past Doors events:  2006

 MAGAZINE -   December  2006 ~~  The Italian magazine "Max" will have a story about The Doors and Jim and Pere Lachaise in their January issue.  The story will also discuss the first vinyl release in 1967.   The January issue will probably be on newsstands in December.

Sunday, December 31, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play Roundhouse in London, England   http://www1.roundhouse.org.uk/

Saturday, December 30, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play Roundhouse in London, England   http://www1.roundhouse.org.uk/

Friday, December 29, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, Scotland   http://www.secc.co.uk/

Wednesday, December 13, 2006  ~~  John Densmore and Tribaljazz perform at 7:00 p.m. at Hear Music at Starbucks at 1429 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica

 DVD -   Tuesday, December 12, 2006  ~~  "The Doors" movie by Oliver Stone is being re-released and it's now being called the "15th Anniversary Special" DVD.  This new edition will feature a new interview with Oliver Stone, two new documentaries (The Doors in Los Angeles and The Jim Morrison phenomena in Paris), an older documentary (The Road To Excess), 43 minutes of additional scenes, and a re-mastered 2.35:1 transfer.

Saturday, December 9, 2006 ~~  John Densmore will perform in concert with Hani Naser and other special guests at Pasadena Civic Auditorium as part of 'A Celebration of Oneness.'   For more information about how to purchase tickets or visit the event website, check out this event flyer. 

Friday, December 8, 2006 ~~  Jim Morrison birthday  (1943)

Friday, December 8, 2006 ~~  Jim Morrison "birthday bash" from 7 to 10 p.m., with live music between 7 and 8:00.  Photographer Jim Coke exhibits his black & white color photos of The Doors performing at Devonshire Downs in Northridge, California.   The exhibit runs through next Saturday, December 16th.  There was a misprint in the local papers which indicated that the event was last night ... but no, it IS tonight.  J. Moore Gallery is located at 317 Main Street in Seal Beach.  Phone # is (562) 430-8861.

Wednesday, December 6, 2006  ~~  John Densmore  will join Oliver Stone, Val Kilmer, Kyle MacLachlan and Kathleen Quinlan on stage for a lively Q&A following the screening of "The Doors" movie at Mann's Chinese 6 Theaters on Hollywood Boulevard to celebrate the 15-year release of the DVD.   The screening begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Q&A.  Fans will have the opportunity to ask any of the guests questions about the movie or their careers.  The questions can be submitted at the time the tickets are reserved.  To get all the details and the link to reserve tickets (and ask questions), follow this link.

   Please note:  if you plan to attend, there is a movie premiere the same night next door at the Chinese Theater, so allow time for plenty of extra hoopla and crowds to navigate in order to arrive on time.   And no, I do NOT know if John or Val or anyone will make themselves available for autograph signing afterwards, so please do not write me to ask that question.

Monday, December 4, 2006  ~~  Jim Morrison hand-written poems and photos by Gloria Stavers, Edmund Teske and Freddy Tornberg go on the Christie's New York auction block on December 4th.  To see the details on the seven lots, go to:  http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/searchresults.asp?T=Lot&entry=jim+morrison

Friday, December 1, 2006 ~~  John Densmore birthday  (1944)

 RADIO -   Wednesday, November 29, 2006  ~~  The Doors celebrating 40 years is the topic of tonight's 90-minute "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn.  The format of this show is both interview and live call-ins to speak with the artists.   For a listing of affiliate stations of this nationally syndicated program, go to http://www.rocklineradio.com/affiliates.html

 CD & DVD BOX SET -  Tuesday, November 21, 2006   ~~  scheduled release date of a 12-disc box set from Rhino with every studio album plus 'Absolutely Live' and many extras, priced at around $150.  It will pair the band's first six studio albums -- all re-mastered with bonus tracks -- with six DVDs featuring 5.1 remixes of the studio albums and bonus materials.  more info

Monday, November 20, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek along with Ben Fong-Torres will appear at Booksmith in San Francisco, California to discuss the band and 'The Doors By The Doors' at 7:00 p.m.  Booksmith is located at 1644 Haight Street (between Clayton & Cole) in San Francisco.  For more information, go to www.booksmith.com or call 415/863-8688.

