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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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DREAMCATCHERS
Every once in a while a film comes along that is profound. Dreamcatchers is that film. Shot in fifteen countries, with a superb sound track, Dreamcatchers will stimulate the essence of your soul and entice you with the question -
'Who are you really?'

We are proud to invite you to its premiere -
Touring 22 cities
February - April 2010 
In addition to the premiere and workshop, there will be a cruise August 21-28, 2010 with workshops on-board to teach YOU how to become a DREAMCATCHER !
 
Los Angeles Premiere is Sunday, April 11, 2010.
Exact address TBA with registration.
 
DREAMCATCHERS is a film by our two-time guest
Mike Handcock, and Dave Rogers. 
Mike Handcock will be available 1-2 days prior for interviews.

Click here to register for the Los Angeles premiere of DREAMCATCHERS and to attend YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Workshop on April 11, 2010 !

Ngahihi Bidois, Mike Handcock, & Sandy Jacobson
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Fellow DREAMCATCHERS outside the International Headquarters of BackStage:Los Angeles
In the BackStage:Los Angeles Studios Green Room.
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Ngahihi Bidois (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Mike Handcock (Guest), and Michael Sunday (Host).
BackStage:Los Angeles Pre-Production Meeting.
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Ngahihi Bidois (Guest) sharing some DREAMCATCHER Philosophy with Michael Sunday (Host).

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BocaJava is the Official Coffee of BackStage: Los Angeles

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Happy 3-Year Anniversary to
BackStage:Los Angeles
January 18th, 2010 !
 

We would like to acknowledge special
2010 NAMM Show participants:

Our Hosts:

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Manuel Rodgriguez & Sons Guitars

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Manuel Rodriguez & Sons Guitars

SPARS - The Society of Professional Audio Recording Services

Peter Tork & Shoe Suede Blues

Peter Tork: Vocals/Guitar/Piano
Joe Boyle: Guitar/Vocals
Arnold Jacks: Bass/Vocals
Derek Lord: Drums

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After the concert at the 2010 NAMM Festival.
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Sandy Jacobson, Co-Author of The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition, with Peter Tork.
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Peter Tork & Shoe Suede Blues CD "Cambria Hotel"
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This photo of Peter Tork performing at NAMM is courtesy of Shelli Andranigian.

Our Friends:

Laurence Juber

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Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Laurence Juber (Guest Musician), & Javier Otero.
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Laurence Juber (Guest) on BackStage:Los Angeles

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Brian Ray

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Brian Ray at The Mint
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Brian Ray
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Brian Ray
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Brian Ray with Etta James.
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Brian Ray's most recent CD "Mondo Magnetto"
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Brian Ray with Sir Paul McCartney
 

Brian Ray is currently working on a new CD! 
We will let you know as soon as it's available!

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Guitars in The Classroom

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Photos from the 2010 NAMM Festival
coming soon!

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The Gramny Foundation

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Info on The 2010 NAMM Festival

 
THE MONKEES
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME PETITION
UPDATED: 2-9-10  
TOTAL SIGNATURES HITS 32,308 ! 
with we, the fans, leading the campaign by 13,448 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 22,878 Signatures
(22,741 on-line + 137 at concerts/events) through our grass-roots efforts
and are leading the campaign by 13,448 signatures, ahead of the largest & oldest "Oldies" radio station in Southern California
(holding 9,430 signatures),
 with a combined total of 32,308 Signatures 
For details, scroll down the page...
to sign, click the link below:
 
Thank you to Dorothy Negash, Signature #32,000 !
 
Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer
BackStage:Los Angeles
Co-Author of The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
 
Scroll down the page to see our promo piece for the
40th Anniversary Screening of The Monkees film "Head" along with photos taken that evening!

