Archive for December, 2009

This Day In History

Oakland Tribune, CA
December 31, 2009

Today’s Birthdays:
TV producer George Schlatter (80), actor Sir Anthony Hopkins (72), actor Tim Considine (69), actress Sarah Miles (68), rock musician Andy Summers (67), actor Ben Kingsley (66), rock musician Peter Quaife of the Kinks (66), producer-director Taylor Hackford (65), fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (63), actor Tim Matheson (62), [...]

Tom Hamilton Checks In

Aero Force One
December 29, 2009
I know, I know! “What’s goin’ on with the band?” “What the hell are you guys up to?” Well it all boils down to Steven wanting to go solo for a while and the other four of us wanting to continue. I’m not getting into what and what [...]

Brad Whitford Joins the Party at Christmas Jam

Aero Force One
December 29, 2009

Brad Whitford stopped by the 21st annual Christmas Jam hosted by Warren Haynes to join in on the star-studded event in Asheville, North Carolina.
Brad joined musicians from Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule & more to perform Drivin’ n’ Cryin’s “Underground Umbrella” as part of the Christmas Jam Band’s eight [...]

Musicians sound off on an assortment of topics

The Daily Press, Ontario, Canada
December 29, 2009
“…. After living through the ’70s, having some kind of brain matter left is an amazing feat.”
      – Aerosmith’s Joe Perry says turning 60 is no big deal….
Complete article:  (here).

Top 10 Concerts of 2009

IShootShows.com
By: Todd Owyoung
December 28, 2009
“As a music photographer, every gig presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make great images, but as 2009 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the best tours, festivals, and events of the year.
In 2009, I photographed 73 concerts and events, and the year [...]

Top concerts of 2009

STL Today, MO
By Kevin C. Johnson
December 28, 2009
11. Aerosmith, 3 Doors Down, June 10, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
“It will apparently take more than a heavy downpour with lightning to derail the first stop on Aerosmith’s world tour…Boston’s bad boys definitely delivered during the high-energy 90-minute show.”
Complete article:  (here).

Top 5 live event productions of 2009

Digital Production, Middle East
December 21, 2009
1. Yasalam Concert Series – Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November
Easily the biggest concert series of the year, the Yasalam F1 Concerts showcased first-rate headliners Beyonce, Jamiroquai, Kings of Leon and Aerosmith. Staged beneath the massive arch of Yas Island’s Ferrari World, the gigs were truly world-class and confirmed [...]

Double M’s Saturday Music News Report

411Mania.com
by Michael Melchor
December 26, 2009
“……Steven Tyler apparently spent the holidays in rehab, fighting with an addiction to painkillers from injuries sustained over the last decade from performing.
The easy joke to be made here is, ‘That would explain all the drama he and the band had with each other a couple of months ago.’ But then, [...]

2009 Concert Rewind, July: Beyonce, Coldplay, Aerosmith/ZZ Top

Houston Press, TX
December 24, 2009

Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, July 17: “Make all the Guitar Hero jokes you want. Whatever it is that’s kept ZZ Top and Aerosmith in the public eye for almost four decades they’ve never forgotten that eventually it all circles back around to the stage. And never been unable [...]

New Contest at Aero Force One!

Aero Force One
December 24, 2009
Wish Tom Happy Birthday – You Could Get the Gift!

Check this out… in celebration of Tom Hamilton’s birthday, Yes, it’s Tom’s birthday (12/31 for anyone who doesn’t know), AF1 wants You to send Tom Happy Birthday Wishes! AF1 will compile them and give them All to Tom.
And Oh, Yeah! of [...]

Steven Tyler in Rehab for Painkiller Addiction

MSN.com
December 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Tyler has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers the Aerosmith frontman has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries.
Tyler said he’s eager to return to work with his band mates.
“I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I [...]

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Enters Rehab, Vows to Stay in Band

Rolling Stone
December 22, 2009
Rolling Stone can confirm that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has entered a rehab facility to treat an addiction to prescription painkillers. “With the help of my family and team of medical professionals I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and [...]

Joe Perry Interviewed On ‘Maximum Threshold’; Audio Available

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 21, 2009
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was interviewed on this past Saturday’s (December 19) edition of the “Maximum Threshold” show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio player (here).
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler joined Perry onstage in New York last month while the latter was touring with Joe Perry Project, telling the [...]

