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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. 

Home Again CD
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John Batdorf's first solo CD "Home Again," with Mark Rodney playing on some of the tracks.

New Concert Updates !
Scroll 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 !



More NEW CD's
Coming Soon !
Check Back Frequently !
 
FIVE
of the tracks from
"The Last Noel"
were
JUST LICENSED
by
Disney!
Congratulations
to David Philp
& The Automatics!
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The Automatics - The Last Noel
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Amber Rubarth's NEW CD - "A Common Case of Disappearing"
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John Batdorf - One Last Wish
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David Philp - The Dressing Gown Sessions
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James Lee Stanley - BackStage at The Resurrection
All-Acoustic arrangments of songs by The Doors.
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James Lee Stanley / Cliff Eberhardt - All Wood & Doors
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Cliff Eberhardt - 500 Miles
Jerry is the founding member of WE FIVE
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Jerry Burgan - Songs and Stories
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Laurence Juber - Wooden Horses
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Ainjel Emme - Everyone Is Beautiful
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Arlene Kole - One Day
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The Wimberley Bluegrass Band - Thoughts of Yesterday
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Nathan McEuen - Scrapbook Session
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Brian Ray - This Way Up
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Johnny Crawford - Sweepin' The Clouds Away
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Stephanie Bettman / Luke Halpin - It All Comes Back To Love

New Music Videos !

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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"

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Scott Sechman

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.
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."
May 20th, 2011 - Day Two of filming.
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David Philp of "The Automatics."
May 28th, 2011 - Day Three of filming.
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Jim Wirt (Record Producer) with band-mate David Philp.
May 28th, 2011 - Day Three of filming.
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William Balch (Director) and David Philp, discussing the next scene.
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.
June 2nd, 2011 -Day Four, Gathering on-location...
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Eugene Ganley, David Philp, and Jared Lara.
June 2nd, 2011 - Waiting to begin filming Day Four
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David Philp of The Automatics, Sandy Jacobson (Co-Producer), & Jared Lara.
Two of our "British Rockers"...
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Matt Laumann and Eugene Ganley
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.
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.
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.
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
David Philp & The Automatics
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Post-Beatle Era Fab Four Music
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Nick Sherwin (Original Arrangements) - Suburban Skies

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.
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!"
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.
"The Dreamcatchers" Wrap Party / Tour.
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Sandy Jacobson, on The Great Wall of China.
"The Dreamcatchers" Wrap Party / Tour.
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Sandy Jacobson on The Great Wall of China.
"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

Happy 4-Year Anniversary,
BackStage:Los Angeles !
(Jan. 18, 2007 to Jan. 18th, 2011)

Click on the links below, for more information !

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!

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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.

Links to our guests websites:

The Wrecking Film

John McEuen

Nathan McEuen

Florence Hartigan

The Coffee Gallery BackStage

Evan Marshall

Our Guest - Evan Marshall, Mandolinist
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Evan Marshall (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles

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.
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).
Our Third Guest was John Batdorf !
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Pictured left to right are: Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson , Michael McLean, & John Batdorf.
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
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
Then, 14-Year-Old Scott Gates, mandolinist.
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Michael Sunday (Host), Scott Gates, and Mike Nadolson (Guests).

Our Guest Laurence Juber.
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Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Laurence Juber (Guest), & Javier Otero (audience).

Our Guests, The Nathan McEuen Band
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Nathan McEuen, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Elain Gregston, & Chuck Hailes.
Our Guest Ngahihi Bidois, from New Zealand !
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Ngahihi Bidois (one of the stars of DREAMCATCHERS) with Michael Sunday (Host).
Our Guest - Brian Ray
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Brian Ray in addition to releasing solo CD's, is guitarist with Paul McCartney's band.
Our Guests - Russ & Julie's House Concerts
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Julie Paris, Russ Paris (Guests) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer).
Our Guests - The Quarrymen
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Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Rod Davis, and Len Garry.
Our Guest - David Philp, The Automatics
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David Philp, The Automatics
Our Guests - Ted & Pablo
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Ted & Pablo performing at The Skirball Center on their second U.S. Tour.
Our Guest - Evan Marshall, Mandolinist
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Evan Marshall (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles
Our Guest - Matt Cartsonis
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Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer) & Matt Cartsonis (Guest) outside the studio.
Guests Matt and Zac Pless
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Matt and Zac Pless from Washington, D.C.
Our Guest - Ellis Paul
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Sandy Jacobson (Producer) with Ellis Paul (Guest) on location at McCabe's.
Our Guest - Ainjel Emme !
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Ainjel Emme (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer) & Michael Sunday (Host) in our studio.
Our Guest - Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco.)
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Denny Tedesco, Producer & Director of the film "The Wrecking Crew."
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
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. 