Folktacular
Sunday, February 14th, (Valentine's Day)
3pm-midnight

Advance ticket info below – RSVP now
Robert Morgan Fisher’s
February 2010 FOLKTACULAR!
Special Headliner Guest!
Dan Bern 10:00pm
http://danbern.com/index.html
Robert Morgan Fisher 9:00pm
http://www.robertmorganfisher.com/
Mother Nature’s Army 8:30pm
www.mothernaturesarmy.com
Shaun Cromwell 8:00pm
http://www.shauncromwell.com/beta/
Tracy Newman & The Reinforcements 7:30pm
http://www.tracynewman.com/
Dave Morrison 7:00pm
http://www.davemorrisonmusic.com/
Paul Zollo 6:30pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Zollo and http://bluerailroad.com/
Matt Cartsonis 6:00pm
http://www.mattcartsonis.com/
Jeff Gold 5:30pm
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jeffgold
Sabrina and Craig 5:00pm
http://www.sabrinaandcraig.com/
Gary Austin 4:30pm
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=269834047
Andy Allen 4:00pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1KDddYXVhE
Dean Dobbins 3:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/deandobbins1
Ross Altman 3:00pm
http://www.ultimate.com/altman/songfighter.html
(NOTE: After Dan’s set there will Encore Sets till midnight kicked off by:
Eric Schwartz
http://www.ericschwartz.com/

$20 at the door ($15 in advance) Price includes admission, beverages (includes beer and wine) and Tito’s Tacos and Burritos while they last!

Location: Writers Boot Camp Auditorium at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, Bldg. i

To purchase $15 tickets in advance, make out check (to arrive no later than 2/7) for total # of tickets to: Robert Morgan Fisher and mail to: RMF 22287 Mulholland Hwy #253 Calabasas, CA 91302
(NOTE: There are no actual tickets – your name will be at the door, include your e-mail and phone)

DIRECTIONS: 10 west past the 405, exit Cloverfield turn right, right on Michigan which ends at gates of Bergamot Station. Park as far to the left or West as you can and follow signs to Writers Boot Camp, Bldg. i

Jerry Burgan & Friends
February 22, 2010
7:30 PM
at The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, Ca. 91001
Reservations/Information: (626) 689-4144

Jerry and friends take a musical journey leading from familiar pop songs of the late 50s to an exploration of his folk roots and experiences as the surviving co-founder of We Five, the group that had a million selling hit record with the folk-rock classic, You Were On My Mind. It is a totally entertaining experience that also manages to inform the audience about pockets of our American heritage we have overlooked, forgotten, or never really known about....

The sets are laced with a fabric woven from the spirit of Woody Guthrie, John & Alan Lomax, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, to the more contemporary artists they inspired when Jerry was coming of age in the mid sixties under the mentoring eye of John Stewart—No, not the comedic TV host, but the Kingston Trio banjo player, writer of countless classic songs including Runaway Train, Gold, and Daydream Believer, as well as an early pioneer of the musical form that’s come to be called Americana.

Jerry’s songs, stories and guitar are beautifully complimented by bassist and humorist, Tholow Chan. Also joining them for this show will be Jerry’s wife and lead singer from We Five, Debbie Burgan. Their stage rapport has a quality which can only come with time, and their arrangements reflect voices that can be disarmingly bold and beautiful. Don’t miss it. Jerry Burgan & Friends Folksongs & Stories

The Coffee Gallery Backstage

Click here to book We Five !

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We Five performing their hit "You Were On My Mind" at their January 23, 2010 concert.

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We Five performing their hit "You Were On My Mind" at the Jan. 23rd concert.
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We Five performing their hit "You Were On My Mind" at the Jan. 23rd concert.
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We Five with Michael Sunday (Host) & Sandy Jacobson (Producer) when they were our in-studio guests !

We Five on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles !
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Pictured left to right are: Michael Sunday (Host), Members of We Five - Terry Rangno, Jerry Burgan, Debbie Burgan, & Chris Burgan,
and Sandy Jacobson (Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles).

John Batdorf
Saturday, March 13th @
The Fret House, in Covina !
8:00 PM
309 North Citrus Avenue
Covina, CA 91723-2006
(626) 339-7020
 
 
John Batdorf
Tour Announcement
SHOW SCHEDULE
Celebrating Songwriters Berkeley, CA Sat Jan 16 10 08:00 PM Tickets
Pocket Goldberg & Friends Songwriter Showcase Tujunga, CA Thu Jan 21 10 07:00 PM Tickets
John Batdorf Feature Showcase_Folkey Monkey Series San Diego, CA Thu Jan 28 10 08:00 PM Tickets
Kulaks Woodshed North Hollywood, CA Sat Feb 06 10 08:00 PM Tickets
Santa Barbara Arts Factory Santa Barbara, CA Sat Feb 13 10 07:00 PM Tickets
The Fret House Covina, CA Sat Mar 13 10 08:00 PM Tickets
> See More / Details

John Batdorf is coming to your area Soon! 

Check the schedule linked to this email!


