is still scheduling solo events for 2003. New
dates include: 2/7/03 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino */*/* 7/3/03 Mason,
OH Pine Hill Lakes Park */*/* 7/10/03 Chippewa Falls, WI No. Wisconsin St.
Fair */*/* Davy is also scheduled to be at EPCOT’s Flower Power Fest. in
Orlando, FL from 4/25-28/2003
Monkees On TV
A Micky Dolenz movie, “Mom Can I Keep Her?” will air on Dec. 11 at 2:00pm,
Dec. 12 at 5:30pm, and Dec. 14 at 8am EST on the SHOTe channel. Also, a
2001 TV movie that Micky directed, called “Malpractice” will air on Life on
Dec. 16 at 1pm EST. “Tapeheads,” a movie with a Mike Nesmith cameo will air
on Dec. 17 at 7:25pm EST on TMC and TMCe. Additionally, the VH1 pop idols
special “Bubblegum Babylon” featuring the Monkees among others will air on
Dec. 18 at 1pm EST.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: Al Bigley
Shoppers dive into post-Thanksgiving frenzy
By Philip Sitton
Metro/State Editor
December 02, 2002
Maybe it was the tryptophan- and carbohydrate-induced naps after
Thanksgiving dinners of turkey and dressing that helped them wake up so
early in the morning. Maybe it was just plain old caffeine, or excitement.
Whatever the case, shoppers lined up at abnormally early hours Friday to
make good on the “door buster” deals so heavily advertised in Thanksgiving
newspapers.
Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria opened up at 1 a.m., and according to Jane
Waddell, who made her way from Arab to be one of the early birds, a sizable
crowd was ready to dive in once the doors opened.
“We got here at 1 [a.m.] and had an awful time finding a parking space,” she
said. “You couldn’t walk.”
….
And at least in the case of the Galleria, the early-morning bargains weren’t
the only draw for consumers.
The mall held a concert featuring ex-Monkees front man Davy Jones in the
food court. He sang hits such as “Stepping Stone,” with witty banter
interspersed between sets, much to the delight of a large crowd gathered on
the floor and lining the upstairs railings.
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Monkees News
New tentative information is available on “The Monkees” TV show’s season
one box set from Rhino Home Video. Its tentative list price is approx. $80
and it should be released sometime in the early months of 2003. This
month’s Nez News update contains some more information on his upcoming
album “Rays” as well as what is also in the works: I was told by a
Videoranch representative that Nez is trying to talk to “some folks about
collaborating on a couple of the songs.” It was also said that its “kind of
on the table right now” & that “no decisions have been made.” They
mentioned that Nez has “been working a lot on America Gene, his second
novel,” too. Although it is unknown when “Rays” or “America Gene,” he’s
happy with how both are coming out.
On TV
The VH1 special about pop idols featuring The Monkees called “Bubblegum
Babylon” will air on Dec. 1 at 2pm & on Dec. 2 at 5pm EST. Also airing on
VH1 is “Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story” on Dec. 4 at 11am EST.
Additionally, “Mom Can I Keep Her?” a 1998 movie starring Micky Dolenz will
air on SHO (and SHOe) on Dec. 5 at 9:15am EST. On Dec. 8, at 12pm EST the
Disney Channel will re-air Peter’s mid-90s appearance on the popular comedy
“Boy Meets World.”
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: TheMonkeegirl
Shoppers dive into post-Thanksgiving frenzy –
During the After Thanksgiving Rush in AL, A mall held a concert featuring
ex-Monkees front man Davy Jones in the food court. He sang hits such as
“Stepping Stone,” with witty banter interspersed
between sets, much to the delight of a large crowd gathered on the floor
and lining the upstairs railings.
For full article visit,
http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2002/12/02/3debb9ffd4e29
Today in Music: a look back at pop music :
In 1967, the Monkees made it four when “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones
Limited” became the group’s fourth No. 1 album in the same year.
The Ridgewood Marching Band, while competing at the OMEA State Marching Band
Finals in Ohio performed songs by The Monkees, Sadly the Coshocton Tribune
reported that the songs were by “a group of jungle primates”
Telemark celebrates 55th anniversary:
Published Nov. 29, 2002
“This weekend, former employees and loyal patrons will return to a
resuscitated Telemark Resort to celebrate its 55th anniversary and remember
the glory days of a pioneering place that gave life to such events as the
World Lumberjack Championships and American Birkebeiner cross-country ski
race and gave inspiration, and work, to families raised near Tony Wise’s
hometown.”
The article goes on to talk about the Telemark history, and near the end,
reports:
“Wise booked rising music stars Bonnie Raitt, Buffalo Springfield and the
Monkees, as well as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Jerry Lee Lewis.”
Full Article: http://www.startribune.com/stories/503/3459409.html
The Monkeegirl
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New James Lee Stanley/Peter Tork Christmas CD
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
editor of this list so that we can get you the news as fast as possible,
thanks Anthony!
brad
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The Monkees Memorabilia Price Guide & Reference Calendar 2003
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we really
appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and they look
great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-order customers=
who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and kid’s
b’days as well. Lots
of trivia and memorabilia pricing info. Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked professional,
and included many items I did not know existed. I liked the Monkee dates
on the calendar also, such as the dates of their children’s birth. I hope=
you continue with the calendar each year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it up on
my wall and look at
the different dates i realy love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12 whole=
months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month features a=
full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint condition. Spot
the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the talk of=
your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year long. Plus you
get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their offspring, special days
in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in your own special days, and
the estimated pricing list for the items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: James Lee Stanley
hey kids,
hope the t day was a big one for you all. as for us, it was crazed. but
as of last night, we finished recording the new stuff for the beachwood
christmas cd. here’s the list:
olde fashioned christmas – james lee stanley
deck the halls with sugar plum faeries – james lee stanley
winter wonderland – pamala stanley
christmas three way – peter tork, pamala stanley, & james lee stanley
(a beatlesque christmas play thingy)
that’s what i want for christmas – james lee stanley
flowers for the living – pamala stanley & james lee stanley
let it begin with me – james lee stanley
i remember christmas – peter tork
our father – james lee stanley
it’s still $10 and that includes shipping and handling (in the
continental united states only). the rest of the world will have to pay
shipping. $6.00 for one unit $10.00 for two. and i would like to get
them all in the mail before the 20th, so that we have no more of these
problems with the post office. i’ll be burning them on an order
basis. but they’ll have nice jewel boxes and covers this year. and
wait til you hear the little christmas greeting thingy we created
(christmas threeway). it’s such fun and we had an enormous amount of fun
doing it.
as for all the other cd’s, as of today, we’re removing the domestic s&h
charges for the month of december, so all orders will be the flat $15 per
cd. this might be the time to turn someone on to what we do. and at a
savings of $3.50 per unit, it could be considerable. and with paypal (on
my official website) it couldn’t be easier to order and save. wow, i’m
sounding like a talking ginzu knife.
happy holidays,
james lee
Official website: http://www.jamesleestanley.com
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From: Videoranch Foreman
This season our best seller turns out to be=85 Live at the Britt on DVD! An=
d
why not; it’s beautiful and the sound is wonderful! If you’ve never see=
n
Britt, you might sample our new movie clip of Nez singing “Rio”. It wil=
l
give you a little taste of what the show is like. The Britt DVD is also
included in some of our money-saving Holiday Specials.
Check out the new holiday specials. Our favorite this week is the Newer
Stuff and Nezmusic Gift Pack for $18.00. What a great deal! Get the Newer
Stuff CD and Nezmusic on VHS and save $7.90. Makes a great gift. Newer
Stuff has Cruisin’ (Lucy and Ramona and Sunset Sam), Chow Mein and Bowlin=
g,
and I’ll Remember You. Nezmusic has all of Nez’ music videos, including=
Eldorado to the Moon.
If you still can’t figure out what to buy someone, play it safe and buy
them Dr. Duck’s Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce on VHS for $9.95. You’ll=
be
a hero to anyone you turn onto Sorority Girls From Hell.
And there’s still plenty of time to get things to you by the holidays! So=
stop by Videoranch or give us a call at 1-866-727-2639.
Enjoy the season!
Your friends at Videoranch
http://www.videoranch.com
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
*Monkees Album / 2003 Tour*
A few days ago, I questioned a representative at Trans Continental Records=
about the rumors and articles that have said Micky & Davy are scheduled to=
record a new album under their label in 2003 and their response was:
“Nothing is totally confirmed at the moment. We will have to wait and
see..” Also, numerous reviews of Micky’s appearance at BeatleFest have said=
that when asked if there would be a 2003 Monkees Tour, Micky stated that
none of them had confirmed plans to work together anytime soon. But as of
now, no official announcement has been made.
*Monkees On TV*
“The Monkees – Christmas Show” episode is scheduled to air on TVLAND as a
part of their Christmas Marathon on Dec. 23 at 12am EST. On Dec. 20 at
12:35pm, Dec. 24 at 2pm, & Dec. 25 at 3:05am EST on SHOTe, “Mom Can I Keep=
Her?” (Micky Dolenz movie) will air.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site that is=
your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history, & more!
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Micky held a Q&A session at the Liverpool Days Beatles Convention in
Pasadena on Dec. 8. He wore all black: black shoes and socks, black
denium pants, black pullover shirt, black leather jacket, and no jewlery
except for a watch and a bright, wide plain gold wedding band (from where
I was standing close to the stage it didn’t look engraved). He seemed in
good spirits and smiled a lot. One of the stagehands brought out a small
bench for him to sit on while he talked, so he looked comfortable. He had
a handheld microphone with cord. Quite a few fans stood right in front of
the stage–more fans gathered up close for him than for Pete Best!
The news I want to share is that it appears there will be no Monkees tour
next year. Someone asked if he will be working with the Monkees
again. Micky said none of them had plans to do anything together in the
near future. He made no mention of touring with Davy. He mentioned his
producing and directing (although he didn’t name any specific
projects). The only definite project he mentioned was that he had been
offered a role in the Tim Rice-Elton John musical “Aida” although he
hadn’t decided if he would accept it. But he did say he’s been interested
in musical theatre lately.
I’ll be writing a more complete report of Micky’s entire talk in the next
few days, but I thought fans would like to know this bit of news right
away. Here’s a very long biography of Mick from the convention
program. Although the bio says he directed a plural number of Monkees
episodes, he only directed one (“Frodis Caper”). As you notice, the bio
doesn’t mention the 2001/2002 Monkees tours!!
(program bio) After selling more than 65 million records
worldwide as the star of The Monkees TV show, Micky Dolenz has continued
to make his mark in other areas of the entertainment business, through
his varied career as an actor, director, producer and performer.
Micky was born in Los Angeles on March 8, 1945. His dad, George,
had starred in a number of films and in the mid 1950’s in the television
series, “The Count of Monte Cristo.” Micky first established himself as
a performer at age 10 when, under the stage name of Micky Braddock, he
starred in his first TV series, “Circus Boy,” which aired on NBC from
1956-1958.
In his teens, Micky guest starred on a number of television shows
and also learned to play guitar. “I was singing hard rock including
songs by the Rolling Stones and the Animals,” he says. “In fact, I
auditioned for The Monkees singing Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode.”
The Monkees auditions took place in autumn 1965. Micky was one of
four actors chosen out of 400 applicants who responded to a trade ad
announcing auditions for a new TV show about rock ‘n roll band. The
concept was inspired by the Beatles film, “A Hard Day’s Night.”
“I was hired as an actor to play the role of a singing drummer,”
Micky recalls. “I had to learn to play drums.”
The Monkees debut single, “Last Train to Clarksville,” featured
Micky on lead vocals, hit the charts September 10, 1966 and rocketed to
number one. Two days later, the television show debuted on NBC to great
success. The TV ratings remained high for two seasons and Micky and the
band starred in their own feature, “Head,” a 1969 psychedelic romp
written by a young Jack Nicholson. The movie is now considered a cult clas=
sic.
Ultimately, The Monkees achieved their greatest success as
recording artists. Their first four albums (The Monkees, More of the
Monkees, Headquarters, and Pieces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd.)
reached number one on the charts and they had three consecutive number
one singles: “Clarksville, “I’m a Believer” (with lead vocals by Micky)
and “Daydream Believer.” The group’s first five albums also went
gold. After the television show, Micky continued his acting career and
also did voice-over work for some animated series.
In 1977, Micky flew to London to star in Harry Nilsson’s West End
Musical, “The Point.” He planned to stay three months but remained for
12 years. During that time, Micky honed his behind-the-camera skills
(which he first practiced by directing episodes of “The Monkees”) by
becoming a prominent producer-director for the BBC and London Weekend
Television. He also directed a feature film, “The Box,” written by
Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python, and helmed numerous music
videos.
“I had the best of both worlds,” he explains. “It was great to
have the opportunity to work in two very different forms of the same
medium, the commercial and the non-commercial, and to fuse the best of
each into something unique. A new style, a new approach.” When Micky
returned to the US, he continued his directing career with projects for
the Disney Channel and Harmony Pictures, among others.
In 1986, MTV broadcast episodes of The Monkees show and exposed a
whole new generation to Monkeemania. Micky and Peter Tork recorded new
tracks for Arista Records and the single, “That Was Then, This Is Now,”
became their first Top 20 record since 1968. Micky, Peter and Davy Jones
subsequently reunited for a 1986 summer tour that was so successful it
sparked the reissue of all The Monkee’s classic LPs as well as Pool It on
Rhino Records. At one point in 1987, there were seven Monkees albums on
Billboard’s Top 200 LPs Chart.
In 1996, the Monkees again joined together this time for a “30
Year Reunion” summer tour around America. The response was such that
they toured again the following year, this time finishing up in England.
More recently Micky has spent more time behind the camera,
including directing for the Michael Jacobs Production ABC/Disney hit TV
show Boy Meets World.
Micky spent a lot of time ‘hangin out’ with the Beatles, and will
share some of his stories and experiences with us at Liverpool days on Sund=
ay.
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Davy Jones Solo Date! New Live CD!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we really
appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and they look
great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-order customers
who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and kid’s
b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info. Great product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked professional,
and included many items I did not know existed. I liked the Monkee dates
on the calendar also, such as the dates of their children’s birth. I hope
you continue with the calendar each year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it up on
my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12 whole
months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month features a
full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint condition. Spot
the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the talk of
your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year long. Plus you
get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their offspring, special days
in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in your own special days, and
the estimated pricing list for the items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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Happy birthday to Michael Nesmith (60) and Davy Jones (57) on December 30!
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
**New Live CD / Davy Jones Solo Date**
Davy Jones has scheduled a new concert for his 2003 solo tour: 4/19/03
Florence, IN Belterra Resort & Casino */*/* Also, the CD version of “The
Monkees – Live Summer Tour” DVD (which has the same title on CD) is set for=
release on January 28, 2003 under Win Media’s label. The tracklisting for
the CD release includes the following songs: 1.) Intro/Last Train To
Clarksville 2.) Valleri 3.) Randy Scouse Git 4.) Mary, Mary 5.) Girl 6.)
Can You Dig It? 7.) Goin’ Down 8.) Daydream Believer 9.) I’m A Believer
10.) (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone 11.) For Pete’s Sake 12.) That Was Then,=
This Is Now 13.) Porpoise Song (Theme from Head) 14.) It’s Nice To Be With=
You 15.) Pleasant Valley Sunday
**Monkees On TV**
To update you on Davy’s “Famous Homes & Hideaways” appearance, the TV show=
usually airs on your local NBC channel, but when an actual air date is
released check your local listings to make sure your channel carries the
show. The teen idols special featuring The Monkees, “Bubblegum Babylon”
will air on VH1 on Jan. 3 at 5pm and on Jan. 9 at 3pm EST. Davy Jones’s
late-90s cameo appearance on the “Dante’s Inferno” episode of “Sabrina, The=
Teenage Witch” will air on the WB on Jan. 9. Check local listings for times=
and to see if it will air on your local station. Peter’s mid-90s appearance=
on the popular TV comedy “Boy Meets World” will air on the Disney Channel
on Jan. 5 at 5pm EST & on Jan. 6 at 1am EST.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site that is=
your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history, & more!
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From: “Marnie Mccarren”
Hi there,
I am writing you to let you know that The King Biscuit Entertainment Group
has released a DVD of a Monkees live performance recorded in Anaheim last
summer. It has been in Stores since the 12th of November. We are also
releasing a CD version on January 27th, 2003 (Ed: Actual release date is
Jan. 28).
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From: “The Monkeegirl”
Entertainment Highlights in History for 12/26:
In 1970, singer Davy Jones announced he was leaving The Monkees, a year aft=
er
Peter Tork quit the group.
TV Watch
Date Channel Title Who
Sat Dec 28 TMCe Tapeheads Mike Nesmith
Wed Jan 1 WPWR Crossing Over with John Edward Micky Dolenz
Thu Jan 9 WGN Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Dante’s Inferno Davy Jones
The Monkeegirl
Monkeegirl.com
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Micky In Aida! New Solo Tour Dates!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Now on Sale! Only $9.99 with additional copies only $8 each. Stock up
now!
Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered the Monkees 2003 Calendar, we
really
appreciate your support! The calendars are now shipping and they look
great. But don’t take my word for it, here is what our pre-order
customers
who just received their calendars had to say:
From: Cindy Poe: I love the calendar! It has all the b’day’s and kid’s
b’days as well. Lots of trivia and memorabilia pricing info. Great
product.
From: Bruce John: Yes, Brad, I received the calendar. What great
service! I thought the calendar was very well done, looked
professional,
and included many items I did not know existed. I liked the Monkee
dates
on the calendar also, such as the dates of their children’s birth. I
hope
you continue with the calendar each year. Thanks.
From: Sheila Dowling: I received the calender i cant wait to put it
up on
my wall and look at the different dates i really love it
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12
whole
months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month
features a
full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint condition.
Spot
the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the
talk of
your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year long. Plus
you
get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their offspring, special
days
in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in your own special days,
and
the estimated pricing list for the items pictured.
One click ordering and more photos of the Calendar here:
https://www.monkees.net/calendar/
Also available on ebay.com!
Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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Don’t forget to check out The Monkees’ latest live releases that were
recorded during their 2001 Summer Tour! Each item is a must have for
any collection!
“Monkees – Live Summer Tour” DVD:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006JDSY/flexquartemonkee
“Live Summer Tour” CD:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000076DLE/flexquartemonkee
Thanks!
Brad & Anthony
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
–The Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List–
***Dolenz In “Aida” / Nez Newz***
Happy new year to Monkees fans worldwide! To start off 2003, Micky
Dolenz has announced exciting plans that will take him across the
country for half the year: “I have been offered and have accepted a
wonderful role in the Elton John & Tim Rice musical ‘AIDA’. The
character is ‘Zoser’ and it is an incredible part—I sing two of the
best songs in the show and I am the ‘bad guy’. I will be on tour with
the National Company for six months, starting in Fort Myers, Florida,
on February 25th, and then they have guaranteed me the role on
Broadway starting in January of 2004!” (Announcement from Maggie
McManus) Also, just a few days ago, I talked to a Videoranch
representative who gave me the latest scoop on what Nez has been
doing to keep busy these past few months. They said that his upcoming
album, “Rays” is coming along fine and that he’s also “juggling a few
other projects” at the same time. So far, from what they know, the
album should be comprised of about 13 tracks and features a lot of
other great musicians like Luis Conte on percussion, Gregg Bissonette
on drums, Chester Thompson on the B3, and a lot Nez’s signature
guitar work. In addition to “Rays,” Nez is spending a lot of his time
writing his second novel, American Gene, which should be done in
the “next couple of months.” When asked about the storyline for the
book, all they would say was that it’s supposed to take place on the
Texas Gulf Coast.
***New Solo Tour Dates / Monkees On TV***
Davy Jones is continuing to fill up his 2003 schedule with solo
performances. The latest addition is: 10/4/03 Tulsa, OK Tulsa State
Fair. Due to Micky Dolenz’s new role in “Aida,” his April concert in
Clarksville, TN has been cancelled, but he has added a new concert
date before he starts “Aida:” 2/7/03 Onamia, MN Grand Casino Mille
Lacs. The 1989 movie, “Tapeheads” featuring a Mike Nesmith cameo,
will air on FLIXe on Jan. 11 at 3am EST. “Bubblegum Babylon” will re-
run on VH1 on Jan. 12 at 10pm EST.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com – An official Monkees site
that is your one stop on the web for Monkees news, bios, history, &
more!
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From: “Fred”
Hi all,
Ed Sullivan productions is selling a legitimate DVD/Video set of the
complete Beatles/Ed Sullivan appearances, including the complete
February 9, 1964 first appearance which also featured Davy Jones along
with the cast of ‘Oliver!’. The two DVD’s or four VHS cassettes go for
$39.99. Here is the link to purchase them: http://www.edsullivan.com.
Cheers,
Fre
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From: “Michele Smith”
Brad,
I don’t know if anyone’s emailed the list about this, but I wanted to
tell
everyone that there is a snippet of Peter introducing the Buffalo
Springfield at Monterey Pop Festival on the Monterey Festival Boxed
Set
DVD. It’s on disc three, “the Outtake Performances” and Peter seems
very
with it and sweet (and of course, he’s having a cute hair day!).
It’s
only a few secs, but I was very surprised and happy to see it. The
boxed
set is great and the view of Micky at the end of the Ravi Shankar
performance and now Peter on the outtakes makes it a have a neat
little
Monkees connection.
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From: “Nez4Ever1230”
In the December 31, 2002 issue of The National Enquirer the guys are
mentioned in the column entitled The Scoop in the regular feature
entitled Movie
Insider which is on page 40. In the paragraph the guys fame is
briefly
discussed and it concludes by discussing briefly that new singers and
actors are being auditioned for a new movie and a new version of the
(absolute, all time world’s best, in my opinion!) group. In my
opinion,
David, Michael, Peter & Micky are # 1 always!
Thank you,
Nez4Ever1230
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Monkees 2003 Calendar Finally Arrives!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
The Monkees Memorabilia Price Guide & Reference Calendar 2003
A whole year of MonkeeMania for your wall! A TIMELY Gift Idea!
This collectable 28 page All Color Monkees Calendar which includes 12 whole=
months and 365 days, including the bonus Monkeedays. Each month features a=
full color photo of Monkees collectable treasures in mint condition. Spot
the ones you own…and the ones you are going to own!
This exciting professionally printed and bound calendar will be the talk of=
your work-place or home with colorful Monkees fun all year long. Plus you
get the birthdays of all of the Monkees and their offspring, special days
in Monkee history, plenty of room to write in your own special days, and
the estimated pricing list for the items pictured.
And all for only $1 per month!
Cover Image: https://www.monkees.net/images/2MonkeesFrontCoverDoneFinal.jpg
Back Image: https://www.monkees.net/images/2CalendarMonkeesBackCoverDo.jpg
Other bonuses you get as the owner:
=B7 REUSE again in the year 2014! Sealed shrink wrap in mint condition, sto=
ck
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From: “ash g”
Hi, just thought I’d let you guys know that some Monkees TV appearances
will be airing, they are listed below.
1.Wed 13 -WVTV-Crossing Over guest starring Micky Dolenz
2. Wed 20 -VH1- bubblegum babylon (Micky Dolenz plays a role in the movie)
3. Wed 21 -TV Land- Classic episode guest starring Davy Jones
4. Thu 21 -E!- E! True Hollywood Story: The Monkees
Thanks,
Ashley
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From: Yahoo
VH1:
=B7 On Tuesday, November 26
=B7 Pop Up Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story
=B7 In the vein of “Pop-Up Video” we pop-up “Daydream Believer: The Monkees=
Story.” You can never have enough Davey Jones. (Premieres from 5-7 p.m.)
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From: Answers from Richard
Brad…
Here a link to a clip of Micky on Crossing Over.
http://www.uni-television.com/johnedward/thisweek/promos/111302_CrossingOve=
r.mov
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List
November 10, 2002 Hey Hey Monkee Maniacs!
Davy Jones’ Full EPCOT 2003 Schedule
Pollstar.com has announced that Davy Jones will be performing at Disney
World’s EPCOT for four days this year, instead of his usual three days. He=
is scheduled to play three concerts a day on April 25-28, 2003.
On TV / DVD Release
Micky Dolenz is scheduled to be appearing on the popular “Crossing Over
with John Edward” TV show on November 13. Times and channels vary, so be
sure to check your local listings. Davy Jones’ famous appearance on “The
Brady Bunch” episode “Getting Davy Jones” will be airing on TVLAND on Nov.=
20 at 8pm EST & Nov. 21 at 2pm EST. ENCORE will air “Head” again on
November 22 at 5:10am & 8:10am EST. Also, The Monkees’ edition of the E!
Channel’s “True Hollywood Story” will air on the 21st at 4:30pm EST. Also,=
don’t forget to pick up your copy of “The Monkees – Live Summer Tour” DVD
which is being released on Nov. 12!
Available now at:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006JDSY/flexquartemonkee
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: club@davyjones.net
This message is from the Davy Jones Update List.
Latest News!
Special Event
Friday, November 29, 2002
1:00-5:00 A.M. (yes – that is correct!)
The Grande Atrium Riverchase Galleria Mall
Birmingham, Alabama
The mall is having a ‘pre-holiday’ shopping event, ‘Holiday Rockin’
Shoppin’ Eve’ and Davy is making an appearance. There will be a local band,=
called ‘Total Assets’ also on hand. There will also be Davy merchandise on=
site for all you Holiday Shoppers. And there will be giveaways every 30
minutes with a Grande Galleria Shopping Spree giveaway at the end of the
party!! What better way to start your Holiday shopping! And the Friday
after Thanksgiving at the Riverchase Galleria, you can ‘Rock Till You Shop =
‘ !!
Davy will be featured as “Celebrity of the Week” in an upcoming episode of=
“Famous Homes and Hideaways! More details to come soon.
Also, Davy has new photos of grandson Harrison to share! Come Visit!!!!!
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From: “Se=F1orita” Estrella
There will be a new VH1 special titled “Bubblegum
Babylon” which discusses the rise and falls of teen
idols. As one of the many examples, The Monkees will
be mentioned; Peter Tork is to speak his POV. The
first showing of this special will be on
VH1 at 12 pm Eastern/ 9 am Pacific on November 24,
Sunday. This special is scheduled to be repeated
several times, so check your local listings for repeat
times.
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/bubblegum_babylon/series.jhtml
“From Britney Spears to the Backstreet Boys,
manufactured teen music is being gobbled up by
lipsmacking kids at a phenomenal rate and then spit
back out when it quickly loses flavor. More than 40
years after its invention, teen pop has never been
more popular.
“But few realize that beneath its appealing, feel-good
surface, bubblegum pop is a cold and calculating
business where, ultimately, the stars themselves are
made to be broken.
“A cautionary tale about the cost of becoming one of
pop=E2=80=99s expendable icons, ‘Bubblegum Babylon’ explores
the dark history and culture of carefully-crafted,
sticky-sweet pop music directed toward teens – its
songs, its bands, its commercialism, its undeniable
relevance – from inside the bubblegum music machine.
It=E2=80=99s a billion-dollar business built on fresh-faced
looks, catchy hooks, and the best merchandising and
marketing that money can buy. =E2=80=9CBubblegum Babylon=E2=80=9D
goes inside the industry to examine how this pre-teen
pop is literally =E2=80=9Cmanufactured=E2=80=9D and profiles the
songwriters, producers, impresarios and image-makers
behind the cold and calculating business of selling
the same kinds of bands time and time again.
“Looking at the successive waves of pop culture this
music has spawned since the 1960s -the teen press that
champions these acts and the artists who get swept up
in it all – the special features all-new exclusive
interviews with Backstreet Boys, *N Sync, David
Cassidy and his daughter Katie Cassidy, Mandy Moore,
The Cowsills, Hanson, MTV=E2=80=99s Carson Daly, Tony
DeFranco, Deborah Gibson, Donny Osmond, Danny
Bonaduce, Tiffany, Peter Tork, and Jane Weidlin among
others.”
~Estrella~
http://members.tripod.com/~s3tar/monkees
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From: Aaron Handy III
Believe it or not, Monkeemavens, VH-1 is scheduling yet another run of
Behind The Music: The Monkees, on Wednesday, December 4 @ 1 PM Eastern/noon=
Central.
Now, as you recall, last time they scheduled it they yanked it at the last=
possible minute. Let’s hope VH-1 will remain true to form this time!
Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
The special “TVLand’s Top 40 TV Theme Songs” ranked the top 40 favorite TV=
theme songs voted by an on-line poll. “The Monkees” theme ranked high at
#6, just ahead of “The Brady Bunch” theme at #7. The show played some of
the Monkees theme while running the second season opening credits. The
show had clips of Bobby Hart discussing the show, and showed him singing a=
few bars of the theme while playing the piano. There was also a clip of
grown up Butch Patrick discussing “The Munsters” theme. Patrick played the=
boy Melvin on The Monkees “Christmas Episode.” The program also stated
that Monkees songwriters Garry Goffin and Carole King had written a theme
for “I Dream of Jeannie”, but another song was used instead.
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List
November 16, 2002 Hey Hey Monkee Maniacs!
Solo Tours
The Monkees may not be on the road collectively at this time, but don’t
forget to catch them on their solo tours! The following is Davy Jones’ solo=
schedule: 11/29/02 Birmingham, AL Riverchase Galleria Mall (Special Event)=
*/*/* 4/25-28/03 Orlando, FL EPCOT @ Disney World */*/* Micky Dolenz has
the following appearances: 11/25/02-12/3/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The
Seas */*/* 12/8/02 Pasadena, CA Pasadena Convention Center (Los Angeles
Beatles Convention) */*/* 1/22-29/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
*/*/* The following is Peter Tork’s solo schedule: 11/23-24/02 Framington,=
MA Sheraton Framingham Hotel @ The Super Mega Show */*/* Mike Nesmith
hasn’t toured solo since the mid-90s, but I’ve been told he’s seriously
thinking about going back on the road to promote his upcoming album, “Rays.=
“
On TV
The Monkees will be featured in a special that will be airing on VH1, along=
with ‘N Sync, David Cassidy, & others, called “Bubblegum Babylon” on the
24th at 12pm & 9pm, the 25th at 12am & 7pm, the 26th at 1pm, and on the
27th at 12am & 11am EST. The 2000 made-for-TV movie “Daydream Believers:
The Monkees Story” will air on VH1 on Nov. 26 at 3pm & on Nov. 28 at 11am
EST. Also, Micky Dolenz made an unexpected surprise guest appearance on the=
popular TV soap opera, “General Hospital” yesterday as “Luke Logan.”
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: Kate Messineo
Hi Monkees fan,
It was a delightful surprise to see Micky Dolenz on General Hospital on
Friday, November 15th. He played a counselor who led an anger
management support group. One of the main characters on GH, Luke
Spencer, is court ordered to attend. It was one of the funniest scenes
I’ve ever seen on daytime TV. By the end of the scene, Luke has the
whole group riled up to the point that they are beating up on each other
and Micky. Micky’s performance was classic Micky, good comedy and great
facial expressions. Good job Micky! It’s great to see you on the TV
screen. Let’s have more!
Kate Messineo
Marquette, Michigan
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From: TRABETTOM
Hi Brad!
First of all, I love your Monkee email newsletter. Second, I want to let=
you know about a Mcky Dolenz TV appearance that I just saw. He was on the=
ABC soap opera “General Hospital” on Friday, November 15. He played the
part of a psychiatrist named Logan Mayfield who was treating the character=
of Luke Spencer (played by Tony Geary) in a group therapy session. It was=
a very funny episode, but what else would you expect having Micky Dolenz as=
your psychiatrist!
I hope this comes in handy.
Thanks,
Tracie Dinkelmeyer
Brooklyn, NY
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Paul McCartney Sings The Monkees Tonight!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
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Please tell every Monkees fan you know!! Thanks!
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From: “Velez, Fred”
In case you didn’t get my message in the Monkees Yahoo Group, I wanted to
let you know that on the Paul McCartney concert special, ‘Back in the
U.S.’, which airs on ABC tomorrow night, November 27 at 9pm EST, there’s a
scene where Paul visits a wildlife preserve and visits some intelligent
apes. On his way, he and his band goof around, and Paul sings a snatch of
the Monkees Theme. The scene is also included in the DVD/VHS version of the
film. It’s a brief but fun moment and I think Monkee fans will get a kick
out of it: Beatle sings Monkees!
Take care,
Fred Velez
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From: Woolhat
Hello!
On page 22 of the December 2, 2002 issue of People
Magazine (Sexiest Man Alive issue) there is a picture
of Michael Nesmith along with the caption:
This Old Hat
Practical, modish and oh, so versatile, the
snug-fitting knit cap, which hugs the craniums of so
many of today’s recording artists, can be traced to
our primate ancestry-the Monkees’ Michael Nesmith.
Just Monkee’n Around
http://www.angelfire.com/ok2/woolhat/index.html
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From: RMac713
Hi Brad,
just a note that there is a picture of Mike Nesmith in this week’s People
Magazine (the one with “the sexiest man alive” on the cover). On p. 22 there
is a small article called “this old hat” which reads “Practical, modish and
oh, so versatile, the snug-fitting knit cap, which hugs the craniums of so
many of today’s recording artists, can be traced to our primate ancestry–the
Monkees’ Mike Nesmith”. In addition to a black and white vintage photo of
Mike, there are photos of Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy, Eminem, and Enrique
Iglesias in knit caps.
Robin McConnell
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From: David McLallen
Watch for repeats of a VH-1 show called Bubblegum Babylon – it
included, among other things, new (though brief) interview segments
with both Peter and Davy. Interspersed throughout the show are
comments about the group, even a brief discussion of how “Head” was
designed to destroy the M’s bubblegum image. At another point, you get
to see a new shot of Peter with one of his bobble-head dolls,
commenting that the only way he would possibly know that the doll was
supposed to be him was because his name was on it.
This 2-hour show also includes lots of information about bubblegum
artists ranging from the Strangeloves in 1965 to Katie Cassidy (David
C’s daughter) in 2002. Overall, I thought it was quite well done.
David
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“I like living in the past… It’s so predictable…..”
-Satchel, “Get Fuzzy”
David
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From: “Erin, aka Lizzy”
Here are some other times that Bubblegum Babylon is airing on VH1, according to
TVGuide.com:
11/25/02 7:00pm ET (RIGHT NOW!!!)
11/27/02 12:00am ET
12/09/02 12:30pm ET
Also, there’s a new Pop-Up Video for Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story on
VH1:
11/26/02 5:00pm ET
11/27/02 3:00pm ET
11/28/02 11:00am ET
Love,
Lizzy
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Peace ~ Love ~ Monkees~
www.Monkee-Mania.com
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From: Videoranch Foreman
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Thanks for all your business! Have a great Thanksgiving.
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Assistant to Bubba Crutch, Videoranch Foreman
http://www.videoranch.com
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From: Videoranch Foreman
Happy Holidays!
Holiday Specials: The Holiday Season is upon us again. This year Videoranch
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We have a wonderful selection of gift packs for under $45. The Timerider on
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Happy Holidays from everyone here at Videoranch.com!
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From: Jeff Schmitt
Hey, this is Jeff Schmitt over at Eyeboogie Inc./Pop-up Video and i just
wanted to let you know that we have just finished the Pop-Up Video for the
VH1 movie “Daydream Believer” (The Monkees Story) which will be airing on
VH1 at the following times:
Tuesday November 26, at 5:00 PM
Wednesday November 27 at 3:00 PM
Thursday November 28 at 11:00 AM
Wednesday December 4 at 11:00 AM
Thanks in advance for your support and remember.. You can never have enough
Davey Jones!
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
The December 2002 issue of the Dish (satellite TV) Entertainment Magazine
had an article “Merry Listmas”, with various lists of movies based on
different themes. One list was “No Roadies Required” of movies featuring
rock stars. “Head” was in the list, along with “Hard Day’s Night”,
“Tommy”, “Purple Rain”, “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park”, “Rock ‘N’
Roll High School”, “8 Mile”, “Sgt. Pepper’s…Band”, “Can’t Stop the
Music”, “Hard to Hold” and “every Elvis film ever made…”
The Los Angeles Daily News (Nov. 22) entertainment section ran a nice photo
of Micky with the caption, “Micky Dolenz participates in the “Liverpool
Days” celebration and exhibit, Dec. 7-8 at the Pasadena Conference Center,
300 E. Green St., Pasadena. (714) 999-1599.”
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From: “ginger”
Hey Brad!
There have been numerous rumors on the net about Peter rejoining the
Monkees this summer for the 2003 tour. I just talked with Peter this
afternoon in Framingham at the Super Mega Show and he said positivly NOT!
I just thought I’d pass this on and asked Peter if it was ok if I did.
ginger
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Micky Crosses Over – More Davy Concerts
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Fri 04/25/03 Lake Buena Vista, FL Disney World
Sat 04/26/03 Lake Buena Vista, FL Disney World
Sun 04/27/03 Lake Buena Vista, FL Disney World
Mon 04/28/03 Lake Buena Vista, FL Disney World
Micky Dolenz Solo Dates:
Mon 11/25/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 11/26/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 11/27/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Thu 11/28/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Fri 11/29/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sat 11/30/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sun 12/01/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 12/02/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 12/03/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 01/22/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Thu 01/23/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Fri 01/24/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sat 01/25/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sun 01/26/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 01/27/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 01/28/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 01/29/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
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From: “frodisqueen66”
Just thought I’d drop this for anyone who hasn’t heard yet.
Micky will be having a private reading on the show Crossing Over with
John Edwards on Nov 13.
Check your local listings as this is a syndicated show
should be very interesting to see who comes over with a message for
Micky!
ginger
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From: Cure101
Hi There,
My name is Elliot Marks from London Calling. I thought you should know
(if you don’t already) that Micky will be attending our convention on
December 8th at the Pasadena Convention Center. He will be talking about
his experiences with The Beatles and also meeting fans and signing autographs.
Please check out our website at www.liverpooldays.com
Or call me (714) 776-2588 for any info you might need.
Warmest Regards,
Elliot Marks
London Calling
www.liverpooldays.com
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From: David McLallen
Encore channel will also being showing “Head” a couple more times this month –
on the 22nd and 27th, both very early in the morning.
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From: “Julie McArthur”
Brad,
This may or may not have the Monkees. The web site for TV Land does not
say What any of them are.
Inside TV Land: TV Theme Music is a celebration of the top television tunes
and explores how TV’s hit makers have used music to sell their ideas to an
audience.
It is on this Sunday at 9:00 PM Eastern & Pacific on TV Land.
Thanks,
Julie M.
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List
Nez News
A few days ago I spoke to someone from Mike Nesmith’s company, Videoranch
about his upcoming album “Rays,” which is hopefully going to be out
sometime in 2003. I asked about the overall sound of the new music and what
fans should expect when it is released, and a spokesperson said, “In
typical Nez fashion, it sounds nothing like any of his other work.” I was
also told that “it’s very contemporary, with lots of different rhythms,
with a semi latin influence.” In addition, the long awaited 6-CD audio
version of Michael Nesmith’s novel, The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora,
is now available at Videoranch. This audio book features Nez himself
reading the story and various sound effects, etc. Check it out & listen to
a sample at www.videoranch.com!
Davy Solo Date / Monkees On TV
Davy Jones is scheduled to appear at the Grande Atrium in the Riverchase
Galleria Mall in Birmingham, Alabama for a “special event.” This appearance
will take place on Friday, November 29, 2002 at 1:00-5:00am.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: Guitar Girl
What a surprise to walk into a local Blues club in South Central, jump up
onstage to play some guitar with Brody Buster, turn around to find Peter
Tork on the Drumset. Wow! The Mama’s Boy’s (Johnny) host a great jam at
Babe & Rick’s in LA, and have hired Peter Tork as their drummer. Nice
going guys! Nice playin with you Peter, you were great! All my best –
Jill Sharpe (California Guitar Girl)
Miss Jill Sharpe
http://www.geocities.com/jillsharpe%20BLUES%20*%20SWING%20*%20Rock-a-Billy%20*%20BLUES
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List
Live In Anaheim CD Update
King Biscuit Entertainment has unofficially announced a release for The
Monkees Live CD (same concert as “Live Summer Tour” DVD). They say that the
CD will be out in January 2003 & that it will include “some” of the songs
that were cut out of the DVD.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Thought of by many as their favorite Nez tune, Different Drum, is now
available for download at Videoranch! This song is a BMI Multimillion-Air
Award winner (mostly of the Linda Ronstadt version). Only about 1,500
titles have achieved “Million-Air” status, or more than 1 million United
States radio and television performances. One million performances is the
equivalent of approximately 50,000 broadcast hours, or more than 5.7 years
of continuous airplay! It was also listed in the August 2000 issue of UK
magazine MOJO as one of the 100 Greatest Songs of All Time, coming in at
#80. You can listen to a sample of the song and purchase the MP3 at
videoranch.com.
Thanks to so many of you for all the great feedback regarding The Long
Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora Audio Book. For those of you who haven’t had
the chance to check it out you can listen to a sample at videoranch.com.
We thought you might enjoy reading a recent review of the Tropical
Campfires album and The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora novel. See
videoranch.com.
That’s all for now.
Thanks for your interest,
Neffie
Asst. to Bubba Crutch
1-866-727-2639
www.videoranch.com
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Reviews
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From: Jenny8755
Hey Guys,
This message is a little late but oh well. Hi i’m Jenny and I live in
Scotland in the UK. I bought the Monkees Tour 2001 DVD on Monday the 14th
of October!!! I was so excited because I preordered it and it was sent to
me through the post and arrived on the Saturday!!! Two days before it was
officially released!!! So of course I watched it straight away! It is
FAB!!!! I’ve watched it over and over and I can’t get enough of it! It’s
great because unfortunately Peter couldn’t come to the UK tour and so it’s
great to be able to see his performance. My fav part has to be Peter’s
Higher and Higher song, it’s brilliant, i’ve not seen that version live
before so I love it. The interviews are pretty kewl, and there are also
two karaoke songs to sing along to which is funny. Well I just wanted to
mention that I’m soooo happy to have this DVD and amazed that it’s released
in the UK before it’s released in the US!!
Cya Luv Jennyxx
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From: Krnurse
Hello all,
My husband and I drove three hours from Indianapolis to Peoria, Illinois,
last night to see Davy Jones in concert. We had a wonderful time!
After a quick, but delicious dinner at Sully’s Irish bar and grill, we headed
to the Peoria Civic Center. The place is rather large. The balconies were
full and the main floor was probably 3/4 full. Not quite sold out, but
pretty close!
The concert began at 8 pm with the oldies 93 folks leading the theater with
the National Anthem. Then, They sang there own set of songs. I was
sitting in row BBB on the right. I did happen to meet Cassidy from the list
there along with three of her friends…we didn’t exchange names, but, I was
happy to meet someone else from the list in person.
After the oldies people played, Felix Cavalier’s Rascals came out. Felix is
a rock n roll hall of fame star who played songs like Lonely
too long, In the midnight hour, It’s a beautiful mornin…etc, all the songs
on thc cd listed at the merchandise web site. I didn’t recognize the name,
but I did recognize the songs. He was excellent! If someone has to open for
a Monkee, he is great. He is rather old looking, but he did a great job.
So, then, David Alexander comes out, introduces himself, goes to the
keyboards, and introduces the rest of the band. Sam came out and made
rapping noises until Sandy came out and “sent Eric to his room”. Next was
Aviva, and the rest of the horns. The band consisted of the usually Monkees
band, minus Jerry and Wayne. There were two guitar players standing in for
them, and I apologize for not getting their names. I couldn’t really see the
base player because he was so far to the left, but the guy in front of the
horns was awesome! He was very charasmatic and entertaining with his
playing.
Davy finally came on and began. Here is the set list:
Little Bit Me
She Hangs Out
Lookout here comes tomorrow
Oliver Medley
I wanna be Free
I’ll Love you forever
Valerie
Band Intros
Archie & Edith
Brady Bunch
Girl
Is you Is or is you ain’t
Nice to be with you
Steppin stone
Daydream Believer
encore
Listen to the Band
I’m a believer
Now, Davy was very animated tonight. He seemed so relaxed compared to when I
have seen him do the Monkees concerts. He was laughing, joking with the
crowd, and really seemed to be having a great time. Some of the jokes were a
bit on the sexy side, but he did them so well. He did many of the old jokes
from all the show he’s done this year, and then many new to him jokes…at
least ones I haven’t heard from him in the past year and a half of concert
going. He sat down on the speakers in the front and talked to the crowd.
One chick had the nerve to ask him to stop talking and sing… others told
her to shut up. He said he ought to pull down her knickers and give her a
good spanking! It was funny. He was hot wearing a coat and tie, so he took
them off. People were shouting for him to take off his shirt. He joked
that he had heard that people thought he was cute. He said, yeah, a 56 year
old cute guy! I don’t think so, or something like that. Anyway, he left it
at that. He joked about being stopped by a cop on the way to the venue, the
cop asked why he didn’t stop right away. Davy said..” A few months ago a
policeman ran off with my wife, I thought he was trying to give her back.”
Then he talked about the hotel he stayed at outside of Peoria on the “bus
trip” out to Peoria. He said that the man in the hotel lobby made them all
sandwiches and got them drinks when they arrived about 2:30 in the morning
and wouldn’t take any money for it. He said, oh, no, I couldn’t charge you
anything. Davy insisted, but the man refused. So, Davy asks, do you own
this place? Oh no, he says, the owner is upstairs right now with my wife.
Davy asks: “what is he doing upstairs with your wife?” The reply…”The same
thing I’m doing down here with his business.”
Then, there were the same old, same old jokes like about Marsha, Marsha,
Marsha and all the girls in America writing him hate letters because he
didn’t go to their bloody prom. He joked about having four daughters, all
girls, he talked about his horses, and visiting schools and talking to kids
about getting into show business. He talked about many of the things that
are in his book. He mentioned the new grandson. He said he had just visited
Peter and Mike in the retirement home in England. He asked Peter …”Do you
know who I am??” Peter’s reply..”Ask the nurse, she’ll tell you.” Then, he
went on to talk about what the others are really doing. He mentioned Peter
and Shoe Suede Blues, Mike and Producing, and Micky on a Cruise. He talked a
lot during the show, and it was wonderful. I thought that Stepping Stone,
just didn’t cook as much as when Micky does it, but, it was still good. I
was amazed at all his energy.
