Todd 2016 tour dates
January 6, 2016, Sabban Theater
Beverly Hills CA
January 8, 2016 Talking Stick Resort
Scottsdale AZ
January 9, 2016 Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella CA
January 11th , 2016 Fox Theatre
Redwood City , Calif
January 12th , 2016 Star Theater
Portland, OR
January 14th , 2016 The Fillmore
San Francisco, Calif.
January 16th , 2016 The Depot
Salt Lake City, UT
January 17th Belly Up
Aspen,CO
January 18th Oriental Theater
Denver,CO
January 20,2016 Granada Theater
Dallas, TX
January 22nd Tipitina's
New Orleans, LA
January 23, 2016 IP Casino Resort
Biloxi, MS
January 26, 2016 Park West
Chicago, IL
January 27, 2016
Ames Center
Burnsville, MN
January 29, 2016 State Theatre
Kalamazoo, MI
January 30, 2016
Southern Theatre Columbus , OH
Feb 1, 2016 Harvester Performance Center
Rocky Mount, VA
Feb 2 , 2016 Rams Head On Stage
Annapolis, MD
Feb 4, 2016 Sherman Theatre
Stroudsburg, PA
Feb 5 , 2016 Theatre At Westbury
Westbury, N.Y.
Feb 6, 2016 Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Atlantic City, N.J.
Feb 9, 2016 Carolina Theatre
Durham, NC
Feb 10 , 2016 Charleston Music Hall
Charleston , SC
Feb 12, 2016 Center Stage
Atlanta, GA
Feb 14, 2016 Mahaffey Theater
St. Petersburg, FL
Feb 19, 2016 -Groningen, Netherlands
Showing posts with label Todd Rundgren Fans. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
With Time Tickin’ Away, Rundgren Goes Global…And Parties Like It’s 2015
By Jack Criss, Bamsouth.com
http://bamsouth.com/with-time-tickin-away-rundgren-goes-global-and-parties-like-its-2015/
(Esoteric Antennae/Cherry Red Records. U.S. release date April 7, 2015. All vocals and instruments by Todd Rundgren unless otherwise noted in review.)
rungren_cover“Global”, the illustrious and brilliant (and woefully underappreciated) Todd Rundgren’s 25th solo album is a pleasantly odd bag: alternating between themes of partying and dancing lies a more ominous sense of foreboding apocalypse. It would seem Todd is taking a page from one of his early protégés, Prince, and just enjoying himself while Rome burns.
As a result, the listeners of “Global” are still presented with a true aural treat. Rundgren’s voice has not sounded this good in years and the music, while certainly not quite of the caliber to rank with the many brilliant recordings TR has produced throughout his career, is soulful, danceable and…dare I say it…sometimes even downright fun—this in spite of the impending doom awaiting our fate that Todd must believe is inevitable.
Not up to the level of 2004′s excellent “Liars” or even 2008′s surprising guitar god, riff-ridden “Arena”, “Global” nevertheless finds Todd much more accessible and warm than he appeared on his last CD, 2013′s somewhat sterile “State” and the several other strange, contractual-obligated recordings he has released in the past few years.
Like that last official solo record, “State”, which tried to reach the house/club market, “Global” remains techno-laden with nary a guitar riff to be heard. However, the warmth that Rundgren is known for is back and the partying is more fun (unlike the somewhat disturbing “Party Liquor” from “State” for example.)
“Global” kicks off with the rousing “Evrybody” which sounds like what would happen if Todd’s old mates, the New York Dolls, went techno. It’s bound to be a show opener and has an infectious groove—call it punkish funk. While the lyrics aren’t the introspective and philosophical reflections TR fans often yearn for and expect, the dancing we experience on this track will no doubt effectively shift our focus from mind to body.
The album’s second cut, “Flesh And Blood”, continues the party theme so prevalent on “Global”; not offensive at all, and a good track, but more of a “State” outtake to these ears.
Highpoints on the record include the urgent and ominous “Rise” (“There ain’t no future in this place” while “time keeps tickin’ away”). The human race will fall, Rundgren deeply sings, unless we rise.
The ephemeral “Blind” may be the standout track on “Global.” With a blistering sax solo by occasional TR sideman Bobby Strickland, we are rungrenadmonished somewhat and advised not to turn our eyes away from the world’s problems which Todd accentuates with a loud “Wake up!” just before Strickland’s stellar solo.
