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10/11/2008
See the Photos from John in the studio in Kristiansand, producing PG&Frank's new CD "Chasing The Wind".

PG&Frank

 

 

 

 


 

10/08/20008

And now it's here!!

"CHASING THE WIND"

Check out John's new project in Norway. Producing PG&Frank's CD.

 


 

09/24/2008

JOHN'S NEW SINGLE

"EDDIE'S GOT A GUN".

Click on pic for enlargement.

 


 

08/29/2008
On his next trip to Norway, in September, John will start his new producing project. 
First out is the duo PG& Frank.  With start October they will work together in a new exciting project.

Read more about it in the Production page.

 


 

8/15/2008

NORWEGIAN ADS FOR NEW CD.

In the Norwegian newspapers, "Fedrelandsvennen" (southern Norway ) and 
"Nordlands Avis" (northern Norway), the following ads recently could be read.

"Berit Govertsen is John Beland's manager.
Together they work hard to give American Beland a firm grip of the Norwegian
market. Beland is currently recording new songs, but releases in the meantime 
music he sang and wrote with the legendary country rock band,
"The  Flying Burrito Brothers".

The songs on this compilation are from a musical period where Sneaky Pete and
Al Perkins were core members and the list of guest artists on instruments and
vocals sounds like a "brag-list" with names like Ricky Skaggs,  Buck Owens, Jo-El
Sonnier and Sonny Landreth, just to mention a few.

The sound of John Beland and his band is kind and inviting. All of it isn't as exiting,
but if you like American West Coast Rock, a la Eagles, this is something to check out!

A 4 on the dice!!"

 


 


 

8/12/2008

SWAMPWATER BANDMATES REUNITE IN NY !


It's been many years, but John recently reunited with his his old Linda Ronstadt / Swampwater bandmate, and dear friend,Thad  Maxwell in Brockport, New York, for a private affair at Thad's home on the shores of lovely Lake Ontario. Nearly 60 guests were treated to a rare impromptu concert, by John & Thad as they sang old Swampwater songs, and delighted everyone with
 road stories & adventures from the past.

An "incredible" evening was had by all !!!!!

 


 

08/05/2008

Pics from 8th Avenue HERE.
 

 


08/02/2008
New dates added to the tour. - See Touring.
 



 


 

08/01/2008
Producing in Norway.

John Beland will be back in Norway in October to produce a CD for a new successful duo.
This is a project John is looking forward to and has great faith in. This group plays what
we call Alternative Country Rock. It is the first time they go together as a duo, but share
25 years experience in Norwegian music environment. They also have several releases
behind hem
.

More details to come.

 

 


 

07/29/2008

New dates added to the tour.

 


 

07/26/2008


 



 

Saturday Dec 6
8 pm.
Country rocking Christmas show at 8th Avenue in Vanse. With Arly Karlsen.
 

 


 

07/19/2008

Photos from the TOUR Norway 2008 available
CLICK HERE.

 


 

07/09/2008

NORWEGIAN / AMERICAN DAYS IN FARSUND, VANSE.

June 26-29 John performed at the American Festival.  The gig was  followed by Agder Sound, Vennesla  and Midsummer  Blues Festival in Mandal.



More photos  HERE.

 


 

06/21/2008

JB AND SON TOGETHER IN NORWAY!

( Vanse, Norway June 20, 2008) Here's John and his son Tyler appearing onstage at 8Th Avenue Club in Vanse, Norway. This was their first gig of a 2 month tour throughout the country. It's also the very first time the two have ever appeared onstage together.  It was a great night for all!!!

 


Photo: Berit Govertsen

 


 

06/10/2008
MORE JB TRIVIA PURSUIT !
 
