Mahoning Monkeemania ‘Head’ Drive-In Movie Screening August 14th, 2022

The Mahoning Drive-In Theater (located at Lehighton, Pennsylvania) will screen two rare 35mm Saturday morning re-run episodes of THE MONKEES(with the original 1973 commercials) on the BIG screen, followed by HEAD(1968) on Sunday, August 14th at “Mahoning Monkeemania”, a night featuring all sorts of Monkeeing around!

We’ll have Mick Lawless joining us for a preshow live acoustic set of Monkees and Mike Nesmith covers at Mahoning Monkeemania on August 14th! Mick has played live in New England clubs and pop culture conventions for decades, solo and with his Michael Nesmith tribute band Loose Salute. Mick can be heard every week on Monkee Mania Radio online doing his show, THE FRODIS ROOM, and runs the Nevermind Shop in Upton, MA, selling vintage music and memorabilia, a selection of which he’ll be vending with at the show!

(To listen to Monkeemania Radio:

https://live365.com/station/Monkee-Mania-Radio-a57014)

Authors Michael A Ventrella signing and selling his LOOKING FOR THE GOOD TIMES and HEADQUARTERED books, Thom Johnny Beefstew Shubillasigning and selling his PRIMETIME 1966-1967 book, Fred Velez signing and selling his A LITTLE BIT ME, A LITTLE BIT YOU: THE MONKEES FROM A FAN’S PERSPECTIVE books and Monkees-themed Christmas CD. A live DJ spinning Monkees hits and deep cuts, a Monkee Merch raffle, vendors, and more to be announced as we go along!

The Mahoning Drive-In Theatre, 635 Seneca Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235

Tickets available now at:
https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/monkeemania

Hollywood 50th Anniversary Head Event

Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz with New Monkees Marty Ross & Dino Kovas and photographer Henry Diltz.

The November 1st Hollywood event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Monkees movie ‘Head’ was a huge success.

Playing to a sold out crowd at the famous Egyptian Theatre, close by to the Vogue Theater where the movie premiered in 1968, attendees included Monkees photographer Henry Diltz, Gary Strobl, Davy Jones’ youngest daughter Annabel, Jodi Ritzen, New Monkees members Marty Ross and Dino Kovas, among others. Prior to the screening slides of rare photos taken by Henry Diltz at the Salt Lake City concert that the song ‘Circle Sky’ was recorded at with audio of the full concert played as accompaniment. Andrew Sandoval introduced Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith before ‘Head’ was screened.

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Annabel Jones with ‘Uncles’ Michael and Micky.

After the screening Andrew Sandoval interviewed Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith about the movie.

Fred Velez, 2018.

Head Midnight Movie Showing in Brooklyn, NYC November 2nd

There will be a midnight movie showing of ‘Head’ at the Nighthawk Cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on November 2nd. Monkees author Eric Lefcowitz will be introducing the film. Details and directions are at this website:

Link: Nighthawk Cinema – Head

November ‘Head’ Movie Event w/Micky & Mike

We are pleased to announce that The Monkees in association with RHINO will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the motion picture, HEAD, with a special screening at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday 11/1/18 – 7:30pm.

Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz will appear in person to answer questions following the screening, which will be from an original 35mm print. Andrew Sandoval will conduct the Q&A and you are welcome to contribute your questions in advance online. That way everyone can join in!

There will also be merchandise available inside the theatre – which is directly opposite the original venue that HEAD premiered in November 1968. You may also visit The Monkees star, which is on the walk of fame opposite the theatre. Please join us for this incredible event!

Tickets are now available here:
http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/head-0

Michael & Micky will also be holding a special meet & greet, details are here:

https://www.monkeemeetandgreets.com/head-m-g

Review: The Monkees Head Alternate Vinyl LP

By Fred Velez

Friday Music has issued The Monkees ‘Head Alternate’, a limited anniversary vinyl edition of the ‘Head’ soundtrack. The new edition has alternate mixes of the songs and tracks from the original soundtrack which originally appeared on the Rhino Handmade ‘Head’ boxset. (Because this is a remastered/remix of the ‘Head’ soundtrack, the Jack Nicholson mixes are not on the album so his credit is not on the back cover).

The alternative songs include the stereo mix of ‘Porpoise Song’ with the long coda, a stereo mix of ‘Ditty Diego’, a stereo mix of ‘Circle Sky’ with Michael Nesmith’s vocals up front and clear and are not buried in the mix as in the original version, a rough stereo mix of ‘Can You Dig It’ with Peter Tork’s vocals. Side two has a alternate stereo mix of ‘As We Go Along’, a remix of ‘Daddy’s Song’ which mixes an alternate vocal by Davy Jones with scatting from Michael Nesmith’s version of the song and includes the slow verse reading by Davy. This version of ‘Daddy’s Song’ is longer than the released version. The rough mix acetate version of ‘Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again’ has a different vocal by Peter Tork which features more of the backing track and a very prominent bass line. The album was mastered by Joe Reagoso and is dedicated to the memory of Davy Jones.

