(2)007: Looking forward to a new year of new releases, remasters, reissues, mashups, mixdowns and great music. I think my only new year's resolution will be 1024 x 768.
There's nothing like unwrapping a new calendar and browsing through those crisp white pages to see what's coming up around the corner.
New Releases in January:
Kenny Wayne Shepherd's new release Ten Days Out (Blues from the Backroads) will be released January 23rd on DVD and live CD, from Warner Brothers & Reprise Records.
Kenny with Double Trouble's rhythm section,
Chris Layton and
Tommy Shannon, hit the road with a film crew and capture the real deal in real time.
This year's
NAMM Show is January 19th through the 20th in Anaheim, California. The
National Association of Music Merchants always put on a great show. And if you're living right, maybe you'll get a factory tour. Last year was a
Fender blender.
Number Nine...Number Nine...Tuesday, January 9th,
The Royal Mail, the national postal service of the UK, is issuing a specially produced set of stamps to celebrate the cultural contribution and impact of
The Beatles' music. The six stamps feature the cover artwork of With The Beatles, Help!, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Abbey Road and Let It Be. "Send me a postcard, drop me a line; mine forevermore..."
February:
Grammy Awards; who won, who came in second, no, who's on third? and mistakes in the spotlight. It's all glamour and sparklers, 24-carats in spun gold, but how's the music sound?
March:
SXSW Music Conference in Austin - It's been announced that
Pete Townshend is this year's keynote speaker for the 2007 South by Southwest Music Conference. But how many bands can you possible see and hear in a weekend?
Does the
Dave Clark Five get their induction physical into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
RIP
Denis Payton, who played saxophone and guitar for the DC5, passed away in 2006.
April:
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - How can you top last year's lineup? With gumbo and dirty rice. The
30th Anniversary Dallas International Guitar Festival and Drumworld III dates have been set for April 20th through the 22nd, at Dallas Market Hall.
The
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival - The little town with a big sound and UNT's
One O'Clock Lab Band.
The Jammys Awards - Get your jammies on for your favorite jam bands.
May: Somebody somewhere is having a
Memorial Day Festival. Last year's theme was
"Don't Mess With Texas." With a number like 007, my theme would be shaken, not stirred. "Right, Mr. Bond?"
June Birthdays:
Paul McCartney will hit 65 on June 18. Will he still be a millionaire after court is adjourned? Guitar icon
Les Paul June 9th.
Todd Rundgren June 22nd.
July: T
he Montreux Jazz Festival, the 41st edition of this massive music festival, but this year without
Ahmet Ertegun and his brother
Nesuhi, who were both recognized in 2006 for their outstanding contributions.
Willie's 4th of July Picnic - Willie and the boys ride back into ol' cow town, with the AC cranked all the way up. Who's that following our bus?
The
North Texas Rock Rally - Hot wheels grow up and ride for charity. Chrome and leathers optional.
August:
Lollapalooza Music Festival - What does Perry and crew have in store this year?
Will
Hippiefest stage a comeback in 2007? Our neighbors up north ride the
Sturgis Rally.
September:
Austin City Limits Music Festival - Promoters, Please put all the good bands on the same stage, so we don't have to miss half our favorites walking between venues. Or you could authorize our golf cart this year?
Farm Aid - Willie, Neil, & John beat the bushels again for charity.
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - Rocky Mountain High notes and late night blues.
Virgin Music Festival US & UK - What's the schedule this year on either side of the pond? Will it go 'round in circles?
Billy Preston's birthday is September 2nd. RIP Billy.
October Birthdays:
Chuck Berry,
Miles Davis and
John Lennon. Halloween usually scares up some good new releases. Or do we have another bumper crop of hot new albums coming at us, just in time to kick off the holiday season?
November: CybersMusic will celebrate our second anniversary on November 28. Now that's something to be thankful for! And speaking of thanks, don't forget the ol'
Monty Python Royal Canadian salute to
George Harrison this month. He would be 63 this year. RIP George.
December: If we make it through December, leave one hand free for a
John Lennon salute for peace on the 8th. RIP John.
Rumored Releases:
Zappa plays Zappa Tour DVD (Dweezil hinted it might be available next Spring.)
On Tour:
Eric Clapton is taking it to the streets again. Maybe we'll luck out and J.J. Cale will surprise us as a guest star on some of EC's tour dates? Tulsa's probably sold out already.
Posted by Mike
Labels: Classic Rock, CybersMusic, Music, Rock and Roll
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