Paul writing a new songs?

from Bodo , 2019-09-21 10:07:21

As the 2019 recipient of the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal, the musician divulged he still has one more song to write...

Read the full story:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/paul-simon-has-50-ways-charm-audience-180973193/?fbclid=IwAR0ge2Wc2cUNsTU2wBYOBFKGFANIwNCyq3Iv0PFYk-YV7UboqLmcfz5ei1M#MC6Sk6Xt4Pe8ReOd.01

Great Americans medal for Paul

from Henk , 2019-09-18 09:24:41

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will present its "Great Americans" medal to Paul Simon tomorrow on Sept. 18. Paul will be the first musician to receive the award.

from:
https://http://www.paulsimon.com/news/smithsonian-presents
-great-americans-medal-to-honoree-paul-simon/

Bob Weir and Paul sang The Boxer in SF

from Bodo , 2019-08-16 21:17:20

Having Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead as a special guest on his San Francisco show at the Outside lands festival, both performed together the Simon and Garfunkel classic "The Boxer"

Video is available on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q72PcCucjR8

Cecilia played in Maui

from Bodo , 2019-08-16 21:12:56

Paul played together with Michael McDonald a mix/rendition of Cecilia including parts of McDonalds hit "Will It Go Round In Circles" on the 2nd Maui show August 14.
Watch it on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iMRK2jmIf0&fbclid

Paul seems to be very relaxed on that probably un-rehearsed song, doing just a jam and improvising a little bit more than usual.

Paul to play in Maui and San Franzisco this month

from Bodo , 2019-08-02 09:48:41

Paul Simon will perform full concerts within the next weeks in San Franzisco and near his new home in Hawaii on Maui.
All proceeds will go to different funds for biodiversity or local healthcare projects.

The whole band from the last tour will join him for these shows. Some pictures of a setlist have been posted on Biodun Kuti facebook from the rehearsals.

New Album!

from Danny C , 2018-12-28 06:15:59

Well, he calls it a new album, but its everything that us diehard fans want! The album is called "Alternate Tunings" and it's an album of unreleased versions of his older songs. I have a copy of 6 tracks from the album. It's the only confirmed songs that I know of

-Song For The Asking
-Papa Hobo
-Learn How To Fall
-Silent Eyes
-Hearts and Bones
-Citizens of the Planet

It's very exciting and the tracks that i've heard are magnificent.

And he blew Bend Oregon away

from Robert , 2017-06-26 16:45:34

The best concert I have ever been. Thank you Paul and all who surround you with love, care and the energy to inspire us so. Thanks also to the attendees for appreciating and participating in the concert. We danced, we sang and many of us were ecstatic. I do believe I saw Paul crying with tears of joy, I and others surely were.
I grew up in Queens and in 1966 I brought my first stereo and a copy of “Sounds of Silence”. I was still living in Queens but working in Manhattan and spending time there. I played that album until I wore it out. I wanted to see Paul Simon many times but...
The concert so moved me, I took off my priced button “Oregon Loves New York” and put it on the stage for Paul. The button was from a trip in September of 2001 when our mayor led 800 Oregonians to New York City to show our support.
One interesting note. For half the concert the crowd control people would only let the first row folks dance in the area directly in front of the band. You had to have a special bracelet. Then Paul sang a song about the need for special bracelet to get in places and after that we were allowed up front. Thanks again Paul!

Paul on Late show and recording with Bill Frisell

from Bodo , 2017-05-19 11:33:15

Paul Simon was just recently recording with guitar player Bill Frisell for his next album, as Mr. Frisell revealed in an Interview with stuff magazine.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/92348815/Guitar-legend-Bill-Frisell-set-to-wow-Wellington

And just a few days later both artists will appear together on The Late show with Steven Colbert to perform one or two songs.
https://www.jambase.com/article/paul-simon-bill-frisell-perform-late-show-stephen-colbert

Do you remember Pauls 2015 appearence on Stephen Colberts show?
Fun to watch how reacted on the "jerk" saying by Artie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qsPBLCf6EM

Paul Simon’s “Concert in Hyde Park” Coming in June

from Håkan , 2017-05-11 19:28:51

Paul Simon's concert that he did in Hyde Park on July 15 in 2012 will be released on 2-CD/DVD and 2-CD/BluRay on June 9.
With guest stars Jimmy Cliff, Jerry Douglas, Hugh Masekela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Track list:

1.Kodachrome
2.Gone at Last
3.Dazzling Blue
4.50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
5.The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff) *
6.Many Rivers to Cross (Jimmy Cliff) *
7.Vietnam (with Jimmy Cliff)
8.Mother and Child Reunion (with Jimmy Cliff)
9.That Was Your Mother
10.Hearts and Bones / Mystery Train / Wheels
11.Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
12.Slip Slidin’ Away
13.The Obvious Child
14.Homeless (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
15.Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
16.I Know What I Know
17.The Boy in the Bubble
18.Crazy Love, Vol. II
19.Gumboots
20.Under African Skies (with Thandiswa Mazwai)
21.Graceland
22.You Can Call Me Al
23.The Sound of Silence
24.The Boxer (with Jerry Douglas)
25.Late in the Evening
26.Still Crazy After All These Years

*= appears on DVD only

Paul performing at Atlanta

from Brenda , 2017-03-01 02:38:14

Paul will be performing June 2 2017 at Chastain Park Amphitheatre .Date has been confirmed on his Official FB page.

http://music.blog.ajc.com/2017/02/28/chastain-park-amphitheatre-2017-lineup-spotlights-paul-simon-sheryl-crow/

Talk with Bakithi

from Bodo , 2017-01-30 20:18:45

On Februar 4 there is a Q&A with Bakithi Kumalo at Peconic Landing Community Center Auditorium in Greenport.

http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/On-The-Screen/22982/Paul-Simons-Longtime-Bassist-To-Speak-About.html#.WI-RFlUrKCo

Paul Simon not retiring now

from Bodo , 2016-07-28 18:16:17

Well, it seems sometimes Paul Simon is just testing our nerves. While he made some clear statements to NY times in late June that he thinks about retiring - or taking a very long rest at the age of 74 (which would anyway result in retiring, or can we hope for a comeback at 85?), Paul said in a recent interview before the DNC, that he never said that he will retire now.

He just said he was thinking what it would it mean for him to retire, would it changing his perspective and such things. Okay, fine for us. Maybe also some close friends had influence on him, many wrote him letters and called him and said he can not retire. So he didn't... maybe?

Good news for us.

Here is the full interview. (1 hour)
http://podcast.cnn.com/the-axe-files-david-axelrod
/episode/all/cMybDhSzsFf7mW/gzvxqz.1-1.html

Now lets just hope his voice is still absolute fine and he does not give a *&$%§ on the crazy comments after the performance of Bridge on the DNC.

UK tour planned for later in 2016 - Paul appears on BBC Radio 2

from Matthew , 2016-04-21 16:08:58

Paul Simon appeared on BBC Radio 2 this morning to talk to Ken Bruce where he revealed he will tour the UK in Autumn (Fall) 2016.

He discussed the songs Wristband and Insomniac's Lullaby from the forthcoming Stranger to Stranger album. Both were played including the radio debut for the latter.

As well as recalling his time in the UK in the 60s, Paul talked about how this album is an accumulation of all he has learned throughout his career.

Ken's last question was: "Are you going to tour the UK?" to which Paul confirmed he would do in the Autumn (Fall) after his US tour saying he hoped the album would last until then.

Live N Late in the . . . .

from Elvie , 2016-04-19 13:02:52

Available at Bol.com or Plato (in Holland) release on 22 april 2016, a live album from Paul Simon. EANnr.: 5292317204423. Does anybody knows if this is really a new one or is it already released in the past?

Allen Toussaint dies, now a tribute from Paul, not with Paul

from Bodo , 2015-11-10 19:10:37

Allen Toussaint had been expected to perform a benefit concert along with longtime friend Paul Simon in New Orleans on Dec. 8 at Le Petit Theatre to raise money for the organization, New Orleans Artists Against Hunger And Homelessness.


http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-allen-toussaint-dead-77-20151110-story.html

Paul Simon Words and Music excibition in Maryland

from Ildikó , 2015-08-22 10:25:29

https://jewishmuseummd.org/single/paul-simon-words-and-music/

Graceland - The African Concert

from klausi , 2015-08-01 23:41:23

Is on TV in just one hour on ARTE, French-German TV, 0-50 -2.25 German Time.

It`s too late now but maybe for people walking on the moon just at the right time.

Top of the Pops at 73

from Brenda , 2015-04-20 02:00:12

Paul Simon top of the pops at 73 after his greatest hits album reaches number one in the charts
Grammy Award-winning artist tops UK album chart for first time in 25 years
Paul Simon, 73, outsold more youthful musicians such as Ed Sheeran
His album The Ultimate Collection includes 19 tracks from a 50-year-career
Simon's recent tour with Sting is thought to have propelled him to top spot Quarter of a century after his last number one, Paul Simon is back at the top of the charts.
The 73-year-old - who rose to fame as part of Simon & Garfunkel - has forged ahead of more youthful musicians to reach number one in the UK album chart with The Ultimate Collection.
His album outsold those by the likes of Ed Sheeran, James Bay and Sam Smith.


Simon's recent tour with Sting (left) is believed to have been the catalyst in helping to propel him to the top of the charts. It is the first time he has reached the top of the album chart since The Rhythm of the Saints in 1990

The greatest hits record includes 19 tracks from Simon’s 50-year career, including Mrs Robinson and The Only Living Boy in New York, from his days recording and performing as Simon & Garfunkel with Art Garfunkel, prior to their break up in the 1970s, and some of his solo hits such as 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.

It marks a return to popularity for the Grammy Award-winning singer, 73, as the first time he has reached the top of the album chart since The Rhythm of the Saints in 1990.
Simon is currently on his On Stage Together world tour with Sting. It is thought the success of the pair’s live shows, which have been met with rave reviews, is what propelled the album to number one.
Simon & Garfunkel broke up spectacularly, and very publicly, in 1970, soon after the release of their album Bridge Over Troubled Water.


Daily Mail Australia 20 April 2015

Paul performing at Michael Brecker benefit concert

from Bodo , 2015-01-21 18:51:14

Paul Simon, James Taylor and Bobby McFerrin played on Januara 20 at the Michael Brecker benefit show, supporting cancer research.
Detailed articles:
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/paul-simon-james-taylor-and-more-set-for-the-nearness-of-you-benefit-show/11313510

Pictures:
http://newzcard.com/event/kdYxs/ny-nearness-of-you-concert-to-benefit-cancer-research-inside-2015-01-20

Paul Simon to help write biography about himself

from Erwin , 2014-11-04 16:17:20

Paul Simon has agreed to co-operate with longtime music critic Robert Hilburn for a planned biography.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2014/11/04/paul_simon_to_help_write_biography_about_himself.html

Paul at Everly Tribute - Rolling Stone article

from Bodo , 2014-10-31 10:32:31

A remarkable short and intimate concert by Paul in Nashville to tribute Phil Everly.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/live-reviews/paul-simon-phil-everly-nashville-tribute-20141030

Quick and funny notes:
Ticket prices range from500 to 30.000$. When Paul asked a woman sitting in the 2nd row if she had bought that view, she nodded yes. Simon smiled: "I wouldn't have paid that."

Note 2:
Paul belongs now to the group of artists who use pre-recorded whistle tracks onstage (Me and Julio)

Paul Simon: Words & Music

from Ans , 2014-10-30 22:23:53

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Paul Simon is the first subject of a new-style exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

"Paul Simon: Words & Music'' essentially will be a 1,500-square-foot exhibit of clips and artifacts at the museum and at the Rock Hall's Library and Archives on the Metro campus of Cuyahoga Community College.

http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2014/10/paul_simon_words_music_rock_an.html

http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2014/10/rock_hall_to_open_paul_simon_w.html#incart_related_stories

https://rockhall.com/exhibits/paul-simon-words-and-music-exhibit-rock-hall/

Paul to Headline Phil Everly Tribute Concert

from Brenda , 2014-10-03 05:30:42

The COPD Foundation will host “A Tribute to Phil Everly” benefit concert in Nashville, TN, on Wednesday, Oct. 29.The concert, from 6-9 p.m., will feature a rare acoustic performance by 12-time Grammy winner Paul Simon. It honors the legacy of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Phil Everly. Proceeds going to COPD fOUNDATION.

George Harrison week

from Bodo , 2014-09-24 10:21:50

Paul and Mark performing Here comes the sun. Paul also talks about his memories on George in another video. See:
http://teamcoco.com/video/paul-simon-here-comes-the-sun

Simon/Sting Tour 2015 Australia & Europe

from Bodo , 2014-06-30 06:10:19

Jamey Haddad was the first to announce tour dates for 2015 on his website.
AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
30-Jan-15 Auckland, NZ Opening Show
31-Jan-15 OFF or 2nd Auckland
3-Feb-15 Brisbane, AUS
4-Feb-15 Brisbane, AUS
7-Feb-15 Geelong, AUS (Nr. Melbourne)
8-Feb-15 Aidelaide, AUS
10-Feb-15 Melbourne, AUS
11-Feb-15 Melbourne, AUS
13-Feb-15 OFF/Opt Add’t Melbourne or Sydney
14-Feb-15 Hunter Valley, AUS (Nr. New Castle)
16-Feb-15 Sydney, AUS
17-Feb-15 Sydney, AUS
21-Feb-15 Perth, AUS
22-Feb-15 Perth, AUS

EUROPE Dates in Europe are not confirmed, as we understand a tour is planed trough March and April in many central European countries, as also Ireland and the UK


So in early 2015 we get a lot of Paul Simon concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Europe - this time even in the part of Europe south of Ireland ;-) 2015 might become a Paul Simon year if we get both, a Simon+Sting tour, a new album, and a Simon solo tour in the fall. (fingers crossed)

Paul recording new songs

from Bodo , 2014-06-07 22:12:00

Jim Oblon has released a picture of him, Paul and some band members recording - as we suspect a new song at Pauls home.
See more:
https://twitter.com/jimoblon/status/475091124533886976/photo/1

We are definately looking forward to a new album in the near future. However, expect Paul to be slow, I count on late 2015 or even 2016 for a release date.

Promoter and clubowner Michael Dorf to honor Paul Simon at Carnegie Hall

from Ildikó , 2014-03-29 18:38:50

On Monday, New Orleans piano master Allen Toussaint, soul survivor Bettye LaVette, horn-studded funk band Antibalas, ambitious punk rocker Bob Mould and more than 20 other acclaimed musicians playing in disparate styles will gather at Carnegie Hall to perform the music of Paul Simon.

Michael Dorf is the man who will bring them there.

Dorf, who has quietly become one of the foremost promoters in New York, has chosen Simon as the subject of his 10th annual tribute concert. ´The Music of Paul Simon´ follows similar events dedicated to Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Prince and other beloved songwriters with wide and varied repertoires of memorable songs that invite interpretation.

´I’m like a kid in a candy shop,´ says Dorf, 50, about his annual selection of a tribute subject. ´There’s no shortage of great artists who we’d like to have as the honoree, and there’s never, ever a shortage of great musicians who want to come out and honor their favorites. We’ve had some incredible artists play at these tributes, and this roster is no exception.´

Dorf doesn’t know if Simon will show up at the tribute. But he’s a lifelong Simon fan, and when he put together a Simon & Garfunkel tribute for Central Park’s SummerStage in 2010, he was impressed by the artist’s graciousness. (Simon also visited City Winery, Dorf’s handsome Tribeca club, earlier this year to attend a performance by his son.)

Once Dorf announced his intention, he found plenty of artists eager to participate.

´The beauty of this series,´ he says, ´is that it’s not about replicating what the honorees did or capturing their intonations. It’s about hearing the performers reinterpret and sometimes reconstruct songs that are already well known. Because it’s coming through their voices, you pick up something about the song that you didn’t hear when Paul was singing it. They’re all great songwriters themselves, and they understand what makes these songs work.´

They’re also all performing for an honorarium. These tributes raise money for music education programs targeted toward underprivileged kids, and Dorf is serious about getting as much of the ticket money to the charities as he can. Carnegie Hall doesn’t come cheap, but Dorf believes the venue helps the effort.

´Carnegie is so special,´ says Dorf, who lives in New York but is originally from Wisconsin. ´It’s as prestigious a room as you can get, and because of that, it helps elevate everybody’s expectations. Many of the artists that we end up having at our tributes have never even been to Carnegie Hall. It’s got such a history that it makes them a little nervous, and maybe gets them to step their games up a bit.´

It also couldn’t be any more different from Dorf’s original New York venture. In 1987, he co-founded the Knitting Factory, a ramshackle space on East Houston Street that became home to unconventional jazz artists and rock bands and unclassifiable experimental musicians. Some of the first experiments in webcasting live performance were done under its roof.

The Knitting Factory’s personality was distinct from all other Manhattan clubs, although many have tried to copy its alchemy: It was urbane, seedy, technophilic and courageous. It felt like a house of cards, but Dorf built it into a success — and in 1994, he moved it to a multi-stage performing arts center on Leonard Street.

´There was never much of a calculated business plan,´ he says. ´Our goal was to learn and see what happened. I was 23 when we started the Knitting Factory, and I had very eclectic tastes. I had the idea of creating a club that had a Jack Kerouac jazz thing, with poetry and music, but it wasn’t all that well thought out.

´It was much different than City Winery, which was from the beginning all about exposing singer-songwriters to an audience that wants to have a complete experience: music, food, and wine.´

The Knitting Factory continues in Brooklyn, with branches in Southern California, Reno, Nev., and Boise, Idaho. Dorf, however, has nothing to do with the current company: He left it a decade ago and now devotes himself to tribute shows, festivals and City Winery, which he’s expanded to Napa, Calif., Nashville and Chicago’s West Loop.

It’s not lost on Dorf that property values in the neighborhoods where he’s opened clubs have escalated in a hurry. There was little of interest to a music fan on East Houston Street when he began the Knitting Factory; now, that strip is a center of pop culture.

´My dad always told me,´ he says, ´that I should have gone into real estate.´

The Music of Paul Simon
Where: Carnegie Hall, Seventh Avenue and 57th Street, New York
When: Monday at 8 p.m. with Heart, Judy Collins, Sam Moore, Bettye LaVette, Bob Mould, Allen Toussaint, Josh Ritter, Angélique Kidjo, Madeleine Peyroux, Mike Gordon, Richard Marx, Antibalas, John Doe, Bob Forrest and Gibby Haynes, others
How much: $48 to $160; call (212) 247-7800 or visit carnegiehall.org.

Ticket presale on Nov 6. Simon/Sting

from Bodo , 2013-11-05 15:49:17

There is a ticket presale TOMORROW for the upcomming Paul Simon and Sting tour in Northern America.
You have to join the paul simon mailing list:
http://www.paulsimon.com/newsletter-signup

Pesale codes will send out tomorrow!

http://www.paulsimon.com/us/news/paul-simon-sting-on-stage-together-concert-tour%20

Dates:

Feb. 08 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Feb. 09 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Feb. 11 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Feb. 15 - Los Angeles, CA - Forum (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Feb. 17 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center at San Jose (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Feb. 19 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Feb. 20 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Feb. 23 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Feb. 25 - Chicago, IL - United Center (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Feb. 26 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Feb. 28 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)


Mar. 01 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Mar. 04 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Mar. 07 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Mar. 09 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center (On sale Nov. 12, 10am)
Mar. 13 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Mar. 15 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - BB&T Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)
Mar. 16 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center (On sale Nov. 18, 10am)

Design a Poster For Paul Simon

from Ans , 2013-10-29 16:13:22

Create Commemorative Art for Paul Simon

Each month in 2013, Creative Allies and Sony Legacy Recording´s feature an ´Artist of the Month.´ This month we are celebrating one of the most successful and respected songwriters of his generation, Paul Simon.

https://creativeallies.com/contests/885-create-art-inspired-by-paul-simon

Maybe some concert dates

from Bodo , 2013-10-10 11:30:27

From Sting.com

Sting/Paul Simon 26/02/2014 Detroit
Sting/Paul Simon 28/02/2014 Montreal
Sting/Paul Simon 01/03/2014 Toronto
Sting/Paul Simon 03/03/2014 Boston
Sting/Paul Simon 04/03/2014 New York City
Sting/Paul Simon 07/03/2014 Philadelphia
Sting/Paul Simon 13/03/2014 Washington
Sting/Paul Simon 15/03/2014 Fort Lauderdale

This is a re-post from Markus from FB.

Download new Song: The Riverbank

from Bodo/Danny , 2013-10-07 11:04:25

Paul played a new yesterday at The New Yorker festival called ´The Riverbank´ . It was streamed live online and hopefully they post a video soon, but we have a phone recording from Danny already! Thank youuuuuu!

Here is the direct link:
The Riverbank mp3

or

http://paul-simon.info/TheRiverbank.mp3

Songwriter Paul Simon brings a new verse to the Ekkman Lectures

from Brenda , 2013-09-26 14:29:11

Emory News Center

Review of Paul´s lectures and discussions at Emory University 22 -24 Sept 2013

http://news.emory.edu/stories/2013/09/er_paul_simon_coverage/campus.html

Paul Simon talks with Paul Muldoon

from Ans , 2013-09-06 17:18:08

Paul will be part of the New Yorker Festival and will talk with Paul Muldoon again.

http://festival.newyorker.com/events/paul-simon-talks-with-paul-muldoon

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2013/09/new_yorker_fest_7.html

P.S.to perform at Stamfold Hospital Gala on 6 Nov. 2013

from Corry , 2013-08-31 01:42:17

Link to this news:

http://www.ncadvertiser.com/3666/paul-simon-to-perform-at-mmrf-gala-november-6/

Please check this site: another announcement has been made by this site too.

Surprise appearance in Chicago

from Bodo , 2013-08-23 11:59:30

Paul Simon showed up on Thursday unannounced at the Second City mainstage in Chicago and took to the stage during the post-show improv set.

Simon told funny stories and sang ´Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard´ and an acoustic version of ´The Sound of Silence.´

Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/theaterloop/chi-paul-simon-shows-up-at-second-city-improvises-20130822,0,3007394.column

PAUL SIMON BOX COLLECTS ALL OF HIS ALBUMS

from Corry , 2013-08-22 02:34:43

Paul Simon will release a box set, ´The Complete Albums Collection,´ which gathers all of his solo albums in a hefty 15-disc package. The set will be released on Oct. 15, two days after the singer-songwriter celebrates his 72nd birthday.

Link to this news:

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/tags/paul-simon/

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-simon-complete-album-box/

2008 BAM concert for streaming - Under African skies

from Bodo , 2013-07-25 17:03:23

A full concert from the 2008 BAM series in New York appeared as a streaming audio/download(?)

http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/paul-simon/concerts/b-a-m-majestic-theater-april-10-2008.html

This concert was on April 10, it is the first one from the ´Under African skies´ set. Other sets have been ´Songs from the Capeman´ and ´American Tunes´

Songs and Artists:
Boy in the Bubble (Vusi Mahlasela)
Gumboots (Paul)
Under African Skies (Vusi and Kaissa duet)
Proof (Kaissa)
She Moves On (Kaissa)
The Coast (Kaissa)
Cool cool river (Paul)
Vendedor de Sonhos (Paul and Lucianna Souza- supposed to be with Milton Nascimento)
Spirit Voices (Paul with Lucianna singing Milton´s part)
Can´t Run But (Lucianna)
BATRT (Lucianna- everyone on back up)
I Know What I Know (David Byrne)
Al (David)
Homeless (LBM with Vusi)
Diamonds (Paul and LBM)
Graceland (Paul)
That Was your Mother (Paul)

Thanks Joey B for finding.

Edie with Paul - Goodbye for now

from Bodo , 2013-07-22 15:39:24

You need to listen closely and you will hear our Paul Simon. This is from Edie Brickels ´Song of the day´ - recorded at the dressing room in Greensboro May 31-2013
http://ediebrickell.com/sotd/track/94897310

(repost from AMPS)

S&S(?) tour from January till March

from Bodo , 2013-07-19 18:51:06

Tour plans for 2014 are developing, it will be at least a 2-3 months tour leg. Questions might be: Where? Maybe USA as Paul toured Europe in 2012 and Asia in 2013.
In the meantime read that nice interview with a local resident from Bethlehem
http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-bakithi-kumalo-paul-simon-godfrey-daniels-20130718,0,6946370.story

Paul Most Lucrative Artist at the O2 in Dublin Last Year

from Brenda , 2013-07-18 13:10:27

Paul´s Simon´s two Graceland Reunion shows last July at the O2 in Dublin were the most lucrative at the venue (which was the world fourth best attended Music Arena} grossing &2.09 million.

Source: Irish Times

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/retail-and-services/o2-operator-s-profits-down-last-year-despite-sell-out-shows-1.1449484

Paul Simon Most Lucrative Show at O2 Dublin 2013

from Brenda , 2013-07-18 13:02:16

Paul Simon´s two Graceland Reunion Shows last year in Dublin were the most lucrative shows at the venue which was the world´s fourth best attended music arena.Source: Irish Times.

Paul touring with Sting in 2014?

from Bodo , 2013-07-17 10:37:58

A usually very well informed source brought to our eyes that the ´guest´ on Paul Simons next tour is Sting.

Paul recently appeared as a guest on a Sting concert and they sang each others songs. Sting was joking that they are forming a new band named ´Simon and Stingfunkel´
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKxYSjRqA4A

While until that recent appearance most of us had no idea of a Simon-Sting connection I remember one story. Both artists had the same yoga teach 10-15 years ago (maybe till today?) - and both appeared on tracks of the yoga teachers album River Of The Soul. His name is Danny Paradise

So what can we expect from that tour? Personally I doubt that Sting will only be a guest for two or 3 songs, it might be a 2-headliner tour, each of them playing their own set and a shared set in the middle (like the Bob-Paul tour in 1999).

Paul on tour 2014 with special guest

from Bodo , 2013-06-29 11:11:15

According to Jim Oblon (Pauls drummer), Paul will be on tour again in 2014 with a special guest artist.
http://www.jimoblon.com/?p=198

At the moment the band is in the studio recording new material.

Paul Simon Performs At Funeral For Sandy Hook Teacher

from Bodo , 2012-12-20 14:23:32

http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2012/12/19/16021164-paul-simon-performs-sound-of-silence-at-funeral-for-sandy-hook-teacher?lite

Singer Paul Simon performed a song at the funeral for Victoria Soto, one of Newtown´s heroic teachers who died while trying to protect her students from rifle fire during Friday´s massacre.


In a statement issued by Simon´s publicist, the personal connection between Simon and the Soto family was explained.


´Today, Paul Simon, at the request of their family friends, the Sotos, performed ´Sound of Silence´ at the funeral for their beloved daughter Vicki Soto. The Sotos and Simons met through Vicki’s mother and Paul’s sister-in-law, both nurses.´

The End of an Era

from SueR , 2012-11-22 09:26:32

http://www.examiner.com/article/historic-brill-building-soon-to-hit-market

West Coast Blues Fest: additional info

from Corry , 2012-11-15 16:11:43

I was so lucky to find a new message regarding this Festival. Paul Simon will perform on Sunday 24th March 2013 with a lot of incredible songs.

See for the entire news, artists and schedule of performings:

http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/news/tournews/227182/west-coast-blues-roots-festival-2013-announces-acts.htm

BBC Radio at 90: Paul Simon in 1965

from Corry , 2012-11-15 03:05:03

A very short spoken word by Paul during his performing on BBC in 1965 of the sounds of silence. In the run of the years we can also hear (on bootlegs) that Art Garfunkel spoke about this unability to speak with their public.

Link:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/audio/2012/nov/13/bbc-radio-90-paul-simon

Bodo: please let me know if this is the right posting regarding news in the future.

Paul Simon w/ Lin Brehmer Backstage At The Chicago Theater [Listen]

from Corry , 2012-11-14 15:34:13

Paul Simon w/ Lin Brehmer Backstage At The Chicago Theater [Listen]
November 13, 2012 11:15 AM

Link:

http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2012/11/13/audio-paul-simon-interview-on-demand/

Text:

A Paul Simon radio interview is a very rare affair so when he consented to spend some time talking about his new album last week, we were in heaven. From the side of the stage at the Chicago Theater last Tuesday, I watched Paul go over some parts of the song “Slip Slidin’ Away.”

After an acclaimed XRT Show at the Vic Theater on Monday night, the band was preparing for Tuesday’s XRT Show at The Chicago Theater. It was a unique angle to view the rehearsal process. When he was done with his sound check, we climbed the stairs to his dressing room.

I turned on a digital recorder and started chatting. Paul was generous with insights into his songwriting, his new album, and his motivation. A more pleasant 30 minutes would be hard to imagine. He’s been everywhere recently. He and Steve Martin did a bit on Jimmy Fallon. He was back on Saturday Night Live a little over a week ago. The song he wrote for Oprah was the last thing Oprah fans heard today as her show said its final farewell.

The whole interview can be downloaded:

Download: 01-track-01-93.mp3



Paul Simon Talks With Lin Brehmer (Part 1)


Download: 02-track-02-43.mp3



Paul Simon Talks With Lin Brehmer (Part 3)


Download: 03-track-03-23.mp3



Paul Simon Talks With Lin Brehmer (Part 3)

Paul Simon will join Byron Bay Blues Fest in 2013

from Corry , 2012-11-10 15:32:17

http://www.bluesfest.com.au/


Paul Simon to headline Bluesfest on Easter Monday!
Rufus Wainwright


Yes, it´s time to take a breath and sit down!!

Paul Simon, multi-award and 12 time Grammy winner, has today been added to the supreme Bluesfest line-up of 2013.

Simon will be performing at Bluesfest on Easter Monday but there is more! Festival goers are in for a double treat: Taking the stage before Paul Simon will be the hugely gifted Canadian singer/songwriter & composer Rufus Wainwright.



The 2013 Bluesfest bill is truly shaping up
to be the biggest one yet.



Already headlining the incredible Bluesfest 2013 bill are Robert Plant, the legendary front man of band Led Zeppelin presenting the Sensational Space Shifters, Latin Jazz Rockers Santana, Bluesfest favourite Ben Harper, ex Supertramp singer/song writer Roger Hodgson, reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, punk rock innovators Iggy & The Stooges, awe inspiring rock band Wilco, R & B star Mavis Staples, Sixto ´Sugarman´ Rodriguez and so many more.



For Festival line up and playing schedule
go to www.bluesfest.com.au

Festival Director Peter Noble says:



Adding Paul Simon to Bluesfest 2013 is pretty mind blowing, even for me, your Festival Director.

I knew the line-up was going to be massive, but it just keeps getting bigger. So many incredible Artists are going to perform at Bluesfest, it really is every Festival Director´s dream come true and I am so humbled. Announcing Robert Plant a couple of weeks ago and now adding Paul Simon, it´s like: Wow…we are really doing it this time and I actually think we are breaking all previous records. This is going to be the best Bluesfest of all time and guess what? There are at least another 4 announcements to come featuring major Artists.



