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(Thanks to reader Jeremy for sharing this with me)
Iceberg Radio posted the news on The Tom/Kim, Brad/Pamela engagements, along with some new info:
Boston leaders Tom Scholz and Brad Delp both got engaged over the holidays. Guitarist/producer/songwriter Scholz proposed to his girlfriend Kim Hart on Christmas Eve, and singer Delp proposed to his girlfriend Pamela Sullivan on Christmas Day.
Before Delp proposed, he put the ring in his girlfriend's Christmas stocking, and when she found it, he got down on one knee and proposed to her sister, saying, "Will you be my sister-in-law?"
Scholz will be married this week in an undisclosed location. Delp is planning to get married on a two-day break from Boston's upcoming summer tour, which is now in the planning stages.
Source: Iceberg Radio
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This was published in the Boston Globe:
Tom Scholz, founder of the band Boston, thought he had come up with the perfect Christmas Eve surprise when he asked girlfriend Kim Hart to marry him. But Scholz was surprised himself to find out that Brad Delp, Boston's original lead singer, proposed to his longtime sweetie Pamela Sullivan over the holidays as well. The good news for the rock dudes is that both women said yes.
Congratulations to both of the lucky couples!
Source: boston.com
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Former Boston guitarist Antonio (aka Anthony) Cosmo is keeping busy these days. Not only did he recently release an album with his father Fran and their band Cosmo, but he's involved in another project.
Antonio is now involved in a new project called Mercy Grail, working with Kevin Soffera (Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Three Doors Down). While there's very little information on this new project, you can keep up to date on this project by visiting the Mercy Grail Myspace page.
Source: myspace.com/mercygrail
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During the Christmas at the Palace Theatre, which aired on WZID 95.7, Kimberley Dahme and Brad Delp performed. After Brad performed Paul McCartney's Wonderful Christmastime and John Lennon's Happy Xmas (War is Over), Brad was asked if Boston plans to tour in 2007.
Here's a transcript of what Brad said:
Host: ...before we let you leave the stage, Brad Delp, we need to know, we need to know, is Boston coming back for another tour anytime soon? Your fans wanna know, I'm sure.
Brad: I heard rumors to that effect -- we played not too long ago at Symphony Hall for Doug Flutie's retirement party, and the gig went so well, Tom was very pleased, and so actually -- tell a secret, we have rehearsal this Saturday. Looks like we may be going out this summer folks, so that means Beatlejuice takes a small hiatus, but I'm so lucky that I get to do things that I love -- you know i love -- obviously singing the Beatle songs and the fact that after all these years people still wanna come out and see Boston, that means a lot to us.
Host: 30 years, isn't it, Brad?
Brad: Yes it is 30, but my hair -- it used to be not grey, I think when we started.
Host: You used to have that fro that we just follow you around on stage, right?
Brad: That was the other guy -- well actually I had one too, but that was, yeah, that was Sibby. So I guess the short answer to your question would be yes.
Well, Brad said it, I guess we'll have to hold him to it!
By the way, if you missed the show, you can hear the Brad and Kimberley performances in the audio section. It features Kimberley and Brad singing two songs each, plus guest performances.
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"Uncle" Joe Benson, who produces the popular radio show Off the Record, will be producing a three-hour special called Uncle Joe's Rockin' Christmas Show 2006. The show will feature music, interviews and greetings from many artists, including Tom Scholz and Brad Delp from Boston and the band's rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
This show, which is not part of the Off the Record program, will air on many stations between December 24-25. For information on stations and airtimes, as well as a rundown of the artists appearing, you can go to unclejoe.com. This show will not only air in the US, but on a number of Canadian radio stations as well. If you have Star Choice satellite TV, you can tune into Q107 Toronto on channel 864 or CIRK 97.3 Edmonton on channel 853. You can also listen to streaming audio from a variety of stations. Of course, if you have one of the listed stations in your local area, you can also listen to it the old fashioned way -- with a radio!
