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September 09, 2010
Live Performance and Photo Exhibit at CK Store Manhattan Sept 10.
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION’S
MADISON AVENUE STORE TO CELEBRATE
“FASHION’S NIGHT OUT”
Live Performances and Exhibit of New Photographs by Musician Bryan Adams;
Evening Hosted by Vogue’s Tonne Goodman and Calvin Klein Collection’s Creative Directors
NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 – Calvin Klein, Inc. announced today that Calvin Klein Collection will open its doors for a special evening in support of the second annual “Fashion’s Night Out 2010” at the brands’ Madison Avenue flagship store from 6pm to 11pm on Friday, September 10th to benefit the NYC AIDS Fund.
“Fashion’s Night Out 2010” is the second annual evening dedicated to shopping and special events in support of the one-night-only global shopping initiative presented by Vogue, NYC & Company, The CFDA, and The City of New York.
Calvin Klein Collection’s creative directors Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli will co-host the event – alongside special guest host, Tonne Goodman, Fashion Director, Vogue Magazine – which will feature a one-of-a-kind evening of shopping and a special preview of new photographic works by musician and photographer Bryan Adams.
Adams has once again partnered with Calvin Klein, Inc. to photograph a select group of influential American women, as a follow up to the beautifully executed “American Women” book of black & white photography which was published in 2005.
For this new project, Adams photographed Julianne Moore, Renee Zellweger, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kerry Washington, Lucy Liu, Dree Hemingway, Tonne Goodman, Cynthia Nixon, Hilary Rhoda, Desiree Rogers, Katie Lee, Mamie Gummer, Brooklyn Decker, Iris Apfel, Kelly Klein, Mila Kunis, Marilyn Minter, and Jerry Hall.
The exhibition of the new series of portraits will be on view to the public from Friday, September 10th through September 17th. Each of the portraits will be available for purchase and the profits from their sale -- along with 10% of all purchases made between 6pm – 11pm during the Fashion’s Night Out event on September 10th -- will benefit the NYC AIDS Fund.
Adams, will also perform two short acoustic sets on the main floor during the evening, while Goodman and the Calvin Klein Collection’s creative director’s Costa and Zucchelli will be on hand to give clients style advice and one-on-one fashion consultations.
"Fashion's Night Out" is a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion. All editions of Vogue globally are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective fashion capitals. In the United States, American Vogue has joined, NYC & Company, the city of New York and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to enliven again the consumer spirit that churns the economy and boosts the local industry in New York City. Each participating retailer will stay open until 11:00 pm and host special in-store events and promotions, in an effort to boost the industry’s economic recovery and encourage people to shop.
For more information, visit www.calvinklein.com.
MADISON AVENUE STORE TO CELEBRATE
“FASHION’S NIGHT OUT”
Live Performances and Exhibit of New Photographs by Musician Bryan Adams;
Evening Hosted by Vogue’s Tonne Goodman and Calvin Klein Collection’s Creative Directors
NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 – Calvin Klein, Inc. announced today that Calvin Klein Collection will open its doors for a special evening in support of the second annual “Fashion’s Night Out 2010” at the brands’ Madison Avenue flagship store from 6pm to 11pm on Friday, September 10th to benefit the NYC AIDS Fund.
“Fashion’s Night Out 2010” is the second annual evening dedicated to shopping and special events in support of the one-night-only global shopping initiative presented by Vogue, NYC & Company, The CFDA, and The City of New York.
Calvin Klein Collection’s creative directors Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli will co-host the event – alongside special guest host, Tonne Goodman, Fashion Director, Vogue Magazine – which will feature a one-of-a-kind evening of shopping and a special preview of new photographic works by musician and photographer Bryan Adams.
Adams has once again partnered with Calvin Klein, Inc. to photograph a select group of influential American women, as a follow up to the beautifully executed “American Women” book of black & white photography which was published in 2005.
For this new project, Adams photographed Julianne Moore, Renee Zellweger, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kerry Washington, Lucy Liu, Dree Hemingway, Tonne Goodman, Cynthia Nixon, Hilary Rhoda, Desiree Rogers, Katie Lee, Mamie Gummer, Brooklyn Decker, Iris Apfel, Kelly Klein, Mila Kunis, Marilyn Minter, and Jerry Hall.
The exhibition of the new series of portraits will be on view to the public from Friday, September 10th through September 17th. Each of the portraits will be available for purchase and the profits from their sale -- along with 10% of all purchases made between 6pm – 11pm during the Fashion’s Night Out event on September 10th -- will benefit the NYC AIDS Fund.
Adams, will also perform two short acoustic sets on the main floor during the evening, while Goodman and the Calvin Klein Collection’s creative director’s Costa and Zucchelli will be on hand to give clients style advice and one-on-one fashion consultations.
"Fashion's Night Out" is a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion. All editions of Vogue globally are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective fashion capitals. In the United States, American Vogue has joined, NYC & Company, the city of New York and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to enliven again the consumer spirit that churns the economy and boosts the local industry in New York City. Each participating retailer will stay open until 11:00 pm and host special in-store events and promotions, in an effort to boost the industry’s economic recovery and encourage people to shop.
For more information, visit www.calvinklein.com.
September 08, 2010
Fashion Night Out New York Sept 10.
New York Post Sept 8th.
Bryan Adams shoots a starry lineup of American women
By SHEILA McCLEAR
When power-rocker Bryan Adams met up with actor and Hollywood troublemaker Mickey Rourke over dinner to talk about doing a photo shoot, “I brought my ex-girlfriend, who said she had some photos,” Adams remembers.
“Little did I know they were photos of Mickey and me from 1985 on motorcycles in LA! I had completely forgotten we had met, and so had he. We laughed.”
Adams: best-selling singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and . . . fashion photographer? In fact, the “Summer of ’69” crooner has moonlighted as a photographer for years, publishing his work in British Vogue and Vanity Fair, and releasing three books of snaps.
Now, Adams is collaborating with Calvin Klein Collection for Fashion’s Night Out with an exhibit of portraits inspired by renowned American women, for sale in the company’s Madison Avenue boutique. Renée Zellweger, Julianne Moore, Cynthia Nixon, Jerry Hall and Kerry Washington are among the all-American gals captured on film. (Don’t worry, music fans — he’ll play a set that night as well.)
Asked if he struggled to be taken seriously when he started taking pictures after his rousing success as a musician, he responded, “I’m not sure if I’ll ever know the answer to that question!”
Not that he worries about it much.
“I think you have to let your work do the talking and not worry about what people think,” Adams says.
His partnership with Calvin Klein began in 2002, when the company’s vice president of global communications, Malcolm Carfrae, asked him to collaborate on a project that became “American Women,” published in 2005. It was full of celebs wearing Calvin Klein, from Scarlett Johansson and Cindy Crawford to former Post columnist Liz Smith.
Among the women Adams photographed for this Fashion’s Night Out exhibit, one has sat for him before. “I photographed Renee Zellweger last year for Zoo magazine. She’s great to work with,” says Adams.
When asked what his most memorable shoot was, it turns out it’s not all about getting the girls. What springs to mind proves that even rock stars have idols: “Working with Mick Jagger was amazing.”
Adams “always” gets nervous before a big shoot with a big name, “but once you have a chat with [the subject] and talk about things, it usually goes away,” he says.
And he should know, since he’s photographed the queen of England (Adams has a residence in London), as well as Mikhail Gorbachev and Hillary Clinton. Shooting politicians, he says, is different from shooting other subjects because “usually you don’t have much time and they’re bound by very tight schedules.
“By the time you have to load another roll of film,” he continues, “the sessions are almost over. I just try and come as prepared as possible.”
Adams isn’t quite sure what drew him to photography after a career rocking around the world. “Perhaps seeing the beautiful work of people like [Vogue photographer] Steven Meisel and [royal snapper Richard] Avedon,” he says. But he does recall supermodel Linda Evangelista was “very encouraging to me in the beginning. I remember she said, ‘You should do it!’ The two worlds are not so different,” he says.
“I just go where my gut takes me. I love working with creative people and I love creating something from nothing,” Adams adds. “Those are the parallels that make music and photography so interesting to me.”
The evening will be co-hosted by the brand’s creative directors, Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli, alongside Vogue’s fashion director, Tonne Goodman. All profits from the evening will go to the NY AIDS Fund.
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Bryan Adams shoots a starry lineup of American women
By SHEILA McCLEAR
When power-rocker Bryan Adams met up with actor and Hollywood troublemaker Mickey Rourke over dinner to talk about doing a photo shoot, “I brought my ex-girlfriend, who said she had some photos,” Adams remembers.
“Little did I know they were photos of Mickey and me from 1985 on motorcycles in LA! I had completely forgotten we had met, and so had he. We laughed.”
Adams: best-selling singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and . . . fashion photographer? In fact, the “Summer of ’69” crooner has moonlighted as a photographer for years, publishing his work in British Vogue and Vanity Fair, and releasing three books of snaps.
Now, Adams is collaborating with Calvin Klein Collection for Fashion’s Night Out with an exhibit of portraits inspired by renowned American women, for sale in the company’s Madison Avenue boutique. Renée Zellweger, Julianne Moore, Cynthia Nixon, Jerry Hall and Kerry Washington are among the all-American gals captured on film. (Don’t worry, music fans — he’ll play a set that night as well.)
Asked if he struggled to be taken seriously when he started taking pictures after his rousing success as a musician, he responded, “I’m not sure if I’ll ever know the answer to that question!”
Not that he worries about it much.
“I think you have to let your work do the talking and not worry about what people think,” Adams says.
His partnership with Calvin Klein began in 2002, when the company’s vice president of global communications, Malcolm Carfrae, asked him to collaborate on a project that became “American Women,” published in 2005. It was full of celebs wearing Calvin Klein, from Scarlett Johansson and Cindy Crawford to former Post columnist Liz Smith.
Among the women Adams photographed for this Fashion’s Night Out exhibit, one has sat for him before. “I photographed Renee Zellweger last year for Zoo magazine. She’s great to work with,” says Adams.
When asked what his most memorable shoot was, it turns out it’s not all about getting the girls. What springs to mind proves that even rock stars have idols: “Working with Mick Jagger was amazing.”
Adams “always” gets nervous before a big shoot with a big name, “but once you have a chat with [the subject] and talk about things, it usually goes away,” he says.
And he should know, since he’s photographed the queen of England (Adams has a residence in London), as well as Mikhail Gorbachev and Hillary Clinton. Shooting politicians, he says, is different from shooting other subjects because “usually you don’t have much time and they’re bound by very tight schedules.
“By the time you have to load another roll of film,” he continues, “the sessions are almost over. I just try and come as prepared as possible.”
Adams isn’t quite sure what drew him to photography after a career rocking around the world. “Perhaps seeing the beautiful work of people like [Vogue photographer] Steven Meisel and [royal snapper Richard] Avedon,” he says. But he does recall supermodel Linda Evangelista was “very encouraging to me in the beginning. I remember she said, ‘You should do it!’ The two worlds are not so different,” he says.
“I just go where my gut takes me. I love working with creative people and I love creating something from nothing,” Adams adds. “Those are the parallels that make music and photography so interesting to me.”
The evening will be co-hosted by the brand’s creative directors, Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli, alongside Vogue’s fashion director, Tonne Goodman. All profits from the evening will go to the NY AIDS Fund.
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September 03, 2010
FNO Highlight of the Day: Bryan Adams at Calvin Klein
“I moonlight as a singer,” joked Bryan Adams as he took me through his stunning array of black-and-white photographs. Adams, whom we all know as the very famous rock star, has secretly been an avid photographer for years—shooting for magazines including Vanity Fair to L’Uomo Vogue. His latest project, an exhibit of photographs that he took of iconic American women, opens at the Calvin Klein Collection store on Madison Avenue on Fashion’s Night Out. The subjects range from acting heavyweights such as Julianne Moore and Renée Zellweger to cool young things like Kerry Washington and Mila Kunis—and they’re all clad in Calvin Klein, of course.
Adams isn’t forgetting about his day job, though—he’s also planning on giving a special acoustic musical performance at the store that evening. And designers Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli, as well as Vogue’s Tonne Goodman, will be in the crowd cheering him on.
—Patricia Garcia
Photo: Bryan Adams
source: http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2010/09/fno-highlight-of-the-day-bryan-adams-at-calvin-klein/
Adams isn’t forgetting about his day job, though—he’s also planning on giving a special acoustic musical performance at the store that evening. And designers Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli, as well as Vogue’s Tonne Goodman, will be in the crowd cheering him on.
—Patricia Garcia
Photo: Bryan Adams
source: http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2010/09/fno-highlight-of-the-day-bryan-adams-at-calvin-klein/
by Anita Ghozlan
September 02, 2010
ANTHOLOGY TV AD FROM OCTOBER 2005
www.ilovethatsong.com/artist/mediaplayer.aspx
For over twenty–five years Bryan Adams has crafted some of the finest songs of our generation. From gritty rockers to heartfelt ballads, he has charted over 50 hits internationally, including the No. 1 Rock and Pop hits “HEAVEN,” “RUN TO YOU,” “SOMEBODY,” “(EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU,” “ALL FOR LOVE” and “HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN.”
Universal Music Enterprises and A&M Records are proud to present ANTHOLOGY, Bryan Adams’ FIRST EVER CAREER–SPANNING 2CD COLLECTION, featuring 33 classics and 3 new recordings, each newly digitally remastered for superior sound.
33 classic hit recordings, all digitally remastered for superior sound, plus 3 new recordings: “18 TIL I DIE” (recorded live in Lisbon); “WHEN YOU’RE GONE” (featuring Pamela Anderson, making her singing debut!); and “SO FAR SO GOOD.”
Deluxe packaging featuring an essay from respected music journalist Dave Marsh.
http://www.ilovethatsong.com/artist/releases/default.aspx?pid=13435&aid=336
For over twenty–five years Bryan Adams has crafted some of the finest songs of our generation. From gritty rockers to heartfelt ballads, he has charted over 50 hits internationally, including the No. 1 Rock and Pop hits “HEAVEN,” “RUN TO YOU,” “SOMEBODY,” “(EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU,” “ALL FOR LOVE” and “HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN.”
Universal Music Enterprises and A&M Records are proud to present ANTHOLOGY, Bryan Adams’ FIRST EVER CAREER–SPANNING 2CD COLLECTION, featuring 33 classics and 3 new recordings, each newly digitally remastered for superior sound.
33 classic hit recordings, all digitally remastered for superior sound, plus 3 new recordings: “18 TIL I DIE” (recorded live in Lisbon); “WHEN YOU’RE GONE” (featuring Pamela Anderson, making her singing debut!); and “SO FAR SO GOOD.”
Deluxe packaging featuring an essay from respected music journalist Dave Marsh.
http://www.ilovethatsong.com/artist/releases/default.aspx?pid=13435&aid=336
by Ken Tashiro
September 02, 2010
"ICON" on sale now!
TRACK LIST:
• SUMMER OF '69
• CUTS LIKE A KNIFE
• HEAVEN
• CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED
• RUN TO YOU
• HERE I AM
• SOMEBODY
• CLOUD NUMBER 9
• HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN?
• THE ONLY THING THAT LOOKS GOOD ON ME IS YOU
• STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
• EVERYTHING I DO (I DO IT FOR YOU)
http://ilovethatsong.com/icons/Pages/BA.html
• SUMMER OF '69
• CUTS LIKE A KNIFE
• HEAVEN
• CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED
• RUN TO YOU
• HERE I AM
• SOMEBODY
• CLOUD NUMBER 9
• HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN?
• THE ONLY THING THAT LOOKS GOOD ON ME IS YOU
• STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
• EVERYTHING I DO (I DO IT FOR YOU)
http://ilovethatsong.com/icons/Pages/BA.html
by Ken Tashiro
September 02, 2010
Bryan Adams Rocks the PNE 100th Anniversary
The 100th anniversary of the PNE kicked off with a rockn’ good time with Vancouver native Bryan Adams taking the stage at Empire Stadium on opening day.
It felt like the Olympics all over again but with summer weather, mini donuts and Bryan Adams!
Adams lit up the stage at outdoor venue to a home crowd just as proud to have him mark the special occasion. Adams seemed to love hanging out with the crowd. About three songs in he commented, “Wow…it smells really good over here (front).”
He shared stories of growing up in Southeast Van and going to Killarny School. Adams even let a fan on stage to sing with him, “Baby, When Your Gone.”
A show that rocked the PNE for over 2 hours. Bravo Bryan! The PNE sure knows how to put on a party!
These are just some of our favourite pictures from centre stage! Special thanks to our friends at the PNE for a VIP experience at the media lounge.
Photos by: Catherine MacDonald Email: catherine@phatcatcreative.com
(you can purchase pictures in various sizes by contacting the photographer directly)
This entry was posted on Thursday, August 26th, 2010
source: http://www.kjmedia.ca/?p=349
It felt like the Olympics all over again but with summer weather, mini donuts and Bryan Adams!
Adams lit up the stage at outdoor venue to a home crowd just as proud to have him mark the special occasion. Adams seemed to love hanging out with the crowd. About three songs in he commented, “Wow…it smells really good over here (front).”
He shared stories of growing up in Southeast Van and going to Killarny School. Adams even let a fan on stage to sing with him, “Baby, When Your Gone.”
A show that rocked the PNE for over 2 hours. Bravo Bryan! The PNE sure knows how to put on a party!
These are just some of our favourite pictures from centre stage! Special thanks to our friends at the PNE for a VIP experience at the media lounge.
Photos by: Catherine MacDonald Email: catherine@phatcatcreative.com
(you can purchase pictures in various sizes by contacting the photographer directly)
This entry was posted on Thursday, August 26th, 2010
source: http://www.kjmedia.ca/?p=349
by Charlotte Wolff
September 02, 2010
Bryan Adams: Miami Hearing Center Ambassador
Miami Hearing Aids support Bryan Adams
Part of New Generation’s Miami Hearing Centers initiatives include providing understanding of hearing health education to all Florida residents those who are hard of hearing and those who have hearing like a bat. That is why New Generation is part of Hear the World, a program by Phonak. Hear the World is an organization that provides awareness of hearing education through news, events, research and their many celebrity ambassadors.
Miami hearing centers chose Bryan Adams as this weeks spotlight ambassador. Bryan Adams is the Canadian born rock singer who has graced us with hits like “Straight From the Heart” and “Have You Ever Really Loved a Women”. He has won multiple awards and has placed in the Billboard top 100 multiple times.
Hear the world asked questions that included what his motivation was in participating in Hear the World, what sounds did he find inspiring, what would he miss most if he weren’t able to hear and what was his experience like to photograph someone like Placido Domingo. A former New Generation ambassador. To read the rest of the interview visit the Hear the World site.
source: http://www.hearingaidsmiami.com/2010/08/bryan-adams-miami-hearing-center-ambassador/
Part of New Generation’s Miami Hearing Centers initiatives include providing understanding of hearing health education to all Florida residents those who are hard of hearing and those who have hearing like a bat. That is why New Generation is part of Hear the World, a program by Phonak. Hear the World is an organization that provides awareness of hearing education through news, events, research and their many celebrity ambassadors.
Miami hearing centers chose Bryan Adams as this weeks spotlight ambassador. Bryan Adams is the Canadian born rock singer who has graced us with hits like “Straight From the Heart” and “Have You Ever Really Loved a Women”. He has won multiple awards and has placed in the Billboard top 100 multiple times.
Hear the world asked questions that included what his motivation was in participating in Hear the World, what sounds did he find inspiring, what would he miss most if he weren’t able to hear and what was his experience like to photograph someone like Placido Domingo. A former New Generation ambassador. To read the rest of the interview visit the Hear the World site.
source: http://www.hearingaidsmiami.com/2010/08/bryan-adams-miami-hearing-center-ambassador/
by Charlotte Wolff
September 01, 2010
Bruce Allen honoured
Vancouver Sun August 31, 2010
Music kingpin Bruce Allen has been named the latest recipient of the PNE’s annual Presidents’ Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Bruce Allen has been a longtime supporter of the PNE and, as such, it was a natural fit for us to bring him on to help us celebrate our centennial anniversary with an unforgettable music kick-off event,” said Michael McDaniel, PNE president and CEO. “Bruce has been a significant force in shaping the music industry in Canada, and many bands under his leadership have made their debut at the PNE – including Bryan Adams, who returned to kick off our 100th Fair at the PNE on Aug. 21.”
Growing up in Dunbar, Allen studied labour relations at the University of B.C. and applied those skills to building a music-management empire. Bruce Allen Talent is one of the biggest agencies in Canada, representing iconic names such as Bryan Adams, Loverboy, Martina McBride and Michael Bublé.
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Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Bruce+Allen+honoured/3466039/story.html#ixzz0yJUtdn9m
by Laura Matera
September 01, 2010
Bryan Adams in Los Angeles
Alec Baldwin has been announced as the host of PETA’s star-studded 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards in LA on September 25th.
The actor, a former PETA honoree, will celebrate the animal-friendly achievements of fellow stars like Anjelica Huston, Bob Barker, Charo, Olivia Munn, Woody Harrelson, Christian Serratos, Dave Navarro, Eli Roth, Joanna Krupa, Kellan Lutz, and Glee’s Lea Michele. Other presenters expected at the event include Chrissie Hynde, Pamela Anderson, Casey Affleck, Bryan Adams and Wilmer Valderrama.
“PETA has become a cultural force through creative campaigns that have made society reexamine its relationship with animals,” Alec said in a release. “Nobody looks at fur, meat, circuses, or animal testing the way they did 30 years ago. Peta has brought us a long way, and we have a lot to celebrate.”
Ecorazzi will be on the scene to celebrate this evening with the stars — so look for more updates as we get closer to the big night.
http://www.ecorazzi.com/2010/09/01/alec-baldwin-to-host-petas-30th-anniversary-gala/
The actor, a former PETA honoree, will celebrate the animal-friendly achievements of fellow stars like Anjelica Huston, Bob Barker, Charo, Olivia Munn, Woody Harrelson, Christian Serratos, Dave Navarro, Eli Roth, Joanna Krupa, Kellan Lutz, and Glee’s Lea Michele. Other presenters expected at the event include Chrissie Hynde, Pamela Anderson, Casey Affleck, Bryan Adams and Wilmer Valderrama.
“PETA has become a cultural force through creative campaigns that have made society reexamine its relationship with animals,” Alec said in a release. “Nobody looks at fur, meat, circuses, or animal testing the way they did 30 years ago. Peta has brought us a long way, and we have a lot to celebrate.”
Ecorazzi will be on the scene to celebrate this evening with the stars — so look for more updates as we get closer to the big night.
http://www.ecorazzi.com/2010/09/01/alec-baldwin-to-host-petas-30th-anniversary-gala/
by Ken Tashiro
August 30, 2010
ICON CD out tomorrow in America
Bryan Adams: New ICON greatest-hits collections available TOMORROW, August 31st
Find Bryan’s ICON in the ICON Memory Game For Your Shot at a brand new Vespa” link to http://icon.ilovethatsong.com/
(contest open to US residents only)
Find Bryan’s ICON in the ICON Memory Game For Your Shot at a brand new Vespa” link to http://icon.ilovethatsong.com/
(contest open to US residents only)
August 29, 2010
Los mas guapos cincuentones
August 28, 2010
Bryan Adams ICON CD to be released August 31st
Universal Records has announce a new series of various artists CDs called ICONS.
Bryan Adams ICON will be released in Target stores August 31 in the USA and available for preorder on Amazon.com now. The 12 song greatest hits tracks are:
Summer of '69
Cuts Like A Knife
Heaven
Can't Stop This Thing We Started
Run To You
Here I Am
Somebody
Cloud Number 9
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You
Straight From The Heart
Everything I Do (IDo It For You)
Bryan Adams ICON will be released in Target stores August 31 in the USA and available for preorder on Amazon.com now. The 12 song greatest hits tracks are:
Summer of '69
Cuts Like A Knife
Heaven
Can't Stop This Thing We Started
Run To You
Here I Am
Somebody
Cloud Number 9
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You
Straight From The Heart
Everything I Do (IDo It For You)
August 28, 2010
Adams rocks CN Centre
Published: August 27, 2010 7:00 PM
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams gave the crowd at the CN Centre what they wanted, and did it all straight from the heart.
The show started with One Night Love Affair, and that’s just what it was for the more than 4000 fans on hand who were into the show right from the start.
“I’ll play as many as I can remember,” he kidded the crowd with an impish grin after just two songs, and to the crowds delight he remembered another 18 before the night was done.
Adams, a multi-Juno and Grammy award winning artist was genuine, unassuming and funny from beginning to end, including adding a country twang to a verse of Feels Like the First Night after joking the song sounded like a country song.
Young and old in the crowd knew the words to all the songs, and they sang right along with Adams who obliged, often handing the singing duties over to the crowd.
Adams was masterful, his voice in fine form as he wound the crowd up into a frenzy of foot-stomping, fist-pumping and hand-clapping with straight-ahead rock’n’roll hits like I Need Somebody, Here I Am, Hearts on Fire, Can’t Stop This thing We Started, and sent the crowd into a fevered pitch with 18 Til I Die and Summer of ‘69.
A quintessential master of rock ballads Adams would then have the crowd swaying in a sea of lighters and cell phones with songs like Let’s Make a Night to Remember, All For Love, Everything I Do I Do it for You, Please Forgive Me and Heaven.
The highlight of the show for me was Adam’s encore acoustic set that sent his fans home with Friend to Me and Run to you.
Adams, a member of the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, was backed by a quartet of excellent musicians, most notably long-time friend Keith Scott who is a wizard of a lead guitar player. Unlike others Scott comes by his showmanship with skill and touch, his Fender guitars seemingly an extension of his soul.
source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/williamslaketribune/entertainment/101628723.html
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams gave the crowd at the CN Centre what they wanted, and did it all straight from the heart.
The show started with One Night Love Affair, and that’s just what it was for the more than 4000 fans on hand who were into the show right from the start.
“I’ll play as many as I can remember,” he kidded the crowd with an impish grin after just two songs, and to the crowds delight he remembered another 18 before the night was done.
Adams, a multi-Juno and Grammy award winning artist was genuine, unassuming and funny from beginning to end, including adding a country twang to a verse of Feels Like the First Night after joking the song sounded like a country song.
Young and old in the crowd knew the words to all the songs, and they sang right along with Adams who obliged, often handing the singing duties over to the crowd.
Adams was masterful, his voice in fine form as he wound the crowd up into a frenzy of foot-stomping, fist-pumping and hand-clapping with straight-ahead rock’n’roll hits like I Need Somebody, Here I Am, Hearts on Fire, Can’t Stop This thing We Started, and sent the crowd into a fevered pitch with 18 Til I Die and Summer of ‘69.
A quintessential master of rock ballads Adams would then have the crowd swaying in a sea of lighters and cell phones with songs like Let’s Make a Night to Remember, All For Love, Everything I Do I Do it for You, Please Forgive Me and Heaven.
The highlight of the show for me was Adam’s encore acoustic set that sent his fans home with Friend to Me and Run to you.
Adams, a member of the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, was backed by a quartet of excellent musicians, most notably long-time friend Keith Scott who is a wizard of a lead guitar player. Unlike others Scott comes by his showmanship with skill and touch, his Fender guitars seemingly an extension of his soul.
source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/williamslaketribune/entertainment/101628723.html
by Charlotte Wolff
August 26, 2010
26 August, 2010
Something to grin about...
August 23, 2010
PNE rocks on 24Hrs Vancouver Daily paper coverage
vancouver.24hrs.ca/PDF/2007/10/10/daily0823.pdf
"No one knows how to light up a crowd like Bryan Adams, who kicked off the 100th year of the PNE with a electrifying show Saturday"
24Hours Newspaper PNE coverage. Bryan on cover. Photo by Carmine Marinelli
"No one knows how to light up a crowd like Bryan Adams, who kicked off the 100th year of the PNE with a electrifying show Saturday"
24Hours Newspaper PNE coverage. Bryan on cover. Photo by Carmine Marinelli
by Fran Couver
August 22, 2010
18 Till I Die at PNE's 100th
Both the Fair and Bryan Adams still going strong
By Stuart Derdeyn, The Province August 22, 2010 1:08 AM
RYAN ADAMS AND THE BEACH BOYS
Where: Empire Field When: Saturday afternoon Grade: B (Beach Boys)/ B+ (Bryan Adams)
I'm in love with the PNE. There, now that that's out of the way, I can move on to my next crush.
The newly refurbished Empire Field is the concert venue that the Lower Mainland has needed for, well, since it closed down decades back.
Covered on either side of the stage to the point that you can handle hot, wet and wild weather, it has a floor level that's big enough for about three Warped Tour main stage mosh pits -- plus space, at 27,000 seats, to spare all the way around for even more bums in seats.
The sound is positively killer, too. Here's hoping it's here for a while as it just screams summer sunny-day fun.
And for the 23,000 attending the sold-out Bryan Adams and Beach Boys concert Saturday, the musical selection was about as perfect for the clime as could be.
Wait a minute, I'm at the opening of the Fair at the PNE's 100th anniversary and it's not raining!
We live in interesting times.
Ones that Red Robinson put into context as he read off the legacy list of greats who played the stadium back in the day, before introducing the original Boys of Summer -- the Beach Boys.
As singer Mike Love pointed out, add up the band and Red Robinson and there was more than 100 years of fun, fun, fun going on. Yeah, cheezoid, but the men, er, Boys, still nail all those California classic harmonies. The way they can get a multi-generational singalong going on is like being at a big daycare with Barney in a really bad Hawaiian print shirt.
Aside from Love and keyboardist Al Jardine, the band isn't the Beach Boys. The guitar player who someone maintained was Mark Wahlberg's cousin is just one of the pickup crew of ringers who can lay down the endless medley of summer surf-in', hot roddin' and girls, girls, girls classic hits. Not quite to the point of having no actual original members, but getting there. Of course, some of them could've been in the band for decades already.
Amazingly, Love can still nail an impressive range in that signature nasal whine. And even through a somewhat unexpected R&B gem like "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" it had the peeps giggling all over. The band's enduring legacy at an event like this is perpetual.
Now I'm kinda hyped for Joan Jett later in the week. Or Los Lobos and John Hiatt. Or . . . the booking this year is awesome.
So was Adams's entry. No announcement. Band walks on. Opening chords and "One Night Love Affair" rocks out, and what can you say about North Van's top power rocker but he gives some of the best "ungh" in the biz. Everyone could sing along to his hits just like the Beach Boys.
"I Need Somebody," "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started," "Hearts On Fire": You realize that he understands the eternal rhythm of the loving down-stroke in rock and uses that endless boogie in a great many hits all reppin' the shagging beat. As well, there was the collective group sway during "Coming Home," followed by the spontaneous outbursts of not-off-tempo clapping for the extended "Kids Wanna Rock."
He really had the audience under his control and seemed to be having a total blast being worshipped in his former backyard.
"18 Till I Die" indeed.
By the time he got to "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)," the couples were swayin' a bit closer while the kids had visions of those li'l donuts dancing in their heads.
A fine 'n' dandy day's music and kickoff for the 100 Years of Fun celebration at the Fair at the PNE.
sderdeyn@theprovince.com
Source: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Till+100th/3428986/story.html
Photo credit:
"As if a massive photo of Bryan Adams on our cover wasn't enough, here's another shot of our favourite North Van rocker and this one might even be bigger. Adams and the Beach Boys kicked off the 100th PNE in style yesterday."
Photograph by: Jon Murray, PNG, The Province
By Stuart Derdeyn, The Province August 22, 2010 1:08 AM
RYAN ADAMS AND THE BEACH BOYS
Where: Empire Field When: Saturday afternoon Grade: B (Beach Boys)/ B+ (Bryan Adams)
I'm in love with the PNE. There, now that that's out of the way, I can move on to my next crush.
The newly refurbished Empire Field is the concert venue that the Lower Mainland has needed for, well, since it closed down decades back.
Covered on either side of the stage to the point that you can handle hot, wet and wild weather, it has a floor level that's big enough for about three Warped Tour main stage mosh pits -- plus space, at 27,000 seats, to spare all the way around for even more bums in seats.
The sound is positively killer, too. Here's hoping it's here for a while as it just screams summer sunny-day fun.
And for the 23,000 attending the sold-out Bryan Adams and Beach Boys concert Saturday, the musical selection was about as perfect for the clime as could be.
Wait a minute, I'm at the opening of the Fair at the PNE's 100th anniversary and it's not raining!
We live in interesting times.
Ones that Red Robinson put into context as he read off the legacy list of greats who played the stadium back in the day, before introducing the original Boys of Summer -- the Beach Boys.
As singer Mike Love pointed out, add up the band and Red Robinson and there was more than 100 years of fun, fun, fun going on. Yeah, cheezoid, but the men, er, Boys, still nail all those California classic harmonies. The way they can get a multi-generational singalong going on is like being at a big daycare with Barney in a really bad Hawaiian print shirt.
Aside from Love and keyboardist Al Jardine, the band isn't the Beach Boys. The guitar player who someone maintained was Mark Wahlberg's cousin is just one of the pickup crew of ringers who can lay down the endless medley of summer surf-in', hot roddin' and girls, girls, girls classic hits. Not quite to the point of having no actual original members, but getting there. Of course, some of them could've been in the band for decades already.
Amazingly, Love can still nail an impressive range in that signature nasal whine. And even through a somewhat unexpected R&B gem like "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" it had the peeps giggling all over. The band's enduring legacy at an event like this is perpetual.
Now I'm kinda hyped for Joan Jett later in the week. Or Los Lobos and John Hiatt. Or . . . the booking this year is awesome.
So was Adams's entry. No announcement. Band walks on. Opening chords and "One Night Love Affair" rocks out, and what can you say about North Van's top power rocker but he gives some of the best "ungh" in the biz. Everyone could sing along to his hits just like the Beach Boys.
"I Need Somebody," "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started," "Hearts On Fire": You realize that he understands the eternal rhythm of the loving down-stroke in rock and uses that endless boogie in a great many hits all reppin' the shagging beat. As well, there was the collective group sway during "Coming Home," followed by the spontaneous outbursts of not-off-tempo clapping for the extended "Kids Wanna Rock."
He really had the audience under his control and seemed to be having a total blast being worshipped in his former backyard.
"18 Till I Die" indeed.
By the time he got to "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)," the couples were swayin' a bit closer while the kids had visions of those li'l donuts dancing in their heads.
A fine 'n' dandy day's music and kickoff for the 100 Years of Fun celebration at the Fair at the PNE.
sderdeyn@theprovince.com
Source: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Till+100th/3428986/story.html
Photo credit:
"As if a massive photo of Bryan Adams on our cover wasn't enough, here's another shot of our favourite North Van rocker and this one might even be bigger. Adams and the Beach Boys kicked off the 100th PNE in style yesterday."
Photograph by: Jon Murray, PNG, The Province
by Nicole Horesch
August 22, 2010
Bryan Adams comes back to rock Kelowna
By Jennifer Smith - Kelowna Capital News
Published: August 20, 2010 11:00 PM
Updated: August 21, 2010 5:43 PM
He may be the homegrown, clean-cut hero whose made it big around the world, but even Bryan Adams doesn’t mind watching his friend take a dive on stage.
Huck a little mud on guitarist Keith Scott and Thursday’s concert might have been one of the most interesting shows Prospera Place had ever booked, with the long-time Adams bandmate throwing caution to the wind—and risking throwing his back out—to deliver a guitar solo pig-in-the-mud-style on the floor.
Without a dose of the brown squishy stuff, though, the solo was ultimately a wee bit awkward.
This was a Bryan Adams concert, after all, and no matter how much he made the guitar strings squeal, the sold out audience—for the most part over 45—seemed to expect more of a wiggle your hips, take the odd dip rocking good time from the evening.
On that note, thankfully, the ever-graceful Adams certainly knew how to deliver.
“I love coming back to B.C.,” he said. “…I could be standing in the airport waiting for my bags and some guy will go—you Bryan Adams?
“And I’ll say: yeah. And he’ll say: I have a friend who knows you. (pause) I used to like your early stuff.”
Rocker of yesteryear persona or not, the Lower Mainland native works his reputation with deft precision, highlighting what he’s good at both on and off the stage.
In addition to his hard rocking ballads like Everything I Do, I Do It For You—which won him a Grammy and an Academy Award nomination—listening to a full evening of Adam’s chart-toppers reminds one of just how many feel-good, sing-along songs this guy has managed to pen.
As a photographer too, Adams has assembled an outstanding portfolio, shooting everything from Guess ads to a portrait of the Queen of England, and his staging reflects the talent.
Running along the back of an otherwise stripped down set up, Adams places a black and white projection of the show, offering a suggestion of his dual artistic roles and a hint of his yesteryear context.
It seems somewhat fitting, as songs like One Night Love Affair and Somebody open the evening, to be watching his image in black and white above the stage.
Like flipping through old photographs of this era when Michael J. Fox could time travel and dancing dirty meant a racy cha-cha-cha with Jennifer Grey, he literally sets the stage for a walk back in time.
Adams is known for his good-time consistency and, though the usual jeans and a white T-shirt turned out to be jeans and a black T-shirt on this evening, the rocker didn’t miss a beat delivering a two-hour concert that had his audience swaying with lighters one moment and dancing in the aisles the next.
Ultimately, it was exactly what the sold-out crowd expected it to be.
jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
Source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/101200489.html
Published: August 20, 2010 11:00 PM
Updated: August 21, 2010 5:43 PM
He may be the homegrown, clean-cut hero whose made it big around the world, but even Bryan Adams doesn’t mind watching his friend take a dive on stage.
Huck a little mud on guitarist Keith Scott and Thursday’s concert might have been one of the most interesting shows Prospera Place had ever booked, with the long-time Adams bandmate throwing caution to the wind—and risking throwing his back out—to deliver a guitar solo pig-in-the-mud-style on the floor.
Without a dose of the brown squishy stuff, though, the solo was ultimately a wee bit awkward.
This was a Bryan Adams concert, after all, and no matter how much he made the guitar strings squeal, the sold out audience—for the most part over 45—seemed to expect more of a wiggle your hips, take the odd dip rocking good time from the evening.
On that note, thankfully, the ever-graceful Adams certainly knew how to deliver.
“I love coming back to B.C.,” he said. “…I could be standing in the airport waiting for my bags and some guy will go—you Bryan Adams?
“And I’ll say: yeah. And he’ll say: I have a friend who knows you. (pause) I used to like your early stuff.”
Rocker of yesteryear persona or not, the Lower Mainland native works his reputation with deft precision, highlighting what he’s good at both on and off the stage.
In addition to his hard rocking ballads like Everything I Do, I Do It For You—which won him a Grammy and an Academy Award nomination—listening to a full evening of Adam’s chart-toppers reminds one of just how many feel-good, sing-along songs this guy has managed to pen.
As a photographer too, Adams has assembled an outstanding portfolio, shooting everything from Guess ads to a portrait of the Queen of England, and his staging reflects the talent.
Running along the back of an otherwise stripped down set up, Adams places a black and white projection of the show, offering a suggestion of his dual artistic roles and a hint of his yesteryear context.
It seems somewhat fitting, as songs like One Night Love Affair and Somebody open the evening, to be watching his image in black and white above the stage.
Like flipping through old photographs of this era when Michael J. Fox could time travel and dancing dirty meant a racy cha-cha-cha with Jennifer Grey, he literally sets the stage for a walk back in time.
Adams is known for his good-time consistency and, though the usual jeans and a white T-shirt turned out to be jeans and a black T-shirt on this evening, the rocker didn’t miss a beat delivering a two-hour concert that had his audience swaying with lighters one moment and dancing in the aisles the next.
Ultimately, it was exactly what the sold-out crowd expected it to be.
jsmith@kelownacapnews.com
Source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/101200489.html
by Nicole Horesch
August 22, 2010
Review: Bryan Adams kicks off PNE's 100th with a bang
By Francois Marchand, Vancouver Sun August 21, 2010 9:02 PM
Empire Field Stadium rocked under the sun on Saturday afternoon
BRYAN ADAMS
With: The Beach Boys
When: Saturday afternoon, August 21
Where: Empire Field Stadium
- - -
It would have been difficult to picture a better day to launch the PNE's 100th anniversary celebrations.
Blue skies and plenty of sunshine, a few clouds, a nice, refreshing breeze, classic fair treats and some summery tunes? Please and thank you.
Empire Field Stadium felt gorgeous Saturday afternoon, filled to capacity with 23,000 music fans enjoying the Beach Boys and Bryan Adams, the latter coming home to conclude his "Road to the PNE" tour of B.C.
If the stadium's potential hasn't been fully tapped for concerts yet, someone should get on it pronto. Temporary home to the Lions or not, this is a great venue.
The breezy harmonies of the Beach Boys sounded pretty goshdarned good: Surfin' Safari, I Get Around, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, even a Pet Sounds medley with God Only Knows, Sloop John B and Wouldn't It Be Nice.
Granted, Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys the band hasn't been in a long time, and Mike Love's licensed touring band is often better suited for the casino circuit (cue the ever so cheesy California Girls or the Cocktail soundtrack-bound Kokomo).
A solid Good Vibrations certainly didn't hurt, and neither did a sun-drenched Barbara Ann and Surfin' USA, which had a good chunk of the crowd dancing.
At the stroke of 3 p.m., Adams and his band literally ran onto the stage and kicked off a mighty fine set of rockin' tunes, starting with One Night.
Again, how amazing was the sound at Empire Field Stadium? So punchy and crisp you could hear all the nuances and get lost in the vibe.
Adams was obviously having a blast, grinning his whole way through the anthemic I Need Somebody, the whole place singing along.
"How the heck are ya?" he asked the crowd shortly after, and his fans didn't hesitate to respond with a massive cheer. Blue skies, mountains? Yes, Adams could see it all just as perfectly as we could, and he then launched into Here I Am.
Appropriately enough, How Do You Feel Tonight and Can't Stop This Thing We Started followed (even the setlist told a story, it seemed), and Adams was not about to stop any time soon.
"Nothing can't stop this thing that we got, yeah!"
And nothing could have stopped the crowd's swaying arms from waving side to side during an acoustic-tinged Coming Home, that's for sure.
Adams was indeed at home, soaking it up and giving it all back -- classic melodies, crunchy riffs, solos (courtesy of Keith Scott) and classic softies.
And it was pretty much relentless: Let's Make A Night to Remember, a rollicking Kids Wanna Rock (where Adams did a quick guitar switch without missing a beat) melding into 18 Til I Die, which finally got the wave going around the stands in the end.
Delivering hit upon hit -- Summer of '69, Everything I Do, Cuts Like A Knife, Baby When You're Gone (with Killarney girl Anna doing some backup "singing"), Heaven, and Run To You to wrap things up -- Adams launched the 100th edition of the PNE with a bang, proving that, just like his songs, good things never really get old.
Source:
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Review+Bryan+Adams+kicks+100th+with+bang/3428390/story.html
Empire Field Stadium rocked under the sun on Saturday afternoon
BRYAN ADAMS
With: The Beach Boys
When: Saturday afternoon, August 21
Where: Empire Field Stadium
- - -
It would have been difficult to picture a better day to launch the PNE's 100th anniversary celebrations.
Blue skies and plenty of sunshine, a few clouds, a nice, refreshing breeze, classic fair treats and some summery tunes? Please and thank you.
Empire Field Stadium felt gorgeous Saturday afternoon, filled to capacity with 23,000 music fans enjoying the Beach Boys and Bryan Adams, the latter coming home to conclude his "Road to the PNE" tour of B.C.
If the stadium's potential hasn't been fully tapped for concerts yet, someone should get on it pronto. Temporary home to the Lions or not, this is a great venue.
The breezy harmonies of the Beach Boys sounded pretty goshdarned good: Surfin' Safari, I Get Around, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, even a Pet Sounds medley with God Only Knows, Sloop John B and Wouldn't It Be Nice.
Granted, Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys the band hasn't been in a long time, and Mike Love's licensed touring band is often better suited for the casino circuit (cue the ever so cheesy California Girls or the Cocktail soundtrack-bound Kokomo).
A solid Good Vibrations certainly didn't hurt, and neither did a sun-drenched Barbara Ann and Surfin' USA, which had a good chunk of the crowd dancing.
At the stroke of 3 p.m., Adams and his band literally ran onto the stage and kicked off a mighty fine set of rockin' tunes, starting with One Night.
Again, how amazing was the sound at Empire Field Stadium? So punchy and crisp you could hear all the nuances and get lost in the vibe.
Adams was obviously having a blast, grinning his whole way through the anthemic I Need Somebody, the whole place singing along.
"How the heck are ya?" he asked the crowd shortly after, and his fans didn't hesitate to respond with a massive cheer. Blue skies, mountains? Yes, Adams could see it all just as perfectly as we could, and he then launched into Here I Am.
Appropriately enough, How Do You Feel Tonight and Can't Stop This Thing We Started followed (even the setlist told a story, it seemed), and Adams was not about to stop any time soon.
"Nothing can't stop this thing that we got, yeah!"
And nothing could have stopped the crowd's swaying arms from waving side to side during an acoustic-tinged Coming Home, that's for sure.
Adams was indeed at home, soaking it up and giving it all back -- classic melodies, crunchy riffs, solos (courtesy of Keith Scott) and classic softies.
And it was pretty much relentless: Let's Make A Night to Remember, a rollicking Kids Wanna Rock (where Adams did a quick guitar switch without missing a beat) melding into 18 Til I Die, which finally got the wave going around the stands in the end.
Delivering hit upon hit -- Summer of '69, Everything I Do, Cuts Like A Knife, Baby When You're Gone (with Killarney girl Anna doing some backup "singing"), Heaven, and Run To You to wrap things up -- Adams launched the 100th edition of the PNE with a bang, proving that, just like his songs, good things never really get old.
Source:
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Review+Bryan+Adams+kicks+100th+with+bang/3428390/story.html
by Nicole Horesch
August 22, 2010
Century-old PNE Fair opens to the public
www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100821/bc_pne_fair_100821/20100821?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
There you can find a television report including a 9 seconds live-recording of Bryan Adams Vancouver gig (1:28 - 1:37)
There you can find a television report including a 9 seconds live-recording of Bryan Adams Vancouver gig (1:28 - 1:37)
by Nicole Horesch
August 22, 2010
18 Till I Die at PNE's 100th
Both the Fair and Bryan Adams still going strong
As if a massive photo of Bryan Adams on our cover wasn't enough, here's another shot of our favourite North Van rocker and this one might even be bigger. Adams and the Beach Boys kicked off the 100th PNE in style yesterday.
Photograph by: Jon Murray, PNG, The Province
By Stuart Derdeyn, The Province August 22, 2010 1:08 AM
BRYAN ADAMS AND THE BEACH BOYS
Where: Empire Field When: Saturday afternoon Grade: B (Beach Boys)/ B+ (Bryan Adams)
I'm in love with the PNE. There, now that that's out of the way, I can move on to my next crush.
The newly refurbished Empire Field is the concert venue that the Lower Mainland has needed for, well, since it closed down decades back.
Covered on either side of the stage to the point that you can handle hot, wet and wild weather, it has a floor level that's big enough for about three Warped Tour main stage mosh pits -- plus space, at 27,000 seats, to spare all the way around for even more bums in seats.
The sound is positively killer, too. Here's hoping it's here for a while as it just screams summer sunny-day fun.
And for the 23,000 attending the sold-out Bryan Adams and Beach Boys concert Saturday, the musical selection was about as perfect for the clime as could be.
Wait a minute, I'm at the opening of the Fair at the PNE's 100th anniversary and it's not raining!
We live in interesting times.
Ones that Red Robinson put into context as he read off the legacy list of greats who played the stadium back in the day, before introducing the original Boys of Summer -- the Beach Boys.
As singer Mike Love pointed out, add up the band and Red Robinson and there was more than 100 years of fun, fun, fun going on. Yeah, cheezoid, but the men, er, Boys, still nail all those California classic harmonies. The way they can get a multi-generational singalong going on is like being at a big daycare with Barney in a really bad Hawaiian print shirt.
Aside from Love and keyboardist Al Jardine, the band isn't the Beach Boys. The guitar player who someone maintained was Mark Wahlberg's cousin is just one of the pickup crew of ringers who can lay down the endless medley of summer surf-in', hot roddin' and girls, girls, girls classic hits. Not quite to the point of having no actual original members, but getting there. Of course, some of them could've been in the band for decades already.
Amazingly, Love can still nail an impressive range in that signature nasal whine. And even through a somewhat unexpected R&B gem like "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" it had the peeps giggling all over. The band's enduring legacy at an event like this is perpetual.
Now I'm kinda hyped for Joan Jett later in the week. Or Los Lobos and John Hiatt. Or . . . the booking this year is awesome.
So was Adams's entry. No announcement. Band walks on. Opening chords and "One Night Love Affair" rocks out, and what can you say about North Van's top power rocker but he gives some of the best "ungh" in the biz. Everyone could sing along to his hits just like the Beach Boys.
"I Need Somebody," "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started," "Hearts On Fire": You realize that he understands the eternal rhythm of the loving down-stroke in rock and uses that endless boogie in a great many hits all reppin' the shagging beat. As well, there was the collective group sway during "Coming Home," followed by the spontaneous outbursts of not-off-tempo clapping for the extended "Kids Wanna Rock."
He really had the audience under his control and seemed to be having a total blast being worshipped in his former backyard.
"18 Till I Die" indeed.
By the time he got to "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)," the couples were swayin' a bit closer while the kids had visions of those li'l donuts dancing in their heads.
A fine 'n' dandy day's music and kickoff for the 100 Years of Fun celebration at the Fair at the PNE.
sderdeyn@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) The Province
source: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Till+100th/3428986/story.html
As if a massive photo of Bryan Adams on our cover wasn't enough, here's another shot of our favourite North Van rocker and this one might even be bigger. Adams and the Beach Boys kicked off the 100th PNE in style yesterday.
Photograph by: Jon Murray, PNG, The Province
By Stuart Derdeyn, The Province August 22, 2010 1:08 AM
BRYAN ADAMS AND THE BEACH BOYS
Where: Empire Field When: Saturday afternoon Grade: B (Beach Boys)/ B+ (Bryan Adams)
I'm in love with the PNE. There, now that that's out of the way, I can move on to my next crush.
The newly refurbished Empire Field is the concert venue that the Lower Mainland has needed for, well, since it closed down decades back.
Covered on either side of the stage to the point that you can handle hot, wet and wild weather, it has a floor level that's big enough for about three Warped Tour main stage mosh pits -- plus space, at 27,000 seats, to spare all the way around for even more bums in seats.
The sound is positively killer, too. Here's hoping it's here for a while as it just screams summer sunny-day fun.
And for the 23,000 attending the sold-out Bryan Adams and Beach Boys concert Saturday, the musical selection was about as perfect for the clime as could be.
Wait a minute, I'm at the opening of the Fair at the PNE's 100th anniversary and it's not raining!
We live in interesting times.
Ones that Red Robinson put into context as he read off the legacy list of greats who played the stadium back in the day, before introducing the original Boys of Summer -- the Beach Boys.
As singer Mike Love pointed out, add up the band and Red Robinson and there was more than 100 years of fun, fun, fun going on. Yeah, cheezoid, but the men, er, Boys, still nail all those California classic harmonies. The way they can get a multi-generational singalong going on is like being at a big daycare with Barney in a really bad Hawaiian print shirt.
Aside from Love and keyboardist Al Jardine, the band isn't the Beach Boys. The guitar player who someone maintained was Mark Wahlberg's cousin is just one of the pickup crew of ringers who can lay down the endless medley of summer surf-in', hot roddin' and girls, girls, girls classic hits. Not quite to the point of having no actual original members, but getting there. Of course, some of them could've been in the band for decades already.
Amazingly, Love can still nail an impressive range in that signature nasal whine. And even through a somewhat unexpected R&B gem like "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" it had the peeps giggling all over. The band's enduring legacy at an event like this is perpetual.
Now I'm kinda hyped for Joan Jett later in the week. Or Los Lobos and John Hiatt. Or . . . the booking this year is awesome.
So was Adams's entry. No announcement. Band walks on. Opening chords and "One Night Love Affair" rocks out, and what can you say about North Van's top power rocker but he gives some of the best "ungh" in the biz. Everyone could sing along to his hits just like the Beach Boys.
"I Need Somebody," "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started," "Hearts On Fire": You realize that he understands the eternal rhythm of the loving down-stroke in rock and uses that endless boogie in a great many hits all reppin' the shagging beat. As well, there was the collective group sway during "Coming Home," followed by the spontaneous outbursts of not-off-tempo clapping for the extended "Kids Wanna Rock."
He really had the audience under his control and seemed to be having a total blast being worshipped in his former backyard.
"18 Till I Die" indeed.
By the time he got to "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)," the couples were swayin' a bit closer while the kids had visions of those li'l donuts dancing in their heads.
A fine 'n' dandy day's music and kickoff for the 100 Years of Fun celebration at the Fair at the PNE.
sderdeyn@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) The Province
source: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Till+100th/3428986/story.html
by Charlotte Wolff
August 21, 2010
PNE parade marks fair's 100th anniversary
Vancouver's annual PNE will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a parade along the English Bay waterfront on Friday evening.
The parade, which will feature 2000 performers and 12 giant inflatables, starts at 7 p.m. PT in Stanley Park, and will head east along Beach Avenue toward Sunset Beach.
For those wishing to catch an early glimpse of the inflatables, they will be going up at 4 p.m. at the start of the parade route in Stanley Park.
It's been 15 years since the PNE last held what used to be an annual parade, but the 2010 event is not scheduled to be an annual event.
The Pacific National Exhibition fair officially starts on Saturday at the fairgrounds on East Hastings Street. Vancouver rocker Bryan Adams and the Beach Boys will headline the opening concert at 1 p.m. at Empire Stadium.
Source:
http://www.kelowna.com/2010/08/20/pne-parade-marks-fairs-100th-anniversary/
The parade, which will feature 2000 performers and 12 giant inflatables, starts at 7 p.m. PT in Stanley Park, and will head east along Beach Avenue toward Sunset Beach.
For those wishing to catch an early glimpse of the inflatables, they will be going up at 4 p.m. at the start of the parade route in Stanley Park.
It's been 15 years since the PNE last held what used to be an annual parade, but the 2010 event is not scheduled to be an annual event.
The Pacific National Exhibition fair officially starts on Saturday at the fairgrounds on East Hastings Street. Vancouver rocker Bryan Adams and the Beach Boys will headline the opening concert at 1 p.m. at Empire Stadium.
Source:
http://www.kelowna.com/2010/08/20/pne-parade-marks-fairs-100th-anniversary/
by Nicole Horesch
August 21, 2010
Brits' favourite driving songs revealed
Published: 19 August 2010
Putting on a great summer song while driving to caravan sites is not uncommon, so one organisation has compiled a list of the best driving tunes.
HPI found Sweet Home Alabama by Leonard Skynard to be a firm favourite with motorists, followed in second position by Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves.
In third place was Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams, followed by the most recent of the songs, The Killers' Mr Brightside.
Other top tunes were named as Good Vibrations, Rio, Lovely Day and Club Tropicana.
"It seems like summer is a time for the good old classics, rather than whatever ray of sunshine the charts may be producing," noted Nicola Johnson, consumer services manager for HPI.
In recent weeks, HPI launched a new guide to inform customers of the pitfalls of purchasing cloned vehicles in a bid to tackle the growing crime.
Source:
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/news-and-events/news/leisure-news/2010/aug/brits%27-favourite-driving-songs-revealed
Putting on a great summer song while driving to caravan sites is not uncommon, so one organisation has compiled a list of the best driving tunes.
HPI found Sweet Home Alabama by Leonard Skynard to be a firm favourite with motorists, followed in second position by Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves.
In third place was Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams, followed by the most recent of the songs, The Killers' Mr Brightside.
Other top tunes were named as Good Vibrations, Rio, Lovely Day and Club Tropicana.
"It seems like summer is a time for the good old classics, rather than whatever ray of sunshine the charts may be producing," noted Nicola Johnson, consumer services manager for HPI.
In recent weeks, HPI launched a new guide to inform customers of the pitfalls of purchasing cloned vehicles in a bid to tackle the growing crime.
Source:
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/news-and-events/news/leisure-news/2010/aug/brits%27-favourite-driving-songs-revealed
by Nicole Horesch
August 21, 2010
Party at the PNE
By Jennifer Luther, North Shore News August 20, 2010
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The fair's much-anticipated Opening Day Concert tomorrow night will feature Bryan Adams in a rare hometown appearance on a bill with the Beach Boys at Empire Field Stadium. Crowds can also take the opportunity to imbue the venue with some much-needed good vibrations (you're welcome, B.C. Lions).
Other concert headliners include Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News, Wayne Newton, Kevin Costner, Los Lobos, John Hiatt and Michael Bolton.
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Source:
Read the whole article there ...
http://www.nsnews.com/news/Party/3422217/story.html
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The fair's much-anticipated Opening Day Concert tomorrow night will feature Bryan Adams in a rare hometown appearance on a bill with the Beach Boys at Empire Field Stadium. Crowds can also take the opportunity to imbue the venue with some much-needed good vibrations (you're welcome, B.C. Lions).
Other concert headliners include Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News, Wayne Newton, Kevin Costner, Los Lobos, John Hiatt and Michael Bolton.
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Source:
Read the whole article there ...
http://www.nsnews.com/news/Party/3422217/story.html
by Nicole Horesch
August 20, 2010
Adams sizzles in the summer heat
Four decades after the summer of '69, Bryan Adams had audiences rocking, rolling and singing along with his sunny old tune as he launched into a concert comprised mostly of "the old stuff."
Thursday evening, the B.C. native arrived in the Okanagan en route to his main concert event at the PNE in the Lower Mainland this weekend. He told the audience a part of him was schooled on the local mountains, relaying a few quick tidbits about his first ventures into B.C.'s wine country.
"This is where I learned to ski," he said, point toward Rutland where he apparently strapped on skis at Big White to learn about tackling the hill.
Like Elton John earlier this summer, Adams managed to pack the seats for the event and keep the crowd hopping with a pared down stage presence suggestive of both his creative pursuits.
Known for his impressive skills as a photographer as well, the Adams concert stage was filled by a black and white projection screen providing photographic images of the event as it unfolded.
Periodically inviting fans to join in, the rocker cut the hot mid-August air like a knife, as he might put it, rolling through the tunes effortlessly despite the smoggy evening outdoors.
The concert began at 8 p.m. and ended well past 10 p.m.with fans holding up messages, singing and breaking out the odd lighter for his Robin Hood ballad Everything I Do, I Do It For You.
Thursday evening, the B.C. native arrived in the Okanagan en route to his main concert event at the PNE in the Lower Mainland this weekend. He told the audience a part of him was schooled on the local mountains, relaying a few quick tidbits about his first ventures into B.C.'s wine country.
"This is where I learned to ski," he said, point toward Rutland where he apparently strapped on skis at Big White to learn about tackling the hill.
Like Elton John earlier this summer, Adams managed to pack the seats for the event and keep the crowd hopping with a pared down stage presence suggestive of both his creative pursuits.
Known for his impressive skills as a photographer as well, the Adams concert stage was filled by a black and white projection screen providing photographic images of the event as it unfolded.
Periodically inviting fans to join in, the rocker cut the hot mid-August air like a knife, as he might put it, rolling through the tunes effortlessly despite the smoggy evening outdoors.
The concert began at 8 p.m. and ended well past 10 p.m.with fans holding up messages, singing and breaking out the odd lighter for his Robin Hood ballad Everything I Do, I Do It For You.
by Marion Bocaert
August 20, 2010
Bryan Adams a class act
Photo: Contributed - A.J. McLellan
by Contributed - Story: 56437
Aug 20, 2010 / 6:00 am
Canadian icon Bryan Adams performed at Prospera Place in Kelowna Thursday night. Here's what people though of the show.
“Bryan Adams demonstrated today why he is the greatest standalone Canadian musician. The man has seasoned class and unparalleled talent. We attended his solo acoustic concert at Kelowna Community Theatre in February 2009 and were fortunate to be second row tonight. It was a flawless performance.”
A.J. McLellan – Kelowna
“Talk about a class act...and right on time none-the-less! How many performers can you say that about nowadays...taking the stage at 8 p.m. and playing his heart and soul out until 10:30 p.m. No warm-up band, just Bryan and his band, plain and simple, yet, awe-inspiring and captivating as he has always been...this was my 15th time seeing Bryan Adams in concert, and I must say, like an Okanagan wine, he only gets better with age. His vocals sound better live than any recording and his connection with his audience is something that many artists strive to achieve yet are unable to obtain. It comes from the fact that Bryan is a personable, humble artist who comes from a very down to earth place and is comfortable in his own skin and genuinely is a true talented artist who has and always will have so much to offer. I had the honor of meeting Bryan several years back and I will never forget what a lovely spirit he came across as...this comes through in his concerts and his songs. Thanks for the memories Bryan, keep em coming!”