*** Get in quick, a limited number of Monday Single Day Tickets are available now for $159 - save $20 ***

Tickets are on sale through www.bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 8310

Special Announcement
PAUL SIMON
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

2013 Artists announced already:

ROBERT PLANT
PRESENTS SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS
SANTANA
BEN HARPER
IGGY & THE STOOGES
STEVE MILLER BAND - STATUS QUO
MADNESS - CHRIS ISAAK - BONNIE RAITT
WILCO - RODRIGUEZ - ROBERT CRAY
ROGER HODGSON THE LEGENDARY VOICE OF SUPERTRAMP
JIMMY CLIFF - JOAN ARMATRADING
JON ANDERSON THE LEGENDARY VOICE OF YES
DROPKICK MURPHYS - TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
GLEN HANSARD WITH THE FRAMES
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA - MAVIS STAPLES
FRANK TURNER AND THE SLEEPING SOULS
ALLEN TOUSSAINT - WANDA JACKSON - GRACE POTTER
FRED WESLEY AND THE NEW JB´S - MICHAEL KIWANUKA
BETTYE LAVETTE - PLAYING FOR CHANGE - RUTHIE FOSTER
NEWTON FAULKNER - TONY JOE WHITE
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK - THE DUKE ROBILLARD BAND
WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE - SHAWN COLVIN
LUKA BLOOM - SETH LAKEMAN - BEN CAPLAN
with more to be announced!

Artist Profiles

PAUL SIMON



During his distinguished career Paul Simon has been the recipient of many honors and awards including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which (´Bridge Over Troubled Water´, ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´) were albums of the year. In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is a member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame, a recipient of their Johnny Mercer Award and is in the Rock n´ Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist. His song ´Mrs. Robinson´ from the motion picture ´The Graduate´ was named in the top ten of The American Film Institute´s 100 Years 100 Songs. He was a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors in 2002 and was named as one of Time Magazine´s ´100 People Who Shape Our World´ in 2006. In 2007, Mr. Simon was awarded the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Named in honor of the legendary George and Ira Gershwin, this newly created award recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world´s culture, and is given annually to a composer or performer whose lifetime contributions exemplify the standard of excellence associated with the Gershwin´s. In 2011 Mr. Simon was elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Of Mr. Simon´s many concert appearances he is most fond of the two concerts in Central Park in New York (with his partner and childhood friend Art Garfunkel in 1981 and as a solo artist in 1991) and the series of shows he did at the invitation of Nelson Mandela in South Africa: the first American artist to perform in post-apartheid South Africa. In 1998, his performance on center field at Yankee Stadium celebrating the unveiling of Joe DiMaggio´s monument is a treasured memory for this lifelong Yankee´s fan.

Paul Simon´s philanthropic work includes the co-founding of The Children´s Health Fund with Dr. Irwin Redlener. The CHF donates and staffs mobile medical vans that bring health care to poor and indigent children in urban and rural locations around the United States. Since it´s inception in 1986 it has provided over 2 million doctor/patient visits. In the wake of Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina it was the primary health care source for those communities decimated by the storms. Mr. Simon has also raised millions of dollars for worthy causes as varied as AMFAR, The Nature Conservancy, The Fund for Imprisoned Children in South Africa and Autism Speaks and The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation.

Although Paul Simon´s unique, carefully constructed contributions to music could be called innovative, he insists that the process has a lot to do with discovery. ´I´m more interested in what I discover than what I invent. You don´t possess it. You can´t control it or dictate to it. You´re just waiting. Waiting... for the show to begin.´

With that credo he brings his fabulous new album to showcase in Australia: ´So Beautiful or So What´. Taking more than a year to perfect Simon has revealed that ´So Beautiful or So What´ reminds him of his very first solo release, his acclaimed 1972 album ‘Paul Simon´. It´s been getting rave reviews, not least from his contemporaries.

´This remarkable, thoughtful often joyful record deserves to be recognised as Paul Simon´s very finest achievements´ – Elvis Costello

www.paulsimon.com

PAUL SIMON plays Bluesfest on Monday 1st April 2013



RUFUS WAINWRIGHT



Affectionately referred to by Elton John as ´the greatest songwriter on the planet´ and praised by the New York Times for his ´genuine originality,´ Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. He is the son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and brother of Martha Wainwright, but Rufus has achieved his success by carving out his own singular sound in the worlds of rock, opera, theater, dance and film.

Wainwright´s catalogue includes eight albums and two DVDs to date, and he has appeared on numerous soundtracks and compilations, as well as collaborating with artists like Elton John, David Byrne, Rosanne Cash and Keane.

His latest recording, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, was released in April 2010 to critical success with People Magazine dubbing the album Critic´s Choice noting Wainwright ´brings the album to a beautifully intimate level with just voice, piano and some deeply personal lyrics. Bravo.´

And Billboard Magazine thought Rufus´ ´solo piano accompaniment highlights his extremely adaptable voice…a single piano is all that´s needed to show off his immense vocal talent.´

He has composed the music and 11 original songs for a theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare´s Sonnets with noted Director Robert Wilson at the Berliner Ensemble, which premiered in April of 2009 and continues to play to sold-out houses and travelled to various festivals internationally.

Wainwright´s much acclaimed first opera, titled Prima Donna, premiered at the Manchester International Festival in July 2009. The work recently received a 2011 Dora Award for Outstanding New Musical/Opera and will make its long-awaited US debut in February 2012 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music´s Howard Gilman Opera House.

Make sure you don´t miss Rufus Wainwright at Bluesfest on Easter Monday. His performance will strike a chord and touch the hearts of everyone in his audience.

www.rufuswainwright.com
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT plays Bluesfest on Monday 1st April 2013



Until next time,

Your Bluesfest Team

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They have a range of great accommodation available from B&B´s, houses, motels, hotels and apartments.

Paul Simon´s Ellmann Lecture series

from Ans , 2012-11-10 15:07:55

Tickets for Paul Simon´s Ellmann Lecture series available Dec. 3

By Elaine Justice | Nov. 8, 2012

Tickets for the 2013 Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature at Emory University, featuring award-winning musician/songwriter Paul Simon, will be available beginning Monday, Dec. 3.

Simon will be appearing in four public events at Emory, including:

Two lectures at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, and 8:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, both in Glenn Memorial Auditorium;
A conversation with former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Emory´s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts; and
A musical performance with guitarist Mark Stewart at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, also at Emory´s Schwartz Center.

Tickets are free, but are limited to two tickets per person, per event. Tickets may be reserved beginning at 10 a.m either online (tickets.arts.emory.edu), by phone (404-727-5050) or in person at the Arts at Emory Box Office (1700 N. Decatur Rd. Suite 251, Atlanta, GA 30322, open M-F 10 a.m.-6 p.m.).

Tickets must be either mailed or picked up in person prior to the events. There will be no will call at any of the events. For more information visit emory.edu/ellmann.

Simon´s lectures are expected to concern, in part, an overview of the historical antecedents of the music made between 1966 and 1970.

Simon joins a distinguished roster of authors that has made the Ellmanns one of the leading literary lectures series in the English-speaking world. Ellmann Lecturers have included Nobel Prize laureates Seamus Heaney (1988) and Mario Vargas Llosa (2006), Salman Rushdie (2004), Umberto Eco (2008) and Margaret Atwood (2010).

http://news.emory.edu/stories/2012/11/upress_paul_simon_tickets/campus.html

Paul gave impromptu duet at Bob McFerrin show

from Bodo , 2012-09-15 12:28:38

Bobby McFerrin, Paul Simon perform impromptu on NY Jazz at Lincoln Center’s opening night

In his unique style, McFerrin had just started singing “Scarborough Fair” at Thursday night’s concert — singing the lyrics while using his voice as a musical accompaniment — when he suddenly stopped to say that someone had spotted Simon in the audience.

“I don’t know really how you feel about improv, but there’s an extra microphone over there,” he said to Simon.

Simon initially demurred. But with the audience cheering, McFerrin said in a high-pitched falsetto: “I just think you can sing this one better than I can.”

“How could you do that to me,” Simon said good-naturedly as he joined McFerrin onstage at the Rose Theater for an unexpected guest turn.


Read more:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/bobby-mcferrin-paul-simon-perform-impromptu-on-ny-jazz-at-lincoln-centers-opening-night/2012/09/14/ab767a0e-fed2-11e1-98c6-ec0a0a93f8eb_story.html

CHF All Star concert 2012

from Bodo , 2012-09-11 21:17:07

Straigt from paulsimon.com

On Sale Today! All-star benefit concert in support of the Children´s Health Fund — One night only, October 4th at Radio City Music Hall in New York!

Children´s Health Fund and its co-founders Paul Simon and Dr. Irwin Redlener are pleased to present an exclusive, one-night only, all-star benefit concert marking the 25th Anniversary of the organization´s dedicated work bringing doctor´s to America´s most vulnerable children.

Hosted at Radio City Music Hall on October 4, 2012, this milestone event features multi-platinum, award-winning musical performers, never-before-seen collaborations, and amazing special appearances, starring:

Paul Simon & Edie Brickell
Rubén Blades & Luba Mason
Tina Fey & Jeff Richmond
Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
Steve Martin
Sting & Trudie Styler
James Taylor & Caroline Taylor
Stevie Wonder & Aisha Morris
and Other Surprise Guests

Proceeds benefit Children´s Health Fund programs across the United States so that children in desperate need of health care services get what they deserve.

For tickets, visit Ticketmaster:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D004923A7ED4317?SREF=TWEventKeyword

For more information, visit Children´s Health Fund:
www.childrenshealthfund.org/annual-benefit

Hard Rock Calling on Sky Arts

from Bodo , 2012-08-13 16:55:11

This Friday Sky Arts will show the highlights of the Hard Rock Calling Festival. Many songs by Paul are included.

http://skyarts.sky.com/music-festivals/hard-rock-calling-2012?fb_action_ids=10151165037101804&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=246965925417366

The highlights programme track list:
Bruce Springsteen- ‘Thunder Road’
Paul Simon – ‘Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes’
Lady Antebellum – ‘We Owned The Night’
Christina Perri – ‘Arms’
Christina Perri – ‘Jar of Hearts’
Jimmy Cliff – ‘The Harder they Come’
Tom Morello –‘Ease My Revolutionary Mind’
Cold Chisel – ‘Khe Sahn’
Iggy & The Stooges – ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’
Soundgarden - ‘Fell on Black Days’
Soundgarden - ‘Rusty Cage’
Bruce Springsteen- ‘Shackled and Drawn’
Bruce Springsteen –‘Because the Night’
John Fogerty – ‘The Old Man Down The Road’
Punch Brothers – ‘Movement And Location’
Alison Krauss – ‘Daylight’
Alison Krauss – ‘Paper Airplane’
Lady Antebellum – ‘Need You Now’
Paul Simon – ‘Late in the Evening’
Paul Simon – ‘Graceland’
Bruce Springsteen- ‘We Are Alive’
Paul Simon – ‘The Boxer’
Paul Simon – ‘You Can Call Me Al’
Springsteen & McCartney - ‘I Saw Her Standing There’
Springsteen & McCartney - ‘Twist and Shout

Art Garfunkel - new concert dates

from Bodo , 2012-07-10 13:30:40

Art Garfunkels voice seem to recover more and more as new concert dates appear now nearly every week. Now 3 concerts have been confirmed:

Aug 11: Williamstown - MA
Sep 14: Atlantic City - NJ
Oct 5: Morristown - NJ

Since 2010 Garfunkel is recovering from a vocal cord paresis, S&G had to cancel their tour trough Canada. It is not clear if another S&G tour will follow, Paul Simon said in a recent interview that it is a pitty but Art has lost some of his mid-range vocals and it does not look like as if they tour together as Simon and Garfunkel now. Let´s see...

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/07/art_garfunkel_to_perform_at_st.html

Graceland Album Charting in the UK

from Brenda , 2012-07-09 10:47:28

Veteran singer-songwriter Paul Simon was the week´s highest climber in the British album rankings, rising 39 places to number six with a reissue of his 1986 recording ´Graceland´. Ahead of the reunion tour with the original South African musicians which begins on Thursday 12 July in Dublin.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-britain-chartsbre8670dj-20120708,0,2585726.story/

London Reuters

Paul Simon on KCRW 1986

from Bodo , 2012-07-02 11:20:15

There is a very nice interview part from 1986 with Paul on this website.

http://blogs.kcrw.com/musicnews/2012/06/going-to-graceland-paul-simon-on-kcrw/

People at KCRW had been sending Paul Simon cassette tapes of African bands and South African bands like Ladysmith Black Mambazo during the early 80’s.


Because of their connection with Simon, when he came to LA on the “Graceland” press tour, the only interview he gave to radio or to print media was on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

A part of that interview has been extracted from cassette, Paul talks about the South African musicians coming to New York City — their first plane flight and first time out of apartheid-era South Africa and getting the rock star treatment, including being picked up at JFK by a white limo with a white chauffeur.


http://blogs.kcrw.com/musicnews/2012/06/going-to-graceland-paul-simon-on-kcrw/

Win a DVD - Journe of Dreams by Ladysmith Black Mambazo

from Bodo , 2012-06-29 13:40:15

Full registered members in our FAN DATABASE have the chance to win a DVD of Ladysmith Black Mambazos: Journey of Dreams.
Wienerworld has offered this contest to the Paul Simon fans on www.paul-simon.info, you can also buy this DVD on their website http://www.wienerworld.com

Register now and fill out at least 60% of the fields, so you are a full member.

I will randomly select a list of people and post their names on the forum. The first person who sees their name on the list and replies (simply ´yeah´ or ´Thats me´ is enough) will win a copy of that DVD.



Order this DVD online from AMAZON.CO.UK
Journey of Dreams - Ladysmith black Mambazo


Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- Journey of Dreams
This is the story of the great South African singing group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. This musical documentary shows the immediate popularity they received from the audiences of the world and the winning of the now-famous Grammy Award for their first US album, ´Shaka Zulu´ and features those wonderful collaborations with Paul Simon on ´Homeless´ and ´Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes´. ´Journey Of Dreams´ unfolds the aspirations of a people to whom music is much more than entertainment. To black Africa music is voice, a rallying cry, a mode of worship. On every one of those levels, the ten-piece Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a yardstick by which other vocal ensembles are measured.

Scenes: Journey of Dreams, Home, Recording, Leaving Home, Beautiful Girl, Nomathemba, The Producer, Zulu, Paul Simon, Highest Selling, Christian, Inspiration

Band for Graceland tour complete

from Bodo , 2012-06-28 09:58:56

The tour band for the 2012 Graceland tour in Europe will include nearly all living members of the historical 1987/1989 tour. That means beside Bakithi Kumal (bass) and Tony Cedras (keyboards) the band will be completed by Ray Phiri (guitars), Isaac Mtshali (drums) Barney Rachabane (saxophone) and John Selolwane (guitar).
Also Ladysmith Black Mambazo will join Paul on all stages and Hugh Masekela at least in London and maybe in Dublin. Miriam Makeba (we miss you) will be replaced by South African singer Thandiswa Mazwai.

The concert will be divided into two set´s. The first set will be played by Pauls usual touring band (Mark, Vincent, Jim Oblon, Bakithi, Tony, Andy,...), the second set will be the entire Graceland album (don´t count on All around the world...).

LBM and Hugh Masekela might have their own short setlists between Paul Simons songs (I guess), Jimmy Cliff should join Paul in London and they are supposed to play a few Jimmy Cliff songs too.


If one counts together all those stars you might believe this would become a 4 hour show... well let´s see.

Hugh Masekela joins Paul at Hard Rock Calling - July 15

from Bodo , 2012-06-22 11:11:58

Hard Rock International and Live Nation have today confirmed that Hugh Masekela will join Paul Simon on stage at London’s Hard Rock Calling on Sunday 15 July to perform the groundbreaking ‘Graceland’ in its entirety, a UK first since 1987.

Thats really exciting news, this puts together all living legends from the Graceland tour 1987/1989 now.

Hugh Masekela is also touring this summer, at least 3 concerts are confirmed (one on July 21 in London), so this might be the only show on which Hugh Masekela joins Paul on stage.

Remeber these old news, something that never happened:
http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/shownews.php?id=348

2 new albums on their way

from Bodo , 2012-06-16 11:32:25

The latest news from Paul say he is already working on 2 new albums.

He´s not finished. Simon is wrapping up a duets album with his wife, singer Edie Brickell (´It´s a variant of Americana, a cross between the Carter Family and swamp,´ he says), and starting a new solo album.
´I´m watching the clock and thinking I´d like to continue to write while I still have all my powers,´ Simon says. Asked about a new tour with former partner Art Garfunkel, Simon showed his famous poker face you have probably seen on the last cover of the Las Vegas magazine. It all might depend on the full recovery of Garfunkels voice.
We have already heard one of the upcoming songs from Edie Brickells and Paul Simons duet album about a month ago, so it is pretty clear what musical direction it will be. So it is really good to hear that Paul is also working on solo stuff again recovering complete new spaces on his journey.

Paul talks a lot about writting and recording new material in the last months, so it is somewhat unclear if the 2012 Graceland tour will be expanded to more countries. While in 2011 Simon gave 85 concerts (the most since 1991) he seems to step back a little bit from that heavy tour scedule this year and take a rest for recording new material.

Thandiswa Mazwai joins Graceland tour

from Bodo , 2012-06-16 11:30:19

Cape Town – South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai is set to perform with Paul Simon on his Graceland 25th Anniversary Tour in Europe in July.

The performance coincides with the release of the 25th Anniversary Edition of the famous album sees Mazwai performing with Simon on the song Under African Skies.

The 25th Anniversary Tour kicks off in Dublin on 12 July.

According to a statement, the Zabalaza singer will jet off to New York on Friday to headline the Pan Jazz 2012 taking place at the Lincoln Centre in New York on Saturday.

Hot young musicians

Thandiswa will be in the US until mid-July and hopes to use the time overseas to make preparations for the recording of her new album with some of New York´s ´hot young musicians´.

She is also featured in the current issue of Vogue Italy as part of the magazine´s ´Focus on Africa´ feature that includes a photoshoot with Thandiswa in Camps Bay.

One of the highlights of the Graceland 25th Anniversary Tour will be a show in Hyde Park, London, on Sunday 15 July in front of an expected crowd of 50 000 fans.

Other South African artists participating in this project are, among others - Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ray Phiri, Barney Rachabane and Cape Town-born multi-instrumentalist Tony Cedras.

The tour will move from Dublin and London, onto Brussels, Amsterdam, Herning in Denmark, Stockholm, Oslo and then Bergen in Norway throughout July.

http://www.channel24.co.za/Music/News/Thandiswa-Mazwai-joins-Paul-Simon-tour-20120615

Pretty day: first release by Simon family

from Bodo , 2012-05-18 00:00:00

Paul Simon and wife Edie Brickell’s duet “Pretty Day” will be included in the Every Mother Counts 2012 compilation. The CD will be available at Starbucks May 1-29 and will benefit Every Mother Counts, an advocacy and mobilization campaign to increase education and support for global maternal mortality reduction.

This song might give an first few on how the first collaboration album by Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell might sound. Although it is not clear if that song will be included on a further release. Other sources just state it as a Edie Brickell song with Paul Simon background vocals.
Paul and Edie will eventually release a full album within the next one or two years, recording sessions already started in early 2012. The album might be a selection of children songs they played to their own kids. There is no info if these songs will be written by Paul and Edie or if these are cover versions of famous children songs.

As the song Pretty day is not available outside of the USA you can listen to it here now.
http://simonandgarfunkel.tumblr.com/post/22224212229/edie-brickell-paul-simon-pretty-day-paul-adds#Notes

Paul feat. vocals on Jerry Douglas CD

from Bodo , 2012-05-18 00:00:00

The Boxer and American Tune will be covered by Jerry Douglas on his new CD Traveller. On The Boxer also Paul joins in to share vocals.
CD will be out on June 26.

Jerry Douglas is well known to Paul Simon fans since he toured with Paul (opening act) and played the dobro live on The Boxer.

Read More
http://jerrydouglas.com/newsDetails.cfm?perf=246

Paul Simon to Give 2013 Ellmann Lectures

from Bodo , 2012-05-18 00:00:00

The University has announced Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel as the speaker for the 2013 Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature at Emory University from Feb. 10-12.

Simon will be giving three lectures at Emory with the possibility of a short concert being added as a fourth event.

Read more:
http://www.emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=31127

Paul Simon receive´s the Polar Music Prize

from Håkan , 2012-05-08 00:00:00

Paul Simon is this years recipient of the Polar Musik Prize. The price was created by the manager of ABBA, Stikkan Anderson, in 1989.

The jury´s motivation is as follows: ´The Polar Music Prize 2012 is awarded to Paul Simon. Nobody else is more deserving of the epithet of “world-class songwriter.” For five decades, Paul Simon has built bridges not only over troubled waters but over entire oceans by (re)joining the world’s continents with his music. With consummate skill, innovative arrangements and provocative lyrics that never fail to capture the currents of his age, Paul Simon has compiled a library of songs which will remain open to future generations.´

Amongst previous winners are Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, BB King, Björk, Ennio Morricone & Burt Bacharach. The price sum is one million Swedish kronor and it will be given at a ceremony in Stockholm the August 28. The Swedish king Carl XVI Gustaf will be the one who gives out the price.

http://www.gp.se/kulturnoje/1.937151-polarpriset-till-simon-och-yo-yo-ma?adapt_wid=st_gp_wgt1&adapt_group=2&adapt_ma=238&adapt_mp=1

http://www.polarmusicprize.org

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_Music_Prize

First dates Graceland Tour confirmed.

from Ans , 2012-03-22 00:00:00

Paul Simon will headline Hard Rock Calling 2012 on Sunday 15 July in London’s Hyde Park.

http://www.paulsimon.com/us/news/paul-simon-confirmed-headline-hard-rock-calling-2012-july-15th-hyde-park

PAUL SIMON has confirmed a show at The O2 in Dublin, Thursday 12 July 2012. Included in the evening will be a special performance of his Graceland album and will feature Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

http://www.aikenpromotions.com/index.php?option=com_content&catid=1&id=1361&view=article

Paul & Edie team up on new benefit project

from Ans , 2012-03-09 00:00:00

Model Christy Turlington Burns is teaming with Starbucks to release Every Mother Counts 2012, the second album to benefit the organization she founded of the same name. Every Mother Counts is an awareness and mobilization campaign to reduce the maternal mortality rate on a global scale.

The new collection, available at Starbucks exclusively from May 1st to May 29th to celebrate Mother´s Day, features a slew of A-list acts, including David Bowie, Sting, Faith Hill and Lauryn Hill. In addition, there are several previously unreleased tracks, highlighted by Coldplay´s acoustic ´Yellow,´ Bono and the Edge´s acoustic ´Original of the Species,´ Eddie Vedder´s ´Skipping´ and husband-and-wife team Paul Simon and Edie Brickell teaming on ´Pretty Day.´

Read the whole article here:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bono-coldplay-eddie-vedder-contribute-unreleased-songs-to-new-compilation-20120308

And here you can see the cover:

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/03/08/new-benefit-project-to-include-tracks-by-u2-pearl-jam-david-bowie-paul-simon-sting-others/

Paul Simon to perform at Lincoln Center.

from Ans , 2012-03-01 00:00:00

Trisha Yearwood, Paul Simon and Josh Groban to perform April 2 at “A Celebration of Paul Newman’s Dream” at Lincoln Center

On April 2, at New York’s Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, musical artists and stars will come together to show their support for a special evening billed as “A Celebration of Paul Newman’s Dream,” to benefit Paul Newman’s Association of Hole in the Wall Camps.

The event will feature performances by world-renowned performing artists, the campers themselves and a special announcement about the association’s global network of camps.

Performances will include Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated musicians: Owasso resident Trisha Yearwood, Josh Groban and Paul Simon, as well as additional surprise musical performances throughout the evening and appearances by Jake Gyllenhaal and Jimmy Fallon, with more to be announced. Ticket sales from the evening – which is supported by Newman’s Own Foundation and hosted by Joanne Woodward, produced by Kevin Duncan and directed by Josh Rhodes – will benefit Paul Newman’s family of camps and programs supporting children facing serious illnesses from around the world.

Read the whole article here:

http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2012/02/29/trisha-yearwood-paul-simon-and-josh-groban-to-perform-april-2-at-a-celebration-of-paul-newmans-dream-at-lincoln-center/

Writers´ group honors Berry, Cohen.

from Ans , 2012-02-27 00:00:00

Paul honored his major influence in music, Chuck Berry. Paul was in the jury of the Writers´ group that honored Chuck Berry and Leonard Cohen at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.


BOSTON (AP) — Rock ´n roll icons Chuck Berry and Leonard Cohen received PEN New England´s inaugural award for Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence on Sunday. The jury for the award was itself filled with impressive writers, including Bono, Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Paul Muldoon, Smokey Robinson, Salman Rushdie and Paul Simon.

Simon introduced Berry, saying he was rightfully considered a ´great poet of teenage life´ but was much more than that. He went on to read and remark on the lyrics to what he called some of his favorite Berry songs, including ´Maybellene,´ ´´Johnny B. Goode´ and ´Long Distance Information.´

Simon hung the award medal on Berry´s neck and in a move that surprised the event organizers, the 85-year-old Berry picked up an electric guitar and played ´Johnny B. Goode´ to enthusiastic applause.


You can read the whole article here:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120226/ENTERTAINMENT/120226013/Writers-group-honors-rock-singers-Berry-Cohen?odyssey=nav%7Chead

Major new Garfunkel compilation

from Peter , 2012-02-17 00:00:00

Hi.

I´ve just noticed (sorry if already posted) new Artie 2CD comp from Sony, due out April. Having had Paul´s Songwriter, this is called Singer. Covers solo and S&G stuff, not chronological. Looks very interesting tracklist.
Final track is In Cars from Scissors Cut, that has small cameo from Paul...

Paul Simon Headlines Charity Ball

from brenda , 2012-02-14 00:00:00

Paul Simon is coming to San Francisco for one of the biggest charity events of the year.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will headline this year´s Black & White ball, a biennial charity event that raises money for the San Francisco Symphony ´s education program. Simon will play with his band, and also with the Symphony in a Davies Hall performance —a Black & White Ball first.
The Paul Simon concert is at 8 p.m. on June
Tickets go on sale on Valentine´s Day.
The Black & White was first held in 1956 and is now one of San Francisco´s most iconic charity galas. Patricia Sprincin will chair the event for the fourth time.
The cheapest tickets to the event start at $225, and include everything but the Paul Simon concert. The cheapest ticket that includes Paul Simon starts at $350. All include the after party, which rocks until 1 a.m.
There are three pre-party dinners and events, ranging from the patron´s dinner, which will run you $1,250 to $5,000 to the San Francisco Symphony League´s Supper Club ($450-$800) to the Symphonix Bash ($400-$750).

From San Francisco Business Times Feb 13 2012

Simon and Marsalis in Rare Collaboration

from Ans , 2012-01-24 00:00:00

Simon and Marsalis in Rare Collaboration
By JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR.
The New York Times, January 24, 2012.

Paul Simon and Wynton Marsalis will give three concerts together in April, performing Mr. Simon’s songs in a rare collaboration between one of the leading pop song writers of the last 50 years and the virtuoso jazz trumpet player, Jazz at Lincoln Center announced Tuesday. The concerts will be staged at the Rose Theater at the organization’s headquarters on Columbus Circle.

The first will be at a gala on April 18 to honor Lisa Schiff for her leadership as chairwoman of the Jazz at Lincoln Center board. Two more concerts will be given for the general public on April 19 and 20. Entitled “The Paul Simon Songbook,” the performances will cover songs from Mr. Simon’s entire career, arranged by Mr. Marsalis and other members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Mr. Simon and Mr. Marsalis have worked together twice, but they have never performed a full-length concert with each other. Mr. Simon will bring his own sidemen, and Aaron Neville will join the ensemble on some songs.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/simon-to-do-some-rhymin-with-wynton-marsalis/

http://jalc.org/concerts/details309a.asp?EventID=3024

Under African Skies.

from Ans , 2012-01-21 00:00:00

This year will be the 25th anniversary of Graceleand. More information can be found on www.paulsimon.com

Information about the documentary at the site below, left menu shows the dates in some theatres.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/53317272-81/berlinger-film-african-documentary.html.csp


Paul Simon’s Grammy-winning album Graceland – an irresistible and groundbreaking fusion of American and South African pop music — was an immediate hit when it was released in 1986. It also proved to be a lightning rod for controversy, after South African leaders protested that Simon had broken the cultural boycott of the nation’s oppressively racist apartheid regime. In the documentary Under African Skies, premiering on Sunday at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Simon returns to South Africa — which formally ended apartheid in 1994 — 25 years after Graceland‘s release. Director Joe Berlinger (Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills) follows Simon as he reunites with his South African collaborators, and revisits the controversy the album caused, while luminaries like Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, and Paul McCartney share their thoughts on what the album meant to them.

Check out the exclusive trailer below:

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/01/20/under-african-skies-trailer/

Paul Simon and Widnes on the BBC´s One Sho

from Ben , 2011-12-14 00:00:00

Paul Simon and Homeward Bound, and little old Widnes in Cheshire UK were mentioned on BBC The One Show last week.

I was invited to play and talk about Paul as I also play for the UK´s leading tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, The Sounds of Simon.

The film was to commemorate Paul writing Homeward Bound in Widnes in 1965. He actually didn´t of course, as this film goes on to explain.

Interviewed in the film are Geoff Speed, who booked Paul for £12 to play at his club, and who Paul stayed with during his time in Widnes. The film catches up with Chris, who sang in Paul´s support act that night, The Black Diamonds. There is also some great archive footage of Paul on children´s BBC in the late 80s.

I got to pretend to be Paul, playing in the now disused Windsor Rooms in Widnes, which is where Paul played way back in 65.

Take a look at the film, it´s available here on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ypv0bfuCAQ

Enjoy!

Irish politicians sing BTOW for Christmas

from Scaaty , 2011-11-12 00:00:00

Harmony in the House as TDs eye up Christmas No 1 spot

Sat, Nov 12, 2011

THEY MAY not always be top of the pops with the public, but a cross-party collection of TDs and Senators are set to nab the Christmas number one spot in Ireland this year with a song to promote suicide awareness.

A stellar cast, assembled by first-time deputy Derek Keating of Fine Gael, is gathering in a Dublin recording studio today to lay down their special version of Bridge Over Troubled Water, and shoot a video to go with it.

Eighteen politicians have signed up for singing duty – leading the way will be Ministers Joan Burton and Simon Coveney. The group will be joined by the combined forces of the Dublin Gospel Choir and LGS – a gospel choir from Lucan.

This is a fully professional production, with Jim Sheridan, the musical director of the Late Late Show overseeing the project. The company Noel Recruitment has agreed to become the main sponsor.

Dublin Mid West TD Keating is executive producer, along with businessman Dave Kearney. They have been planning the recording since early summer and it has been one of the best-kept secrets in Leinster House.

Derek Keating is a director of the Pieta House organisation, which is based in Dublin but has outreach centres around the country. “My intention is to promote suicide awareness and raise much-needed funds for Pieta House in the process. The suicide figures here are frightening and we still don’t have conclusive numbers. People need to know we care and that there is support available for them,” he said yesterday.