During Girl, many girls gave him flowers and he kissed every one of them…or
he let them kiss him is more like it. Before the Archie and Edith skit, he
kissed Sandy!! That was so funny, and many people laughed, so he did it
again!
He dances so wonderfully! I enjoyed the entire show, but, especially when he
danced during Is You is and the Oliver Medley.
After the show, I waited up front to have Aviva and the horn players sign
this wooden Monkees Logo guitar that my husband made for me. There were
about five women there with back stage passes, but, they were late getting
down there and couldn’t get back stage. We were right next to them when they
showed a security person their badges and asked to be brought back. So, when
the security person said, follow me….we did! Alan and I both got back
stage!!!! Wow!!! We waited in Line to see David, and he signed the guitar.
He asked Alan to make him one, so, now Alan is making one for Davy. He is
going to make one for Peter too, since I am going to see Peter at the
SuperMega fest in Massachusetts in a couple of weeks. Alan had his picture
taken with Davy as did I. I am really glad we got back stage, because I was
able to get with Sandy and David Alexander to sign the guitar also. And, I
had to work today, so, if I waited in the line in the lobby for an autograph,
I wouldn’t have gotten any rest before work today. As it is, I didn’t get
home until 4 in the morning. I had Davy signed my Blast from the Past cdrom.
He asks, what is this??? I told him, and he said, am I on this??? Yes, Davy
you are.. surprise, surprise, surprise. Then, I had him sign a cereal box
cut out record. He asked again..what is this??? LOL it is very old. The
dj’s from the oldies station and many other people really loved the Monkees
guitar. I will have to post it on my web site. My husband is having some
trouble with it now, but when it comes up, I will let everyone know.
Overall, I had a wonderful evening. Oh, I didn’t even mention that Sandy
gave Alan one of his drumsticks! Alan was thrilled. I just may make a
Monkees fan out of this husband yet!! This is Katherine signing off,
saying, go to all the concerts you can now, because they won’t be touring
forever.
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From: FireEyez8602
I was at the Davy concert, as well. I went with Maudie, Juliana, and Cassidy.
It was my first time seeing a Monkee in concert, and it was absolutely
amazing. I was just blown away. Davy is so hilarious. I truly enjoyed
myself, and I even cried when he sang “I Wanna Be Free” I had a great time
meeting Cass and Jules- you two are so beautiful, and sweet. I hope we can
meet up again sometime. And I also met Cindy, I think it was… she made me
jealous with her talk of meeting Peter Tork. lol.
But anyway.. I got to meet Davy, and he was really nice. He signed my
Headquarters CD, and my copy of the Head dvd. He also made fun of my habit of
repeating myself in a cynical way. 🙂 That was great fun, also! And I got my
picture taken with him, too.
I still can’t believe it. Last night was probably the best night of my life.
[remember i’m only 16, people! hehe] and I hope I can experience something
like that again, someday.
Night everyone!
Tina
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From: “anetnut”
After hearing rumors about another show being added, I decided to call the
venue myself to make sure.
I talked to Front Street Station in Northumberland, PA this morning, and a
woman named Brenda Fiorenza just confirmed that David is playing there Nov.
15th & 16th! You can either do just the show, or buffet dinner and the
show. Prices are:
just show $27.50 starts at 8:30pm reserved seats
dinner and show $37.50 dinner at 6:30pm, doors open at 6pm
Number to call is 570-473-3626
They take most credit cards. Cameras/videos are up to David she said, so
we’ll have to wait on that one. Please ask her this info yourself again, as
I don’t want to be responsible for messing up.
I’m going to Peoria too, but I am SO THERE at this one!
anetnut
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From: Monkeemen8
When I was watching the first running of the Flight Day Highlights of
activities that were done today in Space by the astronauts and cosmonauts at
the International Space Station, I could not believe what I heard. The
Monkees theme song was played to the ATLANTIS crew! It was a portion of this
song as there were others combined in a collage of tunes. It’s a tradition
for Space Shuttle crews to be wakened by music.
If you have NASA TV, you can see this repeated each hour tonight. The last
showing may be at 3am Central Time. If you don’t, see the NASA website at:
spaceflight.nasa.gov
Follow the REALTIME DATA links to NASA TV Internet viewing site. Also,
follow the GALLERY links to audio, STS-112, Flight Day 4.
Enjoy!
Monkeemen8
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From: PaulBPool
Hi Brad
The T-Mobile website offers various “ring tones” for phones connected to
their network. Go to Tmobile.com and click on the “pop tunes” category, and
right there at the top of the list is “Monkees Theme”!. T-Mobile charges
.99c for each ring tone you download. Naturally I downloaded the Theme and
set it up in my phone – very cool and I’ve already received several
compliments on it!!
Keep up the great work Brad, with Maggie giving up the fanzine, we fans
REALLY look to the updates you send!
Regards
Paul Blake
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
October 11, 2002 Hey Hey Monkee Maniacs!
Davy Solo Shows
With the Monkee Mania 2002 Tour’s end, Micky has already begun his solo
cruise shows which go on almost non-stop until January 29, 2003. Davy is
also filling up his schedule with booksignings & solo shows, including a
new show in PA. The following are Davy’s current tour bookings: 10/20/02
Huntsville, AL Parkway Place Mall (Booksigning) */*/* 11/2/02 Peoria, IL
Civic Center Arena */*/* 11/15-16/02 Northumberland, PA Front Street Station
Monkees On TV
On October 20, Micky Dolenz’s appearence on the “Boy Meets World” episode
“Band On The Run” will air on the Dsney Channel at 12pm EST. A Micky
directed movie, “Malpractice,” will air on LIFE on October 21 at 12am EST.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: “Steven Bradley”
from the Manchester Evening News, October 7.
‘Between a rock and a card place – hidden pop music gems are
winners at casino’s star display’
Hidden rock’n’roll memorabilia uncovered after an appeal in the
Manchester Evening News is to have a starring role in the city’s hippest
casino. The Hard Rock Casino opened in June and this newspaper
appealed for any Mancunian music memorabilia.
Donated items include a programme from the Beatles last English
tour, from their 1965 gig at the Apollo Theatre in Manchester, and a
pair of maroon platform shoes and a striped jacket worn by
Manchester’s own Davy Jones from the Monkees 1967 tour.
Those personal Manchester music memories can now be seen in
a special showcase at the casino.
From Capital FM Radio Manchester, October 10.
In the radio station’s Battle Of The Bands competition, The Monkees
were paired with George Michael. Songs by each act are played
during the day, with listeners phoning in to vote for their favourite.
The Monkees were the winners, with 51% of the votes to George’s
49%. As the band’s profile in the UK is quite small at the moment,
it was pleasing for them to beat such a successful artist in a radio
phone-in poll ! (-:
from Steven Bradley
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From: Walter Borden
Hi there,
I am writing you to let you know that The King Biscuit Entertainment Group
is releasing a DVD of a Monkees live performance
recorded in Anaheim last summer. It will be in Stores on the 12th of
November, but can be pre-ordered through our website. I thought it the fans
who visit your site might appreciate it if you announce it to them in one
of your updates. You can see details on the release at
kingbiscuit.com/monkees. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you,
Walter Borden
212.758.4636 x226
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Hi everyone!
NEW MP3S:
MP3s being so popular these days we decided to make a few more available at
Videoranch. The Armadillo World Headquarters concert (1981) ranks high on
Nez’ list of favorite live shows with John Hobbs on piano, Joe Chemay on
bass, Paul Leim on drums, and Billy Joe Walker Jr. and Jerry Swallow on
guitar. We’ve added both the live version of ‘Capsule’ and the live version
of ‘Grand Ennui’ from that show. If you have Live at the Palais on CD then
you’ve already heard these great takes.
By now, you’ve heard all about the diptychs and triptychs Nez created for
various albums. Rio / Casablanca Moonlight and You are my one / In the
afternoon both diptychs that are currently available as MP3s. Well, we’ve
just added a triptych from the First National Band Recordings! Calico
Girlfriend / Nine Times Blue / Little Red Rider, all three songs, one after
the other. These MP3s are only a couple of bucks each, a great way to
sample albums you don’t yet have, and just plain cool to have downloaded
onto your computer.
THE LONG SANDY HAIR OF NEFTOON ZAMORA:
Long awaited as an audio book, The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora will
be here next week! Yes, you read that right…NEXT WEEK! Read by Nez
himself, full of cool sound effects, and even some new music, a must have
for Nez fans. Look for another email from us announcing it’s arrival soon.
That’s all for now, you’ll be hearing from us again very soon.
Have a great weekend!
Neffie
Asst. to Bubba Crutch
www.videoranch.com
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Hi Brad,
I’ll be at the Beatlefest in Pasadena in Dec. and will send you a review of
Micky’s Q&A session. He’ll also be signing autographs!
Here’s some filler for you:
The Los Angles Daily News (Oct.19) ran an article about the first national
convention this weekend for Funko Wacky Wobblers collectors held at the
Universal City Walk. It states, “Funko Inc. was started in 1998 by Mike
Becker with a replica of the Big Boy character and it has gone on to sell
1.5 million copies of Mr. T, the Monkees, Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, Evel
Knievel, the Lucky Charms leprechaun and many more of the little
dust-catchers.”
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From: Therra Cathryn Gwyn
ARTSCENE AND HEARD
EVOLUTION OF A SIXTIES POP GROUP
Therra Cathryn Gwyn interviews pop idol Peter Tork.
>>>>>ATLANTA, Ga.
I have a memory that many people share. Before music television and
pay-per-view concerts, before Vegas specials and Behind The Music, I was
staring at the television for a half-hour one night a week and could not be
dragged away for love nor punishment. As a young child ( in my case, I’d
been on the planet about seven years) I was fully enthralled with what was
then the revolutionary freshness of none other than The Monkees. Yes, those
Monkees, as in the ” Hey, hey we are the…” variety. Remember? The 1960’s
TV show and the catchy hits written by Carole King and Neil Diamond? The
mid-1980’s MTV darlings doing packed stadium tours? There’s an undeniable
appeal there, trust me on this if you are a non-believer. Give a girl a
chance to explain.
It was some 30 years or so after the initial primetime run of the show
that I was on a highway somewhere between Jacksonville, Florida and
Atlanta, and all my childhood excitement over the group came to fore. My
best friend ( and often partner-in-crime), Sherri, and I were in a
brand-new fire-engine red Camaro convertible, top down, music blaring,
speeding in between shows on what was billed as The Monkees “Final Tour”.
The tour had begun several nights before in Clearwater with Natural, Lou
Pearlman’s ( N’Sync, Backstreet Boys) latest boy band experiment inserted
midway through each evening to give the younger lads some exposure and
experience and to allow the older lads a break in a show that often ran
three hours. Despite media criticism that haunted The Monkees early success
and sometimes still follows them to this day, this “pre-fab four” as
they’ve been called, are really a hardworking, cohesive group onstage. The
Monkees are hardly a one-trick pony, although admittedly, the trick they
are best collectively known for is a pretty innocuous and groovy one. The
Monkees are all in their 50’s now and are aging fairly well. Peter Tork
looks at least 5 years younger,when he smiles the years fall away. Micky
Dolenz’s voice is a powerful pop instrument that time hasn’t seemed to
change much if at all. The concerts are a lively combination of their
popular hits, some of the TV show schtick, and include a solo spot for each
member to show off his particular brand of musical talent/interest. Davy
Jones, a truly energetic performer who knows his audience and courts it,
does Broadway ( charmingly). Dolenz sings ” Since I Fell For You” (
brilliantly). Tork hits two rock standards, tearing it up like a
teenager on Little Richard’s “Lucille” and performing a bright version (
on banjo, no less) of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher and Higher”. For those who
may be sneering ( and have actually read this far), yes, the Monkees play
their own instruments ( please, when did this become an actual issue in a
business filled with fake body parts and Britney Spears non-live
concerts?). They are backed by a full band, including a section of
interpretive-dancing horn players. The sound onstage is almost as full as
the screaming ( yes, even now) in the audience. It appears that The Monkees
most enduring legacy may be that they simply make people happy.
Frustration reigned in the red Camaro. I had been trying to interview
Tork, former and present Monkee, and current member of popular dance band
Shoe Suede Blues, for several months with zero luck. I had trekked to D.C.
and flown to Jersey ( in winter no less, something I would like to avoid
for life). I had pestered Peter’s manager, the preternaturally patient
Bonnie Verrico, just like that little dog that jumps all around the bigger
dog in the old Warner Brothers cartoon, peppering her with requests and
complaints. I’d watched the tour wind through Florida and followed in this
rented convertible with Sherri behind the wheel, breaking the land speed
record. Still, the object of much childhood curiousity proved maddeningly
elusive. I was losing confidence in my ability to get the interview and
wondered if I should give up and change Monks in mid-stream, perhaps bother
Davy for a talk instead ( “Oh yeah! ” , sighed Sherri, ever the fan of the
British heartthrob, ” Do that.”). By the time the Tork interview fell
through for a third time, due to scheduling problems, I decided to give up.
It was a heartbreaking relief for the seven-year-old in me.
I continued to go to concerts when I could, and was , quite frankly,
riveted, watching the “3kees” ( so dubbed by fans to note the absence on
this tour of original member gone mega-capitalist Mike Nesmith) bang out
both their hits and lesser known numbers to sold-out houses awash with
teenage girls screaming their heads off, flanked by grandmothers screaming
their heads off. This was no Oldies Day At The Park. The sheer number of
people who turn out to see Jones, Tork and Dolenz is startling. Rabid fans
follow them, Grateful Dead style, from town to town. Mostly working class,
and all ages, these devotees save their money and vacation time and, like
Sherri and I did for a bit, follow the band from city to city while much of
America goes about it’s business, unaware that the Monkees still matter.
I had done my research, talking to fans, and one thing became apparent
very quickly. The fans worship their favorite of the group. They are proud
of their Monkee, whichever one it is that has captured their heart. Tork’s
fans proved very protective and vocal.
” If you are going to take pictures of him, don’t use a flash, ” one
40-year-old fan informed me archly, ” He doesn’t like it.”
“He’s really very shy,” offered another.
” He can get testy on ya,” a Micky Dolenz fan sniffed, sizing me up, it
appeared, as not Monkee-worthy.
“He’s not dumb like he plays on TV!” , a woman and her husband insisted.
“He’s sexy”, a young mother sighed.
“Okay, ” I said, scribbling notes for an interview I didn’t know if I’d
ever get, ” No flash, shy, smart, testy, sexy…got it.”
Later , in the lobby of yet another crowded venue, Sherri handed me a
drink and asked , ” If you speak to this guy, are you going to confess that
you had your very first sexual fantasy about him?”
I shook my head. ” No way, ” I swore. I had once worked on a Rolling
Stones tour and easily managed not to tell Mick Jagger about my teenage
fantasies involving him. I wasn’t going to start revealing any silly stuff
from my youth to a Monkee I couldn’t even corner for a 15-minute chat.
As fate and determination would have it, the interview finally took place a
few months later. Tork was at his home in California, in-between dates of
the tour, a tour which would eventually take much of the summer and claim
much of the patience of all members of the group. The Monkees
bandwagon crashed and burned in August in a somewhat typical rock band
rift and it seemed that the fans who followed the group might indeed have
witnessed the ” Final Tour”, at least with this line-up. But when we
talked in very early summer things were still merry and bright, at least on
the surface. After a flurry of e-mails we hooked up by phone. ” Hi, it’s
Peter,” the polite voice on the other end of the phone sounded familiar,
still a touch of East Coast in the accent. We talked for over an hour, yet
it was several minutes before I even got to ask a first, planned,
question. His in-the-moment way of going places verbally can serve to
throw a person off balance initially and gives you no choice but to follow.
If you can. Keeping up proved slightly difficult. That’s okay, I thought.
I’d waited a long time and logged a lot of miles to get here.
” I’m checking to see what the age of consent is in different states” he
offered, before I could say anything, evidentally sitting in front of his
computer while talking to me. ” Look at this. In Maryland it’s 16. That’s
considered the South, right? It’s below the Mason-Dixon line? Tennessee,
16…South Carolina, 14…hmmmm… in North Carolina it’s 16…no surprise
there…” he goes on to rattle off other states and ages. Finally, I had to
ask.
“Why is this of interest to you?”
“Well, at one gig in Maryland, about a year ago, these two girls came up
to me. I think they were about 15 or 16. They asked for an autograph and I
teased them, said ‘It’ll cost ya…”. They said , ” Oh anything!’, and I
thought ‘Anything?.'”
“Well, ” I try not to sound too worldly, ” You know if you had one of
them, you’d have to take both.”
” Oh really? Why?”
” Because, Peter, ” I can’t believe I’m having to explain this to him, ”
Teenage girls do everything together. Hang out, stay in, go to the ladies
room…everything.”
“Oh, ” he sounds amused, “Do you think they were looking for ‘a scene’?” I
had to laugh. “I don’t know. Did anything happen?”
“No. And the last time I was in town I didn’t see them there. I am
attracted to younger people, certainly, but I find that although it’s good
in theory, it doesn’t always work in practice.”
In all those Florida miles I hadn’t planned on the interview starting out
like this.
Therra Cathryn Gwyn: So, how old were you when you lost your virginity?
Peter Tork: Twenty.
TCG: No way.
PT: Twenty.
TCG: In America that sounds about right. In Europe it tends to be younger.
Actually, I don’t know if that is the case anymore. Speaking of age, you
have people of all ages that attend your solo and group shows. By now the
Monkees have been together longer than many married couples, longer than
many bands, longer than some of your fans have been alive.
PT: Thirty-five years. Our older fans are still at the shows but the median
age is in the thirties now. Our original fans are still there, but are
older, settled, have kids. Some are grandparents.
TCG: Hmmm, I’m not a grandparent but I was part of your original audience.
PT: How old are you, Therra?
TCG: I was six and living in London when the Monkees hit. I was crazy about
you guys. Everyone was. So, if you lost your viginity at 20, do you
remember who you had your first sexual fantasy about?
PT: Annette Funicello. I thought she was great.
TCG: I didn’t figure you for someone who liked brunettes.
PT: I really have no preferences in that area. Now, the funny thing is, I
really thought I would actually get along better with (fellow Mouseketeer)
Darlene Gillespe. She was the better entertainer. She had a charge. Annette
was great, but Darlene, she was a powerhouse.
TCG: Annette had that big chest, didn’t she?
PT: And the lovely part was that we got to see it grow. The first year it
was flat, the second and third year it was bigger, and so on.
TCG: Tell me another female performer you enjoy.
PT: I love Liv Ullman. She just grabs me. She knocks me out, really.
Understand I am talking about her in her prime…if she chose, she could do
the mature woman’s roles now…but she, really…wow.
TCG: Liv Ullman has a rather delicate Nordic beauty about her.
PT: I don’t know about delicate, but yeah, she has those Nordic looks. I
love it. Maybe it’s because of my own Scandinavian background, I don’t
know. She’s the whole package, as opposed to…well, I love a bimbo… I am
not adverse to empty-headed bimbos. But a woman who is smart and who
knocks me out to look at, that’s the whole package.
TCG: I hear that from a lot of men. I hope it’s true, that men like smart
girls. Are there female vocalists you like?
PT: Gladys Knight. Magnificent face, and in my opinion the greatest soul
singer ever. Now, Aretha, she’s in a class by herself, she’s Aretha. Gladys
is great. The best. When she sings, she commits. There’s also Mavis
Staples. They are both great for the same reasons. When they are in their
song, there’s no sense of holding back, or protecting the voice. They are
right there, complete commitment.
TCG: Who do you feel a kinship with, musically? Any person or group?
PT: To various extents I have a strong feeling for James Taylor, Jackson
Browne, Bonnie Raitt. People where one performance has really gotten me. I
feel some kinship, but not like brothers or a sister, just a connection. I
identify with them on some levels, but on other levels they are just so
over my head.
TCG: What do you think of Prince?
PT: Brilliant.
TCG: Leonard Cohen?
PT: Lugubrious. (Sings a snippet of ” Suzanne” in a dirge-like manner, to
illustrate).
TCG: Elvis Presley?
PT: The first flash of Elvis was almost unbearable it was so wonderful. My
musical partner James Lee Stanley blames the Colonel for Elvis’s untimely
demise.
TCG: Has your music been influenced by any literary works?
PT: I cannot put my finger on too much of it . Well… “The Most Unkindest
Cut”. I was told in a songwriting class that the title was redundant. I
said to them ‘ Ah, no, it’s from Shakespeare.’ Micky Dolenz said something
when we were doing Justus ( 1996 music release featuring all four original
Monkees). He said to me, ‘You’re the one we count on to arrange the songs
so they sound like full songs, from beginning to end.’ I didn’t realize
that. I gain my sense of arrangement from Bach.
TCG: Really?
PT: Yes. Bach was psychedelic. Here, wait. I’m going to play something for
you. ( Pause ) Can you hear this? ( Strains of a synthesizer float in the
background)
TCG: I hear it.
…Peter plays a wildly beautiful piece of music, explaining at different
junctures where tones and chords change in an unexpected manner, why it’s
so radical and influential, and why, in his opinion Bach was ” a world of
musical adventure”, and Mozart ” a toady”. “Mozart wrote for the
artistocracy” he sniffs, “It shows.” Peter occasionally stops for a
millisecond, says ” Oops, sorry!”. Did he make a mistake? How would I
tell? Then he continues or sometimes plays a part over. What I’ve been
hearing is part of “Prelude in D Minor for the Clavier”. It’s lovely.
PT: Bach gets extraordinarily wild. I played a piece for Davy Jones and he
wanted to know who it was. I told him it was Bach and he said ‘What was he
– a madman?!’ ( laughs ). Bach was so influential, he does trips through
harmony that no one else does. Almost all Western music is in Bach.
TCG: Tell me something. If we – meaning the public – look, as we often do,
to certain “entertainment moments” to define ourselves, to define our place
in time, what do you think the Monkees represent to us?
PT: The Monkees were a stand-in for the Beatles. The Beatles were
completely available to a single generation and then removed themselves,
but both ( The Monkees and the Beatles) represented an aspect of the “60’s.
Both were very much a part of the “60’s. We had no authority figure in the
TV show and we were the only ones to do that. It meant something. It was
revealed in the 1960’s that those in authority were corrupt. We represented
a kind of rebellion. We were on our own against the world. No one else did
that until ‘The Young Ones’ ( British show televised stateside on MTV in
the 1980’s ) and that was a different thing entirely. Even looking at the
reality-based shows on MTV you have the sense of the camera being shoved in
everyone’s face. And look at ‘The Partridge Family”. Shirley Jones…bless
her…she’s the mom on that show, and she’s there, she’s cool, but she’s
the mom and she’s handling things.
TCG: After a while I think “The Partridge Family” concept really just sort
of coasted on David Cassidy’s beauty.
PT: Oh, Shirley, Shirley, Shirley. God bless her.
TCG: Let’s talk about something else for a moment. People today are very
aware of the problems society has with it’s addictions, addictive behavior,
or , as the Buddhists call it, “the destruction of craving”. You have been
very open about your own problems in this area ( a 1970’s drug bust for
possession of hashish and a battle with alcohol addiction). How do you
strike a balance in your life after the excesses of your past?
PT: I don’t bother. Any effort I’ve made to strike a balance has met with
failure. Balances are granted me after excesses. There’s almost no sense of
choice. I was given a gift, a gift of not having to drink alcohol and not
having to do drugs. My own ability to control it was gone. It took me a
long time to realize that I could only drink to excess or not at all. Then
I got the boon. I was granted the boon…by the powers that be, God,
whatever you wish to call it.
TCG: Was it a relief?
PT: Yes.
TCG: Did it happen all at once, or was it gradual?
PT: I had a series of small epiphanies.
TCG: Are you happy these days?
PT: Yes, I would say I am.
TCG: You are single, as of this writing. Are you enjoying it?
PT: It’s the right thing. I had a break-up of a four year relationship,
three years of which was going steady. We broke up on New Year’s Day.
(wryly) That was fun.
TCG: Do you like being famous?
PT: As opposed to what?
TCG: You became a celebrity fairly quickly in your mid-twenties, but before
that you were an unknown, whereas David Jones and Micky Dolenz had already
put a toe in the waters of fame, as it were, previous to The Monkees.
PT: But even before then I was a musician, working, looking for places to
play. If you are asking me if I know there’s a price attached to being well
known, yes, I know it. I chose to live with it. I understand the price.
TCG: What effect do you think the internet has had on your fame, or that of
The Monkees, and of your band Shoe Suede Blues?
PT: No remarkable effect. I mean, the internet works for everybody. Every
artist has a website, the fans chat, it’s democratic. I will say that I
think the one thing the internet has allowed is anonymity and people use it
to say things they wouldn’t dare say otherwise.
TCG: That’s true. Have you seen some of the Monkee fan web pages? There are
tons of them.
PT: I hate alt.music.Monkees ( a popular discussion group on
Google/usenet). It sucks! They don’t like me on there.
TCG: Oh, they like you just fine. You must have caught a bad thread. Have
you checked out any of the fantasy fiction sites ( known as fanfic groups,
where people write fiction about their favorite stars)? Have you seen any
of the sex fantasy ones?
PT: No… really? Where?
TCG: I think MonkeeX was the first one to have those sorts of stories about
The Monkees.
PT: MonkeeX?
TCG: ( I can hear him tapping away on his computer keyboard) Yes. Surely
you have heard of this website?
PT: Yes, I’ve heard of it, but I’ve never been there. Where is it?
TCG: Yahoo groups, I think. Or perhaps it’s MonkeeX.com.
PT : Okay. ( tap tap tap)
TCG: Here is why sites like this are interesting. Certainly for baby
boomers, and the generations that followed, the first love for almost every
young girl was a rock star of some stripe. Elvis, the Beatles, The Monkees,
David Cassidy, Backstreet Boys, Bon Jovi, whoever. We fell “in love” with
our popular musical artists. We all fantasized about them and even if the
daydreams were silly or graphic, it was just between you, yourself and you.
These days it’s all out there on the internet. These young women are
expressing their carnal desires and writing about it. I find that a
fascinating cultural phenomena.
( Silence)
…Peter?
PT: I think it’s a function of the times. It says here you have to be a
writer to join this list. There are fantasies on here about The Monkees?
TCG: Yeah. A lot. Featuring you, Mike. Micky too. Not so many about Davy.
I feel kind of sorry for him, being left out like that.
PT: Don’t.
TCG: Poor Davy. I thought for a second about trying my hand at it, writing
something about him, so he wouldn’t be left out. But I couldn’t do it.
PT: ( laughs) Couldn’t imagine it?
TCG: No, and I have a good imagination. Couldn’t do it.
PT: Couldn’t do Davy?
TCG: Nope…
PT: Couldn’t picture him between your legs?
TCG: A mental picture forms almost against my will. I can see is cute
little Davy Jones, wearing nothing but a thong, singing “Daydream
Believer”, shaking his tamborine. It’s an ” Ally Mc Beal” moment. I shake
my head to dislodge the picture.
Yes…no.. I mean NO, I can’t see it! ( laughs). God, don’t throw me off
here. When did I lose control of this interview? Are we done yet?
PT: Okay. Pick two of your remaining questions, okay? Ask me your second
favorite one.
TCG: Gladly. Tell me what a perfect day is for you. Give me your perfect day.
PT: ( Laughs) Oh… you shouldn’t have asked this one! I had one of those
very recently. I couldn’t deal with having them every day, mind you,
but…my perfect day is waking up next to someone I like a lot, having sex
a couple of times…then a cup of coffee…having sex a couple more
times…ummm, strolling through some interesting city like Paris, or
exploring the bluffs in Malibu. A perfect day would include some good meals
and good conversation. Some TV, too. “West Wing”, that’s a good show. Then
sex, and sleep. That’s a perfect day. And, as Micky says, ‘Mother of
Christ, it’s good to be king!’ ( laughs again).
Original reprinted by permission.
Copyright 2002 by Wandering Warrior Publishing.
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Reviews
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From: “Monique & David McCormick”
Peter Tork at Carl Wilson Walk Against Cancer
Hi Brad,
Every year my husband, David, and I attend the Carl Wilson Foundation Walk
Against Cancer. This year (Sat & Sun, Oct 5th & 6th) was the 5th year and
the first day’s festivities were held in Santa Monica. This organization
raises money for cancer research and cancer patients (primarily musicians
and children). A large portion of the proceeds raised from the various
activities goes to The City of Hope. The foundation was formed in honor of
the late Carl Wilson who died in 1998 of lung cancer at age 51. Festivities
include a 3 mile walk, auction, beach party sing-a-long and benefit concert
on Sunday night, featuring Brian Wilson.
After the walk & lunch on Saturday, I was perched on a stage so I could
videotape portions of the auction which featured rare Beach Boys
memorabilia. As the auction was nearing the end, David yelled my name
across the crowded room. I hurried over to him and he whispered that Peter
Tork was there. It didn’t make any sense to me but I looked over and there
he was, talking to a few people. He seemed to be in a good mood so I
hurriedly tried to find something for him to sign. Of course, all my
memorabilia was at home. I grabbed a card off of the table (an
advertisement for the Beach Boys’ offspring band, In Bloom) and slowly
walked over to him. He saw me walk up behind his girlfriend and said
hello. I was so nervous, I don’t know why, I had met Peter several times
before. All I could think to say was that I was a huge Monkees fan. Peter
of course had to reply with something witty so he commented that I wasn’t
so big, many Monkee fans were much larger than me. He graciously gave me a
personalized autograph and while doing so I touched his arm an told him
that we missed him at the Monkees concerts this year. He was about to say
something profound when we were interrupted by a fan who wanted to use my
sharpie so Peter could sign his t-shirt. Peter never got to finish that
thought. After helping Peter sign the shirt I walked back to my table.
After the auction there is a sing-a-long that takes place on the
beach. For many fans this is the highlight of all the
activities. Longtime Beach Boy backing musicians, Billy Hinshe and Jeff
Foskett play requests as fans sing along. They are 2 very funny guys who
banter back and forth while fans request obscure songs for them to
play. Everyone is encouraged to sing and play instruments. Peter joined
Billy and Jeff and seemed to have a great time jamming with his new
musician friends. He was a good sport, playing along as best he could even
when he didn’t know the chords or lyrics. Fans kept requesting “Zilch” and
“Auntie Grizelda”. Peter finally gave in and played “I’m a Believer”. He
was well-received. The party ended at about 4pm. Unfortunately, I don’t
believe Peter was at the concert on Sunday night at UCLA. It was an
impressive line-up, featuring Eric Clapton, Sugar Ray, Van Dyke Parks, The
Wondermints, Matthew Sweet and Brian Wilson, among others. I’m just
thrilled that I was able to see my favorite Monkee at my favorite charity
event. Thank you, Peter, for a wonderful Saturday afternoon.
Monique McCormick
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Last Chance for 2002 tour items
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
The Monkees tour for 2002 has been completed, and the last of merchandise
from the tours is now available for purchase through this fan club! They
make great Christmas gifts!
This is your chance to get your pick of the last of the items before they
are totally sold out, as many of the items have less than 100 total left
before they are gone forever. I have been told that entirely new
merchandise will be sold on the 2003 tour dates, so this is your last
chance for most of these items.
We are in contact with the merchandise people and we can order Monkees 2002
tour merchandise from the remaining stock for any list member who needs it!
OK – here is how it works. There is a shipping and handling and credit card
charge of $6 for the first item you want if you live in the USA or Canada,
$1 for each additional item. If you live anywhere else, the charge is $10
for the first item, $1 for additional items.
Here are the items which are currently available – if any item or size is
not available, we will send you a refund for any items not included. If it
is not on the list below it is not available. Here is a link to a big photo
of all of the items:
https://www.monkees.net/jpg/monkitems.jpg
Monkey Around Adult T’s red…30.00 M L XL
the red tshirt has the pic of davy hanging upside down and
MonkeeMania 2002 on the back
Groovy Guys Adult T’s black…30.00 M L XL
picture of the guys standing together, the one from the 67
concert program cover, mike with his arms folded, davy in
the red/white polkadot shirt with the Monkees belt buckle
Monkey Around Children’s tshirt…red…20.00 S M L XL (kid sizes)
the kids shirt is the same as the red one for adults
Cut & Sew Sleeveless T w/PAC&J…40.00 S M L
Pisces album photo on the front and black on the back
Ladies T’s stud logo baby doll T….$40.00 S M L
black Monkees logo in rhinestones
Baseball hat…25.00
the hat is black with red embroidery, Monkees logo guitar
Metal Keychain…10.00
thermos shape with photo of davy and micky
Stuffed monkey wearing Monkees logo t-shirt… 20.00
order now – less than 20 left
Poster 18″x24″ $10.00
band photo from Headquarters album cover
psychedelic color glows with black light
Monkees Color Photo Collage Pillowcase $15.00
Size: 29.5 inches x 19.5 inches, White cloth
Item is hot and was totally sold out on tour, but they have
done a special small print run just for us!
MonkeeMania 2002 Live CD….15.00
Micky and Davy live in Toronto Canada
USA shipping: $6 first item, $1 each additional item
Overseas shipping: $10 first item, $1 each additional item
OK, there are 2 ways that I will accept payment.
The preferred method is Paypal – a totally free service that allows you to
pay me instantly from a credit card or from your bank checking account via
the Internet. It is totally safe and used by 8 million people, and works in
many countries worldwide. Paypal has recently been acquired by Ebay.com.
Detail the items you want in the message box in Paypal, add up the total
amount and send it to my e-mail address:
ebay@monkees.net
this link will work to sign you up for this free service:
https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=ebay%40monkees.net
The other way is via Money Order in the mail, no checks accepted. If you
prefer money order – send it, along with your list of items, mailing
address and email address to:
Brad Waddell
6965 El Camino Real Ste 105 #488
Carlsbad CA 92009-4101
Also send me an email with the above information for my records.
Paypal is preferred because it arrives immediately and cannot be lost in
the mail.
The deadline for this offer is October 30, 2002, because we have to place
the order before the items are unavailable. This is the last fan club order
that will be placed for this set of tour items. Items will be ordered in
November and should ship out to you in late November or early December –
Guaranteed Christmas Delivery!
Thanks again for your support!
We’re happy to do this favor for the largest Monkees group on the planet –
we really appreciate your support for the Monkees-Alert Newsletter and the
Monkees.Net web page!
brad
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Monkees Tour Arkansas – Monkees most popular BHM show!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Here is a special link direct to collectable Monkees items on eBay.com –
the largest trading network in the world. Find items you never thought
you’d be able to purchase, including out of print and rare collectables and=
photos. Click this link now!
NOW AVAILABLE: Monkees 2002 Concert CD’s, Monkees 2002 Concert Posters,
Monkees Mouse Pads and Official Monkees Photo Pillowcases for your bed!
Thanks for your support!
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From: “frodisqueen66”
Just found out Davy and Micky will be playing the Benson Auditorium
at Harding University in Searcy Arkansas on Sept 14…tickets are on
sale now for those of you in the area! Show is at 8:00PM Sat
ginger
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From: Ronald L Cohen
Hi,
In the event you had not noticed, and I would surprised if you
didn’t, the Monkees DVD of their summer concert is to be released on
November 12, 2002, per the amazon.com website.
Ron Cohen
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From: regionalgirl1
Brad, someone may have already beaten me to this but I’ll mention it
anyway. This morning, 9/3/01 in the Datebook Section of the “San Francisco=
Chronicle” the following appeared:
“Former Monkees Davy Jones and Mike Nesmith performed at a convention of
Government Service Agency employees- Uncle Sam’s elves at the Hilton Hotel=
last week. Beset by fans when he arrived at SFO (airport), a Tic spy
reports, Jones couldn’t have been more generous in posing for snapshots.”
One has to wonder what got Michael down to there to appear with Davy in the=
first place?! I thought Michael was not so much into performing and
considering Davy’s comments about him, well I guess stranger things can
happen?!
(ed: probably micky!)
— Linda Seitas
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From: Videoranch Foreman
Greetings from Videoranch!
And a big welcome to all of our new subscribers!
We have gotten a lot of great feedback about the new look of Videoranch. We=
also heard from some dial-up folks that it was difficult to get around at
slow speeds. So, we’ve created an all html version of Videoranch. What does=
that mean? It means no Flash, no whistles and bells — just the basics. You=
get to either the html or the Flash version by going to www.videoranch.com.=
Click on the Low Bandwidth button and it will take you to the html site.
We’re updating the site constantly, so be sure and stop by. The next big
changes are updates to The Formosa Diner and the layout of the store.
The audio book version of “The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora” read by
Nez is due out at the end of September. We’ll be taking pre-orders for it=
in a couple of weeks when we know the price for it. We’ve heard it and
really enjoyed it. There’s a new understanding of the intent of some of the=
parts of the book after hearing Nez read it. It’s funny and has some cool
sound FX sprinkled throughout. It’s unabridged on 6 CDs.
We’re shipping via FedEx throughout the US now, so you’ll be able to track=
your Videoranch shipment easily.
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
On Sept. 1, beginning at 10 am, ASIFA-Hollywood will hold its fund-raising=
Animation Celebration auction (live in Anaheim CA and on eBay). Most items=
are original animation cels and drawings from Walt Disney, Chuck Jones
(Looney Tunes), Bob Clampett (Woody Woodpecker), and other classic
animation studios. Other sale items include autographed celebrity photos
and rock albums, including the Monkees first album with the cover signed by=
all four guys. Starting bid is $135. In comparison, starting bid on a
1940’s drawing of Mickey Mouse is $1300.
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From: Aaron Handy III
Honest!
VH-1 is scheduled to run the Behind The Music: The Monkees episode again,
on Friday, Sept. 20 @ 3:00 PM EDT/2:00 PM CDT.
It may not be The Monkees TV series, but it’s close!
Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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From: Brad
I heard on the Radio a bit about the Ami Dolenz wedding. Coco (Micky’s
Sister) performed the ceremony, and Micky sang “Only You”.
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From: mickyfan95
Hey guys just found this article on the Ventura County Star Web Site. Micky=
mentions Donna in it and the wedding date is officially confirmed. Hope you=
like!
Sorry its all clumped together.
Ventura County Star
http://www.insidevc.com/cr/cda/article_print/1,1250,VCS_156_1339578,00.html
Here they comeSpend a pleasant Ventura Sunday with Monkees Micky Dolenz and=
Davy Jones
By Mark Wyckoff, mwyckoff@insidevc.com
August 22, 2002
And then there were two. Again. Micky Dolenz has been in this spot before
as a member of The Monkees, the ’60s made-for-TV rock group that will play=
The Majestic Ventura Theatre on Sunday. It’s not that he likes touring the=
world in a truncated version of the band, it’s just that he’s grown used to=
the wildly divergent personalities that rarely align long enough for the
original group to come together and rock.
The last time that happened was in 1996, when Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike
Nesmith and Peter Tork recorded “Justus” for Rhino Records and then toured=
England. At first, they had a barrelful of fun, singing ’60s hits like
“Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “Daydream Believer” and “I’m a Believer.” Then
things slowly started to fall apart.
Nesmith, who never liked touring anyway, abruptly quit. Dolenz, Jones and
Tork soldiered on, touring regularly as a trio until last September, when
Tork abruptly quit to devote more time to his Shoe Suede Blues Band.
So now, for the past year, Dolenz and Jones have carried the Monkees torch=
as a duo, much like they did in 1970 when they were the only ones left to
record the final original Monkees album, “Changes.” The 57-year-old Dolenz,=
who moved to Ventura County earlier this year, likes to put a positive spin=
on the group’s volatile dynamics. “We’re sort of like CSN&Y, except
sometimes we don’t have the S and sometimes we don’t have the Y,” he said.=
“While Mike and Peter add a lot to the show musically when they decide to
join us, they didn’t sing a lot of the hits. Davy and I did. And that’s
very important to consider. Even if it’s just Davy and me in the lineup, it=
still sounds like The Monkees.”
Dolenz says the current show is a mix of well-known hits like “Last Train
to Clarksville” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” and more obscure album=
cuts, such as the mesmerizing Carole King-penned “Porpoise Song” (included=
on the “Vanilla Sky” soundtrack) and the breakneck rocker “Goin’ Down.”
There’s also time in the set for some solo moments. Dolenz likes to reveal=
that he once suffered from PMS — Pre-Monkee Singing — before launching
into the old blues tune “Since I Fell For You,” which he remembers his mom=
singing.
Jones, 56, taps into his Broadway roots, often singing a medley from
“Oliver” (he played the Artful Dodger in New York and on London’s West End=
before he became a Monkee). Sometimes he’ll throw in a self-penned song
like “I’ll Love You Forever” and he almost always does “Girl,” the song he=
sang to a lovestruck Maureen McCormick in an episode of “The Brady Bunch.”
“It’s our job to bring the audience along on our trip through time,” Dolenz=
said. “We’re sort of like the Grateful Dead of pop music. We’ve got this
hardcore group of fans who follow us around to shows. Wherever we play,
it’s like a party. We’re blessed in that.”
Dolenz, who was born in Tarzana, sold his Sherman Oaks house earlier this
year and moved to a gated community on the eastern tip of Ventura County.
The reason? He needed bigger digs because he’s getting married Sept. 20 to=
Donna Qu
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‘Behind the Music’ Turns Five
Fri Aug 23, 1:54 PM ET
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer
NEW YORK (AP) – After spending five years chronicling the rise, fall, and
redemption of rock’s biggest and wackiest stars, “Behind the Music”
narrator Jim Forbes admits there are some phrases he gets sick of
repeating. No, it’s not the now famous line about hitting “rock bottom.”
…
Next week, the channel celebrates “Behind the Music’s” five-year
anniversary with a marathon including some of its most popular and
notorious episodes, hosted by the comedian Cedric the Entertainer.
…
Still, among the most popular “Behind the Music” episodes are those
featuring C-list stars, such as David Cassidy, the Monkees and MC Hammer.
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From: SMCtopia
FYI, according to Amazon, the animated versions of “Oliver Twist” and
“Treasure Island” that Davy did voices in will be released on DVD September
3. He did the voice of Dodger (of course) in “Twist” and Jim Hawkins in
“Treasure Island”. He also sings in both of them. Thought some of you may
be interested.
Beautymoon*
Visit Walt Dated World!
http://members.tripod.com/mouseketeer_alison/
Headquarters Sesssions/Summer1967 CD page is now here! Access through Walt
Dated World address above!
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From: SMCtopia
I was just over on Amazon and a DVD called “Live Summer Tour” is available
for pre-order with a release date of November 12. I’m guessing this is the
King Biscuit DVD. There’s not much info about this release, except that it
is 75 minutes long. Just thought you’d all like to know…
Beautymoon*
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From: Nez4Ever1230
A commercial is currently running for a new CD entitled TV Land Favorite
Theme Songs on which the Theme from The Monkees is included. A portion of
the song is heard as the three actors who are featured throughout the
commercial do the Monkee walk. A couple of clips from the Goin’ Down video=
from the Wild Monkees episode are shown as well. In my opinion, The Monkees=
are # 1 always!
Thank you,
Nez4Ever1230
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From: “bay-harvey”
Peter Tork, with Shoe Suede Blues Band In Greenfield, New Hampshire,
September 9th,2002, at Oak Park. Rain or Shine $15.
See www.petertork.com for directions
Peter up Close and personal!!
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From: Jessica DeMarco
The Monkees, Peter Tork!
Attention all you Monkees / Peter Tork fans, you will be excited to know
that your favorite and mine, yes, Mr. Peter Tork has granted “Rock N Souls”=
Radio and exclusive 1 h-o-u-r long interview like you’ve never
heard! During our time with him, Peter spoke truthfully about his career
with The Monkees, his family, his feelings and his spiritual life!
If that were not enough, we also feature 5 fantastic songs by Peter and The=
Monkees to make this more than just an interview but an experience that you=
won t want to miss!
Visit www.rocknsouls.com right now to check out Peter’s page and be sure to=
click Peter’s picture to find more pictures, quotes and a sound clip of
Peter on “Rock ‘N’ Souls!”
Also, sign up for the “Rock N Souls” newsletter so that we can personally
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Stayed Tuned!
Yours truly,
Terry Paul
Producer “Rock N Souls” Radio
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
Most of the online retailers are now taking orders for the King Biscuit DVD=
release of the guys (Micky, Davy, & Peter) live concert last September at
the Sun theatre in Anaheim.
Here is the discription from DVD Planet:
Synopsis: More than 3 decades have passed since the world caught their
first glimpse of The Monkees. Since that time, they have sold millions of
records and sold out venues around the world. Their TV show continues to
air in over 40 countries making them interneational superstars. They have
maintained a spirit and energy that has not dissipated through the passage=
of time. Songs: Last Train to Clarksville, Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow),=
For Pete’s Sake, The Girl I Knew Somewhere, Valleri, Randy Scouse Git, Mary=
Mary, Goin’ Down, Can You Dig It?, Girl, Higher & Higher, A Little Bit Me A=
Little Bit You, She Hangs Out, That Was Then This Is Now, Daydream
Believer, I’m a Believer, (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone, Pleasant Valley
Sunday.
Since I was at the concert that was filmed, they left out about 30 minutes=
of the show. The songs I remember they did not include were “Lucille”,
“SInce I don’t have you”, “Nice to be with you”, “You and I”, “Porpoise
song/Listen to the band”.
I understand they are also releasing a CD of this concert. Maybe that will=
include the extra songs.
Jeff Gehringer
Listen to Monkees music free at Live 365!
http://www.live365.com/stations/291619
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From: Holly Barlow
Hi! I just thought I would tell everyone that in
September issue of Biography Magazine there is an
article on Kevin Bacon who wanted to be a rock star
when he was young and is in a band with his brothers
now. He states, “I was most heavily influenced in my
life by the Stones, the Beatles, the Monkees, the
Jackson Five and James Taylor.” I thought that was
really cool!!!
Holly Barlow
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
“They say you need love to love, you gotta have love to love. They all say=
it works that way, but if it’s true, why do I love you?”–Monkees
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Every Friday the LA Daily News lists upcoming events in the U Entertainment=
section. On the “Concerts” page today (Aug 23) was a photo of Micky & Davy=
with the caption, “The Monkees–with original members Davy Jones and Micky=
Dolenz–perform today at Disney’s California Adventure in
Anaheim.” However, I laughed because the photo is from 1986-87!
September 24 is the scheduled date for the VHS/DVD release of The Beatles’=
“A Hard Day’s Night”, the movie that inspired the creation of The
Monkees. Suncoast Video stores will let you reserve a copy for a $5
deposit so you will have it on the first day.