The album is pressed on 180 Gram translucent gold vinyl. The front cover of the album is on gold foil and the back cover is an alternate color shot of the Monkees originally issued on the Japanese version of the ‘Head’ album.

For collectors of Monkees vinyl records, the ‘Head Alternate’ is a nice addition.

Link: http://www.fridaymusic.com/pre-order-head-alternate-180-gram-audiophile-translucent-gold-vinyllimited-anniversary-edition-gold-foil-cover

Fred Velez, 2017.

Fred Velez is the author of the book ‘A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From A Fan’s Perspective’.

Link: A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From A Fan’s Perspective

Monkees – As We Go Along – Live in Japan 1989

Micky Dolenz performs a song from the soundtrack to The Monkees’ feature film, Head, at Kosei Nenkin Hall in Tokyo on July 22, 1989. Please visit my website at www.monkeesconcerts.com.

Monkees – Circle Sky – Live 1996

The Monkees perform this Mike Nesmith original from the soundtrack to the band’s 1968 film, Head. Filmed at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on August 25, 1996. Please visit my website at www.monkeesconcerts.com.

Monkees – Daddy’s Song – Live 1987

Davy Jones performs “Daddy’s Song” at a Monkees concert in Kansas City, Missouri at the Sandstone Amphitheatre on July 14, Read more

Monkees – Can You Dig It – Live 1987

Peter Tork performs “Can You Dig It” at a Monkees concert in Kansas City, Missouri at the Sandstone Amphitheatre on Read more

Monkees Live in Philadelphia PART 2/4 (1989)

The Monkees perform in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Valley Forge Music Fair on July 29, 1989. Songs included are Long Title: Read more

Monkees – Can You Dig It (1987 soundcheck)

The Monkees rehearse “Can You Dig It” (with Micky Dolenz on drums) in Cleveland, Ohio in August 1987. The Monkees Read more

The Monkees on Jerry’s Place (1968)

The Monkees appeared on the Philadelphia-based dance show, Jerry’s Place, hosted by DJ Jerry Blavat, on November 18, 1968. The Read more

Davy Jones Flexi Disc Interview (Japan 1968)

This audio is taken from a 1968 Japanese promotional only 7″ flexi disc, featuring an interview with The Monkees’ Davy Read more

The Monkees “Do I Have To Do This All Over Again” (Live 1996)

The Monkees perform one of Peter Tork’s compositions from their movie HEAD. Live at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center (Poughkeepsie, New Read more

The Monkees – Head – vocal overdub mixing

Rough mix of the live ‘Circle Sky’ as used in the film, with Mike Nesmith’s overdubbed vocals seemingly in the process of being mixed into the track (includes an abandoned attempt at the start where the vocals are too low in the mix – which cuts abruptly and gets rewound). Audio synced with the actual movie footage, cropped to its original 1:85.1 aspect ratio, and a couple of the Vietnam clips replaced with colour versions of the same from ‘Hearts and Minds’ (1974).

The Monkees!

Yeah, the video explains it all. Hannah dedicated her channel to The Monkees and The Beatles! I get to check out more of their stuff. www.youtube.com Here are two for you to see that I love… I’m a Believer www.youtube.com Last Train To Clarksville www.youtube.com Another channel posted this one. Saturday’s Child is one of my all-time fave Monkees songs… www.youtube.com I was going to include Monkees tunes but due to copyright jargon I decided not to. Here are the complete theme song lyrics, though. w00t! Theme from The Monkees By Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart Here we come, walkin’ Down the street. We get the funniest looks from Ev’ry one we meet. Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees And people say we monkey around. But we’re too busy singing To put anybody down. We go wherever we want to, do what we like to do We don’t have time to get restless, There’s always something new. Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees And people say we monkey around. But we’re too busy singing To put anybody down. We’re just tryin’ to be friendly, Come and watch us sing and play, We’re the young gneration, And we’ve got something to say. Any time, Or anywhere, Just look over your shoulder Guess who’ll be standing there Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees And people say we monkey around. But we’re too busy singing To put anybody down. (break) Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees And people say we monkey around. But we’re too busy singing To put anybody down. We’re just tryin’ to be friendly, Come and watch us sing and play, We’re …