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Robyn Hitchcock & Joe Boyd: Music/Spoken Word Tour

January 21st, 2011 | No Comments

“LIVE & DIRECT FROM 1967″ FEATURES SONGS AND STORIES FROM BOYD’S CAREER, INCLUDING SUCH
ARTISTS AS PINK FLOYD, NICK DRAKE, BOB DYLAN AND JIMI HENDRIX

Robyn Hitchcock

Psychedelic troubadour Robyn
Hitchcock has announced plans to team up with legendary producer Joe Boyd for an unprecedented
series of live performances. “Robyn Hitchcock & Joe Boyd – Live & Direct From 1967″ is a very special evening of
songs and stories, melding Hitchcock’s musical performances of songs produced by Boyd with Boyd’s own
reminiscences of his collaborations with such
iconic artists as Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, and Jimi Hendrix.

The tour will
feature readings from Boyd’s acclaimed 2006 memoir,
White Bicycles – Making Music In The 1960s. The run begins March 9 at The Birchmere in Alexandria,
Virginia, followed by visits to New York City, Philadelphia,
Detroit, Chicago, and North Adams, Massachusetts (full itinerary below).

ROBYN HITCHCOCK & JOE BOYD: LIVE & DIRECT FROM 1967
03/09/11 Wed Birchmere Alexandria, VA
03/11/11 Fri Le Poisson Rouge New York, NY
03/12/11 Sat Mass MoCA North Adams, MA

03/14/11 Mon World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA
03/18/11 Fri Detroit Institute of the Arts Detroit, MI

03/19/11 Sat Old Town School of Folk Music Chicago, IL

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The Who To Be Honored at Carnegie Hall 03/02

December 11th, 2009 | No Comments

MUSIC OF THE WHO TO BE HONORED BY STAR-STUDDED GATHERING OF ARTISTS SPANNING GENRES AND GENERATIONS, MARCH 2, 2010 AT CARNEGIE HALL

The Who

Michael Dorf announced today the first artists confirmed to play a special tribute concert to take place March 2, 2010, at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the anthemic, insurgent music of The Who.

The initial group of artists honoring the group’s unparalleled repertoire include: Frank Black (The Pixies), Bobby McFerrin, Bob Mould, The Gaslight Anthem, Matt Nathanson, Sondre Lerche, The Postelles, Warren Haynes & Gov’t Mule, Living Colour, Robyn Hitchcock, The Smithereens, and Mose Allison. As many as ten more artists will be added to the line-up in the coming weeks.

This will be the sixth concert in a series to raise crucially needed funds benefiting music education programs for underprivileged youth. Previous sold out concerts presented by Dorf have honored the music of such timeless artists as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, and R.E.M.

100% of the net proceeds from the March 2 concert will be given to six music education non-profits: The American Symphony Orchestra Music Notes, Church Street School of Music, Young Audiences, Music Unites All-Youth Choir, The Pinwheel Project, and FIKS (Fixing Instruments for Kids in Schools).

“I grew up listening to The Who,” said Dorf, “and while the artists we’re bringing together to honor them are incredibly diverse, they share a certain authenticity that has also defined music of The Who. This series has produced some unforgettable moments – including seeing Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M. make surprise appearances at their own tributes – and I expect The Who night to be one of the most memorable shows yet.”

Fans will have a number of ticket options for The Who tribute concert, including a VIP package that guarantees the best seats in the house plus an after-party hosted by City Winery (155 Varick St. New York, NY) to be attended by all the performing artists.

For tickets, plus more information on the concert and the organizations will benefit go to, please go here.

Vinny Peculiar:Sometimes I Feel Like A King

July 15th, 2009 | No Comments

By: Dennis Cook

So easy to warm to and full of steaming depths once you snuggle in, Vinny Peculiar & The Blue Poppies of Ambrosia‘s new long-player finds the U.K. pop craftsman in his best form yet, a gently swaying encapsulation of slightly left of Beatles songwriting realized with tight, snappy musicianship and good, clean production. If you sport a lil’ sonic chub for Robyn Hitchcock, The dB’s, Sensations, Billy Bragg, The Feelies or other high quality, post-Byrds fare then King is likely to sweep you up with a sure hand.

The quirkier aspects of Vinny’s earlier output are beveled appealingly here, so what shines through is the quality of his singing, playing and tunes. It’s almost as if Peculiar relaxed a bit and decided to stop waving his arms with consciously provocative imagery and little tics that draw attention but perhaps don’t last in the same way plain old good music presented well can. Sometimes I Feel Like A King is just a pleasure to listen to – no more or less complex than that. That he tips his hat at one of the most under-appreciated songwriting outfits in rock with a sincere cover of the Cowboy Junkies‘ “Sun Comes Up Its Tuesday Morning” only shows the company he wants to keep. From the jumpy crackly of “Uniform” and “Success” to the thoughtful meander of “Success” to the curled-lip snarl of “To Hell With Fashion,” Vinny Peculiar has fully matured into an artist anyone smitten with great pop will adore.

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