Another Pop Culture bit of Trivia Pursuit.
In the 80's, one of the hottest "shock talk shows" on TV was THE MORTON DOWNEY JR SHOW."   The show was a predecessor of The Jerry Springer & Maury, and was one of the top shows of the mid 80's.
The late Mort Downey, who was my manager in the 70's when I was signed to the Beatles label Apple Records, was a the host, and a real character. It was Mort who hired me to write and produce the theme song, which I did in Nashville Tennessee.
I played all the instruments on it, following Downey's suggestion to make it " a combination of ABC's Nightline" and "MTV" (LOL).
Like I said, he was a real "character."
Here's the theme the way it looked and sounded in the 80's. Click here!

 

 


 

06/10/2008

TRIVIA PURSUIT

 

One of the first "paid" jobs I got when I first hit Hollywood, as an 18 year old kid, landing the singing gig for a new TV show on ABC called, THE BRADY BUNCH.
The music track was already completed by a band called, The Peppermint Trolley Company. However, the final vocals were sung by myself, Paul Parish and Lois
Fletcher, under the Trolley Company's name.

So there you have a little Trivia Pursuit!! For a listen
 to the "original" theme, featuring a very young your's truly, click here!
 

 

 


 

06/09/2008

CONGRATULATIONS GRANDDADDY!!!

John recently became a granddad again.
His daughter Sarah had a little daughter, Journey,  June 6.

Here's a pic of the beautiful Mother and baby.

 


 

06/06/2008

GREAT STATION PLAYING JB MUSIC !
 
Well, let's talk about REAL great radio. WHUM 985 out of Indiana is one
of those rare little radio gems that shine like a diamond in the gloomy
dark world of commercial mainstream pop / country & talk radio. It's
my favorite station and I take it with me wherever I travel. They play
all the great music that you can't hear anywhere, like the golden days
of FM radio in the 60's and 70's.
Check them out right here: WHUM 985 INDIANA
And if you dig what they're doing,  drop Mitzi and the gang an email
and tell em so. Stations like this are important. Lets tell 'em we think so.

Cheers!!!
JB

 

ps..I'm honored they like my stuff enough to play it. Thanks Mitzi & WHUM !

 


 

06/03/2008

JOHN BELAND - THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS 
NOW ON CDBABY & ITUNES.

 

You can now digitally download John's new CD
"JOHN BELAND-THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS"
by going to
www.cdbaby.com ( or clicking here:
 
CD Baby: JOHN BELAND: John Beland - The Flying Burrito Brothers Years
 
and typing in the title on the search engine. Simple as that!

Tracks are also available on www.itunes.com as well.
So add a little country rock to you IPod playlists, and download
John's latest cd, "JOHN BELAND-THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS"  today!!

 


 

05/20/2008

JOHN BELAND - THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS 
NOW ON CDBABY & ITUNES

 

Starting in late May, JOHN BELAND - THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS
will be available for digital downloading sales on  both
www.cdbaby.com and www.itunes.com
 

Stop by, check it out and add JB to your IPod library!

 


05/20/2008

John Beland on His High-Strung Tacoma Chief

New article

Read all about it HERE.

 

 

 

05/05/2008

JB and his BRENT MASON "HOT WIRED"
DISTORTION BY WAMP
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A new addition to John's touring and recording sound is the latest from Wampler Pedals, the Brent Mason "Hot Wired" distortion. John's friends, Brent & Julie Mason turned JB onto this great new pedal that incorporates two great distortion units in one.

 Say's John, "
I must have gone through 100 distortion effects and was never satisfied with any of them, till Brent recommended this little baby. As soon as I plugged it in, there was punchy "that sound" I had been trying to find for years. I highly recommend the Brent Mason "Hot Wired" by Wampler. It's the answer to a pickers prayer! Thanks Brent & Julie!!!"

See Brent demonstrate the Hot Wired by clicking here:

YouTube - Brent Mason - Hot Wired pedal demo part1

(attached.."JB & His "Hot Wired" pedal)


05/04/2008

Hiltorp Festival Poster.

Here's a little  taste of upcoming
pleasures in a musical Norway.

Inviting, isn't it?


