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Now Playing:
THE OFFICIAL THEME SONG FOR BACKSTAGE:LOS ANGELES!
"One Night Stands" by John Batdorf
from the "Home Again" CD.
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| John Batdorf's first solo CD "Home Again," with Mark Rodney playing on some of the tracks. |
We're LIVE again! (7-10-12)
We have experienced a multiple series of connectivity issues,
compatibility issues, and other technical problems which have FINALLY been resolved. We will be updating the site
as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your continued support!
New Concert Updates !
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down for details.
NEWS
! Sandy
Jacobson, Creator & Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles, is producing a film, that is a natural progression of her work on her television
show ! Filming began on May 18th, 2011, and there will be opportunities for fans of
BackStage:Los
Angeles to be our guests on-set to meet the stars, as the film progresses. Info for joining
us on set will be sent via our newsletter and Twitter ! (links for each are posted here.) So far, we've had a great time on the set, and the production is going better than hoped
for! Photos to be posted soon!
We are now
in the final editing phases of the film and trailer, with just a couple of scenes left to shoot!
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Recent
Releases
something for everyone
this Holiday Season !
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| David Philp - The Dressing Gown Sessions |
David Philp - My Suburban Bali Hai from "The Dressing Gown Sessions" CD
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| John Batdorf - One Last Wish |
John Batdorf - Revolution from his new CD "One Last Wish"
Scott Sechman - I Can't Find My Dreams
A song
about coming home to a jobless economy after serving their country and how the banks, who care for nothing but profits, treat
our returning heroes by foreclosing. Dedicated to the homeless veterans from all wars and to the patriots of the Occupy Movement
for bringing the war for veterans, home.
NEW PHOTOS !
from
the "All Wood & Doors" Concert
at West Valley Music Center
Sunday, December 4th, 2011
Featuring James Lee Stanley & Cliff Eberhardt
Chad Watson on Bass, with surprise guest -
John Densmore from The Doors, sitting in!
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| James Lee Stanley at The West Valley Music Center. |
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| James Lee Stanley at The West Valley Music Center |
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| Cliff Eberhardt at The West Valley Music Center |
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| Cliff Eberhardt at The West Valley Music Center. |
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| Chad Watson on Bass Guitar at The West Valley Music Center |
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| Cliff Eberhardt, Chad Watson, and friend John Wakefield at The West Valley Music Center |
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| Cliff Eberhardt and Sandy Jacobson at The West Valley Music Center |
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| John Densmore and Brooke Halpin (one of the cast of our film) at West Valley Music Center. |
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| All-Acoustic arrangments of songs by The Doors. |
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| James Lee Stanley / Cliff Eberhardt - All Wood & Doors |
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| James Lee Stanley - BackStage at The Resurrection |
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| Cliff Eberhardt - 500 Miles |
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| Sandy Jacobson and John Densmore at The West Valley Music Center. |
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| West Valley Music Center |
Thank You to West Valley Music Center for hosting
a great concert !
Location Photos of "Imported
From Britain"
| May 18th, 2011 - Day One of filming! |
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| Nick Sherwin of the band "Suburban Skies." |
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| May 20th, 2011 - Day Two of filming. |
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| David Philp of "The Automatics." |
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| May 28th, 2011 - Day Three of filming. |
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| Jim Wirt (Record Producer) with band-mate David Philp. |
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| May 28th, 2011 - Day Three of filming. |
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| William Balch (Director) and David Philp, discussing the next scene. |
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| Band-mates Jim and David, of The Automatics. |
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| Jim Wirt, Sandy Jacobson (the film's Co-Producer), and David Philp between scenes. |
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| June 2nd, 2011 -Day Four, Gathering on-location... |
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| Eugene Ganley, David Philp, and Jared Lara. |
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| June 2nd, 2011 - Waiting to begin filming Day Four |
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| David Philp of The Automatics, Sandy Jacobson (Co-Producer), & Jared Lara. |
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| Two of our "British Rockers"... |
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| Matt Laumann and Eugene Ganley |
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| June 2nd, 2011 - Day Four of filming. |
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| Jared Lara ("Young David Philps") and David Philps of The Automatics. |
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| David Philp (background) and Jared Lara (Foreground.) |
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| David Philp (background) and Jared Lara (foreground). |
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| David Philp and Jard Lara. |
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| June 2nd, 2011 - Day Four of filming. |
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| David Philp, Jared Lara, and William Balch (Director)...nearing the end of the day's shoot. |
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| June 2nd, 2011 - Day Four of filming. |
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| Jared Lara and David Philp at the end of the shoot day. |
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, & Len Garry. |
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| On location for our interview with The Quarrymen. |
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| Rod Davis, Len Garry, Sandy Jacobson, & Colin Hanton. |
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| The Automatics - Britannia |
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| David Philp & The Automatics |
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| Post-Beatle Era Fab Four Music |
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| Nick Sherwin (Original Arrangements) - Suburban Skies |
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In the news...
