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June 2006

June 30, 2006 John on red carpet in Las Vegas <> 3-day special book offer
John Densmore is named in a press release as being among the star-studded attendees of the red-carpet event for the premiere of the Cirque du Soleil production of The Beatles 'Love' in Las Vegas. read press release

"Wild Child In The City Of Light" is a book by German rock fan and author Jochen Maaßen. Jochen is offering a special discounted price for Jim's 35th death anniversary for 3 days only, between July 1st and July 3rd. All e-mail orders arriving via his website for those three days will get the special price of 30.00 Euros plus postage. The normal price is 39.95 Euros plus postage. To learn more about the book and the author, and for the order link, go to: http://wildchildinthecityoflight.fly.to/

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June 29, 2006 content of forthcoming box set
The Doors manager Jeff Jampol posted on the Lizard Lounge on Monday morning regarding the tentative list of alternate takes and outtakes to be included in the forthcoming box set. Since that post, there has a mind-numbing barrage of feedback with questions, criticism and constructive criticism, kudos and thanks, complaining, arguing, good ideas and bad ideas, suggestions and minutiae regarding the proposed content posted on that Lizard Lounge thread. Based on later posts, the manager indicates the original tentative listing may be subject to revision based on the fan comments and feedback. To read the original post and then follow the link to the entire ongoing discussion, go here (thanks, Fred)

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June 28, 2006 Robby & Constantine photo <> Angelo Barbera gig
Robby Krieger performed 'Light My Fire' and 'Break On Through' with Constantine Maroulis (from American Idol) at the awards dinner on Monday night, following a day of charity golf at the Jack Nicklaus Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, California benefiting the Jeremy Brigham "Make A Difference Foundation." Prior to the performance, Constantine gave an introductory speech that expressed great respect and admiration for Robby, adding that he was honored to be singing with the man who wrote the songs that inspired him to become a vocalist! (thanks, Marsha & an unidentified Constantine fan) see photo

Angelo Barbera's band i-94 will be playing on Friday, June 28 at 575 South Fairfax in Los Angeles. Check their website at: http://www.i94music.com/ Angelo played bass 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 was in the Robby Krieger Band where he shared vocals in addition to playing bass.

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June 25, 2006 Robby is golfing for charity tomorrow
Robby Krieger is confirmed as a participant in tomorrow's charity golf event at the Jack Nicklaus Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, California benefiting the Jeremy Brigham "Make A Difference Foundation." According to the information at the following link, it looks like Robby is part of the entertainment, too. Someone named Constantine Maroulis from American Idol is apparently a huge Doors fan, has been known to perform a Doors cover song or two live in concert, and is also pictured as one of the entertainers ... so that pairing looks inevitable! Lucky golfers and awards dinner attendees!!! I might even end up with some pictures from the event to share. For more info or to see the photos, go to: http://www.makeadifferencefoundation.com/ (thanks, Marsha)

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June 23, 2006 The Doors will receive a star
Congratulations are in order for The Doors, who are among the entertainers who have been selected by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to receive a star on the Walk of Fame in 2007. Also voted in is Dick Wolf, who is hopefully busily working on that documentary on the band which was originally announced for late 2006 release, and is now scheduled for sometime in 2007 (the last I heard, anyway). The exact ceremony date will not be known until much later. All surviving members of a band are required to agree to attend the ceremony. To see all the 2007 recipients, go to: http://hollywoodchamber.net/icons/walk_fame.asp

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June 16, 2006 Henry Diltz exhibit <> Morrison Hotel Gallery in Japan <> Joel Brodsky appearance in NYC
A Henry Diltz photography presentation will be part of the Erotica L.A. show on Sunday, June 25th at the L.A. Convention Center. For show information, go to: www.erotica-LA.com (thanks, Beverly)

A Morrison Hotel Gallery exhibit is currently underway at Art Space Gallery, Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan through July 3rd. To see the flyer for that exhibit, go to: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~jt8j-mtok/photo/060518h_mhgj.pdf (thanks, George)

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

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June 15, 2006 John interview for Toronto show <> John and Reza preview for Montreal
John Densmore and Iranian musician Reza Derakshani will perform tomorrow night at the Lula Lounge in Toronto, Canada along with some members of Tribaljazz. John gave a telephone interview to the Toronto Sun last week. read it

John and Reza Derakshani will perform on Saturday night in Montreal at Theatre de National, and the Montreal Mirror has an interview with both of them along with a photo. read it

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June 14, 2006 John & Reza internet broadcast <> Jim-inspired designer jeans coming
John Densmore and Iranian musician Reza Derakshani will perform in Washington D.C. tonight at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage along with some members of Tribaljazz. The program will be broadcast live beginning at 6:00 p.m. east coast, 3:00 p.m. west coast times. To listen, go the the website link and scroll down to the bottom of the 'Upcoming Events' column. Under this show's listing, you will find a link to for the internet broadcast with RealPlayer. (thanks, Rich)

Sacred Blue, a three-year-old denim line, plans to launch a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame collection in August inspired by the likes of Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. This news is part of a larger story about designer jeans. read story

