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 February 5, 2012     Manzarek-Krieger in France
Manzarek-Krieger Band will be playing several dates in France in early July, as well as the Woodstock Festival in Poland (I don't know that date). You can find details as well as additional dates when announced on the Manzarek-Krieger Facebook page.  I will not be listing any specific tour info on this site.  (thanks, Jim)

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 February 4, 2012     YouTube from Egyptian
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger were special guests at Hollywood's Egyptian Theater on January 20th when 'The Doors  The Story of L.A. Woman' premiered there.  Here is an 8-minute YouTube clip of part of the Q & A that following the screening.  This video is from afar, so I'll explain that those seated are, left to right: Jim Ladd, Robby, Ray, Bruce Botnick, and Jac Holzman.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhJ0j6chWRI.  I'm sure there are more out there in YouTube-land.

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 February 2, 2012     Ray interview
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers play Paradise Performing Arts Center in Paradise, CA in two weeks, on February 17th.  Ray did a phone interview with Bruce Smith-Peters of ChicoER.com which you can read at: http://www.chicoer.com/entertainment/ci_19875319.   The venue website for that performance is: http://www.paradiseperformingarts.com/

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 January 24, 2012     Ray in Beatweek 
Ray Manzarek had a nice interview with Dana Feldman of Beatweek magazine.  Check it out at: http://www.beatweek.com/tag/the-doors/ (thanks, Gilles)

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 January 22, 2012   DVD premiere story <> DVD premiere pix <> Rolling Stone with Ray & Robby Friday night's premiere of "The Doors  The Making of L.A. Woman" at Hollywood's Egyptian Theater got a write-up by Michael Hepworth on HollywoodToday.net ...  read that at:  http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/2012/01/22/year-of-the-doors-la-woman-film-world-premiere/

Lots of photos are showing up on-line from Friday night's Egyptian Theater screening.  Here is a good link:  http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/StP0InH1gSD/Screening+Doors+Mr+Mojo+Risin+Making+L+Woman/9Nfnt_r1PHr/Ray+Manzarekt  and 

RollingStone.com writer Steve Appleford writes about The Doors, the new DVD and other releases coming, tour plans, the screening on Friday night in Hollywood, the absent band member, Skrillex, and lots more in conversation with Ray and Robby.  Read it at: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-doors-rise-again-with-new-documentary-and-unreleased-song-20120122

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 January 21, 2012    LAW screening at Egyptian <> DVD review <> LA Weekly cover <> French Rock & Folk cover 
Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger, along with Bruce Botnick, were the not-so-surprising "special guests" at last night's premiere screening of 'The Doors   Mr. Mojo Risin':  The Story of L.A. Woman' at Hollywood's beautiful and historic Egyptian Theater.  You don't need to hear my personal review of the film.  There are professionals who do that much better than I could, and the reviews are in abundance.  Besides, no one has ever accused me of being impartial about this band.  Instead, I'll relate the first-person experience from last night.  There was a VIP reception in the lobby area that preceded the admittance of the hundreds of fans lined up in the courtyard.  There was also a lengthy stand-by line for this sold-out event.  A table was set up inside to sell not only other Doors releases, but also the new LAW DVD ... so fans were able to purchase that four days ahead of its official release date.  Once everyone was seated, The Doors manager Jeff Jampol made a few opening remarks and introduced Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman.  Jac spoke for about ten minutes and then turned it over to local DJ legend Jim Ladd, who served as emcee.  Following the screening of the film, Ray, Robby, Bruce Botnick and Jac Holzman emerged from the VIP seats and took to the chairs lined up in front, along with Jim Ladd, for the audience Q &A.  I didn't write down everything from the Q&A, but here are some comments that stood out (or that I can read my writing).  Regarding the clever use of "billboards" to introduce each song, I'm pretty sure the answer was that it was Jeff's idea.  Ray called Robby the band's "secret weapon".  Jim Ladd praised Jac Holzman as a 'wonderful poetic soul' ...  Robby remarked that no other label "got them".  Jac then commented that he didn't "get them" either the first few nights, but that he kept going back.  When asked about the decision to record the band at their rehearsal workshop instead of the studio, Bruce Botnick said it was because they were most comfortable there.  Bruce also said that one thing done differently for LAW was that they worked on one song at a time, and finished it, before moving on to the next, instead of working one one song for awhile, then putting it aside to start work on another one.  Jac spoke about his decision to delay the release of the first LP until January, after the Christmas music season ended.  Elektra did not release any other LPs in January, so all their emphasis was on The Doors.  Jac also said that following Jim's death, he left the L.A. Woman billboard up for six months in tribute.  Someone asked if any of the LAW songs had been considered for inclusion on Morrison Hotel, and the answer was no.  It was Bruce Botnick's idea to put the whispers in Riders On The Storm.  Robby said that being on Elektra was great because it gave an aura of being an 'underground band', and that all the records he owned prior were from Elektra.  Oh, and "smart people liked The Doors".  Someone asked if they will play the Whisky again (they were there in August 2011) .. and Ray said "yes".  Ray then went on to say that in late June they are heading to Russia and Europe again.  They will play Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev and other European dates and that John Densmore is always welcome to join them.  Someone asked about the Oliver Stone film.  Robby and Ray both praised Val Kilmer's work and the music in the film, and Robby added that Kilmer should have won awards.  One under-informed audience member commented that Ray and Robby seem to be close, and asked 'do you not talk to John Densmore?"  (She has some sad historical catching up to do.)  Someone asked what they miss most about Jim.  Robby said that when Jim was around, 'there was always something happening!'  Ray added that he misses playing with Jim and John, and losing oneself in the power of the music.  As the Q&A session wrapped up, Jac Holzman said it was the best film he has ever seen about the making of a record.  Bruce Botnick added that there is a "holy grail" that will be let loose in the next few months.  They all posed for pix for a few minutes before exiting through the side door.  I thought the film was great and REALLY appreciated the opportunity to watch it on a big screen.  The DVD's bonus features were not screened last night and I have not had a chance to watch that yet.  I must comment that Robby was wearing a VERY cool shirt in the film's interview segments, and again last night.  I don't know if it is custom-made or a prototype for future merchandise, but I want one for myself!  It's a subtle pattern, so be sure to take notice of that when you watch the DVD.

 January 20, 2012    Ray interview <> Ray & Robby interview 
Ray Manzarek spoke with Billboard Magazine about the L.A. Woman DVD and the Skrillex collaboration.  Ray reveals that The Doors were asked to play 'Breakn' A Sweat' with Skrillex on this year's Grammy Awards telecast, but that plan was nixed by John Densmore (who also plays on the track).  Ray also shares that the Skrillex project has inspired a few ideas for more Doors involvement in the electronic music realm.  He also teases us with the tidbit that there's "a bunch of stuff cooked up" for The Year of the Doors, although he does not expect any of the other albums to get the same archival treatment as LAW due to lack of outtakes.  Read the full interview at: http://www.billboard.com/news/jim-morrison-would-love-skrillex-the-doors-1005933752.story#/news/jim-morrison-would-love-skrillex-the-doors-1005933752.story

Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger did a fun, loose interview with Julian Casablancas of The Strokes.  I love learning that another fave was influenced by The Doors.  Read the interview on Complex.com at:  http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/interview-julian-casablancas-of-the-strokes-talks-to-the-doors

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 January 19, 2012    Ray & Roy add Florida show
The Manzarek-Rogers Band appear April 20th at the Bamboo Room in Lake Worth, Florida.  This follows their appearance the previous day at the Wanee Festival 2012 in Live Oak, Florida.  For more info, the venue website is: http://www.bamboorm.com/

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 January 18, 2012      Skrillex <> Wanee Festival 2012 <> Ray interview 
Skrillex cannot be ignored.  (I have been trying).  No apologies, I am not the 'target demographic' for his type of music anyway.  This video that was released for "Breakin' A Sweat" featuring Ray, Robby and John: http://www.vevo.com/watch/skrillex/breakn-a-sweat/USQY51224268  Don't get your hopes up, John was NOT in the studio at the same time that Ray and Robby were.   :=(   I'm unsure if it is the same one I shared a few months ago.  Anyway, if this scene is your cup of tea, Skrillex has a bunch of L.A.-area dates in the near future: http://www.skrillex.com/ (thanks, Ruben)

The Manzarek-Rogers Band appearance in April at the Wanee Festival 2012 in Live Oak, Florida was announced months ago.  Tickets for the festival are finally going on sale on Friday.  For more info about ticketing and the rest of the line-up, go to: http://www.waneefestival.com/

Ray Manzarek did an interview with ArtistDirect.com.  Read it at: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-talks-l-a-woman-a-favorite-jim-morrison-memory-she-smells-so-nice-skrillex-and-2001-a-spacey-odyssey/9854908

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 January 14, 2012   Ray & Roy interview <> Ray & Robby to play Rome?
Manzarek-Rogers Band plays Harrah's Tahoe South Shore in Stateline, NV tonight.  A preview profile story ran a few days ago in the Tahoe Daily Tribune:  http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20120112/NEWS/120119953/1058&parentprofile=1058

Manzarek-Krieger Band will play Rome on July 10, according to a venue's advertisement: http://www.palcotv.it/?Concerto-di-Ray-Manzarek-e-Robby-Krieger-DOORS-a-Roma-il-10-luglio-2012_16066  (thanks, Simone)

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 January 9, 2012     Ray on SSSN
Ray Manzarek discusses 'She Smells So Nice' in this story at Complex.com ... check it out at: http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/interview-the-doors-release-new-song-talk-about-jay-z-takeover

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 December 23, 2011   Roy Rogers in Napa 
Ray Manzarek collaborator Roy Rogers & his long-time band the Delta River Kings are scheduled to play the Napa Valley Opera House on Friday, January 6. Ray is not part of the show's billing, but since Napa IS where he and Dorothy live these days, I'm willing to bet there is a good chance that a 'special guest' will pop into that show.  http://www.starkinsider.com/2011/12/multi-grammy-nominee-roy-rogers-the-delta-rhythm-kings-to-perform-at-napa-valley-opera-house.html

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 December 21, 2011    Ray & Dorothy celebrate 44
Ray and Dorothy Manzarek celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary today.  Jim and Pam were their witnesses on December 21, 1967 at the L.A. County Courthouse.  Congratulations to Ray and Dorothy.  Here is a pic of the happy couple at a 1998 book signing in Santa Monica.  photo

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 December 18, 2011    Ray & Robby in Chicago 
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Chicago's Congress Theater last month.  ChicagoJamScene.com ran a write-up about the show that just rolled in: http://www.chicagojamscene.com/2011/12/111311-robby-krieger-and-ray-manzerek.html

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 December 14, 2011    Ray interview
Manzarek-Rogers Band perform tonight at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA.  Ray was interviewed by Scott McDonald for NBCSanDiego.com.  Please note that the Viper Room show in L.A. that Ray references has since been canceled.  Read story at: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Roadhouse-Blues-for-the-ManzarekRogers-Band-135585463.html

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 December 12, 2011    Ray & Roy show added
Manzarek-Rogers Band has announced a show at Paradise Performing Arts Center in Paradise, CA on Friday, February 17th.  The venue website is: http://www.paradiseperformingarts.com/

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 December 9, 2011    Ray & Roy show canceled <> Ray & Roy to Stateline, NV
Manzarek-Rogers Band were scheduled to play L.A.'s Viper Room a week from tonight, December 16.  I have received notice from TicketWeb that the show is canceled.  The December 14th show at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA is still a go.

