Post by Gerrald Bostock on May 17, 2014 11:48:35 GMT
Shelley Archives Presents
Legends of Rock Live
JETHRO TULL
(1969-1980)
Legends of Rock Live with "Jethro Tull 1969-1980," Avon Theater, 272 Bedford St., Stamford. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Free carte blanche, $6 members, $8 students, seniors, $11 nonmembers. 203-967-3660 ext. 2, www.avontheatre.org.
Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley
Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Carte Blanche: FREE | Members: $6 | Students/Seniors: $8 | Nonmembers: $11
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The British band Jethro Tull began in 1967 playing experimental blues/rock, mixing in classical influences, jazz, and folk. American audiences became fans of the band with “Living in the Past,” “Teacher,” and “The Witches Promise.” All three of these songs will be included in this program’s salute to the band, along with “Aqualung,” “Thick as a Brick,” “Songs from the Wood,” “Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die,” “Bungle in the Jungle,” “Skating Away,” and many more. With the addition of guitarist Martin Barre, Ian Anderson found the perfect partner to complement his flute playing and create their unique style and sound. Their music is driven by both its melodies and lyrics, with material drawn from Celtic mythology. Ian Anderson, the talented leader who plays flute and acoustic guitar has a quirky personality that engages his audience in the drama of each song. An example of his sense of humor can be seen in his explanation of how the band got its name: “Back in February, 1968, we had many different names which usually changed every week, since we were so bad that we had to pretend to be some new band in order to get re-booked in the clubs where we aspired to find fame and fortune. Our agent, who had studied History at college, came up with the name Jethro Tull (18th century English agricultural pioneer who invented the seed drill). That was the band name during the week in which London’s famous Marquee Club offered us the Thursday night residency. So it stuck. Is it too late to change? I thought so.” The group has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. This program will bring you on a film clip journey of performances from TV, live concerts, and promotional materials.
In English | 110 minutes
ABOUT BILL SHELLEY: Bill Shelley has been filming since the 1970s when he recorded bands Twisted Sister and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, then later directed music videos for Public Enemy (PE). Shelley Archives was started in 1985 and today the company has over 100,000 reels of original 35mm and 16mm films in its archives and over 10,000 hours of rare concerts, television shows, promos, interviews, out-takes and home movies. Preservation of films and music clips is the main focus of the organization.
Legends of Rock Live
JETHRO TULL
(1969-1980)
Legends of Rock Live with "Jethro Tull 1969-1980," Avon Theater, 272 Bedford St., Stamford. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Free carte blanche, $6 members, $8 students, seniors, $11 nonmembers. 203-967-3660 ext. 2, www.avontheatre.org.
Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley
Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Carte Blanche: FREE | Members: $6 | Students/Seniors: $8 | Nonmembers: $11
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The British band Jethro Tull began in 1967 playing experimental blues/rock, mixing in classical influences, jazz, and folk. American audiences became fans of the band with “Living in the Past,” “Teacher,” and “The Witches Promise.” All three of these songs will be included in this program’s salute to the band, along with “Aqualung,” “Thick as a Brick,” “Songs from the Wood,” “Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die,” “Bungle in the Jungle,” “Skating Away,” and many more. With the addition of guitarist Martin Barre, Ian Anderson found the perfect partner to complement his flute playing and create their unique style and sound. Their music is driven by both its melodies and lyrics, with material drawn from Celtic mythology. Ian Anderson, the talented leader who plays flute and acoustic guitar has a quirky personality that engages his audience in the drama of each song. An example of his sense of humor can be seen in his explanation of how the band got its name: “Back in February, 1968, we had many different names which usually changed every week, since we were so bad that we had to pretend to be some new band in order to get re-booked in the clubs where we aspired to find fame and fortune. Our agent, who had studied History at college, came up with the name Jethro Tull (18th century English agricultural pioneer who invented the seed drill). That was the band name during the week in which London’s famous Marquee Club offered us the Thursday night residency. So it stuck. Is it too late to change? I thought so.” The group has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. This program will bring you on a film clip journey of performances from TV, live concerts, and promotional materials.
In English | 110 minutes
ABOUT BILL SHELLEY: Bill Shelley has been filming since the 1970s when he recorded bands Twisted Sister and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, then later directed music videos for Public Enemy (PE). Shelley Archives was started in 1985 and today the company has over 100,000 reels of original 35mm and 16mm films in its archives and over 10,000 hours of rare concerts, television shows, promos, interviews, out-takes and home movies. Preservation of films and music clips is the main focus of the organization.