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August
29,
2010 Ray on Napa Symphony gig
Ray Manzarek
is interviewed
in northern California's Times Herald in advance of next
weekend's performance with the Napa Valley Symphony as part of the annual River
Fest. Read the story at: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_15930162
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August 27,
2010 Robby & IOW screening <> Ray & Robby on
OTR
<> Robby & Ray
on Planet Rock & WYS contest
Robby Krieger was at Hollywood's
Egyptian Theater last night for the screening of 'Message To
Love', the Murray Lerner-directed film about the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
'Message To Love' contains partial and darkly-lit performances of 'When The
Music's Over' and 'The End'. Ray Manzarek was named in recent stories to
also be on hand, along with Keith Emerson of ELP and Glenn Cornick of Jethro
Tull, but only Robby was there along with Lerner. Robby and Lerner were
interviewed after the film about their recollections of the event by Martin
Lewis, the Mods & Rockers Film Fest producer. Robby said they were not
asked to play Monterey, and that they did not like the idea of playing outdoors
where it was hard to contain the sound. He said Ray takes the blame for
not playing Woodstock, believing no one would show up at the upstate NY
location. Robby said there were no sound checks at IOW. Lerner said
the reason it took so long for the IOW film to be released was because CBS did
not think The Doors, Hendrix and The Who were 'commercial enough', and that he
himself was not a good enough salesman. The fantastic news that came of
this interview was that Lerner said he IS planning to release a film of the
entire Doors performance, and that 'he is getting somewhere' on that. He
has released other full performances such as Leonard Cohen, which screens on
Sunday night in Santa Monica, and there are others planned, as well.
Following the interview, Robby was surrounded by fans so a table was set up in
the lobby for him to sign stuff during the intermission. After the break,
there were some out-takes shown of IOW performances not included in the film, so
we saw a partial performance of Light My Fire which went up to mid-solo, along
with footage of Melanie, ELP, Jethro Tull, Donovan, and The Who. Next up
was Lerner's Miles Davis 'Miles Electric' film. I saw Mr. Lerner in the
lobby when I left near the end of 'Miles Electric' and asked him if he knew why
The Doors were lit so dimly; he said that was what Morrison wanted. I
questioned him again about the release of the Doors footage and assured him that
Doors fans want to see it in full, regardless of how well or how poorly the
footage is lit. He said he is "trying to" get that released. I did
not feel it was my place to inquire about what the obstacles are to the release.
Mr. Lerner is no spring chicken, so I hope this does not take too long.
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger will be on 'Off The Record' on Sunday, September 19. This is a nationally syndicated show. Affiliate stations are listed on the OTR website at: http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html
Win a copy of a signed 'When You're Strange' DVD/poster and CD bundle from UK's Planet Rock website at: http://www.planetrock.com/Article.asp?id=1932868&spid=35869. An interview with Robby and Ray will be broadcast on Saturday evening: http://www.planetrock.com/Article.asp?id=1931444&spid=35748.
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August 25,
2010 Ray & Robby appearance
Ray and Robby are mentioned
as being in attendance at tomorrow night's double-bill screening
of 'Message To Love' and 'Miles Electric' at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood,
as part of this years Mods & Rockers Film Festival. 'Message To Love'
director Murray Lerner is also named to be there. I'll let you know if
they are there ... I've had my ticket for weeks!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brad-schreiber/mods-and-rockers-film-fes_1_b_692058.html?ir=Arts
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August
24, 2010 Ray on Santana CD
Ray Manzarek is one of the
contributors to Santana's newest effort titled 'Guitar Heaven: The Greatest
Guitar Classics of All Times', as reported awhile back. The CD is due out
on September 21, and features Ray and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park doing
'Riders On The Storm'. The full listing of songs and collaborations is
reported on Spin.com at:
http://www.spin.com/articles/cornell-weiland-monae-santana-covers-album
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August 22,
2010 Ray & Robby in Mission Viejo
Manzarek-Krieger
played last night at Lake Mission Viejo, CA. It
was a private concert for the residents of Mission Viejo and their guests.
Dave Brock of Wild Child handled the vocals, as he did the week before at
Rockstock in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. I was fortunate to be at this show.
They played a 90-minute set beginning at 8:00 and went right up to the community
curfew of 9:30. The band was cooking on all burners last night. A
fantastic show with an all-ages audience. Dave Brock more than ably
handled the front man role all night: it fits him like a glove. Here is
the set-list: O Fortuna ~ Roadhouse Blues ~ Break On Through ~ Strange Days ~
Love Me Two Times ~ When the Music's Over ~ Peace Frog ~ Blue Sunday ~ Moonlight
Drive / Horse Latitudes (Ray) ~ Wild Child ~ Alabama Song ~ Back Door Man with
some Crawling King Snake ~ Robby flamenco solo ~ Spanish Caravan ~ Not To Touch
the Earth ~ Touch Me ~ L.A. Woman ~~ encore: Light My Fire. After
Strange Days concluded, Dave Brock looked to his right, and looked to his left,
and then said "somebody pinch me" ... everyone knew what he meant! Lake
Mission Viejo has a LOT of rules about conduct at their concerts, and one strict
rule is that everyone must remain seated on their blankets and beach chairs
during the performance; i.e., NO standing, and certainly no dancing! Ray
and Dave encouraged the audience to get up on their feet several times. At
first there was reluctance because of those strict rules and the security ...
but eventually common sense won out, and everyone was on their feet and dancing
for the second half of the show -- rules be damned.
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August 20,
2010 Ray & Robby L.A. Woman <> Ray on
radio show
Another YouTube
video of Manzarek-Krieger's performance last Friday
night at Rockstock in Chatham, Ontario, Canada with Dave Brock on
vocals. Watch 'L.A. Woman' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_D651bqfqU&feature=related.
Ray Manzarek appears on this week's Beatles Radio Show at: http://www.beatlesradioshow.com/.
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August 19,
2010 Ray & Robby LM2X <> Rockstock set list
<> Woodstock Korea
Another YouTube video of Manzarek-Krieger's
performance last Friday
night at Rockstock in Chatham, Ontario, Canada with Dave Brock on
vocals. Watch 'Love Me Two Times' at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBuVx5AWJcI
(thanks, Jan)
A lucky fan who was at Rockstock last Friday, wrote to share the set list that he took. Here it is: Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through w/dead cats dead rats; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Peace Frog; Blue Sunday; Moonlight Drive; Horse Latitudes (sung by Ray); Wild Child; Alabama Song; Back Door Man w/ Crawling King Snake; Love Me Two Times; Robby's flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan; Not To Touch The Earth; Touch Me; L.A. Woman encore: Awake; Riders on the Storm; Light My Fire. (thanks, Matt)
The Woodstock Korea event that was supposed to have happened on August 6 at DMZ Peace Park, got canceled the week before! No wonder I never heard anything about the Manzarek-Krieger set! Here is a story link that sums it up: http://www.woodstockstory.com/woodstock-korea-2010.html (thanks, George)
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August 15,
2010 another Rockstock video
Manzarek-Krieger's
performance on Friday
night at Rockstock in Chatham, Ontario, Canada with Dave Brock on
vocals can be seen in another YouTube video, this one of Roadhouse Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Fb-rSTjXk&feature=youtube_gdata.
Dave Brock is better lighted in most of this one, whereas a few of the other
videos had him out of the spotlight. (thanks,
Jan)
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August 14,
2010 Rockstock reviews and clips
Manzarek-Krieger
performance last night at Rockstock in
Chatham, Ontario, Canada with Dave Brock of Wild Child on vocals has garnered
great reviews as well as several video clips of songs from the show. A
review can be found at:
http://firefox.org/news/articles/3352/1/Concerts-Ray-Manzarek-and-Robby-Krieger-of-the-Doors----Subway-Rockstock-For-the-Heart-Tecumseh-Park-Chatham-Ontario-August-13/Page1.html.
To see a clip of them doing 'Break On Through', go to:
http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2713713. To see a clip of them doing 'Peace Frog', go to:
http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2712572.
It sounds (and looks) like it was a smokin' hot performance that did not
disappoint on any level. Ray and Robby really appeared to be in the groove
and cooking on all burners. Dave Brock certainly knows how to perform
those songs! It probably doesn't get much better unless John Densmore was
on stage. Since that is not likely to happen, it was nice to see the reviewer
give some well-deserved kudos to Ty Dennis on drums and Phil Chen on bass.
(thanks, David and Jan)
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August 13,
2010 Robby & Ray recording
Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek
have recorded some new music together and are working on more, according to a
news item from Sioux Falls classic rock station B102.7. Read it at:
http://www.b1027.com/music/rock-report/10690-the-doors-robby-krieger-and-ray-manzarek-record-new-music-together.html
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August 12,
2010 Ray-Roy date correction <> new Ray-Roy
shows
Ray Manzarek
and slide guitarist
Roy Rogers play Shank Hall in Milwaukee, WI on
Thursday, October 14. I had it listed incorrectly in the calendar below,
as being on Saturday, October 16. Sorry about that. For show info,
go to:
http://www.shankhall.com/
(thanks, Eric)
Ray Manzarek's Facebook page has listed some new appearances with slide guitarist Roy Rogers: Saturday, October 2 at Rocks Lounge, Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas; Friday, October 15 at Buddy Guy Legends in Chicago, IL; and Saturday, October 16 at Castle Theater in Bloomington, IL. (thanks, Eric)
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August 11,
2010 Rockstock preview
Manzarek-Krieger's
appearance this Friday at Rockstock in
Chatham, Ontario, Canada is discussed in this story in a local paper at:
http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2708330.
