My Bloghttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2012-01-07T17:49:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/enComments Feature Locked.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2012/01/07/comments_feature_lockedhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2012/01/07/comments_feature_locked#Comments2012-01-07T17:49:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2012/01/07/comments_feature_lockedDue to the unfortunate and selfish behaviour of those who have perpetually treated this site as a target for personal advertising and spam- I will now be locking the comments feature on all posts for the foreseeable future.  This is a shame as this site could have been a constructive site for those wishing to participate in a music related community environment.  I will leave some of the advertising so that examples remain of the extend of the misuse of my interest group site.

When I have time I will lock all comments for my exisiting blog entries.  This will probably not take place until next week as I am busy at the start of Jan and haven't the time to respond to ongoing notifications regarding comments that are invariably spam based.

 

Stephanie Lynne.  Webmaster.

 

]]>Tony Sales' Birthday!http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/10/10/tony_sales_birthday_Rflvkuc6oohttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/10/10/tony_sales_birthday_Rflvkuc6oo#Comments2011-10-10T21:26:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/10/10/tony_sales_birthday_Rflvkuc6oo

Stephanie Lynne's Blog. 26th September 2011- Topics: Tony Sales' birthday!

Here's a copy of a special feature I have penned for American Chronicle to celebrate Tony F. Sales' 60th birthday. Link to original feature in full: -

www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/252254

'Incendiary Soul- A Short Biographical Vignette on the Life and Loves of Bassist Tony Fox Sales'.

By Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

Pictured: 'Tony and the Tigers'. 1965. Band comprised: -

Tony Sales (vocals, rhythm guitar), Hunt Sales (drums), Jon Meredith (lead guitar), Jeffrey Alpert (bass).


"I thought it would be appropriate to write a short, illustrative vignette on Tony Fox Sales, musician extraordinaire at the advent of his 60th birthday, (26th September 2011.) Tony Sales has become an important friend to me, Stephanie Lynne Thorburn. Since writing an eBook on Tony and brother Hunt titled 'Quintessentially Soul Brothers', 2009, I have also created a resource page on the webjam server titled, 'Sales Brothers Definitive' to assimilate internet resources, archival footage and up-to-date content. Tony and I share a natural affinity for Zen Reiki and an interest in alternative humanistic spheres. I have documented Tony's career within the music industry in my eBook and Tony has not only cultivated a notable solo album 'Hired Guns', but has an extensive career, having collaborated with Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren and David Bowie in Tin Machine. He also has a healthy interest in acting, producing music and life-coaching,(especially sober life coaching.)

Other than 'Hired Guns', my favourite album of Tony's is Tin Machine II and I have a penchant for the musical textures conveyed in the song 'Amlapura'- hence the title of my alternative therapy website. Tony and Hunt Sales' father, Soupy Sales was a renowned comedian who sadly died in October 2009, (see my American Chronicle obituary)- although Soupy has certainly left a considerable legacy. Tony wields a distinctive Vigier bass, and is notably accomplished in playing/ composing music on guitar. He captured the imagination of the music media including Creem magazine with his all-star band 'Chequered Past' featuring Michael Des Barres, Nigel Harrison and ex- Sex Pistol Steve Jones. 'Tony and the Tigers' was Tony's first musical incarnation in Detroit 1965, hence plenty of nostalgic archival footage has been captured of the band on You Tube including 'When The Party's Over' and 'Day Tripper'; in fact the press on 'Tony's Tigers' already reflects the media's awareness of Tony's mesmeric looks- fortunately he also has always been equally blessed with an abundance of dexterous talent..

Tony's forte skills are very much in the domain of communication both through his spontaneous music and interpersonal resonance. Tony Sales developed positive interpersonal relationships with James Williamson and David Bowie during his heyday and these innate communicative skills have certainly enhanced his musical career.

Undoubtedly Tony F. Sales has many loves in his diverse life, not least of all a true 'Lust for Life', having overcome his near-fatal coma following a road accident in 1979, he has developed an understanding of the value of human life itself. He is certainly a lover of music, (especially Stax and David Bowie,) he loves spirituality, women and I'm pretty sure his greatest love is for his family, (including brother Hunt and his now adult children Tony and Valentina..)

Enjoy a wonderful birthday Tony!

Stephanie Lynne Thorburn, September 2011

Article also posted to BowieNet blogs.

