Issue 74

Monkee Shines

Me & My Brand New Haircut

Micky’s new CD

Issue 74 Inside: The “Doors” Into Summer Great Moments Monkee Song Cryptograms Torn Between To Rock Stars Does Your Davy Know It’s The Maracas Eric Lefcowitz Henry Diltz Spotlight on Harry Nilsson & John Stewart Alice Copper & Jimi Hendrix David News Peter News Micky News Mike News And more…..

David lights up the stage at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Il.

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Letter from the Editor ...............................3 Great Moments in Monkee History .........4 The Doors Into Summer ...........................11 Monkee Song Cryptograms .....................13 The Doors Into Summer ...........................14 Torn Between Two Rock Stars ................27 Does Your Davy Know ............................28 It’s The Maracas .......................................29 Eric Lefcowitz ..........................................31 Harry Nilsson & John Stewart .................32 Harry Nilsson Documentary ....................33 Henry Diltz ..............................................37 Pen Pals .....................................................38 David News...............................................39 Peter News ................................................40 Micky News ..............................................41 Mike News ................................................42 Monkees Related DVD ............................43 Introducing… ............................................44 Possible Monkees Tour? ..........................44

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From the Editor! so far, I have conducted interviews with Bobby, Davy, and Micky, as well as over a hundred other interviews with those involved on stage, backstage, and in front of the stage. I am putting the call out to any of you who might have concert or other memories, information, anecdotes, pictures, articles, listings, pretty much anything you can offer to help in the charting of this sadly under-documented period of history in the guys' careers. Big gaps so far include: specific dates for the first three months of DJBH's career (late June 1975 to Sept 75); info on any solo Dolenz shows in the 1970s; and info on Christopher Cloud's live performances. Also, I am looking to interview Alan Green, if anyone can advise me on how to make contact, or pass my contact info along. It is: Mark Kleiner, 332 Fairmont Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7M 4P1 CANADA, email: djbh35@rocketmail.com, phone: (306) 683-8619. Although I cannot offer financial renumeration for your assistance, I promise you full credit and heartfelt thanks in helping bring this story to life.

Dear Gang, I’m turning this space over to a special guest this time.

Cindy Hello to all the Purple Flower Gang.

My name is Mark Kleiner and I am a second generation fan from the heartlands of Canada, with a seriously special place in my heart for the Monkees during the 1970s.

Last October, I began work on an article telling the story of Dolenz Jones Boyce and Hart, setting my sights on having it out in time for the 35th anniversary of DJBH's live debut, at Six Flags in St Louis on June 21, 1975. However, I quickly realized I had a bigger story on my hands than an article would allow, and I expanded my project into a full scale book, with chapters also chronicling the careers of Micky, Davy, Tommy and Bobby during the preDJBH period of 1970-75, and postDJBH years of 1976-81.

Mark K

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Birthdays and other special events

July 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9

Ron Masak First concert of the 1987 tour in Tucson, Arizona (1987) First concert of the 1989 tour in Winnipeg, Canada (1989) Naom Pitlik Kelly Jean Peters Winton Teel David Jones at Buffalo Racetrack, Hamburg, New York (1994) Harrison Rand Jones McFadden Sarah Jones (1971) Jerry Blavat David Jones at Summerfest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1991) David Jones in "Oliver!" rehearsal Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri (1993) David Jones in "Oliver!" Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri (1993) Peter on "Geraldo" "Pleasant Valley Sunday" released (1967) "That Was Then, This Is Now" enters Billboard Top 100 at #88 with a bullet (1986) David Jones in "Oliver!" Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri (1993) David Jones, Frontier Days, Arlington Heights, Illinois (2003) "Heart & Soul" video shot in Hollywood Pat Paulsen Press conference in NYC announcing thirty-city tour (1967) Ringo Starr Peter on "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) "Pleasant Valley Sunday" receives Gold Record (1967) Michael Nesmith performs with The Monkees at the Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, California (1989) 4

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10 The Monkees received their Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Vogue Theatre (1989) 10 David Jones at Westroads Shopping Mall, Omaha, Nebraska (1987) 10 David Jones (Mark Lindsay/Eric Burdon) at Rivinia, Highland Park, Illinois (1991) 11 Peter on "The Stephen Banks Show" (1994) 12 Peter Meyerson 12 Joe Higgins 12 David Jones at Walden's Bookstore, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, Illinois (1987) 12 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Poplar Creek, Hoffman Estates, Illinois (1987) 13 DJB&H tour southeast Asia and Japan (1976) 13 Roger McGuinn 13 David Jones at street fest in Elkhart, Indiana (1991) 16 The Monkees tour Japan for the first time since October 8, 1968 (1989) 18 Brian Auger 18 Dion DiMucci 18 Micky Dolenz at Williamsburg Beach Party, Williamsburg, Iowa (1992) 19 The Monkees (as a Trio) on the "Johnny Cash Show" on ABC 19 David Jones at Heart of Illinois Fair, Peoria, Illinois (1993) 19 David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Casino Magic, Bay of St. Louis, Mississippi (1994) 20 David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Casino Magic, Bay of St. Louis, Mississippi (1994) 21 Barry Whitwam 22 The final show in Toyko, Japan (1989) 22 Bobby Sherman 22 Stanley Ralph Ross 24 Ruth Buzzi 25 Emily Dolenz (1983) 26 Mick Jagger 26 David Jones on "Sally Jessy Raphael", New York City, New York (1993) 27 MFQ performs "Laura" on "Michael Nesmith in Television Parts" ninety-minute special 27 David Jones in South Bend, Indiana (1991) 27 David Jones at Tobin Plaza, World Trade Center, New York City, New York (1993) 29 "Pleasant Valley Sunday" #3 (1967) 30 Phyllis Nesmith 30 Paul Anka 31 Gary Lewis 5

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August 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 814 8 9 10 10 11 13 14 15 16 16 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 22 26 27 27

