Just a quick update:
The sessions for the upcoming Dan Krikorian CD are finished. Producer Shawn Nourse helped craft and record what I feel to be some memorable guitar pistaches...
Singer/songwriter Erin O'Bryan will be appearing with her band this Friday 4/17 at
Paladino's in Tarzana, CA. I had the pleasure of playing guitars all over Erin's latest album release, "Trip To Horizon." For more info see: http://www.paladinosclub.com/.
I am currently spending time at a cabin in Joshua Tree, California. I'm hoping to tap into a source of inspiration for some new song ideas...
When I return, I'll be back to restoring my road gear in preparation for the upcoming weekend with the Young Dubliners at the McDowell Music Festival in Scottsdale, AZ. on Saturday the 25th.
Cheers,
Bob
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
A dispatch from the Young Dubs about the Jimmy Kimmel show
IRISH ROCK ALERT!!!!!!
THE YOUNG DUBLINERS WILL BE ON ABC’S JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO ABC TO TELL THEM THE YOUNG DUBS ROCKED ST.PATRICK’S DAY!!
4 DAYS TO GO!!
Dear Dub Fans,
We are in awe of how much you have created for us! The “armchair streetteam” has been successful already! After we posted the list of radio stations, the requests for “Rosie” rolled in and our single got more radio play because of YOUR CALLS. Soon after, we charted at #88 on Billboard Magazine’s “new artist” chart!! THANK YOU!
Now, after 14 years of touring and 8 albums, we are going to play our very first late night TV show this St. Patrick’s Day on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! This type of exposure often forecasts hit songs.
This appearance will surely bring even more attention to the Dubs’ world of Irish and Celtic rock n’ roll. And with more attention, we’ll get to play more places - even places we don’t play often or have never played before.
Now let’s unleash the power of the armchair streetteam on the world of television...
Your phone calls got us on the chart and now we are asking for your emails. We’re asking you to write an email to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! to tell them how much you liked seeing us on the air on March 17th. This kind of feedback really creates a buzz for us within the industry. And that means you will get us on more TV, hear us on more radio and see us playing more shows in your area!
We have put together a couple of ideas (see below) Or, feel free to create your own.
Just follow this link to contact ABC:
http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.html?lid=ABCCOMGlobalFooter&lpos=CONTACT
In the contact form, you’ll pick to write about the Kimmel show, enter your name/email/zip code, and then write a message...
And you can also post a message on Jimmy Kimmel’s message board here:
http://abc.go.com/latenight/jimmykimmel/index?pn=mb&cat=15355
Form Letters To ABC
(letter #1)
Dear ABC,
I just saw the Young Dubliners play on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night. Then were phenomenal!! Thank you so much for bringing these guys on your show. Cheers!
Respectfully,
(you!)
(letter #2)
Dear Jimmy Kimmel:
We saw the Young Dubliners on your show Tuesday night and they were awesome! A perfect way to celebrate Paddy’s Day!
Cheers!
(you!)
Don't forget to tune in on March 17th, 2009 at midnight to see us on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Or, check us out The armchairs are where it's AT, so we're bringing it to you late night!
Thanks for all your support.
The Dubs
THE YOUNG DUBLINERS WILL BE ON ABC’S JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO ABC TO TELL THEM THE YOUNG DUBS ROCKED ST.PATRICK’S DAY!!
4 DAYS TO GO!!
Dear Dub Fans,
We are in awe of how much you have created for us! The “armchair streetteam” has been successful already! After we posted the list of radio stations, the requests for “Rosie” rolled in and our single got more radio play because of YOUR CALLS. Soon after, we charted at #88 on Billboard Magazine’s “new artist” chart!! THANK YOU!
Now, after 14 years of touring and 8 albums, we are going to play our very first late night TV show this St. Patrick’s Day on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! This type of exposure often forecasts hit songs.
This appearance will surely bring even more attention to the Dubs’ world of Irish and Celtic rock n’ roll. And with more attention, we’ll get to play more places - even places we don’t play often or have never played before.
Now let’s unleash the power of the armchair streetteam on the world of television...
Your phone calls got us on the chart and now we are asking for your emails. We’re asking you to write an email to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! to tell them how much you liked seeing us on the air on March 17th. This kind of feedback really creates a buzz for us within the industry. And that means you will get us on more TV, hear us on more radio and see us playing more shows in your area!
We have put together a couple of ideas (see below) Or, feel free to create your own.
