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

www.idafan.com last news update: September 25 8:15 p.m.

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September 25, 2008 Mogwai song title
"I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead" is the opening track on the new Mogwai release titled 'The Hawk Is Howling.' Sheesh! I don't even want to hear it.

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September 23, 2008 Ray on L Studio <> Ray call-in interview <> Classic Album series on t.v.
Ray Manzarek is featured in a video on the L Studio, launched today by Lexus. This is described as 'a new web hub for creative innovation, featuring an eclectic mix of snazzy original web video content'! To see Ray's video, go to: http://lstudio.lexus.com/#vid1156 There may be more than one with Ray, but I could only find this one for starters. To learn more about this series, go to: http://news.tubefilter.tv/2008/09/23/lisa-kudrows-web-therapy-headlines-lexus-l-studio-launch/

Ray Manzarek can be heard in a 14-minute call-in interview earlier today with DJ John DeBella on Philadelphia's 102.9 WMGK. Catch it at: http://wmgk.com/Audio/tabid/209/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1053/Ray-Manzareck-Interview.aspx

"The Doors: Classic Albums" series is being broadcast again this Thursday on VH1 Classic channel at 8pm (check local listings). To see the entire show, you need to buy the DVD but you can see much of it in this hour-long show.

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September 19, 2008 Robby to play in Vegas
Robby Krieger is among the guest performers listed for the "Experience Hendrix 2008 Tribute Tour" when it plays The Pearl at The Palms Casino in Las Vegas on November 1st. Tickets go on sale on Saturday at noon through Ticketmaster. For more info, go to: http://www.experiencehendrixtour.com/schedule.php Stay tuned for more Robby dates as they get announced, as he is supposed to play five shows on the Hendrix tour.

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September 17, 2008 Matrix release due
The Doors Music Company announced yesterday that 'Live At The Matrix 1967' shows will be released on November 18th by Rhino and Bright Midnight Archives. This long-awaited released will be a 2-CD set. Artist Stanley Mouse designed the cover as an original piece of poster art. To read the full press release and track listing, go here (thanks, George)

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September 16, 2008 John at L.A. play
John Densmore attended the opening night of 'Be Bop A Lula', a play about Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran, at the Cat Club on the Sunset Strip on Monday evening. The play has a run of three Monday nights, so there are two chances left to see it, September 22 and 29. Read the full story at: http://www.nypost.com/seven/09162008/gossip/pagesix/tales_behind_the_doors_129243.htm

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September 15, 2008 Robby with Wild Child <> Doors on Smothers Bros. DVD <> Robby at Greek
Robby Krieger showed up as a surprise guest on Saturday night when L.A.-based Doors tribute band Wild Child played a two-set show at the Whisky. Doggone it, I was at a concert elsewhere and missed this, but the report is that Robby's son Waylon joined the band on stage first ... and then Robby! Anyone who was there and can provide more info: please write! (thanks, Steve)

"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The Best of Season 3" gets released on DVD tomorrow. Naturally, The Doors' appearance is included in the set, as well as comments from John Densmore. Read the full story at: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/34677/smothers-brothers-comedy-hour-season-3-the/

Robby Krieger is among the guest performers listed for the "Experience Hendrix 2008 Tribute Tour" when it plays L.A.'s Greek Theater on Sunday, November 2nd. Other performers include Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson and others. Tickets go on sale on September 20th. For more info, go to: http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1479 Stay tuned for more Robby dates as they get announced, as he is supposed to play 'selected dates' on this tour.

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September 14, 2008 LM2X in GHWT
"Love Me Two Times" is one of the songs included in Guitar Hero World Tour. Also in that line-up is The Cult's "Love Removal Machine." For the full set list, read the O.C. Register rock columnist's blog at: http://soundcheck.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/12/guitar-hero-unveils-setlist-as-rockband-2-ships/

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September 12, 2008 Ray in Fillmore DVD
Ray Manzarek is one of the guest appearances in a forthcoming documentary DVD called "Fillmore: Last Days". Currently scheduled for release on November 11, it gets a screening on October 3rd at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Read the full story at: http://www.thecelebritycafe.com/features/19943.html

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calendar of upcoming Doors events

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 ~~ The Doors Music Company is releasing the Perception box set in a new slipcase edition. The website is accepting pre-orders, and five random pre-order customers will receive an autographed version of the box set, signed by Ray, Robby, and John. For more info or to pre-order, go to: http://thedoors.shop.musictoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=1127_14343

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 ~~ Phil Chen birthday
Friday, October 31, 2008 ~~ Happy Halloween ... Jim Morrison Jack O' Lantern pattern free pumpkin carving patterns here

guest performance Saturday, November 1, 2008 ~~ Robby Krieger is among the performers listed for the "Experience Hendrix 2008 Tribute Tour" when it plays The Pearl at The Palms Casino in Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale at noon on Saturday, September 20th. For more info, go to: http://www.experiencehendrixtour.com/schedule.php

guest performance Sunday, November 2, 2008 ~~ Robby Krieger is among the performers listed for the "Experience Hendrix 2008 Tribute Tour" when it plays L.A.'s Greek Theater. Tickets go on sale on September 20th. For more info, go to: http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1479

release date Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ~~ 'Live At The Matrix 1967' shows will be released by Rhino and Bright Midnight Archives as a 2-CD set. To read the full press release and track listing, go here

November 2008 ~~ A Jim Morrison handwritten poem will be one of the memorabilia items on display at an annex to Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which is set to open in November at 76 Mercer Street in New York City. Read the stories at: http://www.nbc10.com/travelgetaways/17193196/detail.html and http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aUhchdn4XerM&refer=home and http://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/rock-hall-to-open-annex-nyc/

more upcoming Doors events here

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

order Paul Ferrara's "Flash Of Eden" here

order Doug Lubahn's "My Days With The Doors and Other Stories" here

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