Why not start the New Year by getting immersed in The Immediate Familyʼs music output available online through the groupʼs own website? Try this under the “Music” tab at the following link:
... and have a Happy 2025!
Showing posts with label Danny Kortchmar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Danny Kortchmar. Show all posts
Monday, December 30, 2024
Saturday, December 31, 2022
January 12, 2023 - The Immediate Family at the Count Basie Center/Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank, NJ... And more!
Three shows in a row to catch The Immediate Family in the New Year: on January 12 at The Count Basie Center/Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank, NJ. On January 14 at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut. On January 15 a night at The Iridium Jazz Club in New York City.
For more info and ticket purchase you may go to https://www.immediatefamilyband.com/#home-section.
Happy New Year!
Monday, December 20, 2021
January 2, 2022 at 9.00 pm ET/PT - Carole King and James Taylor Documentary "Just Call Out My Name" Airs On CNN
"Just Call Out My Name", a documentary about the creative pairing of Carole King and James Taylor, will air on January 2, 2022 at 9.00 pm ET/PT on CNN.
Watch excerps from the 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour, and go behind the scenes with exclusive interviews. Sidemen Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel and Lee Sklar, who accompanied all of the duo’s shows together from 1970 through 2010, have been interviewed for the project along with King and Taylor. The concert documentary was directed by Frank Marshall and will be available on demand at a later date on HBO Max.
You may read the entire Variety article here.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Kate Taylor - New Album “Why Wait!”
On the 50th anniversary of the release of her first record “Sister Kate”, Kate Taylor has a new album out, “Why Wait!”, produced by Kateʼs friend Peter Asher, her first manager and producer in 1970-ʼ71. The list of credits includes several of the original players from “Sister Kate” like Lee, Danny Kortchmar and Russ Kunkel, as well as other favorite players of Kate's: Albert Lee, Waddy Wachtel, Jeff Alan Ross, Scarlet Rivera, Kateʼs daughters and The Ukeladies. The album includes original tunes of Kateʼs plus old and new favorites.
Track list:
Good Day Sunshine
Why Wait!
He
He Caught The Katy
(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am
I Will Follow
Tell Him
The Glory Of Love
Don't Knock
Crystal Blue Persuasion
Stop The Wedding
Beams Of The Queen
I Got A Message (Bonus Track)
Long Distance Love (Bonus Track)
You may order the album in various formats at the following links:
You may go here for the Kate Taylor blog entry.
Enjoy!
Monday, April 5, 2021
Kate Taylor - New Album “Why Wait” Out Soon
2021 is the 50th anniversary of the release of Kate Taylorʼs first record “Sister Kate”.
Kateʼs friend Peter Asher, renowned producer and musical artist, was her first manager and producer in 1970-ʼ71. Now, on the anniversary of their first collaboration 51 years ago, they are making a new album together with several of the original players from “Sister Kate” like Danny Kortchmar, Lee Sklar and Russ Kunkel, as well as other favorite players of theirs: Albert Lee, Waddy Wachtel, Jeff Alan Ross, Scarlet Rivera, Kateʼs daughters and The Ukeladies. The album, “Why Wait”, will include original tunes of Kateʼs plus old and new favorites.
You may pre-order it here:
If you're of the mind to contribute to this project you may go to the following link and also browse through other perks available for you:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kate-taylor-and-peter-asher-recording-project#/
If you have any questions or comments about the project or the incentives, you may write to Kate at kate@katetaylor.com
You may read David Browneʼs “The Return Of Sister Kate” piece in Rolling Stone magazine at the following address:
Enjoy!
Friday, October 16, 2020
The Immediate Family Release New EP “Slippin’ And Slidin’” On October 16
The Immediate Family have issued their new EP and first U.S. release “Slippin’ And Slidin’” on October 16.
The EP features some of the group’s most well-known songs, including “New York Minute” and a live version of “Werewolves of London,” both of which were co-written by members of the group. The title track was released as a single in September, and music video for the song also premiered online via Uncut Magazine. The first single from the EP, “Cruel Twist,” was released in June and premiered via Rolling Stone. “Top of the Rock” rounds out the track list.
The Immediate Family have been performing live and have released new music in Japan, Asia and the U.S. Quarto Valley Records signed the group to a multi-album deal, with more music coming in early 2021. A Denny Tedesco documentary about their iconic careers is also due for release in 2021.