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From: “maggie mcmanus”
Micky Dolenz’s fiancee, Donna Quinter, has very kindly provided us with
photos from Ami’s recent wedding. Go over to www.monkeebusinessfanzine.com
and have a look at Micky, Donna, Ami and Jerry, Samantha, Trina, Charlotte,
Emily, Georgia, and Coco in their wedding finery on this happy happy day.
maggie
monkeebiz@prodigy.net
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Reviews
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
Monkees at California Adventure
Last night, I attended the Monkees second night at Disney=E2=80=99s Califor=
nia
Adventure theme park.
With a little concern about seeing a short show at Disney, I was just
amazed at how good it was. First, the park was packed. Fans were already
lining up for the 5:45pn concert when I arrived at 10:30am. Park security
said they were totally unprepared for the crowds the night before, and had=
extra people assigned to handle the crowds.
The stage is constructed overlooking Paradise harbor, so there is no
backstage. The guys had to take a boat to the stage, which caused fans all=
over the park yelling at the guys.
Both Davy & Micky looked great. Davy seems to have lost a few pounds since=
the concert I saw in May. Both of them were very enthusiastic and were
having a great time. When you see dozens of shows like I do, you look for
how much fun they were having. Last night, it really showed. They did the
standard hits set list, with three exceptions. Davy stated that the band
got together last night and threw together a version of Davy=E2=80=99s 80=
=E2=80=99s
solo record =E2=80=9CHey rah rah rah, Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse=E2=80=9D.=
The record
was released in England to celebrate Mickey=E2=80=99s 50th birthday. The en=
tire
band wore Mickey Mouse ears and it sounded great. Micky had never heard it=
before, and was laughing during the entire song.
With Coco Dolenz in town for Ami=E2=80=99s wedding, she came out and joined=
Micky
on the two songs they performed at the wedding. It was =E2=80=9CBye Bye
Blackbird=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=9CBoogie Woogie Bugle boy=E2=80=9D. It was a =
great treat for
the fans, but a little confusing for the casual fans who came to hear the
hits. Davy performed =E2=80=9CGirl=E2=80=9D in the audience (It was great t=
o see the
elderly Disney security handle that one!). They closed with both
=E2=80=9CBelievers=E2=80=9D and the audience went nuts. David Fisoff was st=
age left the
entire night. Davy said his daughters and grandson were there as well.
Sorry for the long post, but I thought you=E2=80=99d like to know that the =
guys
are still kicking and last night, they rocked Disney. The last time they
performed in Anaheim was in 1976 at Disneyland as part of DJBH.
Jeff Gehringer
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Twokees rock the Mouse House! I had a blast at the first show
(5.45 pm) of the guy’s three day stint at Disney’s California Adventure in=
Anaheim. I didn’t know how early fans would start lining up, so I arrived=
before the park opened at 10 am. I wore my 2002 Monkees Summer Tour
tee-shirt, my 30th Anniversary Commemorative Monkees watch, and my red
Rhino Monkees baseball cap covered with Monkees buttons (pathetic, isn’t
it?). During the day, a number of Cast Members (employees) made nice
comments about my shirt. At the World of Animation pavilion, as I was
seated for a show, a cast member greeted the audience then looked at me and=
said loud enough for all to hear, “is that a Monkees
tee-shirt?” Throughout the park were tasteful signs advertising the concer=
t.
Noone was waiting at the stage when the park opened, so I spent
the morning seeing the park attractions (MuppetVision 3D is not to be
missed!). Perfect day–slightly overcast and not too hot. In the
afternoon the sun came out and the temperature warmed up, but not
excessive. At one pm I saw a family waiting at the stage, so I got in
line. The outdoor stage was very small and built over a pond at Paradise
Pier. There were several rows of white wooden folding chairs for the
“reserved” guests (band members family & friends) and “preferred seating”
people who had made a prior reservation to eat in a park restaurant (my
reservation was for the ABC Soap Opera Bistro, where the waiters interact
with the guests as soap opera characters. I’m good at improvising, too,
and had fun with these kids). People without preferred seating had to
stand in another line all day for the back row chairs and standing
room. There was additional standing room way in the back for passer-bys.
While I waited I had a great time chatting with other fans who
noticed my tee-shirt (I had never met these people before!). One lady told=
me she saw the Monkees show years ago at the Hollywood Bowl when Micky
jumped in the pond! We kept hoping he’d do it again today, but he
didn’t. Another lady said she has seen Elvis in concert at Las Vegas! I,=
for one, am deeply jealous. A frequent question I was asked was, “Where’s=
Peter and Mike?” At one point a man said to me, “Micky’s brother is here!”=
and I said, “Micky doesn’t have a brother, he has three sisters.” He said=
he saw a man who looked just like Micky (distant cousin, perhaps?). About 3=
pm or so the band began setting up and playing big band tunes to warm
up. Then we heard a familiar voice singing over the speakers. Micky was
rehearsing “The Girl I Knew Somewhere”! I didn’t see Davy on stage. After=
the song Micky walked around the stage talking with the band and other
people, then left. In front of the drums were two tan acoustic guitars on=
stands for Micky, and a white guitar for Davy, which was smaller than
Micky’s guitars (I’m resist the overwhelming urge to make a joke here). I=
saw a kettledrum to one side, so I assumed Micky would do “Randy Scouse
Git,” but when the show began the kettledrum was gone (maybe the song was
cut at the last minute?).
Shortly after 5 pm the Cast Members let in the Preferred Seating
people. I sat in front row, little off center to the right. The preferred=
seating was sold out, and the SRO/overflow areas were full. People who
couldn’t get in lined up along the bridge where they could still hear. A
news reporter and cameraman walked by, apparently looking for people to
interview. The man sitting by me called out, “Number one fan here!” and
pointed at me. The reporter did a brief interview with me for TV! Way
cool! She asked what I liked about the music, where I got the buttons on
my hat, which guy was my fave, what one question I would ask the guys if I=
could. I replied, “it probably won’t happen, but most fans would like all=
four guys to get back together one more time!” She asked if I would like=
to see the Rockin’ the Bay series continue, and I said, “Sure, as long as
they bring the Monkees back!” For doing the interview the reporter
rewarded me with a 8X10 black & white glossy publicity photo of Micky &
Davy! I think the taping was an in-house Disney promotional piece.
A warm-up guy came out, asked if we were excited to be here, and
gave away some park tee-shirts by asking Monkee trivia questions (which
Monkee is a jockey! duh!). The beautiful blue sky was the perfect
backdrop as the guys came on stage to screaming and cheering. Micky & Davy=
held out their hands as if they were going to shake hands with each other,=
then drew their hands back. Micky picked up a guitar, Davy had a white
tambourine, and they sang (what else?) “Clarksville.” At the end Micky
said, “And the hits just keep on coming!” as Davy began “Little Bit
Me.” Micky asked, “Are there any Monkee fans here?” and the fans went
wild! Micky had a headset mike, although he used a handheld mike for
“Goin’ Down,” while Davy used a wireless mike on a stand. Both guys wore
black fabric pants (not leather). Davy wore a long sleeved yellow shirt
and Micky had on a long sleeved red satin shirt. Has anyone noticed that
during the shows the last two years, Micky’s shirts hang over his
belt? Hey, Dolenz, tuck in your shirt tail! The colored lights over the
stage turned on, but could not be seen in the sunlight. Occasionally the
guys waved to the overflow crowd on the bridge.
Because of the limited time, the guys sang one song after another=
with no jokes or banter in-between. I missed the humor and the
interaction. Matter of fact, I didn’t see much connection between
them. When one sang, the other stood to the back or the side and played an=
instrument. I expected that with just the two men and a small stage, they=
would play off each other more, but I didn’t see it (or else I missed it
while taking photos). Davy spoke to the audience a little before
two songs, but Micky didn’t talk to the audience much. And on a personal=
note I missed not hearing “Auntie Grizelda”!
They performed the usual hits and none of their solo show
material. After the old joke about “our songwriters, Sears & Roebuck,”
Micky said they would do a song by one of their favorite songwriters. Some=
of the fans chimed in, “Mike Nesmith!” Micky and Davy faced each other on=
one microphone and played guitars on “The Girl I Knew Somewhere.” Micky
then went to the drum set and posed “for a statue over Rio de Janeiro”, and=
the fans screamed. He played rockin’ drums on “Mary,
Mary.” Unfortunately, Davy stood right in front of the drums to play
maracas, so I couldn’t see Micky at all. Hey, Jones, down in front! Davy=
said he and Micky had four daughters, and his own daughters were in the
front row as well as his grandson; “it’s his first Monkees concert.” He
then dedicated “It’s Nice To Be With You” to his grandson. After one of
the songs, Aviva stepped out and goosed Davy, which got a big cheer from
the fans.
Davy said he had a “surprise” for Micky, and he brought out
Coco. Micky acted “surprised” (yeah, right). She and Micky sang “Bye Bye=
Blackbird” a cappella (“the first song our mother ever taught us”), then
the band joined in for “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” The songs were fine,
although afterwards the man sitting by me said he felt Coco’s presence took=
away from the guys. During “Goin’ Down” I was disappointed that Micky
didn’t dance around as he usually does, but he hammed it up at the song’s
end with the usual switching the mike between his hands and ended by
striking a pose, pointing at the audience. Davy sang “Valleri”, and during=
one song he did his “Axel Rhodes” dance, to the fans’ delight.
During one of Davy’s songs Micky went offstage to change into a
long sleeved half red and half blue shirt covered with white stars (no
doubt a patriotic statement). Before singing “Girl”, Davy changed into a=
short sleeved black glitter shirt (ooh la lah!). He recited the usual
story of kissing the TV set and how during his entire life he’s been
followed by three little words. Some of the fans yelled, “Marcia, Marcia,=
Marcia!” Davy left the stage to walk through the audience to sing “Girl”,=
which sent the security guards into a panic and they scrambled to catch up=
with him. Lots of women held out their hands for him to shake, and a
couple of women threw themselves at him for a hug.
They sang “Pleasant Valley Sunday” and I was surprised that during=
“Steppin’ Stone” Micky banged a tambourine. He and Davy marched around the=
stage on “Stone”, the most choreography I saw they do the whole
show. Micky picked up a guitar for “Daydream Believer.” During the
singalong part, he and Davy waved their arms to direct the audience. Then=
they acted as if the show was over. The fans screamed for “I’m a Believer”=
and finally Micky said, “Oh, did we forget a song?” After “Believer” the
fans rushed to the stage, many holding pens and items to
autograph. Unfortunately, the guys did a brief bow and left the stage
without signing anything or even touching the fans’ hands as they did in
last year’s show. The security guards then scooted us away as fast as
possible, apparently scared that the fans might get too rowdy! As we left,=
the man sitting by me offered to send me the digital photos he took!
Postscript: the next day when I took my film in for developing,
one of the store clerks told me that when he was a kid his mother took him=
to a Monkees show at the Cincinnati Gardens, shortly after the second
Monkees album came out. The only thing he remembers hearing during the
show was a little of “Mary Mary” and screaming girls.
+++++++++++++++++
From: Anon
Shoe Suede Blues: Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC 8-29-02
We flew down to Charlotte on August 29. Before the show started, we called=
a cab and for the first time, it was late. A half hour late, to be exact. I=
wanted to leave at 7:30 but the cab didn’t arrive until 8:00. The man
behind the wheel said in a strong Indian accent, “So sorry! So sorry! Cou=
ld
not find room 1-5-0! Drove around all the buildings, but did not see room
1-5-0! So sorry!”
We saw Peter messing around onstage as soon as we got there. He was all in=
black, which surprised me, because I was expecting to see one of his crazy=
shirts. Instead, it was a plain long-sleeved black cotton shirt and black
jeans, I think. Very casual. It was really normal to see Peter walking back=
and forth, getting set up. I felt totally comfortable around him.
There were about six rows of chairs lined up close to the stage. The front=
row was two feet away from the stage, and the stage itself was only about a=
foot high. The only “dance floor” was in the back, behind the chairs, o=
r
possibly to the side by the bar, but there wasn’t much room. The Double
Door was an old house that had been transformed into a blues club. There
were two seats left at the end of the front row on the right, but since
there were only six or seven chairs in the front row to begin with, these
were *ideal* seats! I couldn’t have asked for any better. Peter was on th=
e
left, and because of this, he *faced* us the most when singing.
The band was milling around, which surprised me a little. As soon as we got=
there, they did sound check by playing “Young Blood”, so we got to hear=
an
entire song at around 8:00, an hour and a half before the concert was
supposed to start!
I got up to go talk to the Blues Kitties, and I ran into Peter, who was in=
the front entryway area. He looked at me, so I felt I should say something.=
“I’m sorry if we’re really tired by the end; it’s not the band, it=
‘s that=85”
I was going to say it was that we got up at 3:30 in the morning to fly out=
from WI, but Peter didn’t let me finish. “No excuses!” he said loudly=
. “I
don’t want to hear any excuses!” He got so loud that I felt everyone wa=
s
looking at us. “We got up at 3:30 in the morning for you!” I yelled bac=
k,
and though I doubt he heard me, he shouted “No excuses!” and laughed.
“Never mind; I’m gonna go talk to the Blues Kitties,” I shook my head=
, and
ducked around him. I couldn’t believe we were arguing already! It felt
pretty normal.
We did get to talk to Carlie and Carol after that, and they were just like=
I thought they’d be. They looked exactly like the picture I’d seen, for=
one
thing, and they fit the personas I’d learned on the Shoopies-list. We ask=
ed
to take their picture with their little blue kitty ears on. Later we saw
that they’d made up an entire dance to “Dress Sexy For Me”, which was=
hilarious! They had it down to a T.
When Jules left to go to the bathroom, I introduced myself to the fan next=
to us, whose name was Kim, and apparently she lurks on Shoopies! She knew=
who I was from my earlier post, which was nice. : ) She’d traveled alone=
and had come from Maryland, but she used to live in the North Carolina area=
so she wanted to come back.
The fan sitting next to Kim had also come alone. Her name was Cindy, and
she was a Monkees fan whose favorite was Mike like Juliana. It was so nice=
to meet fans who weren’t snobby or obsessed with showing off in front of=
the band. It was great to meet them both.
There were only about 40 people there all together, and not everyone was
there to see the band. Some just wanted to hang out at the bar.
Peter actually played *six* Monkee songs, which amazed me. He normally only=
plays one or two, and he doesn’t have to if he doesn’t want to. But he=
played Last Train to Clarksville, I’m a Believer, Steppin’ Stone, Littl=
e
Bit Me Little Bit You, Auntie Grizelda (!), and Daydream Believer. The
drunks at the bar kept to themselves mostly, unlike some of the outdoors
concerts I’ve been to, except for one obnoxious one who yelled out “Las=
t
Train to Clarksville!” when he’d already played it!
Peter made fun of her. “Obviously you were talking when we first played
that number! We play what’s on the setlist, no exceptions=97what did you=
think this was, a Monkees show?!”
“F*** you!” the woman screamed out.
Peter looked at the audience with a bewildered expression on his face.
“Such an original insult, and it came right off the top of your head!”
We saw Ginger’s red and black beaded guitar strap that she’d given Pete=
r to
use with his red guitar. She’d mentioned it on Shoopies-list, and it was=
very groovy.
Juliana told me later that after I whoo-hooed during “Young Blood”, Pet=
er
said, “She has to do that; she’s my cousin!” and pointed at me.
“Where was I?!” I said to Jules. I didn’t remember it happening at al=
l! It
was a little hazier than the Monkees show; it wasn’t in as sharp of focus=
.
During one song early on, Peter smiled with dimples at me. That classic
Peter smile. I felt a warm, family feeling that can only come from that
sincere grin.
Hearing SSB live was so powerful. The harmonies were fantastic. They would=
start a cappella and Peter would show them what he wanted them to do with
his hands. Then the band would kick in, and ooh! It gave me chills. John
did harmonica instead of Tadg, and he was really good! He was doing it
while drumming, which was especially impressive. Peter mainly played guitar=
but did take over keyboards on a few songs. Mostly the keyboards were left=
out since Tadg got let go. But they sounded so tight, so together, that it=
seemed to work.
I got what I hope are really wonderful pictures with my new camera, but I
didn’t want to take too many because I was afraid the flash would bug the=
band. We were so close that it was tons of fun to take pictures.
Juliana and I were dancing in our seats for the first half. I couldn’t he=
lp
it; it was a natural inclination.
Richard broke a string after only three songs! “That never happened
before!” he exclaimed dubiously. While he ran offstage and tried to fix i=
t
quickly, Peter played “waiting” music and I finally got a picture of
Michael, who was normally hidden completely by the immensely tall Richard!=
One time when Richard came back, Michael peered out from behind his bass
and smiled real big at me, which makes his whole face light up. I couldn’=
t
see John very well behind his cymbal, but he saw us, as we found out later.
I recognized most of the songs from the first two albums, plus the Monkees=
songs Peter added in. Peter did so many Monkee tunes he didn’t sing on, a=
nd
he did them *better*. “Steppin’ Stone” just *rocked*! He said “This=
is a
song the Sex Pistols did, and also the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The
Sex Pistols did it nasty, and we’re gonna do it nasty too!” And they di=
d.
Peter did the whole “I’m not your stone!” part at the end, and it was=
fabulous.
When Peter set his guitar down and walked over the keyboards to do a song,=
the instrument tipped over. The audience knew what was gonna happen a few
seconds before he did, because a few people yelled out “Peter!” But he=
didn’t catch it in time, and it crashed onto the floor of the stage. He
spent two minutes trying to ham it up, to cover up his embarrassment=97whic=
h
is SO Peter! He petted it, then backed away and held out his hands
cautiously as if he were ready to catch it. Then he jumped like it was
going to fall again. It was very cute. *g*
Before they launched into another Monkees songs, John called out, “Play i=
t
like you did on the record, Richard! Not the Whitesnake record, the other o=
ne!”
Peter tried to tell the Michael Sunday-Steven Monday story. “Michael Sund=
ay
has a friend named Steven Monday, and Steven Monday has a brother, and
three of them were all driving along one day when they got pulled over by a=
cop. And the cop stuck his head in the window and said =91What’s your nam=
e?’
And he said =91Michael Sunday’. And then the cop looked at the next guy a=
nd
said, =91What’s *your* name?’ And the guy said =91Steven Monday’. And=
then he
looked at the third guy in the back and said, =91Well then, what’s *your*=
name?’ And he said, “George Washington!’ And the cop said, =91Alright=
, out of
the car!’ True story!” And Michael confirmed it. The funniest part was =
that
Peter couldn’t get it right. He kept saying “Steven Monday” when he m=
eant
“Michael Sunday”, and we all knew what he was *trying* to say, but he
insisted, “I *will* get this right, folks!”
The band did decide to do some of Tadg’s songs anyway. When they introduc=
ed
“Cab Driver”, Peter said, “This was written by an ex-band member=85 w=
e kicked
him out so we could make more money!” They still played “Black Drawers=
” and
“Dress Sexy For Me” as well, songs Tadg had co-written.
Peter suddenly realized that they’d played a couple songs out of order.
They were going to play something like “Black Drawers” and “Dress Sex=
y For
Me” right in a row. “We can’t have that or everyone will start having=
sex!”
Peter blurted. Which led him directly into a joke: “Why don’t Baptists =
let
people have sex standing up? It might lead to dancing!” ~groan~
They had a thirty minute intermission in which they took a break and I was=
able to go to the bathroom and figure out how to get the film out of my new=
camera. I couldn’t find the right button in the dark. During intermission=
they played Beatles music.
During “A Little Bit Me, Little Bit You” in the second set, I suggested=
to
Jules that we get up and dance. One woman was dancing in the aisle by the
bar already, so we knew we wouldn’t block anyone. She cheered when the tw=
o
of us got up and we all danced together. Everyone was *so* nice, in the
Double Door and in Charlotte in general.
I don’t know how to dance, but it was impossible not to move to the music=
.
They were soooooo good live! I’d never been in a club setting before, but=
I
felt comfortable and safe at the DDI.
I would face away from Peter and dance with Jules sometimes. Whenever I
wasn’t looking towards the stage and would then turn back, I would catch=
Peter looking at us. When we *were* looking, he’d make eye contact a coup=
le
times, but he was *always* watching us dance when he didn’t think we knew=
it. Very coy. *g*
During “Auntie Grizelda”, instead of making funny noises in the middle,=
he
said little things like “Where’s the hat? Weren’t you a Monkee? Ooh-h=
oo,
pretty bird!” A bit of a barely-concealed statement, I should think.
When I looked at the clock, it was quarter to one! They’d started at 9:30=
,
which meant they’d played three and a half hours! I was thrilled!!!
Definitely different than the average concert!
Out of the songs that I knew from the first two albums (not counting
Monkees songs), they played: Hitchhike, She Belongs to Me (the song Kim was=
hoping to hear!), Cross Cut Saw, Black Drawers, Young Blood, Madison
Blues/Blue Suede Shoes, Mojo, Saved By the Blues, Cab Driver, Help Me,
Route 66, Dress Sexy For Me, Treat Her Right, Big Boss Man, Slender Tender=
& Tall, and Wine-Texas BBQ.
When he played “Daydream Believer”, I realized it was the first time I=
could really enjoy it live=97and I did. I have heard three out of the four =
of
them sing it live now. Micky at his solo show, Davy at the Monkees and
Twokees shows, and Peter that night. Normally people wave their arms back
and forth, which makes it hard for me to just feel the emotions connected
with that song. But here we could sway and watch Peter and truly *enjoy*
it. I really felt tremendous love and warmth from him… a feeling of
rightness, of belonging…
They didn’t do any encores=97most bands do. But they’d already been pla=
ying
for so long; I don’t blame them! Everyone lined up to get autographs per=
Carol, who was organizing it. I was expecting everyone to mill around
afterwards and have the band members wander up to all the different groups=
of people. But there wasn’t enough room to do that, and Callie told me
later that the line was the way it was usually done.
While we were waiting around, I spotted Michael. I said hi to him and asked=
if it would be ok if we got a picture with him. He beamed and looked really=
flattered. “Sure=97as soon as I go to the bathroom!” he told us, and we=
laughed.
By the time we got up to Peter, we noticed that the band members were in a=
line behind a table. Juliana was before me in line. She said “Great show!=
”
and Peter said, “I liked your dancing!” and she responded with “I lik=
ed
*your* dancing!” Peter had been shaking his hips and dancing spastically =
as
usual.
I told him “Fantastic show!” and gave him the cover of the first album =
to
sign. I pulled out the “LOVE bag” we’d brought for him (It said “LO=
VE” in a
square-shaped hippie pattern on it) and told him about the songs we’d
written for him.
Richard was next in line, and I explained that I pre-ordered the new CD and=
it was already signed, so I had to bring the old one, even though he wasn=
‘t
on it. He wondered where I got it from because most of them go to his
house. I didn’t want to mention Tadg for some reason, or
teenyweenystore.com. But that *was* where I got it from.
After that we spoke to Michael, who’d taken his place in line. He already=
knew us and smiled broadly. I told him that seeing SSB was worth
everything=97getting up at 3:30 in the morning, flying from Wisconsin, etc.
“You flew from *Wisconsin* to see *us*?!” Michael gasped. Richard heard=
him
and leaned over to talk to us again. “*Where* are they from?!” he inter=
jected.
“Well, we knew you guys never played the Midwest, so we thought *we’d* =
come
to *you*!” I tried to explain. They were both really impressed and
flattered, and it was so nice.
I think we said something about wanting to get a picture later, and Michael=
said, “You came all the way from Wisconsin; we’ll give you whatever you=
want!”
We talked to John, who *wasn’t* behind the table. He was really friendly=
and considerate. He thought we’d left, because he couldn’t see us when =
we
were dancing. “You guys had so much energy, and when I thought you’d le=
ft,
I was really disappointed!” There was some sort of wooden structure that=
held the house up and blocked us from Richard, Michael, and John when we
were dancing. Peter was the only one who could really see us from that
vantage point. John drew himself in on the album cover, since he’d actual=
ly
played on the first album but for some reason hadn’t been in the photo.
We got back in line for pictures, which they did separately. Peter put his=
arm around Jules and they were so cute. Her camera didn’t work properly a=
nd
she may have gotten three pictures out of it! Carol was the one taking the=
photos and she was very nice about it.
I said, “Hi Peter” again when it was my turn, and he put his arm around=
my
waist and I put mine around his back, and then he wrapped both his arms
around me! It wasn’t a squeezing Peter hug like in Michigan last year; it=
was more of a “picture hug”, which I’d never gotten before. It was a=
cuddling type thing. I was really flattered, since last time I’d been und=
er
the impression he’d liked Jules best and I’m never the type to be notic=
ed
like that. He made me so happy!!! It was just so easy and comfortable and
right.
What Jules told me later was that Peter didn’t let go. I started talking =
to
him, and he kept his arms around my waist, and apparently I didn’t
disentangle myself from him either. I totally don’t remember this! If it=
happened, I wasn’t conscious of it. I was really concentrating on what I=
was saying so I didn’t sound stupid. Juliana said that to people watching=
,
it probably looked like I knew him. She said it looked really natural, and=
it must have *felt* natural because I didn’t notice!
I got to talk to Peter for longer than I expected. He was amazingly sweet
and seemed to really open up and trust me once we started talking. It was a=
fantastic experience.
There were more people in line, so we headed down the stairs where John
was. I asked him if Michael was still around because I told him we were
going to get a pic with him. John offered to take the picture and said
Michael might be out smoking. I also wanted to ask for John’s picture, bu=
t
because of the order I’d said it in, I felt that if I asked him now, it
would sound like we were trying to use him as a substitute, which wasn’t=
true! Also, it was an awkward place to take the picture since we were on
the stairs. And no one was available to take it. Richard was still behind
the table, I think. So unfortunately we didn’t get pictures with the two =
of
them.
We went outside to look for Michael, but he wasn’t out there. We couldn=
‘t
go back inside without disrupting the fans waiting for Peter, so we called=
a cab.
Then Michael came out, and I said, “There you are!” There was this gray=
car
parked outside that had the doors open and was *blasting* “Porpoise Song=
”
and all these other Monkees songs. Michael yelled “Turn that down!” jok=
ingly.
A guy named Scott was out there as well; he was the one who’d found
Juliana’s pin that had fallen off her bag. He took the picture of us and=
Michael together. We posed on either side of Michael, and he said “Preten=
d
we like each other!”
We talked to Michael a little longer than Peter. He asked us why were
didn’t fly somewhere closer and we said that school was starting. He aske=
d
us where we went to school, and we said UW-Oshkosh. I told him I only got
one picture of him because Richard was so tall!
The taxi came too fast. The one time it actually came fast was when we were=
talking to Michael. Darn!
“Have a safe trip!” Michael said. He seemed really worried about us get=
ting
back by ourselves.
We all waved, and that was the end of it.
It was so much fun. I really feel lucky that we’re finally, finally old
enough to do this. It was worth every penny, every moment of planning,
every worry. In two days, September 3, I’ll have loved the Monkees for fo=
ur
years. It feels like longer than that. But if you had told me back then
what we would be doing nowadays, I never would have believed it. At that
time, even the idea of seeing them in concert was inconceivable. How far
we’ve come=85 : )
**Pictures coming as soon as they’re developed! *g*
Peace Love & Harmony,
Anon
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From: “frodisqueen66”
Just found out Davy and Micky will be playing the Benson Auditorium
at Harding University in Searcy Arkansas on Sept 14…tickets are on
sale now for those of you in the area! Show is at 8:00PM Sat
ginger
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From: Ronald L Cohen
Hi,
In the event you had not noticed, and I would surprised if you
didn’t, the Monkees DVD of their summer concert is to be released on
November 12, 2002, per the amazon.com website.
Ron Cohen
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From: regionalgirl1
Brad, someone may have already beaten me to this but I’ll mention it
anyway. This morning, 9/3/01 in the Datebook Section of the “San Francisco=
Chronicle” the following appeared:
“Former Monkees Davy Jones and Mike Nesmith performed at a convention of
Government Service Agency employees- Uncle Sam’s elves at the Hilton Hotel=
last week. Beset by fans when he arrived at SFO (airport), a Tic spy
reports, Jones couldn’t have been more generous in posing for snapshots.”
One has to wonder what got Michael down to there to appear with Davy in the=
first place?! I thought Michael was not so much into performing and
considering Davy’s comments about him, well I guess stranger things can
happen?!
(ed: probably micky!)
— Linda Seitas
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From: Videoranch Foreman
Greetings from Videoranch!
And a big welcome to all of our new subscribers!
We have gotten a lot of great feedback about the new look of Videoranch. We=
also heard from some dial-up folks that it was difficult to get around at
slow speeds. So, we’ve created an all html version of Videoranch. What does=
that mean? It means no Flash, no whistles and bells — just the basics. You=
get to either the html or the Flash version by going to www.videoranch.com.=
Click on the Low Bandwidth button and it will take you to the html site.
We’re updating the site constantly, so be sure and stop by. The next big
changes are updates to The Formosa Diner and the layout of the store.
The audio book version of “The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora” read by
Nez is due out at the end of September. We’ll be taking pre-orders for it=
in a couple of weeks when we know the price for it. We’ve heard it and
really enjoyed it. There’s a new understanding of the intent of some of the=
parts of the book after hearing Nez read it. It’s funny and has some cool
sound FX sprinkled throughout. It’s unabridged on 6 CDs.
We’re shipping via FedEx throughout the US now, so you’ll be able to track=
your Videoranch shipment easily.
Thanks for your interest!
Sincerely yours,
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Videoranch
http://www.videoranch.com
1-866-727-2639
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
On Sept. 1, beginning at 10 am, ASIFA-Hollywood will hold its fund-raising=
Animation Celebration auction (live in Anaheim CA and on eBay). Most items=
are original animation cels and drawings from Walt Disney, Chuck Jones
(Looney Tunes), Bob Clampett (Woody Woodpecker), and other classic
animation studios. Other sale items include autographed celebrity photos
and rock albums, including the Monkees first album with the cover signed by=
all four guys. Starting bid is $135. In comparison, starting bid on a
1940’s drawing of Mickey Mouse is $1300.
++++++++++++++++
From: Aaron Handy III
Honest!
VH-1 is scheduled to run the Behind The Music: The Monkees episode again,
on Friday, Sept. 20 @ 3:00 PM EDT/2:00 PM CDT.
It may not be The Monkees TV series, but it’s close!
Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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From: Brad
I heard on the Radio a bit about the Ami Dolenz wedding. Coco (Micky’s
Sister) performed the ceremony, and Micky sang “Only You”.
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From: mickyfan95
Hey guys just found this article on the Ventura County Star Web Site. Micky=
mentions Donna in it and the wedding date is officially confirmed. Hope you=
like!
Sorry its all clumped together.
Ventura County Star
http://www.insidevc.com/cr/cda/article_print/1,1250,VCS_156_1339578,00.html
Here they comeSpend a pleasant Ventura Sunday with Monkees Micky Dolenz and=
Davy Jones
By Mark Wyckoff, mwyckoff@insidevc.com
August 22, 2002
And then there were two. Again. Micky Dolenz has been in this spot before
as a member of The Monkees, the ’60s made-for-TV rock group that will play=
The Majestic Ventura Theatre on Sunday. It’s not that he likes touring the=
world in a truncated version of the band, it’s just that he’s grown used to=
the wildly divergent personalities that rarely align long enough for the
original group to come together and rock.
The last time that happened was in 1996, when Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike
Nesmith and Peter Tork recorded “Justus” for Rhino Records and then toured=
England. At first, they had a barrelful of fun, singing ’60s hits like
“Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “Daydream Believer” and “I’m a Believer.” Then
things slowly started to fall apart.
Nesmith, who never liked touring anyway, abruptly quit. Dolenz, Jones and
Tork soldiered on, touring regularly as a trio until last September, when
Tork abruptly quit to devote more time to his Shoe Suede Blues Band.
So now, for the past year, Dolenz and Jones have carried the Monkees torch=
as a duo, much like they did in 1970 when they were the only ones left to
record the final original Monkees album, “Changes.” The 57-year-old Dolenz,=
who moved to Ventura County earlier this year, likes to put a positive spin=
on the group’s volatile dynamics. “We’re sort of like CSN&Y, except
sometimes we don’t have the S and sometimes we don’t have the Y,” he said.=
“While Mike and Peter add a lot to the show musically when they decide to
join us, they didn’t sing a lot of the hits. Davy and I did. And that’s
very important to consider. Even if it’s just Davy and me in the lineup, it=
still sounds like The Monkees.”
Dolenz says the current show is a mix of well-known hits like “Last Train
to Clarksville” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” and more obscure album=
cuts, such as the mesmerizing Carole King-penned “Porpoise Song” (included=
on the “Vanilla Sky” soundtrack) and the breakneck rocker “Goin’ Down.”
There’s also time in the set for some solo moments. Dolenz likes to reveal=
that he once suffered from PMS — Pre-Monkee Singing — before launching
into the old blues tune “Since I Fell For You,” which he remembers his mom=
singing.
Jones, 56, taps into his Broadway roots, often singing a medley from
“Oliver” (he played the Artful Dodger in New York and on London’s West End=
before he became a Monkee). Sometimes he’ll throw in a self-penned song
like “I’ll Love You Forever” and he almost always does “Girl,” the song he=
sang to a lovestruck Maureen McCormick in an episode of “The Brady Bunch.”
“It’s our job to bring the audience along on our trip through time,” Dolenz=
said. “We’re sort of like the Grateful Dead of pop music. We’ve got this
hardcore group of fans who follow us around to shows. Wherever we play,
it’s like a party. We’re blessed in that.”
Dolenz, who was born in Tarzana, sold his Sherman Oaks house earlier this
year and moved to a gated community on the eastern tip of Ventura County.
The reason? He needed bigger digs because he’s getting married Sept. 20 to=
Donna Qu
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‘Behind the Music’ Turns Five
Fri Aug 23, 1:54 PM ET
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer
NEW YORK (AP) – After spending five years chronicling the rise, fall, and
redemption of rock’s biggest and wackiest stars, “Behind the Music”
narrator Jim Forbes admits there are some phrases he gets sick of
repeating. No, it’s not the now famous line about hitting “rock bottom.”
…
Next week, the channel celebrates “Behind the Music’s” five-year
anniversary with a marathon including some of its most popular and
notorious episodes, hosted by the comedian Cedric the Entertainer.
…
Still, among the most popular “Behind the Music” episodes are those
featuring C-list stars, such as David Cassidy, the Monkees and MC Hammer.
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From: SMCtopia
FYI, according to Amazon, the animated versions of “Oliver Twist” and
“Treasure Island” that Davy did voices in will be released on DVD September
3. He did the voice of Dodger (of course) in “Twist” and Jim Hawkins in
“Treasure Island”. He also sings in both of them. Thought some of you may
be interested.
Beautymoon*
Visit Walt Dated World!
http://members.tripod.com/mouseketeer_alison/
Headquarters Sesssions/Summer1967 CD page is now here! Access through Walt
Dated World address above!
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From: SMCtopia
I was just over on Amazon and a DVD called “Live Summer Tour” is available
for pre-order with a release date of November 12. I’m guessing this is the
King Biscuit DVD. There’s not much info about this release, except that it
is 75 minutes long. Just thought you’d all like to know…
Beautymoon*
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From: Nez4Ever1230
A commercial is currently running for a new CD entitled TV Land Favorite
Theme Songs on which the Theme from The Monkees is included. A portion of
the song is heard as the three actors who are featured throughout the
commercial do the Monkee walk. A couple of clips from the Goin’ Down video=
from the Wild Monkees episode are shown as well. In my opinion, The Monkees=
are # 1 always!
Thank you,
Nez4Ever1230
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From: “bay-harvey”
Peter Tork, with Shoe Suede Blues Band In Greenfield, New Hampshire,
September 9th,2002, at Oak Park. Rain or Shine $15.
See www.petertork.com for directions
Peter up Close and personal!!
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From: Jessica DeMarco
The Monkees, Peter Tork!
Attention all you Monkees / Peter Tork fans, you will be excited to know
that your favorite and mine, yes, Mr. Peter Tork has granted “Rock N Souls”=
Radio and exclusive 1 h-o-u-r long interview like you’ve never
heard! During our time with him, Peter spoke truthfully about his career
with The Monkees, his family, his feelings and his spiritual life!
If that were not enough, we also feature 5 fantastic songs by Peter and The=
Monkees to make this more than just an interview but an experience that you=
won t want to miss!
Visit www.rocknsouls.com right now to check out Peter’s page and be sure to=
click Peter’s picture to find more pictures, quotes and a sound clip of
Peter on “Rock ‘N’ Souls!”
Also, sign up for the “Rock N Souls” newsletter so that we can personally
let you know when and where you will be able to be apart of the “Rock ‘N’
Souls” interview with The Monkees own Peter Tork, not to mention our Peter=
Tork contest and give away!
Sign Up!
&
Stayed Tuned!
Yours truly,
Terry Paul
Producer “Rock N Souls” Radio
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
Most of the online retailers are now taking orders for the King Biscuit DVD=
release of the guys (Micky, Davy, & Peter) live concert last September at
the Sun theatre in Anaheim.
Here is the discription from DVD Planet:
Synopsis: More than 3 decades have passed since the world caught their
first glimpse of The Monkees. Since that time, they have sold millions of
records and sold out venues around the world. Their TV show continues to
air in over 40 countries making them interneational superstars. They have
maintained a spirit and energy that has not dissipated through the passage=
of time. Songs: Last Train to Clarksville, Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow),=
For Pete’s Sake, The Girl I Knew Somewhere, Valleri, Randy Scouse Git, Mary=
Mary, Goin’ Down, Can You Dig It?, Girl, Higher & Higher, A Little Bit Me A=
Little Bit You, She Hangs Out, That Was Then This Is Now, Daydream
Believer, I’m a Believer, (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone, Pleasant Valley
Sunday.
Since I was at the concert that was filmed, they left out about 30 minutes=
of the show. The songs I remember they did not include were “Lucille”,
“SInce I don’t have you”, “Nice to be with you”, “You and I”, “Porpoise
song/Listen to the band”.
I understand they are also releasing a CD of this concert. Maybe that will=
include the extra songs.
Jeff Gehringer
Listen to Monkees music free at Live 365!
http://www.live365.com/stations/291619
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From: Holly Barlow
Hi! I just thought I would tell everyone that in
September issue of Biography Magazine there is an
article on Kevin Bacon who wanted to be a rock star
when he was young and is in a band with his brothers
now. He states, “I was most heavily influenced in my
life by the Stones, the Beatles, the Monkees, the
Jackson Five and James Taylor.” I thought that was
really cool!!!
Holly Barlow
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
“They say you need love to love, you gotta have love to love. They all say=
it works that way, but if it’s true, why do I love you?”–Monkees
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Every Friday the LA Daily News lists upcoming events in the U Entertainment=
section. On the “Concerts” page today (Aug 23) was a photo of Micky & Davy=
with the caption, “The Monkees–with original members Davy Jones and Micky=
Dolenz–perform today at Disney’s California Adventure in
Anaheim.” However, I laughed because the photo is from 1986-87!
September 24 is the scheduled date for the VHS/DVD release of The Beatles’=
“A Hard Day’s Night”, the movie that inspired the creation of The
Monkees. Suncoast Video stores will let you reserve a copy for a $5
deposit so you will have it on the first day.
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From: “maggie mcmanus”
Micky Dolenz’s fiancee, Donna Quinter, has very kindly provided us with
photos from Ami’s recent wedding. Go over to www.monkeebusinessfanzine.com
and have a look at Micky, Donna, Ami and Jerry, Samantha, Trina, Charlotte,
Emily, Georgia, and Coco in their wedding finery on this happy happy day.
maggie
monkeebiz@prodigy.net
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Reviews
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
Monkees at California Adventure
Last night, I attended the Monkees second night at Disney=E2=80=99s Califor=
nia
Adventure theme park.
With a little concern about seeing a short show at Disney, I was just
amazed at how good it was. First, the park was packed. Fans were already
lining up for the 5:45pn concert when I arrived at 10:30am. Park security
said they were totally unprepared for the crowds the night before, and had=
extra people assigned to handle the crowds.
The stage is constructed overlooking Paradise harbor, so there is no
backstage. The guys had to take a boat to the stage, which caused fans all=
over the park yelling at the guys.
Both Davy & Micky looked great. Davy seems to have lost a few pounds since=
the concert I saw in May. Both of them were very enthusiastic and were
having a great time. When you see dozens of shows like I do, you look for
how much fun they were having. Last night, it really showed. They did the
standard hits set list, with three exceptions. Davy stated that the band
got together last night and threw together a version of Davy=E2=80=99s 80=
=E2=80=99s
solo record =E2=80=9CHey rah rah rah, Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse=E2=80=9D.=
The record
was released in England to celebrate Mickey=E2=80=99s 50th birthday. The en=
tire
band wore Mickey Mouse ears and it sounded great. Micky had never heard it=
before, and was laughing during the entire song.
With Coco Dolenz in town for Ami=E2=80=99s wedding, she came out and joined=
Micky
on the two songs they performed at the wedding. It was =E2=80=9CBye Bye
Blackbird=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=9CBoogie Woogie Bugle boy=E2=80=9D. It was a =
great treat for
the fans, but a little confusing for the casual fans who came to hear the
hits. Davy performed =E2=80=9CGirl=E2=80=9D in the audience (It was great t=
o see the
elderly Disney security handle that one!). They closed with both
=E2=80=9CBelievers=E2=80=9D and the audience went nuts. David Fisoff was st=
age left the
entire night. Davy said his daughters and grandson were there as well.
Sorry for the long post, but I thought you=E2=80=99d like to know that the =
guys
are still kicking and last night, they rocked Disney. The last time they
performed in Anaheim was in 1976 at Disneyland as part of DJBH.
Jeff Gehringer
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Twokees rock the Mouse House! I had a blast at the first show
(5.45 pm) of the guy’s three day stint at Disney’s California Adventure in=
Anaheim. I didn’t know how early fans would start lining up, so I arrived=
before the park opened at 10 am. I wore my 2002 Monkees Summer Tour
tee-shirt, my 30th Anniversary Commemorative Monkees watch, and my red
Rhino Monkees baseball cap covered with Monkees buttons (pathetic, isn’t
it?). During the day, a number of Cast Members (employees) made nice
comments about my shirt. At the World of Animation pavilion, as I was
seated for a show, a cast member greeted the audience then looked at me and=
said loud enough for all to hear, “is that a Monkees
tee-shirt?” Throughout the park were tasteful signs advertising the concer=
t.
Noone was waiting at the stage when the park opened, so I spent
the morning seeing the park attractions (MuppetVision 3D is not to be
missed!). Perfect day–slightly overcast and not too hot. In the
afternoon the sun came out and the temperature warmed up, but not
excessive. At one pm I saw a family waiting at the stage, so I got in
line. The outdoor stage was very small and built over a pond at Paradise
Pier. There were several rows of white wooden folding chairs for the
“reserved” guests (band members family & friends) and “preferred seating”
people who had made a prior reservation to eat in a park restaurant (my
reservation was for the ABC Soap Opera Bistro, where the waiters interact
with the guests as soap opera characters. I’m good at improvising, too,
and had fun with these kids). People without preferred seating had to
stand in another line all day for the back row chairs and standing
room. There was additional standing room way in the back for passer-bys.
While I waited I had a great time chatting with other fans who
noticed my tee-shirt (I had never met these people before!). One lady told=
me she saw the Monkees show years ago at the Hollywood Bowl when Micky
jumped in the pond! We kept hoping he’d do it again today, but he
didn’t. Another lady said she has seen Elvis in concert at Las Vegas! I,=
for one, am deeply jealous. A frequent question I was asked was, “Where’s=
Peter and Mike?” At one point a man said to me, “Micky’s brother is here!”=
and I said, “Micky doesn’t have a brother, he has three sisters.” He said=
he saw a man who looked just like Micky (distant cousin, perhaps?). About 3=
pm or so the band began setting up and playing big band tunes to warm
up. Then we heard a familiar voice singing over the speakers. Micky was
rehearsing “The Girl I Knew Somewhere”! I didn’t see Davy on stage. After=
the song Micky walked around the stage talking with the band and other
people, then left. In front of the drums were two tan acoustic guitars on=
stands for Micky, and a white guitar for Davy, which was smaller than
Micky’s guitars (I’m resist the overwhelming urge to make a joke here). I=
saw a kettledrum to one side, so I assumed Micky would do “Randy Scouse
Git,” but when the show began the kettledrum was gone (maybe the song was
cut at the last minute?).
Shortly after 5 pm the Cast Members let in the Preferred Seating
people. I sat in front row, little off center to the right. The preferred=
seating was sold out, and the SRO/overflow areas were full. People who
couldn’t get in lined up along the bridge where they could still hear. A
news reporter and cameraman walked by, apparently looking for people to
interview. The man sitting by me called out, “Number one fan here!” and
pointed at me. The reporter did a brief interview with me for TV! Way
cool! She asked what I liked about the music, where I got the buttons on
my hat, which guy was my fave, what one question I would ask the guys if I=
could. I replied, “it probably won’t happen, but most fans would like all=
four guys to get back together one more time!” She asked if I would like=
to see the Rockin’ the Bay series continue, and I said, “Sure, as long as
they bring the Monkees back!” For doing the interview the reporter
rewarded me with a 8X10 black & white glossy publicity photo of Micky &
Davy! I think the taping was an in-house Disney promotional piece.
A warm-up guy came out, asked if we were excited to be here, and
gave away some park tee-shirts by asking Monkee trivia questions (which
Monkee is a jockey! duh!). The beautiful blue sky was the perfect
backdrop as the guys came on stage to screaming and cheering. Micky & Davy=
held out their hands as if they were going to shake hands with each other,=
then drew their hands back. Micky picked up a guitar, Davy had a white
tambourine, and they sang (what else?) “Clarksville.” At the end Micky
said, “And the hits just keep on coming!” as Davy began “Little Bit
Me.” Micky asked, “Are there any Monkee fans here?” and the fans went
wild! Micky had a headset mike, although he used a handheld mike for
“Goin’ Down,” while Davy used a wireless mike on a stand. Both guys wore
black fabric pants (not leather). Davy wore a long sleeved yellow shirt
and Micky had on a long sleeved red satin shirt. Has anyone noticed that
during the shows the last two years, Micky’s shirts hang over his
belt? Hey, Dolenz, tuck in your shirt tail! The colored lights over the
stage turned on, but could not be seen in the sunlight. Occasionally the
guys waved to the overflow crowd on the bridge.
