Billy Gibbons, the founder of Zz Top and an instantly recognizable figure in American music, will be the subject of a new tribute concert and TV taping set for May 16th in Nashville. “A Tribute to Billy Gibbons” will feature live performances at the Grand Ole Opry House in front of a reduced capacity, socially distanced audience.
Eric Church, Lucinda Williams, Brad Paisley, Ronnie Milsap, and Dennis Quaid are among the announced performers. Travis Tritt, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe, Guthrie Trapp, and Tim Montana, a disciple of Gibbons and a frequent collaborator,...
Eric Church, Lucinda Williams, Brad Paisley, Ronnie Milsap, and Dennis Quaid are among the announced performers. Travis Tritt, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe, Guthrie Trapp, and Tim Montana, a disciple of Gibbons and a frequent collaborator,...
- 4/20/2021
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Conan O’Brien bid farewell do his longtime house band, most members of which have performed alongside the late-night host for 25 years, on Thursday’s Conan, which also marked the host’s final TBS episode in its standard hour-long format.
“There is one change on the horizon that makes me quite sad,” O’Brien said of Conan’s 2019 shift. “In January, when our show transitions to the new half-hour format, our band will not be with us. Since we began this journey 25 years ago, my band has been a daily...
“There is one change on the horizon that makes me quite sad,” O’Brien said of Conan’s 2019 shift. “In January, when our show transitions to the new half-hour format, our band will not be with us. Since we began this journey 25 years ago, my band has been a daily...
- 10/5/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Reviewed by Jay Antani
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
- 6/22/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Reviewed by Jay Antani
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
- 6/22/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Conan O'Brien has announced details of the house band for his upcoming TBS chatshow. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedian has revealed that he will be joined by the Basic Cable Band when Conan premieres next month. Jimmy Vivino - who previously worked on The Tonight Show and Late Night With Conan O'Brien - has been confirmed as the leader of the group, while the other members will be Scott Healy, Mike Merritt, Mark (more)...
- 10/20/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
HollywoodNews.com: Conan O’Brien spoke about Max Weinberg’s departure as bandleader from his TBS late night talk show in November by praising the musician as “incredible.”
“Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years,” said O’Brien in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny.”
Weinberg will be replaced by Jimmy Vivino, a longtime guitarist and keyboard player, in Conan’s band.
Weinberg, who also plays drums in Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, exclaimed, “17 years — a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba,...
“Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years,” said O’Brien in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny.”
Weinberg will be replaced by Jimmy Vivino, a longtime guitarist and keyboard player, in Conan’s band.
Weinberg, who also plays drums in Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, exclaimed, “17 years — a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba,...
- 9/27/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Conan O'Brien confirmed Monday that his longtime band leader, Max Weinberg, would not join him on his TBS show "Conan" this November.
"Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny," O'Brien said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
A rep for O'Brien says it was a mutual decision for Weinberg to leave.
Said Weinberg, "17 years -- a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba, Jerry Vivino, Scott Healey, Mike Merritt, and percussionist James...
"Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny," O'Brien said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
A rep for O'Brien says it was a mutual decision for Weinberg to leave.
Said Weinberg, "17 years -- a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba, Jerry Vivino, Scott Healey, Mike Merritt, and percussionist James...
- 9/27/2010
- by By Lindsay Powers
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
'I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band and pretend to find my monologue funny,' O'Brien says in a statement.
By Kara Warner
Conan O'Brien
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty
With a little more than a month to go until Conan O'Brien's new talk show launches on TBS, the host and his new network have started to unveil a few details. Early this month, we received news of the show's name, "Conan," then over the weekend, word got out that the host's longtime bandleader and frequent skit guest star Max Weinberg will not be following O'Brien to TBS.
That news was confirmed Monday (September 27) via a joint statement released by O'Brien and Weinberg's reps.
"By mutual agreement, Conan O'Brien's longtime bandleader, Max Weinberg, will not be returning to lead the late night band he created in 1993 as Conan moves...
By Kara Warner
Conan O'Brien
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty
With a little more than a month to go until Conan O'Brien's new talk show launches on TBS, the host and his new network have started to unveil a few details. Early this month, we received news of the show's name, "Conan," then over the weekend, word got out that the host's longtime bandleader and frequent skit guest star Max Weinberg will not be following O'Brien to TBS.
That news was confirmed Monday (September 27) via a joint statement released by O'Brien and Weinberg's reps.
"By mutual agreement, Conan O'Brien's longtime bandleader, Max Weinberg, will not be returning to lead the late night band he created in 1993 as Conan moves...
- 9/27/2010
- MTV Music News
Filmmaker Art Holliday is hosting a fundraising concert on Sept 19th for his documentary Johnnie Be Good and we are giving away tickets for the event. Jonnie Be Good is the story of St. Louis native Johnnie Johnson, who took his place in the Rock-n-Roll Hall Of Fame.