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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:

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Russ & Julie's House Concerts - Oak Park / Agoura

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John Batdorf - "One Last Wish"

Watch John Batdorf's NEW MUSIC VIDEO !

John Batdorf CD-Release Party -
"One Last Wish" and
The Koles
(This concert is Sponsored by Ron & Jean Sarfaty)


Saturday, December 3, 2011
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
8PM
Suggested Donation $20
Reservations Required

John Batdorf
John Batdorf has survived many careers in one lifetime. Starting with the 70's as a recording artist with Batdorf and Rodney, and then Silver. John made records and toured this country and Canada for most of the 70s. He headlined many shows, but as an opening act he got to play with a lot of great groups like America, Seals and Crofts, Dan Fogelberg, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Bread, The Youngbloods, Hall and Oats, Cheech and Chong, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Pure Prairie League, Harry Chapin, John Prine, Dave Mason, Kris Kristofferson just to name a few! A great time was had by all.

John Batdorf spent the 80's as a staff songwriter writing songs for America, England Dan, The Curry sisters and Kim Carnes, and as studio singer singing on hundreds of jingles, movies, and TV shows. He sang on four main titles including, "Doctor, Doctor", "Tom and Jerry Kids", "Garfield and Friends" and "Promised Land". He sang background vocals on some really great recordings by Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Dave Mason, Eric Anderson,The Jefferson Starship, Berlin, Donna Summer, Dwight Yoakum, Boy Meets Girl, Mickey Thomas, Stan Ridgeway, James Lee Stanley, David Lee Roth, The London Choir Boys to name a few.

John is releasing his third solo CD "One Last Wish" in which he covers new ground with some of the topics he covers, while returning to the magic, upbeat sound that Batdorf & Rodney fans have always loved.  In addition to his other solo CD's "Home Again" and "Old Man Dreamin' " John also collaborated with James Lee Stanley on the masterful "All Wood & Stones" CD, which were fresh, new acoustic arrangements of Rolling Stones songs, and added to the most recent "All Wood & Doors", with James Lee Stanley and Cliff Eberhardt, and contains fresh, new acoustic arrangements of songs by The Doors, and features such guest artists as John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Peter Tork, Timothy B. Schmit, Laurence Juber, Scott Breadman, Paul Barrere, Rick Ruskin, Chad Watson.


The Koles
Also on the line-up are The Koles - Arlene, Bill, and their daughter Skyeler.  The December 2009 issue of Music Connection Magazine named Arlene Kole in their HOT 100 List of the top live acts in the nation.  Bill Kole is an award winning engineer producer who was distributed by A&M Records in Canada.  Skyeler Kole attended the Musicians Institute in Hollywood.  She began singing studio sessions at age 11.

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More About John Batdorf

More About The Koles

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Arlene Kole's "One Day" CD

"I just had the privilege of previewing John Batdorf's newest CD that's in the works...and John just keeps getting better !  This is a finely produced CD, with many of the tracks containing the same soul as the early Batdorf & Rodney songs like "One Day"... while continuing to be fresh and new.  John explores some new topics, in his usual genuine, articulate, and well-crafted style. 
A "must-have" CD !"
-Sandy Jacobson, March 31, 2001-
Sandy Jacobson is the Creator & Producer of
BackStage:Los Angeles
"L.A.'s REAL Music Interview T.V. Show!"

John Batdorf's New Release
"One Last Wish."
John also contributed his talents
to the recently released
James Lee Stanley / Cliff Eberhardt
"All Wood & Doors" CD,
which features the additional talents of
John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Peter Tork,
Timothy B. Schmit, Laurence Juber, Scott Breadman,
Paul Barrere, Rick Ruskin, and
Chad Watson
on all-acoustic arrangements of
songs by The Doors.
 

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John Batdorf - One Last Wish

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James Lee Stanley / Cliff Eberhardt - "All Wood & Doors"
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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's most recent CD "Old Man Dreamin' "
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John Batdorf's first solo CD, with Mark Rodney playing on some of the tracks.
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JOHN BATDORF
All Acoustic arrangements of Rolling Stones songs.
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John Batdorf & James Lee Stanley "All Wood & Stones" CD
Click on the image to preview!
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"Still Burnin" - The CD that resulted from the 2007 Batdorf & Rodney Reunion Tour !