“Holyland”, which begins sounding more like a jingle for a Carribean cruise, gradually morphs into a beautiful, more introspective Rundgren lyric. “ALL is the Holyland,” he sings—the “drop of rain, blade of grass and grain of sand”. This is classic Zen/metaphysical Todd which has recurred throughout his career: forget the man-made geographic boundaries, he is saying; ALL Earth is the “Holyland.”
Todd’s latest tribute to womankind (remember “It’s A Woman’s World”?) is a true funk-infested jam featuring guest background vocals from Todd’s wife Michele, singer Jill Sobule, wunderkind bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, Rachel Haden and Janet Kirker. Todd pleads for a little “R-E-S-P-E-C-T for my ladies” and a little less testosterone on the song (“Earth Mother”) which, one must believe, will be another new tour favorite.
“Soothe” is one of those special Rundgren songs that only an artist of his caliber could write. Not traditional love song, or even sentimental reflection a la “Can We Still Be Friends” or “Past”; rather, this new ballad is a sincere offer of empathy to a loved one that finds TR in familiar—but much more mature—musical territory. It’s a true gem of song, the type that, honestly, I could only hear Rundgren sing. “I love you, baby” is all well and good: but Todd, admitting that only so much can be done to alleviate a loved one’s pain, offers to provide consolation and “soothe” them in this warm and touching song.
One of this critic’s own personal favorites is the excellent track “Fate.” More cynical than the majority of the other songs on “Global”, the classic Rundgren harmonies run counter to the ominous message behind the music: “Our fate is sealed, we bankrupt ourselves,” he sings, “Our future is no longer ours—our fate is sealed—all bets are down.” “Just One Victory” this ain’t, but Rundgren always has called it like he sees it. Let us just hope he is wrong.
The most radio-friendly songs on “Global” (if that antiquated term is even used anymore) are “Global Nation” and “Skyscraper”, the latter featuring a guest background vocal by old TR stalwart and Utopia bandmate, Kasim Sulton. Here again, the party is ongoing; strange counterpoints to such serious tracks as “Fate.” Nevertheless, these tracks find Todd much more forceful in voice and more fun in approach and, again, should be concert staples and favorites.
“Global” closes with “This Island Earth”, an updated version of “Gaya’s Eyes” which sounds as if it could have also been included on “Initiation” This gorgeous song, which features a very odd slow/fast time change signature, has Todd bemoaning what he sees as the neglect of the planet. The same planet, which on an earlier track, “Terra Firma”, Todd sings he finds his faith “whenever I feel afraid.”
Final verdict: “Global” is a strange, but vital, mix of party anthems, dance tracks and foreboding warnings. I believe this particular record has a very good chance of being one of Rundgren’s most successful in years because it is accessible while simultaneously retaining the quirky and brilliant individuality which is the modus operandi of all Todd Rundgren work.
Longtime fans like this writer (35 years) should be very happy indeed while new, possibly younger fans, will get to hear what a 66 year-old musical genius sounds like. And he sounds pretty damned good on “Global.”
See the original article here:
http://bamsouth.com/with-time-tickin-away-rundgren-goes-global-and-parties-like-its-2015/
Join Todd fans on the new social network:
https://www.tsu.co/TodditiesTom
http://bamsouth.com/with-time-tickin-away-rundgren-goes-global-and-parties-like-its-2015/
(Esoteric Antennae/Cherry Red Records. U.S. release date April 7, 2015. All vocals and instruments by Todd Rundgren unless otherwise noted in review.)
rungren_cover“Global”, the illustrious and brilliant (and woefully underappreciated) Todd Rundgren’s 25th solo album is a pleasantly odd bag: alternating between themes of partying and dancing lies a more ominous sense of foreboding apocalypse. It would seem Todd is taking a page from one of his early protégés, Prince, and just enjoying himself while Rome burns.
As a result, the listeners of “Global” are still presented with a true aural treat. Rundgren’s voice has not sounded this good in years and the music, while certainly not quite of the caliber to rank with the many brilliant recordings TR has produced throughout his career, is soulful, danceable and…dare I say it…sometimes even downright fun—this in spite of the impending doom awaiting our fate that Todd must believe is inevitable.
Not up to the level of 2004′s excellent “Liars” or even 2008′s surprising guitar god, riff-ridden “Arena”, “Global” nevertheless finds Todd much more accessible and warm than he appeared on his last CD, 2013′s somewhat sterile “State” and the several other strange, contractual-obligated recordings he has released in the past few years.
Like that last official solo record, “State”, which tried to reach the house/club market, “Global” remains techno-laden with nary a guitar riff to be heard. However, the warmth that Rundgren is known for is back and the partying is more fun (unlike the somewhat disturbing “Party Liquor” from “State” for example.)
