Issue 73 by The Purple Flower Gang

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Phyllis Barbour Nesmith Gordon gone at 63

Inside: Technical Trouble for Cassidy & Jones Hard To Believe Phyllis Barbour Nesmith Passes Lyrics to David’s new CD “She” Monkee Word Search Peter “In His Own Words. Epcot 2010 The Theory of Evolution And more…..

Issue 73 Winter 2010

Mike gets honored

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Letter from the Editor ...............................3 Monkee Moments .....................................4 Cassidy Jones Concert review .................8 Phyllis Barbour-Nesmith-Gibson Obit ....9 Walter Koenig’s Family Tragedy ............10 Hard To Believe........................................11 Words: David’s New CD She ..................14 My Two Cents ..........................................20 Monkees Word Search .............................22 The Best Time I Ever Had At A Davy Jones Concert ......................................................24 Pen Pals .....................................................27 Peter Tork’s Cancer: In His Own Words 28 The Theory Of Evolution .........................30 Mr. Zero’s Ad ...........................................32 Mike News ................................................33 Peter News ................................................34 David News...............................................36 Micky News ..............................................37 Adam Marshand Says Hello Cleveland ..39 Personal Ads .............................................40

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From the Editor!

Dear

Several of us debated on spending the money.. There are always better things to spend money on than entertainment when the economy is iffy, medical bills have wiped out savings, the future can be uncertain but we all need to escape once in a while and be with friends and forget everyday stresses. The thing is to quote Jim Morrison, “Nobody gets out of here alive.” You can live your life worrying about the future or you can live in the now and enjoy the things that come your way. Either way it ends the same. So enjoy the gift of today… I hope you dance! While you are out there dancing be sure to write and share your Monkee adventures with us. We want your stories! Have a wonderful Summer! Cindy

Gang,

Once again I apologize, for I hope the last time, for the lateness of the newsletter. Hopefully this will be the last time and to thank you for your patience I am adding an extra issue to everyone’s membership. The long winter is over and my health is improving. Spring is in the air and summer concerts will soon begin. I haven’t been to a concert in about a year and a half. So, I am thrilled that my first concert of the summer will not only be in one of my favorite places (St. Charles, IL) to see David but with some of my favorite people (The PFG Road Crew) and thanks to Dawn we have front row center seats.

PS/ A big thanks to Diane Klosak for making me a copy of the Newlywed Game. If you haven’t seen it and would like a copy let me know.

Notice We will make every effort to publish Monkee Shines on the last week of October, January, April, and July. If for some reason it is going to be delayed you will be notified by postcard. As always, if you are unhappy with your membership for any reason, we will be happy to refund the remainder of your membership dues upon request.

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Birthdays and other special events

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Don Everly Graham Nash Jonathan Nesmith (1968) The Monkees (as a Trio) on the Glen Campbell "Goodtime Hour" on CBS (1969) "The Devil and Peter Tork" (1968) David Jones at The Lady Luck Casino, Bettendorf, Iowa (1999) "The Prince & The Pauper" Rodney Bingenheimer appears as Davy's double (1967) John London Fabian Forte David Jones at The Lady Luck Casino, Bettendorf, Iowa (1999) David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Champaign, Illinois (1994) "Teardorp City" is released (1969) David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Charleston, Illinois (1994) Davy on "The Ed Sullivan

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Show" as the Artful Dodger from "Oliver!" The Beatles first U.S. appearance (1964) Deborah Stidham Carole King Barry Mann Jack Winter Davy on "Laugh-In" on NBC (1969) Beryl Leigh Gerry Goffin "Monkees Race Again" (1968) Peter Tork (1942) "Monkees at the Circus " (1967) Joe Perry David Jones "Evening With David Jones", Decatur, Illinois (1993) David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Holiday Star, Merrillville, Indiana (1994) Davy on "This Is Tom Jones" (1969) DJB&H on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert." (1976) Rick Klein "Instant Replay" is released (1969) Michael Nesmith at Cubby Bear, Chicago, Illinois (1992)

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Linda Jones Rhonda Russell Sonny Bono Gene Pitney Bobby Hart (1939) "Monkees in Paris" (1968) "The Monkees" begin filming their first feature film "Changes," then called "Untitled," later retitled "Head" (1968) Lou Christie David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Mt. Pleasant, Michigan (1993) "Captain Crocodile" (1967) Bob Rafelson MTV Pleasant Valley Sunday Marathon airs 45 episodes (1986) The Monkees renewed for a second season (1967) Michael wins first time ever Grammy Award for Video of The Year for "Elephant Parts" (1982) George Harrison David Jones at Circa 21, Rock Island, Illinois (1991) Cyrus Faryar (MFQ) (1936) David Jones at The Ingersol, Des Moines, Iowa (1991) Johnny Cash "The Monkees Mind Their Manor" (1968) DJB&H on "The Mike Douglas Show" (1976) "Monkees a La Mode" (1967) David Jones at The Ingersol, Des Moines, Iowa (1991)

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Roger Daltry John Cowsill "Some Like It Luke 5

Warm" (1968) David Jones at Hickory Hollow Mall, Nashville, Tennessee (1989) David Jones, Decatur, Illinois (1994) "Alias Micky Dolenz" (1967) Peter Tork joins Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones on stage at The Starwood Club in Hollywood (1977) Michael Nesmith's "Television Parts" premieres on NBC (1985) Donna Loren Micky Dolenz (1945) "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You" released (1967) Celi Cabot Mark Lindsay The Monkees top N.A.R.M. award winners in three categories: Best Selling Album, Best Selling Single, and Best Selling American Group (1967) "Valleri" #3 (1968) Dean Torrence David Jones at Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri (2005) "Monkees Blow Their Minds" (1968) DJB&H on "American Bandstand" (1976) "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You" receives Gold Record (1967) "Monkees Chow Mein" (1967) Neil Sedaka Carolyn Travis Arch Johnson Mike Love Susan Jensen John Sebastian The Monkees tour England

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for the first time since July 2, 1967 (1989) A repeat of October 23, 1967 "Hillbilly Honeymoon" "Monkee Mother" The Monkees (as a Trio) on Happening '69 (1969) Bruce Kessler "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You" #2 (1967) "Mijacogeo (The Frodis Caper)" The second and final season ends (1968) Elton John Diana Ross David Jones, Suffern, New York (1994) "Monkees on The Line" (1967) Eric Clapton