Source: unclejoe.com
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If you visit this site regularly, you may have noticed that the look of this site has changed somewhat.
While it isn't a drastic change, there have been some design changes made, most notably:
- Improved navigation, which not only looks better, but allows you access to certain content quicker (ie, lyrics)
- New table layout with rounded corners
- More graphics employed, specifically with news. All news posts have an icon which will show what type of news post it is (ie, a post with an icon of Barry Goudreau will indicate that it's a Barry related post)
I've been working on this redesign since October and have spent countless hours tweaking, not to mention converting content to work with the new design. I'm already trying to come up with ideas for a more improved look. I'm currently working on getting more content completed as well, like the entries in the Related Artists section as well as rewriting bios.
Hope you like the new look!
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If you read Vintage Guitar Magazine, this might interest you.
The next two upcoming issues of Vintage Guitar Magazine will feature a print ad featuring former Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau. The is for Songworks Systems and Products, which produces the Little Lanilei amp, which Barry uses and endorses.
Here is the ad:
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BAND BOSTON TO PERFORM WITH KEITH LOCKHART AND BOSTON POPS
City of boston PAYs TRIBUTE TO HOMETOWN HERO, DOUG FLUTIE
2006 Red, White & Blue Award Concert, Sponsored by American Express and Delta Air Lines, to Benefit Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
BOSTON (October 17, 2006) – American Express, Delta Air Lines and the city of Boston today named renowned athlete and philanthropist, Doug Flutie, the 2006 recipient of the Red, White & Blue Award for his unyielding support of the Boston community. The prestigious award, given to Bruce Springsteen and Oscar Robertson in past years, will be presented to Doug Flutie at a benefit concert featuring Keith Lockhart, the legendary band Boston and many other special guests.
The Award concert will also serve as a retirement celebration for Flutie and will take place at Symphony Hall on November 13th, which has been designated "Doug Flutie Day" by the city of Boston. Concert tickets go on sale today, with proceeds going to the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism to help the Foundation further improve the lives of those touched by autism.
Boston, who have not performed on stage for two years feel honored to join this important event. Boston founder and guitarist Tom Scholz says, "At a time when so many people in the spotlight are a glaring disappointment, Doug Flutie is a breath of fresh air, and a reminder that that there are still real heroes in the world you can look up to."
The band Boston, are celebrating 30 years since the release of their first album with the release of their record breaking, 1976 first album that sold 17 million copies Boston and their second album, Don’t Look Back, which has be re-mastered by Tom Scholz. The Sony/Legacy BMG CDs have been repackaged in a limited edition collector’s CD with beautiful full color art and photography and new liner notes by Rolling Stone writer David Wild.
BOSTON was a full-blown once-in-a-lifetime event, in the right place at the right time as an alternative to the disco and nascent punk-rock movements of 1976. Certified RIAA gold one month after its appearance on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and platinum one month later, it spent a solid two and a half years (132 weeks) on the list. Three memorable singles were spun off: “More Than A Feeling” (which reached #5 on the Hot 100), “Long Time” (#22), and “Peace Of Mind” (#38).
The band performing on November 13, 2006 will be Tom Scholz, original singer Brad Delp, guitarist Gary Pihl, Bass-vocals Kimberley Dahme and Jeff Neal on drums.
“At the core of the American Express brand lies a deep commitment to community, so it is only fitting that we recognize a man who has never wavered in his commitment to his own hometown,” said Lisa Gregg, vice president, Marketing, American Express Establishment Services. “In all that he does in raising awareness and support for families with autism, Doug Flutie has been an incredibly positive influence, both regionally and nationally.”
Doug Flutie, who recently retired his 21-year career as a football player, has long been recognized in the Boston area for his contributions on and off the field. Known for achievements that serve as bookends to a highly successful college and professional football career – from the famous “Hail Mary” pass during his Heisman Trophy-winning career at Boston College to his remarkable conversion of the first dropkick in 60 years for the Patriots in 2005 – Flutie has inspired thousands of Boston-area kids to defeat the odds and pursue their dreams.