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August
9, 2010 film double-feature
The Doors at the 1970 Isle of
Wight Festival (and other performances) are captured
in 'Message To Love', which is showing on Thursday, August 26 in Hollywood at
the Egyptian Theater. The blurb says:
Includes The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Jethro Tull, ELP, Free, Ten Years
After, The Moody Blues, John Sebastian, Donovan, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard
Cohen. Plus previously unseen outtakes!.
This event is a double-feature which is paired with 'Miles Electric', a
90-minute documentary about Miles Davis. The blurb on this one says:
Incredible documentary capturing Miles Davis at the height of his "Bitches Brew"
jazz-rock-free-form fusion best. Built around Davis' legendary Isle of Wight
performance with a band that included Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett, the film
provides insight into his groundbreaking odyssey into electric music. Includes
interviews with Carlos Santana and Joni Mitchell. Discussion between films with
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger (The Doors), Keith Emerson (ELP),
Glenn Cornick (Jethro Tull) and director Murray Lerner. For
more info or to buy tickets, go to:
http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2010/Aero/Rock_Docs_Aero_2010.htm
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August
3, 2010 Mili is 'history'
The Manzarek-Krieger page on
Facebook today carries a statement from Ray about the
rotating lead vocal slot: "Things just
didn't seem to work out to everyone's satisfaction with Mili. We thought
it best to part ways at this time. Perhaps we'll work together again in
the future. Mili has a great voice and Robby and I wish him all the best.
We are going to work with Dave Brock at the upcoming Toronto gig on the 13th of
August." Dave Brock is no stranger to Doors fans, as
he has been the front man of southern CA-based Doors tribute band Wild Child for
more than 20 years and have toured widely. Check their website at:
www.wildchild.mu.
It looks like the future is uncertain!
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August 1,
2010 Ray & Robby interview
Ray and Robby were interviewed
for a UK website. Read it at: http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/content/view/full/93453
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July 30,
2010 Ray at River Festival
When Ray Manzarek
performs on September 5
at Napa, CA's annual free River Festival with the Napa Valley Symphony, he
apparently will be joined by Tony Fernandez, singer of LA's Doors tribute band
'Peace Frog.' This info comes from Peace Frog's mailing list. For
more info about the River Festival, go to: http://friendsofthenapariver.org/.
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July 28,
2010 Ray performs in Napa <> January Jansen
interview
Ray Manzarek will perform over
Labor Day weekend with the Napa Valley Symphony at the annual free River
Festival in Napa, CA. (For non-US residents, Labor Day is a holiday
observed the first Monday in September). On Sunday, September 5 this event
opens at 3:00 p.m. with Elvin Bishop and his band, followed by the Napa High
School Marching Band, and then the Napa Valley Symphony showcasing music of The
Doors with Ray. Read about this at:
http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_15597940.
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July 22, 2010 M-K at Wolverhampton
Manzarek-Krieger's
appearance at Wolverhampton Civic Hall with the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday, July 18 got a write-up on MidlandRocks.
Read it at:
http://www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/reviews/live-rock-reviews/ray-manzarek-and-robby-kreiger-with-royal-philharmonic-orchestra---wolverhampton-civic-hall-sunday-18-july-2010
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July
21, 2010 Ray & Robby in Belgium <> Ray
& Robby in Wolverhampton <> Ray & Robby in Dublin <> Ray & Robby in Prague <>
Ray & Michael C. Ford
Robby Krieger did an interview
with Goldmine magazine ... and besides discussing 'Singularity'
and band matters and his forthcoming book (due out in 2011) ... he reveals that
'Other Voices' and 'Full Circle' will (finally) get CD releases later this year!
Read the full interview at:
http://www.goldminemag.com/article/the-doors-robby-krieger-shows-his-roots-on-new-solo-album (thanks,
Joe)
Manzarek-Krieger played last night in Tienen, Belgium at Suikerrock (Sugar Rock) Kickoff Festival, the last night of their European tour. According to a lucky fan who was there, M-K did a short but excellent set which consisted of (but not chronologically listed): Strange Days, Break On Through, When The Music's Over, Not To Touch The Earth, Alabama Song, Love Me Two Times, Peace Frog / Blue Sunday, flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan, Light My Fire. During LMF, Ray joined Ty with a drumstick hitting cymbals, and eventually everyone was dancing around in a circle, which the fan likened to Jim's Indian dance. A link to photos can be found at: http://www.suikerrock.be/2010/live/set.php?id=72157624422470351. (thanks, Kevin)
Manzarek-Krieger played Wolverhampton Civic Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday, July 18. Several fans have written to tell me that Mili did not return after the intermission, either due to illness or having lost his voice. At that point, Ray took over and did the singing. We all know that Ray has the pipes to sing those songs, and it sounds like he rocked the rest of the show. A YouTube video of Ray singing Light My Fire can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0-jSVjz260. (thanks, Dave). Photos from that show can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-stanley/sets/72157624422185825/show/ (thanks, Christy).
Manzarek-Krieger played the brand new Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland accompanied by the Lombard Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, July 17. A lucky fan who was at that show commented that the Lombard gave the theatre a wall of sound, truly immense! Their set list that night was: Love Me Two Times; Break On Through; Love Her Mady; Waiting For The Sun; People Are Strange; Moonlight Drive with Horse Latitudes; Wild Child; Changeling; Wishful Sinful; Not To Touch The Earth -- intermission (interval) -- flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan; Crystal Ship; Five To One; Touch Me; Roadhouse Blues; Riders On The Storm; Light My Fire. (thanks, Garrett)
Manzarek-Krieger played in Prague,
Czech Republic at Kongresove Centrum Praha on Tuesday,
July 13. A lucky fan who was there provided this set list: Roadhouse
Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; Moonlight Drive; Wild Child; Peace Frog;
Blue Sunday; Alabama Song; Not To Touch The Earth; Wishful Sinful; Back Door
Man; flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan; Touch Me; Crystal Ship; L.A. Woman --
encore: People Are Strange; Light My Fire. A few photos from that show can
be seen at this link which contains a review written in Bulgarian:
http://www.katehizis.com/news/shNews.php?id=15712.
(thanks, George)
Ray Manzarek and Michael C. Ford's
"Extreme Unction For James Douglas Morrison" plus an introduction can be found
at:
http://www.nodepression.com/video/ray-manzarek-michael-c-ford
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July
20, 2010 Planet Rock interview
Robby and Ray stopped in at
Planet Rock last Thursday while they were in London.
According to this story, that interview will appear on their website sometime in
August. Read the write-up about that visit at:
http://www.planetrock.com/article.asp?id=1877350&SPID=11850
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July 17,
2010 M-K pix
Yesterday I linked to a site
called Polodrom and said they were pix of Manzarek-Krieger playing Bospop Festival
at Weert in The
Netherlands on Sunday night. I have since heard from two other fans with
different info about the photos. I guess this link is definitely
Bospop pix, since it's on their website:
http://www.bospop.nl/internet/Page/334360_bospop-2010-bands-zondag-deel-3.aspx.
Apparently yesterday's link may was from the July 14 show in Jüchen,
Germany ... although that show was not listed on the official M-K website,
I reported on that addition on June 6 when a fan sent me the link and info. A fan
who attended the Jüchen show sent me a
partial, non-chronological list of what he could remember of the set list from
their 2-hour show: Roadhouse Blues, Break On Through, Crystal Ship, Peace Frog,
Blue Sunday, Waiting For The Sun, Alabama Song, Back Door Man/Crawling King
Snake medley, Strange Days, Moonlight Drive, Not To Touch the Earth, Robby
flamenco solo/Spanish Caravan, Touch Me, Wishful Sinful, Waiting For The Sun,
Been Down So Long ... and encore: Light My Fire.
(thanks, Kevin and Marco)
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July 16,
2010 M-K at Bospop pix
Manzarek-Krieger played Bospop
Festival at Weert in The Netherlands on Sunday night.
A fan has sent along a link to photos from that show:
http://polodrom.de/de/events/bildergalerien/ray_manzarek_und_robby_krieger.php
(thanks, Roland)
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July 15,
2010 Ray in McClure docu
Ray Manzarek and Dennis Hopper
are part of a new 55-minute documentary about Beat Generation poet Michael
McClure by film maker Colin Still called 'Abstract Alchemist of Flesh'.
The film was screened in London last week. To read more about McClure's
appearance there, go to:
http://monkey-picks.blogspot.com/2010/07/michael-mcclure-at-london-review.html.
For more about the McClure docu, go to:
http://www.opticnerve.co.uk/McClureFilm.htm
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July 9,
2010 WYS contest in London <> Ray
interview
U.K.'s Planet Rock
is offering a contest to win tickets to see 'When You're Strange' at an
intimate and exclusive preview screening in London on Thursday, July 15.
Winners will also take part in a Q&A with Ray and Robby hosted by Planet Rock's
Darren Redick. Ray and Robby perform the following night with the Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at Shepherd's Bush Empire, so they'll be in town
and this sounds like a very cool and rare opportunity. For more info and
to enter to win, go to:
http://www.planetrock.co.uk//Article.asp?id=1869440&spid=35869.
Good luck!
Ray Manzarek did an interview with the Irish Times in advance of the Manzarek-Krieger show on July 17 in Dublin at the Grand Canal, accompanied by the Lombard Philharmonic Orchestra. Read it at: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0710/1224274104743.html
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July 8,
2010 Ray & Robby (+ WYS) in Prague
Manzarek-Krieger plays Prague
in the Czech Republic next Tuesday, July 13. A
Prague preview story includes comments by Ray. The photo used with the
story is outdated. Read the story at:
http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/stage/4937-reopening-the-doors.html.
