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Rolling Stone on Michael Nesmith, Monkees Farewell Tour, and more (*UPDATED BELOW*)

1/9/2022

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In his latest piece for Rolling Stone, senior writer Andy Greene goes behind the scenes of the Monkees Farewell Tour and reveals his last interactions with Michael Nesmith:
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*** UPDATE 1/10/2022 ***

Hello readers of the Monkees Live Almanac, 

I understand the passion that surrounds a variety of topics discussed in Mr. Greene's article linked above, and the public comments left on this blog post to date reflect those passions. However, it is my desire to keep this forum from becoming overly personal in comments made about one person or the next. As a result, I deleted several comments.

Thank you for your consideration and understanding. 
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Sandoval to Variety: 'He Died Knowing They Were Beloved — He Finally Got It'

12/11/2021

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Andrew Sandoval talks about how the drive to go out and say thank you to the fans on one last tour revivified Michael Nesmith this fall
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Los Angeles / November 14, 2021 (Photo by Coco Dolenz)
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Los Angeles homecoming for Dolenz & Nesmith on "Monkees Farewell Tour" (UPDATED x3)

11/15/2021

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Monkees Greek Theatre 2021 Farewell Tour
Last night, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith closed out the "Monkees Farewell Tour" with a triumphant performance in Los Angeles, California at the Greek Theatre.

Monkees historian and author Andrew Sandoval, who also produced the tour, introduced the show:

The evening's set list included the following songs:
Good Clean Fun
Last Train to Clarksville
The Kind of Girl I Could Love
Different Drum
Sunny Girlfriend
Mary, Mary
You Just May Be the One
For Pete's Sake
Randy Scouse Git
Love Is Only Sleeping
Birth of an Accidental Hipster
St. Matthew
As We Go Along
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Porpoise Song
While I Cry
Papa Gene's Blues
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
Tapioca Tundra
Auntie's Municipal Court
Goin' Down
Sweet Young Thing
Steppin' Stone
Daydream Believer

Listen to the Band
I'm a Believer

Video footage from the Greek appears below, and be sure to check out these reviews of the show courtesy of Ultimate Classic Rock, The Glorious Corner, and Goldmine.

Micky posted the following message across his social media channels after the show at the Greek Theatre:
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Photos & Video Footage: "The Mike & Micky Show" in Milwaukee

11/8/2021

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As the "Monkees Farewell Tour" enters its final stretch, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz delivered a superb performance this past Saturday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Riverside Theater. "Best show (so far) of The Monkees tour," wrote Monkees producer and author Andrew Sandoval on Facebook.

The Live Almanac would like to send a special thanks to Sherri Hansen, who was on hand to photograph the evening, for sharing her pictures of Nez, Micky, and the band from Milwaukee. There's plenty of excellent video footage below, too, courtesy of Jennifer Rice, Nunupics Zomot, and laminateman on YouTube.

Next stops: St. Charles and Kansas City, Missouri!

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The week in review: "Monkees Farewell Tour"

11/5/2021

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The "Monkees Farewell Tour" rolls on as this past week Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and their band performed in front of packed houses at venues in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois. Footage from these shows can be seen below, along with a couple of notable pieces that have recently appeared in the press.

The tour rolls into Milwaukee, Wisconsin this evening, and stops tomorrow in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Stay tuned to The Monkees Live Almanac for all the latest, and don't forget to follow the site on both Twitter and Facebook!

Monkees Farewell Tour in the Press

Monkees Farewell Tour: Signing Off On The Prefab Four
50 years after finding fame, surviving Monkees embark on ‘bittersweet’ farewell tour

Greensburg, Pennsylvania @ The Palace Theatre (11/1/2021)


Detroit, Michigan @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre (11/2/2021)

Review: Monkees duo bids fond farewell with Masonic concert 

Rosemont, Illinois @ Rosemont Theatre (11/5/2021)

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Wreckless Eric on Monkees Farewell Tour, "Pool It!" and more