Manzarek-Rogers Band has announced a show at Harrah's Tahoe South Shore in Stateline, NV on Saturday, January 14.  Venue website is: http://www.harrahslaketahoe.com/casinos/harrahs-lake-tahoe/casino-misc/south-shore-room-detail.html

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 December 7, 2011     Ray interview on Gibson
A Ray Manzarek interview appears today on the Gibson website in their Lifestyle section.  Read it at: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/ray-manzarek-doors-1207-2011/

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 December 4, 2011     Ray & Robby writing songs for film
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger are going to be writing songs for 'Manson Girls', a new film project from producer Susanna Lo.  The film will focus on the period leading up to the 1969 murders of nine people in the L.A. area during summer 1969, for which Charles Manson and his followers were convicted.  Lo told Variety that she aims to illustrate how and why the girls came under Manson's command.  Read more about this at:  http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118046370?refCatId=13

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 November 26, 2011     Ray & Robby Chicago set list <> Roy & Roy on the blues
Manzarek-Krieger played Chicago's Congress Theater on Sunday, November 13.  The set list that night was:  Roadhouse Blues;  Break On Through;  Strange Days;  Crystal Ship;  Changeling;  Waiting For The Sun;  Soft Parade;  Back Door Man;  Crawling King Snake;  Not To Touch The Earth;  Touch Me;  Five To One;  L.A. Woman;  Light My Fire.  (thanks, Dave & Wal)

Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers can be seen talking about the blues in a 3-minute video from TheBluesMobileVideo.com.  Check that out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoookYFS0ZY

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 November 25, 2011     Ray & Roy in Oakland
Manzarek-Rogers Band returns to Yoshi's in Oakland, CA on Friday, January 13.  For more info, go to:  http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2253

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 November 15, 2011     Ray & Robby pix from Chicago
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Congress Theater in Chicago on Sunday night.  Check out a slideshow of photos from the gig: http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-in-chicago/ray-manzarek-and-robbie-krieger-of-the-doors-at-the-congress-theater-picture

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 November 14, 2011    Ray & Robby in Detroit <> Ray & Robby in Grand Rapids <> Ray & Robby in Chicago
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Detroit Fillmore on Friday night.  Two lucky fans who were there sent their recaps of the set, which ran from 8:18 until 10:24 (again, love the precise reporting I'm getting lately   LOL) and are combined following.  Here is the set list: Roadhouse Blues;  Break On Through (with Dead cats, dead rats);  Changeling;  Peace Frog;  Blue Sunday;  Love Me Two Times;  When The Music's Over (Ray dedicated it to James Douglas Morrison);  band intros;  Alabama Song;  Back Door Man (Rick Manczarek on 2nd guitar);  Touch Me;  Not To Touch The Earth;  Riders On The Storm;  L.A. Woman.  Encore #1: Indian Summer;  Light My Fire (solos by Phil Chen on bass and Ty Dennis on drums; Ray & Rick on percussion instruments).  Encore #2:  Soul Kitchen.  (thanks, Nate & Matt) The show also got a really nice write-up by a local reviewer: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/11/12/entertainment/doc4ebe91214260d773263743.txt               Here are a few YouTube videos from the show:  LM2X: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kov_SY7JzqA BDM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9DibWRVXJU

Manzarek-Krieger Band played the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday night.  One of the lucky fans who reported on Detroit's show was also there and provided this set list: Roadhouse Blues;  Break On Through (with Dead cats, dead rats);  Strange Days;  Crystal Ship;  Waiting For The Sun (dedicated to Jim Morrison);  Changeling;  Soft Parade;  Back Door Man with Crawling King Snake (Rick Manczarek on 2nd guitar);  Not To Touch The Earth;  Touch Me;  L.A. Woman.  Encore #1:  When The Music's Over   Encore #2:  Light My Fire, a full-band jam.  (thanks, Matt)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played Congress Theater in Chicago last night.  The show got a great review by a Chicago Classic Rock Examiner columnist.  Read it at: http://www.examiner.com/classic-rock-in-chicago/ray-manzarek-and-robbie-krieger-of-the-doors-at-the-congress-theater-review-review

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 November 10, 2011    Ray & Robby in Albany
Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger performed at the Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, New York last night.  Lucky Fan Dave has attended three shows on the current tour, and decided to go for a fourth.  Dave reports that this weeknight audience was a lower-energy crowd than the first three shows he saw.  Set list: Roadhouse Blues;  Break On Through (with Dead cat, dead rats);  Changeling (with Chain of Fools, Mojo Workin', and Sunshine of Your Love);  Peace Frog / Blue Sunday;  Love Me Two Times (Ray stepped up to sing at Robby's mike);  When The Music's Over (dedicated to James Douglas Morrison);  band intros;  Alabama Song;  Back Door Man (Rick Manczarek on guitar);  band huddle;  L.A. Woman (Owen Goldman on cymbals).  Encore #1: Soul Kitchen.  Encore #2: Light My Fire, a shortened version with no bass, drum or percussion breaks.  Ray started his LMF solo under the Vox, and interrupted his solo to sign an album cover for a fan in front.  Dave's precise reporting tells us the show ran from 8:22 to 10:00 p.m.  (thanks, Dave)

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 November 9, 2011    Ray & Robby story
Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger are both quoted in a story today on ChicagoTribune.com.  Read it at:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ott-1111-ray-manzarek-20111110,0,4082745.story

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 November 8, 2011    LMF from Lupo's 
Speaking of LMF, here is a link to a 16-minute YouTube video from the Manzarek-Krieger show at Lupo's in Providence, Rhode Island last week:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of_I1F8vQg4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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 November 6, 2011    Ray & Robby in Philly 
Manzarek-Krieger played Keswick Theater near Philadelphia last night.  Very lucky fan Dave, who was catching his third show of this current tour, has shared his report.  The show ran from 8:14 to 10:04!  Here is the set list:  Roadhouse Blues;  Peace Frog;  Alabama Song;  Back Door Man (with Rick Manczarek on guitar);  Five To One;  Not To Touch The Earth;  band intros;  Soul Kitchen;  Indian Summer;  When The Music's Over.  Encore #1: Break On Through;  Riders On The Storm (with Hitchhiker poem);  L.A. Woman (with Owen Goldman on cymbals).  Encore #2:  Light My Fire  (with Ray, Owen Goldman, tech, Rick Manczarek on percussion & whistle).  Lucky Fan Dave says tonight's high energy show hit the stratosphere during Soul Kitchen.  Only an hour had passed when the band left the stage after WTMO, and then they returned for what he thinks was perhaps the best encore he's ever seen.  He felt Break On Through really killed, coming in later in the show instead of early when they are warming up.  Lucky Fan Dave also described ROTS as epic, from the beginning with Dave Brock reciting the hitchhiker lines, to the power ending.  Robby riffed Ghost Riders In The Sky in there, too.  Sounds like a stupendous show.  (thanks, Lucky Fan Dave)

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 November 5, 2011    Ray & Robby in NY 
Manzarek-Krieger played the NYCB Theater in Westbury, New York last night.  A lucky fan who was there shared his report.  The show started at 8:20 and was plagued by problems with Ray's organ for the first three songs before it was finally fixed.  Ray said the goal of the evening was to play the same set list as The Doors did on April 19, 1968.  Here is what they played following the O Fortuna introduction:  Roadhouse Blues;  Peace Frog;  Alabama Song;  Back Door Man (Rick Manczarek on guitar);  Maggie M'Gill (Ray said it was not played in '68 but they were doing it as an 'extra' song);  Five To One;  Not To Touch The Earth;  Soul Kitchen (with snippets from Gloria);  Light My Fire (with Rick Manczarek & Owen Goldman);  When The Music's Over;  Indian Summer;  Break On Through.  The printed set list included Love Me Two Times and L.A. Woman, but those did not make the live set.  The report on this high energy show included more positive feedback about Dave Brock, who was 'just himself', sang well, and was not trying to be Jim ... similar to other fan comments.  The highlight for this lucky fan was when Robby walked off the stage during Light My Fire and did his solo right in front of him and his friend, who were in the front row.  Wow, I have never seen Robby do that before.  This band continues to evolve and improve their show!  (thanks, Michael)

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 November 3, 2011    Ray & Robby in Providence <> Robby & Ray tour Capitol Hill 
Manzarek-Krieger played Lupo's Lounge in Providence, RI last night.  A lucky fan who was there described it as phenomenal, high energy, and said the crowd mix of both older and younger were really into it.  Craig has seen them four times before with Ian, Brett and Milijenko, and rates Dave Brock as good or better than those three!  High praise, indeed.  We don't have the set list to share, but the highlights for him were Waiting For The Sun, Soft Parade, Maggie M'Gill, and Indian Summer.  (thanks, Craig)

Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek and Dave Brock and Ty Dennis and Phil Chen all got to have a very special tour of Capitol Hill on Monday afternoon.  This happened before sound check for their show that evening in Alexandria, VA.  Read about how this happened at:  http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_53/heard_hill_back_door_men_ray_manzarek_robby_krieger-209986-1.html

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 November 2, 2011    Ray & Robby in Red Bank
Manzarek-Krieger played the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ last night.  Luckier than most, the fan who reported on Monday night's Birchmere show was also there last night.  He's going for a triple play and will be reporting on the show at the Keswick Theater on Saturday night.  This performance clocked in at just under two hours again, running from 8:19 to 10:07!  Love the precision.  Here is last night's set list: O Fortuna; Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Love Me Two Times; When The Music's Over; band intros; Alabama Song; Soft Parade (with Owen Goldman on percussion); Soft Parade reprise, with Ty Dennis & Owen Goldman switching places, allowing Ty to roam the stage with handheld percussion; Love Her Madly; Indian Summer (Dave Brock said it was the first time ever); Maggie M'Gill (with Rick Manczarek on guitar); Riders On The Storm; L.A. Woman (with Owen).  Encore #1: People Are Strange (a duo of only Robby and Dave Brock!).  Encore #2: Light My Fire (with Owen, Ray, and guitar tech on percussion, while Rick Manczarek danced and blew a whistle).  Ray's long and dissonant solo during ROTS brought the crowd to its feet, and he added a similar piece as a shimmering coda to the song's conclusion.  (thanks, Dave) Another lucky fan also reported in on this show.  He described it as high energy playing to a full house.  There was plenty of chatter between Ray and Robby and the crowd, who commented on how they love New Jersey audiences.  This fan reported last night's to be the best of the six shows he has seen, and was very impressed with Dave Brock on vocals.  (thanks, Gary)

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 November 1, 2011    Ray & Robby in Tarrytown, NY <> Ray & Robby in Alexandria, VA
Manzarek-Krieger played Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY on Sunday night, October 30.  A lucky fan who was there for the almost-two hour show gave favorable feedback on Dave Brock on vocals, and shared the set list with us : O Fortuna; Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; Peace Frog; Blue Sunday; When The Music's Over; Alabama Song; Back Door Man; Crawling King Snake (with Rick Manczarek on guitar); Robby flamenco solo into Spanish Caravan; L.A. Woman.  Encore: Light My Fire.  (thanks, Gerry)

Manzarek-Krieger played Alexandria, Virginia's Birchmere Theater last night, October 31.  A lucky fan who was there has shared the set list and comments: Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Love Me Two Times; When The Music's Over; Alabama Song; Soft Parade (with Owen Goldman on percussion); Love Her Madly; Crystal Ship; Changeling (with Chain of Fools, mojo verses and Sunshine of Your Love ending); Maggie M'Gill (with Rick Manczarek on guitar); Touch Me; Riders On The Storm (dedicated to Jim & Pam).  Encore: Light My Fire (with Owen & Ray adding percussion).  The fan reported it was a high-energy show with lots of intensity, especially on WTMO and Soft Parade.  Dave Brock introduced Soft Parade as the first time on tour (with no rehearsal).  A fan in the audience was introduced as a high school classmate of Jim's, so Ray joked about his age and looks.  The show ran from 7:36 to 9:16 p.m. (pretty precise reporting, LOL); the early start was due to a local noise ordinance.  (thanks, Dave)

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 October 28, 2011    Ray & Robby story
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger perform in Red Bank, NJ at the Count Basie Theater next Tuesday, November 1.  A preview story ran today on MyCentralJersey.com: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20111029/NJENT01/310290013/Doors-musicians-keep-band-s-music-alive?odyssey=nav|head

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 October 27, 2011    Ray interview <> Ray portrayed
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers play UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond, OK tomorrow (Friday) night.  An interview with him ran today on NewsOK.com.  Read it at:  http://newsok.com/ex-doors-keyboardist-ray-manzarek-plays-uco-jazz-lab/article/3617178?custom_click=lead_story_title

Ray Manzarek was name-checked and portrayed last night in the Halloween episode of an ABC show called 'Happy Endings.'  One of the main characters encounters someone carrying a door, who explained that he was on the way to a Halloween party with friends, and they were going as The Doors.  He was dressed in a natty suit.  When asked which one he was, he said Ray Manzarek.  Jim Morrison gets name-checked or parodied all the time; it's cool that another band member got the treatment this time.  It got mentioned in EW.com:  http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/happy-endings-season-2-episode-5/.  (thanks, CeCe)  

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 October 26, 2011    Ray interview
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers play Granada Theater in Dallas, Texas this Saturday night.  There is an interview with Ray on DFW.com at: http://www.dfw.com/2011/10/25/528567/ray-manzarek-doors-dallas-granada.html

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 October 19, 2011    Ray interview <> 8512 Santa Monica news <> teleseminar
Ray Manzarek did an interview with UltimateClassicRock.com and talked about The Doors, Roy Rogers, Sly Stone, Warren Zevon, Jim Carroll, Jim Morrison, and much more.  Read it at:  http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ray-manzarek-the-doors-interview/

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 October 15, 2011    Ray on San Franc TV
Ray Manzarek was a guest on San Francisco's 7LiveOnLine.com yesterday.  During his 7-minute interview, he talks about (among other things) basketball, Roy Rogers, and the big-screen project for his 2002 novel 'The Poet In Exile'.  Watch the full segment at: http://7liveonline.com/Ray-Manzarek:-Stay-strictly-psychedelic/8392713

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 October 13, 2011     Skrillex & RE:GENERATION project <> unseen 1967 photos
The recent collaboration between DJ and producer Skrillex with Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore got a blog write-up in today's LA Weekly, complete with a few photos.  Read it at: http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2011/10/skrillex_robby_krieger.php.   Here is a promo for the resulting film RE:GENERATION: http://www.youtube.com/hyundaiusa?x=us_regeneration_390_ (thanks, Roland)

Unseen color photos of The Doors and Jim Morrison at the Mt. Tamalpais festival in June 1967 are included in "A Perfect Haze: An Illustrated History of the Monterey International Pop Festival".  This is the newest book from noted rock journalist Harvey Kubernik and his brother Ken Kubernik.  The book includes some narrative contributed by Ray Manzarek about The Doors show at Mt. Tam, which took place the weekend before Monterey Pop.  The book's release date is November 1, and can be pre-ordered at: http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Haze-Illustrated-Monterey-International/dp/1595800603/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318525648&sr=1-2  The authors are earmarking their proceeds from the sales of the book to the Monterey International Pop Festival fund.  (thanks, Harvey)

