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March 21, 2008
THE POWER OF MYSPACE
Another update for you all. And a few questions answered – which reminds me……lets do a Q+A again. Fire away with your questions and I’ll do my best to answer them. But I digress…. First and foremost – The Camp Freddy shows at The Roxy. These five shows are shaping up to be the most exciting rock and roll the Strip has seen in a LONG time! Tickets will be on sale soon at $20, PLUS it seems that we will be putting together a very special VIP package as well (don’t tell me I don’t listen to your comments!!!) – entry to all five shows plus a bunch of other stuff including a personal soundcheck/hang out type thing. More details soon, but there will be a VERY LIMITED amount of these packages available for the month. Also, we have the competition to open the evening currently running – for all local bands, check out the Roxy website, and submit your band. We’ve had a great reaction so far, and more submissions are coming in daily. We want YOU to open for us! And regarding the 30 day policy they have going on – nothing to do with Camp Freddy…..that’s the venue’s usual policy and we don’t really get a say in that sort of stuff.
Also – I want to tell you all that I will be selling a LIMITED, SIGNED, NUMBERED package of the forthcoming Stimulator album. I will only be doing this through the MySpace site – so make sure you request an add at - www.myspace.com/billymorrisonmusic - then send me a MySpace message that includes your email address and you will receive a PayPal invoice. Once that is paid, the special edition package will be sent. I will open this system up once I have all the items together but I am planning on a hard copy CD (limited to 75 copies), a tee shirt (again, limited to 75 shirts) and a glossy pic – all signed, numbered and dated. Price will be $50. I WILL NOT BE REPRESSING THIS CD so these are the only hard copies that will be available. This offer will be announced in full detail when I open it up during the week of release. The digital version of the album will be available on I-Tunes on April 8th. And Beth.....er......there IS a store button on this very page!! Not the biggest or best stocked just yet, but I'm working on it! Also, a couple of other quick answers - Paul, the album will be out......when we finish it!! Haha - we are in no hurry. Maybe more tracks in movies this year, though. And Will....um...no, I don't have that track. I will search it out.
Finally, I can tell you that…..well, why don’t I just copy the press release…it’s so much easier!! Here …… SANTA MONICA, Calif. (March 20, 2008) — The fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, honoring legendary artist Alice Cooper and renowned guitarist Slash, will be held on May 9, 2008, at The Music Box @ Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares® MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. The benefit is sponsored in part by the Gibson Foundation. The evening will feature a buffet dinner and performance by all-star group Camp Freddy (Chris Chaney, Donovan Leitch, Billy Morrison, Dave Navarro and Matt Sorum) along with some special guests. In addition, the evening will feature special performances by Cooper and Slash. A range of other artists and special guests will be announced shortly. We are very happy to be able to help MAP and be a part of the celebrations that evening. More on this one later.
And there you have it. That’s some of the news in my world today. Oh, and while you are adding yourselves to the BillyMorrisonMusic MySpace profile, why not add to the newly renovated Camp Freddy MySpace profile too. We are instilling new life into the place so that we can stoke the fires for these upcoming shows. Come join in. There are a few other things happening as well, and this week in fact has been a busy one for me. But that’s how I like it. Onwards and into the weekend for an all new CFR with Dave – and this week, I believe it is gonna be the PUNK ROCK SPECIAL. Now THAT is a language I understand!! See ya soon.
Billy
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Posted by vivelerock at March 21, 2008 10:37 PM
Comments
PUNK ROCK SPECIAL??? Count me in! Now we're speaking the same language!
I'm all ready for the $50 CD/T-shirt/Kitchen sink package!!
This is all getting so exciting!
Posted by: Robin-peebs at March 21, 2008 11:08 PM
Billy -
A "business of music" question for you:
With the Stimulator record finally seeing the light of day as a Billy Morrison release, how do the other band members figure into the business end of the picture?
Are they entitled to any monies earned from the release or are they out of it altogether?
If this is not something you want to go into I understand completely, was just wondering how the whole thing works.
Thank you,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at March 21, 2008 11:29 PM
I can't wait for all of this to happen!! Packages, limited edition CD's, shirts, 8X10's, autographs... THAT'S how to make cool stuff available to fans. SOLD!
So, a question... Well, as a huge fellow Rock & Republic fan (have the same jeans as you have in the first pic by the way!) my first trip to LA is May and I know I am going probably do the impossible and max out an Amex either way, but is anywhere that you can recommend shopping? Perhaps a favourite store of yours right up the high quality shirts and denim alley? And yes, I'll be checking out Matt's new shop!
Posted by: Mike at March 22, 2008 12:36 AM
awesome news.
billy, how old were you when you first started to play guitar?
Posted by: Sarah at March 22, 2008 08:12 AM
high billy (or anyone else interested)
heres the mr.bungle album california that Will recommended to you....one of mike pattons old bands http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WI56PTST its VERY different to say the least....its either a love it or hate it kinda thing.....but if you're a fan of their first album then this one is a must have
Posted by: UC13 at March 22, 2008 06:24 PM
ok i have a question.......regarding the roxys 30day/30mile radius claus.....if a band that plays there is not allowed to play any other shows at any venue in a 30mile radius for 30days after they perform......then how did camp freddy loophole their way into playing 5 shows in one month at said venue?
not trying to create any drama......serious =P
i just think about these kinds of things sometimes....i'm far too curious a creature for my own good =P
Posted by: UC13 at March 22, 2008 08:25 PM
er...store...I know I knew that.
CF 5 night VIP package.Very cool.
Posted by: beth at March 22, 2008 09:42 PM
I was a good girl and followed all directions! LOL! WOOT! Thanks Billy!
VIP time too???... Billy, you are too good to us! Can't wait for that.
Posted by: Kate at March 23, 2008 12:01 AM
Hi Billy, since you are such a Bond fan, can you name me your favorite Bond theme?
Mine would have to be View to a Kill by Duran Duran- Happy Week:)
Posted by: Danni at March 24, 2008 03:29 PM
Ok my darlings...I uploaded the few pics that came out (w/ the aid of my computers photo editor since my flash is busted)from the Knitting Factory show. Im in the process of putting up the vids I got on you tube. Will pass on the link once Im done :) Hope you all had a great easter xoxo
Love, Amber
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ambersonian/sets/72157604236790653/
Posted by: Ambersonian at March 24, 2008 04:03 PM
i'm a little confused about how you're able to release stimulator under your own name. did you own the masters? did you pay off someone to be able to release these? i thought i heard you say on CFR once that "it went down with geffen records" (or maybe that was nancy boy?)...anyways, how does that work from a "legal" business POV?
i LOVE the themed CFR's going on. the commentary is hilarious as usual & the history is interesting.
Posted by: mary at March 24, 2008 04:18 PM
Will the CF VIP/5 show packages be announced before the April 1st on sale date for the first show?
Posted by: beth at March 24, 2008 08:22 PM
(and how many banks will I need to rob to afford the VIP pass???)
Posted by: Kate at March 25, 2008 08:52 AM