George Thorogood To Participate in the 2014 Hollywood Christmas Parade
83rd ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT 5 P.M.
The Largest Christmas Celebration in the Nation to Feature Grand Marshal Stevie Wonder
and Live Musical Performances from Chart Topping Artists Benefitting Toys for Tots
The 83RD Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas celebration in America, presented and produced by Associated Television International, announces the line-up of legendary, award-winning artists for this year’s musical performances. The parade will be hosted by popular TV personalities Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Erik Estrada, and Montel Williams.
The high-energy live event packed with performances will kick off with the arrival of top film, television and musical talent as they appear on the world’s longest parade red carpet. Featured artists this year will include legendary Grammy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winning artist and Grand Marshal Stevie Wonder; Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame legends Earth, Wind & Fire; Grammy award winning artist Estelle; Australian Idol’s Guy Sebastian; Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame honorees HEART; platinum recording artist Jesse McCartney;Pop/Rock sensations R5;American rock icon Richie Sambora with powerhouse Australian guitarist Orianthi; Acclaimed singer/songwriter/actress/producer and Hollywood native Rita Wilson; and Billboard chart topping artist Taylor Dayne. Making a guest appearance, George Thorogood and his family will ride in one of the official parade cars.
Artists will thrill live fans with performances on two elevated stages front-and-center in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard for an unforgettable experience for the excited spectators, as well as broadcast viewers nationwide.
A true Hollywood tradition for over 80 years, the parade attracts over 1 million in attendance each year with larger than life inflatable character balloons and celebrity filled cars making the much heralded trek down the over 3 mile parade route. The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is a nationwide primetime television event, premiering as a two-hour special December 10th at 4:00 p.m. on Hallmark Channel with an additional run on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on December 19th at 5:00 p.m. The show will also be broadcast throughout the month of December on more than 350 stations including KTLA in Los Angeles on December 19th at 8:00 p.m. The parade will also air to over 1 million American servicemen and women worldwide on Armed Forces Network.
The Hollywood Christmas Parade route will start on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Drive, travel east to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard and west on Sunset, back to Orange. For more information, please visit http://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/
George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Notodden Blues Festival in 2015!
Notodden will rock this summer! After much waiting, fans can finally experience George Thorogood & The Destroyers at the Notodden Blues Festival. The "Demand for George Thorogood has been tremendous, and has only increased with time. Many fans can now rejoice that it is confirmed that the popular blues-rocker will be performing at the Notodden Blues Festival Saturday August 1st, "says festival director Jostein Forsberg. Having celebrated his 40th anniversary throughout 2014, George Thorogood & The Destroyers have now inventured on a new comprehensive "Badder Than Ever Tour" for 2015 and the tour plan leads him to Notodden.
Four decades on the road has honed George Thorogood & The Destroyers into a well-functioning blues / rock 'n' roll machine. The band has built a strong repertoire that has followed them from smoke filled small clubs in the 1970’s to today's big festival stages. George Thorogood & The Destroyers gives the audience what they want: all the popular tunes on are there. George himself says: "the set list is all killers, no fillers." The crowd at Notodden will therefore have their favorites served up by the band: "Bad To The Bone", "Who Do You Love," "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer", "Madison Blues", "I Drink Alone", "rocking My Life Away "," Get A Haircut "If You Do not Start Drinkin '(I'm Gonna Leave)".
George Thorogood is inspired by 1950s Chicago blues and rock 'n' roll and his guitar riffs are straight out of that era. The formula is built around Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Elmore James and Bo Diddley and has never failed for Thorogood. His songs have established themselves as concert favorites and regulars on major FM and Classic Rock radio stations worldwide. With 8,000 concerts, 15 million albums sold and a catalogue with radio-hits are George Thorogood still "Bad To The Bone". Now is time to put Notodden 2015 on your calendar!
Tickets are on sale starting November 18th at 9 am Norwegian time. Click here to purchase!
George Thorogood to be part of Benefit Concert-Honoring Pat "Paraquat" Kelley
KMET on air-personality Pat "Paraquat" Kelley was a fixture on Southern California radio for over a decade. In 2003, Pat was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and he's currently battling the advanced stages of the disease. Award winning musicians, KMET alumni and friends are bringing their talents and efforts together for a one-night special event at the Canyon Club, Agoura, Sunday, December 14th at 7:30 pm in recognition of Pat's unstoppable spirit and courage.
Confirmed performers include George Thorogood, Janiva Magness, Paul Barrere, Waddy Wachtel, Peter Stroud, Dan Navarro, Kiki Ebsen, Michael Ann Azoulai, Bill Champlin, Prescott Niles, Christina La Rocca, Julian Sha-Tayler, Riley Biederer, Angeles Band and special guests-To Be Announced.
KMET Alumni Cynthia Fox and Jeff Gonzer will be among the evening's emcees and (include a special appearance by Sirius/XM Free Form Radio host and legendary Southern California radio personality, Jim Ladd.)
In addition to an entire evening of very special acoustic performances and collaborations, a Silent Auction featuring “rock and roll royalty donations including EAGLES personalized guitar and an exclusive getaway vacation.”
"Pat and I are deeply touched and honored by this out pouring of love. Borrowing a line from the Beatles," There's been some time in preparation, a splendid time is guaranteed for all." Melody Rogers-Kelley
Tickets for $ 29.00-$ 58.00-on sale now through Ticketmaster. For updates, up to the minute info go to www.canyonclub.net.
This Special Event benefit being presented by RD Music & Marketing and Kerry Gogan in Association with 100.3 The Sound.
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS TO EMBARK ON “BADDER THAN EVER TOUR” BEGINNING FEBRUARY 27
SPRING LEG OF 2015 TOUR FINISHES AT STAGECOACH FESTIVAL APRIL 26
George Thorogood And The Destroyers announce their upcoming “George Thorogood And The Destoyers: Badder Than Ever” spring tour, which begins on February 27 in Burlington, Vermont, and concludes on April 26 at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California. Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers – whose lineup includes: Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Buddy Leach (Saxophone) and Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar), performed more than 100 live concerts this year, touring the U.S. and Canada with their powerhouse rock with bar band roots, unchained attitude, and a fierce love of their country and blues history. Over the course of 16 studio albums in the last four decades, George and his legendary band have stormed the charts with six Gold and two Platinum selling albums.
2015 “BADDER THAN EVER TOUR” is as follows:
2/27/15 Flynn Theater Burlington, VT
2/28/15 Lynn Auditorium Lynn, MA
3/1/15 State Theatre Portland, ME
3/3/15 Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, MA
3/5/15 The Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT
3/6/15 Tarrytown Music Hall Tarrytown, NY
3/7/15 Garde Arts Center New London, CT
3/8/15 Park Theatre Cranston, RI
3/10/15 The Grand Opera House Wilmington, DE
3/11/15 The Forum Harrisburg, PA
3/17/15 Miller Symphony Hall Allentown, PA
3/18/15 State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
3/19/15 The F.M. Kirby Center Wilkes-Barre, PA
3/20/15 Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA
3/21/15 The Clay Center Charleston, W. VA
4/26/15 Stagecoach Festival Indio, CA