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Batdorf & Rodney's First Album -

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The second Batdorf & Rodney album.

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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Click on the CD Cover to order !
are joined on this CD by the guest talents of:

More About James Lee Stanley

More About Cliff Eberhardt

James Lee Stanley's
Two most recent releases:
"All Wood & Doors"
and
"BackStage at The Resurrection"
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Click on the CD Cover to order !
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James Lee Stanley's NEW CD "Backstage at The Resurrection"
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Cliff Eberhardt
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Cliff Eberhardt's new CD "500 Miles."
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Cliff Eberhardt

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John Batdorf & James Lee Stanley in concert.

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John Batdorf (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), James Lee Stanley (Guest Host).
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James Lee Stanley in concert.
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"The Eternal Contradiction" CD by James Lee Stanley
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To preview tracks, click on the image.

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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  

World-renowned Blues, Jazz, Rock Violist, and Singer, Jimbo Ross has been mesmerizing audences in a timeless fashion with his creative artistry for three decades. In the eloquence of Jazz and Blues critic Leonard Feather, "...Jimbo is the only first-rate jazz violist extant!"

Jimbo Ross, performer/composer/arranger/producer, has become a highly acclaimed musician in the Hollywood Recording Industry and West Coast club scene. His virtuosity, versatility, and reputation have gained him the respect which puts him in demand to play on infinite recordings, television and feature film scores, live concerts, and world-wide music festivals.

His Progressive/Classic Blues CDs entitled "Jimbo Ross - Steady Rollin Man" and "Jimbo Ross - Driven By The Blues" are self-arranged and self-produced. This unique recording is deep-down in the Blues, with R&B and Soul overtones, to create a sound of it's own.

Jimbo sings with committed, soulful blues passion, and plays Electric Viola with blazing virtuosic fire never heard before, transporting his listeners with him into blues bliss.

As a session player Jimbo's credits include:
Aerosmith
Affrimation (core member)
Christina Aguilera
American Idol Band
Tori Amos
Paul Anka
Babyface
Burt Bacharach
The Band
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Bobby Blue Bland
Shirley Bassey
Tony Bennett
David Benoit
George Benson
Beyonce
Michael Bolton
Michael Buble
Bush
Cab Calloway
Miriah Carey
Ray Charles
Natalie Cole
Harry Connick Jr.
Ry Cooder
Coolio (The Grammy's)
Chick Corea
Sheryl Crow
Roger Daltry
Sammy Davis Jr.
Neil Diamond
Celine Dion
Dixie Chicks
Bob Dylan
Earth, Wind & Fire
Teddy Edwards
Don Ellis Orchestra
(Featured Soloist)
Ella Fitzgerald
Peter Frampton
Aretha Franklin
David Foster
Richard Greene
Greenstring Quartet (core member)
Josh Grobin
Dave Grusin
Shirley Horn
Whitney Houston
Michael Jackson
Etta James
JAMIRIQUAI
Dr. Jazz (core member)
Dr. John
Elton John
Alisha Keys
Dave Koz
Diana Krall
Patti LaBelle
Queen Latifah
Jeremy Lubbock
Carmen Lundy
Johnny Mandell
Chuck Mangione
Eric Marienthal
Johnny Mathis
Martina McBride
Jesse McCartney
Bill Medley
Metallica
Luis Miguel
Marcus Miller
Ricky Minor
Moody Blues
Maria Muldar
Randy Newman
The Ojays
Roy Orbison
Renee Olstead
Van Dyke Parks
Joel Pelletier
Steve Perry
Page & Plant Tour
Queenryche
Lou Rawls
Smokey Robinson
Kenny Rogers
Gavin Rossdale
Jimmy Scott
Diane Shuur
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra Duets
Rod Stewart Unplugged
Swing Street (core member)
Barbara Streisand
Donna Summer
Toad The Wet Sprocket
Peter Townsend
Sarah Vaughan
Rufus Wainwright
Jennifer Warnes
Brian Wilson
Stevie Wonder
Led Zeppelin

and
countless
others ...

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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.

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  • When
    Sunday, February 19, 2012
  • Time
    3:00pm until 12:00am
  • 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 9136
    4. 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 per the above instructions).
    Stay Tuned for more info - and Please Share This Evite with your Friends!

    Map to the Venue/Location:

    http://www.writersbootcamp.com/maps/directions.htm