11 David Jones at Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee (1992) 12 First Tork-less concert in Charleston, West Virginia to capacity crowd of 6000. The Monkees backed by Sam and The Goodtimers 12 David Cassidy 12 Tiny Tim 12 David Jones at Hirsch Coliseum, Shreveport, Louisiana (1992) 13 David Jones at St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, Missouri (1992) 13 Diane (Hildebrand) Roland Skye 14 One-hour special "33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee" airs on NBC on Monday night (1969) 14 Shorty Rogers 14 David Jones at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri (1992) 15 "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" #39 16 David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania (1994) 17 "Monkees in The Movies" (1967) 17 Don Kirshner 18 Alex Singer 19 Mark Volman 20 Monte Landis 22 Jack Nicholson 22 Glen Campbell 24 "Monkees on Tour" First season ends (1967) 24 Last show of the U.K. tour at Reading where they receive a Gold Disc on stage for their "Hey Hey! The Monkees Greatest Hits" LP and CD (1989)

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David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Chicago, Illinois (1994) 3 "Monkees Get Out More Dirt' (1967) 3 Jan Berry 3 Jeff Barry 3 Jan Chilton 5 Micky's second album "Broadway Micky" released on Kid Rhino (1994) 5 Coco Hinzelmann 6 Micky appears on "My Three Sons" (1972) 6 Phil Leeds 6 Michelle Phillips 9 Carl Perkins 9 Julie Harris 10 "Monkees in Manhattan" (1967) 10 David Jones at Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee (1992) 6

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26 "Someday Man" b/w "Listen To The Band" released 26 Donna Lee Bascalla 26 Bobby Rydell 29 Tommy James 30 Bobby Vee

20 Cher 22 Trina Dolenz 23 Micky Dolenz at Adventureland, Des Moines, Iowa (1992) 23 Cindy Bryant 24 Bob Dylan 26 Billy Beck 28 The Monkees hold press conference at the Hard Rock Hotel in NYC to kick off their 20th Anniversary Reunion Tour (1986) 28 Kim Boatman 29 David Jones at Tiger Stadium, Massillon, Ohio (1994) 29 Rick Schwinden 31 Samantha Juste

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David Jones in "Real Live Brady Bunch", Morgantown, West Virginia (1994) Johnny Ware Leslie Gore Emmy nominations announced: Best Comedy Series (Producers Bert Schneider & Bob Rafelson); Best Comedy Director (James Frawley, "Royal Flush") Bert Schneider Tony Asselta Michael on "American Bandstand" performs "Nevada Fighter" Brendon Cahill Tommy Roe Scottish actor Monte Landis signs for ten Monkees segments Fats Domino Donovan Peter on "Boy Meets World" (1995) Bill Chadwick Lek Leckenby David Jones at Hershey Park Amphitheatre, Hershey, Pennsylvania (1993) David Jones at Hershey Park Amphitheatre, Hershey, Pennsylvania (1993) Davy hosts "TV's All Time Favorites on CBS (1995) Pete Townsend Susan Cowsill 7

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Concert review:

Technical troubles overshadow solid voices at David Cassidy, Davy Jones show 03:29 PM CST on Sunday, Feruary 7, 2010

ful, but the rocked-out takes on "I Think I Love You" and "Cherish" hurt my ears. Cassidy's voice sounded terrific, but anytime he went off the Partridge Family track, things went horribly awry in other ways. He forgot the lyrics halfway through John Lennon's "In My Life," and also fumbled with the lyrics of his own songs. The audience helpfully sang along, feeding Cassidy the lyrics that he couldn't be bothered to remember himself. He's only been singing them for ... what, 40 years? Jones also was in strong voice, but he didn't drop a line once and he seemed genuinely happy to be there. The one truly bizarre moment came when he brought out his wife, Jessica Pacheco, and she did an extended flamenco dance. Yes, you read that right. Flamenco. Fans might have hoped that Cassidy and Jones would share the stage, and they did, but only for a mercifully brief reprise of "I'm a Believer" at the end of Jones' set. Singing in two keys, they created a lasting memory that I'm sure most of us will be trying for a long, long time to forget. We did not wake up in love last evening.

By JOY TIPPING / The Dallas Morning News jtipping@dallasnews.com GRAND PRAIRIE -- Plagued by sound issues and a dead electric guitar, and sporting a smarmy faux-cheerful attitude that couldn't hide his annoyance, pop star David Cassidy was the very antithesis of "Come On Get Happy" Saturday night at Nokia Theatre. Cassidy, who starred in The Partridge Family in the early 1970s, played on a bill with Davy Jones of The Monkees, whose heyday came a few years earlier. Jones was promoted as the opening act, but he sang as long as Cassidy (about 90 minutes each), and delivered more of what the female-boomer-centric audience obviously craved: the old songs, done the old way. Cassidy, on the other hand, just couldn't help futzing around with things. So although he started off strong, and had the audience adoring him, with a rousing "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" and a lovely "Point Me in the Direction of Albuquerque," things quickly devolved from there. There was a discoed up version of "I'll Meet You Halfway" that wasn't too aw8

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Mike Nesmith’s Ex-wife passes away.

Phyllis Barbour-Nesmith-Gibson Obituary easing their transition home. Following that, she had a long and successful career as a senior vice president, working with people she dearly loved at Winner & Associates, an L.A.-based communications firm. Her volunteer activities included work as an adult literacy tutor and service on the board of directors of the Travelers Aid Society of Los Angeles. She was an avid hiker, a voracious reader, yoga-enthusiast, a cat-fancier, and an angelic singer. Her passion for hiking and biking was truly established when she married her husband Bill, nearly twenty years ago. She is survived by her beloved husband Bill Gibson, her children Christian Nesmith, Jonathan Nesmith and Jessica Nesmith, her granddaughter Chyna Dale, her brother Bruce Barbour, and her sisters Cristine White and Joannie Cass. Phyllis was much beloved by all who knew her and she will be deeply missed. A memorial service for Phyllis will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Avenue in North Hollywood on Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to The ALS Association – Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Published in Los Angeles Times on February 25, 2010