 RADIO -   Sunday, November 19, 2006  ~~  "Off The Record" with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Doors, and Joe's brand new conversations with John, Robby and Ray.   Since this will be shortly after the 40th celebration launch on the Sunset Strip on November 8, these conversations will probably center around the anniversary events and the coming year.   In L.A. this will be broadcast on KLOS 95.5 FM at 9:00 pm, but the show is also nationally syndicated.   Go to  http://unclejoe.com/xotr.html  for other radio stations (listed on far right.)

Sunday, November 19, 2006  ~~ Mark Opsasnick, author of "The Lizard King Was Here:  The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" will make a lecture and book signing appearance at 1:00 p.m. at Stacy's Coffee Parlor, 709 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia.  Guitarist-vocalist Geff King will be performing classic rock songs, as well.  For more information on the appearance or to order the book, go to:  http://www.capitolrock.com  

Tuesday, November 14, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek along with Ben Fong-Torres will appear at Book Passage in Corte Madera, California to discuss the band and 'The Doors By The Doors' at 7:00 p.m.  This is according to a listing of book events published in Marin Independent Journal.  Book Passage is located at 51 Tamal Vista Boulevard in Corte Madera.  For more information, go to www.bookpassage.com or call 415/927-0960.

****  Wednesday, November 8, 2006  ~~  Festivities begin at 6pm.  At approximately 8pm, the band will be honored by a plaque unveiling ceremony at the Whisky.  The Whisky is getting a "Landmark Plaque" to commemorate its contribution to Rock and Roll history.  The evening will be emceed by author Ben Fong-Torres.  Throughout the evening, the band members will be available at three Doors-significant locations along a one-block long stretch of the Sunset Strip.  Robby will be at the Whisky for a listening party previewing the November 21st release of "Perception."   Next door to the Whisky is The Cat Club, the former home of The London Fog.  There, Ray will host a mini-version of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit that opens May 25, 2007.   John will be across the street and down the block at Book Soup, formerly the site of the Cinematheque 16 movie house, where he will facilitate a memorial tribute reading of Jim's poetry by Perry Farrell and others.  All three band members will be available to sign "The Doors By The Doors," the coffee table book that will be released the previous day, on Tuesday, November 7th.  Book sale tables will be at the Whisky and Cat Club.  The event will be broadcast live by Doors fan & friend Jim Ladd of 95.5 KLOS radio in L.A.  > > > more details here < < <

 RADIO -   Wednesday, November 8, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek will be an in-studio guest with morning drive time DJs Mark & Brian on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles.  Their show is broadcast live to some other markets but does not stream live outside the greater L.A. area.  Check that info out at:  http://955klos.com/listenlive.asp

 BOOK -  Tuesday, November 7, 2006   ~~  release date of the coffee table book "The Doors by The Doors" created with assistance of rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres, published by Hyperion Books  pre-order information  <>  more info

 BOOK -  Tuesday, November 7, 2006   ~~  release date of "Break On Through - The Life and Death of Jim Morrison" by author Jerry Prochnicky and James Riordan.  This will be a 6x9 trade paperback.  (thanks, Jerry)

 BOOK -  Tuesday, November 7, 2006   ~~  "The Doors:  The Illustrated Lyrics" by the late Danny Sugerman is being released with a new cover by Hyperion Books.   According to Amazon.com the street date for this book is November 7th, although I saw it today at a Barnes & Noble bookstore.

 MAGAZINE -   Tuesday, November 7, 2006 ~~  Golf Digest issue hits newsstands with the feature about rock & roll golfers, including Robby!  He is #22 on a list of handicaps and is quoted in the story.

