EagleRock News Update

Monty Python's 40th Anniversary

CELEBRATE MONTY PYTHON’S 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH DEFINITIVE PYTHON ANTHOLOGY

Eagle Rock Entertainment are proud to announce the simultaneous release of “Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The Lawyer’s Cut” on DVD [EMDV762] and Blu-ray [ERBRD5041] on 26 October 2009. This release marks the 40th Anniversary of the first episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus being broadcast on the BBC (on October 5th 1969). The legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python will get in front of the camera one last time in this retelling of the entire Python phenomenon from start to finish. The DVD / Blu-ray release will be preceded by a theatrical release and a worldwide TV broadcast.

The Monty Python troupe is John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Graham Chapman. This release will feature interviews with all of the surviving Python members, along with archive representation for the late Graham Chapman. The Pythons will tell their life story and reveal deeper truths alongside the more tried and tested Python history lessons.

“This is the documentary I always hoped that would be made - something so complete and so faithful to the truth that I don't need to watch it,” said Terry Jones.

This series will study the Pythons up close and through the eyes of their contemporaries and fans: rock stars, comedians, actors, politicians, writers, broadcasters, religious groups, Python-haters and potential axe murderers. Every opinion on Monty Python will be brought to life on-screen for the first time with never-before-seen material. Dozens of featured guest interviews will include Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Bruce Dickinson, Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels, Jeff Bridges, Eddie Izzard, Olivia Harrison, Steven Merchant, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Roth, Seth Green, and Hugh Hefner among many others.

A Concert By The Lake

On 15 February 2010, Eagle Rock Entertainment release “A Concert By The Lake” on Blu-ray [ERBRD5049]. This charity fundraising concert featured an all-star supergroup which was convened at the historic Wintershall Estate in Surrey in aid of the charity HASTE (Heart And Stroke Trust Endeavour). With Gary Brooker of Procol Harum directing from the piano, a backing band that includes Andy Fairweather Low and Mike Rutherford on guitars, Paul Carrack on keyboards and Henry Spinetti on drums gives virtuoso support to an amazing line-up of star soloists including Eric Clapton, Katie Melua, Roger Taylor, Ringo Starr and The Drifters. Eagle was the first visual music company to embrace High Definition and their commitment to the new technology continues with new additions to their Blu-ray catalogue.

This truly unique all-star line-up perform many of their classic tracks such as “A Whiter Shade Of Pale”, “Over My Shoulder”, “Lay Down Sally”, “The Closest Thing To Crazy”, “I Want To Break Free”, “Under The Boardwalk” and “With A Little Help From My Friends” among many others. The concert has been specially re-edited for Blu-ray release from the original footage and with a new front cover. A royalty from the sales of the Blu-ray goes to HASTE.

TRACKLISTING

1) Tequila 2) Over My Shoulder (feat Paul Carrack) 3) Reconsider Baby (feat Eric Clapton) 4) Lay Down Sally (feat Eric Clapton) 5) How Long (feat Paul Carrack) 6) Willie & The Hand Jive (feat Eric Clapton) 7) Crawling Up A Hill (feat Katie Melua) 8) My Aphrodisiac Is You (feat Katie Melua) 9) The Closest Thing To Crazy (feat Katie Melua) 10) Lay My Burden Down (feat Andy Fairweather Low) 11) Say It’s Not True (feat Roger Taylor) 12) Those Were The Days (feat Roger Taylor) 13) I Want To Break Free (feat Roger Taylor) 14) This World Is Rich (feat Gary Brooker) 15) Act Naturally (feat Ringo Starr) 16) Photograph (feat Ringo Starr) 17) With A Little Help From My Friends (feat Ringo Starr) 18) A Whiter Shade Of Pale (feat Gary Brooker) 19) Stormy Monday (feat Eric Clapton & Chris Barber) 20) Under The Boardwalk (feat The Drifters) 21) Stand By Me (feat The Drifters) 22) Cocaine (feat Eric Clapton) 23) I Can’t Dance (Everyone!)