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Phyllis GIBSON Phyllis Gibson, born Phyllis Ann Barbour, died at age 63 on February 13, 2010. She was born July 30, 1946 on Long Island, New York, to Paul and Elizabeth Barbour. Due to her father’s lifelong career as an educator and a soldier, Phyllis lived in a variety of countries as a young girl, including Germany, before settling in San Antonio, Texas, for the majority of her school years. Phyllis moved to Los Angeles at the age of 17 with her first husband Michael Nesmith of The Monkees, with whom she had three children. In the late 1960’s she travelled the world with the band and was truly adored by young fans everywhere. In the 1970’s she worked as a political aide to Senator Alan Cranston and many others. During those years she raised money and awareness for many of the causes she believed in. She took a very personal interest in helping Vietnam War veterans gain access to government benefits and

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Walter Koenig Makes A Plea For A Troubled Son

Kirk Cameron and Andrew Koenig on Growing Pains

Walter Koenig is best known for his role as Pavel Chekov, the Star Trek crew member who’s look was modeled after Davy Jones. These days Walter has taken on the role of worried father searching for a missing son. Walter’s son, Andrew Koenig, best know for his role as “Boner” on the sitcom Growing Pains, was reported missing by his parents on February 18th, two days after Andrew, 41, failed to return home from a trip to visit friends in Canada. Spurred by a troubling note for their son, The Koenigs reported him missing to the Vancouver police. Although recently Andrew had taken a renewed interest in his career and was actively seeking projects, he seemed despondent and his attitude had changed. Three weeks ago Koenig got rid of nearly all of his possessions and moved out of his Venice, California home. There has been no activity on his cell phone since February 16. His parents are praying that he just needed to get away for a while and that everything is all right.

Update: After I wrote the story of Andrew’s disappearance, it was announced that his body had been found hanging from a tree in a Vancouver Park. Andrew had taken his own life. The Koenigs pleaded with the public to reach out to friends and loved ones who may be at risk for severe depression and suicide. They also urged those suffering depression to seek help and know that no matter what, many people care for them. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Koenig family.

Depression is NOT feeling sorry for yourself as a lot of people think. Depression is SERIOUS! It is a feeling of hopelessness and sadness beyond anything you can imagine. If you know someone who is suffering from depression give them all the support and understanding you can. 10

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Hard To Believe By Janet Litterio

Photos by Tom Litterio

once again…I wanted to be free from all this!!! There is nothing better than going to an outdoor concert under the stars on a beautiful July evening, providing Mother Nature cooperates. But wait….this day was to be the light at the end of the tunnel…how can it begin a bit dark? Hard to believe that rain may extinguish the light…………… I started my day at physical therapy and I’m telling everyone that I was going out to see Davy Jones later that day. The PT clinic has The Oldies station on the radio, so I kept my ears peeled for a weather forecast…..rain…..great. Leaving PT, I went straight to an appt. with my orthopedic surgeon…..dark, but no rain….whew….on to West Chicago…..after a nap. I’m a believer

We all have our lights at the end of our tunnels…..that is, something to look forward to while undergoing something perhaps unpleasant. In the months preceding July 10, I had undergone knee replacement surgery and subsequent physical therapy. My surgeon suggested I focus on a light at the end of the tunnel to help me get through this ordeal…. I got it….David’s show in West Chicago, IL on July 10, 2009 was the light at the end of my tunnel. When July 10th rolled around, it was hard to believe THE day had finally arrived. This would be the first time I would go out somewhere that didn’t have to do with knees, surgeons, physical therapy…I could feel like a real person 11

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that the forecasters would be wrong….. Early afternoon, I heard something knocking at my door……could that possibly be the sound of love come knockin’ at my door? IT WA RAIN……….drats. Rain and outdoor concerts don’t mix well…..but the forecasters were saying it will clear up by late afternoon. I thought they were daydream believers. We contacted our friends playing do we/don’t we go game………..later in the afternoon, the rain did stop and the sun shone brightly once again…….Mother Nature must be a fan of Davy Jones…. we got in the car for our trek to West Chicago. Hard to believe it had been raining, but the light was now shining brightly at the end of

the tunnel. YIPPEE!!!! We arrived at the park….have cane, will travel. We proceeded to the stage area to set down our chairs. Walking to the stage area from our car, I begin to hear music….must be the warm up band. Good, we’ll meet up with our friends and have some entertainment until THE show starts. Getting a little closer……..this song sounds quite familiar, ears tuning in a bit more….. odd that the warm up band would be playing a Monkees tune….the music sounded REALLY GOOD!!!! Closer still…….my goodness, the voice that’s singing sounds rather familiar…much like Davy Jones……..how could that be? My main concentration at this point was walking/getting to the area without stepping in a pud-

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dle, falling, or tripping over my cane. I stop a moment to take a breather and the lightbulb goes off……….I bet that IS Davy Jones singing……could it be sound check? It seemed like an eternity until we got to the stage area… and my light bulb moment was right…it WAS Davy Jones singing….our man was back in town. Hard to believe the timing. Sound check was just finishing up when we arrived. We greeted a few people, met up with our friends, rested, ate, and waited for THE show. We were looking for Mary, but she was trying to figure out where she was goin’ to. The show started…David walked on stage with that twinkle in his eye, full of his usual energy and enthusiasm. I do remember

some new jokes, but being a bit on sensory overload, I’m sorry that did not retain them to share them with you. He sang the songs we all know and love to hear and sing along with. I was more than delighted to hear 3 tunes added to the set list, none of which I had heard at a concert before this. Betcha you’ll be able to figure out the 3 new tunes in reading this rendition of the show……Mary Mary, When Love Comes Knockin’ At Your Door, and one of my favorite Monkee’s tunes-Hard to Believe. What a treat, indeed!!!!!!! I was also very happy to hear Let Them Be Little….that is such a pretty song. Your Man Is Back In Town seems to be a favorite of David’s fans in Chicagoland, or any town where he sings that song…hey 13

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hey, he’s comin’ back to my town. From the beginning of the show to the end went by in No Time…which is always a fun song, despite it being the end of the showL. This show, for me was so uplifting after having been through such an ordeal. It was the perfect light at the end of the tunnel.

After the show, we talked with some friends, sadly we were unable to talk with others, but nevertheless it was a GREAT show. ..one of the most uplifting outdoor shows I had seen in a while. It was hard to believe it was here and over in no time!!!!!

