jb's latest
NEWS info &
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See
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Photos from
John in the studio in Kristiansand,
producing PG&Frank's new CD "Chasing The
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PG&Frank |
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And now it's here!!
"CHASING THE WIND"
Check out John's new project in Norway.
Producing
PG&Frank's CD. |
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JOHN'S NEW
SINGLE
"EDDIE'S GOT A GUN".
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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. |
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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!!"
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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 !!!!! |
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Pics
from 8th Avenue
HERE. |
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New
dates added to the tour. - See
Touring. |
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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. |
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New
dates added to the tour. |
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Country rocking Christmas show at
8th Avenue in Vanse. With Arly
Karlsen. |
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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. |
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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!!!
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Photo: Berit
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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!!!
ps..I'm honored they like my stuff enough to
play it. Thanks Mitzi & WHUM !
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JOHN
BELAND - THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS
NOW ON CDBABY & ITUNES.
So add a little country rock to you IPod playlists, and
download
John's latest cd, "JOHN BELAND-THE
FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS YEARS" today!!
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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!
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John Beland on His
High-Strung Tacoma Chief
New article
by
Adam St. James
Read all about it
HERE.
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JB and
his BRENT MASON "HOT WIRED"
DISTORTION BY WAMP.LE
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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) |
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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)
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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
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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!!!!
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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
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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
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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."
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New
manager,
Berit Govertsen and JB. |
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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!!!
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Hugo
Stranley |
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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!!!!!!
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Tor &
Nina. |
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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! "
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JB
& Charlie Blackwater. |
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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.
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Friends in
Norway. |
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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.
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Norway 2008. |
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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 "
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The
B-Bender & JB. |
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Blackguard
author Nachos Banos
& jb
at the dallas guitar show. |
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JB
signing copies of the
blackguard book. |
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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."
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Chris
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