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January 2006

January 29, 2006 Robby interview in guitar mag

A Robby Krieger interview appears in the current issue of 20th Century Guitar magazine, according to a friend. I haven't found the issue and have no other information yet.

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January 27, 2006 Peace Frog on TV <> Morrison Hotel logo licensed <> The Cult tour schedule <> new Cult website

Peace Frog was used in last night's episode of "My Name Is Earl" on NBC. (thanks, Felicia)

The Morrison Hotel logo was recently trademarked by photographer Henry Diltz. Lucky Brand Jeans have licensed the logo and will soon be selling licensed Lucky Brand Jeans tee-shirts. (thanks, Michael)

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy reuniting as The Cult have now announced a whole slew of tour dates. To see them all, go to: http://www.thecult.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36 (thanks, Daphne)

The new website for The Cult went on-line yesterday at http://www.thecult.us/ A link to that site will be placed further down this page, following The Doors Events Calendar. Check there for news and tour updates for The Cult.

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January 25, 2006 The Cult in Tempe, Arizona

Another Cult show has been announced. This one is Wednesday, March 8th at the Marquee Theater in Tempe, Arizona. For more information, go to: http://www.luckymanonline.com/EventDetail.aspx?eventID=798 (thanks, Daphne, Mike & Mary-Beth)

Tickets for The Cult in Las Vegas at The Joint on Friday, March 3rd go on sale this Saturday, January 28th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Tickets for The Cult at the San Diego House of Blues are already available through pre-sale to HOB members at http://www.hob.com/tickets/searchresults.asp?p=2&venid=1910. General on-sale is this Friday, January 27th. (thanks, Daphne)

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January 24, 2006 The Cult in Las Vegas

Another Cult show has been announced. This one is Friday, March 3rd at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. (thanks, Daphne & Mary-Beth)

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January 23, 2006 Ty Dennis gig <> Hen House Studios DVD

When Ty Dennis isn't drumming for Riders On The Storm, he plays with his band "Three From None." Their next show is on Wednesday, February 8th at The Mint in L.A. Set time is 9:00 p.m. Visit his website at www.tydennis.com

"Welcome 2 The Hen House" is a new DVD from Hen House Studios. Their website describes this as a filmed collage of the artists who spent time there with animation and Super 8 footage which includes John Densmore. For more info, to view trailers or to order the DVD, go to: http://www.henhousestudios.com/welcome/

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January 22, 2006 Leslie Neale story <> Morrison Hotel owners on probation <> The Cult in San Francisco

Leslie Neale, also known as Mrs. John Densmore, is profiled in a local paper this week for her work on the documentary "Juvies" and her activities for criminal justice system reform. read it

An article in the Thursday L.A. Times states that the owners of the Morrison Hotel were placed on five years probation for not addressing vermin infestation, etc. in the slumlord lawsuit brought on behalf of the tenants that finished late last year with the owners convicted on 21 counts of criminal negligence by the L.A. City Attorney's office. There is still a civil case pending against the owners, which is completely separate from the criminal charges. The civil case is still on schedule for trial in September 2006, with a mandatory settlement conference to be completed by April 2006. (thanks, Michael) slumlord lawsuit

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy will perform as The Cult at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Wednesday, March 1st. This is according to Billy Morrison's web blog, where he put up a new video diary today. Billy Duffy is in it, confirmed the Cult reunion, and named this show as their first date. Expect more shows to be announced. (thanks, Daphne)

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January 20, 2006 "Get Crazy" on TV <> The Doors on Q Magazine list <> VH-1 Special

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) on Saturday, January 28th. For more info on this movie, go to: http://imdb.com/title/tt0085551/

The Doors' first album is #75 in Q Magazine's February 2006 issue (cover: 100 album covers), featuring their "100 Greatest Albums Ever" list. The write-up says: "A gleeful Jim leads the way on a riotous trip to the dark side of 1967 - murder, incest and leather trousers all part of the package. Even Will Young's jazzed-up version of Light My Fire can't dull its lusty power." #1 on that list is OK Computer by Radiohead.

VH-1 is running a special called "40 Freakiest Concert Moments." The Doors' Miami incident ranked #26 on the list. The next scheduled showing is Saturday night, the 21st. (thanks, Mat)

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January 19, 2006 happy birthday to Ty <> Love/Death/Travel available

Ty Dennis turns 35 today. Happy Birthday wishes to this great drummer and all-around nice guy, whose participation in the Robby Krieger Band, The Doors of the 21st Century, and Riders On The Storm have allowed millions of fans worldwide to experience the live performances of the music of The Doors. Visit his website at www.tydennis.com

The Doors' latest box set, Love/Death/Travel, is now available for ordering from Rhino Handmade as an individually numbered, limited edition of 2,500 copies. For more information or to order, go to: http://www.rhinohandmade.com/browse/ProductLink.lasso?Number=7895

