Past Doors Events 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger and friends plays a gig called 'Doors Jamz' at the Waterfront Concert Theater, 4211 Admiralty Way in Marina Del Rey, CA. Advance tix can be purchased at: http://www.thewfr.com/calendar/tickets/buy.php?event=33
Monday, December 21, 2009 ~~ Brett Scallions birthday (1971)
Friday, December 18, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure will take part in a benefit in NYC at the Players Club for the Living Theatre, along with Martin Sheen, Olympia Dukakis, and Anne Waldman. For more information and reservations, read the source story at: http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/12-2009/martin-sheen-olympia-dukakis-ray-manzarek-et-al-se_23359.html
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 ~~ Jim Morrison birthday (1943)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 ~~ John Densmore birthday (1944)
Saturday, November 28, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" will be screened at the IDGA Film Festival in Amsterdam: For more info, go to: http://www.idfa.nl/nl/Festival/films-2009/film.aspx?id=020c890a-21ee-4185-8766-70847cffee64
Thursday, November 26, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" will be screened at the IDGA Film Festival in Amsterdam: For more info, go to: http://www.idfa.nl/nl/Festival/films-2009/film.aspx?id=020c890a-21ee-4185-8766-70847cffee64
Sunday, November 22, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger MAYBE (unconfirmed) joins in the jam at the Whisky-A-Go-Go on the final night of this year's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which takes place in Hollywood from November 17 to 22. Read the full story at: http://www.vvdailypress.com/entertainment/frehley-13938-loaf-meat.html
Saturday, November 21. 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" will be screened at the IDGA Film Festival in Amsterdam: For more info, go to: http://www.idfa.nl/nl/Festival/films-2009/film.aspx?id=020c890a-21ee-4185-8766-70847cffee64
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 ~~ Rhino and Bright Midnight will release the "The Doors Live In New York" box set, a six-disc collection containing all four of The Doors' performances at the Felt Forum in New York City on January 17 and 18, 1970. (I was lucky enough to be at the late show on January 18.) This collection will be available at all retail outlets on November 10 as well as at www.thedoors.com, with a suggested list price of $89.98.
Monday, November 16, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger & Friends will play the Pat Tillman Benefit show at Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. Tickets for this benefit show are available through Ticketmaster at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004357CF458715 The concert is in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Charity Benefit Golf Tournament hosted by Scott Medlock at Malibu Country Club at 10am the same day. For more info on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the event, go to: http://www.pattillmanbenefit.com/ where you can also see clips from last year's event with lots of Robby footage. Note: Ray Manzarek will NOT be appearing as previously advertised and reported.
November 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" has been invited to the Argentina's Mar del Plata Film Festival which runs November 6-15. Screening dates to be determined.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Michael C. Ford perform together at 1:00 p.m. at the Pacific Theatre, University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA in a program titled 'Relationships, Jazz, Poetry and Improvisation.' Tickets are $15 and $30. For more info, call (209) 946-7745 or go to: http://asuop.pacific.edu/index.asp Read more about about this program at: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/A_ENTERTAIN1001/911120325/-1/a_entertain#STS=g1xrkd7n.hlp
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 ~~ Ray and Robby will be the guests on 'Rockline'. Rockline is a nationally syndicated radio show. Go to: http://www.rocklineradio.com/ to check out the affiliate stations that will carry the show in your area.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure perform at 'West Fest', a west coast free celebration of the Woodstock Festival that will take place at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger artwork will be part of the KZ106 Classic Rock Art Show in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more info, go to: http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_160409.asp
Saturday, October 24, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at Austria's Viennale Film Festival at 11:30 p.m. at Kuenstlerhaus.