“A Concert By The Lake” boasts a wonderful cast of cherished musicians enjoying themselves and producing fantastic takes on their best loved compositions. Coming replete with interviews with the key performers as a bonus feature, and offering over two hours of entertainment, this release will benefit HASTE, but can be enjoyed at leisure.

Jeff Beck continues to ride high in 2010

Jeff Beck’s legacy of excellence continues, as his Performing This Week…Live at Ronnie Scott’s musical trifecta continues to earn accolades. He was honored with “Best Rock Instrumental Performance” for his moving interpretation of “A Day In The Life” from the Performing CD at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, where he delivered a tribute to Les Paul with Imelda May on their performance of “How High The Moon.”

Additionally, the companion DVD/Blu-ray sales have reached Platinum status. This, along with the Grammy, are a welcome addition to a stellar year of success, which included a #1 chart position for the DVD on the Soundscan charts, and an induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

“Eagle Rock Entertainment couldn’t be more thrilled and proud of Jeff’s winning the GRAMMY for Instrumental Rock Song of the Year. This just highlights how great a guitar player he is. Truly as good as it gets!”
-Mike Carden, President of Operations North America

Released last year on CD, DVD, and Blu-ray, Performing This Week… is a showcase of immeasurable talent. Recorded over a series of performances at London’s Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, Beck, buoyed by bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, and keyboardist Jason Rebello, sonically soars on a multitude of tracks. Generating steam in all genres, Beck and his band tackle rock, blues, Bolero, boogie, jazz, ballads, and, as evidenced, a spectacular interpretation of the Beatles.

New Rolling Stones film

Eagle Rock Entertainment are delighted to announce that they have signed a deal with the Rolling Stones to release two DVDs this year. The Rolling Stones have long been viewed by many as Britain’s most important rock n roll band and these releases, concentrating on some of their finest work laid down in the ’70s, will certainly cement that reputation.

The first of the releases "Stones In Exile" is the story of the making of the classic album "Exile On Main Street", which was released in 1972 as a double LP and is considered by many to be their masterpiece. This title is due to be released in June with substantial bonus material and follows the broadcast of the main show by the BBC in late May, and the reissue of the album at the same time.

The second of the releases is "Ladies And Gentlemen...The Rolling Stones", the legendary Rolling Stones concert film from 1972. Fully restored from the original film, it will be released nationally in cinemas and then receive its first ever authorised DVD release. The title will also be released in high definition on Blu-ray in the Autumn of 2010.

The Rolling Stones line-up featured on both “Stones In Exile” and “Ladies And Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones” is: Mick Jagger – vocals; Keith Richards – guitars; Bill Wyman – bass; Charlie Watts – drums; Mick Taylor – guitars.

Geoff Kempin of Eagle Rock commented, “We are delighted to add a band of such unparalleled calibre as the Rolling Stones to our catalogue and are delighted to be bring our customers a pair of such important and high quality titles.”

Celebrate "The Big O" this April 23rd

ROY ORBISON'S 74th BIRTHDAY

This April 23, 2010 in celebration of Roy Orbisons 74th birthday, the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville will host a benefit bash for the wonderful charity Musicians On Call. Barbara Orbison will be joined by family, friends and fans as musicians including Harold Bradley & Mallary Hope, Rodney Crowell, Chris Rodriguez & Eden's Edge, Jeffrey Steele, JD Souther, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, plus Surprise Guests perform songs spanning Roy's 5 decade career. The acclaimed Texan was a pioneer of rock and roll and is one of the very few artists to have been accepted by the world in all forms of popular music. Roy is also one of the exceptional artists to have won Grammys in pop, rock and roll and country categories. His Hits, including Ooby Dooby, Oh Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Blue Bayou, Crying, Its Over, In Dreams, You Got It and Handle with Care (as a Traveling Wilbury with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne) is woven into the fabric of our global psyche, forever living in our hearts and our minds and capturing the imagination of new fans daily. Funds raised through the event will create a dedicated "Roy Orbison" program at the Bordeaux Long Term Care Facility.