Streaming and purchase links
The Immediate Family online
Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Immediate Family - Live from The Coach House - August 2, 2020, 6 pm PST
Alert The Globe, the global live music streaming enterprise, is hosting The Immediate Family in a live streaming concert taking place on August 2, 2020, at 6.00 PM West Coast Time. In order to access the video you may purchase tickets at the following link:
www.alerttheglobe.com
Concert time: 6:00 pm US West Coast Time.
For more info about Alert The Globe:
info@alerttheglobe.com
Enjoy!
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Catching Up With The Immediate Family Live! - Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 4 p.m. PT
With the recent release of their new single "Cruel Twist" from their upcoming EP on Quarto Valley Records, the Grammy Museum is hosting a live online conversation with The Immediate Family. The discussion will be moderated by Scott Goldman and will take place on July 9th at 4 p.m. PT for fans to tune in and watch live from home via zoom. All proceeds from this program will help support the Grammy Museum's mission to continue its music education initiatives virtually while its doors are closed due to COVID-19. Tickets are available a the following link:
Catching Up With The Immediate Family Live!
Friday, June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 6.30 PM WCT - The Immediate Family - Free Live Broadcast Concert from Alert The Globe
Alert The Globe, the global live music streaming enterprise, will be hosting The Immediate Family in a live streaming concert taking place on June 26, 2020, at 6.30 PM West Coast Time. In order to access the video you may connect at the following link:
www.alerttheglobe.com
Concert time: 6:30 pm US West Coast Time.
For more info about Alert The Globe:
info@alerttheglobe.com
Enjoy!
Friday, June 12, 2020
The Immediate Family - Cruel Twist (Official Video)
On Thursday, June 11, The Immediate Family premieres its first-ever U.S. release, the video for the song “Cruel Twist”. Track is a preview of an EP coming in October, with a full album next year. Video was filmed and directed by the members of The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Watchel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell) and edited by Michael Perlmutter. Be sure to stick around for more news and updates!
You may read a Rolling Stone piece about The Immediate Family and "Cruel Twist" at the following link:
The Immediate Family: James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt Session Vets Launch New Band
In order to subscribe to The Immediate Family YouTube Channel you may click on the following link:
Immediate Family
Sunday, March 8, 2020
The Immediate Family - 3 Song Sampler
While The Immediate Family are working on their next album release, you may take a listen to a 3-song sampler of their material posted on Spotify. The same release is available on iTunes and other media platforms, searcheable through the web engine of your choice. Enjoy!
https://open.spotify.com/album/7jODaq0K86wedAW7GFvCox?si=QWvJXglkRdiayPhW8xtFNw
Sunday, February 2, 2020
New Denny Tedesco Documentary "Immediate Family" On 1970's Session Players In The Works
Director Denny Tedesco, whose 2008 film “The Wrecking Crew” was a critically praised documentary on the great session musicians of the ‘60s, has begun work on a new film about legendary 1970s studio players called “Immediate Family” and centered around such musical luminaries as Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and more.
For info about the Immediate Family documentary you may clik on the following link:
www.variety.com
Sunday, December 29, 2019
The Immediate Family - New Album Out In 2020
The Immediate Family featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar, vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar, vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Steve Postell (guitar, vocals) are currently in production in Los Angeles for their upcoming album of 15 original songs. The as-yet untitled studio project will be the group’s first U.S. release, after their 2018 debut CD "Honey, Don’t Leave L.A." which was released in Japan.
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
August 4, 2019 - Lee with Danny Kortchmar & Friends - Free Concert at Long’s Park Amphitheater, Lancaster, PA
Danny Kortchmar & Friends is a supergroup of legendary band members and session musicians that includes Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell. Their free concert will take place on Sunday, August 4 at Long’s Park Amphitheater, US-30 & Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602. Concert time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Drummer Russell Kunkel currently is on tour with Lyle Lovett, which is why the gig isn’t labeled as an Immediate Family show. Jimmy Paxson will fill in on drums.