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January 18, 2006 Vince Treanor on New Haven <> Reno Hilton review <> Rapture Riders video <> Hello I Love You re-mix

Vince Treanor, road manager for The Doors, has provided an amazing story, 'The Story of New Haven' to the terrific fan website, http://www.thefreedomman.com There will be more stories from Vince uploaded there, and I'll advise on this website when there is a new one to check out! To read the first Vince Treanor story, go there or else directly to: http://www.thefreedomman.com/vincemain.htm (thanks, Ed)

Riders On The Storm played the Reno Hilton in Reno, Nevada a month ago, on December 16. The on-line publication West Coast Rockers has a review of that show. To read it, go to: Reno Hilton review (thanks, Mary-Beth)

There is now a video mash-up for the Blondie vs. The Doors "Rapture Riders" mash-up from Go-Home Productions. To see that video and read a bit about its creation, go to: http://www.ibiza-voice.com/news/news.php?id=716 (thanks, Mike)

Break-beat artist Adam Freeland has done a re-mix of 'Hello I Love You.' February 27th is the release date on the Marine Parade label. read more

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January 17, 2006 Ray will play more solo dates <> The Cult in San Diego

Ray Manzarek with special guest Roy Rogers have announced more solo dates in the Pacific Northwest: March 3 at Raven in Healdsburg, CA; March 4 at Performing Arts Center in Nevada City, NV; March 10 at Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, CA; March 11 at Little Fox Theater in Redwood City, CA; and March 18 at Palms in Davis, CA. (thanks, Mary-Beth)

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy will be performing as The Cult at the House of Blues in San Diego on Saturday, March 4th. Tickets go on sale on January 27th. Expect more shows to be announced. (thanks, Mary-Beth)

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January 15, 2006 Ray to play in Oregon

Ray Manzarek will perform at the Rogue Theater in Grants Pass, Oregon, according to that venue's website. The show date is Friday, March 17 and will include special guest Roy Rogers. For more information, go to: http://roguetheatre.musictoday.com/RogueTheatre/moreInfo.aspx (thanks, Mary-Beth)

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January 13, 2006 Dublin on-sale info <> another Riders date <> Cult show announced

Riders On The Storm announced an April 11th show in Dublin, Ireland earlier this week. The on-sale date for that show is 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21. (thanks, David)

Riders On The Storm have announced another date for their upcoming European tour. This one will be at the L'Olympia in Paris, France on Tuesday, April 18th. (thanks, Mary-Beth)

The Cult will play the Key Club at Morongo at the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California, near Palm Springs on Sunday, March 5th. That brand new venue is having their grand opening this weekend. (thanks, Mary-Beth)

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January 11, 2006 'Temples of Rock' re-broadcast

Ray Manzarek narrated a 2-hour television special for Travel Channel called 'Temples of Rock' in November 2003, which visited venues such as the Whisky, the Fillmore, Liverpool's Cavern, the Motown Museum, and more. Discovery Times Channel (DTMS) has this show scheduled for re-broadcast at multiple times on Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21. Check local listings. To read a 2003 press release about the show, go here

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January 10, 2006 Norway dates for Riders are confirmed

Riders On The Storm have confirmed that they will be playing festivals at two locations in southern Norway, on April 7th at Haugesund and on April 8th at Skien, according to www.raymanzarek.com

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January 9, 2006 venue change for Riders in Dublin

It looks like there is a venue change for the Dublin, Ireland date that was announced yesterday for Riders On The Storm on www.raymanzarek.com. Instead of a return to The Point, the venue is now the RDS Main Hall. The date is still Tuesday, April 11th.

Riders On The Storm will apparently play a 2-day festival at two locations in southern Norway, at Haugesund and Skien. Although these appearances have not yet been officially announced, the band is listed for both April 7 and April 8 on this website: http://www.festevent.no/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=3 (thanks, Hermann)

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January 8, 2006 happy birthday to Robby <> Doors tribute convention in June <> Dublin date announced

Robby Krieger turns 60 today. Happy birthday to my most favorite guitarist, ever!

The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England will be the site of a 12-hour Doors convention on June 17th. 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, as there are several dozen of them scheduled through 2006. Check it out at: http://www.cavern-liverpool.co.uk/12hourrock/main.htm (thanks, Andy)

Riders On The Storm have announced their first European date, according to news posted on www.raymanzarek.com today. The band are returning to ~~The Point~~ RDS Main Hall in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday, April 11th. There is no on-sale information yet. Stay tuned for more dates on this tour to be announced.

