L. A. WOMAN confidential  . . .  by Ida
Doors news, appearances and tidbits from a "lucky little lady in the city of lights" at www.idafan.com

latest news update:  Sunday, February 5   8:40 p.m.

The Doors
Jim, Robby, Ray, John

photo credit:  Ron Raffaelli

latest  Doors  news:
 February 5, 2012     Robby playing today <> Manzarek-Krieger in France <> bonus MP3 on Spotify
10:30 a.m. Robby Krieger performs with his jazz band at a special performance today hosted by Combat Radio and the San Diego Charger Cheerleaders that will benefit The Children's Hospital.  The event begins at 3:00 at Salt Creek Grille Valencia in Valencia, CA according to a Facebook post which provides these links for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Combat.Radio and www.twitter.com/combatradio  There is also an email addy for more info: combatradio121@yahoo.com

8:40 p.m. 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)

8:40 p.m. More bonus track MP3 info to share: people who purchase "LA Woman 40" from on-line music source Spotify get another bonus track:  10.  The WASP (instrumental).  I can't keep up with these, so I appreciate the input from fans who do!  (thanks, Kevin)

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 February 4, 2012     Mr Mojo Risin DVD review <> LAW CDs review <> YouTube from Egyptian <> LAW bonus track MP3s <> Jim in leather story
10:15 p.m. "Mr Mojo Risin'  The Story of L.A. Woman" was reviewed by David Chiu on CBSNews.com in their 'Celebrity Circuit' section.  Read it at:  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57368957-10391698/new-documentary-highlights-classic-doors-album/

10:15 p.m. The L.A. Woman 40th Anniversary 2-CD release got a nice write-up by Bernard Prusse with the Ottawa Citizen: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Closing+book+Doors/6100980/story.html.  This same journalist reviewed the 'Mr Mojo Risin' DVD on January 24:   http://www.montrealgazette.com/Review+Mojo+Risin+Story+Woman/6042392/story.html

10:15 p.m. 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 shot from afar, so I'll explain that those seated are (left to right): DJ 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.  If you missed my report on that evening, go to Prior News and scroll down to January 21.

10:15 p.m. MP3 bonus tracks from the LA Woman 40th Anniversary release are available as follows:  on iTunes:  10. LA Woman (take 1)  and 11. Crawling King Snake (run through & studio chatter).   On Amazon: 10.  Love Her Madly (take 1)  and 11. Changeling (take 9)  (thanks, Gilles)

10:15 p.m. A photo of Jim Morrison was used in a story about leather pants which ran in the Wall Street Journal on January 14th.  I do not have the link to the full story, but here is the photo that appeared.  (thanks, Joe C.)

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 February 2, 2012     Ray interview
8:45 a.m. 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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 February 1, 2012     Robby in tourney <> Doors on mag cover <> MoHo LP auctioned
8:55 a.m. Robby Krieger will play in actor Patrick Warburton's Golf For Kids Tournament in early March.  Since so many celeb golfers are also rockers, it's no surprise that Robby is scheduled to be part of the "jam session".  The tourney benefits St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, the same charity who benefits from the Medlock-Krieger Invitation Golf Tournament and Concert.  Read the full story at:  http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120131/LIFESTYLES01/201300339/Celebrity-golf-tournament-Puddy-s-hands?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|p

8:55 a.m. The Doors grace the cover of the February issue of Collectors Choice music catalog.  Here is the cover photo.  (thanks, Joe)

8:55 a.m. A Jim Morrison signature on a Morrison Hotel album was bid up to more than $5,500. with one day to go last week in an event called RR Auction's Marvels of Modern Music Auction, according to a story in Goldmine magazine.  I'm busy with visiting family members and don't have time to track down the final winning bid, but here is the story: http://www.goldminemag.com/article/autographed-beatles-doors-albums-highlight-rr-auction-event

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 January 29, 2012     Robby interview <> Skrillex 
6:55 p.m. Robby Krieger interviewed with Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com and talks about LA Woman, Skrillex, Hendrix, and lots more.  Read it at:  http://www.musicradar.com/news/drums/interview-robby-krieger-on-the-doors-la-woman-jim-morrison-and-skrillex-527068