Another story about the next week's Manzarek-Krieger show
also mentions that 'When You're Strange' will be shown in Prague cinemas
beginning August 19. Read that one at:
http://prague.tv/events/info/manzarek-krieger-jul-2010./
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July 7, 2010
Manzarek-Krieger at Bospop
The Manzarek-Krieger
European tour starts this weekend in
Austria. On Sunday, July 11 they will play Bospop in The Netherlands.
A fan has written me with info regarding a change in the band's schedule at that
festival, so if you're going to be there, heads up: M-K were
scheduled at 13:45 hours at the mainstage. For tour schedule reasons,
their set time is now 22:15, and they will be playing in the tent.
They are now the closers after the World Cup final between Holland and whoever.
Manzarek-Krieger will start at 22:15 even if the match goes overtime. This
info is according to a fan who wanted to share with other fans who are going to
Bospop. Here is the website for the festival:
http://www.bospop.nl/internet/Folder/263242_bospop-nieuws.aspx
(thanks, Ronald)
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July 6, 2010
Ray & Roy to Milwaukee <> Ray & John on the Admiral
Ray Manzarek
joins slide-guitarist
Roy Rogers on October 16 at Shank Hall in Milwaukee, according to
a story about the show at:
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/shankhall2010lineupfall.html
Ray Manzarek and John Densmore both "reflect on Jim Morrison's father" in the music news of Philly station WMMR today. Check their comments out at: http://www.wmmr.com/music/news/story.aspx?ID=1249235
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July 3,
2010 Ray interview
Ray Manzarek is
interviewed in today's New York Post. Check that
out at:
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/movies/jim_shorts_bcun1BMTjFnV1xCg2yFGgK
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June 27, 2010 Woodstock Korea
Woodstock Korea,
where Manzarek-Krieger will perform on
August 6, will be held at DMZ Peace Park. For ticketing info and to see the
line-up, go to:
http://www.woodstock.or.kr/
(thanks, George)
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June 26, 2010 Ray & Robby to Korea <>
WYS UK coverage
Manzarek-Krieger will play
Woodstock Korea on August 6. Well, that's
certainly different! This info was pasted on the band's Facebook page last
evening. No other info: I don't even know what city this is in or who else
is on the bill. I'm sure all will be revealed eventually.
'When You're Strange' coverage in the UK is in full swing! A short interview with John Densmore ran on the Today programme Radio 4 at about 8:30 yesterday (June 25), and is available on BBC i player to listen to. There is an interview with Ray in Saturday's (June 26) Times in the magazine, with a picture on the cover. It also mentions the new exhibition. Last, there is an article in the June 26 Guardian in the Guide. (thanks, Adrian)
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June
12, 2010 Ray & Robby in Ridgefield
Ray and
Robby
performed last Sunday night at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT.
A lucky fan who was there provided me the set list the next day, and I forgot to
share it:
Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Peace Frog; Blue Sunday;
Love Her Madly, Back Door Man (with Crawling King Snake excerpt), Alabama Song,
Love Me Two Times, Five To One, Robby flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan; Not To Touch The Earth; Touch
Me; L.A. Woman ~~ encore: Riders On The Storm; Light My Fire. After
catching two shows, the fan's opinion of new vocalist Mili is that he's the
'real deal', he works and sings his lungs out.
(thanks, Dave)
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June
11, 2010 Ray & Robby in Albany
Ray and Robby
performed last night at The Egg in Albany, NY. The set list for the
2-hour, 19-song set has been provided by a lucky fan who was there:
Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Been
Down So Long; Peace Frog; Blue Sunday; Little Red Rooster (at Robby's
suggestion); Moonlight Drive; Horse Latitudes; Wild Child; Alabama Song; Back
Door Man, Robby flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan; Not To Touch The Earth; Touch
Me; L.A. Woman ~~ encores: Love Me Two Times; Light My Fire. The fan
reported that new vocalist Milijenko Matijevic was in fine form vocally,
strutted the stage very smoothly, and handled himself very well!
(thanks, Dan)
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June
10, 2010 Ray in Wooden docu <>
Ray radio interview
Ray Manzarek participated in a
2007 documentary about UCLA Coach John Wooden, who recently
passed away. HBO is re-running that documentary on Friday (tomorrow).
Check your local listings for times.
Ray Manzarek did a phone interview with Albany, NY radio station WAMC last week. It runs about 14 minutes. Give it a listen at: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain/article/231/0/1658802/The.Roundtable/Ray.Manzarek.
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June 7,
2010 Ray interview
Ray Manzarek interviewed with
JerseyShore.Metromix in advance of this Friday's show at the Starland Ballroom
in Sayreville, NJ. Read it at:
http://jerseyshore.metromix.com/music/article/ray-manzareks-strange-days/1986879/content
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June
6, 2010 Atlantic City set list <> more AC
set list <> new date in Germany
Ray and Robby
performed last night at the Hilton in Atlantic City, NJ. The set list
has been provided by a lucky fan who was there: Roadhouse Blues; Break On
Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Peace Frog / Blue Sunday;
Moonlight Drive / Horse Latitudes / Wild Child; Alabama Song; Love Me Two Times;
Five To One; Robby flamenco solo / Spanish Caravan; Touch Me; L.A. Woman ~~
encore: Riders On The Storm; Light My Fire. After Alabama Song, Ray
walked over to Robby and the two of them explained the origin of the
Brecht/Weill composition. During drum and bass solos, Ray moved behind Ty
and made shadow puppets in the spotlight. Been Down So Long was on the set
list but was not played.
(thanks, Dave)
Ray and Robby's set list from last night's Atlantic City show may be subject to change! Another lucky fan who was also there and scored a printed set list, reported some differences to the earlier report. The printed list included Not To Touch The Earth (which was not played); Moonlight Drive replaced Love Her Madly; and Wild Child replaced Back Door Man. (thanks, Jeannette)
Ray and Robby have added a tour date that I was not aware of before. Catch them in Jüchen, Germany on Wednesday, July 14 according to this link: http://www.polodrom.de/de/events/events/ray_manzarek_robbie_krieger.php (thanks, Marco)
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June
3, 2010 Ray & Robby NYC set list
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger
performed last night at NYC's Nokia Theater in Times Square.
Here is their set list, provided by a lucky fan in attendance at the 2+ hours
show:
Roadhouse
Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Peace Frog;
Blue Sunday; Moonlight Drive; Wild Child; Love Me Two Times; Whisky Bar; Back Door Man
(with some Crawling King Snake in the middle); Crystal Ship; People Are Strange;
Not To Touch The
Earth; Robby flamenco solo leading into Spanish Caravan; Maggie M'Gill; Ty
Dennis solo; Touch Me; L.A. Woman -- encore: Riders On The Storm; Light
My Fire. (thanks,
Gerry)
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June 1,
2010 Ray interview <> Ray & Robby & Mili
Ray Manzarek was interviewed
by Aquarian Weekly for their current issue. Read it at: http://www.theaquarian.com/2010/06/01/interview-ray-manzarek-the-doors-a-true-addiction/
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Harrah's St. Louis last Thursday night, the first night of their current tour and the first show with new front man Mili Matijevic. This good-quality YouTube video is a compilation of some of the performances that night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eB3tbwkkmk. (thanks, Tim)
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May
31, 2010 Ray & Robby set list
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger
performed on Friday night in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the Whisky
Roadhouse. Here is their set list, provided by a lucky fan in attendance:
Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's
Over; Peace Frog intro; Blue Sunday; Love Me Two Times; Whisky Bar; Back Door
Man; Not To Touch The Earth; Maggie M'Gill; Touch Me; L.A. Woman -- encore:
Riders On The Storm; Light My Fire.
(thanks, George)
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May
28, 2010 Ray & Santana
Ray Manzarek has recorded
a new take of 'Riders On The Storm' for Carlos Santana's
forthcoming album of classic rock anthems. Santana says the updated
version of the song is "really far out and psychedelic." Others
participating on the Santana album include Chris Cornell and Nas. The
album title and release date are not yet available. Read the full story
at:
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0003329.html
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May 14,
2010 Ray & Roy new project <> Ian
Astbury on D21C
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist
Roy Rogers were in the studio last week working on their next record. Read
the story at:
http://www.theolympian.com/2010/05/14/1238374/at-home-on-the-range.html
Ian Astbury of The Cult spent several years singing with Ray and Robby and The Doors of the 21st Century. In the following interview, he reminisces about that experience: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/sunday-heraldsun/british-rock-group-the-cult-is-back/story-fn52nri7-1225863955330 (thanks, Don)
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May 11, 2010
new Ray & Robby show
Manzarek-Krieger
will play Rockstock Festival on Friday, August 13
according to the event website at:
http://www.rockstockconcert.com/index.php.
Rockstock is at Tecumseh Park, Chatham in Ontario, Canada and benefits the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 14.
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May 10, 2010
Ray interview
Ray Manzarek
was interviewed by
author &
rock journalist Harvey Kubernik for the Spring 2010 issue of THC Expose.
Ray recalls and tells stories about each of the six studio albums, plus the
recently released Live In New York box set. With permission, I have
scanned the magazine pages to share on this website. To read the
interview,
go here.
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May 6,
2010 Doors on VH1 radio show
"VH1 Classic Rock Nights" is the name
of a new nightly radio show that debuts next Monday, May 17 from VH1 Classic and
Westwood One and will be hosted by classic rock radio veteran Eddie Webb.