Because of the limited time, the guys sang one song after another=
with no jokes or banter in-between. I missed the humor and the
interaction. Matter of fact, I didn’t see much connection between
them. When one sang, the other stood to the back or the side and played an=
instrument. I expected that with just the two men and a small stage, they=
would play off each other more, but I didn’t see it (or else I missed it
while taking photos). Davy spoke to the audience a little before
two songs, but Micky didn’t talk to the audience much. And on a personal=
note I missed not hearing “Auntie Grizelda”!
They performed the usual hits and none of their solo show
material. After the old joke about “our songwriters, Sears & Roebuck,”
Micky said they would do a song by one of their favorite songwriters. Some=
of the fans chimed in, “Mike Nesmith!” Micky and Davy faced each other on=
one microphone and played guitars on “The Girl I Knew Somewhere.” Micky
then went to the drum set and posed “for a statue over Rio de Janeiro”, and=
the fans screamed. He played rockin’ drums on “Mary,
Mary.” Unfortunately, Davy stood right in front of the drums to play
maracas, so I couldn’t see Micky at all. Hey, Jones, down in front! Davy=
said he and Micky had four daughters, and his own daughters were in the
front row as well as his grandson; “it’s his first Monkees concert.” He
then dedicated “It’s Nice To Be With You” to his grandson. After one of
the songs, Aviva stepped out and goosed Davy, which got a big cheer from
the fans.
Davy said he had a “surprise” for Micky, and he brought out
Coco. Micky acted “surprised” (yeah, right). She and Micky sang “Bye Bye=
Blackbird” a cappella (“the first song our mother ever taught us”), then
the band joined in for “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” The songs were fine,
although afterwards the man sitting by me said he felt Coco’s presence took=
away from the guys. During “Goin’ Down” I was disappointed that Micky
didn’t dance around as he usually does, but he hammed it up at the song’s
end with the usual switching the mike between his hands and ended by
striking a pose, pointing at the audience. Davy sang “Valleri”, and during=
one song he did his “Axel Rhodes” dance, to the fans’ delight.
During one of Davy’s songs Micky went offstage to change into a
long sleeved half red and half blue shirt covered with white stars (no
doubt a patriotic statement). Before singing “Girl”, Davy changed into a=
short sleeved black glitter shirt (ooh la lah!). He recited the usual
story of kissing the TV set and how during his entire life he’s been
followed by three little words. Some of the fans yelled, “Marcia, Marcia,=
Marcia!” Davy left the stage to walk through the audience to sing “Girl”,=
which sent the security guards into a panic and they scrambled to catch up=
with him. Lots of women held out their hands for him to shake, and a
couple of women threw themselves at him for a hug.
They sang “Pleasant Valley Sunday” and I was surprised that during=
“Steppin’ Stone” Micky banged a tambourine. He and Davy marched around the=
stage on “Stone”, the most choreography I saw they do the whole
show. Micky picked up a guitar for “Daydream Believer.” During the
singalong part, he and Davy waved their arms to direct the audience. Then=
they acted as if the show was over. The fans screamed for “I’m a Believer”=
and finally Micky said, “Oh, did we forget a song?” After “Believer” the
fans rushed to the stage, many holding pens and items to
autograph. Unfortunately, the guys did a brief bow and left the stage
without signing anything or even touching the fans’ hands as they did in
last year’s show. The security guards then scooted us away as fast as
possible, apparently scared that the fans might get too rowdy! As we left,=
the man sitting by me offered to send me the digital photos he took!
Postscript: the next day when I took my film in for developing,
one of the store clerks told me that when he was a kid his mother took him=
to a Monkees show at the Cincinnati Gardens, shortly after the second
Monkees album came out. The only thing he remembers hearing during the
show was a little of “Mary Mary” and screaming girls.
+++++++++++++++++
From: “Cassidy Fontana”
Shoe Suede Blues: Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC 8-29-02
By: Cassidy Fontana
We flew down to Charlotte on August 29. Before the show started, we called=
a cab and for the first time, it was late. A half hour late, to be exact. I=
wanted to leave at 7:30 but the cab didn’t arrive until 8:00. The man
behind the wheel said in a strong Indian accent, “So sorry! So sorry! Cou=
ld
not find room 1-5-0! Drove around all the buildings, but did not see room
1-5-0! So sorry!”
We saw Peter messing around onstage as soon as we got there. He was all in=
black, which surprised me, because I was expecting to see one of his crazy=
shirts. Instead, it was a plain long-sleeved black cotton shirt and black
jeans, I think. Very casual. It was really normal to see Peter walking back=
and forth, getting set up. I felt totally comfortable around him.
There were about six rows of chairs lined up close to the stage. The front=
row was two feet away from the stage, and the stage itself was only about a=
foot high. The only “dance floor” was in the back, behind the chairs, o=
r
possibly to the side by the bar, but there wasn’t much room. The Double
Door was an old house that had been transformed into a blues club. There
were two seats left at the end of the front row on the right, but since
there were only six or seven chairs in the front row to begin with, these
were *ideal* seats! I couldn’t have asked for any better. Peter was on th=
e
left, and because of this, he *faced* us the most when singing.
The band was milling around, which surprised me a little. As soon as we got=
there, they did sound check by playing “Young Blood”, so we got to hear=
an
entire song at around 8:00, an hour and a half before the concert was
supposed to start!
I got up to go talk to the Blues Kitties, and I ran into Peter, who was in=
the front entryway area. He looked at me, so I felt I should say something.=
“I’m sorry if we’re really tired by the end; it’s not the band, it=
‘s that=85″
I was going to say it was that we got up at 3:30 in the morning to fly out=
from WI, but Peter didn’t let me finish. “No excuses!” he said loudly=
. “I
don’t want to hear any excuses!” He got so loud that I felt everyone wa=
s
looking at us. “We got up at 3:30 in the morning for you!” I yelled bac=
k,
and though I doubt he heard me, he shouted “No excuses!” and laughed.
“Never mind; I’m gonna go talk to the Blues Kitties,” I shook my head=
, and
ducked around him. I couldn’t believe we were arguing already! It felt
pretty normal.
We did get to talk to Carlie and Carol after that, and they were just like=
I thought they’d be. They looked exactly like the picture I’d seen, for=
one
thing, and they fit the personas I’d learned on the Shoopies-list. We ask=
ed
to take their picture with their little blue kitty ears on. Later we saw
that they’d made up an entire dance to “Dress Sexy For Me”, which was=
hilarious! They had it down to a T.
When Jules left to go to the bathroom, I introduced myself to the fan next=
to us, whose name was Kim, and apparently she lurks on Shoopies! She knew=
who I was from my earlier post, which was nice. : ) She’d traveled alone=
and had come from Maryland, but she used to live in the North Carolina area=
so she wanted to come back.
The fan sitting next to Kim had also come alone. Her name was Cindy, and
she was a Monkees fan whose favorite was Mike like Juliana. It was so nice=
to meet fans who weren’t snobby or obsessed with showing off in front of=
the band. It was great to meet them both.
There were only about 40 people there all together, and not everyone was
there to see the band. Some just wanted to hang out at the bar.
Peter actually played *six* Monkee songs, which amazed me. He normally only=
plays one or two, and he doesn’t have to if he doesn’t want to. But he=
played Last Train to Clarksville, I’m a Believer, Steppin’ Stone, Littl=
e
Bit Me Little Bit You, Auntie Grizelda (!), and Daydream Believer. The
drunks at the bar kept to themselves mostly, unlike some of the outdoors
concerts I’ve been to, except for one obnoxious one who yelled out “Las=
t
Train to Clarksville!” when he’d already played it!
Peter made fun of her. “Obviously you were talking when we first played
that number! We play what’s on the setlist, no exceptions=97what did you=
think this was, a Monkees show?!”
“F*** you!” the woman screamed out.
Peter looked at the audience with a bewildered expression on his face.
“Such an original insult, and it came right off the top of your head!”
We saw Ginger’s red and black beaded guitar strap that she’d given Pete=
r to
use with his red guitar. She’d mentioned it on Shoopies-list, and it was=
very groovy.
Juliana told me later that after I whoo-hooed during “Young Blood”, Pet=
er
said, “She has to do that; she’s my cousin!” and pointed at me.
“Where was I?!” I said to Jules. I didn’t remember it happening at al=
l! It
was a little hazier than the Monkees show; it wasn’t in as sharp of focus=
.
During one song early on, Peter smiled with dimples at me. That classic
Peter smile. I felt a warm, family feeling that can only come from that
sincere grin.
Hearing SSB live was so powerful. The harmonies were fantastic. They would=
start a cappella and Peter would show them what he wanted them to do with
his hands. Then the band would kick in, and ooh! It gave me chills. John
did harmonica instead of Tadg, and he was really good! He was doing it
while drumming, which was especially impressive. Peter mainly played guitar=
but did take over keyboards on a few songs. Mostly the keyboards were left=
out since Tadg got let go. But they sounded so tight, so together, that it=
seemed to work.
I got what I hope are really wonderful pictures with my new camera, but I
didn’t want to take too many because I was afraid the flash would bug the=
band. We were so close that it was tons of fun to take pictures.
Juliana and I were dancing in our seats for the first half. I couldn’t he=
lp
it; it was a natural inclination.
Richard broke a string after only three songs! “That never happened
before!” he exclaimed dubiously. While he ran offstage and tried to fix i=
t
quickly, Peter played “waiting” music and I finally got a picture of
Michael, who was normally hidden completely by the immensely tall Richard!=
One time when Richard came back, Michael peered out from behind his bass
and smiled real big at me, which makes his whole face light up. I couldn’=
t
see John very well behind his cymbal, but he saw us, as we found out later.
I recognized most of the songs from the first two albums, plus the Monkees=
songs Peter added in. Peter did so many Monkee tunes he didn’t sing on, a=
nd
he did them *better*. “Steppin’ Stone” just *rocked*! He said “This=
is a
song the Sex Pistols did, and also the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The
Sex Pistols did it nasty, and we’re gonna do it nasty too!” And they di=
d.
Peter did the whole “I’m not your stone!” part at the end, and it was=
fabulous.
When Peter set his guitar down and walked over the keyboards to do a song,=
the instrument tipped over. The audience knew what was gonna happen a few
seconds before he did, because a few people yelled out “Peter!” But he=
didn’t catch it in time, and it crashed onto the floor of the stage. He
spent two minutes trying to ham it up, to cover up his embarrassment=97whic=
h
is SO Peter! He petted it, then backed away and held out his hands
cautiously as if he were ready to catch it. Then he jumped like it was
going to fall again. It was very cute. *g*
Before they launched into another Monkees songs, John called out, “Play i=
t
like you did on the record, Richard! Not the Whitesnake record, the other o=
ne!”
Peter tried to tell the Michael Sunday-Steven Monday story. “Michael Sund=
ay
has a friend named Steven Monday, and Steven Monday has a brother, and
three of them were all driving along one day when they got pulled over by a=
cop. And the cop stuck his head in the window and said =91What’s your nam=
e?’
And he said =91Michael Sunday’. And then the cop looked at the next guy a=
nd
said, =91What’s *your* name?’ And the guy said =91Steven Monday’. And=
then he
looked at the third guy in the back and said, =91Well then, what’s *your*=
name?’ And he said, “George Washington!’ And the cop said, =91Alright=
, out of
the car!’ True story!” And Michael confirmed it. The funniest part was =
that
Peter couldn’t get it right. He kept saying “Steven Monday” when he m=
eant
“Michael Sunday”, and we all knew what he was *trying* to say, but he
insisted, “I *will* get this right, folks!”
The band did decide to do some of Tadg’s songs anyway. When they introduc=
ed
“Cab Driver”, Peter said, “This was written by an ex-band member=85 w=
e kicked
him out so we could make more money!” They still played “Black Drawers=
” and
“Dress Sexy For Me” as well, songs Tadg had co-written.
Peter suddenly realized that they’d played a couple songs out of order.
They were going to play something like “Black Drawers” and “Dress Sex=
y For
Me” right in a row. “We can’t have that or everyone will start having=
sex!”
Peter blurted. Which led him directly into a joke: “Why don’t Baptists =
let
people have sex standing up? It might lead to dancing!” ~groan~
They had a thirty minute intermission in which they took a break and I was=
able to go to the bathroom and figure out how to get the film out of my new=
camera. I couldn’t find the right button in the dark. During intermission=
they played Beatles music.
During “A Little Bit Me, Little Bit You” in the second set, I suggested=
to
Jules that we get up and dance. One woman was dancing in the aisle by the
bar already, so we knew we wouldn’t block anyone. She cheered when the tw=
o
of us got up and we all danced together. Everyone was *so* nice, in the
Double Door and in Charlotte in general.
I don’t know how to dance, but it was impossible not to move to the music=
.
They were soooooo good live! I’d never been in a club setting before, but=
I
felt comfortable and safe at the DDI.
I would face away from Peter and dance with Jules sometimes. Whenever I
wasn’t looking towards the stage and would then turn back, I would catch=
Peter looking at us. When we *were* looking, he’d make eye contact a coup=
le
times, but he was *always* watching us dance when he didn’t think we knew=
it. Very coy. *g*
During “Auntie Grizelda”, instead of making funny noises in the middle,=
he
said little things like “Where’s the hat? Weren’t you a Monkee? Ooh-h=
oo,
pretty bird!” A bit of a barely-concealed statement, I should think.
When I looked at the clock, it was quarter to one! They’d started at 9:30=
,
which meant they’d played three and a half hours! I was thrilled!!!
Definitely different than the average concert!
Out of the songs that I knew from the first two albums (not counting
Monkees songs), they played: Hitchhike, She Belongs to Me (the song Kim was=
hoping to hear!), Cross Cut Saw, Black Drawers, Young Blood, Madison
Blues/Blue Suede Shoes, Mojo, Saved By the Blues, Cab Driver, Help Me,
Route 66, Dress Sexy For Me, Treat Her Right, Big Boss Man, Slender Tender=
& Tall, and Wine-Texas BBQ.
When he played “Daydream Believer”, I realized it was the first time I=
could really enjoy it live=97and I did. I have heard three out of the four =
of
them sing it live now. Micky at his solo show, Davy at the Monkees and
Twokees shows, and Peter that night. Normally people wave their arms back
and forth, which makes it hard for me to just feel the emotions connected
with that song. But here we could sway and watch Peter and truly *enjoy*
it. I really felt tremendous love and warmth from him… a feeling of
rightness, of belonging…
They didn’t do any encores=97most bands do. But they’d already been pla=
ying
for so long; I don’t blame them! Everyone lined up to get autographs per=
Carol, who was organizing it. I was expecting everyone to mill around
afterwards and have the band members wander up to all the different groups=
of people. But there wasn’t enough room to do that, and Callie told me
later that the line was the way it was usually done.
While we were waiting around, I spotted Michael. I said hi to him and asked=
if it would be ok if we got a picture with him. He beamed and looked really=
flattered. “Sure=97as soon as I go to the bathroom!” he told us, and we=
laughed.
By the time we got up to Peter, we noticed that the band members were in a=
line behind a table. Juliana was before me in line. She said “Great show!=
“
and Peter said, “I liked your dancing!” and she responded with “I lik=
ed
*your* dancing!” Peter had been shaking his hips and dancing spastically =
as
usual.
I told him “Fantastic show!” and gave him the cover of the first album =
to
sign. I pulled out the “LOVE bag” we’d brought for him (It said “LO=
VE” in a
square-shaped hippie pattern on it) and told him about the songs we’d
written for him.
Richard was next in line, and I explained that I pre-ordered the new CD and=
it was already signed, so I had to bring the old one, even though he wasn=
‘t
on it. He wondered where I got it from because most of them go to his
house. I didn’t want to mention Tadg for some reason, or
teenyweenystore.com. But that *was* where I got it from.
After that we spoke to Michael, who’d taken his place in line. He already=
knew us and smiled broadly. I told him that seeing SSB was worth
everything=97getting up at 3:30 in the morning, flying from Wisconsin, etc.
“You flew from *Wisconsin* to see *us*?!” Michael gasped. Richard heard=
him
and leaned over to talk to us again. “*Where* are they from?!” he inter=
jected.
“Well, we knew you guys never played the Midwest, so we thought *we’d* =
come
to *you*!” I tried to explain. They were both really impressed and
flattered, and it was so nice.
I think we said something about wanting to get a picture later, and Michael=
said, “You came all the way from Wisconsin; we’ll give you whatever you=
want!”
We talked to John, who *wasn’t* behind the table. He was really friendly=
and considerate. He thought we’d left, because he couldn’t see us when =
we
were dancing. “You guys had so much energy, and when I thought you’d le=
ft,
I was really disappointed!” There was some sort of wooden structure that=
held the house up and blocked us from Richard, Michael, and John when we
were dancing. Peter was the only one who could really see us from that
vantage point. John drew himself in on the album cover, since he’d actual=
ly
played on the first album but for some reason hadn’t been in the photo.
We got back in line for pictures, which they did separately. Peter put his=
arm around Jules and they were so cute. Her camera didn’t work properly a=
nd
she may have gotten three pictures out of it! Carol was the one taking the=
photos and she was very nice about it.
I said, “Hi Peter” again when it was my turn, and he put his arm around=
my
waist and I put mine around his back, and then he wrapped both his arms
around me! It wasn’t a squeezing Peter hug like in Michigan last year; it=
was more of a “picture hug”, which I’d never gotten before. It was a=
cuddling type thing. I was really flattered, since last time I’d been und=
er
the impression he’d liked Jules best and I’m never the type to be notic=
ed
like that. He made me so happy!!! It was just so easy and comfortable and
right.
What Jules told me later was that Peter didn’t let go. I started talking =
to
him, and he kept his arms around my waist, and apparently I didn’t
disentangle myself from him either. I totally don’t remember this! If it=
happened, I wasn’t conscious of it. I was really concentrating on what I=
was saying so I didn’t sound stupid. Juliana said that to people watching=
,
it probably looked like I knew him. She said it looked really natural, and=
it must have *felt* natural because I didn’t notice!
I got to talk to Peter for longer than I expected. He was amazingly sweet
and seemed to really open up and trust me once we started talking. It was a=
fantastic experience.
There were more people in line, so we headed down the stairs where John
was. I asked him if Michael was still around because I told him we were
going to get a pic with him. John offered to take the picture and said
Michael might be out smoking. I also wanted to ask for John’s picture, bu=
t
because of the order I’d said it in, I felt that if I asked him now, it
would sound like we were trying to use him as a substitute, which wasn’t=
true! Also, it was an awkward place to take the picture since we were on
the stairs. And no one was available to take it. Richard was still behind
the table, I think. So unfortunately we didn’t get pictures with the two =
of
them.
We went outside to look for Michael, but he wasn’t out there. We couldn=
‘t
go back inside without disrupting the fans waiting for Peter, so we called=
a cab.
Then Michael came out, and I said, “There you are!” There was this gray=
car
parked outside that had the doors open and was *blasting* “Porpoise Song=
“
and all these other Monkees songs. Michael yelled “Turn that down!” jok=
ingly.
A guy named Scott was out there as well; he was the one who’d found
Juliana’s pin that had fallen off her bag. He took the picture of us and=
Michael together. We posed on either side of Michael, and he said “Preten=
d
we like each other!”
We talked to Michael a little longer than Peter. He asked us why were
didn’t fly somewhere closer and we said that school was starting. He aske=
d
us where we went to school, and we said UW-Oshkosh. I told him I only got
one picture of him because Richard was so tall!
The taxi came too fast. The one time it actually came fast was when we were=
talking to Michael. Darn!
“Have a safe trip!” Michael said. He seemed really worried about us get=
ting
back by ourselves.
We all waved, and that was the end of it.
It was so much fun. I really feel lucky that we’re finally, finally old
enough to do this. It was worth every penny, every moment of planning,
every worry. In two days, September 3, I’ll have loved the Monkees for fo=
ur
years. It feels like longer than that. But if you had told me back then
what we would be doing nowadays, I never would have believed it. At that
time, even the idea of seeing them in concert was inconceivable. How far
we’ve come=85 : )
**Pictures coming as soon as they’re developed! *g*
Peace Love & Harmony,
~Cassidy
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(sorry this is one day late!)
From: Aaron Handy III
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1966
The Royal Flush” (prod. #4701) aired on this very date @ 7:30/6:30 p.m.
Central Time on NBC Television as the premiere episode of The Monkees, a
comedy-fantasy series from Raybert/Screen Gems TV Productions heavily
influenced by The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night (United Artists, 1964) and
Help! (United Artists, 1965), which reflected the misadventures of an
unknown, young, longhaired, modern-dressed group and its dreams on the way=
to fame and fortune. Produced by Robert Rafelson and Bert Schneider, it
starred David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, all of
whom were chosen from a lot of 437 applicants who answered an ad in the
Sept. 8, 1965 issue of The Hollywood Reporter.
The sponsor of the week was Kellogg’s, and the songs were were Boyce &
Hart’s This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day and Goffin & King’s Take A Gia=
nt
Step. The third Monkees episode to be filmed, The Royal Flush was the first=
to be helmed by James Frawley, an initial member of innovative NYC comedy
troupe The Premise, who would go on to direct the bulk of The Monkees’ 58
half-hour segments (32 to be exact). Frawley would soon be greatly rewarded=
for his efforts on The Royal Flush; it won the Emmy for Outstanding
Directorial Achievement In A Comedy Series for 1966-67.
The success of the TV series and the hit records it helped generate made
The Monkees the rage of America, imitating and, at times, even eclipsing
The Beatles’ own success! The series cranked out 58 episodes for 2 seasons=
on NBC, finally ending in September 1968. But what a following The Monkees=
have had during the course of that run: 2 Emmy Awards, 4 #1 hit albums, 3
#1 hit singles, and 2 sold-out concert tours…not to mention the
admiration and adulation of fans worldwide, something which continues to
thrive to this very day!!
A Happy, Healthy 36th Anniversary to David, Micky, Michael and Peter!!!!!
CELEBRATING 31 YEARS ON EARTH (Sept. 30, 1971-2002) – Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
++++++++++++++++++
From: Katherine Johnston
Just found this interview with Davy in conjunction with the Oyster Fest
show – it mentions that Micky and Davy are going to be recording a new CD
at the end of the year — is this too good to be true?
http://www.connpost.com/Stories/0,1413,96%257E3817%257E840401,00.html?searc=
h=3Dfilter
Katie
Article Last Updated:
Thursday, September 05, 2002 – 1:12:55 PM MST
Hey, hey: Micky Dolenz, left, and Davy Jones will perform as The Monkees
Sunday night at the Norwalk Oyster Festival. (Contributed photo)
Monkee Business
A reunited Jones, Dolenz to perform at Oyster Festival
By SEAN SPILLANE
Since leaving Manchester, England, more than 40 years ago, Davy Jones has
been in the public eye via Broadway, television, movies and records.
He wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I’ve always been famous. I don’t know why,” Jones, 56, said in a recent
phone interview from a Minneapolis hotel room. “I was supposed to get out
there and go around the world and meet people and spread positive vibes.”
Jones will team with Micky Dolenz to spread some of those vibes when The
Monkees (minus Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith) perform at the Norwalk Oyster
Festival Sunday night at 7.
“It’s just Mickey and I and we’re having a good old time,” he said. “We’re=
out here singing all the hits and we do some shtick. We’re just jamming
around, laughing at each other on stage all the time.”
Even Jones has to be a bit surprised that The Monkees have had such
longevity. After all, the show, which debuted in September of 1966, was
canceled in late 1968 and the group broke up the following year.
But thanks to reruns, “The Monkees” has now entertained generations of fans=
.
“It’s kind of cool that we’ve been sort of reinvented every couple of
years,” Jones said. “There’s just an amazing reaction wherever we go and
it’s not just one particular audience.
“Sometimes there’s two, three, four generations watching us at the same tim=
e.”
The secret to The Monkees’ success is simple, according to Jones.
“People get what they expect. They hear the tunes and we do them well.
We’re not take-the-money-and-run guys.”
Jones and Dolenz are the only two Monkees involved with the group now.
Nesmith has only appeared at a few concerts since the Monkees reunion in
1986 and worked on the group’s 1996 album, Justus.
Tork left the group last year and is concentrating on his blues band, Shoe=
Suede Blues.
“He’s just doing his own thing,” Jones said of Tork. “He runs hot and cold=
on [The Monkees]. Last year, he just got a little tired.
“It gets to be overwhelming sometimes and it started to overwhelm him.”
Jones and Dolenz, however, show no signs of slowing down. The two worked
together in the early 1970s after The Monkees broke up and have been part
of every reunion since.
“It’s a brotherhood,” Jones said of his relationship with Dolenz, who is
getting remarried later this month. “We’re just so attuned to each other’s=
moves and what we do. I do many shows on my own, but when I’m out there
with Mickey, I feel a lot better.”
Oddly enough, when the two aren’t together as The Monkees, there isn’t much=
communication.
“What he’s doing when [we’re apart] I have no idea,” Jones said. “We rarely=
talk on the phone when we’re not working.
“I never even knew Micky Dolenz bowled until about a month ago. That blew
my mind because I love to bowl.”
Jones and Dolenz are scheduled to record a new album for teen-pop guru Lou=
Pearlman later this year in Orlando, Fla.
“We’re going to try to get in the studio and cut something decent . . . I
hope,” Jones said with a laugh.
The hardest part about being a Monkee, Jones said, is living up to people’s=
expectations.
“It’s a bit of a responsibility trying to keep your nose clean and making
sure you conduct yourself in a reasonable and gentlemanly fashion,” he
said. “It’s a continual thing. As soon as you leave the door, you’re out in=
the general public.
“Nowadays, we may stay late in the bar and sing Beatles tunes around the
piano, but nobody’s rat-faced [drunk], falling about and breaking chairs.”
However, he doesn’t feel trapped by his fame and doesn’t understand people=
who let it get the better of them.
“I do believe Michael Jackson could go shopping at the supermarket if he
wants to,” Jones said. “He just doesn’t have to show up in his Rolls Royce,=
moonwalking into the cheese department with his sparkly shoes on.”
Jones, who moved to the Hell’s Kitchen section of New York when he was 16
to work on Broadway, also is writing a musical he hopes will take him back=
to the Great White Way.
“I have a piece of work that’s coming up that I think is going to be very
important,” he said. “I got it in my mind that I want to have a show on
Broadway. It’s almost like an awakening, an empowerment.
“Theater has always been my backbone because that’s what I do best and
that’s where I feel the most comfortable. I feel real good about it.”
In addition to his other projects, Jones, a former jockey, raises horses at=
his Beaverton, Pa., farm and even has a few thoroughbreds that race
professionally.
“It’s always been something I’ve enjoyed and wanted to do,” he said.
“That’s what I do when I’m not doing the thing with Mickey and the other
stuff.
“I said to my second wife ‘Next to my horses I love you the most.’ That
didn’t go down too well and it cost me a fortune.”
The Monkees perform at the Norwalk Oyster Festival Sunday night at 7 at
Veterans’ Park, Seaview Avenue, Norwalk. For more information, call 838-944=
4.
Oyster Info
The Norwalk Oyster Festival turns 25 this year and has a full slate of
musical acts to help in the celebration.
Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge will perform Friday night at 9 on
the Main Stage, while K.C. and the Sunshine Band will be there Saturday
night at 9.
There are two headliners Sunday. The first is ex-Allman Brother Dickey
Betts and his band Great Southern at 2 p.m. The Monkees featuring Davy
Jones and Micky Dolenz close out the event Sunday night at 7.
For a full entertainment schedule, visit the Web site at www.seaport.org
In addition to the music, there will be the usual assortment of arts and
crafts, food, kids entertainment, harbor cruises and tall ships, as well as=
the Big Boy Toy Show. And, of course, oysters.
Special events include a Sept. 11 commemoration with U.S. Rep. Christopher=
Shays, R-4, Saturday at 2 p.m. and a demonstration by 22 skydivers Saturday=
at 5 p.m.
Oyster Festival hours are Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11
p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 6-12 and free
for children under 6. For more information, call 838-9444.
Oyster Festival hours are Friday from 5-11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-11
p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
General admission at the gate is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 from
children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6.
For more information, call the Norwalk Seaport Association at 838-9444 or
visit the Web site at www.seaport.org
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From: Ronald L Cohen
Hi Brad,
At the end of the entertainment section of the CNN news this morning,
September 5, shortly before 7AM EDT, a comment was made about a
possibility of another Monkees TV show with a new set of guys. Then Carol
Costello and the lady who delivers the entertainment news (I did not
catch her name) said ” Who knew? The Monkees were a fake band and they
could not sing”. They said it a few times. Needless to say this was very
angering and everyone should contact CNN and lodge a complaint. They
should be informed that they should know what they are talking about
before they say it. Just because they are a generation removed from the
Monkees is no excuse for not knowing the facts.
Ron Cohen
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From: SMCtopia
I was just over on Amazon and a DVD called “Live Summer Tour” is available
for pre-order with a release date of November 12. I’m guessing this is the
King Biscuit DVD. There’s not much info about this release, except that it
is 75 minutes long. Just thought you’d all like to know…
Beautymoon*
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From: Brad Waddell
Here is a link to purchase the new Monkees Live Concert DVD – purchase it
here and support this newsletter – and get a great price! thanks!
Monkees – Live Summer Tour 2001 (Concert on DVD)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006JDSY/flexquartemonkee
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From: regionalgirl1
Brad, another Monkees mention in the Datebook section of the San Francisco=
Chronicle, from September 6, 2002.
“ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL: Commenting on Tuesday’s item about Monkees=
remainder Davy Jones playing in San Francisco, TIC spy Maxine Carlin, just=
back from a Beatlefest in Liverpool, was astounded to see that Micky Dolenz=
is going to play at the Los Angeles Liverpool Days, a Beatles convention in=
Pasadena. In Liverpool, Beatles mecca, there were 500,000 fans gathered,
she harrumphs, and “not a Monkee in sight’ “.
Okay that’s three of our Monkees mentioned in that section in two days.
Could a brief mention about Peter Tork follow soon?!?
— Linda Seitas
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From: Yahoo – Entertainment Highlights in History
In 1966, the television series “Star Trek” premiered on NBC. It ran for
three years.
Also in 1966, the comedy show “The Monkees” made its debut on NBC. The show=
featured a rock group that was supposed to be the American version of The
Beatles.
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From: Nez4Ever1230
In the latest issue of People Magazine (the September 16, 2002 issue) there=
is a very interesting reference to the guys. In an article on The Rolling
Stones entitled
As Years Go By there is a photo on page 116 that was from June 1984 of band=
member Mick Jagger and an unidentified woman. In the background of the
photo is a sign that reads ” TV Dinner As Eaten By The Monkees” and there
is an orange TV dinner box with the Monkees logo in white letters behind
the sign! There is a photo
on the box but unfortunately, it is hidden behind the sign. The article
begins on page 114 and runs through page 116. In my opinion, David,
Michael, Micky & Peter are # 1 always!
Thank you,
Nez4Ever1230
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From: Chimpatty
As you recall, Natural toured as the Monkees opening act last year. They
are coming out with their album and these are the dedications. The guys
really appreciated the Monkees and included them in the dedications. I
thought everyone might enjoy these.
Patty Mallett
It may seem typical, but I can’t go without thanking above all God, whom I=
always feel watching me, and I thank unconditionally for everything
imaginable, but first and foremost… My Parents. They are about as close
of a second as you can get to God. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive,
creative, loving, consoling, generous, and understanding family. Mom…
Dad… I may not always express it as much as I’d like to, but… You
taught me to see the world as limitless. You’ve given me endless
opportunities, and support in every area I have ever been interested in.
But most of all… You’ve shown me nothing but love. And I hope you know
how much “I love you more than you love me, I cross my heart I do. First
can only beat second, second can never beat first.” I only pray you’ll help=
me raise my family, so I can hope to do half as well as you have. Lara, if=
I could ever understand the way your mind works, who am I kidding… I’m
just a Bass player. You’ve been the best big sister. Nobody looks out for
me like you do. I can only repay you in Massages. Sorry. And the newest
addition to our immediate family, I’m proud to say, Brian. You’re the only=
person on earth good enough for my sister. You’re an amazing person, and
you NEVER STOP! Take a day off!
Ben Bledsoe
Ok, ok… Onto the real world. I would like to thank all the rest of my
family, Grandmom and Granddad, The Bledsoes, The Hunters, The D’Louhys.
(Especially all my cousins that had to sit through all the Christmas
morning pictures every year with me.) I want to thank Veit Renn for giving=
us our boost into the big leagues, and being an amazing teacher, and
mentor. I hope we can work together, again, someday. Jaco Pastorius, Albert=
Manglesdorf, Bass Central for helping me find the perfect combination of
MTD and Eden. Michael Tobias – You have gone above and beyond anything I
would have ever hoped for. Thank you first for you amazing Basses, but
above that… Thank you for helping me in more ways than I can count. Hard=
Rock Caf=C3=A9 and Hotels – Lou Carrier….You party animal…Rita, You’re=
amazing. Planet Hollywood and Robert Earl… You’ve helped in countless
ways. We’ll always be there for ya’. Keep Paradise Pumpin! I’d also like to=
send a quick thank you to the Argyle Hotel in Los Angeles for being the
best hotel on earth… All my agents, Judy Savage and the Savage Agency,
Marla Dell Talent, Helen Gittens, and also a huge hoorah to Bruce DuCat for=
making me “Act Reel.” Two of the biggest industry reasons I am where I am
today are Gregg Brooks and the late great Les Abbott. Gregg, You’ll never
know the effect your positive teaching had on me. Rock Shop…. You’re the=
only shop that does it right.
I have to start this out with an unbelievably HUGE thank you to Mike
Castonguay. I would have never thought that some guy that I was gonna’ take=
Bass lessons from would become the biggest influence on my life second only=
to my parents. You taught me to truly love everything about music. Holy
Big-time. And somehow we managed to drag you into being our Musical
Director. There is no way to put into words what you’ve done for me. Keep
Rockin’ and Let’s keep writing! Paul and Beki Russo – What a great pair.
Paul, thank you for sticking through everything with us. We’re here for you=
more than you know. Just wait till we actually have some say! Mallysa
Byrnes……Great Tour Schedules. Kidding. You will always be a part of my=
life… whether you like it or not, you’re too cool to lose. Kelly, thanks=
for keeping the NYPD/Office engine running. Chris Adler – You are my
Pro-Tools savior. Is there anything you don’t know? Please? Glenda Robinson=
– Till the bitter end… I swear my phone really doesn’t work! Thank you
for always being there for me. I hope I can always do the same. You’re
somethin’ else. Justin Olson – The only guy who knows how to give it to
me…The perfect monitor Mix. JD Ohlsen – No relation. We miss you, man.
Benji-Bear didn’t make it. You’d be proud. Everybody at BMG.- U.K.,
Germany, Austria (mmm), Asia… etc. Everybody at Trans-Con. Walker (I DO
know who you are!), Bling Blingin’ Mandy, Kamla, Greg McDonald- Nobody
works like you. Thank you for being so open and honest with us, and always=
Kickin’ Butt. Ryan Bukowski. Susan and Eric Schilling – Unbeatable team. I=
don’t know which one of you is luckier. All I know is you’re both amazing.=
Thank you Eric for the Bomb Mixes.
Sarah Dunne- Sometimes I call Trans-con just to hear your voice on the
message, Megan the Vegan (I miss your food), Neils Caster The smartest man=
alive… And Matt.;-) This leaves Lou Pearlman. The un-describable man. As=
you say… We do the Show, You do the Business…That’s Show-Business. I
don’t think we could make a better match. You never cease to amaze me with=
your brilliant ideas, your morale, and your ability to take anything and
turn it into the truth.
Now for the Old-School list, My Friends, and such: Adam Rubin, Joey
Portera, Scott Schaffer, Mike Castonguay, Mr. Shaffer, Mr. Spo., Mr. Hall,=
Mr. and Mrs. Eissele, Arielle – You’ve helped me find myself. (Which is a
big deal, since I lose everything.) Thank you for being my sanity. Manny
Lujan – The King, Sharron Kennison, Skye Morgan and the Sour Patch Union
Crew – Thanks for keeping the West coast on my mind, The Lyons Family- My
Once and Always Serrogate Family, Jenn Kaiser – The best friend I could
hope for. I’d better see you soon! Hey…Where’s Cinnamon? Kevin Fabrikant,=
Cheney Maison, and Howard Aaronson….The Mod Squad of the Legal system.
Dr. Major – Thank you for keeping us all healthy. Josh Duke – The times
we’ve had… It’s about time for some more. The Monkees- You guys were the=
best first tour we could have hoped for. We’ll never forget you. Thank you=
for teaching us that every night is new and fun. Jerry Ranino, Sandy
Ginero, Loafy, Aviva, and the WHOLE Monkees band. Annabelle Jones- you are=
my Queen of England, The Original LM Crew – Melissa Ortiz, Cory Warren, Jen=
Cipolla, Natalie Armstrong, Christina Vincent, Dara Reinhold, Ashley
Brewer, Brian Nolan, Stew… And a special thank you to Constance
Katsafanas for helping me find Natural. And Last but Surely not least Marc=
Piacenza – You are the Grease that keeps us going, brotha’. Nobody can
stand us, but you. Errr….What I meant was… You’re very important to us,=
and… woah… I’m already half as old as you!? I’d better start my will.
First I want to thank my family Mom, Dad, Katie, Tiffany and Sam. It=E2=80=
=99s
because of you I am doing what I love, and I couldn=E2=80=99t love you guys=
more
for that, =E2=80=9CThe Doc=E2=80=9D is smiling down on all of us for our st=
rength! My
=E2=80=9Cmanager=E2=80=9D and friend Paul. We have become great friends and=
business
partners in the past 2 years: Much success to you, NYPD, and Beki. Marc,
through thick and thin you=E2=80=99ve been there for us by our side, keep
=E2=80=9Cloading and unloading heavy boxes.=E2=80=9D Mallysa and Kelly than=
ks for
working so hard in the =E2=80=9CBack Office.=E2=80=9D
Mike Castonguay; you are truly =E2=80=9CThe Essence.=E2=80=9D Greg, Scotty,=
=E2=80=9CThe
Cleaner,=E2=80=9D Fisch, Vazquez, Janet, Mandy, Kamla, Ferderigos, Jack, Be=
tty,
Kirsch, The =E2=80=9CMix Man Schilling=E2=80=9D and Susan (don=E2=80=99t te=
ll Eric) Laura,
Sara and all the rest of the =E2=80=9CTranscon family.=E2=80=9D My second f=
amily Andy,
Ronni, Shana and Michelle, love you guys. =E2=80=9CCrazy C,=E2=80=9D the wo=
rld is a
crazy place but at least we are both in it together.J My
Marina=85.speachless!!!! John the wheelman, you see it all, Richie =E2=80=
=9CThe
Ford Man=E2=80=9D Carbone. Mrs. Blanner, the German has come in handy. JD, =
to the
great times on the bus! My American Boom Boom.J My first Orlando friends
the Johnstons and Cummins=85.=E2=80=9DRoom Service=E2=E2=80=9Dat 80J Jessi,=
we=E2=80=99ve been
through a lot but that is the learning trials in life. It=E2=80=99s all wor=
th it
in the end. Go Walkers!
Patrick King Jr.
Deborah, I would look like a buffoon on stage without the training from the=
best. Remember our Oletta Adams song. Jarrod my lifelong partner-in-crime,=
go get =E2=80=98em for me! All of my sisters through the dance years, thank=
s for
the best times. Showtime Dance Studios, THS, Apollo, AJMS, T-ville, Disney,=
Bozo, Star Search, ShowStoppers, Showbiz, the =E2=80=9CPeep=E2=80=9D ride, =
Lake
Brantley at 6 am, Starbucks, Lugar=E2=80=99s, Morton=E2=80=99s, Christini=
=E2=80=99s,
Lowrey=E2=80=99s,) Gerry and Mark, thanks for the vocals. Georgio keep on r=
ocking
the moves. Tony A.K.A. =E2=80=9CStanky,=E2=80=9D to a great friendship. Pet=
er, =E2=80=9CHere
comes ROCKS!=E2=80=9D Susan: Griffin is waiting. The big man=E2=80=99s fami=
ly, the
Calixes, Pashains, Lenny, Berry, and Mother, great times in NYC. My four
brothers, Michael, Ben, J and Marc all I can say is=85Mahouffina! Still
working on my 70 Hatty. Louu=85my flight instructor, I would have never in =
a
million years imagineed having the great relationship that we have. I can
count on you for anything, ask for advise, and trust you indefinitely. As
we like to say =E2=80=9CWhat goes around comes around=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=
=9CIt=E2=80=99s not about
the $, it=E2=80=99s about the $!!!!! From the =E2=80=9CMillennium=E2=80=9D =
to the =E2=80=9CG
V-SP,=E2=80=9D The most important thing is that =E2=80=9CWE=E2=80=9D know w=
here it=E2=80=99s at.
L.Y.A.R.P. God Bless America ****Patrick
I think the first person I have to thank is the person who changed my life.=
He took me from a struggling life and gave me every single one of my
dreams. He is my family when my family can=E2=80=99t be there. He=E2=80=99s=
my friend
when my friends aren=E2=80=99t around, he=E2=80=99s my mentor and he has ta=
ught me,
that anything, no matter how big, is possible. So to Lou Pearlman, thank
you for believing in me and always being there. To my mother, father and
sister. You guys have put up with so much from me and no matter what crazy=
thing I wanted to do, you all were always by my side. You would give me the=
last 20 you had, and for a long time I took it and didn=E2=80=99t say too m=
uch.
But you kept me afloat when I would have sunk so many times. Your
unconditional love and support mean=E2=80=99s so much to me and I just hope=
I can
support you someday and give back to you the life time you gave to me.
Mom, Dad, Michelle, I love you from the bottom of my heart. There are so
many people behind the scenes that do so much for us. Paul Russo thank you=
for steering us in the right direction and making us part of your life.
Marc Piacenza – You are the only other one who knows what we go through.
You gave up everything to just leave and come with us. Thanks for being my=
big brother, Mallysa Byrnes, thanks for always being there for business and=
as a friend. You are the glue that keeps us all best friend=E2=80=99s. Mike=
and
Jan Bledsoe, I don=E2=80=99t think I could ever do anything to thank you en=
ough
for taking me in, letting my eat your food, sleep in a bed and feel like
part of your family and not once asking anything in return. Thank you. Mr.=
& Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. King, Mr. & Mrs. Horn. All of you have always filled
in when I needed help. Thank you. Greg McDonald, Scott Bennett & the rest
of the Trans Con family =E2=80″ and I say family, you all of you have don=
e so
many special things for us.
Marc Terenzi
Susan Schilling. Thank you for losing sleep so many nights for us, pulling=
out your hair, taking your days off to come in and rearrange the whole
studio. Chris Adler & Justin, Thanks for always coming out on the road
doing things for us that no one else could do. Glenda Robinson, thanks for=
putting us first. My best friend Damian Portier, thank for sharing all my
adventures with me and always letting me know everything will work out. To=
the Monkees – David Jones, Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz. Thank you for
teaching us so much about the road.
Mike Castonguay, thank you for always doing things for us and for teaching=
me the passion for music. All the tech=E2=80=99s from T-Con Studios who sta=
yed up
so many late nights. The BMG Munich crew. You Rock. Antje and Anna thanks
for loosing sleep over us. Jan & Thomas Stein, thank you for believing in
us and giving us a chance. I=E2=80=99m sure I forgot a lot of people that I=
will
think about later. So to all the people who helped get me here – Thank you!=
And of course, the reason why I do what I do, to all the fans! You are
always here unconditionally and you will always be there for us. I promise=
I will always be there for you.
Thank you God for giving me the talent, strength, and ambition to let me
pursue my dreams. Thank you to my parents for putting up with me for 23
years now and being so supportive of everything I do no matter how
ridiculous some of my decisions and ideas were. I know things have been
tough sometimes but we made it thought it like always, so I just wanted to=
say thank you for giving me the best 23 years a kid could have. I would
like to thank someone who has played a huge role in my life for the past
two hears, has taught me everything I know about the music industry, took
care of me when I needed financial stability, always was there to talk to,=
and is someone that I am proud to call a friend. Lou, I can=E2=80=99t thank=
you
enough for everything you=E2=80=99ve done for me because you have done so m=
uch.
Thank you for teaching me, coaching me , listening to me, guiding me,
understanding me, helping me, and last, for being my friend. You really are=
“Big Poppa”. Thank you Glenda for being a friend and for being a shoulder I=
could lean on throughout this adventure. I could not have done it with out=
you. BOO!! Did I get you?
Thank you to Marc Piacenza for being the Best “Lab Rat” anyone could have
and to “Officer Friendly” for keeping us safe. Thank you Marc for being
there as a friend and tour manager, and don=E2=80=99t forget to eat your ca=
rrots.
To Paul “The Pizza Man” Russo for keeping our money tightly watched and
giving us free food whenever we wanted. To Mallysa for being just you and
making me laugh when I needed to laugh the most. To Kelly for making sure
we always have updated schedules in our hands. Thank you to all the
Trans-con family. Greg, thanks for fighting for us. Janet, you=E2=80=99re t=
he
best, you always make sure I have everything in order. Thank you Susan for=
dealing with me and my plane flight, passport, and last minutes upgrades
issues. Thanks Mikey (My Greek speaking friend). Thank you to Nannie and Ed=
for being the best aunt and uncle anyone could have, and to Geri and family=
you have a special place in my heart. GERI YOU ROCK. To my cousin Tina and=
family. I love you guys. Thank you to all of my friends who have supported=
me my whole life. Georgia, thanks for being there for me when I couldn=E2=
=80=99t
always be there for you.
“J” Josh Horn
Thank you to Dolores and Buddy McCrory for helping me reach my goals.