“Global” kicks off with the rousing “Evrybody” which sounds like what would happen if Todd’s old mates, the New York Dolls, went techno. It’s bound to be a show opener and has an infectious groove—call it punkish funk. While the lyrics aren’t the introspective and philosophical reflections TR fans often yearn for and expect, the dancing we experience on this track will no doubt effectively shift our focus from mind to body.
The album’s second cut, “Flesh And Blood”, continues the party theme so prevalent on “Global”; not offensive at all, and a good track, but more of a “State” outtake to these ears.
Highpoints on the record include the urgent and ominous “Rise” (“There ain’t no future in this place” while “time keeps tickin’ away”). The human race will fall, Rundgren deeply sings, unless we rise.
The ephemeral “Blind” may be the standout track on “Global.” With a blistering sax solo by occasional TR sideman Bobby Strickland, we are rungrenadmonished somewhat and advised not to turn our eyes away from the world’s problems which Todd accentuates with a loud “Wake up!” just before Strickland’s stellar solo.
“Holyland”, which begins sounding more like a jingle for a Carribean cruise, gradually morphs into a beautiful, more introspective Rundgren lyric. “ALL is the Holyland,” he sings—the “drop of rain, blade of grass and grain of sand”. This is classic Zen/metaphysical Todd which has recurred throughout his career: forget the man-made geographic boundaries, he is saying; ALL Earth is the “Holyland.”
Todd’s latest tribute to womankind (remember “It’s A Woman’s World”?) is a true funk-infested jam featuring guest background vocals from Todd’s wife Michele, singer Jill Sobule, wunderkind bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, Rachel Haden and Janet Kirker. Todd pleads for a little “R-E-S-P-E-C-T for my ladies” and a little less testosterone on the song (“Earth Mother”) which, one must believe, will be another new tour favorite.
“Soothe” is one of those special Rundgren songs that only an artist of his caliber could write. Not traditional love song, or even sentimental reflection a la “Can We Still Be Friends” or “Past”; rather, this new ballad is a sincere offer of empathy to a loved one that finds TR in familiar—but much more mature—musical territory. It’s a true gem of song, the type that, honestly, I could only hear Rundgren sing. “I love you, baby” is all well and good: but Todd, admitting that only so much can be done to alleviate a loved one’s pain, offers to provide consolation and “soothe” them in this warm and touching song.
One of this critic’s own personal favorites is the excellent track “Fate.” More cynical than the majority of the other songs on “Global”, the classic Rundgren harmonies run counter to the ominous message behind the music: “Our fate is sealed, we bankrupt ourselves,” he sings, “Our future is no longer ours—our fate is sealed—all bets are down.” “Just One Victory” this ain’t, but Rundgren always has called it like he sees it. Let us just hope he is wrong.
The most radio-friendly songs on “Global” (if that antiquated term is even used anymore) are “Global Nation” and “Skyscraper”, the latter featuring a guest background vocal by old TR stalwart and Utopia bandmate, Kasim Sulton. Here again, the party is ongoing; strange counterpoints to such serious tracks as “Fate.” Nevertheless, these tracks find Todd much more forceful in voice and more fun in approach and, again, should be concert staples and favorites.
“Global” closes with “This Island Earth”, an updated version of “Gaya’s Eyes” which sounds as if it could have also been included on “Initiation” This gorgeous song, which features a very odd slow/fast time change signature, has Todd bemoaning what he sees as the neglect of the planet. The same planet, which on an earlier track, “Terra Firma”, Todd sings he finds his faith “whenever I feel afraid.”
Final verdict: “Global” is a strange, but vital, mix of party anthems, dance tracks and foreboding warnings. I believe this particular record has a very good chance of being one of Rundgren’s most successful in years because it is accessible while simultaneously retaining the quirky and brilliant individuality which is the modus operandi of all Todd Rundgren work.
Longtime fans like this writer (35 years) should be very happy indeed while new, possibly younger fans, will get to hear what a 66 year-old musical genius sounds like. And he sounds pretty damned good on “Global.”
See the original article here:
http://bamsouth.com/with-time-tickin-away-rundgren-goes-global-and-parties-like-its-2015/
Join Todd fans on the new social network:
https://www.tsu.co/TodditiesTom
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
First Review of Todd Rundgren's GLOBAL
Review By: Thom Jennings in BackstageAxxess.com
Todd Rundgren’s “Global” opens with “Evrybody,” perhaps his best anthemic, feel good song since “Bang the Drum.” It sets the stage for what is easily his best effort since his 2004 release “Liars.”
