Here we go! March tour dates for the APLP as follows:
I have accepted an invitation to join the Alan Parsons Live Project. I am honored and humbled by this opportunity to play some amazing guitar parts that were played live and on record by two of my personal guitar heroes, Ian Bairnson and Godfrey Townsend. As with anything in the music business I am counting my blessings and knocking on wood. Tour dates will be posted on my website shortly.
I do plan on continuing my blues-rockin' musical endeavors locally and regionally so come out and enjoy some live music soon! -AG
Hello 2010! Lot's of cool stuff coming up this year. Check the UPCOMING SHOWS page for the gigs I've currently got on the books and stay up to date monthly by signing the email list. -AG
I just wanted to post a Holiday message to all of you who have encouraged and supported my musical endeavors over the past year. So many wonderful things happened in 2009 and I am truly grateful.
None of the great musical related things in my life would be possible without all of you who come to the shows, buy the CDs, and pass on your kind words and emails. It is a blessing to be able to share this musical journey with you. Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season and let's all have an amazing 2010! See you out there in musicland. Cheers, AG
AG's Clapton Tribute Band (now named SLOWHAND) will be playing famed blues club COZY'S in Sherman Oaks, CA on FRIDAY January 29th 2010. More info on the UPCOMING SHOWS PAGE. Stay Tuned for info on the show as well as possible Party Bus to the show. For video and audio of SLOWHAND check out the new myspace page at www.myspace.com/agslowhand
WALKING IN CIRCLES has been reviewed in the latest issue of BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE. Check it out!
"The ALASTAIR GREENE BAND has achieved an elusive result with WALKING IN CIRCLES (Riatsala Music), waxing a blues-rock album that holds appeal for traditionalists. The rhythm section never fails to swing, providing a nuanced, true-blues launch pad for Greene’s guitar, even on the aggressive reading of “Get Out of My Life, Woman.” A stinging version of “Don’t Lose Your Cool” features the harmonica of Mitch Kashmar, who guests on six tracks overall; “Merry-Go-Round” captures the melancholy of the Fleetwood Mac original. Greene’s own songs reference trademark sounds from Bo Diddley to The Meters, with “Drunk Again” a strong shuffle and “Look Out Baby” a speeding ticket waiting to happen." - Tom Hylsop
The Eric Clapton and Cream Tribute show at Soho in Santa Barbara on November 13th was an amazing success. Thanks to all at KTYD, KCSB, The Santa Barbara Blues Society, Daily Sound, News Press, SB Independent, and everyone else that helped to promote the show! Photos and Video to be posted shortly!
CREAM SET: I'm So Glad, Tales Of Brave Ulysses, Politician, Spoonful, Sunshine Of Your Love, Outside Woman Blues, Deserted Cities Of The Heart, Born Under A Bad Sign, Sleepy Time Time, NSU, Crossroads, White Room.
CLAPTON SET: Badge, After Midnight, Key To The Highway, Can't Find My Way Home, Forever Man, Have You Ever Loved A Woman, The Core, I Shot The Sherriff, Let It Rain, Lay Down Sally, Pretending, Come Into My Kitchen, Layla. Encore: Cocaine
Check out this inteview posted online in the Orange County Examiner. Click HERE!
Alastair will be putting on a Tribute to Eric Clapton and Cream Friday November 13th 2009. One set will feature the songs of Cream and another set will feature songs from Clapton's solo career as well as songs from his days in Derek and The Dominoes and Blind Faith.
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club Tribute to Eric Clapton and Cream - 9pm 1221 State Street Santa Barbara California (805)962-7776 Price: $8 Dinner Reservations ensure priority seating. Call now and reserve a table 805-962-7776 www.sohosb.com
Alastair Greene- Guitar and Vocals George Friedenthal- Keyboards and Vocals Jim Rankin- Bass and Vocals Peter Sharpe- Drums Jodi Farrell- Vocals
Santa Barbara Blues Society members get a $3 discount off admission to the show. More info on the SBBS at www.sbblues.org
Head over to AG's youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/agbluesband and see brand new videos of Alastair performing with the Alan Parsons Live Project as well as footage from the AGB's opening slot for Alan in San Diego on August 7th. APLP songs include Games People Play and Primetime. AGB blues tunes Love Too Strong and Cut You Loose.
Alastair is now proudly endorsing FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Check AG wielding his new Eric Clapton model Stratocaster in the new videos!
Alastair just got off the road from a short successful West Coast tour playing guitar with the Alan Parsons Live Project. Cities included Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and 2 nights in Reno. AG was featured at every show singing the song 'Prime Time' from the 1984 Alan Parsons Project album 'Ammonia Avenue'. Videos to be posted ASAP!
That's right! You can purchase AG's new CD on
Alastair talks to Rockwired about his latest CD "Walking In Circles", working with Mitch Kashmar, and making music his business. Read the interview at ROCKWIRED.COM
Alastair's new CD 'Walking In Circles' is now available online from CD Baby! Just Click HERE
Thursday June 25th AG had the pleasure of appearing on my Leo's Bluesland on KCSB 91.9 FM Leo has already posted the show as a podcast on his website and you can check it out at: http://www.leosbluesland.com
Head over to the Santa Barbara Independent Website and read the article on the CD Release Show HERE that ran is the June 25th Issue.
Alastair will be a featured guitar instructor this summer at the Rock Shop Academy in Santa Barbara. For info on enrollment, schedule, and all the special guests they plan on having,....head on over to the: