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FEATURE STORY An Interview with Legendary Drummer Simon Kirke...................6

ARTICLES Ohlman Remembers Helm.............................10 Behind the scenes with the Rockers in Recovery All-Star Band...................................14 The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions - Hello Cleveland!........................18 A Solution to a Cleaner Earth.......................20 An Invitation to You from the GODPillow Lady.................................................22 We Ain't Partners and We Ain't Friends....................................................................24

FEATURED ARTIST Mark Stein............................................................16

EVENT CALENDAR Upcoming Events...............................................28

DIRECTORY mark stein and richie supa jammin'

Business Directory............................................29

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An interview with legendary drummer

Simon Kirke By ricky byrd photos by carl dunn

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ot only is Simon Kirke a pal of mine, but I must admit he’s also one of my favorite Rock ‘n’ Roll Drummers. I was a huge fan of the bands he played with (Free and Bad Company). Way back when I was a young lad just starting my musical journey, I spent many a garage rehearsals trying to get the drummer to play the song like ”Kirke” would play it!

Simon always played to the song and kept it simple, throwing in an occasional fill to accent a Paul Rodgers lyric or as an off ramp to guide us listeners into the next section.

My kind of drummer!

I’ve been lucky enough to share a stage with him more than a few times. Back in the 90’s he was kind enough to join up with me and Kasim Sulton for the semi acoustic trio I put together after I left the Blackhearts.

Most recently we were part of a Benefit for Right Turn, a Boston treatment center run by our

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mutual friend Woody Giessman.

got into downers; Mandrax which were the English equivalent of Quaaludes.

I called Simon last week and asked if he would let me interview him for Rockers In Recovery magazine and without missin’ a beat (he never does) he said, “Sure Ricky.”

But in his defense he only started that after Free had split up for the first time.

My kind of pal!

RB: Tell us a bit about the downward progression of addiction and when you first thought things were getting out of hand.

Ricky Byrd: You were only in your late teens when you were a part of the band Free. That’s pretty young to have the kind of success you guys had. Money in the pocket, everybody wants to be your friend, night after night on stage in front of thousands of fans. Let’s just say the ego gets quite the boost. Tough enough to deal with if you have some life experience under your belt, but in your teens it seems like a recipe for bad choices [laughs].

How did that experience tie in with your drug and alcohol use in those early days?

Simon Kirke: Well in the beginning blind ambition kept me on the straight and narrow. I left home at 18 determined to give my dream a shot. I was drinking a little bit here and there, just beer and wine occasionally. I didn’t smoke dope until I was 19 and even then it never got the better of me.

SK: Things got really bad for me when I started doing coke. My drinking went through the roof and I had to take downers to take the edge off and sleep.

I got seriously into the hard stuff when Bad Company disbanded in 1980 and after my wife walked out I went into my first rehab.

By then I was doing a lot of coke most days and drinking hard liquor. I was a complete mess. My liver had swollen up and I had prescriptions from 3 doctors for downers.

RB: I know I wore my addiction like a R&R badge of honor. Never thought it was a problem, just part of the lifestyle. At 30 I decided to leave the party.

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have to worry about strange vehicles in my rear view mirror anymore or if I have enough money in the ATM to cop. I don’t sneak around and live life in the shadows.

I only wish I had gotten it sooner in my life.

I applaud (and am secretly envious) of the youngsters I see in AA and particularly NA who are getting a handle on it. I firmly believe addiction is genetically passed down. One of my kids has the gene and is in NA, courtesy of me, and is coming up on 3 years clean.

RB: Would you like to say anything to the people reading this right now that are on the line about asking for help. siimon back in the day

Problem was, it took until I was just about to turn 31 before I made it to the door [laughs] and I might add it wasn’t a very pretty year.

How long between that first thought of, “maybe I should slow down” to “OK, I might need some help here?”

SK: I thought my problem was a phase I was going through and once I got my career back on track things would straighten out.

I knew nothing about addiction in those days. Didn’t know I was a full blown addict. That came after 4 more rehabs and 15 years plus an awful lot of money!

SK: I would say to anyone who is wrestling with this, get help now.