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 October 10, 2011     "The Poet In Exile" to become film
Ray Manzarek's novel 'The Poet In Exile' is heading to the big screen, according to a story in Variety.  His 2002 book explored the notion that Morrison staged his death in 1971, and contacts Ray from his hiding place in the Seychelles Islands to embark on one final journey of rock & roll rebellion.  Ray will co-produce and score the project, which is being written, directed and produced by Tim Sullivan under his Clubhouse Entertainment banner.  Read the full story at:  http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118044166

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 October 6, 2011    new film includes Ray, John & Robby
"RE:GENERATION" is the title of a feature film due out in 2012 which, among other things, features music from all three remaining Doors.  As I understand it from the following linked story which appeared today on RollingStone.com (and includes a trailer), they worked with a DJ & Producer named Skrillex (Sonny Moore).  According to the story, the film is co-produced by the Grammys.  It should premiere early in 2012, and will be a big part of Grammy Week next year including "Re-mix Labs" with the artists involved, as well as an event at the Grammy museum and screening that week.  So, stay tuned.  Meanwhile, read the full source story at: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/remaining-doors-members-record-with-skrillex-for-new-documentary-20111006

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 September 26, 2011    Ray & Roy in FL
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will play the Wanee Festival in Live Oak, Florida on April 19, 2012 according to the Manzarek-Rogers website at: http://manzarek-rogersband.com/tour-dates/.  The event takes place at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, but this is not yet listed on their event website is: http://waneefestival.com/

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 September 1, 2011    Ray & Robby in San Franc <> Ray on San Franc show <> Ray & Roy Rogers at Sonora
Manzarek-Krieger Band played San Francisco's Regency Ballroom on Saturday, August 20 ... the night after they played the Whisky.  I love the opening lines of this story:  "I never thought that I'd hear those songs played live. Or played that well live."  Here is the review from GuitarPlayer.com: http://www.guitarplayer.com/Default.aspx?tabid=259&EntryId=553

Ray Manzarek appeared on a San Francisco show called 7 Live on Tuesday, in advance of his appearance that evening at Yoshi's in Oakland along with Michael McClure and other musicians.  It's a fun 7-minute interview in front of a live audience.  Check it out at: http://7liveonline.com/video?id=8335786&section=7live

Manzarek-Rogers Band played 'Fire On The Mountain' at the Fairgrounds in Sonora, California on August 13th.  Here is a 15-minute video from that performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONqSwMCM2Pc.

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 August 30, 2011    Ray & Roy to San Franc
Manzarek-Rogers Band play San Francisco at The Showroom on Saturday, October 15.  This is a new venue and their website is not fully on-line yet, but you can check it out at: http://www.theshowroomsf.com/

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 August 26, 2011    Ray & Roy in WeHo <> Roy Rogers profile
Manzarek-Rogers Band play the Viper Room in West Hollywood on Friday, December 16.  For more venue info: http://www.viperroom.com/

Speaking of Roy Rogers, a Tahoe website ran a nice story about him in advance of an upcoming appearance with his band, the Delta Kings.  Roy talks about his collaboration with Ray Manzarek, and also the confusion about his famous name.  Read it at: http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20110825/ENTERTAINMENT/110829957/1058&parentprofile=1058

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 August 24, 2011    Ray & Robby to Mexico <> NO Mexico tour <> Ray & Robby in Frisco
Manzarek-Krieger Band will return to Mexico for some late November tour dates. 

Information update: Mexico tour dates in November are either cancelled or was misinformation.  Fuhgeddaboutit.

Manzarek-Krieger Band's performance last Saturday night in San Francisco got a glowing review from a website called thevinyldistrict.com ... check it out, along with some photos, at: http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/sanfrancisco/2011/08/manzarek-krieger-of-the-doors-blow-the-roof-off-the-regency-ballroom-exclusive-photos/

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 August 23, 2011     London Fog recording & pix <> more about London Fog <> Bataclan videos <> Uncut's L.A. Woman issue
The Doors Manager Jeff Jampol posted some exciting news a few days ago on The Doors forum about newly found recordings and photos from the London Fog. Jeff's messages reveal that there is an excellent quality, reel-to-reel recording of the band done by a friend of Ray's from UCLA.  She also helped with an early Doors flyer which promoted folks to come to the London Fog to check out "Ray and Jim's new band!"  This lady also took lots of great quality black & white photos.  Among the songs performed are Little Richard's 'Lucille', which Robby told Jeff he has no recollection of them ever playing, as well as 'Strange Days'!  Apparently on Saturday night at the Manzarek-Krieger show at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, Robby announced during the show that they recently acquired recordings of the London Fog shows which included lots of blues songs.  Robby also said they will be released later this year, but logically that type of release would be held off until at least 2012 so as not to conflict with the L.A. Woman Anniversary releases planned for later this year.  Other news shared by Jeff on the forum concerns a never-before-heard (or known about) Doors song described as a long-ish blues jam called 'She Smells So Nice.'  Jeff says it will be included in several (maybe all) of the L.A. Woman 40th Anniversary packages.  If you have the patience and tolerance to pick your way through the childish bickering on the forum, this information is contained within later pages on the BMA thread titled 'Great News on LA Woman Deluxe' which starts at: http://www.thedoors.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21343&st=0.  If anyone is nice enough to keep me updated on more revelations there, I'll happily share those here.  (thanks, Fred)

More info about that newly surfaced London Fog recording that Doors manager Jeff Jampol posted about on the Doors forum, and shared earlier today here:  it is one 30-minute reel, and will probably be released in 2012.  Better than nothing, and something exciting to look forward to!  (thanks, Fred)

Manzarek-Krieger's performance in Paris at Le Bataclan on July 3, can be enjoyed through a bunch of videos on this site: http://livevideobootlegs.blogspot.com/search/label/Ray%20Manzarek%20and%20Robby%20Krieger  (thanks, Gary)

The September issue of the U.K.'s "Uncut" magazine with the L.A. Woman cover story, has finally surfaced on our shores.  A friend alerted me that he found it in Barnes & Noble in his area, and I had the same luck at my local B&N.   It's nice to see the entire band featured on the cover.  Over the span of 13 pages, Ray, Robby and John talk about Jim's demise, his last testament, L.A. Woman, and the band's long strange afterlife.  Here is the cover to look for:  Uncut Mag Sept 2011 (thanks, Tim)

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 August 22, 2011    Whisky a GoGo last Friday night <> Ray at Mötley Crüe tribute <> Ray & Robby in San Francisco
Manzarek-Krieger Band's Whisky performance on Friday night is dramatically chronicled by a Hollywood-based Examiner writer named Helen Darras.  All I can say again is thank goodness we got there early and secured our places at the barrier, which gave us open space (and air) in front of us.  Read the story at:  http://www.examiner.com/charity-events-in-los-angeles/whisky-a-go-go-the-doors-ray-manzarek-robby-krieger-helen-darras-collide-review (thanks, Beverly)

Ray Manzarek was part of the tribute to Mötley Crüe on Thursday night at the Sunset House of Blues.  This YouTube video shows a part of his segment, which included playing Riders On The Storm (excerpted in the video):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-RrjccH9Q

Manzarek-Krieger Band's Saturday night sold-out performance at the Regency in San Francisco was re-capped for me by a lucky fan who was there.  Ray shared some comments about venues that they had played there in the 60's.  He also said they went up in January 1967 for the Human Be-In.  The band went on about 9:05 and played the following (possibly not in this exact order):  Roadhouse Blues <> Love Me Two Times <> People Are Strange, complete with a different arpeggio keyboard solo, rather than the record's melody solo (outstanding!) <> Alabama Song <> Crawling King Snake <> Peace Frog <> Blue Sunday <> Break On Through <> When The Music's Over <> Love Her Madly <> Hyacinth House <> 'sex machine' band intros leading into Touch Me <> Changeling with some Chain of Fools, Got My Mojo Working, and Sunshine of Your Love closing out the song <> Not To Touch The Earth <> Riders On The Storm <> Crystal Ship (Robby remarked "that's the first time we've played that!" ... presumably meaning with Dave) <> Soul Kitchen <> L.A. Woman.  It was 10:50 pm and the band left the stage, then they returned for the Light My Fire encore.  (thanks, John)

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 August 21, 2011    Ray interview
Ray Manzarek talks about Roy Rogers and their 'Translucent Blues' CD, his work on the Sly Stone tribute CD, and The Doors in a new interview on The Morton Report at: http://www.themortonreport.com/entertainment/music/ray-manzarek-returns-to-his-roots-with-translucent-blues/

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 August 20, 2011    Ray & Robby at Whisky
Manzarek-Krieger Band blew the lid off the Whisky a Go Go on the fabulous Sunset Strip last night, as expected!  It was a great show, and the venue was packed to the rafters, also as expected.  Dave Brock has played the Whisky countless times over the years with Wild Child.  For the last year he has also been touring with Ray and Robby.  So, imagine what a thrill it must've been for him last night, to be standing on that stage with Ray and Robby!!  And it showed:  the band was on fire!  However, the evening did not start off on the highest of notes ... more on that later.  Beverly and I arrived early and were in the will-call line behind just one other couple.  This assured us of a good spot at the barrier in front of the stage.   Opening act Zen Rizing started on time at 8:00, followed by Kathryn Gallagher.  When KLOS deejay Jim Ladd introduced her, he said she is 17 years old and has 130 songs.  She was very impressive!  Jim Ladd returned to the stage at 10:25 to introduce Ray & Robby.   Cameras were strictly prohibited at this show, so there are no performance pix to share.  All I can offer are photos of the marquee, the oversize guitar mounted on the front of the Whisky, and the entrance of the club with the crowd control barriers in place.  That's my friend Beverly standing to the left of the door in front of the plaque.  After the 'O Fortuna' musical intro, the set list was: Roadhouse Blues <> Love Me Two Times <> Alabama Song <> Back Door Man, with some Crawling King Snake inserted <> Strange Days <> Ray & Robby reminisced about the go-go girls in 1966 <> Peace Frog <> Blue Sunday <> Break On Through <> When The Music's Over <> Love Her Madly <> Ray reminisced about when the band was fired from the Whisky <> Robby switched to his Rick Turner guitar for Hyacinth House <> 'sex machine' band intros leading into Touch Me <> Changeling, with some Chain of Fools, Got My Mojo Working, and Sunshine of Your Love closing out the song <> Not To Touch The Earth <> Riders On The Storm <> L.A. Woman (drum tech Owen Goldman on cymbals).  It was 12:20 a.m. and the band left the stage, then returned for the Light My Fire encore.  The show ended at 12:35 a.m.  I am a fan of judicious use of a strobe light; it was used sparingly but appropriately during Strange Days, Break On Through, and a few others.  Here are the set list & ticket stub.

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 August 19, 2011    Ray & Roy in SoCA <> Ray & Roy in NoCA
Manzarek-Rogers Band will play on Wednesday, December 14 at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA.  For more info, go to: http://www.bellyup.com/show/detail/49510. 

Manzarek-Rogers Band will play on Friday, December 2 at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA.  For more info: http://www.mystictheatre.com/venue/

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 August 17, 2011    Whisky parking <> Whisky details <> Ray & Robby in Frisco
Fans planning to attend the Manzarek-Krieger sold-out show at the Whisky this Friday night, may be interested in this guide to parking and/or public transportation for the Sunset Strip Music Festival:  http://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com/event-info/parking/ Fans planning to    (thanks, Beverly)

Those of us who bought Whisky tix through TicketWeb received an email today with the set times and some other very helpful advance intel.  Ticket will-call begins at 6:00.  (Yesterday's email said will-call would start at 7:00).  There will be 3 lines: A-P TicketWeb purchases and Q-Z Ticketweb purchases will be the two outside lines.  The middle line is for Will Call/Guest List/VIP etc.  Zen Rizing opens at 8:00, followed by Kathryn Gallaher at 9:00.  Ray & Robby & Dave & Ty & Phil take the stage at 10:00.  Questions should be directed to: info@ticketweb.com along with your Confirmation #.

Manzarek-Krieger Band plays Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on Saturday night.  KTVU.com has a preview story about the band.  Read it at: http://www.ktvu.com/entertainment/28898253/detail.html

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 August 15, 2011    Ray in new weed docu
Ray Manzarek is featured in a "A NORML Life", a new documentary on the legalization of marijuana.  According to the story on celebstoner.com, "The most unusual and surprising interview is with Doors co-founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who attended the 2008 NORML Conference in Berkeley. Check out the Manzarek extra in which, among other things, he expounds on marijuana's influence on the Doors."  Read the full story at: http://www.celebstoner.com/201108158103/stoner-movies/recent-stoner-movies/a-norml-life.html

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 August 13, 2011    Ray & Robby at Pac Amp
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA a week ago Friday night.  A review of that show along with some photos is now on the KLOS 95.5 website.  The station's Jim Ladd introduced the band that evening.  Check it out at:  http://www.955klos.com/Article.asp?id=2256585&spid=24575

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 August 10, 2011   Ray honors Mötley Crüe
Ray Manzarek is scheduled to be one of the speakers when Mötley Crüe is honored as the 2011 recipient of the 'Elmer Valentine Award' for their contributions to the history of the Sunset Strip.  This award ceremony and tribute happens on Thursday, August 18 at the House of Blues Sunset Strip and is hosted by Bob Buchman from KLOS and Kennedy from 987fm.  Other scheduled speakers include comedian Dane Cook and author Neil Strauss.  This tribute kicks off the 4th annual three-day music celebration known as the Sunset Strip Music Festival.  Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:00 p.m.  The next night is when Ray and Robby and band blow the roof off the Whisky at that sold-out show on Friday, August 19.  (thanks, George)

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 August 8, 2011    Ray & Robby at Pac Amp <> Ray & McClure <> YouTube vids of Pac Amp <> Manzarek-Krieger Band played the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA on Friday night.  Dave Brock of Wild Child was the vocalist, and the band line-up was completed by long-time drummer Ty Dennis and long-time bassist Phil Chen.  I forgot to mention that Jim Ladd from KLOS introduced the show.  We had great seats but as luck would have it, a tall asshole who stood in front of me most of the night (and would not even remove his damn hat) blocked my sightlines and harshed my mellow.  Many spoiled photos resulted, but I managed to get some semi-decent ones.  Here are 16 photos.

Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure perform "an evening of sophisticated anti-politics, elegant improvisation, American haiku, and jazz-drenched dharma boogie"!  They will be accompanied by saxophonist George Brooks, bassist Kai Eckhardt, and drummer Jay Lane.  This all happens this week on Wednesday, August 10 at 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, CA.  For venue and ticket info, go to: http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=1476.  Read a preview interview with Ray at: http://millvalley.patch.com/articles/for-ray-manzarek-the-fire-stays-lit.

Manzarek-Krieger's performance at Pacific Amphitheater is captured on some good quality YouTube videos submitted by user floreed2.  Check them out at: http://www.youtube.com/user/floreed2

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 August 6, 2011    Ray & Robby last night <> Ray & Roy in Fargo
Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger and Dave Brock and Ty Dennis and Phil Chen, were all fabulous at last night's sold-out show at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA.  But then, you already knew I was going to say that, didn't you?  ;=)   I can be predictable about certain things, but there is a great review in the Orange County Register at:  http://soundcheck.ocregister.com/2011/08/06/pacific-2011-revisiting-l-a-woman-40-years-on/57587/. There is a link to a slide show of pix from the show, but for my taste it's too heavy on photos of fans instead of the musicians.  The band took to the stage at 8:25.  As described in the review, the set list was: (O Fortuna) <> Roadhouse Blues <> Love Me Two Times <> Break On Through <> The WASP <> Back Door Man, with Waylon Krieger & Adrian Young <> Love Her Madly <> Peace Frog <> Blue Sunday <> When The Music's Over <> band introductions <> Crawling King Snake with Waylon <> Hyacinth House (stunning!) <> Been Down So Long <> Changeling, with some Chain of Fools, Got My Mojo Workin', and Sunshine of Your Love added in <> Not To Touch The Earth (interrupted by a dancing invader from the audience, promptly tackled and removed) <> 'sex machine' intros <> Touch Me <> L.A. Woman.  The encore was Light My Fire.  The show ended at 10:20, past the 10:00 curfew, so maybe there is a later curfew for Friday and Saturday shows.  I might post some photos later.  If you were there last night, let me know what you thought of it.  Maybe I'll share a few of the comments.

Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers played the Fargo Blues Festival in North Dakota on July 29th.  Here is a link to photos from that show:  http://www.chuckryanphotography.com/p813664288.

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 August 5, 2011    Ray interview
Ray Manzarek and guitarist Roy Rogers will perform at 'Fire On The Mountain' at the Fairgrounds in Sonora, California a week from tomorrow, on August 13.  The Modesto Bee printed an interview with Ray, which can be read at: http://www.modbee.com/2011/08/03/1802168/manzarek-rogers-ready-to-give.html.   The event website is: http://fireonthemountain.com/?cat=7

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 August 4, 2011    Ray & Roy tonight <> Ray & Robby tomorrow night
Ray Manzarek and guitarist Roy Rogers will be performing tonight at the Calgary Blues Festival  http://www.calgarybluesfest.com/.  An interview with the Calgary Herald ran yesterday, and can be read at: http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Manzarek+still+breaking+through/5201536/story.html

Manzarek-Krieger with Dave Brock on vocals, perform tomorrow night at the terrific Pacific Amphitheater venue in Costa Mesa, CA, located within the Orange County Fairgrounds. FINALLY ... it has seemed like forever since they have played local shows together ... October 2009, to be exact.  This venue seats about 8,500 and a quick check on available seating shows this show is almost sold out.  Sound quality is great and there are high-quality large screens to watch.  If you plan to attend, be sure to allow plenty of extra time due to Friday night fair-goers traffic.  Tickets say show time is 8:15.  There is no opening act, and shows start pretty much on-time due to a 10:00 curfew by agreement with the surrounding neighborhood.  Concert tickets include free admission to the fair, if you want to get there early.  However, if you will be looking for 'healthy' food, you may want to find someplace to eat before you arrive there! http://www.pacamp.com/pa/schedules/2011/rr_doors.asp

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 August 2, 2011     Ray & Robby pix from Italy <> Ray & Robby interview in Italy <> Ray & Benno reminisce
Manzarek-Krieger Band played two shows in Italy the weekend of July 9 and July 10.  Follow these links to see photos from both shows.  Pistoia: http://www.doorscollectors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=879     Grado: http://www.doorscollectors.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=880   Photos credit: Antea Salmaso  (thanks, Simone)

Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger were interviewed for Corriere TV prior to playing the Pistoia Blues Festival in Italy on July 9.  It runs just under five minutes.  Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpN9gm33NJY&feature=player_embedded (thanks, Gilles)

Ray Manzarek and Marc Benno share remembrances of Jim Morrison in a 2-page article near the back of the August issue of Goldmine magazine (cover: Buffalo Springfield).  The article is called 'Opening A Door to the Past'.  By the way, if you follow the link and scroll down the page, you can vote in a poll asking "Which member of the '27 Club' represents the greatest loss to the music world?" http://www.goldminemag.com/  Currently, Morrison is in 2nd place behind Hendrix.  (thanks, Tim)

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 July 29, 2011     Ray & Roy in Fargo <> Uncut magazine
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers are today's opening day headliner for the Fargo Blues Festival in Fargo, North Dakota.  Read the full story including the rest of the line-up at:   http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/328500/group/Life/.

'L.A. Woman' is the cover story of the newest issue of the U.K.'s "Uncut" magazine.  It's nice to see the entire band featured on the cover.  Inside the issue, Ray, Robby and John talk exclusively about Jim's demise, his last testament, L.A. Woman, and the band's long strange afterlife.  Check out the cover at: http://www.uncut.co.uk/magazine  (thanks, Gilles)

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 July 23, 2011    Ray & Robby in Belgium <> Ray & Robby in Switzerland <> 'Gloria' in Moscow <> Ray & Robby in Paris
Manzarek-Krieger played Blues Peer Festival in Peer, Belgium last Sunday.  Here is a link to a news story with a brief clip along with Robby.  The news story is in Dutch, but Robby is speaking in English!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHMn-_nzXBA (thanks, George)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played Grand Casino De Bale in Basel, Switzerland on Wednesday.  Here are some photos and clips from that show.  Basel ticket & RK guitar picks:  photo  ~ <> ~  set list  ~ <> ~  Robby & Dave Brock during BOT solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsdAXFnEXic  ~ <> ~  Robby, Phil Chen & Dave Brock during LAW intro:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HOgROYArI8  ~ <> ~  fan jumping onstage during Ray's LMF solo:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbb4p5nEmfM   This fan has a lot more good quality videos on his YT account, if you want to check those out.  (thanks, Alfredo)

'Gloria' was a rare set list inclusion when Ray and Robby played Crocus City Hall in Moscow on July 7th.  I have not seen a good quality video, but this excerpt at least gives a taste of the audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAkgd3GYkEI.  (thanks, Jan)

Manzarek-Krieger Band kicked off their 3-week 2011 European summer tour in Paris on July 3rd.  Here are two links to Spanish language blogs about that day's events.  Even if you are not Spanish-fluent, there are photos to look at:  http://guti-lachispaadecuada.blogspot.com/2011/07/jim-morrison-40-aniversario.html  ~ <> ~  http://guti-lachispaadecuada.blogspot.com/2011/07/40-aniversario-muerte-jim-morrison.html  (thanks, Guti)

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 July 21, 2011     Ray & Robby in Switzerland <> Ray & Robby in Belgium <> Ray & Roby in Tel Aviv
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Grand Casino De Bale in Basel, Switzerland last night.  A lucky fan who was there has reported in with the set list and show comments.  First, the set list:  O Fortuna; Roadhouse Blues; keyboard solo/Break On Through; Changeling; When The Music's Over; Love Me Two Times; WASP (Texas Radio & the Big Beat); Alabama Song; Moonlight Drive; Ray recited some Morrison poetry; Wild Child; Robby's Russian Caravan solo / Spanish Caravan; Not To Touch The Earth; Touch Me; Riders On The Storm; L.A. Woman;  encore:  Light My Fire.  During the encore, a fan got on stage and four security guys struggled to remove her.  The band began to collectively jam on different instruments, giving it a real 'summer of love' feel.  Friday night is the final night of this European tour at Castle Clam in Klam, Austria.  (thanks, Deborah)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played the Peer Blues Festival in Peer, Belgium on Sunday night.  Here is a great photo of Robby onstage: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluesmagazine/5959141138/  There are some YouTube videos of the performance: When The Music's Over:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj-g-a1Td1E  ~ <> ~  Moonlight Drive:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E287GjOS35U  ~ <> ~  L.A. Woman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngmDtlARElU  (thanks, George)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel on July 5th.  Here is a pretty good quality YouTube video of the 'O Fortuna' introduction and part of the first song, Roadhouse Blues:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35fV0dH4ElE

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 July 19, 2011     Zia Manzarek mystery solved
Have you ever heard of Zia Manzarek?  Every so often I see a story or get asked if it's true that Ray and Dorothy have two sons, Pablo and Zia.  Huh?  Has anyone ever heard Ray talk about a second son named Zia?  Would Ray forget to mention Zia in his autobiography?  Yet, this misconception exists out there in cyberspace.  A fan from England raised the question again recently and included a link to the source of the Zia Manzarek thing.  I decided to get to the bottom of this, and contacted Pablo Manzarek to ask about that photo.  Pablo explained that Zia Fiorella was his best friend growing up through their elementary school days.  Zia was with them all the time and considered one of the family, but he is not Pablo's brother!  Let's put this rumor to rest: maybe someone can let that website know so the description info can be corrected.  That'd be great.  That error notwithstanding, this website has some terrific photos of Ray & Dorothy and Pablo & the family.  Check it out at: http://xbreak-on-throughx.piczo.com/?g=56038735&cr=5 Thanks to Lindsey in England for bringing up the topic, and to Pablo for setting the record straight for us.  Pablo is unable to explain for us, 'Princess' in Oliver Stone's film. ;=)

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 July 18, 2011     Ray & Robby in Tilburg pix <> more Tilburg <> Ray & Robby at Pistoia <> Ray & Robby in Grado
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Popcentrum 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands on Saturday night.  A lucky fan who was there has sent a link to photos on Flickr taken by Marco Maas:   http://www.flickr.com/photos/moaske/sets/72157627091649077/  The fan reports that the band had a lot of fun onstage, including laughing at the Dutch coffee shops 'where they sell fine coffee'.  Ray told the story of running into Morrison on the beach as the lead-in to Moonlight Drive.  Robby had some guitar problems, so Spanish Caravan got pushed back further into the set.  He also shared the set list which I'll list only once, in the next story.  (thanks, Roland)

Another lucky fan who was at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands on Saturday night has sent along comments and the set list to share.  He described the acoustics in the venue as wonderful, and said each and every song was a highlight and sounded brilliant.  At one point, Ray asked for a spotlight on his brother Rick, who was having his birthday that day.  His brother, of course, was the Rick in Rick and the Ravens.  This fan wants to give very special recognition to Dave Brock, who he described as performing with great voice, timing and stage presence.  The set list is as follows:  O Fortuna; Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Changeling (+ Got My Mojo Working inserted); When The Music's Over; Love Me Two Times; Hyacinth House; Alabama Song; Moonlight Drive w/ Horse Latitudes; Wild Child-intro; Robby's Russian Caravan solo from 'Singularity'; Spanish Caravan; Not To Touch The Earth; Touch Me; L.A. Woman; encore: Riders On The Storm; Light My Fire.  (thanks, Dennis)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played Pistoia Blues Festival in Italy a week ago, on July 9.  If you are Italian-fluent, here are links to four stories or reviews:  http://www.outune.net/livetune/concerti/manzarek-krieger-of-the-doors-pistoia-blues-9-luglio-2011/23684  ~ <> ~  http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/pistoia/cronaca/2011/07/10/news/rissa-e-feriti-per-vedere-i-doors-4591132  ~ <> ~  http://www.newnotizie.it/2011/07/11/pistoia-blues-immensi-doors-pessima-lorganizazzione-photogallery/  ~ <> ~  http://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2011/07/10/news/cinquemila_in_delirio_a_pistoia_per_i_settantenni_ex_doors-18943425/   (thanks, Simone)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played Diga Nazario Sauro in Grado, Udine, Italy the next day, on July 10.  The lucky fan who attended both shows reports that this one was much better than Pistoia, and sent me this set list for Grado:  Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Peace Frog/Blue Sunday; Love Me Two Times; Alabama Song; Back Door Man (with Crawling King Snake and Ray's improv); Five To One; Love Her Madly; Not To Touch The Earth; instrumental improv; Touch Me; L.A. Woman;  encore:  Light My Fire.  (thanks, Simone)