She By: David Jones This record is dedicated to all the mothers in the world. P.S. And their children

Lyrics transcribed by Bonnie Borgh All I worship and adore In other words, please be true In other words, in other words I love ... you

Fly Me To The Moon Songwriters: N/A Fly me to the moon Let me play among the stars Let me see what spring is like On a-Jupiter and Mars In other words, hold my hand In other words, darling, kiss me

She (Written by Charles Aznavour and Herbert Kretzmer) She may be the face I can't forget The trace of pleasure or regret Maybe my treasure or the price I have to pay She may be the song that summer sings May be the chill that autumn brings May be a hundred different things Within the measure of a day

Fill my heart with song And let me sing for ever more You are all I long for All I worship and adore In other words, please be true In other words, I love you Fill my heart with song Let me sing for ever more You are all I long for

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May be the famine or the feast May turn each day into a Heaven or a Hell She may be the mirror of my dreams A smile reflected in a stream She may not be what she may seem Inside her shell....

I know you're an angel Heaven is in your eyes A smile from your lips brings the summer sunshine Tears from your eyes bring the rain I feel your touch, your warm embrace And I'm in heaven again

She, who always seems so happy in a crowd Whose eyes can be so private and so proud No one's allowed to see them when they cry She maybe the love that cannot hope to last May come to me from shadows in the past That I remember 'till the day I die

You are my special angel Through eternity I'll have my special angel Here to watch over me (A smile from your lips brings the summer sunshine) (The tears from your eyes bring the rain) I feel your touch, your warm embrace And I'm in heaven again

She maybe the reason I survive The why and wherefore I'm alive The one I care for through the rough and ready years

You are my special angel Through eternity I'll have my special angel Here to watch over me

Me, I'll take the laughter and her tears And make them all my souvenirs For where she goes I've got to be The meaning of my life is she She The meaning of my life is she.

I feel your touch, your warm embrace And I'm in heaven again

My Special Angel

You are my special angel Through eternity I'll have my special angel Right ere to watch over me

(Written by Jimmy Duncan) You are my special angel Sent from up above The Lord smiled down on me And sent an angel to love

Right here to watch over me

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

You are my special angel Right from paradise

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Lou Handman) Are you lonesome tonight, Do you miss me tonight? Are you sorry we drifted apart? Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?

Once I had a secret love That lived within the heart of me All too soon my secret love Became impatient to be free

Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare? Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there? Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again? Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?

Now I shout it from the highest hills Even told the golden daffodils At last my heart's an open door And my secret love's no secret anymore

So I told the friendly star The way that dreamers often do Just how wonderful you are And why I'm so in love with you

Once I had a secret love That lived within the heart of me All too soon my secret love Became impatient to be free

Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare? Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there? Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again? Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?

Now I shout it from the highest hills Even told the golden daffodils At last my heart's an open door And my secret love's no secret anymore My secret love's no secret anymore

Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again? Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?

My secret love's no secret anymore

Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?

Always On My Mind Written by Wayne Carson Thompson, Johnny Christopher, Mark James

Secret Love (written in 1953 with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster)

Maybe I didn't treat you Quite as good as I shoud have Maybe I didn't love you Quite as often as I could have 16

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Little things I should have said and done I just never took the time But you were always on my mind You were always on my mind

just feel Gonna lock her up in a trunk So no big hunk can steal her away from me I’ve got myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living doll I’ve got to do my best to please her, Just 'cause she's a living doll I’ve got a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soul I’ve got my one and only walking talking, living doll

Maybe I didn’t hold you All those lonely, lonely times And I guess I never told youo I’m so happy that you’re mine If I made you feel second best Girl I’m sorry I was blind You were always on my mind You were always on my mind. Tell me Tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died Give me Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied You were always on my mind You were always on my mind

Well, take a look at her hair, it's real If you don't believe what I say, just feel Gonna lock her up in a trunk So no big hunk can steal her away from me Got myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living doll I’ve got to do my best to please her, just 'cause she's a living doll I’ve got a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soul I’ve got my one and only walking talking, living doll I’ve got the one and only walking talking, living doll

Little things I should have said and done I just never took the time You were always on my mind You were always on my mind You were always on my mind Living Doll Songwriter: Lionel Bart

I’ll Remember You

Got myself a crying, talking, sleeping, walking, living doll Got to do my best to please her, Just 'cause she's a living doll I’ve got a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soul I’ve got the one and only walking talking, living doll

Written By Kui Lee I’ll remember you Long after this endless summer has gone I’ll be lonely oh so lonely living only to remember you

Take a look at her hair, it's real If you don't believe what I say,

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Your voice as soft as the warm summer breeze Your sweet laughter mornings after Ever after I’ll remember you To your arms someday I’ll return to stay Till then I’ll remember you

Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night 'Cause everything's wrong, there ain't nothin' right without you You got me singin' the blues. Well, the moon and stars no longer shine And the dream is gone that I thought was mine There's nothin' left for me to do But cry, over you

To your arms someday I’ll return to stay Till then I’ll remember too Every bright star we made wishes upon Love me always promise always Ooooh You’ll remember too I’ll remember you I’ll remember you I’ll remember you

Well, I never felt more like singin' the blues 'Cause I never thought that I'd ever lose Your love dear, You got me singing the blues Oh Baby, you’ve got me singing the blues.

Singing The Blues Songwriters: Melvin Endsley

This Guy’s In Love Well, I never felt more like singin' the blues 'Cause I never thought that I'd ever lose Your love dear, You got me singing the blues

By Burt Bacharact You see this guy This guy's in love with you Yes, I'm in love Who looks at you the way I do When you smile, I can tell We know each other very well How can I show you I'm glad I got to know you cause

Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night 'Cause everything's wrong, there ain't nothin' right without you You got me singin' the blues.

I've heard some talk They say you think I'm fine Yes, I'm in love and what I'd do to make you mine Tell me now, is it so Don't let me be The last to know My hands are shaking Don't let my heart

The moon and stars no longer shine The dream is gone I thought was mine There's nothin' left for me to do But cry over you

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Keep breaking cause I need your love I want your love Say you're in love In love with this guy If not, I'll just die

with each song Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky So let your hair down and go on and cry Wonderful World

Tell me now, is it so Don't let me be The last to know My hands are shaking Don't let my heart Keep breaking cause I need your love I want your love Say you're in love In love with this guy If not, I'll just die

Songwriters:RobertWeiss Thiele, David George I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself, what a wonderful world I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Cry Written by: Churchill Kohlman If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry When waking from a bad dream Don't you sometimes think it's real? But it's only false emotions that you feel

The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?" They're really saying "I love you" I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow They'll learn much more than I'll ever know And I think to myself, what a wonderful world Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world

If your heartaches seem to hang around too long And your blues keep getting bluer with each song Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky So let your hair down and go on and cry

! The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by I see friends shakin' hands, sayin'

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"How do you do?" They're really saying "I love you"

more than I'll ever know And I think to myself, what a wonderful world Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world

I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow You know they're gonna learn a

My Two Cents By Bonnie Borgh

Chris Andrews and I chose all the material. Chris created all these tracks except for “This Guy’s In Love” and I formaned[English spelling?] the works of everything here. I worked alongside Tim Gordon, whose studio and engineering produced the voal [English spelling?] sound. Tim added his touch on vibes and other instruments. Thanks once again for all the efforts and time everyone contributed. It is what it is. Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change. I soldier on.

