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Rolling Stone: Micky Dolenz Plots Solo Record of Michael Nesmith Covers (UPDATED X3)

8/11/2020

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Dolenz Sings Nesmith
For years, Micky Dolenz has spoken about his admiration for Michael Nesmith, including his song catalog stretching from the Monkees era all the way through Nez's varied solo output. And their well-known camaraderie was on full display during the recent "Mike & Micky Show" tours. "Way back in the day when we were in the recording studio, Nez and I fell into this wonderful harmonic vocal blend I called 'The Everly Monkees,' as exemplified by the beautiful song 'Me & Magdalena,'" Micky wrote in the liner notes of the The Monkees Live: The Mike & Micky Show. "On the set of The Monkees TV show, we would fall into some ad-lib riff and totally crack each other up. We often joked about one day having 'The Mike & Micky Show'!"

Those 2018-2019 dates were a critical and commercial success, performing to audiences in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Although Micky and Michael's most recently scheduled tour has twice been postponed due to COVID-19, Rolling Stone delivered some welcome news today that Micky Dolenz will record an album covering the works of his longtime friend and musical partner Michael Nesmith. "I've always been a huge fan of his songs,” Micky told Rolling Stone. "He's just so prolific."

According to Rolling Stone, recording has not commenced for Dolenz Sings Nesmith and there's no firm track listing, but Christian Nesmith, Michael's oldest son, will be producing the project while Monkees manager and historian Andrew Sandoval will be handling A&R duties. 7a Records, the British-based label fronted by Glenn Gretlund and well-known to fans for its Monkees-related releases over the last several years, will issue the album.
Read more from Rolling Stone: Dolenz Sings Nesmith will be packed with songs Nez wrote throughout his long career, including Monkees classics

UPDATE 11/23/2020: Micky is currently recording the album in Los Angeles, and 7a's Glenn Gretlund has informed the Live Almanac that a tentative release date is set for March 2021.

UPDATE 11/28/2020:

UPDATE 2/13/2021: Christian Nesmith posted the following on his Facebook page regarding the latest update about Dolenz Sings Nesmith:

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Micky with Christian Nesmith (Photo courtesy of Micky Dolenz on Twitter)
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Michael Nesmith interviewed ahead of this week's First National Band Redux shows

9/29/2019

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Jeff Moehlis: No More Monkee Business for Michael Nesmith and First National Band
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(Photo by Henry Diltz)

Tickets: Michael Nesmith & The First National Band Redux return to the concert stage this October
Michael Nesmith First National Band Redux
Nez & FNB silkscreened poster (Image courtesy of Jodi Ritzen)
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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW!! Listen to Michael Nesmith & Red Rhodes from 7a's "Cosmic Partners"

9/27/2019

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7a Records
Since 2015, 7a Records and its proprietors Glenn Gretlund and Iain Lee have been producing Monkees-related projects, most recently issuing vintage and brand new live recordings by Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Michael Nesmith. Earlier this week, 7a announced their latest release, Cosmic Partners: The McCabe's Tapes, a previously unreleased concert recorded on August 18, 1973 at McCabe's in Santa Monica, California. Featuring Michael Nesmith and a group of supporting musicians, including his longtime friend and musical partner, legendary pedal steel player Red Rhodes, the recording has been remastered by Christian Nesmith.

This long lost performance originates from a mini-concert tour that was in support of what was to be Nesmith's final album for RCA, Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash. Nez is accompanied during this one-of-a-kind show by a rhythm section featuring Danny Lane on drums and Colin Cameron on bass, along with Rhodes on pedal steel, and they deliver performances of an array of Nesmith classics including "Joanne," "Silver Moon," "Some of Shelly's Blues," and "Grand Ennui."

Cosmic Partners is being issued this November on compact disc with a 24-page booklet featuring previously unseen photographs and liner notes by Michael Nesmith. It will also be available as a limited edition 12" vinyl picture disc (1,000 copies). 

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And now, thanks to 7a Records, you can listen to the very first audio sample from Cosmic Partners! A big thank you to both Glenn and Iain for providing this exclusive preview to The Monkees Live Almanac. US customers can pre-order the compact disc from Amazon and Deep Discount, while UK customers can pre-order the CD from Amazon or Keymailrecords. The picture disc vinyl LP is also available to pre-order in the US from Amazon and Deep Discount, and in the UK from Keymailrecords.

Now, enjoy the sounds of Nez, Red, and company from Cosmic Partners: The McCabe's Tapes, from 7a Records!