11/5/2021

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Eric Goulden, also known as Wreckless Eric, is an English rock/new wave singer-songwriter, best known for his 1977 single "Whole Wide World." More than two decades after its release, the song was included in Mojo magazine's list of the best punk rock singles of all time. Monkees fans surely are familiar with this classic track as in 1987, the group covered the song on Pool It!, their first album of new material since 1970. 
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Earlier this week on "Ericland," Goulden reminisced about his Monkees fandom, expressed appreciation to The Monkees for covering "Whole Wide World," and shared his thoughts on the current "Monkees Farewell Tour" after attending a recent show in Tarrytown, New York. You can read Eric's entry below:
​"Ericland" - ​Hey Hey They're The Monkees!

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Latest from the Road: "The Mike & Micky Show" in Connecticut

10/30/2021

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​Last night, Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, and their band played to a large crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Thanks to Junk Rocker and others on YouTube for sharing their footage from the show.
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"Monkees Farewell Tour" hits Boston this weekend

10/29/2021

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Hey, hey it’s the Monkees farewell tour making a Medford stop
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The Monkees stop by Boston radio station WBZ with DJ Bruce Bradley on September 7, 1966
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"Mike & Micky Show" rolls into Jersey

10/20/2021

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Last evening, Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, and their band performed for an enthusiastic audience at Count Basie Center in Red Bank, New Jersey. Here's the complete show in footage posted on YouTube, followed by the evening's set list:

Good Clean Fun
Last Train to Clarksville
The Kind of Girl I Could Love
Different Drum
Sunny Girlfriend
Mary, Mary
You Just May Be the One
​For Pete's Sake
The Door Into Summer
​Randy Scouse Git
Love Is Only Sleeping
Birth of an Accidental Hipster
​St. Matthew
​As We Go Along
Circle Sky
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Porpoise Song
While I Cry
Me & Magdalena
Papa Gene's Blues
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
Tapioca Tundra
Auntie's Municipal Court
What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?
Goin' Down
Sweet Young Thing
Steppin' Stone
Daydream Believer
Listen to the Band
I'm a Believer
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"Monkees Farewell Tour" passes through Knoxville, Tennessee

10/16/2021

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(All photos by Daniel Coston)
On October 7, Micky, Michael, and the band performed in front of another packed house at Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee. A big thanks to Live Almanac contributor Daniel Coston for sharing his photos from the show. Check out Daniel's blog for more photos from Knoxville. 

Another thanks goes to Alan Adkins, who posted video footage from the show on YouTube!

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Photos & Video Footage: Michael & Micky live in Birmingham and Orlando

10/13/2021

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The "Monkees Farewell Tour" rolls on! Tonight, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and the band are performing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida, a venue The Monkees first played on their 20th Anniversary Tour in 1986, and one they subsequently visited many times over the years. After a few days off, the tour picks up this weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. 

For now, let's take a moment to recap Nez and Micky's recent concerts in Birmingham, Alabama and Orlando, Florida. Thanks a lot to Brent at Southern Stages on Twitter for sharing a multitude of great shots from the show in Birmingham with the Live Almanac. Interspersed between the photos is video footage from Birmingham, including rousing renditions of "Good Clean Fun" and "The Kind of Girl I Could Love," the wonderful new arrangement of "Porpoise Song," "While I Cry," and Nez running through an improvisational take of "I'm a Believer" post-encore.

Birmingham, Alabama on October 6, 2021

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Orlando, Florida on October 10, 2021

Longtime Live Almanac contributor Renny Simno attended ​this past Sunday's show in Orlando, Florida at Hard Rock Live. Thanks to Renny for sharing his photos seen below:
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And finally, here's a unique view from the stage in Orlando, courtesy of Coco Dolenz:
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Christian Nesmith & Circe Link depart Monkees Farewell Tour

10/12/2021

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When the Monkees Farewell Tour landed in Knoxville, Tennessee on October 7, Christian Nesmith and Circe Link, both longtime members of The Monkees' touring band, were noticeably absent from the stage. The duo were also not present for subsequent shows in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida.