His work off the field has made an even greater impact on communities both in Boston and around the country. Teamed with his wife, Laurie, the Fluties established the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation in honor of their son, Doug, Jr., who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Since 1998, they have helped raise over eight million dollars for autism.
American Express has joined forces with Delta Air Lines, another company that prides itself on serving the communities where they live and work, to bring the 2006 Red, White and Blue Award to Boston. “Doug Flutie truly exemplifies what it means to be a leader in all aspects—on the field, in his hometown and as a humanitarian,” said Jeff Robertson, Managing Director, SkyMiles® Program, Delta Air Lines. “We’re proud to sponsor a program that honors an individual who defines what it means to give back.”
The Red, White & Blue Award Benefit Concert
The Red, White & Blue Award is an ongoing program that honors local heroes and gives communities the chance to say "thank you" to those homegrown musicians, artists, athletes and dignitaries who never forgot their roots. The accompanying concert event enables renowned artists and celebrities to pay tribute to the honoree while raising funds for a local charity of the honorees’ choice.
Presented to Bruce Springsteen in 2004 and Oscar (“The Big O”) Robertson in 2005, the Red, White & Blue Award will be presented to Flutie at a special ceremony at Symphony Hall on November 13, 2006. The ceremony will include a benefit concert, featuring performances from Boston’s own Keith Lockhart, the band Boston featuring founding members Tom Scholz and Brad Delp, as well as other special guests.
Tickets for the concert are available at the Boston Symphony Orchestra Box Office and by phone at (888) 266-1200 for $55, $85 and $150. American Express® Cardmembers are eligible to receive a 15% discount on tickets when purchasing with an American Express Card. Proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.
For more information on the Red, White & Blue Award, log on to
http://www.mylifemycard.com/bostonredwhiteandblue/.
About the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. was established by Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their son, Doug, Jr. who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism. www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org
About American Express
Establishment Services is the merchant network of American Express, which acquires and maintains relationships with millions of merchants around the globe, which welcome American Express-branded Cards. American Express Company is a leading global payments, network, travel and banking company founded in 1850.
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is the world’s second-largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offering daily flights to 502 destinations in 88 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at www.delta.com.
About EPOP International
EPOP International is comprised of a dedicated team of media-production professionals who harness the talents of renowned artists, celebrities and dignitaries by leveraging their extensive industry contacts and their own creative experience to craft unique events that raise funds and awareness for some of the most significant causes of our time. Anomaly (www.anomalynyc.com) assists EPOP with all branding, communications and marketing. Anomaly is comprised of a proven group of executives with broad experience that spans brand and business strategy, advertising, design, media-strategy, innovation, content, mobile media & technology, naming & corporate id, and client-side management. EPOP is the creator and producer of the Red, White & Blue Award. For more information go to www.epopinternational.com.
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Komit from the Gonna Hitch a Ride forum has posted the setlist for the upcoming Doug Flutie tribute show:
Star Spangled Banner
Rock and Roll Band
Peace of Mind
Longtime Segue
I Think I Like It
More Than a Feeling
A New World
To Be a Man
Foreplay/Longtime
There is also going to be an encore, where Doug Flutie will be invited to drum for the encore for the song of his choice, and if he accepts, he'll chose the song, either Don't Look Back, Party or Smokin'.
Source: Gonna Hitch a Ride
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The news of Tom Scholz and Barry Goudreau being back in touch after almost 30 years has sparked a lot of excitement from Boston fans. Naturally, this has caused some to jump to conclusions about Tom and Barry's relationship, particularly the idea that Barry is back with Boston.
A visitor of this site forwarded me an email they received from Barry Goudreau. They asked Barry whether or not he has rejoined Boston; here's what Barry had to say:
Unfortunately rumors of me rejoining Boston are unfounded, as I have not been asked to be involved. Barry
So there you have it, Barry has not rejoined Boston. Of course we can still hope...