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Newly released book examines Monkees solo efforts

3/18/2020

In this sequel to Long Title: Looking for the Good Times; Examining the Monkees Songs, One By One, authors Michael A. Ventrella and Mark Arnold look at the careers The Monkees had outside of the TV show and the band: From Micky’s early appearances as "Circus Boy" through Peter’s financial and legal problems to become a respected performer with his band Shoe Suede Blues, to Davy’s frustration with record labels and his many solo albums for his fans, to Michael’s evolution from country rock founder to the creator of MTV and video technology ahead of many others. They look at the various reunion concerts, the movies and plays, and the ups and downs of their varied careers, all with insight and humor.

Below is commentary found on the back cover of Headquartered: A Timeline of the Monkees Solo Years, courtesy of Dean Friedman:

"Some people are so ignorant as to imagine that The Monkees are not a 'real' band. That’s crazy! That’s like saying that lemon meringue pie is not 'real' food. They’re both an inspired synthesis of disparate wholesome, delicious, natural ingredients combined, orchestrated and executed with expert skill and sublime results. What this book makes irrefutably clear is that all four Monkees were consummate professionals – talented musicians and skilled performers, all – producing strong, creative, original, yet inexplicably unheralded, music recordings and video content before, during and after their frenzied 'Monkees' moment. Never underestimate a 'pop star.' There’s always more to them than you could ever imagine. This book proves it. I will always love lemon meringue pie. And I will always love The Monkees."

Purchase Headquartered: A Timeline of the Monkees Solo Years on Amazon

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Michael Nesmith & The First National Band Redux return to the concert stage this October - Tickets on sale Friday, July 26!

7/24/2019

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October 2: Lobero Theatre / Santa Barbara, California
October 3: Largo at the Coronet / Los Angeles, California
October 5: Fremont Theater / San Luis Obispo, California

A pre-sale for the Santa Barbara concert will take place Thursday, July 25. The code for the Lobero Theatre presale is "LEO." The pre-sale begins Thursday, July 25 at 10am PT, and ends at 10pm PT that evening.

Michael Nesmith First National Band Redux October 2019 Tour Poster

(Artwork by Dawn Aquarius & John Sellards / Courtesy of Videoranch)

Andrew Sandoval spoke about the upcoming shows on Instagram:

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I am proud to present the return of Michael Nesmith & The First National Band to California for a series on concert dates. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing Christian Nesmith @circelink @alexjules Pete Finney, Jonathan Nesmith, Christopher Allis, Jason Chesney & Amy Spear. By the way, the wonderful artwork for this round of dates was done by @dawn_aquarius (& formalized by the excellent John Sellards)! Here are the dates & links: 10/2/19--Santa Barbara, CA-- Lobero Theatre (presale 7/25 password: leo, lobero) https://bit.ly/2JL6pgt 10/3/19--Los Angeles, CA-- The Largo at the Coronet https://bit.ly/32MSWMF 10/5/19--San Luis Obispo, CA-- The Fremont Theatre https://bit.ly/2YuOXFy @nesmithmichael @videoranchofficial @themonkees

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Enter to win Monkees print by famed artist Alex Ross

7/20/2019

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Artist Alex Ross celebrates The Monkees

6/1/2019

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Alex Ross Art San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Exclusives & Debuts

"Alex Ross’ official Twitter account showed off this lithograph celebrating The Monkees — and while not much information is known right now, we were told that the plan is for it to be a San Diego Comic-Con 2019 exclusive."

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"Pleasant Valley Sunday" crowned winner in the Monkees Music Tournament

5/5/2019

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Throughout the month of April, Vincent Ferrito hosted the Monkees Music Tournament on Facebook. Consisting of 32 songs and multiple rounds of voting, "Pleasant Valley Sunday" ultimately prevailed and was announced as the winner on April 24.

Below are the images used to represent each song in the tournament, and as I told Vincent, I thought it would be nice to preserve his great artwork! You can also click on each image to listen to the track or watch a video for it:

Monkees A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You

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The Monkees in "Pisces" silhouettes

2/15/2019

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(Original artwork by Bernard Yeszin / Above reinterpretation by Rob Silva)

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Monkees "Christmas Party" ornaments

12/14/2018

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The Monkees' official Twitter account has been sharing these images over the last week or so in promotion of Christmas Party. Enjoy!