This story says that during the first week, guests will include Ray Manzarek and
John Densmore. My educated guess is that either they will be appearing on
different shows, or it will instead be Ray & Robby, or John alone. At any
rate, tune in weeknights from 7 p.m. to midnight (eastern time) to find out.
Read more at:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/vh1-classic-and-westwood-one-to-launch-live-syndicated-nightly-radio-show-vh1-classic-rock-nights-beginning-may-17-2010-05-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp
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April 29,
2010 Jazzmouth 2010 review
Ray Manzarek
and Michael McClure performed last Saturday evening at
Jazzmouth 2010 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here is a review of that
event:
http://www.wirenh.com/Music/Local_Notes/Impressions_of_Jazzmouth_2010_201004294079.html
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April 27,
2010 Ray & Robby to London <> Ray & Robby to
Uncasville
Manzarek-Krieger
will perform on Friday, July 16
at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London with the Royal Philharmonic Concert
Orchestra, according to the venue website:
http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/event/14522/ray-manzarek-and-robby-krieger-of-the-doors-togeth-tickets.
Tickets go on sale this Friday.
(thanks, Gary and George)
Manzarek-Krieger will perform on Saturday, June 12 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT according to a post on the Manzarek-Krieger Facebook page. The show is not yet listed on the venue's website: http://www.mohegansun.com/gateway/entertainment.html (thanks, Cassie)
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April 26, 2010 Ray & Robby to Boston <>
Brett Scallions replaced
Manzarek-Krieger will perform
on June 3 at Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA according to a Facebook
page post. (thanks, Marc)
The Manzarek-Krieger page on Facebook posted this announcement two hours ago: As many of you know, Brett Scallions will no longer be fronting Ray and Robby's band. There will be no official announcement on a replacement until after the upcoming US dates. For the US dates however, Ray and Robby will be joined onstage by vocal powerhouse Milijenko Matijevic. (thanks, Dave)
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April 25,
2010 Ray & Robby show cancellation
The Manzarek-Krieger
performance scheduled for June 3 at Showcase Live in
Foxboro, MA has been cancelled:
http://www.showcaselive.com/event-schedule/default.aspx?month=6&year=2010#481
(thanks, Robert)
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April 24,
2010 Ray in PBS pledge drive
Ray Manzarek joins slide
guitarist Roy Rogers, Ramblin' Jack Elliot and Carlos
Reyes on June 24 in Sacramento. The event is a special shoot for a PBS
pledge drive at KVIE Studios. To buy tickets or make a donation to KVIE,
go to:
https://secure3.convio.net/kvie/site/Donation2?5800.donation=form1&df_id=5800
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April 23,
2010 Ray & Robby to NJ <> Ray & Robby to Albany
Manzarek-Krieger
will perform in
central New Jersey at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ (home of Bon
Jovi!) on Friday, June 11 according to the venue site at:
http://starlandballroom.com/.
Tickets go on sale today at noon.
Manzarek-Krieger will perform in Albany, New York on Thursday, June 10 at the Center for the Performing Arts according to the venue website at: http://www.theegg.org/events/764. (thanks, Dan)
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April 21,
2010 Ray & Robby to NYC
10:30 a.m. Manzarek-Krieger
will perform in NYC at Nokia Theater in Times Square
on Wednesday, June 2 according to:
http://nokiatheatrenyc.com/.
An Amex pre-sale begins today. As far as I know, there has still been no
official tour announcement so this show must be considered 'unconfirmed' despite
the on-sale.
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April 16,
2010 Ray & Robby to Richmond <> more Ray & Robby shows
Manzarek-Krieger band will
perform in Richmond, VA at The National on Monday, June 7 according to the venue
website. For more info:
http://www.thenationalva.com/.
As far as I know, the show has not been officially
announced yet so this info must be considered 'unconfirmed.'
The Manzarek-Krieger show at the Atlantic City Hilton on June 5 is now confirmed to be just that, i.e., a Manzarek-Krieger show. When I reported it on April 5, the venue website listed only Robby's name, but I was certain that was an error. I see the website now lists it correctly: http://www.hiltonac.com/entertainment/manzarek_krieger_doors.shtml
There are additional Manzarek-Krieger shows that appear on Ticketmaster: Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA on Thursday, June 3: http://www.showcaselive.com/event-schedule/default.aspx?month=6&year=2010#481 and The Norva in Norfolk, VA on Tuesday, June 8: http://www.thenorva.com/index.php. As far as I know, these shows have not been officially announced yet so this info must be considered 'unconfirmed.'
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April 12,
2010 Ray & Michael interview
Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure
headline Jazzmouth Poetry & Jazz Festival in Portsmouth, NH as
part of the 'main event' next Saturday, April 24. A write-up about the
festival, with interview comments from Ray & Michael, appears at:
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100415-ENTERTAIN-4150301
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April 13, 2010 Ray & Robby to Cleveland <> Ray & Robby
to Iowa change
Manzarek-Krieger band returns to
Cleveland's House of Blues on Tuesday, June 1 according to the venue's website
at:
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=63411&c=dm-3622737&p=4483601.
Tickets go on sale this Friday. As far as I know,
the show has not been officially announced yet so this info must be considered
'unconfirmed.'
Manzarek-Krieger band plays Whisky Roadhouse at Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Friday, May 28 according to the venue's website at: http://www.horseshoecouncilbluffs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=HBR&detailName=ray-manzarek-and-robby-krieger-detail&eventTitle=Ray+Manzarek+%26+Robby+Krieger+of+The+Doors. As far as I know, the show has not been officially announced yet so this info must be considered 'unconfirmed.'
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April 11,
2010 Ray on-air interviews <> Ray & Robby to St. Louis
Ray Manzarek did a phone
interview with WYSP deejay Danny Bonaduce on Friday.
Check it out at:
http://94wysp.radio.com/2010/04/09/ray-manzarek-interview-04-09-10/.
Ray
also was interviewed on Boston's WZLX. Listen to that one
at:
http://wzlx.radio.com/2010/04/09/ray-manzarek-new-doors-footage/
Ray and Robby are performing on May 27 at Harrah's St. Louis, Missouri VooDoo Lounge, according to that venue's website: http://www.harrahsstlouis.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=STL&detailName=manzarek-and-krieger-detail&eventTitle=Ray+Manzarek+%26+Robby+Krieger+of+The+Doors As far as I know, this tour has not been officially announced, so this show must be considered 'unconfirmed' even though tickets are on sale.
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April 8,
2010 Ray & Ben Fong-Torres <> Robby (&
Ray?) in Atlantic City <> Ray interview <>
Ray on Dennis Miller
A
Ray Manzarek interview appears
on movieline.com at:
http://www.movieline.com/2010/04/moment-of-truth-doors-keyboardist-ray-manzarek-on-new-doc-and-oliver-stones-folly.php?page=all
Ray Manzarek and Doors biographer Ben Fong-Torres appeared at San Francisco's Sunshine Kabuki Theater on Tuesday evening and answered questions, following a screen in advance of tomorrow's film opening there. Read the story about that appearance at: http://www.examiner.com/x-27041-SF-Indie-Movie-Examiner~y2010m4d7-Ray-Manzarek-promotes-When-Youre-Strange-in-SF-lights-a-fire-under-Oliver-Stones-The-Doors
Robby Krieger appears at the Atlantic City Hilton on Saturday, June 5 according to Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02004487AB5937A3?artistid=1351992&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1. The following night finds Manzarek-Krieger playing in Ridgefield, CT ... so my educated guess is that this is also a Manzarek-Krieger show that is listed incorrectly on Ticketmaster. Besides, the fan who sent me this tip was at the Hilton and heard both names announced ... so it's probably a paperwork snafu. The show is not yet listed on the AC Hilton's website at: http://www.hiltonac.com/entertainment/calendar.shtml (thanks, Gerry)
Lastly, the same journalist who did the preceding Robby and John interviews, also scored one with Ray Manzarek. Great triple play! http://www.examiner.com/x-3767-Celebrity-QA-Examiner~y2010m4d8-Ray-Manzarek-reflects-on-his-life-with-the-Doors
Ray Manzarek is on the radio right now on the Dennis Miller Show. I can't find a link to listen live, but there is a link for audio archives: http://www.dennismillerradio.com/
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April 6,
2010 Wolverhampton preview
A preview story in advance of
the Manzarek-Krieger show on July 18 in Wolverhampton, U.K. with
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, can be found at:
http://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/article/2715/Mind_The_Doors_Ray_Manzarek_And_Robby_Krieger_Set_To_Break_On_Through_With_Classic_July_2010_UK_Gig.html
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April 5,
2010 Ray & Robby to Milwaukee <> two Ray interviews
The Manzarek-Krieger band plays the
Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI on on Sunday, May 30 according to the venue
website at:
http://www.pabsttheater.org/show/thedoors#. As far as I know, none of the band's tour dates have been
officially announced, so this date should be considered unconfirmed.
Ray Manzarek's interview at: http://www.dailynewstribune.com/entertainment/movies/x998207177/The-Doors-Manzarek-When-Youre-Strange-documentary-gets-it-right shares the news that he and Robby will be touring the northeast in early June, Europe in July, and Australia and Japan in October!
