Joe Walsh Plays Live at J&R Electronics on June 8th

DOWNLOAD: Joe Walsh - "Lucky That Way" (w/ Ringo Starr on Drums)

Joe Walsh will be performing tracks from his upcoming album release Analog Man (out 6/5 on Fantasy Records/Concord) on Friday, June 8th at J&R Electronics (23 Park Row). Analog Man marks Joe’s first solo release in 2 decades.

“It’s been 20 years and I have a lot to say,” said Walsh. “These songs come from the heart.” Walsh, best known for his powerful guitar licks, joined the Eagles in 1976 and is credited for bringing a harder rock sound to the band with the acclaimed Hotel California, The Long Run and Eagles Live. A singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Walsh has entertained for more than four decades, not only as a solo artist, but as part of admired bands like The James Gang and Barnstorm.

As a self-proclaimed Analog Man, also the album name and title track, Walsh refers playfully to the new digital age; one in which he has adapted to, but notes in the song, “I am what I am – I’m an Analog Man.” Walsh developed the album over the last 10 years, drawing on personal experiences to breathe life into each track. “I just really feel like it’s all come together and finally I feel like a complete person and a complete musician,” said Walsh. “I think there is some confidence in there that I never had. That’s what I was hiding.” Walsh credits his wife of four years, Marjorie, for encouraging him to be the man and artist he is today and fondly dedicates this album to her.



The 10-track album was produced by Jeff Lynne and Joe Walsh with Tommy Lee James co-writing some of the tracks. “Lucky That Way,” one of Walsh’s favorites off the album, speaks to the extraordinary life he’s lived, even through the hurdles, and features Ringo Starr, his real life brother-in-law, on drums. The song ironically serves as a mature sequel to Walsh’s famed “Life’s Been Good” and for Walsh, life is just that.

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Twisted Sister Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Stay Hungry/CD Signing at J&R Music World on June 30th

STREAM: Twisted Sister - "30" (first new recording in over 10 years)

The 25th Anniversary Edition of Stay Hungry comes out on June 30th and the band is doing an in-store signings at J&R Music World on Tuesday afternoon and Looney Tunes on Tuesday night. This new 2-CD set contains a remastered version of Stay Hungry, 17 unreleased demos and outtakes from the Stay Hungry era and one newly recorded song ("30").

Here is the track list for the disc of outtakes and demos:
1. Death From Above
2. Prime Motivator
3. We're Not Gonna Take It (Early Demo)
4. Death Run
5. This One's For You
6. S.M.F. (Early Demo)
7. We're Coming On
8. Call My Name
9. Burn In Hell (Early Demo)
10. Pay The Price
11. What's Love Without You
12. Our Voice Will Be Heard
13. You Got To Fight
14. The Price (Early Demo)
15. Stay Hungry (Early Demo)
16. Kmet Radio Spot
17. 30 (New Recording)
18. Lollipop Guild (Hidden Track)

Vintage Vinyl is advertising that if you pre-order the set, you will also get a limited edition DVD of Twisted Sister's 1984 concert in San Bernadino (which originally aired on MTV in the 80's).



The signing at J&R takes place at 12:30PM and the signing at Looney Tunes starts at 7:30PM.

Twisted Sister are playing some of the summer festivals but nothing in the local area. Outside of this CD signing, the only other local appearance is going to be on Live! With Regis and Kelly on July 16th. It is probably too late to get studio tickets for the taping but...for anyone who wants to give it a try:

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Please send a postcard or regular sized envelope with your name, address, phone number, email address and the date(s) you would be able to attend to the following address. Be sure to include additional back-up dates so we can work to accommodate your request.

"Live with Regis and Kelly" Tickets
Ansonia Station
P.O. Box 230-777
New York, NY 10023-0777

The Return of the Cool Guy - Bryan Ferry is Doing an Autograph Signing on Wed.

To promote his new CD Dylanesque, Bryan Ferry will be doing an autograph signing on June 27th. This will take place at J&R Music World and starts at 12:30PM.

While Dylanesque won't be release in the US until June 26th, it is already out in Europe and is getting great reviews. (link)