Because if that little postscript, David’s new CD titled”She” was almost heisted and designated as my 2010 Mother’s Day gift ( as opposed to my belated birthday gift or Christmas gift). Fortunately, the management believed me when I said I hadn’t intended to wait that long to listen to it! The liner notes on the flip side of David’s NEW CD are (and I quote): Andrews and Jones (the two dodgers make up the team . With the advent of so many artists these days delving back into the past musically, my effort here seems relatively “follow the leader” initially, but ut us far from it, Born out of the lack of insensitivity by record companies and writer’s comments about my musical ability, I silenced these with this portrayal of songs that my father would have sung to my mother. My father’s hands and my mother’s heart now belong to me.

David Jones It is absolutely ”Wonderful” to hear David record NEW tunes! (Editor note: But what happened to “You Sang To Me”? I’m still waiting!) On this release are: Fly Me To The Moon She Special Angel Lonesome Tonight Secret Love Always On My Mind 20

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Living Doll I’ll Remember You Singing The Blues This Guy’s In Love Cry Wonderful World

to last May come to me from shadows in the past That I remember 'till the day I die She maybe the reason I survive The why and wherefore I'm alive The one I care for through the rough and ready years

Overall, I found the choices of material David selected to recreate very interesting. The collection of tunes are very mellow and introspective. I listened to all of the songs repetitively (It’s a science, you know.) and transcribed the words. To give you an overall feel, the lyrics to “She” are as follows:

Me, I'll take the laughter and her tears And make them all my souvenirs For where she goes I've got to be The meaning of my life is she She The meaning of my life is she.

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I applaud David for “Taking a Giant Step” outside the realm of Monkees’ classics. While I certainly enjoy Monkees’ standards, it’s great to hear him perform something old, something new, something borrowed, something “Blues”,

She may be the face I can't forget The trace of pleasure or regret Maybe my treasure or the price I have to pay She may be the song that summer sings May be the chill that autumn brings May be a hundred different things Within the measure of a day She may be the beauty or the beast May be the famine or the feast May turn each day into a Heaven or a Hell She may be the mirror of my dreams A smile reflected in a stream She may not be what she may seem Inside her shell....

It is hard to select a favorite when you put a chocolate lover into a candy store. However, perhaps my top pick would be “This Guy’s In Love”. While it’s not easy to reinvent someone else’s music, I think David (and company) pay homage to the original artist [Cindy informed me that would be “Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass” (not to be confused with the various artists who performed “Danny Boy”].

She, who always seems so happy in a crowd Whose eyes can be so private and so proud No one's allowed to see them when they cry She maybe the love that cannot hope

Last but not least, I’m glad David included “Wonderful World” in this package. It’s a different version than I am accustomed to with the likes of Louis Armstrong bit I equate that to the vintage discussion David had with Charlie Smalls. Rhythmically 21

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speaking, David’s “soul” is on the accented beats one and three as opposed to the “Motown soul” with the accented beats on the two and four. [ Speaking of “Some Like It Lukewarm”, it elicited fond memories ti hear David include “Secret Love” on this CD. It reminded me of the lovely duet of “Secret Love” David performed with Deana Martin (whi guest starred on that Monkees’ epi-

sode) at the Arcadia in St. Charles in January 2007.)

The answers to the questions can be found in the word maze on the next page.

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

In fifty “Words” or less, “She” is a nostalgic page out of time of days gone by. It’s a glimpse of the past. It’s “easy listening” schmaltzy music. I would recommend it with my “Heart and Soul” as a complement to any Jones’ fan’s collection. Nice job, David!

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The Best Time I Ever Had At A Davy Jones Concert By Donna Corbin right in front of the stage. I had my sign ready for him to see.

The show was on 3-1310 at Busch Gardens and I was getting myself together for the Davy show. I got there early, of course, and the first show was at 11:30 so i got in line to wait for the show to start. I took with me a picture that I had made that I had hanging on my wall and I got a lot of attention that day having that with me. They had let us in for the show my son and I were at

The show started and it was a great show as always. I love the new song where Jessica came out to dance . The new song is great. Its called Amore, a very nice song. Davy shook his butt a bit. They looked very happy. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy for him. They said he would be

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After that I skipped the next show for my son to see around Busch Gardens but made sure I was back for the signing. So I get in line for the signing and Johnny Blair was standing there. He spoke with me a bit and he was very cool guy. It was my turn. When I got up there my son asked Davy if he knew who I was. Davy was ,like, of course .I laughed. It was very cute. I got my picture with him after 25 yrs of waiting for one but, hey, it was worth the wait. After that I went and saw the last show at 3:30 still very cool show. I cant get enough of seeing him but that’s ok . So after this show I stood in line again for another chance to talk with Davy again. Yes i am greedy, and he signed something else for me and he shook my son’s hand. Then he told him it was very nice to meet him and Davy said it was very nice to meet him also . My son said he is going to the May show he liked it very much.

out for autographs, he would be signing after the second show, which made me a very happy person. I haven’t got to do that since the 90's. That was the last time I had a chance to speak with him. After the show was over someone walked up to me and asks if they could take a picture of what I had. I said yes, of course. They said this would be for Davy which made me feel very good. They took a picture of me holding the sign I had and one of me in my Davy shirt. Then she asked, “Would you like that signed?” I was, like, sure thanks. They took it back and had it signed for me. She showed me pictures of him signing it and also holding it up it was very cool, she told me she would email me the pictures.