Another Ray Manzarek interview appears on ThePhoenix.com at: http://thephoenix.com/Boston/movies/99519-interview-ray-manzarek-of-the-doors/
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April 3,
2010 Ray interview
Ray Manzarek
was interviewed in the San Jose Mercury
News. Read that at:
http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_14803898
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April 2, 2010 Ray interview
A Ray Manzarek
interview appears in today's San Francisco Chronicle
and discusses 'When You're Strange' and touring. Read it at:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/04/02/PKFE1CK56T.DTL
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April 1,
2010 Ray & Roy preview <> Ray & Robby on TV
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist
Roy Rogers perform together this Saturday at Crystal Bay Casino in Crystal Bay,
Nevada. Read a preview story about the show at:
http://www.tahoebonanza.com/article/20100401/NEWS/100409995/1056&ParentProfile=1050
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger did an 8-1/2 minute interview this morning on Fox channel's Good Day L.A. program. Watch it at: http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/the-doors-robby-krieger-ray-manzarek-on-gdla-20100401 (thanks, Kenneth)
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March 31, 2010 Ray & Robby to CT
The Manzarek-Krieger band plays the
Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT on Sunday, June 6 according to the venue
website at:
http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/venue.asp?eventID=1026.
As far as I know, none of the band's tour dates have been
officially announced, so this date should be considered unconfirmed.
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March 30,
2010 Ray & Robby to Prague <> Ray & Roy to Phoenix
<> Ray & Robby to Wolverhampton
The Manzarek-Krieger band plays
Kongresove Centrum Praha (Prague Congress Center) in Prague,
Czech Republic on Tuesday, July 13 according to:
http://www.pragueeventscalendar.com/music/manzarek-krieger-of-the-doors-1079.
As far as I know, none of the
band's tour dates have been officially announced, so this date should be
considered unconfirmed.
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers take their show to Phoenix on Wednesday, May 12 at The Compound Grill, according to Roy's website at: http://www.roy-rogers.com/shows. The show is not listed on the venue's website yet, but you can keep checking at: http://www.thecompoundgrill.com/.
The Manzarek-Krieger band plays Wolverhampton Civic Hall along with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday, July 18 according to a story at: http://www.spaghettigazetti.com/2010/03/evening-with-ray-manzarek-and-robby.html. As far as I know, none of the band's tour dates have been officially announced, so this date should be considered unconfirmed.
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March 21,
2010 Ray & Roy at Petaluma
Ray Manzarek
and Roy Rogers played on
Saturday night at McNear's Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA. A fan who was
there sent along a terrific detailed review.
Read it here.
(thanks, David)
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March 18,
2010 Ray & Roy preview
Ray Manzarek and Roy
Rogers play this Saturday night at McNear's Mystic
Theater in Petaluma, CA. To read a preview write-up about the show, go to:
http://www.pacificsun.com/news/show_story.php?id=1634
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March
15, 2010 Ray & Robby to Dublin
Manzarek-Krieger have added Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, July 17 to
their upcoming European tour. This show will find them at the brand new
Grand Canal Theater, which opens this month. They will be accompanied by
the Lombard Philharmonic Orchestra along with their usual band mates.
Read the story for more info at: http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Doors/news/An-evening-of-The-Doors-at-Grand-Canal-Theatre/6319997.html
The venue website and show info is at: http://www.grandcanaltheatre.ie/eventDetail.aspx?mid=188&eventId=83.
As far as I know, this show has not been officially announced by tour
management, and should be considered 'unconfirmed.'
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March 13, 2010 Doors Daily Blogspot
The Doors Daily blog on March 5 included a 2-minute video that features Ray and Robby reminiscing. It's fun. Check it out at: http://thedoorsdaily.blogspot.com/2010/03/ray-manzarek-and-robby-krieger.html
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March 11, 2010 Ray & Roy interview <> Ray & Robby at Bospop
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers, along with Country Joe McDonald, will be performing on Saturday, March 20 at McNear's Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat has an on-line interview (with a terrific photo of them) at: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100311/ENTERTAINMENT/100319867?Title=An-unlikely-pairing-Ray-Manzarek-Roy-Rogers For more show info, the venue website is: http://www.mystictheatre.com/show/detail/24980
Manzarek-Krieger have added the Bospop 2010 Festival on Sunday, July 11 at Weert in The Netherlands to their upcoming European tour, according to the event website at: http://www.bospop.nl/internet/Folder/263242_bospop-nieuws.aspx None of these European tour dates have been officially announced by band management to my knowledge, so please remember that officially, these are 'unconfirmed'. (thanks, Greetz)
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March 4, 2010 Ray & Roy reviewed: Bakersfield and Santa Barbara
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers performed on Friday evening in Bakersfield, CA. A review of that show appears at: http://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/local/x379808771/A-perfect-night-Ray-my-dad-and-me
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers
performed on Saturday evening in Santa Barbara at SOhO. A review of that
show appears at: http://www.noozhawk.com/arts/article/030410_jeff_moehlis_ray_manzarek_plays_the_doors_and_more
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March 2, 2010 Ray & Roy reviewed: San Diego <> Ray & Robby in Belgium
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers performed on Sunday evening in San Diego at Anthology. A review of the show appears on a blog called Owl and Bear at: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/The-Keys-to-the-Doors-Ray-Manzarek-at-Anthology-85928597.html
Ray and Robby will be performing at
a town in Tienen, Belgium on Tuesday, July 20 according to this website: http://www.suikerrock.be/2009/programma
There is also a story about this at: http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/1313/Festivals/article/detail/1074243/2010/03/02/Legendarische-Doors-op-Suikerrock-Kick-Off.dhtml
I ran the story through a translator, and think that it says the
concert kicks off the start of the Suikerrockfestival. (thanks, Morten & George)
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March 1, 2010 Ray & Roy Rogers in San Diego
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers played in San Diego last night, and I headed down there to catch them together for my first time. I was unsure what to expect ... whether it would be all instrumental, like the 'Ballads Before The Rain' CD ... or what. First, I have to give a shout-out to Anthology, a really nice club. It's a bit pricey on the food and cocktails side, but it offers great sightlines and sound, with multiple camera angles and big screens everywhere including a very large one at the rear of the stage. Ray and Roy came on at 7:55 to what appeared to be a full house. Ray sat behind a Roland keyboard, Roy alternately played an acoustic guitar and a double-neck electric. During the program, Ray sang vocals on Love Me Two Times. Roy sang vocals on Crawling King Snake (a non-Doors version), and Patron Saint of Blues from one of his own CDs. At one point, Roy left the stage while Ray played a beautiful Crystal Ship, always my personal fave. I recognized some of the music from the BBTR CD, which included B.E. In Memorium (to Bill Evans), and an Eric Satie piece. Between some of the songs, there were interludes where Ray talked about the upcoming release of 'When You're Strange' movie and soundtrack. There were also two Q&A breaks. Some of the questions were about any more unreleased studio recordings; Robby's black eye on the Smothers Brothers Show; what was the most incorrect thing about the Oliver Stone movie (A: Ray's "daughter Princess"); his favorite Doors songs (A: to play, LMF; to listen to, ROTS). One fan just wanted to thank Ray for producing the Dance On Fire video and give special kudos for the L.A. Woman video. One attendee mentioned Ray's brother Jim, who he had worked with for ten years. Ray said Jim had been at the Santa Barbara show the night before, and had played piano for Rick & The Ravens. Ray recommended the current film 'The Hurt Locker', and briefly told the story about a bunch of them (including Jim)getting stoned and going to see 2001: A Space Odyssey' at the Cinerama. Paul Ferrara was in that group and recounts that story in his autobiography, 'Flash of Eden.' During the program, Ray mentioned that basketball star Bill Walton was from San Diego. Ray pointed out that the correct pronunciation of his name puts the emphasis on the second syllable, as in man-ZAR-ek, and not MAN-zar-ek. I can't blame him ... after all these years, I still often hear his name mispronounced. The program ended with a beautiful Riders On The Storm instrumental. They returned to the stage for an encore and reprised the song, and the set ended at 9:30. I know the plan was to sign CDs after the show. However, only a few copies remained of 'Ballads Before The Rain' because of high sales the prior nights, and those were gone by night's end. If you don't have a copy and want to be ready for the next opportunity to catch these two together, you can order it at: http://www.roy-rogers.com/discography?id=23 I arrived prepared with mine and got it signed by both. I hope the fan who took a photo of me with Ray & Roy, follows through and emails it to me! As I was exiting and Ray was walking to the front lounge to talk with fans, Bill Walton approached Ray to tell him how fun the show was. I wish I had brought with me the 1993 2-CD rarity that Ray narrated called 'Bill Walton: Men Are Made In The Paint -- An Audio Guide to the World of Basketball.' See that here. It was a really enjoyable evening with a nice balance of music, storytelling and audience participation.
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February 28, 2010 Ray & Roy in April
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers perform an evening of music in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Casino in Crystal Bay (near Lake Tahoe), Nevada on Saturday, April 3. For more info, go to: http://crystalbaycasino.com/
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February
26, 2010 Ray interview
Ray Manzarek gave an
interview to an on-line site called owlandbear.com in advance of Sunday's
San Diego performance at Anthology with slide guitarist Roy Rogers. Read
it at: http://www.owlandbear.com/2010/02/26/interview-ray-manzarek/.
Weird Al Yankovic's parody 'Craigslist' is embedded in the story, in case you
have never seen it before.
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February 25, 2010 Ray & Roy
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers do a 3-night concert swing through central and southern California beginning tomorrow night. If you are in the area of Bakersfield, Santa Barbara or San Diego, check the calendar below for the venue details.
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February 19, 2010 European summer tour?
Ray and Robby will perform at the Clam Classic Rock Festival at Upper Austria's Clam Castle on July 9, and the Lovely Days Festival in Wiesen on July 10, according to this story at: http://austrianindependent.com/news/Culture/2010-02-19/1092/Blink-182_to_rock_Austria. This information has not been officially announced and is unconfirmed. I do not have any info about other European tour dates. If and when I learn more, it will be shared here.