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WIDGETS (Put my stuff on your web pages and blogs!)

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John Batdorf in concert.
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John Batdorf (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), & James Lee Stanley (Guest Host) in the studio.
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John Batdorf with James Lee Stanley in concert.

 
NEW RELEASE ! 
JOHN BATDORF - "Old Man Dreamin' "
is NOW available !!!
You can preview four of the songs in video form, posted on his website, listed below: http://www.johnbatdorfmusic.com/video.html
The Four (4) videos are
WILL I LOVE YOU FOREVER
WHAT D'YA GOT?
AIN'T NO WAY
THAT DON'T SEEM RIGHT TO ME

 
New Release !
"A Celebrated Man" by the Tol-Puddle Martyrs
an interview with Peter Rechter by Michael McDowell of Blitz Magazine appears with permission on the "Guest Artist New Releases" page of our site.

blitz - the rock and roll magazine for thinking people   

Michael McDowell
Editor/Publisher
Since 1975 - The Rock And Roll Magazine For Thinking People

Read the reprint on our site !

Visit The Tol-Puddle Martyrs Site !

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Michael Sunday, Sandy Jacobson, Laurence Juber, and Javier, on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles.

PLEASE click on the link below,
for a beautiful Holiday story and music from Laurence Juber, and his wife Hope.  You will be glad you took the time to do so!

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On November 10th at 9:45 PM EST,
Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles,was interviewed on the nationally syndicated radio show, 
"The Strange Dave Show."  http://www.strangedaveshow.com
 
THE STRANGE DAVE SHOW can be heard on the following radio stations...

Classic Rock for Snoqualmie & Mt. Vernon (1700 AM) www.easthillradio.com
Cleveland, Ohio (MRAM 1500) mram.50webs.com
Pottstown, Pennsylvania (91.9 FM)
Pottstown, Pennsylvania (1620 AM)
Clarion, PA (WCUC 91.7 FM)
Caifoxradio
Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1620 AM)
WLOU Radio Every Friday Night 7-8pm EST
Lafayette, Indiana (K107.5 FM) www.k107fm.com (Listen online)
Albany, Oregon (105.7 FM, 1680 AM, 1700 AM and 1020 AM Stereo)
Dumfries, Virginia (1640 AM)
Battleground, Alabama (93.1 FM)
Anderson, South Carolina (90.5 FM)
Madison, Wisconsin (96.9 FM)
Marlborough, Massachusetts (1640 AM)
Bel Air, Maryland (HERB FM)
Johnson City, Tennessee (105.3 FM)
k94rocks.com (Internet Only)
Modesto, California (1610 AM)
Free Radio London -
London, Kentucky (95.7 FM & 1630 AM) Listen Website
www.ukcityradio.co.uk
www.mysticageradio.com
www.freewebs.com/dredradio
www.crystalsoundradio.com
www.penninesoundradio.co.uk

Sandy Jacobson also spoke on a panel for the Television/Film Department at Loyola Marymount University on November 19th.  Other panelists included representatives from Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, and other entertainment companies.

 
David Philp & The Automatics

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David Philp & The Automatics. Click image to see new video.
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David Philp & The Automatics. Click image to see new video clip.
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Click image to visit David Philp & The Automatics' Home Page !
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Tim (our sound-man) with David Philp during soundcheck.
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David Philp (Guest) with Michael Sunday (Host) during interview in our studio.
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David Philp (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Creator/Producer), Michael Sunday (Host) in our studio.

Click Here to View the Promo shot on location at The Egyptian Theatre, for The 40th Anniversary Screening of The Monkees' Pop-Cult Classic film "Head."

40th Anniversary Screening of
The Monkees' film "Head"
at The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
(directly across the street from where it orginally premiered!)
WAS WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 12, 2008 @ 7:30 PM!
On-hand for the Q&A were:
Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Bob Rafelson, Bobby Hart, and Chip Douglas!!!
See photos below:

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"Head" Logo Poster
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Peter Tork & Davy Jones at The 40th Anniversary Screening of The Monkees' film "Head."
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Theatre poster for "Head."
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Chip Douglas ("Headquarters"-Producer), Bobby Hart (Boyce & Hart), Peter Tork, & Davy Jones.
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The Egyptian Theatre Ad for The 40th Anniversary Screening of "Head."
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Chip Douglas ("Headquarters"-Producer), Bobby Hart (Boyce & Hart), & Peter Tork.