It takes courage to ask for help and I guarantee that you will find an outpouring of help and love like never before when you get in touch. It’s never too late.

RB: You’re a good guy Simon and I’m so glad we have music and recovery in common, “one day at a time pally, one day at a time!” «

In terms of years I guess around 2 before I cottoned on, plus a lot of help from my long suffering wife.

RB: How has your sober journey changed your life?

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Ohlman

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t was a crisp fall day in late 2008 when we gathered at Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock, New York, to partake of his generosity in agreeing to sit in on two tracks for my CD The Deep End. Andy York of John Mellencamp’s band, my longtime friend and co-producer was there with Paul Ossola (at that time the bassman in Levon’s band, but also a compadre of many years going back to The Scratch Band, Paul’s and my band with GE Smith. Paul was the catalyst for the

session, having pitched the idea to Levon, for which I am eternally grateful). Also with us were Jeff Kazee (keys in the NYC Hit Squad and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, and a fabulously soulful vocalist himself) and the great Marshall Crenshaw on second guitar and baritone guitar. Levon had graciously lent not only studio space but himself as drummer on Marshall’s and my duet, “What’s The Matter With You Baby,” a Motown chestnut originally recorded by Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells.

(Marshall is a Detroit boy, born and raised, so I thought the song was a good choice!)

The studio in Woodstock is clean, beautiful and almost devoid of the usual baffles and glass. Even the control room is just a balcony completely open to the rest of the studio, which sits below it. Upon entering the room, Levon had greeted me so warmly, taking my hand in both of his and saying his name, “Leh-VOHN”, with that Arkansas lilt.

I was captivated and charmed immediately by this lovely man, known as “Lee” to his friends.

The session moved quickly, and we soon had what we thought was a pretty good take. Lee seemed frail; he’d recently resumed playing after his first bout with cancer, and I didn’t want to overtax him. We gathered in the control room, listened, and all eyes turned to Lee. “You’re singing your ass off on every take,” he said, fixing me in his sights with a chuckle, “but personally, I don’t think I did myself any favors with what I just played. Would you mind if we took it again?”

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Of course we were all for it, and we reentered the studio. Levon sat down at the drums and indicated a new intro he wanted to add, giving us just a taste of a new groove

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he’d envisioned while we listened back to that previous take. The genius of the man (and the musician) became apparent then, as he sure-footedly turned the groove around from what we’d had, and led us through a one-time romp that swung so hard with a snaky little backbeat, we just knew it had to be the one, and it was.

I’d also brought in a lilting little countrified thing called “Girl Growing Up,” that had been inspired by my then-13-year-old niece. The plan was to have Lee play mandolin, but when he heard the song, he asked, “Do I hear a minor chord in there?”

We confirmed that, yes, the minor-6 chord was heard throughout (think Ben E. King’s, “Stand By Me” and that iconic bass line that feeds off the minor-6 alternating with the main chord). “Then you’d better get someone who can really play,” he said with a twinkle. “You don’t want me!

I’ll play tambourine!” There was laughter all around, Levon picked up the tambourine, and in the end, there’s no mandolin on the track at all, just a brilliant baritone guitar line played by Marshall Crenshaw.

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who made it all sound easy and great. I cannot imagine the level of sadness that everyone at Levon Helm Studios (the home of his Midnight Ramble) must today be experiencing. Truly, truly, truly we have lost one of the greats. «

Afterward, Levon and I walked down to the lake with a few of his dogs and talked about fishing for catfish. Another wonderful, memorable moment.

My thanks also to James Smith, the assistant engineer who photographed us that day, and to chief engineer Justin Guip,

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y first experience with Rockers In Recovery was last year at the 12 Step Music Fest in Key West, Florida. My second, and more exclusive experience, occurred as a result of an invitation to spend time with the Rockers In Recovery All-Star Band during their rehearsal and show that took place at the International Tennis Championships in Delray Beach, Florida on March 3rd.

I entered a 15 by 30 foot soundproof rehearsal studio that was jammed full of talent. When I arrived, Mark Stein from Vanilla Fudge was playing “Stormy Monday,” an Allman Brothers song. I recognized Mark right away; it was amazing he still the same bushy hair and beard. “They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesdays just as bad. Lord Wednesday’s worst and Thursdays all so sad. The eagle flies on Friday and Saturday I go out to play,” Mark sang, channeling the essence of this song as I sat there in silent awe. Pretty soon, Ricky Byrd and Richie Supa were right there with him on their guitars.