Friday, October 23, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at Austria's Viennale Film Festival at 1:00 p.m. at Gartenbaukino.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 ~~ release date of a nine-disc DVD set called 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live' to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the R'n'R Hall of Fame and Museum. It is a collection of induction speeches, performances and backstage footage, and includes Eddie Vedder's performance with Ray, Robby and John when they were inducted on January 12, 1993 and performed Light My Fire, Break On Through and Roadhouse Blues. Read more about this DVD at: http://www.macon.com/248/story/878375.html
Sunday, October 18, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the BFI London Film Festival at 6:30 p.m. at Vue 6. A change of plans: John Densmore WILL NOT be at this screening. For more info: http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff/node/532
Sunday, October 18, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Rio Santa Catarina in Monterrey, Mexico
Saturday, October 17, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Auditorio Siglo XXI in Puebla, Mexico: http://www.siglo-21.com.mx/eventos.php
Friday, October 16, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Auditorio Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez in Queretaro, Mexico
Friday, October 16, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the BFI London Film Festival at 9:00 p.m. at Vue 6. For more info: http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff/node/532
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Seattle's Moore Theater. For more info, go to: http://www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1122
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Portland, Oregon's Crystal Ballroom. For more info, go to: http://www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1123
Sunday, October 11, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Wasted Space in Las Vegas, NV: http://www.hartswastedspace.com/
Saturday, October 10, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Wasted Space in Las Vegas, NV: http://www.hartswastedspace.com/
Friday, October 9, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA: http://www.grove-of-anaheim.com
Thursday, October 8, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play The Dodge Theater in Phoenix, AZ. This show is being billed as 'The Music of The Doors' which sounds like it might be a tribute show, but the box office confirmed that it will indeed be Manzarek & Krieger, along with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. There is a Live Nation pre-sale on August 7th, and general on-sale on August 10th. For more info, go to: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/411363
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger play Club Nokia at L.A. Live in Los Angeles: http://clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=24176
Saturday, October 3, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at 9:15 p.m. at the Woodstock Film Festival which runs September 30-October 4. http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/festival2009/details.php?id=20981
Friday, October 2, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at 10:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Film Festival which runs September 30-October 4. http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/festival2009/details.php?id=20981
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek will appear with author Harvey Kubernik at 7:30 p.m. at Booksmith in San Francisco. Harvey's newest book is called 'Canyon of Dreams', described as a lavishly illustrated insider's look at 80 years of music and culture in Laurel Canyon that traces the history of the community and its enduring legacy. For more info, go to: http://www.booksmith.com/events.html and scroll down to September 30th.
Thursday, September 24 - Saturday, September 26, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" has been invited to Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival which runs September 17-26. Screening dates are September 24, 25, 26.
Friday, September 25, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek will perform at two shows in Huntington Beach, CA. Ray is listed for the first of two nights of shows to honor a legendary but long-closed rock venue called The Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, CA. The event is a benefit for 'Sweet Relief', a charity that aids career musicians with illness, disabilities or age-related problems. To read the full story, go to: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/bear-golden-concert-2527551-reunion-huntington
sometime during Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 18, 19, 20, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger will be performing with a band called Treehouse at the '3rd Annual Clean Air, Clear Stars Festival' in Pioneertown, CA, according to the Pappy & Harriet's show calendar at: http://huntcal.com/cgi/aview/palace/shows?vm=rs-L&showDescr=1&yr2=2009 Scroll down to September 18-19-20 for the festival information. No information found on what day(s) Robby will be there.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger plays with a side project titled 'The Strange Days' at Owsley's Golden Road in Denver, Colorado (phone 303-297-1772) http://www.quixotes.com/ This band's line-up lists Steve Molitz (Particle); John Avila (Oingo Boingo); Willie Waldman (Banyan, WWP); Tony Austin (Santana); Adam Iscove (Particle, Allrise); and special guest live painter Norton Wisdom.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 ~~ Rhino will release 180-gram vinyl versions of all six Doors studio albums. These original stereo mixes will be available individually at all vinyl retail outlets for a suggested list price of $24.98 each.
Sunday & Monday, September 6 & 7, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" has been invited to France's Deauville International Film Festival which runs September 4-13. Screening dates are September 6 and 7: http://www.festival-deauville.com/GB/html/film,1579,when-you-re-strange-a-film-about-the-doors.html
Thursday, August 27, 2009 ~~ The San Diego Symphony presents a one-night-only tribute to The Doors. For more info, go to: http://www.sandiegosymphony.com/summerpops/event.php?id=14 For additional info about the performers (which will NOT include Robby or Ray or John), click on the 'Performer Bio' link in the right column.
Monday, July 27, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek participates in an upcoming two-hour show that airs on the History Channel. The program is called 'Sex In '69 - Sexual Revolution in America.' It is described as 'Stories of celebrities and ordinary people caught between old values and new sexual desires in the turbulent and swinging year of 1969.' Other contributors include Hugh Hefner, actress Dyan Cannon, and former NFL player Jim Brown. It airs on the west coast from 6pm to 8pm, and is repeated from 10pm to 12 midnight. Check local listings. http://www.history.com/schedule.do?action=daily&NetworkId=&start=1248750000000&end=1248755400000
Saturday, July 25, 2009 ~~ John Densmore re-unites with Burning Sky and native American dancers from several tribes as part of a protest gathering at their sacred site Red Butte, which is threatened by uranium mining located near the south rim of the Grand Canyon. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, refer to this press release.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 ~~ release date of 'The Doors: From The Outside', a new unauthorized DVD biography on the band. To read the write-up in the L.A. Weekly, go to: http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/milking-the-band/milking-the-band-the-doors-get/. Patricia Kennealy, Doug Sundling, Richard Goldstein, Robert Christgau, and James Riordan are some of the contributors.