Jackie Korabo – Penticton
“Bryan Adams is a class act and great performer. He rocked lots of hits old and new and finished with some awesome acoustic versions like "Straight from the Heart." He had the crowd up on their feet from beginning to end. I don't think anyone in the crowd was disappointed in the over two hours show except maybe wishing it was four hours! I know my son and I definitely weren't disappointed. It was my 10-year-old son's first concert experience and having it be Bryan...how awesome is that! Thank you Bryan for being such a great guitar inspiration to my son and playing his favourite song, 'Summer of '69.' And if you ever need an RMT for forearm tendinitis...I'll fix you up!”
Dayna and Brett Selby - Kelowna
source: http://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/56437/Bryan-Adams-a-class-act
by Charlotte Wolff
August 19, 2010
REVIEW: Adams puts on a terrific show
Rocker Bryan Adams put on a great show at CN Centre Wednesday night.
By Teresa Mallam - Prince George Free Press
Published: August 19, 2010 1:00 PM
Updated: August 19, 2010 1:26 PM
Bryan Adams gave us a night to remember.
The Canadian rocker his hard-to-beat band played two hours, nonstop. High-octave, high-energy, hit after hit, they brought the house down.
My ears are still ringing, my heart’s still pounding. But that, they say, is the measure of a great rock concert.
After revving up the engines of over 4,000 deliriously happy ticket holders with some pretty amazing guitar riffs and vein-popping vocals, Adams gave us a wild, wild ride. The screams even beat out last weekend’s PGX midway riders and the thrill lasted a lot longer. Still boyishly handsome at 50, Adams did his best rock “stuff” and his bluesy, soft rock thing with a long playlist that reached to Heaven.
The entire crowd it seemed – everyone, including fans too young to have watched him top the charts in the 70s and 80s – knew the words to every song. Everyone except the first sweet young thing Adams invited on stage to join him in When You’re Gone. She forgot the words. That’s okay, though. Adams replaced her with a fun-loving UNBC hairdresser who did a knockout job of performing alongside the rocker.
Some songs: Please Forgive Me – a great sappy, love song that had women in the audience swaying like crazy. Take Me Back, Don’t Leave Me Lonely, Straight From the Heart, Heaven, The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me is You, Let’s Make It a Night to Remember, Can’t Stop This Thing We Started.
I thought I’d die and go to Heaven (again) when Adams pulled out all the stops with a super sexy soulful rendition of (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, ending the song with kiss blown to fans – a clear sign he meant them.
But it was the song 18 ‘Til I Die (from his 1996 album) that brought the crowd to an all time fever pitch. OMG. Wild screams, wolf whistles, foot stomping, hand thunder. It got so nuts that only Adams, like a good maestro, could bring fans back down with a mellow tune.
He was in good humour, too with funny anecdotes like at the airport coming to P.G. when a man asked if he was Bryan Adams. When Adams confirmed he was, the man said he had a friend who went to school with him
“I hear that all the time – I can’t have gone to school with everybody in B.C.,” he joked. The man told him: ‘I used to love your stuff?’ so Adams asked which stuff. Cuts Like a Knife – his intro to another crowd pleasing song.
In other glimpses of the jokester put a twang in a song, poking fun at country singing and held up a front row fan’s high school yearbook which showed Adams as a teenager with long hair.
“I wish I still had that hair,” he said. (In fact he’s got dreamy, thick hair that points playfully upward – but that’s another thing. Musically, Adams is a master.
He paid special tribute to Fender-bender and long time band mate Keith Scott and the years together show in the easy, cohesive way they play together.
The two met in Ontario in 1976 and have performed together ever since. Seeing the two mega-talented artists on stage – Adams on acoustic guitar, Scott on electric guitar – is a sight and sound like no other.
“We’ve been playing together since we were 16,” he told the audience. Basking in the enthusiastic P.G. crowd reaction, Adams said he was trying to remember his last last time (seven years ago) in P.G.
“Keith reminded me of some the places we played here that don’t exist any more – and that’s a good thing, he joked.
Then he turned the mike to the crowd: “Ladies and gentleman, back to you,” and with that slid into Back to You along with some of the sweetest keyboard stylings you’ll ever hear in your life. Like his guitar, Adams loves his fans and knows how to play them to the hilt – I mean that nicely.
“Turn the lights on,” he said, panning the audience. Then, “so that’s what you look like. After the show we go back and talk about you guys, so it’s good to know what you look like.”
Okay, so that was me. Screaming my fool head off with reporter’s notebook falling off my lap every time I got on my feet to whistle. You got me. More importantly, you got us – whenever you want to come back.
source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/101102884.html
By Teresa Mallam - Prince George Free Press
Published: August 19, 2010 1:00 PM
Updated: August 19, 2010 1:26 PM
Bryan Adams gave us a night to remember.
The Canadian rocker his hard-to-beat band played two hours, nonstop. High-octave, high-energy, hit after hit, they brought the house down.
My ears are still ringing, my heart’s still pounding. But that, they say, is the measure of a great rock concert.
After revving up the engines of over 4,000 deliriously happy ticket holders with some pretty amazing guitar riffs and vein-popping vocals, Adams gave us a wild, wild ride. The screams even beat out last weekend’s PGX midway riders and the thrill lasted a lot longer. Still boyishly handsome at 50, Adams did his best rock “stuff” and his bluesy, soft rock thing with a long playlist that reached to Heaven.
The entire crowd it seemed – everyone, including fans too young to have watched him top the charts in the 70s and 80s – knew the words to every song. Everyone except the first sweet young thing Adams invited on stage to join him in When You’re Gone. She forgot the words. That’s okay, though. Adams replaced her with a fun-loving UNBC hairdresser who did a knockout job of performing alongside the rocker.
Some songs: Please Forgive Me – a great sappy, love song that had women in the audience swaying like crazy. Take Me Back, Don’t Leave Me Lonely, Straight From the Heart, Heaven, The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me is You, Let’s Make It a Night to Remember, Can’t Stop This Thing We Started.
I thought I’d die and go to Heaven (again) when Adams pulled out all the stops with a super sexy soulful rendition of (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, ending the song with kiss blown to fans – a clear sign he meant them.
But it was the song 18 ‘Til I Die (from his 1996 album) that brought the crowd to an all time fever pitch. OMG. Wild screams, wolf whistles, foot stomping, hand thunder. It got so nuts that only Adams, like a good maestro, could bring fans back down with a mellow tune.
He was in good humour, too with funny anecdotes like at the airport coming to P.G. when a man asked if he was Bryan Adams. When Adams confirmed he was, the man said he had a friend who went to school with him
“I hear that all the time – I can’t have gone to school with everybody in B.C.,” he joked. The man told him: ‘I used to love your stuff?’ so Adams asked which stuff. Cuts Like a Knife – his intro to another crowd pleasing song.
In other glimpses of the jokester put a twang in a song, poking fun at country singing and held up a front row fan’s high school yearbook which showed Adams as a teenager with long hair.
“I wish I still had that hair,” he said. (In fact he’s got dreamy, thick hair that points playfully upward – but that’s another thing. Musically, Adams is a master.
He paid special tribute to Fender-bender and long time band mate Keith Scott and the years together show in the easy, cohesive way they play together.
The two met in Ontario in 1976 and have performed together ever since. Seeing the two mega-talented artists on stage – Adams on acoustic guitar, Scott on electric guitar – is a sight and sound like no other.
“We’ve been playing together since we were 16,” he told the audience. Basking in the enthusiastic P.G. crowd reaction, Adams said he was trying to remember his last last time (seven years ago) in P.G.
“Keith reminded me of some the places we played here that don’t exist any more – and that’s a good thing, he joked.
Then he turned the mike to the crowd: “Ladies and gentleman, back to you,” and with that slid into Back to You along with some of the sweetest keyboard stylings you’ll ever hear in your life. Like his guitar, Adams loves his fans and knows how to play them to the hilt – I mean that nicely.
“Turn the lights on,” he said, panning the audience. Then, “so that’s what you look like. After the show we go back and talk about you guys, so it’s good to know what you look like.”
Okay, so that was me. Screaming my fool head off with reporter’s notebook falling off my lap every time I got on my feet to whistle. You got me. More importantly, you got us – whenever you want to come back.
source: http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/101102884.html
by Charlotte Wolff
August 19, 2010
Bryan Adams at Prospera tonight
We want to know what you thought of the show. Send your reviews to news@castanet.net by 1 p.m. Friday.
by Rachael Kimola - Story: 56417
Aug 19, 2010 / 10:00 am
Here's your chance to have your opinions heard.
Canadian legend Bryan Adams is playing in Kelowna tonight and we want to know what you thought of the show.
Did you like the show? Why or why not? What did you like or not like about it?
Send us your opinions, we will try to print a mixture of reviews.
Please limit your review to 150 words.
Include your full name and what city you are from. No anonymous reviews will be printed.
If you have photos of the show, please send them as well! (jpegs are preferable)
Bryan Adams takes the stage at Prospera Place in Kelowna at 8 p.m. Thursday. Please submit your review and/or photos to news@castanet.net by 1 p.m. Friday.
We reserve the right to edit your review, change obvious mistakes in grammar, spelling, all that good stuff.
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source: http://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/56417/Bryan-Adams-at-Prospera-tonight
by Rachael Kimola - Story: 56417
Aug 19, 2010 / 10:00 am
Here's your chance to have your opinions heard.
Canadian legend Bryan Adams is playing in Kelowna tonight and we want to know what you thought of the show.
Did you like the show? Why or why not? What did you like or not like about it?
Send us your opinions, we will try to print a mixture of reviews.
Please limit your review to 150 words.
Include your full name and what city you are from. No anonymous reviews will be printed.
If you have photos of the show, please send them as well! (jpegs are preferable)
Bryan Adams takes the stage at Prospera Place in Kelowna at 8 p.m. Thursday. Please submit your review and/or photos to news@castanet.net by 1 p.m. Friday.
We reserve the right to edit your review, change obvious mistakes in grammar, spelling, all that good stuff.
There is no financial gain for submitting a review, but the lucky few chosen will have the sense of satisfaction that goes along with being a published entertainment critic.
source: http://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/56417/Bryan-Adams-at-Prospera-tonight
by Charlotte Wolff
August 19, 2010
Adams saw the Boys (and Elton, T-Rex) at the PNE
The Province August 19, 2010
We asked Bryan Adams, who has been touring B.C. this week in the leadup to Saturday's PNE opening concert, to share his memories of the annual exhibition. Perhaps not surprisingly, they have more to do with music than mini donuts.
"In the early '70s, I saw Led Zeppelin twice, Deep Purple, Elton John, David Bowie, T-Rex, ELO, Uriah Heep, just to name a few, even Sinatra . . . a lot of great memories. It's great to have the Beach Boys on the show, as I remember seeing the original lineup with Brian and Dennis Wilson playing with them."
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Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Adams+Boys+Elton/3416937/story.html#ixzz0x3kYRl00
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
August 17, 2010
Fashion Night Out 2010
blogs.glam.com/glamchic/2010/08/16/your-2010-fashions-night-out-schedule/
Fashion Night Out fever is already starting to spread. The second annual worldwide shopping extravaganza will take place on September 10th 2010, and that means you have 25 days to plan your strategy. But first you’ll need to know where your favorite designers will be and what unique activities they will be participating in. Here are 10 spots we’ll be hitting up on FNO:
Calvin Klein
Why Go: Calvin Klein will be collaborating with talented musician and photographer Bryan Adams during FNO. The CK store on Madison will be hosting Adams for an exclusive in-store photo demonstration showcasing influential American women. To add an enjoyable cherry on top of an already delish pie, Adams will be performing throughout the evening.
Fashion Night Out fever is already starting to spread. The second annual worldwide shopping extravaganza will take place on September 10th 2010, and that means you have 25 days to plan your strategy. But first you’ll need to know where your favorite designers will be and what unique activities they will be participating in. Here are 10 spots we’ll be hitting up on FNO:
Calvin Klein
Why Go: Calvin Klein will be collaborating with talented musician and photographer Bryan Adams during FNO. The CK store on Madison will be hosting Adams for an exclusive in-store photo demonstration showcasing influential American women. To add an enjoyable cherry on top of an already delish pie, Adams will be performing throughout the evening.
by Fran Couver
August 15, 2010
Adams makes it a night to remember for loyal fans
Adams makes it a night to remember for loyal fans
Rocker's warmth toward audience undeniably real
By Tom Murray, Freelance August 15, 2010 2:02 AM
Concert Review
Bryan Adams
When: Friday night
Where: Winspear Centre
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"You'll get to hear all the songs," Bryan Adams assured an excited woman in the middle of his two-hour Friday night set. "I can't play 'em all at once, though."
Somehow it felt as though the audience at the sold-out Winspear Centre would have been happy to inhale his greatest hits in one gulp, given the opportunity. Adams fans are zealous in their passion for the singer, and the rare opportunity to see him close up in a medium-sized hall set off a scattering of shouted requests. They needn't have worried; armed with just an acoustic guitar and backed up by pianist Gary Breit, Adams made his way through a set that touched on just about every hit song he has ever released.
He didn't rush through them, though. Perhaps savouring the intimacy of the type of venue he rarely gets to play since becoming an arena rocker in the '80s, Adams made a point of engaging his fans. Anecdotes abounded, as well as interactions with a few lucky souls who caught his attention. He dedicated I'm Ready to a woman who loudly and brazenly propositioned him, invited two listeners from the very back of the theatre to take over a couple of empty seats at the front, and accepted flowers from a young girl, stopping to let her mother take a photo.
Standard practice for many performers, yes, but Adams's warmth toward his audience is undeniably real. The affection running between performer and fan was visceral, and a privilege to see. Musically, it was miles away from a carefully controlled arena set. There was an off-the-cuff raggedness that suits songs like Run To You, where he pooched a few notes, smiling to himself as he did so. He struggled to find the right key at the beginning of one song, and held up the beginning of another while he remembered the words. It felt more like a house concert in many ways, the sort of show where you know you're getting something different from the next one down the line.
That's a rare thing at Adams's level, where shows are efficient, robotic and lacking in soul, and it's something to be appreciated -- the human touch that stadium concerts smother. Whether Summer of '69 strikes you as heartland rock lite, or Lonely Nights as bland adult contemporary, you couldn't say that Adams ever hedged his performance of them on Friday night. He also couldn't be accused of taking himself seriously either, as evidenced by his throwaway fusing of Metallica's Enter Sandman with his own Run To You, clearly as taken with the joke as the person who first came up with the mashup.
Adams isn't the most original of songwriters. Too close a glance and the jumble of full-fledged cliches become apparent in his lyrics. He connects, though, and despite a self-effacing joke about his age (50), he still has the undeniable magnetic quality that causes women to squeal uncontrollably when he drops the volume on Let's Make a Night to Remember and sings " I never want to let your body go."
© Copyright (c) The Edmonton Journal
Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Adams+makes+night+remember+loyal+fans/3401057/story.html#ixzz0wfHEjUrK
Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Adams+makes+night+remember+loyal+fans/3401057/story.html#ixzz0wfGhYw2h
by Fransiska Meytaurina
August 14, 2010
Bare Bones Show in Edmonton Rocked!
This was my first opportunity to see this show, as the last time he played it in Edmonton I was on vacation in Hawaii :( If I would have know further in advance, I must say I would have moved my dates around. However deep down Bryan must have know this, and came back for another show! Bryan blew the audiance away and sent chills down my spine. After all these years he still sounds AMAZING! Warm and friendly with the crowd, always leaving us wanting more! I can not wait for another show in Edmonton, nor can I wait to purchase the Bare Bones CD when it's complete.
Thanks Bryan!
Always looking froward to seeing you!
Erin VanVliet
Thanks Bryan!
Always looking froward to seeing you!
Erin VanVliet
by Erin VanVliet
August 14, 2010
Bryan Adams gets intimate with Edmonton
BY TOM MURRAY, EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
EDMONTON — “You’ll get to hear all the songs,” Bryan Adams assured an excited woman in the middle of his two hour Friday night set. “I can’t play ‘em all at once, though.”
Somehow it felt as though the audience at the sold out Winspear would have been happy to inhale his greatest hits in one gulp, given the opportunity. Adams fans are zealous in their passion for the singer, and the rare opportunity to see him close up in a medium sized hall set off a scattering of shouted requests. They needn’t have worried; armed with just an acoustic guitar and pianist Gary Breit, Adams made his way through a set that touched on just about every hit song he ever released.
He didn’t just rush through them, though; perhaps savouring the intimacy of the type of venue he’s rarely had the chance to play since becoming an arena rocker some time back in the ‘80s, Adams made it a point of engaging his fans. He dedicated I’m Ready to a woman who loudly and brazenly propositioned him, invited two listeners from the very back of the theatre to take over a couple of empty seats at the front, and accepted flowers from a young girl, stopping to let her mother take a photo of both of them.
Standard practice for many performers, yes, but Adams’ warmth toward his audience is undeniably real. There was also an off-the-cuff raggedness that suits songs like Run To You, where he pooched a few notes in the middle eight guitar figure, smiling to himself as he did so; he struggled to find the right key at the beginning of one song, and held up the beginning of another while he remembered the words. It felt like more like a house concert in many ways, the sort of show where you know you’re getting something different from the next one down the line.
That’s a rare thing at Adams’ level, where shows are efficient, robotic and lacking in soul, and it’s something to be appreciated, the human touch that stadium concerts smother. Whether Summer of ’69 strikes you as heartland rock lite, or Lonely Nights as bland adult contemporary, you couldn’t say that Adams ever hedged his performance of them on Friday night. He also certainly couldn’t be accused of taking himself seriously, either, as was evidenced by his later throwaway fusing of Metallica’s Enter Sandman with his own Run To You, clearly as taken with the joke as the person who first came up with it.
© Copyright (c) The Edmonton Journal
Photograph by: Ed Kaiser, edmontonjournal.com
source: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Bryan+Adams+gets+intimate+with+Edmonton/3399524/story.html
EDMONTON — “You’ll get to hear all the songs,” Bryan Adams assured an excited woman in the middle of his two hour Friday night set. “I can’t play ‘em all at once, though.”
Somehow it felt as though the audience at the sold out Winspear would have been happy to inhale his greatest hits in one gulp, given the opportunity. Adams fans are zealous in their passion for the singer, and the rare opportunity to see him close up in a medium sized hall set off a scattering of shouted requests. They needn’t have worried; armed with just an acoustic guitar and pianist Gary Breit, Adams made his way through a set that touched on just about every hit song he ever released.
He didn’t just rush through them, though; perhaps savouring the intimacy of the type of venue he’s rarely had the chance to play since becoming an arena rocker some time back in the ‘80s, Adams made it a point of engaging his fans. He dedicated I’m Ready to a woman who loudly and brazenly propositioned him, invited two listeners from the very back of the theatre to take over a couple of empty seats at the front, and accepted flowers from a young girl, stopping to let her mother take a photo of both of them.
Standard practice for many performers, yes, but Adams’ warmth toward his audience is undeniably real. There was also an off-the-cuff raggedness that suits songs like Run To You, where he pooched a few notes in the middle eight guitar figure, smiling to himself as he did so; he struggled to find the right key at the beginning of one song, and held up the beginning of another while he remembered the words. It felt like more like a house concert in many ways, the sort of show where you know you’re getting something different from the next one down the line.
That’s a rare thing at Adams’ level, where shows are efficient, robotic and lacking in soul, and it’s something to be appreciated, the human touch that stadium concerts smother. Whether Summer of ’69 strikes you as heartland rock lite, or Lonely Nights as bland adult contemporary, you couldn’t say that Adams ever hedged his performance of them on Friday night. He also certainly couldn’t be accused of taking himself seriously, either, as was evidenced by his later throwaway fusing of Metallica’s Enter Sandman with his own Run To You, clearly as taken with the joke as the person who first came up with it.
© Copyright (c) The Edmonton Journal
Photograph by: Ed Kaiser, edmontonjournal.com
source: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Bryan+Adams+gets+intimate+with+Edmonton/3399524/story.html
by Anita Ghozlan
August 11, 2010
songs by Coldplay and Bryan Adams are also likely to feature in series 2
Britney Confirmed For Glee
Amid rumours a new single from the star will be unleashed soon…
12:25, Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Britney Spears will definitely have a cameo role in the second season of Glee.
SEE MTV's BRITNEY GALLERY HERE
Creator Ryan Murphy confirmed the news yesterday saying: “Britney, I think 100%, is going to be on the episode. She is going to come and do a couple of scenes."
It was already known that the high-school set comedy would devote a show to Brit’s songs.
Now however it’s confirmed that Spears will get her acting hat on (remember Crossroads?) especially for Glee.
In the interview with Ryan Seacrest Murphy also said of the episode: “It's about her music and not her personal life.”
J.Lo, Paul McCartney and Susan Boyle have also been rumoured for cameos in the show while songs by Coldplay and Bryan Adams are also likely to feature in series 2.
In other Britney news some blogs are reporting that a new Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins produced single looks likely to hit the web in the next few weeks.
http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/britney-spears/news/233716-britney-confirmed-for-glee
Amid rumours a new single from the star will be unleashed soon…
12:25, Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Britney Spears will definitely have a cameo role in the second season of Glee.
SEE MTV's BRITNEY GALLERY HERE
Creator Ryan Murphy confirmed the news yesterday saying: “Britney, I think 100%, is going to be on the episode. She is going to come and do a couple of scenes."
It was already known that the high-school set comedy would devote a show to Brit’s songs.
Now however it’s confirmed that Spears will get her acting hat on (remember Crossroads?) especially for Glee.
In the interview with Ryan Seacrest Murphy also said of the episode: “It's about her music and not her personal life.”
J.Lo, Paul McCartney and Susan Boyle have also been rumoured for cameos in the show while songs by Coldplay and Bryan Adams are also likely to feature in series 2.
In other Britney news some blogs are reporting that a new Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins produced single looks likely to hit the web in the next few weeks.
http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/britney-spears/news/233716-britney-confirmed-for-glee
by Ken Tashiro
August 06, 2010
Bare Bones Tour returns to USA in September
Bryan takes the bare bones tour to California, Arizona, New Mexico & Texas late September. Tickets on sale August 13th. BA Member Only Ticket Presale takes place Wednesday, August 11th.
Sept 26 Santa Barbara, CA
Sept 27 San Diego, CA
Sept 28 Phoenix, AZ
Sept 29 Albuquerque, NM
Sept 30 El Paso, TX
Oct 1 San Antonio, TX
Sept 26 Santa Barbara, CA
Sept 27 San Diego, CA
Sept 28 Phoenix, AZ
Sept 29 Albuquerque, NM
Sept 30 El Paso, TX
Oct 1 San Antonio, TX
August 06, 2010
More Bryan Adams tickets available
Tickets will set you back $40
Bryan Adams
Courtesy: Bryan Adams.com
Amanda Wawryk Aug 06, 2010 09:29:50 AM
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The P.N.E. is releasing more tickets to the sold-out Bryan Adams show at Empire Field.
Two-thousand more tickets for the August 21st concert are up for grabs. Adams - who hasn't played the P.N.E. in 25 years - will be joined by the Beach Boys.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. and they'll set you back $40 bucks. The P.N.E. is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year.
source:http://www.news1130.com/entertainment/article/86221--more-bryan-adams-tickets-available
Bryan Adams
Courtesy: Bryan Adams.com
Amanda Wawryk Aug 06, 2010 09:29:50 AM
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The P.N.E. is releasing more tickets to the sold-out Bryan Adams show at Empire Field.
Two-thousand more tickets for the August 21st concert are up for grabs. Adams - who hasn't played the P.N.E. in 25 years - will be joined by the Beach Boys.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. and they'll set you back $40 bucks. The P.N.E. is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year.
source:http://www.news1130.com/entertainment/article/86221--more-bryan-adams-tickets-available
by Charlotte Wolff
August 06, 2010
Bryan Adams To Perform Solo, Acoustic Show In El Paso
The Intern
Bryan Adams is coming to San Diego! Adams will be performing at the Spreckels Theatre on September 27, as part of his solo-acoustic concert tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 13.
Keep an eye on Sophie Credits for your chance to win tickets next week.
source: http://radiosophie.radio.com/2010/08/06/bryan-adams-is-coming-to-the-spreckels-theatre/
by Charlotte Wolff
August 05, 2010
The Bryan Adams Concert
By Craig Lotter | Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Seeing as I’ve been so lax in terms of my blogging output as of late (sorry about that), I just realized that I still haven’t mentioned just how awesome and how much we enjoyed the recent Bryan Adams music concert we attended at Grandwest Casino, Cape Town a while back. Well, I found this half-finished post lying around my “In Progress” blog post folder and thought I’d better finish it off and post it – after all, I don’t want my fellow bloggers out there to think that I’m becoming a little lazy! ;)
So here goes: Tuesday evening’s Bryan Adam concert at GrandWest Casino turned out to be everything – and more – than what I could ever have imagined!
Despite the potential derailing prospect of not making the concert in time thanks to a huge accident involving an overturned taxi and a virtual armada of emergency response vehicles on the N2 just before the Vanguard offramp, I did eventually pitch up in the casino’s parking lot (only after turning around thanks to my missing the correct turn off of course!) with acres of time to spare, and surprisingly enough, just as I was about to enter the casino, Chantelle can sauntering along, having also just arrived.
Although not packed yet, we hit a bit of a snag while trying to locate the Spur for a quick bit to eat (basically we couldn’t find it particularly quickly), and so worried that we might be delayed for the concert should we eventually sit down and order a meal from a proper restaurant, I convinced Chantelle that we should rather just park our backsides at the bustling KFC, taking in some lekker fried chicken to serve as the evening’s main meal.
Of course, impatient as ever, I got us into our seats pretty early on, meaning we sat and admired how late everyone else was streaming in for quite some time. On that note, despite the fact that we thought we had purchased highly over-priced tickets for some crappy seats, it turned out that in fact we had a pretty awesome spot, pretty close to the stage, low down and with an excellent view of the night’s proceedings – so kudos to C for organising those! :)
The opening act for the evening was local boy Justin Bergh, a man whose music I have heard every now and then being played on local radio, and a man with certainly the right voice and style of music to match that of the main act for the evening. However, Mr. Justin really did try to hard to get the crowd involved, even though it was clear that a) they really weren’t paying much attention to him and b) he suffers from a nasty habit of saying thank you for the audience applause even before people have started applauding for him! Still, his music was enjoyable and a decent start to the evening, even if he failed at getting the crowd fired up for the main event.
Though when Bryan did eventually hit the stage it wasn’t like they needed warming up anyway. What a music legend. This likeable man burst onto the stage and went straight for the jugular, churning our energy-infused hit after hit, getting the entire audience on their feet, singing along and just sharing in the noise and energy of the even. The whole performance was just fantastic, with Bryan smoothly switching through all his material, hitting all the big rock hits and sliding in the multitude of big ballads that have made him the success that he is. His guitar skills were sublime and simply put, that persona and voice filled up the whole arena. This was one of the music rock legends alright, with a stage personality required to capture everyone’s attention and more importantly, the voice and skills needed to match!
The rest of his crew were just as fantastic, with his main guitar front-man proving to be as energetic as any of his current younger counterparts could be! The night was electrifying, the music was spellbinding (as it was deafening!) and as a whole, this was an experience that I am so glad to have partaken in. One of my favourite artists proving that he is even bigger and better in real life than what you what he was. Oh, and I must just mention that the crowd participation was absolutely fantastic! Man, I felt like a kid again :)
What a show, what a man, what a legend!
(Oh, and while I’m on the topic of awesome shows, I must just say that the Le Grand Cirque Fantazie circus show that we caught on the Friday night prior to the Bryan Adams concert was just as entertaining. An absolute gem of a visual masterpiece, delighting you with a host of colours, sights and sounds as the cast dazzled you with some out of this world displays of acrobatics, balance, flexibility and strength. Heck, even the clown was funny for a change! :D)
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source: http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2010/08/03/the-bryan-adams-concert/
by Charlotte Wolff
August 02, 2010
Bryan Adams
August 13, 2010, 8:00 pm
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Bryan Adams
2010-11 Events
SOLD OUT!
Bryan Adams continues his highly successful solo acoustic Bare Bones tour in Edmonton on August 13.
He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved number-one status in over 40 countries around the world.
His hits include Cuts Like A Knife, Summer of ’69, Kids Wanna Rock, Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, and most recently "You've Been A Friend To Me".
Over the years Adams has been awarded the Order of Canada, been nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys, and last year his handprint was added to the Wembley Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium.
source: http://www.winspearcentre.com/all-events/2010-11-events/bryan-adams/
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Bryan Adams
2010-11 Events
SOLD OUT!
Bryan Adams continues his highly successful solo acoustic Bare Bones tour in Edmonton on August 13.
He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved number-one status in over 40 countries around the world.
His hits include Cuts Like A Knife, Summer of ’69, Kids Wanna Rock, Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, and most recently "You've Been A Friend To Me".
Over the years Adams has been awarded the Order of Canada, been nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys, and last year his handprint was added to the Wembley Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium.
source: http://www.winspearcentre.com/all-events/2010-11-events/bryan-adams/
by Charlotte Wolff
August 01, 2010
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69 : Number 1 on "hottest summer hits" in Germany
Bryan's rock anthem "summer of 69" has hit place number 1 at german tv station SWR voting to find the "hottest summer hit".
Here's the Top Ten:
1) Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
2) Mungo Jerry - In the summertime
3) Inner Circle - Sweat (a la la la la long)
4) Katrina & the Waves - Walking on sunshine
5) Scott Mckennzie - San Francisco
6) Joe Cocker - Summer in the city
7) Kaoma - Lambada
8) The Eagles - Hotel California
9) Beach Boys - Surfin' USA
10) Laid Back - Sunshine Reggae
source:http://www.swr.de/diebesten/abstimmung/-/id=6193508/nid=6193508/did=6499326/1ud2hc8/index.html
Here's the Top Ten:
1) Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
2) Mungo Jerry - In the summertime
3) Inner Circle - Sweat (a la la la la long)
4) Katrina & the Waves - Walking on sunshine
5) Scott Mckennzie - San Francisco
6) Joe Cocker - Summer in the city
7) Kaoma - Lambada
8) The Eagles - Hotel California
9) Beach Boys - Surfin' USA
10) Laid Back - Sunshine Reggae
source:http://www.swr.de/diebesten/abstimmung/-/id=6193508/nid=6193508/did=6499326/1ud2hc8/index.html
by Jens Ritter
July 26, 2010
Bryan Adams forteller om sommeren '69
Tekst: Thomas Sommerset Foto: Thomas Sommerset/P4
Dato: 26.07.2010 08:40
P4 (Kristiansand): Summer of 69 er for mange selve symbolet på gode sommerminner, men låten handler om sex.
Hør lyd: B. Adams om Norge
Hør lyd: Sannheten om sommeren 69
Hør lyd: Intimkonserter og foto
Hør lyd: Veldighet og sluttet skolen
Hør lyd: OL i hjembyen og norsk ishockey
Bryan Adams bor i London, har leilighet i Paris og et krypinn og eget studio i opprinnelig hjemby Vancouver.
- Hvor er hjemme?
- Kristiansand, sier han, smiler og forklarer at basen er i London.
Han hadde en omflakkende oppvekst i Canada, England, Israel, Portugal og Østerrike.
Dette intervjuet med P4 var det eneste han gjorde under sitt to dager lange norgesbesøk i mai, da han holdt akustisk konsert i Oslo og utendørskonsert i Kristiansand.. P4 fikk tildelt 15 minutter, men han pratet fornøyd i 25 minutter, og kunne gjerne ha holdt på lenger.
Intervjuet kan du nå høre redigert til fem deler øverst på siden.
Adams forteller fornøyd om sin form for humor, som kommer godt til syne i en av hans største hiter, Summer og 69.
- Det er en seksuell stilling, sier han og ler igjen mens han slår fast at teksten er en global, gedigen misforståelse.
Den het først 'Best Days Of My Life'. Frasen summer of 69 var kun nevnt en gang før siste tekstendring og innspilling. Sangen er skrevet sammen med Jim Wallance, som hevder at den virkelig handler om den sommeren han fylte 17.
Ellers forteller Bryan Adams om at han sluttet skolen som 15-åring etter en noe trøblete oppvekst. Han valgte livets skole, og 50-åringen kan konstatere at det gikk ganske bra. Det er i år 30 år siden han platedebuterte.
Adams er også en habil portrettfotograf. Han tar bilder av artistkolleger, modeller og har ikke minst fotografert dronning Elizabeth til en serie canadiske frimerker.
Bildene hans har vært på trykk i anerkjente blader som Vouge og Vanity Fair. Nå blir det snart ny bok med bilder. I det siste har han tatt bilder av blant andre Amy Winehouse og Sophia Lauren.
source: http://www.p4.no/story.aspx?id=363696
Dato: 26.07.2010 08:40
P4 (Kristiansand): Summer of 69 er for mange selve symbolet på gode sommerminner, men låten handler om sex.
Hør lyd: B. Adams om Norge
Hør lyd: Sannheten om sommeren 69
Hør lyd: Intimkonserter og foto
Hør lyd: Veldighet og sluttet skolen
Hør lyd: OL i hjembyen og norsk ishockey
Bryan Adams bor i London, har leilighet i Paris og et krypinn og eget studio i opprinnelig hjemby Vancouver.
- Hvor er hjemme?
- Kristiansand, sier han, smiler og forklarer at basen er i London.
Han hadde en omflakkende oppvekst i Canada, England, Israel, Portugal og Østerrike.
Dette intervjuet med P4 var det eneste han gjorde under sitt to dager lange norgesbesøk i mai, da han holdt akustisk konsert i Oslo og utendørskonsert i Kristiansand.. P4 fikk tildelt 15 minutter, men han pratet fornøyd i 25 minutter, og kunne gjerne ha holdt på lenger.
Intervjuet kan du nå høre redigert til fem deler øverst på siden.
Adams forteller fornøyd om sin form for humor, som kommer godt til syne i en av hans største hiter, Summer og 69.
- Det er en seksuell stilling, sier han og ler igjen mens han slår fast at teksten er en global, gedigen misforståelse.
Den het først 'Best Days Of My Life'. Frasen summer of 69 var kun nevnt en gang før siste tekstendring og innspilling. Sangen er skrevet sammen med Jim Wallance, som hevder at den virkelig handler om den sommeren han fylte 17.
Ellers forteller Bryan Adams om at han sluttet skolen som 15-åring etter en noe trøblete oppvekst. Han valgte livets skole, og 50-åringen kan konstatere at det gikk ganske bra. Det er i år 30 år siden han platedebuterte.
Adams er også en habil portrettfotograf. Han tar bilder av artistkolleger, modeller og har ikke minst fotografert dronning Elizabeth til en serie canadiske frimerker.
Bildene hans har vært på trykk i anerkjente blader som Vouge og Vanity Fair. Nå blir det snart ny bok med bilder. I det siste har han tatt bilder av blant andre Amy Winehouse og Sophia Lauren.
source: http://www.p4.no/story.aspx?id=363696
by Charlotte Wolff
July 26, 2010
Interview with Bryan done in Norway
Bryan Adams did one interview with norwegian radio station P4 during his visit in the end of may. Link to the web site: http://www.p4.no/story.aspx?id=363696
The five lines starting with "Hør lyd" opens snippets of the interview.
The reporter talks a lot in norwegian during the clips.
The five lines starting with "Hør lyd" opens snippets of the interview.
The reporter talks a lot in norwegian during the clips.
by Kari Hege Jonland
July 21, 2010
Bryan Adams Rocks The Dome
20 July 2010
Freelance writer Bronwen Watson guest blogs for us about her night with Bryan Adams...
This past Father’s Day, I surprised my mother, (as I always do – she’s always fulfilled the shoes of both parents throughout my life. Naturally she deserves to be doubly spoiled! ), with tickets to Bryan Adams in concert at the Coca Cola Dome, Northriding, Johannesburg, Sunday 18 July 2010.
A Rockin’ Concert!
Having come to this country 6 times to perform for virtually sold out audiences, my mother and I have attended the last 4 of his concerts. Let me tell you, this man knows how to R-O-C-K! Although, this mega star has more successful songs to play than he has time to perform in one single concert, each time he performs an entire set of all his best loved tunes to, very often, a competing audience, it’s like I’m watching him and his awesome band for the very first time again!
Like all ladies of my generation (20’s), I’ve grown up with Bryan Adams through the 80’s and 90’s, and fallen in love with the honesty of his gorgeous ballads and numerous chart topping classic rock hits. His music has been played in my household so often throughout my childhood, how could I NOT have become a fan too! He’s fun, he’s quirky, he’s honest and very, very good at what he does!
All the greats were in the set lineup. Boy, were we all rocked to the point where our heads were spinning with “Somebody”, “Summer of ‘69”, “Cuts like a Knife”, “Run to You”, “It’s Only Love”, “The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me is You”, “Here I Am”, “18 ‘til I Die”, and many others! Although he’s invited a female fan on stage before to accompany him for “Baby, When You’re Gone,” Jess, last night’s lucky fan who sang rather well, the audience had an absolute blast along with her!
Of course, the ballads, which can arguably be said to be more famous than the man himself, were all there too! “Everything I Do, I Do It For You”, “Please Forgive Me“, Heaven”, “Cloud Number Nine”, and “Let’s Make A Night To Remember” amongst them. Virtually each of these had moments where Bryan found himself in competition with his audience who sang almost as loud as he could!
What impressed me most of all, last night, were the musical arrangements of each song. Bryan Adams is a true artist, accompanied by the incredibly great musical talents of his band. Each was arranged differently to suit the live performance and was “mixed up” to sound almost like new songs altogether. Some were R-O-C-K-E-D to the very core and others, were beautifully soft acoustic arrangements.
Bryan Adams knows his audience perfectly well. Nuances in his, and his bands’, performance seemed tailor-made for the crowd. He knows just when to pause for roof raising screams and when to touch our hearts with beautiful melodies. It takes a very clever artist and many years of experience to deliver such perfectly timed and engaging performances. He’s done this every single time I’ve seem him. He’s an artist who obviously loves his craft, talent and profession.
Supported by one of South Africa’s very own, Justin Bergh set the mood perfectly for the main attraction. The crowd was raring to be R-O-C-K-E-D the minute he played his first song of the evening!
A Rocker Never Gets Old!
The man can still belt it out! There’s no doubt about it, he ain’t getting
older anytime soon! 18 until he dies! He wasn’t kidding when he wrote that track! His vocals and fantastic instrument playing were pure class and quality!
So many artists rely far too heavily on special effects and “performances” in their live shows that the quality of their vocal loses so much of its recorded shine. Last night’s vocals were brilliant, with several people (yes I was eavesdropping a bit en route out of the Dome after the concert) agreeing that he sounded even better live than many of his recorded hits.
Mr “Fast Fingers” Keith Scott, his lead guitarist was out of the world, he was so incredibly good! Introduced with this nickname, the man is most definitely F-A-S-T and insanely energetic! “You’re as old as you feel”, they say. Well, he is most certainly not feeling “older”! These boys, I suspect, will be Rock Stars for as long as they are alive!
A Tribute
A fitting way to conclude such an awesome party was to sing a very Happy Birthday to our great Tata Madiba who turned 92 yesterday. I’m sure he would’ve felt incredibly special if he had to have heard more than 15 000 people and Bryan Adams himself, live inside the Dome, wishing him well on such a wonderful occasion!
Bryan Adams is still one of the most entertaining and authentically brilliant artists I’ve ever seen live! I look forward to R-O-C-K-I-N-G with him again, next time he’s around!
source:http://travelblog.portfoliocollection.com/Blog/Bryan-Adams-Rocks-The-Dome
by Charlotte Wolff
July 20, 2010
Blue collar, blue ribbon
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 20:30
SHOW: Bryan Adams Bare Bones Tour - MUSIC is a funny thing. In the week or so leading up to this concert, an admission of having a ticket for the event would have resulted in, at best, a little light ribbing about being out of touch, and at worst, people spitting to either side and making the sign to avoid the evil eye, writes Bruce Dennill
VENUE: Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate
Such is Bryan Adam’s perceived lack of trendiness that many seemed to think might rub off on them.
And yet, there was not a free seat in the house as somewhere in the region of 15 000 people packed into the Coca-Cola Dome to see what for many would have been their sixth Bryan Adams concert in SA.
So what keeps people coming back? Simple: two hours of rock- solid hits.
Even Adams seemed amazed when, in three or four songs, the crowd handled the first verse completely by themselves before he was able to get a word in.
And, when he invited a female fan onstage to duet with him on When You’re Gone, he was genuinely gob- smacked by the quality of her performance, which included all the appropriate harmonies as well as a shared dance routine that initially seemed to catch him by surprise.
Adam’s stage patter is not as eloquent or funny as some of his peers, but he’s a down-to-earth, no airs and graces sort, and he loves performing for people, as opposed to expecting an audience to show humbled reverence in his presence.
There was not a single new song in the set – Adams has no new album to promote – so fans were treated to a “best of” collection, something that, understandably, not many artists are willing to wade through.
Adams knows his audience, and he works hard to keep them happy. It’s not edgy or alternative, but it works. Kudos, sir.
source: http://www.citizen.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96074&catid=60:lifestyle&Itemid=78
SHOW: Bryan Adams Bare Bones Tour - MUSIC is a funny thing. In the week or so leading up to this concert, an admission of having a ticket for the event would have resulted in, at best, a little light ribbing about being out of touch, and at worst, people spitting to either side and making the sign to avoid the evil eye, writes Bruce Dennill
VENUE: Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate
Such is Bryan Adam’s perceived lack of trendiness that many seemed to think might rub off on them.
And yet, there was not a free seat in the house as somewhere in the region of 15 000 people packed into the Coca-Cola Dome to see what for many would have been their sixth Bryan Adams concert in SA.
So what keeps people coming back? Simple: two hours of rock- solid hits.
Even Adams seemed amazed when, in three or four songs, the crowd handled the first verse completely by themselves before he was able to get a word in.
And, when he invited a female fan onstage to duet with him on When You’re Gone, he was genuinely gob- smacked by the quality of her performance, which included all the appropriate harmonies as well as a shared dance routine that initially seemed to catch him by surprise.
Adam’s stage patter is not as eloquent or funny as some of his peers, but he’s a down-to-earth, no airs and graces sort, and he loves performing for people, as opposed to expecting an audience to show humbled reverence in his presence.
There was not a single new song in the set – Adams has no new album to promote – so fans were treated to a “best of” collection, something that, understandably, not many artists are willing to wade through.
Adams knows his audience, and he works hard to keep them happy. It’s not edgy or alternative, but it works. Kudos, sir.
source: http://www.citizen.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96074&catid=60:lifestyle&Itemid=78
by Charlotte Wolff
July 19, 2010
Standing ovation as Adams wows responsive crowd
UNPLUGGED BUT STILL ROCKING ... Bryan Adams delighted fans at the Feather Market Centre as part of his Bare Bones tour. Picture: BRIAN WITBOOI
2010/07/19
BRYAN ADAMS, Bare Bones Tour. Feathermarket Centre Thursday July 12.
THE measure of a truly world-class act lies in live performance and Canadian superstar Bryan Adams delighted Port Elizabeth fans in a packed-out Feather Market Centre last week. With his worldwide Bare Bones tour on which he embarked at the end of last year, Adams brings the quality of his musicianship into sharp relief with no band to hide behind – performing with just an acoustic guitar and harmonica, sometimes accompanied by the consummate piano playing of Gary Jules.
Even if not an avid follower or dedicated fan of the man and his music, one had to appreciate the skill, versatility and subtlety of the show, with superb acoustic versions of his many hits, plus some lesser known material from the Adams back catalogue.
The Feather Market Centre proved to be an ideal venue for such a concert and though the seasoned rocker – looking comfortable and relaxed on stage in jeans and tailored black shirt – joked about the hall’s natural reverb hiding any mistakes he might make, it was clear he was having a good time.
The sound and lighting were absolutely spot-on, creating an intimate and cosy atmosphere, spoilt only occasionally by a few rude concert goers who broke all the rules and took photographs using flashes during the show.
One-of the standout elements of the evening was Adams’ interaction with the crowd.
He comes over very witty but also modest, something which he has obviously perfected over the years. Yet the interest and enthusiasm, with a few gentle jokes about South Africa and its culture, seem quite genuine. He even had Gary playing the Feather Market organ during one song, and though not one of the musical highlights, the audience certainly appreciated his easy going, “up-for-anything” approach.
Often, the trouble with stripped-down performances of pop and rock music is that the songs tend to blend into each other and sound too similar – with just an acoustic guitar and piano, songs recorded with varied instrumentation or multi-layered melodies can easily lose their punch. Adams avoided this problem masterfully with delicate and subtle arrangements that ensured each song retained its signature character, with the crowd singing along and clapping time to all the well-known choruses. Highlights of a great evening where a terrific, gentle version of Everything I do I do it for You, a raunchy Cuts Like A Knife, a massive sing along on Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started and a rocking acoustic version of the smash hit Summer of ’69.
After four encores Adams left the stage to a standing ovation with the audience still crying for more.
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by Charlotte Wolff
July 19, 2010
Bryan Adams Sells Out Prairie Shows
The excitement is brewing for the 100th anniversary of Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition and a performance from Bryan Adams and the Beach Boys on August 20. In preparation for the big event, Adams has scheduled some warm-up dates out West, including smaller shows in Red Deer and Edmonton, which, as expected, sold out quickly. Adams will bring the small theatre show to Regina as well.
Canada's rock n' roll son will also perform a couple full shows in the norther part of his home province of BC in Dawson Creek and Prince George before the PNE date. After these summer dates, Adams will take a tour break before heading out to Europe and the US in the fall.
Bryan Adams Canadian Dates
Aug 13 Edmonton, Alberta - SOLD OUT
Aug 14 Regina, Saskatchewan
Aug 15 Red Deer, Alberta - SOLD OUT
Aug 17 Dawson Creek, BC
Aug 18 Prince George, BC
Aug 19 Kelowna, BC
Aug 21 Vancouver, BC
source: http://www.rockstarweekly.com/bryan-adams-sells-out-prairie-shows.html
by Charlotte Wolff
July 16, 2010
Canadian star turn
GRAMMY award-winning Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams performed for a full house at Port Elizabeth’s Feather Market Centre last night. Adams is doing live and unplugged concerts around the country.
He performed in Cape Town on Tuesday before coming to Nelson Mandela Bay. He will perform in Durban today before moving to Johannesburg on Sunday. Picture: BRIAN WITBOOI
He performed in Cape Town on Tuesday before coming to Nelson Mandela Bay. He will perform in Durban today before moving to Johannesburg on Sunday. Picture: BRIAN WITBOOI
by Marion Bocaert
July 16, 2010
Nobelrocker Brian Adams auf Besuch in Windhoek
Das waren noch Zeiten, als Rock ´n´ Roll von langhaarigen Outlaws zelebriert wurde, die in muffigen Clubs ihre Musik zelebrierten. Lang lang ist’s her. Während sich früher auf Rock-Konzerten die Bierflaschen türmten, Haare flogen und manchmal auch Instrumente zu Bruch gingen, treffen sich heute gut situierte Snobs zum gesellschaftsfähigen Musikevent. In diesem Sinne können wir uns hier in Windhoek glücklich schätzen, mit Brian Adams am 17. Juli einen internationalen Rockstar der Extraklasse begrüßen zu dürfen. Wenn auch nicht wirklich wir, sondern nur diejenigen unter uns, die privilegiert genug sind, mal eben 2000 N$ über den Tresen des Safari Court Hotels wandern zu lassen.
2000 Dollar. Für die Meisten von uns bedeutet das zwei Mal Großeinkauf für die vierköpfige Familie, ungefähr zehn Mal die Liebste zum Essen einladen (je nach Frauentyp) – mit anderen Worten: verdammt viel Geld. Für diejenigen, die es noch genauer wissen wollen: Für 2000 N$ würde sich Mr. Adams vermutlich nicht mal bücken, wenn ihm auf der Toilette das Papier ausgegangen wäre. Dennoch, für viele Fans war es sicherlich ein Grund zur Freude, dass der kanadische Schmachtbarde („Everything I do“ oder „Run to you“) mitten im afrikanische Winter ausgerechnet in Namibias Hauptstadt den „Summer of 69“ zelebrieren will. Ein zwei-stündiger Liveauftritt im Safari-Court-Hotel, ein Traum für Jeden, der den rockigen Sound des Amerikaners liebt.
Klar, es sind nicht immer nur die materiellen Dinge, die im Leben zählen. Aber mal ehrlich: Nur Bares ist Wahres. Wieso genau kostet eine Karte für ein Bryan-Adams-Konzert in den USA zwischen 40 und 60 US-Dollar und bei uns 2000 N$? Kassiert hier Mr. Adams oder das Safari Court Hotel? Vielleicht sogar Beide? Fragen über Fragen, die wir gerne an Bryan Adams selbst gestellt hätten. Leider wird eine Pressekonferenz wohl nicht stattfinden. Laut Management sind es aber eine 20-köpfige Crew sowie 20 Tonnen Sound Equipment, die die „versteckten Kosten“ in die Höhe treiben. Zur Wiederholung: 20 Tonnen Sound Equipment!? Wahrscheinlich haben wir alle über Jahre hinweg die Bedeutung des Wortes „unplugged“ falsch verstanden. Hauptgrund für die unverschämt hohen Ticketpreise sei jedoch vor allem die Tatsache, dass es in Namibia nicht die Möglichkeit gibt, Konzerte für 20000 Menschen und mehr zu veranstalten.
An alle unter uns, die es sich dennoch leisten können Brian Adams unplugged zu genießen: Es sei Euch gegönnt. Die Tatsache, dass alle 116 Tische (je 10 Personen) im Hotel restlos belegt sind, scheint im Übrigen dafür zu sprechen, dass sich doch nicht Wenige ein Ticket leisten können. Aber Spaß beiseite. Genießt es, Freunde. Im Preis eingeschlossen sind ein Drei-Gänge Menü, Tischwein und ein „einführendes Unterhaltungsprogramm“. Wie sagte Mick Jagger einmal so treffend: „It’s only Rock ´n´ Roll. But I like it.“
Von AZ
http://www.az.com.na/kultur/nobelrocker-brian-adams-auf-besuch-in-windhoek.110326.php
by Fransiska Meytaurina
July 15, 2010
Bryan Adams Lends a Hand in Cape Town
PEOPLE
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Canadian Rocker Bryan Adams is the latest high profile celeb to join the City of Cape Town at hotel magnate Sol Kerzner’s One&Only Cape Town resort to lend his support to the Mandela Legacy Project. Various celebrities and heads of state visiting South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup have pledged their support for Nelson Mandela Day on July 18 by imprinting their hands on canvasses. These canvasses will be sewn into a South African flag which will be auctioned later in the year.
Photo credit: Roger Sedres
source: http://www.zoomermag.com/people/bryan-adams-lends-a-hand-in-cape-town/6700
by Charlotte Wolff
July 14, 2010
Bryan Adams coming to Kelowna
by Contributed - Story: 55710
Jul 13, 2010 / 12:00 pm
Canadian legend Bryan Adams is coming back to Kelowna.
Adams will be performing at Prospera Place on August 19 as part of his 'The Road to the PNE' tour.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
Charge by phone (250)762-5050. Tickets also available at Prospera Place Box Office.
Tickets (incl. HST) $49.50 and $69.50 (plus FMF and service charges)
Reserved seating for all ages.
Adams is making his way towards Vancouver and his performance at Empire Field on August 21 in celebration of the Pacific National Exhibition’s 100th anniversary.
Adams’ live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers of our time.
The Kelowna show starts at 8 p.m. Adams last played in Kelowna at the Kelowna Community Theatre in February 2009.
This will be Adams' third show at Prospera Place.
http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-55710-8-.htm
by Fransiska Meytaurina
July 14, 2010
Bryan Adams
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams wows the audience at GrandWest. Adams, who has visited South Africa previously, plays an acoustic set at the CTICC this evening. Jeffrey Abrahams
Source; http://www.capeargus.co.za/
by Charlotte Wolff
July 14, 2010
Bryan Adams to rock Regina
Leader-Post staff July 13, 2010
REGINA — Legendary Canadian performer Bryan Adams comes to Regina for an acoustic performance in the main theatre at the Conexus Arts Centre at 8 p.m. Aug. 14.
Tickets for this concert, which is part of Adams' "Bare Bones Tour", go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and range in price between $51.50 and $87.50.
Adams is one of the true giants of the Canadian music industry, having released his first album in 1980 and then rocketing to stardom with hits like "Straight from the Heart", "Run to You", "Summer of '69", "One Night Love Affair" plus "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?"
© Copyright (c) The Regina Leader-Post
Read more: http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/Bryan+Adams+rock+Regina/3273665/story.html#ixzz0te0ml1qk
by Fransiska Meytaurina
July 14, 2010
Bryan Adams kicked off his SA tour in style.
Watch the video.
Bryan Adams: Live
http://www.channel24.co.za/Galleries/Video/Videos/Music/Live%20International%20Artists/fefaf8787948410ab8660c6e1c849dd5/Bryan-Adams-Live
by Charlotte Wolff
July 14, 2010
Bryan Adams
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Bryan Adams
I feel it is my duty to report to that there is some definite rock n roll in the old chap yet!
If you missed Bryan Adams at the Grandwest Arena last night, you missed out on an epic performance!
He played his golden oldies (man, could that crowd dance to "Summer of '69") - and a couple of his newer songs! But what really impressed me the most, besides the awesome quality of his voice live, was his quality as an entertainer! There was never a dull moment during his show!
He had some hearts breaking at the end when he lead his 'future fiancé' backstage. Goodness only knows what was going on back there...all I know is, there were no more encores after that! What's a blogger to do but read between the lines! From now on, all I can do is eagerly await a song with her name in it! (Gosh darnit, if only I knew her name!)
But here is a note to self: in future, bring a banner proposing outrageous things to the next concert - you never know where it's going to land you!!
If you missed him last night, head down to the CTICC and check out his unplugged show! I promise you it's worth the trip!
Rock on Bryan!!
Posted by Sidewalks of Cape Town at 7:15 AM
Labels: Bryan Adams, Cape Town, Concert, Grand West
source: http://sidewalksofcapetown.blogspot.com/2010/07/bryan-adams.html
Bryan Adams
I feel it is my duty to report to that there is some definite rock n roll in the old chap yet!
If you missed Bryan Adams at the Grandwest Arena last night, you missed out on an epic performance!
He played his golden oldies (man, could that crowd dance to "Summer of '69") - and a couple of his newer songs! But what really impressed me the most, besides the awesome quality of his voice live, was his quality as an entertainer! There was never a dull moment during his show!
He had some hearts breaking at the end when he lead his 'future fiancé' backstage. Goodness only knows what was going on back there...all I know is, there were no more encores after that! What's a blogger to do but read between the lines! From now on, all I can do is eagerly await a song with her name in it! (Gosh darnit, if only I knew her name!)
But here is a note to self: in future, bring a banner proposing outrageous things to the next concert - you never know where it's going to land you!!
If you missed him last night, head down to the CTICC and check out his unplugged show! I promise you it's worth the trip!
Rock on Bryan!!
Posted by Sidewalks of Cape Town at 7:15 AM
Labels: Bryan Adams, Cape Town, Concert, Grand West
source: http://sidewalksofcapetown.blogspot.com/2010/07/bryan-adams.html
by Charlotte Wolff
July 13, 2010
This Day in Music History – July 13
Andrew Vaughan 07.13.2010
Welcome back to our regular feature where we give our resident rock and roll historian the task of scrolling through our extensive music archives to bring you some fascinating events that happened on this day in music history.
On this day in 1964, The Animals hit the top of the U.K. singles chart with their classic reworking of the blues song “House of the Rising Sun.”
Just a few years later, in 1968, to be precise, July 13 marked the date of Black Sabbath’s first-ever gig at the Pokey Hole pub in Birmingham, England. Hard rock would never be the same again.
Neil Young has had his heavy rock moments, but on this very day in 1982, he began his electronic-and-synthesizer-dominated Trans tour with a warm-up gig in Santa Cruz, California.
History was made on this day in 1985, when — at just after noon in London — Status Quo kicked off Live Aid, a massive charity concert held at Wembley Stadium, London and JFK Stadium, in Philadelphia. The biggest stars in ’80s pop and rock took part, including The Who, Paul McCartney, U2, Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, The Cars, Bryan Adams and Led Zeppelin. It was the world’s largest-ever live broadcast and raised over £150 million for Africa.
Pink Floyd did not play Live Aid and received sad news on this day in 1988. After 740 weeks, Dark Side of the Moon finally dropped out of the U.S. Top 200.
Finally, a “Happy Birthday” to Mr. Jingle Jangle, Roger Mcguinn of Byrds fame, who was born on this day in 1942.
source: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/This-Day-in-Music-History-713/
by Charlotte Wolff
July 13, 2010
Bryan Adams : "Mieux qu'en 2006 !"
(FIFA.com) Lundi 12 juillet 2010
Détendu après avoir assisté à la finale entre l'Espagne et les Pays-Bas dimanche, Bryan Adams s'est entretenu avec FIFA.com de sa soirée à Soccer City.
La star du rock est à mi-parcours de sa tournée ‘Bare Bones Tour’, qui passe par Le Cap, Port Elizabeth, Durban et même la Namibie avant de revenir à Johannesburg dimanche prochain pour un spectacle au Coca-Cola Dome. Là même où il a emballé le public vendredi dernier à l'occasion du concert ‘Celebrate Africa - The Grand Finale’ avec Andrea Bocelli.
Fan avoué de Chelsea, il ne demandait qu'à parler du match, de son admiration pour les sportifs.
L'Espagne méritait-elle sa victoire, selon vous ?
Absolument. L'Allemagne aussi avait tout pour aller en finale. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il lui est arrivé face à l'Espagne, elle n'a pas du tout joué comme d'habitude, c'était étonnant. Mais le tournoi est une vraie réussite et l'Espagne mérite largement sa couronne.
Avez-vous noté des différences avec le tournoi allemand, auquel vous avez assisté il y a quatre ans ?
L'ambiance était bien meilleure ici.
Qu'avez-vous pensé de Soccer City ?
J'ai bien aimé cet espace clos. L'Olympiastadion est très ouvert, mais c'est une merveille architecturale. Bien que différents à de nombreux égards, ce sont deux très beaux stades.
Aimeriez-vous vous produire à Soccer City un jour ?
Bien sûr, pourquoi pas ?
Parlons musique : avez-vous aimé revenir aux fondamentaux lors de votre tournée acoustique ‘Bare Bones Tour’ ?
Oui, tellement, en fait, que nous allons sortir un disque cette année. Reste à déterminer comment procéder, car ce n'est pas aussi simple qu'autrefois. Avant, on faisait un disque et on le diffusait par le biais d'un label. Mais vu l'état de l'industrie musicale, on ne sait plus trop maintenant…
Pourquoi avez-vous choisi de faire ce type de tournée ?
Depuis mon concert 'MTV Unplugged' en 1996, je me suis intéressé à la façon dont on pouvait réinventer de vieilles chansons et ça me trottait dans la tête. Vers la fin de la dernière décennie, j'ai pensé plus sérieusement à faire un essai, juste pour voir ce que cela allait donner. J'ai commencé par un petit show d'une demi-heure pour promouvoir un disque, qui s'est transformé en un concert d'une heure, puis en une tournée.
Admirez-vous les sportifs parce que, comme vous, ils doivent satisfaire les attentes de milliers de fans ?
Tout à fait. D'ailleurs, quand les joueurs sont entrés sur le terrain, je pensais à la pression qui pesait sur leurs épaules. J'ai vécu quelque chose de similaire lors des Jeux Olympiques récemment. En arrivant sur scène, on se rend compte tout à coup qu'on va jouer pour un milliard de personnes. Imaginez le nombre de gens qui ont regardé la finale, ces millions de spectateurs… C'est énorme ! Une fois dans le match, ça va sans doute mieux, mais la pression devait être très forte. Il faut réussir à surmonter les obstacles mentaux et à se concentrer. C'est là que le vrai esprit sportif intervient.
Si vous étiez entraîneur, quel morceau de vous joueriez-vous à votre équipe avant un match ?