A full rehearsal took place in the Leinster House AV Room on Monday morning. “It went far better than anyone envisioned. It’s going to be absolutely powerful. I can’t wait to hear the final result.” Keating and his Dáil assistant, Tommy Morris, made sure to put together a strong team of singers from both and Dáil and Seanad and from all parties and the Independents. “I think when people listen to the song, they’ll be very surprised. All concerned have worked really hard to get it right,” said Morris.

People will be pleasantly surprised by the singing skills of some of their elected representatives. They won’t be hiding in the chorus either – they all make solo contributions.

Oklahoma:Paul Simon performs at the lobby

from Bodo , 2011-11-11 00:00:00

When the sounds of silence threatened to delay his show for an hour or more Sunday night, singer-songwriter Paul Simon put on an impromptu preshow in the atrium lobby of the Civic Center Music Hall so his fans wouldn´t be kept waiting.


From: http://newsok.com/paul-simon-performs-impromptu-lobby-show-at-civic-center/article/3621035#ixzz1dO7cOcet

Problems arose when a processor that runs Simon´s sound board failed, according to a news release. As crews backstage worked to fix the issue and transfer Simon´s sound programs to the Civic Center´s house board, a bigger question arose, what to do with the 2,500 fans already seated to see Simon play?
Simon came up with the solution himself. According to Civic Center Events Manager Richard Charnay, the audience was escorted back out to the lobby where Simon, his band, plus members of opening act the Punch Brothers, were ready and waiting to greet fans with an acoustic set, complete with Simon and Garfunkel favorites and a few collaborative offerings. More than 2,000 patrons stood in the atrium lobby on all levels of the performance hall to watch the impromptu show.
After the lobby show, Simon thanked the crowd for its patience and told them he´d see them back inside.
At 8:30 p.m., one hour after the original start time, the Punch Brothers, then Simon took to the stage and put on a full set that lasted until almost 11 p.m.


Read more: http://newsok.com/paul-simon-performs-impromptu-lobby-show-at-civic-center/article/3621035#ixzz1dO7jSIL3

Paul on TBS´ Conan O´Brien show tonite!

from Bodo , 2011-11-03 00:00:00

TUNE IN TONIGHT! Don´t miss Paul Simon performing ´Love Is Eternal Sacred Light´ tonight on TBS’ Conan. Paul joins Conan O’Brien’s special week-long return to NY as he broadcasts from Manhattan’s historic Beacon Theatre!

Tonight, Wednesday Nov. 2 on TBS, 11/10central - check your local listing.

These news come from Paul Simons facebook page.

More concert dates 2011

from Bodo , 2011-10-12 00:00:00

Even more concert dates follow in November:

11/27/2011 Newark, NJ Performing Arts Center
11/29/2011 Richmond, VA Landmark
12/1/2011 Durham, NC Durham Center
12/2/2011 Duluth, GA Gwinnett Center
12/4/2011 Orlando, FL UCF Arena
12/5/2011 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
12/6/2011 Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel

Paul Simon Radio Broadcast Archive

from webwizardmi , 2011-10-07 00:00:00

http://www.archive.org/details/Manao_Radio_Web_Wizard_Mike_Monday_April_25_2011

Use this link to listen to the archive of one of my past 3-hour radio broadcasts consisting entirely of Paul Simon cover songs (all written by Paul and performed by someone else).

Michael Elam hosts a radio show on Maui´s own listener-supported Mana´o Radio KEAO-LP 91.5 FM every Monday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. During this broadcast on April 25, 2011 Mike played many great Paul Simon songs all performed by other artists. From Ray Charles to Peter & Gordon to Alison Krauss to The Ventures to Herbie Hancock and beyond, it was an evening of Simon & Garfunkel/Paul Simon favorites unlike any you’ve ever heard.

Paul played American Tune at induction

from Bodo , 2011-10-02 00:00:00

On Saturday night Paul Simon played his 1973 hit American Tune during his induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

The induction ceremony took place in Sanders Theater at Harvard University.

Founded in 1780, the Cambridge, Mass. based academy is one of the country´s oldest learned societies. Its membership includes more than 250 Nobel laureates, some 100 Pulitzer Prize winners and many of the world´s most celebrated artists and performers.

It is nice to see Paul inducted into so many honorable institutions, but did anyone ever realize that Paul Simon has no star on the Walk of fame in Hollywood ? Even musicians from outside the states have their own star on that street...

New live DVD 2011 - Webster Hall

from Bodo , 2011-09-24 00:00:00

Parts of the Paul Simon concert at Webster Hall in New York from June 6, 2011 have been aired on the small public Connecticut TV station CPTV.

A DVD with some more bonus tracks is now available if you support the TV station and spend 150$, but there might be a good chance that the DVD will be released via other channels later this year for a lower price.


http://www.kintera.org/site/apps/ka/ec/product.asp?c=luLRJaMQKpH&b=5152819&en=lvLRK4POIkIWI5OXLhJPJ9MPIlL2L8NOIhKZLgP3JvLdH&ProductID=1501449

This is the 2nd official live video we get from the 2011 tour. The first one was the I-Tunes Festival from London, which was streamed on the internet in HD quality. On request in our forum you still might find a secret channel to receive a DVD stream of that i-Tunes show, which includes the complete show and does not leave out any song.

Thanks to Paul and his management for those great videos. Thousands of people are able to see their idol now again in perfect shape and voice.

Songwriter Collection - handpicked by Paul

from Bodo , 2011-09-24 00:00:00

A new collection of Paul Simon solo songs will be released on October 24th. All the songs are handpicked by Paul himself, so it is not something like a best of, it is more a list of his personal gems. The album also includes an unreleased live version of Sound of Silence from 2011 and Aretha Franklins version of Bridge over troubled water.

Songlist:
The Sound Of Silence (Live at Webster Hall 2011)
The Boxer (Live at Central Park)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Aretha Franklin)
Mother And Child Reunion
Tenderness
Peace Like A River
American Tune
Kodachrome
Something So Right
Late In The Evening
Train In The Distance
Hearts And Bones
Rene And Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After The War
Still Crazy After All These Years
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
The Boy In The Bubble
Graceland
Obvious Child
Further To Fly
The Cool, Cool River
Spirit Voices
Born In Puerto Rico
Quality
Darling Lorraine
Look At That
Senorita With A Necklace Of Tears
That´s Me
Another Galaxy
Father And Daughter
Rewrite
Love And Hard Times
So Beautiful Or So What

Fall tour dates

from Bodo , 2011-09-24 00:00:00

MON, 2011-10-17
Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre

WED, 2011-10-19
Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre

THU, 2011-10-20
Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre

SAT, 2011-10-22
San Diego, CA Viejas Arena

SUN, 2011-10-23
Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl

MON, 2011-10-24
Las Vegas, NV Colosseum at Caesar´s Palace

WED, 2011-10-26
Broomfield, CO 1stBank Center

FRI, 2011-10-28
Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre

SAT, 2011-10-29
Memphis, TN Mud Island Amphitheatre

FRI, 2011-11-04
New Orleans, LA UNO Lakefront Arena

SAT, 2011-11-05
Cedar Park, TX Cedar Park Center

SUN, 2011-11-06
Oklahoma City, OK Civic Center Music Hall

TUE, 2011-11-08
Kansas City, MO The Midland by AMC

WED, 2011-11-09
Omaha, NE Qwest Center

FRI, 2011-11-11
Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre

SUN, 2011-11-13
Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre

TUE, 2011-11-15
St. Louis, MO Fox Theatre

WED, 2011-11-16
Moline, IL i wireless Center

FRI, 2011-11-18
Detroit, MI Fox Theatre

SAT, 2011-11-19
Columbus, OH Veteran´s Memorial Auditorium

SUN, 2011-11-20
Bloomington, IN Indiana University Auditorium

TUE, 2011-11-22
Highland Heights, KY Bank of Kentucky Center

review of book on 1970 inc end of S&G

from scaaty , 2011-08-18 00:00:00

Irish Times Saturday 6th August

MUSIC : Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY and the Lost Story of 1970 By David Browne Da Capo Press, 369pp. £16.99

THE YEAR 1970 was pretty important in this writer’s life. It was the year when, aged 11, I realised that pop music was not just something that crackled out of the kitchen wireless or wafted over the breeze on sunny afternoons at Seapoint strand. It was something to dive headlong into, a phantasmagorical world filled with three-minute wonders, and peopled with exotic, long-haired creatures whose siren-call was a throaty yell or a screaming electric guitar solo.

1970 was my pop music year zero, the year I started grabbing onto the sounds that were coming my way, turning them over and examining them with a fresh ear. It was the year I discovered that music was real.

In the wider music world, however, 1970 didn’t seem, on the face of it, a seminal year. It felt more like an empty pause between the cultural upheaval of the 1960s and the glammy nihilism of the coming decade. Look closely at the events of that year, though, and you might discern a pattern. For David Browne, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, 1970 was a gateway year, when the niave idealism of the 1960s had the door shut firmly in its face, and a new door opened onto a darker, more pragmatic era. At Kent State University in Ohio, the US army opened fire on students protesting at the escalation of the war in Vietnam and Cambodia, four were killed. The media were gripped by the trial of Charles Manson following the Tate/La Bianca murders the previous year. It was a tumultuous year of endings and beginnings, of final collapses and fresh starts.

For the four artists at the centre of this book, 1970 was a particularly momentous year. Simon Garfunkel had the biggest-selling album of their career i n Bridge Over Troubled Water, but the duo were unable to bridge the growing chasm between them. Crosby, Stills, Nash Young’s astonishing harmonies, showcased on their Déjà vu album, garnered them massive success, but failed to disguise the disharmony between these four very different, strong-willed individuals. And it was the year the Beatles broke up. By the release of their final album, Let It Be, the Lennon/McCartney rift had grown so wide the two former best mates were communicating only through press releases, terse notes or pointed lyrics.

Meanwhile, James Taylor, a little-known troubadour from North Carolina, had delivered a new album filled with gently- plucked songs that sounded an unusually soothing note in these fiery times. Sweet Baby James was a low-key throwback to the folkie idyll of just a few years ago, but such songs as Fire And Rain featured self-examining lyrics that reflected darker thoughts beneath the calmness. The album grew into a cult, and started Taylor on the road to superstardom.

So here, for what it’s worth, is a year in the lives of four of rock’s most influential figures – Browne tells us much we didn’t know about each artist, but also gives a decent historical account of that year’s events, from the Apollo 13 crisis to the Kent State shootings to the bomb-making activism of The Weathermen to Nixon’s bid for re-election.

Through numerous interviews and painstaking research, Browne has built up a forensic picture of these 12 months, and allows us to become flies on the wall at recording sessions, band meetings, public appearances and backstage at concerts.

The book chronicles the disintegration of the long-standing friendship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, schoolfriends from Queens, New York, who began their career in 1956 singing Everly Brothers-inspired rock as the duo Tom and Jerry. Crosby, Stills and Nash were a note-perfect triumvirate, and seemed inseparable as buddies, but when they brought Neil Young into the fold, old tensions between Young and Stills, former bandmates in Buffalo Springfield, came to the surface, by the time Déjà vu was released and a tour booked, the bickering within the band had reached boiling point.

But these petty squabbles were dwarfed by the disintegration of the Fab Four, and 1970 was the year it all went pear-shaped in Apple Corp.

McCartney, unhappy with the band’s decision to hire Allen Klein as their new manager, employed his own management team and planned to release his debut solo album around the same time as Let It Be – much to the chagrin of the other three. Klein hired Phil Spector to add lush orchestration onto the songs from Let It Be – when McCartney heard the choirs and strings tacked onto The Long And Winding Road, which he’d intended to be a sparse ballad, he was enraged.

Meanwhile, following his bed-in at the Amsterdam Hilton with Yoko Ono, John Lennon continued to set out his own socially conscious stall with various publicity stunts, one of which involved the couple getting severe army-style haircuts and selling the shorn hair for charity.

The trial of Charles Manson brought negative publicity when the prosecutor, Vincent Bugliosi, told the court that cult leader Charles Manson was obsessed with the Beatles’ White Album, and “believed they were speaking to him across the ocean through the lyrics of their songs”.

There are points at which the four artists’ stories intersect, albeit only fleetingly. James Taylor was signed to Apple Corps for his first album, for Sweet Baby James, he shared a label with Neil Young, his closest contemporary in the singer-songwriter genre. And Paul Simon was a bit peeved that The Beatles’ new single, Let It Be, sounded so similar to Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Do we need such an in-depth study into what is just one year in the 50-plus years of rock? Probably not, but since I spent most of 1970 with my head buried in the wireless and my face pressed up to Top of the Pops, It’s interesting to view that year though some of my heroes’ eyes.

Kevin Courtney is an Irish Times journalist

Join our FB campaigne: Release CP concert!

from Bodo , 2011-07-22 00:00:00

Join our Facebook campaigne:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Campaign-for-the-1991-Paul-Simon-Concert-in-the-Park-to-be-released-on-DVD/248186498533473
Facebook: Release the Central Park 1991 concert on DVD/BlueRay

On August 15th, 1991 Paul Simon gave the biggest concert of his whole career in front of an audience of a few hundredthousand people in the Central Park in New York. Paul himself said in a recent interview that this was the most magnificent point of his career.

The concert was broadcasted all over the world, having million of people watching it.

Later it was released on a double CD, and also the video has been released on VHS tape.
Due to some strange contracts between Pioneer and Paul Simons music group the concert has never ever been released on DVD or BlueRay. This year we have the 20th anniversary of that concert, but we can not watch it because VHS tapes are really out of date now!

We want to show Paul Simons management, the Sony legacy management and the Pioneer management that there is a BIG demand on that release. So PLEASE - join us on our Facebook campaigne:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Campaign-for-the-1991-Paul-Simon-Concert-in-the-Park-to-be-released-on-DVD/248186498533473
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Add yourself, and ADD ALL the people you know who love Paul Simons music. We want to reach a few thousand people! Facebook is recognized by Paul Simon and his management. A year ago a Facebook campagne at a university in the USA asked Paul Simon to give a free concert at their PhD promotion - and of course: Paul Simon came and played there!

Add all Paul Simon fans you can find, and tell them to add their friends!

CHF´s 2011 Benefit

from Ans , 2011-06-10 00:00:00

The annual CHF Benefit will take place on Monday June 13 2011. As many times before Paul will perform and this year he will be joined by Bette Midler. At CHF´s facebook site you can add/vote the song you think Paul and Bette will sing together.

http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/blog/chf%E2%80%99s-2011-benefit-raising-awareness-urgently-needed-funds-america%E2%80%99s-kids

https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHealthFund?sk=wall

Paul Simon Special on BBC Radio Two

from Hurricane , 2011-04-28 00:00:00

´You can call me Paul´

Jonhnie Walker meets Paul Simon - Bank Holiday Monday 18:00 - 19:00 (BST) on BBC Radio Two

´As he approaches his 70th birthday and prepares to release his 12th studio album in the UK, Paul Simon talks to Johnnie Walker about his long career in music.
It´s been over 50 years since Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first troubled the charts with their pop hit Hey Schoolgirl, which was released under the moniker Tom and Jerry. Johnnie finds out how, at nearly 16 years old, Paul Simon found himself performing for Dick Clark on the hit TV show American Bandstand. The singer-songwriter went on to pen pop standards like Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs Robinson and You Can Call Me Al, and he was selected by Time Magazine as one of the ´100 People Who Shaped the World´.
Simon talks openly about his relationship with his father, his time in the UK during the 60s, his work with Art Garfunkel and immense solo success and, and the writing of his new album So Beautiful or So What.
The pair bond over the importance of family and Paul´s long-lasting love affair with rhythm and song-writing, during an interview which was recorded in Norwalk Connecticut during rehearsals for Paul´s 2011 tour.´ (Content from bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010rcmt)

Make a date with your wireless in the UK or an internet radio device outside these shores. If you miss the programme and are in the UK, it´ll be available for 7 days after broadcast on the BBC´s iPlayer.

Paul and Edie Brickell recording new album

from Bodo , 2011-04-28 00:00:00

It has been confirmed in a few recent interviews: Paul and his wife began recording a new album. They both had that idea since many years now, and it seems as if finally they found enough time and inspiration to start that project. Paul said in many interviews that his and his wife voice blend really perfect. Anyway, fans should be aware that this record might be a childrens-album. It will include songs that they sang for their children, some well known famous tunes, some songs that Edie wrote. Fans might remember their last appearance togehter (think in 2006), when they sang a funny song named : You´re the reason our kids are ugly.

This project has been planed since many years, but some years ago they asked their children if those private songs should be available to the public, or keept as their own songs. In the past the children might not have been happy with that idea, but they might have changed their mind (and maybe their own music style ,) )

Anyway, we think every new Paul Simon record is a real gift to his fans. Normaly a new album would take 5-6 years, but a recording with cover songs and already written tunes could see a release within the next 12-18 months.

Paul Simon came in at No. 4

from tata , 2011-04-20 00:00:00

Foo Fighters top The Billboard 200 with Wasting Light this week, its first-week sales of 235,000 more than doubling the nearest competition.

Four of the top five slots on the Billboard charts went to debuts. Bluegrass group Alison Krauss & Union Station had their highest chart debut ever, as Paper Airplane entered at No. 3. Paul Simon came in at No. 4 with So Beautiful or So What, and Latin rock band Mana rounded out the top five with Drama y Luz, the group´s first new album in five years. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2011/04/foo-fighters-wasting-light-debuts-at-no-1/1

Review The seattle times

from matt , 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Paul Simon at WaMu — one for the ages

Paul Simon, in the first salvo of his North American tour, delivered a show for the ages Friday, April 15, at Seattle´s WaMu Theater, mixing old favorites such as ´The Sound of Silence´ with songs from his brilliant new album, ´So Beautiful or So What.´


By Paul de Barros

Seattle Times arts critic

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Paul Simon´s immaculate, inspiring, near-perfectly articulated two-hour concert at WaMu Theater on Friday, the opening salvo of his North American tour, was one for the ages.

At 69, Simon is still writing brilliant stuff — per his new album, ´So Beautiful or So What´ — even as he surveys a body of work that is the envy of any singer-songwriter.

Dressed in denim, green T and black overshirt with sleeves cut at the elbow, the diminutive, round-faced, silver-haired troubadour with the high, slightly melancholy voice coasted insouciantly over a delicious tangle of world rhythms created by a carefully-balanced eight-piece band.

The sold-out crowd greeted him with a standing ovation before he sang a note.

Simon projected the mood of an adult comfortable in his own shoes, enjoying the moment, looking back at life with sentiments both savory and skeptical and eagerly anticipating the future.

´Life is what you make of it,´ he sang with a shrug, in the title song of the new album. Its driving rhythm lifted the room to the first peak of many in an evening that began with a slightly cottony reserve but inexorably built to a climax with a slow burn.

Simon peppered the night with new work and old, dipping into ´The Sound of Silence´ (great Spanish guitar!) and ´Kodachrome,´ as well as Graceland favorite ´Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes,´ which got the boomer fans (some, with their kids) up on their feet and dancing.

But the new songs, such as the Blake-like vision ´Love is Eternal Sacred Light´ and the Hoagy Carmichael-inflected ´Love and Hard Times,´ with their Big Subjects (cosmology, God) were more than welcome. Simon handled them with a remarkably light touch.

When someone shouted, ´We love you!´ Simon responded, ´I used to love me, too,´ suggesting, perhaps, that humility is the key.

The concert celebrated the 20th anniversary of Seattle radio station KMTT 103.7 The Mountain, which the singer cordially congratulated, dedicating the touching ´Father and Daughter´ to Mountain program director Dave Benson.

The years have frayed Simon´s voice a tad. He carefully avoided some high notes and occasionally strayed off pitch, though his casual abandon was worth the trade-off.

Simon was pulled back for two encores, ending a sumptuous night with ´Late in the Evening,´ a sweetly unabashed foray in nostalgia — for youth and young love.

Paul charts in Austria

from matthewsemple , 2011-04-10 00:00:00

The Afterlife, the latest single from Paul Simon´s new album, So Beautiful or So What, has entered the i-Tunes chart at #84 in Austria. The single is only available on download, apart from a 1-track promo CD that has been sent to radio stations across Europe.

The chart position can be seen here:

http://www.music-chart.info/Austria/archive/genre/14/Pop/2011/04/10#84

My Show

from Juanfunkel , 2011-04-06 00:00:00

I give you the link of my acting, singing and playing Mrs Robinson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kqXiIJba_k

This concert was held in early 2010 and was a concert in tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. The concert was played: Slip Slidin Away-America-The Boxer-Bridge-The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson and Cecilia.
I hope you enjoyed and that you put your comments

Greetings!

Garfunkel predicts S&G Tour For Late 2011

from Håkan , 2011-04-04 00:00:00

Taken from: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/art-garfunkel-predicts-simon-garfunkel-168884

Art Garfunkel says his voice is ´slowly coming along´ and predicts that he´ll be able to hit the road again with Paul Simon soon -- possibly even before the end of the year.

´Late 2011 -- I feel in my bones, in my cells, that that´s the scenario,´ Garfunkel tells Billboard.com during a conversation about the duo´s just-released Bridge Over Troubled Water: 40th Anniversary Edition. ´Give me a little more time. At the rate the voice is coming back, I should be in pretty good shape by, as the corporations say, the fourth quarter of 2011.´ No dates have been booked yet, however.

Simon & Garfunkel scratched a series of North American dates on their Old Friends tour in 2010 after Garfunkel was diagnosed with vocal cord paresis. Since then he´s been healing with vocal exercises, steam, gargling and other treatments, including voice warm-up tapes sent to him by friends.

´I´m being challenged by the Lord to have patience, real patience,´ Garfunkel says. ´It´s coming along slowly, painfully, excruciatingly slow. I try and stay off the subject and not bemoan anything. But I´m never going to give up on my crusade to return to the stage...I swear to you we´ll do those dates.´

Simon -- who´s releasing a new album So Beautiful or So What, on April 12 and touring to support it starting April 15 -- is solidly in Garfunkel´s corner ´in the nicest, sweetest way. He knows you don´t want to press anything, healing is about relaxing. He called me a few weeks ago and said, ´When you´re ready, I´m very happy to bring the guitar around the house and let´s try ´The Boxer,´ let´s warm up, let´s see where we´re at. So he´s definitely rooting seriously for me...It shows you the core of Simon & Garfunkel is a thing of beauty.´

So, Garfunkel says, is Bridge Over Troubled Water, the 1970 release that spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, spawned four Top 20 hits (´The Boxer,´ ´Cecilia,´ ´El Condor Pasa (If I Could)´ and the title track), has gone eight-times platinum and won five Grammy Awards. ´It´s alive and well,´ Garfunkel says of the set. ´It´s not one of those albums that´s faded in its glory. It´s a record that´s full of variety... Each new tune comes out of left field compared to the one before it. That´s why it continues to appeal to people, I think.´

Garfunkel is particularly happy with the DVD that comes along with the 40th anniversary edition of the album, which includes a new documentary, The Harmony Game: The Making of Bridge Over Troubled Water, as well as Songs of America, a controversial CBS TV special that aired on Nov. 30, 1969, and has remained in the vaults ever since.

´I´ve been loving it for years,´ Garfunkel says, ´because it´s got sort of a liberal political stance. It´s got teeth, and it´s so of-the-time that I thought it has innate appeal. And I thought any fan of ours is going to really see the vibe between Simon and Garfunkel, how we hung out, how we riffed with our Lenny Bruce sense of humor in the back of a car and how songs developed sitting on the end of a bed in the Holiday Inn. You can see how Paul and Artie go together. It´s innately interesting.´

While he´s healing his voice, Garfunkel has also been working a book, a memoir of sorts that he says is ´coming along´ and will deal with all aspects of his life. ´I´ve been cooking along... being poignant, getting the reader to feel touched, like, ´This guy´s got something to say,´ Garfunkel notes.

PAUL SIMON IN SPAIN!!

from Juanfunkel , 2011-04-03 00:00:00

According to the newspaper ´El Pais´, Paul Simon will perform in July in Spain. More
information, please visit my website: http://www.paulsimon.zobyhost.com
In the section ´News´
We could be facing Paul´s first visit to Spain in 20 years, is a joy!

If you want to participate in my web page, you can send an email to [email protected]
Thank you very much!

Greetings!

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

from Rosie , 2011-03-31 00:00:00

http://www.facebook.com/paulsimon

Paul Simon is performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon April 6th & 7th, 2011. NY area fans! For a chance to attend the taping, click the link to visit the Band Bench Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to win seats on Fallon´s band benches & an opportunity to surround the stage during Paul´s performance.
Include the code for the night you want to attend: PAU (for Wednesday 4/6/11) and SIM (for Thursday 4/7/11)

PAUL SIMON UK DATES ANNOUNCED

from David , 2011-03-23 00:00:00

See www.ticketmaster.co.uk for London, Manchester,Nottingham, Birmingham, Bournemouth and Glasgow dates. All shows are in June, except for Manchester, early July. In most cases, tickets go on sale this Friday, but check Ticketmaster for details.Glad Paul is playing ther Hammersmith Apollo in London, as that´s a cosy venue with great acoustics. I´m not a fan of the big arenas. These look like one-off dates, with no room in the schedule for additional gigs.

UK Tour likely for Summer 2011

from Matthew , 2011-03-22 00:00:00

News of a UK tour has started to leak onto the internet with the announcement of a date on 27th June at the Bournemouth International Centre.

Expect to see further announcements of a UK arena tour in the next few days.

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/8923410.Superstar_Paul_Simon_set_for_BIC_show/

Live Rhymin´ with bonus tracks

from Peter , 2011-03-06 00:00:00

Amazon.co.uk and .com have some of the back catalogue reissues listed. The studio albums seem straight reissues of the Warner remasters (no mention of jewel case or mini-LP style).
This time, though, Live Rhymin´ is present and correct, with two extra live tracks - Kodachrome and Something So Right... No sign of Concert in the Park as yet, but not all the albums are there. Release date of March 28th (UK) and May 17th (US) - at the moment.

Paul Simon Announces Spring Tour

from Joey , 2011-03-04 00:00:00

So Beautiful or So What, His First New Album In 5 Years – Due April 12, 2011 From Hear Music/Concord Music Group

To celebrate the release of his first new record in five years, legendary artist Paul Simon has announced a very special North American tour beginning Friday, April 15th in Seattle, Washington. The set list will draw from his iconic career, including several songs that haven’t been performed live in many years. Also included will be songs from So Beautiful or So What, his brand new album set for release by Hear Music/Concord Music Group on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Before hitting the road, Simon will appear two consecutive nights, April 6th and 7th on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Produced by Phil Ramone and Paul Simon, with liner notes written by Elvis Costello, So Beautiful or So What is one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year. Rolling Stone magazine recently declared it, “His best since Graceland,” and National Public Radio affirmed, “…his new music balances great poetry and pop. Paul Simon is a national treasure.” In their current issue, Filter Magazine calls the new album, “…a new masterpiece from the Picasso of music.”

Joining Paul for this tour is a stellar band of musicians including Cameroonian guitarist Vincent Nguini, drummer Jim Oblon, pianist Mick Rossi, saxophonist/keyboardist Andrew Snitzer, bassist Bakithi Kumalo, guitarist Mark Stewart, master percussionist Jamey Haddad and multi-instrumentalist Tony Cedras.

For a comprehensive list of U.S. tourdates along with on sale dates and where to buy, please visit http://www.paulsimon.com/

4/15/11
Seattle, WA
WAMU Theater

4/20/11
Los Angeles, CA
Pantages Theatre

4/21/11
Los Angeles, CA
Pantages Theatre

4/23/11
Temecula, CA
Pechanga Resort & Casino Theatre

4/25/11
San Francisco, CA
Davies Symphony Hall

4/26/11
Oakland, CA
Fox Theatre

5/2/11
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium

5/6/11
Toronto, ON
Massey Hall

5/10/11
New York, NY
The Beacon Theatre

5/11/11
New York, NY
The Beacon Theatre

5/17/11
Chicago, IL
Chicago Theatre

5/19/11
Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium

5/22/11
Gulf Shores, AL
Hangout Festival

5/25/11
Washington DC
DAR Constitution Hall

5/28/11
Atlantic City, NJ
The Borgata

5/29/11
Mashantucket, CT
MGM Grand Theatre @ Foxwoods

6/1/11
Boston, MA
Wang Theatre

Paul´s guitar at Exhibition in NYC

from Ans , 2011-02-14 00:00:00

One of Paul Simon´s guitars, the Archtop Guitar, will be shown at the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC from February 9 - July 4, 2011.

Here are a few links to learn more about the event. At the bottom of the second link you can listen to an audio excerpt from Paul about the guitar that James D’Aquisto built for him.

http://blog.metmuseum.org/guitarheroes/

http://blog.metmuseum.org/guitarheroes/archtop-guitar-new-yorker-special-oval-hole-model-1975/


I got the news from http://www.theartsdesk.com

Paul Simon Facebook Page Releasing Songs!

from linclink , 2011-02-07 00:00:00

http://www.facebook.com/#!/paulsimon

Become a fan of the Paul Simon Facebook page!! When the Paul Simon Facebook page hits 110,000 fans they will share another track from his forthcoming album, ´So Beautiful or So What´, within 24 hours!!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/paulsimon

´The Afterlife´

from Turner , 2011-02-07 00:00:00

Paul Simon´s new track ´The After Life´ is streamed here

http://stereogum.com/632822/paul-simon-the-afterlife-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/

So Beautiful or So What behind the scenes

from Turner , 2011-02-06 00:00:00

Paul Simon gives a behind the scenes look at his new album coming April 12th!

check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFLGhXy6cv0

40th Anniversary Reissue of ´Bridge´...

from davidtc56 , 2011-02-04 00:00:00

Simon & Garfunkel´s crowning masterpiece will be celebrated in March with BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. This deluxe DVD+CD set includes the original 11-song album plus the duo´s never-before-commercially-available ´Songs Of America´ CBS television special from 1969 on DVD. The DVD will also include The Harmony Game: The Making of Bridge Over Troubled Water, a newly-created documentary on Bridge Over Troubled Water featuring new interviews with Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The package will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting March 8, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION´s full-color, 24-page booklet will include rare photography, memorabilia, and separate liner note essays that will provide overviews of the album production (written by former A&R executive and current TV music supervisor Michael Hill) and the ´Songs Of America´ TV special (written by Rolling Stone Contributing Editor Anthony DeCurtis).

´Songs Of America´ (running time approximately 70 minutes) is a beautiful documentary that had its first and only broadcast November 30, 1969, on the CBS television network. The special features footage of Simon & Garfunkel on stage, in the recording studio, and traveling on tour. Interviews and performances are intertwined with news footage from the period, some of it deemed too controversial by original sponsor Bell Atlantic (a subsidiary of AT&T), who in the end refused to air it. Included is footage from the period of Martin Luther King, Robert Kennedy, activist Cesar Chavez, and the Poor People´s March on Washington. The film is a fascinating depiction of two artists struggling to define their role within a society that is splintering apart.