Sunday, July 5, 2009 ~~ The Doors will be featured on 'Off The Record' with Joe Benson. The segment description says it will include discussions with Robby, Ray, John, and Bruce Botnick. 'Off The Record' is nationally syndicated, so check their website at: http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html for local stations.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" gets screened for prospective buyers in New York City
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" gets screened as part of the L.A. Film Festival at 2:00 p.m. at The Regent. To order tickets: http://www.lafilmfest.com/tixSYS/2009/filmguide/Schedule/List/2009-06-24/
Sunday, June 21, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" gets screened as part of the L.A. Film Festival at 10:00 p.m. at Mann Festival Theater. To order tickets: http://www.lafilmfest.com/tixSYS/2009/filmguide/Schedule/List/2009-06-21/
Friday, June 12, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek will be a celebrity judge at the Napa Valley Opera House for a local Battle Of The Bands. For more info, go to: http://nvoh.org/index.php/component/content/article/270
Friday, June 12, 2009 ~~ John Densmore will be at Tia Chucha's Cafe for Open Mic: Night of Music & Spoken Word from 8-10 p.m. Tia Chucha's is located at 13197-A Gladstone Avenue, Sylmar, CA. For info, go to: www.tiachucha.com
Thursday, May 21, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger joins other musicians billed as The Willie Waldman Project at The Mint in Los Angeles. The night of improvised music spanning rock and psychedelia, jazz and experimental, also includes Steve Molitz, John Molo, John Avila and Willie Waldman. For more info, see the posting on Robby's website at: http://robbykrieger.com/mint09.html. The direct venue link is http://www.themintla.com/
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 ~~ An Edmund Teske photograph of bearded Jim Morrison goes on auction at Bonham's New York. Check it out at: http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/wspd_cgi.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?screen=lotdetails&iSaleItemNo=4264815&iSaleNo=17098&iSaleSectionNo=1
Saturday, May 2, 2009 ~~ Marco Moir birthday
Thursday, April 30, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band at Jefferson Peréz Theater in Cuenca, Equador (http://www.eltiempo.com.ec/noticias-cuenca/12163-the-doors-en-cuenca/)
Saturday, April 25, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina http://www.ellibrepensador.com/2009/03/08/shows-abril-2009-en-argentina/
Thursday, April 23, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band play a festival in Montevideo, Uruguay. No other details available.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band in the Red Events in Jaguariúna, Brazil (http://www.cosmo.com.br/noticia/23069/2009-03-06/preparativos-para-show-do-the-doors-ja-comecaram.html)
Monday, April 20, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band at Taiwan Center in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (http://www.ribeiraopretoonline.com.br/entretenimento/comeca-venda-de-ingressos-para-show-dos--the-doors-que-acontece-em-abril-em-rp/28163) and (http://eptv.globo.com/lazerecultura/lazerecultura_interna.aspx?250714)
Saturday, April 18, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band at Espaço Anchieta in São Paulo, Brazil (http://br.noticias.yahoo.com/s/16032009/11/entretenimento-the-doors-repaginado.html)
Friday, April 17, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger and band at Master Hall in Curitiba, Brazil (http://www.last.fm/venue/8780397)
cancelled tour date
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
~~ Manzarek &
Krieger and band at Pepsi Onstage in Porto Alegre,
Brazil (http://www.pepsionstage.com.br/)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger along with Daryl Hall and other musicians in the latest episode of "Live From Daryl's House" at 8pm eastern, 5pm Pacific times. Check out the website at: http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/ and follow the link for the story and a preview clip.
Sunday, March 22, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger will perform at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California
Saturday, March 21, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger will do a special performance at the Napa Valley Opera House. Buy tickets on-line at: http://www.nvoh.org/ or call the box office directly (for better seats!)