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January 7, 2006 Ray appearance this weekend <> a blog to remember Danny <> another Barney's Beanery

Ray Manzarek and Michael McClure, along with flutist Larry Kassin, will perform this coming Saturday night, January 14th at the Noe Valley Ministry in San Francisco as part of the Noe Valley Music Series. This night of spoken word and music is being recorded for an upcoming CD. For more information or to purchase tickets on-line, go to: http://www.sfstation.com/event.php?eventId=14376

Long-time Doors manager Danny Sugerman died after a long battle with cancer just over a year ago, on January 5th. Last year on this date, DJ Paul Edge posted a blog in memoriam to Danny. If you missed it then, you can read it now. (thanks, Paul) read blog

Barney's Beanery is preparing to open its third location next month, this time in Pasadena, California. They plan to replicate the original roadhouse in West Hollywood and are seeking battered old license plates (20 years or older) to decorate the ceiling, like the original location. read story

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January 6, 2006 NY Times story

The New York Times ran a story on October 21, 2005 titled Rituals: Keeping Up With The Rolling Stones. It has absolutely nothing to do with The Doors. Regardless, the story rings very true because so many of us have similar rituals for members of The Doors and other favorites. It's a fun read. read it (thanks, sister Bobbie)

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January 5, 2006 another Clara Morrison obit <> Philly '70 review <> direct link to Bass Guitarists list <> sitar cover of Light My Fire <> another Clara Morrison obit <> Ray's homage to Al Kooper

A new obituary notice for Clara Morrison, mother to Jim, Anne and Andy, has been added. read it

Bright Midnight's Philly '70 release got a nice on-line write-up today. read it

Yesterday I reported on Phil Chen being named on a "Greatest Rock Bass Guitarists" list, but did not have a direct link to that list. Thanks to a fan from Connecticut, I now have the direct link to that list: http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_bassguitar.html (thanks, James D.)

Ananda Skankar was a musician from Calcutta, India who released his first self-titled album in 1970. This was released on CD in 2005 by Collectors Choice Music. An excerpt from the CD insert reads: "I have had a dream to try to combine Western and Indian music into a new form, a music which has no particular name but is melodious and touching, and which combines the most modern electronic devices with the old traditional instrument, the sitar." He earns mention here because of his 3:29 cover of Light My Fire. This is a pretty interesting listen. Jumpin' Jack Flash also gets a sitar treatment here. Bassist Jerry Scheff is among the credited musicians. For more info, go to: http://www.ccmusic.com/item.cfm?itemid=CCM05452 (thanks, David my son & Steve)

Another obituary notice for Clara Morrison has been added. This one was previously posted on the Lizard Lounge. read it (thanks, Mary-Beth)

Ray Manzarek paid homage to legendary bluesman Al Kooper by including a quote from the Blood Sweat & Tears song "House in the Country" on the organ solo of "L.A. Woman" according to an on-line story about Kooper in anticipation of a club appearance in Mill Valley, California next week. Learn something new every day! read it

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January 4, 2006 Clara Morrison obituary notice <> Phil Chen on Greatest Bass Players list

Clara Morrison, mother to Jim, Anne and Andy, passed away last week on December 29th. As I receive obit notices or tribute stories about her, I will share them on this site. read it (thanks, Jan)

Before Phil Chen began became bass player for The Doors of the 21st Century and Riders On The Storm, he already had a resume that included an amazing array of projects, bands and sessions. An interview with Phil will be published on this site very soon. In the meantime, Phil was listed at #40 on a listing of "100 Greatest Rock Bass Guitarists" on an interesting site called http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/ Since I cannot link directly to the specific page, I have copied the entire list for use. go here (thanks, D)

By the way, on that same site at http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/ can also be found lots of other Doors names and references on various lists, i.e., Greatest Guitar Riffs, Greatest Guitar Riff Creators, Greatest Rock Drummers, Great Rock Keyboardists, Greatest Male Rock Vocalists ... you get the idea. It's a fun site to explore.

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January 2, 2006 Morrison Hotel lawsuits

The owners of the Morrison Hotel have been tried and convicted on 21 counts of criminal negligence by the L.A. City Attorney's office, according to a statement on the official Doors website home page. That is great news and takes care of the criminal side. However, there is still a civil case pending against the owners, which is completely separate from the criminal charges. The civil case is still on schedule for trial in September 2006. There is a mandatory settlement conference to be completed by April 2006. I will get another update from the attorney at that time regarding the status of the mediation. I'm sure the criminal conviction will be a big boost to the civil suit. read about lawsuit

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January 1, 2006 DCM Paris tour '06 <> Jerry Prochnicky working on new book

The Doors Collectors Magazine and Cinetropic have announced this year's "Morrison's 35th Anniversary Tour" to Paris, France from June 28th to July 4th. They are offering a "Land Only" package and added some new features and destinations into their tour. For further information and booking forms, visit: http://www.cinetropic.com/paris (thanks, Jan)

Doors biographer Jerry Prochnicky has begun work on another Morrison photo book, according to today's Strange Days Newsletter from The Doors Collectors Magazine. If you have Morrison photos that might be of interest for inclusion for this book, contact Kerry@doors.com and he'll put you in touch with Jerry Prochnicky.

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