New Hampshire Republican
State Congressman
Martin Harty stated that
"Disabled and mentally ill are 'defective
people' and should be shipped off to Siberia to freeze to death and die and clean up the population." as reported
by Matthew Desmond,
March 11th, 2011 at News:
AddictingInfo.org
REALLY ???
New Photos !
| John McEuen's most recent Southern California show |
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| John McEuen, Past-Guest, with Sandy Jacobson at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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| Matt performed with John McEuen that night. |
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| Past-Guest, Matt Cartsonis with Sandy Jacobson at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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| At The Roxy for Brian Ray's CD-Release Concert / Party for "This Way Up!" |
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| Sandy Jacobson (our Producer) at Brian Ray's CD-Release Party/Concert for his CD "This Way Up!" |
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| David is currently working on HIS next release ! |
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| Sandy Jacobson ran into another past-guest, David Philps at Brian Ray's CD-Release / Concert Party. |
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| Brian Ray performing tracks from his latest CD "This Way Up!" at his CD-Release Concert/Party. |
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| "The Dreamcatchers" Wrap Party / Tour. |
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| Sandy Jacobson, on The Great Wall of China. |
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| "The Dreamcatchers" Wrap Party / Tour. |
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| Sandy Jacobson on The Great Wall of China. |
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| "The Dreamcatchers" Wrap Party / Tour. |
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| Sandy Jacobson on the grounds of The Summer Palace in Beijing. |
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| Jam Session at The Forbidden City, Beijing, China |
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| Buskers in The Forbidden City, Beijing, China |
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| Folk Concert at The Summer Palace, Beijing, China |
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Happy 4-Year
Anniversary,
BackStage:Los Angeles !
(Jan. 18, 2007 to
Jan. 18th, 2011)
Click on the links below, for more information
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UPCOMING CONCERTS !
Some of our Historic Moments !
NEW Artist Interview with Nick Sherwin of Suburban Skies !
NAMM 2011 Photos & Info - click here !
We are in the process of
updating and improving this site !
Click on the links below to see our most recent changes:
Songlist For Website
Photo of The Quarrymen,
taken after our second interview
with them during their
"Happy Birthday, John" Tour
in late 2010.
| The Quarrynen on their recent visit to L.A. |
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| The Quarrymen - Len Garry, Colin Hatton, with Sandy Jacobson (our producer), and Rod Davis. |
The Quarrymen-
the band where John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George
Harrison met...during their recent "Happy Birthday, John" Tour - their second Southern California visit. We had the
privilege of interviewing them, again, on this visit. The complete story is featured in our next newsletter.
Review for The Quarrymen in concert, with the screening of "Nowhere Boy" at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on September
30, 2010.
Welcome to the Official Website for
BackStage: Los Angeles
"L.A.'s REAL Music-Interview
T.V. Show!"
Welcome Backstage with US!
NEW
BackStage:Los Angeles
DEMO REEL
with excerpts
from selected segments that were hosted by our Creator & Producer, Sandy Jacobson!
This demo reel contains our watermark in it's entirety.
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| Guest, Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco-The Wrecking Crew) & Host, Sandy Jacobson in the studio. |
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| Denny Tedesco is the producer of the documentary "The Wrecking Crew." |
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| Scott Gates, John McEuen, & Nathan McEuen at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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| Nathan McEuen (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Host), Elaine Gregston & Chuck Hailes (Guests) in the Studio. |
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| World Premier of Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage" in Hollywood. |
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| Florence Hartigan (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Host) in the studio. |
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| Bob Stane, founder of The Ice House, and owner of The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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Links to our guests websites:
The Wrecking Film
John McEuen
Nathan McEuen
Florence Hartigan
The Coffee Gallery BackStage
Evan Marshall
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| Our Guest - Evan Marshall, Mandolinist |
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| Evan Marshall (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles |
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Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles is passionate about music and is part
of the Independent Music movement. Sandy
has become part of a community of real musicians, some who have inspired her since
childhood. These are the main ingredients that
she brings to her show...which is designed to be a celebration of REAL music talent, an
educational experience for up
and coming artists, and an opportunity for fans and
would-be fans to get to know
the artist on a deeper level.