Tonight on Facebook, Christian addressed the situation with the message posted below:
As you may have noticed, Circe and I are no longer on the tour.

First, we are fine and healthy. No worries.

Second, given a myriad of factors that don’t need to be discussed this is best for all involved. Again, no worries. We love everyone there. We are all still family.
Mostly, it allows for greater attention to things coming up. For instance, we can now start focusing on orders for Cosmologica and that will be happening within days.
Also, I am the MD of an upcoming production of HAIR here in LA and I can now really lean in to that.

So, despite unforeseen twists and turns, things are operating exactly as they should.

We’ll be seeing you all on the streaming airwaves real soon.
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Peace

The Live Almanac wishes Christian and Circe all the best. They will most definitely be missed on the road with Micky, Nez, and the rest of the band. In the meantime, Christian is acting as musical director for an upcoming Hollywood stage production of Hair, and Circe and Christian's new album, Cosmologica, is coming soon!
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Micky Dolenz talks Monkees farewell tour, latest solo album, "Good Times!" and more

10/6/2021

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The Monkees bid farewell to the road (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz onstage in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 2, 2021 (Photo by Coco Dolenz)
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Chattanooga rapturously welcomes Mike & Micky

10/6/2021

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Monkees author and manager Andrew Sandoval, who is also producing the "Monkees Farewell Tour," called this past weekend's show in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the Tivoli Theatre "one of the best Monkees concerts I have ever attended." Check out the video footage below, including the fantastic new arrangement of "Porpoise Song," courtesy of The Junk Rocker on YouTube.
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Micky Dolenz & Michael Nesmith onstage in Memphis on the "Monkees Farewell Tour"

10/6/2021

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Here's a photo of Micky and Nez taken by Sherri Hansen during their performance in Memphis, Tennessee on October 1. Sherri is a longtime Monkees fan and a friend of the Live Almanac who has for years provided this site (and fans worldwide) with numerous photos and videos from Monkees concerts, group and solo.

Sherri's photography was also featured in the compact disc and vinyl editions of The Monkees Live: The Mike & Micky Show issued by Rhino Records last year.

Micky Dolenz acknowledged Sherri from the stage in Memphis and asked her to take a bow in front of the audience. Congratulations, Sherri!
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(Photo by Sherri Hansen)
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Set List & Footage: Monkees Farewell Tour stops at Graceland (UPDATED)

10/2/2021

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After a short break, The Monkees Farewell Tour resumed last night with a performance in Memphis, Tennessee at Soundstage at Graceland. Thanks a lot to Andrew Sandoval for sharing the set list with the Live Almanac:
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Since opening night last month in Spokane, Washington, the set has remained fairly consistent. "Through the Looking Glass" was switched out in favor of "Steam Engine" for three shows, but "Steam Engine" has now been replaced by "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You." Originally closing the main set before the encore, "Pleasant Valley Sunday" is now slotted right before intermission.

While in Memphis, Micky Dolenz visited Graceland and was joined by Andrew Sandoval and members of the band and crew. ​
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(Photo courtesy of Micky Dolenz on Instagram)

And Michael paid homage to Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash at Sun Studio:
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(Photo courtesy of Videoranch)

Tonight, Micky and Nez will perform at Tivolli Theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Here are a few videos from Memphis. Check back soon for more footage!
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Meet the Farewell Tour band!

9/25/2021

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Every night on the Monkees Farewell Tour, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith are supported onstage by a host of superb musicians and singers. Let's take a moment to shine the spotlight on each member of the touring band, including Micky's sister Coco, Michael's son Christian, and Wayne Avers, who first played with Davy Jones in the early 1990s. 

 Coco Dolenz (Vocals / Percussion)

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​Micky's sister, Coco, has a long history with The Monkees. She provided harmony and background vocals on such Monkees tracks as "Shortly Blackwell," "Little Girl," "Midnight Train," and "Mommy and Daddy." Coco wrote for teen magazines in the 1960s at the height of her brother's fame, and in the late 1970s, she toured with Micky and Davy after the dissolution of Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart.

