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2nd show announcement for Jeff and Eric.
(London, UK) – Due to overwhelming fan demand, and a sold-out first show, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced today a second show at London’s 02 on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, October 2nd.
On the heels of a stunning collaboration in Tokyo, Japan last February and after much speculation, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced earlier this month an eagerly anticipated collaboration at the 02 Arena London on February 13, 2010. The duo had only planned a one-night only performance which quickly sold out, and have this second and final show.
In what will be the must see shows of this decade Beck and Clapton will perform together and apart. The duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena. Both artists admitted to having a fantastic time on stage together and press gave rave reviews. The concerts were so spectacular for the musicians and fans alike, that the two decided to team up again at London’s prestigious 02 Arena.
Both Beck and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honours and awards to their names. Beck has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and Clapton is the only artist to be inducted three times. Their musical paths are linked together by the Yardbirds – a band that Clapton left in 1965 and his replacement, ironically, was Jeff Beck. Since those days, Beck and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. Now, more than 40 years after the Yardbirds disbanded, the two will join together on the same stage. The duo has said that no exact set list has been discussed but they plan to each do their own respective sets followed by a joint set that is expected to be longer than their first shows in Japan.
Jeff Beck’s recent release, Live at Ronnie Scotts DVD, has gone platinum in USA, Canada and Japan. Beck is currently recording his first studio album in five years in London with Trevor Horne and Steve Lipson producing. Eric Clapton’s recent release Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD has gone multi-platinum in the US. Clapton also just completed a sold-out North American tour with former Blind Faith band member Steve Winwood.
Ticket On-Sale Information
Tickets will go on-sale Friday, October 2. Tickets can be purchased via 24 hr ticket hotline 0870 735 5000 or www.bookingsdirect.com. (Maximum 6 tickets per household).
Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton-2nd show.
(London, UK) – Due to overwhelming fan demand, and a sold-out first show, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced today a second show at London’s 02 on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, October 2nd.
On the heels of a stunning collaboration in Tokyo, Japan last February and after much speculation, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced earlier this month an eagerly anticipated collaboration at the 02 Arena London on February 13, 2010. The duo had only planned a one-night only performance which quickly sold out, and have this second and final show.
In what will be the must see shows of this decade Beck and Clapton will perform together and apart. The duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena. Both artists admitted to having a fantastic time on stage together and press gave rave reviews. The concerts were so spectacular for the musicians and fans alike, that the two decided to team up again at London’s prestigious 02 Arena.
Both Beck and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honours and awards to their names. Beck has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and Clapton is the only artist to be inducted three times. Their musical paths are linked together by the Yardbirds – a band that Clapton left in 1965 and his replacement, ironically, was Jeff Beck. Since those days, Beck and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. Now, more than 40 years after the Yardbirds disbanded, the two will join together on the same stage. The duo has said that no exact set list has been discussed but they plan to each do their own respective sets followed by a joint set that is expected to be longer than their first shows in Japan.
Jeff Beck’s recent release, Live at Ronnie Scotts DVD, has gone platinum in USA, Canada and Japan. Beck is currently recording his first studio album in five years in London with Trevor Horne and Steve Lipson producing. Eric Clapton’s recent release Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD has gone multi-platinum in the US. Clapton also just completed a sold-out North American tour with former Blind Faith band member Steve Winwood.
Ticket On-Sale Information
Tickets will go on-sale Friday, October 2. Tickets can be purchased via 24 hr ticket hotline 0870 735 5000 or www.bookingsdirect.com. (Maximum 6 tickets per household).
JEFF BECK and ERIC CLAPTON.
Only at The 02, London
Saturday, February 13, 2010
(London, UK) -- On the heels of a stunning collaboration in Tokyo, Japan last February and after much speculation, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced today an eagerly anticipated collaboration at the 02 Arena London on February 13, 2010. In what will be one of the must see shows of this decade Beck and Clapton will perform together and apart. The duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena. Both artists admitted to having a fantastic time on stage together and press gave rave reviews. The concerts were so spectacular for the musicians and fans alike, that the two decided to team up again at London’s prestigious 02 Arena.
‘Eric and I played together in Japan earlier this year and had a blast. Since then we have been in regular contact and talked about doing a similar show for our fans. Looking forward to the show in 2010,” said Jeff Beck.
“I’ve always considered Jeff Beck to be one of the finest guitar players around. He’s a friend, a great guy, and a truly gifted musician. We had such a fun time in Japan that it seemed natural to play together again,” said Eric Clapton.