Alongside ´Songs Of America´ on the DVD will be the newly-created documentary, The Harmony Game: The Making of Bridge Over Troubled Water. This insightful feature tells the story behind Simon and Garfunkel´s last studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The album has its legacy shrouded in rock ´n´ roll mythology with legendary tales of inspiration, innovation and separation. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel share the journey in their own words and reflect back on its impact 40 years later. Also featured in the documentary are several of the duo´s collaborators from the period: Roy Halee (co-producer/engineer), Hal Blaine (drums), Joe Osborn (bass guitar), Jimmie Haskell (arranger), Mort Lewis (manager), and Charles Grodin (director of the ´Songs Of America´ documentary). The feature includes never-before-seen footage, photos and memorabilia.

Simon & Garfunkel reportedly spent more than 800 hours over a two-year span recording what would be their final studio album together. The title single ´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ won an unprecedented five Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Contemporary Song, Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s), and Best Engineered Recording, with Bridge Over Troubled Water winning the top award as Album Of the Year. (In 1998, ´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ was voted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame, one of many awards that the song and album have won around the world over the past four decades.)

Paul plays at Festival Alabama

from Erwin , 2011-02-02 00:00:00

Paul will be playing at the Hangout Festival, which will be held on the beaches of the Gulf Shore in Alabama on May 20-22.

The link:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/digest-paul-simon-and-foo-fighters-headline-festival-cee-lo-opens-for-prince-20110202

PAUL INTERVIEW IN MOJO MAGAZINE

from davidtc56 , 2011-01-29 00:00:00

The latest issue of MOJO magazine in the UK includes a brief interview with Paul discussing the forthcoming album. However, he also says he will tour Europe to support the album and will not be doing any concerts with Artie this year.

Release date and Tracklist for SBOSW

from amhay , 2010-12-12 00:00:00

12 APR 2011

1. Getting Ready For Christmas Day 4:06
2. The Afterlife 3:40
3. Dazzling Blue 4:32
4. Rewrite 3:49
5. Love and Hard Times 4:09
6. Love Is Eternal Sacred Light 4:02
7. Amulet 1:36
8. Questions for the Angels 3:49
9. Love and Blessings 4:18
10. So Beautiful Or So What 4:07

http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/So-Beautiful-Or-So-What/

Paul Simon´s Christmas single

from Ans , 2010-11-22 00:00:00

The new single ´Getting Ready For Christmas Day´ is available for a free download on http://www.paulsimon.com/ and on http://www.facebook.com/paulsimon

It is also available on iTunes.

Join the Facebook group of Matthew and Julie to give the new single a boost for the Christmas sales.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_171578726194707

Art Garfunkel Plans Return of S&G

from Rosie , 2010-11-06 00:00:00

Nov 05, 2010 12:04 PM EDT
Last summer Simon & Garfunkel postponed their North American tour indefinitely when Art Garfunkel was diagnosed with vocal cord paresis. But Friday the singer told Rolling Stone exclusively that he´s on the mend and hopes to reschedule the dates next summer. ´My voice is coming back slowly, too slowly,´ he said. ´In my bones I feel healthy. I know it´s coming back. I just have to be patient.´

Two and a half months ago Garfunkel quit smoking to help his voice recover. ´Two weeks ago my doctor put a camera down my nose into my throat,´ he said. ´He said ´I really like what I see. You´re in good shape, basically. All the apparatus is right. You will definitely be a singer and just fine again. You just have to have patience. You just irritated it with the heat of smoking until two and a half months ago.´´

Read Rolling Stone´s review of Simon & Garfunkel´s concert at JazzFest

As of now Garfunkel has pulled all solo and Simon & Garfunkel dates, but in the spring he plans to be begin rehearsing again. ´That means that our tour of last summer will have taken a one year pause,´ he said. ´Think of me like Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies. In print I saw him say, ´I expect to be fully better around February or March.´ When he said that I thought, ´Maybe my vocal chord is like Jimmy Rollins´ hamstring.´´

Simon & Garfunkel reunited in 2003 for the highly successful Old Friends tour, and resumed it last year in Australia and Japan. ´I´m delighted in 2009 that Simon & Garfunkel was alive and well,´ said Garfunkel. ´I was touched. I really feel we´ve led a charmed life.´

From Rolling Stone http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/51942/231353

Paul at MMRF Gala

from Bodo , 2010-10-31 00:00:00

Paul Simon also appeared at the
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation´s 14th Annual Fall Gala on Saturday night. A cellphone picture was posted on facebook, so I was so free to link to this gem.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150118123337942&set=a.10150118117772942.328882.7304307941

This year Paul Simon is trying to break the year record of black-tie gala dinners (Sting still holds this record with 38 galas a year) - so hold your thumbs for him. ,-)

Bette Midler and Paul sang The Boxer

from Bodo , 2010-10-31 00:00:00

Bette Midler hosted her annuala gala to benefit the New York Restoration Project on October 29 this year at the Waldorf-Astoria in NY. Guests included John Kerry, John McEnroe & Patty Smyth.

Paul sang a small accoustic set including many S&G hits. He started with Loves me like a rock which he dedicated to John Kerry. He changed the lyrics to: If I was the Senator of Massachusetts.
In the end Bette Midler joined him for singin The Boxer.

Behind this story is maybe more than what it might look like. Paul recorded the song ´Gone at last´ together with Bette Midler in 1975. But when the album was released, Bette´s vocals got replaced by Phoebe Snow´s. Bette said she never knew the reason why, Paul said it was an artistical decission. Some sources say that Paul and Bette had a very close relationship in 1975, and when the relationship went sour, Paul took Bette off the track out of spite.
(Read: http://www.betteontheboards.com/boards/album-15.htm)

So Paul and Bette might have overcome their problems after many years, and decided to do a duet on The Boxer this night.

´So beautiful or so what,´ new album title

from Bodo , 2010-10-28 00:00:00

Paul Simons next album will be named ´So beautiful or So what,´ according to a new york times article.

It is also written that the album will be released in early 2011, which could be January, but with respect to Pauls fast lifestyle could also be May or June.

Paul reviewed the new book by Stephen Sondheim in the NY times, an interesting detail was that Paul wrote: ´After reading “Finishing the Hat,” I felt as if I had taken a master class in how to write a musical.
Let´s not speculate about another musical by Paul Simon now.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/books/review/Simon-t.html?_r=2

Next 2 special Simon shows

from Bodo , 2010-10-14 00:00:00

Two other special concerts with Paul Simon have come to my eyes and ears today.

First show:
Nov 6 2010: Paul will be the special guest at a fundraiser to benefit Stamford Hospital. An acoustical show at the annual Dream Ball at Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford.
The black tie gala, start at 6 p.m., cocktails, a silent auction and giving tree. Dinner and dancing begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $350 per person. Tables of 10 are available for group sponsorships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.


2nd show:
January 20, 2011:
Paul Simon will take part in a concert celebrating the legacy of John F. Kennedy. It is the 50th anniversary of Kennedy´s inauguration.

Paul at Comedy Central

from Ans , 2010-10-07 00:00:00

Paul Simon did a funny performance with Tracy Morgan and Chris Rock at Comedy Central´s Night of Too Many Stars benefit in New York that raised funds for Autism education. This event took place on October 2nd, 2010 and will air on October 21, 2010 on Comedy Central. They did a lyrically-mangled version of Scarborough Fair. In the meantime you can look at some small pictures of the event.

http://wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=456833&s=paul%20simon&sfld=C&vwmd=e

http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/night_of_too_many_stars/index.jhtml

Win a copy of R&R Hall of fame DVD

from Bodo , 2010-09-30 00:00:00

On September 28th, Time Life released a special DVD set featuring the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts. Filmed over two nights in October 2009 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the historic event brought together a stellar lineup of artists spanning from the ‘50s through today for groundbreaking performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. The Time Life release marks the first time this amazing event is available on DVD, including the full four hour highlight special that aired on HBO along with unseen bonus performances and a collector’s issue of Rolling Stone magazine featuring behind-the-scenes stories.



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Mick Jagger and Fergie in a blistering version of the Rolling Stones’ classic “Gimme Shelter”.
Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel on-stage for a rollicking rendition of “Born to Run”
Sting joining Jeff Beck for the Curtis Mayfield classic “People Get Ready”
, David Crosby and Graham Nash joining together for a spine-tingling
Ozzy Osbourne singing with Metallica on the Black Sabbath classics “Iron Man” and “Paranoid”
John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen sharing vocals on Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman”


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Aware of Simon biography by Marc Eliot

from Bodo , 2010-09-21 00:00:00

A few weeks ago we told you that a new biography about Paul Simon by Marc Eliot will be released soon.

In the meantime some details and pages have been revealed on amazon.com - I have read them and have to say: I have never seen such an inaccurate book, full of errors and wrong information.
Check for yourself:
http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Simon-Life-Marc-Eliot/dp/0470433639/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280126599&sr=8-1

Marc Eliot writes biographies about a lot of differnet artists, he seems to earn his money by doin that. So he does not care about quality or exact information - in my opinion. Check out what other people think about Marc Eliots biography about Jimmy Stewart:
http://www.amazon.com/Jimmy-Stewart-Biography-Marc-Eliot/product-reviews/140005222X/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R3LBO3B3FCRSD7


I can only tell you, if you buy this book then be aware that the information is either not right, or in the wrong order, wrong year numbers appear everywhere.
Example sentence: After Paul broke up with Art Garfunkel he started a solo career releasing Kodachrome.

Or: Paul and Art continued to give concerts together until 1986.

At the moment I can not recommend to buy this book if you want to search for serious information. Maybe it has good and entertaining stories about Bob Dylan vs. Paul Simon (Marc Eliot seems to love Dylan). Maybe this book also has some really new stories no one knows about, but even than you can not be sure about the time and place and accuracy.

Extra comment: On the back cover is written it includes never seen before pictures, do not coun´t on that. All pictures come from Warner, Sony, gettyimages or wireimages.

Arts Horizons honor Paul Simon

from Ans , 2010-09-17 00:00:00

Arts Horizons will honor composer and music icon Paul Simon and stage and screen star Arlene Dahl at Broadway Salutes, a gala to be held at The Edison Ballroom, on Monday, October 25, beginning at 6:30pm. The honorees are being recognized for their contributions to the Arts and dedication to humanitarian causes.

Simon will give a special performance. There will also be a performance by Trapper Felides, along with Broadway stars, to be announced. Academy Award winning actress Celeste Holm will be among the special guests at the gala, which will be hosted by Marc Summers.

Arts Horizons provides innovative arts-in-education programs to underserved public schools in the tri-state region.

For more information, visit www.artshorizons.org.

Paul to Play with Philadelphia Orchestra

from Matthew Evans , 2010-09-16 00:00:00

http://www.philorch.org/pdfs/154%20Academy%20of%20Music%20Anniversary%20Concert%20and%20Ball%20Announcement%209.14.10.pdf

(Philadelphia, September 14, 2010) – The Philadelphia Orchestra today announced that Renée Fleming
and Paul Simon will appear as its special guests for the Academy of Music 154th Anniversary Concert on
Saturday, January 29, 2011. Ms. Fleming, one of the world’s leading opera stars, will join the Orchestra for a
program including a selection of beloved arias, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mr. Simon will
perform some of his best-known works with the Orchestra, and the Fabulous Philadelphians and their sound
will be showcased in familiar classical treasures, all as part of an evening of memorable music and exciting
surprises. New orchestrations of Mr. Simon’s classic songs are being specifically created for his first
performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Lester Holt, weekend anchor for NBC’s Today and Nightly
News, serves as host for the evening.

Additional guest artist and program information for the concert will be announced at a later date. The
Anniversary Concert is produced by Wayne Baruch and Charles F. Gayton, who have produced the Academy
Anniversary concerts since 2007.

Concert-only tickets, priced at $185 and located in the Amphitheatre level, go on sale on September 16.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215.893.1999 or by visiting www.philorch.org/academyofmusic.

´capeman´ outdoors, starring the city

from ernesta , 2010-08-18 00:00:00

Comment on The Capeman in Central Park, from The New York Times,:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/theater/18capeman.html?scp=1&sq=the%20capeman&st=cse

New Biography

from Ans , 2010-08-15 00:00:00

A new biography titled Paul Simon: A Life, about Paul Simon´s music career and personal life, written by the bestselling author Marc Eliot will be released October 18, 2010.

This book will contain never-before included details, a comprehensive reporting on the entire saga of The Capeman, exclusive photos and much more, have a look at the product description.


http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Simon-Life-Marc-Eliot/dp/0470433639/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280126599&sr=8-1

Paul will perform at Greenwich fundraiser

from Bodo , 2010-07-30 00:00:00

Paul will be part of the 14th annual Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Fall Gala on Oct. 30 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich.
Also on the list is Diana Krall


´This year´s event is a celebration of the progress the MMRF has made in bringing new, life-extending treatments to myeloma patients -- treatments that are now helping patients with many other types of cancer -- and the promise of progress in the year to come that will benefit not only patients with multiple myeloma, but, ultimately, all cancers.´ said Kathy Giusti, who founded the organization in 1998.

This will be Simon´s first time playing for the gala.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Paul-Simon-Diana-Krall-to-perform-at-Oct-30-596330.php

Top Paul Simon Tribute tours UK

from Ben , 2010-07-16 00:00:00

The UK´s favourite Simon and Garfunkel/Paul Simon Tribute is on the road this summer and Autumn, on our Tour of One Night Stands. We start in Conkers in Derbyshire UK on the 14th August, and we´re touring throughout Sept, Oct, and Nov. The full spread of Paul Simon´s career is covered, with reverence, good humour, and genuine love for the music.

Yes, it´s true, tributes are a bit cheesy and can be tragic. We´re not. And seeing the songs played live sure beats sitting at home listening to the albums on your own.

Our website also has details of a competition for free tickets, which I´m sure that dedicated fans like you guys will ace!

Full details at www.soundsofsimon.co.uk

Paul Simon changes label (again)

from Matthew , 2010-07-14 00:00:00

Paul Simon has announced that he is moving his entire solo catalogue from Warner Bros back to Sony/Legacy. This will come as a surprise for Simon´s fans as he left Columbia/CBS in the late 1970s after disagreements with Columbia bosses over the release of the single Stranded in a Limousine which Simon accused the label of failing to promote.

Simon then signed to Warner Bros who released and promoted his next project, the One-Trick Pony film and supporting soundtrack album. Since then, all Paul Simon´s albums have been released on Warner Bros, including the massively successful Graceland and the most recent 2006 album Surprise, along with an alarming plethora of greatest hits compilations.

Since the move to Warner Bros, Simon gained control of the masters to his earlier solo recordings and in 1987, his first four solo albums, including the live album Live Rhymin´, were re-released on Warner Bros CDs, cassettes and vinyl. In 2004 a remastered deluxe version of all 9 solo albums were released on Warner´s Rhino label, including bonus material, out-takes and missing tracks.

It seems likely that the new album that Simon is reportedly finishing will be released on Sony records but whether all ten solo albums between 1972 and 2006 (not to mention one live album and all eight compilations released between 1988 and 2007) will also be re-released remains to be seen.

Paul receives award for Bridge

from Bodo , 2010-06-21 00:00:00

Songwriters Hall of fame honour Bridge over troubled water

NEW YORK – The iconic ballad ´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ was so stirring that even a young Paul Simon knew he was onto something special when he composed it 40 years ago.
´I thought, ´Hmm. That´s better than I usually write,´´ Simon recalled. ´I was completely surprised that I wrote it — it was completely unlike anything I had ever done before.´
On last Thursday, Simon´s magical moment — one of several in his long career — was honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame in a ceremony

S&G tour postponed indefinetly

from Bodo , 2010-06-18 00:00:00

Simon & Garfunkel have postponed their Canadian and U.S. tour, indefinitely. Tour promoter Live Nation says the tour is on hold as Art Garfunkel continues to recover from a vocal paresis (a weakness of one or both vocal folds which can cause hoarseness, shortness of breath and various other problems).

“According to his doctors, Art is expected to make a full recovery, however they cannot predict an exact timeline,” read a statement released Thursday afternoon. “This condition [paresis] inhibits the duo from performing shows at the highest possible level and it is for that reason and out of respect for their fans that Paul and Art have decided to put the tour on hold.”

The tour, originally scheduled for April, had been postponed until July, after Garfunkel experienced vocal problems opening night. The tour was supposed to resume July 3 in Vancouver.

“I do feel bad about disrupting so many people plans but, as I continue to mend, I can’t yet bring my ‘A Game’ to a tour,” read a statement from Garfunkel, “and I would not perform for you with anything less.”

Tickets can be refunded where they were purchased.

Sources:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com
http://www.simonandgarfunkel.com/

S&G performed at Mike Nichols AFI Award

from Anna , 2010-06-13 00:00:00

S&G performed the song ´Mrs. Robinson´ at the AFI Lifetime Award for Mike Nichols.

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/entertainment&id=7491378

Here are some pictures of the event.

http://www.kmox.com/PHOTOS--AFI-Life-Achievement-Award-Honoring-Mike-N/7446630

Central Park tribute for S&G

from Anna , 2010-06-13 00:00:00

S&G appeared at the 25th Summerstage Music Festival where 16 pairs of artists performed the songs of Simon and Garfunkel as duets.

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/graying_groovy_tcC7VbUH6OUFGtNCtnJ3HL

At Rita Houston´s blog are 2 nice articles about the event, just scroll down, http://blog.wfuv.org/
Also nice pictures can be seen at gettyimages.com

Paul Simon may record with Bob Dylan

from Brenda , 2010-06-01 00:00:00

Pauls new album - hopefully released this fall - will maybe have a guest vocal appearance by Bob Dylan. Simon is thinking about asking Bob to sing a duet with him.

Meanwhile Paul Simon also changed his record company and is comming back home to Columbia records. Paul has been at Columbia from the early S&G time till 1980´s One trick pony, and left the company after some disputs.

With some luck this new deal, which combines all of Pauls work at one company now, we might have a chance for some interesting releases of Pauls early career...(?)
http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/06/01/paul-simon-may-record-with-bob-dylan-taking-catalog-back-to-sony

Paul Simon and Joan Baez at CHF

from Anna , 2010-05-30 00:00:00

Paul Simon and Joan Baez will perform together at the Children´s Health Fund Benefit to raise urgently needed funds for kids. The event will take place on Wednesday June 2, 2010 in New York, NY.

For more information visit the official website of CHF.

http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/

Rectification

from Anna , 2010-05-30 00:00:00

Paul Simon will not appear at The White House to honor Paul McCartney as the previous news item mentioned. Paul Simon was in the advisory committee for this year´s Library of Congress Gershwin award.

Paul Simon will honor Paul McCartney

from Anna , 2010-05-23 00:00:00

Paul Simon, together with Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and others will join and honor Paul McCartney at a concert in the White House where Paul McCartney will receive the third Library of Congress Gershwin Award from President Obama.

http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2010m5d22-Sir-Paul-McCartney-to-play-concert-at-the-White-House-receive-award-from-President-Obama

A Concert Version Of The Capeman.

from Ans. , 2010-05-15 00:00:00

THE CAPEMAN, featuring music by Paul Simon and book and lyrics by Paul Simon and Derek Walcott, will be directed by Tony Award nominee Diane Paulus, who directed the concert version of HAIR at the Delacorte in 2007. Sergio Trujillo will provide choreography and the Grammy-winning Oscar Hernandez and an extraordinary 12-piece orchestra will play Simon’s haunting score. There will be three performances, August 14-16, 2010.

“I think the Delacorte is the ideal place to hear the music from The Capeman,” said Paul Simon. “It’s going to be a great musical night.”

http://publictheater.org/content/view/222

Simon sings for students

from Bodo , 2010-05-03 00:00:00

Paul Simon will now play some songs for the students at the Brandheis University on May 23. The students have started a facebook campaign which requests Paul to sing. Later the rector contacted Pauls management and he seemed to be happy fulfilling this wish.

Paul will also receive an honorary degree at the ceremony.

S&G Spring Tour postponed to July

from Bodo , 2010-04-29 00:00:00

All S&G shows have been postponed due to health/voice problems by Art Garfunkel.

The new dates are:

July 3 Sat Vancouver BC General Motors Place
July 5 Mon Calgary AB Pengrowth Saddledome
July 6 Tue Edmonton AB Rexall Place
July 8 Thu Winnipeg MB MTS Centre
July 9 Fri Saskatoon SK Credit Union Centre
July 11 Sun Fargo ND Fargodome
July 12 Mon St. Paul MN Xcel Energy Center
July 14 Wed Madison WI Kohl Center Arena
July 17 Sat Auburn Hills MI Palace of Auburn Hills
July 19 Mon Toronto ON Air Canada Centre
July 21 Wed Ottawa ON Scotiabank Place
July 22 Thu Montreal QC Bell Centre
July 24 Sat Halifax NS Halifax Metro Centre
July 25 Sun Halifax NS Halifax Metro Centre
July 29 Thu Uncasville CT Mohegan Sun Arena
July 31 Sat Atlantic City NJ Trump Taj Mahal Etess Arena

To write a concert review or send in a setlist, please follow this link:
http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/listconcerts.php?tour=31

S&G to postpone Vancouver show: report

from Joey , 2010-04-28 00:00:00

Simon & Garfunkel to postpone Vancouver show: Report

By Gordon McIntyre, The ProvinceApril 28, 2010 6:38 AM

It will be the Sounds of Silence at GM Place on Thursday night: Simon and Garfunkel have postponed their Vancouver concert, according to someone close to the tour.

An announcement will be made later on Wednesday.

Simon and Garfunkel last performed on Saturday in New Orleans at the Jazz and Heritage Festival, but Art Garfunkel has come down with a throat problem that hinders his singing (it´s always Garfunkel, isn´t it?).

Garfunkel was in ´poor voice,´ according to one review of the New Orleans concert.

The S&G concert wasn´t going to be affected by the NHL playoffs, but the Eagles are keeping a close eye on the Canucks schedule.

The Eagles play GM Place on May 9 and 10 and are hoping to get into the arena on May 8 to set up. That´s a Saturday, which CBC holds dear for Hockey Night in Canada, and it could be the date for Game 4 of the Canucks-Blackhawks series, especially since the NHL switched Game 1 from Friday to this Saturday because of NBC´s concerns over the Washington-Montreal series going to a Game 7 tonight.

No problem with the Eagles´ third Vancouver concert, on May 14 at the Pacific Coliseum: The main tenant at the PNE arena is the Vancouver Giants of the WHL and their season is done.

© Copyright (c) The Province

http://www.theprovince.com/news/Simon+Garfunkel+postpone+Vancouver+show+Report/2960597/story.html

Paul goes bluegrass, new album in Fall

from Bodo , 2010-03-26 00:00:00

According to an interview on WFDU radio with the band Quicksilver Paul recorded with them a kind of Afro-Cuban song with bluegrass instruments.
Interesting is also, that Mr. Simon seems to like youtube, he decided to contact the band Quicksilver after watching some clips on youtube, which Jerry Douglas recommended to him to watch for his search of a bluegrass band.

What makes these news even more exciting is a statement by Josh from Quicksilver - they hope that they can go on tour with Paul, after the album comes out in the Fall!


http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/quicksilver-on-wfdu-and-with-paul-simon/

Listen to the new song: Biko

from Bodo , 2010-03-09 00:00:00

Listen to the latest song recorded by Paul Simon for Peter Gabriels album: ´I´ll scratch yours´ called Biko.

Youtube video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g4H6Y9wugY

Paul working on new album with Phil Ramone

from Matthew Evans , 2010-03-08 00:00:00

On the BBC light entertainment programme ´The One Show´ tonight they interviewed Charlene Spiteri (lead singer of the band Texas).

She was talking about her new album and mentioned the producer is Phil Ramone who is currently working on a new Paul Simon record and has done many more in the past.

Harper Plays Dublin

from Josh , 2010-03-02 00:00:00

Harper Simon will be playing support for Marianne Faithful in June. Here´s the blurb from the venue:


ROCKEFELLER PRODUCTIONS presents Marianne Faithfull at the Grand Canal Theatre on 23 June 2010

Easy Come, Easy Go is the 22nd album from Marianne Faithfull and was recorded in December 2007 in NYC at the famous Sear Sound recording studio. Produced by Hal Willner. All the songs have been chosen by Marianne and Hal, and range from Billie Holiday´s ´Solitude´ to ´The Crane Wife´ by current band The Decemberists. Other tracks are ´Sing Me Back Home´(featuring Keith Richards),´Children of Stone´, the title song ´Easy Come, Easy Go Blues´ by Bessie Smith, Morrissey´s ´Dear God Please Help Me´, Dolly Parton´s ´Down from Dover´ and Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club´s ´Salvation´

Marianne will recreate ´Easy Come, Easy Go´ and many of her ´classics´ (Sister Morphine, Broken English, Ballad of Lucy Jordan etc.) on stage using the same band as she did on her world tour - she is just coming back from a sell out in Australia.

As well as the new material, Marianne will be performing a selection of hits from her back catalogue, all in all it promises to be a fantastic show!

Support from Harper Simon

www.grandcanaltheatre.ie

Old Paul Simon Vinyl blog

from Rob , 2010-02-08 00:00:00

Another blog with information about early Paul Simon vinyl: http://paulsimonvinyl.wordpress.com/

Peter Gabriel covers ´Boy in the bubble´

from Guido , 2010-02-06 00:00:00

In his upcoming album, due on February 15th, ´Scratch my back´, Peter Gabriel will cover song from various artists, including Simon´s ´The boy in the bubble´, from the Graceland album. All arrangements are for orchestra and do not include guitar or drum parts. Further information (and a nice podcast with information concerning the choice of the songs and the making of the album, plus the free download of one of the songs) on http://www.petergabriel.com/

Gabriel also considered ´Hearts and bones´ and ´Father and daughter´ as possible candidates among Simon´s songs.

In a following project (called ´And I´ll scratch yours´), the songwriters whose songs have been sung by Gabriel, will arrange and perform one of Peter´s song. Paul Simon is scheduled to cover ´Biko´.

Strange crime story

from Ans , 2010-02-04 00:00:00

Posted in the New York Post and Rolling Stone 2/4/10.

A depressed man named Rafael Ramos entered a Big Apple Citibank claiming he was Paul Simon and attempted to withdraw $4,300 out of the Graceland singer’s bank account. He didn´t succeed because the bank employee saw he didn´t look like Paul Simon at all, he looked younger and was 6.1 tall.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/paul_simon_bank_hoax_0wPHVUYybb634HHQtBFcEI

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/02/04/felon-impersonates-paul-simon-in-bank-con-fails-miserably/

Paul at Bonnaroo Tennessee festival(?)

from Bodo , 2010-02-03 00:00:00

Paul Simon will be among the headliners at this year´s Bonnaroo Tennessee Music & Arts Festival, June 10-13. Several sources unveiled that, but the acts will be confirmed on Feb 9 when tickets go on sale.

Other artists might be Paul McCartney. There might be even a chance that the mixed up the 2 Pauls.

Tickets on sale Feb 9


http://www.livedaily.com/backline/paul-simon-bound-for-bonnaroo-21321.html

Paul and Harper join Plastic Ono band

from Bodo , 2010-02-03 00:00:00

Paul and Harper will both be taking part in the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band concert to celebrate Yoko´s birthday next month. The concert will take place at the Opera House at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Simon´s son Harper, Martha Wainwright, Mark Ronson and the Scissor Sisters will also be a part of the new Plastic Ono Band.

Grammy performance BOTW

from Ans , 2010-01-28 00:00:00

Paul´s song BOTW will be performed at the 2010 Grammy Awards by Mary Blige & Bocelli. After the Awards it will be available to download and all proceeds will go the American Red Cross, benefiting ongoing earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. It is also 40 years ago that BOTW got a Grammy for Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year.

http://www.grammy.com/news/bligebocelli-grammy-performance-to-benefit-haiti-relief

S&G at New Orleans Jazz Festival

from Ans , 2010-01-13 00:00:00

Simon & Garfunkel will perform on the first weekend - April 23-25 2010 - on the New Orleans Jazz Festival.

http://www.nojazzfest.com/

Mrs Robinson affair exposed

from Matthew , 2010-01-10 00:00:00

In a bizarre case of life imitating art, the wife of Peter Robinson, the First Minister of Northern Ireland has been exposed as having an affair with a much younger man.

Mrs Robinson, aged 60, has admitted having an affair with a young man now aged 21 who she also helped to set up a restaurant business.

However it is much more than the Robinsons´ affair as controversy surrounding a loan of £50,000, that Mr Robinson failed to declare in the register of members´ interests, may cause Peter Robinson to have to resign from his position as leader of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Much of the press in the UK have been covering the story but few have made the link to the famous lyric, except for this news blogger:

http://themediablog.typepad.com/the-media-blog/2010/01/iris-robinson-first-minister-8468110.html

Jubilee Concert Hall of Fame on Dutch TV

from Elvie , 2009-12-17 00:00:00

It seemed that the Hall of Fame Jubilee Concert will be broadcast on dutch television on December 26th. Have a nice Christmas everybody!

16.12.09 Kabel 1 23.35 bis 2.05 Uhr TV

from Klausi , 2009-12-07 00:00:00

Ausschnitte aus dem Konzert 25 Jahre Hall of Fame.
Anschließend Madonna, zum Abgewöhnen...

Paul Simon at The Home Foundation Gala

from Ans , 2009-11-24 00:00:00

The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation hosted its Seventh Annual Gala on Friday, November 13th at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

Over 40 celebrities and sports stars gathered to honor the Ten-time All-Star, 1999 World Series MVP and a Role Model on-and-off the field, Mariano Rivera.

Hosted by Bob Costas and Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, David Cone, Robinson Cano, Bernie Williams, Don Zimmer, Don Mattingly, Lee Mazzilli, Jose Cardenal and Hideki Matsui took the stage to reminisce and honor The Closer.

If that wasn’t exciting enough, the evening ended with an outstanding performance by 12-time Grammy Award winner, Paul Simon. Our 540 guests were entertained with renditions of “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard”, ´Mrs. Robinson´ and the ´The Boxer,´ which was accompanied by Bernie Williams on guitar.



We would like to express our sincere gratitude to those individuals and corporations that voluntarily provided us with talent, time, goods and services. Our combined efforts give hope and support to the many children and families that are faced with abuse and violence in their lives. We hope that you will continue to be a member of our Safe At Home Team.

http://www.joetorre.org/en/adult/Events/lists/JTS_EVENTS/dispform.aspx?id=30

´Capeman´ may fly again

from Pam , 2009-11-20 00:00:00

FROM THE NEW YORK POST 11/20/09

The latest trend in New York theater: reviving the biggest flops of all time.

Another famous flop that may come back is Paul Simon´s ´The Capeman,´ which lost $11 million on Broadway in 1998 and earned Simon the nickname ´The Flopman.´

Sources say Oskar Eustis, the head of the Public Theater, is in talks with Simon about bringing the show back next year.

´Oskar has met with Paul Simon, but there are not concrete plans at this time.´

Eustis, sources say, wants to do a concert version of the show. The book -- by Nobel Prize-winning poet Derek Walcott -- will pretty much be eliminated.
´Born in Puerto Rico,´ ´Satin Summer Nights´ and the gorgeous ´Time Is an Ocean´ are first-rate songs that got lost in the mess that wound up on Broadway.


Simon performed songs from ´The Capeman´ at BAM last year, which is where Eustis got the idea of bringing back the show.

It is said that Simon might perform in the Public Theater version as well.(really not confirmed!)


Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/flop_secret_LnXWmOJrTf39LB0gbRTTSO#ixzz0XPUnNKJ6

Peter Gabriel covers Boy in the bubble

from Mickie , 2009-11-19 00:00:00

The tracklisting for ´Scratch My Back´, an album on which Peter Gabriel does cover versions of other artists songs is:

´Heroes´ (David Bowie)
´The Boy In The Bubble´ (Paul Simon)
´Mirrorball´ (Elbow)
´Flume´ (Bon Iver)
´Listening Wind´ (Talking Heads)
´The Power Of The Heart´ (Lou Reed)
´My Body Is A Cage´ (Arcade Fire)
´The Book Of Love´ (The Magnetic Fields)
´I Think It’s Going To Rain Today´ (Randy Newman)
´Apres Moi´ (Regina Spektor)
´Philadelphia´ (Neil Young)
´Street Spirit´ (Radiohead)



The 12-track album is released on January 25, and is the first in a number of planned releases that will see Gabriel and other artists reinterpret each others´ songs.

On the 2nd album (I will scratch yours) there might be interpretions of other artists doin Peter Gabriel songs - so Paul should interpret one of Gabriels songs.

Paul, S&G perform at R&R 25th birthday

from Bodo , 2009-10-25 00:00:00

Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel will perform this Thuesday night, October 29, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary.

The celebration concert will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York, and last for 2 days (Thuesday / Friday)

Here is the complete lineup:

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

•Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
with John Fogerty, Darlene Love, Sam Moore and Tom Morello

•Stevie Wonder
with Jeff Beck, B.B. King, John Legend, Smokey Robinson and Sting

•Paul Simon / Simon & Garfunkel
with Dion DiMucci and Little Anthony and the Imperials

•Crosby, Stills and Nash
with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

•U2

•Eric Clapton
with Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy

•Metallica
with Ozzy Osbourne and Lou Reed

•Aretha Franklin
with Lenny Kravitz and Annie Lennox

Jerry Lee Lewis also will perform both evenings.


Both shows are nearly sold out. A limited number of tickets, $79.50-$2,504.50, are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone, 1-800-745-3000.

Highlights will be shown during a four-hour special on HBO, premiering at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.




http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2009/10/superstars_align_for_rock_and.html

Edie Brickell

from Rv3child , 2009-10-22 00:00:00

This link plays 2 of Paul Simon´s wife
http://www.ediebrickell.com/ songs. The Stories we tell ourselves shows a video of Pauls dogs and cat on their farm. Click twice to play. Really good, infact excellent.

Paul urges health care reform

from Pam , 2009-09-17 00:00:00

Singer Paul Simon urges health care reform

(AP) – 19 hours ago
(There are pictures at the webpage)

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLslMMASjWFV2sAqGnDpFMr_KOLgD9AOIOJG0

WASHINGTON — Singer-songwriter Paul Simon tried to lend a little harmony to the raucous health care debate Wednesday by pushing for a health care overhaul with Democratic leaders of Congress.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid couldn´t resist musical references in the appearance with the popular performer who advocates improving health care for children.

´If there were ever a bridge that we need over these troubled waters, it´s passing comprehensive health care reform,´ Reid said, describing how children have fared in the country´s health care delivery system.

´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ was a hit for the duo Simon & Garfunkel, written by Simon. Simon joined Reid, House speaker Nancy Pelosi and various child advocates to push for health care changes at an event on the Capitol lawn.

Simon co-founded the Children´s Health Fund, which provides medical care for poor and underserved kids. He said the fund believes a health care measure ´would go a long way to fill the gap in health care — the gap that these children live in and suffer in.´

Simon urged lawmakers to improve health care for children: ´Poor kids can´t vote. Neither can they afford to hire lobbyists to plead their cause or to describe their situation.´

Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Paul Simon plays Peter Gabriel?

from Håkan , 2009-09-01 00:00:00

From my local morning paper:

Peter Gabriel is working on a new album where different musicans interpret each other songs. Just the mixing of the album remains to be done.
Magnetic Fields, Paul Simon and Lou Reed are three of the artists.
- It will be very interesting to hear what they have done with my songs, says Peter Gabriel

==
It´s a bit confliccting news above. Either it´s a Peter Gabriel tribute album (which the last comment suggest) or it´s an album with, let´s say 12 artists, doing one song each from one of the others.

Paul Simon in animated Yankees movie

from Ans , 2009-08-27 00:00:00

Paul Simon is cast as the voice of the great Yankee player Thurmon Munson who died in a tragic plane crash in the animated movie ´Henry And Me.´ The film is to be released in March 2010.

Here is the link to the whole article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243025-ray-negron-and-the-yankees-the-final-tribute-to-thurman-munson

Session Musician Larry Knechtel Dies at 69

from Nick , 2009-08-26 00:00:00

Session musician Larry Knechtel who won a Grammy award in 1970 for his arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel´s enduring ´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ died of an apparent heart attack Thursday, Aug. 20 at the age of 69.

http://www.theboot.com/2009/08/25/acclaimed-session-musician-larry-knechtel-dies-at-69/?icid=main|main|dl2|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theboot.com%2F2009%2F08%2F25%2Facclaimed-session-musician-larry-knechtel-dies-at-69%2F

S&G may appear on Smothers Brothers DVD

from Håkan , 2009-07-21 00:00:00

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour - The Best of Season 2 is being released on October 20 2009 in the U.S.

S&G may appear on that DVD, since they appeared on the show during that year, but this has yet to be confirmed.

The whole story (with lots of other possible guest stars listed):

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour-Best-of-Season-2/12330

Rock Hall Anniversary Show

from Ans , 2009-07-17 00:00:00

The 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be held at Madison Square Garden October 29 and 30, 2009.

Tentatively scheduled for the Thursday show are Bruce Springsteen, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon as a solo act, Stevie Wonder, and the whole posse that includes Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young and friends.

The whole article can be read here:

http://www.showbiz411.com/bruce-springsteen-aretha-franklinu2-sign-up-for-rock-hall-anniversary-show

S&G 11 July 2009

from Juanfunkel , 2009-07-15 00:00:00

Other concert from the Old Friends tour 2009.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SF0A8D45

Is in Tokyo too, 11 July 2009

bye!

S&G Live in Tokyo

from Juanfunkel , 2009-07-14 00:00:00

Concert of Simon & Garfunkel in Tokyo, 10 July 2009:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LH9A7NB0

Have a good quality!!

bye bye

Paul Simon on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

from Carey , 2009-07-10 00:00:00

There will be a re-run of the Paul Simon/Steve Martin episode on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight! If you missed it, be sure to catch it this time, the skit is hilarious!!

New song: Questions for the Angels

from mog , 2009-07-01 00:00:00

In relation to my p.m. news, I confirm that I easily got a new Simon song on iTunes for 1 buck today.

So no need to buy the compilation, unless you want to spend 20$ for a $1 song ´for free´.

The song is called ´Questions for the Angels´. The release date was today (thanks to the official site for letting us know :-()

It is qualified as ´single´ on iTunes, but I guess it is the sense of being a single tune alone rather than a song with any kind of hook.

It is spared. Mainly Simon on the guitar, with gorgeous back vocals from him, a few sonic effects. It is rather beautiful. It evolves around the travel of a pilgrim in NYC.

Well, LIHT, Amulet & QFTA...is this a trend for the next album ? Will there be something called an album ? Stay tuned.

Another Compilation

from mog , 2009-06-30 00:00:00

Yep ! They did it once again.

Two years after The Essential, Paul comes back in Starbucks Stores with an exclusive compilation.

http://www.starbucksstore.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=228331

The tracklist is kind of strange...

This time, they use the following trick to get our money: they promise a free new track through iTunes. It is something called ´Questions for (or from) the angels´.

Paul Simon appears at Heart and Soul Gala

from Bodo , 2009-06-27 00:00:00

Norwalk Hospital announces Paul Simon to appear at Heart and Soul Gala

This year´s Heart & Soul Gala of the Norwalk Hospital Foundation will feature a special acoustic performance by Paul Simon. The Heart & Soul Gala will be held on Saturday evening, October 3, 2009 on the Norwalk Hospital campus. Proceeds will benefit patient care initiatives at the Hospital.


´As a not-for-profit community hospital serving southwestern Connecticut, we have relied on the philanthropic support of our community to provide the high quality and patient centered care that our area residents deserve,´ Mrs. Franco added. ´We are so grateful and so excited about this year´s event because of Paul Simon´s special performance!´

For more information about the 2009 Heart and Soul Gala, call the Norwalk Hospital Foundation at (203) 852-2959 or www.NorwalkHospitalFoundation.org.

Benefit Auction Paul Simon item

from Ans. , 2009-06-24 00:00:00

GRAMMY Charity Rolling Stone Online Auction

Bid on an amazing vintage Paul Simon signed and elegantly framed Rolling Stone Magazine. This autographed item is now available in the June Rolling Stone Auction benefiting MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation. Auction runs now through July 2nd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360163540919

New song ´Amulet´ released

from Ans. , 2009-06-22 00:00:00

“Tide” is the new released Luciana Souza album (May 26, 2009)it includes on track 10 the song “Amulet” written by Paul Simon. It is the first studio recording of this new Simon song, however it is the same version she did with Paul in the Beacon Show, it has no lyrics. The album is available for sale at Amazon and iTunes.

poets back walcott

from scaaty , 2009-06-14 00:00:00

Irish Times 13th June 2009
Poets back Walcott

Seamus Heaney, Bernard O’Donoghue, Al Alvarez and Jon Stallworthy are among the poets who nominated Derek Walcott (above) as Oxford professor of poetry who have written to him to express their “dismay and disgust at the cowardly smear campaign” against his candidacy. The Nobel prize-winning Walcott withdrew from the race following an anonymous letter campaign in which Oxford academics were sent photocopied pages from a book detailing a sexual harassment claim against him by a Harvard student in 1982. The 19 signatories of the letter to Walcott said they had little doubt that their colleague Ursula Fanthorpe would have been as anxious to sign their letter as she was to sign his nomination form had she not died on April 28th.

In their letter, published in full in the Times Literary Supplement (issue 5540), the poets said they considered the campaign against Walcott to have dishonoured their calling. “We affirm our undiminished admiration for all that you have done – and continue to do – for poetry and drama.”

Simon on Centerstage video - download

from Bodo , 2009-06-08 00:00:00

I finally got the Centerstage show, where Paul appearead a few weeks ago.
I uploaded the video (280MB divx) now for you, just download it here.
www.paul-simon.info/center.avi (this will take some time!)

Also I took the time and cut out all advertisements. And they have a lot of advertisement on US-TV ,-)

No more S&G album again

from mog , 2009-06-05 00:00:00

Well, that is supposed to be revealed by S&G themselves tomorrow in an article from ´The Australian´.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25589545-5013575,00.html

Looks interesting !

Paul Simon on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

from Ans , 2009-05-27 00:00:00

According to Paul Simon´s official website Paul will be appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on June 2, 2009. Also his buddy Steve Martin will be there.

http://paulsimon.com/news

http://www.nbc.com/Schedule/

Extra Show for New Zealand

from Matthew , 2009-05-13 00:00:00

After the original date in Aukland sold out in just 17 minutes, Simon and Garfunkel have added an extra date on Sunday 14th June at the Vector Arena:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10572028

Simon and Garfunkel: 3rd show announced for Sydney.

from Ian , 2009-05-12 00:00:00

Ticketek has just announced a third show for Sydney on this belated leg of the Old Friends Tour. All 3 shows will take place at Acer Arena.

LMB perform at Pete Seeger´s 90th

from Scaaty , 2009-05-02 00:00:00

http://newyork.decider.com/events/clearwater-concert-pete-seegers-90th-birthday-cele,65474/

Japan Tour Dates Announced

from AdrianSuh , 2009-04-08 00:00:00

Many Japanese Newspapers have announced S&G Tour Dates.

All 5 concerts during 8th July to 18th July.

07/08: Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Aichi
07/10: Tokyo Dome
07/11: Tokyo Dome
07/13: Gyosera Dome, Osaka
07/18: Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Hope this helps.

Paul Simon & Willie Nelson perform at CHF

from Ans , 2009-04-04 00:00:00

This year Paul Simon will perform together with Willie Nelson at the CHF Annual Benefit on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in NYC, NY.

http://chf.childrenshealthfund.org/site/PageServer?pagename=getinvolved_gala

Australian/NZ Tour Dates Announced

from Ian , 2009-04-02 00:00:00

Simon and Garfunkel Australian and New Zealand tour dates have just been confirmed.

They tour will include the following cities.

Auckland: New Zealand, June 13
Brisbane: Entertainment Centre June 17
Sydney: Acer Arena June 20&21
Melbourne: Rod Laver Arena June 25&26
Adelaide: Entertainment Centre June 30
Perth: Burswood Dome July 2nd.


Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketek on April 17th, but a special Visa Entertainment pre-sale starts at 12 noon local time on Monday 6th of April.

For more information go to
www.ticketek.com.au or
www.visaentertainment.com.au

No more concerts in Japan or Southeast Asia have been add, some papers only talk about 8 shows.

WFUV Sound & Vision Award for Paul Simon

from Ans , 2009-04-01 00:00:00

Paul Simon will receive the WFUV Sound & Vision Award and will perform at WFUV 90.7-FM’S Spring Gala on Wednesday, May 6 at the Puck Building in NYC. At the same event there will be 2 other awards for Dick Enberg and Jim Lehrer.

Dick Enberg, the distinguished sports play-by-play broadcaster, will receive the second Vin Scully Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports Broadcasting from WFUV Radio (90.7 fm, National Public Radio from Fordham University) at its second annual Spring Gala at the Puck Building in New York City on Wednesday, May 6.

Renowned PBS Television newscaster Jim Lehrer will receive the Charles Osgood Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, and music icon Paul Simon will be cited with the WFUV Sound & Vision Award. As a special bonus, Simon will also perform for the anticipated 400 attendees. The honorees were nominated by many of their well-known colleagues in their respective fields.

The entire article can be read here, scroll about half way down.

http://www.fangsbites.com/2009/03/tuesdays-press-release-action_24.html

Tornonto: Cabaret with PS songs

from Bodo , 2009-04-01 00:00:00

Acting Up Stage Theatre Company presents the The Sound of Silence running one night only on Monday, April 20th, 2009 at the Bathurst Street Theatre in Toronto.

After the success of 2007’s With A Little Help From My Friends which saw musical theatre artists reinterpreting the music of The Beatles, Acting Up Stage again blurs the lines of rock, cabaret and musical theatre. In The Sound of Silence, ten astonishing artists pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest songwriters – Paul Simon. Classic songs such as You Can Call Me Al, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, Cecelia, The Boxer, and Bridge Over Troubled Water will be re-envisioned and performed by some of Canada´s greatest musical storytellers. Musical theatre fans will love the chance to see their favourite artists performing these “undiscovered showtunes” and rock fans will be blown away by the re-examination of this legendary music.

The Sound of Silence features performances by:

Thom Allison (Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, Dora nominee for Acting Up Stage’s Elegies: A Song Cycle),
Sara Farb (Mirvish’s Jane Eyre, Acting Up Stage’s Edges),
Steven Gallagher (CanStage, Acting Up Stage’s A New Brain),
Susan Henley (Hairspray, Acting Up Stage’s A Man of No Importance),
Andrew Kushnir (CanStage’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hair),
Amanda LeBlanc (Citadel Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice),
Jeff Madden (Toronto’s Jersey Boys, Shaw Festival),,
Eliza-Jane Scott (Toronto’s The Producers, Dora nominee for Acting Up Stage’s Elegies: A Song Cycle),
Michael Therriault (Broadway’s Fiddler On The Roof, Toronto & London’s The Lord of The Rings, Dora-award winner), and
Blythe Wilson (The Sound of Music, Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival).


Reza Jacobs (Pleiades Shakuntala, Acting Up Stage’s A Man of No Importance) music directs, orchestrates and arranges.

Acting Up Stage Theatre Company is a theatre company in Toronto, dedicated to producing contemporary, thought-provoking musical theatre in intimate and acoustic productions. The company recently produced A New Brain as well as the Dora nominated productions of Elegies: A Song Cycle and A Man of No Importance, and premieres of john & jen, Edges and tick, tick…BOOM!.


RUNS:
Monday, April 20, 2009

SCHEDULE:
8 p.m.

TICKETS:
$25 to $40

LOCATION:
Bathurst Street Theatre – 736 Bathurst Street

BOX OFFICE:
www.actingupstage.com

Tickets: Bob Costa Benefit

from Bodo , 2009-03-30 00:00:00

Tickets for the 21st Annual Bob Costas Benefit with Paul Simon at 8 p.m. April 18 at the Fox Theatre, previously only available through Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, will be sold through MetroTix as well.

MetroTix sales begin at 5 p.m. April 10.

Tickets are $25, $35, $50, $75, and $100, available then at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, as well as at 314-577-5605.

Comedian Robert Klein is also on the bill.

DVD release: Gershwin prize show

from Bodo , 2009-03-29 00:00:00

Paul Simon was the first person ever receiving the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the year 2007.
This show was filmed in high definition and was partial aired a few times on cable networks. Now in May 2009 a DVD with the complete show will be released.
The first release date is only for Region 1 (USA & CAnada), and you can pre-order the DVD on amazon for 14,99 USD.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001V732VU?tag=paulsimothene-20

But we all are hopefull that the DVD will be released in other regions too.

The following songs are included, all in 5.1 surround sound. (attention, some songs are clips from concerts in the past!)

Performances:
Introduction - Bob Costas
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Lyle Lovett
The Boxer - Alison Krauss, Shawn Colvin and Jerry Douglas
Mother And Child Reunion - Stephen Marley
Under African Skies - Miriam Makeba and Paul Simon
clip from Paul Simon Graceland: The African Concert (Zimbabwe, 1987)
Homeless - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Mrs. Robinson - Paul Simon
clip from Yankee Stadium tribute to Joe DiMaggio (April 25, 1999)
Slip Slidin´ Away - James Taylor and the Dixie Hummingbirds
Sunday Morning With The Sensational Nightingales (poem) - Billy Collins and the Dixie Hummingbirds
That Was Your Mother - Buckwheat Zydeco and Lyle Lovett
Homeward Bound - Paul Simon and George Harrison clip from Saturday Night Live (November 20, 1976)
Still Crazy After All These Years - James Taylor
El Condor Pasa - Marc Anthony
Late In The Evening - Marc Anthony
Gone At Last - Yolanda Adams and Jessy Dixon
Something So Right - Dianne Reeves
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin´ Groovy) -The Muppets (Grover and Elmo)
Graceland - Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes - Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Bridge Over Troubled Water -Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Father And Daughter -Paul Simon
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder
Loves Me Like A Rock - Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder with the Dixie Hummingbirds
Sounds Of Silence - Philip Glass

Paul on CenterStage last Friday

from Bodo , 2009-03-29 00:00:00

Last Friday, March 27, 2009 Paul appeared at CenterStage, a show presented by GMC Truck Presents. The show focuses on superstars of sports and entertainment as they appear on stage in front of a studio audience to talk with Michael Kay about their lives as major sports and entertainment figures. An original edition of YES Network´s GMC Truck Presents CenterStage debuts each month. The show is a one-hour sit-down with A-List guests


Barbara (aka Kapeman) had the luck to be in the audience and forwarded this news message:

The interview lasted 2 hours, will likely be edited down and will air in a couple of weeks. Much of the interview was going over history we are very familiar with. Paul did speak a lot about Artie, and how they work on dealing with their conflicts. The show concludes with a segment called Hit and Run where the person interviewed is supposed to say first thing that comes to mind. Paul was asked favorite film- Godfather. Favorite actor- Robert de Niro. Favorite midnight snack- something sweet. Who would you want in a foxhole? He wouldn´t put himself in the position of needing that.


http://web.yesnetwork.com/schedule/programs/show.jsp?id=centerstage

One-Trick Pony now on DVD

from Matthew , 2009-03-25 00:00:00

At long last, One Trick Pony has now been released on DVD in the US!

http://www.wbshop.com/One-Trick-Pony-+EST-MOD/1000088058,default,pd.html
Studio: Warner Bros. Screen Aspect: 16 X 9 FULL FRAME

Synopsis: Jonah Levin knows what it´s like to sit atop the world of pop music. But chart-topping hits (as well as enduring marriages) are harder to come by and nothing he ever knew could prepare him for the skid to the bottom. Playing Jonah, the enduringly talented Paul Simon knows the musical terrain but scores in acting and screenwriting areas as well in this sometimes funny, always probing look at the intriguing starmaking machinery of the recording industry. Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett and Lou Reed also score among the movie?s performances. Among the 10 soundtrack Simon songs are Ace in the Hole, Late in the Evening, the title tune and That´s Why God Made the Movies. Offering a showcase to a master musician like Simon is another divine reason to carry this cinematic tune.


There is even a trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGODIzwGqok&feature=channel_page

Pauls health care initiative

from Bodo , 2009-03-13 00:00:00

Capitol Hill. Paul speaks about the Childrens health insurance and ask all senators not to forget about the children of the poor, which suffer the most in this time of the financial crisis.

Watch the video:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7061637

BTW:
The color of mud seems to be gone now.

Paul to appear on next Ziggy Marley album

from mog , 2009-02-28 00:00:00

Ziggy Marley will release his third solo album, Family Time, on May 5. The album will feature a variety of family and friends including Rita Marley (Ziggy´s mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, Paula Fuga and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis. This record represents my daily family life and is inspired by my three-year-old daughter Judah and baby Gideon. It was a joy to make and opened up new avenues in my creativity. Family Time is for all families and especially the world family.´ http://www.ziggymarley.com/ Note: Maybe even some (unnamed) members of Pauls talented family will appear on that record? We will see...

Paul Simon at Stevie Wonder Tribute

from Ans , 2009-02-24 00:00:00

According to PBS Paul Simon will take part at the White House Tribute for Stevie Wonder this Wednesday.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2009/02/orlandos-wayne-brady-to-take-part-in-white-house-tribute-to-stevie-wonder-tony-bennett-paul-simon-di.html

Paul: Possible Asian S&G tour

from Bodo , 2009-02-23 00:00:00

Paul Simon confirms in a short interview the possibility of a Simon and Garfunkel tour trough Australia, Japan and New Zealand. In this interview he also said he is sure that this will be their last tour. They promised to do Australia and Japan in 2004, but could not get around. So this is your last chance to see Simon and Garfunkel down-under.

See this short interview here:
http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/3637218

Fans in Australia and Southeast Asia can be happy, because they are short on Paul Simon and S&G concert. The last time Paul played there was in 1991 at his Born at the right time tour, the last time S&G played in Japan was in 1993, and the last time the duo played in Australia was 26 years ago! So if you are a 1000% percent S&G fan you should take this last chance, plan your holidays in Australia, New Zealand or Japan to see them - even if you live 20.000 miles away.

Paul Simon + Daniel J. Levitin

from Bodo , 2009-02-21 00:00:00

The Rubin Museum of Art has volunteered to act as tour guide for our unknowable inner world by organizing Brainwave, a festival devoted to the way we think.

Paul Simon brings his guitar in for an exchange with the neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin about how our minds process music (March 4),


Music on the Brain
Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Twelve-time Grammy Award winner Paul Simon has a conversation with Daniel J. Levitin, the neuroscientist credited with fundamentally changing the way that scientists think about auditory memory. $25


http://www.rmanyc.org/programs-events/brainwave.xml?context=programs-events/brainwave.xml


- Note: I guess Paul will not play or sing at this event, but I could be wrong. It is listed under TALKS on the RMA homepage.

Art Garfunkel talks about a S&G tour

from homo.creativus , 2009-02-19 00:00:00

Five days after making a surprise appearance at a Paul Simon concert in New York where the pair performed three songs, Art Garfunkel said in a recent interview: “Our plan to work together is coming together but it doesn’t go through England this time,”
Garfunkel, 67, would not confirm if the tour would be in the US.

Personal mark:
Before people go nuts, I just want to inform you that Art Garfunkel said this or other sentences like that for several times in different newspapers in the last years - and nothing happened then. Read the sentence Art Garfunkel said carefully.

http://news.bbc.co.uk:80/1/hi/entertainment/7897434.stm

Amulet on Masterworks for Marimba vol. 1

from Ans , 2009-02-17 00:00:00

Paul Simon wrote the new song Amulet for ZMF New Music for Marimba. Paul is one of the 16 composers who accepted the ZMF New Music Commission. The new song Amulet will be included at the Intermediate Masterworks for Marimba vol. 1. Although the music is finished the lyrics remain to be written.

ZMF New Music is an initiative to generate 24 intermediate level marimba solos via a Commissioning Project, and Composition Contest. All 24 pieces will be published in two volumes called Intermediate Masterworks for Marimba, and recorded on CD. This project is sponsored by Zeltsman Marimba Festival, Inc.

A lot of information about this project can be found on the site of ZMF New Music for Marimba.

http://newmusic.zmf.us/index.cfm

Ticketmaster scam Ticketsnow warning!

from Bodo , 2009-02-13 00:00:00

Warning! Do not buy any tickets from ticketsnow - a site advertised on ticketsmaster.com !

I received an email from a fan today, and I think I need to warn everyone now. She was very upset about the ticketmaster sales, and how she bought tickets way too expensive from the ticketmaster.com site. She paid $198 for a $79 ticket - and it seems as if this is the same company: Ticketmaster and Ticketsnow.

I will show you a picture of the ticketmaster site. Someone else recently tried to find Robin Williams tickets via ticketmaster, and got the message that no tickets are available - but hey, we have some from our partner company ticketsnow.

Click on the picture to enlarge

But it even get´s worse. I have read that other people which bought there tickets on the official ticketmaster.com site via ticketsnow could not get into the show. At the box office the people got told that these tickets seem to be bought from a scalper, and the venue will not honor these tickets!!

Read more:
http://alanhessphotography.com/blog/archives/702


It is unbelievable what is going on there in the USA. In my opinion this should reported to the artists too, and they should start doing something. I repeat: I can not understand how a company is allowed to earn 3 times as much on a ticket as the artist himself! And it seems as if ticketmaster is the ONLY company selling tickets for all events in the USA. Strange! Free market or communism?

If you talk to Paul Simon or one of his musicians in the future, maybe you can report that.

Ethel Holloway passed away yesterday

from Bodo , 2009-01-28 00:00:00

Ethel Holloway was one of the 3 background singers from the Jessy Dixon Singers, she passed away on January 26 2009 in Chicago IL.

The Jessy Dixon have worked together with Paul Simon for many years, starting in the year 1972 when Paul saw them for the first time in a concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York. From that time on Jessy toured with Paul for 8 years, and the sang on 2 albums with him (Still Crazy after all these years, Live Rhymin)

A very good story about their partnership can be found here:
http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/stories/11535125/

The Jessy Dixon singers and Paul later appeared together occasionally on stage and sang the well known hit ´Loves me like a rock´ or ´Gone at last´. They also made a special appearance on Paul´s NBC special in 1978. On Pauls latest album ´Surprise´ they worked together in studio again for the last time on the lovely track ´Wartime prayers´


See Ethel Harroway singin ´I´m yours lord´ - RIP



Thanks to Queenie, the daughter of Aldrea Lenox, who informed us about this death. Aldrea Lenox too sang with Paul in the Jessy Dixon singers band.

Rev Claude Jeter has died

from matthew , 2009-01-15 00:00:00

On January 11th 2009 Gospel singer Reverend Claude Jeter died, aged 94.

Jeter´s work was the inspiration for Bridge Over Troubled Water and he duetted with Paul Simon on Take Me To The Mardi Gras, singing the famous falsetto part.

http://www.afro.com/tabid/456/itemid/2614/Gospel-Singer-Claude-Jeter-Dies.aspx

Concert at the Beacon Theater

from Bodo , 2009-01-13 00:00:00

Paul will perform for 2 nights at the Beacon Theatre in New York - Dates are February 13 and 14. This information comes from Bakithi Kumalos website, the bass player in Pauls band. These are 2 special shows to celebrate the re-opening of the Beacon Theater after renovation.

Tickets to these celebrated performances will go on-sale starting at 9 AM on January 25,and will range from 80-265 USD

First concert date 2009

from Ans , 2008-12-29 00:00:00

At Paul´s official site the first concert date for 2009 is mentioned, I think it´s for the Bob Costas Benefit.


St. Louis MO
18 Apr 2009
Doors open: 8:00pm
Fox Theatre
527 N Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO, 63103
United States

You can order your tickets online at this link:
www2.glennon.org/bobcostas/tickets.asp?


http://paulsimon.com/paul-simon-tour-stop-2009-04-18

Paul joins Berklee´s board of trustees

from Bodo , 2008-12-24 00:00:00

Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees chair Jeff Shames has announced the appointment of singer Paul Simon, director Christopher Guest, and Marc Willis, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, to the Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees.


Simon has a full-ride Berklee Presidential Scholarship as well as a Berkleemusic.com Celebrity Online Scholarship in his name. At its 1986 commencement, Berklee presented Simon with an honorary doctor of music degree.

The Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees is comprised of 35 members including Ernie Boch, Jr. (CEO and President of Boch Automotive Enterprises, Alumnus), Michael W. Dreese (CEO of Newbury Comics, Inc.), Phil Ramone (Record Producer/Composer), and Bill Whelan (Composer, Riverdance).

http://www.berklee.edu/news/312/paul-simon-christopher-guest-and-marc-willis-joi

Another one on 1 Paul Simon related

from Ans , 2008-11-25 00:00:00

An interesting video interview with Dr. Redlener about The Children Health Fund which also includes archive material of Paul Simon.

http://www.ny1.com/content/features/89598/one-on-1--dr--irwin-redlener-helps-heal-the-city-s-health-care/Default.aspx

One on One

from Danny C , 2008-11-18 00:00:00

Paul Simon´s interview with Barnes and Nobel is now online. He performs two beautiful songs in this interview and describes in detail, his song writing process.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/

Paul Simon on Colbert Report

from Danny C , 2008-11-14 00:00:00

Paul Simon will be a guest on the Colbert Report on Comedy Central on Tuesday November 18th.

http://www.paulsimon.com/paul-simon-tour-stop-2008-11-18

http://www.colbertnation.com/home

Mysterious Mrs. Robinson

from Bodo , 2008-11-04 00:00:00

I was so free to glue together all the pieces I could find from the short October 8 concert at the Town Hall in New York. Paul played 4 fabulous songs, only companied by Mark Stewart. Also including the new version of Mrs. Robinson with the Mystery Train intro. So you hear this song now as a guitar duet without a backing band.

I have found 3 videos on the web - thanks to Paul Fournier btw - and all 3 videos having recorded different parts of the song. So you might hear some changes in the sound, and I guess somewhere a few lines are lost (tell me if you find the position ,-)

Here is the song:

http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/files/mrsrobinson-town-hall.mp3
Mysterious Mrs. Robinson

American tune for Obama

from Bodo , 2008-11-04 00:00:00

It has been said that Paul gave his song American Tune to the Obama campaign for
use in an effective advertisement.