Je ne sais pas, je ne m'étais jamais posé la question. Quelque chose de stimulant, comme ‘We’re Gonna Win’ par exemple ?
Source: http://fr.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1273520/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
July 13, 2010
Alberta & BC concerts added in August
Bryan has added shows on the 'Road to the PNE'. Alberta dates are solo performances, BC shows are full band.
Aug 13 Edmonton, AB Winspear Center (solo show)
Aug 14 Regina, AB Conexus Arts Center (solo show)
Aug 15 Red Deer, AB Memorial Center (solo show)
Aug 17 Dawson Creek. BC Ecana Events Center (full band)
Public on sale Friday, July 16th. BA MEMBER Presale Thurs, July 15th 10 am - 10 pm.
Aug 18 Prince George, BC CN Center (full band)
Aug 19 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place (full band)
Public on sale July 23rd. BA MEMBER Presale Thurs, July 22nd. 10 am - 10 pm.
BA Members have a 2 ticket limit for Alberta dates, 4 ticket limit for BC shows.
New Memberships must be ordered by 4:00 pm the day before start of presale to be activated in time for presale.
Aug 13 Edmonton, AB Winspear Center (solo show)
Aug 14 Regina, AB Conexus Arts Center (solo show)
Aug 15 Red Deer, AB Memorial Center (solo show)
Aug 17 Dawson Creek. BC Ecana Events Center (full band)
Public on sale Friday, July 16th. BA MEMBER Presale Thurs, July 15th 10 am - 10 pm.
Aug 18 Prince George, BC CN Center (full band)
Aug 19 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place (full band)
Public on sale July 23rd. BA MEMBER Presale Thurs, July 22nd. 10 am - 10 pm.
BA Members have a 2 ticket limit for Alberta dates, 4 ticket limit for BC shows.
New Memberships must be ordered by 4:00 pm the day before start of presale to be activated in time for presale.
July 13, 2010
Bryan Adams announces B.C. dates and PNE concert Aug. 21
Bryan Adams announces a few concert dates for B.C. and plays Vancouver's Empire Field Aug. 21.
Photograph by: Ethan Miller, Getty Images
The Province July 13, 2010 11:03 AM
Bryan Adams has just announced concert dates for B.C. that culminate with an Aug. 21 performance at Empire Field in Vancouver for the 100th anniversary of the PNE.
Adams hits Dawson Creek on Aug. 17, followed by Prince George Aug. 18 and Kelowna Aug. 19.
Adams performs the concerts with his band: lead guitarist Keith Scott; drummer Mickey Curry; keyboardist Gary Breit; and bass guitarist Norm Fisher.
Tickets for the Dawson Creek performance are on sale Friday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Charge by Phone 1-877-339-TIXX. Tickets also are available at the Tiger Box Office Plus and Dawson Co-op High Performance Ticket Outlet.
© Copyright (c) The Province
source: http://www.theprovince.com/news/Bryan+Adams+announces+dates+concert/3272147/story.html
by Charlotte Wolff
July 13, 2010
Bryan Adams: Gừng càng già càng cay
Bryan Adams trình diễn tại Johannesburg (Nam Phi) trong vòng lưu diễn Bare Bones Tour - Ảnh: Trung Nghĩa
13/07/2010 12:34
Vòng lưu diễn thế giới Bare Bones Tour của nam danh ca người Canada Bryan Adams dựa trên album gần nhất 11 (phát hành từ năm 2008) đã đến Nam Phi vào một ngày trước trận chung kết World Cup và tiếp tục lưu diễn tại đây đến 18-7.
Trên sân khấu Johannesburg ở Nam Phi, Bryan Adams xuất hiện với phong thái một rocker lãng tử trẻ mãi không già: quần jean xanh, áo sơmi đen và cây đàn guitar đeo vai. Những sáng tác mới nhất của Bryan vẫn là những ca khúc nhẹ nhàng, tươi vui và thấm đẫm những lời ca dịu ngọt về tình yêu.
Xem Bryan Adams trình diễn sôi động trên sân khấu, có thể nhận ra ông vượt qua sức ép tuổi tác một phần nhờ trung thành với phong cách nhạc giản dị và chất giọng khàn quyến rũ của mình.
Bryan trở thành vị đại sứ nổi tiếng của làng nhạc Canada với hơn 65 triệu album tiêu thụ, có ca khúc hạng nhất bảng xếp hạng hơn 40 quốc gia.
Bryan Adams đã được trao huân chương cao quý Canada vì những đóng góp trong nghệ thuật cũng như hoạt động từ thiện. Tổ chức từ thiện mang tên Bryan Adams ra đời từ năm 2006 đã giúp xây trường học ở Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, cũng như giúp đỡ trẻ em bị tác động bởi HIV/Aids ở Johannesburg.
Bare Bones Tour kéo dài liên tục từ nay đến cuối năm tại Canada, Anh, Mỹ... Ông cũng sẽ trình diễn tại lễ khai mạc Thế vận hội mùa đông ở Vancouver (Canada) năm nay.
source: http://www.thanhnien.com.vn/news/Pages/201029/20100713123410.aspx
by Charlotte Wolff
July 13, 2010
Bryan Adams coming to Kelowna
Bryan Adams will be performing at Kelowna's Prospera Place on August 19. (File photo: Castanet)
by Contributed - Story: 55710
Jul 13, 2010 / 12:00 pm
Canadian legend Bryan Adams is coming back to Kelowna.
Adams will be performing at Prospera Place on August 19 as part of his 'The Road to the PNE' tour.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
Charge by phone (250)762-5050. Tickets also available at Prospera Place Box Office.
Tickets (incl. HST) $49.50 and $69.50 (plus FMF and service charges)
Reserved seating for all ages.
Adams is making his way towards Vancouver and his performance at Empire Field on August 21 in celebration of the Pacific National Exhibition’s 100th anniversary.
Adams’ live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers of our time.
The Kelowna show starts at 8 p.m. Adams last played in Kelowna at the Kelowna Community Theatre in February 2009.
This will be Adams' third show at Prospera Place.
source: http://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/55710/Bryan-Adams-coming-to-Kelowna
by Charlotte Wolff
July 13, 2010
Adams: The Final's the Live Aid of football (from FIFA.com)
Celebrated Canadian singer Bryan Adams is not only a passionate musician, but a love of football saw the Grammy Award winner tie in a tour of South Africa with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final. Having opened the historic Live Aid concert in 1985, and as the first rock star to come to South Africa in the mid-90s, Adams has a long association with South Africa and the mother continent.
Speaking exclusively with FIFA.com, Adams talks of his enthusiasm for football, his experiences in South Africa and his tip for the Final.
FIFA.com: What was your first FIFA World Cup memory?
Bryan Adams: Probably the 1970 World Cup, with Pele playing for Brazil. I had been living in Portugal for four years prior and all we did there was play football.
Have you been to any previous FIFA World Cups?
Yes I went to the last World Cup in Germany
Do you watch a lot of football? Do your follow a team in Europe?
Yes, I follow Chelsea.
Which players do you most enjoy watching?
Drogba, Terry, Ballack....
Have you met many footballers?
Over the years, yes quite a few. I became friends with quite a few of the German footballers like Rudi Voller and Jurgen Klinsmann. Rudi named his son after me!
As a Canadian, which sports did you watch as a youngster? Did you ever play football?
It was mostly football. I also loved the Boston Bruins (ice hockey) because of Bobby Orr. I played football until I figured out that I had a bigger addiction – music.
What are your impressions of South Africa?
I've always loved it here, and the people have always been great to perform to. We were the first rock band to come into South Africa in 1994.
How do you feel to be a part of this huge event?
Just being here is quite hard to believe, but I booked my tour around the Final so I could come and see the game and also do some gigs.
You obviously launched the Bryan Adams foundation – tell us a little bit about that and what projects it has assisted in Africa?
I launched the foundation in 2006 with the hope that with my name I could help make a few people's lives a little better. In Africa the foundation has supported the building of a school in Zambia, a foundation to help people with the disfiguring disease noma, 'Facing Africa – Noma', in Nigeria and Ethiopia, and the FXB after-school program operating in the townships of Johannesburg for children affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa.
Back in 1985 you were involved in the US leg of Live Aid – how did you initially get involved?
Bob Geldof called me a year before to see if I would perform on it if it could be pulled together. I didn't hear from him for a while, then I got another call to say it's happening, here's the date.
Have you seen progress in Africa in that time?
Since I first came to Africa, I've seen huge development. However, I don't know how much better life is here for the African people, it seems to me life is just as hard.
In 1988 you played at Nelson Mandela's concert at Wembley – did you get to meet him? What do you think of him as a person?
I performed for this concert in the hope he would be released in 1988, and he was shortly afterwards. I've not met him, but maybe my dream will come true one day. I'd love to shake his hand.
Speaking of Wembley, that's a footballing Mecca – it's a real special place isn't it?
Absolutely, it's incredible for all events, we performed there in the 1990s, I'll never forget it.
You're quite a celebrated photographer – which football player or team would you most like to shoot, and why?
I've photographed many footballers over the years, the German national team were the last ones. I'd like to do a photo essay on David Beckham, or Ronaldo.
Can we hear any African influences in your music, or will we?
I'm afraid I'm just a skinny white boy, to have that African thing you have to have been here for some time, or be from here!
With Canada not here, which team have you been supporting at South Africa 2010?
I've given up supporting any particular team, because my judgement, especially after this World Cup, is way off.
If you had to compare the world of music and football... what would be the equivalent of the FIFA World Cup Final in the world of music?
Probably something like the Live Aid concert that happened in the 1980s, nothing has quite compared to that since.
What would you prefer in 2014? To be invited to perform at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil or Canada qualify?
I'd prefer to be invited, because I can't imagine we'll qualify, it's too cold in Canada to play football all year!
Who do you think will win the Final, Netherlands or Spain, and why?
Spain have constantly surprised me in this World Cup and so have the Netherlands. It's a coin toss.
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1272246/index.html#adams+the+finals+live+aid+football
Photo: Getty Images - Interview: FIFA.com
Speaking exclusively with FIFA.com, Adams talks of his enthusiasm for football, his experiences in South Africa and his tip for the Final.
FIFA.com: What was your first FIFA World Cup memory?
Bryan Adams: Probably the 1970 World Cup, with Pele playing for Brazil. I had been living in Portugal for four years prior and all we did there was play football.
Have you been to any previous FIFA World Cups?
Yes I went to the last World Cup in Germany
Do you watch a lot of football? Do your follow a team in Europe?
Yes, I follow Chelsea.
Which players do you most enjoy watching?
Drogba, Terry, Ballack....
Have you met many footballers?
Over the years, yes quite a few. I became friends with quite a few of the German footballers like Rudi Voller and Jurgen Klinsmann. Rudi named his son after me!
As a Canadian, which sports did you watch as a youngster? Did you ever play football?
It was mostly football. I also loved the Boston Bruins (ice hockey) because of Bobby Orr. I played football until I figured out that I had a bigger addiction – music.
What are your impressions of South Africa?
I've always loved it here, and the people have always been great to perform to. We were the first rock band to come into South Africa in 1994.
How do you feel to be a part of this huge event?
Just being here is quite hard to believe, but I booked my tour around the Final so I could come and see the game and also do some gigs.
You obviously launched the Bryan Adams foundation – tell us a little bit about that and what projects it has assisted in Africa?
I launched the foundation in 2006 with the hope that with my name I could help make a few people's lives a little better. In Africa the foundation has supported the building of a school in Zambia, a foundation to help people with the disfiguring disease noma, 'Facing Africa – Noma', in Nigeria and Ethiopia, and the FXB after-school program operating in the townships of Johannesburg for children affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa.
Back in 1985 you were involved in the US leg of Live Aid – how did you initially get involved?
Bob Geldof called me a year before to see if I would perform on it if it could be pulled together. I didn't hear from him for a while, then I got another call to say it's happening, here's the date.
Have you seen progress in Africa in that time?
Since I first came to Africa, I've seen huge development. However, I don't know how much better life is here for the African people, it seems to me life is just as hard.
In 1988 you played at Nelson Mandela's concert at Wembley – did you get to meet him? What do you think of him as a person?
I performed for this concert in the hope he would be released in 1988, and he was shortly afterwards. I've not met him, but maybe my dream will come true one day. I'd love to shake his hand.
Speaking of Wembley, that's a footballing Mecca – it's a real special place isn't it?
Absolutely, it's incredible for all events, we performed there in the 1990s, I'll never forget it.
You're quite a celebrated photographer – which football player or team would you most like to shoot, and why?
I've photographed many footballers over the years, the German national team were the last ones. I'd like to do a photo essay on David Beckham, or Ronaldo.
Can we hear any African influences in your music, or will we?
I'm afraid I'm just a skinny white boy, to have that African thing you have to have been here for some time, or be from here!
With Canada not here, which team have you been supporting at South Africa 2010?
I've given up supporting any particular team, because my judgement, especially after this World Cup, is way off.
If you had to compare the world of music and football... what would be the equivalent of the FIFA World Cup Final in the world of music?
Probably something like the Live Aid concert that happened in the 1980s, nothing has quite compared to that since.
What would you prefer in 2014? To be invited to perform at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil or Canada qualify?
I'd prefer to be invited, because I can't imagine we'll qualify, it's too cold in Canada to play football all year!
Who do you think will win the Final, Netherlands or Spain, and why?
Spain have constantly surprised me in this World Cup and so have the Netherlands. It's a coin toss.
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1272246/index.html#adams+the+finals+live+aid+football
Photo: Getty Images - Interview: FIFA.com
by Michael Stichling
July 12, 2010
Adams: Better than 2006!
(FIFA.com) Monday 12 July 2010
Sitting relaxed after attending the Final between Spain and the Netherlands on Sunday evening, Bryan Adams was happy to open up to FIFA.com about his experiences in Soccer City.
The rock legend is currently midway through his ‘Bare Bones Tour’, playing dates in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and even Nambia before travelling back to Johannesburg next Sunday for a date at the Coca-Cola Dome; the venue where he wowed the crowds last Friday for during the ‘Celebrate Africa – The Grand Finale’ concert with Andrea Bocelli.
But the self-confessed Chelsea fan was eager to talk about his experiences of the game, as well as his admiration for sportsmen and why he feels that football’s better with a vuvuzela.
FIFA.com: Bryan, what did you make of the Final?
Bryan Adams: It was a real surprise, I thought the vuvuzelas were going to be quite overpowering but once you get inside the stadium it’s only the occasional person around you that blows them so it was fun – I’m just wondering whether it will become an international thing now? I’ve heard they are going to ban it in European matches, which is too bad as its kind of fun.
Do you think Spain were worthy winners?
I do think they were worthy winners. I also thought Germany were worthy of a place in the final too. I don’t know what happened to them against Spain, they just didn’t play like they had been throughout the tournament, it was really surprising. It was a great competition though and Spain were very worthy to be crowned champions.
In comparison to Germany, which you were at four years ago, do you notice any differences?
There was a much better atmosphere here.
What did you think of Soccer City?
I liked this stadium quite a bit, it was quite enclosed. The Olympiastadion was good but it was very open, but it’s an amazing piece of architecture. They’re both different in many ways, but both good.
Is Soccer City an arena you’d like to perform at yourself in the future?
Sure, why not!
In terms of your music, your ‘Bare Bones Tour’ really is ‘bare bones’, have you enjoyed getting back to basics with an acoustic set?
I have, in fact so much so that we’re releasing a little record that comes out this year. We’re just figuring out how we are going to put it out as it’s not as easy as it used to be. It used to be you’d make a record and you’d release it through a record company, but who knows now with how the music industry is.
In terms of your musicianship, why did you choose to do this kind of tour?
I did a concert back in 1996 called MTV Unplugged and since then it’s been interesting to see how you could reinvent some of the older songs so it’s always been in the back of my mind to do something. But towards the end of the last decade I’ve been thinking more seriously about making a concert which was just a smaller thing to see how it came off. It started out as just a half hour show to promote a record but it evolved into an hour concert and now it’s a full-on tour.
Do you admire sportsmen, because like you they have to fulfil the expectations of thousands of people?
Oh absolutely. I was thinking in fact, when the players were coming out on to the field, what the pressure must have been like. I’ve been in a similar when I played the Olympics recently and walking on stage you suddenly realise there’s a billion people watching you. Imagine how many people were watching the final, untold millions of people, so the pressure must have been extraordinary for them. Once it got underway and they started thinking about the game it maybe gets better, but I reckon there was a lot of pressure on those guys. You really have to overcome the mental obstacles and just concentrate, and that’s where real sportsmanship comes in.
If you were a coach, which one of your tracks would you play to a team prior to a match?
I don’t know I’ve never thought about it, something uplifting obviously. How about ‘We’re Gonna Win’?
source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1273415/
Sitting relaxed after attending the Final between Spain and the Netherlands on Sunday evening, Bryan Adams was happy to open up to FIFA.com about his experiences in Soccer City.
The rock legend is currently midway through his ‘Bare Bones Tour’, playing dates in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and even Nambia before travelling back to Johannesburg next Sunday for a date at the Coca-Cola Dome; the venue where he wowed the crowds last Friday for during the ‘Celebrate Africa – The Grand Finale’ concert with Andrea Bocelli.
But the self-confessed Chelsea fan was eager to talk about his experiences of the game, as well as his admiration for sportsmen and why he feels that football’s better with a vuvuzela.
FIFA.com: Bryan, what did you make of the Final?
Bryan Adams: It was a real surprise, I thought the vuvuzelas were going to be quite overpowering but once you get inside the stadium it’s only the occasional person around you that blows them so it was fun – I’m just wondering whether it will become an international thing now? I’ve heard they are going to ban it in European matches, which is too bad as its kind of fun.
Do you think Spain were worthy winners?
I do think they were worthy winners. I also thought Germany were worthy of a place in the final too. I don’t know what happened to them against Spain, they just didn’t play like they had been throughout the tournament, it was really surprising. It was a great competition though and Spain were very worthy to be crowned champions.
In comparison to Germany, which you were at four years ago, do you notice any differences?
There was a much better atmosphere here.
What did you think of Soccer City?
I liked this stadium quite a bit, it was quite enclosed. The Olympiastadion was good but it was very open, but it’s an amazing piece of architecture. They’re both different in many ways, but both good.
Is Soccer City an arena you’d like to perform at yourself in the future?
Sure, why not!
In terms of your music, your ‘Bare Bones Tour’ really is ‘bare bones’, have you enjoyed getting back to basics with an acoustic set?
I have, in fact so much so that we’re releasing a little record that comes out this year. We’re just figuring out how we are going to put it out as it’s not as easy as it used to be. It used to be you’d make a record and you’d release it through a record company, but who knows now with how the music industry is.
In terms of your musicianship, why did you choose to do this kind of tour?
I did a concert back in 1996 called MTV Unplugged and since then it’s been interesting to see how you could reinvent some of the older songs so it’s always been in the back of my mind to do something. But towards the end of the last decade I’ve been thinking more seriously about making a concert which was just a smaller thing to see how it came off. It started out as just a half hour show to promote a record but it evolved into an hour concert and now it’s a full-on tour.
Do you admire sportsmen, because like you they have to fulfil the expectations of thousands of people?
Oh absolutely. I was thinking in fact, when the players were coming out on to the field, what the pressure must have been like. I’ve been in a similar when I played the Olympics recently and walking on stage you suddenly realise there’s a billion people watching you. Imagine how many people were watching the final, untold millions of people, so the pressure must have been extraordinary for them. Once it got underway and they started thinking about the game it maybe gets better, but I reckon there was a lot of pressure on those guys. You really have to overcome the mental obstacles and just concentrate, and that’s where real sportsmanship comes in.
If you were a coach, which one of your tracks would you play to a team prior to a match?
I don’t know I’ve never thought about it, something uplifting obviously. How about ‘We’re Gonna Win’?
source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1273415/
by Charlotte Wolff
July 12, 2010
Adams: "Besser als die WM 2006"
...oh...I see that's old news now, just found the same interview here in English, so I guess you won't need it in German as well..but never mind...
;-)
Nachdem er sich am Sonntagabend das Endspiel zwischen Spanien und den Niederlanden angeschaut hatte, erklärte sich Bryan Adams in entspannter Atmosphäre gerne dazu bereit, mit FIFA.com über seine Erlebnisse im Soccer-City-Stadion von Johannesburg zu sprechen.
Die Rocklegende befindet sich gerade mitten in seiner "Bare Bones Tour", bei der Auftritte in Kapstadt, Port Elizabeth, Durban und sogar Namibia auf dem Programm stehen und reist kommenden Sonntag zurück nach Johannesburg, wo er im Coca-Cola Dome auftreten wird: Hier begeisterte er am vergangenen Freitag beim WM-Abschlusskonzert "Celebrate Africa – The Grand Finale" gemeinsam mit Andrea Bocelli bereits die Massen.
Aber der bekennende Fan des englischen Premier League-Klubs FC Chelsea wollte unbedingt über seine Erlebnisse beim Endspiel, seine Bewunderung für Sportler und auch darüber sprechen, warum er ein Fussballspiel mit Vuvuzela-Untermalung besser findet.
Bryan, was denken Sie über das Finale?
Ich war ziemlich überrascht. Ich dachte zunächst, dass man vom Vuvuzela-Lärm regelrecht erdrückt werden würde. Aber wenn man erst einmal im Stadion ist, dann stellt man plötzlich fest, dass nur einzelne Fans um einen herum kräftig in ihre Vuvuzelas blasen. Darum hat es ziemlich viel Spaß gemacht. Ich frage mich jetzt nur, ob die Vuvuzela-Geschichte zu einem internationalen Phänomen werden wird. Ich habe gehört, dass die Verantwortlichen sie bei den europäischen Spielen verbieten wollen. Das wäre sehr schade, denn ich finde, dass es eine spaßige Sache ist.
Finden Sie, dass Spanien ein würdiger Weltmeister ist?
Ich finde, dass die Spanier diesen Titel auf jeden Fall verdient haben. Ich denke aber auch, dass die Deutschen ein würdiger Finalist gewesen wären. Ich kann mir nicht erklären, was mit ihnen plötzlich in der Halbfinalpartie gegen Spanien los war. Sie haben einfach nicht so gespielt wie sie die ganzen Partien zuvor. Das war ziemlich überraschend. Es war aber trotzdem ein tolles WM-Turnier, und Spanien ist ein würdiger Weltmeister.
Haben Sie im Vergleich zur WM 2006 in Deutschland, bei der Sie auch dabei waren, Unterschiede festgestellt?
Die Atmosphäre hier bei der WM in Südafrika war sehr viel besser.
Was halten sie vom Soccer-City-Stadion?
Ich mag dieses Stadion sehr. Man hat das Gefühl, dass es einen umschließt. Das Olympiastadion war auch gut, aber die Struktur war sehr offen. Trotzdem ist es ein beeindruckendes architektonisches Kunstwerk. Diese beiden Stadien sind in vielerlei Hinsicht sehr unterschiedlich, aber es sind beides tolle Fussballarenen.
Wäre das Soccer-City-Stadion eine Arena in der Sie in Zukunft gerne einmal auftreten würden?
Sicher, warum nicht!
Sprechen wir über Ihre Musik. Bei Ihrer "Bare Bones Tour" steht tatsächlich wieder ursprüngliche Rockmusik im Vordergrund. Haben Sie es genossen, mit akustischen Instrumenten wieder zum Wesentlichen der Rockmusik zurückzukehren?
Ja, das habe ich wirklich. Und es hat so viel Spaß gemacht, dass wir eine kleine CD aufgenommen haben, die noch dieses Jahr erscheinen wird. Wir sind derzeit jedoch noch dabei zu entscheiden, wie wir die CD herausbringen, denn es ist nicht mehr so einfach wie es mal war. Früher nahm man eine Platte auf und veröffentlichte sie über eine Plattenfirma. Aber die Zeiten haben sich geändert, und in der Musikindustrie hat sich ein ziemlicher Wandel vollzogen.
Warum haben Sie sich – musikalisch gesehen – entschlossen, diese Art von Konzerttour zu machen?
Ich habe 1996 bei MTV Unplugged ein Konzert gegeben, und seitdem war es für mich immer sehr interessant auszuprobieren, einige meiner älteren Songs in ein neues Gewand zu packen. Seither hatte ich immer im Hinterkopf, ein solches Konzertprojekt auf die Beine zu stellen. Und gegen Ende des letzten Jahrzehnts befasste ich mich etwas ernsthafter mit dem Gedanken, ein Konzert zu geben, das einen etwas kleineren und intimeren Rahmen haben sollte. Ich wollte einfach mal ausprobieren, wie das ankommen würde. Am Anfang war es nur eine halbstündige Promotion-Show für eine CD, aber dann entwickelte sie sich zu einem einstündigen Konzert, und nun ist es zu einer kompletten Tour geworden.
Bewundern Sie Sportler, weil sie – wie Sie selbst – die Erwartungen Tausender Menschen erfüllen müssen?
Allerdings! Als die Spieler aus dem Tunnel auf das Spielfeld kamen, dachte ich, dass sie unter einem unheimlichen Druck stehen mussten. Ich befand mich schon in einer ähnlichen Situation als ich kürzlich bei den Olympischen Spielen aufgetreten bin. Wenn man auf die Bühne tritt, wird einem plötzlich bewusst, dass einem eine Milliarde Menschen zuschauen. Und wenn man sich vor Augen hält, wie viele zig Millionen Menschen sich das WM-Endspiel angeschaut haben, dann kann man sich vorstellen, wie unglaublich groß der Druck für die Spieler gewesen sein muss. Als der Anpfiff ertönt war und sie sich voll und ganz auf das Spiel konzentrieren konnten, wurde es vielleicht besser. Aber ich bin mir trotzdem ziemlich sicher, dass die Jungs einen enormen Druck verspürt haben müssen. Man muss es in solchen Situationen schaffen, den Kopf frei zu bekommen und sich nur auf das Wesentliche zu konzentrieren. Und das ist genau das, was einen richtigen Weltklassesportler ausmacht.
Wenn Sie Trainer wären, welchen Ihrer Songs würden Sie einer Mannschaft vor einem Spiel vorspielen?
Ich weiß nicht genau. Darüber habe ich mir nie Gedanken gemacht. Es müsste natürlich ein Lied sein, das die Spieler motiviert und die Moral hebt. Vielleicht "We’re Gonna Win"?
;-)
Nachdem er sich am Sonntagabend das Endspiel zwischen Spanien und den Niederlanden angeschaut hatte, erklärte sich Bryan Adams in entspannter Atmosphäre gerne dazu bereit, mit FIFA.com über seine Erlebnisse im Soccer-City-Stadion von Johannesburg zu sprechen.
Die Rocklegende befindet sich gerade mitten in seiner "Bare Bones Tour", bei der Auftritte in Kapstadt, Port Elizabeth, Durban und sogar Namibia auf dem Programm stehen und reist kommenden Sonntag zurück nach Johannesburg, wo er im Coca-Cola Dome auftreten wird: Hier begeisterte er am vergangenen Freitag beim WM-Abschlusskonzert "Celebrate Africa – The Grand Finale" gemeinsam mit Andrea Bocelli bereits die Massen.
Aber der bekennende Fan des englischen Premier League-Klubs FC Chelsea wollte unbedingt über seine Erlebnisse beim Endspiel, seine Bewunderung für Sportler und auch darüber sprechen, warum er ein Fussballspiel mit Vuvuzela-Untermalung besser findet.
Bryan, was denken Sie über das Finale?
Ich war ziemlich überrascht. Ich dachte zunächst, dass man vom Vuvuzela-Lärm regelrecht erdrückt werden würde. Aber wenn man erst einmal im Stadion ist, dann stellt man plötzlich fest, dass nur einzelne Fans um einen herum kräftig in ihre Vuvuzelas blasen. Darum hat es ziemlich viel Spaß gemacht. Ich frage mich jetzt nur, ob die Vuvuzela-Geschichte zu einem internationalen Phänomen werden wird. Ich habe gehört, dass die Verantwortlichen sie bei den europäischen Spielen verbieten wollen. Das wäre sehr schade, denn ich finde, dass es eine spaßige Sache ist.
Finden Sie, dass Spanien ein würdiger Weltmeister ist?
Ich finde, dass die Spanier diesen Titel auf jeden Fall verdient haben. Ich denke aber auch, dass die Deutschen ein würdiger Finalist gewesen wären. Ich kann mir nicht erklären, was mit ihnen plötzlich in der Halbfinalpartie gegen Spanien los war. Sie haben einfach nicht so gespielt wie sie die ganzen Partien zuvor. Das war ziemlich überraschend. Es war aber trotzdem ein tolles WM-Turnier, und Spanien ist ein würdiger Weltmeister.
Haben Sie im Vergleich zur WM 2006 in Deutschland, bei der Sie auch dabei waren, Unterschiede festgestellt?
Die Atmosphäre hier bei der WM in Südafrika war sehr viel besser.
Was halten sie vom Soccer-City-Stadion?
Ich mag dieses Stadion sehr. Man hat das Gefühl, dass es einen umschließt. Das Olympiastadion war auch gut, aber die Struktur war sehr offen. Trotzdem ist es ein beeindruckendes architektonisches Kunstwerk. Diese beiden Stadien sind in vielerlei Hinsicht sehr unterschiedlich, aber es sind beides tolle Fussballarenen.
Wäre das Soccer-City-Stadion eine Arena in der Sie in Zukunft gerne einmal auftreten würden?
Sicher, warum nicht!
Sprechen wir über Ihre Musik. Bei Ihrer "Bare Bones Tour" steht tatsächlich wieder ursprüngliche Rockmusik im Vordergrund. Haben Sie es genossen, mit akustischen Instrumenten wieder zum Wesentlichen der Rockmusik zurückzukehren?
Ja, das habe ich wirklich. Und es hat so viel Spaß gemacht, dass wir eine kleine CD aufgenommen haben, die noch dieses Jahr erscheinen wird. Wir sind derzeit jedoch noch dabei zu entscheiden, wie wir die CD herausbringen, denn es ist nicht mehr so einfach wie es mal war. Früher nahm man eine Platte auf und veröffentlichte sie über eine Plattenfirma. Aber die Zeiten haben sich geändert, und in der Musikindustrie hat sich ein ziemlicher Wandel vollzogen.
Warum haben Sie sich – musikalisch gesehen – entschlossen, diese Art von Konzerttour zu machen?
Ich habe 1996 bei MTV Unplugged ein Konzert gegeben, und seitdem war es für mich immer sehr interessant auszuprobieren, einige meiner älteren Songs in ein neues Gewand zu packen. Seither hatte ich immer im Hinterkopf, ein solches Konzertprojekt auf die Beine zu stellen. Und gegen Ende des letzten Jahrzehnts befasste ich mich etwas ernsthafter mit dem Gedanken, ein Konzert zu geben, das einen etwas kleineren und intimeren Rahmen haben sollte. Ich wollte einfach mal ausprobieren, wie das ankommen würde. Am Anfang war es nur eine halbstündige Promotion-Show für eine CD, aber dann entwickelte sie sich zu einem einstündigen Konzert, und nun ist es zu einer kompletten Tour geworden.
Bewundern Sie Sportler, weil sie – wie Sie selbst – die Erwartungen Tausender Menschen erfüllen müssen?
Allerdings! Als die Spieler aus dem Tunnel auf das Spielfeld kamen, dachte ich, dass sie unter einem unheimlichen Druck stehen mussten. Ich befand mich schon in einer ähnlichen Situation als ich kürzlich bei den Olympischen Spielen aufgetreten bin. Wenn man auf die Bühne tritt, wird einem plötzlich bewusst, dass einem eine Milliarde Menschen zuschauen. Und wenn man sich vor Augen hält, wie viele zig Millionen Menschen sich das WM-Endspiel angeschaut haben, dann kann man sich vorstellen, wie unglaublich groß der Druck für die Spieler gewesen sein muss. Als der Anpfiff ertönt war und sie sich voll und ganz auf das Spiel konzentrieren konnten, wurde es vielleicht besser. Aber ich bin mir trotzdem ziemlich sicher, dass die Jungs einen enormen Druck verspürt haben müssen. Man muss es in solchen Situationen schaffen, den Kopf frei zu bekommen und sich nur auf das Wesentliche zu konzentrieren. Und das ist genau das, was einen richtigen Weltklassesportler ausmacht.
Wenn Sie Trainer wären, welchen Ihrer Songs würden Sie einer Mannschaft vor einem Spiel vorspielen?
Ich weiß nicht genau. Darüber habe ich mir nie Gedanken gemacht. Es müsste natürlich ein Lied sein, das die Spieler motiviert und die Moral hebt. Vielleicht "We’re Gonna Win"?
by Silke Bergner
July 12, 2010
Adams’s ‘Bare Bones’ tour in Durban, South Africa
BRYAN Adams continues his highly successful Bare Bones tour in South Africa this July. He will be performing at the Grand Arena GrandWest Cape Town, on July 13, before heading to Durban’s ICC Arena on July 16 and the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg on July 18.
Adams has been touring the world in support of his new album, 11. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved number-one status in over 40 countries around the world.
His hits include Cuts Like A Knife, Summer of ’69, Kids Wanna Rock, Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, and most recently "You've Been A Friend To Me".
Over the years Adams has been awarded the Order of Canada, been nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys, and last year his handprint was added to the Wembley Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium.
Tickets for the Durban gig, which is presented by East Coast Radio and SABC3, range from R221 to R349 and can be booked at Computicket.
Adams has been touring the world in support of his new album, 11. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved number-one status in over 40 countries around the world.
His hits include Cuts Like A Knife, Summer of ’69, Kids Wanna Rock, Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, and most recently "You've Been A Friend To Me".
Over the years Adams has been awarded the Order of Canada, been nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys, and last year his handprint was added to the Wembley Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium.
Tickets for the Durban gig, which is presented by East Coast Radio and SABC3, range from R221 to R349 and can be booked at Computicket.
by Marion Bocaert
July 11, 2010
Aldean's a Bryan Adams fan
By Jeff DeDekker Thu, Jul 8 2010
Filed under: Jason Aldean
When I talked to Jason Aldean last week one of the topics I touched upon was his CMT Crossroads special with Bryan Adams. Their version of "Heaven" has been a big hit and it certainly appeared that Aldean enjoyed singing songs made famous by Adams.
So I asked Aldean, "What are the chances of hearing an Adams song or two at Craven."
He laughed a bit and then replied: "There's a good possibility. We've been playing a couple of his songs in our show . . . being up there, it's probably a good possibility you'll hear them. I grew up a huge fan of his and to get up there and sing some of those songs that I sung in clubs and stuff like that, it was a pretty cool experience for me."
I've posted a video below of Aldean performing "Summer of '69". Enjoy
source: http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/ploughboymansion/archive/2010/07/08/aldean-s-a-bryan-adams-fan.aspx
by Charlotte Wolff
July 11, 2010
Bryan Adams: "Mandela würde ich gern die Hand schütteln"
(FIFA.com) Sonntag 11. Juli 2010
Getty Images
Der gefeierte kanadische Rockstar Bryan Adams ist nicht nur passionierter Musiker sondern auch Fussballfan. Deshalb hat er eine Konzertreise durch Südafrika so gelegt, dass er das Endspiel der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft 2010™ vor Ort verfolgen kann. Adams gehört zu den Veteranen des historischen Live-Aid-Konzerts 1985. Mitte der 90er Jahre gab er mit seiner Band als einer der ersten Konzerte in Südafrika. Mit Afrika im Allgemeinen und Südafrika im Besonderen verbindet den Kanadier also eine jahrzehntelange Beziehung.
Im Exklusivgespräch mit FIFA.com spricht Adams über seinen Fussball-Enthusiasmus, seine Erlebnisse in Südafrika und seinen Tipp fürs Endspiel.
Welches ist Ihre früheste Erinnerung an eine FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft™?
Wahrscheinlich die WM 1970 mit Pelé und Brasilien. Davor hatte ich vier Jahre in Portugal gelebt und da haben wir den lieben langen Tag Fussball gespielt.
Waren Sie zuvor schon einmal bei einer FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft?
Ja, vor vier Jahren in Deutschland.
Schauen Sie oft Fussball? Und sind Sie vielleicht Anhänger einer bestimmten Mannschaft?
Ja, von Chelsea.
Haben Sie Lieblingsspieler?
Drogba, Terry und Ballack.
Haben Sie schon viele Fussballer persönlich getroffen?
Über die Jahre waren es schon einige, ja. Mit einigen deutschen Fussballern wie Rudi Völler oder Jürgen Klinsmann bin ich befreundet. Rudi hat sogar seinen Sohn nach mir benannt!
Sie sind Kanadier. Welche Sportarten haben Sie da als Kind geguckt? Waren Sie aktiver Fussballer?
Ich habe tatsächlich meistens Fussball geguckt. Ich mochte auch die Boston Bruins (Eishockey) wegen Bobby Orr. Fussball habe ich gespielt, bis mir klar wurde, dass ich eine noch größere Leidenschaft habe: Musik.
Schildern Sie mal Ihre Eindrücke von Südafrika.
Südafrika habe ich schon immer geliebt, die Leute hier sind ein fantastisches Publikum. Wir waren ja die erste Band, die 1994 hierher gekommen ist.
Wie ist es für Sie, Teil dieser Riesenveranstaltung zu sein?
Es ist schon schwer zu begreifen, dass man überhaupt hier ist. Aber ich habe meine Tour auch um das Endspiel herum gelegt, so dass ich das Finale würde sehen und ein paar Gigs spielen können.
Sie haben vor einigen Jahren Ihre eigene Stiftung, die Bryan Adams Foundation, gestartet. Erzählen Sie uns ein wenig davon und von den Projekten, die sie in Afrika unterstützt.
Die Stiftung gibt es seit 2006. Ich habe sie in der Hoffnung gegründet, dass mein Name helfen würde, das Leben von ein paar Menschen zu verbessern. In Afrika hat die Stiftung den Bau einer Schule in Sambia unterstützt. Außerdem hat meine Stiftung die Stiftung Facing Africa - Noma in Nigeria und Äthiopien unterstützt sowie das FXB-Programm in den Townships von Johannesburg für Kinder mit HIV in Südafrika.
1985 sind Sie in den USA bei Live Aid aufgetreten. Wie kam es dazu?
Bob Geldof hatte mich ein Jahr vorher angerufen und gefragt, ob ich auftreten würde, wenn die Sache steigt. Dann habe ich eine Weile nichts mehr von ihm gehört, dann kam wieder ein Anruf: 'Die Sache steigt, hier ist das Datum.'
Sehen Sie seitdem Fortschritte in Afrika?
Seit meinem ersten Besuch in Afrika hat es riesige Entwicklungen gegeben. Allerdings weiß ich nicht, ob das Leben der Afrikaner dadurch auch besser geworden ist, mir scheint es noch genau so schwer zu sein.
1988 haben Sie auf dem Nelson-Mandela-Konzert in Wembley gespielt. Haben Sie ihn persönlich getroffen? Was halten Sie von ihm als Persönlichkeit?
Ich bin 1988 in der Hoffnung bei seinem Konzert aufgetreten, dass er freigelassen würde, und das geschah tatsächlich kurz darauf. Getroffen habe ich ihn noch nicht, aber vielleicht erfüllt sich dieser Traum ja noch. Mandela würde ich liebend gern die Hand schütteln.
Wo wir gerade auch von Wembley sprechen – das ist ja ein Fussball-Mekka. Ein besonderer Ort, oder?
Absolut. Sämtliche Veranstaltungen dort waren unglaublich. Wir haben dort in den 90ern gespielt, das werde ich nie vergessen.
Sie haben auch als Fotograf einen guten Ruf. Welchen Fussballer oder welche Mannschaft würden Sie gern mal fotografieren und warum?
Ich habe mit den Jahren durchaus schon viele Fussballer fotografiert, zuletzt die deutsche Nationalmannschaft. Ich würde gern mal eine Fotostrecke mit David Beckham oder Ronaldo machen.
Gibt es eigentlich afrikanische Einflüsse in Ihrer Musik – oder wird es in Zukunft welche geben?
Tut mir leid, aber ich bin nur so ein dürrer Weißer. Um dieses afrikanische Etwas zu haben, muss man längere Zeit hier gelebt haben oder von hier stammen.
Die kanadische Nationalmannschaft ist ja bei dieser WM nicht dabei. Welchem Team drücken Sie stattdessen die Daumen?
Ich habe es aufgegeben, mit irgendeiner Mannschaft mitzufiebern. Ich liege ja sowieso immer daneben, das hat gerade diese WM wieder gezeigt.
Wenn Sie die Welt der Musik mit der des Fussballs vergleichen sollten – was wäre das musikalische Gegenstück zu einer FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft?
Wahrscheinlich so etwas wie das Live-Aid-Konzert in den 80ern. Danach ist nichts mehr dem nahe gekommen.
Was wäre Ihnen 2014 lieber - Eine Einladung zu einem Auftritt bei der FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft in Brasilien oder eine kanadische Endrundenteilnahme?
Die Einladung, da ich mir nicht vorstellen kann, dass wir uns qualifizieren. In Kanada ist es einfach zu kalt, um ganzjährig Fussball zu spielen.
Wer wird Ihrer Meinung nach Weltmeister, Spanien oder die Niederlande?
Spanien hat mich bei dieser WM eigentlich immer wieder aufs Neue überrascht, ebenso wie die Niederlande. Insofern könnte ich da jetzt auch eine Münze werfen.
source: http://de.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1272439/
by Charlotte Wolff
July 11, 2010
CALCIO, MONDIALI: BOCELLI-ADAMS DUETTO SULLE NOTE DI 'YESTERDAY'
Un duetto tra Andrea Bocelli e Bryan Adams sulle note di "Yesterday" è stato il momento più emozionante del concerto di chiusura dei campionati del mondo di calcio, tenutosi ieri sera a Johannesburg, con due giorni di anticipo su quella che sarà poi la grande cerimonia finale di domani. L'evento ha visto il tenore italiano grande protagonista: oltre al duetto con il rocker canadese, Bocelli ha cantato assieme alla soprano Pretty Yende e, per la gioia del pubblico, è salito sul palco con la vuvuzela, scatenando l'entusiasmo dei presenti. Ovazione per l'interpretazione di 'Con te partirò' e per il gran finale con 'Nessun dorma'.
(10/07/2010) (Spr)
source from: http://sport.repubblica.it/news/sport/calcio-mondiali-bocelli-adams-duetto-sulle-note-di-yesterday/3808025
(10/07/2010) (Spr)
source from: http://sport.repubblica.it/news/sport/calcio-mondiali-bocelli-adams-duetto-sulle-note-di-yesterday/3808025
by Barbara D'Antuono
July 11, 2010
Adams: "La final es el Live Aid del fútbol"
La célebre estrella de rock canadiense Bryan Adams, galardonado con varios premios Grammy, no sólo siente pasión por la música: también le entusiasma el deporte rey, hasta el punto de que ha hecho coincidir una gira por Sudáfrica con la final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2010. La relación de Adams con el país organizador de esta edición del certamen y con todo el continente viene de largo. Bryan Adams abrió el histórico concierto Live Aid de 1985, y su grupo fue el primero que actuó en Sudáfrica, a mediados de la década de 1990.
En una entrevista en exclusiva para FIFA.com, Adams expresa su entusiasmo por el fútbol, comenta sus experiencias en Sudáfrica y aventura un pronóstico para la gran final.
Señor Adams, ¿cuál es su primer recuerdo de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA?
Probablemente el Mundial de 1970, cuando Pelé jugaba con la selección brasileña. Yo había estado viviendo cuatro años en Portugal, y allí lo único que hacíamos era jugar al fútbol.
Se comenta que es un gran admirador del fútbol. ¿Es así realmente?
¡Claro! Estuve en la última edición, en Alemania, y soy gran admirador del Chelsea inglés. De hecho, entre mis jugadores favoritos se encuentran Drogba, Terry, Ballack... ¡muchos!
¿Ha conocido a muchos futbolistas?
Sí, bastantes, a lo largo de los años me he hecho amigo de bastantes jugadores alemanes, como Rudi Voeller y Juergen Klinsmann. ¡Rudi le puso mi nombre a su hijo!
Usted es canadiense. ¿Qué deportes veía de joven? ¿Ha jugado alguna vez al fútbol?
Sobre todo, fútbol. También me encantaba el Boston Bruins (un equipo de hockey sobre hielo), por Bobby Orr. Jugué al fútbol hasta que descubrí que tenía una adicción mayor, la música.
¿Qué impresiones tiene de Sudáfrica?
Este país siempre me ha gustado, y actuar ante su gente siempre ha sido fantástico. Fuimos el primer grupo de rock que vino a Sudáfrica, en 1994.
¿Qué siente al formar parte de este acontecimiento tan importante?
El mero hecho de estar aquí ya resulta bastante difícil de creer, pero programé mi gira teniendo en cuenta la final, para poder asistir al partido y dar también algunos conciertos.
Usted puso en marcha una fundación que lleva su nombre, la Bryan Adams Foundation. Háblenos un poco de ella: ¿con qué proyectos ha ayudado en África?
Creé la fundación en 2006, con la esperanza de que mi nombre sirviera para contribuir a mejorar un poco la vida de algunas personas. En África ha ayudado a construir una escuela en Zambia, ha respaldado la “Facing Africa - Noma”, una fundación que ayuda a la gente que padece el noma, una enfermedad que desfigura el rostro, en Nigeria y Etiopía, y el programa extraescolar FXB, que se lleva a cabo en los antiguos distritos segregados de Johannesburgo, para niños afectados por la epidemia de VIH/SIDA en Sudáfrica.
Usted participó en 1985 en la versión estadounidense del Live Aid. ¿Cómo se embarcó en el proyecto?
Bob Geldof me llamó un año antes para preguntarme si podría actuar en él o colaborar. Pasé un tiempo sin tener noticias suyas, luego recibí otra llamada y me confirmaron las fechas.
¿Ha constatado progresos en África en este tiempo?
Desde la primera vez que vine a África, he visto una evolución enorme. Pero no sé hasta qué punto ha mejorado la vida para el pueblo africano, me da la impresión de que sigue siendo igual de dura.
En 1988, actuó en el concierto por Nelson Mandela en Wembley. ¿Ha llegado a conocer a Mandela? ¿Qué opinión le merece como persona?
Actué en ese concierto con la esperanza de que lo liberasen en 1988, y poco después estaba libre. No lo conozco, es un sueño que tengo, quizás algún día se haga realidad. Me encantaría darle la mano.
Wembley, por otra parte, es la meca del fútbol. Es un lugar muy especial, ¿no?
Sin duda, es increíble para celebrar cualquier acontecimiento, actuamos allí en los años noventa, no lo olvidaré nunca.
Usted es también un fotógrafo famoso. ¿A qué jugador o equipo le gustaría más retratar, y por qué?
He fotografiado a muchos futbolistas a lo largo de los años, los últimos han sido los de la selección alemana. Me gustaría hacer un reportaje fotográfico sobre David Beckham o Ronaldo.
¿Su música tiene alguna influencia africana? ¿O la tendrá?
Me temo que yo no soy más que un blanco flacucho, para tener ese toque africano es necesario vivir aquí durante algún tiempo o haber nacido aquí.
Como Canadá no ha participado en esta fase final, ¿con qué equipo ha simpatizado en Sudáfrica 2010?
Ya he dejado de simpatizar con equipos en concreto, porque me equivoco bastante, sobre todo después de este Mundial.
Si tuviera que comparar el mundo de la música con el del fútbol, ¿cuál diría que es el equivalente de la final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA en la música?
Seguramente algo como el concierto Live Aid de los años ochenta, no se ha visto nada igual desde entonces.
¿Qué preferiría para el 2014, que le invitaran a actuar en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA en Brasil o que Canadá se clasificase?
Preferiría que me invitaran, porque no nos veo clasificados, ¡en Canadá hace demasiado frío como para jugar al fútbol todo el año! (risas)
¿Quién cree que ganará la final, Holanda o España? ¿Por qué?
España no ha dejado de sorprenderme en este Mundial, lo mismo que Holanda. Será a cara o cruz.
http://es.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1272436/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
July 10, 2010
Begeisterung für Andrea Bocelli und Bryan Adams
Die Abschlussfeierlichkeiten der ersten WM in Afrika haben mit einem grossen musikalischen Spektakel begonnen: Der italienische Star-Tenor Andrea Bocelli sowie der kanadische Rock-Haudegen Bryan Adams rissen in einer vollbesetzten Halle in Johannesburg am Freitag Abend Tausende zu Begeisterungsstürmen hin.
source:http://www.20min.ch/wm2010/nebendemplatz/story/24871300
by Charlotte Wolff
July 10, 2010
Bryan Adams und Andrea Bocelli beim Abschlusskonzert der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft
Hamburg/Johannesburg - Star-Tenor Andrea Bocelli (51) und Rocksänger Bryan Adams (50) treten gemeinsam beim Abschluss-Konzert der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft in Südafrika auf.
© dpa
Andrea Bocelli tritt bei der WM auf
Die beiden stehen am 9. Juli, zwei Tage vor dem Finale, in Johannesburg auf der Bühne. Das ungewöhnliche Duo wird außerdem von der südafrikanischen Sopranistin Pretty Yende begleitet.
Bereits am Tag vor dem Anpfiff der ersten WM in Afrika stimmen Soulsängerin Alicia Keys (29) und Grammy-Preisträgerin Shakira (33) am 10. Juni auf das Fußball-Spektakel ein. Shakira steuert mit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)“ erneut den offiziellen WM-Song bei. Die temperamentvolle Kolumbianerin hatte bereits 2006 gemeinsam US-Rapper Wyclef Jean die WM-Hymne “Hips Don't Lie“ gesungen.
© dpa
Andrea Bocelli tritt bei der WM auf
Die beiden stehen am 9. Juli, zwei Tage vor dem Finale, in Johannesburg auf der Bühne. Das ungewöhnliche Duo wird außerdem von der südafrikanischen Sopranistin Pretty Yende begleitet.
Bereits am Tag vor dem Anpfiff der ersten WM in Afrika stimmen Soulsängerin Alicia Keys (29) und Grammy-Preisträgerin Shakira (33) am 10. Juni auf das Fußball-Spektakel ein. Shakira steuert mit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)“ erneut den offiziellen WM-Song bei. Die temperamentvolle Kolumbianerin hatte bereits 2006 gemeinsam US-Rapper Wyclef Jean die WM-Hymne “Hips Don't Lie“ gesungen.
by Silke Bergner
July 09, 2010
World Cup gets musical farewell
The pair sang "Yesterday" by the Beatles and Adams performed his most popular hit, "Everything I Do." (getty)
10 July 2010 | 03:39:18 PM | Source: SBS Staff/ AP
Bryan Adams and Andrea Bocelli kicked off World Cup farewells with a concert in Johannesburg.
The pair sang "Yesterday" by the Beatles and Adams performed his most popular hit, "Everything I Do."
Andrea Bocelli sang with African soprano Pretty Yende and backed by Johannesburg's festival orchestra and Gauteng choristers.
The concert was opened by the Mzansi Youth Choir
Organisers hope the event raises awareness about the risk of malaria.
One of the biggest cheers occurred when Bocelli walked out for an encore and in his hand was a vuvuzela, which caused the otherwise subdued crowd to cheer wildly for a few moments.
However the biggest cheers were saved for Bocelli’s performance of "Nessun Dorma," from the famous Turandot opera.
The World Cup ends on Sunday, after the final between Spain and the Netherlands.
source: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1298437/World-Cup-gets-musical-farewell
10 July 2010 | 03:39:18 PM | Source: SBS Staff/ AP
Bryan Adams and Andrea Bocelli kicked off World Cup farewells with a concert in Johannesburg.
The pair sang "Yesterday" by the Beatles and Adams performed his most popular hit, "Everything I Do."
Andrea Bocelli sang with African soprano Pretty Yende and backed by Johannesburg's festival orchestra and Gauteng choristers.
The concert was opened by the Mzansi Youth Choir
Organisers hope the event raises awareness about the risk of malaria.
One of the biggest cheers occurred when Bocelli walked out for an encore and in his hand was a vuvuzela, which caused the otherwise subdued crowd to cheer wildly for a few moments.
However the biggest cheers were saved for Bocelli’s performance of "Nessun Dorma," from the famous Turandot opera.
The World Cup ends on Sunday, after the final between Spain and the Netherlands.
source: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1298437/World-Cup-gets-musical-farewell
by Charlotte Wolff
July 06, 2010
Kitchener Bare Bones Solo Show Confirmed for November 28th
Bryan is scheduled to perform an acoustic show at the Center In The Square in Kitchener, Ontario November 28th.
BA MEMBERS will have an exclusive presale Friday, July 9th from 10 am through 10 pm or until sold out. There will be a strict 2 ticket per member limit.
Tickets onsale to the public July 12th at 10:00 am.
http://www.centre-square.com/calendar.html
BA MEMBERS will have an exclusive presale Friday, July 9th from 10 am through 10 pm or until sold out. There will be a strict 2 ticket per member limit.
Tickets onsale to the public July 12th at 10:00 am.
http://www.centre-square.com/calendar.html
July 06, 2010
Bryan Adams coming to Kitchener
Jul 06, 2010 17:18:21 PM
Bryan Adams is set to make his only Ontario stop in Kitchener.
The Canadian rock icon will bring his "Bare Bones Tour" to The Centre In The Square on Sunday, November 28th at 8-pm.
Tickets go on sale this Monday at 10-am.
Adams was named to the Order of Canada in 2006 and this year he was the recipient of the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.
source: http://www.570news.com/news/local/article/74437--bryan-adams-coming-to-kitchener
by Charlotte Wolff
June 30, 2010
Bryan Adams: 'I've never spoken to Glee'
Bryan Adams has insisted that he has never been in contact with the team behind Glee.
The show's creator Ryan Murphy recently revealed that some artists have refused to allow the series to use their songs, saying that his "favourite rejection was Bryan Adams".
However, Adams has now claimed that he has never been in touch with anyone involved in the programme.
Writing on Twitter, he said: "Message to Ryan Murphy / Glee: Please stop telling the press I rejected your show, when we've NEVER spoken. Be polite and pick up the phone."
According to Fancast, the show's network Fox has declined to comment.
source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s57/glee/news/a235477/bryan-adams-ive-never-spoken-to-glee.html
The show's creator Ryan Murphy recently revealed that some artists have refused to allow the series to use their songs, saying that his "favourite rejection was Bryan Adams".
However, Adams has now claimed that he has never been in touch with anyone involved in the programme.
Writing on Twitter, he said: "Message to Ryan Murphy / Glee: Please stop telling the press I rejected your show, when we've NEVER spoken. Be polite and pick up the phone."
According to Fancast, the show's network Fox has declined to comment.
source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s57/glee/news/a235477/bryan-adams-ive-never-spoken-to-glee.html
by Marianne Schmidt
June 25, 2010
Bryan Adams tells Glee Creator to “Pick up the Phone”!
Earlier this month, the blogosphere and mainstream media reported that the band ‘Cold Play’ had finally relented and was now allowing the television hit “Glee” to use its music in their show.
According to quotes by writer/producer/creator Ryan Murphy, the only remaining hold out was Canadian (and Kingston, Ontario born) singer-songwriter Bryan Adams.
Murphy was quoted in a Billboard.com article – as well as many other news and gossip websites - as saying:
“My favorite rejection was Bryan Adams. Coldplay and Bryan Adams were really the only rejections. But Coldplay called a week ago and said, ‘We’re sorry, you can have our catalog.’””
And now, for a second time, Bryan Adams has gone to Twitter in an effort to debunk that statement, posting last night:
Message to Ryan Murphy / Glee: Please stop telling the press I rejected your show, when we’ve NEVER spoken. Be polite and pick up the phone.
This follows the tweet he made last March 14th, when a similar rumour was making the rounds online, where he wrote:
Just to set the record straight, no one from Glee has ever approached me for songs on their TV show…
Bryan Adams, who just celebrated reaching the milestone of 100,000,000 total views on his Youtube channel, has not made any additional comments as of this post time, nor has Ryan Murphy addressed this or Adams’ earlier statement.
Hopefully this disagreement gets resolved before the Bryan attends the red carpet premiere of the upcoming 3-D animated musical feature “Dorothy of Oz”, which he is currently penning the first songs and lyrics for along with writing partner Jim Vallance…. a film which also includes “Glee” star Lea Michele in the title role.
source: http://kingstonherald.com/entertainment/bryan-adams-tells-glee-creator-to-pick-up-phone-201031134/
by Marianne Schmidt
June 24, 2010
AKG Supports Chelsea Academy’s Music Center Through The Bryan Adams Foundation
"We hope the Chelsea Academy Music Centre will produce talented people who go on to a career in music." - Walter Ruhrig, AKG
Photo: A student at Chelsea Academy using one of the new C 100 S microphones recently donated by AKG
Jun. 21, 2010, by PSW Staff
AKG recently provided a complete set of microphones to support the Chelsea Academy, the recently opened secondary school in southwest London created to be a center of education and creativity.
Working with The Bryan Adams Foundation, AKG has donated a 6-piece drum microphone set and four C1000 S condenser mics to the Academy’s Music Centre, which is designed to give students a thorough grounding in performance and recording techniques.
The Chelsea Academy is state-funded and part of the Government’s Academies program to provide a broad education for children in local communities.
It was established in September 2009 and is sponsored by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Diocesan Board for Schools of the Church of England.
Academies are independent to allow flexibility, innovation and creativity in the curriculum, as well as in how they operate. To provide the best facilities for their students the schools rely on additional funding, sponsorship and donations.
The Bryan Adams Foundation has guaranteed to help support and finance the Music Centre at the Chelsea Academy.
Founded by musician and photographer Bryan Adams in 2006 with the aim of “helping people help people,” the foundation has worked with leading pro audio and instrument manufacturers to provide equipment for the academy’s music department.
AKG was approached by The Bryan Adams Foundation and was keen to help support the Chelsea Academy’s ambitious music program.
“The drum mic set and versatile C1000 S microphones will give students experience of professional equipment and we hope the Chelsea Academy Music Centre will produce talented people who go on to a career in music,” said Walter Ruhrig, artists & key customer relations, AKG. “We are also happy to help The Bryan Adams Foundation in its aim of transforming lives.”
Steven Hill, Curriculum Leader for Music at Chelsea Academy says, “We are extremely grateful to AKG for their support in providing professional equipment for Music at Chelsea Academy. The equipment has been used extensively by our students to record both compositions and performances.
“Many of them are already demonstrating a keen interest in and desire towards careers in Music and the opportunities for the students to produce high quality audio recordings will be greatly enhanced by the AKG microphones.”
AKG Website
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Photo: A student at Chelsea Academy using one of the new C 100 S microphones recently donated by AKG
Jun. 21, 2010, by PSW Staff
AKG recently provided a complete set of microphones to support the Chelsea Academy, the recently opened secondary school in southwest London created to be a center of education and creativity.
Working with The Bryan Adams Foundation, AKG has donated a 6-piece drum microphone set and four C1000 S condenser mics to the Academy’s Music Centre, which is designed to give students a thorough grounding in performance and recording techniques.
The Chelsea Academy is state-funded and part of the Government’s Academies program to provide a broad education for children in local communities.
It was established in September 2009 and is sponsored by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Diocesan Board for Schools of the Church of England.
Academies are independent to allow flexibility, innovation and creativity in the curriculum, as well as in how they operate. To provide the best facilities for their students the schools rely on additional funding, sponsorship and donations.
The Bryan Adams Foundation has guaranteed to help support and finance the Music Centre at the Chelsea Academy.
Founded by musician and photographer Bryan Adams in 2006 with the aim of “helping people help people,” the foundation has worked with leading pro audio and instrument manufacturers to provide equipment for the academy’s music department.
AKG was approached by The Bryan Adams Foundation and was keen to help support the Chelsea Academy’s ambitious music program.
“The drum mic set and versatile C1000 S microphones will give students experience of professional equipment and we hope the Chelsea Academy Music Centre will produce talented people who go on to a career in music,” said Walter Ruhrig, artists & key customer relations, AKG. “We are also happy to help The Bryan Adams Foundation in its aim of transforming lives.”
Steven Hill, Curriculum Leader for Music at Chelsea Academy says, “We are extremely grateful to AKG for their support in providing professional equipment for Music at Chelsea Academy. The equipment has been used extensively by our students to record both compositions and performances.
“Many of them are already demonstrating a keen interest in and desire towards careers in Music and the opportunities for the students to produce high quality audio recordings will be greatly enhanced by the AKG microphones.”
