We have been all over houston documenting our history here for the documentary.
Which isn't the 1st King's X Documentay as I have Then on VHS which I bought I think back in the 90's/ To go along with the upcoming new King's X album and BOOK coming in February
Also Doug is going to be working with of all people, CHRISTIAN NESMITH soon on a project I guess (I can't find the FB post right now, but I'll edit in later). I do know Doug and Christian are friends per Doug's been seen backstage with Christian and Mike after Monkees shows recently.
So the wife and I made the trek out the Sunny Hollywood, California to see Michael Nesmith and his newly formed live 1st National Band perform last night, January 25th.
Details:
1st off, it was at The famed The Troubadour club, which I took some pics below, and many famous bands and artists have played there. But of course, the #1 to me is the classic Kevin Gilbert live album from 1995, that was later released as a DVD.
It was kind of surreal to be there, knowing 22+ years before Kevin and his Thud band played and recorded that show.
I can say, I thought it would be larger, but it does not look much if any different than from the video clips.
So 2ndly, of course the wife LOVES Michael Nesmith maybe more than I do Kevin. And the music he and this large ensemble group performed was largely from Michael's 1st 3 albums, which were under the "First National Band" name.
Now, my favorite Nez tune, "Wax Minute" was not on 1 of those 3, per it comes off Tantamount a Treason, which was the "2nd National Band"
but alas.
This show SMOKED! His band is fantastic! Of course it includes 2 of his 3 sons, Christian and Jonathan, both on guitars and vocals. And Christian's partner Circe Link did a lot of background vocals including harmonies along 1 other female singer.
Pete Finney who he got to play all those sweet, smooth and trippy Red Rhodes slide-guitar parts.
Jim Cox on Piano
Jason Chesney on Bass,
Christopher Allis on drums
I'm not sure if I can name every highlight, but 2 of them were definitely 2 of the tunes my wife looked forward to most.
"Lady of the Valley" and "Tengo Amore"
omg, LADY OF THE VALLEY is totally trippy! Like Pink Floyd trippy almost.
And Tengo Amore, has this outstanding percussive rhythm to it.
Even the standards like the 2 Monkees tunes, Joanne and Rio sounded wonderful; and more full even compared to the 2 other shows we saw Mike in 2013.
I gotta say, if we never get to see Nez again, this was 1 helluva show to remember. But per the wife, there may be both an East Coast tour for the First National Band in the works, and also a Mike and Micky Dolenz tour that may be happening soon. And in fact Micky Dolenz was at the show (he attended the show on Tuesday at the Coach House as well), sitting next to Jessica Nesmith. We ended up seeing him outside as well before the show.
Also 1 other possible celebrity sighting was Branscombe Richmond who may be best known for his role in the show Renegade (alongside Lorenzo Llamas). It was either him, or someone who looked A LOT like him.
I included some other pics below as well, just spending time in Hollywood. We stayed literally 1 block off Hollywood Blvd, and saw literally hundreds of those stars on the walk of fame. Rush, Phil Collins and Hall and Oates included. I just only stopped to snap a pic of The Monkees one.
And we went to Amoeba. I found some stuff, but didn't grab everything. I'll try and make a video showing/telling I hope. Of course the prices of everything out there is higher, and the driving/drivers are crazy. But I successfully avoided the hated 405 Freeway at least.
Nevada Fighter
Calico Girlfriend
Nine Times Blue/Little Red Rider
The Crippled Lion
Joanne
Dedicated Friend
Two Different Roads (Michael Nesmith song)
Grand Ennui
Lady of the Valley
Propinquity (I've Just Begun to Care)
Different Drum (Michael Nesmith song)
Papa Gene's Blues (The Monkees cover)
Tomorrow and Me (Michael Nesmith song)
Tengo Amore
Keys to the Car
Mama Nantucket
Bye, Bye, Bye
Some of Shelly's Blues (Michael Nesmith song)
Silver Moon
Rio (Michael Nesmith song)
Thanx for the Ride
Encore:
Beyond the Blue Horizon (Jeanette MacDonald cover)
Very cool, trippy cover video from Circe and Christian Nesmith. Their cover videos are always well done and original looking and sounding. I love that 12-string guitar among other things about this.
1/191/15 1:25PM FINALLY ON SALE NOW! http://kevingilbert.com/ VINYL + 3 CD Order Link 3 CD Book Link
Just ordered my Vinyl+3CD package. I do also have something else in the ordering pipeline too :) 1/14/15 5:28PM
Monday. MLK and also the day the Mew record info is supposed to come out. 1/8/15 2:41PM VINYL: FB
Once we receive the THUD books, we will activate the order page at PopPlusOne.com to include the CD & LP Set.
THUD 2 LP (180 gram) mastered specifically for vinyl from the original analog tapes Side A: 1. When You Give Your Love To Me 2. Goodness Gracious 3. Joytown 4. Waiting Side B: 1. Tea For One 2. Shadow Self 3. The Tears Of Audrey Side C: 1. Shrug (Because Of Me And You) 2. All Fall Down 3. Song For A Dead Friend Side D: 1. Kashmir (Studio Version) 2. Waiting (The Other Version) 3. Joytown (Acoustic) 1/07/15 2:10PM
Soon..although I suspect this may be soon for the CDs; hopefully something more on the Vinyl will be added soon. On Facebook
We were informed that our shipment of THUD books should arrive within the next week. Once we receive the books, we will activate the order page.