"Talented" is the key word to describe
her guests...whether they are famous or "almost"
famous.
Her work on the show has earned
her membership to the Grammy Association. She is also a member of Folk Alliance International.
Guests have included Peter
Tork (originally with “The Monkees”), John
McEuen (one of the founding members of “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band”), We Five, David Philp (The Automatics),
Brian Ray (Paul McCartney's band), James Lee Stanley (Emmy-Winning
Songwriter), John Batdorf (originally with Batdorf
& Rodney), Keith England, Laurence Juber, The Quarrymen, Chip
Douglas, Matt Cartsonis, Ellis Paul, Bob Cheevers, Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco) + more, and has
helped introduce young up and coming artists such as Chelsea
Williams, Scott Gates, Ted & Pablo, Ainjel Emme, Fertitta
& McClintock, and others. We have also supported and promoted fundraising concerts for The Teen
Project, The Cindy Roesgen Benefit, and one of the many concerts for Haiti. This website covers the T.V. show, "BackStage:
Los Angeles," Guest
Musician News Articles, the Talent, and the Community of Artists (in
front of and behind the cameras), whose combined contributions make this multi-media project possible!
The Grammy Association
Folk Alliance International
Some of our past guests...
| Our First Guest...Peter Tork. |
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| Sandy Jacobson (Producer) with Peter Tork at the 2010 NAMM Festival. |
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| Our Second Guest was James Lee Stanley ! |
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| Pictured left to right, John Batdorf, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), James Lee Stanley (Guest Host). |
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| Our Third Guest was John Batdorf ! |
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| Pictured left to right are: Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson , Michael McLean, & John Batdorf. |
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| Our Fourth Guest was John McEuen. |
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| John McEuen (founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) with Michael Sunday (Host) in the studio |
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| Members of WE FIVE in our studio. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Terry Ragno, Jerry Burgan, Debbie Burgan, Chris Burgan, & Sandy Jacobson Prod |
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| Then, 14-Year-Old Scott Gates, mandolinist. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Scott Gates, and Mike Nadolson (Guests). |
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| Our Guest Laurence Juber. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Laurence Juber (Guest), & Javier Otero (audience). |
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| Our Guests, The Nathan McEuen Band |
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| Nathan McEuen, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Elain Gregston, & Chuck Hailes. |
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| Our Guest Ngahihi Bidois, from New Zealand ! |
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| Ngahihi Bidois (one of the stars of DREAMCATCHERS) with Michael Sunday (Host). |
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| Our Guest - Brian Ray |
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| Brian Ray in addition to releasing solo CD's, is guitarist with Paul McCartney's band. |
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| Our Guests - Russ & Julie's House Concerts |
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| Julie Paris, Russ Paris (Guests) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer). |
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| Our Guests - The Quarrymen |
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Rod Davis, and Len Garry. |
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| Our Guest - David Philp, The Automatics |
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| David Philp, The Automatics |
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| Our Guests - Ted & Pablo |
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| Ted & Pablo performing at The Skirball Center on their second U.S. Tour. |
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| Our Guest - Evan Marshall, Mandolinist |
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| Evan Marshall (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles |
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| Our Guest - Matt Cartsonis |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer) & Matt Cartsonis (Guest) outside the studio. |
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| Guests Matt and Zac Pless |
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| Matt and Zac Pless from Washington, D.C. |
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| Our Guest - Ellis Paul |
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| Sandy Jacobson (Producer) with Ellis Paul (Guest) on location at McCabe's. |
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| Our Guest - Ainjel Emme ! |
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| Ainjel Emme (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer) & Michael Sunday (Host) in our studio. |
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| Our Guest - Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco.) |
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| Denny Tedesco, Producer & Director of the film "The Wrecking Crew." |
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| On the set of BackStage:Los Angeles. |
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| Denny Tedesco (Producer of The Wrecking Crew Documentary, & son of Tommy Tedesco) and Sandy Jacobson |
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| The Quarrymen during their first U.S. Tour !!! |
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, & Len Garry. |
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| John McEuen (Guest) with Michael Sunday (Host). |
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Mission Statement:
To create and promote a community
of REAL musicians and fans, and to document each artist's
contributions to the music industry through the Television Show, News Articles, and
Concert Calendars. ALL MUSIC, IMAGES AND PHOTOS OF ARTISTS AND THEIR
CD'S ON THIS SITE ARE USED WITH THE REVIEW, PERMISSION,
AND WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARTIST
AND/OR THEIR MANAGEMENT ON FILE, PRIOR TO PUBLICATION ON THIS SITE.