The Hard Rock Cafes of Texas, including Dallas, Houston and San Antonio will honor their native son with a limited edition giveaway of Roy's trademark dark sunglasses and limited edition sunglass-pins. While the Hard Rock Cafes around the world will be playing Roy's music and videos in all their locations.

On the eve of Roy's birthday, the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club (Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) has declared their April 22, 2010 game vs. the Oklahoma RedHawks Taco Bell Throw Back Thursday and Roy Orbison Night at historic Greer Stadium in Nashville. Fans are encouraged to wear their best Roy memorabilia. The first 1,000 fans will receive a pair of Roy Orbison sunglasses. The Sounds will hold special in-game promotions where lucky winners will receive the Roy Orbison Soul Of Rock and Roll Box Set and a bottle of Pretty Woman Perfume. Sounds mascot Ozzie will present the "Pretty Woman of the Game." Barbara Orbison will throw the first pitch and Gibson will donate a limited edition Pretty Woman guitar. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com or by calling 615-690-HITS (US only)

Launching the week of April 23, Gibson Epiphone will initiate a photo campaign of iconic images wearing Roys trademark glasses; which will climax on Roys birthday with a classic photo of the Big O himself on the Jumbotron in Times Square.

In addition, TouchTunes Interactive Networks, the largest interactive in-venue entertainment network in North America, will promote a special 2 week long birthday playlist featuring over 20 hits dedicated to the rock legend.

To find out more and how you can participate please visit the official Roy Orbison website, www.royorbison.com and join the party! As Barbara Orbison would say, Thank you for loving Roy.

Eagle announce Nickelback title

On 12 July 2010, Eagle Rock Entertainment release “Live At Sturgis 2006”
by Nickelback simultaneously on DVD and Blu-ray [EREDV805 and ERBRD5065 respectively]. This title includes the hits “How You Remind Me”, “Too Bad”, “Never Again”, “Someday”, “Photograph”, “Far Away” and more. This is the first time that this title has been available on Blu-ray. Eagle was the first visual music company to embrace High Definition and their commitment to the new technology continues with new additions to their Blu-ray catalogue.

In 2006 Nickelback took to the stage in front of a crowd of 35,000 at Rockin’ The Rally, the music part of the famous Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota, as part of their tour in support of the “All The Right Reasons” album. “Live In Sturgis” captures the complete event through the live concert and bonus features showing Nickelback preparing for the show and a look at the motorbike rally itself, the largest in the world.
The concert features all their UK hits up to that time. Also included is the original promo video for “Rockstar” with its host of cameo roles.

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1) Animals 2) Woke Up This Morning 3) Photograph 4) Because Of You 5) Far Away 6) Never Again 7) Savin’ Me 8) Someday 9) Side Of A Bullet 10) How You Remind Me 11) Too Bad 12) Figured You Out

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Nickelback are one of the biggest bands in the world and “Live At Sturgis” shows just why. Packed with great music, hits and superb bonuses this is one for any discerning rocker.

Ronnie James Dio sadly passed away

It is with a heavy heart that I must report that a true gentleman in our business has lost his battle with cancer. We at Eagle have worked with and enjoyed the company of Ronnie Dio, one of our industry’s true superstars who took time with every fan and every one of us to show that beyond being the consummate rock star Ronnie was a great guy. He will be missed.

Mike Carden

ELP - Pictures at an Exhibition (Ex US)

On 26th July 2010, Eagle Rock Entertainment release the “Pictures At An Exhibition – Special Edition” DVD from Emerson, Lake & Palmer [Cat. No. EREDV793]. The band celebrate their 40th anniversary this year and, in fact, the day before the release of the DVD, they perform live at the High Voltage Festival in London – the first ELP live concert since 1998.

