Thursday, December 31, 2009

PRESS RELEASE: MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND HEADLINES "WE THE CHILDREN PROJECT"



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Grammy Nominated: MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND 
featuring RICK VITO
to headline
 “WE.THE.CHILDREN. PROJECT’S ULTIMATE GRAMMY KICK-OFF PARTY”
-A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PERFORMANCE FEATURING THE CO-FOUNDER OF FLEETWOOD MAC, benefiting STAND UP FOR KIDS

Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito, Songwriting Contestants and Celebrity Judges helping homeless kids off the streets.

 House of Blues Hollywood January 28, 2010.

HOLLYWOOD- In efforts to raise awareness about the shocking statistics and unforgiving reality concerning homeless children in the United States, We.The.Children. Project has created a pre-Grammy event set to kick the New Year off with a charitable boom. This year’s hottest Grammy kickoff party will commence on January 28th 2010 at The House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. We.The.Children. 2010 will be the ultimate Pre-Grammy talent competition, and philanthropic gathering. While most charitable events are giving away up to 30% of their profits, We.The.Children. Project is giving away 50% of the proceeds donated directly to StandUp For Kids. The Pre-Grammy party will feature live music, dancing, and cocktails, A-List celebrities, Grammy Nominees and the Best of the best of the entertainment Industry will be in attendance. All ticket buyers will receive a copy of The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito “BLUE AGAIN” DVD, which is scheduled to be released on January 26, 2010. An EXCLUSIVE private dinner will be held at the Foundation room for all celebrity participants including celebrity endorsers, host committee and judging panel, featuring Mick Fleetwood Private Cellar Wine with a special toast by Mick Fleetwood. Our creative environment will be a welcome space for songwriters, artists, and those who appreciate innovative efforts, to commingle.

The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat. Rick Vito is set to perform at the We.The.Children. Grammy kick-Off party. Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his Grammy nominated band just days before he learns if he and his band will take home the Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album. The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band features a tribute to the original Fleetwood Mac, the all-male blues band that started it all in 1967. Bringing together four stellar Blues and Rock musicians, Mick Fleetwood presents a band that is as current as it is nostalgic. At the front of the group is Rick Vito, veteran Bluesman and former Fleetwood Mac vocalist and lead guitarist. The band pays tribute to the Mac's early days, when it drew heavily on American blues music and produced hits such as "Albatross," "Oh Well" and "Black Magic Woman" (which was covered by Santana). The band also offers some essential blues covers in every show.

We.The.Children. Project has furthermore endeavored to offer both amateur and professional songwriters the chance to perform at the We.The.Children. Charitable celebration. The songwriting competition will begin accepting entries on November 2nd 2009 and will conclude on December 25th 2009, with the finalists performing at The House of Blues in Hollywood on January 28th for a panel of celebrity judges. More information about entering the “Write Your Song” competition can be found at http://www.wethechildren2010.com/

As we approach the holiday season, and the awards ceremony season in this coming New year, it is so important for the community to get involved and lend a hand to those who are less fortunate and in need. Over the last month, We.The.Children Project committee members have began a friendship with the StandUp for Kids non-profit charity. Founder,  Asal Masomi, comments that the partnership has, “…opened our eyes to the shocking statistics concerning homeless children in Los Angeles. There is an epidemic in the United States of children who are living on the streets, going hungry and sleep-deprived, on a regular basis. We have the resources and the opportunity to improve this situation, within the country, but more importantly in our very own backyards.”

We.The.Children. Project members have taken time out of their personal schedules to hit the streets in order to meet homeless children and they have much to report from their experiences. Several committee members took a trip to Venice Beach, CA where they met with children who were willing to tell their stories about their daily lifestyle. Many of these kids are spending their nights sleeping on the beach. They approach, not asking for money, but only asking for food and blankets to keep warm during these coming winter months. When offered any resources (food, clothes), the kids were always grateful and polite. They reported too, that they understand and believe that people look down on them as if they were criminals. But the reality is, their current living situations are often directly due to ‘family problems,’ often times implying an abusive family situation where these children felt their only option to end the abuse was choosing a life on the street. Executive director Viola Rock urges, “These kids are hungry, cold, lonely and scared- but they are intelligent, respectful, and talented. We need to get involved, to give them a helping hand.”

A portion of the proceeds will go to StandUp for Kids a non-profit organization. StandUp for Kids helps homeless and at-risk youths age 21 and younger tackle some of their everyday obstacles and work towards a life off the streets. StandUp for Kids further, supplies basic necessities such as food, clothing, and personal hygiene products, in addition to a wide array of services, including assistance with housing, education, vocational development, counseling, health and medical services, transportation and legal assistance. For more information about this organization visit their website at www.standupforkids.org.

We.The.Children. Project is a philanthropic for-profit business model that creates opportunities for communities to get involved with important issues relevant to the current economic situation and current world events.  The word “children” is a metaphor for all the people of our nation. We.The.Children. Project is a for-profit business model that donates 50% of all profits directly to the non-profit charities that they are partnered with. We.The.Children. Project has been inspired by the continued call for action by our Commander in Chief, Barack Obama. Their general philanthropic focus is to raise awareness and help aid the Children of Our Nation- including our nation's youth, the men and service women of the United States military, and those who are in deep need as a result of our current economic climate.


website: www.wethechildren2010.com.  