Live in Paris 2000 as CD/DVD set

from Bodo , 2008-11-01 00:00:00

Sight and sound will release the You´re the one live DVD concert from Paris 2000 within their classic performance line as a DVD+CD set again. So now everyone has the chance to hear these great live songs on their CD player. Although the most fans will not be very happy with the result, because the CD has been cut by a few songs down to 21 tracks. They did not include 2 CD´s for the ~125 minute show, they use only 1 CD and had to left out a few songs. Please watch out carefully - most online shops (including amazon) list a 26 track CD, which is wrong. The real list can be found on the back cover.

In the year 2000 it maybe was a big marketing failure of his management to release this concert only as a film material. They could have thought that it is more complicated to copy a full DVD, than to share the small mp3´s from a live CD, - and so sales would be higher. But now the circle closes an we get everything.

Here is a link to all amazon shops where you can order the CD.

http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/list_shop.php?gruppe=1&id=147&musician=3
Amazon: You´re the one DVD and CD set


Track list:
DVD - same tracklist as the Live in Paris DVD 2000 with 26 songs


CD - 21 Tracks.
´Graceland´
´Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes´
´You Can Call Me Al´
´50 Ways To Leave Your Lover´
´Bridge Over Troubled Water´
´Still Crazy After All These Years´
´Darling Lorraine´
´The Coast´
´Kodachrome´
´The Boy In The Bubble´
´American Tune´
´The Boxer´
´Late In The Evening´
´Hurricane Eyes´
´Old´
´That Was Your Mother´
´I Am A Rock´
´You´re The One´
´Me &, Julio Down By The School Yard´
´Homeward Bound´
´The Teacher´

Meet Simon in New York

from Bodo , 2008-10-30 00:00:00

On Thursday, November 13, at 7pm, you can meet Paul Simon at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhatten.

Paul will discuss his work in conversation with journalist Katherine Lanpher, who hosts the program. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Paul´s latest book:

http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/list_shop.php?gruppe=3&id=146&musician=8
Lyrics 1964-2008

New Book out on Nov, 11th

from Ans , 2008-10-21 00:00:00

The new book ´Lyrics 1964-2008´ released by Paul Simon himself will be available at Simon & Schuster November 11, 2008. It will also be available as ebook.


http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=627997&er=9781416586920

Paul Simon joins benefit NYC

from Ans , 2008-09-23 00:00:00

Paul Simon and Department Of Eagles are set to perform at a fundraiser in New York City next month in order to raise money for 826NYC.

http://www.nme.com/news/paul-simon/39892

New song: Love in hard times

from Bodo , 2008-09-07 00:00:00

This summer Paul Simon gave a special gift to us when he played a new and unreleased composition at some shows of his
http://www.paul-simon.info/PHP/listconcerts.php?tour=30#975
European tour. It is rare these days that he writes a new song, Paul said before he played this wonderful guitar composition to the fans in Montreux, Switzerland. Thanks to Richard I can offer the download of the live recording of ´Love and hard times´.

Download :
http://www.paul-simon.info/Love_in_hard_times.mp3
Love in hard times


Lyrics transcribed by Joey.


By Paul Simon

God and his only son
Paid a courtesy call on Earth one Sunday morning
Orange blossoms opened their fragrant lips
Songbirds sang from the tips of cotton roots
Old folks wept
For his love in these hard times

´Well, better be going,´
Said the the restless lord to his son
´There are galaxies yet to be born
Creation is never done
Anyway these people are slobs here
If we stay it´s bound to be a mob scene´
Disappeared
And it´s just like love in hard times

I loved her the first time I saw her
I know that´s an old songwriting cliché
I loved her the first time I saw her
Can´t describe it any other way
Any other way

The light of her beauty is warm as a summer day
Clouds of antelopes roll by
No hint of rain
Pale blue sky
Just love, love, love, love, love

But the rains came
The tears burned
The windows rattled
The locks turned
It’s easy to be generous when you’re owed
It´s hard to be grateful
When you´re out of control

And love is gone

The light at the edge of the curtain was the quiet dove
The bedroom weaves in clicks and clacks
My heart and my mind will never last
When your hand takes mine
Thank god I found you tonight
Thank god I found you tonight
Thank god I found you

Watch the video: Live in Crotone -

from melograna , 2008-08-02 00:00:00

Hello everybody!
There is a free video of Simon performance. Paul was no great! You can see the backstage. Paul with a little fan. Paul is a myth. Crotone in southrn Italy loved him so much. Look at the viedo: http://www.videocrotone.tv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=610&Itemid=2

Paul Simon sues Japanese clockmaker

from Micky , 2008-07-18 00:00:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. singer and songwriter Paul Simon sued a Japanese clockmaker for $5 million (2.5 million pounds) for copyright infringement on Friday for claiming the company used one of his songs as a composition on their clocks.

Simon´s lawyers accused clock company Rhythm Watch Co Ltd, and its U.S. subsidiary Rhythm USA of using Simon´s song ´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ on 40,000 of its clocks in the last three years without his permission.

The lawsuit called the song ´one of the best known songs throughout the world in popular music´ and cited Rhythm´s ´Grand Nostalgia Clock´ as one that plays Simon´s song without permission as well as other popular songs including ´My Way.´

´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ was the title song of Simon and Art Garfunkel´s final album together, released in 1970.

Rhythm was established in Tokyo in 1950 and has its U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It manufactures, distributes and sells clocks in Japan, the United States, India and Hong Kong, the lawsuit said.

A license fee for using the song would have cost more than $1 million and the lawsuit estimated Rhythm had profited more than $5 million from the sale of clocks that use the song.

(Reporting by Christine Kearney, editing by Michelle Nichols and Todd Eastham)

http://uk.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUKN1846412620080718

We Are Together

from Ans , 2008-07-07 00:00:00

The documentary from The Agape Children Choir ´We Are Together´ with cameo appearances by Paul Simon and Alicia Keys will probably be released on DVD on August 4. This is mentioned in an article of their performance in Hyde Park for Nelson Mandela.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4206197.ece

More information about the documentary:

http://wearetogether.org/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/03/01/sm_documentary01.xml

line-up

from Elvie , 2008-06-30 00:00:00

Here is the Line-up for North Sea Jazz on july 12 (due to their website):

Paul Simon (vocals), Andy Snitzer (sax, keyboards), Tony Cedras (keyboards, guitar, trumpet, accordion), Mark Stewart (guitar), Bakithi Kumalo (bass), Charley Drayton (drums), Jamey Haddad (percussion).

Third Season SNL

from Ans , 2008-06-06 00:00:00

The third Boxset from SNL 1977/1978 is now available. With the sketch from Cahrles Grodin/Paul Simon ´The Sound Of Silence´ Paul also performs ´Slip Slidin´Away´ and ´You´re Kind´.

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/77/1977.phtml

CHF´s 2008 Gala

from Ans , 2008-05-13 00:00:00

This year the CHF Annual Gala will be held June 12 with Paul as host and performer.

www.childrenshealthfund.org

Paul Simon To Play Washington DC

from Jocke , 2008-05-08 00:00:00

Saturday, September 6, 2008 - tickets available through AARP:
http://www.aarp.org/aarp_benefits/natl_events/dc/entertainment/

http://www.aarp.org/aarp_benefits/natl_events/dc/entertainment/paulsimon.html

Paul Simon is one of the most distinguished songwriters and performers of our time. Of his 12 Grammy Awards, three (´Bridge Over Troubled Water,´ ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´) were for albums of the year. In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock n´ Roll Hall of Fame, both as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist. The American Film Institute included his song, ´Mrs. Robinson´ from The Graduate, in the top 10 of its ´100 Years 100 Songs.´

The concert appearances he is most fond of were the two concerts in Central Park in New York (with his partner and childhood friend Art Garfunkel in 1981, and as a solo artist in 1991) and the series of shows he performed at the invitation of Nelson Mandela, making him the first American artist to perform in post-apartheid South Africa.

His philanthropic work includes co-founding the Children´s Health Fund, which donates and staffs mobile medical vans that bring health care to poor and indigent children in urban and rural America. Simon has also raised millions of dollars for varied causes that include AMFAR, the Nature Conservancy and Autism Speaks.

Simon has been honored with the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007), the Kennedy Center Honors (2003) and the United Negro College Fund´s Frederick D. Patterson Award (1989).

4/26 Tribute Concert - Philly area

from olah , 2008-04-21 00:00:00

This Saturday, 4/26 @ 7pm, The PROVIDENCE School of Music is very proud to present A Celebration of the Music of PAUL SIMON!
Located in downtown Collegeville, PA (35 minutes outside Philadelphia), the music school and cafe will host an all-star tribute performance spanning all eras of Simon´s career.
Featuring the soaring vocal talents of Broadway performer Lori Ann Strunk (Aida, Grease, Hair), and the exciting world rhythms and wonderful voice of Larry Connelly.
This will be a tremendous show which you won´t soon forget! Come out and celebrate the genius and soul of one of the world´s greatest singer songwriters!
This event is BYOB. And admission is only $5!!! Visit our website www.providenceschoolofmusic.com or call us directly 610-489-8585 for more details!
My name is Ryan. I am a huge Paul Simon fan and the director of the school and this event. This is a show that has been a long time in the making and I felt it was appropriate to run it simultaneously with the BAM shows (which I´ve seen all of!! Amazing!!) Want to say Hi to everyone, looking forward to meeting/hearing/seeing you all soon!!

New Documentary featuring Simon

from mog , 2008-04-15 00:00:00

This seems quite interesting. Posted by Kapeman on AMPS.

http://www.talkingguitars.nl/index.htm

Concerts Cologne 7/14 Brussels 15

from Klausi , 2008-04-14 00:00:00

See official site

Paris concert on july 11.

from Elvie , 2008-04-09 00:00:00

Due to the site www.palaisdessports.com
Paul gives a concert on july 11.

Paul Simon in Austria

from matthias , 2008-04-07 00:00:00

Paul Simon gives a Concert in Austria on the 23rd of July.
www.kurier.at/nachrichten/burgenland/146499.php

PS BAM May 5 -Conversation w Glass

from barb , 2008-04-05 00:00:00

website of Brooklyn Academy of Music www.bam.org Look under Paul Simon and he is appearing with Philip Glass in conversation.

Paul Simon Headlines Festival

from Matthew , 2008-04-03 00:00:00

Paul Simon has been booked to headline a major music festival - Cornbury Music Fesitval - on Saturday 5th July 2008.

More details here: http://www.cornburyfestival.com/index.php

Paul Simon to play Liverpool Pops

from matthew , 2008-04-02 00:00:00

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, PAUL SIMON will be returning to the Summer Pops on Sunday 6th July.

Simon is revered now as he ever was, over 40 years into a career which has spawned such timeless classics as ´Bridge Over Troubled Waters´, ´Homeward Bound´, ´Mrs Robinson´, ´50 Way to leave Your Lover´ and dozens of other hits, along with albums as unique and important as ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´ to name but two. Legend is not overstating it.

Speaking about his 2002 Pops appearance, Simon said: ´Liverpool was the very best concert on my European tour and the audience were also the best. I really enjoyed the show. What an audience, the reaction was really fabulous. I can’t wait to come back.´

Famously, the north west of England inspired him to pen one of his greatest hits.

In 1965, Paul Simon had been touring around the north west, appearing at clubs from Birkenhead to Widnes. Widnes railway station, has become the stuff of music legend, thanks to a home and lovesick Simon. It was here, that he had the inspiration for the song ´Homeward Bound´, Simon and Garfunkel’s first UK hit. It was whilst waiting for the milk train at Widnes Station, after a local folk club gig, he yearned to be back in London, in the arms of his beloved Kathy.

During his distinguished career Simon has been the recipient of many honours and awards including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which (´Bridge Over Troubled Water´, ´Still Crazy After All These Years´ and ´Graceland´) were albums of the year.

In 2003 he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is an inductee of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and is in the Rock n´ Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist.

http://www.accliverpool.co.uk/whatson/paulsimon.asp

Review of Yesterday´s show

from mog , 2008-04-02 00:00:00

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2008/04/02/2008-04-02_paul_simon_restages_songs_at_bam_from_hi.html

PAul Simon In Ireland 2008

from Scaaty , 2008-03-28 00:00:00

http://famemagazine.co.uk/2008/03/28/comedian-tommy-tiernan-happy-to-accommodate-paul-simons-return-to-ireland/
tiernan-simon1.jpg

Jazz trio plays the music of Paul

from Bodo , 2008-03-24 00:00:00

The San Francisco BayArea piano-bass-drums ensemble, Trio, has just released its debut cd, America: Trip plays the music of Paul Simon. The 10 tracks are instrumental jazz arrangements of Mr Simon´s pieces.



Available trough amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0013Z1EX8/ref=nosim/paulsimothene-20


Listen to audio samples on their page
http://www.dennyberthiaume.com/audio.html


Track Listing
1. So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
2. The Sound of Silence
3. April Come She Will
4. Time is an Ocean
5. Scarborough Fair
6. Still Crazy After All These Years
7. America
8. I Do It For Your Love
9. Mrs. Robinson
10. Bridge Over Troubled Waters

92nd Street Y

from Ans , 2008-02-15 00:00:00

Paul´s appearance to discuss the art of lyric-writing with host Billy Collins.

http://www.92y.org/shop/event_detail.asp?productid=T%2DTP5MS08

Release of Live 1969

from Bodo , 2008-01-30 00:00:00

Starbucks Brews Up Simon & Garfunkel Live CD.

The Simon & Garfunkel live album originally due last September via Columbia/Legacy has been revived as a Starbucks exclusive, beginning March 11. A release to traditional retail is expected in the fall.

Here is the track list for ´Live 1969´:

´Homeward Bound´ (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
´At the Zoo´ (11/27/69, New York)
´The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin´ Groovy)´ (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
´Song for the Asking´ (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
´Scarborough Fair/Canticle´ (11/28/69, New York)
´Mrs. Robinson´ (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
´The Boxer´ (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
´Why Don´t You Write Me´ (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
´So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright´ (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
´That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine´ (11/15/69, Long Beach, Calif.)
´Bridge Over Troubled Water´ (11/28/69, New York)
´The Sound of Silence´ (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
´I Am a Rock´ (11/8/69, Carbondale, Ill.)
´Old Friends/Bookends Theme´ (11/1/69, Toledo, Ohio)
´Leaves That Are Green´ (11/31/69, Detroit)
´Kathy´s Song´ (date unknown, St. Louis)

The Music of Paul Simon

from Ans , 2008-01-29 00:00:00

The music and lyrics of Paul Simon will be celebrated by the Brooklyn Academy of Music with three programs in April.


http://www.ad-hoc-news.de/CorporateNews/en/15219052/BAM+presents+Love+in+Hard+Times+The+Music+of+Paul+Simon

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/29/arts/29arts-PAULSIMONINB_BRF.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Upcoming concerts: Feb 28, March 3

from Bodo , 2008-01-26 00:00:00

It is only a very small note between a lot of text and pictures on Bakithi Kumalos website.

´Thursday, February 28-Monday, March 3, 2008
Paul Simon Dates´

No more dates, no city, country or arena. Might be some special event and not a tour.

Paul Simon Tours?

from Elvie , 2008-01-11 00:00:00

According to the Steve Gadd Site www.drstevegadd.com in the ´upcoming Steve Gadd events´ Steve mentioned: ´Paul Simon Tours´.
Does anyone have more info?

regards, Lourens

Interview Paul with Dalai Lama

from Ans , 2007-12-16 00:00:00

At the site http://thecommunity.com/ is some information about a series of interviews including Paul Simon scheduled for completion in the fall of 2008. At the left colomn `What´s so hard about Peace` is a hyperlink `a series of interviews for television` with more information.

SNL Secon Season

from Ans , 2007-12-16 00:00:00

The complete second season 1976-1977 of SNL is for sale. At the site of thesoundofsimon.tk you can view the pictures of Paul´s appearance on SNL november 20, 1976, see noticias. At the site http://snltranscripts.jt.org/ are the transcripts and a link to amazon.com

Fast car videoclip without Paul

from Bodo , 2007-12-15 00:00:00

The music video to the song ´Fast Car´ by Wyclef Jean and Paul Simon appeared this week on YouTube.

To our surprise Paul does not appear on that video, the guitar licks (we thought Paul is playing them) are played by Wyclef Jean.


Watch the video online on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChUzhdfIMcg

S&G radio special

from Bodo , 2007-11-27 00:00:00

International radio station, Big L 1395AM will be continuing its new weekend feature, This Sunday At Nine with a look at the music and career of Simon & Garfunkel.

Hosted by former Radio 1 DJ, Mike Read, the hour-long programme will feature classic Simon & Garfunkel tracks, forgotten gems, as well as a few cover versions.

Big L 1395 probably plays more Simon & Garfunkel (as well as their solo output) than any other commercial radio station.

The show airs this Sunday (2 December )at 21.00. It repeats next Wednesday (5 November) at 21.00.

Big L is available on 1395AM/Sky Digital 0190/ www.bigl.co.uk

Signed guitar

from Ans , 2007-11-26 00:00:00

In support for Rosies Gala: Building dreams for kids Auction:

Signed Guitar from Paul Simon and Rosie O´Donnell.

The auction ends Decmber 5, 2007.

https://auction01.charitybuzz.com/secure/viewItemDetail.do?auction_item_id=14561&lotsindex=0&show=10&order=default

Paul at Rosie´s Gala

from Ans , 2007-11-21 00:00:00

Paul Simon performed 6 songs with his band last monday nov. 19th 2007 at Rosie O´Donnell´s Gala Building Dreams For Kids and closed the Gala with a nice performance of Diamonds On The Soles Of Their Shoes together with the RBKids.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,312277,00.html

Thesis Graceland

from Ans , 2007-11-21 00:00:00

Here is an interesting Thesis from a master student about Paul Simon´s album Graceland. It´s about it´s social and political statements on Apartheid in South Africa.

https://beardocs.baylor.edu/bitstream/2104/4854/1/Jonathan_Greer_Masters.pdf

Philip Namanworth - Snitzer + me ,)

from Bodo , 2007-11-11 00:00:00

New Orleans meets jazz and soul.
Heartaches and humor of life sing in the edges of the funky vocal.


Andy Snitzer is playing tenor saxophone on 2 tracks of his New Yorks friend Philip Namanworth latest CD - and to close the circle, my picture of Andy (London 2006 show) was included in the CDs artwork.





You can listen to the track ´Man in transition´ (Andy is doin´ the sax solo at minute ~2:00 ) here
http://www.paul-simon.info/Philip_Namanworth_Man_in_transition.mp3
Man in transition

If you like that music you can order the CD at this form: order .pdf
or email to
mailto:[email protected]
[email protected]

Cover ´American Tune´

from Ans , 2007-11-11 00:00:00

Jazz singer/songwriter/saxophonist Curtis Stigers has a new album out with some originals by Stigers & Goldings and some covers from various artists including ´American Tune´ from Paul Simon.

http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7385/79/

Paul´s support for children

from Ans , 2007-10-16 00:00:00

I found a few announcements about Paul´s appearance to support children.

Paul will be joining Pelosi and Reid at a Capitol Hill press conference, I guess this Tuesday?

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politic
s/blog/2007/10/the_march_of_the_children_on_
t.html

and on november 19th as a musical guest at a fundraising gala for Rosie’s Broadway Kids project at the Marriott Marquis.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,300684,0
0.html scroll down to Rosie wasn´t fired, she wrote a book.

Paul, Holland, Hullabaloo + Humour

from Bodo Malo , 2007-10-07 00:00:00

For his next big project, Holland wants to revive the reputation of a man he never met - his late father-in-law. Rory McEwen hosted Hullabaloo, one of the first ever popular music shows on television, which coincidentally had many similarities with Later... ´It had a house band, with Long John Baldrey, and guests such as the Spinners, Sonny Boy Williamson and Fitzroy Coleman.´


McEwen would play the guitar with his brother Eck in between introducing the acts, he once turned down the Rolling Stones because he thought they weren´t good enough. Holland wants to get the shows reissued on DVD. Recently, Holland and Christabel had dinner with Paul Simon, who remembered Hullabaloo. ´They both agreed that it was the first music show on television to feature non-mainstream music and that its great strength was that Rory could both introduce and play with the guests. At this, Christabel said, ´That´s odd, I think I´ve married my dad´. Paul Simon shrugged in a very New York Jewish way and said, ´You wouldn´t be the first girl to do that.´

http://living.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1581512007

Deana Carter feat. Paul Simon

from Bodo Malo , 2007-10-07 00:00:00

Deana Carter is previewing her upcoming album The Chain. The album is a tribute to Deana´s father, and scrapbook for a childhood spent in the creative environs of artists ranging from Simon and Garfunkel to George Jones.


Fred Carter, Jr. is one of the most accomplished session guitar players in music history, having provided the musical bed for iconic songs and playing also on many Paul Simon songs.


For The Chain, Deana went a voyage of discovery in researching her father´s impact on popular music, compiling a collection of extraordinary songs, and finally enlisting the participation of artists including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Paul Simon and his son Harper and Waylon´s son Shooter Jennings.

Listen to Fast Car

from Bodo Malo , 2007-10-07 00:00:00

Surprise again! Listen to Wyclef Jean Feat. Paul Simon on the new song ´Fast Car´






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFqpb4L9XO4

Paul contributes on singin 2 verses and plays guitar.

Paul Simon on `The Carnival II`

from Ans , 2007-09-01 00:00:00

Paul Simon will collaborate on a song with Wyclef Jean on Jean´s new album The Carnival II which will be released november 2007.

http://music.ign.com/articles/817/817085p1.html

Paul Simon to Appear at 92nd St Y

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-08-21 00:00:00

By: Brian Scott Lipton



The 92nd Street Y has announced some upcoming events of particular interest to theater fans.
On Monday, September 10, the Y´s Makor series will host The New Face of Drama, a discussion of theatrical trends featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and the eight playwrights whose work will be presented this season by Playwrights Horizons: Sarah Ruhl, Jordan Harrison, Kate Fodor, Michael Friedman, John Dempsey, Rinne Groff, Sarah Treem, and Adam Bock.

On Sunday, September 23, three-time Tony Award nominee Alan Alda will speak with playwright Roger Rosenblatt, while on Wednesday, October 24, Rosenblatt speaks with Obie winner Christopher Durang. On Sunday, November 11, Tony winner Victoria Clark will give a vocal master class. On Monday, December 3, British actress Ruth Rosen will present her one-person show William Blake at 250.

Looking ahead to next year, on Monday, January 21, the Y will present Seven, a group of monologues based on the oral histories of women, the playwrights will include Anna Deavere Smith. On Wednesday, February 20, Grammy Award winner Paul Simon, who wrote the Broadway musical The Capeman, will talk with U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins. Finally, on Monday, March 3, Christine Baranski and the cast of TFANA´s upcoming production of Antony and Cleopatra will read scenes from the play and join in a discussion with director Darko Tresnjak and artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz.

Paul on tour with Hugh Masekela

from Ans , 2007-08-12 00:00:00

Masekela and Simon reunite over Darfur

LEGENDARY musicians Hugh Masekela and Paul Simon - who played together in the controversial Graceland tour of 1986 - are to reunite in a series of concerts aimed at prompting politicians to end the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Beginning next month with a concert in New York, the pair will launch a worldwide tour, with the support of other musicians including the singers Youssou N´Dour and Angelica Kidjo. The first performance is set to coincide with a meeting of the UN heads of state on September 25.
´It will be targeted at people who can be effective,´ said Masekela, who is in Edinburgh for a concert at the Queen´s Hall tonight as part of the Fringe. ´We want to get the heads of state and ministers and say to them, ´This is serious. You have to do something about it.´´

Sudan´s government and the pro-government Arab militias are accused of war crimes against Darfur´s black African population. An estimated 250,000 people have died, with two million more living in refugee camps.

´Are we going to sit around and watch another Rwanda, and just sigh, ´This is bad,´´ said Masekela, who is an African Union goodwill ambassador for Darfur. ´I called Paul and said, ´I´m working with the Darfur people - I need your help.´ He said, ´You just tell me what it is and I´ll be there.´

´We will do the concert in a place where we can get 500 people or so - and focus on people who can do something about it. Then we want to do a tour and hope it helps.´

Masekela, 68, has never shied away from controversy. His song Bring Him Back Home became an anthem of the campaign to free Nelson Mandela, but his involvement with Simon´s Graceland tour brought accusations of breaking a cultural boycott of South Africa.

Simon and Garfunkel set for tour

from josh , 2007-07-17 00:00:00

Taken from the Australian newspaper´Hearald Sun´:

PROMOTERS are negotiating to bring legendary folk duo Simon and Garfunkel to Australia.

Dates have been tentatively locked in for early next year, with two rival promoters now bidding.

The pair, whose infighting over money is legendary, last re-formed for a tour in 2004.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reportedly demanded $1.1 million between them for each show.

The new tour will follow the release of a vintage concert recording, Live 1969, in September.

The duo´s last Australian tour was in 1983.

After shows in New York and Japan in 1993 they played at 2003´s Grammy Awards, and a tour that year earned $73 million. Shows in 2004 earned $35 million.

The duo have sold more than 40 million albums with hits including The Sound of Silence, I Am a Rock, Hazy Shade of Winter, Mrs Robinson and Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Two new book releases

from Ans , 2007-07-12 00:00:00

There will be 2 new books out about Paul Simon and S&G, scheduled to be released next October.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Words-Music-Praeger-Singer-Songwriter-Collection/dp/0275991636/ref=sr_1_1/203-4324303-9024725?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184237310&sr=1-1

and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Simon-Garfunkels-Bookends-Rock-Ages/dp/1594864276/ref=sr_1_1/203-4324303-9024725?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184237919&sr=1-1

Dodd campaign to webcast Paul Simon

from Ans , 2007-07-06 00:00:00

Dodd campaign to webcast Paul Simon in Iowa
LISA ROSSI
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
July 5, 2007

Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd´s campaign will webcast two live performances of Paul Simon, scheduled to be on the campaign trail in Iowa with Dodd.

Simon campaign with Dodd, a U.S. senator from Connecticut, on both Friday and Saturday as part of Dodd’s “River to River” tour.

Two campaign stops and performances can be viewed at www.chrisdodd.com/dtv. The live broadcasts are at 11:15 a.m. Central time Friday in Fort Dodge and 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Sioux City.

Holiday Radio

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-07-05 00:00:00

Is this too late?

KCRW (89.9 FM) has turned over most of its schedule today to specials on American music, leading this morning with the stories of Sly Stone and Paul Simon, followed by Nina Simone, Fats Waller, Bob Wills, Patti LaBelle and Santana. At 6 pm is Gerald Zellinger´s hour-long documentary on Columbia Square, the former Hollywood home of radio on CBS.
It´s author day at KPCC (89.3 FM.) Larry Mantle is talking this morning to writers of new books on religion in the U.S., Harriet Tubman and Billy the Kid. Patt Morrison talks at 2 pm to the authors of books on Abe Lincoln, Richard Nixon and historical border-shaper Andrew Ellicott.

Paul Simon on This Week In Baseball

from Bonnie , 2007-06-29 00:00:00

Paul Simon will be appearing on This Week In Baseball, which airs this weekend.

TWIB comes to you at 3:00 p.m. in New York (times vary nationwide, please check your local listings).

This Week in Baseball airs on FOX either immediately preceding or following the FOX Game of the Week Saturday afternoon. Again, check your local listing for exact times in your area.

SIMON HAS NO INTEREST IN HIS LEGACY

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-06-27 00:00:00

Veteran singer/songwriter PAUL SIMON couldn´t care less how his body of work is perceived after he dies. The Sound Of Silence singer, 65, prefers to focus his energies on making music than worry about his legendary status. He says, ´I don´t have much interest in my legacy. ´No doubt, some of my songs will be played after I´m gone, and I don´t know that it matters. I don´t think too much about what matters. ´You just keep going forward. You can´t have an overview at the same time you´re working on the details.´

Simon to campaign with Chris Dodd

from Bodo , 2007-06-25 00:00:00

Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Paul Simon will join presidential candidate Chris Dodd and his family for part of Dodd´s ´River to River´ bus tour of Iowa during the week of the Fourth of July. Simon will campaign with Dodd on July 6th and 7th, appearing with him on those days´ tour stops and adding informal performances to Dodd´s events.

´I am thrilled that Paul will be joining Jackie, our daughters, and me in Iowa,´ said Senator Dodd. ´Paul is a long-time friend and one of the most important voices in American music, and he has been tireless in his service to the greater good of people throughout our country and the world.

´His music and his commitment to bettering our world reflect the leadership and optimism that my campaign is all about.´

Simon will join the Dodd family at stops in Mason City, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Carroll, and Council Bluffs.

Belle Simon passed away

from Bodo , 2007-06-19 00:00:00

The New York Times OBITUARIES Monday June 18, 2007

´SIMON--Belle, 97, passed away, June 16, 2007, Loving and beloved wife of
the late Louis Simon. Adored mother of two sons, Paul and Edward and five
grandchildren, Harper, Adrian, Emma, Lulu and Gabriel. She will be greatly
missed by her daughters-in-law Edie and Leslie. She was a first grade
teacher at Public School 164 in Queens and retired in 1975. Donations may
be made in her name to the Children´s Health Fund, 215 West 125th Street,
Suite 301, New York, NY 10027´

The Wall of Fame

from Ans , 2007-06-02 00:00:00

Paul Simon wrote the foreword in a book ´The Wall of Fame´ about Manny´s Music place, written by Henry Goldrich and his daughter Holly Goldrich.

Available in 2 covers.

http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Fame-Citys-Legendary-Mannys/dp/1423405552

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9781423405559&z=y

Article about the writer Henry Goldrich.

http://www.jstandard.com/articles/2758/1/Manny%92s-Music-was-the-place-to-be

CHF Dinner 2007

from Bodo , 2007-06-01 00:00:00

May 30, 2007

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have lent their support to Paul Simon´s Children´s Health Fund in New York City.

Marc performed in front of a packed house at the 20th anniversary gala, which also featured an appearance from President Bill Clinton.

Hot Club de Paris cover Paul Simon!

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-05-29 00:00:00

Hot Club De Paris are to cover Paul Simon´s classic ´You Can Call Me Al´ on the B-side of their new single.

The track, originally a hit in 1986, appears on the flipside of ´Clockwork Toy´, the final single to be taken from the band´s 2006 debut album ´Drop It Til It Pops´.

GoodBooks and Metronomy have also remixed the single - their versions appear on the limited edition second 7-inch.

The single is released on June 11.

Hot Club De Paris are currently touring the UK, the remainder of the shows are at:

Leeds Cockpit (May 26)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms (27)
Newcastle Evolution (28)
London Bush Hall (30)
Bristol Thekla (31)

60´s - Mr Simon´s Big Trip

from Bodo , 2007-05-22 00:00:00

On June 5 UK BBC Radio 2 will air a special about Paul Simons time in the UK during the early 60´s


Mr Simon´s Big Trip uncovers the real story of Paul Simon´s British residency, and the part it played in his creative formation.

For years, people have been fascinated by the ´missing´ 13 months in the life and career of Paul Simon preceding the rise to success in America of Simon and Garfunkel.

Simon spent what is probably one of the most famous ´gap´ years in music history travelling around England, writing songs, playing tiny folk club venues and meeting future legends of the folk scene, including Bert Jansch and Martin Carthy. Homeward Bound was famously penned on Widnes Station, and many of his most famous lyrics can be traced to British roots.