David Jones aired "Sally Jessy Raphael" (1993) "Words" #11 (1967) Billie Hayes David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Holiday Star, Merrillville, Indiana (1994) David Jones in "Oliver!" Muny Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri (1993) David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Point Park 3 Rivers Regatta, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1994) Jason Nesmith (1968) Jack Good David Jones in "Oliver!" Muny Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri (1993) Davy portrays "Fagin" in "Oliver!" at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre (1988) Charlotte Dolenz (1981) Nita Talbot David Jones at Fargo Fest, Moline, Illinois (1992) Micky on "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno (1994) Ronnie Spector Michael's "Rio" video airs on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" (1979) Marilyn Schlossberg La Salandra David Crosby Rose Marie "Last Train To Clarksville" released (1966) Julie Newmar "That Was Then, This Is Now" #20 (1986) David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Milwaukee Zoo, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1994) The Monkees (minus Mike) at The Mark of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois (1996) Hazel Wilkinson David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Treasure Island Casino, Red Wing, Minnesota (1994) Billy J. Kramer Peter Tork and Friends at The Vic, Chicago, Illinois (1988) David Jones at The Bismarck, Chicago, Illinois (1990) David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Lake, Rattle, and Roll, Lake Superior, Wisconsin (1994) David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Treasure Island Casino, Red Wing, Minnesota (1994) Ron Dante Bob Cowsill Peter's first album "Stranger Things Have Happened" released on Beachwood Records (1994) Chip Douglas (1942) 6

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28 The Monkees attend The Beatles' concert at Dodger Stadium in LA (1966) 28 Barbara Iannoli 28 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Holiday Star, Merrillville, Indiana (1987) 29 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1987) 29 Michael Jackson 30 John Phillips 30 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Taste of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (1996) 30 David Jones and Jessica Pacheco are wed in Miami, Florida

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Press party in Los Angeles held at Screen Gems to kick off a tenday promotional tour (1966) Micky and Davy on "The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder (1977) Barry Gibb The Monkees (minus Mike) at Holiday Star, Merrillville, Indiana (1989) The last show of The Monkees US tour at Six Flags in Eureka, Missouri (1989) Georgia Dolenz (1984) Alan Jardine Jessica Jones (1981) "Monkee Day" in Hollywood when Monkees received the key to the city from Honorary Mayor, Johnny Grant (1986) David Jones at Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio (1993) John Stewart "Good Clean Fun" b/w "Mommy and Daddy" released (1969) Henry Diltz (1938) 20th Anniversary Reunion with Michael Nesmith at the Greek Theater.

Hollywood Reporter runs "Madness!! Auditions" ad for The Monkees (1965) Irwin Charone Variety runs "Madness!!" ad for The Monkees (1965) The Monkees moves from Saturday morning reruns on CBS to NBC (1972) Stu Phillips Jessica Nesmith (1970) Nurit Wilde Danny Huttion LA radio station 93/KHJ Boss Radio sponsors "Last Train To Clarksville" promotion (1966) 7

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11 The Monkees begins it's second season on NBC "It's A Nice Place To Visit (1967) 12 "Royal Flush" (1966) 12 The Monkees TV Show airs (1966) 13 The Monkees returns to television as part of the Saturday morning line-up on CBS (1969) 13 Micky on "Adam-12" on NBC 14 Barry Cowsill 16 Helene Winston 17 Steve Blauner 17 David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, Missouri (1994) 18 "The Picture Frame" (1967) 18 Frankie Avalon 18 David Jones/Micky Dolenz, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, Missouri (1994) 19 "Monkee See, Monkee Die" (1966) 19 Paul Williams 21 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, California (1987) 21 The Monkees tour Australia for the first time since September 28, 1968 (1988) 21 Davy on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1995) 22 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, California (1987) 22 David Pearl 23 "Circus Boy" premieres on Sunday night on NBC. Micky (Dolenz) Braddock plays "Corky" (1956) 23 Second and final appearance on the cover of TV Guide (1967) 23 Kathleen Scott 23 David Price 23 David Jones in "Grease", Mulroy Civic Center, Syracuse, New York (1994) 24 Gerry Marsden 24 David Jones in "Grease", Mulroy Civic Center, Syracuse, New York (1994) 24 David Jones at The Lady Luck Casino, Bettendorf, Iowa (1999) 25 "Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik" (1967) 25 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Harrah's (South Shore Room) Lake Tahoe (September 25 through October 1, 1987) 25 David Jones at The Lady Luck Casino, Bettendorf, Iowa (1999) 26 "Monkee vs Machine" (1966) 26 Michael G. Bush 27 Micky on "Cannon" on CBS (1872) 27 Carl Ballentine 28 Kimmi Janvrin Wright 8

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29 Tommy Boyce 29 James Frawley 29 Jerry Lee Lewis

October 2

First official interview with Davy, Micky, Peter, and Mike for the New York Times (1966) 2 "Monkee Mayor" (1967) 2 Talia Jones (1968) 3 "Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers" (1966) 5 "Porpoise Song" b/w "As We Go Along released (1968) 5 Edna Kulavick 6 The Monkees (Micky, David. and Michael) guest star on "Laugh In" on NBC (1969) 8 Micky's first album "Micky Dolenz Puts You To Sleep" released on Kid Rhino. (1991) 8 Bill Martin 9 Peter Tork signs contract to do The Monkees (1965) 9 "Every Step of The Way" video was shot in Los Angeles (1987) 9 "Art For Monkees Sake" (1967) 9 John Entwistle 10 The Monkees album released (1966) 10 "The Spy Who Came In From The Cool" (1966) 11 "The Monkees Present" Micky, David, and Michael released (1969) 13 Lisa James 14 The Monkees album receives Gold Record (1966) 14 Cliff Richard 14 David Jones in "Grease", Playhouse Square Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio (1994) 14 Barbara Woerner 15 The final show in Sydney, Australia (1988) 16 "99 Pound Weakling" (1967) 17 "Success Story" (1966) 17 Gary Puckett 17 David Jones at The Lady Luck Casino, Bettendorf, Iowa (1997) 18 Micky on "Larry King Live" (1993) 18 David Jones at The Lady Luck Casino, Bettendorf, Iowa (1997) 18 Chuck Berry 18 David Jones at Lockport East High School, Lockport, Illinois (2003) 20 Davy opens his boutique "Zilch" in NYC's Greenwich Village (1967) 20 Jay Siegel 22 Ward Sylvester 23 Davy on "Love American Style" on ABC (1970) 23 "Hillbilly Honeymoon" (1967) 23 Annette Funicello 9