]]>BowieZone- New Hunt Sales Interview and Content.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/10/10/bowiezone_new_hunt_sales_interview_and_contenthttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/10/10/bowiezone_new_hunt_sales_interview_and_content#Comments2011-10-10T21:23:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/10/10/bowiezone_new_hunt_sales_interview_and_contentHunt & Tony B&W

Hunt & Tony Sales, homepage pic www.thesalesbrothers.com and cover image for 'Hired Guns'.

The David Bowie resource site, BowieZone is now back up and running, with some great features.  Plenty of information on Bowie's colleagues is included on the site, with Hunt and Tony Sales' wiki entries detailed.  The site also includes plenty of evocative pictorial and interview content.

Hunt Sales page BowieZone:

http://bowiezone.com/#/hunt-sales/4548587144

Tony Sales page BowieZone:

 http://bowiezone.com/#/tony-sales/4549360570

- BowieZone is currently featuring a new interview with Hunt Sales. I read this feature with interest- it certainly offers some novel substance and is a suitably informative and albeit mercurial insight into Hunt's distinctive bio, key recordings and working relationships. Excellent stuff!

http://bowiezone.com/#/hunt-sales/4550872429

 

Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

 

]]>Tin Machine- Excellent new interviews/ Youtube content.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/08/02/tin_machine_excellent_new_interviews_youtube_contenthttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/08/02/tin_machine_excellent_new_interviews_youtube_content#Comments2011-08-02T20:34:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/08/02/tin_machine_excellent_new_interviews_youtube_contentSome excellent new content on Tin Machine, including interviews and rehearsal footage on Youtube.  I've not seen this material previously- well worth watching!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNfFRnAYCy0

 

Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

]]>Tin Machine/ Sales Brothers Online Juke Box.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/05/27/tin_machine_sales_brothers_online_juke_boxhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/05/27/tin_machine_sales_brothers_online_juke_box#Comments2011-05-27T14:56:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/05/27/tin_machine_sales_brothers_online_juke_boxThere is an excellent online resource page for Tin Machine and Sales Brothers music.  The facility is similar to a true online juke box and well worth a visit!

Tin Machine & Sales Brothers music resource page: -

http://wn.com/David_Bowie__Tin_Machine__Bus_Stop

]]>NAMM Show.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/04/27/namm_showhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/04/27/namm_show#Comments2011-04-27T12:31:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/04/27/namm_showHere's a thread about the recent NAMM show in Los Angeles.  The thread from Jan 2011 features a lovely photo of Tony Sales with Patrice Vigier: -

http://www.vigier.co.uk/forum/message.php?id_question=3470

 

Hunt & Tony B&W

The Sales Brothers from:  http://www.thesalesbrothers.com

 

]]>Tony Sales Linkedin Profile & Vigier Bass page: -http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/03/06/tony_sales_linkedin_profile__vigier_bass_page_http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/03/06/tony_sales_linkedin_profile__vigier_bass_page_#Comments2011-03-06T10:31:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/03/06/tony_sales_linkedin_profile__vigier_bass_page_Tony F. Sales now has a page and professional profile on Linkedin.  The details of this work in Tin Machine, with Iggy Pop and Todd Rundgren are all detailed chronologically: -
 
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tony-f-sales/2b/a39/827
 
Further, Tony's wiki page has been updated with info and links to his page at Vigier guitars.  Tony Sales has played a Vigier bass since the 1980's, (Passion bass Custom in Burgundy and Passion bass Custom in Clear Black.)  : - 
 
http://www.vigierguitars.com/page/fiche_artiste.php?id=228&lettre=s

]]>Novel Interview Footage On You Tube and Word Discussion.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/02/10/novel_interview_footage_on_you_tube_and_word_discussionhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/02/10/novel_interview_footage_on_you_tube_and_word_discussion#Comments2011-02-10T12:51:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/02/10/novel_interview_footage_on_you_tube_and_word_discussionSome more inspiring interview material and You Tube goodies for Tin Machine dedicates: -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rZ239KZTUU

 

 An interesting discussion thread on The Word blogs about Tin Machine from 2010.  Some evocative points including thoughts regarding the concept of perfectionism. Yes, I agree that perfectionism is a real defect in the creative spirit and may at times indicate insecurity.

http://www.wordmagazine.co.uk/content/tin-machine-discuss

Hunt & Tony B&W[1]

