Hey folks…I’m at recess this week, and the vibe here at headquarters is truly splendiferous. We’re planning some incredibly groovy stuff, and as things become official I’ll share it all here (and on Twitter) first.
Much will be revealed Monday.
In the meantime, to quote the Fab Four, “All my loving, I will send to you.”
Here’s my 1-minute (actually 55 seconds) Rock & Roll Review of ZZ Top, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and the incomparable Jeff Beck, minutes after seeing them last night at Summerfest.
If you can’t see the video, please click here.
I’m heading to Chicago first thing tomorrow morning for Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival and I couldn’t be more psyched. Check out this amazing lineup, along with the set times.
It’s gonna be Guitarmageddon!!
We’re sending good vibes to Gregg Allman, who had a liver transplant this morning in Florida. Fortunately, the news reports are saying the operation went well.
I just saw Gregg in concert a month ago, and he was truly at the top of his game onstage.
Obviously, the Allman Brothers Band had to cancel their appearance at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival this Saturday.
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery, Gregg. We love you, brother.
A new (sort of) supergroup is hitting the road this summer, and they are a must-see on my concert schedule.
The group is called Dukes of September Rhythm Review, and features the trio of Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. The last time I saw these cats together was 1992 when they teamed with Phoebe Snow, Charles Brown and Eddie & David Brigati as the New York Rock and Soul Review…and it was phenomenal.
I’ve already got their September 15th Milwaukee show on my calendar.
Be sure to catch this band when they’re in your town cuz it’s certain to be a stone groove.
Welcome to the unofficially official new site. Here are some of the things you can expect to see here over the next several months…
For those of you who receive this by email, please click here to watch the brief video and check out the new site design and my new books.
As always, have fun Rockers!
This is going to be an absolutely AMAZING year for Rock & Roll at Summerfest!
It’s more than two months before The Big Gig, and they’ve already confirmed these A-list rockers, putting a huge smile on my face. Check this out:
Tom Petty with ZZ Top (2 nights)
Eric Clapton with Roger Daltrey (2 days after Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival)
Carlos Santana with Steve Winwood (just announced this morning)
The Moody Blues
Jeff Beck
The Wailers
How cool is that?!?!? And there’s plenty more to come…
Hope you can make it to Milwaukee to party with us for 11 days at this year’s edition of Summerfest!
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 on June 26th at Toyota Park in Chicago is gonna be an AMAZING event! If you haven’t already, put this one on your schedule now as it is guaranteed to be the grooviest concert experience of the year!
Guitar Center is offering an incredible opportunity to win a V.I.P. trip for 2 to this spectacular show, complete with airfare, hotel, spending cash and V.I.P. access! How cool is that? Check out this chance to live a Rock & Roll Fantasy. The Guitar Center Giveaway runs through April 30th, so be certain to get your entry in this month.
Several of the world’s greatest guitarists will be on hand to jam at this phenomenal once-in-a-lifetime collaboration, including Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, Joe Bonamassa, the Allman Brothers Band and so many more! Here’s the entire lineup.
In addition, there will be a Guitar Center Village at Crossroads. You’ll be able to experience today’s top guitar, amp and effects manufacturers, presented through interactive exhibits and displays, including a series of very special guitar clinics conducted on the Ernie Ball Stage by main stage artists and other virtuoso guitarists.
All profits from the Festival will benefit The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a treatment and education facility founded by Clapton for chemically dependent persons.
For more information go to CrossroadsGuitarFestival.com.
I’m back, rockers!
Got some very cool stuff coming tomorrow, Tuesday March 9th. I’ll be interviewed on a couple radio shows about DREAMtweet: Enlightened Inspiration from a Rock and Roll Guru.
The first show is Outside with Edie: Inspiring Life Talk Radio at 1:00 EST, Noon CST. You can listen live or at your convenience after the show is recorded right here. Edie Galley is both uplifting & fun, so it will be a great time.
At 7:00 EST, 6:00 CST we’re gonna rock the house with Nancy, Lisa & Eddie on The Big Blend’s Rants, Raves & Rock ‘n’ Roll. This is a groovy show and you can bet we’re gonna have a ton of fun.
It’s gonna be a rockin’ day…join us for some play.
I just finished writing The Rock and Roll Guide to Customer Loyalty yesterday. To the best of my knowledge, it’s the first book that interprets customer service & customer loyalty entirely through our favorite musical genre. It will be released this spring.
Part of the reason I haven’t been writing here much lately is cuz my attention has been on completing the book before our vacation.
Speaking of our vacation, we’re leaving tomorrow morning for lovely Belize, which is perfect timing since we just got a foot of snow this week. Another example of the rock & roll gods smiling on me.
Peace, love & joy to all.