6:55 p.m. Speaking of Skrillex, Re:Generation Music Project will be in theaters on two dates only:  February 16th and February 23rd, according to the following story.  LA radio station KROQ is offering a contest to attend the premiere on February 9th at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.  Learn more here: http://kroq.radio.com/2012/01/27/score-passes-to-the-world-premiere-of-the-regeneration-music-project-custom-skullcandy-headphones-and-qualify-for-afterparty-access/  (thanks, Tracy)

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 January 28, 2012    OV & FC as MP3s <> Rock First magazine <> Robby's 'soundtrack of his life'
9:45 a.m. 'Other Voices' and 'Full Circle' are available as MP3 downloads from Amazon.  Maybe this is old news, but it was new news to me.  Those two post-Morrison albums have never been released on CD, although some of us have (ahem) "imports" that contain both albums on one CD.  Helpful fan Bruce tells me that the full 'Boot Yer Butt' (a 2003 limited edition 4-CD box set, now out of print) and the mono version of the first album are also available as MP3 downloads from Amazon.  I confess to not keeping up with the nuances between various releases, but Bruce explains this:  the just released 40th Anniversary release of LA Woman is not to be confused with the earlier "40th Anniversary Mix" of LA Woman.  The current release lacks "(You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further", "Orange County Suite", and the fourth verse of "Cars Hiss By My Window", which are all on the "40th Anniversary Mix".  Phew, thanks to Bruce for clarifying this for the fans.  Here is the link to the 'Other Voices' and 'Full Circle' MP3 downloads on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=the+doors+other+voices&x=0&y=0  (thanks, Bruce)

12:00 p.m. Rock First is a French magazine that I have never heard of before .... but they have my attention now.  The issue in this cover photo (no idea who the cover guy is) contains 14 pages on The Doors.  (thanks, Gilles)

4:15 p.m. Robby Krieger shares some of the pivotal music in his life with Hermione Hoby in a series called 'Soundtrack of my life' in the UK's The Observer.  Read it at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jan/29/robbie-krieger-soundtrack-my-life?newsfeed=true

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 January 27, 2012     first album celebrated <> French guitar mag
9:10 a.m. Drexel University's independent student newspaper The Triangle is honoring the 45th anniversary of The Doors' first release with a reflection by music columnist Johnathan Guest titled 'You Should Be Celebrating'.  I love reading ruminations like this.  The writer plans to spotlight each of the albums separately through his column, so I'm looking forward to the rest.  For starters, read this one at: http://thetriangle.org/2012/01/27/you-should-be-celebrating/

9:50 a.m. Guitarist & Bass French magazine (cover: Black Keys) contains a one-page story on The Doors. To see the cover, go to: http://www.journaux.fr/guitarist-bass-magazine_instruments-partitions_art-et-culture_129315.html  (thanks, Gilles)

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 January 26, 2012     the eternal debate
5:20 p.m. There is no middle ground when it comes to The Doors.  You either love'em or you hate'em.  The U.K.'s Independent asks the question: Do The Doors still light your fire? and lets two of their music critics, Andy Gill and Fiona Sturges, make their opposing cases:  http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/do-the-doors-still-light-your-fire-6295228.html

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CALENDAR  of upcoming Doors related events
(note: Manzarek-Krieger tour details are not included below)

campaign through September 2012 ~~  "Year Of The Doors" will run through September 2012 with numerous releases planned.  All releases during this time frame will be stickered with a silver 'Year Of The Doors 2011-2012' sticker on the packaging.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 ~~  Henry Diltz appears in Santa Monica in an "Evening With ... " program.  This happens at Track 16 Gallery at Bergamot Station at 8:00 p.m. (a reception precedes the program).  For more info and to purchase tickets, go to: http://livetalksladiltz.eventbrite.com/

Sunday, February 12, 2012 ~~  Ray Manzarek birthday (1939)

film in theaters Thursday, February 16, 2012 ~~  "RE:GENERATION Music Project" a feature film which features music from all three remaining Doors on a track called 'Breakin' A Sweat'.  It will be a big part of Grammy Week including "Re-mix Labs" with the artists involved, as well as an event at the Grammy museum and screening that week.  Read the full source story at: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/remaining-doors-members-record-with-skrillex-for-new-documentary-20111006

tour date Friday, February 17, 2012 ~~  Manzarek-Rogers Band plays Paradise Performing Arts Center in Paradise, CA.  Venue website is: http://www.paradiseperformingarts.com/

appearance Friday, February 17, 2012 ~~  John Densmore co-hosts with Edward James Olmos at a benefit for the Rhythmic Arts Project at Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, CA.  For more info: http://traponline.org/  and  http://lobero.com/calendar/index.php?display=event&id=738&returnto=list

film in theaters Thursday, February 23, 2012 ~~  "RE:GENERATION Music Project" a feature film which features music from all three remaining Doors on a track called 'Breakin' A Sweat'. 