New Joe Perry Project Tour Date

Aero Force One
December 17, 2009

     Sat. 2/06/10      7:00pm
Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
Providence, RI
$25-$35      Onsale Now      Get Your Tix (here)!

All [...]

Aerosmith in Billboard’s List of Top 25 Touring Artists of The Decade

Billboard.com
December 18, 2009
Nothing beats the live concert experience — and no one knows that better than these 25 road warriors who rocked more faces (and made more money doing it!) than others this decade. Watch videos of each of the stars live in action, and relive your moment in the front row.
14. Aerosmith
Total [...]

The Joe Perry Project performs Slingshot on Letterman – Watch It!

JoePerry.com
December 16, 2009

The Joe Perry Project performed the song “Slingshot” on the December 11, 2009 episode of CBS-TV’s “Late Show With David Letterman”. You can watch his appearance at this location. (Note: Perry’s performance begins around the 38-minute mark.)

Coverage of the 21st Annual Christmas Jam

JamBase
December 16, 2009

Brad Whitford
Words by: Fred Mills | Images by: Willa Stein
Warren Haynes Presents: The 21st Annual Christmas Jam :: 12.12.09 :: Asheville Civic Center :: Asheville NC
Lineup
Gov’t Mule, Counting Crows, Ani DiFranco, moe., George Porter Jr., Eric Krasno, Nigel Hall and Adam Deitch with William Bell.
With Special Guests
Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, [...]

“Have Guitar, Will Travel” with Free Download and Bottle of Joe Perry’s Hot Sauce

Aero Force One
December 14, 2009
Purchase Joe Perrys latest solo album “Have Guitar, Wiil Travel” and receive a free bottle of Mango Tango Sauce! If thats not enough, as a special treat [AF1 will] send you a Free download of Joe’s version of “Run Rudolph Run,” recorded in the Boneyard. Joe has always loved Chuck Berry’s [...]

Joey Kramer Driving ‘Hit Hard’ Book To Best Seller Status

Top40-Charts.com
December 14, 2009
BOSTON, MA. (Top40 Charts/ Paid, Inc.) – -Joey Kramer’s gritty, soul-searching book, ‘Hit Hard: a Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top,’ debuted on June 30, 2009 – five days after King of Pop Michael Jackson died right before his planned reemergence on the world stage. Although many missed the book’s [...]

Steven Tyler Changes Managers

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 14, 2009
According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has changed managers again. The frontman has left Union Entertainment Group — which represents Nickelback, Cinderella, Lynch Mob, Hinder and Lynam — and has signed with Allen Kovac of 10th Street Entertainment (Motley Crue, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Drowning Pool).
Before signing with Union [...]

More Brad Whitford Photos From the Christmas Jam

Asheville Citizen-Times, NC
December 12, 2009

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The 21st Annual Christmas Jam got under way Saturday night at the Asheville Civic Center with the first performances by DJ Logic, Warren Haynes with Jackie Greene and Jeff Austin, Collective Soul’s Ed Rowland, and the Christmas Jam Band with Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford. (12/12/09 – Stephen Miller)
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Photo Gallery:  (here).

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam: The Story So Far

Asheville Citizen-Times, NC
December 12, 2009

ASHEVILLE – Just over 2 1/2 hours into the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, tonight at the Asheville Civic Center, a parade of stars has already taken the stage, from Haynes himself to William Bell to local hero Edwin McCain – and the headliners are yet to come.
Bell, 70, has been writing [...]

Video: Joey Kramer Hits Mohegan Sun Hard

JoeyKramer.com
December 10, 2009
Check out this video as Joey Kramer gives the scoop during his Winning Authors event at Mohegan Sun! Don’t forget to check out the recap of the event below.

Joey Kramer Hosts Winning Authors Event at Mohegan Sun
Joey Kramer would like to thank everyone that came out to Mohegan Sun for the Winning Authors [...]

Joe Perry Project To Hit Letterman Tonight

RTT News
CBS has announced that the Joe Perry Project will appear live on the Late Show with David Letterman on Friday.
The legendary Aerosmith guitarist will play tracks from his band’s new album, Have Guitar, Will Travel, which hit stores on October 6. Perry and company recorded the album’s 10 songs in his private [...]