NEW !
SEE PREVIEW OF OUR SHOW!
Visit the "About The Television Show" Page of this site, and click on the link to preview our interview with Russ & Julie,
producers of Russ & Julie's House Concerts!
More new things are on the way...

The Quarrymen,
THE Band that first featured
 John, Paul, and George
appeared in concert in Santa Monica
on Saturday Night - October 18, 2007
during their first U.S. appearance!
Laurence Juber was also on the line-up!
(2x Grammy Winner, previously with "Paul McCartney & Wings") and a recent guest on our show!
It was an evening of great music, AND a historical event!
This concert was a benefit for
"Guitars in The Classroom!"
For more information on Guitars in The Classrom, click on the link below.

Thanks to Jessica Baron of "Guitars in The Classroom"
and Thom Wolke, manager of The Quarrymen,
for setting up our historical interview with The Quarrymen during their first visit to the U.S.! 
We shot the interview on-locatioon October 20, 2008! 
A VERY gracious and witty group!

The Quarrymen (Colin Hanton-Drummer, Rod Davis-Banjo/Guitar, and
Len Garry-TeaChest Bass/Guitar),
with Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer of
BackStage:Los Angeles on location in the Hollywood Hills.

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Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, and Len Garry.
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Rod Davis, Len Garry, Sandy Jacobson, & Colin Hanton.
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In the Hollywood Hills...
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Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, & Len Garry.
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Rod Davis, Len Garry, and Colin Hanton.
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In the Hollywoodland Hills...

 
Thank You to Everyone who attended the
 Monday October 6th, 2008
Premiere Screening/Concert Series Launch Event!
A Special Thank You to John Batdorf, one of our featured guests, for being in attendance! John is the creator/performer of the show's theme song
"One Night Stands"
and was one of the artist's featured in the screenings!
We were happy to know that Peter Tork was opening for a screening of "The Wrecking Crew"  that night - a film we've been promoting since early summer!

Caroline Boyce (Tommy Boyce's widow, "Boyce & Hart") met with Sandy Jacobson (Producer & Co-Author of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition) and Michael Sunday (Host) during a recent visit to Los Angeles!  Caroline has lent her support to The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition in many ways, including being one of the first people to sign our petition. 
A few of the other "notables" who have signed, are Amy Linker ("Square Pegs"), and Bob Hegyes ("Welcome Back, Kotter"). Thank You to EVERYONE who has supported this effort!

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Sandy Jacobson, with Caroline Boyce, autographing the resource book for the petition.
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Sandy Jacobson reading Caroline's autograph.
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Sandy Jacobson and Caroline Boyce on Sunset Boulevard.
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Michael Sunday, Host of BackStage:Los Angeles, with Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer.

Christmas in July!
Friday, July 11th, 2008
14 months, to the day, after the posting of
The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition, Sandy Jacobson (Creator & Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles & Co-Author of The Petition), and Michael Sunday (Host) had a meeting with Caroline Boyce, widow of Tommy Boyce (Boyce & Hart) during her brief visit to Los Angeles.  The full story of this historic meeting on Sunset Boulevard appeared in the July issue of the BackStage:Los Angeles Newsletter!
Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up to receive it.

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Sandy Jacobson, Michael Sunday, & Caroline Boyce.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE.

The Wrecking Crew

DON'T MISS
THIS FILM !!!!
 
We were thrilled that Peter Tork and Al Jardine performed Monday night at a screening in Mill Valley!
 
Screening Dates / Times, and Ticket Information for
"The Wrecking Crew" Docomentary by Denny Tedesco,
can be found by clicking either of the two images!
YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO SEE THIS FILM !!!
It's an incredibly well-produced documentary on the studio musicians who played on most albums from the 1950's through the mid 1970's.  They were Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound."
 
 

THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT STUDIO GUESTS:

Pat Towne & Michael Franco - Co-Adpaters of the World Premiere of Frank Zappa's 1979 Rock Opera "Joe's Garage" at The Open Fist Theatre, Hollywood.

Below: photos taken at the book signing/concert for
Clay Eals' book "Steve Goodman: Facing The Music"
on July 25th, 2008 on what would have been
Steve Goodman's 60th birthday are:
Pictured below (bottom, center photo) are:
left to right, Robert Morgan Fisher, Jessica Baron, Tom Bocci, Paul Zollo, and John O'Kennedy.
Steve Goodman was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 20, and his unstoppable spirit is reflected in his songs...
including "The City of New Orleans" which has been covered by
Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Cash, and John Denver.