They were all welcoming, considerate and thoughtful. Ricky Byrd shouted out where is “Beehive,” the band’s nickname for Christine Ohlman. Ricky, Richie and Mark began playing, “Remember Walking in the Sand,” a Shangri-Las classic. Ricky was belting out the lyrics, “Seems like the other day, my baby went away, she went away, across some sea. Oh no, oh no, oh no, no, no, no. Remember walking in the sand. Remember walking hand and hand.”

Listening to them gave me chills up and down my spine. Then the threesome began jamming out, “Going Down,” a Jeff Beck classic. Byrd is singing loud and strong, Richie is coming across clear and clean.

“Well I’m going down, down, down, down, down, down. I’m going down. Down, down, down, down, down. I’ve got my head out the window and my big feet on the ground.

She’s gone. Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone.”

Byrd shouts out, “I am like a dominatrix with my Gibson!”

The mood and tone was set, or so I thought.

Then Christine Ohlman arrives in a threequarter length pink floral coat with dark sunglasses and hair out to there. The first thing I thought to myself when I heard her start to sing was, “Aretha.”

She’s in the same league, same depth. Christine croons the song, “That’s How Strong My Love Is.” “If I was the sun way up there. I’d go with my love everywhere. I’ll be the moon when the sun goes down to let you know I’m still around.

That’s how strong my love is.”

Everyone is deadly still, she has taken the room by storm.

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booth to say goodbye. To my surprise, there was a 12 Step meeting going on.

They invited me in and I sat down. I felt at home and was amazed to see how far we have all come.

The event was the following day. I arrived and checked in. I was treated like royalty, given the full tour and taken backstage to the VIP room while the band was hanging out and waiting to do their show.

The band members were reminiscing and telling stories laughing, comrades and recovering friends. The band members the rir all-star band doing their thing were flexible with each delay. They were content and unruffled. Each individual and I plan on continuing to attend future demonstrated acceptance, humility and Rockers In Recovery shows and be a part of most importantly a good sense of humor. this evolving revolution!

The tennis matches went on longer than expected, but no one complained. Their “If you ever plan to motor west, travel my attitudes were humble and light hearted. way, that the highway that is best. Won’t I even had an opportunity to connect with you get hip to this timely tip, when you make my friend, Kazim Sulton, who didn’t make it that California trip. Get your kicks on route to the rehearsal but was there for the show. sixty-six.” Take a tip from me, experience Rockers In Recovery for yourself. Get your This was an experience that I won’t forget kicks! «

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Mark Stein

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ark Steins’s new book, “You Keep Me Hangin On,” is a must read.

It is more than a biography, or a tell-all. It is cultural and social history, music criticism, and the story of generational change.

Enriched by the first-hand perspective of Mark Stein from the influential group, Vanilla Fudge, the reader will be transported into scenes and conversations with some of Rock’s most celebrated innovators.

Mark is the lead vocalist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger of Vanilla Fudge.

Mark first founded Vanilla Fudge in 1966 at the age of 18 with members Tim Bogert, Vinny Martell, and Carmine Appice. In the short time they were together, the band enjoyed their first giant success with their first Atco album release self-entitled, Vanilla Fudge. The first album was a ground breaking work since it was the first album to reach the top ten on 16

Billboard’s charts without a hit single. The legendary rock arrangement of, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” became the band’s first hit single, nearly two years after the release of the first album.

During the 1960’s, Vanilla Fudge was one of rock’s most exciting, high-energy touring bands, setting the stage for the likes of Jimmy Hendrix, Deep Purple and even Led Zeppelin. Through a total of five albums and tireless touring, the legendary Vanilla Fudge influenced artists around the world with their inspired performances and unique m u s i c a l interpretations.

Bands like Yes, The Who, Deep Purple, and many others have credited Vanilla Fudge with having a profound effect on their music and the overall musical renaissance of the late ’60s. The band’s influence is still felt even today.

