ALASTAIR GREENE: News

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

Alastair will be playing at Soho in Santa Barbara Saturday October 3rd sometime in the noon hour competing in the Santa Barbara Blues Society's Battle of the Bands for the International Blues Challenge.
More info at: www.sbblues.org AG will be playing multiple times with multiple bands at the 2009 Avocado Festival in Carpinteria. Go to the UPCOMING SHOWS page for Details or head over to www.avofest.com

Alastair will be doing a short co-headlining Northern California tour with Shari Puorto. They will be in San Francisco Wednesday September 23rd at Biscuits & Blues and in San Jose Friday the 25th at The Poor House Bistro. More info on the UPCOMING SHOWS page.

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

iTUNES

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.

Blues guitar great Frank Goldwasser will join Alastair and his band for the June 20th show at the Carr Winery AND the CD Release show on June 27th at Whiskey Richards. Don't miss this chance to see one of Alastair's favorite guitar players!

Alastair will be appearing on a few Santa Barbara area radio programs over the next couple of weeks to talk about the new CD 'Walking In Cricles' as well as the CD release party on Saturday June 27th at Whiskey Richards. Here's the station and time info:

KTYD 99.9 FM Santa Barbara
Jimmy Mac's Blues Breakers
Sunday June 21st 9-11:30pm

KCSB 91.9 FM Santa Barbara
Leo's Bluesland
Thursday June 25th 8-10pm

KCSB 91.9 FM Santa Barbara
Views of the Blues with Steve Daniels
Monday June 29th 2-4pm

Alastair has been asked to fill in on guitar for 5 West Coast shows with the Alan Parsons Live Project in August. Check the Upcoming Shows page for details or head over to Alan's website www.alanparsonsmusic.com

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:

ROCK SHOP ACADAMY WEBSITE!!!

As fires rage in the Santa Barbara foothills I am hoping my friends who live in the area are safe and their homes still standing. Hang in there S.B.
-AG

With a 70%-90% chance of rain, the VISALIA Blues, Brews, BBQ event today has been postponed. We will keep you posted. This event is held outdoors on a stage with no cover so we totally agree with the powers that be that this is the best course of action. Water and Guitar Amplifiers typically don't get along.
:)
We are still planning to play The Sequoia Brew in Fresno Sat May 2nd. We are Rock n Roll warriors.
Thanks for your understanding.

-Alastair

The Alastair Greene Band will be playing in Visalia, CA on Friday May 1st at the Garden Street Plaza for the Blues, BBQ, and Brew Festival. May 2nd The AGB will be in Fresno, CA at the Sequoia Brewing Company in the Tower District. More info on the UPCOMING SHOWS page.

Alastair joined several Santa Barbara area Musicians, DJs, and Blues Society Members to read and records parts of Delta Blues by Ted Gioia for Recording For The Blind And Dyslexic. Find out more at: www.rfbd.org/sb

Alastair's 4th (or 5th or 6th) annual Birthday Jam will be Sunday April 19th at Cold Spring Tavern in Santa Barbara starting at 4:30pm. The band will be Alastair on Guitar and Vocals, Jim Rankin on Bass and Vocals, Pete "Peters" Sharpe on Drums, along with special guests Dave Cowan, Chris Chalk, and Andy Webb. Come on out and celebrate! http://www.coldspringtavern.com

Alastair's new CD WALKING IN CIRCLES is in the final stage of mastering and sequencing. The cover art can be seen on the home page. We are anticipating an April release date and will keep you posted. To listen to a few new songs go to: www.myspace.com/alastairgreeneband ! Stay tuned for release date and more info.