(click the poster for a closer look)

 


05/04/2008

OUT NOW!!   NEW DVD!!

SRS Video in asssociation with the H.H.H Countryteam presents a film by Svein Rune Skilnand. John Beland live in the Hall of Lindesnes

John recorded a DVD while performing in Norway February 2008. The result, this great brand new recording from The Hall Of Lindesnes. A gem and a must for all country music lovers.


The DVD is produced by SRS Video in cooperation with HHH Country Team with Svein Rune Skilnand.

Price - 200 Norwegian Kr  or  US $40.
Shipping not included.


For more information about this product, please  contact Berit :

Berit@johnbeland.com

Order at:

orders@johnbeland.com

 


04/22/2008





JB INTERVIEWED FOR UPCOMING BOOK ON THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW.

John was interviewed by author Mark Steilper for an upcoming book called " THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW-TURMOIL, TRIUMPH AND THE RISE OF THE LEGEND".

The book will center on the history of Johnny Cash's ABC Television show,  originally aired the early 70's. The show featured an astounding roster of musical guests, some who rarely appeared on network television at the time. Some of the guests included Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, The Monkees, Tony Joe White, James Taylor, to name a few.

Another one of the great guests was a hot new singer on the scene named, Linda Ronstadt. John and Swampwater backed Linda on this groundbreaking show, appearing on a rare episode taped the legendary Ryman Auditorium's Grand Ole Opry, to an over flow audience of students from Vany University.

The book will deal with the turmoil that went on behind the scenes, and the importance of what the show meant to popular music at the time.

By the way, you can catch a glimpse of John & Swampwater backing Linda on the historic show by clicking here:
YouTube - Linda Ronstadt - She's a very lovely woman


Mark's book is due out soon. Grab it!!!!

04/19/2008

JOHN BELAND - THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS.

John's new CD JOHN BELAND-THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS  is now available right here at www.johnbeland.com  !!

This great collection of John's best work with the legendary country rock band, The Flying Burrito Brothers, features guest artist such as, Alison Krauss, Buck Owens, Sonny Landreth, Ricky Skaggs, as well as past FBB alumni, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Gib Guilbeau, Chris Ethridge,  Al Perkins, Larry Patton, Brian Cadd and the cream of the crop of session aces.  If you're a fan of country rock, you won't want to pass this up, and receive a  personally signed copy as well.

John Beland-The Flying Burrito Brothers is an absolute must for all JB / FBB fans.
Get it now!

All copies ordered on this website will be personally autographed by John.

Can be ordered at  orders@johnbeland.com 


04/19/2008


JB SIGNS WITH NEW MANAGEMENT.


John has entered into an exclusive management / booking agreement with Berit Govertsen,  in Kristiansand Norway. Berit will represent John is all career business, including booking, producing, speaking engagements and recording.
John is hardly any stranger to Norwegian country rock fans, having toured there five times over the last year.

 Why Norway management? John explains:

"Since the bulk of my current live work is centered on International performing, I went  with Berit who has a remarkable understanding for the European country music scene. She's also a fan, who's knowledge of  California country rock history is unmatched by anyone I have ever known in Europe, or here in the states for that matter. For what I do, Berit is the best person I know to represent this phase of my career."


 



New manager,
Berit Govertsen and JB.


04/19/2008

LATEST JB PRODUCTION IS OUT IN CANADA.

Breakin Records ( Canada) has released the new debut CD on radio personality, and Toronto based singer, Hugo Stranley. John produced and arranged the CD titled "IT'S ABOUT TIME." Sessions took place at John's Texas studio, and up in Port Hope, Canada.

Here's wishing Hugo all the best on the new CD!!!

 


        Hugo Stranley


04/19/2008

TWO DEAR FRIENDS.

Here's a pic of John's dear friends in Kristiansand, Norway, Tor and Nina. Tor  is one of the well known blues musicians in the country, who has backed JB on his tours, and Nina is a fantastic singer who has worked on many recordings.