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Clay Eals (Guest/Author), Sandy Jacobson (Guest-Host), Alyssa Archambault (Concert Production).
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Westwood Music hosted one of Clay Eals's So-Cal Book-Signing / Concerts.
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Clay Eals, sharing a quote by Emmylou Harris, from his book "Steve Goodman:Facing The Music."
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James Lee Stanley paying tribute to Steve Goodman, on what would have been Steve's 60th Birthday.
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Robert Morgan Fisher, lead all the artists and the audience, in Steve's song "City of New Orleans."
Clay Eals says there are two types of people...
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The ones who say "Steve Who?" and the ones that say "STEVE GOODMAN !!!"

More about Author, Clay Eals

More About Steve Goodman

More about Robert Morgan Fisher

More About Jessica Baron

More About Tom Bocci

More About Paul Zollo

CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONCERTS - JAZZ, ACOUSTIC, HARD ROCK, AND MORE!

The Music Bill of Rights
To remind the public, members of the music indsutry, and U.S. Legislators of the central role and rights of those who conceive and create music, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors, Publishers) officially launched a "Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers" on April 17, 2008.
For more information on this, either go to our web-page
 "Music Bill of Rights" or click on the link below:

 
Some recent releases...

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"Songs We Remember" - The Quarrymen
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"Dragonfly Races" (ages 5 & up, Parents' Choice Award) - Ellis Paul
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"Under" - Kenny Schick
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"Fiona's World" - Bob Cheevers, 2x Emmy Winner
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"Alarm Clock Time Bomb" - Matt Pless
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"Decoration Aisle" - Chelsea Williams
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"Thirteen Stories High" - Joel Rafael
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"Still Burnin" - by Batdorf & Rodndy, created out of last summer's Batdorf & Rodney Tour.
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"Festival" by The Nathan McEuen Trio

Some recent guests and activities...
for more information, click on the images!

As we catch our crew of interns, we'll add them !
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David Tellez, in the studio. David, our intern, designed the posters for the Oct. 6th Screenings !
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Monkees Petition supporters, Anne Wildman & Jeff Moats from Colorado, visiting with Sandy Jacobson.
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Recent studio guests, Matt Pless (guitar) and Zac Pless (percussion). Click on image to hear music !
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Click on image to learn more about recent guest, Matt Pless !
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Michael Sunday, Sandy Jacobson, and Matt Cartsonis (Guest), outside the studio.
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Michael Sunday, Sandy Jacobson, and Matt Cartsonis (Guest), outside the studio.
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Matt Cartsonis was our most recent guest. For more about Matt, visit our "Recent Guests" page!
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For more information on Evan, or any of the other artists, click on the photos!
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Evan Marshall with Cody Bryant & Riders of The Purple Sage.
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Evan Marshall, described by the late Chet Atkins as "one of the few great musicians of our time."
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Evan Marshall and Sandy Jacobson in the studio.
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Evan Marshall's "signature" piece is the "Finale from The William Tell Overture."
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Recent guest, Laurence Juber...who's Grammy-winning solo career began with Paul McCartney & Wings.
Recent Guests - The Nathan McEuen Trio
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Nathan McEuen (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Guest-Host), Elaine Gregston (Guest), & Chuck Hailes (Guest).
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Michael Sunday (Host), Laurence Juber (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Javier Otero (audience).
Ted & Pablo will be at Skirball Center on July 12.
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Ted & Pablo braved our recent heatwave to do a great concert at the LACMA Summer Latin Jazz Series.
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Michael Sunday (Host), with recent guest Joel Rafael, and Sandy Jacobson (Producer).
A visit from recent guest Ngahihi Bidois & Family!
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Michael Sunday (Host) with vacationing Ngahihi Bidois & his family, and Sandy Jacobson (Producer).
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FAR-West Conference

It's time to register for the
FAR-West Conference
to be held in November, 2009
in Irvine, CA.
Folk Alliance Region - West
(FAR-West) Conference
is an opportunity to build a
stronger folk music community
on the west coast, while advancing
your career and gaining
valuable contacts at the same time.
For more information,
click on either image.

