Thanks, Imp, for the drop!
Bon Jovi has been nominated for an ECHO award in the category "Best International Pop/Rock Group"
The German music ECHO Award is one of the largest worldwide. It is akin to the US Grammy Award, and has been awarded since 1992.
The ceremony will be held in Berlin on March 24, 2011, and will broadcast on German television at 20:15 local time.
For more information, visit the ECHO Award Website at http://www.echopop.de/.
~ Hath
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Dallas WTB Party
Some photos shot yesterday at Mi Cocina restaurant in Highland Park Village before the WTB's fashion show.
Thanks Catte!
Richie and Nikki were interviewed by Extra! before the party (not sure when that will air).
I haven't come across any photos of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders who were reported by ABC and ESPN to be modeling yesterday. I'm sure they'll surface at some point.
Finally, if you're in the area tonight, check out the House of Blues -- apparently the 'Boys are hosting a "blowout party" there tonight, and Riche's invited and expected to attend.
Thanks Catte!
Richie and Nikki were interviewed by Extra! before the party (not sure when that will air).
I haven't come across any photos of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders who were reported by ABC and ESPN to be modeling yesterday. I'm sure they'll surface at some point.
Finally, if you're in the area tonight, check out the House of Blues -- apparently the 'Boys are hosting a "blowout party" there tonight, and Riche's invited and expected to attend.
White House Council Meeting
... In case you are interested...
Thanks to HD and Catte for sending me these links to share.
I have to admit (bad American) I found this boring as hell and couldn't get past 10 minutes. This is probably why I never get selected for Presidential Committees.
Happy Saturday!
~ Hath
Thanks to HD and Catte for sending me these links to share.
I have to admit (bad American) I found this boring as hell and couldn't get past 10 minutes. This is probably why I never get selected for Presidential Committees.
Happy Saturday!
~ Hath
Valentine's Ideas
From the Bon Jovi website
Hmmm, are these different arrangements/acoustic/etc of the album tracks? Probably not. I'm guessing most girl-fans have these already, but it's a nice thought.
The Guitar String Necklace or Bracelet is a MUCH better idea IMO (hint, hint, Mr. Hath).
~ Hath
What's better than Roses? Send your Valentine A Bouquet of Love Songs. Order today and the music will be delivered digitally to your sweetie on Valentine's Day.
Bon Jovi Bouquet of Love Songs - 5 beautiful ballads for only 5 bucks!
Bon Jovi - Love Songs Bouquet
Thank You For Loving Me
What Do You Got
All About Loving You
You Had Me From Hello
Bed Of Roses
Buy Now
Hmmm, are these different arrangements/acoustic/etc of the album tracks? Probably not. I'm guessing most girl-fans have these already, but it's a nice thought.
The Guitar String Necklace or Bracelet is a MUCH better idea IMO (hint, hint, Mr. Hath).
~ Hath
Friday, February 04, 2011
Bucharest Added
From the Bon Jovi website:
~ Hath
Bon Jovi set to play Romania for the First Time Sunday, July 10 in Bucharest - Piata Consitutiei
Due to overwhelming popular demand, BON JOVI has just added a Bucharest tour date to the European leg of their 2011 Tour. We are very excited that BON JOVI accepted the invitation to play Romania for the first time. The venue will be the wonderful Piata Consitutiei in Bucharest and the show will take place on July 10th.
~ Hath
Special Memphis Performance
Thanks to Rike, Catte, and Wills for the information.
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: Musician David Bryan attends a special performance of 'Memphis' on Broadway for Inspire Change at Shubert Theatre on February 3, 2011 in New York City.
Apparently, Broadway Cares spent a month going to all the schools and teaching the kids the choreography for the finale so they could all stand up and do a surprise "flash mob" for the cast (it was all done in secret, even Joe & David didn't know).
It was supposedly completely amazing and made the cast cry. It's all on video and we should see it sometime soon, so keep an eye out!
~ Hath
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: Musician David Bryan attends a special performance of 'Memphis' on Broadway for Inspire Change at Shubert Theatre on February 3, 2011 in New York City.