Just follow this link to contact ABC:
http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.html?lid=ABCCOMGlobalFooter&lpos=CONTACT
In the contact form, you’ll pick to write about the Kimmel show, enter your name/email/zip code, and then write a message...
And you can also post a message on Jimmy Kimmel’s message board here:
http://abc.go.com/latenight/jimmykimmel/index?pn=mb&cat=15355
Form Letters To ABC
(letter #1)
Dear ABC,
I just saw the Young Dubliners play on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night. Then were phenomenal!! Thank you so much for bringing these guys on your show. Cheers!
Respectfully,
(you!)
(letter #2)
Dear Jimmy Kimmel:
We saw the Young Dubliners on your show Tuesday night and they were awesome! A perfect way to celebrate Paddy’s Day!
Cheers!
(you!)
Don't forget to tune in on March 17th, 2009 at midnight to see us on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Or, check us out The armchairs are where it's AT, so we're bringing it to you late night!
Thanks for all your support.
The Dubs
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cross-country, east coast, and the joys of winter touring.
February 25, 2009
It’s been non-stop action for the past two weeks on the Young Dubs’ tour. So far, we’ve played seven shows; missed one due to a blizzard; and appeared on 3 radio spots.
Our first show, opening night, was at the Bouquet in Boise, Idaho. Everything went smoothly, though nerves were on the edgy side due to all the new music and gear we now featured. Good thing we had rehearsals back in LA! I espec ially am getting used to having new in-ear monitors, which are hardwired and tethered to my belt with a carabiner. Call me the off-road rocker!!
A couple of nights later, we shared the bill with the 90’s alt-rock mega-band the Gin Blossoms, who proved that fame and fortune does not have to result in being completly jaded... the guys in the band were very cool with us. After this show, we hit the trail from Seattle to D.C....
And got stuck in a blizzard in Nebraska, resulting in our missing the big sold out show at the Wolftrap in Vienna, Virginia. You win some, you lose some. However, the folks at the Wolftrap were very gracious and understanding; we hope to get back there and make it up!
Afterwards we headed for Charlottesville, Virginia, and an appearance at the IS Venue, and an interview and acoustic performance at WNRN & WCNR radio stations.
We went on to Fletcher’s in Baltimore, The Note in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and last night at Peabody’s in Cleveland. Touch wood, the gear is holding up famously (and I’ve gotten used to the tethered in-ears!) and the band is playing very tight now. I am looking forward to the rest of this week’s shows in western Chicago area, and Notre Dame University!
It’s been non-stop action for the past two weeks on the Young Dubs’ tour. So far, we’ve played seven shows; missed one due to a blizzard; and appeared on 3 radio spots.
Our first show, opening night, was at the Bouquet in Boise, Idaho. Everything went smoothly, though nerves were on the edgy side due to all the new music and gear we now featured. Good thing we had rehearsals back in LA! I espec ially am getting used to having new in-ear monitors, which are hardwired and tethered to my belt with a carabiner. Call me the off-road rocker!!
A couple of nights later, we shared the bill with the 90’s alt-rock mega-band the Gin Blossoms, who proved that fame and fortune does not have to result in being completly jaded... the guys in the band were very cool with us. After this show, we hit the trail from Seattle to D.C....
And got stuck in a blizzard in Nebraska, resulting in our missing the big sold out show at the Wolftrap in Vienna, Virginia. You win some, you lose some. However, the folks at the Wolftrap were very gracious and understanding; we hope to get back there and make it up!
Afterwards we headed for Charlottesville, Virginia, and an appearance at the IS Venue, and an interview and acoustic performance at WNRN & WCNR radio stations.
We went on to Fletcher’s in Baltimore, The Note in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and last night at Peabody’s in Cleveland. Touch wood, the gear is holding up famously (and I’ve gotten used to the tethered in-ears!) and the band is playing very tight now. I am looking forward to the rest of this week’s shows in western Chicago area, and Notre Dame University!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
First tour of 2009 is under way
The Young Dubliners have hit the road! We just departed Los Angeles last night, and as I write this we are hurtling up the highway toward our first gig in Boise, Idaho. I can taste the potatoes already!
The task of packing my gear and luggage for this trip took over 2 days. Winter always presents some special requirements for touring... due to the tight schedule, I had to make sure every item from picks to fuses to tools to thermal underwear is included, because having to find a music store out there somewhere is not an easy option in freezing weather! And, we're traveling by tour bus, so once we arrive at the venue, there's no driving out for an errand!