soft cover book release March 6, 2012 ~~  "Canyon of Dreams - The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon" by music journalist and author Harvey Kubernik (with foreword by Ray Manzarek), will be released in soft cover: http://www.amazon.com/Canyon-Dreams-Magic-Music-Laurel/dp/1402765894/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1326945512&sr=1-1

tour date Wednesday, March 14, 2012 ~~  Robby Krieger and the Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour play the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL: http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/

tour date Thursday, March 15, 2012 ~~  Robby Krieger and the Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour play Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL: http://www.rutheckerdhall.com/

vinyl release Friday, March 16, 2012 ~~   "L.A. Woman: The Workshop Sessions",  the 2-LP vinyl set, will be released.  It is available for pre-order through The Doors' website store at: http://thedoors.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=41800_50796&pc=BGLPDR01 or else through Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069SG4W0/ref=s9_simh_bw_p74_d17_g15_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_

tour date Friday, March 16, 2012 ~~  Robby Krieger and the Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour play St. r=0JZTWPAQPCTKHHKVCX8E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1315015662&pf_rd_i=5174

Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL: http://www.staugamphitheatre.com/

tour date Thursday, March 22, 2012 ~~  Robby Krieger and the Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour play Arena Theatre, Houston, TX:  http://www.arenahouston.com/events/category/events/

tour date Friday, March 23, 2012 ~~  Robby Krieger and the Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour play Winstar Casino in Thackerville, OK:  http://www.winstarworldcasino.com/

tour date Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~~  Robby Krieger and the Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour play Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater:  http://acl-live.com/calendar/2012/3/experience-hendrix

tour date Thursday, April 19, 2012 ~~  Manzarek-Rogers Band  play Wanee Festival in Live Oak, Florida.   For more info about ticketing and the rest of the line-up, go to: http://www.waneefestival.com/

tour date Friday, April 20, 2012 ~~  Manzarek-Rogers Band  play the Bamboo Room in Lake Worth, Florida.   For more info, the venue website is: http://www.bamboorm.com/

unconfirmed tour June-July 2012 ~~  Manzarek-Krieger Band  will tour Europe and Russia, based on an advertised date in Rome on July 10 and Ray's comments at the Egyptian Theater on January 20.

golf tourney Monday, August 20, 2012 ~~  Medlock-Krieger Invitational Golf Tournament & Concert at Moorpark Country Club benefit of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital: http://www.medlockkriegerinvitational.com/

book release sometime in 2012 ~~  John Densmore releases his non-fiction book, tentatively titled: "The Doors: Unhinged  Rock n' Roll Goes Up On Trial." 

filming sometime in 2012 ~~  Ray Manzarek's 2002 novel "The Poet In Exile" begins filming for a big-screen release.  Read full story at:  http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118044166

CD releases sometime in 2012 ~~  London Fog and Matrix box sets

collectible release September 2012 (tentative) ~~  a super-secret "hush-hush" cool collectible will be released, according to a Jeff Jampol post

 app release Fall 2012 ~~  Rhino Entertainment will release an app surveying the history of the band.

book release sometime in 2012 ~~  release of new photo book featuring 200+ new photos from 'Break On Through:  The Life and Death of Jim Morrison' author Jerry Prochnicky

book release sometime in 2012-2013 ~~  Robby Krieger releases his autobiography, as yet untitled

have you  missed out  on Doors appearances?     see past Doors events  listed here 

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 July 2007 interview with Webmistress Ida

 2007 major exhibit honoring The Doors at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum

Jim Morrison 2003 exhibit at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum

 Los Angeles Doors landmarks tour: Doors tour L.A.

 My visit to "Love Street"

Diary of a Doors Drama:  the trial

stranded in Houston with Robby ... a/k/a, "My Most Favorite Flight Delay Adventure, EVER!!"

 "VAGUE MEMORIES"   remembrances of my 5 Doors concerts

VH-1 Storytellers was first broadcast on November 22, 2000.   Read the memories of this lucky audience member here

Index to Magazine Articles  read about "My Paradise Lost" here

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