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 July 15, 2011     Ray & Robby at E-Werk <> Ray & Robby in Prague
Manzarek-Krieger Band played E-Werk in Cologne, Germany tonight.  A lucky fan who was there wrote to say it was a great 2-hour show.  Ray and Robby talked about the 40th anniversary of the L.A. Woman album, Bertolt-Brecht, Singularity, and many other topics.  This is the set list although the order may not be right:  Carmina Burana, Roadhouse Blues, Break On Through, The Changeling (+Muddy Waters' "Got My Mojo Working"), When The Music's Over, Love Me Two Times, Alabama Song, Five To One, Hyacinth House, Robby solo on Russian Caravan (from Singularity), Spanish Caravan, Not To Touch The Earth, Touch Me; encore: Riders On The Storm, L.A. Woman, Light My Fire.  (thanks, Marco)

Manzarek-Krieger Band played Incheba Arena in Prague on Wednesday night.  A fan has sent YouTube links to a few of the performances:  L.A. Woman:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_z9dvB86Zs&feature=youtu.be,  and  Touch Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThbxI6TTnj8&feature=youtu.be (thanks, Roland)

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 July 14, 2011     Prague preview story <> Mudkiss stories about Paris <> vintage Mt. Tam 1967 pix <> Ray & Roy in OK <> Ray & McClure in Oakland
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Incheba Arena in Prague, Czech Republic on Wednesday night.  The Prague Post ran a preview story yesterday in advance of that show:  http://www.praguepost.com/night-and-day/stage/9388-robby-krieger-and-ray-manzarek.html

Mudkiss is a U.K.-based on-line fanzine with two recent contributions by writer Nigel Cartner.  Nigel was in Paris for the July 3rd events, and also attended the Manzarek-Krieger show that night at Le Bataclan.  Nigel has sent me links for his two stories about his latest visit to Pere Lachaise:  http://www.mudkiss.com/jimmorrisions40thinparis.htm, and also the Manzarek-Krieger show that night: http://www.mudkiss.com/paristhedoorsshow.htm.  (thanks to Nigel Cartner from Mudkiss)

The Doors performed in June 1967 at the Fantasy Faire & Magic Festival at Mt. Tamalpais in Mill Valley in northern California.  A fan sent me links to 13 photos taken from the audience that he came across.  Unfortunately, there is no photo credit info available.  Since there are so many photos, I am setting the links up on a separate page here. (thanks, Kyle)

Manzarek-Rogers Band will play UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond, OK on Friday, October 28 according to their website at: http://manzarek-rogersband.com/ The venue website is:  http://www.ucojazzlab.com/index.html Previously announced is their show the next night, October 29 in Dallas at Granada Theater: http://granadatheater.com/

Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure will perform together on Tuesday, August 30 at Yoshi's Restaurant and Jazz Club in Oakland, CA.  Venue info is: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/284 (thanks, Ginger)

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 July 10, 2011     Ray & Robby at Pistoia <> European tour YT videos <> Ray & Robby at Grado, Italy
Manzarek-Krieger Band's performance at Italy's Pistoia Blues Festival on Saturday was shortened due to problems the organizer had with the audience, according to a fan who was there.  The set list that was played is: Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; WTMO reprised after audience problems; Peace Frog; Blue Sunday; Love Me Two Times; Alabama Song; Touch Me; L.A. Woman (with special guest James Burton); encore: Light My Fire.  Some of the songs eliminated from the set list were Back Door Man, Five To One, Gloria, and Riders On The Storm.  What a drag.  It would have been a real treat to get Gloria!  There will be more on this at a later date.  (thanks, Simone)

There are plenty of YouTube videos from the current Manzarek-Krieger Band's European tour.  Unfortunately, so many of them are shaky, fuzzy and un-watchable.  I don't know why they even post those.  Whatever.  Here are a few decent quality ones from Tel Aviv: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIHjKqFPPQY  and  Moscow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cMqqEXirjA  and  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOYPekY5gMw&feature=related

Manzarek-Krieger Band's Sunday performance at Diga Nazario Sauro in Grado, Udine, Italy went like this:  Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; Peace Frog; Blue Sunday; Love Me Two Times; Alabama Song; Back Door Man (including Crawling King Snake and Ray's improv); Five To One; Love Her Madly; Not To Touch The Earth; instrumental improv; Touch Me; L.A. Woman; encore: Light My Fire  (thanks, Simone)

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 July 9, 2011     Ray & Robby in Tel Aviv
Manzarek-Krieger Band played Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening.  Here is a Jerusalem Post review: http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=228206

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 July 7, 2011     Ray & Roy in Goldmine
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers are featured in a joint interview about 'Translucent Blues' in a 4-page spread in Goldmine Magazine, July issue (cover: Ronnie Spector).  Here is the cover to look for: http://www.goldminemag.com/features/goldmine%E2%80%99s-july-issue-on-newsstands-now

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 July 6, 2011     more Pere Lachaise videos <> Hyacinth House at Bataclan <> LMF at Bataclan
Here is a 7-minute YouTube video showing Ray & Robby's full visit at Pere Lachaise, from winding their way through the crowds upon arrival, to lighting incense and candles, greeting fans, posing for photos, and small talk exchanged.  This is the best of all the ones I have seen:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41zdo1GWcNI&feature=player_embedded  (thanks, Gilles)

This is a shorter YouTube video from a different vantage point, of Ray & Robby's visit at Pere Lachaise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leiC8Yy0ec4

'Hyacinth House' performed beautifully at Le Bataclan on July 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC0PxgaW41M

Ray and Robby and Dave Brock and Ty Dennis and Phil Chen performing 'Light My Fire' at Le Bataclan on Sunday evening in an excellent 11-minute YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t8clTLQRAM

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 July 5, 2011     Pere Lachaise <> Le Bataclan set list & review <> Le Bataclan videos
Here are more links to news about July 3 at Pere Lachaise.  The stories all basically say the same thing, so I am just looking for those with different photos and videos to share here:  http://www.metro.co.uk/music/868167-jim-morrison-the-doors-singer-honoured-40-years-after-death  and   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC8n7yxBU6Y  (that is Jan Morris and Kerry Humpherys in the shot following the t-shirt close-up)  and  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgO_mmHe-QY&feature=player_embedded  (that is American-born photographer Michelle Campbell on the left in the blue shirt, speaking in English)  (thanks, Gilles and Beverly)

Ray and Robby's sold-out show at Le Bataclan is covered by a review and set list from an American who just got back home.  Set list:  Roadhouse Blues; Break On Through; Strange Days; When The Music's Over; band intros; Peace Frog/Blue Sunday; The Changeling; Love Her Madly; Been Down So Long; Cars Hiss By My Window; L.A. Woman; L'America; Hyacinth House; Crawling King Snake; The WASP (Texas Radio & the Big Beat); Riders On the Storm;  encore: Love Me Two Times; Five To One; Light My Fire w/ graveyard poem.  The band took to the stage at 8:30 to 'O Fortuna' and played in front of many projected images, movies, psychedelic effects the entire night.  There was also footage of Ray and Robby's visit to Jim's grave earlier in the day.  Six songs in, Ray announced that it was also the 40th anniversary of L.A. Woman, and that they would play it from start to finish.  Riders On The Storm was marred by a wave of people jumping on stage (why, WHY?), resulting in band security and bouncers getting involved.  The show ended at 10:40, which means the audience got two hours & 10 minutes!  Of course, there had been many people outside clamoring for tickets when Dave arrived.  When he left later that night, the street outside the theater was packed with the fans without tickets who had been listening through the open doors.  (thanks, Dave)       

Ray and Robby's Le Bataclan show is represented in some photos and video clips from a German fan.  The marquee at Le Bataclan simply read "Ray and Robby of The Doors" ... nice!   A photo of that marquee is included in this link: http://livevideobootlegs.blogspot.com/2011/07/ray-manzarek-robby-krieger-bataclan.html.  (thanks, Roland)

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 July 4, 2011     Pere Lachaise yesterday
Here are links to YouTube videos and another media story with slide show photos from yesterday's activity at Jim's grave.  Ray and Robby visited the grave to pay homage, and lit candles (and I think incense):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpiHPy0yFZM   and   http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/pilgrims-mark-40-years-since-jim-morrisons-death-2306497.html   and   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L5MMoGT7kM&feature=player_embedded    (thanks, Gilles & others)

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 July 3, 2011     Ray & Robby visit grave 
Ray and Robby visited Jim's grave today, as anticipated.  There are oodles of media stories, most of them basically the same.  I have links to the most comprehensive or ones that contain different photos:  http://ca.news.yahoo.com/former-members-doors-honour-jim-morrison-paris-40th-143426850.html   and  http://www.nme.com/news/the-doors/57739   and http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/8614058/Former-members-of-The-Doors-honour-Jim-Morrison-in-Paris-on-40th-anniversary-of-his-death.html  and   http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/articleGallery/Jim-Morrison-honored-on-anniversary-of-his-death-1450963.php#photo-1   As of right now when I upload this, Le Bataclan is undoubtedly packed to the gills and extremely a-buzz!

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 July 1, 2011     Tel Aviv preview
Manzarek-Krieger Band are scheduled to play in Tel Aviv on July 5.  The Jerusalem Post ran a preview story.  Read that at: http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=227355

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 June 30, 2011     Moscow preview <> Goldmine remembrance
Manzarek-Krieger Band will play two shows in Russia while on their European tour, which begins on July 3 in Paris.  In advance of the July 7 show in Moscow, Moscow News has run a preview story:  http://themoscownews.com/rock/20110630/188801899.html

Goldmine Magazine has posted Jim Morrison remembrances by Ray Manzarek and Marc Benno.  Check it out at: http://www.goldminemag.com/features/40-years-after-his-death-jim-morrison-remembered-by-peers   (thanks, Pat)

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 June 24, 2011      Manzarek-Rogers
Manzarek-Rogers Band were just announced for a show at Granada Theater in Dallas, TX on Saturday, October 29.  The problem is that Manzarek-Krieger will be in Uncasville, CT on that night.  I contacted Granada Theater and let them know of this conflict so they can sort it out.  At least the Dallas-area fans know they can look forward to seeing the Manzarek-Rogers Band sometime in their future.  And speaking of Roy Rogers, he & his band the Delta Kings appear tonight in Hermosa Beach, CA at the Cafe Boogaloo:  http://www.boogaloo.com/

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 June 17, 2011      Ray on Sly Stone CD
Ray Manzarek is a contributor to 'I'm Back', the forthcoming CD from Sly Stone which has an August 16th release date.  According to this link, Ray is featured on track 1 'Dance To The Music':  http://slystonebook.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=429:june-13-2011-slys-new-album-qim-backq-set-for-release-august-16th&catid=49:news&Itemid=92

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June 15, 2011      Manzarek-Krieger add Russia show <> Paris show 'sold out' <> X plays Napa
Manzarek-Krieger Band has added a show in Russia.  The day after their show in Moscow at Crokus City Hall, they will play Ice Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia on Friday, July 8.  All tour dates (and some venue links) are in the calendar below.  You can also find them at: http://www.rayandrobby.com/.

The Manzarek-Krieger show at Le Bataclan in Paris, which kicks off this summer's European tour, is now sold out.  Was there ever any doubt about that?  (thanks, Gilles)

X is playing Napa, CA on June 16 at the Uptown Theater.  I have no idea if Ray is going to drop in and join them, but Napa is his new hometown, and he played with X late last year when they played in San Francisco.  If you live in that area, it might be worth the gamble.  Even if Ray does NOT show up, an X show is always a lively, rocking event.

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 June 10, 2011     Manzarek-Rogers in Minneapolis
Manzarek-Rogers Band has had a July 30th Minneapolis, MN show planned with the venue TBA.  It looks like that venue will be the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant: http://dakotacooks.com/.

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 June 9, 2011      new Manzarek-Krieger tour dates
Manzarek-Krieger Band announced 8 new U.S. tour dates on their Facebook page this evening.  Starting October 27 through November 5, the band will play Red Bank, NJ; Albany, NY; Uncasville, CT; Tarrytown, NY; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Westbury, NY; and Glenside, PA.  The individual dates and venues have been added to the home page calendar.  You can also find this info on the band's official website at:  http://www.rayandrobby.com/tour.html.   As of this evening, these brand new shows are not yet reflected on the various venue websites.

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June 5, 2011      Ray in Thousand Oaks
Ray Manzarek entertained the crowd that attended the opening night of Open Borders in Thousand Oaks, CA last night.  This two-month series of events benefits a non-profit called Regenerate, and also featured performance art and walls of photography and artwork.  Local weatherman Fritz Coleman proved himself to be a very funny stand-up comic.  Ray took to the stage at 9:50 and started off playing some boogie woogie.  Between Doors stories and talking about (and recommending) films and music, Ray played songs from 'Ballads Before The Rain' and 'Translucent Blues', his two CDs recorded with blues guitarist Roy Rogers.  Ray shared stories behind some of those songs.  He talked about his wife Dorothy and their move to Napa; Rick & The Ravens; meditation and yoga; meeting John and Robby; and shopping their demos to record labels.  Some of the songs he played and sometimes sang included B.E. In Memoriam, Greenhouse Blues, Game of Skill, Moonlight Drive, Summer's Almost Gone, and Break On Through.  There was a lengthy Q&A with the audience, and the evening ended at 11:30 after playing Light My Fire.    