​In 1987, Coco released her own album, One Voice. She has been touring with The Monkees since 2012. You can also hear Coco at Micky's solo shows, where she often duets with her brother on "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "Crying in the Rain" while taking over on lead vocals for Michael Nesmith's own "Different Drum." 

Follow Coco on Facebook, Twitter and visit her Etsy store!

Wayne Avers (Guitar / Vocals)

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​Wayne Avers is no stranger to Monkees fans. He has been a part of The Monkees' family since the group's 30th Anniversary Tour in 1996, acting as musical director through the years and handling lead guitar duties.

Wayne has performed onstage with all four Monkees in London at Wembley in 1997, appeared twice on The Tonight Show with the group (1996 and 2001), and took part in The Monkees' massive 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2016. Residing in Nashville, Wayne is an ardent collector of guitars. "I play the guitar because I saw The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964," he told the Live Almanac in an interview several years ago.

Absent during initial dates on the current Monkees Farewell Tour, Wayne joined the band once again in Austin, Texas on September 23.

Christian Nesmith (Guitar / Vocals)

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Christian Nesmith is Michael's eldest son and first appeared in The Monkees' touring band upon his father's return to the group in 2012. Christian's songs have been heard in both film and TV (Blades of Glory, The Hills Have Eyes, Lionheart) and he has composed commercials for companies ranging from AOL to ESPN to Starbucks. His theater credits include being the musical director for the first ever production of Hair in Moscow, Russia. Christian was also musical director for Hair in Los Angeles in 2007 (which also featured Circe Link), and that production was awarded Best Musical of the Year by LA Weekly. In 2016, Christian contributed greatly to the arrangement of "Birth of an Accidental Hipster," a highlight from The Monkees' album Good Times! and a set list staple ever since.

Christian joined his father in a revival of the First National Band in 2018 and produced a live album for 7a Records of the group's triumphant appearance at the Troubadour in Hollywood. Most recently, Christian stewarded Micky Dolenz's latest solo album, Dolenz sings Nesmith, featuring Micky singing the songs of Michael Nesmith.

Christian and his wife, Circe Link, continue to produce and perform music. Visit Christian on the web, download music on Bandcamp, and stop by his YouTube channel.
UPDATE: Christian Nesmith announced his departure from the tour on Facebook on October 12, 2021.

Rich Dart (Drums)

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Rich Dart met Micky Dolenz in 2006 when Micky was starring in a stage production of Pippin and Rich was the house drummer. Four years later, Rich started playing drums for Micky during his solo performances. He joined The Monkees' backing band in 2012 when Micky, Michael, and Peter Tork delivered a series of concerts after the passing of Davy Jones.

R​ich has had an eclectic career as a free-lance percussionist. He has played with various symphonies, jazz groups, theater troupes, rock and country bands, and percussion ensembles. Rich also played drums for Avenue Q on Broadway and for its first national tour.

Follow Rich on Instagram and on Facebook as he posts about his travels on the "Monkees Farewell Tour."

John Billings (Bass Guitar)

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John Billings was brought into the Monkees family by Wayne Avers and first performed with the group in 2012. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he owns a recording studio. When performing with The Monkees live in concert, John received some good advice from Avers on how to approach the songs. "Wayne gave us a fundamental direction," John said. "Go back to the records." John has also played with Donna Summer and Wynonna Judd.

In the summer of 2019 John and his wife, Amy, opened Wine Down Nashville, a boutique wine bar in Nashville. Follow John on Instagram as he documents the "Monkees Farewell Tour" and more.

Pete Finney (Pedal Steel / Guitar)

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​Pedal steel extraordinaire Pete Finney became a member of Michael Nesmith's First National Band Redux in 2018 and later accompanied Nez for a series of shows that celebrated Nesmith's classic 1972 album, And The Hits Just Keep On Comin'.

"I first met Nez in the spring of 2014, when I filled in for Chris Scruggs on pedal-steel and guitar for the last few weeks of the Movies of the Mind tour. The '70s albums Nez made with Red Rhodes and the First National Band had been long-time favorites of mine, so of course I really enjoyed the experience musically, and also really enjoyed the hang and the conversations that ensued during our travels."