Apparently, Broadway Cares spent a month going to all the schools and teaching the kids the choreography for the finale so they could all stand up and do a surprise "flash mob" for the cast (it was all done in secret, even Joe & David didn't know).
It was supposedly completely amazing and made the cast cry. It's all on video and we should see it sometime soon, so keep an eye out!
~ Hath
About Memphis
MEMPHIS, the winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50’s, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun (Chad Kimball) fell in love with everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer (Montego Glover).
MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever. The show features a brand new Tony winning score with music by Bon Jovi’s founding member and keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro, who also pens the musical’s Tony winning book. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George, with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley and choreography by Sergio Trujillo. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.Telecharge.com or call 212.239.6200. http://www.memphisthemusical.com/.
JBJ in DC
From the JBJ Soul Foundation website:
First Meeting of the White House Council for Community Solutions~ Hath
Jon Bon Jovi is in Washington D.C. today for the first meeting of the White House Council for Community Solutions which he was recently appointed to.
Please visit the White House website for a live look into the meeting! You can also participate in a live discussion of the meeting on Facebook
The live video stream will be running from 9:15-11:20am EST and 1pm-3pm EST.
New Single: No Apologies
Seen around Twitterville this morning (thanks Rike!)
"No Apologies" is the next single off the Greatest Hits record, and will release in Europe on Friday. The official video is already out, but I haven't found it on a US-Friendly website. Folks in Europe can watch it here:
http://de.sevenload.com/musictv/videos/fwlqIUe-Bon-Jovi-No-Apologies
Has anyone found it elsewhere? Anyone able to stream and send it along?
~ Hath
"No Apologies" is the next single off the Greatest Hits record, and will release in Europe on Friday. The official video is already out, but I haven't found it on a US-Friendly website. Folks in Europe can watch it here:
http://de.sevenload.com/musictv/videos/fwlqIUe-Bon-Jovi-No-Apologies
Has anyone found it elsewhere? Anyone able to stream and send it along?
~ Hath
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Mid-Day Motivator: Strategic
Tre, I had this as my Blackberry backdrop for a LONG time. It just draws the eye, doesn't it?
~ Hath
Hey New Yorkers!!
(or anyone in the broadcast radius of 101.1 FM WCBS radio)
They’ve got a chance to win tickets to see Bon Jovi LIVE in concert on February 24th at Madison Square Garden!
Here’s how you can win: Listen to CBS-FM all day on Thursday, February 3rd and when you hear a Bon Jovi song played in it’s entirety, be caller 11 on the CBS-FM Contest Lines at 800-367-1101 and you’ll win!
Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.
Good Luck!! (and remember, I'm only 5 hours away by train lol)
~ Hath
They’ve got a chance to win tickets to see Bon Jovi LIVE in concert on February 24th at Madison Square Garden!
Here’s how you can win: Listen to CBS-FM all day on Thursday, February 3rd and when you hear a Bon Jovi song played in it’s entirety, be caller 11 on the CBS-FM Contest Lines at 800-367-1101 and you’ll win!
Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.
Good Luck!! (and remember, I'm only 5 hours away by train lol)
~ Hath
February 9 Webcast!
Also popping in my Google Reader, but for some reason the link doesn't work for me, is an announcement about a web-cast event for the kickoff of the Bon Jovi LIVE 2011 tour:
So, whatcha doin' next Wednesday night?
~ Hath
February 9th Tour Kick-Off to be Streamed LIVE to Hundreds of Media Websites Through NDN
Ustream Powers Additional Viewing Opportunities
February 3, 2011 – Due to overwhelming popular demand, Bon Jovi has just added another leg to their 2011 Tour, with newly scheduled concerts in Montreal, Atlanta, Orlando, Houston, Memphis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Columbus, and more. Tickets for select dates will go on sale beginning Friday, February 11th.
The 2011 tour is set to kick off on February 9th at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA and once again Bon Jovi will utilize the latest in web-based video technology to engage their fans worldwide, as a portion of the show will be broadcast LIVE via a free webcast. Cutting-edge digital video company News Distribution Network (NDN) will deliver the video to hundreds of the world’s top online media websites; and Ustream, the leader in live video will provide additional viewing opportunities.
