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11/23/2009

 
Hi John,

Just want to thank you for the great evening at our ranch. Everyone
was very pleasantly surprised and pleased with the evening around the fire
listening to your music and stories.

Hope you enjoyed it too and look forward to seeing you again soon in Round
Top.  We will have to do the campfire gig again some day.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Bob Dale
 
 


11/04/2009

 
 

10/18/2009

 
Housewarming Party in Sherman Oaks, Saturday Oct 17.

When John was a young runaway from home trying to make a living on his music, just hanging out at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, he met Lois Fletcher. She believed in him and gave him his first record deal. Not only that. She also took him in and gave him the start he dreamed of. Their friendship has lasted all these years.
Saturday Oct 17, she and her husband Chip Clements gave a house warming party in their beautiful Sherman Oaks home and John was invited to perform.
After drinks and dinner the show started with Lois' son Kelly Dalton, who played acoustic guitar and sang a couple of his songs. Kelly is a singer songwriter, living in Austin Texas, and he is working on a new CD, soon to be released. Keep your eyes open good people. His songs are very melodious with thoughtful texts. What a guitar player.  !!!

Then John took the stage after being introduced by Lois. He went the whole five miles and shared his musical life with the audience. From childhood, how it all started, how he met Lois and how much she has meant to him, up to his years with The Flying Burrito Brothers and all the famous artists his path has crossed.  It's a major number.

He sang many songs and not the most common ones, but songs with a special place in his heart and with very thoughtful lyrics as well. It was a trip in nostalgia, for John and probably several others at the party.

Here you can see more photos from this magic night.


 

 

09/25/2009

 
 

One of the nicest thing that can happen to an artist is the receive fan letters. They make the hard work so worthwhile. I would like to share a few with you:

"Oh, John...thank you for such a wonderful performance Sunday at the Stone Cellar! I heard you speaking to someone about visiting your website so I
found it...its great, WOW, you amaze me! I have such respect for talented
musicians, truly a gift when its shared. I love to watch you play and  really
LISTEN to what you play...well...just transports me to a more solitary  place
than the surroundings of the moment...the noise melts away. Sorry for
sounding so corny but I just cant say enough...
Look forward to more of that magic from those fingertips!"

K

 

 

Hi John,
Almost exactly 60 days ago you played at my surprise 50th birthday party
and my friends and family are still talking about your performance!  I
want to thank you for bringing your talent and memories to my life and
for helping make this celebration so special.  One of my favorite
memories from that night was when almost everyone was gone...you did
something that you probably didn't even give much thought to...  My
first grandchild of my first son was sleeping in my daughter's arms and
you spontaneously played, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" for him.  What
a wonderful moment for me to cherish.  I just want you to remember that
with all your talent and travels it is still the simplest things that
are appreciated the most.
I look forward to hearing and seeing you again very soon.
Sincerely,
JS
 

07/18/2009

 

PG Frank "Chasing the Wind"
Label: Steel Mountain Records; 2009

 

The Norwegian Duo PG Stolen and Frank R. Fjellvang  have been making music together for more than 20 years.  Both have a beautiful singing voice, write their own songs and play the guitar. Their new album, “Chasing The Wind” with eleven songs by Frank and two from PG is produced by John Beland, (Flying burrito Brothers).  With Beland on guitar, mandolin and keyboards, the two with Bruce Rasmussen on drums, Larry Klimas on saxophone, Jody Cameron on the pedal steel guitar  become a John Beland  team. The CD begins with the rhythmic melodious Title song in American Ballad Style, and then continues like that. The two Norwegians have dedicated themselves to this style. You can hear rousing rock like my favorite "Dig a deep hole" in which Frank shows his finger picking skills on the acoustic guitar.

PGs Country Love Song „Living on dreams“  standswith the melancholy sound of the pedal steel, while "Up north of Norway" is like pure country rock. Another highlight is "Mama" by PG, a beautiful rhythmic ballad, with the enchanting sound of the accordion.

The album is a collection of songs well worth listening to that sound as if they came directly from the plains of the American Western.

For lovers of American Country music I can strongly recommend this CD with its musically superb recordings.