Michael brought Pete into the band for the inaugural "Mike & Micky Show" concerts. He has also performed and toured with the Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, and many others throughout his career. 

Alex Jules (Keyboards / Vocals)

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​Alex Jules is a New York born and raised singer/songwriter who, along with Pete Finney, debuted in the band on the "Mike & Micky Show" tour in 2018. He now serves as vocal director on the current "Monkees Farewell Tour." Residing in Los Angeles, Alex has also performed with Michael Nesmith's First National Band Redux.

​Sample some of Alex's work on SoundCloud and follow him on Instagram, where he often shares photos from the road.

Circe Link (Vocals / Percussion)

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​Circe Link joined The Monkees' band in 2014, performing backing vocals with Coco Dolenz. She has also appeared in concert with Michael Nesmith's First National Band Redux.

A singer, songwriter, and musician in her own right, Circe has previously described her music as ranging from "Cowboy Jazz to Alternative to Americana." She has recorded several albums, including a live CD from a successful tour of Japan. Circe writes, records, and performs with her husband, Christian Nesmith.

You can download Circe's music on Bandcamp, and don't forget to check out her YouTube channel, too!
UPDATE: On October 12, 2021, Christian Nesmith announced that he and Circe Link had both departed the tour.

Emeen Zarookian (Guitar / Vocals)

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Emeen is the newest member of The Monkees' touring band. He is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer specializing in audio for television, games, and multimedia. Emeen has recorded with several bands, including Spirit Kid and Bebopalula, the latter which also features Alex Jules.
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Monkees Farewell Tour stops in Grand Prairie, Texas (UPDATED)

9/25/2021

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Last evening, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and their band appeared at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas. Below are a few clips from the show, including a very impressive rendition of "While I Cry," a fan favorite deep cut from The Monkees' 1969 album Instant Replay that is making its live concert debut on The Monkees Farewell Tour.

Tonight, Micky and Nez are in San Antonio, Texas ahead of a short break in the tour until it resumes October 1 in Memphis and Chattanooga, Tennessee. 
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Sandoval updates on "Day-By-Day" shipping + notes from the road on Monkees Farewell Tour (UPDATED 9/24)

9/21/2021

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In a message sent earlier today to subscribers of his Beatland Books email list, Andrew Sandoval, author of The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story and the group's manager/tour producer, provided the latest shipping status updates regarding his new book. He also took time to report on the early days of The Monkees Farewell Tour, which stops in Austin, Texas this Thursday! 

Read Andrew's message below, along with a timely postscript:
Dear Beatland Reader:

Well, I promised to write you from the road and here I am, eight miles high, in flight to Burbank. I have left the Monkees’ tour for a few days to take care of Beatland Books business. After several false flags, I was told your books would be arriving today at the shipper (hence my leaving the Monkees for a day or two) and as my flight was delayed, so I have found the books are too.

As the plane took off, I shot out a very quick email wondering if there would be no end to these delays. The customs broker has now said a trucker would try and pull the Beatland container tonight for delivery in the morning. If everyone can just cross their fingers and toes, maybe our wait will be over. Seriously though, I am starting to take these delays very personally and honestly feel a bit down about this uncertain process. However, the books are done and ready to go as soon as I can get my hands on the finished product. I have been told by my printer and the fulfillment house that this is just how things are right now. Their other clients are having terrible delays, but the trust all of you have all placed in me to deliver is something I think of every day. Many have written me privately to say they are okay with waiting, but I am just so ready to fulfill my end of the bargain.
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This is the 21st Monkees Tour since 1966 and my 8th as their show producer & manager. Micky has been on all 21 tours and Michael has been on 10. The dates the Monkees are doing now are a mixture of shows scheduled in 2019 and newer ones. With the rise of the Delta variant, our plans have been fluid. Getting over the tremendous anxiety of rehearsals to being in contact with large crowds for the first time in two years has been overwhelming.