AKG Website
Source
by Charlotte Wolff
June 24, 2010
Bryan Adams with Guests the Beach Boys
Rock and Pop
Pne 100 Year Anniversary: Bryan Adams with Guests the Beach Boys
Empire Field
Vancouver, BC
Sat, Aug 21, 2010 01:00 PM
presale begins:Fri, 06/25/10
10:00 AM
Concert Ticket includes gate admission to the PNE fairgrounds on August 21st, 2010. For more information on the PNE Fair: http://www.pne.ca/
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Pne 100 Year Anniversary: Bryan Adams with Guests the Beach Boys
Empire Field
Vancouver, BC
Sat, Aug 21, 2010 01:00 PM
presale begins:Fri, 06/25/10
10:00 AM
Concert Ticket includes gate admission to the PNE fairgrounds on August 21st, 2010. For more information on the PNE Fair: http://www.pne.ca/
Source
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 23, 2010
Local hero Bryan Adams headlines PNE
Bryan Adams, with the Beach Boys, will open the PNE summer concert series on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Sing along to "Summer of '69" and get some "Good Vibrations" at a double bill featuring local boy Bryan Adams and the legendary Beach Boys at the official 100th Anniversary Opening Concert at Empire Field Stadium on Aug. 21. It's the first time Adams has played the PNE since 1985 and the coperformance is the initial one to mark the fair's centenary. Tickets for the show go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets at 10 a.m. for $40.
Besides two full-length sets from the musicians, that ticket gets you into the fair as well, proving this is one place that understands the meaning of "family friendly."
At a press conference yesterday, PNE president and CEO Michael McDaniel was joined by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Treasury Board Minister Stockwell Day to announce the concert lineup for this year's fair, which runs Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. Operating under the banner of "100 Years of Fun," the PNE will host a 100th anniversary parade on Aug. 20, beginning at 7 p.m., and travelling along Beach Avenue from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach. With excess of 2,000 participants, the parade will include floats highlighting all 10 decades of the PNE's existence. A special feature will be the 12 giant parade balloons modelled after those seen at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
"It's a walk down memory lane for us all," says Mayor Gregor Robertson. "We've seen Elvis and the Beatles play at the PNE. I remember seeing Pele play with the Cosmos at Empire Stadium."
After stating city council is behind the continued existence of the PNE, Robertson then gave a proclamation officially decreeing Aug. 21 to Sept. 6 as PNE Celebration Days in Vancouver.
Day followed, announcing he and the mayor would be linking arms to sing along to the Beach Boys. Day also discussed the $2.9-million federal Marquee Tourism Events Program grant to the PNE, which has drawn 75 million people in its history and is the largest family entertainment event in the province.
"Thank you for your money. We're spending it quickly," joked PNE creative director Patrick Roberge. "The dust has finally settled on the 2010 Winter Olympics and Vancouver is ready for a big party at the PNE's 100th anniversary celebration."
McDaniel then introduced the lineup for the Summer Night Concerts series that begins with Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner and Modern West (Aug. 21) and boasts such highlights as Vancouver's very own Loverboy (Aug. 24), Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton (Aug. 26) and closes out with the one and only Trooper (Sept. 6). McDaniel noted that besides a concert series that "ups the bar for other fairs across the country," the PNE will also have returning fan favourites such as the Superdogs, Peking Acrobats, RCMP Musical Ride and the Kaboom! pyrotechnics extravaganza. Children get an extra big package of performers with the likes of Emily Osment, the Doodlebops, Bobs & Lolo and others appearing through the fair. Another "this year only" special is the Metro Vancouver Naval 2010 Centennial Tattoo featuring Britain's Band of HM Royal Marines, the U.S. Marine Corps Band, the Seaforth Highlanders and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band. If you don't dig bagpipes, be afraid, be very afraid.
A healthy applause rang across the room when McDaniel mentioned that Dal Richards and his Orchestra will be back for — wait for it — the swingin' bandleader's 71st fair.
"The last time Bryan Adams played the fair was at the Star Spectacular in 1985," says Roberge. "The headline concerts are to create marquee and a certain experience. But this year we've been able to get some of those people who don't normally do fairs like Michael Bolton, the Little River Band and Kevin Costner, who you can see play while you're sitting on the grass with your kids."
McDaniel says that everything has come together just the way the organizing committee wanted it to.
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Sing along to "Summer of '69" and get some "Good Vibrations" at a double bill featuring local boy Bryan Adams and the legendary Beach Boys at the official 100th Anniversary Opening Concert at Empire Field Stadium on Aug. 21. It's the first time Adams has played the PNE since 1985 and the coperformance is the initial one to mark the fair's centenary. Tickets for the show go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets at 10 a.m. for $40.
Besides two full-length sets from the musicians, that ticket gets you into the fair as well, proving this is one place that understands the meaning of "family friendly."
At a press conference yesterday, PNE president and CEO Michael McDaniel was joined by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Treasury Board Minister Stockwell Day to announce the concert lineup for this year's fair, which runs Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. Operating under the banner of "100 Years of Fun," the PNE will host a 100th anniversary parade on Aug. 20, beginning at 7 p.m., and travelling along Beach Avenue from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach. With excess of 2,000 participants, the parade will include floats highlighting all 10 decades of the PNE's existence. A special feature will be the 12 giant parade balloons modelled after those seen at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
"It's a walk down memory lane for us all," says Mayor Gregor Robertson. "We've seen Elvis and the Beatles play at the PNE. I remember seeing Pele play with the Cosmos at Empire Stadium."
After stating city council is behind the continued existence of the PNE, Robertson then gave a proclamation officially decreeing Aug. 21 to Sept. 6 as PNE Celebration Days in Vancouver.
Day followed, announcing he and the mayor would be linking arms to sing along to the Beach Boys. Day also discussed the $2.9-million federal Marquee Tourism Events Program grant to the PNE, which has drawn 75 million people in its history and is the largest family entertainment event in the province.
"Thank you for your money. We're spending it quickly," joked PNE creative director Patrick Roberge. "The dust has finally settled on the 2010 Winter Olympics and Vancouver is ready for a big party at the PNE's 100th anniversary celebration."
McDaniel then introduced the lineup for the Summer Night Concerts series that begins with Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner and Modern West (Aug. 21) and boasts such highlights as Vancouver's very own Loverboy (Aug. 24), Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton (Aug. 26) and closes out with the one and only Trooper (Sept. 6). McDaniel noted that besides a concert series that "ups the bar for other fairs across the country," the PNE will also have returning fan favourites such as the Superdogs, Peking Acrobats, RCMP Musical Ride and the Kaboom! pyrotechnics extravaganza. Children get an extra big package of performers with the likes of Emily Osment, the Doodlebops, Bobs & Lolo and others appearing through the fair. Another "this year only" special is the Metro Vancouver Naval 2010 Centennial Tattoo featuring Britain's Band of HM Royal Marines, the U.S. Marine Corps Band, the Seaforth Highlanders and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band. If you don't dig bagpipes, be afraid, be very afraid.
A healthy applause rang across the room when McDaniel mentioned that Dal Richards and his Orchestra will be back for — wait for it — the swingin' bandleader's 71st fair.
"The last time Bryan Adams played the fair was at the Star Spectacular in 1985," says Roberge. "The headline concerts are to create marquee and a certain experience. But this year we've been able to get some of those people who don't normally do fairs like Michael Bolton, the Little River Band and Kevin Costner, who you can see play while you're sitting on the grass with your kids."
McDaniel says that everything has come together just the way the organizing committee wanted it to.
Source
by Marianne Schmidt
June 23, 2010
Solo Shows added in South Africa in July
Three Solo Shows have been added to the South African Tour, promoter Big Concerts has announced.
In addition to Bryan's appearance at the Celebrate Africa FIFA Event with Andrea Bocelli, special acoustic dates have been added in CapeTown, Port Elizabeth & Windhoek, Namibia.
Source
In addition to Bryan's appearance at the Celebrate Africa FIFA Event with Andrea Bocelli, special acoustic dates have been added in CapeTown, Port Elizabeth & Windhoek, Namibia.
Source
June 23, 2010
Opening Day Concert
To celebrate the 100th Annual Fair at the PNE, International music superstar Bryan Adams will return to his hometown for a special concert at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 21st at the newly constructed Empire Field Stadium. Joining Bryan Adams will be the signature band of summertime, The Beach Boys.
Tickets are $30 and $40 (plus service charges) and include your Gate admission to the Fair at the PNE! Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketMaster outlets.
Bryan Adams website: http://www.bryanadams.com
The Beach Boys website: http://www.thebeachboys.com
Source
Tickets are $30 and $40 (plus service charges) and include your Gate admission to the Fair at the PNE! Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketMaster outlets.
Bryan Adams website: http://www.bryanadams.com
The Beach Boys website: http://www.thebeachboys.com
Source
by Marianne Schmidt
June 23, 2010
PNE announces summer concerts: Bryan Adams, Wayne Newton, John Hiatt, Cyndi Loper, Kevin Costner
VANCOUVER — Hometown hero Bryan Adams will help the Pacific National Exhibition mark its 100th anniversary by playing Empire Field on opening day, Aug. 21.
Tickets for the show are $40 and go on sale this Saturday at Ticketmaster. The Beach Boys will be opening.
The other big news from a PNE press conference Tuesday announcing the $6 million entertainment lineup is that the PNE parade will be back, featuring a dozen five-storey high inflatable figures, ala the Macy's Parade in New York.
The parade will take place on Friday, Aug. 20 from 7-8 p.m on Beach Avenue, from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach.
The fair runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. Acts slated to appear on the nightly free stage include Kevin Costner, Wayne Newton, Cyndi Lauper, Terry Clark, Michael Bolton, Little River Band, John Hiatt, Los Lobos, Joan Jett, Jesse Cook, Loverboy, Trooper, Mariana's Trench, Stephen Page, the Road Hammers, Spirit of the West and Huey Lewis and the News.
Click here for show dates and ticket information.
Source
Tickets for the show are $40 and go on sale this Saturday at Ticketmaster. The Beach Boys will be opening.
The other big news from a PNE press conference Tuesday announcing the $6 million entertainment lineup is that the PNE parade will be back, featuring a dozen five-storey high inflatable figures, ala the Macy's Parade in New York.
The parade will take place on Friday, Aug. 20 from 7-8 p.m on Beach Avenue, from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach.
The fair runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. Acts slated to appear on the nightly free stage include Kevin Costner, Wayne Newton, Cyndi Lauper, Terry Clark, Michael Bolton, Little River Band, John Hiatt, Los Lobos, Joan Jett, Jesse Cook, Loverboy, Trooper, Mariana's Trench, Stephen Page, the Road Hammers, Spirit of the West and Huey Lewis and the News.
Click here for show dates and ticket information.
Source
by Marianne Schmidt
June 23, 2010
Local hero Bryan Adams headlines PNE
Bryan Adams, with the Beach Boys, will open the PNE summer concert series on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Photograph by: Handout, CNS
All-star concert lineup quite the coup
By Stuart Derdeyn, The Provinc
Sing along to "Summer of '69" and get some "Good Vibrations" at a double bill featuring local boy Bryan Adams and the legendary Beach Boys at the official 100th Anniversary Opening Concert at Empire Field Stadium on Aug. 21. It's the first time Adams has played the PNE since 1985 and the coperformance is the initial one to mark the fair's centenary. Tickets for the show go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets at 10 a.m. for $40.
Besides two full-length sets from the musicians, that ticket gets you into the fair as well, proving this is one place that understands the meaning of "family friendly."
At a press conference yesterday, PNE president and CEO Michael McDaniel was joined by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Treasury Board Minister Stockwell Day to announce the concert lineup for this year's fair, which runs Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. Operating under the banner of "100 Years of Fun," the PNE will host a 100th anniversary parade on Aug. 20, beginning at 7 p.m., and travelling along Beach Avenue from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach. With excess of 2,000 participants, the parade will include floats highlighting all 10 decades of the PNE's existence. A special feature will be the 12 giant parade balloons modelled after those seen at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
"It's a walk down memory lane for us all," says Mayor Gregor Robertson. "We've seen Elvis and the Beatles play at the PNE. I remember seeing Pele play with the Cosmos at Empire Stadium."
After stating city council is behind the continued existence of the PNE, Robertson then gave a proclamation officially decreeing Aug. 21 to Sept. 6 as PNE Celebration Days in Vancouver.
Day followed, announcing he and the mayor would be linking arms to sing along to the Beach Boys. Day also discussed the $2.9-million federal Marquee Tourism Events Program grant to the PNE, which has drawn 75 million people in its history and is the largest family entertainment event in the province.
"Thank you for your money. We're spending it quickly," joked PNE creative director Patrick Roberge. "The dust has finally settled on the 2010 Winter Olympics and Vancouver is ready for a big party at the PNE's 100th anniversary celebration."
McDaniel then introduced the lineup for the Summer Night Concerts series that begins with Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner and Modern West (Aug. 21) and boasts such highlights as Vancouver's very own Loverboy (Aug. 24), Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton (Aug. 26) and closes out with the one and only Trooper (Sept. 6). McDaniel noted that besides a concert series that "ups the bar for other fairs across the country," the PNE will also have returning fan favourites such as the Superdogs, Peking Acrobats, RCMP Musical Ride and the Kaboom! pyrotechnics extravaganza. Children get an extra big package of performers with the likes of Emily Osment, the Doodlebops, Bobs & Lolo and others appearing through the fair. Another "this year only" special is the Metro Vancouver Naval 2010 Centennial Tattoo featuring Britain's Band of HM Royal Marines, the U.S. Marine Corps Band, the Seaforth Highlanders and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band. If you don't dig bagpipes, be afraid, be very afraid.
A healthy applause rang across the room when McDaniel mentioned that Dal Richards and his Orchestra will be back for — wait for it — the swingin' bandleader's 71st fair.
"The last time Bryan Adams played the fair was at the Star Spectacular in 1985," says Roberge. "The headline concerts are to create marquee and a certain experience. But this year we've been able to get some of those people who don't normally do fairs like Michael Bolton, the Little River Band and Kevin Costner, who you can see play while you're sitting on the grass with your kids."
McDaniel says that everything has come together just the way the organizing committee wanted it to.
sderdeyn@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) The Province
Source
Photograph by: Handout, CNS
All-star concert lineup quite the coup
By Stuart Derdeyn, The Provinc
Sing along to "Summer of '69" and get some "Good Vibrations" at a double bill featuring local boy Bryan Adams and the legendary Beach Boys at the official 100th Anniversary Opening Concert at Empire Field Stadium on Aug. 21. It's the first time Adams has played the PNE since 1985 and the coperformance is the initial one to mark the fair's centenary. Tickets for the show go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets at 10 a.m. for $40.
Besides two full-length sets from the musicians, that ticket gets you into the fair as well, proving this is one place that understands the meaning of "family friendly."
At a press conference yesterday, PNE president and CEO Michael McDaniel was joined by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Treasury Board Minister Stockwell Day to announce the concert lineup for this year's fair, which runs Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. Operating under the banner of "100 Years of Fun," the PNE will host a 100th anniversary parade on Aug. 20, beginning at 7 p.m., and travelling along Beach Avenue from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach. With excess of 2,000 participants, the parade will include floats highlighting all 10 decades of the PNE's existence. A special feature will be the 12 giant parade balloons modelled after those seen at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
"It's a walk down memory lane for us all," says Mayor Gregor Robertson. "We've seen Elvis and the Beatles play at the PNE. I remember seeing Pele play with the Cosmos at Empire Stadium."
After stating city council is behind the continued existence of the PNE, Robertson then gave a proclamation officially decreeing Aug. 21 to Sept. 6 as PNE Celebration Days in Vancouver.
Day followed, announcing he and the mayor would be linking arms to sing along to the Beach Boys. Day also discussed the $2.9-million federal Marquee Tourism Events Program grant to the PNE, which has drawn 75 million people in its history and is the largest family entertainment event in the province.
"Thank you for your money. We're spending it quickly," joked PNE creative director Patrick Roberge. "The dust has finally settled on the 2010 Winter Olympics and Vancouver is ready for a big party at the PNE's 100th anniversary celebration."
McDaniel then introduced the lineup for the Summer Night Concerts series that begins with Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner and Modern West (Aug. 21) and boasts such highlights as Vancouver's very own Loverboy (Aug. 24), Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton (Aug. 26) and closes out with the one and only Trooper (Sept. 6). McDaniel noted that besides a concert series that "ups the bar for other fairs across the country," the PNE will also have returning fan favourites such as the Superdogs, Peking Acrobats, RCMP Musical Ride and the Kaboom! pyrotechnics extravaganza. Children get an extra big package of performers with the likes of Emily Osment, the Doodlebops, Bobs & Lolo and others appearing through the fair. Another "this year only" special is the Metro Vancouver Naval 2010 Centennial Tattoo featuring Britain's Band of HM Royal Marines, the U.S. Marine Corps Band, the Seaforth Highlanders and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band. If you don't dig bagpipes, be afraid, be very afraid.
A healthy applause rang across the room when McDaniel mentioned that Dal Richards and his Orchestra will be back for — wait for it — the swingin' bandleader's 71st fair.
"The last time Bryan Adams played the fair was at the Star Spectacular in 1985," says Roberge. "The headline concerts are to create marquee and a certain experience. But this year we've been able to get some of those people who don't normally do fairs like Michael Bolton, the Little River Band and Kevin Costner, who you can see play while you're sitting on the grass with your kids."
McDaniel says that everything has come together just the way the organizing committee wanted it to.
sderdeyn@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) The Province
Source
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 23, 2010
Adams headlines entertainment for PNE's centennial
Bryan Adams will play Empire Field Aug. 21.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Sun
Empire Stadium wasn't just a football stadium, it was the site of the two most famous concerts in Vancouver history: Elvis Presley on Aug. 31, 1957, and the Beatles on Aug. 22, 1964.
The province recently rebuilt Empire to house the B.C. Lions while BC Place is getting its new $500-million sunroof. So it was only natural that the Pacific National Exhibition would use Empire for a big concert to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Sadly, Elvis and the Beatles aren't available for an encore. But the PNE thinks it's found a suitable replacement: hometown hero Bryan Adams, who will be playing Empire on opening day, Saturday, Aug. 21. The Beach Boys will be the opening act.
The PNE Parade is being resurrected on the Friday night before the fair.
The parade will be a one-off deal featuring a dozen five-storey-high inflatable figures, a la the Macy's Parade in New York. The parade route is along Beach Avenue in the West End from Sunset Beach (by the Aquatic Centre) to Stanley Park. The cost of the parade is $600,000 to $650,000, and it will run from 7 to 8 p.m.
PNE president Mike McDaniel said the fair is spending $6 million on entertainm ent for the 100 t h anniversary, $2 million more than last year. It's being paid for by a $2.9-million "Marquee Events" grant, part of the federal government's $52-billion infrastructure renewal program.
Tickets for the Adams/Beach Boys gig will be $40, with a capacity of 25,000: 5,000 general admission on the ground and 20,000 reserved seats in the stands. The show starts at 1 p.m.
The remainder of the lineup is free with admission to the fair, which runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6. The free gigs are at 7 p.m. on the concert stage, in between the Agrodome and PNE Gardens. Movie star Kevin Costner will kick off the free concerts with his band Modern West on Aug. 21. Country star Terri Clark appears Aug. 22, Michael Bolton is Aug. 23, and Loverboy is Aug. 24.
Huey Lewis and the News will perform Aug. 25, followed by Wayne Newton Aug. 26 and Joan Jett Aug. 27. Mariana's Trench will be on Aug. 28, Spirit of the West Aug. 29 and a Los Lobos/John Hiatt double bill Aug. 30.
Red Robinson will MC an Elvis night Aug. 31, while Jesse Cook plays Sept. 1, the Little River Band plays Sept. 2 and Cyndi Lauper is playing Sept. 3. Former Barenaked Ladies singer Stephen Page plays Sept. 4, The Road Hammers are Sept. 5 and Trooper winds up the evening concerts Sept. 6.
Dal Richards will also be back to play afternoon shows throughout the fair, marking his 71st consecutive year at the PNE. Another oldie but goodie , Rolf Harris will be doing a special show at 1 p.m. Aug. 26.
source: http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Adams+headlines+entertainment+centennial/3189343/story.html
by Marianne Schmidt
June 22, 2010
Adams remains timeless
Bryan Adams
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Frederick, MD
June 15, 2010
Story and photos by Kate Seesholtz
Entering to a stage set with only a piano and a microphone, Bryan Adams opened his sold out show at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland with his hit "Run to You." Welcoming the audience to the "Bare Bones" tour, Adams remarked that the last time he played an "unplugged" show was on MTV in the 90's, and even then he had a twelve-piece band and a full orchestra backing him. He joked that if that was unplugged, this tour is naked. Even with only piano player Gary Breit accompanying him, Bryan Adams stunned the crowd with an over two hour long set of hits.
Adams has been playing shows for decades, but even after so many years there was a fresh passion in his voice as he sung through each memorable song, such as "Everything I Do, I Do it for You." Bryan Adams is truly a charismatic performer; his ability to engage the crowd throughout the entire show is what sets him apart as not only a great musician but also as an incredible entertainer. In proof, Adams received standing ovations throughout the night, specifically for memorable songs "Cuts Like a Knife," and "Summer of '69."
In the middle of his classic "Please Forgive Me," Adams stopped to remark that it would make a great country song, and proceeded to finish out with a southern twang. For a singer known for his heartfelt ballads, humor was a constant theme. In explanation of the oft-covered "Heaven," Adams told the audience how hard it was to find just the right song for a movie about a male stripper (the song was written for the 1983 movie "A Night in Heaven"). Then joked that he hoped that story didn't ruin the song for anyone that used it for their wedding.
The set spanned his career, from early 80's classics to songs off his more recent efforts. The diverse audience (one mother had brought her young son for his first concert) loved every minute, even rushing the stage as the night came to a close. Though, with timeless songs and lyrics that reach you at every point in your life, its no surprise that Bryan Adams continues to win over audiences across the world.
http://www.concertlivewire.com/bryanadams.htm
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 22, 2010
Adams YouTube Channel reaches 100 million views
Thanks to all the fans worldwide, as this week we crossed the astounding 100,000,000 mark for views of the videos on my YouTube channel.
We are celebrating by adding 4 versions of the song "Somebody" to the channel. I was just thinking where we would be at if YouTube existed 20 years ago! we'd be way over the 1 billion mark! Maybe that is the shape of things to come...
We are celebrating by adding 4 versions of the song "Somebody" to the channel. I was just thinking where we would be at if YouTube existed 20 years ago! we'd be way over the 1 billion mark! Maybe that is the shape of things to come...
June 22, 2010
Bryan and full Band to perform in Vancouver August 21st.
To celebrate the 100th Annual Fair at the PNE, International music superstar Bryan Adams will return to his hometown for a special concert at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 21st at the newly constructed Empire Field Stadium. Joining Bryan Adams will be the signature band of summertime, The Beach Boys.
Tickets are $34 and $44 (plus service charges) and include your Gate admission to the Fair at the PNE! Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketMaster outlets. http://www.pne.ca/thefair/opening-day-concert.html
BA MEMBERS will have a chance to purchase presale tickets Friday June 25th from 10 am - 10 pm while supply lasts.
Tickets are $34 and $44 (plus service charges) and include your Gate admission to the Fair at the PNE! Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketMaster outlets. http://www.pne.ca/thefair/opening-day-concert.html
BA MEMBERS will have a chance to purchase presale tickets Friday June 25th from 10 am - 10 pm while supply lasts.
June 22, 2010
Bryan Adams and Band to Play at PNE fair in Vancouver August 21
To celebrate the 100th Annual Fair at the PNE, International music superstar Bryan Adams will return to his hometown for a special concert at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 21st at the newly constructed Empire Field Stadium. Joining Bryan Adams will be the signature band of summertime, The Beach Boys.
Tickets are $30 and $40 (plus service charges) and include your Gate admission to the Fair at the PNE! Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketMaster outlets.
Tickets are $30 and $40 (plus service charges) and include your Gate admission to the Fair at the PNE! Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketMaster outlets.
by Jonathan Keating
June 22, 2010
Bryan Adams, Beach Boys to kick off 100th anniversary PNE concert series
Bryan Adams, with the Beach Boys, will open the PNE summer concert series on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Photograph by: Handout, CNS
By Staff Reporter, The Province June 22, 2010 11:17 AM
The Pacific National Exhibition has announced its lineup for this year's summer fair, with local boy Bryan Adams kicking things off along with the Beach Boys.
The 100th-anniversary concert series is described as "unprecedented" in a PNE release sent Tuesday.
Adams has agreed to perform a special opening concert at Empire Field Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 21. Tickets go on sale Saturday at Ticketmaster.
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Complete Article & Source: http://www.theprovince.com/Bryan+Adams+Beach+Boys+kick+100th+anniversary+concert+series/3186797/story.html
by Charlotte Wolff
June 22, 2010
Like the Summer of 69!
By Andy Mathisen Vancouver : Canada | Jun 22, 2010
Vancouverites will take a step back in time this summer. The PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) announced a "cool" double bill to open this year's fair. Local mega-rocker Bryan Adams will team up with the Beach Boys to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the PNE. It will be all the more nostalgic for many in the sense that they will play outdoors in the recently "re-vamped" Empire Stadium!
The original Empire Stadium was torn down in the early 1990's as BC Place took over as a venue for Canadian football and other large sporting events. In it's heyday the stadium played host to Elvis Presley, the Beatles and the BC Lions football club. As a kid I can remember paying 50 cents for endzone seats as a member of the kid's Quarterback Club! Empire Stadium was built in 1954 for the Empire/Commonwealth Games which saw Roger Bannister break the famous "4 minute mile".
Early this spring a reincarnated Empire Stadium began to take shape as a venue was needed for football games while BC Place underwent reconstruction for a controversial $500 Million retractable roof. The revamped temporary stadium was erected at the site of the old stadium. Veteran Vancouverites will once again cheer on the "Leos" while the mountains and seagulls watch over them.
Come end August, for a $40 opening day ticket, you will get blasted by
Bryan...sing Barbara Anne with the Beach Boys...and get your fill of the fair.
Hell..they're even going to have the PNE Parade for the first time in decades!
Rock On...Vancouver...
Ah..the Summer of 69!
source: http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6138806-like-the-summer-of-69
Vancouverites will take a step back in time this summer. The PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) announced a "cool" double bill to open this year's fair. Local mega-rocker Bryan Adams will team up with the Beach Boys to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the PNE. It will be all the more nostalgic for many in the sense that they will play outdoors in the recently "re-vamped" Empire Stadium!
The original Empire Stadium was torn down in the early 1990's as BC Place took over as a venue for Canadian football and other large sporting events. In it's heyday the stadium played host to Elvis Presley, the Beatles and the BC Lions football club. As a kid I can remember paying 50 cents for endzone seats as a member of the kid's Quarterback Club! Empire Stadium was built in 1954 for the Empire/Commonwealth Games which saw Roger Bannister break the famous "4 minute mile".
Early this spring a reincarnated Empire Stadium began to take shape as a venue was needed for football games while BC Place underwent reconstruction for a controversial $500 Million retractable roof. The revamped temporary stadium was erected at the site of the old stadium. Veteran Vancouverites will once again cheer on the "Leos" while the mountains and seagulls watch over them.
Come end August, for a $40 opening day ticket, you will get blasted by
Bryan...sing Barbara Anne with the Beach Boys...and get your fill of the fair.
Hell..they're even going to have the PNE Parade for the first time in decades!
Rock On...Vancouver...
Ah..the Summer of 69!
source: http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6138806-like-the-summer-of-69
by Charlotte Wolff
June 21, 2010
Bryan Adams to rock PE
2010/06/22
SINGER Bryan Adams continues his highly successful Bare Bones tour in South Africa in July including a one-off solo acoustic performance in Port Elizabeth.
As well as full band performances at other major centres, Adams will include two solo-acoustic concerts in his itinerary – one in Port Elizabeth at the Feather Market Centre on July 15 and the other in Cape Town on July 14.
This new spin on his classic hits has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
The singer/songwriter has been touring the world in support of his new album 11, and is currently on tour in Europe and the UK. As Canada’s best known ambassador, Adams, 48, has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved number 1 status in over 40 countries around the world. With hits like Cuts Like a Knife, Summer of ’69, Kids Wanna Rock, Can’t Stop this Thing We’ve Started, (Everything I Do) I Do it for You, Open Road and most recently Thought I’d Seen Everything, Adams’s status as one of the great songwriters of his generation, has been solidified.
Adams’s outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world’s best rock singers, performing over 120 concerts a year.
Ticket prices for the PE concert range from R370 to R500.
source: http://www.weekendpost.co.za/entertainment/article.aspx?id=576579
by Charlotte Wolff
June 21, 2010
Bryan Adams coming to South Africa in July
Canadian-born singer, Bryan Adams is coming to South Africa.
The Grammy-winning songwriter will tour South African in July.
The tour begins in Cape Town on Tuesday 13th July at Grand Arena, Durban on Friday 16th July at the ICC Durban Arena and finally on Sunday 18th July at the Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg.
Adams’ live performances have benefited numerous charitable endeavours during his 30 year career Live Aid, and Amnesty International.
SAMA nominated singer Justin Bergh has been confirmed as the support act for Bryan Adams.
source: http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/article513363.ece/Bryan-Adams-coming-to-in-SA
The Grammy-winning songwriter will tour South African in July.
The tour begins in Cape Town on Tuesday 13th July at Grand Arena, Durban on Friday 16th July at the ICC Durban Arena and finally on Sunday 18th July at the Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg.
Adams’ live performances have benefited numerous charitable endeavours during his 30 year career Live Aid, and Amnesty International.
SAMA nominated singer Justin Bergh has been confirmed as the support act for Bryan Adams.
source: http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/article513363.ece/Bryan-Adams-coming-to-in-SA
by Marianne Schmidt
June 21, 2010
Bryan Adams Bare Bones tour
Title: Bryan Adams Bare Bones tour
Location: Feather Market Centre
Description: SINGER Bryan Adams continues his highly successful Bare Bones tour in South Africa in July including a one-off solo acoustic performance in Port Elizabeth.
As well as full band performances at other major centres, Adams will include two solo-acoustic concerts in his itinerary – one in Port Elizabeth at the Feather Market Centre on July 15 and the other in Cape Town on July 14. Tickets for the PE concert are priced between from R370 and R500.
Date: 2010-07-15
http://events.theherald.co.za/blog/2010/06/21/bryan-adams-bare-bones-tour/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 21, 2010
Bryan Adams kommt
Konzert in Windhoek – Eine Karte für 2000 N$
Windhoek - Der Sänger und Gitarrist Bryan Adams macht auf seiner Südafrika-Tour im kommenden Monat auch in Windhoek Station: Am 17. Juli wird er im Safari Court Hotel auftreten. Veranstalter des Konzertes sind Keshir Entertainment und Big Concerts, unterstützt wird die Veranstaltung von der Tageszeitung Republikein, die wie die AZ der DMH-Gruppe angehört.
Nach Angaben der Veranstalter habe man 1100 Tickets angeboten, von denen bereits mehr als die Hälfte verkauft worden seien. Buchungen sind bei Kelly Barnard (Kelly@canon.com.na) möglich. Ein Tisch, der für zehn Personen Platz bietet koste 20000 Namibia-Dollar, heißt es. Das Konzert von Bryan Adams soll zwei Stunden dauern. Im Preis eingeschlossen seien ein Drei-Gänge-Menü, Tischwein und ein einführendes Unterhaltungsprogramm.
Der kanadische Rocksänger Bryan Adams, der am 5. November 1959 in Kingston/Ontario geboren wurde, ist vor allem durch Songs wie „Summer of 69‘“, „Everything I do“ und „Run to You“ bekannt geworden.
source: http://www.az.com.na/kultur/bryan-adams-kommt.108847.php
by Marianne Schmidt
June 16, 2010
Zoo Magazine : NO.27 mit Lily Cole, Bryan Adams und Olga Sherer - red hot summer!
15.06.2010
Das neue ZOO MAGAZINE ist da!
Die Ausgabe NO.27 2010 hat vieles zu bieten und startet mit hochkarätigen Shootings. Supermodel Lily Cole ließ sich von BRYAN ADAMS ablichten, Philip GAY c/o ARTWARE INDUSTRY hatte Olga Sherer vor der Kamera, Dancian fotografierte Hannah Holman.
Außerdem gibt es exklusive Interviews mit dem dänischen Designer Asger Juel Larsen, dem russischen Pendant Gosha Rubchinskiy, dem Berliner DJ Adam Port, dem deutschen Künstler Thomas Schütte und vielen anderen.
Weitere Editorials schossen Viktor Vauthier und SANDOR LUBBE.
Red & hot! Definitiv beeinflusst ist das Heft von den warmen Sommerfarben, sei es bei Philips oder bei Bryans Aufnahmen. Und auch ohne aufwändige Hintergründe wurde der Feuerton sichtbar: durch die roten Haare, den Rouge um Olgas Augen und die Sommersprossen auf Lilys Gesicht.
Wir sind bereit für den Sommer!
Source; http://www.gosee.de/news/shop/zoo-magazine-no-27-mit-lily-cole-bryan-adams-und-olga-sherer-red-hot-summer-9215
Das neue ZOO MAGAZINE ist da!
Die Ausgabe NO.27 2010 hat vieles zu bieten und startet mit hochkarätigen Shootings. Supermodel Lily Cole ließ sich von BRYAN ADAMS ablichten, Philip GAY c/o ARTWARE INDUSTRY hatte Olga Sherer vor der Kamera, Dancian fotografierte Hannah Holman.
Außerdem gibt es exklusive Interviews mit dem dänischen Designer Asger Juel Larsen, dem russischen Pendant Gosha Rubchinskiy, dem Berliner DJ Adam Port, dem deutschen Künstler Thomas Schütte und vielen anderen.
Weitere Editorials schossen Viktor Vauthier und SANDOR LUBBE.
Red & hot! Definitiv beeinflusst ist das Heft von den warmen Sommerfarben, sei es bei Philips oder bei Bryans Aufnahmen. Und auch ohne aufwändige Hintergründe wurde der Feuerton sichtbar: durch die roten Haare, den Rouge um Olgas Augen und die Sommersprossen auf Lilys Gesicht.
Wir sind bereit für den Sommer!
Source; http://www.gosee.de/news/shop/zoo-magazine-no-27-mit-lily-cole-bryan-adams-und-olga-sherer-red-hot-summer-9215
by Charlotte Wolff
June 16, 2010
BA excited to return to South Africa
Bryan Adams on Tuesday told Eyewitness News he is eager to soak up some of the World Cup vibe when he gets to South Africa.
The best-selling Canadian artist of all time is heading back to the country next month.
Adams will be starring alongside Andrea Bocelli in the Grande Finale, a show taking place the night before the final World Cup match.
“It is always nice to come down to South Africa, of course I am particularly excited this time because I will be catching the last bit of the World Cup,” said Adams.
He will also be performing his own shows in Cape Town and Durban on the 13th and 16th of July.
He said he will be doing the tour slightly different to the last time he was here, including doing band shows.
The singer’s current single is You’ve Been a Friend to Me from the movie Old Dogs, starring a man who just visited South Africa John Travolta.
Nadia Neophytou
source from: http://www.eyewitnessnews.co.za/articleprog.aspx?id=41945
The best-selling Canadian artist of all time is heading back to the country next month.
Adams will be starring alongside Andrea Bocelli in the Grande Finale, a show taking place the night before the final World Cup match.
“It is always nice to come down to South Africa, of course I am particularly excited this time because I will be catching the last bit of the World Cup,” said Adams.
He will also be performing his own shows in Cape Town and Durban on the 13th and 16th of July.
He said he will be doing the tour slightly different to the last time he was here, including doing band shows.
The singer’s current single is You’ve Been a Friend to Me from the movie Old Dogs, starring a man who just visited South Africa John Travolta.
Nadia Neophytou
source from: http://www.eyewitnessnews.co.za/articleprog.aspx?id=41945
by Barbara D'Antuono
June 16, 2010
Zoo Magazine : NO.27 mit Lily Cole, Bryan Adams und Olga Sherer - red hot summer!
Das neue ZOO MAGAZINE ist da!
Die Ausgabe NO.27 2010 hat vieles zu bieten und startet mit hochkarätigen Shootings. Supermodel Lily Cole ließ sich von BRYAN ADAMS ablichten, Philip GAY c/o ARTWARE INDUSTRY hatte Olga Sherer vor der Kamera, Dancian fotografierte Hannah Holman.
Außerdem gibt es exklusive Interviews mit dem dänischen Designer Asger Juel Larsen, dem russischen Pendant Gosha Rubchinskiy, dem Berliner DJ Adam Port, dem deutschen Künstler Thomas Schütte und vielen anderen.
Weitere Editorials schossen Viktor Vauthier und SANDOR LUBBE.
Red & hot! Definitiv beeinflusst ist das Heft von den warmen Sommerfarben, sei es bei Philips oder bei Bryans Aufnahmen. Und auch ohne aufwändige Hintergründe wurde der Feuerton sichtbar: durch die roten Haare, den Rouge um Olgas Augen und die Sommersprossen auf Lilys Gesicht.
Wir sind bereit für den Sommer!
source: http://www.gosee.de/news/shop/zoo-magazine-no-27-mit-lily-cole-bryan-adams-und-olga-sherer-red-hot-summer-9215
Die Ausgabe NO.27 2010 hat vieles zu bieten und startet mit hochkarätigen Shootings. Supermodel Lily Cole ließ sich von BRYAN ADAMS ablichten, Philip GAY c/o ARTWARE INDUSTRY hatte Olga Sherer vor der Kamera, Dancian fotografierte Hannah Holman.
Außerdem gibt es exklusive Interviews mit dem dänischen Designer Asger Juel Larsen, dem russischen Pendant Gosha Rubchinskiy, dem Berliner DJ Adam Port, dem deutschen Künstler Thomas Schütte und vielen anderen.
Weitere Editorials schossen Viktor Vauthier und SANDOR LUBBE.
Red & hot! Definitiv beeinflusst ist das Heft von den warmen Sommerfarben, sei es bei Philips oder bei Bryans Aufnahmen. Und auch ohne aufwändige Hintergründe wurde der Feuerton sichtbar: durch die roten Haare, den Rouge um Olgas Augen und die Sommersprossen auf Lilys Gesicht.
Wir sind bereit für den Sommer!
source: http://www.gosee.de/news/shop/zoo-magazine-no-27-mit-lily-cole-bryan-adams-und-olga-sherer-red-hot-summer-9215
by Marianne Schmidt
June 15, 2010
"Dorothy of Oz", il musical-cartoon
10:27 mar 15 giugno 2010
Tra i tanti progetti dedicati alle celebri vicende de 'Il mago di Oz', a fare prima è stato un cartone animato: 'Dorothy of Oz', progetto annunciato dalla Summertime Entertainmente, si avvarrà delle voci di una sfilza di star a partire dalla protagonista, Lea Michele, lanciata dalla serie tv 'Glee', fenomeno dell'anno.
Nel progetto in 3D, Lea presterà le sue notevoli doti canore a Dorothy Gale, la quale farà ritorno ad Oz dopo le vicende riportate nel libro che tutti conosciamo. Il trio di amici composto dal Leone Codardo, lo Spaventapasseri e l'Uomo di latta saranno doppiati rispettivamente da James Belushi, l'ex Blues Brother Dan Akroyd e Kelsey Grammer.
L'attore inglese Hugh Dancy sarà il tenero Marshall Mallow, mentre Oliver Platt e Megan Hilty - veterani di Broadway - doppieranno Wiser il gufo e China Princess. Patrick Stewart, celebre per il ruolo del Professor Xavieri in 'X-Men', sarà l'albero Tugg mentre il cattivo di turno, il Buffone, avrà la voce di Martin Short.
La colonna sonora è stata affidata al cantautore americano Bryan Adams, che in questo momento è all'opera a quattro mani con Jim Vallance. 'Dorothy of Oz' è al momento in produzione e sarà nelle sale non prima del 2012. Hollywood resta in attesa anche dei progetti con attori in carne e ossa legati al libro di L. Frank Baum: 'Surrender Dorothy' diretto da Drew Barrymore e il film in cantiere per Sam Mendes con Robert Downey Jr. nei panni del celebre mago.
source from: http://cinema.excite.it/news/46620/Dorothy-of-Oz-il-musicalcartoon
Tra i tanti progetti dedicati alle celebri vicende de 'Il mago di Oz', a fare prima è stato un cartone animato: 'Dorothy of Oz', progetto annunciato dalla Summertime Entertainmente, si avvarrà delle voci di una sfilza di star a partire dalla protagonista, Lea Michele, lanciata dalla serie tv 'Glee', fenomeno dell'anno.
Nel progetto in 3D, Lea presterà le sue notevoli doti canore a Dorothy Gale, la quale farà ritorno ad Oz dopo le vicende riportate nel libro che tutti conosciamo. Il trio di amici composto dal Leone Codardo, lo Spaventapasseri e l'Uomo di latta saranno doppiati rispettivamente da James Belushi, l'ex Blues Brother Dan Akroyd e Kelsey Grammer.
L'attore inglese Hugh Dancy sarà il tenero Marshall Mallow, mentre Oliver Platt e Megan Hilty - veterani di Broadway - doppieranno Wiser il gufo e China Princess. Patrick Stewart, celebre per il ruolo del Professor Xavieri in 'X-Men', sarà l'albero Tugg mentre il cattivo di turno, il Buffone, avrà la voce di Martin Short.
La colonna sonora è stata affidata al cantautore americano Bryan Adams, che in questo momento è all'opera a quattro mani con Jim Vallance. 'Dorothy of Oz' è al momento in produzione e sarà nelle sale non prima del 2012. Hollywood resta in attesa anche dei progetti con attori in carne e ossa legati al libro di L. Frank Baum: 'Surrender Dorothy' diretto da Drew Barrymore e il film in cantiere per Sam Mendes con Robert Downey Jr. nei panni del celebre mago.
source from: http://cinema.excite.it/news/46620/Dorothy-of-Oz-il-musicalcartoon
by Barbara D'Antuono
June 15, 2010
Glee Star Heads All-Star Toon Oz Cast
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
By: Thomas J. McLean
Glee star Lea Michele will play Dorothy in a new animated musical feature titled Dorothy of Oz.Production company Summertime Entertainment also announced Oliver Platt has been cast as the voice of Wiser the Owl, Megan Hilty as the China Princess, Hugh Dancy as Marshall Mallow, and Patrick Stewart as Tugg. Other cast members include Martin Short as the Jester, Dan Aykroyd as the Scarecrow, Jim Belushi as the Lion and Kelsey Grammer as the Tin Man.
Music will be provided by Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, working with his writing partner Jim Vallance.
The musical feature will include several musical numbers and will be produced in stereoscopic 3-D. Summertime has launched a new interactive teaser website to promote the film at www.dorothyofoz.com.
The feature, based on the famous book series by L. Frank Baum and the classic 1939 musical, is being directed by veteran animation producer Bonne Radford.
The film is set to finish production in late 2011, with a release date to be determined.
source from: http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/11640
By: Thomas J. McLean
Glee star Lea Michele will play Dorothy in a new animated musical feature titled Dorothy of Oz.Production company Summertime Entertainment also announced Oliver Platt has been cast as the voice of Wiser the Owl, Megan Hilty as the China Princess, Hugh Dancy as Marshall Mallow, and Patrick Stewart as Tugg. Other cast members include Martin Short as the Jester, Dan Aykroyd as the Scarecrow, Jim Belushi as the Lion and Kelsey Grammer as the Tin Man.
Music will be provided by Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, working with his writing partner Jim Vallance.
The musical feature will include several musical numbers and will be produced in stereoscopic 3-D. Summertime has launched a new interactive teaser website to promote the film at www.dorothyofoz.com.
The feature, based on the famous book series by L. Frank Baum and the classic 1939 musical, is being directed by veteran animation producer Bonne Radford.
The film is set to finish production in late 2011, with a release date to be determined.
source from: http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/11640
by Barbara D'Antuono
June 15, 2010
Lea Michele, Dan Aykroyd e Jim Belushi nel regno di Oz
Supercast vocale per il cartoon musical le cui canzoni sono firmate da Bryan Adams. Tra i doppiatori anche Hugh Dancy, Oliver Platt, Megan Hiltye Martin Short.
notizia a cura di Valentina D'Amico scritta il 15.06.2010
La Summertime Entertainment ha annunciato il ricco cast vocale del cartoon musical Dorothy of Oz, pellicola che verrà realizzata in Stereoscopic 3D. A doppiare la protagonista Dorothy Gale sarà la star di Glee Lea Michele, forte delle sue esperienze a Broadway con Spring Awakening e Les Misérables. Oliver Platt e la veterana di Broadway Megan Hilty daranno voce a Wiser the Owl e alla delicata China Princess. L'affascinante Hugh Dancy doppierà il tenero Marshall Mallow, mentre la star di X-Men Patrick Stewart presterà la propria voce all'avventuroso Tugg. Al premio Tony Martin Short toccherà dar voce al buffone, nemico di Dorothy e del regno di Oz. Le star Jim Belushi e Dan Aykroyd doppieranno due dei personaggi più tradizionali del mondo di Oz: Belushi si occuperà del Leone codardo, divenuto guardiano e protettore di Oz dopo l'intervento di Dorothy, mentre Aykroyd sarà lo spaventapasseri, un tempo senza cervello. Infine Kelsey Grammer sarà l'Omino di Latta che dopo aver ricevuto il tanto desiderato cuore non la smette più di piangere, rischiando in continuazione di far arrugginire le proprie giunture.
Sul sito www.dorothyofoz.com è stato lanciato un teaser trailer interattivo che mostra le prime immagini del cartoon ambientato nella città di smeraldo. Il cantautore Bryan Adams è attualmente impegnato nella stesura delle canzoni insieme a Jim Vallance. La produzione del film dovrebbe terminare entro la fine del 2011.
source from: http://www.movieplayer.it/news/13128/lea-michele-dan-aykroyd-e-jim-belushi-nel-regno-di-oz/
notizia a cura di Valentina D'Amico scritta il 15.06.2010
La Summertime Entertainment ha annunciato il ricco cast vocale del cartoon musical Dorothy of Oz, pellicola che verrà realizzata in Stereoscopic 3D. A doppiare la protagonista Dorothy Gale sarà la star di Glee Lea Michele, forte delle sue esperienze a Broadway con Spring Awakening e Les Misérables. Oliver Platt e la veterana di Broadway Megan Hilty daranno voce a Wiser the Owl e alla delicata China Princess. L'affascinante Hugh Dancy doppierà il tenero Marshall Mallow, mentre la star di X-Men Patrick Stewart presterà la propria voce all'avventuroso Tugg. Al premio Tony Martin Short toccherà dar voce al buffone, nemico di Dorothy e del regno di Oz. Le star Jim Belushi e Dan Aykroyd doppieranno due dei personaggi più tradizionali del mondo di Oz: Belushi si occuperà del Leone codardo, divenuto guardiano e protettore di Oz dopo l'intervento di Dorothy, mentre Aykroyd sarà lo spaventapasseri, un tempo senza cervello. Infine Kelsey Grammer sarà l'Omino di Latta che dopo aver ricevuto il tanto desiderato cuore non la smette più di piangere, rischiando in continuazione di far arrugginire le proprie giunture.
Sul sito www.dorothyofoz.com è stato lanciato un teaser trailer interattivo che mostra le prime immagini del cartoon ambientato nella città di smeraldo. Il cantautore Bryan Adams è attualmente impegnato nella stesura delle canzoni insieme a Jim Vallance. La produzione del film dovrebbe terminare entro la fine del 2011.
source from: http://www.movieplayer.it/news/13128/lea-michele-dan-aykroyd-e-jim-belushi-nel-regno-di-oz/
by Barbara D'Antuono
June 15, 2010
WWW.BRYANADAMS.COM TRAFFIC
Country Rank
Sweden 5,482
Italy 11,119
Iran 51,076
South Africa 52,532
India 98,301
Canada 120,132
Indonesia 172,264
Spain 193,531
United States 232,040
France 265,225
Germany 363,234
http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/bryanadams.com#
Sweden 5,482
Italy 11,119
Iran 51,076
South Africa 52,532
India 98,301
Canada 120,132
Indonesia 172,264
Spain 193,531
United States 232,040
France 265,225
Germany 363,234
http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/bryanadams.com#
by Ken Tashiro
June 14, 2010
From the Vault . . .June 20, 1985
Rolling Stone
June 24, 2010
Issue 1107
June 24, 2010
Issue 1107
by Sue Finestead
June 13, 2010
A Trip To Providence RI - Bare Bones Tour
Got back from RI yesterday and what a great time we had at the show! It has been 20 years since I've been back to RI and boy has it changed! I recogized a few places but so built up! It was fun walking around the city. People watching can be very entertaining. Our hotel was perfect walking distance from The Veterans Memorial Auditorium which was absolutley beautiful. I was in the center orchestra ten row which was perfect for viewing my favorite artist. Bryan walked out with his Top Hat on and waved to the crowd. It put a smile on everyone's face. I have to say I was surprised to see so many people of different ages, young and old all around me. There was a seven year old looking girl who was holding a small horse. Her favorite disney movie was Spirit in which Bryan dedicated to her a song from the sound track that he wrote. It was so sweet. I have a 7 year old daughter that loves this movie also and I felt guilty not taking her to the show-she wanted to come with us because Bryan is her second best singer following behind Hannah Montana.(I didn't tell her about the little girl,she would have been upset). What can I say, the night went smooth, sang all his classics, old and new songs that got the crowd onto their feet cheering for more. He also sang You've been a friend to me from Old Dogs sound track in which I believe he dedicated to the audience. He told funny stories and had everyone laughing. The only thing that might not have gone smooth but worked out anyway was when he asked a couple from the balcony to take two empty seats in the front but later on one girl showed up claiming it was her seat. Bryan worked it out-pulled it off some how. I have to say, you know a good entertainer when you walk out at the end of the show wanting more. The only thing that would have made the weekend more perfect was meeting Bryan in RI. So this picture I posted is about as close as I got to meeting him. Oh well, next time! Perfect show right down to the bare bones! Thanks Bryan.
by Julia Hasbrouck
June 13, 2010
Bryan Adams wins the audience with acoustic wave of hits
01:00 AM EDT on Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Rick Massimo
Journal Pop Music Writer
PROVIDENCE — In a two-hour show at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Friday night, Bryan Adams laid two hours of hits and rarities end-to-end and put them under the microscope of acoustic performance.
Accompanied only by pianist Gary Breit (and then only occasionally), Adams went through the stages of his career, from earnest ’80s rocker (“Cuts Like a Knife”) to power balladeer (“Heaven”) to movie-soundtrack hit maker (“All For Love”), throwing in a few lesser-known songs and ornamenting the whole thing with an Everyguy kind of charm.
Adams started off with a version of “Run to You” that, in the intro, had enough echo and reverb on the guitar and his voice that it sounded pretty much like the original electric recording. As the song went on, he enlisted the crowd’s stomping feet and clapping hands to fill in the drums on the break in the middle, but still some of the most appealing parts of the song. He followed up with “How Do Ya Feel Tonight,” which had basically the same chord structure.
Breit came on after that for a rolling, tumbling “Back to You,” and his piano took the lead on “I’m Ready,” as Adams throttled back his guitar. Through most of the set, the ballads worked better than the rockers — “Remember” could have used a lighter touch, and “The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You” was leaden. (Not that the audience seemed to mind — an acoustic “Summer of ’69” even got them dancing.)
But when there was some swing to be had, such as on his latest, “You’ve Been a Friend to Me,” as well as “Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started” and the new “Miss You a Little Bit,” the acoustic setting lent a country-esque appeal. And “Walk On By,” from 2008’s “11” album, was simple and affecting.
Throughout the nearly 30 years of the Adams oeuvre, the lyrical concerns haven’t changed much — a few rock paeans to freedom, but mostly it’s about fidelity and consistency (“Run to You” being an adulterous exception). From “Straight From the Heart” to “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” to even relative rarities such as “Not Romeo Not Juliet,” it’s always about the love (the final word of the show-closing “All For Love”), which makes for a pretty down-the-middle show when you put that many songs together. Fortunately, the Adams persona, given free rein Friday night, was a fun accompaniment.
In solo (and almost-solo) performance, without a band waiting around for the next song, Adams was able to joust with the Vets crowd. He pointed out a young fan with a plastic horse toy from the film “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” before dedicating that film’s “Here I Am” to her.
He recognized a fan in front from a previous show, and brought two fans from the balcony to the front to fill two empty seats (to his embarrassment when it turned out the seats’ owners had just stepped out for a moment). He had several long conversations with the crowd, many of whom enjoyed the chance to shout back and actually be heard. One fan basically berated him into playing “Kids Wanna Rock.” “Good idea,” he called to her afterward.
Adams’ acoustic performances didn’t create a whole lot of fresh takes on the material; there were no radical reinventions. And his strong-yet-tender rock voice and straightforward rhythm guitar playing aren’t particularly versatile, which sometimes made the show feel slow. But his easy rapport and the earnest, essential appeal of his strumming, shouting and stomping were hard to resist. And while he didn’t quite manage to get all his hits in, he came close.
rmassimo@projo.com
http://www.projo.com/music/content/BRYAN_ADAMS_REVIEW_06-13-10_57IRMGI_v8.c372b4.html
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 13, 2010
Bryan Adams unplugs for ‘Bare Bones Tour’
By Glenn Gamboa - Newsday
Friday, Jun. 11, 2010
Following his performance on the world’s biggest stage at the Winter Olympics, Bryan Adams is set to get all intimate again. “(The Olympics) wasn’t like anything I’ve ever done before,” Adams said. “Usually, the audience is much closer and I’m with a band. That was more of a theatrical set. But it was quite fun.”
That stadium performance of “Bang the Drum” with Nelly Furtado became one of the entertainment highlights from the games, as well as a career highlight for the Canadian rocker behind “Cuts Like a Knife” and “Summer of ’69.” Adams’ “Bare Bones Tour” couldn’t be more different.
Q: What can people expect on this tour?
A: It’s sort of an acoustic rendition of the last 30 years of my life. It’s kind of a return to the song as it was written. It’s an opportunity to discuss the music a little bit. And it’s quite a different take from anything you’ve ever seen before because it’s just me.
Q: How does that feel for you?
A: At first, it was pretty daunting but quite exciting. Now, it’s just exciting. ... I think people walk away from the show with a whole new understanding of what’s going on in terms of the writing. It’s quite a joyous thing for me to do now while I try to find my feet to decide what I want to do next.
Q: Touring this way, do you get to play songs you haven’t played in a while?
A: Absolutely. The show is primarily songs that people know from me, but there’s always a request that keeps things new. Particularly in the South for some reason, there’s usually a request for something Southern and you just gotta wing it.
Q: Does that mean if someone yells “Freebird!” at you that you’ll take a run at it?
A: Oh, yeah! Though I don’t really understand why people yell that at me.
Read more: http://www.centredaily.com/2010/06/11/2030985/bryan-adams-unplugs-for-bare-bones.html#ixzz0qhbb9vpv
Read more: http://www.centredaily.com/2010/06/11/2030985/bryan-adams-unplugs-for-bare-bones.html#ixzz0qhbXrvKi
http://www.centredaily.com/2010/06/11/2030985/bryan-adams-unplugs-for-bare-bones.html
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 13, 2010
Bryan Adams im Interview
Ein Klassiker kehrt zurück. Drei Jahre nach „Roomservice“ meldet sich Bryan Adams mit neuer Platte und neu entdecktem Rocksound wieder. Sein elftes Album nennt er schlicht „11“ und serviert darauf exakt 11 feine Songs. krone.at besuchte Bryan Adams in seinem Heim in England.
Bryan Adams hat für Pomp nicht viel übrig. Das Büro neben seinem kleinen Londoner Haus im Kultviertel Chelsea hat er schlicht, aber elegant eingerichtet. Auf einem gemütlichen, weißen Sofa wird er heute mehrere Interviews geben, davor steht ein massiver Tisch mit einem Überzug, der aussieht, als wäre er aus einem Dutzend abgetragener Lederjacken gemacht. Auf dem Klo - wenn man schon mal bei Bryan Adams ist... - hängen ein paar Bilder seiner Fotoshootings für die Tierschutzorganisation PeTA. "Nichts großes", sagt er später. Die wichtigen Bilder habe er im Haus oder bei Ausstellungen.
Für seine Gäste holt eine Schüssel Chips, den Kaffee macht er selbst. Total bodenständig. Nur draußen vor der Tür erkennt man den Superstar hinter dem so bescheiden wirkenden Sänger: Da parkt nämlich neben einem Mini auch ein dicker Jaguar.
So geradlinig und schnörkellos wie seine Möbel ist auch seine Musik. Auf Experimente verzichtet Adams auf seinem neuen Album, eher kehrt er wieder zu seinen rockigen Wurzeln zurück, spielte neben seinen alten Kumpanen Keith Scott (git) und Mickey Curry (dr) mit ausgewählten Musikern wie dem Slide-Gitarristen Collin Cripps und nahm einen Song ("Mysterious Ways") fast zur Gänze in einem Hotel in Dublin auf. Bei den restlichen Stücken auf "11" wurden wie beim Vorgänger "Rommservices" zumindest die Demos in Hotels aufgenommen und danach im Studio verfeinert.
Anfang März spielt Bryan Dams 11 exklusive Solo-Konzerte in 11 ausgewählten Städten. Am 16. März auch in Wien, Tickets gibt es nur über eine Verlosung von Hitradio Ö3.
11 klingt organischer als die Alben davor, war das ein Wunsch?
BA: Ich hatte eigentlich vor, bei 11 ein rein akustisches Album zu machen. Die Songs habe ich wieder in Hotelzimmern und während der Tour aufgenommen. Als wir gerade in Nebraska spielten und mich die karge Landschaft in dieser Gegend übermannte, entschied ich mich wieder anders. Ich wollte jetzt doch ein Album machen, das Fans von mir erwarten, ein Rock-Album. Das einzige Relikt der akustischen Songs ist "Walk On By". Der passte irgendwie sehr gut zu den anderen Songs, wenn aber alle anderen auch so klingen würden, wäre es nicht Bryan Adams.
Deine neue Single heißt "I thought I’d seen everything" – auf deinen Tourneen hast du wirklich fast schon alles gesehen. Was überrascht dich noch?
BA: Wenn du durch fremde Länder reist, enden die Überraschungen eigentlich nie. Du entdeckst immer neue Dinge. Was mich dennoch überrascht ist, dass es mir immer noch Spaß macht, diese Strapazen auf mich zu nehmen. Ich werde im März elf Shows in elf Städten in elf Tagen spielen – es wird anstrengend werden, aber ich kann nicht anders. Es macht mir einfach Spaß.
Ist 11 nun eine magische Nummer?
BA: Jein. Es passte diesmal einfach. Für die nächsten paar Wochen wird mich die elf aber mit Sicherheit als magische Zahl begleiten.
Ist es für dich schon zur Gewohnheit geworden, in Hotelzimmern aufzunehmen?
BA: Ja, es sieht so aus, nicht? Manchmal geht es einfach nicht anders. Zwischen den Konzerten hast du oft so viel Freizeit, aber eben nicht genug, um größeren Dinge zu unternehmen. Als tust du das, was dir am sinnvollsten erscheint: Du bleibst in deinem Hotelzimmer und schreibst Songs!
Hast du schon Vorlieben für bestimmte Hotels entwickelt?
BA: Nein, nicht wirklich. Sie klingen irgendwie alle gleich. Dank der modernen Tontechnik ist es schon längst nicht mehr notwendig, alles in einem Studio aufzunehmen.
Im Song "Tonight We Left The Stars" singst du "We were young and we were foolish", eine Zeile, die in vielen Bryan-Adams-Songs vorkommt. Vermisst du die alten Zeiten?
BA: Nein, mit Sicherheit nicht. Aber sie haben mich zu dem Menschen gemacht, der ich jetzt bin. Ich werde oft gefragt, ob ich in jungen Jahren wirklich so ein wilder Typ war. Ja, wer war als junger Mensch nicht wild!? Das bringt die Jugend mit sich. Ich mag es, über diese Zeiten zu philosophieren, aber ich weine ihnen nicht nach. Ich lebe für den Moment.
Spürst du das auch in deinen Songs?
BA: Ja, aber es entsteht intuitiv. Du musst in der Gegenwart leben und konzentriert sein, um Songs zu schreiben. Speziell dann, wenn du es schon so lange machst. In "Walk On By" zum Beispiel geht es um Konzentration: "Don’t look over your shoulder, keep your head up high..."