 

www.pgfrank.com
Adolf 'gorhand' Goriup

 
 

07/05/2009

 
 
Read 'MelodicNet's' review of PG&Frank's CD "Chasing The Wind".
 

07/01/2009

 
Scandinavische Americana
- PG & Frank

Scandinavische Americana wordt getekend door dezelfde merkwaardigheden als bijvoorbeeld Nederlandse Americana - het klinkt vaak fantastisch, maar het steenkolenengels is vaak ook wel erg aandoenlijk. Maar als je daar geen moeite mee hebt zijn dit twee voortreffelijke albums uit het noorden van Europa.  

Scandinavian American sounds are recognized by the same oddities as for instance Dutch American - it sounds fantastic, the coals angels? are often also very angelic.  You will have no trouble with these two excellent albums from the north of Europe. 

PG & Frank

John Beland is gitarist in de laatste reïncarnatie van de legendarische Flying Burrito Brothers, en hij produceerde voor het Noorse duo PG & Frank het album Chasing the Wind. Hij speelt zelf alle gitaren op het album, en bovendien mandoline en keyboards. Hij heeft zijn stempel goed op het album gedrukt dus, en het klinkt dan ook fantastisch. De twee artiesten waar het hier om gaat heten voluit Frank R Fjellvang en PG Stølen. De laatste, PG, schreef twee van de dertien voortreffelijke liedjes, Frank schreef de rest. Ze speelden al meer dan twintig jaar samen in verschillende bands, en dit is hun vierde duo-album. Ze maken Americana die dicht tegen countryrock aanzit. Mooie arrangementen, en een mooi groeiplaatje.

John Beland was guitarist in the last reincarnation of the legendary Flying Burrito Brothers and he produced the album Chasing The Wind for the Norwegian duo PG & Frank. He does all the guitar work on the album and moreover mandolin and keyboards. He has put his mark well on the album and it sounds fantastic. The two artists’ names are Frank R Fjellvang and PG stolen. The last, PG, wrote two of the thirteen excellent songs, Franks wrote the rest. They have played more than 20 years together in different bands and this is their fourth duo-album. They make America who dictates Country Rock justice.  Beautiful arrangements, and a beautiful album.

This Dutch text is freely translated, please have patience if it isn't 100% correct.


 

 

06/23/2009

 
LOST "RICK NELSON MEMPHIS SESSIONS" TO FINALLY BE RELEASED!
 
Bear Family Records plans to soon release a new box set of lost Rick Nelson masters, including the legendary rockabilly album, "THE MEMPHIS SESSIONS" from 1979.
 
John worked side by side with Rick on this 1979 album, recorded at Lynn Lou Studio in Memphis Tennessee. The album, which was never released in it's original state, featured Rick's last chart record "Dream Lover", a Beland arrangement recorded in style and spirit of Rick's early Stone Canyon Band period.
 
For over three decades, various compilations have featured tracks from this album, some of them actually re-recorded long after Rick's death. However, this new box set release will feature the true original recordings as they were laid down 30 years ago.
 
Songs include John Fogerty's "IT'S ALMOST SATURDAY NIGHT", Steeler's Wheel's "STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU", Bobby Womack's "IT'S ALL OVER NOW" , Buddy Holly's "TRUE LOVE WAYS" and more.
John played his Telecaster and acoustic guitar on all the tracks, aided by then future Stone Canyon Band guitarist, Bobby Neil on 2nd acoustic guitar.
 
"This was one of Rick's favorite albums, and it was a heartbreaker that he didn't live long enough to see it released in it's entirety," says John. " It was honest and close to his heart and was also the only recordings he made outside of Hollywood."
STAY TUNES FOR MORE DETAILS AS THEY COME IN!!!!
(photos...JB & Rick onstage 1979..and in the studio 1979 )
 



06/12/2009

 
 
Read Arny Egeland's presentation in "Scandinavian Radio".

06/12/2009

 
A big Thank You to PG &Frank for sending us these excellent photos. The first one is the original from the newspaper "Faedrelandsvennen" in Kristiansand, Norway. The other two are from the release concert in Vennesla, Norway.

Click  HERE for enlargements.