My job for the Monkees is currently a 24-hour-a-day affair. Michael is an early riser, so a call may come from him at 7am with a question or a personal dilemma. Meanwhile, Micky is a late riser and has trouble sleeping, so he may want to talk down show order or setlist concerns up to about 2am. And in between we usually ride to the next town directly overnight. So, I may be up at 4am handing out hotel keys as our buses arrive. My right-hand man for many of these tours, Dan Mapp, is an excellent tour manager and has a lot of personal experience with the Monkees. I have learned from him never to freak out over all the many bumps we encounter. We must consider all possibilities of helping our friends do their best on and offstage.


When I wrote the original Monkees book 16 years ago, I had touring experience as a member of Dave Davies’ band (I was rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist). Still, the last ten years of touring with the Monkees has given me a deeper insight into their characters and informed me of the depth of their artistry. Now when I describe a song or session, it might very well be one I know every fiber of – from hearing the raw session tape to actually going through it chord by chord with the Monkees. This most recent tour even has me acting in the role of scratch vocalist, singing leads for the band or with Micky & Michael to work off of during soundcheck and rehearsals.

Yesterday, we were at a circular theatre (like the one in Head) and got into a discussion of the chords of “Papa Gene’s Blues” with Michael. His son, Christian, wondered if it was a Bm or B7 in the turnarounds. Michael explained it was a passing Bm and we corrected our charts. A similar thing happened years ago with “Listen To The Band.” Peter Tork was flummoxed that he’d been playing the wrong chords for several decades (in Nesmith’s absence).

The tide is turning and the shows are getting better and better as much of the rust from lockdown has been shaken off. And we are constantly trying to refine what we are doing. Michael hasn’t been playing guitar so far and is less mobile, but he is starting to stand up more and being on the road has given him a spring to his increasing steps.

The other night he told the audience in San Jose, “These concerts are life giving.” I think he was speaking for so many of us. His spirit is so different now that he made it out his front door. His performances of “While I Cry” are becoming a very special part of the shows. There is really something more personal and intense about the performances overall on this final Monkees tour.

I think it is clear to the audiences that more than anything we are all doing this tour because we want to. Our window is this window and this is a final wave goodbye. Last night onstage, Michael clasped his hands together in prayer as Micky sang “As We Go Along.” It was really a spiritual moment for a group of unlikely friends brought together in a surreal setting. The cyclical theme of Head and the Monkees’ quest to escape may have found an ending. They are at peace with what they created and the roles they played and the music they made.

On a more mundane note, because of motion sickness concerns, I had to help move the venue’s rotating stage by hand every four songs. Most days I am not heads in the cloud or soaking in the sights. I am usually figuring out placement of items onstage, what time Michael & Micky go on, booking air travel or collecting money for their business manager. It is a point of pride for me to look out for them. And suffice to say: the same guy who turns the stage for the fans will also make sure you get your books, no matter what. Thank you for your love and support as we near the conclusion of this remarkable story.

- Andrew Sandoval

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Andrew spins the stage in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo courtesy of Andrew Sandoval)

Hours after sending the message above, Andrew posted the following on Facebook :

UPDATE 9/24/2021: Now shipping!
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Reviews: Monkees Farewell Tour

9/16/2021

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Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith are currently on the road bringing "The Monkees Farewell Tour" to over 40 cities in the United States. They may be coming to your town!
UPDATED 11/18/2021
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The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith say farewell in style (The Spokesman-Review)
​Watch The Monkees Perform ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’ at Farewell Tour Launch (Rolling Stone)
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith recall their heyday at San Jose Civic (RIFF Magazine)
The Monkees’ ‘Farewell Tour’ Review: ‘1966 All Over Again’ (Best Classic Bands)
The Monkees ‘Farewell Tour’ Sings Superior Performance (NY/NJ.com)
Monkee Time One Last Time as Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith Celebrate 55 Years of Hits and Memories (Showbiz 411)
Monkees duo bids fond farewell with Masonic concert (The Oakland Press)
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