Billy, you=E2=80=99re the best friend anyone could have, and thanks for alw=
ays
being there. Thank you Theo Mike and Thea Seva for the great food, support=
and hospitality. Donna, we have laughed and cried together and you still
listen to me complain when things may not be so great for you either and to=
me that means more than anything. (“I have often taken this road many
times”) Remember? To Jan and Scott, Thanks for all of the years or support,=
late night dinners, and coffee talks. Emily, you amaze me with your talent=
and I know there is a place for you in the world of success. Thanks for
being my friend. To Pam and Ashley for being some of my most spontaneous
friends, and for humoring me with my infatuation with scary things. Keep
practicing Ashley. To Judy for being the most clever woman I know. To
Terrence who gave me the chance to prove myself at an early age and taught=
me everything I know about acting. Hey, how about that Great Expectations
musical, wouldn=E2=80=99t that be a great idea. Thank you Tracy for being a=
special part of my life. To the Powers family. Bonnie, watch out for the
flying squirrels. To Kathryn for always making me laugh. Have you had your=
yeast roll today? To Sherry Stevens my vocal coach. You know I would not be=
here today doing what I am doing if it were not for you. You trained my raw=
talent into something that I could use and now can=E2=80=99t live without, =
thank
you. To the Andersons who have been so supportive throughout all these
years even though there was a major gap of time in our lives. To Diana who=
is like a second mom to me. When are you going to make more Chinese food
with duck sauce. To all of the crew at Ice House, Moonlight Players,
Melonpatch, and Baystreet. Those were the days. To all my school teachers
especially Mrs. Wakefield and Mrs. Grill. To everyone at BMG, Thomas Stein,=
Jan, Doris, Gandy, Holger, Marcus, Oliver, Gary Cooper, Anne (mouse),
Antje. Here is to more success. To Mr. And Mrs. Johnson for being there to=
talk to, and making the best out of situations. To Mr. And Mrs. Bledsoe for=
letting me play on the piano until all hours of the night, letting me say
over and eat your food. By the way I am still waiting for that salmon
dinner. Just kidding. To Mrs. Terenzi for being so kind to me and sending
my mom pictures of us that she didn=E2=80=99t have or couldn=E2=80=99t get.=
Thank you
to Patrick=E2=80=99s mom. Did you get my message? Thank you to all of the f=
ans
around the world who have supported us throughout the years and who I can
always count on to know our schedule better than me. You are the greatest.=
And Finally, thank you to Ben, Michael, Patrick , and Marc for being the
brothers I never had.
I would first like to thank the people who have been there from the very
very beginning for me. That is my Family. You guys have supported me
throughout everything and have helped me through things no matter what. Mom=
and Dad, everything you have done for me, if I didn’t agree with you back
then, I realize that you were right now. You both could not be any more
perfect for me. You have made me and let me be who I am, I don’t know too
many people that could deal with that, but I hope you are proud. Kristin,
you are the most determined person I have ever met. And no matter what
happens, you are exactly the person that you want to be. Thank you for
teaching me that, you rock!!!! All the Beane’s and Johnson’s out there,
thank you so much for your support! Thanks to all my dance teachers
throughout the years-Deborah, RJ, Rolann, etc. Scott you are my long lost
big brother. Tony, you truly are a best friend, thanks for always being
there…just think back to the lip liner days! Kyle- you freaking pimp!
Torrey, I can’t believe I found you. You have helped me through so much and=
made everything perfect, you’re not getting away from me…penguins stick
together! The DeVitto’s sorry about the 5am alarms! Liberty, I couldn’t ask=
for a better mentour. You have gone above and beyond for me thank you so
much, no one can ever match you but I’m gonna try!
Tim Berkebile you rock star, half-a-….whatever, Sandy Genero thanks for
teachin me the tricks of the road, Gene and everyone at TAMA the best drums=
in the world,Bari and the family of Pro-Mark woohoo! my own sticks!!, Bobby=
and the Sabian crew, Mike Castonguay, you make me sick….holy
geniussathon….you’ve been a great friend and teacher, Veit Renn, thanks
for believing in us, The Monkees, you’re words are helping us through so
much you guys gave us the perfect first tour, The biggest family on earth,=
Trans Con Family….all of you are so amazing to us there are so many names=
so I’ll just name a few….Marc Piacenza you are the only person that knows=
what we actually do…..I’m sorry! You try to be tough but I know you care=
about us and we love you!, Paul, thanks for holding it down, so when you
coming to Germany? oh shhhhhh…. Mallysa weird spelling but you have been=
so amazing, we’ll be back soon!
Michael Johnson
Glenda, our road mother, you have always been there for me thank you!, Greg=
McDonald, you knew Elvis! You’re the best “no” man there is! All the T-Con=
Technicians you’re all awesome to work with, Susan and Eric Schilling,
Justin Olson for giving me perfect mixes, Chris Adler for having your
masters in everything, ughh, the T-Con list could go on forever, everyone
in the offices, the studios, and all the artists are the best. BMG UK, BMG=
Austria, BMG Munich, everyone from Trans Con Asia thanks for making us feel=
at home all over the world. Robert Earl and Planet Hollywood, Rita and Lou=
Carrier from Hard Rock, Hard Rock Munich, Chad Pitt thanks for all the
crazy studio times! Claire’s Accessories, Sak’s Fifth Ave., Matt and Pop
Star Mag, Kevin Fabrikant, Cheney Maison, Bill Pringle, the dream team! I
know I’ve forgotten like a million people that have done so much for me. I=
haven’t forgotten you, I just didn’t know how to spell your name…..or
something…. ok, Lou Pearlman, there is no way that you are human! Humans=
have flaws, and everytime I think you might have a flaw, there is a reason=
for it. You are an amazing man and I am blessed to be able to work with
you. I know you can help me with anything whether it be personal or
business, you know it all. I have learned so much from you, the most
important thing is that you truly love what you do and it shows. You’re the=
perfect person to help me through the business and life. You’re making my
dreams come true and I hope to make yours come true as well! Alright you
freaking guys, my four brothers, whatever the heck we are, we have been
through I think everything there is together and we laughed about it the
whole way!!! If this all ended now, it would be the best experience in the=
world for me. Thank you for putting up with me, I don’t know how you do it.=
I have never doubted that we’re gonna fulfill all of our dreams because we=
all know what it takes to do it and we love what we do. After all we are
putting the boy back in….wait we’re putting the group with
boys…….wait………ummmm Mahoofina!!!!! You guys kick @$$ nobody rocks=
the playback like we do! Can’t wait till we’re like Piacenza’s age and
still playing together!!! Thank you to everyone who has supported me in
these 20 years……aww man I’m 20 wow. Thanks!!!!!!!!
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Micky Wedding Photos! Nez reads Neftoon! Monkees 2003 Calendar!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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The Monkees.Net fan club is making a calendar for 2003! We hope this will
be an annual occurance, and with your support, it will be! Stay tuned on
more details on the new Monkees.Net memorbilia calendar, featuring hundreds
of photos of Monkees related memorabilia and collectables over the years,
with a great centerfold, and all done in full color. This limited edition
printing may sell out quick, but you fan club members here on the Alert
Newsletter will be the first to know. Stay Tuned!!
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From: “Donna Quinter”
Hi Brad,
The wedding was held in Calabasas, Ca. on Sept. 20th. It was outside with
the Malibu Mountains as a backdrop. Ami, Emily, Charlotte and Georgia were
bridesmaids, and they released 2 baskets of white doves as the ceremony
began. Micky and Coco each sang a song at the reception. It was a beautiful
wedding! If you have any questions let me know. You should have the photos
in a few days.
Donna Dolenz
(ed: Micky Dolenz & Donna Dolenz wedding photos now available at
www.monkees.net in the NEW section.)
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora Audio Book has arrived!
“A mystical search through the southwest for beauty and truth, Michael
Nesmith writes with a rhythm and color that is as enveloping as his
terrain. This is a writer rich in humor, with a delightfully canny sense of
the modern picturesque novel. It’s a wonderful ride with Mr. Nesmith. “
–Wendy Wasserstein, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of “The
Heidi Cronicles”
Unabridged 6 CD Set read by the author. Nez’ reading of the story reveals
another level of humor and insight. There’s a little bit of music and there
are sound effects scattered throughout. Listen to it while you’re in your
car, stuck in traffic and it will magically transport you to the southwest.
To buy the audio book, and read reviews of the hardcover visit Videoranch.com
Thanks,
The Ranch Hands at Videoranch!
831-373-3100
866-727-2639
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From: “Amazon.com”
As you requested, we’re notifying you of new releases matching the
following criteria:
DVD and Video with “Micky Dolenz” in all matches.
[Formats: DVD, VHS tape]
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Invisible Mom 2
Our Price: $9.98
Release Date: October 22, 2002
Rating: PG
Format: DVD
To pre-order and support this fan club newsletter – click here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006HAXD/flexquartemonkee
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From: adf@monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Monkees On Tour
Don’t forget to look for Micky, Davy, or Peter coming to a concert venue
near you while they’re traveling the US with their current solo schedules!
The following is what Davy has scheduled as of now: 10/20/02 Huntsville, AL
Parkway Place Mall (Booksigning) */*/* 11/2/02 Peoria, IL Civic Center
Arena */*/* 11/15-16/02 Northumberland, PA Front Street Station */*/* Peter
has the following solo appearance on his itinerary: 11/23-24/02 Framington,
MA Sheraton Framingham Hotel @ The Super Mega Show */*/* Micky has already
begun his solo cruiseline shows that go almost non-stop until January 29,
2003, as well an appearance at a Beatles Convention on 12/8/02 in Pasadena,
CA at the Pasadena Convention Center. See Micky’s Bio page for specific dates.
Monkees On TV
Peter Tork’s mid-1990s appearance on the “Career Day” episode of the
popular TV show “Boy Meets World” will air on the Disney Channel on
November 3 at 4:30pm EST.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: Laura
Hey Brad…
A few months back, my mother showed me a magazine she
had subscribed to…Route 66 Magazine. Inside, there
is a page with a listing of all the groups who have
recorded the song “Route 66”. Shoe Suede Blues wasn’t
listed, so I gave Mum the information, and she
submitted it to them.
As of their Fall issue, out now, Shoe Suede Blues is
listed on page 3, along with the other artists who
have covered the song. A little * is notated to let
readers know that this is new and updated since their
Summer issue.
Any collectors who might want to get this magazine can
find it available at Barnes and Noble, or visit the
website http://www.Route66Magazine.com
Shoe Suede Blues website, cd, and band info was given
to the magazine, even though they only have the
group’s name listed…but maybe it’ll prompt more
people to look into SSB and see what a great group
they are! More publicity is always good. 🙂
Peace and Love,
Laura
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Monkees on TV today!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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The 2002 tour is over, but I have been told they are working on dates
starting around February, probably food fairs and casino shows. In the
meantime, Davy is doing a couple of solo shows and Micky is performing on a
cruise ship. There will probably be less alerts over the next few months,
but please remember to send us any upcoming TV show appearances or any news
articles on the Monkees you see. Also, watch this space for news on Monkees
tour merchandise from the recently completed tour!
thanks for subscribing! Brad
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From: “Elizabeth Abbott”
I was just on TVguide.com and wanted to let everyone know that VH1 is
showing a couple Monkees episodes in the next couple days, so everybody who
needs them on tape, set your VCRs! 🙂
(Central Standard Time)
Thu 3 8:00 PM Monkees: I Was a Teenage Monster VH1
Thu 3 8:30 PM Monkees: Monkees on Tour VH1
Fri 4 5:00 PM Monkees: I Was a Teenage Monster VH1
Fri 4 5:30 PM Monkees: Monkees on Tour VH1
Tue 8 7:00 PM Weakest Link: NBC All-Stars 2 KPXD
Davy Jones is on this episode
Elizabeth
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From: monkeesrule43.zzn.com
Nez News / Davy On TV
Some Nez News… I recently talked to someone from Mike’s company,
Videoranch and was told that his upcoming album “Rays” probably wouldn’t be
out before the year’s end, but he’s still working away at it and just a
short time ago, added some new songs. Also, I was told he’s still seriously
thinking about a tour to promote the album, though there haven’t been
discussions about possible venues. Also, in Videoranch’s latest newsletter
they announced they will cease printing of VHS tapes and will soon be
strictly DVD. But it’s not too late for those of you who still want to get
your favorite Videoranch products on VHS. They’ll be available at the
Videoranch store until they’re gone, then they’re gone forever. Davy’s 2002
appearence on “The Weakest Link” will re-air on PAX on Oct. 8 at 8pm EST.
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Monkees 2002 Tour Items – Last Chance to order!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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Mailing Lists – thanks!
The Monkees tour for 2002 has been completed, and the last of merchandise
from the tours is now available for purchase through this fan club! They
make great Christmas gifts!
This is your chance to get your pick of the last of the items before they
are totally sold out, as many of the items have less than 100 total left
before they are gone forever. I have been told that entirely new
merchandise will be sold on the 2003 tour dates, so this is your last
chance for most of these items.
We are in contact with the merchandise people and we can order Monkees 2002
tour merchandise from the remaining stock for any list member who needs it!
OK – here is how it works. There is a shipping and handling and credit card
charge of $6 for the first item you want if you live in the USA or Canada,
$1 for each additional item. If you live anywhere else, the charge is $10
for the first item, $1 for additional items.
Here are the items which are currently available – if any item or size is
not available, we will send you a refund for any items not included. Here
is a link to a big photo of all of the items:
https://www.monkees.net/jpg/monkitems.jpg
Monkey Around Adult T’s red…30.00 M L XL
the red tshirt has the pic of davy hanging upside down and
MonkeeMania 2002 on the back
Groovy Guys Adult T’s black…30.00 M L XL
picture of the guys standing together, the one from the 67
concert program cover, mike with his arms folded, davy in
the red/white polkadot shirt with the Monkees belt buckle
Monkey Around Children’s tshirt…red…20.00 S M L XL (kid sizes)
the kids shirt is the same as the red one for adults
Cut & Sew Sleeveless T w/PAC&J…40.00 S M L
Pisces album photo on the front and black on the back
Ladies T’s stud logo baby doll T….$40.00 S M L
black Monkees logo in rhinestones
Baseball hat…25.00
the hat is black with red embroidery, Monkees logo guitar
Metal Keychain…10.00
thermos shape with photo of davy and micky
Stuffed monkey wearing Monkees logo t-shirt… 20.00
order now – less than 20 left
Poster 18″x24″ $10.00
band photo from Headquarters album cover
psychedelic color glows with black light
Monkees Color Photo Collage Pillowcase $15.00
Size: 29.5 inches x 19.5 inches, White cloth
Item is hot and was totally sold out on tour, but they have
done a special small print run just for us!
MonkeeMania 2002 Live CD….15.00
Micky and Davy live in Toronto Canada
USA shipping: $6 first item, $1 each additional item
Overseas shipping: $10 first item, $1 each additional item
OK, there are 2 ways that I will accept payment.
The preferred method is Paypal – a totally free service that allows you to
pay me instantly from a credit card or from your bank checking account via
the Internet. It is totally safe and used by 8 million people, and works in
many countries worldwide. Paypal has recently been acquired by Ebay.com.
Detail the items you want in the message box in Paypal, add up the total
amount and send it to my e-mail address:
ebay@monkees.net
this link will work to sign you up for this free service:
https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=ebay%40monkees.net
The other way is via Money Order in the mail, no checks accepted. If you
prefer money order – send it, along with your list of items, mailing
address and email address to:
Brad Waddell
6965 El Camino Real Ste 105 #488
Carlsbad CA 92009-4101
Also send me an email with the above information for my records.
Paypal is preferred because it arrives immediately and cannot be lost in
the mail.
The deadline for this offer is October 30, 2002, because we have to place
the order before the items are unavailable. This is the last fan club order
that will be placed for this set of tour items. Items will be ordered in
November and should ship out to you in late November or early December –
Guaranteed Christmas Delivery!
Thanks again for your support!
We’re happy to do this favor for the largest Monkees group on the planet –
we really appreciate your support for the Monkees-Alert Newsletter and the
Monkees.Net web page!
brad
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
You never know what you’ll read in the newspaper! The Sunday Los Angeles
Daily News (Oct. 6) had an article on page 3 called “Celebs, politicos
protest Ahmanson.” Ahmanson Ranch is a proposed new housing development of
over 3,000 single family houses, two golf courses, stores, etc., to be
build just west of the San Fernando Valley. Many local residents oppose
the project because it would significantly congest traffic on Valley cross
streets, put a strain on existing utilities and retail, and eliminate
natural open space. Yesterday was a 90 minute town hall session to protest
the project, organized and moderated by actor-director Rob Reiner. Several
celebrities attended to give their support, including “former Monkee Micky
Dolenz”! The article didn’t have a photo of Micky (unless that’s him
sitting in the background of one photo, but it’s hard to tell) or state if
he a gave a speech or not. I’m not surprised he would be involved, since
he lives in the west valley.
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From: Davy Daydream Believers
A new booksigning has just been confirmed for Davy:
Sunday, October 20th
1:30-3:30 pm
Parkway Place Mall
Lower Level
2801 Memorial Parkway South
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-533-9094
Parkway Place has undergone extensive remodeling and is having a Grand
Opening. Davy will be part of the festivities. Hope to see you there!
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From: Joe Blenkle
Brad….don’t know if you’ve seen this or not. I ran across it while
looking for something else. It’s a Monkees show contract that spells out
requirements for everything from food in the dressing room to stage
requirements.
http://thesmokinggun.com/backstagetour/monkees/monkees1.html
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From: “Scotto”
greetings,
wanted to let you know, in reference to recent news that all the nesmith
VHS titles are being discontinued, that i asked one of the videoranch
folks, and they do intend to eventually put those titles out on DVD,
including apparently a new release of “elephant parts,” though it remains
to be seen what will be new about it other than the company releasing it.
-scotto
http://www.scotto.org%20-%20Scottoweb
“The Same Thing Goes For Christmas.”
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Micky’s Wedding Day
April 3, 2011 by raj
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From: mickyfan95
Here are the links but I’m going to print the stories also:
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/columnists/michael_klein/408=
8943.htm
Monkees Fan To Wed A Daydream!
Posted on Tue, Sep. 17, 2002
By Michael Klein
Inquirer Columnist
Huntingdon Valley’s Donna Quinter this week will do what she’s wanted to do=
since she was a little girl:
Marry one of the Monkees.
Specifically, Micky Dolenz.
It’s taken years for Quinter to become a daydream believer. She says the
two were fixed up on a blind date 11 years ago in Atlantic City, where he
was performing. At the time, she was a New York-based flight attendant for=
American Airlines. She also has modeled and acted.
It will be the second marriage for Quinter, who firmly declines to disclose=
her age – though she does agree with a giggle that she is “considerably
younger” than Dolenz, 57. This will be the third marriage for Dolenz, who
tours the Monkees act with Davy Jones.
Quinter’s mother, June, and her three sisters and brother will fly out for=
Friday’s wedding, to be held near the couple’s new home in a gated
community near Los Angeles. Dolenz’s children and Jones also will be at the=
small ceremony.
Think love is only true in fairy tales? There’s not a trace of doubt that
Dolenz has a romantic side.
Their engagement story: “I was in New York on 9/11 [last year]. I was back=
home, visiting friends, and it was traumatic,” Quinter says. “Micky saw how=
I was, and he drove cross-country to pick me up. When we got to California,=
he found a hotel in Big Sur overlooking the ocean, and proposed to me.”
They plan to honeymoon in the Napa Valley and revisit Big Sur.
New York Post:
Weird But True
http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/57349.htm
Since the moment Donna Quinter first watched “The Monkees” on TV as a kid,=
she wanted to marry Mickey Dolenz – and now she will. Donna of Huntingdon
Valley, Pa., will tie the knot with Dolenz, 57, on Friday. The two were
first fixed up on a blind date 11 years ago in Atlantic City, where he was=
performing. They got together again last year after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Quinter won=E2=80=99t disclose her age, but says she is “considerably young=
er”
than her hubby-to-be. It is her second marriage, his third.
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From: Grant
The Monkees Live Summer Tour DVD is also getting a release in the UK
through Direct Video Distribution.
Set for release on 14th October (1 full month before the US) you can see
info plus cover art here:
http://www.blackstar.co.uk/video/item/7000000073783
Cheers,
GRANT
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From: carlisle
Peter recently did this interview with Steve Escobar of Manifesto Magazine =
–
the interview is linked on Steve’s personal site, and will be on the Manife=
st
Magazine site in the future. Peter’s previous interview with Steve is also =
on
this site.
http://www.steveescobar.com/rock/rockindex.html
carlie
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Micky Out to Sea
April 3, 2011 by raj
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There are more dates for the newly married Micky Dolenz to honeymoon, and
perform solo on the sea as well. This puts Monkees dates on hold for a
while, but I have heard they are planning casino shows for early next year.
Wed 10/09/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Thu 10/10/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Fri 10/11/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sat 10/12/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sun 10/13/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Mon 10/14/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Tue 10/15/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Wed 10/16/02 Miami, FL Royal Caribbean Cruises
Mon 10/28/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 10/29/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 10/30/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Thu 10/31/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Fri 11/01/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sat 11/02/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sun 11/03/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 11/04/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 11/05/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 11/25/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 11/26/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 11/27/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Thu 11/28/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Fri 11/29/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sat 11/30/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sun 12/01/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 12/02/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 12/03/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 01/22/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Thu 01/23/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Fri 01/24/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sat 01/25/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Sun 01/26/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 01/27/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Tue 01/28/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Wed 01/29/03 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
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From: DAYDREAM6n7A
Episodes airing on Vh1 Oct. 1
9:00PM The Monkees “I Was a Teenage Monster”, Episode #18 A monster
receives the boys’ musical talent.
9:30PM The Monkees “Monkees on Tour”, Episode #32
Fans throng the Monkees’ first concert tour.
(This lineup re-airs on Wed Oct. 2nd starting at 4PM e/p)
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From: carlisle
Just wanted to let you know that one of Shoe Suede Blues’ gigs has been
changed.
25 September, Wednesday
19 Broadway
19 Broadway
Fairfax, CA 94930
tickets: $10 at the door
phone: 415.485.0375
www.19broadway.com
the guys are also playing these shows:
24 September, Tuesday
The BackBeat Night Club
777 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara CA. 95051
phone: 408.241.0777
www.thebackbeat.com
27 September, Friday
The Boardwalk
9426 Greenback Lane
Orangevale, CA 95662
phone: 916.988.9247
www.boardwalkrocks.com
tickets $10-$12
28 September, Saturday
McNears Mystic Theatre
21 -23 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma, California
phone: (707) 765-2121
www.mcnears.com
tickets $10
And if you haven’t heard, Peter will be at the Super Mega Show at the Sheraton
Framingham Hotel in Massachusettes. Information for the Super Mega Show can be
found at www.shoesuedeblues.net and www.supermegashow.com
carlie
www.shoesuedeblues.net
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From: mickyfan95
Monkee see, Monkee wed
WAXQ deejay Jim Kerr was not surprised to hear that original Monkee Mickey
Dolenz married a Manhattan woman named Donna Quinter who, in the 1960s, was
a huge Monkees fan. Kerr set them up. Eleven years ago, says Kerr, he met
Quinter through a childhood friend.”At some point, she pulled out her
Monkees scrapbook and was talking about how Mickey was her favorite,” he
says. “And how she’d give anything to meet him just once, etc. etc. “I
didn’t know Mickey, but I knew Bobby (Boris) Pickett, who was on tour with
him at the time. So I called Bobby, who had Mickey call me, and that’s how
it was arranged.” Kerr was invited to the wedding in L.A. yesterday but
couldn’t make it. Instead, hear him this morning on WAXQ (104.3 FM).
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From: monkeesrule43.zzn.com
“Mom, Can I Keep Her?” a movie starring Micky Dolenz will air on October 1
at 8:45am EST on TMC.
http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
Hello there!
Everyone wants DVDs! Every day that goes by we sell more DVDs and less VHS
cassettes. So, we’ve slashed the prices of our VHS cassettes and when we run
out of them, that’s it. We’re not going to make anymore. So, if you want to
own Dr. Ducks, Elephant Parts, Live at the Britt, Nezmusic, Square Dance,
Television Parts, Timerider or Tapeheads on VHS, now’s your chance!
http://www.videoranch.com
That’s all for now!
Sincerely yours,
Neffie
1-866-727-2639
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From: BeckiHogsten
From: Kris B
Hey Monkee fans!
I was watching NBC’s season premiers on Tuesday. After Frasier NBC
was premiering a new show called, “Hidden Hills” and at that time I was
about to flip channels until I heard a familiar chord from one of the
Monkees’ songs. At that point I was having doubts. I thought, “No way,
I’m dreaming, I’m imagining things.” And then it turns out it’s a horrible
knock-off of the great Monkees song “Pleasant Valley Sunday”. Well thought
you’d guys like to know. At least there out there some how, just wish it
was their original song though!
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Reviews
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From: MRFOXWOODS
Norwalk Oyster Festival
Recently attended the Norwalk, Connecticut Oyster Festival where the
Monkees, (Mickey and Davey) performed as the closing act of the festival, a
Sunday night. There was not an empy seat in the house, and as usual, they
performed enthusiastically and were well received by an audience that was
composed of all age groups. The kids were as crazy over them as the adults.
They performed for over 90 minutes, sang everyone oftheir songs and others
and it was indeed the highlight of the Festival. Dennis Watkins
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The *New* New Monkees – Do we have to do this all over again?
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
Newsletter and Web Site.
A large group of rarely seen Monkees items will be auctioned off from our
new Ebay shop located at:
Overseas and Canada customers are allowed to bid – some of the items say
“USA Only” in them, but this was a glitch made when posting. Shipping will
be higher than posted, but you may bid on any of the items listed there.
Also, as you may be aware, it takes 2-3 hours for items posted on Ebay.com
Auctions to show up in the search engines, however, the link above will
show them as soon as they are posted, so you will get the first look at the
items.
There will be at least 2 items posted every day for at least the next 3
weeks, and all items will post at Noon Pacific time, 3pm eastern, and they
will close at that same time 7 days later. The first items were posted
Saturday and are still up there.
We have a lot of items, including some extremely rare things that we just
found, so we will be doing this for a while! For example, we just found the
1969 tour book, and a record by Samantha Juste…
And, heads up – the entire TV series box set goes up for bids starting at
Noon on this Thursday July 25. It includes all episodes of the TV series,
the original pilot with Boyce and Hart singing the songs, 33 1/3
Revolutions Per Monkee TV special, a detailed episode book and Monkees
Watch. Check this item out!
Thanks for your support of the Monkees.Net web site and this newsletter!
brad
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(editors note: Thanks for all the submissions on this story! It was
everywhere today. I think this has already been done once, but what do I
know? Now that The Monkees logo and name are owned by AOLTimeWarner,
anything goes. I noticed that all of the stories had the same misspelling
of Micky’s name. I think that this will trigger comments from The Monkees
themselves, so watch the TV entertainment shows!)
Starmakers heat up TV series plans
Tue Jul 23,10:05 AM ET
Bill Keveney and Gary Levin USA TODAY
PASADENA, Calif. — American Idol producers Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe
are busily fending off would-be competitors by cloning their biggest hit.
The new versions:
* Fox, protecting its own Idol turf, will offer Dream Duets next summer, in
which would-be crooners are matched with well-known singing stars, from a
list to be assembled by series producers.
* NBC is negotiating for a real-life remake of the late-1960s Monkees TV
series, in which four newcomers — cast through an on-camera audition —
would live together in a house and offer viewers a goofy mix of comedy and
music.
* And ABC, which passed on a pitch for Idol, is now in advanced talks for
Supergirl, another talent competition that goes beyond singing.
”Each of the shows has differences,” Lythgoe says. ”The Monkees is
scripted, and Supergirl is also about intelligence, beauty and athletic
ability, not just performance,” And unlike Idol, which limits contestants
to ages 16 to 24, Dream Duets will let anyone from ”1 to 80” to try out,
Lythgoe says. ”The only reason we wouldn’t allow 90-year-olds is they
might die on stage.”
…
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From: “Samantha”
I thought you would want to share this with your list!
‘Monkees’ Redo in View
Tue Jul 23, 4:04 AM ET
By Michael Schneider
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) – Hey, hey, “The Monkees” may be returning to NBC.
The network is in discussions with the creator of “American Idol” to revive
the format, featuring a new American boy band in the roles made famous by
Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork. NBC would ready
the project for a fall 2003 launch.
Simon Fuller, who also created and managed the Spice Girls ( news – web
sites), has secured rights to the “Monkees” concept and name. “The Monkees”
also served as inspiration for Fuller’s teen band SClub7, a pop group of
seven members who starred in their own international TV show, released a
number of hit records in the U.K. and even designed their own clothing line.
SClub7 has sold 10 million albums worldwide.
The updated “Monkees” would include sketch comedy and music elements
featuring four handpicked male stars, similar to the original series, which
aired on NBC from 1966 to 1968.
The original show continues to hold cult status, while two original members
are touring under the Monkees moniker. “The Monkees” was previously revived
in 1987 as the short-lived syndicated comedy “The New Monkees.”
Fuller currently serves as an executive producer on Fox’s hit reality series
“American Idol.” The original U.K. format, “Pop Idols,” was created by
Fuller’s 19 Entertainment banner.
Each of these links has photos of The Monkees included in it:
http://www.msnbc.com/news/784561.asp
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/eo/20020723/en_tv_eo/10284
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
I looked up the simplyscripts.com site that was mentioned in your last news
alert. I wanted to point out that the “Monkees scripts” on the site are
not actual scripts, but simply transcriptions of the dialogue from the TV
show. First, these scripts on the net are not in standard script format
and don’t contain scene slug lines or set description. Second, I compared
the net script with my authentic script of “Devil and Peter Tork” and they
don’t match. The actual “Devil” script contains many lines that do not
appear on the TV show–either the lines were revised or cut. If fans are
looking for REAL scripts, I suggest they contact Script City, 8033 Sunset
Blvd., Suite 1500, Hollywood CA 90046, tel. 213-571-0707 (they probably
have a web site). They sell copies of the actual shooting scripts for
around $20-25 each. The last catalogue I saw listed 20 or more Monkee
episodes, including the Pilot that contains a large number of scenes (with
Rudy, the manager) cut from the final show.
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From: “mary P”
Hi Brad,
I’ve been asked to pass this along.. David will be doing a booksigning at
the Hamilton Place Mall, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd in Chattanooga, TN on
Saturday, August 3rd from 1-3 PM. Most likely he’ll be in the Center Court.
The mall is having it’s 15th Anniversary and had contacted David to be part
of the celebration.
Everybody who can make it please come on out and support David! I’ll see
you there!!
Mary
Dedicated to Davy
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/jones/DAVYJONES.html
“Take Chances..Live a Full Life!”
Davy Jones -2001
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From: “Anne O’Reilly”
For anyone interested in seeing Micky and Davy at California Adventure, in
August I found this great Disney.com special!
Disney Online are offering a 3 day Park Hopper Tickets for $90 (20%less –
Adults at kids prices). Tickets must be purchased on-line to receive discount.
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneylandresort/ResortInfo/Tickets/TicketPrices/index?id=6071&Grouping=TG
ANNE O’REILLY
Monkeemaniacs Australian Fan Club
monkeemaniacs@excite.com
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From: Magnolia Simms
Yes, Tadg Galleran and SSB have parted ways…
it’s true. This is the letter from the guys in
the band to the fans:
To our Shoopies,
We regret to announce that Tadg Galleran and SSB
will be parting ways. We are all sad about this,
and sorry to lose Tadg’s services, however his
departure allows Tadg to pursue his interests
while we continue on our path. Tadg is a friend
and a great entertainer. We hope that he thrives
in whatever he chooses to do, and hope that you
will all have the chance to see him when he
performs. (When you do, say hi for us!)
We thank you for your continued support and love.
Best wishes,
Peter, John, Michael and Richard
Peace Love and Bananas
Magnolia
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“I think dead people should be shot out of cannons.” – Paul Sabourin doing
his impression of Jesse Ventura
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Tour Updates – New Blast From The Past Game
April 3, 2011 by raj
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r!
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Thanks for your support!
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Tour dates update:
17 Aug Sat North Shore Music Theatre North Shore, MA
21 Aug Wed Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
22 Aug Thu Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
23 Aug Fri Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
30 Aug Fri Sam’s Town Live Las Vegas, NV
7 Sep Sat Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA
8 Sep Sun Norwalk Oyster Festival Norwalk, CT
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
TV Land has just released volume 2 of their computer game “Blast from the
past.”
The game features 20 classic TV personalities answering trivia
questions. Davy Jones is again featured as one of the celebrities. If you=
pick Davy and win the game, you get to hear an exclusive interview with
Davy. Volume one had a hilarious story about Micky kissing a guy, he
thought was a girl. Volume two has Davy telling the story of the Monkees
audition process. Not as funny as volume one, but interesting.
The cost is $14.95 and it can be found at most discount stores.
Also, for those of you attending the Monkees concerts this month at
Disney’s California Adventure, the park has just changed the concert
times. The guys perform on Aug 21st-23rd at 5:30pm & 7:30pm. Disney moved=
the concert times up because people have been baking at the concert set
up. The stage is on the lake, and there was no sun protection for the
crowd. The guys will perform for 45 minutes each set.
Jeff Gehringer
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
The showtimes for The Monkees concerts at Disney’s California Adventure
have been moved later in the evening to 5:45 and 7:45 pm on Aug. 21-23. I=
talked to some people who have recently attended DCA and they say an
outdoor stage has been specially constructed for the summer concerts. The=
people don’t recall seeing any chairs, so my assumption is seating might be=
standing room only.
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From: Tlchumley
Tom Chenoweth here,
Just thought I’d send you my piece of monkees history. My
sister worked for a food service that catered to movie sets.She catered to
the monkees JUSTUS video set. All four of them were there. This is her
report: “Micky Dolenz was a very nice guy, Peter Tork was a very nice guy,
Mike Nesmith was aloof, Davy Jones was embarassing!” She’s not a fan the wa=
y
we are but I’d thought I’d share that with you
folks.
Tom
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From: “Sergio R. Lopez”
I did not see the show myself but my 13 year-old son saw it and told me
about it.
Comedy Central showed a couple of days ago a “Spyography” of Austin Powers.
This is a lampoon of the Biography TV series that undoubtedly is being used=
to
promote the upcoming Austin Powers movie. Peter Tork appears in the show a=
nd
says that Austin Powers was being considered to join “the band” but then he=
was
frozen and preserved for the future. I guess the show is likely to be
broadcast again
since the movie will be opening soon and so I thought I would pass the word=
to Monkees fans.
Sorry, I do not know for sure when (or if) the show will be broadcast.
Sergio R. L=F3pez-Permouth
“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”
– Albert Einstein
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
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From: carlisle
Updated Shoe Suede Blues Appearance Schedule
Hey everyone! There have been a few changes made to the guys’ schedule, so=
here’s the updated line-up:
24 August, Saturday
PRIVATE PARTY
Temple, PA
29 August, Thursday
The Double Door Inn
218 E Independence Blvd
Charlotte, NC
704-376-1446
Tickets: $15.00
www.doubledoorinn.com
30 August, Friday
Alley Katz
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804-643-2816
Tickets $10 – $12
31 August, Saturday
Outback Lodge
917 Preston Ave
Charlottesville, VA
434-979-7211
www.outbacklodge.com
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 door
1 September, Sunday
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
Greenbelt, MD
More Info TBA
www.greenbelt.com/rec/ldf-fri.htm
(this is the link from last year’s festival – as soon as they are set
up for this year, the new information will be posted)
4 September, Wednesday
cancelled
5 September, Thursday
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main Street
Amagansett, NY
phone: 631-267-3117
www.stephentalkhouse.com
6 September, Friday
Historic Pattenburg House
512 Rt. 614
Pattenburg, NJ
phone: 908-735-2547
Tickets: $20 adv/$25 door
pattenburg.hypermart.net
7 September, Saturday
Yorktown Grange Fair
Grange Fair Grounds
Moseman Road
Yorktown Heights, NY
phone: 914-962-3900
www.townlink.com/yorktowngrange
8 September, Sunday
Ramapo Valley Brewery
122 Orange Avenue
Suffern NY 10901
phone: 845-369-7827
Tickets: $15.00
www.ramapovalleybrewery.com
24 September, Tuesday
The BackBeat Night Club
777 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara CA. 95051
phone: 408.241.0777
www.thebackbeat.com
25 September, Wednesday
The Pound
Pier 96, San Francisco
phone: 415-273-1169
Tickets: $12
www.poundsf.com
27 September, Friday
The Boardwalk
9426 Greenback Lane
Orangevale, CA 95662
phone: 916.988.9247
www.boardwalkrocks.com
tickets $10-$12
28 September, Saturday
McNears Mystic Theatre
21 -23 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma, California
phone: (707) 765-2121
www.mcnears.com
tickets $10
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From: Cin1967
Brad:
In regards to what Sally Carpenter posted about Monkees scripts…Script
City does have a website. Go to www.scriptcity.com, and you can check out
what merchandise they have.
~Cin
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From: “nat_475”
Hi
My name is Natalie and I did a few years ago post 8-)to the original
list. (some of you may remember me) anyway I have been lurking,
seeing as I’ve just read an articel in one of our local newspapers
concerning the ‘new’ monkees I thought I’d send another article which
talks about Davy’s sister Linda, who lived in Loddon, Norfolk, UK
which is about 30 minutes down the road from me.
“Last Train to Loddon.
Davy Jones might have spent a lifetime jetting across the worls
stage, flashing his dimples and tambourine, but he always found time
for his family.
The diminutive ex-jockey, who first found the limelight as Ena
Sharples’ grandson in Coronation Street, was regularly spotted
visiting his sister Linda in Loddon. He would visit her Leman Grove
council home three or four times a year in the late 1960s and early
1970s. On one occasion, in 1967, he was besieged by schoolgirl fans
as he tried to wash his car in the street outside. Davy had stayed
the night with his sister and her husband Alex Moore and, according
to the town’s rumour-mill, was in the area looking for a boat to buy.
Though Davy and his sister were born and bred in Manchester, Linda
moved to Loddon when Alex’s career in local government took him to
South Norfolk Council.
Confirmed Monkees fan Maureen Larkin 57, worked with him at the
council offices and lived nearby. She remembers Davy’s visits
well. “If the word got out that Davy was visiting his sister, a large
collection of people would gather outside her house. He always tried
to stay incognito but I remember he would turn up in a flash car
sometimes. “He went down to the local pub, the King’s Head, and I
would say hello to him. He was typically confident young man but
always smiling, happy looking person – never big headed.”
From Esatern Daily Press 25th July 2002.
Best wishes
Natalie
( was also know as Natsie the Burmese Tree Spirit)
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From: Tom & Megan Small
I was a little confused when I heard the Monkees “Name” got sold. I wondere=
d
what this would do to Rhino releases…those out, and those that might be
coming out in the future….so I wrote RHINO and asked them:
“Now that the Monkees “Name” has been sold to someone else to produce a new
show, what will that mean for the Monkees when it comes to Rhino?
Should I buy all the things I need now because you can’t put out their
albums anymore?
Will we never see anymore cool Monkees releases from you guys?
Thanks in advance….”
Just got a response….RHINO wrote back….
“We have not sold our rights to the Monkees name and are continuing to sell
and release Monkee products.
Dr. Rhino”
Maybe everyone else knew this, but I wasn’t sure, but thats the word. A goo=
d
word at that!
Thanks for everything Brad!!!
Tom
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From: Nancy752
Hi Brad,
Just wanted to pass on a new date that the monkees will be performing at.
On Sunday Sept. 8th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm the boys will be performing at=
the 25th year celebration of our local Oyster Festival located in So.
Norwalk, CT.
This show is general seating outside. Admission is $8.00 which covers
entrance to the festival and the concert. I have been attending this
festival every year and it is a wonderful 3 day event. There are food
booths galore, tons of crafts vendors, sailing ships tours, Kids rides and=
games and lots of other events. There are a lot of hotels in the area but=
book early. Also, there is no on-sight parking. They have different areas=
in town where you can park your car and take a shuttle bus to and from the=
festival.
You can get further information at: www.seaport.org I hope a lot of fans
will be able to attend.
Hope to see a lot of members there.
Nancy Cohen
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From: me
Don Kirshner is BACK!! He is the CEO of Kirshner International and he’s got=
Ron Dante with him!
great Mark. I found Don’s website too www.donkirshner.com, you won’t
believe some of the cool pics!
Love You!
Sandy
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From: cin1967
Don’t know if this date’s been posted yet, but Davy and Micky will be playi=
ng
the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on Sept. 7. Tickets go on sale August =
3
at 10 am EST.
~Cin
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Reviews
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From: Crazy Chrissy
Alright here’s my review….
Many people write reviews of Monkees concerts or what happens to them
backstage. This is a slightly different review. Sure people know what
happens during the concert or afterwards but not many know what happens
before hand. Well my friend Tanya and I do now. About a year ago we met
Dave Alexander after their March show at the Star Plaza in Merrillville,
Indiana. He then later got us tickets and backstage passes for their June=
concert in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. So fo course when they came back to
Merrillville this year we of course had to go. He got us the passes but we=
got something extra special this time. If we were to get to the theatre by=
4 then we would be able to sit in on the sound check. However when we
arrived we could not find Dave anywhere. We spent about 1 – 1 1/2 hours
looking for him. We finally found him and they had still not started the
soundcheck. Dave took us through the backsta! ge door and introduced us to=
Jerry. He told us to sit in an inconspicuous spot. Well, the spot we
chose asn’t that inconspicuous. The beginning of the soundcheck is kind of=
boring because it’s basically Roger the soundcheck guy testing
everything. Occasionally one of the band member will come out to check
their instruments. After all the intruments were checked Dave came out and=
talked to us. Then, Barry Williams walked by and waved to us. We didn’t
recognize him and had to ask who he was. We felt kind of stupid when Dave=
told us who he was. Finally Micky came out and they started playing actual=
songs to check the sound system and voice levels. However, there was one
problem, there was no Davy! We were wondering where he was but had no
clue. So when they wanted to sing “You and I” Dave had to sing Davy’s
part. When you thinka bout it that’s kind of funny because if you know
Dave A,. then you know t! he size difference between the two. He still did=
a good job though. Finally, Davy shows up and they sing “You and I” about=
twenty times. What was so wierd about it was that even after performing
for so long, both Davy and Micky had questions about when to join in or
about where they should move to. They also still had to tell the back up
band when to join in and when to sing. It just goes to prove that it isn’t=
the same old job over and over and they are still doing their best to
improve each new show. After they were both somwhat satisfied, Barry
finally came on and sang a couple of his songs. We thought he was very
good and we also thought we were going to have heart attacks when he sang
one of his songs because his voice was so low and sexy. It was very very
good. After singing almost his whole set, Dave was finally able to come
back out to us. He had told us before the soundcheck that we would be able=
to go get ! a bite to eat with us after the soundcheck because he didn’t
have to be back until 7:30. To bad for us because the soundcheck didn’t
end until about that time. We rushed over to Arby’s and grabbed a bite to=
eat, knowing that the concert definetly wouldn’t be started on time since
the soundcheck had ended so late, and because Dave told us it wasn’t going=
to be. We finally decided that Davy must have been so late because of his=
flight. They had all flown in seperately since they had been on a short
break. Although, we never found out for sure. I hope you all enjoyed this=
review on what goes on before the show. I have more about hanging out with=
Dave afterwards but I figure none of you really care about that. Hope you=
enjoyed! ~ Chrissy
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Micky on Trio – Micky on AMC – Disneyland preview
April 3, 2011 by raj
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From: “karracelle”
Hey everyone,
I was channel surfing a little bit ago and saw Micky on Trio. There
is a special called, “The Scream Heard Around the World” There are
several Monkee mentions and some interview segments with Micky. It
will be airing again in about 45 minutes…Hope some of you can catch
it.
Love to you all,
Kel
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From: PiecesOfYou
For those of you who get TRIO, the Monkees will be on a special called “The
Scream Heard Round The World!” On the following times:
8/19 at 5:00pm, 9:00pm
8/20 at 12:00am
Both listings are in eastern time
They will also be on something called Hollywood Rocks the Movies on AMC on
8/31 at 8:10am eastern time.
Enjoy,
~Linds
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
If you missed “Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years”, AMC will rerun
it early morning Sat., Aug. 31(check local listings for time) as part of
the Labor Day weekend “Music and the Movies” marathon. “Early Years” has
clips from the Monkees TV show and “Head”, and brief interview clips with
Micky. Ringo narrates this terrific documentary about rock movies through
the 1960’s. Although “Head” won’t be aired this weekend, lots of other
good rock and roll stuff like “The Last Waltz”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Ziggy
Stardust”, “Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 70’s”, “Love Me Tender”, “Rock
Around the Clock”, “The Big TNT Show” (live concert with many ’60’s pop
stars including Lovin’ Spoonful), and “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” It’s
astounding!
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Every Friday in the LA Daily News, Disney’s California Adventure park has
been running full-page ads for their summer concert series. On Aug. 16,
the ad had a picture of a mouse ears hat with the caption, “Music, Magic &
The Monkees (all under one hat!).” It listed the times and dates for the
groups performing for the final week–The Four Tops, America, and, of
course, our guys on Aug. 21-23.
An interesting side note is on Aug. 24, some of the stars of upcoming ABC
TV shows will be at the park to promote the new fall shows, since Disney
has also been losing money on their TV shows.
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From: “Anthony”
Monkeesrule43 Fan Site Mailing List
August 9, 2002 Hey Hey Monkee Maniacs!
New Monkee Mania 2002 Tour Date In CA
The latest addition to Micky & Davy’s Monkee Mania 2002 tour is on August
25th in Ventura, CA at the Ventura Theatre. Tickets for this event are on
sale now and other information can be found on the tour schedule page. The
following is the rest of their scheduled dates: 8/17/02 Beverly, MA North
Shore Music Theatre */*/* 8/21-23/02 Anaheim, CA Disney’s California
Adventure */*/* 8/30/02 Las Vegas, NV Sam’s Town Live */*/* 9/7/02
Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory */*/* 9/8/02 Norwalk, CT Oyster Festival
New Micky Solo Appearence & Peter on TV!
Peter’s appearance on the popular 90s TV show “Boy Meets World” will re-air
on the Disney channel on August 21st at 5pm EST. Micky Dolenz is scheduled
to appear at the Los Angeles Beatles Convention on 12/8/02 in Pasadena, CA
at the Pasadena Convention Center. He will be participating in a Q&A
session and talking about his experiences and friendship with the Beatles.