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 June 3, 2011      Ray & WYS in NoCA 
Ray Manzarek will appear at a screening of 'When You're Strange' in St. Helena, CA next Wednesday, June 8, where he will participate in a question & answer session following.  Read all about it at: http://napavalleyregister.com/star/entertainment/events-calendar/article_06b85404-8e00-11e0-96b2-001cc4c03286.html

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June 2, 2011      Ray on Saturday
Ray Manzarek headlines the grand opening of the 'Open Borders' event on Saturday in Thousand Oaks, CA.  There have been several stories this week about it:  http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/artists_without_borders/8889/  and  http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/jun/02/space-odyssey/  and  http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-pickborders2-20110602,0,2889443.story

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May 26, 2011      Ray & Roy in Ridgefield
The Manzarek-Rogers band performed last night at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT.  A lucky fan who was there wrote to share some photos.  Once again, the set included Ray doing 'Crystal Ship' solo as well as a Q&A with the audience.  'Riders On The Storm' was the encore.  Their new CD 'Translucent Blues' was for sale for $20, with a casual autograph session following the show.  I will share a few of the photos he sent:  Ridgefield Playhouse  ~  Manzarek-Rogers Band  ~  after-show signing (thanks, Fred)

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May 25, 2011       CD review <> Whisky marquee
Ray Manzarek's and Roy Rogers' new CD 'Translucent Blues' was released yesterday.  It got a review in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  Read it at: http://communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/arts-entertainment-living/blue-notes/28887-qtranslucent-bluesq-where-past-is-future

Manzarek-Krieger Band plays the Whisky on the Sunset Strip on Friday, August 19.  Yesterday the show was advertised on the Whisky's billboard.  Check out the photo.

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May 22, 2011      Ray & Roy in Sellersville <> fan review of Sellersville <> Foxboro preview <> Ridgefield preview <> Sellersville pix
The Manzarek-Rogers band kicked off their east coast tour last night in Sellersville, PA.  The review is great: http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2011/05/the-doors-keyboardist-has-fine-night-at-sellersville-theater-the-doors-dont.html.

A lucky fan who attended the Manzarek-Rogers Band show last night in Sellersville, PA wrote me a thorough report when he got home.  The band played from 9:00 to 10:25 with this set list: Hurricane; Fives And Ones; Game of Skill*; Patron Saint of Pain**; Kick; Those Hits Just Keep On Comin' ; band intros; Crystal Ship (Ray solo & instrumental, spoken last verse); Tension; Greenhouse Blues; Blues In My Shoes; New Dodge City Blues; River of Madness; Encore: Riders On The Storm with Ray on lead vocals.  *Game of Skill is from Ray's 'Nite City' album.  **Patron Saint of Pain is from Roy Rogers' 2009 album 'Split Decision'.  Crystal Ship was dedicated to Jim.  Ray spoke of the upcoming shows in Paris, Israel & Russia.  Ray and Roy alternated lead vocals, sometimes in the same song. The rest of the band line-up are Kevin Hayes on drums and Steve Evans on bass.  They played 10 of the 12 songs on 'Translucent Blues' which gets released on Tuesday.  The CDs were being sold which Ray and Roy signed for fans after the show.  (thanks, Dave)

The Manzarek-Rogers band perform at Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA on Tuesday, May 24.  There is a show preview write-up at: http://www.patriotledger.com/entertainment/x1152090513/Ray-Manzarek-and-Roy-Rogers-to-play-in-Foxboro-on-Tuesaday.

The Manzarek-Rogers band perform at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT on Wednesday, May 25.  There are several pre-show write-ups: http://thestamfordtimes.com/story/505078   and  http://www.ctpost.com/default/article/Manzarek-Rogers-Band-to-play-Ridgefield-Playhouse-1383691.php

Another lucky fan who attended the Manzarek-Rogers Band show last night in Sellersville, PA sent me several photos to share:  photo-1 photo-2 photo-3 ticket stub (thanks, Bruce)

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May 19, 2011      Ray & Roy
Ray Manzarek has been doing lots of press in advance of next week's release of 'Translucent Blues' with Roy Rogers, and their current east coast tour which starts on Saturday in Sellersville, PA.  A lengthy interview with Ray appears today on www.pottsmerc.com ... read the full story at: http://www.pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/05/19/timeout/srv0000011772176.txt?viewmode=fullstory  By the way, their official website at:  http://manzarek-rogersband.com/tour-dates/  lists an (as yet) unannounced show in Minneapolis, MN on July 30, with venue TBA.

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May 18, 2011      Ray interview <> Ray & Robby at Whisky
Ray Manzarek did an interview with the Ridgefield Patch in advance of the appearance next Wednesday of the Manzarek-Rogers band at the Ridgefield Playhouse.  Read it at:  http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/the-doors-manzarek-will-light-your-fire-at-the-playhouse

Ray and Robby's return to the Whisky on Friday, August 19 is part of the annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, which runs from August 18 through August 20.  The event website does not have a whole lot of info yet, but watch it for updates on the entire festival: http://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com/

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May 17, 2011      Ray & Roy press release <> Ray & Robby to play Whisky
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers -- calling themselves the Manzarek-Rogers Band, have gotten a lot of press recently as they tour and prepare to release their second CD, scheduled for next Tuesday, May 24.  Read the full press release at: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebblues-rock_band/new_music/prweb8437539.htm

Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger will play the Whisky a Go Go on the fabulous Sunset Strip on Friday, August 19 with Dave Brock of Wild Child on vocals.  Tickets go on sale on Monday, May 23.  The last time this happened was November 2006 as part of the kickoff of the 40th anniversary celebration that took over the Sunset Strip.  At the end of that evening, Ray and Robby and special guests played on the Whisky stage.  Earlier in the evening, John was down the street at Book Soup meeting fans and signing 'The Doors By The Doors' newly released coffee table book.  Here is the link to the Whisky website ... I hate it when they mis-spell Robby's last name!  http://www.whiskyagogo.com/site/. (thanks, Tommy)

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May 16, 2011      Ray & Roy story <> Ray & Roy in NH
Manzarek-Rogers Band performs at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT on Wednesday, May 25.  The website ShorelinePlus ran a preview story in advance of the show.  Read it at:   http://www.shorelineplus.com/shplus/information/news/Entertainment_12/Manzarek-Rogers-Band-to-perform-at-Ridgefield-Playhouse130121301213012.shtml

Manzarek-Rogers Band performs at the Tupelo Hall in Londonderry, New Hampshire on Thursday, May 26.  I just noticed this date while checking the Roy Rogers site for anything.  This show is two nights before a show at the Tupelo Hall in White River Junction, VT.  I'm not sure if this show was added recently or if I missed it earlier ... whatever, there you have it.  The venue website is:  http://www.tupelohalllondonderry.com/

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May 15, 2011      Ray at music & arts festival
Ray Manzarek appears on June 4 at an event called Open Borders, described as a music, arts and digital media extravaganza filling a 40,000 square foot performance space in a vacant Borders bookstore in Thousand Oaks, CA.  To learn more about this event, go to: http://www.openborders2011.com/cms.php. To buy tickets for Ray's appearance, go to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/177520. (thanks, Roxanne)

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May 13, 2011      Ray & Roy in Pittsburgh cancelled/postponed
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers were scheduled to perform at Club Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA next Thursday, May 19.  According to a paragraph in a Post-Gazette blog:  Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek has canceled his show at Diesel Thursday to accept an award from the Polish government. The plan is to reschedule for fall.  This quote can be found at: http://blogs.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/arts-a-entertainment/pop-noise/27269-friday-one-liners-american-idol-auditions-in-pittsburgh-stage-ae-dylan-more.  This is the sum total of my info about this, so please contact the club directly if you have questions about purchased tickets: http://www.dieselpgh.com/?v=club

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May 12, 2011      Ray & Roy in Sonora <> pre-order Translucent Blues
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers headline the 'Fire On the Mountain' on Saturday, August 13 at the Fairgrounds in Sonora, California.  For more info: http://fireonthemountain.com/?cat=7   (thanks, Jack-o)

'Translucent Blues' is available for pre-sale from Amazon.com.  This second release from the duo of Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers has a release date of  May 24.  For more info, check out Blind Pig at: http://blindpigrecords.com/index.cfm?section=artists&artistid=92.  Pre-order through Amazon at:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=translucent+blues+manzarek&x=0&y=0   (thanks, Dave)

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May 4, 2011      Manzarek-McClure off Iridium schedule
Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure were scheduled to play two nights in New York City at Iridium Jazz Club next Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 & May 11.  A fan alerted me that there are other shows now listed for those dates.  I called the club and confirmed that.  The person I spoke to thought the shows were pushed back to June, but could not find it on their calendar.  Maybe the shows will be re-scheduled to coincide closer to the release of their next CD, later this year. (thanks, Dave)

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 May 3, 2011      Manzarek-Krieger pre-sale tomorrow a.m.
Reminder:  tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m., the early pre-sale begins for Manzarek-Krieger with Dave Brock (of Wild Child) appearing at Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA on Friday, August 5.  The Ticketmaster pre-sale password is RIDER.  The band will perform L.A. Woman in its entirely, plus more!  Am I banging the drum a lot for this show?  You bet I am!  It was October 2009 the last time these guys played for the home-town fans here in southern California.  We need to show them some love!!  The Ticketmaster link for the show is: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00468EEEA44940. The venue website is: http://www.pacamp.com/pa/schedules/2011/rr_doors.asp.

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 May 2, 2011      Ray & Robby pre-sale
The Ticketmaster link for the Manzarek-Krieger performance on August 5 at Pacific Amphitheater is now live at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00468EEEA44940. The program will feature Dave Brock on vocals, with LA Woman played in entirety (and more!). The early pre-sale for tickets is Wednesday, May 4 with the pre-sale password RIDER.  The show is listed on the venue website: http://www.pacamp.com/pa/schedules/2011/rr_doors.asp.

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 May 1, 2011      Ray & Roy in CT
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers play Ridgefield, Connecticut in a few weeks, on May 25.  A local paper did a preview story about this duo's performances.  Read it at: http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/Manzarek-Rogers-band-coming-to-Ridgefield12898.shtml

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 April 30, 2011      Ray & Robby in SoCA <> Cologne, Germany links
Manzarek-Krieger Band at Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa on Friday, August 5 is back on the schedule.  Dave Brock of Wild Child will be handling the vocals.  The early pre-sale for tickets is next Wednesday, May 4 with the pre-sale password RIDER.   The Ticketmaster link is not yet live, but it should be found at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00468EEEA44940.

Manzarek-Krieger Band plays E-Werk in Cologne, Germany on July 15, as announced a few days ago on the band's website.  A fan has sent me the links for the venue: http://www.e-werk-cologne.com/ and ticket info, and those have been added to the calendar below.  (thanks, Marco)

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 April 28, 2011      more Manzarek-Krieger European dates
Manzarek-Krieger have added five more shows to their European tour, according to: http://www.rayandrobby.com/tour.html. The new additions are Cologne, Germany on July 15; Peer, Belgium on July 17; Offenbach, Germany on July 19; Basel, Switzerland on July 20; and Klam, Austria on July 22.  These tour dates and the venues have been added to the calendar on the home page.

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 April 25, 2011      Ray & Roy in Austin, MN
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers played Paramount Theatre in Austin, MN on Saturday night.  According to the review, they got a standing ovation before they played their first note!  The review shares the info that a drummer and a bass player will be added before they start their east coast tour, which begins May 19 in Pittsburgh, PA.  This is new news, and explains why those shows are billed as the Manzarek/Rogers Band instead of Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers!  Read the full review at:  http://www.austindailyherald.com/2011/04/25/come-on-austin-light-my-fire/

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 April 23, 2011      Ray in Jerusalem Post
Ray Manzarek speaks his mind on many topics in a feature story in today's Jerusalem Post.  Read it at: http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=217650

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 April 22, 2011      Ray & Roy in Austin, MN
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers play Paramount Theater in Austin, Minnesota on Saturday night.  The Austin Post-Bulletin ran a preview story.  Read it at: http://postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1451948

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 April 19, 2011      Ray & Robby to San Francisco <> Ray & Robby in Costa Mesa: cancelled <> Ray & Robby add 2nd show in Italy
Manzarek-Krieger Band return to San Francisco on Saturday, August 20 when they play Regency Ballroom.  Dave Brock once again will be the vocalist for this all-ages show.  Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. this Sunday, April 24: http://www.theregencyballroom.com/eventdetail.php?id=31652

The Manzarek-Krieger show that was scheduled to go on pre-sale tomorrow morning for Friday, August 5 at Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA has been canceled.  The Ticketmaster link is now dead.  After deleting the expletives, there is just nothing left to say publicly about this.

Manzarek-Krieger will play a second date in Italy in a show that has now been confirmed.  This happens at Diga Nazario Sauro in the city of Grado (Udine) Italy on Sunday, July 10.  The link for tickets is: http://www.azalea.it/Events.asp?EvtID=1277 (thanks, Simone)

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 April 18, 2011      Ray & Robby on-sale ticket link
When Manzarek-Krieger Band appear at Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA on Friday, August 5, Dave Brock of Wild Child will once again do the honors as the vocalist.  This show now has a Ticketmaster link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00468EEEA44940?artistid=746460&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1.  Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 with the early pre-sale password of RIDER.  Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10:00 on Saturday, April 23.  According to the Ticketmaster link under 'Please Note: This very special performance ... will include a performance of the classic Doors album LA Woman in its entirety along with many other Doors hits.'    The venue website is: http://www.pacamp.com/pa/schedules/2011/index.asp.