So, whatcha doin' next Wednesday night?
~ Hath
Backstage Pre-Sale
From the Bon Jovi website:
Beginning Friday, February 4th at 10:00AM Local Venue Time, members of Backstage JBJ will have access to purchase Pre-Sale Tickets and Backstage JBJ Exclusive VIP Packages for the 12 new 2011 tour dates!
Pre-sale beginning on Friday, February 4th at 10:00AM Local Venue Time:
~ Hath
Beginning Friday, February 4th at 10:00AM Local Venue Time, members of Backstage JBJ will have access to purchase Pre-Sale Tickets and Backstage JBJ Exclusive VIP Packages for the 12 new 2011 tour dates!
Pre-sale beginning on Friday, February 4th at 10:00AM Local Venue Time:
- May 3, 2011 -- Scotiabank Place -- Ottawa, ON, CA
- May 4, 2011 -- Bell Centre -- Montreal, QB, CA
- May 6, 2011 -- Nassau Coliseum -- Uniondale, NY
- May 14, 2011 -- Philips Arena -- Atlanta, GA
- May 17, 2011 -- Toyota Center -- Houston, TX
- May 19, 2011 -- FedEx Forum -- Memphis, TN
- May 22, 2011 -- Scottrade Center -- St. Louis, MO
- May 10, 2011 -- Nationwide Arena -- Columbus, OH
- May 12, 2011 -- Wells Fargo Center -- Des Moines, IA
- May 21, 2011 -- Bradley Center -- Milwaukee, WI
- May 15, 2011 -- Amway Center -- Orlando, FL
- May 7, 2011 -- Mohegan Sun -- Uncasville, CT
~ Hath
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
JonBon On Location

According to this tweet, the film is shooting at 409 E 59th St between 1st and York in NYC (of course lol)
OnLocaitonVacations has also announced an open call for background work:
Grant Wilfley Casting is holding an open call for background work for the following:
* for the feature film NEW YEAR’S EVE, directed by Garry Marshall, seeking New Yorkers of all types (from working class to wealthy) for various scenes.
An open casting call will be held on Monday, Feb. 7 from 10a-12:30p for SAG and 2-4:30p for NONSAG at Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19 St, NY, NY 10011. No experience necessary. Be prepared to have a digital photo taken. All work as background is paid. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Check out our FAQ section if you have other questions regarding background work.
Anyone in the area available to scope out the location? Anyone going to the open call?
~ Hath
Wanted Wednesday: Starland Ballroom
Please rise for the playing of our national anthem.Jon's turn.
A two-fer :)
This is one of thoses posts where I don't say much, I just share the tunes. These two tracks do speak for themselves, but I've had a hell of a night shoveling ice and snow, and was nearly in a wreck on the way home, so I'm taking it easy tonight and just sharing the music :)
The tracks today are from the Starland shows from 2009 and 2011.
Let's Ride!
The 2009 track can be downloaded here.
And the 2011 track here.
And somehow, for me, being able to watch the live tracks is so much better than just listening. So thankfully, some of you out there are generous with your experiences, and upload them for us to enjoy.
The video for the 2009 track is courtesy of Thaleia25
The video for the 2011 track is courtesy of Pattilar
Okay Campers...
...rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today.That's right, Campers, it's GROUNDHOG DAY!
For those of you who don't know, this is a reference to a movie called Groundhog day about a weatherman (played by the hilarious Bill Murray) who is doomed to relive the same day over and over again.
Which got me to thinking.
If you had one day you had to live over and over, what would it be and why?
I don't have an answer myself, I have to think about it. I'm not sure I've ever had a "perfect day". Some will jump in and say "what about your wedding day?" It was really nice, but cold and snowy, and we our share of wedding woes that kept it from being perfect. I definitely don't want to go through that over and over.
Others will say "what about the day Hathlet was born?" Absolutely one of the top days ever, but c'mon -- all that labor? Needles? Pain? A one-and-done thing thank you very much, though the END of the day, holding the little warm bundle of love, is probably my most cherished memory.
