AVAILABLE NOW!! Live To Tell is the culmination of everything Richie Ramone is about as an artist and as a person. Musically, every tune is 'A Side' quality! Lyrically, it's deep, real, sometimes humorous but above all, self-reflecting and very dark. By his admission he's finally gotten it right... this is the album he's been trying to make since boldly walking away from The Ramones in 1987!
More info and ordering information HERE.
This year's Record Store Day will be held on April 22nd and will feature a unique release of Pleasant Dreams. From the RSD website: Original mixes by album producer Graham Gouldman and 3 additional songs from the sessions not included on the original album. Featuring alternative artwork found in the Warner Library.
White Eagle Hall is presenting a rare screening of "Rock 'n' Roll High School" on February 25th. In addition to the screening, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A hosted by Justin Savage and WFMU's Todd-O-Phonic Todd. The panelists will include director Allan Arkush, longtime Ramones tour manager Monte A Melnick and producer Michael Finnell .
More info and tickets HERE.
Ramones played the Granada Theater in Kansas City, Kansas. Mark Gilman shot some Super-8 footage with sound and it's a great portrait of how powerful of a live act the band was.
Sadly, there are only about 7 songs as he was caught and had to stop filming.
On April 23rd Ramones - The Sire Albums (1981-1989) will be released as part of Record Store Day.
From the RSD website: A seven LP box set of albums (Pleasant Dreams, Subterranean Jungle, Too Tough To Die, Animal Boy, Halfway To Sanity, Brain Drain) and a neon pink splatter vinyl LP of rarities, all pressed on vinyl for the first time since their original release. Presented in a numbered slipcase with a sticker sheet included.
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/14604
