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July 27, 2009

DOING THE GINGER THING AGAIN

It was inevitable! We all had so much fun rocking those Wildhearts songs for the LA peeps that we have decided to do it again. August 26th at The Viper Room again, kids. If you were one of the killer crowd a couple of weeks ago, then I don't have to say any more. If you missed it, now's the chance to make sure you don't miss it again. We are working on a bunch of ideas right now but the idea is the same, no-hold-barred, fun-filled, thrill-packed rock show we pulled out last time. Over an hour of The Wildhearts biggest and best, with Ginger at the helm, and myself, Scott Lipps, Michael Butler and Beans making the racket. I would suggest that you get the tickets ahead of time - the last show was packed - and we have kept the ticket price low again - just $10.

Tickets are available CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS FOR GINGER WILDHEART AT THE VIPER ROOM - AUGUST 26th 2009.

We go onstage at 10.30pm. I cannot confirm or deny the rumor that we will be recording tracks with a rather well known producer responsible for one of rock's most seminal, multi platinum albums.

Posted by vivelerock at 01:47 PM

July 22, 2009

GINGER A GO GO

Posted by vivelerock at 12:05 PM

July 17, 2009

EXCLUSIVE FREE LIVE TRACK FROM GINGER AND FRIENDS

Here you go. Thanks to the marvels of modern technology .... (well, a tape recorder really, but whatever!).... here is the wonderful Wildhearts track, SO INTO YOU, performed by Ginger, me, Michael Butler and Scott Lipps. Nada. Zip. Gratis. From the goodness of our hearts. And as it should be - FREE!
The show was a veritable mass of adjectives, including (in no particular order) astounding, packed, loud, hot, sweaty, real, tight, solid, storming and delicious. Shoulda been there. Or alternatively, get off yer arse and come see us tonight at The El Rey with The Toadies. We hit the stage at 10.00pm. More goodies to come - watch this space.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE TRACK - "SO INTO YOU" - LIVE FROM THE VIPER ROOM LAST NIGHT.

Billy

Posted by vivelerock at 11:16 AM

July 16, 2009

GINGER-TONIGHT-THE VIPER ROOM

Posted by vivelerock at 09:54 AM

July 14, 2009

FREE TRACK

It's a quick update today, cos we have another full day of rehearsals ahead. But I had to say that yesterday was STRONG and if you live in the LA area, do yerself a favor and come down to The Viper Room on Thursday night. We are doing a very special show with Ginger Wildheart (singer/songwriter and all around boss man of the wonderful Wildhearts) - we will be playing over an hour of all Wildhearts songs, plus a couple of Gingers solo tunes. The band sounded pretty good yesterday in rehearsals, but when Ginger showed up and strapped on a guitar, and started singing, it took it to where it needed to be - tight, powerful and rockin'. Ginger has very kindly given you lot a free track to download - "Understanding Jane" - just click on the link below and get lost in the sonic ecstasy. Remember that we have free PINKBERRY with toppings for the first 50 people through the door after 9.00pm. So really, there's no excuse not to come. Some of the best rock n roll tunes ever written, a free track, and free frozen yogurt!! Hahaha! CXome down on Thursday night and say hi.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE TRACK - "UNDERSTANDING JANE".

Billy

Posted by vivelerock at 08:15 AM

July 10, 2009

SOMEONE STOP ME

Well, that's pretty much the nail in the coffin for me. Somehow, I joined the ubiquitous Facebook. Not really sure how that happened. One day I was FB Free, living my life in blissful ignorance. And then one morning, I woke up with a 'Wall', a bunch of 'Friends' and another 'Status' to cope with...! It's kinda like using really. You wake up one day with a needle in your arm and you think....."how on earth did that get there"??! So now, along with the MySpace, Twitter, UStream, YouTube etc.... we add another distraction to our lives. All the addresses are at the bottom of this post in case you are curious. I embrace it all with an equal mixture of wonder and disdain!

Camp Freddy is beginning the process of putting the line up together for the House Of Blues show on August 1st, and I love when we get going like this. It's been a while, so we are all fresh and ready to rock. Dear Dave will be in Europe with Janes, so the one and only Mr Steve Stevens will be ripping it up Stage Right for the evening. And as usual we will drag along a few friends to spice things up. It's a fun, creative process - and we will also be starting our TV project that same weekend. Can't say too much about that right now but if all goes well, you can look for some "Freddy In Your Living Room" sometime in 2010.

Next week sees a few days of rehearsal and two LA shows with Ginger Wildheart. This has been something that I have been honored and excited to be involved with - I have been listening to those songs for many years, and I will always cite The Wildhearts as the second most important band in my life (number one spot going, of course, to the Sex Pistols). And if Camp Freddy has taught me anything, it's that the song you think you know so well, never actually goes like you think it goes! But I have this set nailed! All Wildhearts songs plus a couple of Ginger solo tracks, I am excited to do this. And somehow, we have arranged FREE PINKBERRY for the first 50 people through the door at the Viper Room - complete with toppings! I have either eaten WAY to much of that stuff, or they love Rock music!! But Pinkberry will be there, throwing the best frozen yogurt your way. Haha! Make mine a large original/coconut swirl!

Lots of other stuff swirling around in my universe. Film and TV meetings every week. Oh, and a street date of October 20th for the movie i shot last year, "Basement Jack" on DVD. My song, EVERGREEN is the closing title credits track (I also play Detective Beck in the film) and we shot a cool green screen video for the song, with the director of the movie. This video will be appearing on an internet near you on the same day as the DVD hits the streets. It's gonna look crazy! Michael has thrown all sorts of weird and wonderful things behind us (that's why we shot it green screen) so I am excited to see the final edit. Also the Billy Morrison Les Paul model thing is going on - it's currently getting it's first paint job in Nashville which I will see soon for approval. And a solo EP will be released at the same time as the guitar hits the stores (no idea when that will be - this is a long process!). More Freddy for later in the year, another movie to shoot.....STOP!! I'm getting overwhelmed. Back to today. A sunny day in Los Angeles. Thats all I need.

Billy

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Posted by vivelerock at 08:49 AM

July 04, 2009

BURGERS AND TELEVISIONS

The 4th Of July. And I'm an English guy living in America. So today, my hilarious friends send me text messages saying.... "hahaha, we kicked your ass", call me up using terrible fake English accents and generally do the whole "this is the day we beat you" thing. Which is actually completely inaccurate, but whatever. (they actually just voted on the whole independance thing on 4th July) - I am honored to live in America and embrace all things, including a day filled with barbeque burgers, pool parties and cheap electronics at Best Buy! The fireworks are always kick-ass, the traffic is minimal and no one works. What's not to like? So Happy 4th July to all.

Rehearsed yesterday for the upcoming shows with Ginger. And had the best time. I have never actually played Wildhearts songs for real (amp, drumkit, loud) and always just strummed along at home, or sang along in the shower (you get my point!). But yesterday we ran through 15 songs and it was the best. TV Tan, Sick Of Drugs, Vanilla Radio..... I can't wait to do these gigs. If you are a fan (like me) then you need to come to these shows. July 16th at The Viper Room and July 17th at The El Rey. Woohoo!!

OK - enough blogging already. There's food to eat, video games to play and flags to wave.

Peace

Billy

Posted by vivelerock at 08:14 AM