Saturday, November 4, 2006   ~~  Doors photographer Jim Coke gallery exhibit entitled "Prime Mover" at the J. Moore Gallery in Seal Beach, California.  The exhibit will display traditional and digital images by Jim Coke of The Doors at Devonshire Downs, L.A. on July 15, 1967.  The opening party is Saturday, November 4 from 6pm to 10pm, with spoken word and music by Chris Boyle at 7pm.  The exhibit closes on December 16.   For gallery info, call:  562/430-8861.   see poster

Thursday, November 2, 2006   ~~  Ray Manzarek will perform and share memories of Jim Morrison and life with The Doors at 7:30 p.m. at the Napa Valley Opera House.  Proceeds of the event will benefit Napa Valley Community Housing and its mission to build and manage quality affordable housing in Napa County.   There will be a silent auction featuring select Napa wines, items signed by Ray, gift baskets and memorabilia of The Doors.  General admission tickets are $40. each.  For more info or to buy tickets, go to:   http://www.nvch.org/

Saturday, October 28, 2006  ~~ Mark Opsasnick, author of "The Lizard King Was Here:  The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" will make a lecture appearance (no book signing) at 9:30 a.m. at The 33rd Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies in Washington, D.C.  The lecture topic is:  “Jim Morrison of the Doors: His Teen Years in the Washington Metropolitan Area.”  For more information on the appearance or to order the book, go to:  http://www.capitolrock.com  

Monday, October 23, 2006   ~~  John Densmore and others will be on hand at the L. A. Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium for a screening of the film, "Surfing LA" as part of their ALOUD program.  The film by Kevan Jenson was completed mostly in one day in and around Los Angeles in spring 2004 at some of the city's oddest spots.  John participates in the second half of the DVD for reminisces and explorations of 60's L.A.   The screening is at 7:00 p.m. at L.A.'s Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium.  The event is free, but ticket reservations are required.  more info

 CD -  Tuesday, October 17, 2006   ~~  Release date for the long-delayed album release by Tribaljazz, John Densmore's jazz ensemble.  For more info, go to:  www.tribaljazzlive.com

Saturday, October 14, 2006  ~~ Ray Manzarek joins rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California for an evening of clips and conversation about their upcoming book, "The Doors by the Doors." The evening concludes with a live performance by Manzarek, Beat poet Michael McClure and virtuoso bassist Rob Wasserman.  This event is part of the 29th Mill Valley Film Festival, opening October 5 and running through October 15.   more info   

Tuesday, October 10, 2006   ~~ Morrison Hotel Gallery will be hosting will be hosting the 2nd Annual Rock for MS on October 10th at the Stephan Weiss Gallery in NYC's Greenwich Village.  Rock For MS is a fundraiser for MSFriends, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis.  Doors photographer Jim Marshall will be among the photographers on hand for the event.  For more info, go here

Friday, October 6, 2006   ~~ Ray Manzarek will be joining in a special program featuring musician-writers at this year's Litquake, San Francisco's literary festival.   Ray will be onstage on opening night of the festival.  The event is being emcee'd by Ben Fong-Torres, the rock journalist who contributed to the forthcoming "The Doors by The Doors" book due out on November 7th which helps kick off the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the band.   For more info about Litquake, go to:   http://www.litquake.org/the-festival/

Sunday, October 1, 2006   ~~ The public opening of the new Los Angeles-based Morrison Hotel Gallery from 12-6PM.  Photographer Henry Diltz will be on hand.  MHG is located at 7517 W. Sunset Blvd. (1/2 block West of Guitar Center), LA, CA, 90046   For more information, go to:  www.morrisonhotelgallery.com  

Saturday, September 30, 2006  ~~  Inaugural exhibition, "The Photography Of Henry Diltz" -- the largest retrospective of his work ever shown in L.A. -- opens with an invitation-only artist's reception from 6-10PM.  MHG is located at 7517 W. Sunset Blvd. (1/2 block West of Guitar Center), LA, CA, 90046

Sunday, September 17, 2006  ~~ Mark Opsasnick, author of "The Lizard King Was Here:  The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" will do a book discussion and signing appearance at 1:30 p.m. at the New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt, Maryland.  Guitarist-vocalist Geff King will also appear, singing songs of The Doors and other bands of the sixties and seventies.  For more information on the appearances or to order the book, go to:  http://www.capitolrock.com

Monday, September 11, 2006  ~~ Ray Manzarek and The Doors manager, Jeff Jampol, do a 30-minue Keynote Q&A to discuss the evolution of music -- from vinyl to mobile and how the Doors music continues to define the lifestyles of countless generations - at a Billboard-sponsored industry event in Los Angeles.  For more info, go to:  http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/mecca/schedule.jsp