Both Beck and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honours and awards to their names. Beck has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and Clapton is the only artist to be inducted three times. Their musical paths are linked together by the Yardbirds – a band that Clapton left in 1965 and his replacement, ironically, was Jeff Beck. Since those days, Beck and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. Now, more than 40 years after the Yardbirds disbanded, the two will join together on the same stage. The duo has said that no exact set list has been discussed but they plan to each do their own respective sets followed by a joint set that is expected to be longer than their first shows in Japan.
Jeff Beck’s recent release, Live at Ronnie Scotts DVD, has gone platinum in USA, Canada and Japan. Beck is currently recording his first studio album in five years in London with Trevor Horne and Steve Lipson producing. Eric Clapton’s recent release Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD has gone multi-platinum in the US. Clapton also just completed a sold-out North American tour with former Blind Faith band member Steve Winwood.
Ticket On-Sale Information
Tickets will go on-sale Monday, September 28th. Tickets can be purchased via 24 hr ticket hotline 0870 735 5000 or www.bookingsdirect.com. (Maximum 4 tickets per household).
Jeff Beck and The Imelda May Band - special gig announced.
Guitar legend Jeff Beck will be performing with The Imelda May Band at indigO2 at The O2 in London on September 21st
Tickets are available exclusively to American Express Cardmembers and can be purchased via www.americanexpress.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk/amex
Ticket prices are as follows:
Floor standing £25
Kings Row £40
Balcony seated £35
Balcony standing £15
Tickets are limited to 6 per person and prices do not include booking fee.
www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2
Platinum awards for Live at Ronnie Scotts.
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The band were all presented with an award from Eagle Rock before they went on stage at the Royal Albert Hall on the 4th July.
This Platinum award was for the US sales of the DVD'Jeff Beck performing this week.. live at Ronnie Scott's'
Scatterbrain (Live) features on Guitar Hero 5.
Guitar Hero today confirmed two dozen rockin’ tracks which will be featured on Guitar Hero® 5’s massive 85-song on-disc set list. From the legendary folk rock sounds of Bob Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower” to the thumping drums of Coldplay’s “In My Place”; indie darling Vampire Weekend’s memorable “A-Punk” to the Beastie Boys’ rock/hip-hop hit “Gratitude,” the game features the widest variety of today’s rock hits and classic tunes from some of the biggest names in music. Numerous bands are also making their music video game debut -- Band of Horses, Darkest Hour, Elliott Smith, John Mellencamp, Rose Hill Drive, The Bronx, Tom Petty and Vampire Weekend. Prior to its public release, Wolfmother’s first single off their upcoming album Cosmic Egg, “Back Round,” is now available for free digital download exclusively at gh5.guitarhero.com.
When Guitar Hero 5 ships on September 1, living-room rock stars will be able to rock any way they want, to the expansive set list including to these stellar tracks:
· Band Of Horses - “Cigarettes,
Wedding Bands”
· Beastie Boys - “Gratitude”
· Beck - “Gamma Ray”
· Billy Squier - “Lonely Is The Night”
· Blur - “Song 2”
· Bob Dylan - “All Along The Watchtower”
· Children Of Bodom - “Done With
Everything, Die For Nothing”
· Coldplay - “In My Place”
· Darkest Hour - “Demon(s)”
· David Bowie - “Fame”
· Deep Purple - “Woman From Tokyo ('99 Remix)”
· Elliott Smith - “L.A.”
· Iggy Pop - “Lust For Life (Live)”
· Jeff Beck - “Scatterbrain (Live)”
· John Mellencamp - “Hurts So Good”
· Kings Of Leon - “Sex On Fire”
· Queens Of The Stone Age - “Make It Wit Chu”
· Rose Hill Drive - “Sneak Out”
· Santana - “No One To Depend On (Live)”
· The Bronx - “Six Days A Week”
· Thrice - “Deadbolt”
· Tom Petty - “Runnin' Down A Dream”
· Vampire Weekend - “A-Punk”
· Wolfmother - “Back Round”
For more information about Guitar Hero 5, please visit gh5.guitarhero.com.
Jeff speaks at Press Conference before performing 2 show at the Jazz Festival .
Guitar icon Jeff Beck honoured at Montreal International Jazz Festival
By Nelson Wyatt – 11 hours ago
MONTREAL — Jeff Beck is a guitar god to some of his fans. He sees his hard-driving style somewhat differently.
"It's a form of musical Tourette's," he told a news conference at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on Monday. "It's involuntary spasm. I think it's probably a form of insanity, to be quite honest with you.
" I think most people who play are quite nuts. You become obsessed about sounds and positioning and notation and chords and we just get drawn into it. I try not to be boring and that's all it is."
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Beck has always been known as an innovator. He even made his own guitar out of cigar boxes and pieces of wood when he was a child.