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David Jones at Kowloon, Saugus, Massachusetts (1993) David Jones at Lockport East High School, Lockport, Illinois (2004) Micky on "Owen Marshall Counselor at Law" (1973) Last concert on the 1987 US tour "Monkees in a Ghost Town" (1966) Jennifer McLeod Bill Wyman "Daydream Believer" released (1967) "Daydream Believer receives Gold Record (1967) Dave Evans "Monkees Marooned" (1967) Grace Slick "Don't Look a Gift Horse In The Mouth" (1966) David Jones "Evening With David Jones", Circleville, Ohio (1992)

November 1 The Monkees begin rehearsal for live stage shows (1966) 2 Davy on syndicated show "Dick Clark's Music Bag" on KTTV in LA (1969) 2 David Jones, Peoria Civic Center Theatre, Peoria, Illinois (2002) 3 Larry Gelman 3 Lulu 5 "Last Train To Clarksville" #1(1966) 5 Peter Noone 5 Rob Grill 6 "The Card Carrying Red Shoes" (1967) 6 "Head" premieres in NYC (1968) 6 The Monkees (minus Mike) at Five Seasons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (1986) 7 "The Chaperone" (1966) 7 Johnny Rivers 9 Severn Darden 10 David Jones in "Grease", Cincinatti, Ohio (1994) 11 Filming of the pilot of The Monkees begins (1965) 11 Micky on "Boy Meets World" (1994) 11 Jack Keller 11 Paul Cowsill 12 Neil Young 10

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David Jones on "Shindig" on ABC (1965) "The Wild Monkees" (1967) "The Monkees" (Pilot) (1966) Freddie Garity Petula Clark Davy Stars as Fagin in "Oliver!" at the Hirshfield Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida November 17, 1989 through January 14, 1990 "Head" premieres Tuesday night at 8:30 pm at the Vogue Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood (1968) "A Coffin Too Frequent" (1967) "Monkees a La Carte" (1966) "I'm A Believer" released (1966) Davy on "Tennessee Ernie Ford" special on NBC (1969) Jim Yester Tina Turner "Hitting the High Seas (1967) "I've Got a Little Song Here" (1966) Denny Doherty Felix Cavaliere Davy on "Love American Style" on ABC (1973) Dick Clark David Jones at Front Street Station, Northumberland, Pennsylvania (1993)

December 1 David Jones at Shikellamy High School, Sunbury, Pennsylvania (1991) 1 Michael on "Conan O'Brien" (1994) 2 "Daydream Believer" #1 (four weeks) (1967) 2 Michael on "Later" With Greg Kinnear" (1994 2 Janelle Scott 2 David Jones at Marshall Field's, Chicago, Illinois (1987) 2 David Jones in "Grease", Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1994) 3 The Monkees play their first concert ever to a sell-out 11

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crowd at the Honolulu International Center Arena in Hawaii David Jones in "Grease", Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1994) "Monkees in Texas" (1967) "One Man Shy" (1966) David Jones at Marshall Field's, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (1987) Len Lesser Peter Tork officially leaves the group after completing production on their TV special (1968) Davy on "Letters to Laugh In with Gary Owens" (1969) Donny Osmond "I'm A Believer receives Gold Record (1966) Davy on "The Brady Bunch" on ABC (1971) Teri Garr Richard Devon "Monkees on The Wheel" (1967) David Jones at Circleville, Ohio (1993) "Dance Monkee Dance" (1967) George Furth Rodney Bingenheimer Dave Clark Micky on "Conan O'Brien" (1993) Anita Jones David Jones in "Grease", Shubert Theatre, Chicago, Illinois (1994) A repeat of September 11, 1967 "It's A Nice Place To Visit" (1967) Keith Richards "Too Many Girls" (1966) MFQ records a live album at Club Quattro in Tokyo, Japan Charlie Callas Frank Zappa Carl Wilson Davy guest hosts "Music Scene" (1969) Ivan Iannoli-Thorkelson (1975) 12

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22 Robin and Maurice Gibb 23- The Monkees first appearance without Peter. They occupy the middle 27 square on "Hollywood Squares" 25 "The Christmas Show" (1967) 25 Little Richard 25 Phil Spector 26 "Son of A Gypsy" (1966) 27 Davy Jones on "Ben Casey" on ABC (1965) 29 Ray Nitschke 30 Davy on "Make Room For Granddaddy" on ABC 30 David Jones (1945) 30 Michael Nesmith (1942) 30 Red Rhodes 30 Bo Diddley 31 "I'm A Believer" #1 (seven weeks) (1966)

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Monkee Song Cryptograms Can you figure out the Monkee song titles by replacing the given letters for the actual letters in the words?

1. TMRSPT NO LXRV 2. HASSBV GNV 3. GMP SNNX CIGN TAQQPX 4. ENX RIS ERQ 5. YRYR LPIPT DBAPT 6. QNQQV RIS SRSSV 7. XADDPXPIP 8. PBSNXRSN GN GMP QNNI 9. QCBJTMRJP Shades Of Gray Cuddly Toy The Door Into Summer Zor And Zam Papa Gene’s Blues Mommy And Daddy Rubberene Eldorado To The Moon Milkshake Regional Girl She Hangs Out

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The Doors Into Summer (Imagine that: wrong group)

By Bonnie Borgh With a little help from her friends Dawn Hoffman, Janet Litterio, and Cindy Bryant

Dawn, Bonnie, Janet, and Cindy...23 years of Monkee friendship Bonnie: As I wrote in “It’s In The Maracas” my recent Doors pre-occupation stemmed from simply watching a PBS fundraiser titled Ed Sullivan’s Greatest Rock and Roll Classics.

Are Strange and these Strange Days indeed. So..

are

When Craig said, “You know, they (The Doors) were really under appreciated. They were really good. That Jim Morrison was really good looking don’t you think?” My thoughts went from “Are you out of your mind?” to “He’s a long-haired hippie with skin tight black leather pants and a…and a…and a face and physique like Michelangelo’s “David.” Coupled with the fact that it’s been eighteen long months since I’ve seen the real David, my defenses were in such a weakened state, I had helplessly succumbed to such a perversion SLASH diversion. People

Bonnie: Help me, Dave Can’t you see that I have somehow strayed It’s those maracas that he played Why won’t you tell me he’s not dead?

What about the tea that you once made?

Cindy: Did you mention SLASH? Where is SLASH? I miss SLASH!

Fortunately, fate intervened again. I left a message for Cindy because I had just heard David Cassidy was scheduled to appear at the Isle Of Capri in Bettendorf on April 23rd. I thought she might like to see the Minor Babe. She called me back later that day and said, “I can top your 15

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David Cassidy with David Jones!”

