hey tony, good for you. i'm glad that you were able to see glenn, even if just for a bit. hopefully you wont have to wait too long to see him again.
peace,
Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp Summer Tour 2008
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Here's another video featuring Glenn and the guys on the road from their tour bus
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Be sure and click the link for some cool video of Glenn while he was in Nashville the other day
http://www.wsmv.com/video/17167218/
as featured on Nashville's WSMV Channel 4 morning news programme, "Breakfast with Bulger".
Also, here's a link from the Epiphone Musical Instruments news page with a brief report from the gig in Nashvillehttp://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=1318
Picture Courtesy: Epiphone
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Howdy fellow Glenn fans! Here is my experience in Nashville. Arrived at Wildhorse @ 4:45pm, was able to walk in the door and stand at the back of the showroom. Could see up to the stage while Allstars practiced "It's Only Rock n' Roll" and "Stay With Me", a few breaks here and there, as they were fine tuning the songs. It was cool to see this! Just after 6:00, management called for all meet and greet ticket holders( i was part of ) to follow them upstairs. My heart was pounding!( finally get to meet my bass hero ) Upon entering the reception area there were allstars and campers sitting, standing about chatting. When Glenn walked around the corner, my attention focused on him. Seeing and hearing one, that you've looked up to for so long, up close is a mind blower! When it came my time to say hello, I think i pulled a "Chris Farley" and blurted that I'd "been a long-time fan, Deep Purple, Trapeze, Hughes/Thrall". Glenn said "Allright". After a few more words I got his autograph and picture. Then I stood back and watched as he greeted others. He's the real deal! Went back downstairs after things wrapped up, thinking that was awesome. First up were the campers. Glenns' group was named "Deep Voltage". Their performance of "American Woman" was a real standout, great job! In the Allstar portion, some of the songs were "Superstition, Smoke On The Water, Stay With Me (Faces) and Hot Legs. The latter two were sung by Mark Hudson, who had a surprising rock voice. Chris Slade was an all out basher on drums, cool. Fine performances by the rest of the Allstars. Glenns' vocals were absolutely stunning.
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Here's the TV segment from Nashville's WZTV Fox 17 channel's Charlie Chase in the Morning show that was broadcast the other morning
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Another cool clip...and I think it is really cool that the RRFC seems to be getting a lot of media attention now. I know it has been a running event for the past few years bui the current media blitz is great....
And there is Glenn with his new "lady" ; a pretty guitar it is!
I am glad to hear that all concerned, both onstage and off, are having a great time! I wish I could have made the show in NY!
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Great clip!!! 1,2,3,4!!!
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Nice ax, GH!!!
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thanks shirean for the clip
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Glenn is in New Orleans today and as it's a day off from the Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp he went exploring the city. You can view a picture of him while visiting the Musicians Village in the Upper 9th Ward, here.
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEW ORLEANS MUSICIAN’S RELIEF FUND
QuoteLocal Musicians To Jam With Famous Rock Stars When Camp Rolls Into Town Monday
Rock Star “Counselors” To Tour Rebuilding Efforts With Legendary New Orleans Musicians Cosimo Matassa, Smoky Johnson and Bob French
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp – the world-famous music camp that allows everyday men and women to live out their musical dreams live, on-stage with famous musicians – is coming to New Orleans for the first time this Monday, August 18. In a show of support for the city of New Orleans and its people as the third anniversary of Katrina approaches, the Camp is working with the New Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund to donate full “scholarships” to five local musicians so that they can experience the Camp firsthand. (Regular campers pay $1999 for the experience.) The idea for the scholarships came through Mark Sleeper, a Los Angeles-based Real Estate Developer (he has helped to rebuild 500 apartments in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina) who is a friend of both Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp and the New Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund.
Each local musician will be put into a band with New Orleans residents who have already signed up for the camp as well as Rock Star Counselors which include: Gilby Clarke (Guns n’ Roses), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Earl Slick (David Bowie/John Lennon), Dave Ellefson (former Megadeth bassist), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Chris Slade (AC/DC), Mark Hudson (Grammy® Award-winning writer/producer, Aerosmith), Kip Winger (Winger). During the day, the bands will rehearse at Touro Synagogue and then they will all hit the stage as the opening act for EXTREME at House of Blues that evening.
“As the third anniversary of Katrina approaches, people are still rebuilding their lives – especially the many talented musicians who live in the New Orleans area,” said David Fishof, Founder of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. “During our Camp’s stop in New Orleans we wanted to give something back to those musicians with an exciting and uplifting experience as only Rock Camp can provide.”