No, I can't quite decide what I'd pick as the day to live over and over and over again. And again.
Can you?
Care to share?
~ Hath
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
TOUR DATES LEAKED!!
Bon Jovi just texted/tweeted about a Valentine's Day contest:
Friday, May 6, 2011, Uniondale, NY at Nassau Colisseum;
Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena;
Thursday, May 12, 2011, Des Moines, Iowa at Wells Fargo Center;
Saturday, May 14, 2011, Atlanta, GA at Phillips Arena;
Sunday, May 15, 2011, Orlando, FL at Amway Center;
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, Houston, TX at Toyota Center;
Thursday, May 19, 2011, Memphis, TX at FedEx Forum;
Saturday, May 21, 2011, Milwaukee, WI at Bradley Center;
Sunday, May 22, 2011, St. Louis, Mo. at Scottrade Center
Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate, we're giving 14 days of valentines to the best fans ever. Enter on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/hjXp6tThis was in the fine print -- NEW DATES!!!!!
Friday, May 6, 2011, Uniondale, NY at Nassau Colisseum;
Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena;
Thursday, May 12, 2011, Des Moines, Iowa at Wells Fargo Center;
Saturday, May 14, 2011, Atlanta, GA at Phillips Arena;
Sunday, May 15, 2011, Orlando, FL at Amway Center;
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, Houston, TX at Toyota Center;
Thursday, May 19, 2011, Memphis, TX at FedEx Forum;
Saturday, May 21, 2011, Milwaukee, WI at Bradley Center;
Sunday, May 22, 2011, St. Louis, Mo. at Scottrade Center
Jon is like a Thin Mint?
Several of you sent me this article from LA Weekly, and it cracked me up. Love the analogies.
SO, if Jon = Thin Mint and Richie = Tagalongs, what are the rest of the guys?
~ Hath
For us, Girl Scout cookies are like Bon Jovi. We were never infatuated with the band. We don't know who played bass, drums, and keys. But we do know John Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. As far as we're concerned, Thin Mints are John and Peanut Butter Patties are Richie -- the only ones which really matter.
Trefoils are dull granny snacks. The lamely-named Samoas are cloying and overbearing. Lemon Chalet Cremes were recalled last year. Peanut Butter Patties make for a solid Sambora, or second fiddle--crisp shortbread that shatters, a shell of chocolate, and sweet, sticky peanut butter--but the runaway front-cookie of the Girl Scout fleet remains, in terms of taste and popularity, the unparalleled Thin Mint.
SO, if Jon = Thin Mint and Richie = Tagalongs, what are the rest of the guys?
~ Hath
Richie's New WTB Guitar
From Facebook -- Check out Richie's new WTB guitar from Kantor. Gorgeous work. Some of the photos were taken from the Kantor website as well. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.
Kantor has been recently commissioned to create a guitar for Richie Sambora’s White Trash Beautiful clothing line. I love the bling. It suits Richie :) Hope he gets to showcase it on tour.
You can view more at
Kantor Guitars' website.
~ Hath
Kantor has been recently commissioned to create a guitar for Richie Sambora’s White Trash Beautiful clothing line. I love the bling. It suits Richie :) Hope he gets to showcase it on tour.
You can view more at
Kantor Guitars' website.
~ Hath
More Tour Rumors
Apparently, the Philips arena in Atlanta announced a Bon Jovi show there in the spring (May timeframe is assumed, given the current schedule).
Rumors are also circulating about a Nashville date.
Nothing official on Bon Jovi's site yet, and as usual, until you see it on the Bon Jovi website, it's not real.
~ Hath
Rumors are also circulating about a Nashville date.
Nothing official on Bon Jovi's site yet, and as usual, until you see it on the Bon Jovi website, it's not real.
~ Hath
Mid-Day Motivator: Pirate
Richie had his turn earlier in the series, now it's Jon's turn.
Catte, I'm sure the "Pillage me" line would extend for MILES....
~ Hath
Catte, I'm sure the "Pillage me" line would extend for MILES....
~ Hath
Orlando Fan Club Trip
Runaway Tours has announced a new Fan Club trip!