Saturday, September 9, 2006  ~~ Mark Opsasnick, author of "The Lizard King Was Here:  The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" will make a book signing appearance at the Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia.  Doors tribute band The Soft Parade will be performing there starting at 9:30 p.m.  For more information on the appearance or to order the book, go to:  http://www.capitolrock.com  

Tuesday, August 29, 2006  ~~  release date of "The Doors - Total Rock Review", an unauthorized DVD.  The blurb says:  "This is the ultimate critical review of the Doors, on record, on film and live on stage.  Drawing on rare film and television archive material, this independent and highly authoritative review revisits every single Doors album and critically reassesses the work of this legendary band from the '67 debut album right through to the seminal L.A. Woman.  A leading team of music critics, musicologists and working musicians considers vintage performances by the Doors and traces the secrets of the band's success.  This hard hitting powerful film makes no concessions to labels, artists or management and pulls no punches when it comes to deciding what made the music work and, sometimes, why it didn't.  Approx. running time 116 minutes.  This film is unauthorized and is not associated with or approved in any way by The Doors or the management of the group."   The DVD cover artwork is a photo of Jim from the Aquarius Theater 1969 and can be seen here.   It should be available through Tower Records.

Saturday, August 26, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek will be one of the celebrity guests at Hands Across the Valley.  This is a fund-raising gala that raises funds in support of Napa County food programs.  The event will be an evening of food, wine and live entertainment.  Some of the other celebrity guests are sports stars, as well as Don Felder from The Eagles.  The event is hosted by Francis Ford Coppola and his wife.  To read the full story, go here.   For more information, go to:  www.handsacrossthevalley.com

Sunday, August 13, 2006  ~~ Mark Opsasnick, author of "The Lizard King Was Here:  The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" will make a book discussion and signing appearance at 2:00 p.m. at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Alexandria, Virginia (703/739-9268).  Local music legends White Whale New Orleans Band will also appear.  For more information on the appearances or to order the book, go to:  http://www.capitolrock.com  

Tuesday, August 8, 2006  ~~ release date of "The Best of The Doors" (Original Recording Remastered) according to the Amazon.com website.  It can be pre-ordered through Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002H22/ref=amb_link_1701362_9/104-8485153-2749561?redirect=true&n=5174

Thursday, August 3, 2006  ~~ Mark Opsasnick, author of "The Lizard King Was Here:  The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" will make a book discussion and signing appearance at The Kensington Row Bookshop in Kensington, Maryland.  Guitarist-vocalist Geff King will also appear, singing songs of The Doors and other bands of the sixties and seventies.  For more information on the appearances or to order the book, go to:  http://www.capitolrock.com  

Wednesday, August 2, 2006 ~~  Angelo Barbera (former bassist for Robby Krieger Band and The Doors of the 21st Century) and his current band, i-94,  play at Safari Sam's at 5214 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.   For more information, go to the band's tour dates page on their website at:  http://www.i94music.com/

Friday, July 28, 2006  ~~  Angelo Barbera (former bassist for Robby Krieger Band and The Doors of the 21st Century) and his current band, i-94,  play at Molly Malone's at 10:00 p.m. at 575 South Fairfax in Los Angeles.  Angelo was the bass player for The Doors on the VH-1 Storytellers show, as well as for The Doors of the 21st Century until late 2004.   Before that, he had been in the Robby Krieger Band where he shared vocals in addition to playing bass.   For venue info, call (323) 935-1577.   Check the band website at:  http://www.i94music.com/

Friday, July 28, 2006  ~~  Jim Morrison's final writings go on the Cooper Owen auction block at London's Abbey Road studios.  A notebook from his last few months of life is being sold for the first time, and is expected to fetch 100,000 pounds.  It is being sold by musician Philippe Dalecky.  To read more including how this gentleman came to have possession of this, go here

Friday, July 21, 2006  ~~  Famed Doors photographer Joel Brodsky will appear at Apple SoHo in New York City for a digital slide show at 7:00 p.m., followed by an exhibition and sale at Morrison Hotel Gallery.  For more info on the Morrison Hotel Gallery, go to:  http://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

 CD & DVD -   Tuesday, July 18, 2006  ~~  release date of Particle's "Transformations-Live" DVD filmed February 24, 2006 in Hollywood with Robby Krieger's guest appearance on two songs ("L.A. Woman" and "Superstition" with Joe Satriani, Blackalicious, DJ Logic and Lucent Dossier), as well as a 2-CD set from Particle performances at the Fonda and the Great American Music Hall.   "L.A. Woman" is included on Disc 2 of the CD set.