While in New Orleans – on Sunday, August 17 – the Rock Star Counselors will tour the rebuilding efforts with legendary New Orleans musicians Cosimo Matassa, Smoky Johnson, and Bob French. Some of their stops will include viewing the efforts of Furnishing our Neighbors, Habitat for Humanity, Global Green and Make It Right.
“We are honored that these three musical legends are taking time out of their schedules to provide us with an up close and personal look at the rebuilding efforts,” said Emmy® Award-winning producer Mark Hudson and one of the tour’s counselors. “We can’t wait to speak with them – musicians to musicians – about their experiences playing in New Orleans before and now after Katrina. They are inspirations.”http://www.neworleansmagazine.com/a/news/announc…unity-4309.html
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Here's a cool shot of all the RRFC USA Summer Tour Counselors
Picture Courtesy: Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp
At the Las Vegas gig taking place this weekend at The Joint in the Hard Rock, they will be playing a 2 hour set of their own hits, following their students performances, earlier that same evening. -
Here's an article from today's Orlando Sentinel heavily featuring Glenn and his band from the gig last Friday night,
Five Blokes and a Birdie, at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida.Quote
They break bread, then jam
Jim Abbott | Sentinel Pop Music Critic
August 20, 2008
Leon Pollard isn't a musician and didn't even buy an instrument until after he signed up for rock fantasy camp.
That's where the fantasy comes in.
"I started taking lessons after I signed up for this," Pollard, 47, said last week in a rehearsal break at Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which puts baby-boomer wannabes in glorified garage bands, assisted by real rock stars. Now in its 10th year, the camp is in the midst of a national "tour," providing one-day wish-fulfillment in 14 cities including Orlando.
For $2,000, the Orlando campers jammed all day on the 18th floor of the Best Western Lake Buena Vista, then debuted in an opening-act slot that night for Extreme at House of Blues. The expert advice came from stars such as Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) and
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple).
Beginners. Hughes was working with Pollard's band, Five Blokes and a Birdie, which also included another member who had only been playing for a few weeks.
Early versions of "American Woman" and "You Really Got Me" were shaky.
"Someone's playing the wrong note," Hughes says. Pollard sheepishly raises his hand.
"I know it's difficult for you," Hughes responds, "but I chose this song because it's easy. There's not much easier than this."
A serious goal. Across the hall, Easton and rock star Mark Slaughter work on Beatles songs with their band, Life Support. One member, Jim Aardema, 46 of Tampa, has a more serious goal amid the fun.
"It's a confidence-builder more than anything else," he says. "I've always had a terrible time with stage fright, so I'm hoping I can overcome this natural history of being really nervous onstage."
What about the ladies? Rock fantasy camp is mostly a guy thing. There are only a handful of women among the nearly three dozen campers. Raven Gaston, of Titusville, is attending the camp as a 16th birthday present.
Hanging out with old dudes?
"I like adults," she says, "because there's more to learn from them."
Along that line, Five Blokes and Birdie have finally learned "You Really Got Me."
"I'm very proud of you guys," Hughes says. "Give me a hug."http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/news…,0,646529.story
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Here's Glenn and his RRFC band from the New York City gig at The Fillmore playing "Smoke On The Water"...no doubt filmed by a mate of the lead guitarist, as you'll see
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...and here is "Superstition" from the RRFC gig in New York City...
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Former Deep Purple vocalist Glenn Hughes has been breaking out his Epiphone Elitist '63 335 Dot during stops along the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Tour.
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An interview Glenn had with NBC Channel 12 in Phoenix, Arizona today will air locally today at 4:30PM and later will be found on their website:
http://www.azcentral.com/12news/
Meanwhile, here's a feature on the RRFC from Channel 12's website:
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Here's the brief segment as featured on NBC Channel 12 in Phoenix, Arizona
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As Glenn eluded to yesterday in his twitter message...it was hot as hell here in Phoenix. Thankfully, no rattlesnakes, scorpions, or Gila monsters made an appearance. It was even hotter on stage, when Glenn's band went on. They rocked out to excellent versions of Superstition and Summertime Blues. Glenn sang all lead vocals and played his new guitar, which by the way, sounds excellent.
To close out the RRFC part of the evening, the all-stars hit the stage. Due to travel arrangements, Glenn had to open the finale and not close as usual, with a rousing version of SOTW.
Watching the campers get up there and give it their all was worth the price of admission. They all were quite good actually.
Will post some photos later today. Having issues downloading images from my memory card lately.
Only a few more of these RRFC shows, then it's time for part two of the FUNK tour
Thanks again Glenn for an awesome evening
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I forgot to mention that Glenn's band also did Cream's "White Room".
Here are a few photos. If I had known I would end up having a pass and backstage access, I would have taken my good camera. I don't get into any venues carrying that camera.
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