Photo: Torgeir Eikeland


Photo: Klara Turid Fidje Frettun


Photo: Klara Turid Fidje Frettun


06/11/2009

 
GREAT REVIEW ON PG & FRANK CD - PRODUCED BY JB !

PG & Frank / Chasing The Wind

The article is in German but you can read a
translation
HERE

Read the whole German article.
HERE


06/10/2009

 
www.johnbeland.com regretfully must announce
that we had to remove a number of  tour and recording photos from the past couple years due to a recent change in management. Johns previous manager for the past 2 years, has since she's been removed, decided to not give us permission to continue using her photo's any longer.
As regrettable as this is, we look forward to many more events and pics to come in the very near future. So stay tuned...there is much more ahead, and the best is yet to come!! 
 
 

02/24/2009


01/27/2009

 

 
The great duo, PG&Frank, "Chasing the wind" is now available at
www.countrymusic.no


Check out this CD with two of the most talented singer/songwriters
I`ve ever worked with!!! What a pleasure to produce these two guys!
They are terrific fellows who bring an abundance of unique talent to the table.
From the very beginning, we became friends and fans of each other, and it
didn't take long before the boys asked me to produce this CD for them.
I jumped on the opportunity!

Buy this CD!
Sit back, dim the lights and fire up the heart. Pour yourself a beer
or two. Close your eyes and travel with these guys to places
like Royal Bengal Indian Take away Pizza and & Grill. Meet some
unforgettable characters along the way, such as Sam and Mama.
Ride on the Train to Voss. Chase the wind and search your soul
with "Hymn."
It`s a journey I have shared with these two extraordinary artists,
and now it is your turn.

Enjoy the ride, I sure did!

www.pgfrank.com
www.myspace.com/pgfrankmus
ic

John B
www.johnbeland.com
 

01/08/2009

 
 
"John has now been A-listed by the Norwegian Radio channel P39, which is a combination of Radio Loland, Radio Sogne, Radio Lindesnes, Radio Lyngdal and Radio Kvinesdal."

 

 

12/08/2008

 

Photos from the Rockin' Christmas Show
in Vanse, Norway
 

 

 

10/18/2008

JOHN BELAND, PRODUCING PROJECTS IN NORWAY 2009.


John Beland has now completed his first Norwegian producing project.

Johns schedule is tight. He is booked 'til the end of the year, but  is still available for new productions in 2009.

His calender is filling up, so please contact us soon if you are interested in having John producing you in 2009.

John Beland has production scores of CDs and albums over the years in a number of countries, such as:
Australia, China, Canada, USA, Norway, Germany and Spain. As well as top ten records in Australia.


www. johnbeland. com

management@johnbeland.com

 


 

10/15/2008


 

PG & FRANK SESSIONS END IN NORWAY.
 

John completed basic tracks and vocals for the upcoming  PG & FRANK CD project in Kristiansand, Norway. The remainder
of the CD will be finished at John's studio "Tyler Trax 5" in Brenham, Texas and mastered at Frontier Studios in Copemish, Michigan with Scott Zystra at the knobs. John heads back to Texas for sessions and weekend gigs at Ernie's Bistro
all through November. Then it's back to Norway for more dates through the holiday season, before returning to Ernie's
in Brenham, for a New Year's Eve performance.

 

10/15/2008
JB & ALISON KRAUSS ON AUSTRALIAN RADIO COMPILATION.
 
John's version of the old Ricky Nelson standard, "ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU", featuring guest vocalist Alison Krauss, will be featured on Australian ABC radio's SATURDAY NIGHT COUNTRY 15th ANNIVERSARY compilation.
John Nutting's number one country show has featured John's music for a number of years, as well as his top production work for artists like Michael King and Bec Willis.
 
"Good on ya, Johnno! Happy 15th, mate!!!"
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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.


8/12/2008

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.


12/6/2008
Country rocking Christmas show at 8th Avenue in Vanse. With Arly Karlsen.
 

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!!!

 


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

 

 

 

 

05/05/2008

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)


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 association 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 :

management@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  management@johnbeland.com 


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


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! "

 

 

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.

 

 


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!!!

    


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 live onstage in Norway


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.