“Global” is a fun album. It’s enjoyable and like “Liars” you hear elements of his entire career, and yet it does not sound dated, in fact it is so polished and so well mixed that even fans who did not like his last release “State” would be hard pressed to find fault in this album.
There are a number of standout tracks, including “Skyscraper” which combines Todd’s Philly Soul roots with electronica. The lead and background vocals are perfect, and it is a song that will likely be a crowd pleaser. There are dreamy elements, reminiscent of the “A Wizard a True Star” and “Todd” eras, “This Island Earth” is easily as good as anything that appeared on either of the aforementioned albums.
Songs like “Flesh and Blood” and “Rise” combine the best elements of “No World Order” and “State,” but it’s the fifth track “Blind” that is really special. Rundgren’s stellar vocals are supplemented with a blistering saxophone and Rundgren’s distinctly layered background vocals.
The album bears comparison to “State” in that it is not heavy on the guitar, but the real difference between to two releases is that “Global” has a lot more soul and funk elements. Vocally, it is amazing and one can only guess it’s because Todd kept up such a rigorous touring schedule that his voice is in top form. When you hear “Soothe,” a ballad that Todd fans will adore, you will know what I mean.
For those fans that are not part of the Rundgren nation, this is an album that all music lovers will enjoy, but for Todd fans who will have to wait until this album comes out in April, it will be well worth the wait, I just can’t imagine any Todd fan not loving this album.
Original Article:
http://www.backstageaxxess.com/backstage/CD-DVD_Review.php/Todd-Rundgren-2015
Monday, January 13, 2014
Todd Fan Produces Documentary
Recognition for Underrated Rocker
13/Jan/2014
Laura Pond
From left: Todd Who? director Gavin Bond (Glendalough) with a photograph of Todd Rundgren and himself taken in 1994 and producer Ian Abercromby (Leederville). Taken by Marcus Whisson
CONSTANTLY being met with the response “Todd who?” when telling people about his musical idol Todd Rundgren inspired Gavin Bond to create a short “rockumentary” of the same name.
The Glendalough-based Bond and co-director Ian Abercromby, from Leederville, released their first documentary Buff in 2011 and teamed up again to investigate the American rocker, who Bond describes as “criminally underrated.”
“If I had a dollar for every time someone said ‘Todd who?’ to me I’d be a millionaire,” Bond said.
“I discovered him in the late 80s and I’ve followed him ever since because he’s a very eclectic artist, he’s produced a lot of albums, he’s a talented musician but he’s also a bit of a philosopher and a pioneer.”
Both full-time teachers, Bond and Abercromby worked on Todd Who? in bits and pieces whenever they could.
The film had been all but completed when they found out that Rundgren was touring in the eastern states and flew to Sydney to interview him.
“I told him what the theme of the movie was and he laughed because I think he’s not aspiring to stardom, he’s pretty comfortable the way he is.”
If he wasn’t restricted by budget or time, Bond said he’d love to make a feature-length documentary on his musical hero.
“There’s a thousand documentaries on The Rolling Stones and The Beatles and there’s lots of documentaries on little known artists who don’t deserve them and Todd’s somewhere in the middle,” he said.
“Maybe one day I’ll make a definitive documentary on Todd but for now it was more of a quirky look at why people should know about him.”
Todd Who?
Where: BamBOO Outdoor Cinema and Rooftop Movies
When: January 21 and February 5
Tickets: http://lunapalace.com.au (shown with Fridey at the Hydey) and www.rooftopmovies.com.au
The above article is from "In My Community". The orginal article can be found at: http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/going-out/movies/Recognition-for-underrated-rocker/7655050/
13/Jan/2014
Laura Pond
CONSTANTLY being met with the response “Todd who?” when telling people about his musical idol Todd Rundgren inspired Gavin Bond to create a short “rockumentary” of the same name.
The Glendalough-based Bond and co-director Ian Abercromby, from Leederville, released their first documentary Buff in 2011 and teamed up again to investigate the American rocker, who Bond describes as “criminally underrated.”
“If I had a dollar for every time someone said ‘Todd who?’ to me I’d be a millionaire,” Bond said.
“I discovered him in the late 80s and I’ve followed him ever since because he’s a very eclectic artist, he’s produced a lot of albums, he’s a talented musician but he’s also a bit of a philosopher and a pioneer.”
Both full-time teachers, Bond and Abercromby worked on Todd Who? in bits and pieces whenever they could.
The film had been all but completed when they found out that Rundgren was touring in the eastern states and flew to Sydney to interview him.
“I told him what the theme of the movie was and he laughed because I think he’s not aspiring to stardom, he’s pretty comfortable the way he is.”