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February 12, 2010 H.B. to RM
Happy birthday wishes to Ray Manzarek who turns a very young 71 today.
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January 28, 2010 Ray & Roy this weekend
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers play shows tonight and tomorrow night in Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington. Details are in the calendar below.
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January 17, 2010 Ray at Napa Library
Ray Manzarek's upcoming appearance at the Napa City-County Library on Thursday, January 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. got written up in the TimesHerald on-line at: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_14210448 Attendance is free and admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Another story about this appearance is in the January 13th news below.
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January 14, 2010 Ray posts on Facebook
Ray Manzarek posted a series of messages on his Facebook page this evening sharing info about projects he is keeping busy with. In brief, Ray is working on a series of three hour-long videos with Pablo. This is in addition to a series of performances he has coming up with slide-guitarist Roy Rogers. Those dates are in the calendar below. You can read the full content of Ray's posts on his Facebook page.
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January 13, 2010 Ray at Napa Library
Ray Manzarek will make a special appearance at the Napa City-County Library on Thursday, January 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ray will talk about the social and literary influences that inspired him, including Allen Ginsburg and Jack Kerouac, and everything from 'his college days to cosmic consciousness.' Attendance is free and admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Read the story and get the address and phone # for more info at: http://www.napavalleyregister.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/article_7a2b4c52-34b5-5b99-90b6-5cef4d56a992.html
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January 7, 2010 Venice landmark <> RM & RK in Rhino video
A Venice Beach building once called Venice West Cafe and frequented by Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, and was a significant gathering place for the L.A. beatnik scene, is a candidate to be designated as a city historic-cultural monument. The issue was set to be decided yesterday. Read full story at: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-venice-west7-2010jan07,0,4587583.story
Ray and Robby appear in a fun and
chatty Rhino video that includes some familiar story-telling, their picks
of fave songs for a time capsule, and discussion of Jose Feliciano's LMF
arrangement. Check it out at: http://www.rhino.com/article/video-ray-manzarek-and-robby-krieger-talk-about-live-new-york
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January 5, 2010 Ray to play Santa Barbara
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers perform on Saturday, February 27 at SoHo Restaurant & Music Club in Santa Barbara, CA. It does not look like tickets are on sale yet, but the venue website is: http://www.sohosb.com/index2.html
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December 29, 2009 Ray to play San Diego
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers perform on Sunday night, February 28 at Anthology in San Diego, according to that venue's website at: http://www.anthologysd.com/music-calendar-february-2010.html
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December 22, 2009 Ray & Roy Rogers add shows <> Ray & Dorothy anniversary
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers continue to add shows for early next year. They will perform together on Friday, March 26 at Freight & Salvage in Berkley, California: http://www.thefreight.org/roy-rogers-ray-manzarek
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers will perform together on Sunday, February 26 at DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom in Bakersfield, California
Ray and Dorothy Manzarek celebrated
their 42nd wedding anniversary yesterday. Congratulations to them on that
achievement!
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December 18, 2009 Ray & Roy in Seattle
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers will perform together at the Triple Door in Seattle, Washington on Thursday, January 28 according to their upcoming events calendar at: http://www.thetripledoor.net/Calendar/Events/January-2010/Ray-Manzarek---Roy-Rogers.aspx?date=2010-01-28
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December 14, 2009 Ray & Roy in Petaluma
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers, along with Country Joe McDonald, will be performing on Saturday, March 20 at McNear's Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California according to the venue's website at: http://www.mystictheatre.com/show/detail/24980
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December 10, 2009 Ray & Roy Rogers show
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers will be performing together on Friday, January 29 at the Upstage Restaurant in Port Townsend, Washington according to the upcoming events calendar at: http://www.upstagerestaurant.com/ThisMonth.html
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December 7, 2009 Ray & McClure doing benefit
Robby Krieger is playing a show on Wednesday, December 30th at the Waterfront Restaurant, 4211 Admiralty Way in Marina Del Rey, CA. The show tickets will be very affordable! I will have more information to share soon, including an ad for this show.
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December 4, 2009 Ray at Jazzmouth Festival <> Alta Cienega visitor
Ray Manzarek will headline Jazzmouth Poetry and Jazz Festival along with Michael McClure on April 24, 2010 at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to a story at: http://jazzmouth.org/ Tickets are on sale at: http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?eventID=891
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November 17, 2009 YouTube video
"Jim Morrison - The First American Punk" is the name of a YouTube video with musings by Joey Ramone, Ray Manzarek, Tom Petty and Dave Stewart. See it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqXTlAW8v1U (thanks, Gilles)
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November 12, 2009 Ray performs this weekend <> Manzarek-Ford show details <> Ray will not be at Monday night benefit
Ray Manzarek and Michael C. Ford perform together on Saturday, November 14 at University of the Pacific according to the story at: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/A_ENTERTAIN1001/911120325/-1/a_entertain#STS=g1xrkd7n.hlp
More details about the Ray Manzarek and Michael C. Ford performance this Saturday: the program is at 1:00 p.m. at the Pacific Theatre, University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA and 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
Ray Manzarek will NOT be performing
on Monday night at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA following the Second
Annual Scott Medlock Golf Classic (see first news story today). I have
just received that late-breaking change of plans.
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November 11, 2009 Ray & Robby on Rockline <> Pat Tillman Foundation event
Ray and Robby did a fun interview on 'Rockline' tonight, the 90-minute live radio interview show that takes listener calls during the show. Lots of cuts were played from the forthcoming 'Live In New York' 6-CD set which documents the two nights and four shows at NYC's Felt Forum in January 1970, accompanied by some great reminiscing and storytelling by both of them. Rockline is a nationally syndicated show. The show is archived and available for listening for two weeks, so go to: http://www.rocklineradio.com/ to check out the affiliate stations that will carry the show in your area.
The Second Annual Scott Medlock
Golf and Concert Classic next Monday, November 16 benefiting the Pat
Tillman Foundation got a nice write-up at http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_13757696
The highlight (in my humble opinion) has to be the Robby Krieger & Ray
Manzarek & Friends show that evening at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills,
CA. For more info on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the event, go
to: http://www.pattillmanbenefit.com/
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October 26, 2009 Ray & McClure at West Fest
Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure performed at West Fest in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park yesterday. There are some photos on this website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/davegolden//4048136137/
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October 24, 2009 Robby & Ray to play Pat Tillman benefit <> WYS review by TimesOnLine
Robby Krieger & Ray Manzarek & Friends will be playing the Pat Tillman Benefit show at Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA on Monday, November 16th. 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. 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.
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October 14, 2009 Wasted Space set lists and reviews <> 'West Fest' info
Ray and Robby and the band played Saturday and Sunday nights at Wasted Space in Las Vegas. A fan who was at both shows sent me the set lists and show recaps for both. (thanks, Eric)
Saturday, October 10: O Fortuna ~ Love Me Two Times ~ Break On Through (with Dead Cats, Dead Rats) ~ Love Her Madly ~ When The Music's Over ~ Peace Frog ~ Waiting For The Sun ~ Alabama Song ~ Alabama Song ~ Back Door Man (partial, played through guitar solo only) ~ Five To One ~ Robby's flamenco guitar solo ~ Spanish Caravan ~ Soft Parade ~ Soft Parade reprise ~ Touch Me (with 'sex machine' intro') ~ L. A. Woman People Are Strange ~ Light My Fire.
Sunday, October 11: O Fortuna ~ Love Me Two Times ~ Break On Through (with a 'dope' interlude) ~ Love Her Madly ~ When The Music's Over ~ Peace Frog ~ Blue Sunday ~ Not To Touch The Earth ~ Waiting For The Sun ~ Alabama Song ~ Back Door Man ~ Back Door Man reprise ~ Five To One (with 'Purple Haze' intro) ~ The Changeling (with 'Sunshine of Your Love outro) ~ The Changeling and 'Sunshine of Your Love' reprise ~ Robby's flamenco guitar solo ~ Spanish Caravan ~ Moonlight Drive ~ Horse Latitudes, then reprise ~ Wild Child ~ Touch Me (with 'sex machine intro') ~ Riders On The Storm (with Indians on the highway vocal intro by Ray) ~ Light My Fire. Eric added some comments: After Back Door Man finished, Ray re-started it in the instrumental section before the second verse (during Robby's solo), so they could segue directly into Five To One. Eric felt that The Changeling sequence was probably developed for the Phoenix Symphony show, which he also attended. Halfway through Horse Latitudes, Ray stopped the band and said they needed to make noises like the symphony did. Ray then speed-read the first half, and the band started going wild as they finished. At the beginning of ROTS, Ray asked for thunder and lights to be turned down low, then he asked everyone to imagine the dead-indians-on-the-highway story and went on to describe it before playing the song. Thanks for all the extra details, Eric!
Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure
perform in San Francisco at 'West Fest' on October 25. A story about that
event along with the listing of other performers, is at: http://www.sfbg.com/blogs/bruce/2009/10/40th_anniversary_of_woodstock.html
The event poster is also pictured.
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October 13, 2009 Ray & Robby on Rockline <> Las Vegas pix
Ray and Robby will be the guests on 'Rockline' on November 11th. 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.