To buy Mark Stein’s new book, go to his website at www.mark-stein.com and click on store.

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The Rock and Roll

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very once in a blue moon I get to experience, "the Music without the Bizness!” That certainly is a rare and random occurrence in my chosen profession and it quickly reminds me of why I picked up a six string razor in the first place. Now mind you, the experience usually doesn’t last very long so you gotta grab the bull by the horns, which is what I did recently in Cleveland, Ohio home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yeah, I know the Rock Hall is all about business and politics, but I choose to look through the eyes of a fan and fellow “Rock ‘n Roller.”

puts on in Cleveland each spring (unless the Induction takes place in Cleveland as opposed to NYC, which is every three years, but more on that later). Each time we’ll wind up backing six or seven different artists.

Everyone from Mavis Staples to Billy Squier, to Sheila E, to Mitch Ryder, to Don Felder, to Sam The Sham, to Russell Thompkins (The Sylistics), to Tone Loc to Ronnie Spector to Darlene Love...all the way to Roy Head (Treat Her Right) and so on. Now since the band is all scattered across the country we pretty much learn the material on our own starting about a month before the gig. Then we get to Cleveland have a really looooong rehearsal with each artist (and with each other) and then run back to the hotel for a quick meal and a shower (sometimes I have to combine the meal and the shower; picture Kramer and the salad) and finally run back and play the show. Lotta' work but it’s always a blast!

For the past six or so years I have been a proud (well maybe proud is a little strong) member of the Official Hall of Fame Rock ‘N Roll band. The core of this band, which I This year we were like to think of as “trouble supposed to be off since walking,” is myself, Jeff the Induction ceremony Carlisi (38 Special), was going to take place in Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel, Cleveland (which means Hit Squad), Rob Arthur no benefit), but we got (Peter Frampton) and Jeff a call asking us to play Adams (Starship). Will Lee the fancy ass party the had played bass with us "byrd's" eye view of the stage night before the big event the first few years but then (guess they like us)! At scheduling got in the way. first we were asked to play a 1½ hr. set of One year even the Maestro himself, Paul fun Rock and Roll/ Soul stuff (much like Shaffer, joined the band. This year we also the Hit Squad), but then Terry Stewart, had my partner from The NYC Hit Squad, who runs the joint, started adding artists Christine Ohlman (SNL Band) and Jimmy for us to back up. Felix Cavaliere, Darlene Hall from Wet Wille. Now those two are real Love, Local hero Michael Stanley and Dave sangers!

Wakeling from the English Beat. So now we have our work cut out for us! Learn Since 2006, we have had the good fortune that poem, learn that poem. End result is it to play a big ass benefit that the Rock Hall 18

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turned out to be a blazing 2½ hour set that rocked in all different directions and no one got hurt. My kind of gig.

Here’s where it get’s interesting. I get a call one morning a few months back from Steve Dobo the director of promotions and sponsorship at the RH and he asks, “are ya sitting down?” I say, “actually Steve, I’m still horizontal since it’s 7 am, what can I do for you?” He says, “Joan Jett and The Blackhearts were nominated this year!"

Applause...applause.

Now I know the chances of getting Inducted the first time are slim to none so I just roll with the nomination, and believe me I am humbled and happy as ‘shite’ to be in that category.

As we all know by now we didn’t make the cut this year, but as the Brooklyn Dodgers used to say, "wait until next year!"

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An Invitation to You from the

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ife has moved very quickly for me. So quickly, that I woke up one day and found myself isolated from my family and life (not to mention God). Life literally brought me to my knees. I'll call this my first "Spiritual Awakening."

Every time I surrender, a spiritual transformation happens. A door opens and I know God is listening. I know I have to listen well.

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Since developing a relationship with God, my life is fuller. Life keeps on being busy, but that doesn't stop. Now I take time in the morning, get on my knees, pray, and ask God to direct me during the day. And, every time I ask, I find my day runs smoother. And, at the end of the day, I get on my knees and say, "Thank you." That is the best part.

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We Ain’t Partners and We Ain’t Friends...