]]>Sales Brothers Resource Page- World News.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/02/01/sales_brothers_resource_page_world_newshttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/02/01/sales_brothers_resource_page_world_news#Comments2011-02-01T11:26:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/02/01/sales_brothers_resource_page_world_newsThere is a marvellous resource page for Tin Machine on World News Network.  The page contains a wide selection of video footage and interview clips, of which, a certain proportion I have not seen before myself...  Very glad to have sourced this content.  Enjoy: -

http://wn.com/Tin_Machine

]]>Sales Brothers- BowieNet Blog- Unreleased Getty Images.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/01/12/sales_brothers_bowienet_blog_unreleased_getty_imageshttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/01/12/sales_brothers_bowienet_blog_unreleased_getty_images#Comments2011-01-12T15:47:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2011/01/12/sales_brothers_bowienet_blog_unreleased_getty_imagesI have been busy updating my BowieNet blog with a range of news items.  Quite a bit of content related to the Sales Brothers naturally and I have posted links to some unreleased Getty images through my blog.  These images pertain to both studio and live Tin Machine content- some shots from the 'It's My Life' tour and an early New York photo shoot.  I have respectfully placed links only to my blog and further details can be attained direct on the Getty site.

So, do keep an eye for developments on my BowieNet blog- an iTunes link also included to show some support for Bonnie Pointer's 'Like a A Picasso'  2010; Tony Sales I believe assisted Bonnie with this track: -

Stephanie Lynne BowieNet blog link- (2nd post pertains to Tin Machine, otherwise, there is also plenty of David Bowie content): -

http://www.davidbowie.com/blog/index.php?user=stephanielynne

 

Tin Machine Xerox by hunt_tony2009
 Tin Machine- From Tony Sales' Personal Collection on Flickr Gallery.

 

]]>Tony Sales Wiki Quiz.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/11/11/tony_sales_wiki_quizhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/11/11/tony_sales_wiki_quiz#Comments2010-11-11T17:42:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/11/11/tony_sales_wiki_quizI just noticed that there is now a Wiki quiz  set up for Tony Sales, including a question on my eBook 'Quintessentially Soul Brothers'!  Plenty of biographical questions- it looks as though some of the material has been computer generated, as is has a rather random feel.  An interesting, fun concept nevertheless on the careers of the Sales Br..

http://quiz.thefullwiki.org/Tony_Sales

 

]]>Tony Fox Supman- World Family Network.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/10/24/tony_fox_supman_world_family_networkhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/10/24/tony_fox_supman_world_family_network#Comments2010-10-24T12:30:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/10/24/tony_fox_supman_world_family_networkAnother page detailing Tony Sales and his family tree- the World Family Network.  Tony Fox Supman (Sales): -

http://www.katagogi.com/Profile/Profile.aspx?l=EN&fid=51266&No=a6a7ee83-c424-4112-b35e-6a2492e7f109&PreveVal=6837|s+QaWHnlQ5EQmZ2FKS0p6XcboPs6QZXXnqdbJ7igcq0=|7fsc8U+Rp8MSTBgdyxrMwg==1

]]>Tony Sales Page- Tower Records.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/09/23/tony_sales_page_tower_recordshttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/09/23/tony_sales_page_tower_records#Comments2010-09-23T20:40:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/09/23/tony_sales_page_tower_recordsHere's a link to Tony Sales' page on Tower Records community- text and bio is from Wikipedia with some lovely photographic additions: -

http://blog.tower.com/tower-news/welcome-to-the-tower-records-community-%e2%80%93-tony-f-sales.html#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-tower-records-community-%25e2%2580%2593-tony-f-sales

]]>Sales Br. Wiki entry.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/08/13/sales_br_wiki_entry_pSB4k246UOhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/08/13/sales_br_wiki_entry_pSB4k246UO#Comments2010-08-13T10:10:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/08/13/sales_br_wiki_entry_pSB4k246UOI have just updated Tony Sales' wiki entry with info on my eBook and this resource page- plus details of the 'Hired Guns' album.  Hopefully all should be a little more up-to date.

Tony Sales Wiki entry: -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Sales

 

]]>Tony Sales News Page- Evri.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/04/30/tony_sales_news_page_evrihttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/04/30/tony_sales_news_page_evri#Comments2010-04-30T10:14:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/04/30/tony_sales_news_page_evriEvri are maintaining a news sources page for Tony F. Sales- plenty of interesting, topical news items, videos and 'rock family tree' style info can be found: -

http://www.evri.com/person/tony-sales-0x43129

 

Tony Chequered Past by hunt_tony2009

Tony Fox Sales- EMI promo poster for Chequered Past.

