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March 15, 2008
CHARITY AT THE FACTORY
Last night, Camp Freddy played a show at the Los Angeles Knitting Factory in Hollywood, in aid of 'Give Me Shelter' - a charity that helps foster kids. We had a great night, and a bunch of friends joined us to help us rock. Brett Scallions, Mark McGrath, Warren De Martini, Stephen Perkins, Billy Duffy, Corey Parks, Terri Nunn and Lemmy all got onstage during the night and jammed with us. Linda Perrys band also played and they did a fantastic set of all Led Zeppelin songs. I did shoot some footage and we got some of the actual show on video as well, so take a look at the V-Blog above. And YES - it is also going up on my YouTube channel for those who have trouble viewing these videos. Every time Camp Freddy does a gig, I have the best time and I know we are all looking forward to the five shows we have coming up at The Roxy in May. Thank you to everyone who helped make last nights show a success. Special thanks to Johnny N who took this great 'vintage look' pic below - The anarchy shirt with the cream Les Paul...2008 going on 1977!
I am beginning the countdown to April 8th - the day that 'Stimulator' gets released worldwide on I-Tunes. Thats the name of the Billy Morrison album that I have decided to release now, while I record and mix completely new solo material here in Los Angeles. The Stimulator album gets its name from the band that made the record in the late nineties - myself singing and playing guitar, along with Jason Bowld and Terry Warville. The album was never released and although some of the songs have been knocking around the web for a while, the whole 14 song album has never been released. So I figured that even though it was recorded a few years ago, the songs still sound great, and that it was worth putting out - so here it comes! I am, in the meantime, in the studio writing and recording new material with my song writing partner Patrick Cornell. We are planning a series of four song EP's, to be released over the course of a few months. I'll fill you in on more details as we progress, although I can tell you that two of the titles will be "Be Yourself", and "Felt Good The First Time". A David Bowie cover might sneak its way on there as well!
So - Old music being resurrected, new music being recorded, a month of live Freddy, a movie being produced, another in the pipeline (don't ask just yet), a radio show .... I think its time for a bit of video gaming, courtesy of ARMY OF TWO!! Haven't fired it up yet, but I am gonna give it a couple of hours right now. Camp Freddy Radio is on tonight as usual, and I can tell you that 10,000BC is NOT WORTH SEEING!!! So disappointed with that film. Never mind - tomorrow is "The Bank Job" and Jason Statham can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned. And in case you were wondering what the picture next to this paragraph is .. it was an amazing cake that was in our dressing room last night, with the poster to the gig in icing on top! I managed to resist the temptation, only to pull over at the market at 2.00am and buy a pint of Ben And Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream ..... and eat it ALL when I got home. Oh well. Finally, huge thanks to Ylais for the Butterscotch Angel Delight - If I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna do it right!
See ya
Billy
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Posted by vivelerock at March 15, 2008 04:26 PM
Comments
Billy, You will be hooked by the first episode of Nip Tuck. I just started 2 weeks ago & have managed to get through 2 seasons. Still have 3 to go. One down side to having the full seasons to watch vs. watching the show as it airs is, I have been known to be late for functions, family and otherwise, do to just having to see that next episode!! I am a die hard Sopranos fan & Nip Tuck gives it a huge running for its money! That is my take anyway!
Posted by: Merc957 at March 15, 2008 07:49 PM
that should have been "due to" of course. take care all. Niki
Posted by: Merc957 at March 15, 2008 07:56 PM
yeah mate....i agree 10,000 bc was kinda ghey.....i mean shit.....cavemen that speak perfect engrish? come on now.....some of the effects were cool...but all in all.....nowhere near lived up to the hype
great news u and patrick are writing new songs....and the stimulator release too!! seriously man....when do u find the time to sleep? lotta great sounding stuff in the works.....may cant get here soon enuff........Wo0t!!!
Posted by: UC13 at March 16, 2008 04:05 AM
Billy, You're very welcome! And indulge indulge indulge..for a little while anyhow. :)
Lisa x
Posted by: ylais at March 16, 2008 02:50 PM
Stimulator is a great name, especialy with the Parental Advisory label. ;-)
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice cream and butterscotch angel delight... What would the Prince of Darkness say to that. :)
When do tickets go on sale for the Roxy CF shoes? Wish there was a package to buy for all five nights, but that would be too easy!
Posted by: beth at March 17, 2008 09:21 PM
That Vblog has me all excited for MAYhem! :-D
Posted by: Robin-peebs at March 17, 2008 10:18 PM
Love the VBlog, awesome solos during Round and Round, brings me right back to HS metal years!
More, more, more!!
Posted by: Sue at March 18, 2008 06:47 AM
has Stephen Pearcy ever made an appearance at a CF show? that would be genius.
here are my ideas for future theme CFR "pre-recorded" shows (you can't fool me!!)
I think you guys can easily get 90 minutes of the following:
-Slash
-90's tribute
-all girl bands
-mash-ups (a good way to sneak in some hip-hop without dedicating an entire show to it).
ok- any more ideas i will have to start charging ;)
Slice xo
Posted by: bkslice at March 18, 2008 09:23 AM
ohh yeaa theres my boy!!!!! hahahahahaa Mark is Classic. just seein whats up show looked cool. im leaving for canada in 2 weeks. goin up there for two months with the GUNS to record an album. cant wait for the stimulator record.
peace out holmes
Alec
Posted by: Alec from camp teddy at March 18, 2008 01:19 PM
DAMN I love those V-blogs!!!
You guys also break out the BEST songs to cover, as well... Jailbreak, Round and Round, Jean Genie, Holiday in Cambodia.... I could go on for hours on why you guys are the shit.
I will SO see you at MAYhem!
Posted by: Mike at March 18, 2008 02:14 PM