The Immediate Family - Music Portal

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:

The Immediate Family Website

... and have a Happy 2025!

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!

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

Slippin’ And Slidin’

Apple Music

Amazon Music

Spotify

iTunes

The Immediate Family online

Band Homepage

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Danny Kortchmar & The Immediate Family - New Record Out and Live in Japan

Lee is hitting the road in Japan as part of the Danny Kortchmar & Immediate Family project, a live supergoup event that comes with a new record release by Danny and the group itself. The CD album by the title of  “Honey Donʼt Leave L.A.” sees Kortchmar accompanied by the line-up of Lee, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel, Jim Cox and Steve Postell. We are working on a proper post about the CD album, but in the meantime we thought you would enjoy the EPK of the project and the tracklist, which is as follows: All She Wants To Do Is Dance/Dirty Laundry/Can't Do Crazy/Machine Gun Kelly/Somebodyʼs Baby/Not Drinking Enough/Shaky Town/Cruel Twist/New York Minute/Top Of The Rock/ Sayonara/Honey Donʼt Leave L.A. Guest artist on the record are Jackson Browne, James Taylor, David Crosby and Michael McDonald.

Japan date is for now on June 14, 2018, with two shows at the Billboard Live in Osaka: 1st Stage Open 17:30 Start 18:30, 2nd Stage Open 20:30 Start 21:30.

Show line up is Danny Kortchmar (Guitar, Vocals), Russ Kunkel (Drums), Leland Sklar (Bass), Waddy Wachtel (Guitar, Vocals) and Steve Postell (Guitar, Vocals).

Please go to the www.billboard-live.com page for more details, prices and tickets.

Stay tuned!



“Honey Donʼt Leave L.A.” - Japan CD - front inlay

Vancouver Island Musicfest, July 10, 2011 - Lee w/ Night Train Music Club

Lee is performing live at Vancouver Island Musicfest as part of supergroup Night Train Music Club with Steve Postell, Bernard Fowler, Steve Holley, James Raymond, Vonda Shepard & probably some very special guest. For tickets, dates, schedule, calendar and more details you can click the following link (copy and paste in case it should not open or click on link in the “some links” section on the right):

http://www.islandmusicfest.com/performers/2011-performer-roster/night-train-music-club/