For more information you may check out the following link:
www.longspark.org
Saturday, June 29, 2019
July 3 , 2019 - David Crosby, Al Jardine, Jesse Colin Young, Albert Lee and Members of The Immediate Family Among "California Saga 2" Bill - The Theatre at the Ace Hotel, Los Angeles
David Crosby, Al Jardine of the Beach Boys and ex-Youngbloods member Jesse Colin Young will be among the stars of California Saga 2. The charity concert to raise money for homelessness is presented by Rock Cellar Productions and performed by The Tribe.
This collective of over 30 top musicians plays annual fundraising shows with celebrated guests to raise money to bring aid, care and comfort to those experiencing homelessness, especially children and families. Performing classic songs and music of California, the Tribe Band will be joined by Rock‘n‘Roll Hall of Famers David Crosby and Al Jardine, plus Jesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods, Grammy-winning guitar legend Albert Lee and members of The Immediate Family: Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell.
Other featured musical guests will include drummer Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), guitarists Jason Sinay (The Dirty Knobs), Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney & Wings), David Marks (Beach Boys), Freebo (Bonnie Raitt), Rosemary Butler (Jackson Browne), actor/singer Rob Morrow, the Californian vocal trio The Honeys, who were produced by Brian Wilson, and more.
Hosting the evening as Co-Masters of Ceremonies will be Musical Artist-Entertainer-Homelessness Activist Judith Owen, and Harry Shearer, appearing as his Spinal Tap character Derek Smalls. KLOS, Norm’s Rare Guitars, U.S. Bank and L.A. Weekly are among the sponsors.
100% of ticket sales will benefit the Get Together Foundation. This non-profit organisation delivers aid, care, comfort and music to the most vulnerable residents in society. The group aims to bring food and comfort to those experiencing homelessness, especially children and families. Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission and the Midnight Mission, also based in California, partner the project.
The concert will take place at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown LA on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, 8:00pm, doors at 6:30pm. There will be a silent and live auction with unique memorabilia and experiences.
Tickets are available now at this link:
www.axs.com
For more information please contact the Get Together Foundation: 818.727.7884
www.gettogetherfoundation.org
www.thetribeband.com
www.rockcellarmagazine.com
Sunday, May 12, 2019
The Immediate Family - May, 2019 - Live Shows at The Billboard Live, Osaka and Tokyo, Japan
The Immediate Family are back on stage in Japan at the Billboard Live Venue in Osaka on May 13, and in Tokyo on May 16 and 17. Please check at the following addresses for updates, tickets and concert schedule.
www.billboard-live.com (osaka)
www.billboard-live.com (tokyo)
www.livefans.jp
Saturday, May 4, 2019
The Immediate Family - May 4, 2019 - Live Show at The Mint, Los Angeles
The Immediate Family are back on stage tonight, May 4, at The Mint, 6010 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90035. Doors: 9:30 pm / Show: 10:00 pm. Please check at the following addresses for updates, tickets and concert schedule.
www.themintla.com
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
The Immediate Family - May 13, 16 and 17, 2019 - Live Shows at The Billboard Live, Osaka, Japan
The Immediate Family are back on stage in Japan at the Billboard Live Venue in Osaka on May 13, 16 and 17. Please check at the following addresses for updates, tickets and concert schedule.
www.billboard-live.com
www.livefans.jp
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
The Immediate Family - November 26/27/28, 2018 - Live Shows at The Iridium, NYC
The Immediate Family are back on stage in a series of three sold out live performances at The Iridium, 1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 on November 26, 27 and 28. Please check at the following address for updates.
www.theiridium.com
Friday, June 1, 2018
June 29, 2018 - The Immediate Family in Performance at The Grammy Museum, Los Angeles
Waddy Wachtel, Niko Bolas, Lee Sklar, Fred Mollin, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell
An intimate performance by The Immediate Family, followed by a conversation with the group, will be held June 29 at the Clive Davis Theater in the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The event will be hosted by the Grammy Museumʼs Executive Director Scott Goldman, starting at 7.30 PM (doors: 7.00).
The Immediate Family, consisting of five of the world’s most iconic and recorded session and touring musicians, began as a studio project band on Danny Kortchmar’s new solo CD “Honey Donʼt Leave L.A.”, with guest performances by James Taylor, Jackson Browne, David Crosby and Michael McDonald.
The band decided to take the project on the road after completing the CD album, and its line-up is as follows: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and lead vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Steve Postell (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass) and Russ Kunkel (drums).
Please go to the www.grammymuseum.org page for more details, prices and tickets.
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