Friday, March 20, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger will perform in the Peppermill Tuscany Ballroom at the Peppermill Reno Hotel & Casino in Reno, Nevada
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger's 'No Habla' 1989 solo album will be released in digital format for the first time.
withdrawn
March 13 to 21, 2009
~~ update 2/27: WYS will not be screened at
SXSW. A Johnny Depp schedule conflict means the film with his new
narration cannot be completed in time for SXSW.
'When You're Strange'
screens at
SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The category is called
'24 Beats Per Second', a showcase for documentaries about music, musicians, or
the cultural ties that exist around them. Read the story at:
http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/blog/2009/02/sxsw-announces-line-up.php
Saturday, February 14, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger will perform at Escenaria in Monterrey, Mexico.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Berlin Film Festival at 3:30 p.m. at Colosseum 1 http://www.berlinale.de/en/presse/pressevorfuehrungen/datenblatt.php?film_id=20094596
Friday, February 13, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger will perform at Plaza de Toros at Monumental Plaza in Mexico City, Mexico.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 ~~ Manzarek & Krieger will perform at Lienzo Charro Pachuca in Pachuca, Mexico.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek birthday (1939)
Monday, February 9, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Berlin Film Festival at 10:30 p.m. at Cinestar 7 http://www.berlinale.de/en/presse/pressevorfuehrungen/datenblatt.php?film_id=20094596
Sunday, February 8, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Berlin Film Festival at 5:30 p.m. at Cubix 7 http://www.berlinale.de/en/presse/pressevorfuehrungen/datenblatt.php?film_id=20094596
Saturday, February 7, 2009 ~~ 'The Doors: Jim Morrison Bus Tour,' a one-hour Hollywood Fantasy Tour on a double-decker bus. The tour will visit the Whisky a Go Go, Barney's Beanery and other scenic locations between 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. For info and tickets, go to: https://secure2.convio.net/kcet/site/Ecommerce?store_id=2261&VIEW_DEFAULT=true&FOLDER=0&TYPE=&NAME=doors&JServSessionIdr005=00surkigp1.app23a
Saturday, February 7, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Berlin Film Festival at 5:00 p.m. at Cinestar 7, both a public and a press screening http://www.berlinale.de/en/presse/pressevorfuehrungen/datenblatt.php?film_id=20094596
Friday, February 6, 2009 ~~ A Robby Krieger owned and played black Fender Stratocaster will be auctioned through Julien's as part of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards Live Charity Auction benefiting MusicCares. It is estimated to sell for $2,000. to $3,000. To learn more about this auction item #55, go to: http://www.auctionnetwork.com/UpcomingItem.asp?EventId=30340&ShowId=343
Saturday, January 31, 2009 ~~ 'The Doors: Jim Morrison Bus Tour,' a one-hour Hollywood Fantasy Tour on a double-decker bus. The tour will visit the Whisky a Go Go, Barney's Beanery and other scenic locations between 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Sundance Film Festival at 6:15 p.m., Holiday Village Cinema III, Park City, Utah
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Sundance Film Festival at 9:00 a.m., Temple Theatre, Park City, Utah
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Sundance Film Festival at 6:00 p.m., Broadway Centre Cinemas VI, Salt Lake City, Utah
Monday, January 19, 2009 ~~ Ty Dennis birthday (1971)
Sunday, January 18, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Sundance Film Festival at 9:45 p.m., Yarrow 1, Park City, Utah
Sunday, January 18, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" screens at the Sundance Film Festival at 2:30 p.m., Holiday Village Cinema III, Park City, Utah
Saturday, January 17, 2009 ~~ "When You're Strange" has its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival at 9:00 p.m., Temple Theatre, Park City, Utah
Friday, January 15, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger makes an appearance in Anaheim, California at the annual NAMM show. According to the latest news on The Doors official website, Robby will be at Gibson booth #303 on the 3rd floor from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. today, where visitors can experience the new Robby Krieger "inspired by" Gibson SG ... sounds like that signature guitar has finally come to fruition!
Saturday, January 10, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers perform at The Triple Door in Seattle. For more info or to purchase tickets, go to: http://www.thetripledoor.net/event.aspx?eid=3835&venue=mainstage
Friday, January 9, 2009 ~~ Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers perform at The Triple Door in Seattle. For more info or to purchase tickets, go to: http://www.thetripledoor.net/event.aspx?eid=3834&venue=mainstage
Thursday, January 8, 2009 ~~ Robby Krieger birthday (1946)
Past Doors Events: 2003
Past Doors Events: September - December 2002