The programme includes interviews with Martin Carthy, Brian Protheroe, Al Stewart and many more and features a hitherto unheard Paul Simon song, The Northern Line, recorded in an Exeter folk club in 1965.



The BBC Radio 2 60s Season marks the anniversary of the ´Summer of Love´ and the network´s 40th birthday in September. BBC Radio 2 takes listeners on a magical mystery tour of the Sixties with a season of summer programming celebrating the music and culture of this influential decade.


BBC RADIO 2 60s SEASON
Mr Simon´s Big Trip
Tuesday 5 June
10.30-11.30pm BBC RADIO 2

Late in the evening

from Klausi , 2007-05-18 00:00:00

Could you believe it?

At Paul Simon`s official site nothing is said about the new ´Essential album´, but a story about the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, recording Late in the evening with him singing the first verse, on their new album ´United we swing´ (Very boring title indeed).

Release: The Essential Paul Simon

from Bodo , 2007-05-13 00:00:00

Paul Simon is to release a new collection of old songs on June 25 called ´The Essential Paul Simon´. Warner Brothers will release the package on 2 discs with 36 tracks, and also as a 3 disc set with 45 minute video.

Live Album Montreal Jazz 2006

from Ans , 2007-04-12 00:00:00

At Amazon.com there is a live Tribute Album from the Montreal Jazz Festival 2006, release date April 19th, 2007.

http://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Paul-Simon-Take-Mardi/dp/B000OIOP68/ref=sr_1_1/102-6432910-3853757?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1176370782&sr=1-1

Rock and roll feuds of fame

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-12 00:00:00

Some of the greatest teamings also created great friction
By DAVID HINCKLEY
DAILY NEWS CRITIC-AT-LARGE
Monday, March 12th 2007, 4:00 AM

When Simon and Garfunkel were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, Paul Simon drolly suggested the Hall might consider a special wing for all the inducted groups whose members didn´t get along with each other.
Besides the obvious reference to his own ups and downs with one time partner Art Garfunkel, Simon noted the Everly Brothers, who didn´t speak for a decade after Phil smashed his guitar and stormed off the stage at Knotts Berry Farm in 1973.

Simon also mentioned the fractious Eagles, several of whose members were around that time doing separate tours. (Drummer/singer Don Henley would finish his version of ´Desperado´ by saying, ´Accept no imitations.´)

Simon´s point, in any case, was that creating memorable music has never guaranteed creating internal harmony.

Full story at:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/03/12/2007-03-12_rock_and_roll_feuds_of_fame_.html

I´ve Got Some Real Estate

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-09 00:00:00

Musician Paul Simon is a neighbour, and for just under $25 million you can enjoy your own sounds of silence on this very private 6-acre spread next to a preserve and overlooking the ocean in Montauk. ´The person that´s going to want this property is looking for seclusion,´ says listing agent Bonny Aarons of the Corcoran Group.

The newly constructed 4,700-square-foot traditional home has five bedrooms, 7– baths and ´Old World charm,´ Aarons says. Amenities include stone fireplaces, a library, a home theatre, a wine cellar, staff rooms and a heated Gunite pool.
Developer Tom Gessler says, ´I put a lot of love into this house.” The main house will be completed in early May and is wired with ´smart technology´ throughout, a guest house will take another year to complete. The property sits atop a 90-foot bluff, which Gessler says protects the home from tidal surges during hurricanes.

Gessler, who has been building on the East End for 15 years, says, ´Montauk is low-key ... You don´t have the stuffiness that East Hampton sometimes has.´

Besides Paul Simon, other neighbours include Bruce Ratner, owner of the New Jersey Nets, photographer Peter Beard, and J. Crew chief executive Mickey Drexler, who recently bought the estate Andy Warhol once co-owned.

Added to Sound Archive

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-07 00:00:00

Recordings by the The Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground and Paul Simon are among those that have been selected by the US Librarian of Congress to be preserved in the National Recordings Registry this year.

The Rolling Stones´ ´(I Can´t Get No) Satisfaction´, Velvet Underground´s ´Velvet Underground and Nico´ and Simon´s ´Graceland´ were selected, along with ´Blue Suede Shoes´ by Carl Perkins, ´Be My Baby´ by The Ronettes, and ´We Shall Overcome´ by Pete Seeger.

Each year, members of the public and a panel of music, sound and preservation experts nominate several recordings to be deemed ´culturally important´ and added to the National Recording Registry.

The selected recordings are preserved for future generations in a special sound archive, created by Congress in 2000. It now contains 225 recordings.

Geniuses, icons flock to Monterey

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-05 00:00:00

A convention of geniuses, icons and mavericks is expected to converge in Monterey this week.

The 2007 TED conference -- TED is the acronym for Technology Entertainment Design -- will feature 50 speakers ranging from President Clinton to NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to musician Paul Simon during its run in Monterey beginning Wednesday.

´Instead of a subject-matter theme, we are simply going to put on stage 50 remarkable people... and let them share whatever it is they are passionate about,´ according to promotional material circulated by TED.

The annual TED conference has been held in Monterey since its re-conception in 1990. The 1984 TED featured the unveiling of the Macintosh computer and the Sony compact disc, but the event lost money.

The event now sells out well in advance. Registration for the 2008 conference is already closed. Passes to this year´s conference cost $4,400, but not just anyone with $4,400 can attend.

TED is an invitation-only event, people can apply to be invited and, according to TED officials, ´a wide variety of leading thinkers and doers from all fields of endeavor´ are welcomed.

The lineup this year includes an eclectic array of politicians, authors, artists, venture capitalists, poets, nanotechnologists, musicians and scientists.

They include Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin, musicians Tracy Chapman and They Might Be Giants, famed cave explorer Bill Stone, and author Isabel Allende.

The conference ends on Saturday.

S&G guitar raises funds for kids

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-05 00:00:00

A guitar signed by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel raised more than 10-thousand US dollars for East Timor´s street children when its owner, Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta, auctioned it on the Internet.

The Nobel laureate sold the Squier Bullet electric guitar on e-Bay, and gave the proceeds to the Street Children´s Association of Dili.

Mr Ramos-Horta bought the guitar in Memphis.

It now belongs to Estelah Ferreira in Australia, who posted the winning bid.

Garfunkel is begging again

from MrBeerbelly , 2007-03-02 00:00:00

Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Art says that he and Paul Simon may record together again in the futureArt Garfunkel has revealed that there is a possibility that he and former partner Paul Simon may record more music together in the future.

The duo are famous for their tumultuous working partnership, and have reunited numerous times since their split in 1970, only to publicly and acrimoniously fall out on nearly every occasion, vowing never to perform together again.


(picture: Art Garfunkel begging for a hitchhike on Simons next album)

Art says: ´We played the game. When Paul and I were buddies in junior high school at age 13, we purposely had a mock splitting up - just to create gossip at our school. I think that´s very telling.´

Their last reunion tour happened over two years ago, in 2004, and for the moment, Art admits they won´t work together any time soon.

´Do I have a plan to work with Mr Simon again? No. Is there a possibility of more recorded music with Simon and Garfunkel? Yes, I suppose there is a possibility.

´We are friends. I had lunch with him the other day. We hang out more comfortably than we used to, so the availability of working together seems there. But we have no plans. I wonder what he would say?´ he smiles.

Simon Awarded Gershwin Prize

from Bonnie , 2007-03-01 00:00:00

Singer-songwriter honored by Library of Congress.
Paul Simon is going Gershwin.

The Library of Congress is awarding its first ever Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to Simon for the singer-songwriter´s lifetime contributions to music. The award, named in honor of George and Ira Gershwin, will be given on an annual basis as part of the library´s collection.

´Few songwriters have had a broader influence or contributed more to song genres than Paul Simon. Because of the depth, range and sheer beauty of his music, as well as his ability to bridge people of cultures, he is the perfect first recipient of this prestigious award,´ said librarian of Congress James Billington.

Added Simon: ´I am grateful to be the recipient of the Gershwin Prize and doubly honored to be the first.´

Simon is a 12-time Grammy winner and two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- as both a solo artist and as a member of the iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel.

Simon will perform in concert on May 23 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the event. Other artists, not yet announced, will also perform.

20th Anniversary CHF

from Ans , 2007-02-22 00:00:00

This year is the 20th anniversary of CHF.
It started with a kick off Party and Art show last January 25, 2007. And will be followed by other events in May 2007 including an intimate performance by Paul Simon. For the whole programm look at the calender of CHF.

http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/calendar/CHF_20th_Event.pdf

Here you can see some pictures of the kick off party.
http://www.manhattan.smugmug.com/gallery/2395114#125520274

Simon Tribute airs Feb 1 in Canada

from Joey , 2007-02-01 00:00:00

The Tribute to Paul Simon (http://paul.simon.org/blog/2006/07/le-son-de-simon.htm ) that headlined the Montreal International Jazz Festival last summer will be aired (in condensed form) tonight, February 1, on CBC´s ´Opening Night´ in Canada.

Paul contributes with Hernández

from Ans , 2007-01-29 00:00:00

San Francisco (California), USA - Six Degrees Records has announced the signing of Spanish Harlem Orchestra, whose third album, United We Swing, will be released on May 15, 2007 worldwide.

United We Swing is a collection of infectious Latin music from an all-star lineup of living legends. The new release follows the Grammy award-winning album, Across 110th St., which won for Best Salsa Album in 2004, and their 2002 Grammy nominated debut album, Un Gran Dia en el Barrio.

Directed by world-renowned pianist/arranger/producer Oscar Hernández, the 13 member Spanish Harlem Orchestra has established itself as standard bearers of contemporary Latin music. Using the most accomplished players in the New York Hispanic community, Hernández brings together an amalgamation of strong performances from Ray De La Paz, Willie Tórres, and Marco Bermúdez on vocals, with a handful of top musicians including John Walsh, Pete Nater, Jimmy Bosch, Dan Reagan, Mitch Frohman, Luisíto Quintero, George Delgado, Jorge Gonzalez, and Hector ‘Maximo’ Rodriguez. United We Swing was recorded in November 2006 in Englewood, NJ.


“I am excited and extremely proud of our third CD United We Swing,” says Oscar Hernández. “The chemistry that Spanish Harlem Orchestra has achieved from performing and touring the last couple of years is reflected in the uncompromised musical excellence of this recording. Each individual musician has contributed to the hardcore swing we strive for as an ensemble. It is a great honor to have musical icon Paul Simon contribute his extraordinary talent to our sound with SHO.”

United We Swing features 13 new songs including a special guest appearance by Paul Simon (Late In The Evening/Tarde En La Noche). Hernández built a strong relationship with Paul Simon after arranging and producing the music for his Broadway musical ´The Capeman,´ which is based on the real life story of Salvador Agron. United We Swing is scheduled for release on May 15, 2007 on Six Degrees Records.

Montreux jazz 2007 with Paul?

from Bodo , 2007-01-28 00:00:00

The Montreux Jazz festival organisers are in negotiation with Paul Simon at the moment to bring him back on the festival plan for the summer 2007.
The final artist list will be announced on April 16.

These would be thrilling news for us, because a concert by Paul in Switzerland this summer would maybe include a full tour trough Europe too.

Paul played at the Montreux Jazz festival in the year 2002, a very special and intimitate concert in front of only 2000 people which has been filmed too. Later the song ´The Coast´ from that concert appeared as a bonus track on the extra single for the ´On My Way, Don´t Know Where I´m Goin´ collection.

On the picture above you see the group of fans from this site who met each other at the Montreux 2002 concert.

Michael Brecker died

from Bodo , 2007-01-28 00:00:00

Following a two and a half year battle with MDS and then leukemia, Michael Brecker passed away on January 13 2007.

Michael Brecker has been a good friend of Paul Simon since the mid 70´s, when he appeared on ´Still crazy after all these years´. In 1991/1992 he toured as a special guest for more than 150 concerts together with Paul on the ´Born at the right time tour´ having his own Michael Brecker solo break. More than 15 years after the famous Central Park concert in 1991 I think it would be a special honour to release it finally on DVD and include Michael Breckers stunning 12 minute wind instruments solo for the first time.


Michael Breckers family asks to give all donations to The Marrow Foundation´s TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FUND

CP91 DVD - Petition for release

from Bodo , 2006-12-19 00:00:00

We have started a petition to ask Warner Music and Paul Simons management to release the Concert in the park 1991 on HD-DVD/Blue-ray and DVD discs - completely with ALL tracks (also the erased tracks - You can call me Al with Chevy Chase, Michael Breckers solo).




If you think of buying this DVD or HD-DVD then please sign the petition here:
http://www.petitiononline.com/cp91dvd/petition.html

Watch the BBC One concert

from Bodo , 2006-11-21 00:00:00

For the next 7 day´s it is possible to watch Paul Simons BBC One concert on the BBC website. You might need to install the RealPlayer to watch this video.

Link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadband/mediawrapper/consoles/music/bb_rm_console.shtml?pack1

Grammy nomination for ´Surprise´ ?

from Matthias , 2006-11-21 00:00:00

Paul Simon’s “Surprise” album will maybe one of the nominated for Best Album of the Year on next Grammy Awards.
Acoording to Roger Friedman from FOX News, members of the Recording Academy must have their preliminary ballots all voted and back in by Thursday for this year´s Grammy Awards. And then things get interesting.
The Best Album nominations are certain to include Gnarls Barkley´s hit CD, ´St. Elsewhere,´ and that album´s single, ´Crazy,´ is destined for the Best Record category. But beyond that, what?

The four other Best Album nominees could be Paul Simon´s ´Surprise,´ which actually was the best recording this year — although that doesn´t really guarantee it anything in this age of diminished standards.
The three remaining slots could go to a variety of different offerings, including obvious but not definite choices like Bob Dylan´s ´Modern Times,´ the Dixie Chicks´ ´Taking the Long Way´ and James Blunt´s ´Back to Bedlam.´ Expect Blunt to clean up at this year´s awards, with nominations for Best New Artist, Best Song and Record for ´You´re Beautiful,´ in addition to Best Album. There´s also Bruce Springsteen´s ´We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions,´ which will be taken very seriously by voters.

Surprise on vinyl

from Matthew , 2006-11-20 00:00:00

Paul Simon´s latest hit album Surprise is to be released on vinyl on 5th December 2006

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=36356&keywords=NL111006

Graceland vynil replica release

from Bodo , 2006-11-20 00:00:00

Nostalgic persons will be pleased to hear that Graceland will be re-released on a Japanes vynil replica CD. This audio CD will be available on November 27. It includes the original tracks without any bonus material.








Available at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JU7IC4/ref=nosim/paulsimothene-20 and
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JU7IC4/ref=nosim/paulsimothene-21

Boy In The Bubble
Graceland
I Know What I Know
Gumboots
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
You Can Call Me Al
Under African Skies
Homeless
Crazy Love Vol 2
All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints

BBC One Sessions

from Bodo , 2006-11-14 00:00:00

UK residents should not miss this special BBC concert which will be aired on Sunday, Nov 19, 2006 on BBC 1 (10:55pm running time 50 minutes)

The BBC One Sessions is a series of unique, intimate performances by some of the greatest legends and contemporary stars around. This edition features Paul Simon, showcasing songs from his new album, Surprise.

This show has been recorded on Nov 4. during a special BBC concert in front of only 300 people.

Outrageous Single and video!

from Matthew/Bodo , 2006-10-26 00:00:00

Paul Simon releases his new single on the 13th November 2006 and is the third to be taken from his Gold certified album ´Surprise´ that has already sold over 800,000 copies worldwide. Considered as one of the stand out tracks from a truly special album ´Outrageous´ is released on limited edition...



2-track CD Single
1. Outrageous
2. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

Coloured Vinyl 7´ Single
1. Outrageous
2. Slip Slidin’ Away

Both formats backed with a classic Paul Simon track taken from his illustrious career. ´Surprise´ is the first album that Paul Simon has worked on in collaboration with the legendary Brian Eno. The result is a captivating collection of songs captured in mesmerising style with Eno’s inventive sonic landscaping which also features contributions from Herbie Hancock, Bill Frisell and Steve Gadd.

The single release also includes kind of a videoclip to promote it better. You can watch a (small) version of that clip here:

Real Audio Player:
http://streamos.warnermusic.com/real/wmiuk/paulsimon/outrageousv_hi.ram
Windows Media Player:
http://streamos.warnermusic.com/wmedia/wmiuk/paulsimon/outrageousv_hi.asx

Paul Simon & Lorne Michaels

from Ans , 2006-10-18 00:00:00

Paul Simon + Lorne Michaels at Iconoclasts TV Show at Sundance Channel. (Nov. 23 at 9 PM ET/PT)

Legendary musician Paul Simon visits “Saturday Night Live” Executive Producer and friend of over thirty years, Lorne Michaels, at the “SNL” set. They reminisce about the early days of “SNL” and Paul´s numerous and seminal appearances on the show. They discuss music, comedy and show business - then and now. Later, over dinner, the twosome converse about their creative process, friendship and being family men.

http://www.sundancechannel.com/iconoclasts/

Simon & Garfunkel SNL DVD

from Håkan , 2006-10-18 00:00:00

On dec 5 2006 the 1th season of the comedy show ´Saturday Night Live´ from 1975 will be released on DVD in the U.S.A. This also includes the 2nd episode on which Paul Simon was the host and musical guest, with special appearances by Simon and Garfunkel.

Check this link for more info:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6503

Happy birthday Mr. Simon

from Peter , 2006-10-13 00:00:00

Today is Paul Simons 65 birthday and we all wish him a wonderful party, health and a still a good voice for the future. Hopefully Paul can celebrate his birthday with his wife and children - although we have heard that Edie Brickell will be the musical guest on Jay Lenos ´Tonight´ show this evening. US fans should watch the show, maybe Edie sends here birthday wishes to Paul on Lenos show...?

PAULFEST @ Kulak´s Woodshed

from Ans , 2006-10-09 00:00:00

On October 12th, Paul Zollo will be hosting and performing in a show at Kulak´s called Paulfest, which is a tribute to Paul Simon on the eve of his 65th birthday, in which scores of very great artists will be present to perform songs by Simon, including Severin, Jeff Gold, James Coberly Smith, Robert Morgan Fisher, Lisa Nemzo, Craig Lincoln, Marketa Janska, Amy O´Neill, Scott Docherty and many others. It will also be webcast live from 8 pm to 10 pm PST

For more information visit http://myspace.com/paulzollo or
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zollo/238736018/

MOJO INTERVIEW

from Ian , 2006-10-06 00:00:00

The November issue of Mojo magazine (out now in the UK) carries a 7 page article on Paul. Some new (for me anyway) photos including one of Paul and Art in the studio in 1964 with both playing guitar! The interviewer, Phil Sutcliffe, writes a well researched piece which is obviously timed to co-incide with the UK tour.

Bridging the gap

from Pam , 2006-09-28 00:00:00

From the San Diego Union Tribune:

Bridging the gap

Paul Simon promises old hits and a new ´Surprise´ on tap Tuesday
By George Varga
UNION-TRIBUNE POP MUSIC CRITIC

September 28, 2006

Music, like life, can be a balancing act, as Paul Simon knows all too well.

Now, on the concluding leg of his first solo tour since 2001, he is mixing in five songs each night from his superb new album “Surprise” with several decades worth of his hits and choice album cuts. The trick is to perform his best-known songs live in a way that keeps them as fresh for him as the more edgy selections from the aptly titled “Surprise,” on which he fruitfully collaborated with ambient-music pioneer Brian Eno.

“I don´t go out and say: ´I won´t play the big hits,´ ” said Simon, who performs here with his multinational band Tuesday at Viejas Concerts at Bayside. “Because if I went out to see some artist who I´ve liked for a long time, I´d want to hear the hits. My feeling is, however, that if the song is a good song, you can play it a lot of ways and it should still be a good song.

“But just because I´m not trying to suck up to an audience doesn´t mean I´m indifferent. I like it to be an entertaining night, I just want it to be interesting. That, for me, is the essence. So, since I´m giving myself what I want – in terms of the musicians I work with and how the songs are played and rethought – I feel like I should give the audience what I´m guessing they want.”

Both as a solo artist and as one-half of Simon & Garfunkel, whose most recent reunion tour played to a full house here at Cox Arena in 2003, this New York native has long been noted for his meticulous craftsmanship and artistic vision.

Simon´s albums, including “Surprise,” are finely honed works that showcase his stylistic versatility, artistic daring and lyrically refined explorations of love, alienation, whimsy and world-weary resignation. Yet, whether he is doing a solo tour or collaborating with on-again/off-again musical partner Art Garfunkel, he regards his concerts as a welcome chance to let his songs grow and evolve. He lovingly reshapes them, without losing touch with their emotional essence.

“I think what goes on in the case of Simon & Garfunkel, or any act whose work was done decades ago, is that there´s an emotional memory of what it sounds like, which may not be a true reflection of what it actually sounds like,” Simon, 64, said last week from the New York home he shares with his wife, singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, and their three kids.

“And I try, with Simon & Garfunkel, to imagine what that emotional memory was and stay true to that. And, for me, it´s two guys and a guitar. ... As long as (we) came back and touched on that, it didn´t matter if (we) changed a song a little, or reharmonized it a little, or took out the words (we) didn´t really feel like singing anymore, for whatever reason.”

Simon´s desire to keep his songs in a constant state of rebirth is a jazz-inspired aesthetic rarely heard in pop music, let alone from someone who has sold tens of millions of albums and scored 28 Top 40 hits (13 on his own, 15 with Simon & Garfunkel).

“It is a jazz aesthetic,” he said. “Except for the fact that the subtleties in my songs get worked out over time, and then they´re not improvisational every night, which would be a true jazz aesthetic.

“My thought about the nuances is they are usually things that help me sing, and help me (achieve) what it feels like to be in a rhythm that´s bobbing along, and it´s liberating. It means I can phrase (songs) differently, I can rethink the story and tell it in a different way.”

Thinking in different ways is precisely what Simon wanted to do by teaming with Eno, who first rose to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of the art-rock band Roxy Music.

Eno, who has produced landmark records by David Bowie, U2 and Talking Heads, co-wrote two of the songs for “Surprise,” on which his main credit is “sonic landscape.” Rhythmically speaking, “Surprise” is atypically straightforward and streamlined compared to Simon´s recent albums. But dig under the surface, and all kinds of aurally subversive treats are waiting to be discovered.

“What´s beneath the surface, however you may define the surface, that´s a crucial part of the songwriting process,” Simon said. “The way the tracks are built, and the shifts in the color and the rhythm, had an affect upon the writing. So, for me, probably more than for almost all listeners, what´s said right beneath the surface is as interesting as what the final layer produces, the final layer being the words.

“Now, if I did it again, I´d probably be inclined to reverse the process, just for the sake of clearing out that way of thinking. ... That would produce another kind of song, or give me a way of keeping the process fresh. And that´s one of the things I´m a little obsessive about. I guess I´m easily bored, so I really try to find a way I can look at the creative process from an angle that is interesting. And it´s interesting because it´s fresh to me. I don´t like doing an imitation of what I do.”

Simon´s commercial heyday with his pioneering “Graceland” album is now two decades behind him. And while he doesn´t plan to tour or record again with Garfunkel (although their friendship is back on track), he does expect to remain a perpetual work in progress.

“I can´t tell who my audience is when I make a record, but I can when I perform,” Simon said. “And what the audience is, that I can see, seems to be divided between an ´upper demographic´ – to use a euphemism – and 20-year-olds. And of the upper demographic, that group seems to be divided.

“There are people who would just like to hear Simon & Garfunkel songs and whatever the most famous hits were, and there´s the other group that´s kind of excited by the fact I´m still making new music. Because that´s their personality type, too, they haven´t yielded to inertia. They like the fact I´m changing, because they´re trying to change, too.”

Kelly Sweet

from Ans , 2006-09-23 00:00:00

There is 1 concert scheduled with Kelly Sweet, October 7, 2006 Santa Barbara.


http://www.kelly-sweet.com/

Winner of a free concert ticket

from Bodo , 2006-09-21 00:00:00

Congratulations to Mandi Munyikwa!

She has won a free ticket to see Paul Simon in concert next November in Dublin.

The ticket was sponsored by a fan who had so much fun at the last Paul Simon concert, that he/she decided to invite someone to a Paul Simon show who has never seen him in concert before, and can not afford it.

Mandi was selected from the fan-database together with 120 other fans (from staates where Paul will give a concert in the next months) who have never seen Paul Simon live. They have been asked to email us why they never had the chance to see Paul in concert, and Mandi then was selected as the winner.


The Email Mandi wrote:

To the People that are offering me the chance of a lifetime!!!

The reason i´ve never been able to see Paul Simon live is because his
masterpiece is older than me!!
I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but when people ask, i say i was born and
raised on Graceland!
I´ve been a fan for as long as i can remember!Singing songs and quoting
lyrics like they were my mother tongue.
I am living in Dublin now, while i am studying in University, and the first
thing i did with my summer Paycheck was buy the new album! And it was worth the wait for me!
Paul Simon will be in Dublin on the 8th of November, and the thing keeping
me from seeing him this time round is the money! I am a student, and the
tickets are quite expensive (but worth it i´m sure!), but they are the price
of a weeks rent for me, and this is something i cannot afford.
I could not believe it when i saw that Paul Simon was going to be playing in
Ireland, i thought that i´d never get the chance to see him live!
I hope that it is possible for me to go and see him... this may be cliche,
but it would be a dream come true for me!!

Thank you so much for this opportunity!


Sorry for all others who wrote so nice and enthusiastic emails, only 1 could win...

Have a great time Mandi!!
And please report us from your first concert

A few more shows and Jerry Douglas

from Ans , 2006-09-11 00:00:00

Paul Simon sets up more ´Surprise´ shows

September 11, 2006 03:56 PM
by Jeremy Reed
Citysearch.com

As the late-September launch of his fall tour nears, singer/songwriter Paul Simon (tickets | music) has penciled in several more dates for the outing, which backs his first new album in six years, ´Surprise.´

New since last count is a September stop in Portland, OR, and October performances in Toronto, New York City, Boston and Philadelphia, those shows, as well as a number of previously announced stops, will feature The Jerry Douglas Band in the opening slot. Details are included in the itinerary below.

Douglas, who recently picked up his second Musician of the Year award from the Country Music Association, is backing his latest album, last year´s ´The Best Kept Secret.´

September 2006
26, 27 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre
29 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
30 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)

October 2006
3 - San Diego, CA - Embarcadero Marina Park South (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
4 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
6 - Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
7 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
10 - Denver, CO - Magness Arena (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
12 - Minneapolis, MN - Northrop Auditorium (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
16 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
17 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theater (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
18 - Toronto, Ontario - Hummingbird Centre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
21 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
22 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)
24 - Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theatre (w/ Jerry Douglas Band)

Livedaily.com/news

No other Europe dates 2006?

from Bodo , 2006-09-04 00:00:00

For some of you this could be one of the worst days this year.

A fan who visited the concert in Atlantic City told me she was speaking with Vincent Nguini (guitar player), and he told her that there will be no more other dates in Europe.

If you want to see Paul live in 2006 you definately now have to fly to Ireland or the British Island.
Ask in the forum if some people there would be so nice to help you on buying tickets.

So, let´s hope for 2007...

Outrageous to be 3rd single

from matthew , 2006-08-20 00:00:00

On 13th November 2006, Outrageous will be released as the third single from Paul Simon´s Surprise album.

Brief details can be seen here - http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=5676&aid=796440

Simon family sings for a friend

from Micky , 2006-08-16 00:00:00

~* Brickell´s and Simon´s songs for a friend *~

Just the chance to hear Paul Simon play an acoustic set Aug. 26 at the Music Hall at Fair Park is the closest most people will come to being invited inside the home of one of America´s foremost composers and most zealously private celebrities. But he is the second act on the bill. It´s his wife, Dallas-raised Edie Brickell and her band, the New Bohemians, who are headlining the show as a benefit for Edie´s childhood friend, Dallas actor Robert Meadows.

The mom connection

From the lean years of single motherhood until this very day, Edie´s mom, Larry, and Robert´s mom, Charlene, have remained best friends who have supported each other through life´s adversities. Last October, Robert suffered a brain injury when he was brutally attacked during a robbery at a 7-Eleven. With his medical bills already topping $1.5 million, Edie is doing for Robert what their mothers would do for each other – whatever it takes. Paul, who also is friends with the Meadows family, volunteered to lend his talents. The couple then drafted 15-year-old guitar player Tyler Dow Bryant, from Edie´s mom´s hometown, and his band to play a set. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700.For information about Robert, go to http://www.robertcmeadowsfund.com/about_robert.html

Source: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/columnists/apeppard/stories/DN-OTTpeppard_0816gl.ART.State.Edition1.3e77f47.html

Simon on Big Apple to Big Easy DVD

from Bodo , 2006-08-10 00:00:00

On August 22, 2006, Rhino Entertainment, in association with MSG Entertainment (MSGE), will release a double disc DVD of the landmark Katrina benefit concert, From The Big Apple To The Big Easy: The Concert For New Orleans, which was held on September 20th, 2005 at Madison Square Garden to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. As the one-year anniversary of the disaster approaches (August 29), Rhino Entertainment and MSGE invite you to bring home the DVD of the live concert performance that has touched so many lives. From The Big Apple To The Big Easy unites the biggest names in music with New Orleans legends to create a poignant musical journey. The live concert raised approximately nine million dollars to benefit long-term hurricane relief efforts. 100% of net proceeds from the sale of this DVD will continue to raise money and awareness for those victims.

Tracklist of this 2-disc DVD


Dirge/Celebrate - The Rebirth Brass Band
Southern Nights - Allen Touissant
All These Things - Art Neville
Hercules - Lenny Kravitz
On Your Way Down - Elvis Costello
Ain´t Got No Home - Clarence Henry
Fortune Teller - Jimmy Buffett
A Change/Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas
Last Train/I Know - Cyndi Lauper
Brother Jake/Iko Iko - Irma Thomas
I Think It´s Going To Rain Today - B. Midler
Levon - Elton John
My Girl Josephine - Ry Cooder
Rock Me Baby - Buckwheat Zydeco
When The Levee Breaks - Lenny Kravitz
Backwater Blues - Irma Thomas


Pascagoula Run - Jimmy Buffett
Heart Of Gold - Jimmy Buffett
Son Of A Son Of A Sailer - Jimmy Buffett
Fins - Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Sea Cruise - Jimmy Buffett & Paul Simon
Born On The Bayou - John Fogerty
Proud Mary - John Fogerty
The Monkey - Dave Bartholomew & Costello
I´m Walkin´ - Diana Krall, Troy Andrews
St. James Infirmiry - Kermit Ruffins
Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel
Bridge Over Troubled Water - S&G
Carry The Torch - The Neville Brothers
Hey Pocky Way - The Neville Brothers
Amazing Grace - The Neville Brothers
When The Saints - The Neville Brothers
When The Saints - (Brass Band Reprise)

Buy this Disc online
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=971641

Paul at R.C.Meadows Benefit concert

from Ans , 2006-08-07 00:00:00

Paul Simon will do an acoustic set at the benefit concert for Robert C. Meadows, an actor and long-life family friend of Edie.
He was a victim of brutal violence and his recovery is slow and questionable.