In vielen deiner Songs geht’s um Frauen und Liebe. Sprichst du dabei aus Erfahrung oder bist du "nur" ein guter Geschichtenerzähler?
BA: Mmmh, das ist eine gute Frage. (lacht) Manchmal basieren meine Songs auf Erfahrungen, manchmal ist es Poesie, manchmal inspirieren mich andere Menschen. Zu "Flower Grown Wild" inspirierte mich eine Pornodarstellerin, die Selbstmord beging.
Du hast dir abseits der Musik auch als Fotograf einen Ruf erarbeitet. Was ist der Unterschied zwischen dem Fotograf Bryan Adams und dem Musiker?
BA: Das musst du Bryan Adams fragen! (lacht)
Naja, ich sag mal: Du machst oft Schwarz-Weiß-Fotos, dein neues Album klingt hingegen sehr farbenfroh…
BA: Mmmh. Darüber denke ich eigentlich nicht nach, aber meine Herangehensweise für beide Felder ist unterschiedlich. Beim Fotografieren arbeitet dein Kopf ganz anders, als beim Songwriting. Ein Song entsteht bei mir über eine sehr lange Zeit, für "I Thought I’d Seen Everything" habe ich über zwei Jahre gebraucht. Songs passieren nicht über Nacht, es ist harte Arbeit – die große Schwierigkeit daran ist aber, dass man es dem Song nicht anmerkt darf, dass ich ihn hundertmal überarbeitet habe. Für ein Foto brauchst du weniger als eine Sekunde.
Wenn du einen deiner alten Hits aus der Geschichte nehmen könntest und ihn heute als neuen Song, den niemand zuvor gehört hat, rausbringen könntest, welchen würdest du auswählen?
BA: Das würde ich gar nicht tun wollen! Und zwar, weil ich glaube, dass viele dieser Songs heute keine Hits wären. "Cuts Like A Knife" würde 2008 nicht funktionieren. Es war damals ein Hit und wurde mit der Zeit ein Klassiker. Aber ein Song passt nur in eine bestimmte Zeit. Nehmen wir "Summer of 69": Dieser Song wurde erst nach zehn Jahren ein Hit, in Holland kam er 1993 heraus und wurde Nummer eins! Ich war geschockt, als mich mein Manager damals anrief und mir das mitteilte.
Fühlst du dich nach all diesen Jahren schon als Klassiker?
BA: Naja, ich würde mir diese Frage nicht selbst stellen. Aber in der Rockmusik gibt es nur eine begrenzte Auswahl an Akkorden, die wirklich gut zusammenpassen, und schön langsam wird’s eng. (lacht) 25 Jahre sind schon eine lange Zeit, aber ich konzentriere mich viel lieber auf die Gegenwart und die Zukunft. Es gibt immer Neues zu entdecken und zu tun.
Also hast du keine Probleme damit, in zwei Jahren 50 zu werden?
BA: Nein, überhaupt nicht! Was soll ich auch dagegen tun? Ich kann nur weitermachen. Und seit Mick Jagger das Pensionsalter eines Rockmusikers konstant nach oben schiebt, gibt es auch keine Regeln mehr. Ich glaube, ich werde noch mit 80 Songs schreiben müssen. Ich kann eine Idee nicht unbearbeitet lassen, vor allem dann, wenn ich spüre, dass aus ihr etwas werden könnte.
Als wir "Cuts Like A Knife" machten, schrieb ich für ein ganzes Jahr durch, und die besten Songs kamen dann aufs Album – das war’s. Wir gingen anderthalb Jahre auf Tour, dann schrieben wir wieder Songs und die besten 10 kamen aufs nächste Album. So arbeite ich nicht mehr, so kann ich jetzt nicht mehr arbeiten. Ich brauche die Abwechslung, muss zwischendurch mal fotografieren oder auch gar nichts tun.
Du lebst hier allein, wird es jemals den Familienmenschen Bryan Adams geben?
BA: Vielleicht, dazu brauche ich aber eine Frau, die mit mir mithalten kann. Sie ist da draußen, ich muss sie nur noch finden. (lacht)
Interview: Christoph Andert
http://www.krone.at/Music/Bryan_Adams_im_Interview-Voll_auf_die_Elf-Story-94546
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 12, 2010
Justin Bergh selected to open for Bryan Adams
Cape Town, 8 June 2010:
Justin Bergh’s long awaited third album Inside Out is now available in digital format on Nokia Music Store. Go too: www.music.nokia.co.za
This follows the release of the second single off the album, Miss America which was penned by Bryan Adams and Elliot Kennedy, who both gave him their personal blessing to make this up-tempo track his own. Justin is the support act for Bryan Adams on his South African tour in July 2010.
Complete Article & Source: http://www.justinbergh.com/
Justin Bergh’s long awaited third album Inside Out is now available in digital format on Nokia Music Store. Go too: www.music.nokia.co.za
This follows the release of the second single off the album, Miss America which was penned by Bryan Adams and Elliot Kennedy, who both gave him their personal blessing to make this up-tempo track his own. Justin is the support act for Bryan Adams on his South African tour in July 2010.
Complete Article & Source: http://www.justinbergh.com/
by Charlotte Wolff
June 12, 2010
Bryan Adams wins the audience with acoustic wave of hits
01:00 AM EDT on Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Rick Massimo
Journal Pop Music Writer
PROVIDENCE — In a two-hour show at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Friday night, Bryan Adams laid two hours of hits and rarities end-to-end and put them under the microscope of acoustic performance.
Accompanied only by pianist Gary Breit (and then only occasionally), Adams went through the stages of his career, from earnest ’80s rocker (“Cuts Like a Knife”) to power balladeer (“Heaven”) to movie-soundtrack hit maker (“All For Love”), throwing in a few lesser-known songs and ornamenting the whole thing with an Everyguy kind of charm.
Adams started off with a version of “Run to You” that, in the intro, had enough echo and reverb on the guitar and his voice that it sounded pretty much like the original electric recording. As the song went on, he enlisted the crowd’s stomping feet and clapping hands to fill in the drums on the break in the middle, but still some of the most appealing parts of the song. He followed up with “How Do Ya Feel Tonight,” which had basically the same chord structure.
Breit came on after that for a rolling, tumbling “Back to You,” and his piano took the lead on “I’m Ready,” as Adams throttled back his guitar. Through most of the set, the ballads worked better than the rockers — “Remember” could have used a lighter touch, and “The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You” was leaden. (Not that the audience seemed to mind — an acoustic “Summer of ’69” even got them dancing.)
But when there was some swing to be had, such as on his latest, “You’ve Been a Friend to Me,” as well as “Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started” and the new “Miss You a Little Bit,” the acoustic setting lent a country-esque appeal. And “Walk On By,” from 2008’s “11” album, was simple and affecting.
Throughout the nearly 30 years of the Adams oeuvre, the lyrical concerns haven’t changed much — a few rock paeans to freedom, but mostly it’s about fidelity and consistency (“Run to You” being an adulterous exception). From “Straight From the Heart” to “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” to even relative rarities such as “Not Romeo Not Juliet,” it’s always about the love (the final word of the show-closing “All For Love”), which makes for a pretty down-the-middle show when you put that many songs together. Fortunately, the Adams persona, given free rein Friday night, was a fun accompaniment.
In solo (and almost-solo) performance, without a band waiting around for the next song, Adams was able to joust with the Vets crowd. He pointed out a young fan with a plastic horse toy from the film “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” before dedicating that film’s “Here I Am” to her.
He recognized a fan in front from a previous show, and brought two fans from the balcony to the front to fill two empty seats (to his embarrassment when it turned out the seats’ owners had just stepped out for a moment). He had several long conversations with the crowd, many of whom enjoyed the chance to shout back and actually be heard. One fan basically berated him into playing “Kids Wanna Rock.” “Good idea,” he called to her afterward.
Adams’ acoustic performances didn’t create a whole lot of fresh takes on the material; there were no radical reinventions. And his strong-yet-tender rock voice and straightforward rhythm guitar playing aren’t particularly versatile, which sometimes made the show feel slow. But his easy rapport and the earnest, essential appeal of his strumming, shouting and stomping were hard to resist. And while he didn’t quite manage to get all his hits in, he came close.
rmassimo@projo.com
Source: http://www.projo.com/music/content/BRYAN_ADAMS_REVIEW_06-13-10_57IRMGI_v8.c372b4.html
by Charlotte Wolff
June 11, 2010
Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance write songs for Musical
justjared.buzznet.com/2010/06/11/lea-michele-dorothy-of-oz-3d-musical/
Lea Michele will voice and sing in the lead part for Summertime Entertainment’s animated 3D musical Dorothy of Oz.
What perfect casting!
In The Wizard of Oz reboot, the 23-year-old Glee starlet will sing original musical numbers written by Bryan Adams and writing partner Jim Vallance.
Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/06/11/lea-michele-dorothy-of-oz-3d-musical/#ixzz0qZr5vhEB
Lea Michele will voice and sing in the lead part for Summertime Entertainment’s animated 3D musical Dorothy of Oz.
What perfect casting!
In The Wizard of Oz reboot, the 23-year-old Glee starlet will sing original musical numbers written by Bryan Adams and writing partner Jim Vallance.
Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/06/11/lea-michele-dorothy-of-oz-3d-musical/#ixzz0qZr5vhEB
by Karen Petersen
June 11, 2010
Main Street Music Scene - Bryan Adams
It is with great pleasure that this month’s article for Main Street Music Scene welcomes the Canadian great: Bryan Adams.
Bryan Adams is considered extremely prominent in the Canadian music industry, and no wonder he is the best-selling Canadian male artist of all time, holds the distinction of being the first Canadian artist to sell one million copies of his album in his homeland, not once, but twice with ‘Waking Up the Neighbours’ & ‘Reckless.’
“I always knew I'd be in music in some sort of capacity. I didn't know if I'd be successful at it, but I knew I'd be doing something in it. Maybe get a job in a record store. Maybe even play in a band. I never got into this to be a star.” Bryan said.
Adams has become more then just a ‘star’ he is a music legend. Inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998 and in April 2006 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards.
In January of this year he received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for his part in numerous charitable concerts and campaigns during his career, and on the first of May (2010) was given the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for his 30 years of contributions to the arts.
In February 2010 Adams released "One World, One Flame" - a track which was used as a theme song by the major German TV station ARD for the Olympic TV Coverage of Olympic Games in Vancouver.
On February 12, Adams, wrote and performed "Bang The Drum" as a duet with Nelly Furtado, for the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics Games in Vancouver, BC in front of 60,000 people. With Wayne Gretzky and Jaromir Jagr at the opening ceremonies, this brought all three together once again, following Gretzky's final game in 1999 at Madison Square Garden, when Gretzky then played for the New York Rangers and Jagr was with the Pittsburgh Penguins. At that time (1999) Adams sang the Canadian national anthem and altered the line to reflect Gretzky's departure, saying, "We'll miss you Wayne Gretzky."
Adams is also the owner of one the biggest hits of all time, "Everything I Do, I Do It For You". It is often known as the biggest hit of the 90's and holds the record for the longest running no. 1 in UK singles chart history (4 months). "Summer of 69" and "Run To You" have become rock radio staples. The album Reckless is considered by some to be a landmark recording of the 80's and for melodic rock.
Most of Adams's philanthropic activity is dedicated to his foundation "The Bryan Adams Foundation", which aims to advance education and learning opportunities for children and young people worldwide, believing that an education is the best gift that a child can be given.
The Foundation’s area of support is broad and far-reaching, enabling grants to be given for projects supporting the elderly, victims of war and natural disasters, and those suffering from mental or physical illness. The foundation is completely funded by his photographic activities.
"Thoughts are things; they have tremendous power. Thoughts of doubt and fear are pathways to failure. When you conquer negative attitudes of doubt and fear you conquer failure. Thoughts crystallize into habit and habit solidifies into circumstances." Quoted Bryan.
As is the case with most creative people, there is a cross over from one artistic out let to another. In Bryan’s case it is Photography, coincidently a passion close to my own heart. Bryan however is internationally renowned; his photographs have been published in British Vogue, L'uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Interview magazine and I-D, among others.
In June of 2005 Bryan and Calvin Klein published a book of photos called American Women; the proceeds went to breast cancer research for programs at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
As a photographer, Adams has worked with many of his musical peers, a sample listing includes: Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Placido Domingo, Celine Dion, Billy Idol, Moby, Amy Winehouse, t.A.T.u., Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel, Lenny Kravitz and Morrissey.
In 2002, Adams was invited, along with other photographers from the Commonwealth, to photograph Queen Elizabeth II during her Golden Jubilee; one of the photographs from this session was used as a Canadian postage stamp in 2004 and again in 2005.
Singer, song writer, philanthropist or photographer? Perhaps just a man with a great passion, a great vision and amazing talent!
~Cheers Bryan~ It is an honour to have you as part of MSM!
*Source of Information, Bryan Adams & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Adams
~Tilly Rivers~
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by Charlotte Wolff
June 11, 2010
Bryan launches new photography website
Check out Bryan's newly launched photography site for stunning images!
www.bryanadamsphotography.com
www.bryanadamsphotography.com
June 11, 2010
Hello! Canada Spring 2010
Check out the Spring 2010 edition of Hello! Canada for a full page photo of BA !
June 11, 2010
Hello! Canada Spring 2010
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June 10, 2010
Bryan Adams fait valoir les droits d'auteurs
Le chanteur Bryan Adams est également membre de la Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique. C'est à ce titre qu'il a rencontré, mardi, à Ottawa, les députés qui feront partie du comité de travail sur les droits d'auteurs.
Le Bloc Québécois sera représenté à cette table par la députée de Saint-Bruno/Saint-Hubert, Carole Lavallée. La responsable du dossier patrimoine a auparavant oeuvré ici à titre de directrice générale du Conseil de la culture puis présidente d'une agence de communications.
Le leader du Bloc Québécois et député de Joliette, Pierre Paquette, un passionné de musique, s'est aussi intéressé à cette rencontre préparatoire.
source: http://www.laction.com/article-462301-Bryan-Adams-fait-valoir-les-droits-dauteurs.html
by Marianne Schmidt
June 10, 2010
Gode råd fra Bryan Adams til redaktøren
Tekst og foto: John Jessen Hansen
Det har ikke skortet på gode og velmenende råd til journalist Tim Panduro og redaktør John Jessen Hansen, siden de startede på deres genfødelseskur. Her følger nogle af dem til redaktøren. Og så kommer der forhåbentligt mange flere i den nærmeste fremtid.
Råd fra rockmusiker Bryan Adams:
"Grunden til at jeg er så slank som jeg er, skyldes først og fremmest at jeg er vegetar. Og så drikker jeg meget vand og sjældent øl. Så hvis du holder dig væk fra de søde og fede sager, så bliver du slank som jeg. Men prøv at droppe kødet, du vænder dig hurtigt til kun at spise frugt og grønt."
Publiceret: 10. Juni 2010 12:30
Complete Article & Source; http://hilleroed.lokalavisen.dk/gode-raad-fra-bryan-adams-til-redaktoeren/20100610/artikler/706109815/1031
Det har ikke skortet på gode og velmenende råd til journalist Tim Panduro og redaktør John Jessen Hansen, siden de startede på deres genfødelseskur. Her følger nogle af dem til redaktøren. Og så kommer der forhåbentligt mange flere i den nærmeste fremtid.
Råd fra rockmusiker Bryan Adams:
"Grunden til at jeg er så slank som jeg er, skyldes først og fremmest at jeg er vegetar. Og så drikker jeg meget vand og sjældent øl. Så hvis du holder dig væk fra de søde og fede sager, så bliver du slank som jeg. Men prøv at droppe kødet, du vænder dig hurtigt til kun at spise frugt og grønt."
Publiceret: 10. Juni 2010 12:30
Complete Article & Source; http://hilleroed.lokalavisen.dk/gode-raad-fra-bryan-adams-til-redaktoeren/20100610/artikler/706109815/1031
by Charlotte Wolff
June 10, 2010
Bryan Adams unter der Gewinner und Nominierten der CMT-Music-Awards 2010
10. Juni 2010 | Von Team Country.de | Kategorie: News
Am Mittwoch, den 09. Juni 2010, wurden in der ausverkauften “Bridgestone Arena” in Nashville (Bundesstaat Tennessee) die CMT-Music-Awards verliehen. Kein geringerer als Kid Rock (All Summer Long) moderierte die Show, die natürlich live von Country Music Television (CMT) übertragen wurde. Bei den Awards werden die besten Videos des Jahres ausgezeichnet, daher erwähnen wir dies nicht bei der folgenden Auflistung!
Beste Zusammenarbeit
# Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams – “Heaven”
# Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews – “I’m Alive”
# Kellie Pickler featuring Taylor Swift – “Best Days of Your Life”
# Blake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins – “Hillbilly Bone” (Gewinner)
Komplete Auflistung:
http://www.country.de/2010/06/10/die-gewinner-der-cmt-music-awards-2010/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 10, 2010
Bryan Adams hits Binghamton for stripped-down concert
2010 has proved to be a jam-packed year for Bryan Adams so far.
In February, he and Nelly Furtado shared a globally televised duet when they opened the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with his song "Bang the Drum." In May, he jammed with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. And next month, he and classical tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform the final concert of the World Cup in South Africa — a sweet deal, considering Adams is a big soccer fan.
Add to that a busy touring schedule, his charity work and his moonlighting as an acclaimed photographer, and it's clear that the 50-year-old singer/songwriter is one of the Great White North's enduring musical exports.
Of course, Adams has little left to prove to anyone. Since his self-titled debut in 1980, he's sold 65 million albums worldwide and collected enough awards for an impressive trophy room. Nearly everyone knows his biggest hits by heart: "Summer of '69," "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," "Straight from the Heart," "Cuts Like a Knife," "Run to You," "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" and many others — he's had 21 songs in the Top 10 alone.
Underlying it all is his blue-collar work ethic and his desire to give back to those less fortunate. At this year's Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys), he received the prestigious Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for his work with the Bryan Adams Foundation.
In the past couple of years, Adams has found a new outlet for his music with a series of popular acoustic gigs — just him, a guitar and a harmonica. (Pianist Gary Bright joins him on some songs, too.) "The Bare Bones Tour" stops Monday night at Binghamton University's Anderson Center.
While in Europe last week, Adams agreed to answer a few questions for this newspaper by e-mail.
QUESTION: You're going to be here in Binghamton with your "Bare Bones Tour." Do you enjoy the freedom that a solo acoustic show gives to you as opposed to playing with a full band?
ANSWER: Yes, I love it, but I still do band shows. Oddly, the acoustic show has helped me look into the 30 years of songs I have and it reminds me of what I have. I do change things up on the night, usually because someone requests something.
Q: Does performing acoustically help you to rediscover the origins of your best-known songs?
A: I've definitely rediscovered many songs. When I started the "Bare Bones" tour, I don't think people quite understood what was going on. Adams acoustic — why? Even my agent was booking me in the wrong places until he came out and saw the show. It's been such a relief to finally work this way, as it's been brewing inside me since I did the "MTV Unplugged" show ages ago, I don't know why I didn't do it earlier.
Q: You're hailed not only for your music but your photography as well. What creative need do you think a camera fulfills that a guitar does not?
A: I spent yesterday with Amy Winehouse, working with her for an ad campaign for Fred Perry. It was exciting to see her well and happy and into the work. It's a different thing working in photography, but nothing replaces the music.
Q: You're well known for your charity work. Why do you think it's important to give back to others?
A: I started a foundation some years ago with the idea that it would bring some change, and if I helped one person I'd have done the right thing. I didn't expect it to land on its feet so quickly. It's ended up focusing on education, which is funny for someone who dropped out in grade 9. The whole thing is funded by my photography and it's gaining all the time. We always do a project or an evening event every year — this year we focused on underprivileged children in the city of London.
Q: What was it like performing at the Vancouver Olympics? That must have been a thrill to represent your own country to millions of people around the globe.
A: It's a great honor to be part of the Olympics, especially in Vancouver where I spent some time growing up. I had a new song called "Bang the Drum" that was perfect for the ceremonies, and they ended up using the song and the music from the song as the introduction to the Canadian athletes. It was amazing. Other than that, I was nervous about going out there and performing in a tie.
Q: After 65 million records (sold) and a worldwide fanbase, what do you still hope to accomplish?
A: My dream now would be to see the fairness of the business come back, because no one is getting paid fairly for music anymore and that isn't going to be good for developing new upcoming artists or songwriters. The ISPs need to share their business with the entertainment world one day, as they have sold billions of Internet subscriptions to billions of people on the back of being able to download things for free. Even Apple has used music and video to sell iPods when the music business had no idea what to do, and we've all blindly agreed to support this.
Young musicians today will never be able to earn a proper living, and it's an awful situation. If you were a musician today you would have more luck in making a living programming video games than writing songs.
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100609/ENT/6100338/Bryan-Adams-hits-Binghamton-for-stripped-down-concert-
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 10, 2010
Calendar 6/10 to 6/20/10
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Music & Night Life
SAT JUN 12
Bryan Adams performs an acoustic concert. 8 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. $120 to $180. 288-1500.
ssource: http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/calendar/calendar-610-to-62010-8016
Music & Night Life
SAT JUN 12
Bryan Adams performs an acoustic concert. 8 p.m. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. $120 to $180. 288-1500.
ssource: http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/calendar/calendar-610-to-62010-8016
by Marianne Schmidt
June 09, 2010
Bryan Adams Launches Photography Website
Today, Kingston born singer Bryan Adams posted on his Twitter account:
i’ve just launched my photography website. check it out if ya have a few minutes…
Visiting the site instantly loads a random set of photos from one of his shoots, with a “Photographs” link at the top of the page for visitors to easily pick and choose among the many photo sets he’s placed online.
The sets begin in June 2006 – with photographs Adams shot for L’Uomo Vogue magazine – and continue to May of this year, where he has shots of British model Lily Cole taken for Zoo magazine.
Other personalities included in his portfolio include: Sir Ben Kingsley, Twiggy, Renée Zellweger, Billy Idol, Mick Jagger & Ron Wood, Amy Winehouse, and Lindsay Lohan.
Fellow Canadians on the list include Ivan & Jason Reitman, as well as Michael J Fox – who Adams is apparently photographing again, based on a Twitter post this Monday by New York’s The Pierre Hotel:
Bryan Adams (singer/photog) is shooting a calendar with Michael J. Fox and Tatjana Patitz at The Pierre for Zeiss lenses.
The portfolio website can be found at BryanAdamsPhotography.com.
Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario in November 1959.
i’ve just launched my photography website. check it out if ya have a few minutes…
Visiting the site instantly loads a random set of photos from one of his shoots, with a “Photographs” link at the top of the page for visitors to easily pick and choose among the many photo sets he’s placed online.
The sets begin in June 2006 – with photographs Adams shot for L’Uomo Vogue magazine – and continue to May of this year, where he has shots of British model Lily Cole taken for Zoo magazine.
Other personalities included in his portfolio include: Sir Ben Kingsley, Twiggy, Renée Zellweger, Billy Idol, Mick Jagger & Ron Wood, Amy Winehouse, and Lindsay Lohan.
Fellow Canadians on the list include Ivan & Jason Reitman, as well as Michael J Fox – who Adams is apparently photographing again, based on a Twitter post this Monday by New York’s The Pierre Hotel:
Bryan Adams (singer/photog) is shooting a calendar with Michael J. Fox and Tatjana Patitz at The Pierre for Zeiss lenses.
The portfolio website can be found at BryanAdamsPhotography.com.
Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario in November 1959.
by Marion Bocaert
June 09, 2010
Bryan Adams - SOLD OUT
June 10, 2010 at 8:00 PM
SOLD OUT!
Bryan Adams continues his highly successful solo acoustic concert tour.
It's a spin on his classic hits that has been met with rave review from critics and fans alike:
"Before Adams even opened his mouth, the audience was giving him a standing ovation. It was the first of nine standing O's" (Roanoke Times) The place was packed and the vibe was wild ! (Charleston City Paper)
The Grammy-winner singer-songwriter has sold over 65 million records toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries. With hits like "Cuts Like a Knife", "Summer of '69", "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" to name a few, Adams is one the great songwriters of our time.
His outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers, performing over 120 concerts a year.
Source: http://www.collinscenterforthearts.com/#
by Charlotte Wolff
June 08, 2010
Bryan Adams Gives a Glimpse into Vancouver Studio
By Selby Jordan in Celebrities on 2010/06/06 at 9:27 pm
On June 4, Kingston born singer-songwriter Bryan Adams provided a glimpse into his B.C. based Warehouse Studio, a music recording facility housed in the oldest brick building in Vancouver.
On Friday he posted a message on his Twitter account, linking to photo [shown here] taken inside the studio.
Here is a shot of a guitar/piano set up at the Warehouse Studio…my studio in Canada :) http://twitpic.com/1ttnw6
Located in the present-day Gastown section of Vancouver, the building was originally built by the Oppenheimer Brothers in either June 1886 or July 1887 as Vancouver’s first wholesale grocery business. It also served as Vancouver’s first City Hall.
For most of its 115+ year history, the building held a glass factory and storage warehouse for Pilkington Glass Company.
The former Warehouse Studio was in the basement of Bryan Adams’ former West Vancouver house. While on tour, Bryan would allow other bands to record there, but soon decided to create a studio complex in the heart of Vancouver.
In 1991, he bought the abandoned, burnt-out brick building and had it restored to make it earthquake safe.
The building was divided with one-half brought down to turn it into an open air courtyard with a parking lot and small putting green.
The other half is the 3-storey studio, which was restored to maintain its old character and charm.
In 1998, Bryan received a City of Vancouver Heritage Award for this restoral effort.
Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario in November 1957.
http://kingstonherald.com/entertainment/celebrity/bryan-adams-vancouver-warehouse-studio-20103808/
On June 4, Kingston born singer-songwriter Bryan Adams provided a glimpse into his B.C. based Warehouse Studio, a music recording facility housed in the oldest brick building in Vancouver.
On Friday he posted a message on his Twitter account, linking to photo [shown here] taken inside the studio.
Here is a shot of a guitar/piano set up at the Warehouse Studio…my studio in Canada :) http://twitpic.com/1ttnw6
Located in the present-day Gastown section of Vancouver, the building was originally built by the Oppenheimer Brothers in either June 1886 or July 1887 as Vancouver’s first wholesale grocery business. It also served as Vancouver’s first City Hall.
For most of its 115+ year history, the building held a glass factory and storage warehouse for Pilkington Glass Company.
The former Warehouse Studio was in the basement of Bryan Adams’ former West Vancouver house. While on tour, Bryan would allow other bands to record there, but soon decided to create a studio complex in the heart of Vancouver.
In 1991, he bought the abandoned, burnt-out brick building and had it restored to make it earthquake safe.
The building was divided with one-half brought down to turn it into an open air courtyard with a parking lot and small putting green.
The other half is the 3-storey studio, which was restored to maintain its old character and charm.
In 1998, Bryan received a City of Vancouver Heritage Award for this restoral effort.
Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario in November 1957.
http://kingstonherald.com/entertainment/celebrity/bryan-adams-vancouver-warehouse-studio-20103808/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
June 08, 2010
Singer Bryan Adams keeps evolving
Bryan Adams has sold a reported 65 million records worldwide and won a Grammy and three Academy Awards for his film-soundtrack singles, but the singer and songwriter says that “it’s all about making yourself happy in the end, really.”
Toward that end, he’s coming to Providence on the Bare Bones tour, where he’ll be playing solo acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs for the first time.
Adams did the MTV series “Unplugged” in 1997, and says that the acoustic showcase planted the seed in his head. Doing hits such as “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Run to You” and “Everything I Do,” he says, gets to the heart of the song. On one hand, he never intended to do these songs acoustically; on the other, “all the songs were written on acoustic guitar at one point.”
Adams says the acoustic setting changes his relationship to the songs: “When I get back to playing them acoustically, it’s like discovering the songs again, in a different way.” It changes his relationship to the audience, too: “Inevitably, you end up talking a bit, telling stories about the songs; people request stuff. It’s very intimate.”
Speaking from a tour stop in England, where he’s doing a mixture of acoustic and band shows, Adams says that his 2008 album “11” might be his last full album. He confirms reports that he might release new songs in smaller bunches, rather than a full-on album at a time. He’ll be recording his Providence show for possible inclusion on a live acoustic EP of older songs and perhaps one new one. “I keep talking about it, because I don’t know — do people care about albums anymore? … It’s a sad question.”
Adams, 50, seems to have the answer, at least one that works for him: he’s won awards in his native Canada for his photography and his humanitarian work (including his charitable foundation and performances at concerts such as The Prince’s Trust, Live Aid and Live 8), and says that the most important thing is to keep doing something new.
“I think if you don’t change, it’d be a very sad state of affairs. You have to keep evolving, and keep looking at your music and who you are and what you’re doing as an artist. You want to, anyway, unless you’ve given up, which I certainly haven’t.”
The acoustic tour fits into that. “I was unsure about where everything’s going in the music world anyway, so I thought, ‘Everybody else is trying to figure it out, so I’ll just go and do my own thing.’ And if I fit in somewhere along the way, that’s great. And if I don’t, I’ll find some other way of making myself happy. . . .
“For me it was never about having goals to fill; it was just about making music and keeping things moving forward. People ask, ‘What’s your favorite song you wrote?’ and the answer is always, ‘The one I wrote yesterday.’ ”
Bryan Adams plays Friday night at 8 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, on the Avenue of the Arts, in Providence. Call (401) 421-2787 or go to www.vmari.com for tickets.
source:
http://www.projo.com/music/content/wk-pop10_06-10-10_2SIOG34_v11.51bb1cb.html
Toward that end, he’s coming to Providence on the Bare Bones tour, where he’ll be playing solo acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs for the first time.
Adams did the MTV series “Unplugged” in 1997, and says that the acoustic showcase planted the seed in his head. Doing hits such as “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Run to You” and “Everything I Do,” he says, gets to the heart of the song. On one hand, he never intended to do these songs acoustically; on the other, “all the songs were written on acoustic guitar at one point.”
Adams says the acoustic setting changes his relationship to the songs: “When I get back to playing them acoustically, it’s like discovering the songs again, in a different way.” It changes his relationship to the audience, too: “Inevitably, you end up talking a bit, telling stories about the songs; people request stuff. It’s very intimate.”
Speaking from a tour stop in England, where he’s doing a mixture of acoustic and band shows, Adams says that his 2008 album “11” might be his last full album. He confirms reports that he might release new songs in smaller bunches, rather than a full-on album at a time. He’ll be recording his Providence show for possible inclusion on a live acoustic EP of older songs and perhaps one new one. “I keep talking about it, because I don’t know — do people care about albums anymore? … It’s a sad question.”
Adams, 50, seems to have the answer, at least one that works for him: he’s won awards in his native Canada for his photography and his humanitarian work (including his charitable foundation and performances at concerts such as The Prince’s Trust, Live Aid and Live 8), and says that the most important thing is to keep doing something new.
“I think if you don’t change, it’d be a very sad state of affairs. You have to keep evolving, and keep looking at your music and who you are and what you’re doing as an artist. You want to, anyway, unless you’ve given up, which I certainly haven’t.”
The acoustic tour fits into that. “I was unsure about where everything’s going in the music world anyway, so I thought, ‘Everybody else is trying to figure it out, so I’ll just go and do my own thing.’ And if I fit in somewhere along the way, that’s great. And if I don’t, I’ll find some other way of making myself happy. . . .
“For me it was never about having goals to fill; it was just about making music and keeping things moving forward. People ask, ‘What’s your favorite song you wrote?’ and the answer is always, ‘The one I wrote yesterday.’ ”
Bryan Adams plays Friday night at 8 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, on the Avenue of the Arts, in Providence. Call (401) 421-2787 or go to www.vmari.com for tickets.
source:
http://www.projo.com/music/content/wk-pop10_06-10-10_2SIOG34_v11.51bb1cb.html
by Jens Ritter
June 07, 2010
Bryan Adams Gives a Glimpse into Vancouver Studio
Bryan Adams' Warehouse Studio
On June 4, Kingston born singer-songwriter Bryan Adams provided a glimpse into his B.C. based Warehouse Studio, a music recording facility housed in the oldest brick building in Vancouver.
On Friday he posted a message on his Twitter account, linking to photo [shown here] taken inside the studio.
Here is a shot of a guitar/piano set up at the Warehouse Studio…my studio in Canada http://twitpic.com/1ttnw6
Located in the present-day Gastown section of Vancouver, the building was originally built by the Oppenheimer Brothers in either June 1886 or July 1887 as Vancouver’s first wholesale grocery business. It also served as Vancouver’s first City Hall.
For most of its 115+ year history, the building held a glass factory and storage warehouse for Pilkington Glass Company.
Warehouse Studio in Vancouver's Gastown
The former Warehouse Studio was in the basement of Bryan Adams’ former West Vancouver house. While on tour, Bryan would allow other bands to record there, but soon decided to create a studio complex in the heart of Vancouver.
In 1991, he bought the abandoned, burnt-out brick building and had it restored to make it earthquake safe.
The building was divided with one-half brought down to turn it into an open air courtyard with a parking lot and small putting green.
The other half is the 3-storey studio, which was restored to maintain its old character and charm.
In 1998, Bryan received a City of Vancouver Heritage Award for this restoral effort.
by Marion Bocaert
June 05, 2010
Lily Cole by Bryan Adams for Zoo Magazine Summer 2010!
Magazine: Zoo Magazine
Issue: #27 Summer 2010
Model: Lily Cole
Photographer: Bryan Adams
Source: http://mode.newslicious.net/2010/06/lily-cole-by-bryan-adams-for-zoo.html
by Charlotte Wolff
June 04, 2010
Bryan Adams: Bare Bones Tour
Bryan Adams brings his highly successful solo-acoustic concert tour to the Weinberg Center. This new spin on his classic hits has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike. The singer/songwriter has been touring the world in support of his new album "11". As Canada's best known musical ambassador, Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. With hits like, "Cuts Like A Knife", "Summer of '69", "Kids Wanna Rock", "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "Open Road" and most recently "Thought I'd Seen Everything", Adams status as one of the great songwriter's of our time has been solidified. This show will provide a rare opportunity for fans to see Adams up close and personal as they've never seen him before.
June 15, 2010 8:00 pm
$66.50 – Orchestra, Rear Orchestra, & Mezzanine
$56.50 – Balcony
Tickets on sale March 5, 2010 at 10 a.m.
To minimize service charges, for special needs, groups, or to save up to 20% by ordering a subscription series, call our box office at 301-600-2828.
Source: http://www.weinbergcenter.org/performanceDetail.asp?PerformanceID=486
June 15, 2010 8:00 pm
$66.50 – Orchestra, Rear Orchestra, & Mezzanine
$56.50 – Balcony
Tickets on sale March 5, 2010 at 10 a.m.
To minimize service charges, for special needs, groups, or to save up to 20% by ordering a subscription series, call our box office at 301-600-2828.
Source: http://www.weinbergcenter.org/performanceDetail.asp?PerformanceID=486
by Charlotte Wolff
June 04, 2010
Bryan's pictures of Corinne Bailey Rae in Q magazine
On page 62 in the July issue of Q magazine is an article about Corinne Bailey Rae that entails pictures shot by Bryan Adams. In another article they use Bryan's pictures of Mick Jagger that were shot for the campaign Hear the world.
by Barbara Gnaegi
June 04, 2010
Corinne Bailey Rae pictures by by Bryan Adams
On page 62 in the July issue of Q magazine is an article about Corinne Bailey Rae that entails pictures shot by Bryan Adams. Above is the first of the photos.
In another article they use Bryan's pictures of Mick Jagger that were shot for the campaign Hear the world.
In another article they use Bryan's pictures of Mick Jagger that were shot for the campaign Hear the world.
by Barbara Gnaegi
June 04, 2010
Corinne Bailey Rae pictures by by Bryan Adams
On page 62 in the July issue of Q magazine is an article about Corinne Bailey Rae that entails pictures shot by Bryan Adams. Above the second of the photos.
In another article they use Bryan's pictures of Mick Jagger that were shot for the campaign Hear the world.
In another article they use Bryan's pictures of Mick Jagger that were shot for the campaign Hear the world.
by Barbara Gnaegi
June 02, 2010
Bryan Adams on Tour in Cape Town
With his distinctive vocals and blue-collar songwriting skills, Canadian icon Bryan Adams' this tour is going to be a real treat
Bryan Adams will be performing at the Coca-Cola Dome on Friday 9 July, where he will perform as a guest on the Celebrate Africa - Grand Finale Event before embarking on a solo tour, performing in Cape Town on Tuesday 13 July at Grand Arena.
Adams has been on the road with his Bare Bones Tour for over a year now. The intimate evening includes his career hits and selections from his 11th studio album, appropriately titled “11”.
The Canadian-born Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has garnered 21 top-10 hits, earned nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award and five ASCAP film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture: Everything I Do (I Do It For You).
His live performances have benefited numerous charitable endeavours during his 30-year career, including His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Prince's Trust, Live Aid, Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Breast Cancer. He is involved in charity work, campaigning for The Bryan Adams Foundation, which aims to advance education and learning opportunities for young children worldwide.
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Date: 13 Jul 2010
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Venue: Grand Arena
Location: GrandWest | 1 Vanguard Drive | Goodwood
Price: R221p/p - R374p/p
Phone: +27 (0)21 505 7517
http://www.kapstadtmagazin.de/things-to-do-kapstadt/Bryan-Adams-Live-in-Cape-Town/2010-05-29/15_37_52208
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 29, 2010
Events on Long Island
WESTHAMPTON BEACH Bryan Adams, solo acoustic tour. June 12 at 8 p.m. $120 to $180. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street. whbpac.org; (631) 288-1500.Outdoors
source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/nyregion/30listingsli.html
by Marianne Schmidt
May 28, 2010
Venter på Bryan Adams
Donkeyboy varmer opp før "Summer of 69"-helten entrer scenen.
Foto: Torstein Øen )
Frank Mersland, Cathrine Sordal og Amund Hestsveen
Publisert 28.05.10 19:09 Oppdatert 28.05.10 21:19 KRISTIANSAND: Det går en jevn stim av folk på vei til konsert på Odderøya i kveld.
Rundt regnet er det omkring 7-8000 inne på området akkurat nå.
Inne på selve området har rundt 1000 mennesker funnet plass i Bendiktsbukta. Hvis ikke kalenderen hadde vist slutten av mai, kunne en trodd at det var en litt tidlig Quart-kveld.
Arrangørene regner med at kveldens hovedattraksjon, Bryan Adams, går på scenen mellom 21.30 og 22.00 en gang.
- Det var solgt nesten seks tusen billetter for en måned siden. Jeg tipper det kommer 8700 for å høre på Adams i kveld, sier Rikard Klungland. Han har bidratt til å få scenen på plass - og har mange års erfaring fra arbeid med Quartfestivalen.
Først ut var Kristiansands egen Stein Roger Sordal på scenen sammen med resten av bandet Angel Hotell. Etterpå er det Donkeyboy sin tur før kvelden avsluttes av Bryan Adams.
Bilder og reaksjoner fra den konserten får du på fvn.no i løpet av kvelden.
LANGE KØER: Folk fortsetter å strømme til konsertområdet. FOTO: TORSTEIN ØEN
- Byen er klar for dette
Stein Roger Sordal, frontfigur i Angels Motel, var svært overrasket over at det kom så mange folk til åpningen av konserten på Odderøya i går kveld.
- Det var vel rundt 1000 stykker da vi begynte også ség det bare jevnt på, sier Sordal.
Mot slutten av konserten var det nok i mellom 3 og 4000 som stod på plenen i Bendiksbukta.
- Jeg visste at dette var et bra konsept da Trond Åge Nyhus lanserte ideen «Odderøya live». Byen er klar for dette. Kjente artister og fengende musikk. Rett og slett en fest for massene. Det er bra.
Sjøl håper Sordal at flere fikk øynene og ørene opp for Angels Hotell. Neste spillejobb er Hove-festivalen.
-Det var et veldig blandet publikum her. De aller fleste er nok kommet for å høre Bryan Adams, men det gjør ikke noe om noen ble klar over oss også, sier Sordal.
- Du har jo sunget på Quarten også. Hva er den store forskjellen?
- Da var det 100 mennesker. Nå var det 1000, sier Sordal.
Source: http://www.fvn.no/nyheter/utenriks/article766404.ece
Foto: Torstein Øen )
Frank Mersland, Cathrine Sordal og Amund Hestsveen
Publisert 28.05.10 19:09 Oppdatert 28.05.10 21:19 KRISTIANSAND: Det går en jevn stim av folk på vei til konsert på Odderøya i kveld.
Rundt regnet er det omkring 7-8000 inne på området akkurat nå.
Inne på selve området har rundt 1000 mennesker funnet plass i Bendiktsbukta. Hvis ikke kalenderen hadde vist slutten av mai, kunne en trodd at det var en litt tidlig Quart-kveld.
Arrangørene regner med at kveldens hovedattraksjon, Bryan Adams, går på scenen mellom 21.30 og 22.00 en gang.
- Det var solgt nesten seks tusen billetter for en måned siden. Jeg tipper det kommer 8700 for å høre på Adams i kveld, sier Rikard Klungland. Han har bidratt til å få scenen på plass - og har mange års erfaring fra arbeid med Quartfestivalen.
Først ut var Kristiansands egen Stein Roger Sordal på scenen sammen med resten av bandet Angel Hotell. Etterpå er det Donkeyboy sin tur før kvelden avsluttes av Bryan Adams.
Bilder og reaksjoner fra den konserten får du på fvn.no i løpet av kvelden.
LANGE KØER: Folk fortsetter å strømme til konsertområdet. FOTO: TORSTEIN ØEN
- Byen er klar for dette
Stein Roger Sordal, frontfigur i Angels Motel, var svært overrasket over at det kom så mange folk til åpningen av konserten på Odderøya i går kveld.
- Det var vel rundt 1000 stykker da vi begynte også ség det bare jevnt på, sier Sordal.
Mot slutten av konserten var det nok i mellom 3 og 4000 som stod på plenen i Bendiksbukta.
- Jeg visste at dette var et bra konsept da Trond Åge Nyhus lanserte ideen «Odderøya live». Byen er klar for dette. Kjente artister og fengende musikk. Rett og slett en fest for massene. Det er bra.
Sjøl håper Sordal at flere fikk øynene og ørene opp for Angels Hotell. Neste spillejobb er Hove-festivalen.
-Det var et veldig blandet publikum her. De aller fleste er nok kommet for å høre Bryan Adams, men det gjør ikke noe om noen ble klar over oss også, sier Sordal.
- Du har jo sunget på Quarten også. Hva er den store forskjellen?
- Da var det 100 mennesker. Nå var det 1000, sier Sordal.
Source: http://www.fvn.no/nyheter/utenriks/article766404.ece
by Charlotte Wolff
May 28, 2010
Bryan Adams om strikkende norske kvinner
Tekst: Thomas Sommerset Foto: Pressebilde
Dato: 28.05.2010 15:57
P4 (Kristiansand): I kveld spiller Bryan Adams i Kristiansand. Før konserten fortalte han om sitt noe spesielle minne fra Norge, og hvor lite han bryr seg om Eurovision Song Contest.
Hør lyd: Bryan Adams om strikking i Norge
Hør lyd: Bryan Adams bryr seg katta om Eurovision
Bryan Adams gjør kun et eneste intervju under sitt tre dager lange norgesbesøk. Det gjorde P4 i ettermiddag, og det kan du høre i sin helhet senere i sommer.
Adams spilte i går kveld en akustisk konsert for 1.100 mennesker på Sentrum scene i Oslo. I kveld spiller han på idylliske Odderøya i Kristiansand, hvor det er ventet 10.000 mennesker.
Den kanadiske stjernen gleder seg stort til kveldens konsert. Hør ham fortelle om det og sitt forhold til strikkende, norske kvinner i lydsaken øverst på siden.
Han forteller også at han sluttet å bry seg om melodi Grand Prix for omtrent 40 år siden.
Source: http://www.p4.no/story.aspx?id=357158
Dato: 28.05.2010 15:57
P4 (Kristiansand): I kveld spiller Bryan Adams i Kristiansand. Før konserten fortalte han om sitt noe spesielle minne fra Norge, og hvor lite han bryr seg om Eurovision Song Contest.
Hør lyd: Bryan Adams om strikking i Norge
Hør lyd: Bryan Adams bryr seg katta om Eurovision
Bryan Adams gjør kun et eneste intervju under sitt tre dager lange norgesbesøk. Det gjorde P4 i ettermiddag, og det kan du høre i sin helhet senere i sommer.
Adams spilte i går kveld en akustisk konsert for 1.100 mennesker på Sentrum scene i Oslo. I kveld spiller han på idylliske Odderøya i Kristiansand, hvor det er ventet 10.000 mennesker.
Den kanadiske stjernen gleder seg stort til kveldens konsert. Hør ham fortelle om det og sitt forhold til strikkende, norske kvinner i lydsaken øverst på siden.
Han forteller også at han sluttet å bry seg om melodi Grand Prix for omtrent 40 år siden.
Source: http://www.p4.no/story.aspx?id=357158
by Charlotte Wolff
May 27, 2010
Itunes USA adds new singles
One World One Flame and You've Been A Friend To Me singles are now available
at iTunes in the USA.
at iTunes in the USA.
May 27, 2010
Bryan Adams ihmetteli keikkapaikan anniskelualuetta
26.05.2010, 20:24
Tampereen Ratinan stadionilla hetki sitten esiintymisensä aloittanut kansainvälinen supertähti Bryan Adams saa parhaillaan esiintyä hienoisessa tihkusateessa, mutta yleisön tunnelma vaikuttaa koleudesta huolimatta hyvältä.
Ratinan stadionin kenttä on perisuomalaiseen tapaan jaettu anniskelualueeseen ja varsinaiseen konserttialueeseen noin metrin korkuisella aidalla. Aidan sisällä sijaitsee myös suurehko olutteltta. Supertähti ihmettelikin välijuonnossaan moista järjestelyä. Hän tiedusteli yleisöltä aidan tarkoitusta ja suositteli kaatamaan sen.
Hittikavalkadi Ratinassa jatkunee tänään pitkään, sillä Bryan Adamsilla on harvinaisen suuri repertuaari ykköshittejä. Viihdelehti Staran pikagallupin mukaan illan odotetuimpia kappaleita yleisön mielestä ovat muiden muassa klassikot Summer Of 69 ja “se Robin Hood -biisi”, eli (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.
Source:http://www.stara.fi/2010/05/26/bryan-adams-ihmetteli-keikkapaikan-anniskelualuetta/
Tampereen Ratinan stadionilla hetki sitten esiintymisensä aloittanut kansainvälinen supertähti Bryan Adams saa parhaillaan esiintyä hienoisessa tihkusateessa, mutta yleisön tunnelma vaikuttaa koleudesta huolimatta hyvältä.
Ratinan stadionin kenttä on perisuomalaiseen tapaan jaettu anniskelualueeseen ja varsinaiseen konserttialueeseen noin metrin korkuisella aidalla. Aidan sisällä sijaitsee myös suurehko olutteltta. Supertähti ihmettelikin välijuonnossaan moista järjestelyä. Hän tiedusteli yleisöltä aidan tarkoitusta ja suositteli kaatamaan sen.
Hittikavalkadi Ratinassa jatkunee tänään pitkään, sillä Bryan Adamsilla on harvinaisen suuri repertuaari ykköshittejä. Viihdelehti Staran pikagallupin mukaan illan odotetuimpia kappaleita yleisön mielestä ovat muiden muassa klassikot Summer Of 69 ja “se Robin Hood -biisi”, eli (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.
Source:http://www.stara.fi/2010/05/26/bryan-adams-ihmetteli-keikkapaikan-anniskelualuetta/
by Nicole Horesch
May 27, 2010
Juuri nyt: Summer Of '69 lämmitti vihdoin yleisön
26.05.2010 - 21:09 (19:36)
Vasta hitti Summer Of '69 lämmitti Tampereen Ratinaan kokoontuneen konserttiyleisön.
Tunnelma Ratinan stadionilla oli optimisten odottava, kun kanadalainen Bryan Adams avasi Tampereen-keikkansa reilun neljännesvuosisadan takaisella One Night Love Affair -kappaleella.
Rivakka rockbiisi, joka edustaa Bryan Adamsia tyypillisimmillään, on peräisin laulajan läpimurtoalbumilta, vuonna 1984 ilmestyneeltä Recklessiltä.
Reilu tunti avausbiisin jälkeen ilmoille kajahti samalta albumilta tuttu Summer Of '69, ja yleisö nosti kätensä taputuksiin. Sadekaan ei siinä vaiheessa latistanut tunnelmaa.
Ennen Adamsia soittanut lämmittelybändi Giant Leap joutui soittamaan varsin vajaalle stadionille, suurin osa yleisöstä valui paikalle vasta lämppärin soittaessa.
Kun Adams aloitti konserttinsa, näytti siltä, että ennakkoon lippunsa lunastaneet olivat ehtineet mukaan. Stadion oli noin puolillaan. Ennakkoon lippuja oli myyty noin 10 000. Stadionille mahtuu ainakin parikymmentätuhatta kuulijaa.
Aamulehti
Picture:Bryan Adams lämmitti yleisön Summer Of '69 -hitillä. Kuva: Jukka Ritola / Aamulehti
Source: http://www.aamulehti.fi/uutiset/kulttuuri/juuri-nyt-summer-of-69-lammitti-vihdoin-yleison/179912
6 kommenttia
1
Onpas ankeen näköistä.
Lähettäjä: | ke 26.5 klo 22:56
2
Stadion ei ollut siis läheskään puolillaan. Loppuunmyytynä väkeä olisi mahtunut noin 30000.
Lähettäjä: asfsasaf | ke 26.5 klo 22:57
3
Kyllähän Ratinaan mahtuu 30000 katsojaa.
Tiistaina se nähdään.
Tänään Ratina, varsinkin kenttä kaikuu tyhjyyttään.
Ei ihme, että järjestäjällä menee huonosti. Seuraavana floppaa Gunnarit.
Lähettäjä: Kalle | ke 26.5 klo 22:59
4
mutta joka tapauksessa hieno konsertti ja hyvä meno. Kiitos :)
Lähettäjä: mesis | to 27.5 klo 08:20
5
Väsynyttä, hajutonta ja mautonta mukarockia Radio Novan kuuntelijoille. Ihme että oli noinkaan paljoa väkeä.
Lähettäjä: nelson | to 27.5 klo 18:34
6
Tuosta yleisökapasiteetistä voin sano sen verran, että AC/DC:n konserttiin on myyty 32 000 lippua.
Lähettäjä: Jorma | to 27.5 klo 19:41
Vasta hitti Summer Of '69 lämmitti Tampereen Ratinaan kokoontuneen konserttiyleisön.
Tunnelma Ratinan stadionilla oli optimisten odottava, kun kanadalainen Bryan Adams avasi Tampereen-keikkansa reilun neljännesvuosisadan takaisella One Night Love Affair -kappaleella.
Rivakka rockbiisi, joka edustaa Bryan Adamsia tyypillisimmillään, on peräisin laulajan läpimurtoalbumilta, vuonna 1984 ilmestyneeltä Recklessiltä.
Reilu tunti avausbiisin jälkeen ilmoille kajahti samalta albumilta tuttu Summer Of '69, ja yleisö nosti kätensä taputuksiin. Sadekaan ei siinä vaiheessa latistanut tunnelmaa.
Ennen Adamsia soittanut lämmittelybändi Giant Leap joutui soittamaan varsin vajaalle stadionille, suurin osa yleisöstä valui paikalle vasta lämppärin soittaessa.
Kun Adams aloitti konserttinsa, näytti siltä, että ennakkoon lippunsa lunastaneet olivat ehtineet mukaan. Stadion oli noin puolillaan. Ennakkoon lippuja oli myyty noin 10 000. Stadionille mahtuu ainakin parikymmentätuhatta kuulijaa.
Aamulehti
Picture:Bryan Adams lämmitti yleisön Summer Of '69 -hitillä. Kuva: Jukka Ritola / Aamulehti
Source: http://www.aamulehti.fi/uutiset/kulttuuri/juuri-nyt-summer-of-69-lammitti-vihdoin-yleison/179912
6 kommenttia
1
Onpas ankeen näköistä.
Lähettäjä: | ke 26.5 klo 22:56
2
Stadion ei ollut siis läheskään puolillaan. Loppuunmyytynä väkeä olisi mahtunut noin 30000.
Lähettäjä: asfsasaf | ke 26.5 klo 22:57
3
Kyllähän Ratinaan mahtuu 30000 katsojaa.
Tiistaina se nähdään.
Tänään Ratina, varsinkin kenttä kaikuu tyhjyyttään.
Ei ihme, että järjestäjällä menee huonosti. Seuraavana floppaa Gunnarit.
Lähettäjä: Kalle | ke 26.5 klo 22:59
4
mutta joka tapauksessa hieno konsertti ja hyvä meno. Kiitos :)
Lähettäjä: mesis | to 27.5 klo 08:20
5
Väsynyttä, hajutonta ja mautonta mukarockia Radio Novan kuuntelijoille. Ihme että oli noinkaan paljoa väkeä.
Lähettäjä: nelson | to 27.5 klo 18:34
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Tuosta yleisökapasiteetistä voin sano sen verran, että AC/DC:n konserttiin on myyty 32 000 lippua.
Lähettäjä: Jorma | to 27.5 klo 19:41
by Nicole Horesch
May 26, 2010
Ratina raikuu kello 19 alkaen: Tervetuloa Tampereelle, Bryan Adams!
26.05.2010 - 10:40 (10:19)
Raikaavatko Tampereen Ratinassa sellaiset hitit kuin "Summer of 69", "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" ja "Heaven".
Se on mahdollista, kun lavalle ampaisee tänään keskiviikkona yli 60 miljoonaa levyä myynyt kanadalaisrokkari Bryan Adams. Viimeksi mies esiintyi Suomessa vuonna 2007 Espoossa. Silloin konsertti oli loppuunmyyty, sen sijaan tämäniltaiselle keikalle on vielä lippuja jäljellä.
Konsertti alkaa Ratinan stadionilla kello 19. Ovet konserttipaikalle avataan kello 17.
Yleisöä lämmittelee Giant Leap, joka astuu lavalle kello 18.15.
Koko konsertin on määrä olla ohi kello 22.
Bryan Adams antoi Aamulehdelle haastattelun Tampereen-vierailunsa kunniaksi.
Tervetuloa Tampereelle, Bryan Adams. Mitä voimme tarjota sinulle, kun kasvissyöjänä et taida välittää perinneherkuistamme mustastamakkarasta ja kuumasta koirasta?
- Ovatko vegaanit suomalaisten mielestä outoja? Olen vegaani, koska minusta se on itselleni hyväksi. Muita syitä ei oikeastaan ole.
Olet onnistunut säilyttämään puhtoisen joka äidin unelmavävyn maineen. Oletko oikeasti niin kiltti kaveri vai oletko vain hyvä peittämään jälkesi?
- Jotkut muusikot, kuten minä, välttävät otsikot keskittymällä pelkästään musiikkiin. On myös monia muusikoita, jotka käyttävät huumeita ja juovat paljon ja se suorastaan vetää julkisuutta puoleensa. Ja johtaa joskus tuhoon.
- En ole koskaan ollut kiinnostunut sellaisesta elämästä, sillä urani alkuvaiheessa 1970-luvulla näin bändejä, jotka päihteiden väärinkäyttö tuhosi.
Musiikkisi aiheuttaa monissa todellisen nostalgiaryöpyn. Mikä saa sinut haikealle mielelle?
- Luultavasti samat asiat kuin monet muutkin eli elämääni kuuluneiden ystävien ja perheenjäsenien ajatteleminen. Myös rakastetut saavat joskus sellaiselle tuulelle.
Montako mustaa t-paitaa ja monetko farkut kaapistasi löytyy?
- Monta! Mutta aina voisi olla enemmänkin.
Lue Bryan Adamsin koko haastattelu keskiviikon Aamulehdestä.
Aamulehti
Source:
http://www.aamulehti.fi/uutiset/kulttuuri/ratina-raikuu-kello-19-alkaen-tervetuloa-tampereelle-bryan-adams/179843
Raikaavatko Tampereen Ratinassa sellaiset hitit kuin "Summer of 69", "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" ja "Heaven".
Se on mahdollista, kun lavalle ampaisee tänään keskiviikkona yli 60 miljoonaa levyä myynyt kanadalaisrokkari Bryan Adams. Viimeksi mies esiintyi Suomessa vuonna 2007 Espoossa. Silloin konsertti oli loppuunmyyty, sen sijaan tämäniltaiselle keikalle on vielä lippuja jäljellä.
Konsertti alkaa Ratinan stadionilla kello 19. Ovet konserttipaikalle avataan kello 17.
Yleisöä lämmittelee Giant Leap, joka astuu lavalle kello 18.15.
Koko konsertin on määrä olla ohi kello 22.
Bryan Adams antoi Aamulehdelle haastattelun Tampereen-vierailunsa kunniaksi.
Tervetuloa Tampereelle, Bryan Adams. Mitä voimme tarjota sinulle, kun kasvissyöjänä et taida välittää perinneherkuistamme mustastamakkarasta ja kuumasta koirasta?
- Ovatko vegaanit suomalaisten mielestä outoja? Olen vegaani, koska minusta se on itselleni hyväksi. Muita syitä ei oikeastaan ole.
Olet onnistunut säilyttämään puhtoisen joka äidin unelmavävyn maineen. Oletko oikeasti niin kiltti kaveri vai oletko vain hyvä peittämään jälkesi?
- Jotkut muusikot, kuten minä, välttävät otsikot keskittymällä pelkästään musiikkiin. On myös monia muusikoita, jotka käyttävät huumeita ja juovat paljon ja se suorastaan vetää julkisuutta puoleensa. Ja johtaa joskus tuhoon.
- En ole koskaan ollut kiinnostunut sellaisesta elämästä, sillä urani alkuvaiheessa 1970-luvulla näin bändejä, jotka päihteiden väärinkäyttö tuhosi.
Musiikkisi aiheuttaa monissa todellisen nostalgiaryöpyn. Mikä saa sinut haikealle mielelle?
- Luultavasti samat asiat kuin monet muutkin eli elämääni kuuluneiden ystävien ja perheenjäsenien ajatteleminen. Myös rakastetut saavat joskus sellaiselle tuulelle.
Montako mustaa t-paitaa ja monetko farkut kaapistasi löytyy?
- Monta! Mutta aina voisi olla enemmänkin.
Lue Bryan Adamsin koko haastattelu keskiviikon Aamulehdestä.
Aamulehti
Source:
http://www.aamulehti.fi/uutiset/kulttuuri/ratina-raikuu-kello-19-alkaen-tervetuloa-tampereelle-bryan-adams/179843
by Charlotte Wolff
May 26, 2010
Bryan Adams klar for Odderøya
CELEBER GJEST: Bryan Adams er klar for Odderøya på fredag. Er du? (Foto: Mark Baker)
Ann Magritt Arnli
Publisert 25.05.10 19:32 Oppdatert 25.05.10 20:25
Fredag 28. mai
Bryan Adams
Odderøya Amfi klokken 18.00
Det er første gang 80- og 90-tallets store pophelt Bryan Adams kommer til Sørlandet. Hitmakeren startet karrieren med platedebut allerede i 1980, og har en 30 år lang karriere bak seg. På verdensbasis har han solgt over 65 millioner plater, på 80- og 90-tallet toppet han verdens hitlister en rekke ganger, og han har mottatt flere av musikkbtansjens mest prestigetunge priser.
De fleste kjenner godt til "Summer of -69", "Everything I do, I do it for you" og "Please Forgive Me". Fredagskvelden vil nok by på både gode mimre-låter og sanger fra nyere tid. Med seg som supportband for kvelden har han Donkeyboy fra Drammen.
Source: http://www.fvn.no/kultur/article765468.ece
Ann Magritt Arnli
Publisert 25.05.10 19:32 Oppdatert 25.05.10 20:25
Fredag 28. mai
Bryan Adams
Odderøya Amfi klokken 18.00
Det er første gang 80- og 90-tallets store pophelt Bryan Adams kommer til Sørlandet. Hitmakeren startet karrieren med platedebut allerede i 1980, og har en 30 år lang karriere bak seg. På verdensbasis har han solgt over 65 millioner plater, på 80- og 90-tallet toppet han verdens hitlister en rekke ganger, og han har mottatt flere av musikkbtansjens mest prestigetunge priser.