By Trip Bechert

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ow do we get from being so excited about a new partnership to the brink of all out war? Most of the time one can avoid this by simply setting up your partnership. We all start out a new business venture with the expectation that we will all get along and ultimately we are going to succeed and make tons of money and live happily ever after. Ok, I know I sound like I am reading a story to my three-year-old daughter.

The time to make your agreement is when everyone is getting along, planning the future, willing to make compromises and able to agree to disagree. Not once the battle has begun. We all need to know exactly what our rights and responsibilities are in case of a break up. It is not like breaking up in a high school relationship. It is an actual marriage of not only people but their finances. Once money gets involved it gets real messy.

cheap and not without its controversy and very well may kill a project before it gets off the ground. However, wouldn’t you rather know before you jump than after?

We all hope that an agreement will be put in a drawer and never need to be referred to again, but just in case, it will be there and let each party know what their rights are and what their responsibilities are in each situation. The problem is that we can’t think of everything that can possibly happen in life so we can only try to plan for as many problems as possible and put enough protective language in an agreement for both that is fair and equitable.

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It is better to set forth what the parties believe, at least in general, what the goal of the company is going to be; what each of the parties is suppose to be responsible for.

Who is going to contribute what and who is going to pay for what. How the profits, and more importantly, how the losses are going to be divided.

The parties need to know what is going to happen if there is a disagreement and how the disagreement is going to be resolved. How do we handle death and taxes and how we part company friends if we don’t want to be partners anymore?

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June 23 @ 7:30pm | The 1974 Meetinghouse 26 South Main St., New Salem, MA - 978.544.5200 Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez return to this wonderful, historic Northern Massachusetts performance space (2012 is the Meetinghouse’s 25th Anniversary!) set in the pristine, tiny village of New Salem. Their inaugural appearance in 2011 was the beginning of many beautiful friendships, and the Beehive Queen cannot wait to return! Admission $15. Children under 12 Free. More info at www.1794meetinghouse.org.

MAY May 2 @ 7pm | Works Bookstore Cafe 126 Crosby St. NYC - 212.334.3324 The KGB Radio Hour Returns at a new location! The Housing New York Magazine editor, Mark Jacobson and his natty co-host, Larry “Ratso” Sloman, welcome The Beehive Queen as the always-eclectic, neverboring KGB Radio Hour podcast returns! The theme is “Coney Island,” so expect surprises plus a song or two from Christine! It’s open to the public, admission is FREE, as well as streaming live on the net.

May 26 @ 4pm | 1st Step Sober House Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 2nd Annual Memorial Day Free Concert and Picnic Rockers In Recovery Band Live at the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Free Concert and Picnic. Join Christine Ohlman in a killer line-up with her Rockers In Recovery (RIR) bandmates, including her fellow NYC Hit Squad members Ricky Byrd, Liberty DeVitto and Muddy Shews, plus Richie Supa (Aerosmith/Richie Sambora) and Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge).

Call 954.826.4920 for more information. Sponsored by Treatment Solutions Network.

May 27 @ 8pm | Next Stage Arts Project 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT - 802.387.8500 This will be the Beehive Queen & The Montez Boys’ premier appearance at this beautiful, historic 1841 hall, situtated right in Putney’s village center.

Light up your Memorial Day Sunday Night and join us for a night of original music in a venue that was designed for artists by artists! More info at www.nextstagearts.org.

JUNE June 1 @ 7pm | The Palace Theater 80 Hanover St., Manchester, NY - Box Office: 603.668.5588 / 603.668.5804 Child And Family Services’ Concerts for the Cause Presents: The Blues Summit. Christine goes solo to guest with The James Montgomery Band on a killer triple-bill that will also feature Al Kooper & Jimmy Vivino in a Tribute to Mike Bloomfield, plus the legendary bluesman Mighty Sam McClain. It’s all about the Blues and it’s all for a very, very good cause. $37.50. Tickets available at www.palacetheatretickets.org. Special VIP tickets are also available by contacting www.CFSNH.org.

June 2 @ 9pm | The Knickerbocker Cafe 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly, RI - 401.596.4225 Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez’s shows at the Knick continue to get hotter and hotter, so kick off the hip-shakin’ Rhode Island Beehivin’ Summer of 2012 with the Queen! The Knick, with its rich history and stature in the rock n’ blues world, has fabulous sight lines, a great menu (have the fish!) and a big, comfortable dance floor for doing the Beehive hip-shake. $10. Tickets available at www.theknickerbockercafe.com.