Contact:

We.The.Children. Project: 310.309.0962
Director of Media Relations: Danielle Boudaghians - danielleb@wethechildren2010.com
Executive Director: Viola Rock Viola@ame-usa.com
Founder: Asal Masomi: Asal@WeTheChildren2010.com

Mick Fleetwood Blues Band Co-Manager: Jonathan Todd, JTodd@MickFleetwood.com.  The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band is co-managed by Jonathan Todd/Sabre Entertainment and Carl Stubner/Sanctuary Management Group

Jonathan Todd

Tel:  877.877.4787 x 707
Fax: 818.741.1120 Press Start/Send to Fax

Today.... In 1974

On this day December 31, 1974
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks
joined Fleetwood Mac


Wednesday, December 30, 2009

FLEETWOOD MAC #9 ON POLLSTARS ANNUAL TOP 50 TOURS $54.5 MILLION

Pollstar has compiled its Top 50 Tours of North America for 2009 and, although there is no surprise as to who came in at No. 1, there were plenty of surprises just the same.

U2 surpassed all other tours by a wide margin, grossing $123 million in North America and selling more than 1.3 million tickets overall. It beat its closest competitor, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, by about $30 million.

Pollstar Top 50 Tours of North America:

#1 - $123 million - U2
#2 - $94.5 million - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
#3 - $88 million - Elton John / Billy Joel
#4 - $82.5 million - Britney Spears
#5 - $77.9 million - AC/DC
#6 - $71.1 million - Kenny Chesney
#7 - $69.8 million - Jonas Brothers
#8 - $56.9 million - Dave Matthews Band
#9 - $54.5 million - Fleetwood Mac
#10 - $53.4 million - Metallica

MICK FLEETWOOD HOUSE OF BLUES (HOLLYWOOD) JANUARY 28TH

Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood and his Mick Fleetwood Blues Band will headline the We the Children benefit concert January 28th at the House of Blues in Hollywood. Proceeds from the show, which comes at the start of Grammy Week in L-A, will go to Stand Up for Kids. Everyone attending the benefit will get a copy of Fleetwood's new D-V-D, Blue Again.

A DECADE OF FLEETWOOD MAC RELEASES (2000-2009)

A DECADES WORTH OF FLEETWOOD MAC
All releases are Rumours Era Members
and fall between 2000 - 2009

2000
CD - "The Divine Stevie Nicks" [Import] European Compilation - Released September, 2000


2001
CD - Stevie Nicks "Trouble in Shangri-la" - Released May 1, 2001
DVD-A Fleetwood Mac "Rumours - Released May 29, 2001


2002
DVD - Mick Fleetwood "Two Sticks and a Drum" - Released October 8, 2002
CD - Fleetwood Mac "The Very Best Of" - Released October 15, 2002


2003
CD - Fleetwood Mac "Say You Will" - Released April 15, 2003
DVD - Fleetwood Mac "Tango In The Night" - 87 Concert Released on DVD October 14, 2003


2004
CD - Fleetwood Mac "Fleetwood Mac" Remastered Edition - Released March 23, 2004
CD - Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" Remastered Edition - Released March 23, 2004
CD - Fleetwood Mac "Tusk" Remastered Edition - Released March 23, 2004



DVD/CD - Fleetwood Mac "Live in Boston" - Released June 14, 2004
CD - Christine McVie "In The Meantime" - Released September 7, 2004
DVD - Fleetwood Mac "Destiny Rules" - Released September 14, 2004



CD - The Mick Fleetwood Band "Something Big" - Released September 28, 2004



2005
DVD - Lindsey Buckingham "Soundstage" - Released November 8, 2005


2006
CD - Lindsey Buckingham "Under The Skin" - Released October 3, 2006


2007
CD/DVD - Stevie Nicks "Crystal Visions" - Released March 27, 2007


2008
DVD/CD - Lindsey Buckingham "Live at Bass Hall" - Released March 25, 2008
CD - Lindsey Buckingham "Gift of Screws" - Released September 16, 2008
CD - The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band "Blue Again" - Released October 28, 2008 (Europe)



2009

CD - Stevie Nicks "The Soundstage Sessions" - Released March 31, 2009
DVD - Stevie Nicks "Live in Chicago" - Released March 31, 2009
CD - The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band "Blue Again" - Released March 17, 2009




CD - Fleetwood Mac "The Very Best Of" - Released October 19, 2009 Reissue (Europe)


STRIPPER SHARES PENTHOUSE FLOOR WITH STEVIE NICKS AND MICK FLEETWOOD

A pearlier weekend in New Plymouth

I'd booked one of three penthouse suites at The Waterfront - perhaps Taranaki's most luxurious hotel, where you can watch the waves rolling in off the Tasman Sea - ahead of my stage shows at Crave Club on Friday and Saturday night.

"You're not the only celebrity in town this weekend," confided the bell hop as I made myself at home. He revealed the other two penthouse suites were occupied by Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and the other members of Fleetwood Mac, who were in town for a sold-out show which was estimated to have pulled in over 18,000 people to New Plymouth.

Like myself, Fleetwood Mac are obviously used to the late-night lifestyle, because at the end of my working "day" as I was winding down at about 4.30am, I could quite clearly hear them through the hotel walls.

BLAST FROM THE PAST - STEVIE NICKS IN JEANS AND TOP HAT 1975

Cool shot of Stevie from Johnstown, PA 1975
Photo by: Tinahay Gallery | Slide Show


MICK FLEETWOOD NEW YEAR'S EVE IN MAUI

New Year's Eve 2009
Thursday, December 31, 2009

The best New Year's Eve on Maui, w. the Mick Fleetwood Band in Mala Wailea's main dining room! Champagne toast at midnight! Limited menu available in the lounge.

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Reservations

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

FLEETWOOD MAC TOP 5 IN NEW ZEALAND

FLEETWOOD MAC'S "THE VERY BEST OF" moves up a spot to the 5th position on New Zealands Top 40 Albums Chart in the wake of Fleetwood Mac's two big tour ending shows in New Plymouth on the 19th and 20th this month.

NOV 16, 2009 - #9
NOV 23, 2009 - #7
NOV 30, 2009 - #7
DEC 7, 2009 - #12
DEC 14, 2009 - #11
DEC 21, 2009 - #6
DEC 28, 2009 - #5 (certified platinum)

MICK FLEETWOOD "BLUE AGAIN" DVD - RECORDED LIVE IN LONDON



Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac is celebrating his blues heritage with Blue Again, a stellar Live DVD Companion that follows the GRAMMY NOMINATED, chart topping CD of the same name.

Recorded Live in London, Mick Fleetwood revisits the blues and the blues-oriented classic songs of Fleetwood Mac by teaming up with with guitarist and lead vocalist Rick Vito, bassist Lenny Castellanos and keyboardist Mark Johnstone. This powerhouse blues project features versions of early Peter Green-penned hits such as 'Black Magic Woman,' 'Albatross' and 'Rattlesnake Shake' as well as original material composed by Rick Vito (with a rollicking version of Elmore James' 'Shake Your Moneymaker' included for good measure).

Produced by Mick Fleetwood and Rick Vito, BLUE AGAIN DVD was recorded live in London in February of 2008. The immaculate recording gives the songs a vibrant, modern immediacy which transcends easy nostalgia. Says Mick in the liner notes: 'Over my career I've been called a pop star and a rock star, yet in my inner heart, I will always be part bluesman. On my journey from blues to a life of rock n roll, I've always remembered where I started.' BLUE AGAIN is both an original musical tour de force and a respectful tribute to Fleetwood Mac (in the midst of celebrating their 40th Anniversary), initiated by the sole member of the band to be in every incarnation from the beginning.

Tracks:
1. Fleetwood Boogie
2. Oh Well
3. Streamliner Blues
4. Looking for Somebody
5. Medley - Rollin Man /Bayou Queen
6. Eyesight to the Blind
7. Love That Burns
8. Red Hot Gal
9. Rattlesnake Shake
10. Black Magic Woman
11. The World Keeps On Turning
12. Black Crow
13. When We Do the Lucky Devil
14. Medley - Passage East / World Turning
15. Shake Your Moneymaker
16. Albatross
17. Homework
18. Stop Messin' Round

Pre-Order The DVD at Amazon - Due for release in late January, 2010.

ON TOUR FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 2010 IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

For More information on The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band Featuring Rick Vito and to stream the "Blue Again" album please visit these websites.
MickFleetwoodBlues.com  (Media, Press, Booking Info)
MickFleetwood.com
429 Records

Monday, December 28, 2009

FLEETWOOD MAC GROUP HUG ENDS UNLEASHED TOUR

Fleetwood Mac
New Plymouth, New Zealand
December 19 & 20, 2009
Photos by: Lathkill96



THE VERY BEST OF FLEETWOOD MAC (UK AND AUSTRALIAN CHARTS UPDATE)

UK TOP 75 - Week of December 28th:
"The Very Best Of" is down two positions to #23 in the UK.

UK TOP 75 CHART RUN (2009 Best Of Version):
Week 1 #6 Debut
Week 2 #10
Week 3 #12
Week 4 #15
Week 5 #26
Week 6 #29
Week 7 #31
Week 8 #25
Week 9 #21
Week 10 #23

AUSTRALIA:

ARIA TOP 50 CATALOGUE ALBUMS CHART - Week of December 28th:
"The Very Best Of" notches another week at No. 1 on the Australian Top 50 Catalogue Charts. Total weeks on the Catalogue Chart = 7.

ARIA TOP 50 ALBUMS CHART - Week of December 28th:
Fleetwood Mac's "The Very Best Of" drops to #25 on the chart. Total weeks it's placed non-consecutively on the chart = 103

ARIA TOP 50 PHYSICAL ALBUMS CHART - Week of December 28th:
"The Very Best Of" drops down to #22 on the Physical Albums Chart. Total weeks it's placed non-consecutively on the chart = 108