De fleste kjenner godt til "Summer of -69", "Everything I do, I do it for you" og "Please Forgive Me". Fredagskvelden vil nok by på både gode mimre-låter og sanger fra nyere tid. Med seg som supportband for kvelden har han Donkeyboy fra Drammen.
Source: http://www.fvn.no/kultur/article765468.ece
by Charlotte Wolff
May 25, 2010
Bryan Adams: Everything He Does He Does For Fans
Westhampton Beach - Bryan Adams will bring his highly successful "Bare Bones" acoustic concert tour to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 12 at 8 p.m.
Adams is a well known photographer in addition to his music background.
Stripped down to the basics in a solo acoustic tour, this intimate concert will cover all the bases in Adams' stunning catalog of hits. Selling over 65 million records, with hits like, "Cuts Like a Knife," "Summer of '69," "Kids Wanna Rock," "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started," and "(Everything I'd Do) I'd Do It For You," Adams status as a songwriter has been solidified.
His most recent album of original material is titled "11," this past year he contributed the lead track "You've Been a Friend to Me" to the John Travolta film "Old Dogs." Adams was a part of the Opening Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, singing a duet - "Bang The Drum" - alongside fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado. Additionally, this year he was recognized at the Juno Awards with the Humanitarian Award, and a week later he received the prestigious Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Nominated multiple times for every major award in the industry from the Academy Awards to the Golden Globes and the Grammys, the show promises to be a treat for his loyal following. The concert is being generously sponsored in part by The Kuhn Family.
In anticipation of his first appearance in The Hamptons, Adams agreed to answer five questions via email.
Have you visited The Hamptons in the past and why have you chosen the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center as a venue to perform?
BA: I've been invited lots of times, but I've never been there, I usually am quite happy in the city. However, performing there is a perfect excuse for me to see it, in fact I'm going to spend an extra day or two there to wander around. I also wouldn't mind a trip to Montauk for a look around. Isn't that quite close?
As an artist with a long history of live concert performances, have you found any connection with the mental and emotional preparation and energies required for a live show versus the songwriting work you have done for film?
BA: With film work I have to prepare by getting into what the film is about and creating something that works with the story. For concerts I don't have to prepare for it more than a quick run down of the songs with the band. Well, maybe I have a cup of tea, but that's about it. Performing has always been about having the right songs, that is the tricky bit, because it's easy to write songs, it's just hard to write good ones.
Reflecting on your well received photographic pursuits is there any historical individual or locale you wish you had the opportunity to photograph?
BA: I'm working with Sophia Loren next week, and I'm very excited. She's been one of my favorites forever. As far as locale is concerned, there is always a new locale, sometimes it's not the glamourous ones that are the best to shoot. I see amazing sites and locations in the U.S. on tour all the time, even some of the weirdly decorated beige hotel rooms I stay in can be interesting.
Given your long and well known association with numerous charitable and philanthropic organizations, can you comment on what three present day issues facing the global community you feel more attention and funds should be focused on by not only governments but citizens as well.
BA: Better education everywhere; resolve the Israel/Palestine problem; and stop the killing of whales. How's that?!
What role does current technology play in your songwriting, performance, and photographic endeavors?
BA: I use it all as much as a tool as I can, but I'm not a boffin. I don't know how to use all the different technologies to record. I have a basic system to record ideas down and I keep a diary of lyrical ideas which I sift through when I'm looking for an idea. As far as photos are concerned, the current technology is probably the best thing that could ever have happened. I'm sorry to see the old film stock disappear in some ways, but in other ways its made a much better photographer out of me, especially to be able to work with images as I go along and check how it's looking - so to answer your question, I'm embracing the new technology.
For more information on Bryan Adams go to www.bryanadams.com.
Tickets are $180, $150, $120, and can be purchased three ways: Go to www.whbpac.org, Box Office at 631-288-1500, or at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, (Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and later on show nights).
source: http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Top-Stories/10892/Bryan-Adams-Everything-He-Does-He-Does-For-Fans.html
by Marianne Schmidt
May 25, 2010
Topkarakter til Bryan Adams
Det var Bryan Adams de 10.000 tilskuere først og fremmest var kommet for at se og høre.
Han har fans i alle aldersklasser og har produceret en masse hits der er blevet ørehængere. Og så er Bryan Adams altid garanti for god underholdning. 2. pinsedag på Hillerød Stadion var ingen undtagelse
Tekst og foto: John Jessen Hansen
Hovedparten af de 10.000 tilskuere der var troppet op 2. pinsedag på Hillerød Stadion var kommet for at se og høre den canadiske legende Bryan Adams.
Inden Bryan Adams gik på scenen klokken 20.30, havde Big Fat Snake, Bruce Goultry og Poul Krebs underholdt. Et par regnbyer blandede sig i forestillingen.
Trods bygerne var der overalt glæde, godt humør og gang i indtagelsen af fadøl, shots og Summerbyes.
På trods af en solid præstation af de tre opvarmningsbands, var det Bryan Adams de fleste af de 10.000 tilskuere var kommer for at se og høre.
Mødet med Bryan Adams
Inden den canadiske legende gik på scenen klokken 20.30, havde Hillerød Posten arrangeret et møde mellem to megafans og Bryan Adams backstage. De heldige var 20-årige Mette Spuur og 39-årige Trine Danesø.
For begge piger blev det en oplevelse de aldrig glemmer. Den venlige Bryan Adams gav sig god tid til at besvare pigerne spørgsmål og skrive autografer på papir og tøj.
Mette Spuur erklærede sin ubetingede kærlighed til rockstjernen og afkrævede han op til flere kram.
"Det her er bare helt vildt. Det største jeg nogensinde har oplevet. Tusinde mange tak fordi avisen gav mig den oplevelse. Jeg var rystende nervøs da jeg skulle tale med ham. Men da jeg så ham komme imod mig og give mig hånden, måtte jeg bare kramme ham", siger Mette Spuur.
"Det var min veninde der gennem en mail til Hillerød Posten sørgede for at det blev mig der fik oplevelsen. Det er bare fantastisk at stå ved siden af ens idol. Det var helt uvirkeligt. En oplevelse jeg aldrig glemmer", siger 39-årige Trine Danesø.
Ventetiden var i VIP-teltet
Koncerten med Bryan Adams forløb som forventet. Hit efter hit bragede ud mod himmelen i den halvkolde aften.
Det eneste skæmmende problem ved hele arrangementet udspillede sig i VIP-teltet. Her havde gæsterne betalt 250 kroner ekstra for at blive bespist. Maden, der var tilberedt af en af byens bedste kokke, fejlede ikke noget. Det gjorde til gengæld de problemer der opstod da 1300 mennesker på én gang skulle op til én buffet og fylde deres tallerken. Alt var kaos. Så efter halvanden time i kø, valgte nogen af gæsterne at gå udenfor VIP-området og købe sig en burger.
Bandet Shotgun Revolution, der var hyret til at spille i VIP-teltet, spillede for gæsterne mens de stod med ryggen til scenen, i kø for at få noget at spise.
Men alt i alt en festlig dag. Vi må håbe at der i fremtiden kommer mange flere af den slags koncerter i Hillerød og at arrangørerne lærer af deres fejl...
Source & more photos : http://hilleroed.lokalavisen.dk/topkarakter-til-bryan-adams/20100525/artikler/705259700/1031
Han har fans i alle aldersklasser og har produceret en masse hits der er blevet ørehængere. Og så er Bryan Adams altid garanti for god underholdning. 2. pinsedag på Hillerød Stadion var ingen undtagelse
Tekst og foto: John Jessen Hansen
Hovedparten af de 10.000 tilskuere der var troppet op 2. pinsedag på Hillerød Stadion var kommet for at se og høre den canadiske legende Bryan Adams.
Inden Bryan Adams gik på scenen klokken 20.30, havde Big Fat Snake, Bruce Goultry og Poul Krebs underholdt. Et par regnbyer blandede sig i forestillingen.
Trods bygerne var der overalt glæde, godt humør og gang i indtagelsen af fadøl, shots og Summerbyes.
På trods af en solid præstation af de tre opvarmningsbands, var det Bryan Adams de fleste af de 10.000 tilskuere var kommer for at se og høre.
Mødet med Bryan Adams
Inden den canadiske legende gik på scenen klokken 20.30, havde Hillerød Posten arrangeret et møde mellem to megafans og Bryan Adams backstage. De heldige var 20-årige Mette Spuur og 39-årige Trine Danesø.
For begge piger blev det en oplevelse de aldrig glemmer. Den venlige Bryan Adams gav sig god tid til at besvare pigerne spørgsmål og skrive autografer på papir og tøj.
Mette Spuur erklærede sin ubetingede kærlighed til rockstjernen og afkrævede han op til flere kram.
"Det her er bare helt vildt. Det største jeg nogensinde har oplevet. Tusinde mange tak fordi avisen gav mig den oplevelse. Jeg var rystende nervøs da jeg skulle tale med ham. Men da jeg så ham komme imod mig og give mig hånden, måtte jeg bare kramme ham", siger Mette Spuur.
"Det var min veninde der gennem en mail til Hillerød Posten sørgede for at det blev mig der fik oplevelsen. Det er bare fantastisk at stå ved siden af ens idol. Det var helt uvirkeligt. En oplevelse jeg aldrig glemmer", siger 39-årige Trine Danesø.
Ventetiden var i VIP-teltet
Koncerten med Bryan Adams forløb som forventet. Hit efter hit bragede ud mod himmelen i den halvkolde aften.
Det eneste skæmmende problem ved hele arrangementet udspillede sig i VIP-teltet. Her havde gæsterne betalt 250 kroner ekstra for at blive bespist. Maden, der var tilberedt af en af byens bedste kokke, fejlede ikke noget. Det gjorde til gengæld de problemer der opstod da 1300 mennesker på én gang skulle op til én buffet og fylde deres tallerken. Alt var kaos. Så efter halvanden time i kø, valgte nogen af gæsterne at gå udenfor VIP-området og købe sig en burger.
Bandet Shotgun Revolution, der var hyret til at spille i VIP-teltet, spillede for gæsterne mens de stod med ryggen til scenen, i kø for at få noget at spise.
Men alt i alt en festlig dag. Vi må håbe at der i fremtiden kommer mange flere af den slags koncerter i Hillerød og at arrangørerne lærer af deres fejl...
Source & more photos : http://hilleroed.lokalavisen.dk/topkarakter-til-bryan-adams/20100525/artikler/705259700/1031
by Charlotte Wolff
May 25, 2010
Suomessa tänään konsertoiva Bryan Adams unelmoi perhe-elämästä
Bryan Adams paljastaa, mistä Summer of '69 kertoo.
Kanadalainen rocktähti Bryan Adams esiintyy tänään Ratinan Stadionilla Tampereella.
Mikä on ikimuistoisinta mitä sinulle on Suomessa tapahtunut?
- Konsertit. Jo silloin, kun ensimmäisen kerran esiinnyin Suomessa 1980-luvulla, sain lavalla yhtä upean vastaanoton kuin USA:ssa tai Kanadassa.
Kappaleesi ovat usein romanttisia. Oletko sinä romanttinen mies?
- Luulen, että ihmisten mielikuva minusta on hieman vääristynyt sen vuoksi, että olen tehnyt niin paljon lauluja rakkaudesta. Tosin se on minulle ihan ok. Mielikuva voisi olla huonompikin!
Oletko vielä työnarkomaani vai onko tahtisi hiljentynyt?
- Työskentelen yhä tiiviisti. Teen joka kuukausi pitkiä matkoja ja kiertueita ympäri maailman. Viime aikoina olen kiertänyt Yhdysvalloissa eri teattereissa ja esittänyt musiikkiani vain akustisen kitaran ja pianon säestyksellä.
Miksi et ole mennyt naimisiin tai hankkinut lapsia?
- 1990-luvun lopussa olisin jo voinut hankkia lapsia, mutta nainen jonka kanssa tuolloin seurustelin ei halunnut sitä. Myöhemmin en enää itsekään halunnut asettua aloilleni. Tosin viime aikoina ajatus perheen perustamisesta on taas alkanut houkutella enemmän. Saa nähdä miten käy, elämä on pitkä.
Aiotko jättää musiikkibisneksen ja keskittyä kuvaamiseen?
- Kuvaaminen on hauskaa, mutta minulla ei ole aikomustakaan jättää musiikkia.
- Tosin niin sanottua musiikkibisnestä ei enää ole olemassakaan. Internet on muuttanut sen eräänlaiseksi villiksi länneksi, missä jokainen nappaa itselleen kaiken ilmaiseksi. Eräs ihminen kysyi minulta taannoin, olisiko minulle neuvoja nuorille muusikoille. Sanoin, että tässä on yksi: älkää olettako, että kukaan enää pystyy elättämään itseään muusikkona, vaan valitkaa luova työ, jolla on myös tulevaisuus.
Millainen tarina liittyy hittiisi Summer of '69?
- Kappale on nostalginen metafora rakastelemisesta kesällä. Se ei liity mihinkään tiettyyn vuoteen. Jos kuuntelee tarkasti, huomaa, että laulan kappaleen lopussa "...me and my baby in a '69".
Missä olet kymmenen vuoden kuluttua?
- Varmaan suunnittelen juuri uutta kiertuetta. Varmaan on ainakin se, että keikkailen yhä.
source: http://www.iltalehti.fi/viihde/2010052611728002_vi.shtml
by Marianne Schmidt
May 25, 2010
Bryan Adams jää pitkälle tauolle
Bryan Adams esiintyy tänä iltana Tampereella Ratinan stadionilla. Kalle Keskinen Speed Promotionista on keikkaan tyytyväinen, sillä Adams on jäämässä pitkälle tauolle.
Speed Promotionin pääpromoottori Kalle Keskinen odottaa Bryan Adamsin tämän illan keikalta paljon. Adams esiintyy Tampereella Ratinan stadionilla.
Bryan Adamsia alettiin järjestää Suomeen viime marraskuussa, kun tieto artistin kiertueesta saatiin. Keskisen mukaan tämän illan konsertti on viimeinen tilaisuus pitkään aikaan nähdä Bryan Adams suuren luokan keikalla bändinsä kanssa.
-Bändi jää kiertueen jälkeen pitkälle tauolle ja Adams heittää tauon aikana korkeintaan muutamia akustisia keikkoja.
Keskisen odotukset ovat kovat, sillä Speed Promotion on rahan tarpeessa. Yritykseltä peritään 48 000 euron velkoja. Keskisen mukaan taloustaantuma ja kovat keikkapalkkiot koettelevat nuorta yritystä erityisen paljon.
-Tapahtumien ja keikkojen odottelu saattaa sitoa rahaa jopa miljoonia euroja useiksi kuukausiksi. Nuorena yrityksenä meillä ei ole paljoa varallisuutta ja tuottoja saadaan vasta, kun lipunmyynti käynnistyy. Lisäksi taantuma näkyy lipunmyynnissä.
Keskisen mukaan Bryan Adamsin keikan lipunmyynti helpottaa osaltaan yrityksen taloudellisia vaikeuksia.
Konserttien lisäksi Speed Promotion tuo Suomeen muun muassa vapaapainia Helsinki Fight Nightin muodossa. Tampere-Pirkkalan lentoasemalla puolestaan järjestetään elokuussa Suomen ilmailuliiton päälentonäytös Tampere International Air Show.
source: http://www.radio957.fi/index.php?mw=Bryan%20Adams+Kalle%20Keskinen+Speed%20Promotion&option=com_sbsarticle&tmpl=blog&cid=5630&cat=1
by Marianne Schmidt
May 23, 2010
Hit på hit på hit på... Bryan Adams leverede ren hitparade i den første af sine fire koncerter i Danmark
Bryan Adams har ikke meget nyt at byde på, men giver folket, hvad folket vil have - hits. (Foto: Ole Frederiksen)
17:24 - 23. maj. 2010 | Peter Elsnab
At sige, man ikke kan lide Bryan Adams, svarer lidt til at sige, at man ikke kan lide rock'n'roll 'på to og fire', gode melodier og omkvæd, man kan skråle med på efter 15 fadøl.
Der var ikke så meget nyt under solen, da den canadiske arbejdsmand åbnede sin danmarksturne i Odense, men han giver folket, hvad folket vil have - hits.
Og dem har den 50-årige canadier lavet mange af. Uha! Tænk at kunne følge op på 'Summer Of 69' med 'Everything I Do', 'Cuts Like A Knife', Lonely Nights' og 'Heaven'. Hit på hit på hit på ... I små to timer. Fyldt med strålende riffs som i for eksempel overraskende seje 'Hearts On Fire' og altid eminente 'Run To You'.
Adams sang så blodårerne stod frem i den hæse hals, han ældes med en Robert Redfordsk værdighed, og det er svært at tro, at det efterhånden er 30 år siden, han solodebuterede.
Det var klassiker på klassiker, og selv småpatetiske '18 Til I Die' og 'The Only Thing That Looks (Good On Me Is You)' var sgu ret medrivende under den fynske stjernehimmel.
Det meste gik rent ind hos de - måske - 8000 lettere overrislede fynboer i Tusindsårsskoven, og selv en af de ellers ofte pinlige sekvenser med en publikummer på scenen fungerede. Big up 'Louise'!
Adams har ikke så meget nyt at byde - de nyeste numre lyder som de gamle - men respekt for en musiker uden fine fornemmelser og masser af spilleglæde. Og hits.
Bryan Adams spillede lødag i Århus, i dag i Aalborg og mandag i Hillerød.
Source: http://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/koncert_anmeldelser/article1350813.ece
17:24 - 23. maj. 2010 | Peter Elsnab
At sige, man ikke kan lide Bryan Adams, svarer lidt til at sige, at man ikke kan lide rock'n'roll 'på to og fire', gode melodier og omkvæd, man kan skråle med på efter 15 fadøl.
Der var ikke så meget nyt under solen, da den canadiske arbejdsmand åbnede sin danmarksturne i Odense, men han giver folket, hvad folket vil have - hits.
Og dem har den 50-årige canadier lavet mange af. Uha! Tænk at kunne følge op på 'Summer Of 69' med 'Everything I Do', 'Cuts Like A Knife', Lonely Nights' og 'Heaven'. Hit på hit på hit på ... I små to timer. Fyldt med strålende riffs som i for eksempel overraskende seje 'Hearts On Fire' og altid eminente 'Run To You'.
Adams sang så blodårerne stod frem i den hæse hals, han ældes med en Robert Redfordsk værdighed, og det er svært at tro, at det efterhånden er 30 år siden, han solodebuterede.
Det var klassiker på klassiker, og selv småpatetiske '18 Til I Die' og 'The Only Thing That Looks (Good On Me Is You)' var sgu ret medrivende under den fynske stjernehimmel.
Det meste gik rent ind hos de - måske - 8000 lettere overrislede fynboer i Tusindsårsskoven, og selv en af de ellers ofte pinlige sekvenser med en publikummer på scenen fungerede. Big up 'Louise'!
Adams har ikke så meget nyt at byde - de nyeste numre lyder som de gamle - men respekt for en musiker uden fine fornemmelser og masser af spilleglæde. Og hits.
Bryan Adams spillede lødag i Århus, i dag i Aalborg og mandag i Hillerød.
Source: http://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/koncert_anmeldelser/article1350813.ece
by Charlotte Wolff
May 22, 2010
National Post drawing
BA featured in a newspaper clipping
May 22, 2010
Charmerende canadisk kælerock
Sympatiske Bryan Adams gav publikum en inderlig men til tider ensformig koncert.
Jeg har aldrig oplevet så mange sange til en enkelt koncert, der indeholder ordet "night". Altså aften eller nat på engelsk. "Let’s Make A Night", "One Night Love Affair", "A Night To Remember", "There Will Never Be Another Tonight" og »Heat Of The Night".
Klichéer i rockmusik er der rigeligt af, og Bryan Adams øser i mange af sine titler og tekster generøst ud af de mest fortærskede.
Var det ikke, fordi han er så rasende let at føle sig i godt selskab med, ville det være kvalmende. Det bliver det heldigvis aldrig under den to timer lange seance, hvor han som en erfaren rotte benytter sig af samtlige tricks fra lærebogen "Sådan pleaser du et publikum".
Under næsten alle sange skifter han position på scenen og får publikum til at klappe eller synge begejstret med. Det virker banalt, men effekten er massiv og løfter med garanti den samlede oplevelse for såvel ham som dem foran scenen.
Jeg er overbevist om, at årsagen til, at man ikke får Bryan Adams galt i ørene efter tre numre, er, at han virker oprigtig. Når han helt fremme på scenekanten erklærer, at i aften er det "vores" aften, tror man på ham. Og selv om han har skullet fremføre "(Everything I Do) I Do IT For You" de første tusind gange, går den rent ind hos de tusindvis af kvinder, der kender hver eneste strofe forfra og bagfra.
Aldrig at forfalde til automatpilot er en af de vigtigste egenskaber hos en kunstner i den klasse, og jeg må indrømme, at han på det punkt overraskede mig særdeles positivt.
Negativt var det derimod, at en stor del af sangene blev spillet i præcist samme tempo, selv om albumversionerne er langt mere varierede. Det ville være at gå for vidt at kalde det "suppe, steg og is"-rytmesektion, for de spillede faktisk glimrende undervejs. Men musikerne udviste knap samme entusiasme som hovedrolleindehaveren, der bød på flere af sine fornemme filmsange undervejs.
Jeg kan umuligt have været den eneste, der havde oplevelsen af at tænke: "Gud, den sang har Bryan Adams også lavet". Og efterhånden som koncerten skred frem, stod det klart, at jeg kan takke canadieren for ikke så få tungekys tilbage i de spæde diskoteksdage i midthalvfemserne til "I Need Somebody" og "Heaven". Begge pragteksemplarer på hans evne til at skrive den slags bløde rocksange, der udløser garanti for blid petting selv for dem uden cowboyjakke eller tunet knallert.
Vokalen er stadig potent, hæs og sexet. Men den kunne godt have fået en smule mere volumen på Tusindårsskovens scene, der har en fæl tendens til at drukne vokalen. Om det så er scenen, skovens, teknikkens eller det snakkende publikum bagest på pladsens skyld, skal jeg ikke kloge mig på.
Efter intense versioner af "Can’t Stop This Thing We Started", "18 Til I Die" og det kroniske sommerhit »Summer Of 69" må jeg indrømme, at jeg står tilbage med et indtryk af en overbevisende parade af syngmed-hits leveret af en dedikeret 50-årig teenager.
22. maj 2010 11:27 - Af SIMON STAUN, fyens.dk
Source:
http://www.fyens.dk/article/1606296:Kultur--Charmerende-canadisk-kaelerock
Pictures: KIM RUNE
Jeg har aldrig oplevet så mange sange til en enkelt koncert, der indeholder ordet "night". Altså aften eller nat på engelsk. "Let’s Make A Night", "One Night Love Affair", "A Night To Remember", "There Will Never Be Another Tonight" og »Heat Of The Night".
Klichéer i rockmusik er der rigeligt af, og Bryan Adams øser i mange af sine titler og tekster generøst ud af de mest fortærskede.
Var det ikke, fordi han er så rasende let at føle sig i godt selskab med, ville det være kvalmende. Det bliver det heldigvis aldrig under den to timer lange seance, hvor han som en erfaren rotte benytter sig af samtlige tricks fra lærebogen "Sådan pleaser du et publikum".
Under næsten alle sange skifter han position på scenen og får publikum til at klappe eller synge begejstret med. Det virker banalt, men effekten er massiv og løfter med garanti den samlede oplevelse for såvel ham som dem foran scenen.
Jeg er overbevist om, at årsagen til, at man ikke får Bryan Adams galt i ørene efter tre numre, er, at han virker oprigtig. Når han helt fremme på scenekanten erklærer, at i aften er det "vores" aften, tror man på ham. Og selv om han har skullet fremføre "(Everything I Do) I Do IT For You" de første tusind gange, går den rent ind hos de tusindvis af kvinder, der kender hver eneste strofe forfra og bagfra.
Aldrig at forfalde til automatpilot er en af de vigtigste egenskaber hos en kunstner i den klasse, og jeg må indrømme, at han på det punkt overraskede mig særdeles positivt.
Negativt var det derimod, at en stor del af sangene blev spillet i præcist samme tempo, selv om albumversionerne er langt mere varierede. Det ville være at gå for vidt at kalde det "suppe, steg og is"-rytmesektion, for de spillede faktisk glimrende undervejs. Men musikerne udviste knap samme entusiasme som hovedrolleindehaveren, der bød på flere af sine fornemme filmsange undervejs.
Jeg kan umuligt have været den eneste, der havde oplevelsen af at tænke: "Gud, den sang har Bryan Adams også lavet". Og efterhånden som koncerten skred frem, stod det klart, at jeg kan takke canadieren for ikke så få tungekys tilbage i de spæde diskoteksdage i midthalvfemserne til "I Need Somebody" og "Heaven". Begge pragteksemplarer på hans evne til at skrive den slags bløde rocksange, der udløser garanti for blid petting selv for dem uden cowboyjakke eller tunet knallert.
Vokalen er stadig potent, hæs og sexet. Men den kunne godt have fået en smule mere volumen på Tusindårsskovens scene, der har en fæl tendens til at drukne vokalen. Om det så er scenen, skovens, teknikkens eller det snakkende publikum bagest på pladsens skyld, skal jeg ikke kloge mig på.
Efter intense versioner af "Can’t Stop This Thing We Started", "18 Til I Die" og det kroniske sommerhit »Summer Of 69" må jeg indrømme, at jeg står tilbage med et indtryk af en overbevisende parade af syngmed-hits leveret af en dedikeret 50-årig teenager.
22. maj 2010 11:27 - Af SIMON STAUN, fyens.dk
Source:
http://www.fyens.dk/article/1606296:Kultur--Charmerende-canadisk-kaelerock
Pictures: KIM RUNE
by Nicole Horesch
May 19, 2010
British violin talent Charlie Siem plays at the Nokia Night of the Proms 2010
(lifepr) München, 19.05.2010
In the issue August, 2009 of the Italian magazine Vogue we could be persuaded of the fact that Charlie Siem looks also brilliant.
The photo printed there had made no less a person than Bryan Adams of him.
On the occasion of the concerts of Bryan Adams in the royal Albert Hall Charlie Siem performed as a guest.
http://www.lifepr.de/?boxid=164678&hit_ident=PM20100519x4844
In the issue August, 2009 of the Italian magazine Vogue we could be persuaded of the fact that Charlie Siem looks also brilliant.
The photo printed there had made no less a person than Bryan Adams of him.
On the occasion of the concerts of Bryan Adams in the royal Albert Hall Charlie Siem performed as a guest.
http://www.lifepr.de/?boxid=164678&hit_ident=PM20100519x4844
by Marliese Backaert-Holzweiler
May 19, 2010
Bryan Adams jams with Stephen Harper
Toronto Star
Published On Wed May 19 2010
OTTAWA—Jamming with Bryan Adams, hosting Chad Kroeger at 24 Sussex and getting an authentic Gene Simmons bass guitar shaped like a battle axe.
Has Stephen Harper, the buttoned-down economist-cum-politician, become a closet rock fanatic?
On the list of perks of being Prime Minister — the house, the limo, the Gatineau Hills estate — here’s one more: Getting some high-profile help with the garage band.
Harper’s piano playing got some talented accompaniment earlier this month when Adams, the famed singer-songwriter and Jim Vallance, Adams’ songwriting partner and producer, stopped by 24 Sussex for a visit and a jam session.
Adams was in Ottawa to receive the Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and to pitch his views on copyright legislation. He and Vallance were quietly invited to visit the Prime Minister’s residence.
Adams told the Star Tuesday they were surprised to find Harper has a room permanently decked out with band equipment. “Playing music is the way the family relaxes,” Harper told Adams.
With Vallance playing drums, Adams on bass, Harper on piano and his son Ben on guitar, they played the chart-topper, “Run to You.”
In response to Parliament Hill chatter that Adams had made a guest appearance in the PM’s garage band, the multi-award-winning songwriter told the Star Tuesday, “I didn’t know I passed the audition”
The Prime Minister admits such visits are one of the nice parts of the job.
“You get to meet all kinds of people that you wouldn’t normally get to meet,” Harper told students on Parliament Hill Monday.
“I play a little bit in my spare time in a band and had an opportunity to have Bryan Adams come over and play with me a little bit. I don’t think that would happen if I wasn’t Prime Minister,” he said to laughter.
Harper, who says he likes the Beatles and AC/DC, likes to play with Ben and a couple of his friends. Sometimes Jason Ransom, the Prime Minister’s official photographer, will do double duty on drums or bass.
But Adams isn’t the first rock front man to pay Harper a visit.
Published On Wed May 19 2010
OTTAWA—Jamming with Bryan Adams, hosting Chad Kroeger at 24 Sussex and getting an authentic Gene Simmons bass guitar shaped like a battle axe.
Has Stephen Harper, the buttoned-down economist-cum-politician, become a closet rock fanatic?
On the list of perks of being Prime Minister — the house, the limo, the Gatineau Hills estate — here’s one more: Getting some high-profile help with the garage band.
Harper’s piano playing got some talented accompaniment earlier this month when Adams, the famed singer-songwriter and Jim Vallance, Adams’ songwriting partner and producer, stopped by 24 Sussex for a visit and a jam session.
Adams was in Ottawa to receive the Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and to pitch his views on copyright legislation. He and Vallance were quietly invited to visit the Prime Minister’s residence.
Adams told the Star Tuesday they were surprised to find Harper has a room permanently decked out with band equipment. “Playing music is the way the family relaxes,” Harper told Adams.
With Vallance playing drums, Adams on bass, Harper on piano and his son Ben on guitar, they played the chart-topper, “Run to You.”
In response to Parliament Hill chatter that Adams had made a guest appearance in the PM’s garage band, the multi-award-winning songwriter told the Star Tuesday, “I didn’t know I passed the audition”
The Prime Minister admits such visits are one of the nice parts of the job.
“You get to meet all kinds of people that you wouldn’t normally get to meet,” Harper told students on Parliament Hill Monday.
“I play a little bit in my spare time in a band and had an opportunity to have Bryan Adams come over and play with me a little bit. I don’t think that would happen if I wasn’t Prime Minister,” he said to laughter.
Harper, who says he likes the Beatles and AC/DC, likes to play with Ben and a couple of his friends. Sometimes Jason Ransom, the Prime Minister’s official photographer, will do double duty on drums or bass.
But Adams isn’t the first rock front man to pay Harper a visit.
by Clara Roy Minguillon
May 18, 2010
Bryan Adams jams with Stephen Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Canadian pop icon Bryan Adams belt out Run to You during the singer's May 2 visit to 24 Sussex Drive
Published On Wed May 19 2010
Bruce Campion-Smith and Greg Quill Staff reporters
OTTAWA—Jamming with Bryan Adams, hosting Chad Kroeger at 24 Sussex and getting an authentic Gene Simmons’ bass guitar shaped like a battle axe.
Has Stephen Harper, the buttoned-down economist cum politician, become a closet rock fanatic?
On the list of perks of being Prime Minister — the house, the limo, the Gatineau Hills estate — here’s one more: Getting some high-profile help with the garage band.
Harper’s piano playing got some talented accompaniment earlier this month when Adams, the famed singer-songwriter and Jim Vallance, Adams’ songwriting partner and producer, stopped by 24 Sussex for a visit and a jam session.
Adams was in Ottawa to receive the Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and to pitch his views on copyright legislation. He and Vallance were quietly invited to visit the Prime Minister’s residence.
Adams told the Star Tuesday they were surprised to find Harper has a room permanently decked out with band equipment. “Playing music is the way the family relaxes,” Harper told Adams.
With Vallance playing drums, Adams on bass, Harper on piano and his son Ben on guitar, they played the chart-topper, “Run to You.”
In response to Parliament Hill chatter that Adams had made a guest appearance in the PM’s garage band, the multi-award-winning songwriter told the Star Tuesday, “I didn’t know I passed the audition”
The Prime Minister admits such visits are one of the nice parts of the job.
“You get to meet all kinds of people that you wouldn’t normally get to meet,” Harper told students on Parliament Hill Monday.
“I play a little bit in my spare time in a band and had an opportunity to have Bryan Adams come over and play with me a little bit. I don’t think that would happen if I wasn’t Prime Minister,” he said to laughter.
Harper, who says he likes the Beatles and AC/DC, likes to play with Ben and a couple of his friends. Sometimes Jason Ransom, the Prime Minister’s official photographer, will do double duty on drums or bass.
But Adams isn’t the first rock front man to pay Harper a visit.
Complete Article & Source:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/811276--bryan-adams-jams-with-stephen-harper?bn=1
Published On Wed May 19 2010
Bruce Campion-Smith and Greg Quill Staff reporters
OTTAWA—Jamming with Bryan Adams, hosting Chad Kroeger at 24 Sussex and getting an authentic Gene Simmons’ bass guitar shaped like a battle axe.
Has Stephen Harper, the buttoned-down economist cum politician, become a closet rock fanatic?
On the list of perks of being Prime Minister — the house, the limo, the Gatineau Hills estate — here’s one more: Getting some high-profile help with the garage band.
Harper’s piano playing got some talented accompaniment earlier this month when Adams, the famed singer-songwriter and Jim Vallance, Adams’ songwriting partner and producer, stopped by 24 Sussex for a visit and a jam session.
Adams was in Ottawa to receive the Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and to pitch his views on copyright legislation. He and Vallance were quietly invited to visit the Prime Minister’s residence.
Adams told the Star Tuesday they were surprised to find Harper has a room permanently decked out with band equipment. “Playing music is the way the family relaxes,” Harper told Adams.
With Vallance playing drums, Adams on bass, Harper on piano and his son Ben on guitar, they played the chart-topper, “Run to You.”
In response to Parliament Hill chatter that Adams had made a guest appearance in the PM’s garage band, the multi-award-winning songwriter told the Star Tuesday, “I didn’t know I passed the audition”
The Prime Minister admits such visits are one of the nice parts of the job.
“You get to meet all kinds of people that you wouldn’t normally get to meet,” Harper told students on Parliament Hill Monday.
“I play a little bit in my spare time in a band and had an opportunity to have Bryan Adams come over and play with me a little bit. I don’t think that would happen if I wasn’t Prime Minister,” he said to laughter.
Harper, who says he likes the Beatles and AC/DC, likes to play with Ben and a couple of his friends. Sometimes Jason Ransom, the Prime Minister’s official photographer, will do double duty on drums or bass.
But Adams isn’t the first rock front man to pay Harper a visit.
Complete Article & Source:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/811276--bryan-adams-jams-with-stephen-harper?bn=1
by Charlotte Wolff
May 16, 2010
See the Fifa World Cup trophy up close
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Musician Bryan Adams will be in South Africa in July. Fans can catch him in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Adams will play crowd-pleasing hits from his career. The Canadian-born Grammy-winning singer has had 21 top 10 hits and has received nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes. Catch familiar hits like Everything I do, 18 till I die and Please Forgive me. Adams kicks off his tour at the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino in Cape Town on July 12. He then heads to the ICC in Durban on July 16 and ends at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg, on July 18. Tickets range from R221 to R374. Booking is through Computicket.
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source: http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article450827.ece/See-the-Fifa-World-Cup-trophy--up-close
Musician Bryan Adams will be in South Africa in July. Fans can catch him in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Adams will play crowd-pleasing hits from his career. The Canadian-born Grammy-winning singer has had 21 top 10 hits and has received nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes. Catch familiar hits like Everything I do, 18 till I die and Please Forgive me. Adams kicks off his tour at the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino in Cape Town on July 12. He then heads to the ICC in Durban on July 16 and ends at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg, on July 18. Tickets range from R221 to R374. Booking is through Computicket.
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source: http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes/article450827.ece/See-the-Fifa-World-Cup-trophy--up-close
by Marianne Schmidt
May 15, 2010
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams est un chanteur né le 5 novembre 1959, à Kingston au Canada sous le signe des Scorpions. On le reconnaît par son calme et sa tendance à préférer la solitude à la foule. C’est pourquoi, il est souvent enclin à la peur quand il est devant une foule immense. Néanmoins, sa volonté et sa forte personnalité lui permettra de réussir facilement professionnellement.
Dans la vie amoureuse, Bryan Adams est en proie à des sentiments forts et puissants. Bryan n’est pas du genre à balancer, ni peser les conséquences de ses discours et de ses actes. Lorsqu’il est amoureux, contrairement à d’autres, Bryan Adams saura gérer les caprices de son cœur. Sa serviabilité et sa simplicité lui permettra d’avoir une forte considération dans sa vie amoureuse. Charmant comme il est, Bryan Adams, attirera la plupart des femmes. Cela ne l’empêchera pas d’être possessif avec sa compagne qui devra supporter son côté jaloux.
Le biorythme de cette semaine pour Bryan Adams
http://www.franceastro.com/Astro-people/actu_Bryan_Adams,181.html
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 14, 2010
Hello Canada celebrates 50 most beautiful Canadians
Bryan Adams, age 50 hometown Kingston, Ont. RUN TO YOU. The ruggedly handsome rock star is as famous for his husky-voiced love songs as he is for his big-hearted charity work WHEN YOU LOVE A WOMAN. The bachelor and avid photographer has been linked to some of the world's most stunning women, from Princess Diana to Elle Macpherson, but has remained tight-lipped on the subject EVERYTHING I DO, I DO IT FOR YOU. Staying true to himself - and his fans - is important to Bryan : «I don't really follow trends. I just do what I do and that's it. People appreciate a signature style».
by Vicky Simard
May 13, 2010
Calendar: Sunsets at Plaza de Luna today
-- Bryan Adams in concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place. Adams, who has sold more than 65 million records, will perform a solo acoustic concert. His hits include "Summer of '69" and "Kids Wanna Rock." Tickets are $77, $52 and $37. Call 595-3880.
source: http://www.pnj.com/article/20100513/NEWS01/5130307
by Marianne Schmidt
May 13, 2010
Acoustic Adams brings set to Grand Opera House
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is set to play an acoustic set tonight at the Grand Opera House.
By RACHEL SULLIVAN - Telegraph Correspondent
Bryan Adams will be bringing his solo acoustic tour to the Grand Opera House in Macon for an intimate night of musical story-telling.
With hit songs like “Cuts Like A Knife,” “Summer of ’69”, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Open Road” and the recent hit “Thought I’d Seen Everything” making him a household name, Adams’ fans are loyal and excited.
Adams’ Grammy-winning songwriting has earned him 21 Top 10 hits, nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award and five ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture for ‘‘Everything I Do (I Do It For You).’’ In short, according to his Web site, Adams has become the top-selling Canadian artist of all time.
Adams, who is now 50, is currently traveling the U.S. on The Bare Bones solo acoustic tour. In several interviews, Adams has said that this tour is designed not only to support his latest album release, “11,” which he hints could be his last, but offers what he describes as “an acoustic accounting of his 30 years in the music business.”
Adams credits “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” — incidentally, a song he wrote during down time in recording other ones — for turning him into an international star, but his fame didn’t stop him from writing songs for other stars like KISS, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt and Joe Cocker, and perhaps that is testimony to his love affair with songwriting.
In a recent documentary, “Bryan Adams: Bare Bones,” Adams says that he is most at home in his Vancouver studio. In a rock ’n’ roll age dominated by electric guitars and fancy sound equipment, Adams chooses to surround himself with a collection of vintage microphones and guitars. He calls it “a very analog space in a very digital world.”
The Bare Bones Tour accentuates that simplicity. Even on his own Web site, Adams has highlighted audience reaction over his own part in the performance, emphasizing the hand-clapped drum solos and the hummed melodies coming from the hands, mouths and hearts of his fans.
Adams was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 1998, and into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in April 2006. His entire life, since he quit school at age 15, has been about music.
If this really is to be his last album, the choice to keep things simple should possibly be read as a statement of his dedication to his fans and his love affair with songwriting.
Tonight
@BR Box Type bold lede colon:What: Bryan Adams in concert
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St.
Phone: 301-5470
Cost: $35-$75
On the Web: www.bryanadams.com
Source: http://www.macon.com/2010/05/14/1126783/acoustic-adams-brings-set-to-grand.html
By RACHEL SULLIVAN - Telegraph Correspondent
Bryan Adams will be bringing his solo acoustic tour to the Grand Opera House in Macon for an intimate night of musical story-telling.
With hit songs like “Cuts Like A Knife,” “Summer of ’69”, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Open Road” and the recent hit “Thought I’d Seen Everything” making him a household name, Adams’ fans are loyal and excited.
Adams’ Grammy-winning songwriting has earned him 21 Top 10 hits, nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award and five ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture for ‘‘Everything I Do (I Do It For You).’’ In short, according to his Web site, Adams has become the top-selling Canadian artist of all time.
Adams, who is now 50, is currently traveling the U.S. on The Bare Bones solo acoustic tour. In several interviews, Adams has said that this tour is designed not only to support his latest album release, “11,” which he hints could be his last, but offers what he describes as “an acoustic accounting of his 30 years in the music business.”
Adams credits “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” — incidentally, a song he wrote during down time in recording other ones — for turning him into an international star, but his fame didn’t stop him from writing songs for other stars like KISS, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt and Joe Cocker, and perhaps that is testimony to his love affair with songwriting.
In a recent documentary, “Bryan Adams: Bare Bones,” Adams says that he is most at home in his Vancouver studio. In a rock ’n’ roll age dominated by electric guitars and fancy sound equipment, Adams chooses to surround himself with a collection of vintage microphones and guitars. He calls it “a very analog space in a very digital world.”
The Bare Bones Tour accentuates that simplicity. Even on his own Web site, Adams has highlighted audience reaction over his own part in the performance, emphasizing the hand-clapped drum solos and the hummed melodies coming from the hands, mouths and hearts of his fans.
Adams was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 1998, and into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in April 2006. His entire life, since he quit school at age 15, has been about music.
If this really is to be his last album, the choice to keep things simple should possibly be read as a statement of his dedication to his fans and his love affair with songwriting.
Tonight
@BR Box Type bold lede colon:What: Bryan Adams in concert
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St.
Phone: 301-5470
Cost: $35-$75
On the Web: www.bryanadams.com
Source: http://www.macon.com/2010/05/14/1126783/acoustic-adams-brings-set-to-grand.html
by Charlotte Wolff
May 12, 2010
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 8:00 PM BJCC Arena 1001 Nineteenth Street North , Birmingham , Alabama 35203 United States
http://cropwell.localspur.com/2010/05/11/bryan-adams/
http://cropwell.localspur.com/2010/05/11/bryan-adams/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 11, 2010
Bryan Adams is ready to rock the North Coast
WHAT: Bryan Adams
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. May 11
WHERE: The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin
COST: $37-77
INFO: 800-586-7382 or ritztheatre.org
Get ready Tiffin. Bryan Adams – armed with a small array of acoustic guitars and a large catalog of sing-along rockers – is coming to town for an intimate show May 11 at the Ritz Theatre. The Canadian pop star’s “Bare Bones Tour” finds him playing solo-acoustic and reliving his 65 million-records-sold past, which includes hits like “Cuts Like A Knife,” “Summer of ‘69,” “Kids Wanna Rock,” “Can’t Stop This Thing We've Started,” “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Open Road” and most recent “Thought I’d Seen Everything.”
Funcoast.com recently interviewed Adams via e-mail about the impetus behind his biggest hit, his impressive photography career and what fans should expect from Tiffin’s “Bare Bones Tour” show.
Tell me about your summer of 1969.
Let me set the record straight. That song is not about 1969, it’s a metaphor for making love in the summertime. The 69 is a sexual reference.
Recently I saw the girl from the ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ video. Tell me you at least dated her?
I didn’t. She got swooped up by a guy from the record company.
What exactly is the Bare Bones Tour?
It’s an acoustic guitar show, comprising 30 years of songs I’ve written. It’s all about reinvention. It’s been amazing rediscovering the songs, and many of the songs chosen for the set were chosen by the fans.
How’s the photography career going?
I’ve been working on a book, I’ve been working on editorial (stories) for various magazines, I've been shooting for my tour program and CDs. I shot the recent Chickenfoot CD cover. So it goes on and on.
You’ve lasted in the pop rock world for well over two decades. Any thoughts about your eligibility for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
I thought it was three decades, but I’ll take two. The chances of me being (inducted into) the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are slim and none.
What’s the one thing that you have yet to accomplish in your career?
I’d like to try and rally my fellow Canadian songwriters together to see if we can form an alliance to try and monetize illegal downloading.
Finally, regarding your upcoming show in Tiffin, are you playing any obscure tunes or older cuts people might not expect?
Yup, all of the above, and plus the show ebbs and flows with the night. Unless you have to mow the lawn, I’d say come out and see the show.
http://www.funcoast.com/stories/music/concert%E2%80%93performance/bryan-adams-ready-rock-north-coast
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 11, 2010
Bryan Adams announces SA tour
Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams will be in South Africa in July. He will perform as a guest on the Celebrate Africa, Grand Finale Event on 9 July before embarking on a solo tour that will include Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
Adams has been on the road with his Bare Bones Tour for over a year now.
A Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, Adams has garnered 21 top-10 hits, earned nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award and five ASCAP film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture: Everything I Do (I Do It For You).
His live performances have also benefited numerous charitable endeavours during his 30-year career including His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Prince's Trust, Live Aid, Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Breast Cancer. He is involved in charity work, campaigning for The Bryan Adams Foundation, which aims to advance education and learning opportunities for young children worldwide.
Tour Itinerary
Tuesday, 13 July: Grand Arena, Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World, Cape Town. Tickets from R221 to R374.
Friday, 16 July: ICC Durban Arena, Durban. Tickets from R221 to R349
Sunday, 18 July: Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg. Tickets R221 to R349
Topics in this article
City: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Company: Wales Prince's Trust
Country: South Africa
Entertainment Award Event: Academy Awards, American Music Award, ASCAP Film And Television Music Awards, Golden Globes, The Grammy
Facility: Grand Arena
Organization: Bryan Adams Foundation, Greenpeace
Person: Bryan Adams
http://www.mio.co.za/article/bryan-adams-announces-sa-tour-2010-05-10
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 11, 2010
Overrasker med intimkonsert i Oslo
SPILLER I OSLO: Rockestjerne Bryan Adams holder intimkonsert på Sentrum Scene i slutten av Oslo i mai. Foto: EPA/GEORG HOCHMUTH
LINN KONGSLI LUNDERVOLD
llu@dagbladet.no
Kjendis.no
Bryan Adams (50) har bestemt seg for å stoppe innom Oslo og holde et intimt soloshow 27 mai.
Kun utstyrt med et par kassegitarer og et flygel, opptrer han på Sentrum Scene, med plass til 1100 publikummere.
- Vi kom sammen fram til at det hadde vært en kul ting å gjøre, sier arrangør Peer Osmundsvaag i Atomic Soul til Dagbladet.
- Det er egentlig uhørt at han spiller på et så lite sted, men de som får muligheten, får da oppleve ham nært og personlig, sier han.
Hadde en fridag
Den kanadiske rockestjerna er for tida på stadionturné, og spiller på «Odderøya live» i Kristiansand 28. mai. Intimkonserten i Oslo faller sammen med en av fridagene hans.
- Han har tydeligvis lopper i blodet og en stor spilleglede, sier Osmundsvaag.
Bryan Adams startet karrieren sin som låtskriver for andre artister, som Kiss, Rod Stewart og Carly Simon.
Han er mest kjent for hitlåter som blant annet «Heaven», «Summer of '69», «Run To You», «(Everything I Do) I Do It for You» og «Please Forgive Me». Sistnevnte vant han en Grammy for i 1991.
Imponerte ikke
I 2008 kom han med sitt hittil siste album, «11», hans ellevte studioalbum. Dette imponerte ikke Dagbladets anmelder, som trillet terningkast 2.
«Det eneste som imponerer med Adams er hans evne til å komme tilbake og levere akkurat det du forventer,» skrev han.
Billettene legges ut for salg i dag.
Source: http://www.kjendis.no/2010/05/11/kjendis/bryan_adams/musikk/konsert/11673488/
LINN KONGSLI LUNDERVOLD
llu@dagbladet.no
Kjendis.no
Bryan Adams (50) har bestemt seg for å stoppe innom Oslo og holde et intimt soloshow 27 mai.
Kun utstyrt med et par kassegitarer og et flygel, opptrer han på Sentrum Scene, med plass til 1100 publikummere.
- Vi kom sammen fram til at det hadde vært en kul ting å gjøre, sier arrangør Peer Osmundsvaag i Atomic Soul til Dagbladet.
- Det er egentlig uhørt at han spiller på et så lite sted, men de som får muligheten, får da oppleve ham nært og personlig, sier han.
Hadde en fridag
Den kanadiske rockestjerna er for tida på stadionturné, og spiller på «Odderøya live» i Kristiansand 28. mai. Intimkonserten i Oslo faller sammen med en av fridagene hans.
- Han har tydeligvis lopper i blodet og en stor spilleglede, sier Osmundsvaag.
Bryan Adams startet karrieren sin som låtskriver for andre artister, som Kiss, Rod Stewart og Carly Simon.
Han er mest kjent for hitlåter som blant annet «Heaven», «Summer of '69», «Run To You», «(Everything I Do) I Do It for You» og «Please Forgive Me». Sistnevnte vant han en Grammy for i 1991.
Imponerte ikke
I 2008 kom han med sitt hittil siste album, «11», hans ellevte studioalbum. Dette imponerte ikke Dagbladets anmelder, som trillet terningkast 2.
«Det eneste som imponerer med Adams er hans evne til å komme tilbake og levere akkurat det du forventer,» skrev han.
Billettene legges ut for salg i dag.
Source: http://www.kjendis.no/2010/05/11/kjendis/bryan_adams/musikk/konsert/11673488/
by Charlotte Wolff
May 11, 2010
Bryan Adams med «intimkonsert» i Oslo
(Bryan Adams – her under åpningen av OL i Vancouver i februar – skal i tillegg til konsert med fullt band på Odderøya i Kristiansand også gjøre en akustisk konsert på Sentrum Scene i Oslo i mai. Foto: AP)
Oslo (NTB): Det blir som rene intimkonserten å regne når Bryan Adams gjør et soloshow foran et sittepublikum på Sentrum Scene i Oslo – der han oftest har vært å se på stadionturné.
NTB
– Dette har vi jobbet skikkelig hardt for å få til, så det blir herlig å endelig få oppleve Bryan Adams i en så intim sammenheng som dette jo er. Her vil publikum komme relativt nært innpå, i forhold til å se ham på skjerm på en stadionkonsert, sier arrangør Peer Osmundsvaag i Atomic Soul til NTB.
Datoen er 27. mai, og da vil Adams servere det som beskrives som et eksklusivt utvalg låter fra sin mangslungne karriere – og det i en akustisk innpakning som han gjør iblant andre jobber under navnet «Bare Bones Tour»:
Den canadiske rockeren inntar nemlig Sentrum Scene kun utstyrt med et par kassegitarer og et flygel, ifølge Osmundsvaag.
– Bryan Adams akustisk er en opplevelse. Alle kjenner låtene hans godt, på tidligere solokonserter har folk klappet takten til de manglende trommene og sunget gitarsoloene. Det blir en helt egen stemning, sier Osmundsvaag.
Gjennom en over 30 år lang karriere har han solgt 65 millioner album og stått for en rekke hits som «Run to You», «Summer of ’69», «(Everything I Do) I Do It for You» og «Can’t Stop This Thing We Started».
Etter å ha startet karrieren som låtskriver for andre artister, blant dem Kiss, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond og Bonnie Raitt, har han også gjort duetter med vidt forskjellige artister som Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion og Mel C fra Spice Girls.
Foreløpig siste album fra hans hånd er «11», som kom i 2008. (©NTB)
Publisert tirsdag 11. mai 2010 kl. 11:35.
Source: http://tb.no/kultur/kjendisnytt/bryan-adams-med-intimkonsert-i-oslo-1.5246878
Oslo (NTB): Det blir som rene intimkonserten å regne når Bryan Adams gjør et soloshow foran et sittepublikum på Sentrum Scene i Oslo – der han oftest har vært å se på stadionturné.
NTB
– Dette har vi jobbet skikkelig hardt for å få til, så det blir herlig å endelig få oppleve Bryan Adams i en så intim sammenheng som dette jo er. Her vil publikum komme relativt nært innpå, i forhold til å se ham på skjerm på en stadionkonsert, sier arrangør Peer Osmundsvaag i Atomic Soul til NTB.
Datoen er 27. mai, og da vil Adams servere det som beskrives som et eksklusivt utvalg låter fra sin mangslungne karriere – og det i en akustisk innpakning som han gjør iblant andre jobber under navnet «Bare Bones Tour»:
Den canadiske rockeren inntar nemlig Sentrum Scene kun utstyrt med et par kassegitarer og et flygel, ifølge Osmundsvaag.
– Bryan Adams akustisk er en opplevelse. Alle kjenner låtene hans godt, på tidligere solokonserter har folk klappet takten til de manglende trommene og sunget gitarsoloene. Det blir en helt egen stemning, sier Osmundsvaag.
Gjennom en over 30 år lang karriere har han solgt 65 millioner album og stått for en rekke hits som «Run to You», «Summer of ’69», «(Everything I Do) I Do It for You» og «Can’t Stop This Thing We Started».
Etter å ha startet karrieren som låtskriver for andre artister, blant dem Kiss, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond og Bonnie Raitt, har han også gjort duetter med vidt forskjellige artister som Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion og Mel C fra Spice Girls.
Foreløpig siste album fra hans hånd er «11», som kom i 2008. (©NTB)
Publisert tirsdag 11. mai 2010 kl. 11:35.
Source: http://tb.no/kultur/kjendisnytt/bryan-adams-med-intimkonsert-i-oslo-1.5246878
by Charlotte Wolff
May 10, 2010
Yasmin Warsame photographed by Bryan Adams
Story and interview with Yasmin Warsame:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/africa/yasmin-warsame-a-model-citizen-on-and-off-the-runway/article1562415/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/africa/yasmin-warsame-a-model-citizen-on-and-off-the-runway/article1562415/
by Anita Ghozlan
May 10, 2010
Bryan Adams to do SA tour
Bryan Adams will be touring South Africa in July 2010.
Big Concerts announced in a press release that the Adams tour will start at the Coca-Cola Dome on Friday July 9, where he will perform as a guest on the Celebrate Africa event which marks the end of the Fifa World Cup.
Adams will then embark on a solo tour performing in Cape Town on Tuesday July 13, Durban on Friday July 16 and on July 18 in Johannesburg.
Adams has been on the road with his Bare Bones Tour for over a year now. The intimate evening includes his career hits as well as selections from his eleventh studio album, appropriately titled 11.
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Tour Itinerary
Cape Town
Tuesday 13th July 2010
Grand Arena, Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World.
Tickets from R221 -R374
Durban
Friday 16th July
ICC Durban Arena
Tickets from R221 - R349
Johannesburg
Sunday 18th July 2010
Coca-Cola Dome
Tickets R221 -R349
source: http://www.tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=5463362&fSectionId=&fSetId=251
by Marianne Schmidt
May 08, 2010
GO OUT -- Music / Art / Stage / Film
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Thursday
The Life of Bryan
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brings his best-selling solo acoustic tour to the Germantown Performing Arts Centre . Thanks to a trunk full of hits like "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" and "Summer of '69," Adams is the best-selling Canadian artist of all time.
8 p.m. Tickets: $35, $50 and $75. Tickets available at the GPAC box office, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and through Ticketmaster. For more information, call 751-7500, or visit gpacweb.com.
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source: http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/144676420
Thursday
The Life of Bryan
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brings his best-selling solo acoustic tour to the Germantown Performing Arts Centre . Thanks to a trunk full of hits like "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" and "Summer of '69," Adams is the best-selling Canadian artist of all time.
8 p.m. Tickets: $35, $50 and $75. Tickets available at the GPAC box office, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and through Ticketmaster. For more information, call 751-7500, or visit gpacweb.com.
...
source: http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/144676420
by Marianne Schmidt
May 07, 2010
Bryan Adams tours SA in July
Bryan Adams will be performing at the Coca-Cola Dome on Friday, 9 July, where he will perform as a guest on the Celebrate Africa, Grand Finale Event before embarking on a solo tour performing in Cape Town on Tuesday, 13 July at Grand Arena (Grand West Casino, Durban on Friday, 16 July at the ICC Durban Arena and Sunday, 18 July, 2010 at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg.
Adams has been on the road with his Bare Bones Tour for over a year now. The intimate evening includes his career hits as well as selections from his 11th studio album, appropriately titled “11”.
The Canadian-born Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has garnered 21 top-10 hits, earned nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards, an American Music Award and five ASCAP film and Television Music Awards for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture: Everything I Do (I Do It For You).
His live performances have benefited numerous charitable endeavours during his 30-year career including His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Prince's Trust, Live Aid, Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Breast Cancer. He is involved in charity work, campaigning for The Bryan Adams Foundation, which aims to advance education and learning opportunities for young children worldwide.
Tour Itinerary
Tuesday, 13 July: Grand Arena, Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World, Cape Town. Tickets from R221 to R374.
Friday, 16 July: ICC Durban Arena, Durban. Tickets from R221 to R349
Sunday, 18 July: Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg. Tickets R221 to R349
[7 May 2010 13:09]
Source: http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/432/47505.html
by Charlotte Wolff
May 06, 2010
Straight from the heart
Bryan Adams talks past, future en route to solo acoustic show at the Mendel
By JEREMY D. BONFIGLIO - H-P Features Writer
Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 1:24 PM EDT
BENTON TOWNSHIP - Bryan Adams has long been lauded for his distinctive vocals and blue-collar songwriting skills.
Since launching a solo career in 1980 with his self-titled debut, the Canadian-born rocker has had 19 hits, including chart-toppers "Heaven," "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" and "All For Love," but he may be best known for the power ballad "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" that broke chart records and made him an international star.
Adams has since received Grammy and Oscar nominations for his work on movie soundtracks - his most recent single is "You've Been a Friend to Me" from "Old Dogs" - and has balanced an unassuming music career by starting a foundation that aims to improve the quality of people's lives, and branching out as a fashion photographer whose work has been published in British Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair.
Adams, who is 50, is currently traveling the U.S. on The Bare Bones solo acoustic tour, which makes a stop Monday at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre. He says the tour is designed not only to support his latest album release, "11" - which he hints could be his last - but offers what he describes as an acoustic accounting of his 30 years in the music business.
JB: I know you were born in Ontario. Did you have a musical family? When did you first pick up a guitar and when did you realize that this was something you wanted to be able to do for a while?
BA: In the early years, before I was a teen, I spent most of my life in Europe. We had moments in Ontario, as my father was a foreign service diplomat. I was given an acoustic guitar by him at age 10 while we were in England. I wanted to be a drummer, but was steered towards guitar, for which I'm most grateful.
JB: OK, I'm sure it didn't seem fast at the time, but from the late '70s to the early '80s you went from being a studio musician to opening for The Kinks to landing in Billboard's Hot 100 chart, which is a pretty big career change. Can you talk about that transition and how quickly life changed for you?
BA: It was quite a ride. The songs I'd written between the age of 18 and 22 were working live and by the time I'd made a record or two, I'd started to receive airplay on FM rock radio. That got me onto The Kinks tour and the transition from there was nothing but long tours, sometimes playing three shows a day - noon-hour radio broadcasts, support and then a club show. Life became work and work became life, and that was perfect at the time.
JB: In '83 and '84 you really seemed to come into your own as a songwriter with he albums "Cuts Like a Knife" and "Reckless." Suddenly you're 25, have six Top 20 hits (all of which still hold up today), including a duet with Tina Turner. At the time you were making those albums, did it feel like you had found your voice? And can you talk about being so young with a No. 1 album?
BA: Thanks, I suppose I'd found my voice because I'd toured so much. I knew what worked and what didn't, and I sat with Jim Vallance, my co-writer (and drummer), for hours in his basement churning out songs, and some of them were good ones. Making the records was full-on, as well. I'd rehearse the band on demos we'd made, making them learn the demos note for note, and then we'd smash it about in the studio until it sounded like a record, making sure they were more exciting than the demos.
In some ways, "Reckless" should have been called relentless, because I worked so hard on making those songs feel right, almost to the point where I had alienated everyone I was working with.
I can remember working in New York City on overdubs and the only time the studio would give me was from 6 in the evening until 6 in the morning, so I took it, and my routine was after work I'd crawl back to the hotel wake up in the afternoon, go and get a curry and go back to the studio.
During some recordings in Canada I can remember actually sleeping on the sofa of the studio and waking up and starting again.
We were beyond happy when the album went to No. 1 because I love the music, but I was not enjoying being famous. It took me some time to come to terms with it.