Ray and Robby and the band played Wasted
Space in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday nights. Here is another link
with photos: http://www.vegasnews.com/14210/backstage-with-the-doors-exclusive-photos-by-erik-kabik.html
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October 9, 2009 Ray & Robby & symphony
Ray and Robby and the band played their first ever show with a symphony orchestra last night at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix. Several fans have written to tell me how much they enjoyed it. Doors fan Eric sent me the set list with some added comments: Love Me Two Times ~ Break On Through (with Dead Cats, Dead Rats) ~ Love Her Madly ~ Waiting For The Sun (with Ray intro) ~ Strange Days ~ Moonlight Drive with Horse Latitudes outro ~ Wild Child ~ The Changeling with Sunshine Of Your Love outro by Brett ~ Wishful Sinful ~ Not To Touch The Earth with symphony intro and solo in middle ~ intermission ~ Robby's flamenco solo ~ Spanish Caravan ~ Crystal Ship ~ People Are Strange ~ Five To One ~ Touch Me ~ Riders On The Storm ~ encore: Roadhouse Blues ~ Light My Fire ~ encore: Love Me Two Times with Ray and Robby on vocals, no Brett. Doors fan Scott added that the orchestra really added another dimension on Strange Days and Not To Touch The Earth in particular. He felt it was great that they did not change the original arrangements of the songs, but that the orchestra added to the original arrangements and complemented them without changing or watering them down. (thanks, Eric and Scott) An on-line review of the show can be found at: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2009/10/09/20091009doorsrev.html
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October 7, 2009 Ray & Robby show last night <> Kubernik interview
Ray and Robby were on fire last night at Club Nokia in L.A. The show opened with a really nice set from Pearl (daughter of Meat Loaf!). KLOS deejay Cynthia Fox came onstage to introduce the band, but first she mentioned that KLOS would be hosting a screening of 'When You're Strange' (no other details provided). At 9:40 'O Fortuna' announced their return to a SoCA stage for the first time in almost two years, with Ray taking his place behind a Vox Continental. Yes, you read that right! The set list went like this: Love Me Two Times ~ Break On Through ~ Love Her Madly ~ When The Music's Over ~ Peace Frog ~ Waiting For The Sun (with a nice Vox intro from Ray and stunning slide work by Robby) ~ Alabama Song ~ Gloria ~ Spanish Caravan ~ Touch Me ~ L.A. Woman. At 11:05 the main set ended, and the band returned to the stage with the familiar sound effects that signaled Riders On The Storm was the first encore song. Brett introduced his friend Yogi (from Buckcherry and other bands) to join in on Roadhouse Blues. The final tune was, of course, Light My Fire. Between Peace Frog and WFTS, Ray talked about the forthcoming film 'When You're Strange' and said it would be released in 2010. During Robby's guitar switch to play his flamenco solo which leads into Spanish Caravan, his pants got tucked into what was then revealed to be boots with a guitar on the front of each one. What a hoot! Hopefully I'll be able to share some photos from the show, including a close-up of Robby's boots! I'm pretty certain that Robby's Gibson Signature Guitar was in play during some of the songs. I got a few close-up pix of it in May when he played at The Mint in L.A. It should also be mentioned that throughout the entire Manzarek-Krieger performance, the same artist who created constantly changing art at that Mint show was creating art at this show, behind Robby and Phil Chen. Unfortunately, I still don't know the name of the artist, but you can see some of his work in the photos on the link for the Mint show. To see those photos, go here.
I have made several mentions of
a new book by Harvey Kubernik titled 'Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and Music of
Laurel Canyon' with foreword by Ray Manzarek. A lengthy interview with
the author can be found at: http://blog.goldminemag.com/forgottenboy/2009/10/07/Uncovered+A+History+Lesson+On+Laurel+Canyon.aspx
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October 3, 2009 Ray book foreword
Ray Manzarek wrote the foreword for author Harvey Kubernik's latest book, 'Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and Music of Laurel Canyon.' To see a summary posted on the Barnes & Noble website, go to: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Canyon-of-Dreams/Harvey-Kubernik/e/9781402765896
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October
2, 2009 preview of M-K with Phoenix
Symphony
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September
25, 2009 Ray at Golden Bear tribute benefit
<> Ray & Robby add Mexico show
Ray Manzarek did a
funny and charming 40-minute set tonight at the jam-packed 'Sweet
Relief' benefit which was a tribute to the Golden Bear of Huntington
Beach. Starting the first show was Jack Tempchin, followed by David
Lindley. Ray took to center stage alone and began with the beautiful Riders
On The Storm, followed by a very brief mention of his Chicago and St. Rita High
School days, and the blues influences there which led to a boogie-woogie
number. He then mentioned moving to UCLA where he met Jim Morrison and
Dorothy Fujikawa, that he and Dorothy now live in Napa, and mentioned his son
Pablo, Sharmin (his daughter-in-law) and their three grandchildren. Ray
seems genuinely thrilled about being a grandparent, and played a beautiful
number for Camille (the granddaughter born in May). He then played a
rousing Break On Through followed by Crystal Ship (always my fave). Ray
took a few questions from the audience and finished his set with Light My
Fire. A local band called Honk that was a Golden Bear favorite back in
the day closed out the first of the two shows this evening. Beverly and I
got to visit with Ray backstage after his set. Thank you, Ray!
Ray and Robby have added another Mexico show onto their upcoming October tour which begins October 6 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. According to their official websites, Manzarek-Krieger will play in Rio Santa Catarina in Monterrey, Mexico on October 18th.
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September
24, 2009 Ray at benefit tomorrow night
<> new Kubernik book
Ray Manzarek makes a
rare solo appearance tomorrow night (Friday) when he performs in Huntington
Beach, CA on the first of a two-night benefit for the 'Sweet Relief' charity in
a tribute to the legendary but long-gone Golden Bear club in that city.
The local papers have been running stories about these shows: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-golden-bear25-2009sep25,0,401409.story
and http://www.ocregister.com/articles/bear-golden-music-2576681-beach-memory
Harvey Kubernik's new book 'Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon' is discussed in this LA Weekly on-line story: http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/off-the-record/canyon-dreams-book-kubernik-la/ Ray Manzarek appears with the author at San Francisco's 'Booksmith' on September 30. See calendar below for a link to more info.
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September
13, 2009 Jim Carroll RIP
6:35 pm: Ray Manzarek has lost one of his friends
and collaborators with the reported death of Jim Carroll in NYC of a heart
attack. Jim Carroll appeared on Ray's and Michael McClure's 'The Third
Mind' and sometimes as part of their spoken word act.. If memory serves,
Ray used to state that some of the new music that he and Robby (as The Doors of
the 21st Century) were working on some years ago, included lyrics from
Carroll's poetry.
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September
5, 2009 Ray & Robby's full tour
announced
Ray's and Robby's websites
now have the full schedule for the October tour. The dates for
L.A., Phoenix, Anaheim, Portland and Seattle have previously been found and
posted on this site. The balance of the shows that are new news are two
dates in Las Vegas (October 10 and 11), and two shows in Mexico (October 16 and
17) in Queretaro and Puebla, respectively. Venue info is included in the
calendar farther down the home page.
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September
4, 2009 R&R not going to Woodstock
screening
Ray and Robby will NOT
be at the Q&A following the Woodstock screening of 'When You're
Strange', as reported yesterday according to an on-line story I shared.
So much for believing everything that you read on-line (but you already know
that)!
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September
3, 2009 WYS Q&A at Woodstock with
R&R
1:15 pm: 'When You're Strange' will be screened at
the Woodstock Film Festival (among others), as reported yesterday with details
in the linked story. In a story about this festival's line-up, the
blurb about WYS says that after the screening there will be a Q&A with
Writer & Director Tom DiCillo and Ray and Robby! This info is
contained in the following story: Scroll down to the section
headed 'Documentaries In Competition.' http://www.vimooz.com/festivalticker/2009/09/the-woodstock-film-festival-10th-anniversary-line/
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August
30, 2009 Ray appearance
Ray Manzarek will appear
with author Harvey Kubernik at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 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.
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August 25,
2009 Robby & Ray come to
Anaheim
Ray Manzarek and Robby
Krieger will perform at the Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA on Friday,
October 9. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, August 29. For more
info, go to: http://www.grove-of-anaheim.com
(thanks, GP)
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August
24, 2009 Ray & Robby add
tour dates
Ray Manzarek and Robby
Krieger will perform at Portland, Oregon's Crystal Ballroom on Tuesday,
October 13. For more info, go to: http://www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1123
You can find them at Seattle's Moore Theater the next night, on Wednesday,
October 14. I'm unsure about Portland, but Seattle's tickets go on sale
this Saturday, August 29. For more info, go to: http://www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1122
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August 13,
2009 Ray to play benefit
Ray Manzarek is going
to perform at two shows in Huntington Beach, CA on September 25 according
to a story in today's Orange County Register. 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. Some of the other musicians listed include Chris
Hillman and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. To read the full story, go to: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/bear-golden-concert-2527551-reunion-huntington
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August
10, 2009 Ray & Robby in
Phoenix story corrected link <> Ray & Robby to play L.A.
There was a troublesome
link in the story I was trying to share yesterday regarding the
Manzarek-Krieger show with the Phoenix Symphony. This link should be the
fix: http://fromthecrowd.com/836/
(thanks,Stephanie)
This show has been announced on the venue website: Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger and band will play Club Nokia at L.A. Live on Tuesday, October 6th. Tickets go on sale on Saturday. For more info, go to: http://clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=24176 If my memory serves, this will be their first southern CA show since early December 2007 when they played the San Diego House of Blues ... so WOO HOO, welcome home!