I said, “What? Where? When?”

Janet: I like that kind of poker!!

Cindy: I WIN! No matter how you look at it a Jones beats a Cassidy like a royal flush beats a pair.

Bonnie: David was schedule to appear at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois (one of our favorite venues) on Saturday, June 05,2010 at 8:30 pm. Cindy and I assigned Dawn the dubious task of securing tickets for is, and she scored front row center seats for us! That Girl needs a raise!

Dawn, Bonnie and friend at the Arcada

Cindy: I do! I do love St. Charles!

It is so full of history and the people are so nice. Ron Onesti treats everyone like royaltyand I think he may be the only one who actually literally looks up to David!

LOL! Bonnie: During the interim, we also learned that David was slated to play a free concert (The Price Is Right Tour) at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa (which would have been the date of my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary.)

Dawn: As I sit down to add my Schtuff….the True Oldies Station played “Mary, Mary”) I wanna go to Iowa SF, but can’t….vacation all I ever wanted…vacation all I ever needed… once again, imagine that, wrong group!

The marquee outside the Arcada

Dawn: Don’t you just love the Arcada??

Cindy: Aw…Dawn…..

Janet: The whole area is so beautiful. We actually were able to see it now that we weren’t blinded by snow, wind and ice.

Bonnie: Meanwhile back at the ranch, Cindy arrived at our house at promptly 9:00 am on June 05. I even washed the car on Friday 16

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afternoon for the special occasion; however, it was raining on Saturday morning.

miss those days……….

Cindy: One advantage of no kids is when I gotta go, I’m outta there!

Dawn: Ain’t Bonnie: We it just like two Riders Mother Naon the Storm ture to Goods from the Hoods dampen the embarked festivities….and the clean car… for St. Charles about 9:15 am. although, rain is better than the Aside from intermittent to fairly snow and cold we have braved to heavy rain, the journey was unesee Jonesy at the Arcada in the ventful. The “Service Engine past!

Soon” light on the dashboard was only illuminated part of the way. I Bonnie: Craig and Hannah had reminded Craig to keep his planned a dad-daughter date day phone on in the event the (99) including seeing the movie MarFord Taurus failed to operate maduke and going to dinner at because he would have to come the Texas Roadhouse…those and rescue us. Otherwise, I told Roadhouse Blues. him I would have the car towed to the nearest dealership and purCindy: Papa Jean’s Blues! chase a new sports car!

Dawn: Craig is good. I don’t Cindy: What Am I Doin’ Hangin’ think Harry had any plans for the ‘Round? Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonkids. Harrison’s ball game and nie…I think there is rehab in your picking up Emily from Girl Scout future! camp was Wrapping the goods from the Hoods Bonnie: the only thing on his Cindy and I agenda. made plans to meet Janet: One Dawn advantage (originally of having from Elgin grown chiland now dren, don’t from Marenhave to worgo) upon ry about arrival in St. planning Charles as activities. I 17

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well as to rendezvous with Tom and Janet from Lockport at 5:30 pm for dinner at Onesti’s restaurant. By the time we landed in St. Charles around 12:00 pm, the partially cleared and the sun appeared!

once again attempt to check in early at The Hotel Baker. It would seem our basic twodouble beds room was unavailable until 3:00 pm. However, after a somewhat lengthy consultation (I thought, ‘How long can this take? Either the room is ready or it isn’t.’) the hotel desk clerk offered us a two room suite for the same price and we could check in immediately. Cindy and I thought that was a offer too good to refuse especially after the $25 early check-in fee we were subjected to in November of 2008.

There was even a free continental breakfast. Unfortunately there were no swimming pools or movies stars.

Dawn: the sun and the heat and the humidity…really Mother Nature?

Janet: Chicago weather at it’s finest………and worst.

Cindy: What is that darn PFG motto? Neither rain nor hail nor sleet….no, that’s the post office!

We always get our man….no, that’s the Mounties! Oh yeah!

Together we will fight, together we will win, together we will find ourselves in places we have no business being in!

Cindy: But according to Tom and the hotel personnel we did have a ghost!

Bonnie: Cindy and I decided to

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tel about 1:00 pm. We had some official; business to attend to. We wanted to collectively assemble our goods from the hoods to deliver to David. According to the front desk, David was not a guest at the hotel. Therefore, we decided to transport our trinkets and purple flowers and hand deliver them to the Arcada Theatre.

room.

Dawn: Yes Bonnie…your obsession is apparent.

Cindy: You should have seen her face light up when we passed Morrison, Illinois on the way to St. Charles!

Bonnie: From there, we found some little out of the way place where nobody goes called “Smitty’s” to eat lunch. They served deli sandwiches, and I had a very good tuna on a croissant. Cindy treated us to “Smitty’s” homemade cookies.

We the returned to our suite to chit chat and make a costume change for the really big shoe.

Thankfully, the Doors at the Arcada Theatre were open! We approached the ticket booth and asked to speak with Ron Onesti who unfortunately unavailable.

However, Romy, the woman in charge of marketing, quickly appeared and was most accommodating. We exchanged pleasantries, and she told us she also hailed from (Dubuque) Iowa. She said she would be more than happy to transfer our package and flowers to David’s dressing

Dawn: Bonnie, your brain is a sponge….you remember every little detail!

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Tom and Janet Litterio join the poarty Bonnie: Cindy spoke on the phone with (Tom and) Janet who planned to meet us at the hotel prior to our 5:30 pm dinner reservation. Cindy, Dawn, and I decided to meet them in the lobby. It was there we spoke with a kindly gentleman who shared with us a bit of history of The Hotel Baker.

It seems George Burns and Gracie Allen as well as former President John F. Kennedy were guests there, and Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong, and Lawrence Welk played in the ballroom! Let’s not forget the aura from the little conversation we had with David Jones in that very same lobby.

Phot by Cindy Bryant

we decided to walk over to Onesti’s to have dinner, Once again, they had The Davy Jones “Daydream Believer” Menu. I decided on the Rigatoni al Pollo, Pesto y Pomodoro. It was very good.

Cindy: Me too! Yum! Dawn: All I can recall is dinner was good and so was the company Cindy: We tried to free our waiter and take him to the concert but his slave driving boss (Ron Onesti) insisted he wanted (had to) work. We even offered to come back and do the dishes after!