June 8 @ 7:30pm | The Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St., NYC - 212.414.5994 The Delaney & Bonnie Connection: Their ‘Famous Friends’ Show” Christine joins in this benefit show spotlighting the music of D&B and friends like Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Derek & The Dominos, Billy Preston and more...A slammin’ band including John Leventhal, Shawn Pelton and Rich Pagano will back some of the coolest singers in NYC. Concert benefits “The Theatre Within.” Learn more at www.theatrewithin.org.

Tickets available at www.highlineballroom.com.

June 14 @ 8pm | Iridium 1650 Broadway - 212.582.2121 NYC Hit Squad. The Beehive Queen goes solo to join her running partners Ricky Byrd (2012 Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame nominee!), Liberty DeVitto, Jeff Kazee, Muddy Shews, Chris Anderson and Neal Pawley at one of NYC’s most venerable night spots. Get down to the sound of The Mighty, Mighty, Midnight-Movin’, Dance-To-The-Music Rock n’ Roll Machine. Squad shows are always the bomb! Tickets available at www.theiridium.com.

June 16 @ 9:30pm | Bridge Street Live 41 Bridge St., Collinsville, CT - 860.693.9762 The Hip-Shakin’ Summer of 2012 begins here! Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez make their premier appearance at this art-deco-designed showcase venue with a river view. Plan to have dinner at the newly-

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June 30 @ 9:30 | Cafe Nine 250 State St., New Haven, CT - 203.789.8281 The Beehive Queen & The Montez Boys come home, returning to their very favorite Elm City Hang, where they’ve debuted all of their CDs and where original music holds sway, free parking now behind the club 7 days a week. This club is THE coolest hang ever, having justly earned the name “The Musicians’ Living Room.” More info at www.cafenine.com.

JULY July 7 @ 7pm | Manchester Community College Bidwell Street Manchester CT (rain date: Sunday, July 8) Manchester Town Fourth of July Celebration. Christine joins her bluesy running partners David Foster & The Mohegan Sun All-Stars for this yearly musical celebration that’s capped by a fantastic fireworks display. Last year 10,000 attended, so come early, bring a blanket or chair, and settle in at the big Bandshell! Fireworks to follow show.

July 21 @ 10pm | The Rodeo Bar 375 Third Ave., NYC - 212.683.6500 The Beehive Queen returns after a hiatus of several years to this fab midtown Americana hang, long renowned for its great country-roots lineup and super-cool menu. More info at www.rodeobar.com.

July 26 | The Marriott Shoals Hotel/2012 WC Handy Festival 10 Hightower Place, Florence, AL Christine reprises her solo appearance with The Decoys as part of the 2012 Handy Fest. The legendary David Hood on bass, Kelvin Holly (Little Richard, Pegi Young) on guitar, plus Scott Boyer, NC Thurman and Mike Dillon, with rumored special guests that will include legendary Sun Studios session drummer James “J.M.” Van Eaton. Last year Bonnie Bramlett was in the house...who knows? More info at www.christineohlman.net.

AUGUST August 2 @ 8pm | Metro Center’s Club Quarter Dwight & Taylor Streets, Springfield, MA Stearns Square Concert Series. The mid-summer Beehive Hip-Shake will be on for this series, located in the heart of downtown Springfield. Come early, settle in, and rock with Christine Ohlman, Michael Colbath, Larry Donahue, and Massachusetts Guitar King Cliff Goodwin. More info at www.christineohlman.net.

August 11 @ 9:15pm | The Maple Tree Cafe 781 Hopmeadow Rd., Simsbury CT - 860.651.1297 The Beehive Queen & The Montez Boys return to this Northern Connecticut live music haven, located in the heart of Simsbury’s Historic District. There’s great food and the room is cozy, with both a big dance floor and a large deck outside for socializing and relaxing...just the spot for a warm summer night of Beehive Hip-Shakin’ fun! More information at www.mapletreecafe.com.