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 April 17, 2011      'In The Studio' with Ray
North American syndicated rock radio show 'In The Studio' celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Doors' L.A. Woman.  Show producer & host Redbeard has an intense conversation with Ray Manzarek as he talks about their last album with Jim Morrison and his mysterious death.  According to the press release, Ray does not mince words about the impact Morrison had and continues to have on American culture.  To find out where this show can be heard or to stream it on-line beginning Monday, April 18, go to: http://www.inthestudio.net/.

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 April 16, 2011      Ray & Robby at Pac Amp
Manzarek-Krieger Band will return to the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA on Friday, August 5.  Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. next Wednesday, April 20 with the early pre-sale password of RIDER.  I will have a Ticketmaster link to share early next week, so check back for that.  The venue website is: http://www.pacamp.com/pa/schedules/2011/index.asp.  This is my favorite outdoor venue in SoCA.  Ray and Robby played Pac Amp previously during their concert seasons in 2003 and 2007, and have not played together in southern CA since October 2009.  It seems like Mexico and Europe get to see these guys more than the hometown fans, so this rare local show should not be missed!

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 April 15, 2011      Ray & Roy to Iowa <> Tilburg tickets link
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers play the second show of their midwest tour on Tuesday, April 19 with a performance in Okoboji, Iowa at Lakes Arts Center.  The local paper has a brief story in their entertainment section about them.  For info on other upcoming tour dates, see the calendar below. Check out the Okoboji preview story at: http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110415/ENT/304140004/1005/The-Doors-keyboard-player-perform-Okoboji?odyssey=nav|head

Manzarek-Krieger Band play Popcentrum 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands on Saturday, July 16.  A fan has sent me the venue website for tickets: http://www.013.nl/event/3659_ray_manzarek_robby_krieger_of_the_doors  (thanks, Roland)

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 April 14, 2011      "L.A. Woman" radio show
The Doors' "L.A. Woman" album and conversations with John, Robby, Ray and engineer / producer Bruce Botnick are featured on the nationally syndicated radio show 'Off The Record' on Monday, April 25.  Check this website for affiliate stations in your area: http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html

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 April 4, 2011     Ray & Roy headline blues fest
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers headlines Day One of the Fargo Blues Festival in Fargo, North Dakota on July 29.  Read more about it at: www.fargobluesfest.com.  The event website is: www.fargobluesfest.com

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 April 2, 2011     Ray & Roy to VT <> Roy & Roy interview
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will perform at Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction, Vermont on Saturday, May 28.  The venue website is: http://www.tupelohallvermont.com/

Ray and Roy Rogers have a show coming up in Austin, MN at Paramount Theater on April 23.  AustinDailyHerald.com has an interview with both of them at: http://www.austindailyherald.com/2011/04/02/rock-nroll-icon-playing-paramount/

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 March 31, 2011     Ray & Robby in Paris <>  Ray in Napa
The internet is a-buzz with the news that Manzarek-Krieger will play Paris on July 3rd.  Every music news service seems to have the story.  Tickets for the show at Le Bataclan may be hard to come by if you hesitate.  Here is the link through Fnac: http://www.fnactickets.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Pop-rock-Folk-RAY-MANZAREK---ROBBY-KRIEGER-BARAY.htm

Ray Manzarek will make a special appearance in June in his adopted home town of Napa in support of community arts programming.  No exact date is mentioned in this story, so that's TBA: http://napavalleyregister.com/star/lifestyles/article_5f273934-5b38-11e0-9642-001cc4c03286.html.

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 March 29, 2011     Ray & Robby to Italy for two shows <> more Ray & Robby Euro shows
Manzarek-Krieger have been added to the line-up at the Pistoia Blues Festival for Saturday, July 9.  They will also play on July 10 in Udine, Italy at a venue to be advised.  For more info on Pistoia, visit the event website at: http://www.pistoiablues.com/index.php (thanks, Daniela and Simone)

Manzarek-Krieger have announced additional European tour dates for July on their Facebook page.  So far, the tour lists 7 shows between July 3 and July 22.  There are plenty of of open dates remaining, so either they will be doing a lot of sightseeing, or fans can expect to see additional shows announced.  The first date is now Le Bataclan in Paris on July 3.  The others (so far) are Tel Aviv; Moscow; Pistoia, Italy; Prague; Tilburg, The Netherlands; and Clam Festival in Klam, Austria.  All dates have been added to the calendar following.

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 March 25, 2011     'Translucent Blues' press release
'Translucent Blues', the second CD between Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers, will be released on Tuesday, May 24 from Blind Pig Records.  Busy day:  that is also the release date for 'All Wood and Doors' by James Lee Stanley and Cliff Eberhardt, and Ray and Roy play a show that night at Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA.  More info can be found in the calendar following.  The publicist for Blind Pig Records has sent me the press release, which can be found here. (thanks, Debra)

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 March 20, 2011     Ray & Roy venue change <> Tel Aviv show
The Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers show scheduled for New York City on Monday, May 23 at B.B. King's has had a venue change to Highline Ballroom.  As of this writing the show is not reflected on Highline Ballroom's website, but a fan has received an email advising him of the venue change.  Original tickets are still good.  The new venue website is: http://www.highlineballroom.com/index.php (thanks, Dave)

The Manzarek-Krieger tour date scheduled for July 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel has received a request to cancel from a group of Israeli citizens who support a human-rights organization called Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel.  This will be interesting to follow.  Read the open letter at:  http://boycottisrael.info/content/manzarek-and-krieger-doors-honor-your-humane-legacy-and-cancel-your-show-israel. (thanks, Esther)

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 March 3, 2011     McClure interview
Beat Poet Michael McClure gave a lengthy interview which appears on HuffingtonPost.com today.  About halfway through he discusses meeting Jim Morrison.  When he talks about his collaborations with Ray Manzarek, he reveals that they are about to edit a double album "Live From San Francisco", and there is a documentary about their "Third Mind".  He also shares that their next gig will be in Poland, when they fly to Krakow to perform in honor of Milosz at his centennial.  Read the full HuffPo interview at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anis-shivani/exclusive-beat-poet-mcclure_b_823425.html.

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 March 2, 2011     Ray & Roy date change <> 'Airplay' special
The Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers performance at Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA has been re-scheduled from Wednesday, May 18 to Saturday, May 21.  As of now, this is not yet reflected on the venue website at: http://www.st94.com/home/  but a fan who already bought tickets was contacted and notified of the date change.  (thanks, Dave)

Ray Manzarek, Grace Slick, Bob Weir and others are featured in "Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock and Roll Radio" which is airing this month on public radio stations.  There is also a 90-minute program with the same name that played on PBS t.v. channels earlier this week, and hopefully will be repeated.  The program celebrates DJs and talents who "fanned the flames of the '60s." 

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 March 1, 2011     YouTube Paris video
This 6-minute video was shot in and around Paris in September 2010.  It features lots of great footage shot within the walls of Pere Lachaise, over a narrative by Ray Manzarek.  Really nice, high-quality video, worth checking out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lEWWHLx-n0. (thanks, Dean)

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 February 21, 2011     Ray & McClure
Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure will appear two nights at Iridium Jazz Club in New York City in May, according to the venue website.  There will be two shows nightly, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 & May 11.  For more info, go to: http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/talent.php?talent=1104&month=5&year=2011.  (thanks, Pat)

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 February 17, 2011      Ray & Roy to Calgary
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have added another date.  They will be part of the Calgary Blues Festival on Thursday, August 4.  For more info, the event website is: http://www.calgarybluesfest.com/

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 February 16, 2011     Ray & Roy to CT
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have added another date to their May east coast tour.  They will be at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT on Wednesday, May 25.  The venue website is: http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/

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 February 12, 2011    H.B. 2 Ray
Happy birthday greetings go out today to Ray Manzarek who turns 72 today.  There aren't enough words to thank this man for how he affected my life long before I ever had the opportunity to finally meet him and eventually come to know him.  Best wishes to "our band's" founding father and elder statesman!

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 February 7, 2011     Ray at Pollstar confab 
Ray Manzarek and author Harvey Kubernik were part of a panel discussion last Saturday titled 'The Doors - An LA Legacy' about the band's ongoing legacy and the Los Angeles music scene.  The event was part of the second annual Pollstar Live! conference in Los Angeles.  Bruce Botnick was also advertised to be part of the panel.  To see a photo of Ray and Harvey with Elliott Lefko of Golden Voice/AEG, go here.  Photo credit: Rob Hill  (thanks, Harvey) 

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 February 6, 2011     Manzarek-Krieger to Tel Aviv
Manzarek-Krieger Band will again venture into new tour territory when they play Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday, July 5.  This is going to be an interesting tour, as two days later they will be playing is Moscow!!!

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February 4, 2011     more Ray & Roy shows
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will play a second show in Iowa, this time at Lakes Art Center in Okoboji on Tuesday, April 19.  The venue website is: http://www.lakesart.org/managed/index.html.   Following the other Iowa show on April 21 in Ottumwa, it's north to Minnesota for two more:  Sheldon Theater in Red Wing, MN on Friday, April 22: http://www.sheldontheatre.org/ and Paramount Theater in Austin, MN on Saturday, April 23: http://www.paramounttheatre.org/.  Dates and venue websites have also been added to the calendar below.

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 February 3, 2011     Ray & Roy play Fresno
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will play Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA on Friday, March 25 according to that venue's website.  For more info, go to:  http://towertheatrefresno.com/

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 February 2, 2011     Ray & Roy play blues festival
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have been announced for Day 2 of the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival on May 22 at Sandy Point State Park.  Headliners for Day 2 have not been announced yet, but Chris Isaak and John Mayall headline Day 1.  Proceeds of the festival benefit numerous charities.  For ticket information and more details, read this full story at:  http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/ent/2011/02/02-31/Isaak-Mayall-join-Bay-Blues-festival-lineup.html.  The festival website is:  http://www.bayblues.org/.

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 January 27, 2011     Roy Rogers <> Michael McClure
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have been rolling out tour dates in the east coast, which I've been reporting on as I learn about them.  Newcomers to this site may wonder who Roy Rogers is.  In advance of an upcoming show with his band The Delta Rhythm Kings, Mercury News on-line published a comprehensive re-cap of his career.  The story reveals that the new CD that he and Ray have been working on will be titled 'Translucent Blues' and is planned for release this spring.  Read the story at: http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_17212418?nclick_check=1.

Michael McClure and Ray Manzarek are long-time collaborators, and he was also a friend of Jim Morrison's.  On February 8, McClure brings an evening of film and beat poetry to Merlin's Sun Theatre in Victoria, B.C.  For more info, read the full story at: http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/victorianews/entertainment/114749389.html

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 January 26, 2011     Ray & Roy to P'burg
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will play Club Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, May 19 according to the venue website.  For more info, go to: http://www.dieselpgh.com/?v=club

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 January 25, 2011      Ray & Roy in PA
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will perform together on May 18 at Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA.  The venue website is: http://www.st94.com/home/.  Stay tuned for more show announcements:  there are lots of empty dates between this one, and B.B. Kings in NYC on May 23.  (thanks, Dave)

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 January 23, 2011      Ray & Roy to MA 
Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers are going to perform together on May 24 at Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA.  For tickets and more info, go to: http://www.showcaselive.com/.

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 January 21, 2011      Manzarek-Krieger to Acapulco <> more Manzarek-Krieger tour dates
Manzarek-Krieger Band will play Forum de Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, Mexico on Saturday, March 19 according to the venue website: http://www.forumimperial.com/

More Manzarek-Krieger March tour dates south of the border:  March 12: Domo De La Feria in Leon, MX;  March 16: Theater Jaime Laredo in La Paz, Bolivia;  March 18: Palacio De Las Artes, Morelia, MX.  All tour dates are listed in the calendar below.

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 January 19, 2011      Ray & Roy to NYC
Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers are taking their show to New York City, according to B.B. King's website.  Check them out on May 23 for an evening of great music and storytelling.  For tickets and more info, go to: http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=295.

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 January 12, 2011      Ray on radio
Ray Manzarek phoned in to Philadelphia radio station WGMK this morning for a conversation with John DeBella.  Listen to it on-line at: http://www.wmgk.com/shows/john-debella/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10190657

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 January 5, 2011      Manzarek-Krieger tour dates <> Ray on panel 
Manzarek-Krieger Band announced some intriguing tour dates on their Facebook page last night.  In addition to a return to Mexico for (so far) three shows, there is a show in Moscow, Russia on July 7.  What a great adventure this July tour will be for them!  The page promises more dates to be announced.  Dave Brock will be doing the vocals according to a Robby interview I linked to on January 2.  Keep up with the band yourself at: http://www.facebook.com/ManzarekKrieger?v=wall. (thanks, Gil)

Ray Manzarek, Harvey Kubernik (author & music historian), Doors engineer & producer Bruce Botnick, and Elliott Lefko of Goldenvoice will participate in a panel discussion titled 'The Doors - An LA Story' about the band's ongoing legacy and the Los Angeles music scene.  The event happens on February 5 at the Marriott at L.A. Live as part of the second annual Pollstar Live! conference.  I'd love to listen to this panel discussion, but it's a tad pricey. For more info: http://pollstarpro.com/live2011/schedule.htm

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 January 4, 2011      Ray & X at Slim's
Ray Manzarek joined X at Slim's in San Francisco for shows on December 28 and 29.  I linked a review of the first show on December 29.  Here is a YouTube vid of Ray joining X onstage at that first show, and the band performing 'Nausea': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9qvOyhugEw.  You'll find some other vids from the shows on YouTube, as well.

