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
For almost 18 years, from the 1993 debut of Late Night With Conan O'Brien until the bitter end of O'Brien's The Tonight Show run in 2010, drummer Max Weinberg was a constant presence alongside the late night host – at least when Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band weren't on tour.
However, Weinberg chose not to join Conan as it jumped to TBS, and the Max Weinberg 7 became Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band. That is, until Tuesday night, as the late-night host and his former band leader reunited for...
However, Weinberg chose not to join Conan as it jumped to TBS, and the Max Weinberg 7 became Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band. That is, until Tuesday night, as the late-night host and his former band leader reunited for...
- 10/29/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Something was missing at the top of the show on TBS's “Conan.” Host Conan O'Brien used an elaborate set-up, involving his current drummer going missing in a freak “abandoned mine” incident, to welcome back his former bandleader Max Weinberg. Also read: Conan O'Brien Wants to Be a ‘Slutty’ Madeleine Albright for Halloween After drummer James Wormworth was presumed dead by O'Brien, Weinberg raised his hand from his seat in the audience. He had a pair of drumsticks on him and declared that he could play. The longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen, recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,...
- 10/29/2014
- by Jason Hughes
- The Wrap
The gang's back together. Conan O'Brien reunited with former bandleader Max Weinberg for the first time since the late-night host made his move from NBC to TBS on Tuesday's episode of Conan, with Weinberg sitting in as the drummer after James Wormworth suddenly "disappeared." Read more Madeleine Albright Repeatedly Burns Conan O'Brien in Funny Twitter War "What do you mean he wandered off?" O'Brien asked the remaining members of the band before cutting to a pretaped segment of Wormworth falling down an abandoned mine. (All fake of course.) When O'Brien exclaimed that they needed a drummer "now!" the
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- 10/28/2014
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nick Principe is a hard man to ignore. He stands about 6'7" tall, is covered in badass tattoos and is best known for playing a chrome-skulled killer that some feel could be horror's next iconic slasher. And now, straight out of Arkansas, Principe brings us his newest malevolent murderer, a pig mask donning psycho named Damien Ewell in Eric England's first feature film, Madison County.
Madison County is about a group of college kids who travel to the small mountain town of the same name to interview the author of a tell-all book about brutal murders that occurred in the town. But, as you would expect, when they get to Madison County, things are way more fucked up than they ever could have imagined. Enter the giant in the pig mask.
"(Director) Eric (England) hit me up on Facebook," Principe said, when asked how he heard about the role of Damien.
Madison County is about a group of college kids who travel to the small mountain town of the same name to interview the author of a tell-all book about brutal murders that occurred in the town. But, as you would expect, when they get to Madison County, things are way more fucked up than they ever could have imagined. Enter the giant in the pig mask.
"(Director) Eric (England) hit me up on Facebook," Principe said, when asked how he heard about the role of Damien.
- 11/8/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.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 this morning confirmed that his longtime bandleader, Max Weinberg, will not be leading the band he created in 1993 on Conan’s new eponymous late-night show on TBS, which premieres on November 8th. "Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician,” O’Brien said. “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 recalled how he met O’Brien “on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993,” adding, ”I wish Conan and his show the best and I do look forward to dropping by." James Wormworth, who filled in for Weinberg when was away, will now replace him on the drums. The move mirrors the recent departure of Jay Leno’s long-time band leader Kevin Eubanks,...
- 9/27/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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
Pee Wee Herman, Eli Manning, John Krasinski, Max Weinberg and a stolen glass of vodka. All the right ingredients required to have a wild bash with the gangliest, most lovable television personality this side of late night.
It's been over five months since Conan O'Brien went off the air, following a very public dispute with his now-former employer NBC about moving The Tonight Show off its longstanding 11:30 timeslot into the next day. Responding to a groundswell of online support, Conan set off on a 30-city tour, which he's been doing for almost two months now. The two shows he did this week, however, held special meaning both for Conan and his fans. They marked Conan's return to the place he'd thrived in the most: New York City.
The live show, as many have found out already, shares many similarities to his old Late Night program (if only nostalgically), but...
It's been over five months since Conan O'Brien went off the air, following a very public dispute with his now-former employer NBC about moving The Tonight Show off its longstanding 11:30 timeslot into the next day. Responding to a groundswell of online support, Conan set off on a 30-city tour, which he's been doing for almost two months now. The two shows he did this week, however, held special meaning both for Conan and his fans. They marked Conan's return to the place he'd thrived in the most: New York City.
The live show, as many have found out already, shares many similarities to his old Late Night program (if only nostalgically), but...
- 6/6/2010
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
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