If he wasn’t restricted by budget or time, Bond said he’d love to make a feature-length documentary on his musical hero.
“There’s a thousand documentaries on The Rolling Stones and The Beatles and there’s lots of documentaries on little known artists who don’t deserve them and Todd’s somewhere in the middle,” he said.
“Maybe one day I’ll make a definitive documentary on Todd but for now it was more of a quirky look at why people should know about him.”
Todd Who?
Where: BamBOO Outdoor Cinema and Rooftop Movies
When: January 21 and February 5
Tickets: http://lunapalace.com.au (shown with Fridey at the Hydey) and www.rooftopmovies.com.au
The above article is from "In My Community". The orginal article can be found at: http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/going-out/movies/Recognition-for-underrated-rocker/7655050/
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Todd Rundgren Fans Plan Utopian Community
Many among Todd's legion of fans have been discussing the idea on and off for several years. Since they often travel to concerts and have been together for special events many have formed close bonds over time. Among them, it often comes up in conversation, "Wouldn't it be great if we could be together all the time?" Now, some of them are reaching retirement age and are factoring that idea into their plans.
They have formed a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtopiaVillage where they have begun to share their ideas. Discussions are ongoing about location, types of housing, ammenities, etc. And, of course, a concert venue is part of the plan.
As the participants come from varied backgrounds many are offering their skills to make the project a reality. Among them are carpenters, plumbers, accountants, business managers, real estate professionals, and of course, a pychotherapist.
A target date of three to five years has been set for completion.
If you would like to contribute, or if you are just curious, search for Utopia Village on facebook or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtopiaVillage/
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Todd Rundgren Jokes
Thought we would go to the lighter side of things today. Here are a few Todd Rundgren related jokes.
The first one is from the February 14, 2007 episode of 30 Rock:
In the episode one someone calls Tina Fey's charecter, Liz Lemon, the "C" word.
She was offended and when discussing it with her producer/another writer she refused to repeat the word.(which by the way was cleverly concealed).
She told the writer the word rhymed with the title of his favorite Todd Rundgren album and he looked puzzled and asked "someone called you something that rhymes with The Hermit of Mink Hollow?"
"Mommy! Mommy! When I grow up I want to be a guitar player like Todd Rundgren!"
"Now Johnny, you can't do both!"
A Todd fan died and ended up in hell. The devil greeted him and showed him to a room. All there was in this room was a stereo. The devil tells the Todd fan that only he controls the stereo, and anything he does to try and turn the stereo off will raise the temperature in his room one degree. So the devil turns the stereo on and puts on Something/Anything, and hits the repeat button. "I'll see you in a thousand years" he says, and slams the door.
A thousand years go by and the devil is making his rounds and comes to the Todd fan's room. He opens the door only to find the room the same temperature as when he left. The devil is amazed by how much self control the fan has shown and decides that he had learned his lesson and was going to let him go. So the devil turns off the music, and before the devil has a chance to say anything, the fan turns around and says "Hey, I was listening to that!"
How many Todd fans does it take to change a lightbulb? One to actually change it, 10 to take pictures of it, and 100 to talk about it on Facebook.
The first one is from the February 14, 2007 episode of 30 Rock:
In the episode one someone calls Tina Fey's charecter, Liz Lemon, the "C" word.
She was offended and when discussing it with her producer/another writer she refused to repeat the word.(which by the way was cleverly concealed).
She told the writer the word rhymed with the title of his favorite Todd Rundgren album and he looked puzzled and asked "someone called you something that rhymes with The Hermit of Mink Hollow?"
"Mommy! Mommy! When I grow up I want to be a guitar player like Todd Rundgren!"
"Now Johnny, you can't do both!"
A Todd fan died and ended up in hell. The devil greeted him and showed him to a room. All there was in this room was a stereo. The devil tells the Todd fan that only he controls the stereo, and anything he does to try and turn the stereo off will raise the temperature in his room one degree. So the devil turns the stereo on and puts on Something/Anything, and hits the repeat button. "I'll see you in a thousand years" he says, and slams the door.
A thousand years go by and the devil is making his rounds and comes to the Todd fan's room. He opens the door only to find the room the same temperature as when he left. The devil is amazed by how much self control the fan has shown and decides that he had learned his lesson and was going to let him go. So the devil turns off the music, and before the devil has a chance to say anything, the fan turns around and says "Hey, I was listening to that!"
How many Todd fans does it take to change a lightbulb? One to actually change it, 10 to take pictures of it, and 100 to talk about it on Facebook.
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