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 December 29, 2010      Ray and X
Ray Manzarek joined X on-stage last night in San Francisco at Slim's, and will be back there with them tonight.  Here is a review of last night's show:  http://spinningplatters.com/2010/12/29/show-review-x-mas-with-x-an-evening-with-and-ray-manzarek-at-slims-12282010/.

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 December 23, 2010      Ray on X
Ray Manzarek performs two nights with X next week at Slim's in San Francisco.  An interview with Ray in today's San Jose Mercury News discusses his early involvement with X as well as his current projects which include meditative nature videos and a soundtrack with his son Pablo: http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_16906619?nclick_check=1.  The story re-affirms what he said months ago in an interview, that he and Robby are planning to return to Europe in 2011 for symphonic shows, with the chance of some similar performances in the U.S. Catch Ray performing with X on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, December 28 & 29, at Slim's:  http://www.slims-sf.com/

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 December 21, 2010      Ray & Dorothy anniversary <> Ray & Pablo
Ray Manzarek & Dorothy Fujikawa were married on this date in 1967 at Los Angeles City Hall, with Jim and Pam as best man and maid of honor.  A reception followed at an Olvera Street restaurant.  Congratulations to them on their 43rd anniversary!  And if you are in the San Francisco area next week, you can catch Ray performing with X on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Slim's:  http://www.slims-sf.com/

Ray Manzarek and his son Pablo are interviewed and pictured in a story about a new Copperhead mic.  The story includes a link to an improvised song about it!  Check it out at: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=137096.

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 December 17, 2010      Ray appearance in S.F.
Ray Manzarek appears on February 25 at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco in a program titled 'Inside the Music Box: A Conversation with Ray Manzarek of The Doors with Jonathan Curiel.  CIIS Main Building is located at 1453 Mission Street, San Francisco.  The bio info on this link is dated, but here are the details: http://www.ciis.edu/News_and_Events/Event_Calendar/Manzarek.html

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 December 15, 2010      Ray on radio tonight
Ray Manzarek appears tonight on 'Legends Radio' at www.legendsradio.net sometime between 7:30-9:30 p.m. EST.  The shows are archived at the site.  Also appearing on this show are blues guitarist Robert Ross and NY-based concert promoter Sandra Rivera.  For more info: http://www.prowrestlingdigest.com/2010/12/14/doors-ray-manzarek-claudio-castagnoli-on-legends-radio-1215/.

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 December 3, 2010     Ray on vintage t.v.
Ray Manzarek appears in a fun 6-minute vintage t.v. segment from something called The Denton Show from 1995.  Also in the clip are Chris Isaak, Roger Daltrey and Dick Dale.  At the end of the clip, we learn that this is from a Doors video compilation available from www.doors.com ... check it out at: http://thedoorsdaily.blogspot.com/2010/12/ray-manzarek-on-denton-show-1995.html

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 November 21, 2010     Ray on Vancouver
Ray Manzarek reminisces about their 1970 Vancouver show at: http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/When+Doors+blew+Vancouver+minds+Manzarek+remembers/3856057/story.html

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 November 16, 2010    Ray & Roy review <> Ray in February panel discussion
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers performed at the 24th Street Theater in Sacramento, CA on October 22nd.  A detailed recap and review on of the show appeared a few days later in the Sacramento Press.  Read it at: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/39540/Transcendental_Blues_and_the_Girl_with_a_Shoe_An_Evening_with_Roy_Rogers_Ray_Manzarek

Ray Manzarek, Harvey Kubernik (author & music historian), and Doors engineer & producer Bruce Botnick will participate in a panel discussion about The Doors' ongoing legacy and the Los Angeles music scene.  The event will take place in a local venue in February 2011.  More details will be advised later.

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 November 10, 2010     Holzman pix
Photos from Monday night's Jac Holzman program at the Grammy Museum can be seen on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/album.php?aid=296079&id=64142649602. Also pictured are Ray Manzarek, former Capitol Records CEO Joe Smith, and Grammy Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli.

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 November 9, 2010     Ray at Grammy Museum
Ray Manzarek, accompanied by Dorothy, appeared at L.A.'s Grammy Museum last night in support of Elektra60: a celebration of Elektra Records' 60th anniversary.  The star of the evening was Elektra founder Jac Holzman.  The format of this program was that Jac was interviewed on the stage by Joe Smith, a long-time friend and former CEO of Capitol Records.  Although Mr. Smith was interviewing Jac Holzman, there were many asides of storytelling from both of them.  It was an interesting peek into the industry.  Jac called Ray to join them on the stage at one point, and Ray spoke of the freedom that Jac's philosophy afforded them as a band ... with a 3-album deal, they were assured of support and continuity from the record label.  As always at these Grammy Museum programs, questions from the audience were encouraged.  Also in attendance were Jeff Jampol, Bruce Botnick, and long-time Ray associates Harvey Kubernik and Joel Lipman.  Check out the website:  http://www.elektra60.com/  where you will find plenty to look at and watch!  Ticket holders received a copy of Jac's new book, "Becoming Elektra", compliments of American Express who sponsored the evening.

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 November 7, 2010     Ray & Roy
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers return to Berkeley, CA to play at Freight & Salvage on Saturday, January 22 according to the venue's website.  For more info: http://www.thefreight.org/ray-manzarek-roy-rogers

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 November 5, 2010      Ray appearances
Ray Manzarek performs tonight at Yoshi's in San Francisco with slide guitarist Roy Rogers, and then on Monday evening he'll be at L.A.'s Grammy Museum as part of the Jac Holzman program.  For direct links to either of those events, see calendar below.

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October 30, 2010     Ray & Darryl Read <> Ray & X in San Fran
Ray Manzarek and Darryl Read making the video of 'Bleeding Paradise' can be seen on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrLIMLERVfc (thanks, Carol)

Ray Manzarek joins X at Slim's in San Francisco for their "Xmas With X" shows on Tuesday, December 28 and Wednesday, December 29.  X will be performing the album "Los Angeles" in its entirety, and also screening "The Unheard Music."  "Los Angeles" was the debut album from X released in 1980 and produced by Ray Manzarek.  For venue info, go to: http://www.slims-sf.com/

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 October 28, 2010      Ray on Portland radio
Ray Manzarek talks about Rock Band 3 in a short phone interview with Portland, Oregon's101.9 KINK.FM radio station.  Listen to it at: http://www.kink.fm/Interview--The-Doors--Ray-Manzarek/8445827

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 October 27, 2010     Ray in USA Today
Ray Manzarek talks about Rock Band 3 in today's USA Today.  Ray shared some additional info that will be of interest to international fans, if it happens:  he says that he and Robby will probably tour Mexico in February, with Dave Brock (Wild Child frontman: http://wildchild.mu/) handling lead vocals.  Ray goes on to say that they are probably off to Europe in the spring to play with a symphony orchestra on a European tour, and then hopefully, also do that in the U.S. sometime in June.  So ... lots of good stuff to look forward too, both at home and abroad!  Read the full interview at: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/10/qa-the-doors-ray-manzarek-talks-rock-band-3/1

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 October 26, 2010     Ray WZLX radio interview
Ray Manzarek called in a phone interview to Boston's radio station WZLX.  Besides some silliness with the deejays Karlson & McKenzie, Ray discusses Rock Band 3.  It runs about six minutes.  Listen to it at: http://wzlx.radio.com/2010/10/26/ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-on-km/

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 October 24, 2010     Ray & Roy in Chicago
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers played in Chicago on October 15th at Buddy Guy's Legends venue.  A fan who was there submitted a review.  To read it, go here. (thanks, Eric)

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 October 23, 2010     Ray & Roy story
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers are playing in Sacramento tonight.  Read a preview interview at: http://fwix.com/sac/share/b56b3d1219/former_doors_keyboardist_ray_manzarek_joins_roy_rogers_for_sacramento_concert

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 October 21, 2010     Ray print interview <> Ray on-line interview
Ray Manzarek did a print interview in advance of an October 22 performance at the 24th Street Theater tomorrow night in Sacramento: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/39210/Ray_Manzarek

Ray Manzarek also did an on-line interview on 'Insight' yesterday.  It runs about 16 minutes in length.  Check it out at:  http://www.archive.org/details/Insight_101020

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 October 20, 2010     Ray & Roy in San Fran
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers will play a show at Yoshi's in San Francisco on Friday, November 5.  For more info: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1568

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 October 14, 2010     Holzman & Manzarek appearance <> Ray & Roy preview 
Jac Holzman, Ray Manzarek and Joe Smith will appear at the Grammy Museum's Clive Davis Theater at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8 in a program called "Inside The Industry:  Elektra60 With Jac Holzman, Joe Smith, and Ray Manzarek" celebrating the 60th anniversary of Elektra Records.  Holzman will be interviewed by Grammy Foundation VP Scott Goldman about the rise of Elektra - home to artists like The Doors, Love, Tim Buckley, Jackson Brownie, Butterfield Blues Band, and many more.  Following the interview, Holzman will take questions from the audience.  Tickets are $15 and go on sale Friday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m.  Museum members can purchase tix through The Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803.  Non-museum members can purchase tix through Ticketmaster.  American Express is the exclusive payment method for pre-sale tickets through both methods.  Ticket purchase will include a special gift.  This information was just announced today to museum members and does not appear on their website tonight, although I'm sure it will momentarily: http://www.grammymuseum.org/.  That would be a good chance to arrive early and visit the museum, especially the 'Strange Kozmic Experience' exhibit as well as the newly opened John Lennon exhibit!  Non-members can order tix through Ticketmaster at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Inside-the-Industry-Elektra60-WJac-Holzman-Joe-Smith-Ray-Manzarek-tickets/artist/1513533?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name

Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers perform in Bloomington, IL on Saturday night at Castle Theater.  A preview story can be read at: http://www.pantagraph.com/entertainment/music/article_22dadbec-d6d7-11df-b203-001cc4c03286.html

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 October 12, 2010     Ray on VH-1 Classic <> Ray & Roy Napa preview 
Ray Manzarek is a part of a VH-1 Classic program this Saturday about Santana's newest CD, which Ray appears on.  The program is 'Making of Guitar Heaven ... The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time.'  Check your local listings.  For more info: http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/oct/08Santana_TV_Special.shtml

Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers perform at Napa Valley Opera House next Saturday, October 23.  Read a preview story at: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_16286429

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 October 6, 2010     Ray to appear at convention <> Ray & Roy in Vegas
Ray Manzarek and Bruce Botnick are among the guest panelists scheduled for the 129th AES Convention Platinum Panel.   The Audio Engineering Society serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry, and counts over 14,000 members.  For more info: http://creativemac.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1219995

Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers played the Rocks Lounge at the Red Rock Resort in Los Vegas last Saturday night.  A lucky fan who was there wrote to share a few highlights of the show.  Halfway through the set, Ray played a very well-received solo piano version of 'Crystal Ship.'  And 'Riders on the Storm' was the encore.  (thanks, Jeffrey)

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 September 30, 2010     Ray interview
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers play Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday night.  Read a show preview interview at: http://www.lvrj.com/neon/doors-man-lights-another-fire-104066964.html

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 September 29, 2010     Ray book interview <> Ray & Robby on OTR
Ray Manzarek is one of the interviewees in a new book due out this Friday, October 1:  'Reefer Movie Madness:  The Ultimate Stoner Film Guide'.  One of the authors, Shirley Halperin, is herself interviewed and discusses her time spent with Ray.  Read it at: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/LegalizationNation/archives/2010/09/29/interview-reefer-movie-madness-author-shirley-halperin

Ray and Robby on "Off The Record" has been re-scheduled for Sunday, October 10. It had been listed for September 19, and then it disappeared from their listing. "Off The Record" is a nationally syndicated radio.  To find station affiliates in your area, go to: http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html

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 September 22, 2010     Ray & Chester
Yesterday was the release date of the newest CD from Carlos Santana called 'Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Times' which includes a collaboration with Ray Manzarek and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park re-doing 'Riders On The Storm.  Check out a brief "behind the scenes" YouTube video about that selection:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qTHW2eqI-8

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 September 18, 2010     'OTR' off the sked
Robby and Ray had previously been listed as the featured conversation on Sunday's "Off The Record" syndicated radio program.  I was going to do a reminder about it but when I checked the link at: http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html, I see that it is no longer in their current schedule line-up.  I hate when that happens.

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 September 15, 2010     Ray & Roy shows added
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers have added some additional shows, according to new info listed on: http://www.roy-rogers.com/shows. The newly added shows are October 2 in Las Vegas, NV; October 22 in Sacramento, CA; and October 23 in Napa, CA.  Venue info and info links are in the calendar below.  The Sacramento and Las Vegas shows are listed as 'Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers Duet'.  These shows are in addition to 3 Manzarek/Rogers Band appearances in the midwest between October 14-16.

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 September 4, 2010       Ray & Roy in Iowa
Ray Manzarek and slide guitarist Roy Rogers will perform at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa on Thursday, April 21, 2011, according to Ticketmaster.  Now, that's planning ahead!  This event does not yet appear on the venue website at http://www.bridgeviewcenter.com/index.php or on Roy's website, but Ticketmaster has it listed: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600451ED3DEC074.

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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       Ray & Robby on OTR <> Robby & Ray on Planet Rock & WYS contest
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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