ORLANDO (AVAILABLE 2/2)
May 13-16, 2011
Visit the Travel page on the Bon Jovi website for more details, and purchase links.
The date isn't listed on the tour page yet, but it has to be at the Amway Center, yes? Late last year, the Mayor talked about Bon Jovi playing a show there (maybe two), so I'm guessing that's the venue. Check back on the BJ tour page for official information.
~ Hath
ORLANDO (AVAILABLE 2/2)
May 13-16, 2011
Visit the Travel page on the Bon Jovi website for more details, and purchase links.
Fan Club Package Includes:
- Three-nights hotel accommodations at the Gaylord Palms Resort
- Welcome fan club members gathering
- Ticket to the BON JOVI concert on May 15
- Photo opportunity with Jon Bon Jovi
- Specially designed tour credential
- Concert transfers
- One-day, two park pass to Universal Studios
- Gala pre-show cocktail reception
- Autographed tour program
- Fully escorted by our staff
- All taxes
In the event of an additional show, you will be given the opportunity to purchase ticket/hotel/additional options.
PRICE (In USD)
- $1395 per person double
- $1350 per person triple
- $1300 per person quad
- $1625 per person single
WITHOUT CONCERT TICKETS minus $175 per package
EXTRA NIGHT ROOM$175 per room per night
Please Note: For events where alcohol is served, minors may not be admitted and no credit will be given. Age restrictions will depend on the laws in the state, region, country where the event is being held.
The date isn't listed on the tour page yet, but it has to be at the Amway Center, yes? Late last year, the Mayor talked about Bon Jovi playing a show there (maybe two), so I'm guessing that's the venue. Check back on the BJ tour page for official information.
~ Hath
Monday, January 31, 2011
Heigl, not Halle for New Year's
Thanks, TG, for dropping me a note on this.
Deadline: New York is reporting that Katherine Heigl, not Halle Berry, will be the one smooching Jon Bon Jovi in New Line’s ensemble romantic comedy New Year’s Eve.
From reporter Mike Fleming:
~ Hath
Deadline: New York is reporting that Katherine Heigl, not Halle Berry, will be the one smooching Jon Bon Jovi in New Line’s ensemble romantic comedy New Year’s Eve.
From reporter Mike Fleming:
I’m told Berry has dropped out of the picture, which is just getting underway. Heigl was available because she recently withdrew from Adaline, a film that was supposed to shoot in March from Lakeshore and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Her reps said Heigl, who recently adopted her first child, didn’t want to go back to work right away. New Year’s Eve is the perfect job then, because it’s a true ensemble that won’t require a long production commitment from the actress. Heigl had been in early talks for the original film, the Marshall-directed Valentine's Day, but a deal was never consummated.
Losing Berry is a blow, but Heigl's certainly a draw in the romantic comedy genre.
The Garry Marshall-directed film stars Robert De Niro, Sofia Vergara, Russell Peters, Hilary Swank, Ice Cube, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Josh Duhamel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Abigail Breslin, Seth Meyers, Jessica Biel and Til Schweiger. Mike Karz and Wayne Rice are producing.
~ Hath
Starland Ballroom -- FULL BOOT
Yeppers, someone did the fandom a HUGE favor and got the whole show. Fantastic, high quality FLAC files, zipped up into a nice, neat little RAR file.
The link to the boot is up on the BJCT post for the Starland Show, here.
~ Hath
Updated Feb 1
The link to the boot is up on the BJCT post for the Starland Show, here.
~ Hath
Updated Feb 1
To "open" the "RAR" file (which is a file archive, or a bunch-of-files-wrapped-up-in-one-container), you can use 7-zip (which is free) or winRAR (which has a free trial, then they ask you to buy). This will get you to the individual FLAC files inside.
In order to play in iTunes, you need to convert the FLAC files to something else. In the comments, Becky listed a website where you can upload them, the site will convert, and email you the results. You can do that, or you can download this free utility set from DVD Video Soft, which contains an audio converter that lets you bulk-convert a bunch of files at once, right on your hard drive. I love this toolset, and use it almost exclusively for my audio/video needs.











