Tom Johnston Reflects on ‘Listen to the Music’ at 40
Ultimate Classic Rock has conducted an interview with Tom Johnston, who reflects on the song “Listen to the Music” as it turns 40. Read the interview here.
Summer Tour Photo Retrospective
Check out some more great photos from the Doobies’ Summer 2012 tour with Chicago below or on Flickr.
“Let The Music Play” Trailer on YouTube
As previously reported, Eagle Rock Entertainment, on November 13, 2012, will release Let The Music Play – The Story Of The Doobie Brothers on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Video [Pre-book Order Date October 19, MSRP $14.98 DVD, $19.98 Blu-ray, $12.99 Digital Video].
Check out the trailer below or on YouTube.
Classic Artists Today feature The Doobie Brothers
From November 5 – November 11, Classic Artists Today will be airing an interview with Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers. The Doobies’ are also CAT’s featured artist of the month. Check the schedule for airtimes.
“Let The Music Play” Worldwide Release Date Information
As previously reported, Let The Music Play – The Story of The Doobie Brothers is to be released by Eagle Rock Entertainment in the USA on Blu Ray and DVD November 13. However, many of you outside the US have asked when it will be released in your country. So, accordingly, here are the worldwide release dates:
- US/Canada – 13 November
- UK – 12th November
- GAS – 9th November
- France – 13th November
- Italy – 13th November
- Japan – 5th December
- South America – December (TBA)
- Hong Kong – 13th November
- Australia – 16th November
- Rest of Europe – 12th November
Press Release: “Let The Music Play – The Story Of The Doobie Brothers”
Eagle Rock Entertainment To Release
Let The Music Play
The Story Of The Doobie Brothers
~On DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Video November 13, 2012~
New York, NY (October 11, 2012)—Eagle Rock Entertainment, on November 13, 2012, will release Let The Music Play – The Story Of The Doobie Brothers on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Video [Pre-book Order Date October 19, MSRP $14.98 DVD, $19.98 Blu-ray, $12.99 Digital Video].
Let The Music Play is the authorized story of The Doobie Brothers from their beginnings in California in 1970 to worldwide success, selling over 40 million albums during their long career. The film features interviews with band members Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, John McFee ,Tiran Porter, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, their manager Bruce Cohn and long term producer Ted Templeman, revealing the full story of the band’s highs and lows through four decades of musical evolution.
The Doobie Brothers breakthrough came with “Listen To The Music” in 1972, and they went on to experience both sustained success and line-up changes in the mid-seventies. The band made a change of musical direction and enjoyed further success following the arrival of Michael McDonald in 1976. Worn out by non-stop touring and internal disagreements, the band broke up after a “farewell” concert in 1982. There were sporadic reunions in the eighties before the band reformed permanently in the early nineties and have continued touring and recording ever since.
As well as the film itself, Let The Music Play – The Story Of The Doobie Brothers features bonus live performances of: “Rainy Day Crossroad Blues,” “Without You,” “Listen To The Music,” “Black Water,” “Takin’ It To The Streets,” “Rockin’ Down The Highway,” “Neal’s Fandango,” “Long Train Runnin’,” and “China Grove”.
Let The Music Play – The Story Of The Doobie Brothers is more than just a rockumentary, exposing their incredible career and achievements. Boasting an additional nine live tracks, with a total running time of well over two hours, this is the complete package for any fan of this amazing band.
Eagle Rock Entertainment is the largest producer and distributor of music programming for DVD, Blu-Ray, TV, Audio and Digital Media in the world. Eagle works directly alongside talent to produce top quality, High Definition and 3D programs, both concerts and documentaries, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, The Doors, Jeff Beck, U2, Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne. Eagle is a Grammy Award winning company and has received over 30 multi-platinum, over 50 platinum and over 90 gold discs, worldwide. Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices in London, New York, Toronto, Paris and Hamburg.
BAM Magazine Posts Video Interviews with Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald
Check out BAM Magazine‘s video interviews with Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald below, filmed during the B.R. Cohn Fall Charity Music Festival.
B.R. Cohn Fall Charity Music Festival – Photos Added
Photos have been posted of the Doobie Brothers featuring Michael McDonald at the 2012 B.R. Cohn Fall Charity Music Festival. Check them out below or on the Doobies’ Flickr stream.
Press Release: B.R. Cohn Fall Charity Music Festival Wrap-Up
26th ANNUAL B.R. COHN CHARITY EVENTS FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND RAISES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS FOR CHARITY
GLEN ELLEN, CA (October 8, 2012) – Vintner, philanthropist, and music artist manager Bruce Cohn is thrilled to conclude the 26th Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival, Gala Charity Auction Dinner, and the Celebrity Golf Classic.
Highlights included the reunion of Michael McDonald after 6 years with original Doobie singers and songwriters Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons for two shows; Kenny Loggins performing Sunday’s show and singing with the Doobies and Dave Mason; Buddy Guy on Saturday leaving the stage and wading well into the crowd; and guest appearances by Dave Jenkins of Pablo Cruise and Jeff Watson of Night Ranger guitar jamming with the Doobies.
Saturday’s October 6 concert featured a memorable performance by the Doobie Brothers reuniting with Michael McDonald. It was a thrilling afternoon of music by the legendary Buddy Guy, performing for his first time at the festival, as well as WAR, the Turtles, daughter of Doobie Brother Tom Johnston, Lara Johnston, and Scars on 45.
Sonoma Valley Patch Feature Article – 26th B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival
The Sonoma Valley Patch has written a feature article on the 26th annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival, underway this weekend. Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn is interviewed. Read the article here.