GUEST ARTIST WISH-LIST:
(just for starters...and
alphabetically by first name...)
Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Carole King, Don
McLean, Eric Clapton,
Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Julie
Andrews, Kenny Loggins,
Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John,
Ringo Starr, Sir Paul McCartney
Stevie Wonder, and Timothy B. Schmit.
This show is produced with the support of the most wonderful production team
ever assembled!
(and NOT limited to those listed below).
Hosted by: Michael Sunday
Created &
Produced by: Sandy Jacobson
Special Thanks to:
John Charchalis:
Production Consultant
Mike Driml:
Post-Production
Bob Sherman
Mike Carruthers
(Both gave me valuable production experience and training.)
THE MONKEES ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME PETITION UPDATED:
12-3-11 TOTAL SIGNATURES HITS 34,207 ! May 4th marked the anniversary
of the printing of The Los Angeles Times article "Rock Hall Snub Irks Ex-Monkee" by Joseph Dionisio which prompted
the writing of this petition. We, the fans, leading the campaign by 15,129 Signatures!!! OUR STATS AS OF AUGUST 24TH,
2009 HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO
THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME,
WHILE WE CONTINUE TO GATHER SIGNATURES ON THEIR
BEHALF. We (the fans) have collected 24,668 Signatures (24,531 on-line + 137 at concerts/events) through
our grass-roots efforts and are leading the campaign by 15,129 signatures,
ahead of the largest & oldest "Oldies" radio station in Southern California (holding 9,539 signatures), with a combined total of 34,207
Signatures !
To sign, click the link below: Special Thanks to Mark Smigel, Signature
#24,000 ! (our efforts) Among the "notables"
to have signed this petition are: Bob Hegyes ("Juan Epstein" of "Welcome Back, Kotter"),
Kathy Garver ("Cissy"
of the ORIGINAL "Family Affair"),
Amy Linker ("Lauren Hutchinson" of "Square
Pegs") and most recently,
ROBERT GORE RIFKIND
(the man who was the attorney for Howard Hughes AND Conrad Hilton). Special Thanks to Mark Smigel, Signature #24,000 ! Sandy Jacobson, Creator &
Producer BackStage:Los Angeles Co-Author of The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Scroll below
to see our promo piece for the 40th
Anniversary Screening of The Monkees film "Head" along with photos taken that evening!
Promo for The 40th Anniversary Screening of "Head"
All proceeds from
merchandise sales will go toward covering costs of us expanding our efforts.
Craft Services
Provided By
Panini Coffee & Cafe:
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BackStage:Los Angeles is not responsible for the decision by
anyone to drink,
or any actions they may take while under the influence of alcohol.
New Interview with Bob Stane, owner of
The Coffee Gallery Backstage,
a music venue featuring world-class
singer/songwriter performances.
To see the interview, click on the link below:
UPCOMING CONCERTS:
James Lee Stanley's
Concert Schedule:
James has been out on the road with Cliff Eberhardt, touring their
collaborative CD "All Wood & Doors."
This
CD features the additional talents of
John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Peter Tork, Timothy B. Schmit, John Batdorf, Laurence Juber, Scott
Breadman, Paul Barrere, Rick Ruskin, and Chad Watson playing
on various tracks.
James also has a new solo CD "BackStage at The Resurrection."