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians will also appear. Opening act is the 15 year old Tyler Dow Bryant.

http://robertcmeadowsfund.com/events_tickets.html

New song Father and daughter

from Bodo , 2002-10-30 00:00:00

The new Paul Simon song ´Father and Daughter´ written for the cartoon movie ´The wild Thornberrys´ (US-start December 2002) will be released at the end of November 2002

Paul Simon collection

from Bodo , 2002-10-20 00:00:00

On November 4 the new Greatest Hit´s collection ´On my way, but I don´t know where I´m going´ will be released. It includes the following 19 titels + 5 extra songs on a Bonsus disc

1. Mother And Child Reunion
2. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
3. Kodachrome
4. Something So Right
5. Loves Me Like A Rock
6. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
7. Still Crazy After All These Years
8. Late In The Evening
9. Slip Slidin´ Away
10. Hearts And Bones
11. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (Single Version)
12. The Boy In The Bubble (Single Version)
13. Graceland
14. You Can Call Me Al
15. Spirit Voices
16. The Cool, Cool, River
17. Adios Hermanos
18. Love
19. Hurricane Eye
Bonus Disc:
1. American Tune (Live - Carnegie Hall- 1975)
2. Duncan (Live - Royal Albert Hall -1973)
3. The Coast (Live - Montreaux - 2002 )
4. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live - New Orleans Jazz Festival, with Aaron Neville - 2001)
5. Mrs. Robinson (Live - Madison Square Garden - 1999)

New pictures, reviews....

from Bodo , 2002-07-29 00:00:00

I´m back from my holidays with Paul and have uploaded some new pictures today. There you can see some souvenirs we got on this tour, and also pictures from the Pori concert a fan send me. I´ll upload my pictures in a few days...it needs some time (5 films)
And I´m still searching for some reviews of the last shows and also Frankfurt, Randers and Skansen

Ludwigslust chancelled

from Bodo , 2002-05-15 00:00:00

The concert in Ludwigslust - Germany, has been canceled. The new venue for this concert is the Stadtpark in Hamburg - Germany. It´s also an Open Air concert and only about 100 km away from Ludwigslust.

All tour dates confirmed

from Bodo , 2002-05-07 00:00:00

Now all tour dates of the Paul Simon Europe summer tour are confirmed. You can find them on the left side . If you visit a concert then please email your seat number and row to Nicolas (www.altmusicpaulsimon.com) so that we can make fan meetings before the show starts.

First unconfirmed tourdates

from Bodo , 2002-04-15 00:00:00

Mr. Simon will play about 15 concerts this summer in Europe.
I´ve found the following dates in the last few hours:
2 July 2002 Munich - Olympiahalle - 20h
10 July 2002 Frankfurt - Festhalle - 20h
12 July 2002 Berlin - Waldbühne - 19h (Open Air!)
18 July 2002 Molde (Norwegen) - Jazz Festival - 18 Uhr
20 July 2002 Rander (Denmark)
21 July 2002 Ludwiglust - Schloßgarten - 20hr (Open Air!)
Between 5 and 20 Juli 2002 - Montreux (Switzerland) - Jazz Festival
middle of July 2002 - Stockholm(Sweden)
Further 2 concerts somewhere on the great isle in the northwest of Europe (not Greenland!)... (we are now a little bit confused about the name of this land ,-) )

Jazzfestival in Montreux

from Bodo , 2002-01-23 00:00:00

According to a spanisch press agency (thanks to Jose Maria Escudero!), Paul Simon will perform at the Jazz Festival in Montreux - Switzerland this year!. The festival will take place from 5th - 20th July 2002, but it´s not clear on which day Paul will play. However, it seems fixed that he takes part.
It seems as if Paul likes to give concerts on such events, he also played last year at the ´New Orleans Jazz Festival´, for the first time in his career
Speculations about more concerts in Europe are welcome, ... why should he make this long travel to Europe with his band, instruments a.s.o. for only one show? ,-)

Muhammad Ali 60´s birthday

from Bodo , 2002-01-16 00:00:00

Paul will appear at the Muhammad Ali birthday show on January 16 2002 and play not ´The Boxer´, but ´Diamonds on the soles of here shoes´. The show will be broadcasted on CBS at 8pm central time

Paul remembers George Harrison

from Bodo , 2002-01-14 00:00:00

Paul has written an articel for the Rolling Stones magazine about his last meeting with George Harrison in October 2000
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/paulsimon/articles/story/5919485/paul_simon_remembers_george´
Click here to read the article

Rumours about new album

from Bodo , 2001-12-18 00:00:00

New rumours from France (Nicolas wrote).
A french fan just received a letter from 1619 Broadway for thanking her for
the flowers she sent on Paul´s 60. The letter said Paul will tour as soon as
he will finish his new album.
However, the letter doesn´t say anything about WHEN Paul will finish or start producing a new album ,)

All Star Tribute DVD

from Bodo , 2001-12-11 00:00:00

The Brian Wilson Tribute DVD has been released a few days ago (also in Europe - now we have Paul on this DVD before we can see him on the Paris-DVD...) If you want to see Paul playing ´Surfer Girl´ it´s worth all the money. And stars like Elton John, Ricky Martin, Billy Joel, David Crosby, a.s.o will play some of the greates Beach Boys songs.

George Harrison is death

from Bodo , 2001-11-15 00:00:00

George Harrison, (Beatles) died after a long fight against his disease. Paul Simon about said about the loos of his friend George:
´He wrote some of the greatest Beatles songs, but more than that, he had a
gentleness and spirituality that made spending time with him a great pleasure.
I have been dreading this loss and I will really miss him.´

´You´re the One´ AUDIO-DVD

from Bodo , 2001-09-02 00:00:00

The YTO Audio-DVD has been released now. If you have a  digital surround system (5.1 channel) then you should buy it.  Amazing sound!!!
Information:
http://www.dvdaudiopreview.com´
www.dvdaudiopreview.com
Buy it at:
http://www.dvdplanet.com´
www.dvdplanet.com

Tribute to Heros

from Bodo , 2001-09-22 00:00:00

Paul performed on Friday (September 21) at the ´America - A tribute to heroes´ show for the victims of the terror attacks in the USA. He played a lovely version of ´Bridge over troubled waters´

Simon and Garfunkel Remastered Box Set

from Bodo , 2001-09-01 00:00:00

All Simon & Garfunkel albums have been remastered and released (europe: september 17 ) with some extra tracks on every album. You can buy them alone or in a boxed set.
Order at:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005NKKU/qid=999790761/sr=2-1/103-4488362-8154236´
www.amazon.com

Simon will interview Lorne Michaels

from Bodo , 2006-08-04 00:00:00

PAUL SIMON and EDDIE VEDDER will be among the stars interviewing their heroes in the second season of US TV series ICONOCLASTS. The Sundance Channel series was a hit when it first aired late last year (05) with MICHAEL STIPE, ROBERT REDFORD and RENEE ZELLWEGER spending time with chef MARIO BATALI, PAUL NEWMAN and newswoman CHRISTANE AMANPOUR respectively. For the new series, which premieres in October (06), Simon will interview SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE creator LORNE MICHAELS, while PEARL JAM star Vedder will chat to surfing icon LAIRD HAMILTON and funnyman DAVE CHAPPELLE will catch up with poet MAYA ANGELOU.

UK - Europe Tour, first dates

from Bodo , 2006-08-03 00:00:00

The first dates for the UK 2006 tour
have been announced.

Nov 3 - Glasgow
Nov 4 - Manchester
Nov 6 - Bournemouth
Nov 10 - london
Nov 11 Birmingham

http://www.ents24.com/web/artist/13137/Paul_Simon.html

More dates will come.

Now our daily new thread asking for a Europe tour may stop :-)

2nd Surprise Single

from matthew , 2006-08-02 00:00:00

The second single from Surprise is going to be ´That´s Me´ with ´You Can Call Me Al´ as a B-side

It will be available on CD-Single and limited edition 7´ vinyl picture disc.

Release Date: 21st August

Make-up date Atlantic City

from Ans , 2006-07-31 00:00:00

The make-up date for the Atlantic City NJ concert from July 14 is September 2, 2006 at Borgata Event Center.

Paul Simon at Abbey Road TV show

from Ans , 2006-07-18 00:00:00

Google news - Gigwise.com

The legendary Abbey Road studios is set to host a new TV series which will feature appearances from some of the world’s top music stars.

Twelve episodes of Channel 4’s ‘Live From Abbey Road’ will be broadcast, each show will feature three acts playing three songs each.

Acts set to appear on the show include The Who, Massive Attack, Paul Simon, The Killers, Richard Ashcroft and Diana Ross.

The show will have no studio audience or presenter with acts bringing their own engineers and given one day to record the sessions.

Show producer Michael Gleason told Music Week magazine: ´It´s a show really produced by musicians, and they´re in their creative home of the recording studio.´

The programmes are expected to be broadcast in November.

Sean Lennon, Harper Simon Team Up

from Brandy , 2006-07-18 00:00:00

Late BEATLE JOHN LENNON´s son SEAN has enlisted the offspring of another rock superstar, PAUL SIMON, to work on his forthcoming album. HARPER SIMON has been helping Sean Lennon record FRIENDLY FIRE, his first album since 1999. An insider says, ´Sean and Harper obviously have a lot in common and are good friends. ´They know it´s virtually impossible to escape from their fathers´ shadows but they´ve had a lot of fun putting the album together.´ Friendly Fire is due to be released in September (06).
18/07/2006 07:36

(Taken from a link on google.com/news)

Atlantic City show cancelled

from Ans , 2006-07-15 00:00:00

The show in Atlantic City has been cancelled due to illness. The show will be rescheduled and the new date will be announced when it is available.

No news yet about the show tonight.

Release DVD concert for New Orleans

from Ans , 2006-07-11 00:00:00

Here you can find all the info about the DVD release ´From The Big Apple To The Big Easy´

A double DVD, release date August 22, 2006.

100% of Net Proceeds from the Sale of This DVD to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Katrina.

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060710005579&newsLang=en

Paul Simon at Letterman Show

from Ans , 2006-06-28 00:00:00

This Friday, June 30th Paul Simon will appear at the David Letterman show at 11.35 p.m.
Tom Brokaw will also be on the show.
There is nothing on the site yet, but here is the link, maybe they will show something later.

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/

Kelly Sweet To Open For Paul Simon

from Bodo Malo , 2006-06-26 00:00:00

Razor & Tie recording artist Kelly Sweet has been chosen to open for legendary artist Paul Simon on selected dates for his U.S. tour. The July 7th and July 8th shows in Essex Junction, Vermont and Manchester, New Hampshire, respectively have already been confirmed.

Check out the website of Kelly Sweet
http://www.kelly-sweet.com/
I think her music is gorgeous. Come early this time! :-)

Nine weeks of rehearsals

from Ans , 2006-06-26 00:00:00

This news fits Bodo´s news about the touring band very well.

from Rolling Stone, June 29, 2006 Page 24

Simon´s latest disc, ´Surprise,´ marries his trademark melodic and
lyrical sensibility with lush electronic textures, courtesy of Brian
Eno. Preparing for Simon´s summer tour, his veteran band plans nine
weeks of rehearsals to translate the new sound to the stage. ´Not only
will those sounds be in the new songs, we´re using them as a palette,´
says guitarist Mark Stewart. ´Environmental sounds are even finding
their way into Slip Slidin´ Away.´

Surprise drops to 20 in UK chart

from Simon Evans , 2006-06-26 00:00:00

Surprise dropped a disappointing 16 places to 20 in this week´s UK album chart. Clearly the ´buzz´ created around its release has worn off. A pity there isn´t a tour planned for the UK, which would inevitably stimulate sales again.

Touring band 2006

from Bodo , 2006-06-24 00:00:00

From the latest interview we could read that Paul finally added 1 more drummer to his band (maybe he need someone for the ROTS songs... ,-) )

So this is the final band (in order of how long someone is a band member)

Steve Gadd: drums
Bakithi Kumalo: bass
Tony Cedras: accordeon, keyboard,
trumpet, vocals, guitars.
Vincent Nguini : guitar, background vocals
Mark Stewart : guitar, sax, vocals
Andy Snitzer: sax, computer sounds
Robin DiMaggio: drums [NEW LIVE MUSICIAN]

Surprise still in UK Top 5

from Simon Evans , 2006-06-18 00:00:00

Surprise has stayed at No 4 in the new UK album chart, released today. The album was released on June 5 in the UK and went straight into the charts at No 4 last week. Internationally the album has tended to drop down charts after it´s initial entry, which just goes to show how much the UK still loves him after all these years!

Jerry Douglas and Paul Simon

from Ans , 2006-06-17 00:00:00

Jerry Douglas Band to Hit the Road with Paul Simon

Music NewsBMNN wrote: on Jun. 16, 2006:
Nashville, Tenn. - The Jerry Douglas Band has been confirmed for the opening position on the Paul Simon 2006 summer tour. Dates include the Montreal Jazz Festival, Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY and PNC Bank Arts Center.

River of Music Party
Jerry Douglas, widely regarded as the world´´s best dobro player, was recently recognized again as Musician of the Year by the Country Music Association, his second such honor, adding to a long list of awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He has also received 12 Grammy Awards, and an additional 5 NARAS acknowledgements for his work on the Down from the Mountain soundtrack. In 2004, the National Endowment for the Arts presented Jerry the 2004 National Heritage Fellowship, the highest honor for the Folk and Traditional Arts.

Although most widely known for his featured role with Alison Krauss and her band, Union Station, Jerry has earned the respect and collaborated with such artists as Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Bela Fleck, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, John Fogerty, Dave Grisman, Trey Anastasio, James Taylor, Emmylou Harris and Earl Scruggs.

Surprise UK chart Top 5 entry

from Simon Evans , 2006-06-11 00:00:00

Paul Simon´s Surprise has gone straight into the UK album charts at Number 4, his highest chart entry since Rhythm Of The Saints 16 years ago.

Paul on BBC2 - Big Show

from Bodo , 2006-06-06 00:00:00

Attention, this afternoon Paul will be guest on the BBC Radio 2 ´Big show´ with Steve Wright.
Watch out the ´Webcam´ they have in their studio to capture some pictures of Paul.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wright/

Album of the week on BBC Radio 2

from Matthew , 2006-05-28 00:00:00

Paul Simon´s new offering ´Surprise´ will be Album of the Week on Radio 2 this week and a different song from the album will be played each day on the Ken Bruce show 9:30 - 12:00 and the Janice Long show 00:00 - 03:00 Monday - Friday.

You can listen live at

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2

Father & daughter single - May 29

from Bodo , 2006-05-28 00:00:00

Father & daughter single - Europe release only.

´Father And Daughter´ is the first single to be taken from Paul Simon´s his eagerly anticipated new album ´Surprise´ that was co-produced by Brian Eno. Already familiar to fans, having won an Oscar nomination following its prior inclusion on ´The Wild Thornberrys Movie´ soundtrack, ´Father And Daughter´ is a delicately emotional ballad written in Paul Simon´s inimitable style and closes ´Surprise´ in remarkable fashion.

Track listing
1. Father And Daughter
2. Another Galaxy

BBC Radio 2 will be aired on 6/3

from Kazoo , 2006-05-26 00:00:00

From the BBC radio 2 web site:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/

WHAT´S COMING UP
PAUL SIMON

Saturday 3rd June, 21.00-22.00
An exclusive live concert for Radio 2 performed at an intimate London venue.

Paul on Jools Hollands Later show

from Bodo , 2006-05-25 00:00:00

Paul will appear today Friday 26th May on BBC2 at Jools Hollands ´Later´ show (11.35pm)

He will be at the show with some of the biggest music titanes of the last 30 years - David Gilmour and Elvis Costello.
So turn on your recording equipment.

Here are more details about that show:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/later/show/index_20060526.shtml

Paul Simon on Songs For Life album

from Ans , 2006-05-25 00:00:00

SIMON ON “SONGS FOR LIFE” ALBUM:
NEW MIX OF “UNDER AFRICAN SKIES”

Created to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, Songs for Life is an album of songs with uplifting messages performed by prominent recording artists who have dedicated their time and talents to this effort. Some of the participating artists have recorded new tracks inspired by the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa while others have chosen previously recorded tracks that fit within the theme of unity, hope and brotherhood. Proceeds from the sale of the CD go to the Royal Initiative to Combat AIDS (RICA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, where thousands of people are dying of the disease every day.

With songs both new and old from some of the world’s best-known recording artists, Songs for Life promises to be an amazing listening experience created to bring attention – and critical funding – to a life-and-death cause in Africa.

Distributed by EMI-Capitol Records, coordinated by The Marshall Firm and promoted internationally by JAM Entertainment and Music Group, Songs for Life was produced under the guidance of the legendary Phil Ramone, who over the last three decades has produced some of the world’s most successful recording artists, including Chicago, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Elton John, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and U2, to name just a few.

The track 2 in this CD is a new mix of Paul Simon’s “Under African Skies”

This Album was released Oct. 7, 2003.
It´s available at amazon.com

Paul again on Ellen Degeneres show

from Bodo , 2006-05-25 00:00:00

Tonight Paul Simon will appear again on the Ellen Degeneres show. (May 25)
This show was recorded before, cause Paul is playing today at the BBC studios in London.

Ellen continues to bring awareness to New Orleans by sharing stories and moments from her recent visit to her hometown. Ellen is joined by ´American Idol´s´ RANDY JACKSON, music legend PAUL SIMON and former Presidents GEORGE H. W. BUSH and BILL CLINTON. Join Ellen for an emotional tribute to New Orleans.

Paul Simon concert: Radio 2

from Simon Evans , 2006-05-23 00:00:00

This week´s Radio Times is trailing an interview with Paul, that will, presumably, appear in the issue dated June 3 - June 9. Can we assume the concert that is being recorded for Radio 2 this week will be aired during that week? Is this why the UK has had to wait up to a month longer than everybody else for the new album´s release?

Paul Simon talks about Surprise

from Bodo , 2006-05-21 00:00:00

On this site you will find 4 different parts of an interview Paul gave a few days before to Bill Flanagan.

http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/warner_music/paul_simon_surprise.htm

(scroll down a little bit and select from the video from the drop-down box)

Paul on Ellen Degeneres show

from Bodo , 2006-05-17 00:00:00

Attention - Tomorrow night, May 18, Paul will be the musical guest at the Ellen Degeneres show where he will perform 1 new and 1 old song. Also guest on the show will be the former presidents duo Bill Clinton and George W. Bush,


The announcement from Ellens site.

Ellen celebrates her 500th episode with an exclusive interview with former Presidents BILL CLINTON and GEORGE HW BUSH. This special show includes Ellen´s favorite moments from her first 499 shows. Joining Ellen for the celebration is Academy Award winning actress DIANE KEATON. Making his first appearance on the show, the legendary PAUL SIMON performs ´Surprise´ as well as a classic song. Plus, Ellen´s favorite actress, SHERRI SHEPHERD.

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/thisweek/

Last week summary

from Bodo , 2006-05-17 00:00:00

A short summary of the last week, where did Paul appear.

On May 7 he appeared first at the CBS Sunday morning show, where he gave a short interview about Surprise and you could see him rehearsing ´Outrageous´

Later in the afternoon on the same day he appeared at the Jazz Festival in New Orleans, parts of the concert have been aired live over the internet. The full setlist can be found on this page in the LIVE - Surprise Tour section

Friday morning (May 12) Paul appeared at the Good Morning America show, he gave a short interview and played several songs on that show for the audience (Mrs. Robinson, Me and Julio), but only 2 songs have been aired at full length - Outrageous and Graceland.

Next day on May 13 Paul was guest at the Satuday Night Live show. He played a great version of “How Can You Live In The Northeast?” and again ´Outrageous´. Co-guest on the show was also the former vice precident Al Gore, a good friend of Paul.

Paul Simon interview: Word Magazine

from Simon Evans , 2006-05-16 00:00:00

There´s an excellent interview with Paul in the latest issue of Word magazine. He talks about how his relationship with Garfunkel has been healed, the spiritual awakening he experienced in the late 90s, his time in England in the mid-60s and his enduring friendship with Kathy who, apparently, was present at the 2004 Hyde Park Concert. Good to know that he seems so content with life at last.

PS NPR Radio Interview 5/08/06

from Beth , 2006-05-08 00:00:00

This is a very interesting 13 minute interview with Paul on NPR Radio, All Things Considered, today...Gives some specifics of the makeup of some of the songs on ´Surprise´.....

A return to Graceland?

from Ans , 2006-05-07 00:00:00

ITV news/entertainment, Sat May 6 2006

A return to Graceland?

Ladysmith Black Mambazo say they would love to work with Paul Simon again, 20 years after he worked with them on Graceland.

Lead singer and founder Joseph Shabalala said the band have been wanting to see him again but they have never managed to get round to it until now.

He said: ´Let me tell you something about Paul Simon, that man has a beautiful dream to come to South Africa and open a school for us.

´He is a wonderful man and since he worked with us all those years ago we have had many changes in South Africa.

´The time has never quite been right for him to come and join us again but now it is.´

´Outrageous´ single release

from Bodo , 2006-05-06 00:00:00

SINGLE: OUTRAGEOUS (Warner Bros. Records)

Outrageous will be the first single outtake from the new album ´Surprise´.

A short review from Billboard.

Six years after his last album, ´You´re the One,´ and 20 years after his masterpiece ´Graceland,´ Paul Simon returns with the bouncy lead from his upcoming new studio release, ´Surprise.´ Kicking off full force with a spunky funk groove and breathless vocals, ´Outrageous´ is a funny tale about a vain, middle-aged man who ´does 990 sit-ups a day´ and paints his hair ´the color of mud.´ The song´s biting hook (´Who´s gonna love you when your looks are gone?´) has a sweet melody, echoed by crushing guitar chords and an unexpected, soul-wrapping bridge. ´Outrageous´ is not a radio smash, but it is original, showcasing a unique voice that still radiates with pureness and clarity. Even so, we expected more experimental soundscapes from Simon´s collaboration with avant-gardist Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads).

Paul Simon & Terrance Simien

from Ans , 2006-04-17 00:00:00

Terrance Simien´s upcoming August release ´Across the Parish Line´ (AIM Records) will be a collection of both originals that reflect his deep Louisiana roots and diverse covers that become his own with unique vocals and musical interpretations. The CD features guest artists Paul Simon, Marcia Ball, Garth Hudson and the late Rick Danko. And for the first time Simien records the song that he co-wrote with Dennis Quaid for the smash hit movie, ´The Big Easy.´

Full article at Paul.simon.org

Simon and Garfunkel are now a rock

from Cris , 2006-04-15 00:00:00

Simon and Garfunkel were honored by a brazilian amateur astronomer with an asteroid name. The official designation was promulgated on April, 14th in the Minor Plane Center site and can be seem in:

http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/lists/MPNames.html#S

Below is the text to justify the honor to International Astronomical Union.


Simon-Garfunkel 91287 Paul Frederic Simon, Arthur Ira Garfunkel

(91287) Simon-Garfunkel = 1999 FP21
Discovered 1999 Mar 21 by C. Jacques at Wykrota Observatory-CEAMIG.

Simon and Garfunkel were born in 1941, grew up in Queens-NY and became
one of the most successful duos in the history of popular music. Their magic
is heard through the beautiful high tenor voice of Garfunkel, which gently
wraps Simon´s natural talent of combining poetic lyrics to memorable melodies.

MSN streams Paul Simon at NOjazz

from Ans , 2006-04-15 00:00:00

Yahoo press news.

MSN Video to stream original performances from Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello and others.

REDMOND, Wash., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSN is celebrating the return of the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage musical event by bringing select performances into homes around the globe April 28-30 and May 5-7. MSN has entered into an agreement with the 2006 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to be the exclusive webcast provider of the first Jazz Fest following the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina and will donate all the advertising proceeds to benefit New Orleans Katrina Relief efforts. The webcast is scheduled to include concert performances by globally popular artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and the Dave Matthews Band, as well New Orleans music legends including Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas and Buckwheat Zydeco. Viewers can tune in to the festival coverage at http://msnvideo.com/jazzfest .

Touring USA & Europe

from Bodo , 2006-04-03 00:00:00

According to Mark Stewart (member of Pauls band) Paul will tour this summer the USA and later in fall they will come to Europe too.

Mark was on tour trough Europe last month with his own band ´Bang on a Can´ and the visited Slovenia, Slovakia, France and Spain. On their stop in Sevilla(Spain) some Simon fans had the chance to talk to Mark and asked him a few things about the new album and the following tour.
Stewart said about the new album that ´each song is a little symphony´ and ´if we are real Paul´s fans, we should be surprised by this album´. (free back translation: English-Spanish-English)

The main instrument on that album is the guitar, Mark played a lot of different guitars on the new songs, and he even played saxophone on it.

About the upcoming tour he said that the band will be smaller this time (at least we now know that Mark and Steve Gadd are in that band) and Paul will play some more older and unknown songs this time, songs from the 70s.

My own 2 Cents:
Even when the band is smaller I think we can expect that Paul will play standards like ´Late in the evening´ and ´You can call me al´ - having Mark as a saxophone player in my mind. I also think that he will have at least 1 percussion player (Jamey Haddad ?) and maybe Tony who is also playing now with Paul since 20 years and a important person on the harmonica. Bass player will possibly be Bakithi and I expect him to have a great name on the piano too, because the new album also features Herbie Hancock.

Paul Simon on SNL

from Erika , 2006-03-29 00:00:00

From: http://www.fmqb.com/

March 28, 2006

Paul Simon will release his first studio album since 2000, Surprise, on May 9 via Warner Bros. Billboard reports that the album was recorded as a collaboration with producer Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads). Simon will play the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 7 and is expected to tour this summer and fall to support Surprise. He will also perform on his old friend Lorne Michaels´ Saturday Night Live on May 13.

Pre-Order Surprise

from Erika , 2006-03-29 00:00:00

The new Paul Simon album ´Surprise´ can be preordered on many online-webshops now.


On CD Universe for 13.29 $
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7057667&style=music&cart=323636340&BAB=M

On Amazon for 19.98 $
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F0UV1S/sr=8-1/qid=1143624891/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-7198390-2326358?%5Fencoding=UTF8

On Amazon UK for 16.99 Pounds
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000F0UV1S/qid%3D1143029255/sr%3D1-57/ref%3Dsr%5F1%5F2%5F57/202-4530300-7997451

The new Simon: Adrians first band

from Bodo , 2006-03-24 00:00:00

Adrian, Pauls 13 year old son has formed his first band. Together with a friend from school he plays in a band named ´Lopside up´

A lot of their songs can be heard on their internet page: http://www.purevolume.com/lopsideup

The band was formed when Adrian moved from NYC to Connecticut 2 years ago. They play a good and pure guitar rock, I think we can expect a lot from them in a few years.

Their first ever recorded song is called ´The right time´, and they have written many more songs in the last months. Their influences are Blink 182, Sublime, Greenday, Goldfinger.

Although he has a very famous dad he decided to use his real name when revealing their band on the internet, and this could cause some problems. Please do not try to find him and ask him questions about his dad (we know how nerving that might be for a 13 year old) - but I hope they can also live with fans who admire their dad´s music and their own music, cause they are very good!

New album to be released on May 8

from Simon Evans , 2006-03-21 00:00:00

Hot of the presses, this from Warner Brothers:

Paul Simon

New album ´Surprise´ produced by Brian Eno

Set for May 8th release on Warner Bros. Records

One of the world´s most renowned songwriters Paul Simon returns with the timeless quality of his new album ´Surprise´ that is scheduled for a May 8th release on Warner Bros. Records.

´Surprise´ is the first album that Paul Simon has worked on in collaboration with legendary producer Brian Eno. The result is a captivating collection of songs captured in mesmerising style by Eno´s inventive production. ´Surprise´, his first album since 2000´s ´You´re The One´, is reminiscent of classics from his back catalogue such as ´Paul Simon´, ´There Goes Rhyming Simon´ and ´Still Crazy After All These Years´.

Titles set to rank amongst highlights of the set include ´Outrageous´, ´How Can You Live In The Northeast´ and ´Sons And Daughters´.

There are tentative plans for Paul Simon to plan an intimate show in London around the release of the album. Details of the show will be announced when and if they are confirmed.

Paul Simon´s activities since the release of ´You´re The One´ have included stadium shows with former partner Art Garfunkel and the release of a nine-disc box set entitled ´The Studio Recordings 1972-2000´. He also earned an Oscar nominated for the song ´Father And Daughter´ that featured in the animated hit ´The Wild Thornberrys Movie´.

Paul Simon is also set to play at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 7th.
www.Amazon.com and www.cduniverse.com list the album to be released on May 9, while Warner switzerland wrote that the album will be in stores on May 12

Art Garfunkel comes to Germany!

from babydriver , 2006-03-18 00:00:00

According to the web site www.modernewelt.de Art Garfunkel will come to Munich on Friday July 7 2006 and perform at ´Tollwood´.
No other information are given yet.

Paul Simon to Headline Jazz Fest

from Brandy , 2006-02-16 00:00:00

Fats Domino, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan Headline Jazz Fest

February 16, 2006 9:30 a.m. EST


Denise Royal - All Headline News Staff Writer

New Orleans, LA (AHN) – This year’s New Orleans’ Jazz Fest boasts a roster of famous names and will serve as a homecoming of sorts for hundreds of the city’s most famous musicians. Fats Domino, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Keith Urban and Yolanda Adams top the list of headliners.


Many other big acts will grace the festival, such as the Dave Matthews Band, Lionel Richie and Jimmy Buffet.


The festival is scheduled to take place April 28th-30th and May 5th-7th. As usual, it will be held at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horseracing track that flooded and was seriously damaged during Hurricane Katrina.


The festival was initiated in 1970 and has grown into one of this city´s biggest annual events, along with Mardi Gras.

(taken from google.com/news)

Ladysmith singer dead

from Nikki , 2006-02-15 00:00:00

By AP (The Edmonton Sun)

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Jockey Shabalala, a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, South Africa´s most famous a cappella ensemble, has died, the group´s record company said yesterday. He was 62.

Shabalala, whose brother Joseph founded and still leads the ensemble, died Saturday of natural causes surrounded by family at his home in Ladysmith, said Mike Wilpizeski, a spokesman for the U.S.-based Heads Up International record label. He had suffered from various ailments.

Jockey Shabalala joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the 1960s and was on Paul Simon´s Graceland album, which won the Grammy Award for album of the year in 1986.

He continued to tour and record with the group until early last year, when they won a second Grammy for their recording Raise Your Spirit Higher. He then retired from international travel to spend more time with his family but continued to perform in South Africa.

The group, which fuses Zulu and gospel music traditions, was touring the United States to promote their latest release, Long Walk to Freedom, when news of Shabalala´s death reached them. Joseph Shabalala said they would not interrupt the tour.
´We must continue to spread our culture and our message of peace, love and harmony,´ he said in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ´Jockey helped me and the rest of the group on this mission for almost 40 years. As we were performing tonight´s encore song, Amazing Grace, ... I could hear his voice, once again, as part of our harmony. I´ll always hear his voice, even as he is now with God.´

He is survived by his wife and four children.