More information is available at http://www.liverpooldays.com/
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tour dates,
quiz, articles, info on the TV Show, lyrics, discography, and much more!
Get Your FREE Monkees Email at http://monkeesrule43.homestead.com
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From: “Karen Reincke”
For the people who missed bidding on Samantha Juste’s original 45 on eBay,
both sides of her 1966 single – “No One Needs My Love Today” and “If Trees
Could Talk” – are available on a CD from Cherry Red Records in the U.K.
“Backcomb’n’Beat – Dream Babes Volume 3” is a 2001 compilation of British
female singers -including “I Know You Love Me Not” by Julie Driscoll – and
a song called “Micky” by a woman named Twinkle!
The home page for the company is:
www.cherryred.co.uk
Or you can go directly to the CD info page:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/rpm/variousdreambabes3.htm
Due to the exchange rate, paying by credit card is expected. The total for
CD and postage came to under $18. The service was exceptional and the CD,
even better!
Inside the CD booklet, there is also a mini-bio of Samantha and two
pictures from her early modeling days.
Thanks for listening!
Love, Karen 🙂
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From: Nez4Ever1230
The August 3-9, 2002 issue of TV Guide Magazine features an article on the
reality series The Real World entitled The Reel World in which David is
briefly mentioned at the end of the article. In the article, the recent
movie The Real World Movie – The Lost Season is discussed. The actors who
starred in the movie and some of the actual participants in the reality
series are also discussed and some of them were interviewed as well. At the
conclusion of the article, one of the participants in the series mentioned
that she and one of her fellow participants watched a program on David one
night and she compared the Real World experience to how David felt about
his experience as a Monkee. The article begins on page 35 and continues on
page on page 43. In my opinion, David, Michael, Micky and Peter are # 1
always!
Thank you,
Nez4Ever1230
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VCR Alert – Davy on 48 Hours CBS Wednesday Night! (He’s Now a
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
From: Ellen Barnhart
I just saw an ad for Wednesday’s 48 Hours, featuring
“Davy Jones: What happens when a star fades?”
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Ellen
http://committed.to/monkees
*Monkeemaniac, Nezhead, etc.*
Official Secretary of SYMK
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From: Deidre
The August 16 concert at the Brewster Sports Dome in NY has been cancelled,
according to Ticketmaster….
Anyone know why?
Some of us thought it might be too close to Ami’s wedding. But here’s what
Anthony posted on his monkeesrule43 fan site list:
Also, the August 16th show in Brewster, NY at the SportDome has been
cancelled. This is their official statement: “We are sorry to announce that
we are being forced to comply with Town Ordinances and will be delaying our
concerts until the fall. Keep watch for some great shows, festivals and
concerts to come. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused.
All refunds will be given at the site where your tickets were purchased.
All Dome refunds will be given with returned tickets at the Event Center.
Thank you everyone for your patience in this matter.”
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From: “maggie mcmanus”
According to trackmaster.com, Davy’s horse Indiantown Jones is scheduled to
run in a race at Colonial Downs on July 12 (the same day Micky and Davy are
playing there—how convenient!).
Indiantown Jones is entered to run on July 12, 2002 at COLONIAL DOWNS
Race: 6 Distance: One Mile Surface: Turf Age: 3 Sex: Colt
Race Type: Maiden Special Weight Purse: $24000
Trainer: Joseph Crawley
Race conditions: MAIDENS, THREE YEAR OLDS AND
UPWARD . Three Year Olds 117 lbs.; Older 122 lbs.
maggie
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From: Aaron Handy III
David Thomas Jones: MONKEE GRANDPA!!!!!
From www.davyjones.net:
NEWS FLASH: Davy’s proud to announce the birth of his first grandchild,
Harrison Rand Jones McFadden, born 7/2/02, 6 lbs, 6 ounces, 20 inches long,=
with black hair. Davy assisted in the birth of Harrison, and grandson,
parents and proud grandfather are all doing fine!
Wow…the youngest member of the original Monkee band is the first to
become a grandpa!
(ed: he is not the first Monkees Grandpa)
I read it on alt.music.monkees this morning!
Gawrsh! Who’d have thunk?!
Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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From: “janb01_1999”
Tickets for sale to Billy Bob’s Texas on July 20th
http://justjones2001.tripod.com/4salea.htm
and
http://justjones2001.tripod.com/4saleb.htm
Thanks,
JanB
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From: “Videoranch Foreman”
[VIDEORANCH NEWS] Happy Fourth of July!
Hi Everyone!
Videoranch has a new look! Come and visit and shop at our new store.
SALE: Through the beginning of next week we’re having a huge sale with all=
of your favorite Nez items on sale at fabulous prices! Elephant Parts on
VHS for $8.00. All 3 First National Band CDs for $18.95!You’ll find Square=
Dance on VHS for $5.00 (OK, so maybe Square Dance isn’t one of your
favorite Nez items, but for 5 bucks, it’s at least worth taking a look
at). Come by and cruise around our new store to take advantage of these
great deals. Our sale ends next week.
NEZTRONICA: We’ve got a new Nez song available for download! It’s called
“January” and you can purchase it online from our Download Store.
This song has nothing to do with Nez’ new album ‘Rays’. It sounds nothing
like Rays. We like to call it Neztronica. All electronic sounds with no
lyrics. Very beautiful! Something he was noodling with in his studio that
we thought was cool. He agreed to let us make it available to you. Here’s
the deal.: It’s a 15 minute long song. If you’re on a slow connection, you=
better start downloading before you go to bed. This song is best downloaded=
using a fast internet connection. We hope you enjoy it as much as much as
we do!
Wishing you a wonderful Fourth of July!
Neffie and the Ranch Hands at Videoranch
8 Harris Court, Suite C1
Monterey, CA 93940
1-866-727-2639
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
The LA Daily News ran a full page ad for Disney’s California Adventure’s
“Rockin’ the Bay” summer concert series. “The Monkees with Davy Jones &
Micky Dolenz” are scheduled for August 21-23, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pm. If
you’re a resident of southern California, adults get in for the regular
kids price (one day tickets only) and one child gets in free with each
paying adult. Adults must show proof of Southern Californa residence
within ZIP codes 90000 through 93599. For more informaiton, visit
disneyland.com.
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From: James Lee Stanley
i just wanted you to let your group know that i had a new solo cd (the
first since 1999’s freelance human being) in case anyone had become
interested in what i do. so if you can let them all know.
tell them to let me know they heard about this from the Monkees Alert List=
– we’ll do something special for them.
james
Official Website: www.jamesleestanley.com
MP3 Page: www.mp3.com/jamesleestanley
Merchandise: www.cafepress.com/beachwood –
http://www.jamesleestanley.com/paypal/paypalcode.htm
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From: Aaron Handy III
First the bad news:
The Monkees, along with Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, is going to leave the
TV Land KitSchen effective Friday, August 2nd, after a run of just 2 months=
!
Here is the schedule:
12:00AM Fernwood 2Night (replaces MH2)
12:30AM Perfect Strangers (replaces following MH2 )
1:00AM Welcome Back, Kotter (replaces Fernwood 2Night)
1:30AM Square Pegs (replaces The Monkees)
However, on August 23rd from 9pm =AD12am, TV Land presents a special
three-hour primetime addition of The Kitschen, TV Land’s block of only th=
e
Kitschiest programming.
9:00p.m. The Monkees
9:30p.m. Shazam
10:00p.m. My Favorite Martian
10:30p.m. The Flying Nun
11:00 pm Gidget
11:30 pm Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Now, the good news is that we, as Monkeefans, don’t have to allow it to be=
permanent! There’s always the August schedule, so if you want to see the TV=
series continue on TV Land (preferably as part of Twice Is Nice), e-mail
’em: postmaster@tvland.com, or snail-mail them: Nick at Nite’s TV Land,
1515 Broadway 37th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
It’s a good thing that TV Land did bring The Monkees TV show back, for such=
a thing hasn’t happened in 2 years. And us fans can unite and keep it
happpening!
Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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From: Michelle Christy
TVLand seems to be doing a poll for favourite tv
themes. the Monkees happen to be on the 60s list.
http://www.tvland.com/insidetvl/themesongs_poll/
Michelle
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From: janice hallett
the monkees are appearing in windsor on july 11th at the windsor
racewaay……. sorry to say tickets are sold out………….. boo hoo!
janice h from michigan
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From: “Roy Morrison”
Hi
I have some information for Nancy VanElswyk who was looking for
information on the Monkees Windsor Ontario show. Its at the Windsor
Raceway Slots. The show is in a big tent, that holds about 800 people. The=
best part is that the tickets for concerts there are usually between $10
and $15. Its General Admission, so get there early (not too early). You
can order tickets probably through the Canadian Ticketmaster
(www.ticketmaster.ca).
Roy.
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From: “J. Harrison”
Hi! I just saw The Monkees bobble-head statues in
Lee Ann Womack’s video for “Something Worth Leavin’ Behind”
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Reviews
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From: “Anon”
The Twokees Concert – Aurora, IL – June 29, 2002
We went to the Aurora, IL Twokees show on the weekend, and I just wanted to=
give a condensed review. I’m only gonna tell you the ‘new’ or ‘interesting’=
stuff that happened, since the shows are very similar to what we saw last
year, but still just as good of course!
We stayed at Comfort Suites, and when we first got there, Jules suggested
we go swimming since we had some extra time, and I agreed. She pulled on
her new two-piece and I wore my deep blue one-piece. We swam for an hour or=
so, then I got out and took some pictures of Jules to use up the end of my=
film so that I would have a new roll for the concert. I kept glancing out
the window, hoping to see their tour bus, since we weren’t sure whether
they would stay at our hotel or not.
Then I saw a white limo fly past the windows and into the parking lot. A
black limo cruised by after that one. That did it. We got out of the pool
and dried off.
“Let’s go!” Jules said. Looking back, I’m not sure where we thought=
we were
going. We just knew they were here, so we wanted to go get cleaned up
because swimming didn’t matter anymore. We certainly didn’t want to see=
them or talk to them. Our hair was all wet and we were in bloody
*swimsuits*! But I put on my little jean shorts and Jules had to head down=
the hall in just her bathing suit because the shorts she brought were the
ones she was wearing to the concert, and she didn’t want to get them wet.=
(The hotel wouldn’t let us take any towels back.)
We walked down the hall and turned the corner to enter the lobby. Juliana
was first, and she reeled back in horror. She didn’t have to say a word=
=97I
could tell by the horrified look on her face that we’d hit the jackpot
without even meaning to!
“They’re right there!” she gasped helplessly. I peered around the cor=
ner
and saw Micky standing there in tan shorts and a red Hawaiian shirt. Jules=
was pretty sure he’d seen her come around the corner and then dart back i=
n
complete shock. We silently freaked out, and that was the most exciting
feeling in the world. I couldn’t *believe* it! This wasn’t even planned=
!
We cowered in the hallway, trapped. I couldn’t have been less fixed up th=
an
I was right then. We didn’t want to walk up to our rooms in our swimsuits=
!
It was embarrassing enough to bolt through the nice hotel lobby all wet
when the Monkees *weren’t* standing right there!
Eventually our curiosity and longing got the better of us. That and we had=
to get *ready*! Sheepishly, we emerged from behind the corner, and this
time *everybody* saw us. The entire backup band, along with Micky and Davy,=
was standing there with their luggage. I think a few of the hotel people
were helping them. Juliana waved at Davy and he waved back, but I couldn’=
t
look at anyone; I was so embarrassed. It was just such an awkward position=
to be in! We bolted up the stairs as quickly as possible.
For some reason I felt protected by the railing of the balcony and was able=
to lean over and wave to them from that vantage point. I couldn’t help bu=
t
wave; they were all staring at us. My eyes landed on Davy first; he was in=
the middle of the crowd wearing his little glasses and dark clothing.
“Hi Davy,” I said, and then I noticed Micky standing off the side, not =
part
of the crowd. He was smiling actually, for once. “Hi Micky,” I added.
“We’ll see you at the show tonight!” Jules put in. I don’t think th=
ey said
anything, just smiled. I’m not really sure because we promptly headed dow=
n
the hall after that. We really didn’t want to bug them since they had jus=
t
gotten in and needed to unpack and get ready themselves.
This told us the thing we had most wanted to know: We knew for sure they
were in our hotel!!!
We went back to our room, grabbed our “Can We Have Backstage Passes?” s=
ign
and our “Monkees: Always and Forever” sign, the bags for Micky and Davy=
,
our purses, etc. We had seventh row seats on what was supposed to be
Micky’s side, although they switched sides a lot throughout the concert.=
The seats were close to the stage, so even seventh row was really all
right. We could see everything just great, although I doubt whether they
were able to see us as well because of the stage lights.
We bought a Monkees poster, since they were actually selling them for once,=
plus we bought Monkee t-shirts in kids’ sizes, since none of the adult on=
es
ever fit us well. We both picked up the new live CD as well.
Before the show started, we asked one of the security guards about giving
our gifts to them. I told him that we’d written songs for the guys and
recorded them, plus we had letters. We also had the picture of us with
Micky on the picture window on his bag, and the one of us and Davy on
Davy’s bag. The guard checked, and he told us he could take them back.
We decided to give Davy’s bag to the guy, but I wanted to keep Micky’s
because I preferred to hand it to him directly. It was only after the fact=
that I noticed the barrier between the seats and the stage. A semicircle
barrier that enclosed the orchestra pit. It was really deep; one definitely=
did not want to fall in. But I knew at once it would make it nearly
impossible for *any* of us to touch their hands or get close to the stage.
It was basically the same show as last year, so many of my song comments
will go unheard. One thing they did add was the “All in the Family” ski=
t in
which Sandy plays Archie and Dave plays Edith, which was really cute. Micky=
and Davy sang “You and I”=97not the acoustic version, but nevertheless,=
a
wonderful version of the song from “Justus”. The rest of the show was
similar, but lacking Peter. The guys even wore the same outfits as last yea=
r.
Davy sang “I’ll Love You Forever”, which made me bawl, and he said he=
was
gonna be a grandfather tomorrow and dedicated it to Sarah and the baby. He=
had Micky sing the Theme Song in French and Spanish and Italian. “Since I
Fell For You” was again one of my favorite moments.
I got handed a drumstick and Jules got a setlist at the end! 🙂
Jules had the backup band sign her “Always and Forever” poster, all exc=
ept
two of them. We talked briefly to Greg, the one with curly hair and
glasses. I know we talked to Sandy for awhile as well.
Dave Alexander came up to *me* and said, “Do I know you from somewhere?=
“,
and I was surprised and said, “Well=85 *maybe*!” doubtfully. He said I =
looked
familiar and asked if I went to a lot of shows. I explained about the
Michigan concert and told him that was the time they did two shows last
year. I think that jogged his memory, especially when I showed him the
picture that went with. I said he might have been the one that called me
Jodie Sweetin when we went backstage. He wasn’t sure about that at first.
I paused for a moment, then decided to give him Micky’s bag. I told him
we’d written songs for them, and said it would mean a lot if he could get=
it to Micky. He said he definitely could and wouldn’t mind at all.
Interesting because I heard another fan asking the horn section to take an=
item back and have Micky sign it, and they all said they didn’t have the=
power to do that. But Dave took the bag. I’m so bad with trust that I
didn’t just want to leave it with a security guard; I wanted to make sure=
he would really get it.
Jules and I were walking back alone, when all of a sudden a large, tall man=
darts out from a shadowy doorway!!! I’m serious! Aaaaargh! We both jump a=
nd
gasp=97and then I see the guitar on his back. It’s Dave Alexander.
“Don’t *do* that!” I said.
He laughed. “I knew you’d be coming this way,” he explained, “and i=
t *was*
me who called you Jodie Sweetin!” I am confused as to why he didn’t adm=
it
that earlier, or if his memory was just a little slow on the uptake, but in=
any case, he walks us back to the hotel and talks about Barry Williams and=
the backup band. When the three of us arrived back, we saw a large crowd
right next to the entrance. “It’s either the wedding or the Monkees,”=
Jules
murmured.
“Or both,” Dave said. There had been a wedding crowd at the hotel earli=
er
that day, so we weren’t sure until we got closer. Sure enough, there was=
Davy in the middle, signing stuff for everyone. The guys had beat *us*
back, which means if they did *any* backstage at all, it only lasted
fifteen minutes tops. Last time we were back there for an hour!
We had Davy sign the “Always and Forever” poster and his Just For the
Record Box Set. He stayed and signed until the last person was done, but I=
felt bad for him because he was honestly *so* tired.
We were in the lobby with a few of the backup band people, but then we went=
up to our room because we didn’t want Davy to think we were waiting to bu=
g
him again. We went upstairs and as we were walking past the balcony, we saw=
him finally come in=97with our bag!!! He was holding the bag we’d given h=
im
with the songs in it=97he still had it!
We walked down to our room, then glanced behind us and saw that Davy was
walking to a room on the same floor as us!
We got up at a normal time the next morning and went down to continental
breakfast. As soon as we walked down the stairs, we ran into Micky in the
lobby. He was wearing a navy t-shirt and a khaki vest, almost like a
fishing vest. He was standing there with his luggage, which was only one
tall suitcase on wheels.
“Morning, Micky!” Jules said brightly, and I smiled and said “How ya=
doin’?” Just then the limo pulled up, and Micky smiled and left for the=
airport. The others, we found out later, had left even earlier. Still it
was ironic that we ran into him of all people without meaning to. Not Davy=
or even the backup band. Micky again. And he was only in the lobby for a
few moments before the limo arrived, so the fact that it was timed that
perfectly was odd. No one was around to swarm him, either, just us.
We went to continental breakfast, and then we peeked in the pool just in
case anyone was still hanging out. We spotted Barry Williams in the
exercise room. We combed the second and third floors too, to make sure, but=
sure enough, everyone else had left at 7:00 in the morning.
So then we got our stuff together and drove back home, playing Monkee songs=
all the way. May I suggest staying in their hotel if you ever have to
travel to see a Monkees concert… it sure makes things a lot more
interesting! ;o) It was just really good to see them again, up close and in=
person, since it’s been a full year for us. I’m really grateful that
they’re still touring.
Thanks for letting me share 🙂
Peace Love & Harmony,
~Anon
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Peter in People – New Tour Date in Texas
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
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Latest 2002 Tour Dates:
18 Jul Thu Civic Center Auditorium Amarillo, TX
20 Jul Sat Billy Bob’s Texas Ft. Worth, TX
21 Jul Sun Canyon Amph Lubbock, TX
17 Aug Sat North Shore Music Theatre North Shore, MA
21 Aug Wed Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
22 Aug Thu Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
23 Aug Fri Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
30 Aug Fri Sam’s Town Live Las Vegas, NV
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From: “Amanda Marcus”
I don’t know if anyone has said anything yet, but there is a small article
in Peoples Magazine about Peter in it. Its really neat and Peter looks
good! LoL!
~Amanda
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From: Nez4Ever1230
In the latest issue of People Magazine (the July 22, 2002 issue) there is
an article entitled Rock Of Aging in which several artists that are
celebrating their 60th birthday this year are featured. Peter is featured
at the end of the article on page 49. There is a great photo of him today
on a bicycle and there is also a great photo of him along with David,
Michael and Micky from 1967. His portion of the article discusses his past
after The Monkees, his kids, his band Shoe Suede Blues and what he is doing
today. Other artists featured in the article include Carole King, Brian
Wilson and Clarence Clemons. The article begins on page 46 and runs through
page 49. In my opinion, David, Michael, Micky and Peter are # 1 always!
Thank you,
Nez4Ever1230
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From: “Bea Arreola-Owen”
Brad,
Just found out yesterday that Davy and Micky are going to be performing in
Amarillo Texas at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium on Thursday, July 18
at 7:30. Tickets are currently on sale at the Civic Center Box Office at
806-378-3096 or www.panhandletickets.com
Thanks
Bea Owen
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Reviews
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From: “‘Manda”
Biloxi, MS show July 5th!!
Hi!!
Just had to tell you all about the Monkees show last Friday in Biloxi,
Mississippi!
We got to Biloxi around lunch time, and went straight to the ticket booth
to exchange our tickets (there had been a problem with them and the ticket
manager was letting us exchange them). When we got there, we talked to
Rhea (the tk. manager) and she was soooooo nice and helpful. She even took
us into the theater to show us where our seats were. Only the stage crew
was in there at that point.
She then went on to tell us that the guys had been hanging around the
casino and had gone to the Tiki lounge party the night before and were also
spending a lot of time at the pool. She said the big thing on Friday
nights is at the Brewery bar thingie where they brew their own beer. We
asked if the guys would be there and she just smiled really big and said
“I’m tellin ya!”
We decided to check out the pool just in case, but before we even made it
to the elevators, we saw Micky in the lobby!! He was wearing a blue shirt
and khaki pants. Then we ran into Vickie and Robin who had just finished
talking to Sandy G. (drummer)! Our little group got together and stood
near some elevators between the hotel lobby and the casino and it wasn’t
long before Micky walked by us again and got onto the VIP elevator. 🙂
The show was wonderful!! There was no Barry Williams….and I’ve been
hearing rumors that he’s off the tour except for one more date. Davy
showed the audience some toys people had given him for his grandson ,
including a stuffed monkey that sings the theme song. He held his mic up
for us to hear. Davy was really bubbling and beaming with excitement. He
also said the baby was named Harrison, after Davy’s dad Harry. There were
some new jokes….no tarzan joke or hendrix. They did the All In The
Family skit. I must say Micky looks like he has lost lots of weight and he
was much more active than last year when we saw him.
After the concert, we went to the brewery and got a table near the
entrance(it was the only one left as they were very crowded) We hadn’t
been there 5 min. when Micky walked in!!! We saw various band members and
Micky walk by us a million times that night. I finally decided to politely
ask Micky for an autograph, which he signed with a smile. (my #1 monkees
comic that davy had signed last year) I asked him about the person who
videotaped the whole concert, if they’d be making a video or anything, and
he smiled and shook his head no.
We sat down for a little more, and then saw Micky headed out to the
bathrooms again. We were getting ready to go anyway, so we hung outside
the brewery just to see if he’d come back. He did and I asked if he minded
a pic. He said sure! We took the pic, and before he left i said “Thanks
and have a nice day!” LOL!! You can tell I was tired at this point. LOL It
was about 1:30AM Anyway, it made me feel better when Micky said “Thanks,
you too” and stuck out his hand for me to shake.
Wow this got long!! I guess I’m still excited. I must say, if you get a
chance to see them this tour, you will be VERY pleased!!
Have a nice day!! lol
‘Manda *monkeedoodle* Rhodus
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From: HazzardGal
concert at Colonial Downs
I had a blast at the concert at Colonial Downs last night! I got there in
time to watch the races. I got a couple of pics of Micky and Davy with
Indiantown Jones, who didn’t place in the race but is definitely a lovely
horse! After the race that Indiantown was in, we went over to the stage and
pulled up chairs. We managed to get in the 5th row from the stage! We sat
there for about 2 and 1/2 hours, but there were lots of really nice Monkees
fans around. I felt a bit out of place at first, since I’m 18 and everyone
else was in their 40-50s, but kids started filling in after a while. Hey, I
might not have been the youngest one at the concert, but I may have been
the youngest one who drove myself there specifically for the concert!
The concert finally started around 8:45, and it was amazing! They played
like 21 songs, and the list seemed a little different from some of the ones
people have sent from other concerts on the tour. The only part of the
concert that was kind of questionable was Davy’s constant plugs for
Colonial Downs- “It’s a great place to come” and “Make sure you come out
for the Derby tomorrow”, etc etc. Of course, he is the track spokesman, so
I guess he’s obligated to do that. My friend that went with me had never
heard of the Monkees and only knew “I’m a Believer” (thanks to the Shrek
soundtrack), but by the end of the concert she was dancing and clapping and
screaming with everyone else. At the end of the concert they threw out a
couple of drumsticks and the play list, but Davy and Micky never came out
to sign autographs or anything, which left a lot of ladies very
disappointed. Still, for $2 (cost of admission to the track) it was a great
concert!
-Rebecca
http://rebeccaspivey.tripod.com/monkees/index.html
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From: Catcollect
Colonial Downs – almost a downer (Not due to the Monkees)
Hello Brad and everyone.
Last night I went to the concert at Colonial Downs Racetrack. (The concert
itself was great! They sang wonderfully and seemed in really good spirits.
More about that later.)
We got there several hours early (almost 3) and went to claim a space for the
concert (it was in front of a tent – you brought your own chairs and set them
where ever you wanted.) There were about 100 people already there when we got
there – most in the center of the stage. The right side and center of the
front had chairs all the way to the roped off area. But there was an area
about 5-6 feet deep and 8 foot wide, right in front on the left side of the
stage. No chairs were there, so we put ours there, figuring the people
already there had the spots they wanted, and no one wanted to sit right in
front of the wall of speakers. Suddenly this lady starts SCREAMING at me
about how rude we were, and that we had moved other peoples chairs (which we
didn’t) and had sat in front of someone (someone who had sat their chairs
about 8 feet from the front and weren’t there – who we later met and talked
to quite a bit – very nice people they were.) Anyway I just looked at the
lady and asked her to calm down and talk (of course – all the other people
there are listening in.) I told her if it really offended her, we’d over
over, and she still kept screaming at us – then her husband joined in. Well,
we moved back and left some space. I thought I’d go over and apologize if we
offended her in any way – and she started screaming at me for that! Can you
believe it? She was telling me how rude I was and to get out of her face.
Then this girl behind her proceeds to tell me I was rude for trying to talk
to this woman. I went and talked to her, and several others who had been
listening, and explained that we assumed no one had wanted to sit there (they
had already chosen their spots and left this one, so I still can’t figure out
what the problem was) and that I was trying to smooth things over with this
lady, but she was just getting nastier. So much for trying to be nice to some
people.
In the meantime, several other people tried to sit in that same spot and we
just kept warning them about this lady and her husband. All these people
thanked us for not allowing them to get into the same situation we had been
in. After a while, one family came (for those of you who were there – this
group included “Debbie” who Davy dedicated the song to!) Debbie and her
family come to the track quite a bit, and have met Davy before. Her 12 year
old son pretty much has the run of the place – a really nice kid – and he
went and found Davy before the concert and asked him to dedicate one to his
mom -how sweet! Anyway, the son set his chair down as I was explaining the
problem to her about the rude people, when one of the other people with this
rude couple starts yelling at her son! He wasn’t going to sit there – it was
obvious he was just waiting for people to move out of his way so he could
move (his mother had already told him not to sit there anyway.) Well, Debbie
got mad and was ready to have track security throw these rude people out (and
they were older – like 50-60 retired type people – just plain self-righteous
nasty people.)
The payback of the evening was that because we left that open space, a bunch
of people came down to get pictures, and never left. They stood in front of
us the whole concert. Because they were standing, we had to stand – but hey –
no problem, we wanted to be able to dance anyway! And I understand people
wanting to get pictures. Everyone was having a good time. But because these
people were so nasty and territorial, they ended up with 3 or 4 rows of
people standing in front of them the whole concert. If they had left us alone
in the first place, they wouldn’t have had that as there wouldn’t have been
any room for people to get in there.
Sorry this is so long, but I needed to vent. In all the Monkees concerts I’ve
gone to over the last 15 years – I’ve NEVER run into people like that! We
ended up talking to about 5 groups of people around us and “bonding” with
them (we had 3 hours before the show started.) It’s just too bad these other
people had to be so mean – especially when I tried to make amends for
something I really didn’t need to.
The concert was really good – it was being filmed by the racetrack, and we
were right beside the cameraman, so Micky and Davy were “playing” to the
camera quite a lot. I’ve sat up close before, but this was really close!
Micky made so many funny faces, it was a hoot. They did the regular order of
pieces, and used the same lines and jokes. Most of us could repeat the
concert word for word. (Come on guys! Get some new lines!) Davy’s horse came
in third in its race by the way – so he was pretty happy.
It was a lot of fun, marred by the nasty people, but we met more nice people
to counteract it.
Thanks for listening!
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From: “Charlotte”
Hi! I’m a new member . This is so great! I attended a concert in Fort Erie
Ontario Canada on Tuesday July 9th and it was fantastic! Sold out ! They
were so good! What kills me is when people laugh at me for being a
Monkee’s fan. I don’t care! I was in heaven while they performed and I’ll
never stray. So good to hear other stories!
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From: “danielle251”
– I just saw the Monkees in Windsor, Ontario!! The concert was sold
out, but I was determined, so I went anyway, and was rewarded with a
ticket someone had turned in, AND, given a backstage VIP pass, so I
got a photo with them and autographs!! How exciting – I have been
crazy about Davy since I was a little girl! They looked good, oh
yes, and sounded good too. So, if they say sold out, give it a try
anyway. Is Davy married?
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From: Krista Wakefield
Hi Brad,
Just wanted to know if anyone else knew that the
July 11th show at Windsor Raceway, Ontario, Canada,
was an adults only show. It wasn’t posted on the
raceway or windsor city websites. Unfortunately,
after driving for 1 1/2 hrs my son (5) and I arrived
to pickup our prepaid tickets and they wouldn’t let
him in; they said we could listen from the parking
lot. We finally got a refund but it would have been
nice to know ahead of time especially since he was
really disappointed. Hope it was a good
show…….Disappointed in Michigan
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VCR Alert: Micky on Drew Carey Show Tonight
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
them at:
before they are no longer available – thanks!
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VCR Alert:
Micky Dolenz is the special guest on The Drew Carey Show, a repeat, tonight
on ABC, 9pm pacific time.
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Reviews
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From: “BEVERLY HEYWOOD”
Hi Brad and everyone,
Just wanted to tell everyone about the concert at Colonial Downs on July 12.
It was great! Micky and Davy both sounded and looked great. We got to the
racetrack about an hour and a half before the concert so we got to see a couple
of races also. I had never been to a racetrack. The concert area was separate
from the racetrack so we sat our chairs up before we watched the races. During
the concert I was able to walk up to the front row and snap a few pictures. I
almost caught Micky’s sweaty towel that he threw in the audience. It went
right
through my hand and I accidently hit someone in the head. Needless to say, I
didn’t catch it but it was fun trying. All I can say is that I really
enjoyed the
concert and if you get a chance to go to one, do it! It was well worth the
$2.00
I spent to get in.
Thanks,
Bev
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New Monkees Collectibles – New Nez collection
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
wanted to make sure that the Monkees.Net Alert Newsletter members were the
first to learn of it.
The items will be auctioned off on ebay.com, with one or two items opening
each day at 3pm eastern, noon Pacific time for at least the next 15 days in
a row, and hopefully longer, and they will close 7 days later. We started
posting them on Saturday with a 2001 Tour booklet.
The items will range from small items like backstage passes and buttons
starting at 99 cents, to T-shirts, all the way to the ultimate collectable,
the entire TV series on 24 VHS video tapes, in like new condition in the
original box with the book detailing each episode and the special bonus
Monkees watch all included. This item has been out of print for years!
Please visit our web site at:
You will be directly linked to the items currently available on ebay. I
think most of you will see some things you have never seen before, so check
it every day. Also, we have obtained some items from the 2002 tour and they
will be available on ebay as well, particularly the live CD recorded in
Toronto.
Write to me and let me know what kinds of items you are interested in
seeing, and we will keep you informed as to what items are coming available.
Thanks for your support of the Monkees.Net web site and this newsletter!
brad
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New Michael Nesmith collection CD just released in the USA:
“Silver Moon” – Michael Nesmith
Release date: July 16, 2002
Label: Audio Legends
Format: Audio CD
More Info or to purchase:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006B1PI/flexquartemonkee
Tracks:
1. Silver Moon
2. Listen To The Band
3. Different Drum
4. Some Of Shelly’s Blues
5. Mama Nantucket
6. Harmony Constant
7. Grand Ennui
8. Bonaparte’s Retreat
9. I’ve Just Begun To Care
10. Lady Of The Valley
11. First National Rag
12. Keys To The Car
13. Two Different Roads
14. Nevada Fighter
15. I Fall To Pieces
16. Rainmaker
17. Calico Girlfriend
18. Nine Times Blue
19. Little Red Rider
20. Conversations
21. Joanne
22. Beyond The Blue Horizon
23. Hollywood
24. Bye Bye Bye
25. Crippled Lion
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From: Onlythruth
You probably already know this but I just found out about it. If you go to
www.simplyscripts.com and type in Monkees then click on The Monkees –
hosted by
Monkee Television it has 4 Monkee scripts!! These scripts include “The
Monstrous
Monkee Mash”,”The devil and Peter Tork” , “One Man Shy” , and “Monkees In A
Ghost Town”. Thanks alot for letting me share my Monkee excitement. Thanks
alot.
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From: Aaron Handy III
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Character actor Phil Roth, who appeared in One Flew
Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ and Catch-22, died Monday of colon cancer. He was 74.
He appeared in various stage roles before landing guest TV shots on such
shows as Get Smart, The Monkees, Charlie’s Angels, Barney Miller and Cagney
and Lacey.’
Among his film credits were What’s Up, Doc?, Harry and Tonto, and the role
of Woolsey in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. His last appearance was in
the independent film The League of the Old Men.
Roth was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and moved to New York, where he
began studying acting with Lee Strasberg.
Roth was the only person to do a scene with Marilyn Monroe at The Actors
Studio, where Strasberg taught.
Us Monkee fans recognize Mr. Roth in his role of Howard Needleman in
Episode No. 23 of The Monkees, “Captain Crocodile”. Sad to hear him go…
Aaron Handy III
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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Reviews
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From: “Mike Mullins”
This note is about a week late, but better late than never! Thanks for a
great show in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on Wednesday, July 10th! We really
enjoyed the show, and appreciate the fact that you were in out area!
Mike & Nancy Mullins, Port Huron, Michigan(right across the river from Sarnia!)
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Monkees-alert – Sorry for delay!
April 3, 2011 by raj
Filed under monkees alert
hopefully they are fixed now. I have been trying to send this message since=
June 18. If this works I’ll send another alert soon.
Davy Jones will be on Entertainment Tonight Today, Tuesday. The show is
syndicated, check your local listings for times.
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Those of you who read the last issue of MBF noticed a paragraph on page 14=
regarding Scooby Do trading cards. Here’s the story on that: A few weeks=
ago, I was forwarded an email from a voice artist friend of mine. The
email was from Bobbi, who works with Inkworks, the trading card
company. Inkworks is preparing a line of autographed Scooby Do character
cards of guest stars as well as the regular actors. The email was a
request in helping Inkworks track down the original actors from the show
for the autographs. Davy’s name was on the list, so apparently the company=
didn’t know how to reach him. I contacted Maggie McManus and asked if she=
could help the Inkworks people get in touch with Davy. She asked Davy if
he was interested (thanks, Maggie!), he agreed to talk to the company, and=
we’ll see what happens from there. It’s nice to be a small part of the
project if it happens, and it shows that sometimes fans can help the cause.
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From: Derek
A bit of info. (you may already know this…) If you check out
www.kingbiscuit.com they have annouced a release date for The Monkees: Live=
CD/DVD, for late September. They also have a messgae board on the home page=
and everyone is asking about The Monkees release. I asked for a track
listing but I have had a response yet. Get on the web site and lets show
them how many Monkee fanatics there really are !!!
The Monkees new release from Rhino is just a greatest hits package. “The
Essentials: The Monkees”, see www.amazon.com for a track listing or
www.rhino.com.
Did anyone get to purchase and download the Nez MP3 “January” before they
took it off the www.videoranch.com web site? Neffie told me that is was
going to be back up soon, as soon as Nez gets it back to her. I guess Nez
wanted to work a little more on it. Neffie said that it was not a sample
from Nez’s upcoming CD, but totally different. It was labeled as a
“Neztronic”. Is Nez going Techno???
Warm Regards,
Derek
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From: “Karen Fuller”
This article is from www.bloodhorse.com. The current “hard” copy issue of
The Blood Horse also features a picture of him.
Hey, Hey, He’s the Spokesman for Colonial Downs
Date Posted: 5/31/02 8:52:58 AM
Last Updated: 5/31/02 8:52:58 AM
Davy Jones, a Thoroughbred owner and former teen idol from the 1960’s
television classic “The Monkees,” is the official spokesman for Colonial
Downs in Virginia this season.
Jones, who will have horses based at the New Kent County, Va., racetrack,
recently completed a series of television and radio spots for in
preparation for the Thoroughbred season opener June 21. Jones, who still
tours and performs old favorites and new material on the concert stage,
will be at Colonial Downs for “Stars of the Monkees” on July 12, eve of the=
$500,000 Virginia Derby.
Jones rides both flat and jump races as an amateur as often as possible. He=
was in attendance Aug. 4, 2001, when his horse Maternity Leave captured a
steeplechase event at Colonial Downs. Jones said he plans to stable several=
horses at the Virginia track during the five-week Thoroughbred meet.
“One of my main goals (as spokesman) is to encourage families to enjoy an
afternoon at the races,” Jones said. “With today’s busy lifestyle, families=
seem to spend less and less time together. A day here at Colonial Downs, or=
any track for that matter, is a great family alternative. It’s inexpensive,=
safe, and fun.”
The Colonial meet will extend through July 23, with racing Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays at 1 p.m. EDT, and Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
There will be special holiday programs on July 4-5.
Copyright =A9 2002 The Blood-Horse, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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From: “Anne”
Hi Brad,
The following DVD is going to be released in Australia on July 30. You may=
like to post the info.
Regards,
Anne O’Reilly – The Monkeemaniacs Fan Club
monkeemaniacs@excite.com
Hey Hey, We’re The Monkees (220892)
Coming Soon! Pre-Order Now – Available Tuesday 30th July 2002
$AU24.95 (inc GST) Currency Converter International Price
This amazing nostalgic look back at one of music’s best known success
stories also includes exclusive interviews with the band and rare backstage=
footage.
Also includes special appearance by the late, great musician Frank Zappa,
The Monkees crazy TV commercials, how the band got into films and what
eventually took a toll on the bands success, even though they still tour
around the world to this day!
Features Their Most Famous Songs:
Daydream Believer
Last Train to Clarkesville
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Special Features:
Band Member Biographies
Hilarious Outtakes
Original Screen Tests Of The Band Members
Concert Performances And TV Appearances By The Band!
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
The Sunday Los Angeles Daily News has a page called “Fast Forward” to
highlight concerts in the upcoming week. Of all the shows in LA, The
Monkees got a brief mention for this Friday: “Hey, hey…it’s the
Monkees. And the Brady Bunch? Yes, Davy Jones and Micky Dolenz have hit
the road with Greg Brady, aka Johnny Bravo, aka Barry Williams, as their
opening act 9 pm at the House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd,
Hollywood. Information: (213) 480-3232 or www.ticketmaster.com.”
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Yours truly, ++++++++++++++++ From: MACDST The Essentials: The Monkees Here is the track listing from www.amazon.com: —————————————————————————= ++++++++++++++++++ From: “Jake & Nancy VanElswyk” Hi Brad I received the upcoming Monkee tour dates and I noticed there was one for at Casinorama, and I was at that concert so I would really love to get the= cd but they said it was only available at their concerts. nancy ++++++++++++++++ From: cin1967 Davy and Micky will be playing at the Odeon in Cleveland on June 22–ticket= ~Cin +++++++++++++++++ From: “Jessica Carter” Hi Gang! I just wanted to say that Davy Jones was in Chicago yesterday(29th) ~Jessica a.k.a LadyTork http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lady_Tork +++++++++++++++++++ From: cin1967 Below is a link to the interview CNN did with Micky and Davy for the On the HREF=3D”http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/showbiz.today/music.ontheroad/0205/= ~Cin +++++++++++++++++++ From: Carlisle hey everyone! i just received this date today: SSB Angeles, at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Federale Avenue. the full current schedule can be found at http://shoopies.net carlisle +++++++++++++++++++ From: “Ginger Fitts” just to let everyone know, the SSB show at the Sit N Bull pub in Maynard only if the first one sells out and they don’t think that will happen due ginger ++++++++++++++++++ From: “Lora Keyes” Hi Micky on page 25 and talks about his upcoming role as the vicar for Bonnie= and Ian’s wedding. LAst but not least CBS Soaps has Micky and Peter Noone= in a colour photo on page 11 with a small interview. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: “cocacolachic38” Hey that was me that had the eggplant thing, actually it is a gourd ++++++++++++++++ From: VAVILONNA I wondered who was in that super stretch limo when we got to the zoo.= I didn’t know it was Micky and Davy. Anyway, I thought the first band King= Kong sucked. The rain sucked too. At least we had somewhere to go when it of the storms and just given everyone a refund. ++++++++++++++++ From: Krnurse Hello, I am writing to let people know about the concert last night in Prior to the concert, a group of us online fans got together at the I forget your name, there was one other person and I feel terrible that I company at the hotel. It is so nice to be able to put a face with email Well, Barry Williams opened up for the guys. Barry did a great job. As he= did in Arkansas last December, Barry came out into the crowd and took The band opened for the Monekees with the traditional medley of many skit this time. David Alexander(Keyboards) and Sandy G (drums) came out before Randy Scouse Git about Way back in 1968 I took a trip to the UK and= there we met a band called the Beatles. …etc, etc. I don’t remember much= about the party, but I do remember this song…I hope. Then, after the away, and Davy asks if there is anything he can get Micky..yes, a Prozac Micky had a few costume changes in the show and left the stage a few Davy sang I’ll love you forever and dedicated to his daughters, but, Micky pretended to throw his sweat towel out into the crowd and then as At the end, Sandy, the drummer, ripped the set lists off of the floor and tossed out to the crowd four drum sticks. The sound for the entire concert seemed to be good, Micky and Davy did a After the concert, I went back stage. The much of band and Barry Willams breaks or time-outs to sign an autograph or pose for pictures. On person The entire experience was wonderful. Everyone back stage was kind…except= the security people. I haven’t met a kind security person yet. I suppose= that job changes a person’s mentality. By the time I got home at 2:30 in= the morning, I was dead tired. I had to go into work today, but ended up soon at www.taralane.com. Click on Katherine and then, the various ++++++++++++++++++ From: “Moore, Timothy” I along with my three guests (we had lawn seats) attended your show at The ++++++++++++++++++ From: Classicstephanie Greetings Brad! Here is a review of The Monkees performance on Thursday night, June 13, Still Daydream Believin’ – Part II It had been almost a year since my first Monkees concert (August 19, Monkees versus 3, the audience participation, the fact that we had about well, that was then, this is now (if you will excuse the pun!) and face it= folks, the guys still have IT! After an extremely long — and hot! – 5 hour drive from Delano, I arrived get dressed and get back in my car to drive to the Galaxy Theater and catch= the 7PM performance of “The Best of The Monkees.” …and that they were…and are! I was fortunate to sit in the very front for the first show with my friend= Linda, whom I had only corresponded with over the Internet, but that night= we met face to face for the first time. She and her friends made me feel And they did! As the show was about to begin, first out on stage were the wonderful talented saxophonist’s to date folks; the link to buy her CD is at the end= of this article – BUY IT!), Sandy Gennaro on drums, Jerry Renino on bass, Micky came out on stage! Well, besides the fact that these two look absolutely GREAT, still have the= talent and grace that made them popular to begin with and can still make had the crowd panting for more; and pant we did. The set list remained the= same that has been posted throughout this tour, as well as most of the hearing the monologue and the songs for the very first time by the way the= audience responded; how many other bands do you know have an audience that= can sing along word for word to every single song that they have ever make one feel, as I did, for example, when Davy sang “Forever” I could woman in the audience had going through her mind at the same moment that My big moment came when Davy made a reference to Bakersfield in his he mentioned how FLAT the area is — and I agree, the area is flat, how you slide…this time!). The second show was just as energy filled as the first, but I did notice and danced to almost every song. That was okay though, as it didn’t seem when I felt I could conquer the world, that nothing could…or would stand= in my way; I had lost that feeling recently, but its back now, so much that= I want to yell out to everyone… I’m STILL A BELIEVER!! 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http://www.videoranch.com
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Track Listings
1. (Theme From) The Monkees
2. Last Train to Clarksville
3. I Wanna Be Free
4. I’m a Believer
5. (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
6. A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
7. Randy Scouse Git
8. Pleasant Valley Sunday
9. Words
10. Daydream Believer
11. Valleri
12. For Pete’s Sake
Windsor Ontario Canada.
I was wondering if anybody out there knows the details of
this appearance (where it is, times).
I have checked some sites but they just say Windsor, Windsor, Ontario. I
checked the Windsor Casino website but didn’t see them appearing there in J=
uly.
I would really appreciate some feedback. I seen a special on them last
night and they said they have a Monkee 2002 cd available that was recorded=
Thanks so much and look forward to hearing from anybody with the informatio=
n.
s
are $32.50 and $35.00 and they go on sale at 10 am May 31.
on Fox32 to promote his up-coming book and his horse races. Davy
didn’t say what the title of his new book would be. It also
looks like Davy is in the mood to buy a new horse. He
was also promoting the tour with Barry Williams. Davy also
said that he and Micky are going back into the studio to
record what Davy calls “the last boy-band song”
Road segment…does anyone know when this is airing? At the site you can al=
so
download video of the twosome doing “I’m A Believer…”
24.html”>Click
here: CNN Programs – Showbiz Today
16 June, Sunday
N.A. BluesFest
10:30AM to 4:30PM
The guys go on at 11AM so be sure to arrive early.
The BluesFest is located at the Veterans Administration Grounds in West Los=
Follow the signs- the event can be seen from the street.
Tickets: $15.00
MA, right now they only have one show booked. They will add a second show=
to the guys playing a holiday weekend, it’s a slow weekend for them.
Just picked up Soap Opera Weekly June 4, 2002 edition and they have a
colour picture of Micky Dolenz with Peter Noone on page 10 plus a little
interview. Also Soap Opera Update June 4, 2002 edition has colour photo of=
Keep Monkeeing Around!
Lora
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that I decorated. Davy told me he would put it in his museum.
I don’t remember saying that I knew Davy, but I said I knew Davy
would remember me from the conversation we had the day before. Thanks
to WRKA oldies radio.
That nasty securtiy gaurd almost had me stopped, but I made it just
the same.
I stayed around after the show and got to get into their tent and
got Davy’s and Micky’s autographs! WAY COOL!!
I’m sure Davy was wondering how I managed to break that security.
