George Fest Concert Film & Album To Be Released On February 26th

On February 26, 2016, Hot Records Ltd. and Vagrant Records will be releasing George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison. Recorded and filmed on September 28th, 2014 at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles. You can view the trailer of the film, which was produced by Dhani Harrison and David Zonshine, here. The DVD also features interviews with the musicians backstage and at rehearsals talking about George Harrison’s influence on their art.

The line up includes Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Conan O’Brien, The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Britt Daniel from Spoon, Heart’s Ann Wilson, Dhani Harrison, “Weird Al” Yankovic, The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, Perry Farrell and many others.

Song list and pre-order information below:

George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-75 Box Set To Be Released Sept. 23

Listen up Beatles fans! Universal Music Group and the Harrison family are proud to announce that George Harrison’s first six solo albums, released between 1968 and 1975 on The Beatles’ Apple Records label, have been digitally remastered from the original analogue masters for CD and digital release on September 23 by Capitol/UMe.

The new box features an exclusive DVD with several video pieces, including a new seven-minute film with previously unreleased footage.  The Apple Years 1968-75 box also includes an exclusive perfect-bound book with an introduction by Dhani Harrison, new essays by award-winning radio producer and author Kevin Howlett, and rare and previously unpublished images. How awesome is this?!? Check out the trailer above!

I am so happy that what we started a decade ago by releasing The Dark Horse Years is now complete with the release of his first six albums as The Apple Years. Some of these records have long been out of print, and so I cannot wait for music lovers to get their hands on these newly remastered versions. It’s a very proud moment for us, and I would like to thank everyone who has helped us in any way to achieve this. -Dhani Harrison

 

MUSIC VIDEO: Roman Remains – “Gazebo”

Roman Remains released a video for their track, “Gazebo“. The band is comprised of  Liela Moss and Toby Butler from The Duke Spirit. The song is off of their new full-length album, Zeal, which is available now on Dhani Harrison’s H.O.T. Records Ltd. They just completed a month-long residency at LA’s Sayers Club and they were awesome!!! Keep your eyes (and ears) on this duo, it’s likely we’ll be seeing a lot of them.

EVENT REVIEW: The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to The Beatles

The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Featuring: Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Eurythmics, Pharrell, Brad Paisley, Dave Grohl, Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Joe Walsh,  Gary Clark Jr.
January 27, 2014
LA Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

The Beatles made their US debut on the Ed Sullivan show 50 years ago this February 9^th, the same day this special will air. That appearance has become one of the most iconic in music history. Many have tried to replicate it, but it is impossible. Being a HUGE Beatles fan, this was one concert I was dying to see. Paul AND Ringo, TOGETHER—and not like the Grammys. Instead, they would be performing classic Beatles hits. Can we say, EPIC?

MUSIC VIDEO: thenewno2 – “Never Too Late”

Thenewno2 is coming onto the US music scene quite strong as of late. They formed in 2006, but didn’t go on their first US tour until 2009. The band is g-r-e-a-t and not just because of Dhani Harrison, but I guess that too. The band as a collective whole create a smooth rock sound that has this endearing haunting quality to it (listen to “Another John Doe“).

It’s no wonder why they were chosen to do the entire Beautiful Creatures soundtrack. They recently released their new single, “Never Too Late” which is off the soundtrack for the new teen-sci-fi-romance flick (almost another Twilight, but not really) and it just doesn’t get old. Have a listen above and get hooked.