Tuesday, July 4, 2006  ~~  Henry Diltz's Morrison Hotel Gallery opens an exhibit at the Dr. Daniel Fisher House in Edgartown, Massachusetts.   I don't know how long the exhibit will be there, but proceeds from sales of the prints will benefit the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust, a not-for-profit organization that works to protect island landmarks.  read story

Monday, July 3, 2006 ~~  35 years since Jim Morrison died in Paris, France  (1971)

Monday, July 3, 2006  ~~  "Poetry In Motion" is a poetry reading tribute to Jim Morrison.  The event is in Paris on Rue de Repos, which is right outside Pere Lachaise where the Renaissance Cafe is.  more info

Friday, June 28, 2006  ~~  Angelo Barbera (former bassist for Robby Krieger Band and The Doors of the 21st Century) and his current band, i-94,  play at Molly Malone's at 575 South Fairfax in Los Angeles.  Angelo was the bass player for The Doors on the VH-1 Storytellers show, as well as for The Doors of the 21st Century until late 2004.   Before that, he had been in the Robby Krieger Band where he shared vocals in addition to playing bass.   For venue info, call (323) 935-1577.   Check the band website at:  http://www.i94music.com/

Sunday, June 25, 2006  ~~   A Henry Diltz photography presentation will be part of the Erotica L.A. show at the L.A. Convention Center.  For show information, go to:   www.erotica-LA.com 

Friday, June 23, 2006  ~~   John Densmore will participate in "Core Witness: Monologues From Veterans and Other Concerned Citizens" in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Veterans who have served in Iraq, Vietnam and the Gulf War share their personal stories as a call for peace, with music by Donald Rubinstein, John Densmore, Hani Naser and Larry Mitchell. Tickets are $25. and show time is at 8:00 p.m. at Lensic, 211 W. San Francisco Street in Santa Fe.  For more info, phone (505) 988-1234.

Sunday, June 18, 2006  ~~   Opening day of photo exhibit at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe, 3960 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego featuring photos of Ray, Robby and John taken by Doors fan and friend Steve Covault.  Also on display will be framed photos of other artists such as Bo Diddley, Dickey Betts, Earth Wind and Fire, and some local San Diego bands.  There opening day reception will include music from 3:00 to 6:00 and a slideshow of additional unframed photos.  Some of the Doors photos include Robby at his hilarious Halloween 2001 show at the El Rey Theater in Hollywood; John doing a poetry reading; and and D21C's performance at the San Diego Street Scene.  The exhibit will run through July.  For more information about the venue, go to:  http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com/home.htm

Saturday, June 17, 2006  ~~  John Densmore and Iranian musician Reza Derakshani, along with some members of Tribaljazz, will perform at the Theatre de National in Montreal, Canada.

Saturday, June 17, 2006  ~~  12-hour Doors convention at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.  There will be tribute bands, memorabilia, and who knows what else!   From the info on the website, it looks like this is Ground Zero for tribute conventions in general, as there are several dozen of them scheduled through 2006.   Check it out at:  http://www.cavern-liverpool.co.uk/12hourrock/main.htm    

Friday, June 16, 2006  ~~  John Densmore and Iranian musician Reza Derakshani, along with some members of Tribaljazz, will perform at Lula Lounge in Toronto, Canada. 

 T. V. -   Thursday, June 15, 2006  ~~ Episode 4 of "The Drug Years," a 4-part documentary from VH1 & Sundance Channel with Ray Manzarek as one of the interviewees.  Episode 4:  Just Say No (1980-present) airs tonight on VH1, and repeats on Saturday.  Check local listings.  