He acknowledges that sometimes he makes a mistake despite his fans' insistence on greatness.
"If it's a great mistake, I put it in there and then expand it," he said, tapping his skull.
Beck was honoured at the jazz festival for a standout career which includes pioneering work using distortion, feedback and the fuzzbox and destroying rock's boundaries to explore jazz fusion.
One of his most notable career moves was joining the Yardbirds in 1965, teaming up with Jimmy Page. He also later had his own group, with Rod Stewart on vocals.
"It's hard to put the finger exactly where my present style comes from," the 65-year-old said of his current output, which has been described as a mix of guitar rock and electronica.
"It's just years of listening to people that I was drawn to, from rockabilly to the '60s - you know, Hendrix, and even Ravi Shankar, who twisted everything around for me."
He's also been influenced by music from Arab countries, he added.
"I don't care about politics or anything like that. If the song sounds good, I'll play it and try to embroider what's there and embellish it and try to make it my own."
Beck, whose concert at the festival sold out as quickly as his fingers race along his guitar, said he and his band will start in earnest on a new album at the beginning of August but he wasn't giving many clues about what will be on it.
"We're dreaming up ideas of how to modify existing songs," he said. "Hopefully, we'll be able to put some original stuff in as far as the 'up' stuff, the danceable stuff, the stuff with groove.
"There is a dilemma about whether to make it a double album with the tear-jerky stuff one side and the rock 'n' roll on the other but all will be revealed by the end of August or maybe September."
He did say the album will go for an "eclectic sound" and getting that means he'll use a variety of musicians in the disc's production.
But Beck says he is definitely sticking with his current band.
"They're great," he said. "You build up a camaraderie and I think anybody'll tell you that a band is better than pickup players any day of the week.
"You become a soap opera, you become a family, really, and you share travel griefs and misery and all the rest of it. We've been together for almost 18 months now. It would be a shame to spoil that."
He drew a few laughs when he talked about how he feels looking back on some of his old albums.
"It's like an old photo album where you think, 'Aww, sorry about the hair or the trousers."
But he allowed a lot of it stands up, particularly material he did with Jan Hammer.
Beck said one thing that pleases him is seeing the enduring popularity of the electric guitar, an instrument he says could have easily fallen down into "the black hole of nothingness."
An example of the electric guitar's popularity is Beck's inclusion on the latest version of the popular Guitar Hero video game, something he says has him plenty excited.
"Let's just see how excited I am when the cheque comes in," he joked.
For all his accolades, Beck says he never thinks of himself as a legend.
"It's very nice at this stage in my life to be listened to," he said.
Photo credit: Mick Taylor
The Herald review on Jeffs show in Glasgow .
It's 8.35pm and Jeff Beck goes to work. Not as a waiter in the Starship Enterprise dinette, as his all-white rig-out might suggest, but as the supreme being of the rock guitar instrumental.
This won't be about Beck proving he's the fastest gun in the west, although once or twice he does send his fingers up the fretboard in improbable haste while still making perfect musical sense. For Beck, strapping on his Stratocaster is about touch and finding myriad shades between administering the merest tap and applying a crunching kerrang.
Nothing's overblown. There are no 20-minute solos. Beck may not sing - at least not on stage, where in fact, he barely speaks - but these are song-like portions of music, chosen to provide variety of context from the faintly nostalgic opener, Beck's Bolero to his edgy, itchy take on Nitin Sawhney's modern rock raga Nadia.
advertisementHis band are thoroughly versed in every arrangement subtlety: the powerhouse drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, who adds tablas to Nadia; keyboardist Jason Rebello, a discreet but valued presence who in another life might have been performing down the road at the jazz festival with former boss Tommy Smith; and Tal Wilkenfeld, who belies her girlish stature with muscly bass guitar lines that sometimes finish Beck's statements for him, sometimes bolster them in unison.
A four-handed bass solo between Beck and Wilkenfeld is the one piece of shameless showbiz in a set that offers a masterclass in digital communication, not least on Angel (Footsteps), where Beck plays goosebump-creating slide guitar and A Day in the Life, where the Beatles' soap opera is delivered as a mini, multi-dimensional electronic epic.
Photo credit: Steve Brinkman
The Scotsman Review from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
IN THE hours following Michael Jackson's death last week, the veteran broadcaster Paul Gambaccini put forward an interesting theory on a Radio 2 tribute programme as to the singer's impact on popular music. Before Jackson, he said, pop stars were static, proficient, credible through their ability with an instrument. After Jackson, they were "dancers" – mobile, visual and more revered for their ability to physically express music than to create it. Jeff Beck, alongside his fellow former Yardbirds Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, best exemplifies the bygone era of the player.