THUD: 20th Anniversary Remastered 3-CD Book Edition
Disc 1
1. When You Give Your Love To Me
2. Goodness Gracious
3. Joytown
4. Waiting
5. Tea For One
6. Shadow Self
7. The Tears Of Audrey
8. Shrug (Because Of Me And You)
9. All Fall Down
10. Song For A Dead Friend
Disc 2
1. When You Give Your Love To Me (Demo)
2. Goodness Gracious (Demo)
3. Joytown (Acoustic)
4. Waiting (The Other Version)
5. Tea For One (Demo Mix #1)
6. Shadow Self (Mix #2)
7. The Tears Of Audrey (Demo-Straight)
8. Because Of You (Demo)
9. All Fall Down (Toto Version)
10. Song For A Dead Friend (Guitar Mix)
11. Until I Get Her Back (Studio Version)
12. Big Heart (Studio Version)
Disc 3
1. Kashmir (Studio Version)
2. Miss Broadway (Studio Version)
3. Goodness Gracious (Can-Am Version)
4. Joytown (Full Mix-Unedited)
5. Tea For One (Sax Mix)
6. Late For Dinner (Dark Mix)
7. Song For Michael (Demo)
8. Waking The Sun (Instrumental)
9. Tea For One (Demo-Instrumental)
10. The Tears Of Audrey (Demo-Instrumental)
11. Goodness Gracious (Bottrell Loop Mix)
12. Shadow Self (Bill's Board)
Newly redesigned/revampied. THUD has been pushed back due a strike of some kind, until January. The other 2 released, Toy Matinee Acoustic and The Lamb Performance are up there now though.
Also a sweet alternate version of "Goodness Gracious." I like the different lyrics especially,
10/6/14 12:45PM
2nd preview. "Miss Broadway" included (not surprising).
9/29/14 12:40PM
Sucker is coming and "oh yes!" on Vinyl for the first time. "Big Heart" sounds rather power-pop-ish.
Damn I can't wait!. November cannot come soon enough. I'll probably order a couple copies of the vinyl in fact. The details that are passed along from now til then I'm sure will be updated in here of course.
The Estate of Kevin Gilbert is releasing Kevin’s solo album THUD in a limited, 3 CD, 34 track, 20th anniversary deluxe edition. It will go on sale in mid-November. The package will include 3 new studio tracks, 18 previously unreleased demos/alternate takes and will come in a beautiful 32 page hard bound book. This 3 CD set will be priced at $35.
Also, for the first time ever, THUD will be available as an audiophile 180 gram, 2 LP set. Remastered specifically for vinyl from the original analog tapes, this gatefold package will be limited to 500 units. THUD 2 LP & 3 CD set package will be priced at $70. The LP set will not be sold separately.
Track listing, artwork, ordering details, and much more will be announced throughout the month of October.
Kevin Gilbert audio/video is available for purchase at PopPlusOne.com.
7/7/14 4:22PM VINYL???!!!!!!!
Yes please. 500 of them need to sell at $60 a pop. The 2011? Shaming Vinyl campaign didn't quite make it (and I'll admit, I didn't but definitely should have ordered 1), but I don't recall what the goal was for that, but for some reason I suspect it was a little more.
As some of you may already know, this fall, The Estate of Kevin Gilbert is releasing a limited, 34 track, 3 CD, 20th anniversary, deluxe edition, of Kevin’s solo album Thud. \
We are wondering if there is enough interest to have 500 of the sets include a 2 disc, 180 gram, audiophile vinyl version of the original CD. This will be mastered from the original analogue tapes. We hope to have the 3 CD set, which includes a 32 page, full color, hard bound book, sell for $30. The version including the vinyl will cost an extra $30, totaling $60. The CD set will be available separately for $30 but vinyl will ONLY be available as part of the entire $60 set. Please respond here under this post (or on Kevin Gilbert's Official FaceBook page) and let us know if you would buy the edition including vinyl. We will only press vinyl if we get enough positive responses. Best regards, Jon Rubin Executor for the Estate of Kevin Gilbert
I'm giddy about this, 3 new (unreleased) and 18 unreleased demos/alternate mixes.
I probably should include that it is still my and many others hope this and Shaming especially, find their way onto a VINYL release someday, but beggars..of course.
I'm seeing The Monkees tonight ironically, and if I have a chance to chat with Christian Nesmith, I may have to bring this up. Interesting TIMING.
Also speculation about what those 3 tracks may be. I wonder if 1 may be "Miss Broadway" and perhaps a handful of other versions of songs that in different forms, ended up on Shaming.
But, whatever they are, I'm sure most of the Kevin Gilbert geeks like myself will still be pretty crazy for this.
A large amount of irony for myself seeing this. Not so much because these are covers/tributes to Kevin Gilbert, as there are certainly a handful of those out there on Youtube and other places. I recall when I 1st got into Kevin Gilbert, his website had a handful of tribute songs available to download (which they still may, I haven't looked for them in years there).
But the irony is, Christian Nesmith is the oldest son of Michael Nesmith, who of course was in The Monkees and has an extensive solo career since the early 1970's. And I recently have discovered enjoyment for Michael Nesmith's solo music. But also my girlfriend is about as big of a Michael Nesmith and Monkees fan out there, and she has been exposed to Kevin's music ever since knowing me of course.
Tying the 2 together is unexpected, but now thinking about it, it's not so odd. Kevin was a big Monkees fan. Peter Tork I guess once attended a private event Kevin's band Kaviar played not long before his death. And Kevin along with Marc Bonilla I recall, did a cover of "Pleasant Valley Sunday" live on a radio show which is streamable on Kevin's site I think. It was shortly after Toy Matinee had come out.
These versions are pretty faithful to the originals, although pretty nice visual parts with "Suit Fugue" including using some "A&R Women."
I suspect Christian attended The Shaming of the True tribute show back in June in Southern California. Had I been there and met him or even Mike, my girlfriend would have freaked, haha. Maybe another time.