]]>The Sales Brothers- 'Hired Guns', 5 Star Review- www.rock.com.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/04/07/the_sales_brothers_hired_guns_5_star_review__wwwrockcomhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/04/07/the_sales_brothers_hired_guns_5_star_review__wwwrockcom#Comments2010-04-07T10:48:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/04/07/the_sales_brothers_hired_guns_5_star_review__wwwrockcomI have just revised  my original review on Hunt and Tony Sales' debut solo album, 'Hired Guns' for www.rock.com The review has received a 5 star reception from the community- the album is due for re-release on 19th April on the Darla Records label.  A series of related  info links are contained in the review feature: -

Stephanie Lynne.

'Hired Guns' review, www.rock.com :

http://connections.rock.com/_Hired-Guns-Resume/blog/2285580/116748.html

 

'Hired Guns' , The sales Brothers- Perseverance Records,

Re-released on Darla Records, April 2010.

]]>'Hired Guns'- Re- Release, Darla.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/03/31/hired_guns_re_release_darlahttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/03/31/hired_guns_re_release_darla#Comments2010-03-31T11:13:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2010/03/31/hired_guns_re_release_darlaThe Sales Brothers debut solo album 'Hired Guns' is to be re-released on 19th April on Darla and will still be on the Perseverance label.  Further info from the Darla website: -

http://darla.com/index.php

]]>The Word Magazine: Sales Brothers News. Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/11/09/the_word_magazine__sales_brothers_news__stephanie_lynne_thorburnhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/11/09/the_word_magazine__sales_brothers_news__stephanie_lynne_thorburn#Comments2009-11-09T18:09:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/11/09/the_word_magazine__sales_brothers_news__stephanie_lynne_thorburnA succinct news update on my Sales Brothers projects can now be found in December issue of the UK's The Word Magazine.  Information on the new issue has been sent to newsletter subscribers.  My Sales Brothers column is printed in the 'Inbox' section, pages 56-57: -
 
Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.
 
Excerpt: -
 
"Having recently had the opportunity of conducting in-depth interviews with both Hunt and Tony Sales, I am currently reformulating the content into an ‘in their own words’ style eBook vignette, exploring the key touchstones of their careers... I hope that many natural areas of curiosity will be appeased in summation of their unique and mercurial careers, spent in company of the likes of Todd Rundgren, Jimmy Osterberg and ‘the thin white duke’, (David Bowie).  A project that I think is well overdue!"
 

Word homepage: http://www.wordmagazine.co.uk/
]]>Obituary To Soupy Sales.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/10/23/obituary_to_soupy_saleshttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/10/23/obituary_to_soupy_sales#Comments2009-10-23T21:43:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/10/23/obituary_to_soupy_sales

Soupy Sales Obituary.

Stephanie Lynne Thorburn- American Chronicle/ BowieNet Blogs.
 
BLOG

Soupy Sales Obituary.

October 23, 2009.

Obituary to Soupy Sales.

By Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

Subsequent to the very sad news of the passing of Hunt and Tony Sales’ father, Soupy, I have assimilated some research and written a succinct obituary for American Chronicle in memory of the charismatic comedian. I thought it would be appropriate to post a copy to my Sales Brothers resource page and BowieNet blog: -

Original Text Americian Chronicle: -

www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/125345

Pictured Above: The Sales Brothers.

Overview.

Obituary to comedian and TV host Soupy Sales- pioneer of slapstick comedy and a much loved household name in the States. Soupy reached the peek of his career in the 1950's and 60's, featuring a range of esteemed musicians on his show including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington.

Obituary.

Comedian Soupy Sales, father of musicians Hunt and Tony Sales, has sadly died yesterday, 22nd October aged 83. Soupy’s illustrious career comprised some 5,000 live television appearances, spanning half- a century. His TV programme ‘Soupy’s On’ which aired five nights a week in Detroit in the 1950’s, was today praised by Reuters for breaking new ground in the pre-civil rights era, featuring some formidable jazz performers including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk.

Soupy was born Milton Supman on Jan 8th 1926, in Franklinton NC, where notably his family were at that time, the only Jewish family in town. He studied at Marshall College as a journalism major, earning a degree in 1949. His TV career began in Cincinnati and Cleveland, followed by Detroit, achieving a large audience on WXYZ-TV. He later moved to Los Angeles in 1961. His most memorable achievement was ‘The Soupy Sales Show’, a children’s programme that had its New York debut in 1964, featuring Soupy’s improvisational style humour. Two years later, he had appeared on some 5,370 live TV programmes and his talents also extended to the Billboard Top 10. In 1965, ‘Do The Mouse’ sold 250,000 copies in New York! Sales had an enduring career and remained a popular television personality, appearing regularly on the game show ‘What’s My Line?’ and featuring as himself in the 1998 movie ‘Holy Man’, starring Eddie Murphy.