“Pictures At An Exhibition” was filmed at the Lyceum in London in December 1970. A slightly different version was recorded for a live album release in Newcastle in early 1971. The film version was finally released in cinemas in 1973 and has had brief previous releases on VHS and DVD. This new special edition, forty years on from when it was originally filmed, has the most complete version of the film available and is presented in the best possible sound and picture quality, complete with the original seventies psychedelic effects. The band are on fantastic form and their awesome musicianship is instantly apparent.

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*Pictures At An Exhibition:*

1) Promenade 2) The Gnome 3) Promenade 4) The Sage 5) The Old Castle 6) Blues Variation 7) Promenade 8) The Hut Of Baba Yaga 9) The Curse Of Baba Yaga 10) The Hut Of Baba Yaga 11) The Great Gates Of Kiev 12) Take A Pebble 13) Knife Edge 14) Rondo

*Bonus: Pop Shop 1971*

1) Interview 2) Rondo 3) Nutrocker 4) Take A Pebble 5) Knife Edge 6) Blues Jam / Nutrocker

“Pictures At An Exhibition – Special Edition” not only offers the most complete available version of that show but also boasts the previously unreleased five song live performance from “Pop Shop” in 1971. All in all a fantastic package, “Special” indeed.

Jeff beck Live at The Iridium, NYC June 8th & 9th

Jeff Beck Commemorates Les Paul’s 95th Birthday with Special Intimate Performance at the Iridium Jazz Club

“A Celebration of Les Paul,” sponsored by Gibson Guitar, Honors the Iconic Life of Legendary Guitarist and Innovator Les Paul

Beck will pay tribute to his mentor and friend, the late guitar great Les Paul, with an intimate show consisting of Les Paul’s memorable classics along with some rockabilly favorites. Celebrating what would have been Les Paul’s 95th birthday, Beck will be joined on stage by Irish rockabilly sensation The Imelda May Band. Les Paul, known worldwide for his legendary performances and his incomparable innovations that shaped the evolution of music, remained a fixture in the New York music scene, drawing in crowds with regular gigs at the Iridium Jazz Club until the age of 94. Jeff Beck’s appearances will mark the official dedication of the performance space at the Iridium Jazz Club to the late Les Paul.

Check out our photos from the first night below:

UPDATE: We now have some more photos - this time from the second night:

Ask a question to Rick Wakeman and Randy Bachman

Roy Orbison: The Last Concert

Instantly recognizable in vocals, songwriting and style, Roy Orbison was a musical pioneer. One of the few artists to have worldwide recognition in all forms of music – pop, rock ‘n’ roll, spoken word, and country – he received Grammys in all categories, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award. On August 10, Eagle Rock Entertainment will pay homage to Roy Orbison upon the release of The Last Concert CD.

Originally released as a limited run via iTunes in 2008 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing, The Last Concert is now available on CD for the first time. Recorded on December 4, 1988 in Cincinnati, just two days before his sudden death, this was the last time Roy ever performed. This collection of fourteen songs, including seven top ten singles, is the exact order of his show that evening. This includes one of the most loved Rock ‘n Roll songs ever, “Oh, Pretty Woman,” as well as his Grammy-Award Winning “Crying” and “Dream Baby.” This historic performance is untouched by mixing and enhancements – it’s pure, honest, unmistakable Roy.

Following Roy’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, in 1989, Roy became the second singer to ever simultaneously have two posthumous Top 5 albums (King of Hearts, Mystery Girl) on the Billboard charts (the first was Elvis Presley). In addition to his inductions into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and Nashville Walk Of Fame, Orbison was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2008, the Library of Congress added “Oh, Pretty Woman” to the National Recording Registry.

The Last Concert CD is a rarity in these days and times because it is historically correct—it is a trip down memory lane, capturing one of the best rock ‘n roll singers of all time. You don’t really get to know an artist until you go to a live performance, and this particular concert, on December 4th, 1988 was the very last time that Roy Orbison performed. It is an incredible example of Roy’s on-stage presentation, in which he always gave stellar, near-chilling performances. It is a must-have in any record collection.