Dawn: The Hotel Baker really is a piece of history as is the Arcada Theatre....

Bonnie: Of course, it was raining upon departure, and Tom kindly offered to get the car

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and drive us all back to the hotel.

Thanks again, Tom!

Bonnie: The opening act appeared on stage at 8:35 pm. I honestly cannot tell you who they were and deciphering the words to their songs was very difficult.

Cindy: Thank you Tom! Dawn: once again rain, REALLY Mother Nature and I forgot my umbrella……but thanks Tom we were kinda like “Riders on the Storm”…see Bonnie now you have me doing it!!

Janet: I’m glad to hear this…my hearing is good, and I had no idea what songs they were playing.

Cindy: Hey Rainy Jane!

Cindy: Well, in their defense we ARE a little spoiled and we only came there to see one act!

Janet: Tom’s very kind that way.

Cindy: A gentleman with 4 dates!

Bonnie: However, Cindy, Dawn, and I managed to entertain ourselves with random thoughts on an itty bitty notebook. Dawn suggested we include some of those comments. One of the songs was titled something like, ‘I Don’t Want To Start Over’. Frankly, we didn’t want them to, either. Dawn thought the drummer looked like Cheech or Chong and asked which one I thought he was. I never could tell those two apart.

Bonnie: We freshened up a bit at the hotel. I checked my voice mail. I had three messages (two from Hannah). On one message she had said it was raining really hard at home, and she said she hoped it wasn’t raining ‘on my little Davy Jones parade’ there. I don’t understand: She’s not a Jim Morrison fan, either.

Cindy: There was a parade? I saw a limo but no parade!

Cindy: I’ve met Tommy Chong. It was Cheech….definitely Cheech!

Bonnie: With umbrellas in hand once more, we ventured to the Arcada Theatre. It was a bit steamy in there and not just because of Jones’ impending presence. Due to the remodeling being undertaken at the theatre, the air conditioner had become inoperable. In combination with manufactured smoke (special effects) rolling off the stage floor, it felt like being in a sauna.

Dawn: We want Davy, We want Davy…really….not to be rude, but really….

Bonnie: David appeared on stage at 9:23 pm (on my watch).

Dawn: not a minute too soon!

Bonnie: He performed the following:

Dawn: Hot, Hot Hot….

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uh, my dark chocolate. Yes, yes and lots of other things that were sent back there, and I appreciate it.”

We love the monologues

It’s hard to say whether David thinks, ‘I wish those (Purple Flower Gang) people would just go away!” or “I wonder what they’ve come up with this time?” However, he is always so appreciative, and we are so honored to be acknowledged.

By Daw Hoffman

“Davy Monologue” before singing a tune…he really is quite the comedian….I had to laugh at the accent he used for the cab driver….so funny

Janet: What did you give him?

Cindy: The usual “Gang” stuff… purple roses ( lavender really) ,an Iowa golf shirt (very “Charlie” from “Two And A Half Men”,) dark chocolate Hershey kisses wrapped in PURPLE foil, a book of Etiquette for a Cheeky little Monkey ( I thought that was spelled Monkee!), and some Pro Monkee Butt Powder (as opposed to Anti Monkey Butt powder) …you know, the usual “Gang” silliness.

Janet: Yes, the cab driver’s accent was very funny!!!! Kind of like a talking spider….if spiders could talk.

Cindy: All of the Cabbies were funny but the Indian was the best!

Bonnie: I’m A Believer Consider Yourself Valleri An intro to Hey Hey We’re The Monkees Papa Jean’s Blues

Bonnie: Rainy Jane--Dawn: Very appropriate Rain song for the day…..

Bonnie: When Love Comes Knockin’ At Your Door She Hangs Out Last Train To Clarksville Let Them Be Little Girl Pleasant Valley Sunday (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Daydream Believer Your Man Is Back In Town A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You

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menu you down! You want the waiter to whack you!!!!!

I had been looking forward to seeing David’s new act on stage, but unfortunately it seemed his new wife, Jessica, was not with him to perform her flamenco dancing. Perhaps we’ll see her perform another time.

Bonnie: Most of the members of The Davy Jones Band were present.

Ron Onesti, made an announcement on stage and invited the audience to an after-show party at Onesti’s Lounge. The Gang thought it might be fun to gather together for lemonade.

Bonnie: We didn’t see the Major Babe. It was nice, however, to say “Hello” to Jimmy. It’s nice to see him back with the band. It’s just not the same without Jerry, though.

Dawn: or Flaming Cheese after flagging down the waiter….lol

Dawn: you forgot to mention the comedic talent(?) present for his debut.

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Cindy: Ah yes, last comic standing…I give you Comedian Eric Beyondo…just a little advice Eric…don’t give up your music career just yet.

Bonnie: Cindy and I arrived home safely about 11:30 am. We had just enough time for a quick and uninterrupted viewing of The Doors performance of “Wild Child” and “Touch Me” from the 1968 Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour before meeting Hannah at 12:00 pm at our church to pick her up so she could join us for lunch at Arby’s. (We had a gift card to use, of course.) Unfortunately Craig had a meeting after church so he was unable to join us to recap our adventures.

Bonnie: The drive home for Cindy and I was also uneventful except for the pit-stop we made at the Shell station in Rock Falls, Illinois. When I turned the key on after refueling the car would not start. I panicked. Cindy panicked.

I tried to start the car a couple of times with no success. Cindy though perhaps the car was not fully engaged in “Park”. I shifted the gear column a little and I tried the ignition again. It started! I said, “Thank the Lord! We’re not stopping again.

Cindy: While definitely worth a watch it was no “Saturday’s Child.”

Dawn: there you go, dragging Cindy through “the Doors”

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arm too much. I’m just a few years older than Bonnie but enough so Morrison was more than a blip on my radar. It’s that bad boy appeal.

write one hundred times, “I am a Davy Jones SLASH Monkees’ fan. I am not a Jim Morrison SLASH Doors’ fan.” I can understand how one might think I am writing a thesis on The Doors with all of my recent research, but I don’t think you have to worry about me going on tour with The Doors. It’s just those red maracas…

Bonnie: Well, this is The End (my beautiful friends). It’s “Hard To Believe” the concert we had anticipated for months had come and gone in the blink of an eye.