Saturday, December 3, 2011
All
Wood and Doors w/ James Lee Stanley & Cliff Eberhardt @ Slater-Lunsford Pavillion
2804 Kenwood Ct, Lancaster, CA
93536 (United States)
(661) 478-9039 Set: 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 4, 2011
an evening with
james lee stanley & cliff eberhardt @ west valley music center
24424 Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818 992 4142 Set: 7:00 PM
Monday, December 5, 2011
All Wood and Doors w/ James Lee Stanley
& Cliff Eberhardt @ SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St., Ste. 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (United
States) -
(805) 899-2176
Friday, December 9, 2011
All Wood and Doors w/ James Lee Stanley
& Cliff Eberhardt @ Ghost Ranch Concerts at the Aquatic Center
100 Park Ave
and Hwy 95, Lake Havasu City, AZ (United States) - Map
928 461 1443 Set: 7:30 PM Doors:
6:30 PM
Tickets: $20 singles couples a better deal, tables a great deal. call.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
All Wood and Doors w/ James Lee Stanley
& Cliff Eberhardt @ Studio Live
215 Coffee Pot Dr., Sedona, AZ (United States) -Set: 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 11, 2011
All Wood and Doors w/ James Lee Stanley & Cliff Eberhardt @ Scott Halleck's Lair
contact Scott
at scotthallock@cox.net for directions, Phoenix (Fountain Hills), AZ 85268
973-204-8757
Read the review of James Lee Stanley's new CD "BackStage at The Resurrection" by by Frank Kocher, the San Diego Troubadour
Music paper
NOW AVAILABLE !
The long-awaited CD...
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are joined on this CD by the guest talents of:
More About James Lee Stanley
More About Cliff Eberhardt
Jimbo Ross
Bodacious Blues
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
1:00-4:00 PM
Fisherman's Village, Marina Del Rey, CA
Outdoors in the Lighthouse
Courtyard
FREE
Free 2-hour parking with any food/beverage purchase
Plenty
of seating, sun and shade, food and drinks
Featuring
Jimbo Ross - 5 String Electric Viola & Vocals
Michael
Sims - Guitar
Mo Beeks - Ivories
Steve Pandi - Bass & Vocals
Greg Alban - Drums
Their last concert of the year !
Come on down, and hear a great blues band !!!
CD's
available for purchase.
www.bodaciousrecords.com
BackStage:Los Angeles
would like to Congratulate
Amber Rubarth
on her GREAT NEWS !
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| Amber Rubarth's NEW CD - "A Common Case of Disappearing" |
A Message From Amber Rubarth:
CARNEGIE HALL with JASON MRAZ.
Holy yes.
November 23. Thanksgiving's Eve. 11-23-11.
Forever
engrained as one of the most magical days of my life. Jason Mraz invited me to be his special guest at Carnegie Hall.
Sold out. Tiers and tiers of beautiful people, dressed to the nines. A beautiful reverence in the air.
I have a lot of dreams in my life. This
was a big one come true. Singing with Jason Mraz in a cardboard box would be spectacular, singing with him at Carnegie
Hall was top of the tree. Or more like floating in outer space. Best Thanksgiving gift ever. I am soaked
in gratitude.
My favorite moment was singing
our new movie love song "Rated Ours" together unplugged at the old timey microphone. I am so grateful,
still glowing. Here's a VIDEO (thank you!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRLs-KawDZE
EAST
COAST ALBUM RELEASE CONCERTS
Four album release concerts for my new album
"A
Common Case of Disappearing" this next week!!! With special guests!
Come out and grab some albums for stocking stuffers!
12/6 CAMBRIDGE, MA @ Club Passim. 8pm / All Ages.
Special guests TALL HEIGHTS.
Buy Tickets.
12/7
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA @
Burlap & Bean.
8pm / All Ages.
Special guest DAVE EGGAR.
Buy Tickets.
12/9
NEW YORK, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall. 9:30pm / 21+
Buy Tickets.
12/11 LONDONDERRY, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall.
7pm / All Ages.
Special guests DAVE EGGAR and JAY NASH!
Buy Tickets.
 When Sunday, February 19, 2012
Description | SAVE-THE-DATE -- FOLKTACULAR
2012:
Sunday, February 19th, 2012 – 3pm till Midnight
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
(For advance tix,
please send a check before Feb 10th - payable to Robert Morgan Fisher - to Robert Morgan Fisher, 22254 Flanco Rd., Woodland
Hills, CA 91364. Advance tix buyers will be listed
on the Will Call List at The Door). Price includes admission, beverages and Tito’s Tacos while they last!
POTLUCK
Contributions Strongly Encouraged and Appreciated.
So far the confirmed artists include: Darryl Purpose, Robert
Morgan Fisher, Chad Watson & Pam Loe, Joyce Woodson, John M, Jonathan Menchin, Eric Schwartz, Paul Zollo, Dale LaDuke,
Allan Wachs, Rod Melancon, and more to come.
RSVP on this Evite (and please indicate that you will pre-pay as
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Stay Tuned for more info - and Please Share This Evite with your Friends!
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