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August
9, 2009 Ray & Robby LA show
<> Ray & Robby in Phoenix story
Los Angelenos can look forward
to a Manzarek-Krieger show at a large club in early October. This
show has not yet been announced, so stay tuned for details! (thanks, DJ)
Speaking of Manzarek-Krieger, their October 8th show in Phoenix with the Phoenix Symphony goes on sale tomorrow morning. Read a write-up about the event at: http://fromthecrowd.com/836/ray-manzarek-robby-krieger-perform-the-doors-with-the-phoenix-symphony%E2%80%99s-full-orchestra/
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August
4, 2009 Ray & Robby tour
date <> revamped websites
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger
play The Dodge Theater in Phoenix, AZ on Thursday, October
8th. The tricky thing is that this show is being billed as 'The Music of
The Doors' which sounds like it might be a tribute show. I phoned
the box office and was told 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
Presumably there will be more shows of this ilk, which was hinted at earlier
this year.
All of the official websites have been revamped (again). johndensmore.com is still 'under maintenance', but raymanzarek.us and robbykrieger.com are up and running. If you are a fan of flash websites that don't allow you to conveniently print out information, then you will still love these sites.
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August
1, 2009 Ray interview
Ray Manzarek can be
heard in a one-hour on-line interview at: http://susanmariethinktwiceradio.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-hour-interview-ray-manzarek-doors.html
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July
21, 2009 Ray on t.v. show
Ray Manzarek participates
in an upcoming two-hour show that airs on the History Channel next Monday,
July 27. 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.' "Travel back to 1969 and uncover
fascinating trends, people and events that forever changed the way Americans
think about and have sex. Viewers will travel from the Playboy Penthouse
in Los Angeles to San Francisco's Hippie crash pads, New York's Gay bathhouses,
the boardwalk in Atlantic City, a court room in Miami, and other spots across
America to meet some of the women and men who found themselves caught between
old values and new desires in 1969, and decided to do something about it. Some
of them, like Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, actors Dyan Cannon and
Jim Brown, and Ray Manzarek of The Doors, will be famous. Others will be
average Americans whose lives were transformed by the sexual tides coursing through
the nation as the Sixties came to a close. But they will all have one thing in
common--they will all have fascinating stories to tell." 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
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July
11, 2009 vintage Ray interview
Ray Manzarek was interviewed in March 1973 when he, Robby and John
were in London in a search for a new singer. Interview Jeff Katz has
included the interview, titled 'Other Voices', in his blog at: http://maybebabyoryouknowthatitwouldbeuntrue.blogspot.com/2009/07/other-voices.html
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June
16, 2009 Ray in "Weird Al"
video spoof
Ray Manzarek plays
keyboards in a new internet-only video by "Weird Al" Yankovic
titled 'Craigslist', in which he spoofs Jim Morrison and/or pays homage.
Stories about this video are all over the internet this morning. Here is
one of them: http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2009/06/16/Weird-Al-releases-Craigslist-single/UPI-23821245164649/
And here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZqciuoiikw
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June
9, 2009 Ray will be celebrity judge
<> Ray & McClure at 'West Fest'
Ray Manzarek will be a
celebrity judge this Friday, June 12 at the Napa Valley Opera House for a
local Battle Of The Bands. Proceeds benefit the NVOH. For more info, go
to: http://nvoh.org/index.php/component/content/article/270
Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure will perform on October 25 at West Fest, a west coast celebration of the Woodstock Festival. The free festivities will take place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and will also include performances by Country Joe McDonald, The Chambers Brothers, Blue Cheer, Barry 'The Fish' Melton, Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks, Denny Laine of The Moody Blues, and others. Read the story at: http://www.earvolution.com/2009/06/tuesdays-earful-woodstock-at-40.asp
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May
26, 2009 a new Manzarek grandchild
Ray and Dorothy Manzarek became
grandparents for the third time this month. Their first
granddaughter, Camille Aiko Darya Moon Manzarek, was born to Pablo and Sharmin
on May 16 and joins big brothers Noah and Apollo Ray. Congratulations to
the Manzarek clan on the latest addition!
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April
14, 2009 Ray & Robby show cancelled
Tomorrow night's show
in Porto Alegro, Brazil was supposed to kick off Ray & Robby's latest
South American tour, but the show has been cancelled according to a post on the
website for Pepsi Onstage http://www.pepsionstage.com.br/
I have no information about the reason for this. (thanks, Eduardo)
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April
13, 2009 Ray & Robby head south <> Ray
& Robby with Daryl Hall
Ray and Robby kick off
a South American tour beginning on Wednesday in Sao Paulo. Most of
the tour dates are listed in the calendar below. A fan has advised me of
seeing them listed for a music festival in Montevideo, Uruguay on April 23, but
I cannot find a link for it and have no other information. (thanks, Luis)
Meantime, fans can catch Ray and Robby with Daryl Hall and other musicians this Wednesday April 15 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. (thanks, George)
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March
19, 2009 Ray's Reno interview <> Ray
on WordBeat
Ray Manzarek and Robby
Krieger hit the road this weekend for their first U.S. shows since 2007 in
Reno, Napa, and San Francisco. An interview with Ray ran in the Reno
Gazette-Journal today. Read it at: http://www.rgj.com/article/20090319/ENT02/903190357/1056/ENT
Ray Manzarek is the guest at 8:00 Sunday evening on WordBeat Poetry and Jazz Radio. For more info, go to: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WordBeat/2009/03/23/WordBeat-LAs-P-Jazz-Joint
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February
12, 2009 HB 2 RM
Ray Manzarek turns 70
years old today. Since he's starting a small tour of Mexico along
with Robby Krieger and the rest of the band, this year I'll wish him feliz
compleaños instead of happy birthday!
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February
8, 2009 Ray on radio tonight
Ray Manzarek is the guest at
8:00 this evening on WordBeat Poetry and Jazz Radio. Sorry for the late
notice on this. For more info, go to: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WordBeat/blog/2009/02/08/Ray-Manzarek-Quotes-2
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January
22, 2009 Ray & Robby tour dates <> more
Sundance interviews
Robby and Ray's latest
tour dates have been announced today at http://robbykrieger.com/tour.html
All I can say is "hooray" for finally getting a few chances to see
them not only back in the U.S.A., but on the west coast. The three
unconfirmed dates in mid-February in Mexico that I have had listed are now good
to go, as well as two more dates in mid-March in northern California and Nevada
in addition to the Napa show that I previously reported on. Will there be
additional shows added to these tours? I have no idea but let's hope so,
and stay tuned! I also don't know if any or all of these shows will be
billed as Riders On The Storm or as Manzarek & Krieger of The Doors ...
just go with it and time will tell. The details on dates and venues are
listed in the calendar below.
'When You're Strange' Director Tom DiCillo, along with Robby and Ray, can be seen discussing the film in a 4-minute interview during Sundance at this link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid5237562001?bclid=8598973001&bctid=8620345001
My son got busy tracking down interviews and clips as well, and found a 2-1/2 minute AMC interview with DiCillo, Ray and Robby: http://www.amctv.com/videos/movie-news/?bcpid=1725961875&bclid=7065999001&bctid=8484268001 (thanks, David my son)
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January
21, 2009 Sundance interview
A 9-minute video clip of Director Tom DiCillo, Ray and
Robby being interviewed the day after the premiere on Saturday can be viewed
at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v319aHuzt2Q (thanks, KDW)
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January
19, 2009 Sundance 'WYS' reviews <> Ray on
Obama
Last evening was the
screening of 'When You're Strange' for press and industry, so there are a
bunch of reviews popping up. I'm not going to use every one but will
select the most comprehensive ones to share. I'm going to start with
these: http://www.thestar.com/Entertainment/article/573260
and http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx?intStoryID=42684
Ray Manzarek participates in a clip of celebrity interviews (obviously filmed at Sundance!) where they each briefly share some thoughts about the new administration. Ray's segment begins at 1:13 at: http://thepresidentobama.blogspot.com/2009/01/spike-lee-kevin-bacon-jane-lynch-ashley.html
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January
17, 2009 The Doors at Sundance
Robby, Ray, and John are
all in Park City right now for the Sundance Film Festival. 'When
You're Strange' had its premiere showing this evening. Earlier today,
Robby and Ray participated in a mini-jam at the Gibson Lounge and performed
'Riders On The Storm' and 'Roadhouse Blues' (maybe more, I don't know!).
This can be seen on YouTube videos on this link: http://blogs.sltrib.com/sundance/2009/01/doors-at-sundance-video.html
Dorothy Manzarek can be seen sitting just behind Ray in both videos.
Incidentally, Ray and Dorothy just celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on
December 21.
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January
11, 2009 Ray and Roy
Ray Manzarek and slide
guitarist Roy Rogers played two shows in Seattle this past weekend.
Someone who was there posted a review of the show along with a bunch of photos
on his blog. Check it out at: http://yurtmeister.livejournal.com/27429.html
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January
8, 2009 Ray interview
Ray Manzarek did a
15-minute phone interview with a reporter from the Salt Lake Tribune in advance
of next week's 'When You're Strange' premiere at Sundance in Park City.
During the interview, Ray reveals that following Sundance the band will tour
Mexico, then do about six U.S. west coast dates from Seattle to San Diego, then
down to South America, and finally into the recording studio to record some new
music with various singers. Ray also said they will be the
Manzarek-Krieger Band, with the same musicians as Riders On The Storm.
Listen to it at: http://blogs.sltrib.com/sundance/2009/01/hello-i-talk-to-you.html
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When Ray and Robby perform at the Napa Valley Opera House on March
21st, the show will be with the Riders On The Storm band members. Tickets
are on sale now on-line, but you can get better seats by calling the box office
directly. The venue website is: http://www.nvoh.org/
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