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June 13, 2006 1984 photo of 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard
There have been a lot of photos of Benvenuto Cafe posted on this site over the last 4 months or so, as I followed the construction and renovations at the Italian restaurant that has occupied the building at 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard for 14 years. Happily, Benvenuto is now re-opened for business. For a period of time (and I don't know the dates), the building was a gay and lesbian community center. My friend Mark Furcick has sent along a photo of that building that he took himself in 1984 when it was clearly undergoing some type of transition! This was many years after it was no longer The Doors office and rehearsal space / workshop. (thanks, Mark) 1984 photo of 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard and Benvenuto in June 2006

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June 12, 2006 San Diego photo exhibit
Photos of Ray, Robby and John taken by Doors fan and friend Steve Covault, will be on display at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe at 3960 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. 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 D21C's performance at the San Diego Street Scene. On opening day, June 18th, there will be a reception and music from 3:00 to 6:00 and a slideshow of unframed photos. There will also be framed photos of other artists such as Bo Diddley, Dickey Betts, Earth Wind and Fire, and some local San Diego bands. The exhibit will run through July. For more information about the venue, go to: http://www.hotmonkeylovecafe.com/home.htm

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June 11, 2006 'The Drug Years' program this week
Ray Manzarek is one of those who will be sharing his recollections in this week's 4-part VH1 program called "The Drug Years." To read a story about the show from HollywoodReporter.com, go here

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June 8, 2006 Vince Treanor on-line chat <> Benvenuto re-opens tonight <> Angelo Barbera show
Vince Treanor is going to be in the Freedom Man Chatroom athttp://www.thefreedomman.com/chat/ this Saturday, June 10th at 13:00 GMT. Don't quote me on this, but I think there is an 8-hour time difference from U.S. west coast, which would make this chat at 5:00 a.m. west coast, 8:00 a.m. east coast U.S. times. (thanks, Ed)

Benvenuto is now re-opened for business. So far, they are open for dinner only, including deliveries, take-out orders, and private parties and events. The lunch schedule will follow later, as well as the upstairs lounge. To make reservations, call 310/659-8635. Benvenuto is the Italian restaurant at 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard at La Cienega in West Hollywood occupying the building where The Doors once had their office and rehearsal space / workshop. The restaurant has been closed since February undergoing renovations, and its progress has been followed regularly on this website. To see this week's photos of the new restaurant decor, go here.

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. tomorrow night, June 9th 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/

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June 7, 2006 The Doors coffee table book pre-order <> "Lizard King Was Here" book now available <> John and Reza to do Persian TV
"The Doors by The Doors" coffee table book is available for pre-ordering through BooksAMillion.com prior to its November 2006 release. To see the cover artwork and the pre-order information, go here (thanks, T I and Gilles)

"The Lizard King Was Here" by Mark Opsasnick is now in print. Subtitled 'The Life and Times of Jim Morrison in Alexandria, Virginia,' the book examines Jim's life from January 1959 to August 1961, the period he attended George Washington High School in that city. The book is available for ordering at http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=33931. There is also a link on that page to read an excerpt. Updates such as info on book discussions and book signing events in the Washington D.C. area, can be found at: http://www.capitolrock.com/ Congratulations to the author! (thanks, Mark)

John Densmore and Iranian musician Reza Derakshanil will be in Washington D.C. next Wednesday for a performance. While in that city, apparently John and Reza will visit the studios of Voice of America earlier that day for a TV taping package for The Persian Service. (thanks, Rich)

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June 6, 2006 Ray on VH1 program <> Benvenuto update
Ray Manzarek is one of the interviewed participants in the 4-part show that airs starting next week on VH1. Each episode will be re-broadcast later in the week. Check the calendar below for the dates for each. To read the press release about the show and its content, go here

Benvenuto expects to re-open for business on coming Sunday, June 11th. Benvenuto is the Italian restaurant at 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard at La Cienega in West Hollywood occupying the building where The Doors once had their office and rehearsal space / workshop. The restaurant has been closed since February undergoing renovations, and its progress has been followed regularly on this website. To see today's photos of the new restaurant decor, go here.

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June 5, 2006 Robby on Particle DVD release <> Robby on another Pink Floyd tribute <> Robby the golfer
Robby Krieger appears on an upcoming DVD release from Particle, called 'Transformations-Live.' The performance is from February of this year, when he joined Particle at their show at the Fonda Music Box in Hollywood for a jam on one of their songs, and then "L. A. Woman." According to Amazon.com, the release date is July 18th.

In more Robby news, he appears on another Pink Floyd tribute CD called "Return to the Dark Side of the Moon: A Tribute to Pink Floyd." It was released on May 16 on the Cleopatra label. This is not to be confused with the other Pink Floyd tribute "The Wall" that came out last September, also from Cleopatra. (thanks, George)

One more Robby story: last year he participated in a charity golf event at the Jack Nicklaus Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, California benefiting the Jeremy Brigham "Make A Difference Foundation." There are several photos of him in the website gallery, including a few with him and his guitar ... it looks like he did a little entertaining with the other golf participants. He also played in the event in 2004. There is an unconfirmed rumor that Robby will be golfing in this year's event on June 26th. For more info or to see the photos, go to: http://www.makeadifferencefoundation.com/ (thanks, Marsha)

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June 2, 2006 John will guest at awards show
John Densmore will be one of the 'special guests' at the NAMMYs, or Native American Music Awards, on June 8th 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

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