Warren Haynes tunes up for Jam – Brad Whitford To Join

Asheville Citizen-Times, NC
December 7, 2009
ASHEVILLE – Warren Haynes roars into the Asheville Civic Center with his annual Christmas Jam concert this weekend, a star-filled show that has become the city’s biggest ticketed entertainment event of the year.
With many stars already announced (including Ani DiFranco, Counting Crows, the band moe., Stax Records soul legend William [...]

The Joe Perry Project Performs At NFL Tailgate Game; Video Available

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 8, 2009

American television and radio host Larry King introduced Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s band, The Joe Perry Project, when they played at the Land Shark Tailgate Stage on the AT&T Grand Plaza on Sunday, December 6, prior to the Dolphins-Patriots game. Perry and his band performed a series of songs from his fifth [...]

Joe Perry – New York, December 7th

Getty Images
December 7, 2009

Musician Joe Perry visits ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ at the Ed Sullivan Theater on December 7, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage)
More about Joe’s appearance on David Letterman:  (here).

Landshark Stadium – Miami, Florida

DayLife.com
December 6, 2009

T-Pain and Joe Perry pose after they perform on the Landshark stage prior to the start of the at Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

Joe Perry performs on the Landshark stage prior to the start of the at Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium on December [...]

Larry King to Introduce The Joe Perry Project at NFL Tailgate Game

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 5, 2009
American television and radio host Larry King will introduce Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s band, The Joe Perry Project, when they play at the Land Shark Tailgate Stage on the AT&T Grand Plaza on Sunday, December 6, prior to the Dolphins-Patriots game, with a live performance starting at 12 noon. Perry and his [...]

Brad Whitford Joins ‘Experience Hendrix’ Lineup

Aero Force One
December 4, 2009

Brad Whitford will be taking part in ‘Experience Hendrix’, the all-star tribute concert celebrating Jimi Hendrix’s legacy as the most influential electric guitarist in rock history.
The prestigious lineup includes Joe Satriani, Billy Cox of Gypsys and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Sacred Steel featuring Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne [...]

Joe Perry To Perform With Rapper T-Pain At Dolphins Vs. Patriots Game

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 2, 2009
The Miami Dolphins have announced that co-founding member, principal co-songwriter, lead guitarist and co-producer of Aerosmith, Joe Perry, will be the main act at the Land Shark Tailgate Stage on the AT&T Grand Plaza with his band, The Joe Perry Project, on Sunday, December 6, prior to the Dolphins-Patriots game, with a [...]

Aerosmith Guitarist Backs Charity Initiative

Look To The Stars
December 2, 2009
SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards, has announced that its new philanthropic effort is getting a little musical help from Aerosmith’s Joe Perry.
For every SanDisk slotRadio card purchased now through January 31, 2010, SanDisk will donate $1 to the GRAMMY Foundation to help support their GRAMMY [...]

Brad Whitford’s 3 Monkeys Guitar Amps Get Loud

Aero Force One
December 2, 2009
Premier Guitar
Gary Guzman
If only one monkey can wreak havoc and cause a commotion, just imagine what three monkeys can do! In the world of amplifiers, the three monkeys in question would be Brad Whitford, guitarist from Aerosmith; Ossie Ahsen of the famed Blockhead Amplifier Company; and Greg Howard, guitar tech for [...]

Rolling Stone Magazine Goes Inside Rift That Threatens To Tear Aerosmith Apart

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 1, 2009
RollingStone.com reports: In the new issue of Rolling Stone, the magazine goes inside the rift that threatens to tear Aerosmith apart, as Steven Tyler has openly stated he wants to take two years off to work on “Brand Tyler,” leaving the remaining members of the band to ponder recruiting a new lead [...]

Aerosmith’s Joe Perry To Guest On ‘Late Show With David Letterman’

Blabbermouth.net, NY
November 30, 2009
According to Interbridge.com’s The Late Night TV Page, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will guest on CBS-TV’s “Late Show With David Letterman” on Friday, December 11…..
…..Joe Perry’s fifth solo album, “Have Guitar, Will Travel”, will be released in Japan on December 23. The Japanese edition of the album will include two bonus tracks [...]

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