Not that good playing, particularly of the guitar, isn't still a virtue of any band. It's just that only a performer of Beck's vintage gets away with doing nothing but. His skill is clearly a joy for technical aficionados and fellow players, but other listeners may find their minds wandering from time to time.
The 65-year-old Beck, sporting co-ordinated white boots, jeans, sleeveless shirt and guitar, didn't have a microphone here (aside from one hidden at the stage's edge for making his thanks at the end). Instead, he expressed himself with a whip-like flick of the guitar cable or a roll back on his heels for another wailing solo.
For a slim but hardcore contingent of classic rock fans, this show must have been a revelation. Beck's band (Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Jason Rebello on keyboards complete the quartet) are all exceptional, and at times they led the music off into credible jazz interludes or pounding, almost drum'n'bass rhythms.
Highlights included the guitarist's own Beck's Bolero, a virtuoso instrumental cover of the Beatles' A Day in the Life and a raw, noisy version of Henry Mancini's Peter Gunn Theme, all of which rejuvenated a vintage style for those who love it most.
Jeff has a scholarship in his name at the Berklee College of Music.
BERKLEE’S ONLINE MUSIC SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS IN THE UK WITH OVER £45,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS
An illustrious list of patrons including Sir George Martin, Jeff Beck, Paul Oakenfold, Simon Napier-Bell and Steve Vai join Berklee in bringing online education opportunities to the UK.
London June 11th, 2009 – Berkleemusic, the online Continuing Education Division of Berklee College of Music, today announce the official launch of Berkleemusic UK. To coincide with this announcement, Berkleemusic UK is introducing a unique music scholarship programme that will award 50 UK-based students the opportunity to study online with some of the most notable music instructors in the world.
For over 65 years, Berklee College of Music has been the world’s leading college for the study of contemporary music. Berklee’s alumni have sold tens of millions of records, won over 175 Grammy awards, and count John Mayer, Quincy Jones, Steve Vai, Al DiMeola and Branford Marsalis among their thousands of successful graduates.
Each patron scholarship will be awarded to two outstanding students every year for five years. This will give 50 UK-based students an opportunity to pick a course from Berkleemusic’s online catalogue absolutely free.
"Music is a wonderful thing and something that I have been able to enjoy all my life,” said Berkleemusic UK Scholarship honouree Sir George Martin. “Getting access to a great musical education can only be a good thing and now with this initiative, UK-based students are going to be able to access Berklee's remarkable resources directly. I am proud to be a patron of this innovative programme and look forward to seeing it and the students flourish in the years to come."
Jeff Beck, another Berkleemusic UK Scholarship honouree said: "I am very happy to be involved with the Berkleemusic UK Scholarship that will encourage inspiring musicians to develop their talent."
“I loved my time at Berklee, and really got a whole lot out of it,” said Steve Vai, Berklee Alumnus and Berkleemusic Scholarship honouree. “What makes Berkleemusic such a great opportunity is the fact that you can experience the best of what Berklee has to offer from anywhere in the world.”
Berkleemusic UK will deliver online access to Berklee’s acclaimed music curriculum from anywhere in the world. Their award-winning online courses and certificate programmes are fully accredited and taught by the college’s world-renowned faculty, who provide one-on-one direct feedback to students throughout the duration of their course.
Berkleemusic’s online course catalogue currently features more than 80 individual courses in music production, music business, guitar, bass, voice, theory, technique and songwriting courses. Each course is 12-weeks in length and combines a number of interactive digital demonstrations and video instructions to support the lesson content. Over 20,000 students from 120 countries worldwide have studied with Berkleemusic since the online school’s inception in 2002.
Debbie Cavalier, Dean of Continuing Education at Berklee said: “Berkleemusic UK is an ideal pairing for a learning establishment that has a unique global approach to online music education, and a country that is home to some of the world’s most remarkable musicians. Our UK launch will expand on our commitment to nurture and develop the world’s greatest talent, and our scholarship programme is the first step towards providing our extensive music resources directly to UK musicians.”
The Berkleemusic UK Scholarship patrons are Sir George Martin, Jeff Beck, Paul Oakenfold, Simon Napier-Bell and Steve Vai.
Applications for the scholarships are being taken now with a deadline of 27 July 2009. Berkleemusic UK’s autumn term will begin on 29 September 2009.
Visit www.berkleemusic.co.uk to apply for a scholarship and learn more about Berkleemusic UK
For more information on Berkleemusic online courses and scholarships, please contact gareth@namemusic.co.uk or sam@namemusic.co.uk on 020 8357 7305 or nik@musically.com
The UK and European Business development for Berkleemusic is being handled by Music Ally.
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