August 15 5:30-10pm (gates 4 pm for traditional picnicking) Bring Our Music Back Summer 2012 Concert Series: “August Nights at Harkness” Harkness Memorial Park Waterford, CT Don Maclean plus Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary World Tour of “American Pie” with trobadour Don McLean as The Beehive Queen brings her own brand of “Soulful Americana” to the party, Rebel Montez-style! Dancing encouraged! Concert takes place rain or shine. Picnicking welcomed; desert/coffee tent will be available. Box dinners for sale from boxdinners@bringourmusicback.org, to be picked up at concert hospitality tent. $24 advance. $30 door. Tickets available at www.bringourmusicback.org or call 860.434.1882.

August 18 @ 9pm (opener at 8:00/doors 7:15) | Arts Block 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA - 413.774.0150 The Beehive Queen returns to lose those Sumertime blues at this fab performance space which includes both a cozy coffee bar AND a real one where you knock back a few of the alcoholic variety! We invite all our Berkshires and Central Massachusetts friends to join us. Watch for news of the opening act and ticket link to be posted later this Spring. More info at www.theartsblock.com.

August 26 @ 4pm | Long Island Maritime Museum 88 West Ave., West Sayville, NY NYC Hit Squad rock the 21st Annual Seafood Festival. The Beehive Queen goes solo with Ricky Byrd, Liberty Devitto, Jeff Kazee, Muddy Shews,

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SEPTEMBER September 6 @ 7:30pm | The Courthouse Center for the Arts 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston, RI - 401.782.1018 American Music Series. Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez make their premier appearance at this autumn concert series showcasing the best in roots, jazz, blues, and Americana. The Center is located at the historic Washington County Courthouse and is a recipient of the 2010 Governors Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Enhancement of the Arts and Culture Community of Rhode Island. More information available at www.courthousearts.org.

September 8 @ 8pm (doors 7:30) | The Nelson Odeon 4035 Nelson Rd., Nelson, NY - 315.655.9193 The Beehive Queen & The Montez Boys return to this wonderful small theatre. Christine’s premier appearance last Fall was one of 2011’s highlights, and we look forward to once again visiting with our friends there! $20 advance. $23 door. More info at www.nelsonodeon.com September 15 @ 9pm | Black-Eyed Sally’s 350 Asylum St., Hartford CT - 860.278.7427 The Queen returns to Hartford’s Home Of The Blues after a summer away.

Join her as Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez light up the night. Sally’s is a favorite of the Beehive Queen AND the fans alike. Great Southern cooking from Sally’s kitchen, too. More info at www.blackeyedsallys.com.

OCTOBER October 27 @ 8pm (doors at 7) | The Institute for the Musical Arts 165 Cape St. (Rt 112), Goshen, MA - 413.268.3074 Benefit Harvest Dance & Bonfire with a Beehive Halloween Costume Twist! Retro wear and Beehives encouraged! This will be THE Halloween party of the year, so join Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez at this gorgeous barn/performance space (studio design by Electric Ladyland’s John Storyk) to support IMA and their slammin’ Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls. IMA is located just north of Northampton, with its beautiful shops and restaurants. Come and make a day of it, with the evening’s party the icing on the cake! $17 advance. $20 door. More info at www.ima.org

NOVEMBER November 2nd - 4th C.B. Smith Park 900 N Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 Rockers In Recovery Music Festival The RIR Music Festival will be held at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines. It will feature the following bands: RIR Band, Keep Coming Back, Thrown Alive, Black Finger, The Chillbillies, The Sooner or Later Band, Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways, Johnny B. and The Road Dogs, Selfish Steam, and Full Range. We will be adding more bands to the lineup over the next month.

If you would like to buy tickets call 954-826-4920 or go to wwww.rirconcerts.com.

November 23 @ 9pm | Black-Eyed Sally’s 350 Asylum St., Hartford CT - 860.278.7427 TGIF of Thanksgiving weekend is a long-standing Beehive Queen Tradition at Black-Eyed Sally’s, so throw the turkey in the ‘fridge and come for the Friday-night holiday hip-shake. You won’t go hungry...there’s Southern cooking from Sally’s kitchen, all night long. Fore more information please visit www.blackeyedsallys.com.

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