It’s always nice to see David and/ or any member of The Monkees.

Craig told me a couple of weeks ago he was going to write to David (However, we have another case of ‘a bunny and a chicken’.) to tell him he was worried about me and fearing he was losing one of his fans to the likes of Jim Morrison. Please don’t make me

Cindy: No, no! Not the end, my friend! I will expect to see your penance in writing on the trip to Deh Moi! Stay tuned we’re planning a PFG reunion with Marylee, Dr. Rock, and anyone else in the Gang who wants to join in. Let us know if you will be there!

Cindy, Bonnie, and Pat Smith

Dale and Janet

Coming to a post office near you ---The PFG Road Crew Photo by the Freakin’ Waiter

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A BIG PFG Thank You to Ron Onesti for his his hospitality and for bringing David back to the Arcada Theatre. Let’s do it again soon! The Arcada is our very favorite venue!

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Torn Between Two Rock Stars (For David) Special Thanks to Mary MacGregor Peter Tarrow and Phil Jarrel Who writes this stuff?

(Bonnie Borgh does!)

There are times when a “Girl” fan has to write what’s on her mind Even though she knows it puts her in a bind Before I breathe another word please allow me to be plain I’ve always been a Monkees’ fan, The Doors were just insane.

I don’t want to make you sad It’s just those maracas I have to get a grip for no reason but just because

Jim’s in another group that I never followed before But that doesn’t mean I still don’t adore And you know I’ll never see him because he’s long been gone There’s just this little gap inside me that seems to like to fawn.

I couldn’t really blame you if you did not understand But with everything I am inside, you’ll always be my band.

Chorus

Chorus It’s plue-tone-E-um, baby!

Chorus Torn between two idols feeling like a cheat Watching both of you, I’m like a dog in heat Torn between to rock stars, same as night and day Diggin’ you both is probably not okay.

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How ‘bout the flip side?!

Does Your Davy Know?

(No apologies to ABBA!) (For Bonnie)

think that you’re in denial But it was fun for a while

He’s so hot; the Lizard King You were a tot and back then Davy Jones was your thing Jim didn’t make your heart sing.

There was a look; stars in your eyes Anyone could tell by the look on your face, Davy Jones was your guy GIRL you were SATURDAY’S CHILD

Well you can dance to Jim, Bonnie If you think its fun…eh?!

Does your Davy know where you’re at?

And you can sing with Jim , Bonnie It won’t cost no money But does your Davy know Jim is hot?

Well you can dance to Jim, Bonnie If you think its fun…eh?!

Does your Davy know where you’re at?

And you can sing with Jim, Bonnie It won’t cost no money But does your Davy know Jim is hot?

Take it easy, better slow down GIRL Take it nice and slow He’s no Davy Jones Take it easy, try to cool it down Take A Giant Step To protect your rep

Take it easy, better slow down GIRL Take it nice and slow He’s no Davy Jones Take it easy, try to cool it down Take A Giant Step To protect your rep

Take it easy, better slow down GIRL Take it nice and slow He’s no Davy Jones

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Now available. The definitive Monkees biography.

Written by Eric Lefcowitz The Monkees had everything-a popular TV show, hit records, and adoring fans. Everything but control over their careers. Author Eric Lefcowitz chronicles the kaleidoscopic journey of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, following each of the four Monkees, together and apart, from 1965 to the present day. A must-read for music fans, Monkee Business is the definitive biography of a rock and roll legend.

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more clearly in his later work, he also had a keen appreciation of traditional popular standards.

John Stewart recorded three albums for Capitol which linked him to some fairly heavy talent via their producers: Voyle Gilmore attached to Sinatra, Nik Venet the longtime associate of Bobby Darin and Peter Asher who produced Willard. At the time, Asher was betting heavily on a young folksinger and guitarist names James Taylor, and its undoubtedly through Asher that Taylor plays a prominent role on Willard. And he’s not the only celebrity present: Doug Kershaw plays country fiddle throughout, Asher also himself supplies background vocals and Carole King plays piano on two songs.

Spotlight on Nilsson / John Stewart – Willard (2-on-1) Release Date: 14 Jun 2010 Label: DRG This collection spotlights two major performers: one is in the process of finding his own voice; the other already has just done that. Harry Nilsson (1941-1994) and John Stewart (1939-2008), didn’t sound anything like each other, but both were, in the broadest sense of the term, singer-songwriters who had an important role to play in the folkrock movement of the 1960s.

Both had a direct connection to the Beatles; it was the endorsement of John Lennon and Paul McCartney that helped boost Nilsson to national attention in 1967 (and he later collaborated at length with Lennon and Ringo Starr), and Stewart’s best album, Willard, was produced by Peter Asher, who was, among other things, certainly part of the Fab Four’s inner circle. They also both wrote songs that became iconic hits for The Monkees: Nilsson’s “Cuddly Toy” and “Daddy’s Song” and Stewart’s “Daydream Believer.” The ten tracks that Nilsson recorded for Capitol’s Tower label from 1964 to 1966 show that he listened to and absorbed a wide variety of music: early rock, blues, soul, folk, country, and as would come through

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09. Growin’ Up

Harry Nilsson Doc Lands Distributor

10. Do You Believe JOHN STEWART- WILLARD

Four years after making its debut at the Santa Barbara and Seattle film festivals, the documentary “Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him)’’ has finally secured a distributor.

11. Big Joe 12. Julie, Judy Angel Rain 13. Belly Full Of Tennessee 14. Friend of Jesue

Director John Scheinfeld’s look at the singer, songwriter and manabout-town responsible for the hits ‘Without You,’ ‘Coconut’ and ’Everybody’s Talkin’’ has been acquired by Lorber Films for theatrical distribution and DVD release before the end of the year.

15. Clack Clack 16. Hero From The War 17. Back In Pomona 18. Willard 19. Golden Rollin’ Belly

The Brooklyn-born Nilsson was a respected songwriter and vocalist in the ‘60s and ?70s, whose friends and admirers included some of the biggest stars of the era ? including the Beatles, particularly John Lennon and Ringo Starr. But in his later years, Nilsson was as known for his reckless lifestyle he was Lennon’s constant companion during the Beatle’s famous ‘lost weekend’ in Los Angeles in the early- and mid -1970s ? as for his music, despite a track record that included 17 gold records and two Grammy Awards.