The first show is on Friday the 13th. I'll let you know how it goes!
-Bob, February 11 2009
The task of packing my gear and luggage for this trip took over 2 days. Winter always presents some special requirements for touring... due to the tight schedule, I had to make sure every item from picks to fuses to tools to thermal underwear is included, because having to find a music store out there somewhere is not an easy option in freezing weather! And, we're traveling by tour bus, so once we arrive at the venue, there's no driving out for an errand!
The first show is on Friday the 13th. I'll let you know how it goes!
-Bob, February 11 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
NAMM and this week’s highlights
The appearance at the NAMM show was a success! I put together a short set, a couple of medleys of Young Dubliners riffs, and demoed new Framus gear at the Framus/Warwick booth.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3228434544_03fa1a93c1_m.jpg
In addition to showing off the wares, I shared the schedule with other luminaries who play Framus/Warwick gear, like TM Stevens & Jonas Hellborg, John B. Williams, and Kevin ‘Brandino’ Brandon. Here’s a link to the Framus website with more details:
http://framus.de/modules/news/NewsSingle.php?id=2210&cl=EN
And in other news, the Young Dubliners new album will drop on February 3rd, and along with alot of excitement, I am up to my eyeballs is activity! The bandannounced a special offer on our website, where any CD’s pre-ordered early directly from us would be signed by the entire band. Lo and behold, we ended up sitting before a pile of over 1000 CD’s to sign one recent evening!
I began the task in earnest...
After the 3rd hour, fatigue began to set in. Hands began to cramp...
By late in the evening, all the CD’s were signed!
This weekend found the Young Dubs performing at the “Go Back 100” festival in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it was a good shakedown cruise for our traveling chops. Got to get ready for a 4-week tour!
Bob
January 26th
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3228434544_03fa1a93c1_m.jpg
In addition to showing off the wares, I shared the schedule with other luminaries who play Framus/Warwick gear, like TM Stevens & Jonas Hellborg, John B. Williams, and Kevin ‘Brandino’ Brandon. Here’s a link to the Framus website with more details:
http://framus.de/modules/news/NewsSingle.php?id=2210&cl=EN
And in other news, the Young Dubliners new album will drop on February 3rd, and along with alot of excitement, I am up to my eyeballs is activity! The bandannounced a special offer on our website, where any CD’s pre-ordered early directly from us would be signed by the entire band. Lo and behold, we ended up sitting before a pile of over 1000 CD’s to sign one recent evening!
I began the task in earnest...
After the 3rd hour, fatigue began to set in. Hands began to cramp...
By late in the evening, all the CD’s were signed!
This weekend found the Young Dubs performing at the “Go Back 100” festival in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it was a good shakedown cruise for our traveling chops. Got to get ready for a 4-week tour!
Bob
January 26th
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Appearing at NAMM this Sunday
Hey now,
I'm getting ready to make an appearance at the North American Music Merchants (NAMM) tradeshow in Anaheim, CA. I'll be there this Sunday, January 18th, at 1PM. I will be demonstating Framus Guitars and amps and playing some Young Dubliners music, all at the same time. If you're going to the show, stop by the Framus/Warwick booth and hang out.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Take Four?
I appreciate all music... depending on mood, surroundings, and dosage, I'll listen to just about anything. Sometimes, it's compelling, like some good singer/songwriter tune that will make you sing along, or it could attract with a train wreck-like quality, like some lo-fi world music recordings from the 50's that somehow broke out of the Library of Congress. Through all the varieties, I appreciate all...
The other day I heard the Dave Brubek jazz classic "Take Five" on the local smooth jazz station... a modern remake by a modern smooth jazz ensemble... and they played the song in 4/4. Isn't part of the original Brubek version's appeal, it's hook, why the record was and still is notable that is had the unusual rhythm of 5/4 (hence, "Take Five")? But these modern cats, they don't take five, only four. Smooth jazzed it right out.
Perhaps another form of gentrification??
The other day I heard the Dave Brubek jazz classic "Take Five" on the local smooth jazz station... a modern remake by a modern smooth jazz ensemble... and they played the song in 4/4. Isn't part of the original Brubek version's appeal, it's hook, why the record was and still is notable that is had the unusual rhythm of 5/4 (hence, "Take Five")? But these modern cats, they don't take five, only four. Smooth jazzed it right out.
Perhaps another form of gentrification??
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