During the rain storm I met a nice family in the VIP tent, (I had VIP
passes). Anyhow we chatted during the rain, they had met the whole
band at the cancer foundation fund raiser in Lexington. That is how
they got back stage tickets from Davy himself!! After the show when
they were leaving I saw them again and the lady’s husband gave me his
pass. I sure wish I had gotten their names, I’d send a huge thank
you!!
I sure wish I could have stayed longer, but today my feet are back on
the ground. Day dreaming can make things happen, if you truly
believe! I Love Ya Davy!! From Jerry.
was storming. Barry Williams finally came out about 9:30 P.M. and played
for about 30 minutes. Then at 10:00 P.M. Micky and Davy came on stage and
played until 11:00 P.M. My husband got Barry’s autograph while I watched
Micky and Davy play. Unfortunately, the rain shortened the concert. I had
fun once the concert started. I think they should have cancelled it because=
Merriville. As usual, it was a wonderful time.
restaurant under the hotel. Annissa, Cin, Dawn, Kathy, and oh, I am sorry,=
can’t remember your name. Anyway, we enjoyed the pleasure of each other’s=
names. My husband was there too, but, he was just there to play the
husband role, not because of love for the guys.
polaroid pictures with fans. Barry is really good with the crowds, very
open with people and nice. I’m not a huge Brady Bunch fan, but he does a
fine job with what he sings. During intermission, Barry was signing
autographs for whomever wanted one. I got 3 things signed. He only was
supposed to sign items purchased, but not ticket stubs or slips of paper,
etc. Well, I had him sign my Brady Bunch videos and his CD. Plus, he
posed for pictures leaning over the table. The line for him was very
long. I would suggest to people going to future concerts to get in line
before he finishes singing, otherwise, you will miss the Monkees while
standing in line for Barry.
songs. I really enjoy that. The set list was pretty much the same as it
was the week before in Louisville. However, there was lots of banter and a=
and did the Archie Bunker skit. For those who may not have seen this, it
is hilarious. They do a great job! Micky did his talk that he always does=
song, he pretends to be confused about the song ending, they pull the drum=
and Gin malt. Well, not much has changed in the concerts this year from
last year. Davy did his Marsha Marsha Marsh bit. He didn’t do anything
from Oliver though. Micky did his routine about his father being a light
opera singer and sang Since I fell for you. Aviva gave an excellent
performance with several saxaphone solos. The horn players were fabulous
and really rather friendly. I was able to meet Sam and Eric after the
show. What a treat that was.
times. I wonder if he was checking the score. He mentioned at the
beginning of the concert something about the down side of tonight is
missing the Lakers game. He got to see the end of the game though.
especially to Sarah who is going to make him a grandfather for the first
time in July. He spoke of when his children were young, watching an old
Monkees show and asking Davy why he dances like Axel Rose?
usual, said, oh, no, this isn’t going on ebay. Well, after the song he
tossed it into the crowd anyway.
threw them at the crowd, only problem was, in the process, the lists were
torn to shreds, so I don’t know if anyone got a complete list. Like I
said, I believe they played the same set as they did in Louisville. He also=
fine job singing. They did seem a little tired. Davy didn’t move around
as much as last week, but he still danced all over the stage. He invited
one girl up to the stage to dance with him. She was thrilled to death!
were back there along with Micky. Davy, Aviva, and Greg were not. Micky
was busy watching the Lakers game on TV and he would pause during comercial=
gave Micky an elephant and a corky doll. Micky seemed to really like
that! I gave him a video of four circus boy episodes taped from
television. I got it off of ebay. He seemed to like that. People were
just hanging out in the room after the concert, drinking Heinekan’s,
watching the game and chillin out. Micky wasn’t drinking, other people
were, and Davy wasn’t there.
calling in for the first four hours because I was wiped out. My patients
appreciate me not being here while I am sleeping. Pics should be available=
concerts. This is a work in progress. So, give me a little time and the
pictures will be available soon! Katherine
Meadow brook Music Theater on Saturday, June 1, 2002. We were really
disappointed with the quality of the sound. We could barely hear the music
or singing & we couldn’t hear a word when you spoke to the crowd all we
heard was a bunch of mumbling, so we left (we would’ve stayed for the whole
show if we could’ve heard it). We’ve been looking forward to your show for =
a
couple of months and would like to attend your show when you come back to
town as long as it ain’t at Meadow brook, unless they improve the quality o=
f
sound I will not waste my money attending any show at Meadow brook no matte=
r
who is playing there.
Just a little funny note: When we got back home there was an Monkees episod=
e
on TV Land, Later that night The Brady Bunch was on, you know the one where
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha asked Davey to her prom.
Anyway thought I’d drop a line to let you know what I thought of the show.
2002, at the Galaxy Theater:
2001, in Bakersfield, California), and with that performance still so
fresh in my mind, I was hoping I wouldn’t start comparing the two shows (2=
2500 people at the Bakersfield show, compared to 500 at the Galaxy, the
fact that I still have a huge crush on ALL of the guys) against each other;=
at the Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa just in the nick of time to take a shower,=
right at home, so much that I knew that if I had the urge to jump up and
make a fool of myself dancing, or ‘hootin’ and a hollerin’ when Davy and
Micky hit the stage, they would let me!
musicians in the group – Aviva on saxophone (who has to be one of the most=
Wayne Avers on guitar, Dave Alexander on keyboards and Sam, Eric and Greg
in the horn section (Oh, Sam!! That was yours truly screaming out my love
for you!); they opened with an overture of Monkee tunes to the absolute
delight of the audience. Nothing could be better — that is, until Davy and=
women — and I am sure there are many men out there who may or may not
admit to it! — swoon, they performed with an endless amount of energy that=
banter between Micky and Davy, but of course, you would think that we were=
recorded? Including the songs they have recorded on their own ventures? And=
SWEAR he was looking directly at me; a thought that I am sure every other=
night!
monologue; you can imagine how much my curiosity was piqued; however, when=
else are we supposed to grow all of those grapes, cotton, kiwi’s and the
like? — well, I would just like to relay this message to Mr. Jones…you
obviously DON’T remember meeting me last year! (LOL! That’s okay, I’ll let=
that the crowd was a little more subdued; except for myself and about 6
other fans towards the front tables that couldn’t contain their excitement=
to damper Davy and Micky’s enthusiasm one bit. And when the show finally
came to a close and I looked around the room at the departing crowd, I
wondered, did they have the same feeling as I did? The sense of reality
that now sets in as we go back to our “real lives” as we head home? For
myself, my reality was given a big boost, a boost that reminded me that
these guys are as much a part of my today as they were of my yesteryear –=
memo off to Mr. Jones about Bakersfield….:-)
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a move to another state! But on to the news!
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From: cin1967
These were up at www.monkees2001.com ….
21 Aug Wed Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
22 Aug Thu Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
23 Aug Fri Disney’s California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA
30 Aug Fri Sam’s Town Live Las Vegas, NV
~Cin
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From: “Linda Gordon”
Disney’s California Adventure is having a summer concert series.
The concerts are included in the price of admission.
The series starts in July with the Beach Boys and ends August
21 to 23 with the Monkees. You can go to disney.com, then work your way to
DCA and the special events for a complete schedule.
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From: carlisle
hey everyone! i just received information for a new gig:
25 September, Wednesday
The Pound
Pier 96, San Francisco
phone: 415-273-1169
Tickets: $12
www.poundsf.com
And here’s the rest of the schedule, as it stands:
4 July, Thursday
July 4th Celebration
Middletown, CT
Free to the Public
Details TBA
5 July, Friday
Area 22
22 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
401-848-0077
Tickets: $10 advance/$15 door
Tickets are also available at Strawberry’s Music
This is a 21+ show.
6 July, Saturday
Sit ‘N Bull Pub
163 Main St
Maynard, MA
1 show (2 if the first sells out)
Phone: (978) 897-4663
Tickets $18.00
www.sitnbull.com
24 August, Saturday
PRIVATE PARTY
Temple, PA
29 August, Thursday
The Double Door Inn
218 E Independence Blvd
Charlotte, NC
704-376-1446
Tickets: $15.00
www.doubledoorinn.com
30 August, Friday
Alley Katz
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804-643-2816
Tickets $10 – $12
31 August, Saturday
Outback Lodge
917 Preston Ave
Charlottesville, VA
434-979-7211
www.outbacklodge.com
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 door
1 September, Sunday
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
More Info TBA
www.greenbelt.com/rec/ldf-fri.htm
(this is the link from last year’s festival – as soon as they are set
up for this year, the new information will be posted)
5 September, Thursday
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main Street
Amagansett, NY
phone: 631-267-3117
www.stephentalkhouse.com
6 September, Friday
Historic Pattenburg House
512 Rt. 614
Pattenburg, NJ
phone: 908-735-2547
Tickets: $20 adv/$25 door
pattenburg.hypermart.net
7 September, Saturday
Yorktown Grange Fair
Grange Fair Grounds
Moseman Road
Yorktown Heights, NY
phone: 914-962-3900
www.townlink.com/yorktowngrange
8 September, Sunday
Ramapo Valley Brewery
122 Orange Avenue
Suffern NY 10901
phone: 845-369-7827
Tickets: $15.00
www.ramapovalleybrewery.com
Hope to see you there!
carlisle
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
This was from the Thursday, June 20th edition of Variety in Army Archard’s
column.
While “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ( news – web sites)” heads to its
final primetime airings (Thursday night and June 27), the “live”
“Millionaire” shows continue to pack ’em in at Disneyland’s California
Adventure and Disney World in Florida with six shows daily and (smaller)
prizes for the eager contestants. And the demographics at Disneyland’s
California Adventure will prove another point starting July 13 with the
“Rockin’ the Bay” show for which a special stage is being constructed to
platform these acts in two-day sessions: the Beach Boys, Monkees,
Temptations, Herman’s Hermits, Blood Sweat & Tears, Commodores, Starship,
Fifth Dimension, Four Tops.
Looks like the guys will be coming back to California this summer. The
last time the guys played Disneyland was in 1977 as part of DJB&H. On one
night, Peter made a surprise appearance.
Jeff Gehringer
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From: “Aaron Handy III”
Weekend repeats of The Monkees TV series on TV Land Kitschen continue
on through July. Here is a list of showtimes:
July 6
1:30A (EST)
11″Monkees A La Carte”
July 7
1:30A (EST)
12″I’ve Got A Little Song Here”
July 13
1:30A (EST)
13″One Man Shy”
(a.k.a. “Peter And The Debutante”)
July 14
1:30A (EST)
14″Dance, Monkee, Dance”
July 20
1:30A (EST)
15″Too Many Girls”
(a.k.a. “Davy And Fern”)
July 21
1:30A (EST)
16″The Son Of A Gypsy”
July 27
1:30A (EST)
17″The Case Of The Missing Monkee”
July 28
1:30A (EST)
18″I Was A Teenage Monster”
I will be updating the TV Land Kitschen Monkees chart on the front of
my Monkees Film & TV Vault to reflect the July 2002 showtimes sometime
this weekend or next week. Mark your calendars and fire up those VCRs!
Monkeemania!
Aaron Handy III
ah07_1999@yahoo.com
aaronhandy_iii@hotmail.com
ahiii@lycos.com
The Aaron Handy III TV Web Shrine
http://tvwebshrine.topcities.com/
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From: Deidre
My Two Dads
30 min.
Joey’s rock-star friend (Davy Jones of the Monkees) returns, out of ideas
for a follow-up to his smash album. Dennis: Peter Noone (of Herman’s
Hermits). Nicole: Staci Keanan. Judge Wilbur: Florence Stanley.
Category: Comedy
Show times
Date Time Channel
Thursday, 11 4:00 AM EDT on the USA Network
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From: carlisle
Brad –
The date you listed in your newsletter from me was not the one I had sent,
since that show was already past. the New date that I had given you was for
25 September.
carlisle
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From: MACDST
Where are all the Monkee updates???…
The Monkees are pictured in the latest Entertainment Weekly magazine
(#660/661 June 28/July 5, 2002)… It is on the last page, under the weekly
TIME CAPSULE article. It is dated for June 29, 1967… “IN MUSIC,
Headquarters, by the Monkees (left…which is a nice group photo from the
60’s), is No.1 on a Billboard LP chart that includes the No.8 debut of a
little album called Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
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From: “anissafemme”
Hey! Just got back from my weekend excursion to Cleveland, so I
thought I’d share some details of the show with everyone.
First, my friends Cin, Mich, and Jenell picked me up and we drove
down to the East Flats (the bar section of Cleveland, right on the
Cuyahoga River). We ate a very nice dinner on the water, then lined
up outside the Odeon about 7ish. There were about 15 people ahead
of us in line, including Bubba the Stomping Hillybilly (no I’m not
kidding — he was a wrestler with the WWF in the 80s) and his wife.
Both of them were very nice, and talking with them helped us pass
the time in the heat till they opened the doors at 8 pm.
Of our group, Cin got in the door first, and as soon as she cleared,
she took off for the stage. They had a waist high barrier about a
foot from the lip, but Cin was right there! The rest of us were
right behind her, with excellent views of Aviva and the rest of the
band. Soon, the people packed in, and then, about 5 till 9, the
band came out to play a couple of warmup tunes (I Saw Her Standing
There and something else). Then it was right into the Monkees theme
(no Barry), and there were the guys! Up close and personal!
Now, I won’t go into a lot of details, just hit a couple
highlights. I will say the show was fantastic. We had some “props”
with us. One was a sign saying German, so that we made sure Micky
sang the Monkees theme in German. When they got to that point of
the show, Davy started out by asking Micky to sing it in French,
which he did. Davy then appeared to be thinking on the next one,
and our group yelled German and held up our sign, Davy squinted a
little, then read the sign and said. “Yeah, what about German?”
While he was doing that, I caught Aviva’s eye, and she mouthed what
looked like “You guys know everything!” (We had been shouting out
things, plus had another sign saying “1967” in case Micky forgot the
year of the Beatles party)
The second highlight involved a sign Cin and I had been planning
since the Kings Island show. At Kings Island, I saw these flowered
leis in the gift shop and bought a couple. We had a sign that
said, “Micky: Wanna Get Laid?” (Yes, know it’s a different spelling,
but…). Cin held the sign up and I held the lei. Micky finally
came over, and read the sign, then smirked. He reached down and
grabbed the lei AND the sign from us! He then held up the sign to
the audience as well as the lei. “Story of my life!” he said, right
before he wrapped the lei around Aviva’s microphone and handed Cin
back our sign. Just a gut feeling, but I think Mick knows us
now. 😉 We’ll see in Windsor, I guess.
That’s about it, unless my cohorts think of anything else. We had a
blast!
Anissa
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From: MacAddictfan
Wonderful concert! Thankyou for coming to Pittsburgh.
Sorrry it was so hot! Had to leave early because of physical problems
however even in pain wouldn’t have missed you dear sweet fellows.
Pulled van close to amphitheather and heard Steppinstone and I’m a
Believer. Thankyou
Why didn’t anyone sell photos or C,D.s?
All the best,
Ursula
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From: “Turnaround”
Hi Everyone
Some quick news!!!!
This weekend the girls and I went to a Girl Scout Event in Wheeling WV,
and to Pittsburgh PA, to see the Monkees!!!!
They were great, the girls (6 & 9 years old) loved it!!! This was their
second time in two years.
They were late getting to the stage, we were about 6 rows back, nice people
all around us,
and it was very HOT. Thanks guys for doing a great job in the heat.
This was the first time I stayed after a concert (waiting 45 min) to try to
meet him. My luck this time paid off, the girls met him (through a fence,
that’s ok) he signed our hats thanks to April’s idea.
So Kool!!!! Thanks
I kept mentioning the “We Miss Milwaukee” stamp I always put on his mail, I
just wonder if he remembers that at all (my card did make it on stage, he
stepped on it a few times before picking it up) my card to him in Columbus
OH, last year was the best I had ever made.
Driving home I was thinking about how stupid I probably sounded, all the
usual phrases we know he hears all the time but, oh well, I guess I just
don’t know what to say when I finally get to meet a person that has meant
so much to me for so long. If anyone knows what to say, let me know.
It was a great show!!!!
Thanks
Davy Jones
I’m A Believer!!!!!
Love Always,
Jane
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Peter and James Lee Stanley performed recently at the smaller lounge in The
Knitting Factory, a Hollywood club. Other musicians performed two songs
each as part of a two-hour “Paul McCartney 60th Birthday Fete.” The first
people in line were six of us die hard fans, so naturally we grabbed the
front row tables right up against the tiny stage. About 35 minutes after
the show began, I saw Peter enter through the lounge door behind us. I
whispered to the woman sitting by me, “Look behind you.” She saw Peter and
got SO excited. Half way through the show James came on stage and played a
mean “I Saw Her Standing There” on acoustic guitar. Then Peter came on
stage and the front row screamed like crazy. Peter wore a purple
turtleneck shirt, black belt (buckle on the left, as usual), blue jeans and
black jogging shoes. His hair was combed down flat, not spiky, and he had
facial hair–a moustache and tiny stubble beard on his chin. He also wore
his glasses. The MC adjusted a microphone on a stand and the mike hit
Peter’s guitar. Peter jumped back as if he had been hit in the
face. Peter patiently tuned his 12 string guitar and I said, “We’ll
wait.” He played a rocking “Lady Madonna” that, and I can say this without
bias, put all the other musicians to shame. At one point in the song
Peter asked the audience to sing along, then he pointed at me and said,
“Not you!” (I assume he was joking). Then Peter and James launched into
the good nature joking that long time friends do. James remarked how the
overhead lights would “burn what few hair follicles I have left.” Peter
replied, “you should try playing theatre in the round.” James: “my bald
spots would blind the audience.” Peter introduced the next song with
“We’ve had 632 rehearsals and I missed every one.” They both strummed the
opening chord to “A Hard Day’s Night” and away they flew. As they left
the stage, Peter’s guitar “took a bow.” We cheered so enthusiastically
that the MC gave the front row a dirty look and told us they would only
play two songs. Peter left, but James stayed to sing in the finale with
the other musicians. He spotted me from the stage and waved! After the
show, I told James he should put those songs on CD and James said he would
like to do an all-Beatles CD. The wife of one of the other musicians asked
me if I was a Monkees fan and I said, “how could you tell?” A good time
was had by all.
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From: “Bruce John”
Hi, Brad,
Just returned from seeing Davy and Micky in the Filmore in San Francisco,
CA. There were several hundred there, and we were able to see the stage
clearly. Barry Williams opened, he sings okay but I was never into Brady
Bunch so I didn’t get alot of what he said. The guys came on about 10:15pm
and the show was about an hour and a half. It was a great show. Since Im
a big Peter fan, I wasn’t sure how I would like it without him, but they
did great! (I still missed Peter, though). The highlight of the show was
when Micky’s sister, Coco, who lives in the area, came on stage and sang
“Different Drum”, and then she and Micky sang “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”,
saying it was the first song their mother taught them to sing
together. The rest of the show was great, also. I never get tired of
Micky singing “Goin’ Down”, and when he did the light opera rendition of
“Some Enchanged Evening” the whole building echoed with his great voice!
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Monkees 2002 Tour Merchandise now available to you – EXCLUSIVE!
April 3, 2011 by raj
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the show. This is your chance to get yours before they run out, or if you
are unable to attend one of the shows in person.
We are in contact with the merchandise people and we can order Monkees 2002
tour merchandise for any list member who needs it!
OK – here is how it works. There is a shipping and handling and credit card
charge of $6 for the first item you want if you live in the USA or Canada,
$1 for each additional item. If you live anywhere else, the charge is $10
for the first item, $1 for additional items.
Here are the items which are currently available – if any item or size is
not available, we will send you a refund for any items not included.
Adult T’s red…30.00 M L XL
the red tshirt has the pic of davy hanging upside down and
MonkeeMania 2002 on the back
Adult T’s black…30.00 M L XL
picture of the guys standing together, the one from the 67
concert program cover, mike with his arms folded, davy in
the red/white polkadot shirt with the Monkees belt buckle
Children’s tshirt…red…20.00 S M L XL (kid sizes)
the kids shirt is the same as the red one for adults
Sleevless t w/PAC&J…40.00 S M L
PAC&J album photo on the front and black on the back
Baseball hat…25.00
the hat is black with red embroidery
2002 CD….15.00
Micky and Davy live in Toronto Canada
Keychain…10.00
thermos photo of davy and micky
Stuffed monkey wearing t-shirt… 20.00
Poster 18″x24″ band photo psychedelic glows with black light $10.00
Ladies T’s baby doll black monkees logo in rhinestones $40
USA shipping: $6 first item, $1 each additional item
Overseas shipping: $10 first item, $1 each additional item
OK, there are 2 ways that I will accept payment.
The preferred method is Paypal – a totally free service that allows you to
pay me instantly from a credit card or from your bank checking account via
the Internet. It is totally safe and used by 8 million people, and works in
many countries worldwide. Detail the items you want in the message box in
Paypal, add up the total amount and send it to my e-mail address:
this link will work to sign you up for this free service:
https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=bradpager%40monkees.net
The other way is via Money Order in the mail. If you prefer money order –
send it, along with your list of items, mailing address and email address to:
Brad Waddell
581 W. 4th St. #99
Benson AZ 85602-6501
Also send me an email with the above information for my records.
Paypal is preferred because it arrives immediately and cannot be lost in
the mail.
The deadline for this offer is May 23 2002, because we want to place the
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The Monkees Starring Davy Jones & Micky Dolenz Concert Dates
31-May Fri Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, IN
1 June Sat MeadowBrook Music Festival Detroit, MI
2 June Sun Paramount Theme Parks Cincinnati, OH
8 June Sat Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, CT
9 June Sun Brookhaven Amphitheater Farmingville, NY
13 June Thu Galaxy Theatre Santa Ana, CA
15 June Sat The Fillmore San Francisco, CA
23 June Sun Rib America Festival Pittsburgh, PA
29 June Sat Paramount Arts Centre Aurora, IL
5 July Fri Beau Rivage Casino Biloxi, MS
10 July Wed Hiawatha Horse track Sarnia, Ontario
11 July Thu Windsor Windsor, Ontario
12 July Fri Colonial Downs Race Track New Kent, VA
13 Jul Sat The Hatch Shell Boston, MA
16 Aug Fri Sportsdome Brewster, NY
17 Aug Sat North Shore Music Theatre North Shore, MA
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Shoe Suede Blues Feat. Peter Tork Concert Dates
Thu 07/04/02 Middletown, CT July 4th Celebration
Fri 07/05/02 Newport, RI Area 22
Sat 07/06/02 Maynard, MA Sit ‘n Bull Pub
Thu 08/29/02 Charlotte, NC Double Door
Sat 08/31/02 Charlottesville, VA Outback Lodge
Sun 09/01/02 Greenbelt, MD Greenbelt Labor Day
Thu 09/05/02 Amagansett, NY Stephen Talkhouse
Fri 09/06/02 Pattenburg, NJ Historic Pattenburg House
Sat 09/07/02 Yorktown Heights, NY Yorktown Grange Fair
Sun 09/08/02 Suffern, NY Ramapo Valley Brewery
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From: “John or Bonnie Verrico”
Hi everyone,
For those of you who missed it (or just want to hear it again), keep
an eye on WRIF’s website for the archive of Drew & Mike’s interview
with Peter Tork! The URL for their archives is:
http://www.wrif.com/frames.asp?main=http://www.wrif.com/pages/soundandvideo/snvindex.htm
If you can’t get that to work, just log on to www.wrif.com and click
on “sound & vido”.
Enjoy!
Bonnie
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Shoe Suede Blues w/ Peter Tork
Summer 2002 Tour Info!
www.shoesuedeblues.com
www.shoopies.net
www.petertork.com
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
TVLand begins airing The Monkees series this Friday and Saturday mornings,
May 31 and June 1, at 1:30 am. Check your local paper for correct air time
in your time zone. Last week while watching “Batman” on TVLand I saw a
commercial for the weekend “Kitchen”, a two hour block of shows “too odd to
show anywhere else”. The “Kitchen” block consists of two episodes of Mary
Hartman, Fernwood 2night (the Mary Hartman spinoff) and The Monkees. The
commercial I saw had two very brief clips from the Monkees show. One clip
seemed to be from the Christmas Show of the guys jumping on the bandstand
for “Simon Says.” The other clip was a two shot of Davy and Peter from one
of the shows, but I didn’t catch what Davy said.
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From: Deidre
(As always, check your local listings for station and time.)
Monkees
Royal Flush
30 min.
The boys try to crush a plot endangering a princess. David Jones, Mike
Nesmith, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz. Otto: Theo Marcuse. Princess: Katherine
Walsh. Sigmund: Vincent Beck.
Cast: David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, Theo Marcuse,
Katherine Walsh, Vincent Beck
Rating: TV-G
Category: Comedy
Show times Date Time Channel
Saturday, June 1 1:30 AM EDT TVLAND
Monkees
Monkee See, Monkee Die
30 min.
The boys head for a creepy house to learn about their inheritance. Davy
Jones, Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork. Mme. Roselle: Lea Marmer.
Ellie: Stacey Maxwell. Kingsley: Mark Harris.
Cast: David Jones, Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, Lea Marmer,
Stacey Maxwell, Mark Harris
Rating: TV-G
Category: Comedy
Show times Date Time Channel
Sunday, June 2 1:30 AM EDT TVLAND
Brady Bunch
Getting Davy Jones
30 min.
Hey! Hey! She’s a Brady—Marcia, that is, and she’s the president of the
local Davy Jones fan club in this episode (originally telecast Dec. 10,
1971, and named by TV Guide among the 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time).
Marcia brashly promises to get the singer to perform at her prom and is
panicked when it looks like Jones won’t be able to appear. But with the
help of her siblings, Marcia finally gets her man. The unstated joke, of
course, is the show’s choice of teen idols. The Monkees split up two years
before the episode was shot, and Jones was trying to jump-start a solo
career. But that terminal unhipness is precisely why we love The Brady Bunch.
Cast: Robert Reed, Kimberly Beck, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen
McCormick, Eve Plumb, Susan Olsen, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike
Lookinland, Marcia Wallace, Tina Andrews
Category: Comedy
Show times Date Time Channel
Sunday, June 2 7:00 AM EDT TVLAND
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From: mickyfan95
This article appears in the CBS Soaps in Depth June 4, 2002 issue. It
features an article on Micky Dolenz appearance on ATWT slated for May 31st
and June 3rd 2002.
A Special Visitor At Bonnie’s Wedding!!
If you thought acting was so easy that even a monkey could do it… Well,
your sort of right! Mickey Dolenz (they had to misspell it), member of the
1960’s TV rock band The Monkees, will preside over Bonnie and Ian’s nuptials
on Friday, May 31st, and Monday June 3.
The In Depth Story: When ATWT needed a vicar for its scottish wedding,
one time Hermans Hermit’s leader Peter Noone (Paddington) not only suggested
longtime pal and fellow ’60s rocker Dolenz for the role, but rang him up
personally to suggest the gig.
After all, the two have been friends for decades, ever since meeting in
England, where Dolenz was doing publicity for The Monkees series. “Peter came
by with– he says– John Lennon and George Garrison,” Dolenz relates with a
chuckle. “And fortunately, I guess I was polite!”
When suprised by daytime’s frantic pace, Dolenz, who has produced and
directed TV in the UK, wasn’t entirely out of his element. Yet the role did
pose its challenges. “The toughtest thing is all those lines!” he exclaims.
“I didn’t have that many, but some of those people, it’s unbelievable. They
must have photographic memories!”
Although Dolenz didn’t recieve any advice from Daughter Ami, watching her
play a candy striper on GH years years ago did introduce him to soaps. And
while his ATWT stint is brief, he wouldn’t object to a long term run. “I
don’t know how they would create a recurring role for the vicar,” he laughs.
“But with all the marriages on soaps…” Anything can happen
There is also a picture of him with Peter Noone in this. Micky looks so odd
as a vicar.
Wendy
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
Today (May 21) the Los Angeles Daily News ran the local summer concert
schedule. The Monkees are scheduled to play the House of Blues on June 14,
although this show isn’t yet listed on the MonkeeMania2002 site.
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From: “Celine Allan”
According to the Billy Bob’s Texas web site The Monkees will be performing
there July 20, 2002. The tickets go on sale June 3rd at 10am through
Ticketmaster. Reserved seats are $24.75 and gen. admission is $9.75.
Celine
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From: Carlisle
hey everyone, two new SSB dates just in:
July 6th
Sit ‘N Bull Pub
Maynard, MA
2 shows
tickets $18.00
Aug 30th
Alley Katz
Richmond Virginia
Showtime TBA
Tickets $10 – $12
and here’s the rest of the schedule as we have it:
4 July, Thursday
July 4th Celebration
Middletown, CT
Free to the Public
Details TBA
5 July, Friday
Area 22
22 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
401-848-0077
Tickets: $10 advance/$15 door
24 August, Saturday
PRIVATE PARTY
Temple, PA
29 August, Thursday
The Double Door Inn
218 E Independence Blvd
Charlotte, NC
704-376-1446
Tickets: $15.00
www.doubledoorinn.com
31 August, Saturday
Outback Lodge
917 Preston Ave
Charlottesville, VA
434-979-7211
www.outbacklodge.com
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 door
1 September, Sunday
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
More Info TBA
www.greenbelt.com/rec/ldf-fri.htm
(this is the link from last year’s festival – as soon as they are set
up for this year, the new information will be posted)
5 September, Thursday
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main Street
Amagansett, NY
phone: 631-267-3117
www.stephentalkhouse.com
6 September, Friday
Historic Pattenburg House
512 Rt. 614
Pattenburg, NJ
phone: 908-735-2547
Tickets: $20 adv/$25 door
pattenburg.hypermart.net
7 September, Saturday
Yorktown Grange Fair
Grange Fair Grounds
Moseman Road
Yorktown Heights, NY
phone: 914-962-3900
www.townlink.com/yorktowngrange
8 September, Sunday
Ramapo Valley Brewery
122 Orange Avenue
Suffern NY 10901
phone: 845-369-7827
Tickets: $15.00
www.ramapovalleybrewery.com
hope to see you there!
carlie
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From: “Grant *”
Hey Brad,
There’s a new Rhino Monkees compilation due out June 4th as part of their
“The Essentials” range. No track details seen as yet.
Also, Umbrella Entertainment/The AV Channel will release the “Hey Hey
We’re The Monkees” documentary on DVD here in Australia on July 10th. More
details at www.umbrellaent.com.au or www.avchannel.com.au
Cheers,
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From: TheMonkeegirl
Sat June 8 TVLand Monkees: Monkees vs. Machine The Monkees
Mon June 3 (Unconfirmed) NBC? As The World Turns Micky Dolenz
Sun June 2 TVLand Monkees: Monkee See, Monkee Die The Monkees
Sat June 1 TVLand Monkees: Royal Flush The Monkees
Fri May 31 NBC? As The World Turns Micky Dolenz
Check your local listings for times and channel number.
Amanda Laws
monkeegirl.com
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From: Deidre
Monkees Live at The Galaxy Concert Theatre!
I just wanted to let everyone know that The Monkees will be playing
a very special show at The Galaxy in Santa Ana, CA. on June 13.
Tickets are $32.50. For ticket info., you can contact The Galaxy by
calling (714) 957-0600.
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From: LuckyCharr
The Monkees on CNN Headline News **
They were talking about how even though the show went off the air 3 decades
ago … these two are still touring. As Said by Davy and Micky they are
still doing it because they love it. Lets keep em loving it. They also said
a date (and I dont know if you have this one yet, but) California june 14th.
Charr
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From: “badgirlsparklez”
I’m not a fan of As the World Turns(I like AMC)…but I read in the
Chicago Trib that Micky Dolenz is going to be playing Vicar when
Bonnie and Ian prepareto tie the knot on As The World Turns…
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From: frodis
Davy Jones is featured breifly in the June issue of
Maxim magazine. There is a one page article about the
Scooby Doo series titled “Mystery Guests”. Davy was
interviewed and there’s a small picture.
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Reviews
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From: Krnurse
Hi,
Thought I would share with you my experiences from the Monkees concert last
night. It was wonderful!
My husband and I arrived in Louisville around 1030 in the morning from
Indianapolis. We scoped out the seating field where the concert was to be
and began the head of the line around noon. If you were there, we had a
poster that said “I’m Goin Down”. Someone else there had a poster that said
I can sing I’m goin’ Down.
Anyway, all was well. This group called King Kong opened. The lead
player/singer looked like he was bored and it was past his bedtime. It was a
young kid. He did a good job, the music was something like what you would
hear on the Dr. Demento show. King Kong’s set was cut short because of
lightening. Fans were told they could go to the tents for shelter, and some
did go, but, many did not go because it was general seating in a field, and,
well, quite frankly no one wanted to loose their seats! I was front and
center. We just put up the umbrella, put on rain gear, and stayed put.
When Barry Williams came out, the crowd was thrilled. Barry opened with a
song about the Rain being gone, and then sang a song about Sunshine. His
timing on those songs couldn’t have been better, since most of the crowd was
drenched. I felt badly for those on blankets, they were soaked and the
security people kept telling everyone to sit down. After Barry sang a bunch
of oldies and the Greg Brady song, he went to the merchandise tent to sign
autographs. I didn’t go there, because they said the Monkees were going to
start really soon.
So, here is the set list, I got a copy from a Roadie named Eric..Thanks Eric!
Last Train to Clarksville
Little Bit Me
Girl I knew
Randy Scouse Git
Mary Mary
Nice To Be With You
Goin Down
Look out, Here comes tomorrow….???I don’t remember them doing this song, I
think they didn’t play it because they had to shorten the show due to the
rain.
Meatloaf/Micky..I don’t know what this is???
Papa Gene’s Blues
No Time
Circle Sky
Girl
That was Then
Vallerie
Since I fell for you
I wanna be free
I love you forever
Porpoise Song
Listen to the Band
Day Dream Believer
Pleasant Vally SUnday
Steppin’ Stone
I’m a believer
Okay, The concert was wonderful! The guys did a great job! Davy was dancing
all over the stage, more than I have noticed in the past, even.
Micky started the show with, look at the crowd, They’re Dripping wet! And we
were, it was still sprinkling. Micky and Davy were well rehearsed with their
moves and their dancing. Most of the dity’s were the same. Much of the
banter was eliminated though, I think that it is because they didn’t know how
much they were going to be able to be on. Also, at the end, the announcers
said that they had to run and catch a plane. Actually, a Limo pulled up to
the back of the stage to drop them off and stayed there until the concert was
over. Barry Williams drove himself there. We saw him come in the zoo, he
was running late.
When Davy sang Love you forever, he dedicated it to his four daughters all
over the world, to a couple of friends that were on the side of the stage,
and to Leslie. Okay, who is Leslie?
Throughout the concert there would be times when a girl would rush the stage
to give Davy a flower and then, they would kiss Davy on the Cheek. Girls
were getting lots of thrills from that. One chick near us made an eggplant
design thing for Davy with glow in the dark stuff on it. She said that she
knew Davy and was able to call in and talk to him on the radio. I believe
the part about calling in on the radio…The first time she tried to get on
stage, two security guards intercepted her, and one of them pushed her onto
the ground…NOT NICE. Zoo sercurity! She was just trying to give Davy his
present. She wasn’t rushing the stage, or causing any trouble. The way the
stage was set up, there was a platform in front of the stage, so you couldn’t
really get close. Security was on the edges, not allowing anyone to give the
guys flowers, or anything, So, there was no choice for others but to run up
the platform. It was almost a game between two security guards and hundreds
of Monkees screaming girls.
The guys didn’t come out on the platform and noone got to sing Goin’ Down
with micky. The platform was not under cover, and it was soaked. I hope to
get my pics up on the web this week, and I’ll send out an email when I do. I
thought they played just as much as other concerts, but the banter was less,
in the interest of time. It was wonderful!
Okay, merchandise was outrageously expensive.
Ball caps $25
T-shirts $30
key chains (2 different kinds) $8
Posters $10
Monkees CD of Toronto $15
Barry Williams CD $10
Stuffed Monkees $20
Babydoll T(just a sleeveless Tshirt with the Pieces, Capricorn record cover)
$30
Okay, I have only been home six hours now, but I gotta go to work…Pray for
my patients! Katherine
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From: Lily Adams
Hey Brad!
I just wanted to let you know that Davy was in my
hometown of Richmond, VA today. He threw out the 1st
pitch of the Richmond Braves game. I was unable to go
see him, but I do believe he is staying around the
area for the next couple days, for anyone in the area
who wants to go on a “davy hunt”. I just wanted to
pass the word! Thanks!
Peace, Love and Monkees,
Lily Adams
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From: “Angie Simpkin”
Pleasant Valley Sunday…
That’s what it was here in St. Louis, Mo. today when the Monkees played at
the Rib America Festival before a huge crowd of all ages. It’s been 35
years since my sister and I saw them play and it was right across the
street from the arena they were at in 1967. They sounded just as great as
they did then, and we got to be alot closer to the stage today, than we did
back then. That was totally cool! They sang all the great one’s we wanted
to hear and were funny and very entertaining. Afterwards Davy was signing
autographs. Barry Williams (Greg Brady), opened the show, and he sounded
wonderful, too. It was a beautiful, sunny day, with “charcoal burning,
everywhere” as the song goes, and we were very happy we were able to go.
Thanks, Micky and Davy!
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From: “Rozinski, Karen”
Monkees on TVLAND summer 2002
Brad –
I read in the New York Daily News yesterday that the TVLAND channel has
picked up the MONKEES and will be showing the series this summer.
thanks for sharing all the MONKEE news.
Karen
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From: Anon
Hi Brad–
Here’s a clip from an article that spoke of at least some Monkees episodes
being shown on TVLand this June. Hope this helps whoever still needs to
collect the shows on tape!
TV Land raids Viacom vaults
Wed Apr 24, 8:59 PM ET
By Lily Oei
NEW YORK (Variety)
Other highlights of TV Land’s upcoming programming slate include:
= The addition of 20 Screen Gems titles to the schedule. Some, such as
“Burns & Allen,” “Hazel,” “Square Pegs,” “Soap,” “THE MONKEES” and “Mary
Hartman, Mary Hartman,” will be introduced this June via themed blocks
“Better Living Through Television” on Sunday mornings and “Kitschen” after
midnight each weekend. The latter, a selection of offbeat series, will be
hosted by Martin Mull and Fred Willard.
Thanks!
Peace Love and Harmony,
Anon
(editors note: The Monkees will be shown on late night weekends only
according to the schedule I have seen, but at least it is back on!)
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From: “Christi Salmon”
I just saw a commercial for Davy on 48 Hours this Wednesday, May 1. The
segment is going to be about when teen idols fall. It showed clippings
from the series and him hauling hay for his horses. Set your recorders!
Christi
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From: JAZZ4JEFF
Monkees L.A. date is scheduled
This morning, they announced that Davy & Micky will be appearing at the Galaxy
theatre in Santa Ana. It is about five miles from the Sun theatre where they
performed last year. ( and filmed the unreleased DVD!)
The Galaxy is smaller. It holds about 1000 people. The date
is Thursday, June 13th.
I am not sure if further L.A. dates will be announced Also, the ad has no
mention of Barry Williams
Jeff.
Jeff Gehringer
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From: “John or Bonnie Verrico”
Hi Everyone,
More dates have been added to Shoe Suede Blues’ upcoming Summer tour. More
dates are being added, so please check www.shoesuedeblues.com and
www.shoopies.net for further updates and details:
NEW – – Thursday July 4, 2002
July 4th Celebration
Middletown, CT
Free to the Public
Details TBA
Saturday, August 24, 2002
PRIVATE PARTY
Temple, PA
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
More Info TBA
http://www.greenbelt.com/rec/ldf-fri.htm
(this is the link from last year’s festival – as soon as they are set
up for this year, the new information will be posted)
Thursday, Spet. 5, 2002
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main Street
Amagansett, NY
631-267-3117
http://www.stephentalkhouse.com/
Friday, Sept. 6, 2002
Historic Pattenburg House
512 Rt. 614
Pattenburg, NJ
908-735-2547
Tickets: $20 adv/$25 door
http://pattenburg.hypermart.net/
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002
Yorktown Grange Fair
Grange Fair Grounds
Moseman Road
Yorktown Heights, NY
914-962-3900
http://www.townlink.com/yorktowngrange/
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002
Ramapo Valley Brewery
122 Orange Avenue
Suffern NY 10901
845-369-7827
Tickets: $15.00
http://www.ramapovalleybrewery.com/
NEW – – Thursday, August 29, 2002
The Double Door Inn
218 E Independence Blvd
Charlotte, NC
704-376-1446
Tickets: $15.00
Web: http://www.doubledoorinn.com/
Lots more to come – stay tuned!
Bonnie
Fiore Promos Agency
Representing Shoe Suede Blues w/Peter Tork
www.shoesuedeblues.com
www.shoopies.net
www.petertork.com
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From: cin1967
NBC is having a 75th anniversary special on Sunday, May 5 at 8pm EST….Micky
was at the party thrown for the network, so I don’t know if he’ll pop up in
this special or not, but it’s worth a watch….
~Cin
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From: “Janis G. Fontana”
Hi Brad,
I used to visit your Monkees forums and am still on your mailing list!
(I even bought a cd from you, once…)
Anyhow…I have some sad news you might want to share with Monkees
fans.
Peter Torks mother, Virginia Thorkelson, passed away Thursday, Apr. 25th
at Hartford Hospital, Hartford CT. The obituary was in this morning’s
Hartford Courant. Memorial donations in Virginia’s name may be made to
St. Paul’s Covenant Soup Kitchen, Willamantic, CT, or Mansfield Public
Library book fund, or to the donor’s chocie of an organizaiton
furthering the cause of social justice. (Quoted from Htfd. Courant, Mon.
Apr. 29, 2002. I want to send out my condolenses to Peter, his dad and
his family, and thought other Monkee fans might want to as well.
Just sharing some news….
Janis Fontana
Newington, CT
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From: mickyfan95
Not much to report on Micky lately. Just that his marriage is probably gonna
happen in late May from what I’m hearing! (this is for my Micky Fan Forever
Group!) Ami is slate to wed Jerry Trimble on August 10th. I have also heard
that Micky and Davy plan on touring together up through 2003 and a lot more
dates are planned overseas in the fall of 2002. Plus the album and a possible
Broadway show is still to come. Its not what some of you have heard already.
I won’t release any more info till its confirmed.
That’s all from me for now!
Wendy
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From: “chinaclipper67”
Hey folks–
I recently got a memorabilia catalog in the mail…called Betty’s
Attic. Anyways, they’ve got Monkees stuff in there!! On page 9,
they’re selling the die-cast model of the Monkeemobile for $21, and
on the very last page, the bobble heads for all four guys are being
sold for $40. I’m sure you’ll see the pics and descriptions on their
website as well: www.bettysattic.com
Just thought I’d share! 🙂
~Alicia
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From: N1098c
April, 24.2002-Sally Jr is on 2 times a day in PHX. The 2pm show was the
repeat of “Classic TV stars”, which Davy Jones appeared on. Davy mentioned
being the 1st Monkees grandpa in July. Congrats to Sara!
Davy also mentioned that he races horses. He will be appearing in his 1st
US race on May 19. He mentioned that his horses train in Florida and he
lives there during the winter. He mentioned that the other times of the
year he lives in PA. He also mentioned the church that he’s remodeling into
a museum.
Pictures of the Monkees were being shown on the screen behind Sally and
Davy. The audience screamed when a picture of Davy shirtless appeared. Davy
and Sally turned to look at the picture on the screen behind them. Davy
mentioned that the picture was taken when he was about 19. He laughed and
said that now the comments are “the teen idol with the breast” and he
lifted his shirt and showed his chest. The audience went wild and started
screaming. Some girl screamed “you are still sexy.” Davy said “thank you.”
and the camera showed the girl. She was embarrassed. 🙂
Davy presented Sally with a copy of his latest book-Daydream Believers and
told her that there are lots of pictures of his horses in the book. He also
gave Sally a CD. It was of the band that opened for Davy and Micky in
England. Davy mentioned that he and Micky are touring.
Congrats to Davy’s 13year old daughter’s band for their recent win in a
talent contest in England!
Nancy C
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From: N1098c
NBC is advertising their 75th Anniversary. Which is to air on May 5, 2002.
If you go to the NBC. Com website and click “75th Anniversary,” you can
find some interesting things. The site is definitely worth checking out!
The Monkees are mentioned several times.
If you click on “Milestones,”then scroll over the 60’s-you will see the
years at the bottom of the page. There is a picture of the Monkees (Mike is
wearing the famous wool hat and he’s holding a guitar.)
If you click the “photos” a list of year appears. Click the 60’s and then
click the right arrow. You will go through a gallery of photos. There’s a
picture of the Monkees dressed in their trench coats and hats. Mike and
Peter are holding guitar cases. The caption says “The Monkees (Peter Tork,
Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith) became the American version of
the Beatles in this half hour comedy.
If you click “sing along” and then go to the decade 60’s. There is a list
of different theme songs. If you click the Monkees and wait. You will hear
30seconds of the Monkees theme.
Click here: NBC 75th Anniversary
Nancy C.
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From: “John or Bonnie Verrico”
Hi all you SSB & Peter Tork fans!
Good news – Shoe Suede Blues has released their 2nd CD, entitled
‘Saved by the Blues’! The CD was officially released on their recent
sold-out March tour and is now available to the public. Tracks on the
CD include:
Saved by The Blues
Cab Driver
Help Me
Hound Dog
Route 66
Kiss and Tell
Dress Sexy fr Me
Treat Her Right
Big Boss Man
Slender, Tender & Tall
Wine/Texas BBQ
Come On In My Kitchen
Half of the tracks on this CD were recorded at a studio, the other
half were recorded live at a performance at The Mint in Los Angeles,
CA. The CD’s are available at www.shoesuedeblues.com,
www.teenyweenystore.com and www.shoopies.net. CD’s are $15.00 plus
$5.00 shipping handling.
LIMITED OFFER! There is a small supply of pre-signed CD’s available
through www.shoopies.net. These CD’s were personally signed by each
member of Shoe Suede Blues. The special signed CD’s are $20.00 each
plus $5.00 for shipping & handling.
Here is a recent review of the CD:
http://www.longislandmusicscene.com/shoesuede_cdreview.htm
Enjoy!