 T. V. -   Wednesday, June 14, 2006  ~~ Episode 3 of "The Drug Years," a 4-part documentary from VH1 & Sundance Channel with Ray Manzarek as one of the interviewees.  Episode 3:  Teenage Wasteland (1972-1979) airs tonight on VH1, and repeats on Saturday.  Check local listings.  

Wednesday, June 14, 2006  ~~  John Densmore and Iranian musician Reza Derakshani, along with some members of Tribaljazz, will perform at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washington D.C.  This show will be carried live over the internet at 6:00 p.m. east coast, 3:00 p.m. west coast.  Go to the website link and scroll down to the bottom of 'Upcoming Events' column for the link.

 T. V. -   Tuesday, June 13, 2006  ~~ Episode 2 of "The Drug Years," a 4-part documentary from VH1 & Sundance Channel with Ray Manzarek as one of the interviewees.  Episode 2:  Feed Your Head (1967-1971) airs tonight on VH1, and repeats on Friday.  Check local listings.  

 DVD -   Tuesday, June 13, 2006  ~~  release date of the "Dead Man Walking" Legacy edition which includes never before seen footage of John Densmore and others.   press release

 T. V. -   Monday, June 12, 2006  ~~  Episode 1 of "The Drug Years," a 4-part documentary from VH1 & Sundance Channel with Ray Manzarek as one of the interviewees.  Episode 1:  Break On Through (1950s-1967) airs tonight on VH1, and repeats on Friday.  Check local listings.  

Saturday, June 10, 2006 ~~  Vince Treanor is going to be in the Freedom Man Chatroom at http://www.thefreedomman.com/chat/  at 13:00 GMT.  There is an 8-hour time difference from U.S. west coast, which would make this chat at 5:00 a.m. west coast, and at 8:00 a.m. east coast, U.S. times.  (thanks, Ed)

Friday, June 9, 2006 ~~  Angelo Barbera (former bassist for Robby Krieger Band and The Doors of the 21st Century) and his current band, i-94, will play an acoustic set at 10:30 p.m. at Masquers Cabaret at 334 West 3rd Street, West Hollywood, California.  For more information, go to the band's tour dates page on their website at:  http://www.i94music.com/

Thursday, June 8, 2006 ~~   Re-opening of Benvenuto Cafe at 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.  The restaurant has been undergoing renovations since February.   see photos

Thursday, June 8, 2006  ~~  John Densmore will be one of the 'special guests' at the NAMMYs, or Native American Music Awards, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.  John is featured on Keith Secola's recording of "Native Americana," one of the leading nominees for this year's NAMMY awards.  Show tickets are available through Ticketmaster.  read more

 BOOK -  Wednesday, June 7, 2006  ~~  release date of "The Lizard King Was Here: The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia" by Mark Opsasnick   more info <> ordering info & link to excerpt

 CD & DVD -  Tuesday, June 6, 2006  ~~  release date of the soundtrack to Ray Manzarek's "Love Her Madly" movie, as well as the DVD for the "The Third Mind" DVD with Ray and Michael McClure, from Oglio Records.

Monday, June 5, 2006  ~~  John Densmore will participate in an evening seminar in conjunction with the UCLA Arts and Healing and the UCLA Pediatric Pain Program.  The event is called "Awaken Your Intuition for Health, Healing and Creativity."   For a complete write-up on the event, go to:   www.johndensmore.com/awaken.html 

Saturday, June 3, 2006  ~~  This day in Doors history ...  'Light My Fire' was released 39 years ago today.   It would become #1 in two months.   It's a good day to reflect on how that solitary event started the ball rolling to change some peoples' lives, whether it was immediate or not until  many years later.   If  you are on this website reading this anniversary reminder, then that event affected you in some way, as it did me.  