Monkees Christmas ornament Michael Nesmith

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A look inside The Monkees' "Christmas Party" CD (Target exclusive bonus tracks edition)

10/27/2018

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A big thanks to (who else?!) Ben Belmares for sharing his scans of the Target version of The Monkees' new holiday album, Christmas Party.

Monkees Christmas Party Target exclusive

Monkees I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

Monkees Wonderful Christmastime McCartney

Monkees Snowfall Angels We Have Heard on High

Monkees Riu Chiu Christmas Is My Time of Year

Monkees Christmas Party Target track listing

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An interview with "Christmas Party" cover artist

9/25/2018

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Mike Allred Talks New MONKEES Album Project

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1987 Monkees comic

4/27/2018

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Thanks a lot to Ed Reilly for sharing this comic that was syndicated nationwide in late 1987!

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March 1988 issue of Monkee Business Fanzine

4/27/2018

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Post cereals, cardboard singles, and "The Monkees Golden Hits"

3/30/2018

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In the fall of 1969, The Monkees television series premiered in syndication on CBS. Post Foods quickly conducted a cross-promotional exercise through their various cereal products like Alpha-Bits, Honeycomb, and Frosted Rice Krinkles by releasing Monkees cardboard singles that were printed onto the outside of the cereals' boxes.

Sometime in 1970, Post began a special offer for The Monkees Golden Hits, which collected all of the cereal box singles onto one exclusive vinyl LP that was unavailable in record stores. A coupon inside their cereal boxes advertised the album, which could be purchased for $1.50 and 2 box tops from any of the Post cereals.

Thanks a lot to Monkees collector Ed Reilly for sharing scans of the coupon found inside an Alpha-Bits box below:

Issued by The Monkees' label Colgems Records, The Monkees Golden Hits is hard to find nowadays in mint condition and is a sought-after collectible:

(The Monkees Golden Hits images courtesy of Monkee45s.net)

Read more about the Monkees cereal box singles in the archives of the Live Almanac

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Best Wishes on New Year's Day from The Monkees Live Almanac!

1/1/2018

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Micky Dolenz by artist Frank Morton

11/10/2017

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(From the September 1967 issue of Monkee Spectacular)

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The Monkees' recorded output to be examined in upcoming book

11/5/2017

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Long Title: Looking For The Good Times; Examining the Monkees Songs, One By One by Michael A. Ventrella and Mark Arnold, is now available for pre-order. A release date is not yet confirmed, but you can follow their Facebook page for further updates.

Long Title: Looking for the Good Times Monkees book

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Monkees to guest star in Archies comic book

10/3/2017

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Archie to Meet The Monkees in Comic Book Crossover in January 2018

(Joe Eisma/Archie Comics)

(Mike Allred/Archie Comics)

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Micky Dolenz onstage in Salt Lake City in 1968

9/8/2017

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The Monkees film "Circle Sky" for the movie Head

(Original photo by Henry Diltz - above creation by Barbara Lorraine)

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"Circle Sky" psychedelia

7/20/2017

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(Original photo by Henry Diltz - above creation by Barbara Lorraine)

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1969 promotional image by Frank Morton

6/29/2017

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Criterion Collection poster for "Head"

6/25/2017

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In 2010, Head was included in a Criterion Collection box set, America Lost & Found: The BBS Story, which highlighted the films of Bob Rafelson & Bert Schneider and Steve Blauner. This poster was created to promote the DVD and Blu-ray releases, as well as a screening of Head at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival in New York.

(Poster designed by Wayne Shellabarger)

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Newly released book examines Monkees solo efforts

Michael Nesmith & The First National Band Redux return to the concert stage this October - Tickets on sale Friday, July 26!

Enter to win Monkees print by famed artist Alex Ross

Artist Alex Ross celebrates The Monkees

"Pleasant Valley Sunday" crowned winner in the Monkees Music Tournament

The Monkees in "Pisces" silhouettes

Monkees "Christmas Party" ornaments

A look inside The Monkees' "Christmas Party" CD (Target exclusive bonus tracks edition)

An interview with "Christmas Party" cover artist

1987 Monkees comic

March 1988 issue of Monkee Business Fanzine

Post cereals, cardboard singles, and "The Monkees Golden Hits"

Best Wishes on New Year's Day from The Monkees Live Almanac!

Micky Dolenz by artist Frank Morton

The Monkees' recorded output to be examined in upcoming book

Monkees to guest star in Archies comic book

Micky Dolenz onstage in Salt Lake City in 1968

"Circle Sky" psychedelia

1969 promotional image by Frank Morton

Criterion Collection poster for "Head"

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