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Donna Corbin ( p.s. Thanks Cindy )

made that a very special day for me. I felt not only like a fan but a friend I felt like after 30 yrs of being a fan I was noticed as one. I thank Davy and his band for the best show I think I have gone to since I was 16 yrs old and now even 24 yrs later I still love to see him and enjoy everything they do so thanks again for the best day ever. A very happy fan,

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Guest Blog on "The Checkup" in the Washington Post

Peter Tork's Cancer, In His Own Words Late last year, after a few months of my not swallowing in a normal way, a friend mentioned that my voice sounded funny, kind of squawky and nasal. I'd meant to get it checked out, but her observation pushed me to doing something about it sooner rather than later. I went to an ear, nose and throat doctor, who sprayed my nostrils with anesthetic and sent a length of fiber-optic cable up my nose and down my throat. He came back with bad news. There was a growth on the lower region of my tongue. He suspected squamous cell carcinoma.

ly rare cancer, usually occurring in the salivary glands. Mine occurred on the lower part of my tongue; that's even rarer. I wound up in New York at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where one Dr. Jatin Shah told me I should get surgery as soon as possible. I thought about it a second and said I wasn't doing anything that afternoon.... Dr. Shah laughed and amended: as soon as practicable. That turned out to be the following Wednesday, which was March 4. I woke up from that surgery with another tube up my nose and down my throat -- this one for feeding me. About three months later I began a followup course of radiation at a hightech hospital in Boston, where they rev up a cyclotron and pipe protons down the hall and through a giant metal tube into my throat. (Remember electrons, neutrons and protons? Those.)

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My friend Therra Gwyn, who is also my editor and publicist, suggested that if the news of my cancer seeped out without my having a say in it, it would most likely get so distorted that there'd be 30 stories out there, none of them with more than a tangential relationship with the actuality. Better she said -- and I agreed -- to tell the story myself, as best I could. Besides making sure the record was straight, telling the story out loud on a Web site and Facebook page might help the world (or that part of it that was interested) relax some fears about cancer in general and might boost attention to adenoid cystic carcinoma in particular. Also, it might just help me keep a right-sized attitude about life and myself. Otherwise, you know, it'd be like: I'm a celebrity, get me offa this planet! Can't have that.

is supposed to be hoarseness. The radiologist told me, "Well, you play guitar and you sing. Perhaps you won't sing, but maybe you'll play guitar a lot more." I recovered very quickly after my surgery, and I've been hoping that my better-than-average constitution will keep the worst effects of radiation at bay. My voice and energy still seem to be in decent shape, so maybe I can pull these gigs off after all. Just in case, though, I've invited some friends to join me, including my friend Lauren, a worldclass slide guitar player. People will be so dazzled by her that they won't notice whether I'm doing well. I'm also bringing in belly dancers, and I'm expecting a fly-over by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Maybe elephants. I mean to do those shows.

As of this writing, I'm just beginning to feel the effects of the second course of radiation, a bit of soreness on the tongue, some unpleasant effects when swallowing. So far, not too bad.

By Peter Tork

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The Theory Of Evolution

Darwin Was Right!

By Cindy Bryant

The PFG Theory of Relativity ( Not to be confused with Einstein’s Theory ) Some days when things are running good or if machines are down at work, I have a lot of time to think….much too much time but then a mind is a terrible thing to waste. In the early days of the PFG Road Crew we were on the road nearly every week to see “our guys”. Some trips we would drive 18 hours to see a show and then turn around as soon as the show was over and drive 18 hours back. Ah, to be young and foolish again...as opposed to being old and foolish. To entertain ourselves on those long drives we created The Theory Of Evolution game long before they were playing 6 Degrees From Kevin Bacon. It’s a challenge to link ANYTHING/ ANYONE to the Monkees in a series of steps. The more ridiculous and intricate the better. At work I have taken this game to an even higher level to prove not only Darwin’s theory but also “The Circle Of Life”. I STARTED with the Monkees and ENDED with the Monkees. First a couple of really simple theories:

Kevin Bacon is Monkees related. 1. Kevin appeared on an episode of Will and Grace. 2. Will and Grace featured Sean Hayes as Jack. 3. Sean Hayes played Jerry Lewis in an biographic movie about Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. 4. Dean Martin’s daughter is Deana Martin. 5. Deana Martin guess starred on “The Monkees” episode “Some Like It Luke Warm”. 6. “The Monkees “ was a TV show about the band, The Monkees. 7. Therefore Kevin Bacon is Monkees related. Sandra Bullock is Monkees related. 1. Sandra Bullock starred in the movie “The Lake House.” 2. “The Lake House” also starred Keanu Reeves. 3. Keanu Reeves was also in the movie “Something’s Gotta Give”. 4. “Something’s Gotta Give also starred Jack Nicholson. 5. Jack Nicholson was one of the writers for the movie “Head”. 30

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6. The movie “Head” was a Monkees movie. 7. Therefore Sandra Bullock is Monkees related.

starred Jo Voight. 16. Jon Voight is Angelina Jolie’s father. 17. Angelina Jolie’s “domestic partner” is Brad Pitt. 18. Brad Pitt was in “Ocean’s Eleven”. 19. Ocean’s Eleven also starred Julia Roberts. 20. Julia Roberts was also in Notting Hill.” 21. Notting Hill also starred Hugh Grant. 22. Hugh Grant was in “9 Months”. 23. “9 Months” also starred Tom Arnold. 24. Tom Arnold was married to Roseanne Barr. 25. Roseanne Barr had a TV show called “Roseanne”. 26. The show “Roseanne’ featured a recurring role played by Tim Curry. 27. Tim Curry was in the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show”. 28. “RHPS” starred a very young Susan Sarrandon. 29. Susan Sarrandon’s “domestic partner” is Tim Robbins. 30. Tim Robbins starred in “The Shawshank Redemption”. 31. The Shawshank Redemption” was written by Stephen King. 32. Stephen King wrote a book called “The Regulators”. 33. In “The Regulators” a family is driving down the road listening to “Last Train To Clarksville”. 34. “LTTC” is a Monkees song. 35. Therefore the Monkees are Monkees related!