Saturday, June 3, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek will perform along with slide guitarist Roy Rogers and Jeffrey Luck Lucas at The Attic in Santa Cruz, California.   For more show information, visit:  www.theatticsantacruz.com

Sunday, May 28, 2006 ~~ John Densmore & Tribaljazz play at the Topanga Days Country Fair in Topanga, California.   For more info, go to:   www.topangadays.com

Saturday, May 20, 2006 ~~ Robby Krieger plays at the Joshua Tree Music Festival in the southern California desert.  According to the website, Particle is on the bill, so it's possible that Robby's appearance will be with them ... but I'm just guessing at that, I don't know for sure.  For information about the event, go to their website at:  http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/index.htm

Saturday, May 20, 2006 ~~ John Densmore & Tribaljazz play at The Electric Lodge Performing and Visual Arts Center at 1416 Electric Avenue in Venice, California at 8:00 p.m.  For more info, go to:  http://www.electriclodge.org/theatre_events.html

Friday, May 19, 2006 ~~ John Densmore & Tribaljazz play at The Electric Lodge Performing and Visual Arts Center at 1416 Electric Avenue in Venice, California at 8:00 p.m.  For more info, go to:  http://www.electriclodge.org/theatre_events.html

Sunday, May 14, 2006  ~~  John Densmore's production of "Window Of Opportunity" has its final performance at the MET Theater at 1080 North Oxford Street, Hollywood   go here 

Sunday, May 14, 2006 ~~ Ian Astbury birthday  (1962)

 BOOK -  Tuesday, May 2, 2006 ~~  hardcover release date of "Laurel Canyon:  The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll's Legendary Neighborhood" from Michael Walker  (from Farrar Straus and Giroux.)  According to the L.A. Times write-up on April 2, the book chronicles the canyon's decadent musical menagerie as it came to be defined by the rock royalty that lived there -- members of the Doors, the Byrds, the Mamas & the Papas, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Frank Zappa and Joni Mitchell, among many others.   The author is himself a Laurel Canyon dweller, and is quoted:  "Two dozen of the baby boom generation's signature artists were neighbors in a place with a history of tolerating unapologetic behavior.  There was a lot of energy and creativity.  A lot of what turned out to be the 20th century's most lasting compositions were recorded in Laurel Canyon."   The book's cover artwork is in the style of the old Bill Graham Fillmore and Family Dog concert posters.   see book artwork

 T. V. -   Monday, May 1, 2006  ~~  Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy as The Cult are the musical guest on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live show   more info

Friday, April 21, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play the Razzmatazz in Barcelona, Spain

Thursday, April 20, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play La Riviera in Madrid, Spain

Thursday, April 20, 2006  ~~  John Densmore is one of the co-hosts of an invitation-only event hosted by Rainforest Action Network in Santa Monica.  RAN will present a new way forward to break America's oil addiction and save the last of Earth's remaining old growth forests.  more info

Tuesday, April 18, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play L'Olympia in Paris, France  

Monday, April 17, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play the Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt, Germany.  The 3 surviving Doors played this venue on April 29, 1972.

 BOOK -  Saturday, April 15, 2006  ~~  scheduled release date of Ray Manzarek's next novel, 'Snake Moon' from Night Shade Books, ISBN 1597800414, according to Amazon.com.  When this forthcoming work was referenced on Ray's official site several years ago, it was described as a "Southern Gothic tale of the supernatural set during the Civil War."    More info when available.

Saturday, April 15, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany

Friday, April 14, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Thursday, April 13, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play the Tempodrom in Berlin, Germany

Tuesday, April 11, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play RDS Main Hall in Dublin, Ireland  

Sunday, April 9, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm play Train in Aarhus, Denmark

Saturday, April 8, 2006  ~~  The Charlotte Symphony performs 'The Music of The Doors' in an upcoming show at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, April 8th.   This orchestra has previously performed The Music of Led Zeppelin and The Music of Pink Floyd.  For more info, go to:  http://www.charlottesymphony.org/home.asp  

CANCELLED:   Saturday, April 8, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm are playing a rock festival at Telemark Messesenter in Skien, Norway.   Jethro Tull and Thin Lizzy are also scheduled to play.  For more information, go to:  http://www.festevent.no/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=3   As of March 24th:  this show is cancelled because the promoter failed to meet his obligations.

Friday, April 7, 2006  ~~  John Densmore's production of "Window Of Opportunity" opens at the MET Theater at 1080 North Oxford Street, Hollywood    go here 

CANCELLED:   Friday, April 7, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm are playing a rock festival at Vardenhall in Haugesund, Norway.   Jethro Tull and Thin Lizzy are also scheduled to play.  For more information, go to:  http://www.festevent.no/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=3    As of March 24th:  this show is cancelled because the promoter failed to meet his obligations.

