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The Doobie Brothers Add “23” More Dates To 50th Anniversary Tour

November 25, 2019 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

It was only a few short days ago when we helped share the news about the Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour (discussed HERE). Since some days have passed and a number of posts flown by us I am adding the news about their extending said tour into a new narrative. Check it out down below.

The Press Release:
New York – The Doobie Brothers have announced 23 additional dates for THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR. The dates were added in response to overwhelming fan excitement following the band’s surprise announcement at Ryman Auditorium on November 18th that MICHAEL MCDONALD will be joining the group on a North American tour. Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees TOM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL MCDONALD, PAT SIMMONS and JOHN MCFEE will be touring together for the first time in nearly 25 years.
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The Doobie Brothers Announce 50th Anniversary Tour

November 19, 2019 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

To say that The Doobie Brothers are a legendary band would be an understatement because not only have they delivered a solid number of hits over their years of activity but they’ve also been added to the list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (I discussed that happening HERE if you missed it). Now the band has lined out some scoop on their upcoming tour. Check it out down below.

The Press Release:
Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers today announced a 30-city North American tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s founding. TOM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL MCDONALD, PAT SIMMONS and JOHN MCFEE will be back on tour together for the first time in nearly 25 years. The announcement came at the conclusion of the band’s performance at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, in which they played two of their iconic albums, Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me. MICHAEL MCDONALD took to the stage during the band’s encore and gave a surprise performance of The Doobie Brothers’ smash hit single, “Takin’ It To The Streets,” before Pat Simmons announced that the entire band would be teaming up for a North American tour.

Tickets to THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 6 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. A limited number of LaneOne Premium Packages will also be available, including amazing seats, transportation, preferred entrance and more. Check LINK for LaneOne details.
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The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Are:

October 15, 2019 Ken Pierce 1 Comment

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have just revealed their “Class Of 2020” Nominations, so after some reminder premise on how one achieves such an “honor” I will line out the list for you in full and then offer up some personal editorial viewpoint. Let’s go.

The Criteria: Currently, groups or individuals are qualified for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Nominees should have demonstrable influence and significance within the history of rock and roll. Four categories are recognized: Performers, Non-Performers, Early Influences, and Sidemen (as of 2000). The General Public aka “Fans” get to participate in an online “Fan Voting” process but at the end of the day this really doesn’t amount to anything in terms of the induction process as it all sums up to one single vote.

The Nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 Are: Pat Benatar, Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Judas Priest, Kraftwerk, Motorhead, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, Soundgarden, MC5, T. Rex and Thin Lizzy.
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Doobie Brothers Announce Additional 2019 Headline Dates

June 5, 2019 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

We were just talking about the Doobie Brothers in regards to a PBS Broadcast and if you didn’t see that alert please click HERE to be more up to speed.

The Press Release:
Critically-acclaimed rock band The Doobie Brothers – known for their harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll set – announced today 7 additional headline tour dates for 2019. The shows kick off September 22 in El Paso, Texas, and run through November 15 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 7. Limited VIP packages will be available.

The announcement follows the news that the band’s historic return to the Beacon Theatre for the first time in 25 years to perform its landmark albums, Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me, will be released on June 28 in 2CD, 2CD/DVD, and Blue-ray versions which are available for pre-order here. The Doobie Brothers: Live From The Beacon Theatre features hits and fan favorites and offers fans an opportunity to hear deep cuts and songs never before performed live by the band. The amazing live concert experience will premiere on PBS stations in June 2019 (check local listings). Exclusive Live From The Beacon Theatre merchandise and bundles are also available in The Doobie Brothers Official Online Store.
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The Doobie Brothers “Live From The Beacon Theatre” To Air On PBS This June

May 30, 2019 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

Though I’ve only been listening to the Greatest Hits numbers that would normally be found on the terrestrial radio stations that I grew up on, I never managed to follow too much about The Doobie Brothers in terms of comprehensive catalog immersion or live performances. Mind you I still like what I know and that made this bit of news rather interesting to me. Check it out.

The Press Release:
The Doobie Brothers have been delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll for over four decades, selling more than 48 million albums and winning four GRAMMY® Awards. In November 2018, they returned to the Beacon Theatre in New York City for the first time in 25 years to perform two of their landmark albums, “Toulouse Street” and “The Captain and Me”. These historic concerts offered an opportunity for Doobie fans to hear deep cuts and songs never before performed live by the band. This amazing live concert experience was captured for PBS viewers in THE DOOBIE BROTHERS LIVE FROM THE BEACON THEATRE, part of special programming premiering on PBS stations in June 2019 (check local listings).

Platinum-selling Toulouse Street (1972) includes hits “Listen to the Music,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway” and “Jesus Is Just Alright.” Double-platinum-selling The Captain and Me (1973) produced the hits “Long Train Runnin,’” “China Grove,” “South City Midnight Lady” and “Without You.” Both albums led to the band becoming one of the most iconic of their generation.
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