Ok, are you ready for the “circle”? The Monkees are Monkees related (duh?!...Wait, wait, it’s not that simple!) 1. The Monkees were in a TV show about a fictional band called “The Monkees”. 2. The TV show “The Monkees” was created after Rafelson and Schneider saw “A Hard Days Night.” 3. A Hard Days Night featured the Beatles. 4. Loren Michaels once invited the Beatles on “Saturday Night Live” live on the air. Paul and John were actually watching and considered the offer. 5. SNL starred Gilda Radnor. 6. Gilda Radnor was married to Gene Wilder 7. Gene Wilder starred in the movie “Young Frankenstein”. 8. “Young Frankenstein” was the brain child of Mel Brooks. 9. Mel Brooks was married to Ann Bancroft. 10. Ann Bancroft starred in the movie “The Graduate”. 11. “The Graduate” also starred a very young Dustin Hoffman. 12. Dustin Hoffman was in “Rainman”. 13. “Rainman” also starred Tom Cruise. 14. Tom Cruise was in the movie “Mission Impossible.” 15. “Mission Impossible” also 31

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Greetings Earthlings:

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We just finished up filming 10 more (now in post production) Featuring: Star Trek, Rain Man, Terminator, Jason of Friday the 13th, Rocky, Darth Vader & Paul Jager We are Sponsoring: 1. Music Expo in New Brighton 2. "Crate Diggers" Vinyl Record Sale @ Carlton Lofts St. Paul 3. KFAI as an Underwriter 4. "Destination: Outer Space" by; Christopher R. Mihm coming out 25 May 2010 !!!! 5. Bolin Fest July in Sioux City, Iowa 6. . Crypticon in November 2010 7. The Record Show: Sat 3rd April 9 - 4pm VFW 2916 Lyndale Ave S. Mlps. We are going to be in the City Pages "Minnesota Music Directory" Watch for our: 10% Off Coupon in the Roseville "Clipper" (back page) March Birthdays: Roger Daltry: Who - 1 March 1944 Chris Squire: Yes - 4 March 1948 David Gilmore: Pink Floyd - 6 March 1946 Micky Dolenz: Monkees - 8 March194 Mark Lindsay: Paul Revere & the Raiders - 9 March 1942 Mark Stein: Vanilla Fudge & Tommy Bolin Band - 11 March 1947 Steve Harris: Iron Maiden - 12 March 1957 Renee "Doc" Dahring: 13 March 19?? Sly Stone: 15 March 1944 Nancy Wilson: Heart - 16 March 1954 Scott Gorham: Thin Lizzy - 17 March 1951 Lindsey M. Reif: 18 March 19?? Keith Relf: Yardbirds - 22 March 1943 (looking for rare 45 "Mr. Zero) Steven Tyler: Aerosmith - 26 March

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Mike News Austin Society Honors Nesmith

by Andy Lauer (February 17, 2010) . The Austin Film Society will present its Warren Skaaren Lifetime Achievement Award to Michael Nesmith at the 10th anniversary Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards on March 11, 2010. The event honors Texans who have made a significant contribution to the film and media industry. Nesmith, born in Houston and raised in Dallas, is perhaps best known for his contributions to The Monkees band and TV show, as well as for his solo career as a musician, television personality, writer and philanthropist. In the mid-1970s, Nesmith created the Nickelodeon cable network television program “Pop Clips,” which was subsequently developed for an MTV show. As a musician, Nesmith is known for his single “Cruisin” and his Grammy-winning music video “Elephant Parts.” In addition, he has served as the executive producer for the movies “Repo Man,” “Tapeheads” and “Timerider.” Nesmith is currently readying a virtual-reality music musical performance space called Videoranch 3D for for SXSW. Nesmith will be honored along with

Lukas Haas, Bruce McGill and Quentin Tarantino (Tom Mix honorary Texan Award) at the ceremony in Austin. Catherin O’Hara will accept the Star of Texas Award for “Waiting for Guffman,” while Thomas Haden Church, a Texas native, will emcee the ceremony. Past Texas Film Hall of Fame honorees include Billy Bob Thornton, Mike Judge, Morgan Fairchild, Dennis Quaid, Kris Kristofferson, Forest Whitaker, Sissy Spacek.

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Peter News And Dates the festival Saturday with his band Shoe Suede Blues. The idea of Tork playing the blues seems a far cry from his hits with the Monkees from the 1960s. But in fact, he has always played and appreciated the blues, dating back to his early years listening to his mom’s Louis Jordan records and other jump-blues sounds dating to the 1940s.

SSB — March 13, 2010 8:30 PM Centenary College Hacketstown, NY

Tork cites the legendary blues acts such as Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, but he also notes the blues stylings in the early recordings of such rockers as Little Richard, Fats Domino and Elvis Presley.

Hackettstown getting a welcome case of the blues

What draws Tork to the blues is its therapeutic value. “You go to a dance club nowadays, and that music is little hitting yourself in the head with a hammer,” he says. “It’s music that lets you hide from your life. The blues is different. The blues is healing. The blues will fix you. The blues has that quality of being accepted, of being home.”

Story Written By Bill Nutt HACKETTSTOWN — Centenary College will have the blues next weekend, and that should make music fans happy. On Friday and Saturday, March 12-13, the college will host the first Centenary Mini-Blues Festival, with performances by six acts. In addition, two local mainstays – Jack Tannehill and Mike Esposito – will play matinee shows at Marley’s Gotham Grill on Main Street, and Charlie Brown’s will be the site of postshow parties each evening.

The blues also has a way of bringing people together. The closing act on Friday night is the duo of Peter Karp and Sue Foley, two established blues-rock artists who met only about a year ago at a blues festival in Ottawa. A meeting led to a duet on one of Karp’s records, which turned into a series of e-mail correspondences and a friendship. The results: a full-blown CD called “He Said

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LINE-UP (Matinee shows both days are at Marley’s Gotham Grill, 169 Main St., Hackettstown. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and later are at Centenary College, 400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown) Friday, March 12 4 p.m. – Jack Tannehill 6:30 – Mike Lawlor Band 7:30 – Lori V with Can’t Stop Now 8:45 – Peter Karp and Sue Foley Saturday, March 13 4 p.m. – Mike Esposito 6:30 – Anne Mironchik Trio 7:30 – Plainfield Slim & the Groundhawgs 8:45 – Peter Tork & Shoe Suede Blues

She Said” and a current tour. “We shared a lot with each other,” Karp says. “It started as a casual correspondence and it turned into something cathartic.” “We began sending each other creative ideas,” Foley recalls. “He’d send me snippets of songs, and that would inspire me.” Karp and Foley think that their approach — a mix of quiet acoustic songs and blues-rockers — will find an appreciative audience at the Mini-Blues Festival. “I really like the Hackettstown area,” says Karp, who has performed at Centenary and who has performed at WNTI, the college radio station. “The town cares about new music, original music.” CENTENARY MINI-BLUES FESTIVAL: 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., March 12 and 13 at Centenary College, 400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown. Free matinee shows, 4 to 6 p.m., Marley’s Gotham Grill, 169 Main St., Hackettstown. Post-show party each evening, 10:30 p.m. to midnight, Charlie Brown’s, 109 Grand Ave., Hackettstown. Tickets: $20 for each evening’s show, with a discount for the post-show party that night, or $35 for both evenings’ shows, as well as free admission to both post-show parties. Call (908) 979-0900 or visit www.centenarystageco.org.

