Hugh Out and About

Hugh dropped by the Work HARD\Play  HARD Lounge at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Utah on January 24th.

Thanks, Catte, for dropping the photos in my inbox -- yeah, those aren't cute shoes :)

~ Hath

Mid-Day Motivator: How Do I Look?

I had to -- the story is still, STILL, popping in Google Alerts.

But no, you don't.

~ Hath

Resplendent Randomness: Heartbreak Hotel

The Elvis Presley classic "Heartbreak Hotel" was released this day in 1956. Under the heading "Jon, when you do your next solo project, a croony record featuring covers of songs by The King and Sinatra wouldn't be a bad thing", here's a little trip in the way-back machine to the Songs and Visions concert in Wembley in 1997.



~ Hath

Jon Bon Jovi at SAP

As seen on SAP TV:

200 SAP employees turned out at a SAP Clear Purpose volunteer activity in Camden, New Jersey. They built a playground in just a single day. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi showed up to pay tribute. Similiar projects were held in 10 countries across North and Latin America during the SAP Month of Service.

Tweet with @TheRealSambora

Yes, @LukeEbbin got Richie to tweet (at least for now). You can follow him @TheRealSambora. Don't believe me?

TheRealSambora Richie Sambora 

Hellllooo Twittteeerrrrrrrr!!!!! Great to be here. I'll be updating periodically about my new awesome solo record as well as other goings on

And, Richie issued a personal invitation to each and every one of you:



~ Hath

Thanks to BadMedicineINqn on YouTube for rotating the video before posting it :)

Mid-Day Motivator: Glasses

Unless they're those Coffee-Talk-Lady glasses. Then they just make you look girly.

~ Hath

Soraia Needs Your Help!

Posted by ZouZou on Facebook:

We are eligible for 93.7 WSTW 2012 Homey Awards. Nominate us for Song of the Year!!! Entry deadline is this Friday, January 27th!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Just cut and paste the entry below into an email addressed to Homey@wstw.com

Song of the Year - "Runaround" by Soraia

One entry per person (email address), so please tell as many people as you can to send that email!  Thank you so much!

Soraia is currently in the process of recording their record "ZouZou's Petals" in both Sanctuary Sound, Red Bank, NJ and at Sine Studios in Philadelphia, PA. Eight of the twelve songs were co-written with Jon Bon Jovi, who took a strong liking and interest in the band and offered to help the band with the recording of their record. The invitation came after they opened for Bon Jovi in March 2011 in Philadelphia, PA.

The album is heavily influenced by 60's garage, rock, soul, and rock n' roll.

The full Soraia EPK can be found here.

If you'd like to hear the song before you vote, Soraia has it up at reverbnation.  If you'd like to SEE the song before you vote, Soraia played the track when they opened for Bon Jovi on Jon's birthday last year. You can watch below



Good luck, ZouZou!!

~ Hath

You can visit Soraia on Facebook, or on their web page, or they're @SoraiaRocks on Twitter.

Mid-Day Motivator: Wanna Play?

Oh HELL yeah.

~ Hath

Wanted Wednesday: January 24, 1987 (San Francisco)

Please rise for the playing of our national anthem.

Another trek into the Land of the Long Intro.  (A place I wouldn't mind in person, let me tell ya).  This time from Cow Palace (which brings to mind Holstein-themed wallpaper and giant udder-shaped chandeliers.  So I'm strange.  Shoot me.)

A lovely stroll through puppyville with Jon keeping all the lyrics for himself :)

Let's Ride!







You can download this track here.

~ Hath

Mid-Day Motivator: Cougar

I think the funny thing is, Jon talks about the women in the audience as cougars. Hate to break it to you, hon, but most of us are younger than you...

That being said, with toys like THAT, I'd never be bored.

~ Hath

Good Deed

What a great thing to have done.

NikkiRichWTB NikkiRich http://twitpic.com/89js9n Yesterday Richie signed a guitar and Nikki signed it as well for a little girl, Desiree that we take care of every once in a while. She has cancer and is luckily in remission, all she wanted for her 14th birthday was something signed by Rich and me, So Richie and Nikki decided on a guitar! This is Richie in studio with the guitar for little Desiree...We will post pics of Desiree as soon as her mom sends them....

Looking forward to the pictures of Desiree with her prize!

~ Hath

Thanks Catte, for sending this along.

Richie on ExtraTV on 2/16

Thanks Catte for sending this along.  As seen on Twitter:

NikkiRichWTB NikkiRich 

Richie and @1NikkiLund will be on Extra TV at 2pm on February 16th!!!!!

~ Hath

Guitar Master Class

Saw a link for this on facebook...

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LA: Master Class and Charity Event


An intimate event featuring Tommy Emmanuel, Richie Sambora, and Laurence Juber.  Benefiting the Women and Cancer Fund, tickets are $1000 and limited to 50 attendees.


For more information, please email manager@tommyemmanuel.com


~ Hath

Mid-Day Motivator: So Girls...

You know what they say: Don't knock it 'til you've tried it :)

~ Hath

David Jamming in Memphis

Felicia Boswell (star in the National Tour of MEMPHIS the Musical) jams to Tina Turner's "Rock Me Baby" in Memphis, TN during a jam session on Beale Street. David Bryan rocks out on the keyboard!



~ Hath

Thanks, Kiwi, for dropping the link in my inbox :)

Hugh, Out and About

From EBS Sweeden

Hugh was on hand for this year's NAMM, held in Anaheim.

  

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our association—and our trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.

~ Hath

Thanks, Imp, for the email drop!!

MEMPHIS on PBS February 24

From Theater Mania

PBS will broadcast the Tony Award-winning musical Memphis on Friday, February 24 at 9pm as part of the THIRTEEN Great Performances series.

The production, which is playing at the Shubert Theatre, is directed by Christopher Ashley, with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The show is based on a concept by George W. George and has a book by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan.

Set in the segregated South of the 1950s, the show follows the fictionalized life story of white radio disc jockey Huey Calhoon, who falls in love with both rock & roll and an electrifying black singer, Felicia Farrell

The broadcast will feature the show's original cast, including Tony Award nominees Chad Kimball and Montego Glover, along with Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, John Jellison, and Cass Morgan.

~ Hath