JB: Let's jump to the early '90s where there seemed to be a shift in your music from driving guitar songs to ballads, most famously "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You." Can you talk about that transition in songwriting styles? Was in a conscious decision?
BA: You think "Heaven" and "Straight from the Heart" were rockers? (laughs). There was no conscious transition, I'd started working with a new producer Mutt Lange and the dream was to make the best record we could. That record turned into "Waking Up the Neighbours" and it's a rocking album. The thing was, we just happened to write "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" during a week off between final mixes, and I put it on that album.
No one had any idea that it would eclipse almost every song I'd ever written. I mean, it went to No. 1 in every country in the world that had a chart. Even the (countries) without a chart, played the hell out of it. The interesting thing that happened as a result was it took all the older songs, like the ones from "Reckless," and made them into hits around the world. Up until that song was released, my music was really only known in the U.S., Canada and a tiny bit in the U.K. That changed overnight.
As far as songwriting styles, around the same time, I had met film composer Michael Kamen, and we wrote three No. 1s together and got Grammys and got nominated for Oscars.
JB: Speaking of writing songs for films, is film work something you sought out, or did it just happen, and can you tell me how writing a song for a film differs from your typical writing process?
BA: It's an interesting process to write for film. It's like stepping outside of yourself for a moment. It always brings something different, and sometimes you get to work and collaborate with different musicians. For example, in the past 20 years I've worked with Hans Zimmer, Marvin Hamlish, Kamen, Harry Gregson-Williams and the fantastic Paco De Lucia, all thanks to working in film.
One thing to note about working with Kamen was he used to write the most extraordinary melodies, things I would never have written. That's what's interesting, how do you make them work as songs? Love that question. The most recent film project is for the John Travolta film "Old Dogs." The song is called "You've Been a Friend to Me."
JB: Although your music has continued to chart well in Canada, the U.K. and throughout Europe, it hasn't found that same success in the U.S. since the late 1990s. What do you attribute that to (other than Americans' lack of taste)? And what prompted your move to the U.K. - was it career inspired or your love of soccer?
BA: I haven't had a record company in the U.S.A. for 10 years, that is the main reason. I moved to the U.K. (because) I found a little place here I liked, it felt easy living here, plus my grandparents were getting old, and I wanted to be around for them.
JB: You've always been an iron man when it comes to touring, and your support of "11" has been no different. Can you talk a little about the decision to add these solo acoustic shows to that mix and what it allows you to do on stage with not only new material, but with the songs most fans have only heard with your full band?
BA: It was something I'd wanted to do deep down for a long time, probably since the "Unplugged" album in 1997, but this was a step further, this is as raw as it gets - me and a microphone and a guitar. Bring on the raw. It's bare bones. I am joined sometimes by a pianist (Gary Breit). Other than that, it's all acoustic; it gets deep inside the songs.
JB: What are some of the songs that can fans expect to hear when you play here in Michigan?
BA: It's a cross section of 30 years of the songs I've written. Some you know well, some you don't and some of course requested. It's like that. ...
JB: You recently received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and will receive the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. What's it like for you, an artist who is still churning out quality music, to receive accolades usually meant for the end of one's career?
BA:Completely humbling.
JB: I saw somewhere that you said "11" may actually be your last record? Any truth to that? And if so, why are you moving on?
BA: I think I'd rather just put out songs one at a time. So it's not a question of moving on. I'll always continue to make new music - that I can't help - the question I had was, is it worth spending the time to put out albums and try to promote them when no one buys albums anymore? The record world has changed. ...
JB: I'd be remiss if I didn't at least mention that you remain my sister Jenny's favorite musician of all time. She still has all your '80s albums on vinyl. So is there a message I can pass along to her that will make my life easier after she realizes that we've done this interview?
BA: Tell Jenny "Hi and thanks, and I hope she can come along to the show!"
jbonfiglio@TheH-P.com
Source: http://www.heraldpalladium.com/articles/2010/05/06/features/1384855.txt
By JEREMY D. BONFIGLIO - H-P Features Writer
Published: Thursday, May 6, 2010 1:24 PM EDT
BENTON TOWNSHIP - Bryan Adams has long been lauded for his distinctive vocals and blue-collar songwriting skills.
Since launching a solo career in 1980 with his self-titled debut, the Canadian-born rocker has had 19 hits, including chart-toppers "Heaven," "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" and "All For Love," but he may be best known for the power ballad "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" that broke chart records and made him an international star.
Adams has since received Grammy and Oscar nominations for his work on movie soundtracks - his most recent single is "You've Been a Friend to Me" from "Old Dogs" - and has balanced an unassuming music career by starting a foundation that aims to improve the quality of people's lives, and branching out as a fashion photographer whose work has been published in British Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair.
Adams, who is 50, is currently traveling the U.S. on The Bare Bones solo acoustic tour, which makes a stop Monday at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre. He says the tour is designed not only to support his latest album release, "11" - which he hints could be his last - but offers what he describes as an acoustic accounting of his 30 years in the music business.
JB: I know you were born in Ontario. Did you have a musical family? When did you first pick up a guitar and when did you realize that this was something you wanted to be able to do for a while?
BA: In the early years, before I was a teen, I spent most of my life in Europe. We had moments in Ontario, as my father was a foreign service diplomat. I was given an acoustic guitar by him at age 10 while we were in England. I wanted to be a drummer, but was steered towards guitar, for which I'm most grateful.
JB: OK, I'm sure it didn't seem fast at the time, but from the late '70s to the early '80s you went from being a studio musician to opening for The Kinks to landing in Billboard's Hot 100 chart, which is a pretty big career change. Can you talk about that transition and how quickly life changed for you?
BA: It was quite a ride. The songs I'd written between the age of 18 and 22 were working live and by the time I'd made a record or two, I'd started to receive airplay on FM rock radio. That got me onto The Kinks tour and the transition from there was nothing but long tours, sometimes playing three shows a day - noon-hour radio broadcasts, support and then a club show. Life became work and work became life, and that was perfect at the time.
JB: In '83 and '84 you really seemed to come into your own as a songwriter with he albums "Cuts Like a Knife" and "Reckless." Suddenly you're 25, have six Top 20 hits (all of which still hold up today), including a duet with Tina Turner. At the time you were making those albums, did it feel like you had found your voice? And can you talk about being so young with a No. 1 album?
BA: Thanks, I suppose I'd found my voice because I'd toured so much. I knew what worked and what didn't, and I sat with Jim Vallance, my co-writer (and drummer), for hours in his basement churning out songs, and some of them were good ones. Making the records was full-on, as well. I'd rehearse the band on demos we'd made, making them learn the demos note for note, and then we'd smash it about in the studio until it sounded like a record, making sure they were more exciting than the demos.
In some ways, "Reckless" should have been called relentless, because I worked so hard on making those songs feel right, almost to the point where I had alienated everyone I was working with.
I can remember working in New York City on overdubs and the only time the studio would give me was from 6 in the evening until 6 in the morning, so I took it, and my routine was after work I'd crawl back to the hotel wake up in the afternoon, go and get a curry and go back to the studio.
During some recordings in Canada I can remember actually sleeping on the sofa of the studio and waking up and starting again.
We were beyond happy when the album went to No. 1 because I love the music, but I was not enjoying being famous. It took me some time to come to terms with it.
JB: Let's jump to the early '90s where there seemed to be a shift in your music from driving guitar songs to ballads, most famously "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You." Can you talk about that transition in songwriting styles? Was in a conscious decision?
BA: You think "Heaven" and "Straight from the Heart" were rockers? (laughs). There was no conscious transition, I'd started working with a new producer Mutt Lange and the dream was to make the best record we could. That record turned into "Waking Up the Neighbours" and it's a rocking album. The thing was, we just happened to write "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" during a week off between final mixes, and I put it on that album.
No one had any idea that it would eclipse almost every song I'd ever written. I mean, it went to No. 1 in every country in the world that had a chart. Even the (countries) without a chart, played the hell out of it. The interesting thing that happened as a result was it took all the older songs, like the ones from "Reckless," and made them into hits around the world. Up until that song was released, my music was really only known in the U.S., Canada and a tiny bit in the U.K. That changed overnight.
As far as songwriting styles, around the same time, I had met film composer Michael Kamen, and we wrote three No. 1s together and got Grammys and got nominated for Oscars.
JB: Speaking of writing songs for films, is film work something you sought out, or did it just happen, and can you tell me how writing a song for a film differs from your typical writing process?
BA: It's an interesting process to write for film. It's like stepping outside of yourself for a moment. It always brings something different, and sometimes you get to work and collaborate with different musicians. For example, in the past 20 years I've worked with Hans Zimmer, Marvin Hamlish, Kamen, Harry Gregson-Williams and the fantastic Paco De Lucia, all thanks to working in film.
One thing to note about working with Kamen was he used to write the most extraordinary melodies, things I would never have written. That's what's interesting, how do you make them work as songs? Love that question. The most recent film project is for the John Travolta film "Old Dogs." The song is called "You've Been a Friend to Me."
JB: Although your music has continued to chart well in Canada, the U.K. and throughout Europe, it hasn't found that same success in the U.S. since the late 1990s. What do you attribute that to (other than Americans' lack of taste)? And what prompted your move to the U.K. - was it career inspired or your love of soccer?
BA: I haven't had a record company in the U.S.A. for 10 years, that is the main reason. I moved to the U.K. (because) I found a little place here I liked, it felt easy living here, plus my grandparents were getting old, and I wanted to be around for them.
JB: You've always been an iron man when it comes to touring, and your support of "11" has been no different. Can you talk a little about the decision to add these solo acoustic shows to that mix and what it allows you to do on stage with not only new material, but with the songs most fans have only heard with your full band?
BA: It was something I'd wanted to do deep down for a long time, probably since the "Unplugged" album in 1997, but this was a step further, this is as raw as it gets - me and a microphone and a guitar. Bring on the raw. It's bare bones. I am joined sometimes by a pianist (Gary Breit). Other than that, it's all acoustic; it gets deep inside the songs.
JB: What are some of the songs that can fans expect to hear when you play here in Michigan?
BA: It's a cross section of 30 years of the songs I've written. Some you know well, some you don't and some of course requested. It's like that. ...
JB: You recently received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and will receive the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. What's it like for you, an artist who is still churning out quality music, to receive accolades usually meant for the end of one's career?
BA:Completely humbling.
JB: I saw somewhere that you said "11" may actually be your last record? Any truth to that? And if so, why are you moving on?
BA: I think I'd rather just put out songs one at a time. So it's not a question of moving on. I'll always continue to make new music - that I can't help - the question I had was, is it worth spending the time to put out albums and try to promote them when no one buys albums anymore? The record world has changed. ...
JB: I'd be remiss if I didn't at least mention that you remain my sister Jenny's favorite musician of all time. She still has all your '80s albums on vinyl. So is there a message I can pass along to her that will make my life easier after she realizes that we've done this interview?
BA: Tell Jenny "Hi and thanks, and I hope she can come along to the show!"
jbonfiglio@TheH-P.com
Source: http://www.heraldpalladium.com/articles/2010/05/06/features/1384855.txt
by Charlotte Wolff
May 06, 2010
Best Concerts of the 2010 Summer Season
With summertime knocking at our door, it’s time to think about the summer concert season. And this year there is no shortage of shows to talk about.
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Bryan Adams
See Bryan Adams: The Bare Bones Tour up close and personal at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on June 9. Adams is best known for his huge hits “Heaven,” “Cuts Like a Knife” “Run to You” and “Summer of ’69,” all of which were released in the mid-80’s. Though his mainstream success peaked at that time, Adams continued to write songs for artists like KISS, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt and Joe Cocker with Jim Vallance. He also wrote and performed the number one single “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” which was written for the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves soundtrack. Adams is the best-selling Canadian male artist ever. Tickets are $12.50-6
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source: http://www.newhampshire.com/article.aspx?headline=10+Best+Concerts+of+the+Summer&articleid=3549
by Marianne Schmidt
May 06, 2010
Bryan Adams: Bare Bones
Bryan Adams is one of world’s most enduringly popular singer/songwriters. But he is most at home in his Vancouver studio, surrounded by his collection of vintage microphones and guitars. Adams calls it “a very analog space in a very digital world.” In this short documentary, we witness an intimate rendition of his song “One World, One Flame” and hear him speak of his audience-centred approach to performance: “I want it to be fun, I want it to be real.”
With Video incl. Interview n Song One Love One Flame
http://www.onf.ca/film/bryan_adams_bare_bones/
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 06, 2010
Bryan Adams chantera au concert de la finale de la Coupe du monde de soccer
JOHANNESBOURG - Le rockeur canadien Bryan Adams et le ténor italien Andrea Bocelli participeront à un concert en Afrique du Sud, pour souligner la fin de la Coupe du monde de soccer.
Les organisateurs du concert ont annoncé jeudi qu'Adams, Bocelli et la soprano sud-africaine Pretty Yende monteront sur la scène principale de l'événement "Celebrez l'Afrique, la Grande Finale", à Johannesbourg, le 9 juillet, deux jours avant la finale.
La FIFA avait déjà annoncé qu'Alicia Keys et Shakira seraient les têtes d'affiche d'un concert présenté le 10 juin pour marquer le début de l'événement sportif. La FIFA avait été critiquée pour son choix de musiciens pour ce concert par le gouvernement sud-africain, qui souhaitait y voir davantage d'artistes locaux.
http://vtele.ca/infos/2010/04/A042904AU.php
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 06, 2010
Events
Singer Bryan Adams will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Ritz Theater, 30 South Washington St., Tiffin. His hits include “Cuts Like A Knife,” “Summer of ‘69,” and “(Everything I Do)
I Do It For You.” Tickets range from $37 to $77. Information: ritztheatre.org or 419-448-8544.
source: http://toledoblade.com/article/20100506/ART03/100509776/-1/ART
by Marianne Schmidt
May 05, 2010
Andrea Bocelli et Bryan Adams chanteront à la Coupe du monde
yberPresse : Le rockeur canadien Bryan Adams et le ténor italien Andrea Bocelli participeront à un concert en Afrique du Sud, pour souligner la fin de la Coupe du monde de soccer.
Les organisateurs du concert ont annoncé jeudi qu'Adams, Bocelli et la soprano sud-africaine Pretty Yende monteront sur la scène ...
http://www.bab-el-web.com/home/lire_article.asp?id=1138440&t=
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 04, 2010
Bryan Adams @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, UK
Bryan Adams
Konzerte
Gitarre und Kamera? beides hlt Bryan Adams gerne in der Hand, doch die Musik ist eindeutig seine Nummer 1. Jetzt gibt es Adams pur auf exklusiver Akustik Tour! Auf Image kommt es Adams dabei nicht an. Dass die Menschen wieder an etwas glauben, das ist dem Kanadier wichtig. Und die Massen glauben- zumindest an ihn! Fllt sein Name, kommt den meisten "Summer of 69" in den Kopf, doch "Tonight We Have The Stars" gehrt ebenso zu Bryan Adams. Bryan ist einer, der den Augenblick bei Kerzen und einem guten Wein geniet und trotzdem nichts auf morgen verschiebt...Schwelgen Sie mit Adams in den guten Zeiten!
Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Date: 19-Oct-2010
Time:
Country: Vereinigtes Knigreich
Price from: £87.73
http://www.ticketsforsaleuk.co.uk/ticketseventslist.php?page=16&cat1=Germany&cat2=Konzerte&cat3=Classic+Rock&select=Search%3A+All+Tickets+for+Sale&sort=New+to+old
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 04, 2010
WM-Konzert mit Bryan Adams und Andrea Bocelli
Rocksänger Bryan Adams und Star-Tenor Andrea Bocelli treten gemeinsam beim Abschluss-Konzert der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft in Südafrika auf. Die beiden stehen am 9. Juli, zwei Tage vor dem Finale, in Johannesburg auf der Bühne. Das ungewöhnliche Duo wird außerdem von der südafrikanischen Sopranistin Pretty Yende begleitet.
Bereits am Tag vor dem Anpfiff der ersten WM in Afrika stimmen Soulsängerin Alicia Keys und Shakira am 10. Juni auf das Fußball-Spektakel ein. Shakira steuert mit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" erneut den offiziellen WM-Song bei. Die temperamentvolle Kolumbianerin hatte bereits 2006 gemeinsam US-Rapper Wyclef Jean die WM-Hymne "Hips Don't Lie" gesungen.
(APA/dpa)
http://relevant.at/kultur/musik/23374/wm-konzert-bryan-adams-andrea-bocelli.story
by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 03, 2010
Message straight from the heart
By Caroline Phillips, The Ottawa CitizenMay 3, 2010 5:08 AM
Award recipient Bryan Adams played it Straight from the Heart on stage Saturday, but so did Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean as she addressed the audience at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala held at the National Arts Centre.
With the evening being her final awards gala as governor general, she delivered a passionate message about artists with their power of hope and ability to touch the heart of humanity. "The people we are honouring tonight are of that same calibre," Jean said.
The other recipients were actress Françoise Faucher, impresario Walter Homburger, choreographer Edouard Lock, stage director Robin Phillips and singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, who wore a great pair of wedge heels. "These shoes are from the '70s, believe it or not," she said. Yannick Nézet-Séguin received the NAC Award while Mohammed and Yulanda Faris won the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts.
The gala paid special tribute to the governor general with Canadian composer Srul Irving Glick's The Hour has Come, performed by the Ewashko Singers, University of Ottawa Choir and NAC Orchestra. Jean, who has played piano and sang on stage in previous years, left this year's surprise performance to Adams, who closed the show with his classic rock ballad on acoustic guitar and harmonica, followed by Run to You as a much-welcomed encore.
Adams, who wore dark jeans and black tie, told Around Town he played one of his first concerts at the NAC. The accomplished photographer was seen up in the balcony, alongside his fellow recipients, snapping photos on his point-and-shoot camera of the Air Command Pipes and Drums' performance during the show's opening.
The evening, hosted by actor Colm Feore, featured wonderful video portraits of the winners done by the NFB, as well as musical tributes ranging from violinist Pinchas Zukerman to the La La La Human Steps modern dance company founded by Lock, "the coolest guy in ballet." With the show wrapping up in less than three hours, there was plenty of time for guests to hit the post-show reception.
Divine Divas
Developer Terry Guilbault won the hosting rights to what has the potential to become one of the hottest parties around. "The lineup to be invited starts here," guest auctioneer Stuntman Stu joked, drawing an imaginary line on stage, before a black-tie crowd of 170 at Opera Lyra Ottawa's DIVA Auction held Friday at the Museum of Civilization.
Guilbault was back for his second year as gala chairman. He donated, among other items, a party featuring 10 celebrity chefs to be thrown on the rooftop terrace of his Canril Corporation-built luxury condo building, 90 George. When bidding stalled around the $4,000 mark, Guilbault stepped it up with his winning offer of $10,000. "We're going to have a great party," he promised.
The table to watch was Number Two, where OLO chairman Malcolm McCulloch broke bread with the likes of retired Nortel executive Ian Craig and Cognos founder Michael Potter. Craig bought an opera weekend in Montreal and a flight for four on a Beaver aircraft to be flown by Potter, founder of Vintage Wings, and McCulloch, a former airline pilot, to cottage country for a gourmet lunch. Potter bought a luxury Holland America cruise and a group dinner with soprano Tracy Dahl, to be hosted by McCulloch and Lisa Hunt. McCulloch bought a dinner with the emcee, Jim Watson.
Seen were OLO general director Elizabeth Howarth and such gala committee members as Patti Blute, Julita Pirozynski and retired ambassador Tom Delworth. The evening raised more than $90,000.
Rock the Docks
Back on this side of the river, the dress code was "nightclub chic" at Friday's Rock the Dock dance appreciation party, held at the Parliament Ultra Club in the ByWard Market. Even before stepping inside, Mike Dunlop removed his necktie and stuffed it in his jacket pocket. Good call.
The retired executive and his spouse, Janice McLean, were among the supporters of a successful fundraising campaign to replace the worn-out docks at Christie Lake Kids Camp, a summer camp in Perth for economically disadvantaged children and youth. The online campaign exceeded its $50,000 goal.
At the party were Christie Lake Kids executive director Carole Gagné Ince and board president Bill McCloskey and such organizers as Kris McGinn and Stephanie Richardson. She brought her hubby, Senators assistant coach Luke Richardson, as well as assistant coach Greg Carvel and Pierre Dorion from player personnel.
Guests also included Drs. Nalin and Rani Bhargava; Lucy Ibrahim from Enbridge; Pawan Dilawri from Casino Gatineau Acura; and Toni Guimaraes, a former Christie Lake camper and staff member. "It opened up a lot of doors for me," said Guimaraes, co-founder of excelHR.
Art for Art's Sake
On the subject of camps, what does one of Canada's leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter, have in common with Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella and author Margaret Atwood? They all attended the same Haliburton camp: White Pine. So did Victoria Henry, director of the Canada Council Art Bank and honorary chairwoman of Wednesday's Ottawa School of Art (OSA) event.
Pachter was guest speaker at the fundraiser, held Wednesday at the Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant in support of OSA's outreach program. It provides community-based visual art classes to at-risk kids.
The evening, hosted by Alan Neal, featured entertainment by singer-songwriter Megan Jerome. It also honoured watercolour guru Morton Baslaw, 85, who has taught at the school for 35-plus years.
Ogilvy Renault senior partner Grant Jameson won a private tour with Shirley Thomson of her old stomping grounds, the National Gallery. Jameson didn't feel right accepting the door prize, since he was one of the honorary patrons, and generously donated it back. Also, there were OSA executive director Jeff Stellick, Gerda Hnatyshyn of The Hnatyshyn Foundation, artist Jerry Grey, former MPP Richard Patten, artist Karen Bailey, architect Barry Padolsky and Evelyn Stone, arts patron Susannah Dalfen, Councillor Georges Bédard and gallery owner Don Monet.
Auction items included a framed photo, Autumn in Gatineau, by Laureen Harper, who recently participated in an outreach program. It was bought by Tory MP Peter Kent.
Jewish Women FÊted
Congregation Beth Shalom was a hub of activity last Sunday as 324 women and one lone man filed into the synagogue's Ethel and Irving Taylor Ballroom for a luncheon presented by the women's division of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa.
Guests were there to honour 42 women in the Jewish community and to listen to guest speaker Nancy Lublin, founder of Dress for Success and CEO of Do Something Inc. Appropriately, the New Yorker donned a dress similar in shade to Crayola Crayon's vivid violet. (you may recall her story, published in the Citizen, about her first activist campaign: liberating purple crayons from a boy back in pre-school).
The luncheon, catered by Creative Kosher, was organized by Linda Kerzner, Sharon Appotive, Jodi Kathron, Melissa Shabinsky, Margo Silverman and Karen Zunder. The lone guy, by the way, was JFO executive director Jack Silverstein, who didn't seem to mind. "It's good for my ego," he joked.
Carolyn001@sympatico.ca
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Award recipient Bryan Adams played it Straight from the Heart on stage Saturday, but so did Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean as she addressed the audience at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala held at the National Arts Centre.
With the evening being her final awards gala as governor general, she delivered a passionate message about artists with their power of hope and ability to touch the heart of humanity. "The people we are honouring tonight are of that same calibre," Jean said.
The other recipients were actress Françoise Faucher, impresario Walter Homburger, choreographer Edouard Lock, stage director Robin Phillips and singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, who wore a great pair of wedge heels. "These shoes are from the '70s, believe it or not," she said. Yannick Nézet-Séguin received the NAC Award while Mohammed and Yulanda Faris won the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts.
The gala paid special tribute to the governor general with Canadian composer Srul Irving Glick's The Hour has Come, performed by the Ewashko Singers, University of Ottawa Choir and NAC Orchestra. Jean, who has played piano and sang on stage in previous years, left this year's surprise performance to Adams, who closed the show with his classic rock ballad on acoustic guitar and harmonica, followed by Run to You as a much-welcomed encore.
Adams, who wore dark jeans and black tie, told Around Town he played one of his first concerts at the NAC. The accomplished photographer was seen up in the balcony, alongside his fellow recipients, snapping photos on his point-and-shoot camera of the Air Command Pipes and Drums' performance during the show's opening.
The evening, hosted by actor Colm Feore, featured wonderful video portraits of the winners done by the NFB, as well as musical tributes ranging from violinist Pinchas Zukerman to the La La La Human Steps modern dance company founded by Lock, "the coolest guy in ballet." With the show wrapping up in less than three hours, there was plenty of time for guests to hit the post-show reception.
Divine Divas
Developer Terry Guilbault won the hosting rights to what has the potential to become one of the hottest parties around. "The lineup to be invited starts here," guest auctioneer Stuntman Stu joked, drawing an imaginary line on stage, before a black-tie crowd of 170 at Opera Lyra Ottawa's DIVA Auction held Friday at the Museum of Civilization.
Guilbault was back for his second year as gala chairman. He donated, among other items, a party featuring 10 celebrity chefs to be thrown on the rooftop terrace of his Canril Corporation-built luxury condo building, 90 George. When bidding stalled around the $4,000 mark, Guilbault stepped it up with his winning offer of $10,000. "We're going to have a great party," he promised.
The table to watch was Number Two, where OLO chairman Malcolm McCulloch broke bread with the likes of retired Nortel executive Ian Craig and Cognos founder Michael Potter. Craig bought an opera weekend in Montreal and a flight for four on a Beaver aircraft to be flown by Potter, founder of Vintage Wings, and McCulloch, a former airline pilot, to cottage country for a gourmet lunch. Potter bought a luxury Holland America cruise and a group dinner with soprano Tracy Dahl, to be hosted by McCulloch and Lisa Hunt. McCulloch bought a dinner with the emcee, Jim Watson.
Seen were OLO general director Elizabeth Howarth and such gala committee members as Patti Blute, Julita Pirozynski and retired ambassador Tom Delworth. The evening raised more than $90,000.
Rock the Docks
Back on this side of the river, the dress code was "nightclub chic" at Friday's Rock the Dock dance appreciation party, held at the Parliament Ultra Club in the ByWard Market. Even before stepping inside, Mike Dunlop removed his necktie and stuffed it in his jacket pocket. Good call.
The retired executive and his spouse, Janice McLean, were among the supporters of a successful fundraising campaign to replace the worn-out docks at Christie Lake Kids Camp, a summer camp in Perth for economically disadvantaged children and youth. The online campaign exceeded its $50,000 goal.
At the party were Christie Lake Kids executive director Carole Gagné Ince and board president Bill McCloskey and such organizers as Kris McGinn and Stephanie Richardson. She brought her hubby, Senators assistant coach Luke Richardson, as well as assistant coach Greg Carvel and Pierre Dorion from player personnel.
Guests also included Drs. Nalin and Rani Bhargava; Lucy Ibrahim from Enbridge; Pawan Dilawri from Casino Gatineau Acura; and Toni Guimaraes, a former Christie Lake camper and staff member. "It opened up a lot of doors for me," said Guimaraes, co-founder of excelHR.
Art for Art's Sake
On the subject of camps, what does one of Canada's leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter, have in common with Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella and author Margaret Atwood? They all attended the same Haliburton camp: White Pine. So did Victoria Henry, director of the Canada Council Art Bank and honorary chairwoman of Wednesday's Ottawa School of Art (OSA) event.
Pachter was guest speaker at the fundraiser, held Wednesday at the Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant in support of OSA's outreach program. It provides community-based visual art classes to at-risk kids.
The evening, hosted by Alan Neal, featured entertainment by singer-songwriter Megan Jerome. It also honoured watercolour guru Morton Baslaw, 85, who has taught at the school for 35-plus years.
Ogilvy Renault senior partner Grant Jameson won a private tour with Shirley Thomson of her old stomping grounds, the National Gallery. Jameson didn't feel right accepting the door prize, since he was one of the honorary patrons, and generously donated it back. Also, there were OSA executive director Jeff Stellick, Gerda Hnatyshyn of The Hnatyshyn Foundation, artist Jerry Grey, former MPP Richard Patten, artist Karen Bailey, architect Barry Padolsky and Evelyn Stone, arts patron Susannah Dalfen, Councillor Georges Bédard and gallery owner Don Monet.
Auction items included a framed photo, Autumn in Gatineau, by Laureen Harper, who recently participated in an outreach program. It was bought by Tory MP Peter Kent.
Jewish Women FÊted
Congregation Beth Shalom was a hub of activity last Sunday as 324 women and one lone man filed into the synagogue's Ethel and Irving Taylor Ballroom for a luncheon presented by the women's division of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa.
Guests were there to honour 42 women in the Jewish community and to listen to guest speaker Nancy Lublin, founder of Dress for Success and CEO of Do Something Inc. Appropriately, the New Yorker donned a dress similar in shade to Crayola Crayon's vivid violet. (you may recall her story, published in the Citizen, about her first activist campaign: liberating purple crayons from a boy back in pre-school).
The luncheon, catered by Creative Kosher, was organized by Linda Kerzner, Sharon Appotive, Jodi Kathron, Melissa Shabinsky, Margo Silverman and Karen Zunder. The lone guy, by the way, was JFO executive director Jack Silverstein, who didn't seem to mind. "It's good for my ego," he joked.
Carolyn001@sympatico.ca
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
May 03, 2010
Bryan Adams jams with the Prime Minister
Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams, in Ottawa this weekend to receive a Governor General's Performing arts award, made a small detour and paid a visit to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's home.
Adams arrived at 24 Sussex Drive with his guitar, while Harper joined in on the piano, as the two jammed to Adams' hit "Run to You".
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Adams arrived at 24 Sussex Drive with his guitar, while Harper joined in on the piano, as the two jammed to Adams' hit "Run to You".
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by Marianne Schmidt
May 03, 2010
Governor General arts award winners honoured at gala
OTTAWA — With new medals proudly worn around their necks, this year’s recipients of a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award were feted and fawned over at last night’s awards gala at the National Arts Centre.
The NAC’s foyer buzzed with excitement as large crowds gathered to watch the honourees arrive on the red carpet, past the Governor General’s foot guards. Rocker Bryan Adams snuck in the back door but the public wasn’t shortchanged; he later performed the show’s surprise grand finale with his classic hit, Straight from the Heart.
The entrance by Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie was met with loud cheers and applause. “I’m so excited,” she told the Ottawa Citizen on the red carpet. “It’s a chance to say, ‘thank you.’ So, it couldn’t be better.”
The recipients were paraded into Southam Hall for an evening of personal tributes and memorable performances, with the charismatic Colm Feore as host and an on-stage appearance by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean.
Other winners of a 2010 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement were Quebec theatre actress Francoise Faucher, former Toronto Symphony Orchestra managing director Walter Homburger, Montreal choreographer Edouard Lock and theatre director Robin Phillips.
Montreal conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin received the National Arts Centre Award, presented for exceptional achievement over the past performance year. As well, philanthropists Mohammed and Yulanda Faris landed the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Volunteerism in the Performing Arts for their long-time involvement in the Vancouver arts community.
The awards include a mentorship program that pairs past recipients with artists in mid-career. Veteran actor Gordon Pinsent is mentoring actor and playwright Kevin Loring, of the acclaimed play Where the Blood Mixes.
The gala capped off a whirlwind visit to Ottawa that saw award recipients attend a dinner and ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday.
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The NAC’s foyer buzzed with excitement as large crowds gathered to watch the honourees arrive on the red carpet, past the Governor General’s foot guards. Rocker Bryan Adams snuck in the back door but the public wasn’t shortchanged; he later performed the show’s surprise grand finale with his classic hit, Straight from the Heart.
The entrance by Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie was met with loud cheers and applause. “I’m so excited,” she told the Ottawa Citizen on the red carpet. “It’s a chance to say, ‘thank you.’ So, it couldn’t be better.”
The recipients were paraded into Southam Hall for an evening of personal tributes and memorable performances, with the charismatic Colm Feore as host and an on-stage appearance by Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean.
Other winners of a 2010 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement were Quebec theatre actress Francoise Faucher, former Toronto Symphony Orchestra managing director Walter Homburger, Montreal choreographer Edouard Lock and theatre director Robin Phillips.
Montreal conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin received the National Arts Centre Award, presented for exceptional achievement over the past performance year. As well, philanthropists Mohammed and Yulanda Faris landed the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Volunteerism in the Performing Arts for their long-time involvement in the Vancouver arts community.
The awards include a mentorship program that pairs past recipients with artists in mid-career. Veteran actor Gordon Pinsent is mentoring actor and playwright Kevin Loring, of the acclaimed play Where the Blood Mixes.
The gala capped off a whirlwind visit to Ottawa that saw award recipients attend a dinner and ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday.
Ottawa Citizen
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by Marianne Schmidt
May 03, 2010
National Film Board of Canada - 5 Minute Bare Bones Documentary
A video portrait done for the Governor General Awards by the National Film Board of Canada. Filmed at the Warehouse Studios in Vancouver.
Watch here!
Watch here!
May 03, 2010
Bryan Adams and Buffy Sainte-Marie get documentary treatments as they win Governor General’s Awards
Long before the adoring crowds gathered last weekend to celebrate the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, eight teams of filmmakers set out to make short documentaries about each of this year’s recipients—including such celebs as Buffy Sainte-Marie and Bryan Adams. In his segment, “Bare Bones,” Adams talks in depth about his songwriting and vintage microphone collection. In “Buffy,” Sainte-Marie retells how she turned heads when she sang “Universal Soldier” in a Fredrick’s of Hollywood dress.
Six of the movies (the other two are on hold until later in the spring) were screened for guests at the National Arts Centre gala on Saturday, including celebrations of Édouard Lock (the founder of La La La Human Steps), actor Françoise Faucher, impresario Walter Homburger and philanthropists Mohammed and Yulanda Faris. Here, the six mini-docs in all their glory:
http://www.torontolife.com/daily/hype/awards-season/2010/05/03/bryan-adams-and-buffy-sainte-marie-get-documentary-treatments-as-they-win-governor-general%E2%80%99s-awards/
by Marianne Schmidt
May 03, 2010
Andrea Bocelli & Bryan Adams To Close Out World Cup
Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli and Canadian rocker Bryan Adams will close out next month's World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa with a special performance.
According to Computicket, Bocelli will be joined onstage in Johannesburg by a flautist and his compatriot Andrea Griminelli, as well as a local 60-member choir.
Billboard reports that Adams and South African soprano Pretty Yende will join the Italian tenor onstage for the special performance.
The concert will take place on July 9, two days before the finale of the month-long soccer competition.
The World Cup will also kick off with a special concert featuring Alicia Keys, Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas. The Vancouver Sun reports that the concert lineup has been criticized for not including any local talent on the bill.
source: http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1289763
by Marianne Schmidt
May 01, 2010
Up where they belong
Bryan Adams, singer, songwriter, photographer
The Ottawa Citizen May 1, 2010
At 50, Adams is one of Canada's most successful musicians, recognized around the world for melodic pop-rock songs like Cuts Like a Knife, Run To You and Summer of '69, plus monster ballads such as the Grammy-winning (Everything I Do) I Do it For You. During a career that has spanned more than three decades, the singer-songwriter-guitarist has received 19 Juno Awards, including this year's
Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, sold millions of albums and never stopped rocking, whether in a stadium with a full band or an intimate theatre with an acoustic guitar. He's also a sought-after guest for historic occasions, most recently appearing during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics.
A talented photographer, he has published three books of portraits and had his work carried in a slew of magazines.
Adams is also a tireless social activist who uses his wealth and celebrity to raise money for cancer research, international education, animal rights, famine relief and child refugees.
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Photo:Bryan Adams at the NAC.
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The Ottawa Citizen May 1, 2010
At 50, Adams is one of Canada's most successful musicians, recognized around the world for melodic pop-rock songs like Cuts Like a Knife, Run To You and Summer of '69, plus monster ballads such as the Grammy-winning (Everything I Do) I Do it For You. During a career that has spanned more than three decades, the singer-songwriter-guitarist has received 19 Juno Awards, including this year's
Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, sold millions of albums and never stopped rocking, whether in a stadium with a full band or an intimate theatre with an acoustic guitar. He's also a sought-after guest for historic occasions, most recently appearing during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics.
A talented photographer, he has published three books of portraits and had his work carried in a slew of magazines.
Adams is also a tireless social activist who uses his wealth and celebrity to raise money for cancer research, international education, animal rights, famine relief and child refugees.
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Photo:Bryan Adams at the NAC.
Photograph by: Jean Levac, the Ottawa Citizen, The Ottawa Citizen
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 30, 2010
World Cup 2010: concerto per la cerimonia di chiusura
Le finali dei Mondiali di Calcio 2010 si concluderanno con un concerto.
Lo show di chiusura della World Cup 2010 (9 luglio - Johannesburg) sarà dunque all'insegna della musica live, e avrà tra i suoi protagonisti il tenore Andrea Bocelli e il cantante canadese Bryan Adams.
Ad aprire la manifestazione sportiva martedì 8 giugno (presso l'Orlando Stadium di Johannesburg in Sud Africa) saranno invece Alicia Keys e Shakira, quest'ultima interprete dell'inno ufficiale dei Mondiali di Calcio 2010 "Time For Africa" che verrà proposto dal vivo durante la cerimonia inaugurale. Per saperne di più a tale proposito consultate questa news.
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Lo show di chiusura della World Cup 2010 (9 luglio - Johannesburg) sarà dunque all'insegna della musica live, e avrà tra i suoi protagonisti il tenore Andrea Bocelli e il cantante canadese Bryan Adams.
Ad aprire la manifestazione sportiva martedì 8 giugno (presso l'Orlando Stadium di Johannesburg in Sud Africa) saranno invece Alicia Keys e Shakira, quest'ultima interprete dell'inno ufficiale dei Mondiali di Calcio 2010 "Time For Africa" che verrà proposto dal vivo durante la cerimonia inaugurale. Per saperne di più a tale proposito consultate questa news.
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 30, 2010
Andrea Bocelli & Bryan Adams in World Cup
Blind opera star Andrea Bocelli and rocker Bryan Adams are to team up to close the upcoming World Cup in South Africa.
The Italian tenor and the Canadian will perform at Celebrate Africa, the Grand Finale spectacular in Johannesburg on July 9, two days before the World Cup final takes place.
South African soprano Pretty Yende will join the two stars onstage.
Alicia Keys and Shakira will headline a concert marking the opening of the soccer tournament on June 10.
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The Italian tenor and the Canadian will perform at Celebrate Africa, the Grand Finale spectacular in Johannesburg on July 9, two days before the World Cup final takes place.
South African soprano Pretty Yende will join the two stars onstage.
Alicia Keys and Shakira will headline a concert marking the opening of the soccer tournament on June 10.
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 30, 2010
Bryan Adams à Ottawa
Le célèbre auteur-compositeur-interprète Bryan Adams était de passage à Ottawa le 30 avril où il a rencontré Carole Lavallée, députée de Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert et porte-parole du Bloc Québécois en matière de Patrimoine. Ils ont discuté de la problématique des droits d’auteur dans le cadre d’une rencontre de travail avec l’Association des auteurs-compositeurs canadiens dont il est l’un des représentants.
by Clara Roy Minguillon
April 29, 2010
Bryan Adams tapped for closing World Cup gig
Last Updated: Thursday, April 29, 2010 | 10:15 AM ET Comments6Recommend7
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Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will help wrap up the forthcoming FIFA World Cup with performances in a July concert, organizers have announced.
Adams, recognized with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Juno Awards gala earlier this month, will take the stage alongside Bocelli and other artists such as South African soprano Pretty Yende for an event titled Celebrate Africa, the Grand Finale.
The concert will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, on July 9 — two days before the World Cup's final soccer match.
Kickoff concert controversy
As previously announced, the World Cup Kickoff concert will feature international artists such as Alicia Keys, Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas as well as African acts like Angélique Kidjo, the Parlotones and Vieux Farka Touré. Organized by the Los Angeles-based event producer Control Room, the concert is slated for June 10 — a day before the World Cup officially gets underway.
After the initial concert lineup was announced in March, the South African music community and the country's ministry of arts and culture protested over the lack of African artists to be featured.
This month, concert organizers agreed to increase the number of local acts on the bill.
Proceeds from the opening concert are earmarked for a charity initiative building educational, health care and sports training centres in disadvantaged communities across Africa.
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Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will help wrap up the forthcoming FIFA World Cup with performances in a July concert, organizers have announced.
Adams, recognized with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Juno Awards gala earlier this month, will take the stage alongside Bocelli and other artists such as South African soprano Pretty Yende for an event titled Celebrate Africa, the Grand Finale.
The concert will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, on July 9 — two days before the World Cup's final soccer match.
Kickoff concert controversy
As previously announced, the World Cup Kickoff concert will feature international artists such as Alicia Keys, Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas as well as African acts like Angélique Kidjo, the Parlotones and Vieux Farka Touré. Organized by the Los Angeles-based event producer Control Room, the concert is slated for June 10 — a day before the World Cup officially gets underway.
After the initial concert lineup was announced in March, the South African music community and the country's ministry of arts and culture protested over the lack of African artists to be featured.
This month, concert organizers agreed to increase the number of local acts on the bill.
Proceeds from the opening concert are earmarked for a charity initiative building educational, health care and sports training centres in disadvantaged communities across Africa.
With files from The Associated Press
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 29, 2010
Bocelli y Bryan Adams cierran el Mundial
JUNTOS. Los cantantes Bocelli y Adams cerrarán el Mundial de Sudáfrica 2010.
[ 29 de Abril de 2010 16:32 ]
Se llevará Johannesburgo el 9 de julio, dos días antes de la final. Shakira y Alicia Keys estarán en la apertura entonando “Waka Waka”, la canción oficial del certamen.
Los cantantes Andrea Bocelli y Bryan Adams serán los encargados de la clausura del Mundial de Fútbol Sudáfica 2010 en Johannesburgo el día 9 de julio, dos días antes del partido final, informó el sitio Perú21.
El dúo estará acompañado en el escenario además por la soprano sudafricana Pretty Yende.
En la víspera del comienzo del primer Mundial en Africa, el 10 de junio, actuarán la cantante de soul Alicia Keys y la colombiana Shakira, quien entonará “Waka Waka”, la canción oficial del Mundial.
La colombiana ya cantó en 2006 junto con el rapero estadounidense Wyclef Jean el himno oficioso del Mundial de Alemania, “Hips Don’t Lie”.
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[ 29 de Abril de 2010 16:32 ]
Se llevará Johannesburgo el 9 de julio, dos días antes de la final. Shakira y Alicia Keys estarán en la apertura entonando “Waka Waka”, la canción oficial del certamen.
Los cantantes Andrea Bocelli y Bryan Adams serán los encargados de la clausura del Mundial de Fútbol Sudáfica 2010 en Johannesburgo el día 9 de julio, dos días antes del partido final, informó el sitio Perú21.
El dúo estará acompañado en el escenario además por la soprano sudafricana Pretty Yende.
En la víspera del comienzo del primer Mundial en Africa, el 10 de junio, actuarán la cantante de soul Alicia Keys y la colombiana Shakira, quien entonará “Waka Waka”, la canción oficial del Mundial.
La colombiana ya cantó en 2006 junto con el rapero estadounidense Wyclef Jean el himno oficioso del Mundial de Alemania, “Hips Don’t Lie”.
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 29, 2010
WM-Konzert mit Andrea Bocelli und Bryan Adams
Der italienische Tenor Andrea Bocelli (51) und der kanadische Rock-Star Bryan Adams (50) treten gemeinsam beim Abschluss-Konzert der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft in Südafrika auf.
Die beiden Künstler stehen am 9. Juli, zwei Tage vor dem Finale, in Johannesburg auf der Bühne. Das ungewöhnliche Duo wird außerdem von der südafrikanischen Sopranistin Pretty Yende begleitet.
Bereits am Tag vor dem Anpfiff der ersten Fußball-WM auf afrikanischem Boden (11. Juni bis 11. Juli) stimmen internationale Superstars wie Alicia Keys, die Black Eyed Peas oder Shakira am 10. Juni auf das Fußball-Spektakel ein. Shakira steuert mit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" den offiziellen WM-Song bei. Die temperamentvolle Kolumbianerin hatte bei der Abschlusszeremonie vor dem WM-Endspiel 2006 in Berlin gemeinsam mit US-Rapper Wyclef Jean ihren Nummer-Eins-Hit "Hips Don't Lie" zum Besten gegeben.
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Die beiden Künstler stehen am 9. Juli, zwei Tage vor dem Finale, in Johannesburg auf der Bühne. Das ungewöhnliche Duo wird außerdem von der südafrikanischen Sopranistin Pretty Yende begleitet.
Bereits am Tag vor dem Anpfiff der ersten Fußball-WM auf afrikanischem Boden (11. Juni bis 11. Juli) stimmen internationale Superstars wie Alicia Keys, die Black Eyed Peas oder Shakira am 10. Juni auf das Fußball-Spektakel ein. Shakira steuert mit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" den offiziellen WM-Song bei. Die temperamentvolle Kolumbianerin hatte bei der Abschlusszeremonie vor dem WM-Endspiel 2006 in Berlin gemeinsam mit US-Rapper Wyclef Jean ihren Nummer-Eins-Hit "Hips Don't Lie" zum Besten gegeben.
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 29, 2010
Mondiali/ Andrea Bocelli e Bryan Adams al concerto di chiusura
Il 9 luglio a Johannesburg due giorni prima della finale
postato 4 ore fa da APCOM
Johannesburg (Sudafrica), 29 apr. (Ap) - Il tenore italiano Andrea Bocelli e la stella canadese del rock Bryan Adams saranno gli artisti che saliranno sul palco di Johannesburg il 9 luglio per "Celebrate Africa, the Grand Finale", l'evento organizzato due giorni prima della finale dei Mondiali di calcio sudafricani. Gli organizzatori del concerto hanno spiegato che Bocelli sarà l'artista centrale dell'evento e che al suo fianco, oltre a Bryan Adams, ci sarà anche la soprano sudafricana Pretty Yende. La Fifa aveva precedentemente annunciato che al concerto del 10 giugno, organizzato alla vigilia del match inaugurale, ci saranno fra gli altri anche Alicia Keys e Shakira. Il governo sudafricano ha criticato la Fifa per la scelta dei cantanti, lamentandosi per la scarsa rappresentanza del paese.
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postato 4 ore fa da APCOM
Johannesburg (Sudafrica), 29 apr. (Ap) - Il tenore italiano Andrea Bocelli e la stella canadese del rock Bryan Adams saranno gli artisti che saliranno sul palco di Johannesburg il 9 luglio per "Celebrate Africa, the Grand Finale", l'evento organizzato due giorni prima della finale dei Mondiali di calcio sudafricani. Gli organizzatori del concerto hanno spiegato che Bocelli sarà l'artista centrale dell'evento e che al suo fianco, oltre a Bryan Adams, ci sarà anche la soprano sudafricana Pretty Yende. La Fifa aveva precedentemente annunciato che al concerto del 10 giugno, organizzato alla vigilia del match inaugurale, ci saranno fra gli altri anche Alicia Keys e Shakira. Il governo sudafricano ha criticato la Fifa per la scelta dei cantanti, lamentandosi per la scarsa rappresentanza del paese.
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by Barbara D'Antuono
April 29, 2010
Andrea Bocelli en Bryan Adams sluiten WK af met concert
Tenor Andrea Bocelli en rockzanger Bryan Adams treden samen op tijdens het slotconcert van het WK voetbal in Zuid-Afrika.
Twee dagen voor de finale zullen ze beiden op de bühne staan in Johannesburg. Soprane Pretty Yende zal hen begeleiden.
Gisteren raakte al bekend dat soulzangeres Alicia Keys en Latino-diva Shakira vlak voor de start van het WK samen zullen optreden. Shakira kreeg ook de eer om het officiële WK-lied "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" te mogen zingen.
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Twee dagen voor de finale zullen ze beiden op de bühne staan in Johannesburg. Soprane Pretty Yende zal hen begeleiden.
Gisteren raakte al bekend dat soulzangeres Alicia Keys en Latino-diva Shakira vlak voor de start van het WK samen zullen optreden. Shakira kreeg ook de eer om het officiële WK-lied "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" te mogen zingen.
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 29, 2010
Bryan Adams chantera au concert de la finale de la Coupe du monde de soccer
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JOHANNESBOURG - Le rockeur canadien Bryan Adams et le ténor italien Andrea Bocelli participeront à un concert en Afrique du Sud, pour souligner la fin de la Coupe du monde de soccer.
Les organisateurs du concert ont annoncé jeudi qu'Adams, Bocelli et la soprano sud-africaine Pretty Yende monteront sur la scène principale de l'événement "Celebrez l'Afrique, la Grande Finale", à Johannesbourg, le 9 juillet, deux jours avant la finale.
La FIFA avait déjà annoncé qu'Alicia Keys et Shakira seraient les têtes d'affiche d'un concert présenté le 10 juin pour marquer le début de l'événement sportif. La FIFA avait été critiquée pour son choix de musiciens pour ce concert par le gouvernement sud-africain, qui souhaitait y voir davantage d'artistes locaux.
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 28, 2010
Bryan receives Governor General's Performing Arts Award
Bryan is in Ottawa, Canada this week to accept the Governor General Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
The ceremony takes place at Rideau Hall April 30th, followed by a Gala Performance at the National Arts Centre May 1st to celebrate the recipients.
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The ceremony takes place at Rideau Hall April 30th, followed by a Gala Performance at the National Arts Centre May 1st to celebrate the recipients.
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April 28, 2010
Bryan Adams--Up Close and Personal
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
I met Bryan Adams. No, really, I did. It was at the Morristown Community Theater. It was backstage. It was just before he got on stage to perform. It was total luck. I had gotten tickets to see his concert. It just so happened that my mother and he share a mutual friend – Katherine from Calvin Klein. Katherine mentioned to Bryan that I was an aspiring journalist, and he agreed to let me interview him briefly backstage before the show! Could I have gotten any luckier? I don’t think so. The only thing to trump the idea of meeting Bryan Adams (yes, yes, the “I got my first real six-string… bought it at the five-and-dime” Bryan Adams) was actually meeting him. Because he is one cool, awesome, down-to-earth, sincere, super-nice guy.
To say that I was taken back by the singer’s personable and yet insightful personality would be a massive understatement. Instead of feeling intimidated, as I expected, I couldn’t have felt more comfortable. Not to mention honored. After all, he had a full house of fans awaiting his arrival onstage and here he was talking to me! In my brief moments with this talented, popular, rock star, I asked him about his music, his life, and his plans for his future musical career. This is what I learned:
Bryan Adams not only has sixteen mainstream albums that have shaped him into the sensation he has been for years, he is also a true philanthropist. He is deeply involved in charitable giving to such causes as improving educational opportunities and fighting poverty around the world. I find his dedication to these endeavors to be so moving and inspiring. He also is pretty sure he will be releasing songs from here on out rather than albums (in this internet age, they just make more sense).
The other thing I learned about Bryan Adams is that he’s as real as it gets – a regular guy with loads of talent and a huge heart. In between each of his songs, he took the time to tell a funny story or give a simple dedication. One of these dedications was to female friend of his who thought she’d never find love again, but did – he was clearly so happy for her. It was stories like these that made me realize what a good friend Brian Adams must be.
The popular musician certainly has a sense of humor, too. While backstage, he acknowledged our mutual friend, Katherine from Calvin Klein, mentioning that earlier that day she had helped him pick out his shirt! He looked pretty good! But even more than good looks and an insane amount of talent, what struck me about Bryan Adams is his larger-than-life personality. In the middle of one of his songs, he started altering his accent to make the song sound country, resulting in laughter and excitement throughout the theater as everyone joined in singing. His light-heartedness was infectious. He has such a unique way of captivating and relating to his audience.
After this unexpected, unbelievable experience, I now see Bryan Adams with even more respect than I did before that night. Meeting this legend and hearing him sing live was the experience of a lifetime. Bryan Adams’ impact on me gave me one more reason to believe, and one more piece of evidence, that even when you climb the highest rung on the ladder of success, you can still remain grounded in your sense of reality.
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I met Bryan Adams. No, really, I did. It was at the Morristown Community Theater. It was backstage. It was just before he got on stage to perform. It was total luck. I had gotten tickets to see his concert. It just so happened that my mother and he share a mutual friend – Katherine from Calvin Klein. Katherine mentioned to Bryan that I was an aspiring journalist, and he agreed to let me interview him briefly backstage before the show! Could I have gotten any luckier? I don’t think so. The only thing to trump the idea of meeting Bryan Adams (yes, yes, the “I got my first real six-string… bought it at the five-and-dime” Bryan Adams) was actually meeting him. Because he is one cool, awesome, down-to-earth, sincere, super-nice guy.
To say that I was taken back by the singer’s personable and yet insightful personality would be a massive understatement. Instead of feeling intimidated, as I expected, I couldn’t have felt more comfortable. Not to mention honored. After all, he had a full house of fans awaiting his arrival onstage and here he was talking to me! In my brief moments with this talented, popular, rock star, I asked him about his music, his life, and his plans for his future musical career. This is what I learned:
Bryan Adams not only has sixteen mainstream albums that have shaped him into the sensation he has been for years, he is also a true philanthropist. He is deeply involved in charitable giving to such causes as improving educational opportunities and fighting poverty around the world. I find his dedication to these endeavors to be so moving and inspiring. He also is pretty sure he will be releasing songs from here on out rather than albums (in this internet age, they just make more sense).
The other thing I learned about Bryan Adams is that he’s as real as it gets – a regular guy with loads of talent and a huge heart. In between each of his songs, he took the time to tell a funny story or give a simple dedication. One of these dedications was to female friend of his who thought she’d never find love again, but did – he was clearly so happy for her. It was stories like these that made me realize what a good friend Brian Adams must be.
The popular musician certainly has a sense of humor, too. While backstage, he acknowledged our mutual friend, Katherine from Calvin Klein, mentioning that earlier that day she had helped him pick out his shirt! He looked pretty good! But even more than good looks and an insane amount of talent, what struck me about Bryan Adams is his larger-than-life personality. In the middle of one of his songs, he started altering his accent to make the song sound country, resulting in laughter and excitement throughout the theater as everyone joined in singing. His light-heartedness was infectious. He has such a unique way of captivating and relating to his audience.
After this unexpected, unbelievable experience, I now see Bryan Adams with even more respect than I did before that night. Meeting this legend and hearing him sing live was the experience of a lifetime. Bryan Adams’ impact on me gave me one more reason to believe, and one more piece of evidence, that even when you climb the highest rung on the ladder of success, you can still remain grounded in your sense of reality.
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 28, 2010
Whaling Ban Make Be Overturned: Immediate Action Needed
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Greenpeace just announced that the whales once again need our help. It looks as though Obama needs some persuasive voices and signitures on a petition to discourage this proposal to lift the whaling ban. Please add your name and/or write a letter. This really is disappointing to see him take this stance.
link to sign petition
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Address letters and comments directly to Obama at the following.
President Barack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20500
Phone 202 456-1111
email: President@whitehouse.gov
obama.barack@fcboe.org
Article by Greenpeace:
"Save the Whales" 35th Anniversary
On April 27, 1975, Greenpeace launched the world’s first anti-whaling campaign from the docks of Vancouver. The mission would become the spark that ignited a global “Save the Whales” movement and eventually helped secure an international ban on commercial whaling.
Sadly, on the 35th anniversary of Greenpeace’s first voyage to save the whales, an American president threatens to undo decades of hard work for whale conservation. President Obama’s representatives are now supporting a proposal to overturn the international ban on commercial whaling and legitimize Japan’s “scientific” slaughter in the Southern Ocean.
As Greenpeace gears up for one of the biggest battles that the war against whaling has ever seen, we look back on the story of our first anti-whaling mission with the hope that it will inspire President Obama to fulfill his campaign promise of “strengthening the international moratorium on commercial whaling” – not overturning it...
Following Greenpeace’s historic maiden voyage to protest the nuclear destruction of Amchitka Island, the U.S. nuclear testing program was shut down, Amchitka was designated as a wildlife sanctuary, and Bob Hunter, Greenpeace’s founder and first president, was hailed as the new leader of the environmental movement.
It was at this critical turning point in Greenpeace’s history that Bob Hunter met Dr. Paul Spong. Dr. Spong had recently been dismissed from the Vancouver Aquarium where he was studying their first captive orca whale, Skana. His groundbreaking research with Skana proved for the first time that orcas are highly intelligent, emotional, and social creatures that should not be held in captivity. The aquarium directors were not pleased when Spong stated publicly that the orca wanted to be free.
Dr. Spong spoke with Hunter and the rest of Greenpeace about Skana’s plight and the plight of other great whales around the world. He told the members about the great, stinking death ships in the Pacific which were massacring these gentle giants with factory-like efficiency.
The Greenpeace team was appalled. Something had to be done to stop the slaughter.
So on April 27, 1975, Bob Hunter, Dr. Spong, and a brave team of activists hoisted a new sail on the little Greenpeace ship and set out to confront the Pacific whaling fleets head-on. “If Russia and Japan decide to whale any longer, they will have to do it over our dead bodies,” Hunter proclaimed, as a crowd of 30,000 supporters gathered at the Vancouver docks to see the Greenpeace crew off.
In late June, the team picked up their first radio transmission from a Soviet whaling ship. As they drew closer to the coordinates, the sea turned red and the enormous corpses of harpooned sperm whales floated all around them. The Greenpeace crew immediately lowered several of their high-speed inflatable rafts and zoomed towards the Soviet harpoon boat. The inflatables chased down the whaling ships and positioned themselves between the harpoons and the whales.
At one point, a harpoon was fired just over Bob Hunter’s head, nearly killing him. But the inflatable rafts continued to defend the whales from the whalers and countless were saved. Eventually, the Soviet ships retreated for fear of killing the humans and creating a major incident.
The mission was a success. “For the first time in the history of whaling,” reported The New York Times, “human beings had put their lives on the line for whales.”
The pictures and video that the Greenpeace crew brought back shocked the world and sparked an international outcry. After several more confrontations and nearly a decade of intense lobbying, the International Whaling Commission finally accepted a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986.
Greenpeace paid for the commercial whaling moratorium with our blood, sweat, and tears. As a result, many whale species once on the verge of extinction are beginning to recover, slowly but steadily. Despite Japan's continued violation of the moratorium through a loophole that allows for "lethal science," just a few decades of protection has done wonders for the whales:
* Blue whales are increasing by 8.2% a year.
* Southern right whales are increasing by 7% a year.
* Humpback whales are increasing 3.1% a year in the Northwest Atlantic, 11-12% a year in the Southern hemisphere, and 7% a year in the Northeast Pacific.
* Eastern gray whales have increased from only a few hundred in the early 1900's to more than 20,000 today.
* Fin whales, which Japan continues to hunt, are not increasing in population but their rapid decline towards extinction has been halted.
This is the whales’ most desperate hour. Please rush your most generous support to help us tackle this new threat head-on and take action by signing our petition and telling President Obama how you feel about his plan to reinstate commercial whaling.
On this 35th anniversary of Greenpeace's first mission to save the whales, I leave you with the words of Dr. Paul Spong and pray that President Obama will heed his warning:
"The whales, the cetacea: creatures of light, monsters of the deep, fuel for ancient lamps, aquatic acrobats, food for empty bellies, the biggest brains on the planet, twenty million years in the making, now on the anvil under the hammer of fate. Going, going, gone…nearly gone. It is one of the ironies of our time that, just as we are beginning to marvel at the complexity of the nature of whales, we are on the verge of destroying them forever."
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SherriSue
Greenpeace just announced that the whales once again need our help. It looks as though Obama needs some persuasive voices and signitures on a petition to discourage this proposal to lift the whaling ban. Please add your name and/or write a letter. This really is disappointing to see him take this stance.
link to sign petition
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address letters and comments directly to Obama at the following.
President Barack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20500
Phone 202 456-1111
email: President@whitehouse.gov
obama.barack@fcboe.org
Article by Greenpeace:
"Save the Whales" 35th Anniversary
On April 27, 1975, Greenpeace launched the world’s first anti-whaling campaign from the docks of Vancouver. The mission would become the spark that ignited a global “Save the Whales” movement and eventually helped secure an international ban on commercial whaling.
Sadly, on the 35th anniversary of Greenpeace’s first voyage to save the whales, an American president threatens to undo decades of hard work for whale conservation. President Obama’s representatives are now supporting a proposal to overturn the international ban on commercial whaling and legitimize Japan’s “scientific” slaughter in the Southern Ocean.
As Greenpeace gears up for one of the biggest battles that the war against whaling has ever seen, we look back on the story of our first anti-whaling mission with the hope that it will inspire President Obama to fulfill his campaign promise of “strengthening the international moratorium on commercial whaling” – not overturning it...
