Gigwise is reporting that the New York Dolls will play several small shows before the July, 4 Wireless Festival in London, where they will be working the same bill with Morrissey and Beck.
That reminded me about the documentary “New York Doll” that I saw a while back. If you haven’t seen it, you should. The movie focuses on bass player Arthur Kane and it’s a different tale than the the normal rock doc cliche. After the Dolls, Kane felt betrayed, suffered from depression, battled alcohol, and lived in poverty. Then, he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became a librarian. In the movie, Kane really wins you over, you are rooting for him and are happy for him as he seems to find peace. The ending will break your heart.
David Sanborn has a new record coming out. From AAJ.
Saxophonist David Sanborn’s upcoming summer release Here and Gone is packed with musical star power. Guest artists include Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. Drummer Steve Gadd and bassist Christian McBride join Sanborn on the album, set to be released on Aug. 12 by the Decca Label Group.
The record, according to a press release, is a tribute to ’60s R&B-oriented jazz musicians in the style of Hank Crawford and David “Fathead” Newman. The album was produced by Phil Ramone.
Sanborn has always had the ability to be a musical chameleon. He is so good at effortlessly covering so much musical ground that it seems to put off some of the jazz purist types I know.
One facet of his playing that I don’t ever hear people talking about is this; he has an uncanny knack for playing with and complimenting rock and blues guitar players. He has a way of coaxing tone that works along with overdriven guitars and the ability to phrase with a guitarist that sounds as natural as cornbread. So, I’m interested in hearing Clapton and Trucks play on his album.
Sanborn has worked with Clapton, the Stones, Springsteen and Sonic Youth. One of the overlooked rock guitarists is Tommy Bolin and one of the all-time overlooked tracks is his “People, People”. A great song, great recording and Sanborn breathes fire alongside Tommy’s gentle then, ferocious Strat.
And, the Cat Daddy of electric guitar, Les Paul, celebrated his 93rd birthday at his regular Monday night gig at the Iridium in New York. Rave on, Les Paul.
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Tags: arthur kane, Derek Trucks, eric clapton, Guitar, les paul, Music, new york doll, new york dolls
Sans Direction wrote,
I agree, New York Doll is sad. But consider how sad it would be if the Dolls never got back together, if he never got that chance again.
Sans Direction’s last blog post..Don’t Want To Buy It Twice
Link | June 10th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Pribek wrote,
I’m totally with you on that Sans, And, that scene near the end where Buster Poindexter realizes he is a buffoon for making fun of Arthur’s conversion along with the way Arthur handled it-a genuine life lesson caught on film.
Link | June 10th, 2008 at 11:08 am
axe victim wrote,
I’ve not seen that movie but don’t we all just want to see old Les make it thorugh 100+? Think of the marketing opportunities…
Link | June 10th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Pribek wrote,
The Les Paul Century Model?
Link | June 10th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Pat Barnsmell and Goats wrote,
more Paul
Pat Barnsmell and Goats’s last blog post..MooPig’s Homage to the Greats — Tensegrity or Hyperbolic; that is the question
Link | June 10th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Sans Direction wrote,
You know they’re planning on it.
And you know I’d drool over it.
Sans Direction’s last blog post..Happy Birthday, Lester!
Link | June 10th, 2008 at 6:58 pm