Nina went through some serious health issues in 2008, but we're all happy to see her back on her feet, looking as beautiful as ever!!!!  And...They are now engaged!!!!!!

Isn't It Amazing?

 


       Tor & Nina.


04/19/2008


JB & NORWAY HARMONICA KING, CHARLIE BLACKWATER.

Norwegian harmonica legend, Charlie Blackwater sits in with John during one of JB's Norway shows. Charlie has many credits to his name, as well as his own solo CDs.  John & Charlie sounded incredible together!!!!

Says JB " I've worked with harmonica legends Charlie McCoy, Howard Levy and Terry McMillen, and Charlie Blackwater is right up there with the best.     What a great time I had playing live with him! "

 


    JB & Charlie Blackwater.


04/19/2008

JB AND FRIENDS IN NORWAY.

Signing Burrito albums backstage at one of John's shows in Norway. From left to right, unidentified fan, JB, Norway concert promoter  Frank Holte and Norwegian harmonica wizard Charlie Blackwater.

 


       Friends in Norway.


04/19/2008

JB ONSTAGE IN NORWAY WITH HARDCORE TROUBADOURS.
NOW ON YOUTUBE !

A few clips of JB sitting in with the great Norway band Hardcore Troubadours a few months ago is now up on YouTube. ( click below) The guys were all Burrito fans and did some fantastic versions of "You Ain't Goin Nowhere" and "Windfall."  It was a great night of country rock in Norway with JB & The Troubs!!!

(photo caption) JB onstage in Norway with the Hardcore Troubadours.

    
        Norway 2008.


04/19/2008

THE MAKING OF JB'S FAMOUS TELECASTER B-BENDER.

JB has been known, worldwide, for being one of the pioneering Telecaster B-Bender  players, along with Clarence White, Bernie Leadon & Bob Warfford. Here's a glimpse  into the actual manufacturing of John's current Fender  "Bendercaster" B-Bender. It's an interesting look into the making of this unique device.

(PHOTO CAPTION) JB ONSTAGE WITH HIS FAMOUS "BENDERCASTER" TELE BBENDER GUITAR "


The B-Bender & JB.


04/19/2008

 

JB & DEAN MARKLEY STRINGS

JB is a featured endorsee on the DEAN MARKLEY STRING web site. John's been using Dean Markley strings "exclusively" for over 20 years.

Check out his profile at: DMS - John Beland

        

04/19/2008

JB on RICKY NELSON for GOLDMINE MAGAZINE.

John discusses his work with the late Ricky Nelson to Peter Lindblas, in the new addition of Goldmine Magazine. It's a great profile on Rick and you won't want to miss it!

 


04/17/2007

                   JB AND THE BLACKGUARD BOOK.                                        

If you're a Telecaster nut, like John, you'll want to get a copy of The BLACKGUARD book, by Nacho Banos. This is the most informative book ever on the Fender Telecaster, and features profiles of such famous Tele  users as Red Volkert, Waylon Jennings, James Burton, Albert Lee, Keith Richards and, of course, John Beland.

This beautiful hard cover book is a must for all Fender Tele users.
Here's the link for more info :
The Blackguard Book.
 

   
 


Blackguard author Nachos Banos
& jb at the dallas guitar show. 

 

JB signing copies of the
blackguard book.
 

04/17/2008

JB TO PRODUCE GLASGOW SINGER/SONGWRITER, CHRIS ADAMS

John will be back behind the board this year, producing Scottish songwriting legend, Chris Adams, founder of the band, String Driven Thing. The sessions will most likely take place in Port Hope, Canada, although details are still being worked out as of this writing. Says John: " Chris is a great  artist with a style that's very reminiscent of the old LA Troubadour days, when Jackson Browne, JD Souther,  Tim Hardin and others brought a maturity and originality to the L.A singer / songwriter scene. I'm really  looking forward to working with this incredible talent."


Chris Adams.