20. All American Girl 21. Oldest Living Son 22. Earth Rider 23. Great White Cathedrals 24. Marshall Wind 25. Naked Angel (previously unreleased)

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Nilsson, as well as interviews with Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Micky Dolenz, Randy Newman, Yoko Ono, the Smothers Brothers, Robin Williams and many more.

tian Theatre as part of the American Cinematheque’s Mods and Rockers series, and in a postscreening Q&A the director spoke of his problems landing a distributor.

“This is one of those rare docs that leaves no stone unturned,” said Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber in the press release announcing the acquisition. Besides all the amazing and exclusive material Scheinfeld managed to uncover, what impressed me most about Who is Harry Nilsson? was the film’s capacity to make you fall in love with Nilsson’s work all over again.

In general, critics have written favorably about the movie. The Hollywood Reporter said it doesn’t exactly break any fresh docu ground, but it's ability to richly evoke a highly tactile time and place should make it a viable theatrical and DVD release through the right distributor.

Added Variety, Pic's positioned to revive Nilsson's name, which should happen through fest exposure and vid, and a few modest theatrical gigs.

As befits a film about a musician more admired by aficionados than celebrated by the public, Scheinfeld’s documentary has been looking for distribution since it played at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival in 2006.

The following year, the film screened at Hollywood‘s Egyp-

Who Is Harry Nilsson? will open at New York’s Cinema Village on September 10. It will be released on DVD before the end of the year.

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Legends of the Canyon The Music and Magic of 1960s Laurel Canyon As told by Legendary Rock Photographer Henry Diltz Legends of the Canyon Blu-ray Image Entertainment / Classic Artists 2009 / Color / 1:78 enhanced widescreen / 110 min. / Street Date August 31, 2010 / 19.98 Starring Henry Diltz,David Crosby, Graham Nash, many others. Cinematography Spencer Cooper, Jerry Feldman,Jeff Watts Produced and Directed by Jon Brewer

tographer Henry Diltz has its shaky aspects but benefits greatly from its choice of narrator.

While singing in a group called The Modern Folk Quartet in the middle 1960s, Henry Diltz began taking pictures of his friends and other musicians. Because he happened to have some exclusive pictures of a top group, his hobby quickly led to a career as a photographer for album covers, which led to even closer associations later in the decade. Along with video and film from other sources, Diltz's photographs and candid 8mm movies provide excellent visual glue to bind together Legends of the Canyon's many interviews with stars, agents, club owner and "people who were there" at some interesting points in rock history. Living in Los Angeles, we knew that Laurel Canyon was traditionally a center of creativity. An animator friend lived up there, and when my children went to the Wonderland School in the 1980s I realized that the spirit of a quasihippie community -- creatives with money -- was still in force.

Henry Diltz was a fly on the wall for a lot of drama just a mile up from Sunset Blvd., and in Legends of the Canyon he gives us a good look at it.

Reviewed by Glenn Erickson Not too many documentaries about the lives and times of Rock 'n' Roll legends are really worth seeing. We may enjoy the 'history' segments in concert films like The Last Waltz, but we're really there to hear the music.

Plenty of cheapie docus feature a decent interview with a certain star, but haven't the means to license relevant clips of film and music. Even the DVD edition of A Hard Day's Night can't afford to put any Beatles music in the background of its insightful docu extras Legends of the Canyon, with the long sub-title The Music and Magic of 1960s Laurel Canyon, as told by Legendary Rock Pho35

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together. Crosby and Stills remember Joni Mitchell as a songwriting dervish capable of generating great tunes one after another.

The show is built around candid interviews with prime players in the music world circa 1968 or so.

Michelle Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas describes the vibe up in the Canyon, where people could live in rented houses instead of apartments. The musicians loved the laid-back atmosphere. We even see the country store slightly down the hill. More input on the Canyon's mellow mood comes from Nurit Wilde, who was a lighting technician at both the Whiskey and The Troubadour. Wilde cites the canyon's proximity to the Sunset Strip as the determining factor in its popularity.

Diltz's home movies of the Canyon and Hollywood are rather shaky but his still photos are excellent and make a great backdrop for the stars' descriptions of life in this particularly mellow fast lane. Steven Stills and Neil Young had fought like cats and dogs during their time with The Buffalo Springfield, and when they teamed up again they simply repeated the experience. The new group had ups and downs, as when David Crosby's girlfriend was killed in a car wreck. Of course, CS&N's first triumphant moment came at the very beginning at Woodstock. Henry Diltz was invited to document the preparation for the giant music festival; his film clips of the show are quite good.

Although other groups and musicians are touched upon -- Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin -- the key Laurel Canyonbased musicians covered are (David) Crosby, (Steven) Stills, (Graham) Nash and (Neil) Young, and the top talent that moved in their orbit. All but Young contribute lengthy interviews that cover all aspects of their career and times, making Legends of the Canyon a valuable resource for serious R&R fans. Like protons spinning off the earlier groups The Byrds, The Hollies and The Buffalo Springfield, these musicians reformed into a very special unit. They talk about group chemistry and the inresidence artists that impressed them -- Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell especially. Cass Elliot is described as a sort of social Earth Mother who brought people

The interviewees get into a lot of personal detail as well as descriptions of the changing comfort level in their recording sessions, which range from totally harmonious to impossible. The show eventually touches on the subject of drugs, which were a major setback for David Crosby.

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that never happened. Further comment on the quality of the music that did get recorded comes from successful agents, group managers and even mogul David Geffen, who appears to have gotten his start representing some of these creative geniuses.

look fine, with professionally recorded sound. Most of the 8mm footage is okay and the stills are very attractive. As the show is formatted widescreen and given a 16:9 squeeze, some of the flat material is compromised by 'adjusted' scans that stretch faces on the horizontal axis. This makes musician Dallas Taylor look decidedly odd. But this is not a big complaint.

Legends of the Canyon reaches a bit toward the end, with sweeping statements about the anti-war movement and the bummer end of the 60s, using the usual montages of assassinations, Kent State, Charles Manson, etc., to gauge the state of the nation. A clip from The Colbert Report shows Crosby, Stills and Nash still happy with their anti-war and anti-Nixon songs. Henry Diltz interrupts a few times too many with pungent generalizations about what it all means, but he's not a pompous fellow. And he certainly was there to witness and record a lot of 3njoyable Rock 'n' Roll history. It's time to go drag down my old Joni Mitchell albums!