Thursday, April 6, 2006  ~~  John Densmore's production of "Window Of Opportunity" previews at the MET Theater at 1080 North Oxford Street, Hollywood    go here 

Sunday, March 19, 2006  ~~  The Netherlands is the locale of a one-day event for Doors fans world-wide on March 19, 2006.  The event is organized by www.jimmorrison.nl and will be held at Stairway to Heaven, Utrecht, The Netherlands.  There will be book signings by well know Doors related authors Darryl Read, Gilles Yepremian, Ineke Verheul, Hans Bezemer, and Erik-Jan Hubele.  There will be, displays of original Doors art and screenings of HWY and Feast of Friends.  The evening will be capped with a performance by The Bootleg Doors tribute band.   The Netherlands radio station www.cityfm.nl will be running radio promotions and giving away free tickets.

Saturday, March 18, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers will perform at Palms Playhouse in Winters (Davis), California

Friday, March l7, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers will perform at the Rogue Theater in Grants Pass, Oregon   more info

Saturday, March 11, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers will perform at the Little Fox Theater in Redwood City, California

Friday, March 10, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers will perform at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California

Tuesday, March 7, 2006  ~~  release date for the Blondie CD/DVD entitled "Greatest Hits - Sound & Vision.  Included is "Blondie VS. The Doors, the mash-up of 'Rapture' and 'Riders On The Storm' as well as a new music video for that mash-up.

Saturday, March 4, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers will perform at the Center For The Arts in Grass Valley, California

Friday, March 3, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers will perform at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg, California

Wednesday, March 1, 2006  ~~  Ian Astbury, reuniting with Billy Duffy, kicks off a month-long tour as The Cult beginning tonight at The Fillmore in San Francisco.   To see their latest tour schedule, visit http://www.thecult.us/

Monday, February 27, 2006  ~~  release date of re-mix of 'Hello I Love You' by break-beat artist Adam Freeland on the Marine Parade label.   read more

Friday, February 24, 2006  ~~  Robby Krieger is one of the special guests confirmed for Particle's 'Transformations' show at Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California.  Other special guests include Joe Satriani and Blackalicious.  more info

Friday, February 24, 2006  ~~  Angelo Barbera, former bass player with the Robby Krieger Band and Doors of the 21st Century, will play with his band i-94 at Molly Malone's in Hollywood at 9:45 p.m.

Friday, February 24, 2006  ~~  Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy as The Cult are the musical guest on CBS's Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson   more info

Wednesday, February 8, 2006  ~~  "Three From None" with Ty Dennis on drums plays The Mint in L.A. at 9:30.   www.tydennis.com

 T. V. -   Saturday, January 28, 2006  ~~  John Densmore appeared as "Toad" in the 1983 movie "Get Crazy" starring Malcolm McDowell.   This movie is scheduled on TMC at 1:15 a.m. and 4:15 a.m.  (west coast time).  Check local listings.   For more info on this movie, go to:   http://imdb.com/title/tt0085551/

 on sale date  Friday, January 27, 2006  ~~  Ian Astbury and The Cult at the House of Blues in San Diego, California on Saturday, March 4.  For more info:  http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=36623

 on sale date   Saturday, January 21, 2006  ~~  Riders On The Storm will play RDS Main Hall in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday, April 11th.

Thursday, January 19, 2006  ~~    2nd week of January 2006    October 2005    summer 2005   ~~  scheduled release date of The Doors' "Love / Death / Travel"  limited-edition (2,500) box set featuring 3 CDs, a DVD of live footage, hand-signed lithographs and previously unreleased Joel Brodsky photos.  more info  To order, go to:  http://www.rhinohandmade.com/browse/ProductLink.lasso?Number=7895

Saturday, January 14, 2006  ~~  Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure, along with flutist Larry Kassin, appear at Noe Valley Ministry in San Francisco in an appearance that will be released for a CD.   more info

Thursday, January 5, 2006 ~~  One-year anniversary of the death of long-time Doors manager, Danny Sugerman

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