Johnnie’s Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson
The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis 7 p.m.
Official Rules:
1. You must be in the St. Louis area on the day of the concert.
2. Fill out your name and email address below.
3. Tell us one thing that you admire about Johnnie Johnson.
If you don’t win, you can still purchase tickets to the event. Tickets can be purchased through MetroTix (314-534-1111 or Metrotix.com).
“Johnnie.s Jam. features Conan O.Brien musicians as well as Holliday.s discussion on his seven year documentary project about the life and music of...
Johnnie’s Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson
The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis 7 p.m.
Official Rules:
1. You must be in the St. Louis area on the day of the concert.
2. Fill out your name and email address below.
3. Tell us one thing that you admire about Johnnie Johnson.
If you don’t win, you can still purchase tickets to the event. Tickets can be purchased through MetroTix (314-534-1111 or Metrotix.com).
“Johnnie.s Jam. features Conan O.Brien musicians as well as Holliday.s discussion on his seven year documentary project about the life and music of...
- 9/8/2010
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
St. Louis Filmmaker Art Holliday’s Johnnie Be Good Fundraising Concert w/Conan O’Brien Band Members
Johnnie Be Good Fundraising Efforts Music documentary on Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson gets fundraising concert with Conan O.Brien musicians & a tax deductible crowd-funding site on IndieGoGo
St. Louis: Filmmaker Art Holliday is hosting a September 19th fundraising concert .Johnnie.s Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson. at The Sheldon for his music documentary Johnnie Be Good, the story of St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson. This film is also featured on the site IndieGoGo where people can .buy. various tax deductible items from the film while helping Mr. Holliday build up the funds needed to finish the film.
“Johnnie.s Jam. features Conan O.Brien musicians as well as Holliday.s discussion on his seven year documentary project about the life and music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Johnnie Johnson and show excerpts from the film-in-progress. La singer/songwriter...
St. Louis: Filmmaker Art Holliday is hosting a September 19th fundraising concert .Johnnie.s Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson. at The Sheldon for his music documentary Johnnie Be Good, the story of St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson. This film is also featured on the site IndieGoGo where people can .buy. various tax deductible items from the film while helping Mr. Holliday build up the funds needed to finish the film.
“Johnnie.s Jam. features Conan O.Brien musicians as well as Holliday.s discussion on his seven year documentary project about the life and music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Johnnie Johnson and show excerpts from the film-in-progress. La singer/songwriter...
- 8/26/2010
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here's another great opportunity to be a part of a very cool experience!
*Johnnie Be Good Fundraising Efforts*
Music documentary on Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson gets fundraising concert with Conan O’Brien musicians & a tax deductible crowd-funding site on IndieGoGo
St. Louis: Filmmaker Art Holliday is hosting a September 19th fundraising concert “Johnnie’s Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson” at The Sheldon for his music documentary Johnnie Be Good, the story of St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson. This film is also featured on the site IndieGoGo where people can “buy” various tax deductible items from the film while helping Mr. Holliday build up the funds needed to finish the film.
“Johnnie’s Jam” features Conan O’Brien musicians as well as Holliday’s discussion on his seven year documentary project about the life and music of Rock and Roll Hall of...
*Johnnie Be Good Fundraising Efforts*
Music documentary on Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson gets fundraising concert with Conan O’Brien musicians & a tax deductible crowd-funding site on IndieGoGo
St. Louis: Filmmaker Art Holliday is hosting a September 19th fundraising concert “Johnnie’s Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson” at The Sheldon for his music documentary Johnnie Be Good, the story of St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson. This film is also featured on the site IndieGoGo where people can “buy” various tax deductible items from the film while helping Mr. Holliday build up the funds needed to finish the film.
“Johnnie’s Jam” features Conan O’Brien musicians as well as Holliday’s discussion on his seven year documentary project about the life and music of Rock and Roll Hall of...
- 8/15/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Did you fall asleep before the Tonight Show aired? Conan O'Brien hosted Kevin Connolly and Samuel L. Jackson last night. NBC kindly fired over the best of video clips from last night's broadcast, so you can catch up. Posted below are Conan.s interviews with Entourage.s Kevin Connolly and Samuel L. Jackson, plus the latest Tonight Show Twitter Tracker. A dapper Jackson discusses his mastery of the "Monkey Fighting" swear word! Samuel L. Jackson pt.2 . Jackson talks about gambling, ringtones, and confronting his internet critics! : Kevin Connolly . Kevin throws his Entourage co-star under the bus & talks about "Tickle and Pee". Mike Merritt's Inner Thoughts (07/07/09) . Bass Player Mike Merritt secretly...
- 7/8/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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