Following Greenpeace’s historic maiden voyage to protest the nuclear destruction of Amchitka Island, the U.S. nuclear testing program was shut down, Amchitka was designated as a wildlife sanctuary, and Bob Hunter, Greenpeace’s founder and first president, was hailed as the new leader of the environmental movement.
It was at this critical turning point in Greenpeace’s history that Bob Hunter met Dr. Paul Spong. Dr. Spong had recently been dismissed from the Vancouver Aquarium where he was studying their first captive orca whale, Skana. His groundbreaking research with Skana proved for the first time that orcas are highly intelligent, emotional, and social creatures that should not be held in captivity. The aquarium directors were not pleased when Spong stated publicly that the orca wanted to be free.
Dr. Spong spoke with Hunter and the rest of Greenpeace about Skana’s plight and the plight of other great whales around the world. He told the members about the great, stinking death ships in the Pacific which were massacring these gentle giants with factory-like efficiency.
The Greenpeace team was appalled. Something had to be done to stop the slaughter.
So on April 27, 1975, Bob Hunter, Dr. Spong, and a brave team of activists hoisted a new sail on the little Greenpeace ship and set out to confront the Pacific whaling fleets head-on. “If Russia and Japan decide to whale any longer, they will have to do it over our dead bodies,” Hunter proclaimed, as a crowd of 30,000 supporters gathered at the Vancouver docks to see the Greenpeace crew off.
In late June, the team picked up their first radio transmission from a Soviet whaling ship. As they drew closer to the coordinates, the sea turned red and the enormous corpses of harpooned sperm whales floated all around them. The Greenpeace crew immediately lowered several of their high-speed inflatable rafts and zoomed towards the Soviet harpoon boat. The inflatables chased down the whaling ships and positioned themselves between the harpoons and the whales.
At one point, a harpoon was fired just over Bob Hunter’s head, nearly killing him. But the inflatable rafts continued to defend the whales from the whalers and countless were saved. Eventually, the Soviet ships retreated for fear of killing the humans and creating a major incident.
The mission was a success. “For the first time in the history of whaling,” reported The New York Times, “human beings had put their lives on the line for whales.”
The pictures and video that the Greenpeace crew brought back shocked the world and sparked an international outcry. After several more confrontations and nearly a decade of intense lobbying, the International Whaling Commission finally accepted a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986.
Greenpeace paid for the commercial whaling moratorium with our blood, sweat, and tears. As a result, many whale species once on the verge of extinction are beginning to recover, slowly but steadily. Despite Japan's continued violation of the moratorium through a loophole that allows for "lethal science," just a few decades of protection has done wonders for the whales:
* Blue whales are increasing by 8.2% a year.
* Southern right whales are increasing by 7% a year.
* Humpback whales are increasing 3.1% a year in the Northwest Atlantic, 11-12% a year in the Southern hemisphere, and 7% a year in the Northeast Pacific.
* Eastern gray whales have increased from only a few hundred in the early 1900's to more than 20,000 today.
* Fin whales, which Japan continues to hunt, are not increasing in population but their rapid decline towards extinction has been halted.
This is the whales’ most desperate hour. Please rush your most generous support to help us tackle this new threat head-on and take action by signing our petition and telling President Obama how you feel about his plan to reinstate commercial whaling.
On this 35th anniversary of Greenpeace's first mission to save the whales, I leave you with the words of Dr. Paul Spong and pray that President Obama will heed his warning:
"The whales, the cetacea: creatures of light, monsters of the deep, fuel for ancient lamps, aquatic acrobats, food for empty bellies, the biggest brains on the planet, twenty million years in the making, now on the anvil under the hammer of fate. Going, going, gone…nearly gone. It is one of the ironies of our time that, just as we are beginning to marvel at the complexity of the nature of whales, we are on the verge of destroying them forever."
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by Sherri Payne
April 27, 2010
Bryan Adams gets personal with fans at Purchase
Fans of Bryan Adams were treated to a close-up acoustic performance by the pop/rock artist at the Performing Arts Center of Purchase College last night. Adams sang hits from his 30-year career, pausing to tell stories about music making and to humor fans shouting their adoration for the still-sexy-at-50 singer. “Honey, you don’t know what you’re saying,” he told one adoring fan.
Adams kicked it off with “Run to You,” a song that helped put him on the map in the early 80s. It was the first of 27 songs during a two-hour show, including hits like “Summer of ‘69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do it for You” and songs from “11,” his most recent album.
He had piano accompaniment on some songs, but mostly it was him, the guitar, a harmonica, and that raspy yet pop-smooth voice that is so familiar from years of air-wave play. The stripped-down performance was part of his Bare Bones Tour. “It’s been a real joy to play the songs simply, as they were written, without the band,” said Adams, a Grammy winner who has sold more then 65 million records.
Adams joked about a tour stop in Fargo, Minn., where a store worker asked if he had been following the Olympics. Adams: Um yeah. Adams was a star attraction, having performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The show felt a bit like VH1 Storytellers and fans were giddy as Adams chatted them up in the 1,371-person venue. One third-row fan asked him to sing his “The Way You Make Me Feel” for his wife of seven years, and Adams obliged.
One happy fan was Diane Staufenberg, a 48-year-old teacher from Holbrook, NY, who has been to nearly 40 Bryan Adams shows since 1981. The highlight for her was hearing “Vanishing,” which Adams rarely plays live. “I had to squeal there,” she said.
Danielle Collis, 38, of Washington Township, NJ, loved the fan interaction and the small venue. “He’s definitely timeless,” she said of Adams.
For another fan opinion, I turned to Renee Steinberg, 40, of New City. She is a family member who was kind enough to invite me to the show. “He had great energy and his voice sounded amazing,” she said, adding: “I loved every song.”
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Adams kicked it off with “Run to You,” a song that helped put him on the map in the early 80s. It was the first of 27 songs during a two-hour show, including hits like “Summer of ‘69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do it for You” and songs from “11,” his most recent album.
He had piano accompaniment on some songs, but mostly it was him, the guitar, a harmonica, and that raspy yet pop-smooth voice that is so familiar from years of air-wave play. The stripped-down performance was part of his Bare Bones Tour. “It’s been a real joy to play the songs simply, as they were written, without the band,” said Adams, a Grammy winner who has sold more then 65 million records.
Adams joked about a tour stop in Fargo, Minn., where a store worker asked if he had been following the Olympics. Adams: Um yeah. Adams was a star attraction, having performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The show felt a bit like VH1 Storytellers and fans were giddy as Adams chatted them up in the 1,371-person venue. One third-row fan asked him to sing his “The Way You Make Me Feel” for his wife of seven years, and Adams obliged.
One happy fan was Diane Staufenberg, a 48-year-old teacher from Holbrook, NY, who has been to nearly 40 Bryan Adams shows since 1981. The highlight for her was hearing “Vanishing,” which Adams rarely plays live. “I had to squeal there,” she said.
Danielle Collis, 38, of Washington Township, NJ, loved the fan interaction and the small venue. “He’s definitely timeless,” she said of Adams.
For another fan opinion, I turned to Renee Steinberg, 40, of New City. She is a family member who was kind enough to invite me to the show. “He had great energy and his voice sounded amazing,” she said, adding: “I loved every song.”
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 27, 2010
Bryan Adams interview on eve of Purchase show
Singer/songwriter Bryan Adams is preparing for his show at Purchase College tonight, but he also took time out to share some thoughts with music writer Chris Serico of The Journal News.
Adams will be in Purchase as part of his “Bare Bones” tour, which he has described as an acoustic accounting of his 30 years in the music business. We told you about the show earlier here in The Listening Room, and even told you about the ticket-giveaway sponsored by The Journal News.
Anyway, the show is here, and Chris was kind enough to share some nuggets from his interview with Adams.
On fronting his first band:
“When I was 15, I’d joined a cover band who were playing bars. It was as exciting as hell, because I had decided to not be the guitarist in the band which had been my second musical ambition after wanting to be a drummer. I decided because my band hadn’t found a singer, that I would be a lead vocalist. I kind of fancied myself like the lead singer of Deep Purple or something. Because I was underage, I had to be led to the stage by one of the club bouncers, and when the set finished, he had to make sure I got to the dressing room and didn’t hang out in the main bar.”
On his 11th — and maybe last — album:
“In some respects, ‘11’ may be my last ‘album.’ I don’t see the point in albums when you can put out music all the time. It’s the Wild West out there now — the internet has changed everything for songwriters. Then again, I might write a load of songs that deserve to be all together, we’ll see.”
On selling 65 million records and the iTunes era:
“It’s surreal. It’s terrible what has happened to the music world. I don’t understand why the music business hasn’t stood up to the ISP’s who are allowing downloading and putting together a fund for music. It would be so simple, but maybe it needs government intervention.”
On the most surprising country to chart a No. 1 hit:
“Impossible to say. In the 1990s, I had a few international No. 1 records, and I’ve never counted the countries. Certainly what has happened, as a result, is I can do shows anywhere in the world now. We proved that by playing to crowds in the Eastern Europe and Russia, the Middle East, India/Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, even Boise, Idaho.”
On his move to England:
“One of the reasons I moved to England years ago was I love the football (soccer) here, AND everyone has a good sing-a-long. It’s incredible; 35,000 people and the songs are really rude and funny. It’s one of the few places left in the world where you can truly say exactly what you want, no matter how outrageous or un-PC it is, and no one will bat an eyelid.”
On the prospect of retiring:
“I go out for a week a month. The rest of the time I’m doing other creative projects and thinking about the next round of shows. Retirement isn’t really a word I understand properly. Well, not yet anyway.”
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Adams will be in Purchase as part of his “Bare Bones” tour, which he has described as an acoustic accounting of his 30 years in the music business. We told you about the show earlier here in The Listening Room, and even told you about the ticket-giveaway sponsored by The Journal News.
Anyway, the show is here, and Chris was kind enough to share some nuggets from his interview with Adams.
On fronting his first band:
“When I was 15, I’d joined a cover band who were playing bars. It was as exciting as hell, because I had decided to not be the guitarist in the band which had been my second musical ambition after wanting to be a drummer. I decided because my band hadn’t found a singer, that I would be a lead vocalist. I kind of fancied myself like the lead singer of Deep Purple or something. Because I was underage, I had to be led to the stage by one of the club bouncers, and when the set finished, he had to make sure I got to the dressing room and didn’t hang out in the main bar.”
On his 11th — and maybe last — album:
“In some respects, ‘11’ may be my last ‘album.’ I don’t see the point in albums when you can put out music all the time. It’s the Wild West out there now — the internet has changed everything for songwriters. Then again, I might write a load of songs that deserve to be all together, we’ll see.”
On selling 65 million records and the iTunes era:
“It’s surreal. It’s terrible what has happened to the music world. I don’t understand why the music business hasn’t stood up to the ISP’s who are allowing downloading and putting together a fund for music. It would be so simple, but maybe it needs government intervention.”
On the most surprising country to chart a No. 1 hit:
“Impossible to say. In the 1990s, I had a few international No. 1 records, and I’ve never counted the countries. Certainly what has happened, as a result, is I can do shows anywhere in the world now. We proved that by playing to crowds in the Eastern Europe and Russia, the Middle East, India/Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, even Boise, Idaho.”
On his move to England:
“One of the reasons I moved to England years ago was I love the football (soccer) here, AND everyone has a good sing-a-long. It’s incredible; 35,000 people and the songs are really rude and funny. It’s one of the few places left in the world where you can truly say exactly what you want, no matter how outrageous or un-PC it is, and no one will bat an eyelid.”
On the prospect of retiring:
“I go out for a week a month. The rest of the time I’m doing other creative projects and thinking about the next round of shows. Retirement isn’t really a word I understand properly. Well, not yet anyway.”
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 24, 2010
Bryan Adams brings his solo show to the Community Theatre on Monday
In a career that started some 30 years ago, Bryan Adams has made his name with a combination of muscular arena-rockers such as "Summer of '69" and grandiose power ballads such as "Heaven." In both styles, he's seemed comfortable being at the center of elaborate productions and a small army of musicians.
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But come Monday, when Adams takes the stage of the Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, he'll have a band of precisely one: himself.
Adams is barnstorming around the country in what is billed as "The Bare Bones Tour." The solo acoustic shows allow him to introduce songs from his new CD "11," as well as revisit some of the hit songs that have made him a top draw in North America and the United Kingdom.
"The Bare Bones Tour" is being punctuated by a number of other notable events. In February, Adams performed in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the city where he was raised. Last Sunday, he received the prestigious Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, presented as part of Canada's Juno Awards by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. A week from Sunday, he and fellow Canadian Buffy Sainte-Marie will be honored with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
Adams continues to win respect for his fashion photography, which has graced the pages of Vanity Fair and other magazines. The Bryan Adams Foundation, which he started in 2006, provides grants to causes as diverse as assistance to post-earthquake Haiti and the creation of a music center at a school in London.
Adams has come a long way since he was born in Ontario in November 1959. (Yes, in the REAL summer of 1969, Adams wasn't even 10.) By the time he was 15, he was already performing in glam-rock bands in the thriving Vancouver music scene.
In the early 1980s, Adams was a solo artist and a songwriter whose paths had already crossed with Gene Simmons of Kiss and Bob Clearmountain, who engineered several Bruce Springsteen albums.
His own career began to take off with the album "Cuts Like a Knife," which yielded such hits as the title song, "This Time" and "Straight from the Heart." The songs — catchy and durable — would probably have succeeded on their own, but it didn't hurt that their videos were in heavy rotation on MTV just as that channel was becoming a nationwide force.
Then came the 1984 album "Reckless" and its string of singles, including "Run to You" and a duet with Tina Turner on "It's Only Love." The success of "Reckless" elevated Adams to the status of A-list performer and enabled him to have a high-profile slot at the 1985 Live Aid concert.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Adams shifted his focus more to power ballads, often for movies, beginning with "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" from "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." That song garnered the first of three Oscar nominations, followed by "All for Love" (his collaboration with Sting and Rod Stewart) and "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?"
Though Adams has been generally absent from the United States charts, his singles and CDs continue to find an audience in Canada and overseas. He also has won a new generation of fans with his collaboration with country singer Jason Aldean on a remake of "Heaven," which has been nominated for two CMT Awards.
"The Bare Bones Tour" is a way for Adams to take familiar songs and make them fresh to audiences new and old — and perhaps, to himself, as well.
BRYAN ADAMS: THE BARE BONES TOUR
8 p.m. Monday • Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown • $47 to $77 • 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org
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FILE PHOTO Bryan Adams brings his solo acoustic show to the Community Theatre in Morristown on Monday night. (File photo)
The American Red Cross
But come Monday, when Adams takes the stage of the Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, he'll have a band of precisely one: himself.
Adams is barnstorming around the country in what is billed as "The Bare Bones Tour." The solo acoustic shows allow him to introduce songs from his new CD "11," as well as revisit some of the hit songs that have made him a top draw in North America and the United Kingdom.
"The Bare Bones Tour" is being punctuated by a number of other notable events. In February, Adams performed in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the city where he was raised. Last Sunday, he received the prestigious Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, presented as part of Canada's Juno Awards by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. A week from Sunday, he and fellow Canadian Buffy Sainte-Marie will be honored with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
Adams continues to win respect for his fashion photography, which has graced the pages of Vanity Fair and other magazines. The Bryan Adams Foundation, which he started in 2006, provides grants to causes as diverse as assistance to post-earthquake Haiti and the creation of a music center at a school in London.
Adams has come a long way since he was born in Ontario in November 1959. (Yes, in the REAL summer of 1969, Adams wasn't even 10.) By the time he was 15, he was already performing in glam-rock bands in the thriving Vancouver music scene.
In the early 1980s, Adams was a solo artist and a songwriter whose paths had already crossed with Gene Simmons of Kiss and Bob Clearmountain, who engineered several Bruce Springsteen albums.
His own career began to take off with the album "Cuts Like a Knife," which yielded such hits as the title song, "This Time" and "Straight from the Heart." The songs — catchy and durable — would probably have succeeded on their own, but it didn't hurt that their videos were in heavy rotation on MTV just as that channel was becoming a nationwide force.
Then came the 1984 album "Reckless" and its string of singles, including "Run to You" and a duet with Tina Turner on "It's Only Love." The success of "Reckless" elevated Adams to the status of A-list performer and enabled him to have a high-profile slot at the 1985 Live Aid concert.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Adams shifted his focus more to power ballads, often for movies, beginning with "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" from "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." That song garnered the first of three Oscar nominations, followed by "All for Love" (his collaboration with Sting and Rod Stewart) and "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?"
Though Adams has been generally absent from the United States charts, his singles and CDs continue to find an audience in Canada and overseas. He also has won a new generation of fans with his collaboration with country singer Jason Aldean on a remake of "Heaven," which has been nominated for two CMT Awards.
"The Bare Bones Tour" is a way for Adams to take familiar songs and make them fresh to audiences new and old — and perhaps, to himself, as well.
BRYAN ADAMS: THE BARE BONES TOUR
8 p.m. Monday • Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown • $47 to $77 • 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org
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FILE PHOTO Bryan Adams brings his solo acoustic show to the Community Theatre in Morristown on Monday night. (File photo)
by Nicole Horesch
April 24, 2010
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MORRISTOWN The Community Theater, Mayo Center for the Performing Arts Bryan Adams, rock. Monday at 8 p.m. $47 to $77.
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 24, 2010
Bryan Adams, The Bare Bones Tour
22 Apr 2010
8:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Bryan Adams continues his highly successful solo acoustic concert tour which includes selections from his eleventh studio album, appropriately titled 11. Adams has interspersed these special intimate performances in between stadium dates in Europe and the U.S., and this new spin on his classic hits has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 23, 2010
Bonus: Kom gratis til koncert med Bryan Adams
Esbjerg: Arrangøren af Virocker-koncerten smider en flot bonus oven i hatten til de personer, der allerede har købt billet til koncerten i Esbjerg eller gør det i forsalg op til den 14. maj.
Har man købt billet i forsalg, kan man nemlig gratis komme til koncert med Bryan Adams, Big Fat Snake, Poul Krebs og Bruce Guthro (forsanger i Runrig, Red.) i Odense fredag den 21. maj.
- Vi vil med denne ekstraordinære bonus give en plaster på såret for al den virak, der har været omkring koncerten i Esbjerg, og så håber vi naturligvis også at få sat ekstra skub i billetsalget i Esbjerg ved at invitere til gratis koncert med Bryan Adams, siger Flemming Duelund, der er formand for Sportens venner Odense
Tilbuddet om fri adgang til Bryan Adams-koncerten gælder ikke folk, der køber billet ved indgangen til Virocker-koncerten i Esbjerg, men altså kun billetter købt i forsalg.
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Har man købt billet i forsalg, kan man nemlig gratis komme til koncert med Bryan Adams, Big Fat Snake, Poul Krebs og Bruce Guthro (forsanger i Runrig, Red.) i Odense fredag den 21. maj.
- Vi vil med denne ekstraordinære bonus give en plaster på såret for al den virak, der har været omkring koncerten i Esbjerg, og så håber vi naturligvis også at få sat ekstra skub i billetsalget i Esbjerg ved at invitere til gratis koncert med Bryan Adams, siger Flemming Duelund, der er formand for Sportens venner Odense
Tilbuddet om fri adgang til Bryan Adams-koncerten gælder ikke folk, der køber billet ved indgangen til Virocker-koncerten i Esbjerg, men altså kun billetter købt i forsalg.
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 22, 2010
"Vegatarisch eten in Spanje kun je op je buik schrijven" door Elisabeth Braw/Metro World News
• Exclusief interview met veganistische rocker Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams weet dat de aarde belangrijker is dan hitlijsten. Al jaren combineert de Canadees het rocksterrendom met de strijd voor dierenrechten. Zo drong hij er bij regeringen op aan om de walvisjacht te staken en probeerde hij KFC zo ver te krijgen dat ze de kippen wat beter behandelen.
Je reist de hele wereld over. Zijn er landen waar het lastig is een vegetarische maaltijd te scoren?
Het is meestal geen probleem, maar in Azië kan het lastig zijn En vegetarisch eten in Spanje kun je op je buik schrijven.
PETA nomineerde je voor de verkiezing ‘meest sexy vegetariër’. Is het handig om sexy te zijn wanneer je dieren wilt helpen?
Sexy zijn helpt bij alles! Maar even serieus: het belangrijkste bij dit soort campagnes is dat je mensen aan je bindt en als die PR onzin daarbij helpt, prima.
Hoe ben je zo fanatiek geraakt in je strijd tegen dierenleed?
Elke keer dat ik de krant las, werd ik geconfronteerd met de verwoesting van de leefomgeving van dieren en wreedheid tegen dieren. Ik heb de beslissing genomen daar geen deel meer van uit te maken. Ik zie het nut niet van aan de ene kant Greenpeace steunen en aan de andere kant vis eten. If you are going to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk.
Je bent ook fel gekant tegen de walvisvaart. Wat zou je willen zeggen tegen een Japanse visser wiens familie daar al generaties lang van leeft?
Dat argument gebruiken ze altijd. Ze zeggen: het is deel van onze traditie. Vervolgens pakken ze een geweer en knallen ze walvissen af. Ik zeg: ‘als je die traditie zo belangrijk vindt, zou je het op dezelfde manier doen als je voorvaderen: met een zeilboot en een harpoen.’ Maar ze gebruiken de meest moderne wapens om die prachtige beesten af te maken. Barbaars is het. En waarom? Who the hell eats whale?
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Bryan Adams weet dat de aarde belangrijker is dan hitlijsten. Al jaren combineert de Canadees het rocksterrendom met de strijd voor dierenrechten. Zo drong hij er bij regeringen op aan om de walvisjacht te staken en probeerde hij KFC zo ver te krijgen dat ze de kippen wat beter behandelen.
Je reist de hele wereld over. Zijn er landen waar het lastig is een vegetarische maaltijd te scoren?
Het is meestal geen probleem, maar in Azië kan het lastig zijn En vegetarisch eten in Spanje kun je op je buik schrijven.
PETA nomineerde je voor de verkiezing ‘meest sexy vegetariër’. Is het handig om sexy te zijn wanneer je dieren wilt helpen?
Sexy zijn helpt bij alles! Maar even serieus: het belangrijkste bij dit soort campagnes is dat je mensen aan je bindt en als die PR onzin daarbij helpt, prima.
Hoe ben je zo fanatiek geraakt in je strijd tegen dierenleed?
Elke keer dat ik de krant las, werd ik geconfronteerd met de verwoesting van de leefomgeving van dieren en wreedheid tegen dieren. Ik heb de beslissing genomen daar geen deel meer van uit te maken. Ik zie het nut niet van aan de ene kant Greenpeace steunen en aan de andere kant vis eten. If you are going to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk.
Je bent ook fel gekant tegen de walvisvaart. Wat zou je willen zeggen tegen een Japanse visser wiens familie daar al generaties lang van leeft?
Dat argument gebruiken ze altijd. Ze zeggen: het is deel van onze traditie. Vervolgens pakken ze een geweer en knallen ze walvissen af. Ik zeg: ‘als je die traditie zo belangrijk vindt, zou je het op dezelfde manier doen als je voorvaderen: met een zeilboot en een harpoen.’ Maar ze gebruiken de meest moderne wapens om die prachtige beesten af te maken. Barbaars is het. En waarom? Who the hell eats whale?
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 22, 2010
Good Morning, Buffalo: A quick look at what's happening today
Canadian arena-rocker Bryan Adams, who performed on the world's biggest stage at the Winter Olympics in February, shrinks down to normal size for an acoustic journey through his 30-year career at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center in Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State College. Tickets are $55 to $75.
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 21, 2010
Bryan Adams goes from rock star to vegan crusader
ELISABETH BRAW
METRO WORLD NEWS
April 22, 2010 6:00 a.m.
Bryan Adams knows that Earth matters more than Billboard charts. For many years, the Canadian-born rock star has combined hit-making with animal rights activism, asking whaling countries to save the whales and KFC to kill its chickens more humanely. Not surprisingly, Adams is a vegan.
You travel a lot. What do you do when you can't find a vegan meal?
It’s usually not a problem, but it can be a bit worrying when you’re in an Asian country. If you want a salad, travelling in India or Turkey can be trying. But luckily there are a billion Indians who are mostly vegetarians, so finding vegan meals isn’t so hard there.
PETA nominated you as the world's sexiest vegetarian. Does being sexy help when you’re trying to help animals?
Being sexy helps when you’re trying to do anything! Seriously, that is all PR nonsense. What’s important is getting people involved in helping the cause, so if that is what it takes, fine. But what’s laughable is that most of the people on those lists probably eat fish and other non-vegetarian food.
How can our readers help chickens?
Every day when you pick up the paper you see more and more news about the devastation of habitat and cruelty on a massive scale. I’ve made a conscious decision not to be part of the cycle of killing animals because I couldn't see the point of crusading for Greenpeace and then eating a fish. Seriously, if you are going to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk (become a vegetarian to stop cruelty against animals).
What’s the most amusing thing that has happened to you while campaigning for animal rights?
I took David McTaggert, one of the founders of Greenpeace, on tour with me. It was a mission to help create the southern Antarctic whale sanctuary. We distributed postcards at my concerts in order to persuade countries supporting the whaling industry to vote yes to the sanctuary. We succeeded and had lots of fun doing it. But in one case, the government of a small Polynesian island wrote back pleading with us not to send anymore postcards, because they couldn't handle the volume.
You're also involved in the fight against whale hunting. What would you tell a Japanese fisherman whose family has been in this business for generations?
I say, if you were doing (hunting) like your forefathers (did) out on the high seas with a harpoon and a sailboat, then I suppose it's understandable. But they're not… For some reason, (people) seem to think the ocean is completely sustainable and they can plunder it endlessly, and everything is edible and it will be OK.
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METRO WORLD NEWS
April 22, 2010 6:00 a.m.
Bryan Adams knows that Earth matters more than Billboard charts. For many years, the Canadian-born rock star has combined hit-making with animal rights activism, asking whaling countries to save the whales and KFC to kill its chickens more humanely. Not surprisingly, Adams is a vegan.
You travel a lot. What do you do when you can't find a vegan meal?
It’s usually not a problem, but it can be a bit worrying when you’re in an Asian country. If you want a salad, travelling in India or Turkey can be trying. But luckily there are a billion Indians who are mostly vegetarians, so finding vegan meals isn’t so hard there.
PETA nominated you as the world's sexiest vegetarian. Does being sexy help when you’re trying to help animals?
Being sexy helps when you’re trying to do anything! Seriously, that is all PR nonsense. What’s important is getting people involved in helping the cause, so if that is what it takes, fine. But what’s laughable is that most of the people on those lists probably eat fish and other non-vegetarian food.
How can our readers help chickens?
Every day when you pick up the paper you see more and more news about the devastation of habitat and cruelty on a massive scale. I’ve made a conscious decision not to be part of the cycle of killing animals because I couldn't see the point of crusading for Greenpeace and then eating a fish. Seriously, if you are going to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk (become a vegetarian to stop cruelty against animals).
What’s the most amusing thing that has happened to you while campaigning for animal rights?
I took David McTaggert, one of the founders of Greenpeace, on tour with me. It was a mission to help create the southern Antarctic whale sanctuary. We distributed postcards at my concerts in order to persuade countries supporting the whaling industry to vote yes to the sanctuary. We succeeded and had lots of fun doing it. But in one case, the government of a small Polynesian island wrote back pleading with us not to send anymore postcards, because they couldn't handle the volume.
You're also involved in the fight against whale hunting. What would you tell a Japanese fisherman whose family has been in this business for generations?
I say, if you were doing (hunting) like your forefathers (did) out on the high seas with a harpoon and a sailboat, then I suppose it's understandable. But they're not… For some reason, (people) seem to think the ocean is completely sustainable and they can plunder it endlessly, and everything is edible and it will be OK.
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 20, 2010
APRIL CONCERT UPDATE as of 12:00 pm Tuesday April 20th.
Due to logistics from the Iceland volcanic ash which has grounded air travel for the past several days, the Canton, Ohio concert TONIGHT has been rescheduled to April 27th.
The rest of the dates ARE EXPECTED to go ahead as scheduled. BA has a flight scheduled in time for Cleveland. Keep your eye here if further updates are necessary.
The rest of the dates ARE EXPECTED to go ahead as scheduled. BA has a flight scheduled in time for Cleveland. Keep your eye here if further updates are necessary.
April 20, 2010
Hollywood Versus the Volcano: It's No Movie
The volcanic ash is starting to settle, but Hollywood is still taking stock of the impact of the natural disaster on the entertainment business.
Plenty of big names have been stuck on the other side of the world: British bands were stuck in London and missed performances at the Coachella music festival; musician Bryan Adams and Tom Ford both missed award festivals.
Some strandings are more expensive than others, especially when star power is relied on so heavily to drive movie ticket and album sales. It may be small potatoes compared to what the airline industry is facing, but a cancelled movie premiere can result in many fewer photos up in celeb magazines and on blogs...
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Plenty of big names have been stuck on the other side of the world: British bands were stuck in London and missed performances at the Coachella music festival; musician Bryan Adams and Tom Ford both missed award festivals.
Some strandings are more expensive than others, especially when star power is relied on so heavily to drive movie ticket and album sales. It may be small potatoes compared to what the airline industry is facing, but a cancelled movie premiere can result in many fewer photos up in celeb magazines and on blogs...
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by Ken Tashiro
April 19, 2010
"You've Been A Friend To Me" Available on iTunes UK
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by Ken Tashiro
April 19, 2010
Adams tours South Africa in July
BA takes the "Bare Bones and Band" to South Africa for dates in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in July.
Tickets on sale soon!
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Tickets on sale soon!
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April 19, 2010
Adams awarded the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award
At the Juno Awards last night in Newfoundland, Canada, Adams was awarded the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award which recognizes an outstanding Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada.
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April 19, 2010
Bryan honored with Allan Waters Humanitarian Award
Bryan received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the 2010 JUNO Awards broadcast live from St. John's, Newfoundland last nite.
"Wavin' Flag" songwriter K'naan introduced Bryan Adams as the recipient of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award.
"It was Bryan that stepped up and donated his studio in Vancouver where 57 Canadian singers recorded the Young Artists For Haiti video," said K'Naan. "This was a project, this is a project that's committed to raising funds for those still in dire need on the ground in Haiti.
"Bryan's lifelong commitment to humanitarian efforts is really remarkable," he said.
Adams was recognized for his decades of charitable works, including performances for Live Aid, Live 8, Amnesty International and the 1988 Nelson Mandela Freedom Fest, among others.
He started the Bryan Adams Foundation in 2006 for continued humanitarian efforts.
Due to the volcanic ash clouding the skies and disrupting flights, Adams was stuck in London but sent a video statement for air.
"It's humbling and I'm honoured to receive this award, but I want you to know it's a bit odd for me to be recognized for what countless people do around the world every day," Adams said. "People giving to other people with needs greater than their own.
"What I hope for in accepting this is it will inspire other people to get out and get involved with what moves them."
"Wavin' Flag" songwriter K'naan introduced Bryan Adams as the recipient of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award.
"It was Bryan that stepped up and donated his studio in Vancouver where 57 Canadian singers recorded the Young Artists For Haiti video," said K'Naan. "This was a project, this is a project that's committed to raising funds for those still in dire need on the ground in Haiti.
"Bryan's lifelong commitment to humanitarian efforts is really remarkable," he said.
Adams was recognized for his decades of charitable works, including performances for Live Aid, Live 8, Amnesty International and the 1988 Nelson Mandela Freedom Fest, among others.
He started the Bryan Adams Foundation in 2006 for continued humanitarian efforts.
Due to the volcanic ash clouding the skies and disrupting flights, Adams was stuck in London but sent a video statement for air.
"It's humbling and I'm honoured to receive this award, but I want you to know it's a bit odd for me to be recognized for what countless people do around the world every day," Adams said. "People giving to other people with needs greater than their own.
"What I hope for in accepting this is it will inspire other people to get out and get involved with what moves them."
April 16, 2010
Bryan Adams: A Defense
Posted on Apr 16th 2010 2:30PM by Jenny Charlesworth
Bryan Adams, the poster boy for Canadian classic rock and 'American Idol' ballad schlock, is back on the radar this week as he prepares to receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Juno Awards on April 18 in recognition of his ongoing charity work.
This re-lit limelight comes at a time when many may have lost track of the blue-collar kid from North Vancouver who rose to fame in the '80s belting out rock anthems like 'Summer of '69' and 'Cuts Like a Knife' -- and then rose to infamy in the '90s crooning soundtrack staples like '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.'
But as one-hit wonders come and go with increasing frequency -- and Adams follows up his Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremony performance by continuing his 'Bare Bones' solo acoustic tour across America and later the UK -- it seemed high time to reevaluate the iconic rocker's unfairly sullied rep.
Bursting onto the scene at time when hair-metal gods like Twisted Sister were running rampant on the airwaves, Adams offered an immediate escape from glitter-fuelled pageantry. Proving his ability to churn out stadium-worthy chart-toppers like 'Straight From the Heart,' he was embraced as Canada's golden boy.
Following the release of 'Reckless' (an album that would go on to sell 8 million copies worldwide and become the first Canadian album in history to sell a million units at home) in '84, it was impossible to miss the rocker's bombastic choruses and raspy voice blasting from car radios and ghetto blasters everywhere you turned.
"I had a teacher in high school who thought that every production or assignment would sound really good if it had a Bryan Adams song playing as part of it," Maya Miller, drummer for bluesy Vancouver-based duo The Pack A.D., tells Spinner. "And you know, I think he was definitely on to something."
Canadians couldn't get enough of their prized national treasure, beaming with pride each time Adams conquered another continent with a string of sold-out dates.
"Bryan had us open for a German arena tour and I remember standing there watching him perform the first night, and thinking, 'I know every word to everyone of these songs, and so do all these German people," recalls Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson.
But once the '90s hit, Adams decision to take on the so-so sounds of adult contemporary left longtime fans scratching their heads. Devoting his energy to sappy throwaway tunes like 'Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?' and awkward collabos like the ultra-cheesy tag-team number 'When You're Gone' with Sporty Spice or 'All For Love' with Rod Stewart and Sting, the former champ of hard-hitting radio rock slid into the realm of guilty pleasures.
Which is where the poor guy still sits today. We've let a few musical missteps -- okay, almost two decades worth of them -- eclipse the fact that there was a reason Bryan Adams sold 75 million albums, became the best-selling Canadian male artist of all time and can more recently claim 85 million views of his YouTube channel. Newer efforts like 'On a Day Like Today' and 'Room Service' may not be all that compelling, but the lengthy list of accolades the singer, now 50, has racked up over the years certainly is.
As the recipient of 18 Junos, a Grammy (among 15 nominations), numerous Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other honours, Adams can't be so easily dismissed. The legendary musician, who is also set to receive Canada's Governor General's Performing Arts Award, as well as the aforementioned humanitarian award, has earned a second look.
After all, as Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Serena Ryder puts it: "Bryan Adams was the voice of an entire generation."
Why not celebrate the riffs that brought together a nation and captivated the world? There's a reason why 'Summer of '69' is the go-to number at hockey games or anywhere else people gather to hoist a beer -- the song still ignites the spirit like only a timeless rock 'n' roll number can. Should we really miss out on Adams' grade-A anthems just because we weren't smitten with the discography that followed?
Holding out for the guy to revisit his classic sound isn't a wise notion, either. In the last several years, Adams seems more interested in charity work (an example of which was opening up The Warehouse, the recording studio he owns in Vancouver's historic Gastown, to 50 Canadian artists including K'naan, Metric, Broken Social Scene, Justin Bieber and Drake to record the Young Artists for Haiti charity anthem) and his successful career as a photographer shooting for the likes of Vanity Fair and Harper's Bazaar.
To paraphrase one of Adams' early-'80s hits, his best has likely already come. But there's no reason why his later, lesser works should prevent us from re-embracing his decade-defining rock classics without shame or irony.
When the iconic musician walks up to the podium on April 18 to accept his latest honour, let's applaud him for more than just his selfless humanitarian efforts though; let's also pay Bryan Adams respect for giving us some of rock's most memorable music.
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Bryan Adams, the poster boy for Canadian classic rock and 'American Idol' ballad schlock, is back on the radar this week as he prepares to receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Juno Awards on April 18 in recognition of his ongoing charity work.
This re-lit limelight comes at a time when many may have lost track of the blue-collar kid from North Vancouver who rose to fame in the '80s belting out rock anthems like 'Summer of '69' and 'Cuts Like a Knife' -- and then rose to infamy in the '90s crooning soundtrack staples like '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.'
But as one-hit wonders come and go with increasing frequency -- and Adams follows up his Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremony performance by continuing his 'Bare Bones' solo acoustic tour across America and later the UK -- it seemed high time to reevaluate the iconic rocker's unfairly sullied rep.
Bursting onto the scene at time when hair-metal gods like Twisted Sister were running rampant on the airwaves, Adams offered an immediate escape from glitter-fuelled pageantry. Proving his ability to churn out stadium-worthy chart-toppers like 'Straight From the Heart,' he was embraced as Canada's golden boy.
Following the release of 'Reckless' (an album that would go on to sell 8 million copies worldwide and become the first Canadian album in history to sell a million units at home) in '84, it was impossible to miss the rocker's bombastic choruses and raspy voice blasting from car radios and ghetto blasters everywhere you turned.
"I had a teacher in high school who thought that every production or assignment would sound really good if it had a Bryan Adams song playing as part of it," Maya Miller, drummer for bluesy Vancouver-based duo The Pack A.D., tells Spinner. "And you know, I think he was definitely on to something."
Canadians couldn't get enough of their prized national treasure, beaming with pride each time Adams conquered another continent with a string of sold-out dates.
"Bryan had us open for a German arena tour and I remember standing there watching him perform the first night, and thinking, 'I know every word to everyone of these songs, and so do all these German people," recalls Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson.
But once the '90s hit, Adams decision to take on the so-so sounds of adult contemporary left longtime fans scratching their heads. Devoting his energy to sappy throwaway tunes like 'Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?' and awkward collabos like the ultra-cheesy tag-team number 'When You're Gone' with Sporty Spice or 'All For Love' with Rod Stewart and Sting, the former champ of hard-hitting radio rock slid into the realm of guilty pleasures.
Which is where the poor guy still sits today. We've let a few musical missteps -- okay, almost two decades worth of them -- eclipse the fact that there was a reason Bryan Adams sold 75 million albums, became the best-selling Canadian male artist of all time and can more recently claim 85 million views of his YouTube channel. Newer efforts like 'On a Day Like Today' and 'Room Service' may not be all that compelling, but the lengthy list of accolades the singer, now 50, has racked up over the years certainly is.
As the recipient of 18 Junos, a Grammy (among 15 nominations), numerous Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other honours, Adams can't be so easily dismissed. The legendary musician, who is also set to receive Canada's Governor General's Performing Arts Award, as well as the aforementioned humanitarian award, has earned a second look.
After all, as Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Serena Ryder puts it: "Bryan Adams was the voice of an entire generation."
Why not celebrate the riffs that brought together a nation and captivated the world? There's a reason why 'Summer of '69' is the go-to number at hockey games or anywhere else people gather to hoist a beer -- the song still ignites the spirit like only a timeless rock 'n' roll number can. Should we really miss out on Adams' grade-A anthems just because we weren't smitten with the discography that followed?
Holding out for the guy to revisit his classic sound isn't a wise notion, either. In the last several years, Adams seems more interested in charity work (an example of which was opening up The Warehouse, the recording studio he owns in Vancouver's historic Gastown, to 50 Canadian artists including K'naan, Metric, Broken Social Scene, Justin Bieber and Drake to record the Young Artists for Haiti charity anthem) and his successful career as a photographer shooting for the likes of Vanity Fair and Harper's Bazaar.
To paraphrase one of Adams' early-'80s hits, his best has likely already come. But there's no reason why his later, lesser works should prevent us from re-embracing his decade-defining rock classics without shame or irony.
When the iconic musician walks up to the podium on April 18 to accept his latest honour, let's applaud him for more than just his selfless humanitarian efforts though; let's also pay Bryan Adams respect for giving us some of rock's most memorable music.
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 15, 2010
Bryan Adams show
Quickly, singer/songwriter/Canadian Bryan Adams is coming to the Canton Palace Theatre on Tuesday.
I'm not a big fan of Adams and I hate his string of wildly popular power ballads in the late '80s/early '90s, though some of his uptempo tunes, such as Cuts Like a Knife, Run to You and Summer of 69 are good singles.
But I saw Adams open for Rod Stewart a few years ago and dang it, he puts on a good show.
His signature rasp was in great form, he looked good and he had a warm, friendly and relaxed stage presence that helped the syrupy, schlocky ballads go down a bit easier.
Actually on that night, Adams was better than the headliner, who seemed to be experiencing hot flashes on stage. Though in Rod the Mod's defense, he was under the weather and postponed his next show.
Basically, if you're a fan of Adams' music and you've never seen him live, you should go, you'll have a good time.
Especially if you love the ballads.
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I'm not a big fan of Adams and I hate his string of wildly popular power ballads in the late '80s/early '90s, though some of his uptempo tunes, such as Cuts Like a Knife, Run to You and Summer of 69 are good singles.
But I saw Adams open for Rod Stewart a few years ago and dang it, he puts on a good show.
His signature rasp was in great form, he looked good and he had a warm, friendly and relaxed stage presence that helped the syrupy, schlocky ballads go down a bit easier.
Actually on that night, Adams was better than the headliner, who seemed to be experiencing hot flashes on stage. Though in Rod the Mod's defense, he was under the weather and postponed his next show.
Basically, if you're a fan of Adams' music and you've never seen him live, you should go, you'll have a good time.
Especially if you love the ballads.
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 15, 2010
5 summer songs we’re obsessing about this week
Brighten your mood as finals approach with these musical recommendations.
Summer of ’69 — Bryan Adams
“Those were the best days of my life.” Indeed, Bryan Adams. We at the Mix are starting to feel the weight of those papers and tests crashing down, so we’re getting through the next several weeks by cranking up some songs that remind us of the best time of the year. In many ways, this ‘80s mega-hit survives because the silly double entendre (and possible not-so-hidden meaning) its lyrics evoke. Regardless of the reason behind those pseudo-psychoanalytical, shamelessly nostalgic lyrics, there’s still a sense that Adams captured something essential about summer — the freedom, the youthfulness and particularly the way certain memories and moments in life get re-imagined as we move farther and farther away from them.
Summer Girls — LFO
This is one of those one-hit wonders that sticks around in a weirdly non-annoying way. The mellow voices and tinkly background music make this a perfect sing-along song, while the super-corny video reminds us all of being awkward teenagers on vacation. This ode to Abercrombie & Fitch is even funnier to listen to 11 years after its release. With lyrics like “Stayed all summer then went back home / Macaulay Culkin wasn’t Home Alone / Fell deep in love, but now we ain’t speaking / Michael J. Fox was Alex P. Keaton,” it’s hard not to laugh. This is one of those guilty pleasure songs, perfect for singing along to in the car ... with the windows up, of course.
The Boys of Summer — Don Henley
From its iconic opening that slowly builds and layers as the song progresses to its somewhat corny but undeniably catchy lyrics about a love that sticks around even after summer flings, Don Henley’s ‘80s radio staple still rings with a special kind of nostalgia, a nostalgia more for the sound of an ‘80s guitar than for the season this song evokes. Of course, if you’re looking for a more modern interpretation of the song, The Ataris did a cover a few years back that cranks up the volume significantly.
Summer Nights — ‘Grease’
Back in the day when John Travolta had dance
moves and vocal chops worth showing off, he starred opposite Olivia Newton-John — who’s all but disappeared now — in a musical that was, well, “the word.” While the film and songs are pretty hit-and-miss, the girl/boy duet “Summer Nights” is a catchy and fun showtune, reconstructing a romance from two perspectives. Of course, the guy hypes up the sex and the girl hypes up the romance, but the stereotyping is part of the appeal of this ‘50s-soaked musical. Like many of the songs on our list, it’s all about the memories of the summer.
School’s Out — Alice Cooper
This is one of the best songs to blare as you escape classes and obligations for a few blissful months. This song is popular in movies and in the back of rowdy middle school busses for a reason: It celebrates being free. Its crazy guitars and Alice Cooper’s wailing voice are fun to listen to and sing along with as you escape from your dorm under the May sun, truly feeling that school’s out forever.
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Summer of ’69 — Bryan Adams
“Those were the best days of my life.” Indeed, Bryan Adams. We at the Mix are starting to feel the weight of those papers and tests crashing down, so we’re getting through the next several weeks by cranking up some songs that remind us of the best time of the year. In many ways, this ‘80s mega-hit survives because the silly double entendre (and possible not-so-hidden meaning) its lyrics evoke. Regardless of the reason behind those pseudo-psychoanalytical, shamelessly nostalgic lyrics, there’s still a sense that Adams captured something essential about summer — the freedom, the youthfulness and particularly the way certain memories and moments in life get re-imagined as we move farther and farther away from them.
Summer Girls — LFO
This is one of those one-hit wonders that sticks around in a weirdly non-annoying way. The mellow voices and tinkly background music make this a perfect sing-along song, while the super-corny video reminds us all of being awkward teenagers on vacation. This ode to Abercrombie & Fitch is even funnier to listen to 11 years after its release. With lyrics like “Stayed all summer then went back home / Macaulay Culkin wasn’t Home Alone / Fell deep in love, but now we ain’t speaking / Michael J. Fox was Alex P. Keaton,” it’s hard not to laugh. This is one of those guilty pleasure songs, perfect for singing along to in the car ... with the windows up, of course.
The Boys of Summer — Don Henley
From its iconic opening that slowly builds and layers as the song progresses to its somewhat corny but undeniably catchy lyrics about a love that sticks around even after summer flings, Don Henley’s ‘80s radio staple still rings with a special kind of nostalgia, a nostalgia more for the sound of an ‘80s guitar than for the season this song evokes. Of course, if you’re looking for a more modern interpretation of the song, The Ataris did a cover a few years back that cranks up the volume significantly.
Summer Nights — ‘Grease’
Back in the day when John Travolta had dance
moves and vocal chops worth showing off, he starred opposite Olivia Newton-John — who’s all but disappeared now — in a musical that was, well, “the word.” While the film and songs are pretty hit-and-miss, the girl/boy duet “Summer Nights” is a catchy and fun showtune, reconstructing a romance from two perspectives. Of course, the guy hypes up the sex and the girl hypes up the romance, but the stereotyping is part of the appeal of this ‘50s-soaked musical. Like many of the songs on our list, it’s all about the memories of the summer.
School’s Out — Alice Cooper
This is one of the best songs to blare as you escape classes and obligations for a few blissful months. This song is popular in movies and in the back of rowdy middle school busses for a reason: It celebrates being free. Its crazy guitars and Alice Cooper’s wailing voice are fun to listen to and sing along with as you escape from your dorm under the May sun, truly feeling that school’s out forever.
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 15, 2010
Everything he does (he does for others): Bryan Adams
Singer Bryan Adams visits an AIDS hospice at St. Vincent.
Photograph by: Handout, Files
Bryan Adams has had his fair share of shining moments in his career, but on Sunday he will have bestowed on him an honour that reaches far beyond his musical achievements.
The famed Vancouverite, who has earned 18 Juno Awards (56 nominations), as well as Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards, will be given the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year’s Juno ceremony in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Adams’s charitable work over the past 30 years has included raising funds and being closely involved with Amnesty International’s A Conspiracy of Hope and Rock for Amnesty tours, as well as Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live.
In 1985, Adams co-wrote and sang on the Northern Lights classic Tears Are Not Enough, a song whose aim was to gather funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Adams has also worked with Greenpeace, PETA and various other charitable organizations, working on issues from building schools in Thailand and raising awareness about elephant sanctuaries to being the first to perform in Pakistan after 9/11.
His award-winning photography work has also helped raise money for cancer research.
In 2006, he created the Bryan Adams Foundation, which aims to advance the education and learning opportunities for children and young people around the world.
“I am honoured to accept this award,” Adams said in a statement earlier this year, “and hope it will inspire and encourage others to contribute and/or also give back.”
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award is named after late CHUM founder Allan Waters.
Previous recipients of the award include Sarah McLachlan (2009) and Paul Brandt (2008).
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Photograph by: Handout, Files
Bryan Adams has had his fair share of shining moments in his career, but on Sunday he will have bestowed on him an honour that reaches far beyond his musical achievements.
The famed Vancouverite, who has earned 18 Juno Awards (56 nominations), as well as Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards, will be given the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year’s Juno ceremony in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Adams’s charitable work over the past 30 years has included raising funds and being closely involved with Amnesty International’s A Conspiracy of Hope and Rock for Amnesty tours, as well as Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live.
In 1985, Adams co-wrote and sang on the Northern Lights classic Tears Are Not Enough, a song whose aim was to gather funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Adams has also worked with Greenpeace, PETA and various other charitable organizations, working on issues from building schools in Thailand and raising awareness about elephant sanctuaries to being the first to perform in Pakistan after 9/11.
His award-winning photography work has also helped raise money for cancer research.
In 2006, he created the Bryan Adams Foundation, which aims to advance the education and learning opportunities for children and young people around the world.
“I am honoured to accept this award,” Adams said in a statement earlier this year, “and hope it will inspire and encourage others to contribute and/or also give back.”
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award is named after late CHUM founder Allan Waters.
Previous recipients of the award include Sarah McLachlan (2009) and Paul Brandt (2008).
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 13, 2010
Bryan Adams to get humanitarian prize at Juno Awards.
Bryan Adams has had his fair share of shining moments in his career, but this weekend he will have bestowed upon him an honour that reaches far beyond his musical achievements.
The famed rock musician, who has earned 18 Juno Awards (and more than 56 nominations), as well as Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards, will be handed the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year's Juno Awards ceremony on Sunday night in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Over the past 30 years, Adams' charitable work has included fundraising and involvement with Amnesty International's A Conspiracy of Hope and Rock for Amnesty tours, as well as Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live.
In 1985, Adams co-wrote and sang on the Northern Lights classic, Tears Are Not Enough, a song whose aim was to gather funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Adams has also worked with Greenpeace, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and various other charitable organizations across the globe, working on everything from building schools in Thailand and raising awareness about elephant sanctuaries to being the first to perform in Pakistan after 9/11.
His award-winning photography has also helped raise money for cancer research.
In 2006, he created the Bryan Adams Foundation, which works to advance education of children and young people around the world.
``I am honoured to accept this award,'' Adams said in a statement released earlier this year, ``and hope that it will inspire and encourage others to contribute and/or also give back.''
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award is named after late CHUM founder Allan Waters.
Previous recipients of the award include Sarah McLachlan (2009) and Paul Brandt (2008).
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The famed rock musician, who has earned 18 Juno Awards (and more than 56 nominations), as well as Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards, will be handed the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year's Juno Awards ceremony on Sunday night in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Over the past 30 years, Adams' charitable work has included fundraising and involvement with Amnesty International's A Conspiracy of Hope and Rock for Amnesty tours, as well as Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live.
In 1985, Adams co-wrote and sang on the Northern Lights classic, Tears Are Not Enough, a song whose aim was to gather funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Adams has also worked with Greenpeace, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and various other charitable organizations across the globe, working on everything from building schools in Thailand and raising awareness about elephant sanctuaries to being the first to perform in Pakistan after 9/11.
His award-winning photography has also helped raise money for cancer research.
In 2006, he created the Bryan Adams Foundation, which works to advance education of children and young people around the world.
``I am honoured to accept this award,'' Adams said in a statement released earlier this year, ``and hope that it will inspire and encourage others to contribute and/or also give back.''
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award is named after late CHUM founder Allan Waters.
Previous recipients of the award include Sarah McLachlan (2009) and Paul Brandt (2008).
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by Marianne Schmidt
April 13, 2010
A Special Acoustic Evening with BRYAN ADAMS
Legendary rocker and Grammy award winner Bryan Adams makes his AMT debut in an intimate, acoustic “Storytellers-style” event! His smash 1984 album Reckless turned Adams into an international superstar, selling by the truckloads in North America, Europe, and Asia thanks to the hits “Run to You,” “Heaven,” and “Summer of ‘69.” Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of Reckless and an evening of chart-toppers such as “All For Love,” “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” and “Everything I Do (I Do It for You).” It’s a night of classic songs, stories and singing along with Bryan Adams – don’t be left out!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:00pm
Ticket Price: $55
Venue
AMT
Lancaster, PA
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Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:00pm
Ticket Price: $55
Venue
AMT
Lancaster, PA
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by Charlotte Wolff
April 13, 2010
Bryan Adams to get humanitarian award at Junos
Bryan Adams will be handed the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year's Juno Awards ceremony on Sunday night in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Photograph by: Brian J. Gavriloff, Edmonton Journal
Bryan Adams has had his fair share of shining moments in his career, but this weekend he will have bestowed upon him an honour that reaches far beyond his musical achievements.
The famed rock musician, who has earned 18 Juno Awards (and more than 56 nominations), as well as Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards, will be handed the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year's Juno Awards ceremony on Sunday night in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Over the past 30 years, Adams' charitable work has included fundraising and involvement with Amnesty International's A Conspiracy of Hope and Rock for Amnesty tours, as well as Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live.
In 1985, Adams co-wrote and sang on the Northern Lights classic, "Tears Are Not Enough," a song whose aim was to gather funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Adams has also worked with Greenpeace, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and various other charitable organizations across the globe, working on everything from building schools in Thailand and raising awareness about elephant sanctuaries to being the first to perform in Pakistan after 9/11.
His award-winning photography has also helped raise money for cancer research.
In 2006, he created the Bryan Adams Foundation, which works to advance education of children and young people around the world.
"I am honoured to accept this award," Adams said in a statement released earlier this year, "and hope that it will inspire and encourage others to contribute and/or also give back."
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award is named after late CHUM founder Allan Waters.
Previous recipients of the award include Sarah McLachlan (2009) and Paul Brandt (2008).
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
Photograph by: Brian J. Gavriloff, Edmonton Journal
Bryan Adams has had his fair share of shining moments in his career, but this weekend he will have bestowed upon him an honour that reaches far beyond his musical achievements.
The famed rock musician, who has earned 18 Juno Awards (and more than 56 nominations), as well as Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards, will be handed the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year's Juno Awards ceremony on Sunday night in recognition of his humanitarian contributions.
Over the past 30 years, Adams' charitable work has included fundraising and involvement with Amnesty International's A Conspiracy of Hope and Rock for Amnesty tours, as well as Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live.
In 1985, Adams co-wrote and sang on the Northern Lights classic, "Tears Are Not Enough," a song whose aim was to gather funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Adams has also worked with Greenpeace, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and various other charitable organizations across the globe, working on everything from building schools in Thailand and raising awareness about elephant sanctuaries to being the first to perform in Pakistan after 9/11.
His award-winning photography has also helped raise money for cancer research.
In 2006, he created the Bryan Adams Foundation, which works to advance education of children and young people around the world.
"I am honoured to accept this award," Adams said in a statement released earlier this year, "and hope that it will inspire and encourage others to contribute and/or also give back."
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award is named after late CHUM founder Allan Waters.
Previous recipients of the award include Sarah McLachlan (2009) and Paul Brandt (2008).
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 12, 2010
Bryan Adams
When
May 10, 2010 8:00 pm (Monday)
Where
Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College 2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI
Who
Bryan Adams, OC, OBC (born Bryan Guy Adams on November 5, 1959) is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter and photographer. Rolling Stone magazine describes Adams as having an "unerring gift for radio-friendly pop hooks". He has been nominated for several Grammy Awards; and was first nominated at the 28th Grammy Awards for Reckless and "It's Only Love" and won the Grammy and in 1992 won the award for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media". He has won numerous Junos in Canada, MTV, ASCAP, American Music and Ivor Novello awards. He has also been awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia for contributions to popular music and philanthropic work via his own foundation, which helps improve education for people around the world.[1][2] Adams was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998 and in April 2006, he was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards.[3][4] He was nominated for his fifth Golden Globe in 2007 for songwriting on the film Bobby which was sung by Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige, and has been nominated three times for Academy Awards for writing music in film.
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May 10, 2010 8:00 pm (Monday)
Where
Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College 2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI
Who
Bryan Adams, OC, OBC (born Bryan Guy Adams on November 5, 1959) is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter and photographer. Rolling Stone magazine describes Adams as having an "unerring gift for radio-friendly pop hooks". He has been nominated for several Grammy Awards; and was first nominated at the 28th Grammy Awards for Reckless and "It's Only Love" and won the Grammy and in 1992 won the award for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media". He has won numerous Junos in Canada, MTV, ASCAP, American Music and Ivor Novello awards. He has also been awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia for contributions to popular music and philanthropic work via his own foundation, which helps improve education for people around the world.[1][2] Adams was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998 and in April 2006, he was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards.[3][4] He was nominated for his fifth Golden Globe in 2007 for songwriting on the film Bobby which was sung by Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige, and has been nominated three times for Academy Awards for writing music in film.
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by Fransiska Meytaurina
April 12, 2010
Bryan Adams - The Bare Bones Tour
Performance(s):
Friday, April 22, 2010: 8:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT
Bryan Adams continues his highly successful solo acoustic concert tour which includes selections from his eleventh studio album, appropriately titled 11. Adams has interspersed these special intimate performances in between stadium dates in Europe and the U.S., and this new spin on his classic hits has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
As Canada's best known ambassador, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. With hits like, "Cuts Like A Knife", "Summer of '69", "Kids Wanna Rock", "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "Open Road" and most recently "Thought I'd Seen Everything," Adams status as one of the great songwriters of our time, has been solidified.
He has been awarded the Order of Canada and in 2006, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards in Halifax. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards and last year his handprint was added to the Wembley Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium.
Bryan's outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers, performing over 120 concerts a year. The solo acoustic concerts provide a rare opportunity for fans to see Adams as they've not seen him before.
Source: http://www.buffalostate.edu/pac/season/adams.asp
Friday, April 22, 2010: 8:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT
Bryan Adams continues his highly successful solo acoustic concert tour which includes selections from his eleventh studio album, appropriately titled 11. Adams has interspersed these special intimate performances in between stadium dates in Europe and the U.S., and this new spin on his classic hits has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
As Canada's best known ambassador, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold over 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. With hits like, "Cuts Like A Knife", "Summer of '69", "Kids Wanna Rock", "Can't Stop This Thing We've Started", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "Open Road" and most recently "Thought I'd Seen Everything," Adams status as one of the great songwriters of our time, has been solidified.
He has been awarded the Order of Canada and in 2006, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards in Halifax. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, received 18 Juno Awards and last year his handprint was added to the Wembley Square of Fame in celebration of his 25th show at the famed stadium.
Bryan's outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers, performing over 120 concerts a year. The solo acoustic concerts provide a rare opportunity for fans to see Adams as they've not seen him before.
Source: http://www.buffalostate.edu/pac/season/adams.asp
by Charlotte Wolff
April 12, 2010
Metropolitan Talent and The Community Theatre Present
BRYAN ADAMS - THE BARE BONES TOUR
Monday, April 26, 2010
at 8 pm
Sold out
Bryan Adams performs acoustic versions of the hits that have made him a rock staple for over 25 years, including “Cuts Like a Knife,” “This Time,” “Summer of 69,” “One Night Love Affair,” “Run to You,” “Straight from the Heart,” “Somebody,” “Heaven,” “Everything I Do (I Do For You)” and many more.
Background:
With his distinctive vocals and blue-collar songwriting skills, Canadian icon Bryan Adams' take on rock 'n' roll basics found a niche that has lasted for over 20 years.
Adams broke through on His third album, Cuts Like a Knife was released in January of 1983, with the single "Straight from the Heart", leading the way. The album also reached Top Ten, selling platinum and spawning further Top 40 hits with the title song and "This Time".
Adams’ fourth album Reckless featured the single "Run to You", which reached the Top Ten. It was followed by no less than five Top 20 singles drawn from the album: "Somebody", "Heaven" (which hit number one), "Summer of '69" (Top Ten), "One Night Love Affair", and a duet with Tina Turner, "It's Only Love".
Into the Fire, followed in March of 1987, prefaced by the single "Heat of the Night," which became Adams' fifth Top Ten hit in the U.S. The album reached the Top Ten in the U.S. and sold a million copies, with another million sold overseas. It also spawned the Top 40 hits "Hearts on Fire" and "Victim of Love".
In 1991, Adams had one of his biggest singles "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" which topped the U.S. charts for seven weeks - the longest any song had remained at No. 1 in eight years. He also received an Oscar nomination for the song.
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