The disc's extras gallery contains plenty of attractive Diltz material, including uncut home movies from the Canyon and a trip to Big Bear, other home movie footage, and plenty of still photographs. Uncut interviews with some of the key people are also present. The 20-page color insert booklet features more Henry Diltz photography arranged in a scrapbook form, with Diltz's personal remarks.

On a scale of Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor, Legends of the Canyon rates: Movie: Very Good Video: Good Sound: Very Good Supplements: much extra and uncut 8mm footage, unused and uncut interview material, photo gallery, color booklet Packaging: Plastic and card folding holder in card sleeve Reviewed: August 28, 2010

Legends of the Canyon does have plenty of music on the soundtrack, often the very songs being described in the interviews.

Slightly grainy clips from the CS&N performance at Woodstock are present as well.

Viewers won't feel shortchanged in the music department.Image Entertainment / Classic Artists' DVD of Legends of the Canyon is a not-bad encoding of a docu made from source material of varied quality. The interviews

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David News And Dates Davy Jones Concerts 2010 Saturday Nov. 20 Queensborough Performing Arts Canter, Bayside, New York Sunday Nov. 21 Ram’s Head Annapolis, MD Friday Nov. 26 Mohegan Sun Uncaseville, CT Davy Jones Concerts 2011 Monday Jan. 29 Star Plaza Merrillville, IN Monday Feb. 14 Palace Theatre Greensburg, PA (with Peter Noone) Monday Mar. 14 Savannah Center, The Villages, FL Friday May 6 America Gardens Theatre Disney World, FL Saturday May 7 America Gardens Theatre Disney World, FL Sunday May 8 America Gardens Theatre Disney World, FL Saturday Nov. 12 Bearcreek Farms, Bryant, IN Hello, Just a quick note to make you aware of some Davy Jones happenings. My client, children's music artist Billy Kelly featured Davy on his latest CD. Davy joined Billy on his song “Me and My Brand New Haircut.” You can listen to the song here: http://thebillykellyshow.com/public/mp3/ player.html Davy and Billy shot a video for the song. The full video can be seen at: http:/www.thebillykellyshow.com/ Bob Albin

Me And My Brand New Hair Cut Visit www.davyjones.net for the latest news!

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Peter News And Dates August 2010: After some time away from the "Ask Peter Tork" column, Peter has resumed his sparkling advice essays ... read the latest repartee on ASK Peter Tork.com© !

August 2010: The AARP has a regular TV show on PBS called "My Generation." Recently they took a two-day shoot at Peter's house and at a gig he had in Boston.

SSB upcoming events Nov. 5 2010 TBA Moondogs Pub Blawnox, PA Nov. 6 2010 TBA The Winchester Music Hall Cleveland, OH Nov. 7 2010 TBA Blue Wisp Jazz Club Cincinati, OH Nov. 13 2010 8:00 PM IMA’s Big Barn, 165 Cape St. Goshen MA 01096 Nov. 20 2010 TBASupermegafest (Nov. 20 and 21) Frameingham, MA Nov. 26 and 27 TBA The Record Collector Bordentown, NJ Dec.4 TBA Chan’s Woonsocket, RI Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues on the web: www.shoesuedeblues.com www.myspace.com/petertorkandshoesuedeblues Guest Blog on "The Checkup" in the Washington Post Peter Tork's Cancer, In His Own Words Peter is also on Facebook.

Visit Peter at www.petertork.com for all the news

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Micky News And Dates Micky’s album (CD) King For A Day is sold at Amazon.com Where you can sample the music before you buy. List price is $13.99. Songs include: Don’t Bring Me Down Sometime In The Morning Hey Girl Up On The Roof Take Good Care Of My Baby Will You Love Me Tomorrow Sweet Seasons Crying In The Rain Go Away Little Girl Just Once In My Life It Might As Well Rain Until September Point Of No Return I Feel The Earth Move Sometime In The Morning Reprise This album was the result of Micky’s project, MY RECORD FANTASY, “It’s a one-of-a-kind fan experience”, as Micky explained it. “the Monkees Uber Fan won't want to miss. Hanging out with me in and out of the studio? Receiving Executive Producer Credit and audition to perform on my new record? Believe it! Now you can truly get in on the action of my newest album "King For A Day" featuring 15 timeless songs written by legendary songwriter Carole King. “ myRecordFantasy with Micky Dolenz took place on August 2-4, 2010 at The Track Shack Studios, Sacramento, CA . Videos of the experience have been posted on the web.

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DVD extra: Rock out with Alice Cooper, Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero offers reflections about the late artist from famous contemporaries such as Eric Clapton. Latterday guitar god Slash provides the narration.

commentary by Alice, poster gallery with original promotional material; biographies, deleted scenes and outtakes; you can ignore the comedy bits by choosing the concert-only option.

Yahoo! Buzz From a different part of the musical spectrum comes Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero (Image, not rated, $20).

This entry in the Classic Artists series shows the guitar god from his early gigs playing backup guitar for Little Richard through his myth-making performances at the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock.

By Jim Cheng, USA TODAY Two rock legends are in stores this week in DVD and Blu-ray.

Shout! Factory goes to its seemingly bottomless vaults to retrieve another treasure.

Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper (1974, $25) makes its Blu-ray debut this week, a restored and bonus-filled version of the concert DVD issued in 2005.

The documentary, narrated by Slash (Velvet Revolver, Guns N' Roses), includes recollections of family and friends as well as Hendrix's contemporaries and admirers, including Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, Mick Taylor, Eric Burdon, Dave Mason and Paul Rodgers. The set's extensive unreleased archival footage includes a look at the Monkees' 1967 tour, on which Hendrix and the Experience was the opening act; a performance of Hey Joe in London; as well as photos and memorabilia.

The pioneering shock rocker is in his prime in these performances taken from two stops on the Billion Dollar Babies Tour in 1973.

The over-the-top theatrics and signature props are all in evidence: the makeup, the hatchet, the dolls, whips, and, of course, the guillotine and the snake.

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The big buzz right now is there is talk of a possible reunion tour, Right now it’s just talk but it’s the Monkees who are doing the talking which is encouraging.

Keep your fingers cxrossed!

Introducing a new generation of Monkees’ fans!

Welcome Jack Lucas David Lambert, son of Mira and Patrick Lambert, born November 16 at 9:05 PM.

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