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David News And Dates Davy Jones Concerts: 2010

Mon Jan 25 private event, Orlando, FL Sat Jan 30 Tecumseh Center for the Arts, Tecumseh, MI Sat Feb 6 Fri

Nokia Theatre, Dallas, TX

Feb 12 The Mill Casino, North Bend, OR

Wed Mar 10 Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL Thu Mar 11 Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL Fri

Mar 12 Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL

Sat Mar 13 Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL Fri

Mar 26 GIvens Performing Arts Center, Pembroke, NC

Sat Mar 27 Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, NY

Sat Apr 3

Fri

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May 7 America Gardens Theatre, Disney World, FL

Sat May 8 America Gardens Theatre, Disney World, FL Sun May 9 America Gardens Theatre, Disney World, FL Thu Jun 3

J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre, Bardstown, KY

Sat Nov 20 Queensborough Performing Arts Center, Bayside, NY

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Micky News And Dates Brief Encounter With ... Monkee Micky Dolenz Date: 25 February 2010 His post-Monkees career has included multiple appearances in myriad American sitcoms as well as theatre credits including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Aida and The Point!, which came to the West End during the late 1970s.

I think the thing that I found most touching about him is his relationship with his daughter. I have four daughters, so I’m sure that it immediately struck a chord. So that was very appealing, and of course that show stopping number, “Timeless to Me”.

How does it feel to be returning to London’s West End? Are you kidding me? It's wonderful! I just love doing musical theatre in general and, besides Broadway, you don’t get any better than this. I’m thrilled to be here, both in Hairspray and in the West End.

Do you get on with Brian Conley, who plays your wife Edna? Well so far he’s been incredibly supportive and very gracious. And he looks great in a fat suit!

How did your involvement in Hairspray come about? I said to my English agent, "you should look around and see if anything comes up" and she said that they were looking for a new Wilbur in Hairspray. I’ve been aware of the piece for a while, and loved it - so I came over and, luckily, they offered it to me.

You’ve performed in London before, in the late 70's. How would you compare your experience then to now? That was one of the first things that I had done in musical theatre. I doubt that I was very good! Since then, I've got into this more intensively, and realised that I had to brush up on my theatre skills; television and film are

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very different disciplines. Growing up in Los Angeles doing film and TV, I didn’t have the same kind of background I might have if I had grown up in New York, where theatre is just everywhere. All the actors and singers in New York are basically founded in theatre, whereas in Los Angeles it’s TV and film.

of songs, including the Spice Girls, the Monkees and the Rolling Stones. It just doesn’t necessarily equate to a successful musical theatre experience. In the States, there have been many attempts at wonderful catalogues, including the Beach Boys, but they just don’t work. It’s because they just depend on the popularity of the songs and there isn’t a coherent and dramatic storyline. If you look at Mamma Mia!, you could say "well that’s just great ABBA music", but I don’t think that show would have lasted as long as it did if they had just strung together ABBA tunes. That story is the story of a little girl trying to find her father. You actually care about the people. So the short answer is, I don’t know. Then again, the people who wrote those songs were just an amazing stable of writers, and I was blessed to have been able to sing them. In fact, I’m just coming out with a CD called King

After Hairspray, do you see yourself performing in another London musical? Absolutely. I’d love doing more in the West End. I did Aida in New York, and that was when I realised I really love doing this. Funnily enough, when I started doing this musical theatre stuff on a more consistent basis, I realised that The Monkees Show was kind of a little musical theatre on television. If you look at an episode of The Monkees, we were singing, dancing, and doing bits of comedy with a scripted plot, very much like a musical. You get hooked to the kind of adrenaline buzz that you get from being on stage, live. I’ve done so much film and television where if you screw it up, somebody just says ‘cut’ and you do it again. Obviously that doesn’t happen in theatre, so there’s definitely that edge that everybody probably gets a little addicted to. What are your thoughts on a potential Monkees musical? Oh there’s been talk of that for years. There are lots of groups that have wonderful catalogues 38

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thoughtful. Hello Cleveland is short, obnoxious and in your face. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of an album I would write if I was in a really pissy mood, wonder no more.”â€¨ The CD, which Marsland describes as “an angry, satirical, rocking and darkly funny album that takes a dead aim at pop culture and the state of rock and roll,” features Marsland’s East Coast touring band — bassist Teresa Cowles, keyboard player Charlie Zayleskie and drummer Jon Braun — along with Cleveland’s Bill Stone, formerly of Paranoid Lovesick, on backing vocalsIt features tunes like “The Day I Bought Micky Dolenz a Beer,” “40-YearOld College Student,” “Dave Matthews Again,” “Sports Bar” and “My Name Is Jonas Brothers.” A video for the latter is currently posted at Marsland’s website.

for a Day, a tribute album to Carole King that’s going to be coming out while I’m doing Hairspray. Hairspray continues at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 28 March 2010. A new national tour launches at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on 30 March 2010.  by Alex Mangini

Adam Marsland Says "Hello Cleveland" PM The album recorded in one marathon session in Northeast Ohio late last year by Los Angeles based singersongwriter Adam Marsland and his band is now available. Titled Hello Cleveland, its 14 raw, immediate tunes were written in a few days preceding the band’s gig at the Barking Spider in early October and recorded two days later in less than eight hours with engineer Bill Korecky at Mars Recording. Marsland’s best known for Beach Boys-influenced power-pop, like that on his album Go West, which came out in the middle of last year. He says, “One might wonder why a new album less than six months after Go West came out. Hello Cleveland came out spontaneously on the road, borne of the frustrations of touring and just dealing. It’s been called “the anti-Go West” by a few people. Go West is long, diverse, layered,

Marsland’s pressing only 500 copies of the CD — retail-ready, glassmastered, professionally reproduced — and is selling them only through his website. “When they’re gone, they’re gone,” he says. —Anastasia Pantsios .

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And you know who you are! Dawn, You couldn’t do any better than front row center?!! Form now on you are my ticket agent! Cindy

Mother, The best is yet to come! From Denise and the 14 boys + 1 Girls & Tom, Let’s have dinner. Meet me at Onesti’s!

Thanks to all who have been there for me in the last 2 years. I believe in angels because I know you. Cindy

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