 
 
 
 
If everyone looks exhausted in the photos below, WE ARE. 
The photos were taken on the last day of the conference!
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FAR-West Conference
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Just some of the people who helped make the 2008 FAR-West Conference a success!
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Site of the 2008 FAR-West Conference in Mesa, AZ. The 2009 Conference will be in Irvine, CA.
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Jeanette Lundgren, Sandy Jacobson, & Julie Paris at the 2008 FAR-West Conference.
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This "could" be Sandy Jacobson's "Dream House" or a reasonable facsimile of it.
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The Original owners of the house.
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Sandy Jacobson pondering "exactly how" to fit this dream
home in the trunk of her car for the trip back to California.
 
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Sandy Jacobson, speaking on alternative ways for musicians to get their music heard.
 

 
 
Welcome Backstage with US!
Welcome to the Official Website for
BackStage: Los Angeles 

"L.A.'s REAL Music 
TV Interview Show!"
 
Sandy Jacobson, 
producer and creator 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.  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, James Lee Stanley (Emmy-Winning Songwriter), John Batdorf (originally with Batdorf & Rodney), Keith England, 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 and The Cindy Roesgen Benefit.
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!

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.








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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, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, 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.

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THE MONKEES
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME PETITION
As of February 9, 2010, we have collected a subtotal of 22,878 signatures
(22,741 online plus 137 on-site signatures at concerts) for a subtotal of  22,878 signatures, (us & the fans working together), and are leading with 13,448 signatures ahead of the largest and oldest "Oldies" station in Southern California (holding 9,430 signatures), for a combined total of 32,308 Signatures.  Thank You to everyone for their efforts.  To sign on the secure site, please click on the link below:
For more information, please go to this website's page dedicated to the petition and/or read all the stats on the petition link. 
THE STATS, AS OF AUGUST 24TH, 2009 HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, WHILE WE CONTINUE TO COLLECT SIGNATURES TOWARD OUR GOAL OF 100,000 SIGNATURES !
Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer
BackStage:Los Angeles
Co-Author of The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition

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Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer of
BackStage:Los Angeles has had her life story printed in 
XL-Extraordinary Lives Magazine (October Issue)
an international publication for inspiring entrepreneurs, which is read by some of the most influential people in the world.
 
Sandy Jacobson was also a guest on the radio show
  "Women in Business" hosted by Dr. Gayle Carson,
 on,Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 4:00 P.M. P.S.T. 
"Women In Business" reaches 1.5 million listeners!

Click here to tune in to "Women In Business."

Sandy recently was a Speaker/Moderator on a Panel at the October FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region-West) Music Conference, that addressed musicians on alternative and creative ways to get their music heard.
 
She has also been asked to present to local Los Angeles college students on "Preparing Yourself to Become a Successful Musician" early next year.
 
Most recently, Sandy Jacobson has been asked to speak on a panel for the Television/Film Department at Loyola Marymount University this coming November 19th.  Details to follow.

 
On November 10th at 9:45 PM EST, Sandy will also be interviewed on the nationally syndicated radio show, "The Strange Dave Show."  http://www.strangedaveshow.com
 
THE STRANGE DAVE SHOW can be heard on the following radio stations...

Classic Rock for Snoqualmie & Mt. Vernon (1700 AM) www.easthillradio.com
Cleveland, Ohio (MRAM 1500) mram.50webs.com
Pottstown, Pennsylvania (91.9 FM)
Pottstown, Pennsylvania (1620 AM)
Clarion, PA (WCUC 91.7 FM)
Caifoxradio
Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1620 AM)
WLOU Radio Every Friday Night 7-8pm EST
Lafayette, Indiana (K107.5 FM) www.k107fm.com (Listen online)
Albany, Oregon (105.7 FM, 1680 AM, 1700 AM and 1020 AM Stereo)
Dumfries, Virginia (1640 AM)
Battleground, Alabama (93.1 FM)
Anderson, South Carolina (90.5 FM)
Madison, Wisconsin (96.9 FM)
Marlborough, Massachusetts (1640 AM)
Bel Air, Maryland (HERB FM)
Johnson City, Tennessee (105.3 FM)
k94rocks.com (Internet Only)
Modesto, California (1610 AM)
Free Radio London -
London, Kentucky (95.7 FM & 1630 AM) Listen Website
www.ukcityradio.co.uk
www.mysticageradio.com
www.freewebs.com/dredradio
www.crystalsoundradio.com
www.penninesoundradio.co.uk
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Sandy Jacobson, speaking at the FAR-West Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

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