‘The Soupy Sales Show’ ran as a live TV programme for 13 years in the States, before syndicating abroad. Undoubtedly the programme had broad appeal amongst adults as well as children. The highlight of every show was definitely his cream-pie in the face antic, resulting in Sales being hit by more than 25,000 pies in his lifetime! Celebrities who enjoyed the burlesque gag included Sammy David Jr., Tony Curtis, and Mickey Rooney. On one memorable night Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Trini Lopez were all party to the habitual cream-pie. His irreverent sense of humour was certainly an attribute and trademark of his extensive career. CNN remembered Soupy through the words of his friend and manager Paul Dver, emphasising that he was indeed an “American comedy icon”, and noting too the distinctive ‘magic’ surrounding the comic. His spontaneous humour and charismatic personality defined him as one of the last of a generation of great TV comedians.

Soupy Sales is survived by his wife Trudy Sales, four grandchildren and his sons Hunt and Tony Sales, who cultivated a reputation in the music industry as a formidable rhythm section, performing with Iggy Pop on 'Lust For Life', 1977 and with David Bowie in Tin Machine.

Sources and further obituary features online in commemoration of Soupy Sales:

Reuters: -

www.reuters.com/article/mediaNews/idUSN237795220091023

The Associated Press: -

www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gJ-8A5RJvk5EwfcUEinx0CoOGM9gD9BGJ0T80


CNN.com Entertainment: -

edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/23/soupy.sales/

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Soupy rest in peace!  With much love,


Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

]]>24th Annual Musicians' Picnic- Topanga CA.http://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/10/12/24th_annual_musicians_picnic_topanga_cahttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/10/12/24th_annual_musicians_picnic_topanga_ca#Comments2009-10-12T17:35:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/salesbrothersdefinitive/blog/$my_blog/2009/10/12/24th_annual_musicians_picnic_topanga_ca

24th Annual  Musicians' Picnic. 

News item compiled by Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

The 24th Annual Musicans' Picnic in Topanga, CA took place on Sunday 11th October 2009.  Tony Sales attended this year's event- hopefully some of the photos and footage from Sunday's performances will soon be online.  Here's some info on the event from the organiser's Facebook page- the afternoon is traditionally an A.A. orientated fundraising event for MusiCares/ Map Fund and the Timmins Foundation featuring some top quality artists: -

Musicians' Picnic Facebook Group Link and info on 2009 event from: -

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=106872882863

ONE DAY 4 PEACE & MUSIC
Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Time:
09:00 - 18:00
Location:
TOPANGA CLUBHOUSE AND FIELD
Street:
1440 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD
Town/City:
Topanga, CA
Phone:
8183793383
Email:

Description

World Class & Top Local Musicians
on Two Stages

More than two decades ago ‘The Musicians’ Meeting’, a 12 Step group of sober musicians, started a backyard BBQ and “jam session” in celebration of sobriety. That intimate gathering of musicians, family members and friends has grown into the West Coast’s largest one-day ‘clean & sober’ event, with live music on two stages, children’s activities and a multi-prize raffle and silent auction of celebrity autographed memorabilia and merchandise.The musical guest artists, the Board of Directors and committee members donate their time and talents to the Picnic, free of charge. The all-day concerts and family ‘picnic’ have consisted of inspired performances by musicians from every genre of music such as Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Wayne Kramer, Mick Fleetwood, War, Devo, Great White, Slash, David Crosby, Billy Idol, Chicago, Spencer Davis, Chuck Negron, Ivan Neville, & Dr. John; Canned Heat, Bonnie Bramlett, John & Maggie Mayall, Walter Trout, Martha Davis & The Motels, Automatics, Carla Olson, Fur Dixon ,Marc Ford, The English Beat, The Boxing Gandhis, The Dickies, Jerry Cantrell and Katey Sagal, just to name a few. .
 
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Photos.

Tony Sales- pictured at the 23rd Musicians' Picnic 2008: - ( Photo credit:  pic from Musicians' Picnic Homepage, thanking Tony for his input into the afternoon.  See http://www.musicianspicnic.org for further info and photos.)

Beneficiaries of Musicians' Picnic: -

MusiCares/ Map Fund.

http://www.musicares.com

The Timmins Foundation.

http://www.timminsfoundation.org

and

MySpace Page for Musicans' Picnic: -

http://www.myspace.com/musicianspicnic

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*  For a wonderful set of photographs on the 2009 event, please refer to Christopher Medak photography: -

http://christophermedak.zenfolio.com/2009musicanspicnic 

News feature archived on 12th October 2009.  Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

 

 

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