Bonnie
Fiore Promos Agency
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From: “BRYAN HORNSBY”
Hi everyone I came across a George Barris web site, He is the one who
Builds the Famous TV cars Batmobile Munsters Koach and our Fav The
MonkeeMobile! For those of you who would Love a 8×10 Picture of The
Monkeemobile and the Other TV hot Rods go to Barris.com click on shop and
check out all the Photos most are 10.00 each. He Has Two photos of the Car
one is using the Drag shute to slow the Monkeemobile down really cool! They
have a t-shirts also. Bryan
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Reviews
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From: “Ginger Fitts”
Concert Review…April 13, 2002 Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.
Well gang, I’ll eat my words, pass the salt please!
It was a great show overall! Barry Williams was fun and a great sport.
Doesn’t take
himself seriously on stage, but very entertaining….loved the Johnny Bravo
number! He
took time to do autographs before the show….seemed to be a very nice
guy…I didn’t get
one but people sitting with me did.
I do have one major complaint however….the t shirt prices are
ridiculous!!! 20.00 for a
child, 30 for an adult and 40 for a sleeveless with the PAC&J LP cover on
it! I collect
Monkee T-shirts, but not last night, maybe when they come to CT. I did buy
the CD, 15
was a good price, I haven’t listened to it yet, but it’s pretty much the
same as the Las
Vegas CD w/o Peter.
Well, Davy and Micky came on looking like a brother act! Leather pants (not
nearly tight
enough if you ask me!) black coats and red shirts…only one other costume
change for
Davy, two for Micky…nothing new, same as last year, but still stunning!
The big kick for me was when Davy was singing Valerie and he walked down the
stage
and was singing and pointed right at me! Corse I was shooting film like
crazy and we all
know he loves it! And I love taking their pictures!
Micky looks good, very rested and a bit lighter…not belly like last year!
Davy was
spinning around the stage so much I was waiting for him to throw up!! They
were having
a ball and so was the crowd. They didn’t seem too impressed with all the
flowers…one
girl tried to give a bunch to Micky at the start of the show, but he was
playing his guitar
and kept shaking his head to her, trying to be polite. They really seemed
to be enjoying
the show and the audience was with them! I was surprised how crowed it was
so early in
the year! The concert season usually doesn’t get into full swing until July
up here. I was
sitting with a couple and their nine year old girl who made a cute sign for
them. The man
on the other side of me was able to get her a drumstick and the song list
from the stage
after the show…he wasn’t with them, but it was very nice of him to do it!
A nine year old
and she knows all the songs! Wow, I was ten when the show first came out
and couldn’t
watch it cause of the long hair…we’ve come a long way.
So yes, I did enjoy, I shot 4 rolls of film so I’ll try to get them posted
as soon as I can, I’ll
pick the best of the bunch.
Yes Brad, I was wrong, it was a great show and worth the 1 1/2 hour drive.
CT will be a
3 hour drive…gotta find out when tickets go on sale….I’m a hopeless
Monkee Junkie!
ginger fitts
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From: “Stephen R. Stettner”
Monkees:
in Hampton, NH last night, my kids, 9 & 11, first concert. Thanks
Thank you,
Steve Stettner
Lee, NH
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From: “Erica Davies”
I attended the Hampton Beach Casino concert last night with my mom. We had
great seats. It helped that our table was turned around, so our seats were
in a different spot. They were a lot better than where they were supposed
to be. I didn’t enjoy Barry Williams at all. It would have been great if
he was left out of the show. Anywho, the rest of the concert was great! I
really enjoyed myself even if Peter wasn’t there. Micky and Davy performed
for about 90 minutes. Davy and occasionally Micky kept watching me during
“Goin’ Down.” I was probably the only person sitting near the stage
keeping up with Micky. I wasn’t close enough for Micky to have me sing
along seeing how I was sitting right in front of an amplifier that was on
the floor. But that was fine with me. I probably would have gotten stage
fright or something. Jerry’s brother Tom got invited to the stage and sang
some blues song.
After the concert, I was able to have Greg sign my Gilford set list. I was
hoping to get more signatures, but we were kicked out before I could get
more. But, as luck would have it, they sent us out the same door that the
band and Davy and Micky would be later be using to leave. The first people
to leave were Aviva and Wayne. I followed them to their car and they
signed my set list. Later, I had Jerry sign it too. I almost was able to
have Davy sign it, but he signed a few things. Oh well. Maybe I’ll get
Dave, Sandy, Davy and Micky to sign it next time around.
Peace, Love and Blue Suede Monkees ~
Erica
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24, 2002
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From: “Chris Coyle”
Just finally got to set down and write up a review for last night’s show in
Hampton Beach NY at the Casino Ballroom. First the surprise of the
night..Barry Williams opened the show!! I had no idea he was to be there
until I walked into the ballroom and saw his merchandise for sale. But my
buddy Seth said it was on the billboard outside..go figured I missed it..
Anyway.. The doors opened at 6pm and by the 8pm start of the show filled up
and I was told the show was sold out. There were empty table spaces I could
see eyeing around the ballroom, but it was a packed show. There was a buzz
going around..
While waiting for the show, Barry Williams was walking around and signing
autographs, I was able to get his book signed and he seemed very happy to be
there.
At 8 pm sharp, while people were still filing in , 2 DJ’s came out to
announce the start of the summer season at the Ballroom yada, yada , yada.
Within 5 minutes later the band took the stage and Barry Williams was soon
announced..he got a huge response and after seeing 4 Natural performances
last year, I have to say this was a perfect match, as he already had the
crowd in his hands.
He started the show with a medley of “I Can See Clearly Now/Good Day
Sunshine/It’s A Sunshine Day” off his new CD. I was surprised to find out he
has a strong voice and sang quite good. I didn’t care much for the “Vegas”
style arrangements, but his show improved, and beyond his choices of
material, he did do a great version of “Happy Together”. He spoke between
each song and told stories much like in a VH-1 “Storytellers” episode. He
even sang some verses sending up his recent boxing match with certain Danny
Partridge. The highlight of his performance was his parody of “The Real Slim
Shady” titled “The Real Greg Brady”..it was the comic relief of the night
and is worth hearing at least once. He got a standing ovation, and I was
surprised he didn’t come out for an encore. I think he played for about 40
minutes but didn’t time it. The audience really enjoyed him and it didn’t
feel like most opening acts, where you want them to end, it felt like you
were seeing a pop culture icon and at least for 40 minutes, it was worth the
opening bill.
The break between his act and Davy and Micky’s was short and the guitar riff
medley introduced last Spring was played. I still get a kick out of how many
big guitar “hooks” The Monkees had in their songs. Micky and Davy then came
on stage and right off they were doing something I have never seen them do
before, they were playing off each other like a real comedy team..you swear
they were joined at the hip. The interaction between them was un-like any
tour they’ve done thus far in their career. Many new jokes and singing
around one mic for most of their sets together.
The set list was the same as reported with “Randy” coming 3rd, That Was Then
performed, no “Oliver” and no “For Pete Sakes”. Peter was only mentioned
once during Davy’s “Micky, “Mikey, “Petey ” bit. Mike Nesmith got mention
more then once and Micky said he was the best songwriter ever for The
Monkees for his introduction to “The Girl I Knew Somewhere”.
The real treat of the night was Davy introducing Jerry’s brother Tom from
the crowd. Then to the surprise of the audience he said Jerry’s brother was
a big musician and invited him to the stage. He picked up a harmonica and
the band went into a blues song!! eat your heart out Peter Tork..they
rocked this song on for the next 10 minutes… Micky on guitar bashing out
chords while Davy led the band through various solos. I’ve never seen these
guys go way off the set list and do something “out of the air” like this. I
also have to say, seeing Peter’s band last year, these guys can play the
blues just as good , if not better, then Peter’s band.
Besides this “on the spot”, the new Monkees theme in other languages bit,
the many new intro’s, and Davy and Micky’s new interaction between each
other, the new bits were in the arrangements of the songs. During “Papa
Genes Blues”, now Micky, Davy, Wayne, and Dave Alexander (on guitar) come
forward to form a line at the front of the stage. Wayne does new guitar
parts and the song sounds better then last years version. Wayne adds a new
“surf” solo to No Time, Micky sings Peter’s verse too. On “Circle Sky” which
needs rehearsing, Wayne adds a guitar solo for the first time. Wayne also
adds a new solo to “Love You Forever” but that song is still a big YAWN for
me.
The reaction to audience was quite good and maybe it was the small venue,
but it seemed more energetic, unlike 2 of the summer shows , out of 3, I
attended last year. Peter Tork wasn’t missed.. I thought the backing vocals
have improved and didn’t notice a change in the way Dave Alexander , who now
plays, the solo for “The Girl I Knew Somewhere”. I did get the feeling
Mike’s importance was getting quite a bit of mention, but nothing of Peter
Tork. It’s like he’s disappeared in thin air..nada nothing from Tork’s
presence in the group.
I enjoyed the show but I have to admit, this might be the last show for me
for a while. I’ve seen it all, and now after seeing what Davy and Micky can
do on their own, they’ve done it. I do see chances for more “creative” parts
to be added to this show. Davy and Micky HAVE tapped into the surface of
this.. you can feel it and see it for the first time on this tour. Peter’s
gone and they’re making up for it.
Chris Coyle
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From: “John or Bonnie Verrico”
A quick note that Detroit, MI radio station WRIF – 101 FM will air an
interview with Peter tomorrow, May 15th during the Mike & Drew Morning
show. The interview will air sometime between 6-10am. The radio
station also brodcasts live via the internet at their website,
www.wrif.com, so fans everywhere can hear Peter talk about what he’s
been up to with Shoe Suede Blues and more!
Enjoy,
Bonnie
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Shoe Suede Blues w/ Peter Tork
www.shoesuedeblues.com
www.shoopies.net
www.petertork.com
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From: cin1967
For those of you California fans, Davy and Micky have added two shows at the
Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana on June 13–one show at 7 and the other at 10:30
pm. The tickets go on sale May 8….
~Cin
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From: James Lee Stanley
new solo james lee stanley cd – traces of the old road
hello you patrons of persiflage, you,
you said to let you know when i made a new cd. well, this is the one i’ve
been trying to make for years. and i’ve done it. it is back from
manufacturing. it is available. it’s called “traces of the old road”
it is me on acoustic guitar, bass, percussion and keyboard, (tho it is mostly
guitar and bass and me singing, there are a few cuts that have a little more
stuff on them.)
the songs (all by me except where noted) are:
just like thom thumb’s blues (dylan),
last day of summer (inspired by 9/11 and dedicated to the day before)
one heart falling,
most likely you go your way i’ll go mine (dylan),
stolen season,
harris creek shuffle,
long way from home,
stop this rain,
too many people/roll with the punches,
just let it go
anywhere love goes.
it’s $15 + $3 for s&h checks for $18 payable to james lee stanley and send
to
beachwood recordings, 4872 topanga canyon blvd, ste 223, woodland hills, ca
91364
i can’t wait to hear what you think. this seems to be a break thru for me.
see you in a minute, and thanks for being there
james
Official Website: www.jamesleestanley.com
MP3 Page: www.mp3.com/jamesleestanley
Merchandise: www.cafepress.com/beachwood
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From: “Brad Keene”
Brad,
I just wanted to let you know that Micky Dolenz was at the May 4th Paul
McCartney concert at the Staples Center in L.A.
I saw him walking in wearing a leather jacket and accompanied by his
girlfriend (I presume). His seats for the show were in the first row off
the floor a few sections back from the stage. He seemed relaxed and no one
was really approaching him. There were so many other celebrities there
including Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe, Ray Liotta, and many
others. The show itself was amazing. Paul rocked!
It was a lot of fun to see a Monkee attending a Beatle’s concert! 🙂
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Jones was there to sign his new book, Daydream Believin’ and the size of the
crowd waiting to meet him was unbelievable. People were being turned away!
The signing was scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. I was in line from 6:45 to almost
9 before I got to meet him and there were still quite a few people behind me
and Davy stayed until all the fans who were waiting in line got to meet him.
Davy was so wonderful to all of us! He signed as many items as people wanted
him to sign and took time to talk to every single fan. There were people of
all ages there. My nephew, who is 3, is a huge Davy Jones fan and it was
such a thrill for him to get to meet Davy. He will never forget it! I
enjoyed my experience meeting Davy, I have loved him since the day the
Monkees hit the airwaves when I was a kid. We will be at the show in
Louisville May 25 and look forward to seeing Davy and Micky. God bless you
Davy Jones! You’re the best!!
Hendersonville, TN
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Davy in Kentucky – Monkees in Dallas?
April 3, 2011 by raj
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Here’s one for all the Davy fans out there:
Davy Jones will be in Lexington Sunday for the High Hope Steeplechase and
its Chaser’s Eve party on Saturday. A former member of The Monkees, Jones
is a fitting host for the weekend’s events as he holds an amateur rider’s
license and owns and operates a farm in Florida. The 36th annual High Hope
Steeplechase is again at the Kentucky Horse Park. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
The first event, terrier races, begin at noon. Post time is 2 p.m. The card
includes the $25,000 Coca-Cola Sport of Kings Stakes over jumps and the
Blood-Horse Sportsman’s Challenge. The day’s proceeds benefit Central
Kentucky Riding for the Handicapped and the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation.
For information visit www.highhopesteeplechase.com or call (859) 255-5727…
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From: Nancy
Brad, I recently read that Davy Jones broke a couple of ribs and that he
is not going to be in the steeple race this Sat.(May 18) in Lexingtone, KY.
Have you heard anything regarding this? Have you heard if there is going to
be any National coverage of the Celebrity Celebration for McDowell Cancer
Foundation?
Thanks
Nancy
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From: Aiden Simington
The June 2002 edition of the UK music magazine ‘Mojo’, has an
illustration of The Monkees on the cover, and a 6 page article on ‘Head’
inside. It’s a pretty good article; The writer avoids all the myths and
finds time to write:
“They were pretty good live for a band who supposedly couldn’t play their
instruments” and other myth-busting stuff, and calls the Head concert
sequence “stunning”.
The article contains some quotes from Dolenz, Tork and Jones that I haven’t
heard before (and some I have), but all the Nez quotes are old. They’ve
also interviewed Rafelson, who says he’s just been approached to do a
directors cut for a new DVD of ‘Head’ but will probably refuse as he never
watches his films.
It’s a good, well-written article and well worth buying.
aiden simington
“You’ve got a sheet on man, you look weird”
www.shortyblackwells.co.uk
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From: “Steven Bradley”
the Monkees are featured on the cover of the new (June) issue of UK music
magazine, “Mojo”. The new issue features ‘music at the movies’ and the cover
picture, an artist’s illustration, features the 4 Monkees from ‘Head’.
the 7 page article on ‘Head’ starts on page 48. it includes colour photos,
and some previously unsees black and white photos e.g. davy with jack
nicholson and bob rafelson, peter draining the water out of his boots while
shooting the swimming pool (‘porpoise song’) sequence, etc.
the text includes quotes from interviews with all 4 monkees, plus bob
rafelson. overall, the piece is very favourable, praising the film as one of
the all-time great pop/rock movies.
purchase of this magazine is strongly recommended for monkees fans !
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From: RICHARD CAMERA
I just to let everyone to know that starting June the 1st TV LAND is
going to start running THE MONKEES on weekends. All I can say it’s about
time. I’ m so happy!!!!!!
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From: Julie
Hi,
I live in a suburb of Dallas, Texas and heard on the radio this afternoon
that The Monkees were coming to Dallas in July 2002. I do not see them on
the tour date schedule and wondering if you could confirm. Thanks.
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From: monkees2001.com
12 Apr Fri Providence Performing Arts Center Providence, RI
13-Apr Sat Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, NH
13 & 14 Apr Interview with Micky on EXTRA TV Show, Please check your local=
listings
1 May CBS Network “48 Hours” show on teen idols which will feature Davy Jon=
es
Mid-May CNN/Headline News cable TV “Music on the Road” segment will air in=
mid-May
Davy & Micky will be featured together on this segment.
19 May NBC-TV’s “Weakest Link” is scheduled for May 19
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From: Brad Waddell
Micky has re-signed to perform on two cruise ships near the end of the year=
:
Mon 10/28-11/05/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas
Mon 11/25-12/03/02 Miami, FL Enchantment Of The Seas []Tue 11/26/02
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Press Release
SOURCE: Meadow Brook Music Festival
Meadow Brook Music Festival Announces 2002 Summer Schedule; Individual
Tickets On Sale This Monday
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5 /PRNewswire/ — Meadow Brook Music Festival,
on the grounds of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, announces its 2002=
summer entertainment event schedule with a varied lineup of live family
shows, stage productions, comedy stars, country, pop, rock, jazz and folk
artists, and two returning weekend events: Fine Art at Meadow Brook Music
Festival and the Michigan Wine & Food Festival. The ninth summer under the=
management of Palace Sports and Entertainment (PS&E) also features 15
performances by the esteemed Detroit Symphony Orchestra over five weekends=
(please see attached schedule for details).
Individual tickets for Meadow Brook Music Festival’s summer season go on
sale this Monday, April 8 at 10 a.m. at Palacenet.com, The Palace Box
Office and all Ticketmaster centers. Tickets may also be charged by phone
to American Express, Discover, Visa and Mastercard by calling 248/645-6666.
June 1 The Monkees 8 PM $35.00 pavilio=
n
with special guest Barry Williams $18.50 lawn
(classic pop/rock)
Call 313/576-5111 for more information.
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From: ed
McCartney & Monkees highlight Kids Charity on PAX TV Sun 4/14
Former Beatle Paul McCartney, and Davy Jones and Mickey Dolenz of the Monke=
es
will perform along with various other artists at a benefit called “VARIETY”
which is a charity for children on Sunday 4/14. The benefit will be hoste=
d
by DJ Cousin Brucie and televised on PAXTV (Channel 31 here on LI, NY). I
just heard about it over the WCBSFM 101 oldies station and do not know what
time the show is on. I will check later and pass that on.
Ed
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From: “Sally Carpenter”
“Request” is a magazine sent to customers with Replay cards which earn
points when they shop at Suncoast Video or Sam Goody Music Stores. The
May/June 2002 issue has an article “As Seen On TV” about classic TV shows
now available on DVD. One of the shows mentioned is “The Monkees” with a
photo of the guys and this article: “Modeled after the Beatles movie `A
Hard Day’s Night’ and originally designed as a commercial for its prefab
title group, `The Monkees’ became a bona fide hit. The adventures of
struggling ’60’s rock musicians Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and
Mike Nesmith–ranging from court-room capers to high-seas shenanigans-were=
inane but kooky fun. The show was a cynical marketing ploy designed to
sell albums, yet the lads were lovable, the tunes were memorable, and much=
of it was genuinely funny. Years later, the series became syndicated as
kids programming and was later revived by VH-1 for nostalic
adults. Original run: 19966-1968. Reason to watch: This was MTV before=
MTV existed.” The show isn’t yet out on DVD, so it’s interesting that it
was included in the article.
(ed: The Monkees show is available in DVD format, see our shopping section=
at monkees.net)
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From: Brian-And-Deanna Molnar
Hey Brad,
Just read in our Free Press that “The Monkees”, that’s how it is billed,
will play at Meadow Brook on June 2.
Deanna
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Many ~Andrea Della Rosa~ +++++++++++++++++++ From: Mickyrobindolenz hi brad +++++++++++++++++++++ From: “Steven Bradley” from the (London) Times, March 30 2002. contributor’s note for overseas readers; Will and Gareth are contemporary U= The Monkees, Wembley Arena (3 stars out of 5) just as the velvet underground reformed in 1990 to remind all those however, in the great pop tradition of image over substance, the group what wembley got was singer davy jones, looking as boyish as any since jones and dolenz were goofers-in-chief on the TV shows and did most o= the show was all about careful deployment of forces. dolenz sat behind the what usually keeps the set on track is the band, who breeze through the John Bungey (transcript ends) +++++++++++++++++++++ From: “Joan Archambault” Monkees Phoenix Concert Review Hi Brad, I went to the Monkees conert here in Phoenix last night. The show was did mention he was to be a grandfather in July this year. the stage. A lot of the jokes are the same ones that they have been using for quite early 20’s or younger! Still the “Teen Idol” even at the age of 56! =3D^..^= The merchandise on sale was: A keychain with the photo of Davy & Micky from the lunchbox thermos-$10.00 from a swing while the others are with their instruments-$30.00 Joan Archambault +++++++++++++++++++++++ From: “Susan Wilson” Saw the Micky and Davy at Sheffield Arena, UK, in March. They were great. Micky was amazing. I’d never seen them live before and don’t think I’d opera singing Dad. They were both appeared to be having a great time and so was the audience.= We were standing up and dancing and singing. Although not everyone was. I Had a great time was sorry when it was over. ++++++++++++++++++++++ From: “Astrid Kemper” Hey Brad I know it’s kinda late, but my friends Alex and CC, and myself, went to the= Shoe Suede Blues concert at The Union on March 28. It was the best! I don’t= remember the exact details of what happened while they were playing, but we= did manage to grab one of the set lists that was still on the stage. The Treat Her Right I think that’s right. Anyroad…after they finished playing they sat at a time. We all got to talk to him a little. CC even sat on Peter’s lap for a= minute(Ok, let me explain this. First of all, we are only 14 years old, and= CC is pretty petite. Secondly, he gestured for her to; she didn’t just looked at the other pic I had handed to him. He asked where we had gotten no idea how I managed to keep from screaming, but I somehow managed to I had kissed Peter Tork’s cheek!! We all screamed. Probably too loud for meet him someday! ++++++++++++++++++++++ From: ray The show in Phoenix was great! It was also an honor to meet you, Brad! can still rock with the best of them! I was sorry that Davy’s “Oliver” by all. A week prior to the show, Micky was on a phone interview from New Micky came on, I called the DJ and told him about a promotional 45 I had it! Micky said that Nilsson had both written and produced that song and unique to that interview! Micky and Davy are wonderful, and they realize ++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: Vic Pratt Monkees Wembley Show Review I have seen The Monkees live with Nesmith, last time It was as if Dolenz and Jones hadn’t really bothered The support band were lousy. Talk about wasted Next up were The Monkees circa 1970; surely that Dolenz and Jones finally came on, weird figures in The band were pretty good at first, but as the night Dolenz’s solo spot was a super-dull dreary Supper Club Tork and Nesmith were described as “songwriters”. 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has the guest list for each week’s show:
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Louisville Zoo in Louisville, Kentucky set for May
25th. The tickets, $25 for festival seating (chairs
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An interesting tidbit about the ad…the top phrase
states, “Live On One Stage, MONKEE MANIA, All Together
For The First Time Ever” and then in smaller letters,
“starring” with a picture of the younger versions of
Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones as well as, “special guest
star, Barry “Greg Brady” Williams of The Brady Bunch”.
I personally would like to know the definition of
“all together for the first time ever”!!!
1992’s “Tropical Campfires”, the song ‘Juliana’ is featured on
“Troubadours – the essential album”. Subtitled ’32 outstanding songs from
the world’s finest singer songwriters’, the 2-CD set is released today (8th
April) on the Manteca label, catalogue number MANTCD207. Also featured are
Monkees songwriter Harry Nilsson (‘Everybody’s Talkin’) and Bert Jansch
(‘Strolling Down The Highway’), whom Mike produced in the 1970’s. Nesmith’s
contribution is track 13 on disc one.
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appearance on Fox 5 Good Day New York this morning.
fun 🙂 Davy wore a dark pinstriped suit and glasses, Micky was in a leather
jacket over a purplish tee shirt and jeans.
what gives them their staying power over 36 years, naming the recent remake
of I’m a Believer in Shrek and the inclusion of Porpoise Song in Vanilla
Sky as examples of their influence on pop culture. Davy’s explanation for
this was that the show had family appeal, and that the Monkees was probably
the last show that mom, dad, and the kids sat around and watched before
all these other distractions came in, like extra tv’s, computers, etc. He
also threw in the fact that there were great songwriters…Micky chimed
in, mentioning Purple Sky – then he corrected himself ooops! Vanilla Sky
– had Porpoise Song written by Carole King, then they rattled off a few
of their songwriters, etc.
Davy threw in a bit about Micky having to sing Hey Hey We’re the Monkees
in all these different languages. Micky said he remembered them all, and
Davy dared him to try one. So, they got Micky a guitar and the entertainmen=
t
began! Micky strummed his guitar and sang the theme song in French and then
Spanish. Then he said let’s try a little a Mike Nesmith tune, and they sang
a few bars of “Papa Gene’s Blues?” They goofed off at the end,
and Micky stepped all over the plug that AJ was reading for BB King’s and
Westbury Music Fair. They closed out the show with a little bit of a
countrified
version of I’m a Believer and in the middle of it, Davy said “now everybody
skate backwards!”
thanks to you and Maggie for getting the particulars of their tv and radio
appearnaces out to us 🙂
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tom and i went to westbury music fair to see davy and micky.
my review
Barry Williams came out and was just fine, he did songs from the brady bunc=
h
and made jokes, i liked him, i thought he worked out well.
then after Dave announced the stars of monkee mania davy Jones and micky
dolenz and down the isle the came, dressed in leather pants, looking mighty
fine.
i think they were great, there was not “carrying each other” they were
singing and laughing “together” Dave did the Edith bunker bit.
more people stood at the end and micky really smiled but it was the last
couple of songs. some people get mad when others stand, but i could just be=
t,
that davy and micky were thinking “why didn’t they stand earlier”
davy did not do his “Oliver routine” micky did do “if i fell” davy sang “it=
s
nice to be with you” they also sang “no time”
the time had gone by so quickly, i had a great time, and was recognized by
one of the monkees show crew from last July, when i did that “goin down” bi=
t
with micky.
that was pretty cool, but no, i did not get back stage.
stay tuned for tom’s review also.
hi brad, just one more tid bit about the westbury concert
Eric the saxophone player
he forgot the saxophone, right before they were about to go on stage and th=
is
was not a planned joke, he literally ran and got the sax.
it was funny. if was before the lights totally went up but the music was
starting to entrance them in.
robin
K
pop stars, manufactured by TV.
black-clad doomsters just who invented indie-rock, so, in the era of
Westlife and Will, a UK tour by the Monkees, the first and mightiest band o=
f
manufactured pop stars, is timely.
billed as “the monkees” now contains only 2 original members. after the
foursome reunited in 1996, first michael nesmith, then peter tork slipped
away again.
fifty-something in black leather strides has a right to, and micky dolenz,
drummer/singer – tastefully balding, similarly trousered. accompanying them
was a highly efficient 8 piece band.
f
the singing, you could just about declare the band quorate. but one more
retirement and the conceit would founder: “hey, hey, i’m the monkees”,
wouldn’t wash.
drumkit for one song but mostly he was up front, singing, strumming an
acoustic, and indulging jones in patter as ancient as the TV series (“we’ve
had a lot of requests… but we’re still going to play”). similarly, the
songs had to be carefully husbanded. the monkees posess some of the most
innocently thrilling tunes in pop, courtesy of neil diamond, carole king et
al. the trouble is there aren’t many; in fact it’s four. last train to
clarksville, daydream believer, pleasant valley sunday and i’m a believer.
this tour bookends the main set with the first two and leaves the latter tw=
o
for the encore. so there’s a lot of time for songs written by dolenz after
too much partying with the beatles, a dreary effort by tork, and an “i’ll
love you forever” ballad by jones.
poppish R&B and rock’n’roll lite with session-man ease – greasy sax solo? n=
o
problem. chuck berry lick? you got it. after a loss of momentum, the encore
granted after at least 35 seconds of applause wakes everyone up. the sight
of two middle-aged men in shiny shirts singing the theme song from Shrek (“=
i
thought love was only true in fairy tales”) may not sound transcendent. but
the magic of cheesy pop is famoulsy elusive. will and gareth …. watch and
learn.
really great and the guys looked good. Micky does look like he has lost
some weight, besides more hair on top! LOL! Davy looked great as always, he=
Here is the playlist of the songs they sang:
Last Train to Clarksville
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
The Girl I knew Somewhere
Randy Scouse Git
Mary, Mary
It’s Nice to be With You
Going Down
Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
At this point in the show, Davy called the keyboardist Dave to the front of=
He had him do his impression of Meatloaf which was very good.
Then Micky came back out and did the Monkees’ Theme in several languages.
Papa Gene’s Blues
No Time
Circle Sky
Girl
That Was Then, This Is Now
Valleri
Since I Fell
I Wanna Be Free
I’ll Love You Forever
Porpoise Song
Listen To The Band
Daydream Believer
Pleasant Valley Sunday
(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
I’m A Believer
some time, but they still make them seem fresh every time I hear them. I
had a great time so did everyone else that was there. Davy went out in to
the audience while singing “Girl” and was mobbed by a lot of girls in their=
=3D
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Stuffed Monkey with a logo Monkees t-shirt on-$20.00
The Monkeemania Live in Toronto CD-$15.00
A black t-shirt with a photo of all 4 guys from 1967( Davy is wearing the
square granny glasses-$30.00
A red t-shirt with all 4 guys from early 1966( Davy is upside down hanging=
After the show, Micky left right away for the airport but Davy stayed and
signed one item for everyone that was outside waiting. That was very nice
of him as he had been up since 3AM. The guys did some early morning TV
interviews on local shows so I am sure they were exhausted. I did get
Davy’s autograph on his 1965 Colpix LP cover which he also held up during
the show when I showed it to him!
I can’t wait for the next time I get to see them in concert.
Sang lots of the old favorites.
appreciated how good his voice was. He explained this by talking about his=
wasn’t one of the lucky ones at the front who got the chance to touch them.
writing is in shorthand, and I don’t know the actual titles of the songs,
but here is what I can make out:
Madison/Blue
Dress Sexy
Last Train to Clarksville
Big Boss Man
Further On Up the Road
Saved By the Blues
Black Drawers
Ain’t Your Fault
One More Heartache
Your Auntie Grizelda
Used to Love Her
She Belongs to Me
Cab Driver
Slender and Tender
Mojo
table to sign autographs. When my friends and I got to the front of the
line, Peter kinda started mocking us for screaming and grinning the entire=
decide to). I was next to talk. He signed my Monkees concert pic, and then=
them, because he had seen two of the same pictures with my friends. I have=
calmly say that we had blown up a picture from the internet and put it on
some small poster paper. He signed it, and then smiled at me and gestured
to his cheek. Ok, we’re going to go forward a little. I walked over to
where my friends were waiting, practically vibrating in place. I told them;=
our own good. Well, needless to say, we all went home in hysterics. And
were up two hours after we got to Alex’s, sending e-mails to everyone we
know telling them about the night. Please don’t hate me, Peter fans! You’ll=
=
Astrid
Micky and Davy were in fine form, singing many Monkees hits. The leather
outfits were nice and up-to-date. The band sounded terrific—These Monkees=
medley was not included, but we bought the new live CD and got to hear
it–My wife and I enjoyed it, as did our two children! A great time was had=
York with KOOL-FM Radio. I had heard about it earlier that day, and before=
that Micky had recorded in 1973 called “DAY BREAK”. Off the air, the DJ
told Micky about me and the record, and then on the air, they talked about=
another for him in ‘ 73, and that Nilsson had been a good friend of
his(Nilsson has now passed on). I was proud that I had help bring something=
that we are all getting older, but that’s no reason to stop rockin’!!!
Thanks Brad! MONKEE FAN FOREVER, RAY
round, and Peter Tork’s solo show a year or so back.
Both events were far superior to the Wembley
performance of March 28th, which, after a promising
start, for the most part seemed pretty shambolic.
to get involved: the merchandise stall only had
huge-sized t-shirts, at some massively inflated cost;
only one of the bars was open to sell its overpriced
beer.
opportunities. Most groups would make the most of the
chance to play to a massive crowd at a big venue.
Murmurs Of Irma just played turgid, empty sixties
pastiche songs that limped along in a non-committal
fashion. The lead singer wore a ludicrous pair of
trousers that had been badly cut and did not give the
desired effect, whether it was socks down there or not.
There was nothing interesting there to look at or
listen to. The audience were pretty kind to them I
reckon. Obscurity beckons for that lot.
should be “Stars Of The Monkees”. Even Dolenz, Jones,
Boyce and Hart were better value than this weedy
moneyspinner. The band played some kind of
instrumental medley, which would have been okay for a
couple of minutes, but they dragged it out for ages,
played virtually every Monkees tune known to the
world, and killed any anticipation.
their leather garb. Mickey came across best over the
course of the evening, turning in a good rendition of
“Alternate Title” and some nifty drumming on “Mary
Mary”. But the good bits were few and far between.
After about twenty minutes, the show just drifted
towards dullness. Davy relied too much on his
theatrical smile and cutesy banter. His introduction
to “I Wanna Be Free” just seemed to drag on
interminably, you wanted to shout “get on with it!”
went on, they got more and more Eighties sounding. The
lead guitarist was a frustrated Van Halen style heavy
metal axe-man, who got more and more self indulgent as
the show progressed, rushing to the front of the stage
to do an over the top widdly-widdly solo for every
number, encouraged by Jones and Dolenz, whose musical
quality radar seemd to have been firmly shut down with
the departure of much-missed Tork. It was more like an
Eighties revival than a Sixties revival.
Jazz-Blues type number, which sadly didn’t test his
(still strong) voice. You could have fallen asleep to
this lame contribution. For Davy it was a sickly
self-composed soft-rock ballad, firmly rooted in the
late Eighties, with an overpowering Michael Bolton
style saxophone solo. What happened to the Oliver
numbers? I was looking forward to those.
Their having been members of the band seems to have
been erased from history. Sadly without their strong
musical influence the performance lacked balance and
veered in to the abyss of dodgy showbiz.
including “comedian” Iain Lee from the 11 0 Clock
show, who was singing along with all the hits a few
rows in front of me. So who am I to criticise.
they’re here to give us more…
I heard that Micky would be doing an interview at a local radio station bac=
k
in ’87 I went and was there when he arrived! Fortunately I was the only F=
an
there so was able to watch the whole interview! It was great! I was promis=
ed
that I would be able to speak w/ him and get an autograph after the
interview, but unfortunately a lot of other fans arrived after hearing him =
on
the radio. Micky’s rep or who ever he was took my name and address and
promised to have micky sign a photo and send it to me, since he had to take
off because of the newly assembled crowd. I NEVER RECEIVED MY AUTOGRAPHED
PHOTO!!! I was a very dissapointed teenager!
I have seen them in concert three times since then…..and really miss Pete=
r!
I was always bummed that Mike wasn’t a part of it, But now Peter being go=
ne
really stinks!
I am still a huge fan of The Monkees and Have a fantastic collection of
Monkee Memorbelia. I am glad to have seen Micky in person, BUT I WANT MY
SIGNED PHOTO. It was hard having a promise broken like that!
Stacy
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From: cin1967
Just visited the Monkees2001 site….these are the tour dates for Micky and
Davy that they had up….
25-May Sat Louisville Zoo Louisville, KY
31-May Fri Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, IN
1 June Sat MeadowBrook Music Festival Detroit, MI
2 June Sun Paramount Theme Parks Cincinnati, OH
7 June Fri Blue-Cross Arena Rochester Rochester, NY
8 June Sat Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, CT
9 June Sun Brookhaven Amphitheater Farmingville, NY
29 June Sat Paramount Arts Centre Aurora, IL
5 July Fri Beau Rivage Casino Biloxi, MS
13 Jul Sat The Hatch Shell Boston, MA
17 Aug Sat North Shore Music Theatre North Shore, MA
~Cin
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From: “Kirkpatrick, Pamela”
I received news from the Blue Cross Arena yesterday that the promoter has
cancelled the Monkees concert of June 7. Don’t know if it will be
rescheduled or not at this time, nor the reason. Bummer! Pam – Rochester=
,
NY
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From: N1098c
Hi Brad,
I DON’T KNOW HOW LONG THE website WILL HAVE this info on it. The the next
airing of 48hours is on Fri., May 3.
I pulled up the “48hours” website to see if Davy’s segment was
mentioned.Immediately after the show, I was able to access the information=
much easier than this. CBS.com also had their schedule for that day (May
1) on the main page. This will probably be the way to get to the
information after May 1.
GO TO: CBS.com-then where it says “Choose a show”-scroll down past the main=
title of CBS NEWS to 48hours, then click.You will get to the “48hours”
page. There you’ll find an article titled “NOT the Top Banana Anymore” and=
that’s where you’ll find the text of Davy Jones segment.
While on the Davy Jones “page” there is a section that says”related stories=
and links.” There you will find links to “yesterdayland.com” If you go
under Pop Music” and then scroll down to the 60’s click and there’s either=
option the complete alphabetical list or the letters A-Z. Either way you
can get to the Monkees, the article you will find is more dedicated to
their music. When you go under “Prime Time” and then go to the 60’s and
find the Monkees, that article is more dedicated to the TV show.
Both places there are places that you can put “memories” and “messages.”
It’s interesting to read other people’s “Memories of the Monkees.” Most of=
the comments are good.
Davy’s segment was really good but just way too short!
Nancy C
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From: Ria Heeringa
This season, the theater/orchestra company called Orkater is touring the
Netherlands with a show called Prefab Four.
The company, which combines cabaret, sketches with a live band, tapped into
the perfect subject for their make-up, by telling the story of the
latter-day Monkees trying to set up a show together and re-live the success
of 30 years ago.
I felt a little apprehensive at first, from the bits I had seen on tv about
it, since it felt they might seize the oportunity to do a bit of
Monkee-slamming, but to my relief I found this not to be the case.
The show captures the wild hilarity of the tv-shows in part, with the four
actors, playing the Monkees romping around the stage, falling in and out of
their roles, walking on and off stage, through doors, or around the pieces
of decor.
Their bits of Riu Chiu, which was sung during a commercial bit, forced upon
them by their producer, who wanted to have them advertize a Spanish Abbey
wine in Monk’s habits, while they’re getting drunker and drunker all the
time, has got to be seen to be believed.
The show also manages to capture the ambivalence I have felt about the
stage Monkees vs the backstage Monkees, with the screaming fights that
could break out in the middle of an incredible rendition of one of their
songs. Or the constand strife between the Monkees and the background band,
who are the only ones allowed to play their instruments, according to the
contract.
Though the program claims that the latterday characters portrayed on stage
are entirely fictional, they certainly did their research, and some of the
scenes were almost poignant to look at, like in the part where Mike tries
to insert his work, and the other three gang up on him, or in the part
where Micky tries to seduce and later assault one of the background singers
(“Hey! I’m only acting out the script!”)
Most of the more well-known songs were in the show in some form,
Clarksville, Apples Peaches Banana’s & Pears, I’m a Believer, Steppin’
Stone, Pleasant Valley Sunday, Goin’ Down, a hauntingly good Porpoise Song,
the Theme, as well as one or two of their own composition, which fit
surprisingly well with the rest of the songs.
Interestingly enough, the character playing Peter took most of the singing
leads.
Though all actors looked well in their part, the actor playing Micky
deserves a standing ovation for his portrayal of the real Micky. Not only
did he manage to look exactly like both the older and the younger Micky, he
managed to hit his gait, his mimicry and his mannerisms spot on. He even
sounded a little bit like him, though he obviously didn’t have the vocal
range Micky does.
It was quite eerie to see Micky up there on stage during the concert bits,
and then hear him talk perfect Dutch 🙂
All in all it was a very entertaining show, and warmly reccomended to all
dutch members of this list. The show has been nominated for a prestigeous
price, I believe.
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From: “John or Bonnie Verrico”
…and the gigs just keep on a-coming! Here’s the latest Shoe Suede
Blues summer tour date:
Saturday, August 31, 2002
Outback Lodge
917 Preston Ave
Charlottesville, VA
434-979-7211
www.outbacklodge.com
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 door
Enjoy,
Bonnie
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New Davy Jones tour date:
Sat 11/02/02 Peoria, IL Civic Center Arena
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From: “Amy Roundtree”
I received this message from the public relations office at Paramount’s
Kings Island. I think this will clear up any miscommunication about the
Monkees concert there on June 2. Thanks.
There is a concert by the Monkees here on June 2, but it is not open to the
public. It’s a private event, hosted by a company for their employees. Th=
e
park is not open to the public on June 2. I am sorry to disappoint you.
We do appreciate your interest though.
Take care!
-David Mandt
Thanks
Amy Roundtree
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From: “John or Bonnie Verrico”
Hi Gang,
Another Summer Shoe Suede Blues tour date!
Friday, July 5, 2002
Area 22
22 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
401-848-0077
Tickets: $10 advance/$15 door
There is also a possibility of Shoe Suede Blues performing at The Sit
N Bull in Maynard, MA in July – if you want to see SSB at this venue,
please call 978-897-4663 & let them know!
Enjoy,
Bonnie
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From: Mona
Hi. I don’t know if this has already been discussed,
but someone just sent me this article:
New every Friday
Delaina Dixon
DOLENZ DOES DAYTIME
It pays to have friends in the business. When As the
World Turns wanted a well-known name to preside over
an upcoming wedding, Peter Noone (Paddington)
suggested his good friend, teen idol-turned
TV-producer Micky Dolenz. “He was the best man for the
job,” exclaims Noone. Dolenz, a member of the sixties
TV musical quartet the Monkees, agreed to take on the
role, as long as he didn’t have to play himself. “I
turn them down,” says Dolenz of self-appearances. “I
told [ATWT] from day one, ‘Please, no Monkees
references, because then it becomes a sketch… and
this show is grounded in some kind of reality.'” To
play the English vicar, Dolenz, a Los Angeles native,
has adopted a British accent. “There are some very
exotic and eccentric characters in the different parts
of England,” he shares. “It’s a composite a bunch of
people that I’ve met there.” Dolenz is keeping mum on
whether the couple he is set to marry actually makes
it through the ceremony. “I ain’t going to tell ya,”
he declares in his stage persona’s voice. “Maybe I’m
the one that marries… and Peter is my son!”
Dolenz is already familiar with the daytime format.
His daughter, Ami, starred on General Hospital. “I’ve
always been fascinated at the speed at which they
produce [daytime],” shares Dolenz, who has directed
live sitcoms in England. The ATWT crew seems
fascinated by Dolenz; he’s been signing a lot of
autographs. “Maybe they’ll create a role for the
vicar,” he suggests with a chuckle, “with all the
marriages that happen on a soap.”
Dolenz premieres on May 31.
++++++++++++++++++
From: “Annette”
David’s Nashville Booksigning Confirmed
This is just in from Susan…
Davy just firmed up a booksigning for Nashville, May 10th. It’s going to be=
from 6-8pm at Cool Springs Galleria, which is about 10 miles south of
Nashville (officially in Brentwood/Franklin) on I-65 South. He’ll be at
Center Court.
anetnut
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From: Evelyn Agostini
Here’s a link to a recap of the story that was shown on 48 Hours. I was
VERY disappointed with the story. I thought It was another case of the medi=
a
presenting inaccurate information about the Monkees to suit their storyline=
.
The story emphasized the break-up of the Monkees and, once again, brought u=
p
the misinformation that they didn’t play their own instruments (and didn’t
explain that they were not allowed to play them). Also, they didn’t bring u=
p
the fact that the other idols that were featured on the show do not play
instruments nor write songs.
They were trying to show that teen idols only have about 2 years of fame
before they are discarded for the next new idol. So they showed Davy
cleaning up the stables, implying that he has fallen so far out of fame tha=
t
that’s the only job he can do. However, it was interesting that at the end
of that segment, they disproved they own theory, since they brought up the
fact that Davy currently has a strong fan following and is still so popular
that he plays to sell out crowds….so much for their theory.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/04/30/48hours/main507610.shtml
CBS News No Longer The Top Banana May 1, 2002
(CBS) Thirty-five years ago, Davey Jones was where Britney Spears is now.
He was the teen heartthrob of the Monkees, the original boy band. The group=
had its own TV show and platinum hit records.
The Monkees’ debut album in 1966 was number one for 15 weeks, and the
record that knocked it out of the top spot was the group’s own follow-up
album.
Jones and the other Monkees didn’t write their greatest hits – that was=
done by professional composers, and the music was played by studio
musicians. All the band members had to do was sing and act like rock stars.
“Me on the tambourine, Mike on the guitar, Peter on the bass and piano an=
d
Mickey on the drums,” Jones tells Correspondent Erin Moriarity. “We wer=
en’t
the greatest musicians in the world. In fact, when we played the national
anthem people from every country stood up. You know what I’m saying?”
But eventually, the press and the critics did care whether the Monkees were=
writing or playing their own songs. After two years, the TV show was
canceled and the band broke up.
“My pass didn’t work at Columbia Pictures anymore,” Jones recalls. =
“They
took back the GTOs that they’d given us. They took back the Honda
motorbikes and all the rest of the things that they’d given us.”
In fact, soon after the GTO was returned, Jones got a $600 bill for
maintenance or wear-and-tear.
Teen fame is usually fleeting, says Dr, Jonathan Young, a psychologist who=
has studied the rise and fall of teen idols. “Fame, like clothing, isn’t=
cool very long,” he says. “It will age rather quickly. So you know, sty=
les
change in two or three years. So do pop singers.”
At the height of his fame, Jones earned just $450 a week and since he
didn’t write or play the music, he received very little in royalties.
“When you’ve got everything, everybody wants to give you everything,” h=
e
says. “When you have nothing, nobody wants to give you anything”.
A 1968 Monkees movie, directed by Jack Nicholson, was a box-office disaster=
and Jones’ attempt at a solo music career fizzled. Even his marriage bega=
n
to unravel.
“I think it is hard for every young performer who is so big and so hot,=
“
says Dr. Young. “A life after that, and it’s gonna be the majority of the=
ir
life, they’ll never be at that state again.”
For Jones, whose mother died when he was just 14, the steadying influence
has been his older sister Linda, who stood by him through the ups and the
downs.
“Having family around is that it stabilizes you,” Jones says. “And th=
at
kind of support, I don’t think everybody has it.”
Today, at age 56, Jones is trying to make his name in a new field and the
stars are the thoroughbred racehorses at his Florida ranch.
He also dreams of returning to Broadway, where at the age of 15 he received=
a Tony nomination for his part in “Oliver.”
But meanwhile, the Monkee business has begin booming again .
Along with former band mate, Mickey Dolenz, Jones tours as the country
playing to often sold-out crowds at casinos, clubs and theme parks. The
teen idol who was once voted America’s number one prom date finds that he=
is still in demand.
“It’s only happened over the last 10 years that I realized that I have a=
following, that there are people that enjoy what I do,” he says. “I bel=
ieve
in myself more today than I have ever done. “
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