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BY 7A RECORDS FOR "COSMIC PARTNERS: THE McCABE'S TAPES"

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First National Band Redux coming to West End Celebration this summer

6/18/2019

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August 24, 2019: Michael Nesmith & The First National Band at the WEC / Sand City, California
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(Photo courtesy of West End Celebration on Facebook)

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Melbourne, Australia Set List: Nez delivers on promise to perform "Grand Ennui" during return to the Palais

6/16/2019

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In a post on Facebook yesterday, Michael Nesmith talked about The Palais Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, site of the recording of his 1977 live album and the current stop on his tour with Micky Dolenz. Nez ruminated about his band then and now, the slide guitar work of son Christian, and one of his best loved solo cuts, "Grand Ennui." 
​Long ago memories include the "Live at the Palais" album I made here on the stage of the Palais. Quite a different venue it was in 1977. It has been remodeled and from the pictures I see is now a stunning reincarnation of the original. When I go to soundcheck I will listen for remnant noise of that concert -- although I doubt I will hear anything, really. Just see a low smoke from a dying fire burning my eyes.

The 1977 Palais band was John Ware,-- drums; David Mackay-- bass; Al Perkins -- slide and electric guitar; James Trumbo -- keys. I did overdubs years later to correct technical and craft problems. The original band had plenty, although -- if I may -- say it was an outstanding band.

After "repairs" I am not sure what the improvement was, so slight and subtle they were. I always felt like overdubbing a live album was sort of cheating -- but I have a different sense of that now. I think the final Palais product may indeed be better than the original --- but it is hard for me to say. Everyone in that original band had their own ideas about what Palais was and where it fit.

The band Mick and I are working with now is better by some order of magnitude than the "original." This band has few lapses --- the occasional tempo variation and the wandering intonation of my singing are much less now --- players are generally better and being up on stage with Mick is a real advance.

This new band hasn't really had the time it needs to iron out wrinkles. Although Christian, who plays the slide guitar on Grand Ennui has surpassed all my expectations. He is becoming an outstanding slide player. He can use some time playing at the feet of the greats -- but he would bring as much to that party as he would take, I think.

I am thinking of doing an homage version tonight of Grand Ennui to mark the passage of the original. Al Perkins was and is an undisputed slide champ --- but forgive me if as a proud papa I take the bet on Christian for his current level of skill. Grand Ennui might reach a new level tonight. God knows I have worked long and hard to birth this baby.
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In any case the performance will be a return to the ghosts this evening and a kind of reincarnation of the original -- with new players and new skills. I think the show is sold out -- but just in case,I hope to see you there if you can make it.

It is a new day dawning for sure. From halfway across the world it seems the haters and smart alec's are abating. A good thing to mark in my book.

You know you're in trouble when you're "making the best of it."

Here is the set list from last evening's performance by Micky, Michael, and the band, which included "Grand Ennui" in the second act, at The Palais Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, courtesy of Andrew Sandoval:
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Andrew Sandoval shares message as US leg of "The Mike & Micky Show" closes

3/17/2019

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Complete coverage: "The Mike & Micky Show" live in New York City

3/10/2019

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Last evening Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, and their band brought "The Mike & Micky Show" to a packed house at The Beacon Theatre in New York City. Thanks a lot to Renny Simno for sharing his photos from the show:
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Here's a photograph of the merchandise table at the Beacon. Most of the items that were previously sold during the June 2018 shows are still available:
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Thanks also goes to Wis Byron for sharing his video and photos from New York City with the Live Almanac:
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Monkees backing band Beacon New York 2019

The set list:
Good Clean Fun
Last Train to Clarksville
Sunny Girlfriend
Mary, Mary
You Told Me
For Pete's Sake
The Door Into Summer
You Just May Be The One
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
Birth of an Accidental Hipster
St. Matthew
Porpoise Song
Circle Sky
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Papa Gene's Blues
Randy Scouse Git
I'll Spend My Life With You
Joanne
Me & Magdalena
Take a Giant Step
Auntie's Municipal Court
Goin' Down
Sweet Young Thing
Steppin' Stone
Daydream Believer
What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?
Encore:
Listen to the Band
I'm a Believer

And here's a sampling of videos from last night's performance in New York City:

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(Photo by Andrew Sandoval)
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Micky Dolenz celebrates his birthday as"The Mike & Micky Show" plays Huntington, New York

3/9/2019

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Last night, "The Mike & Micky Show" stopped at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Thanks to Monkees archivist and tour producer Andrew Sandoval for sharing the evening's set list!
Monkees Huntington New York set list 2019

Micky Dolenz also happened to be celebrating a birthday yesterday. Prior to the performance of "Randy Scouse Git," Andrew presented Micky with a cake and a special birthday gift. He shared a photo of the gift and the story behind it on his Facebook page:

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(Photo by Paul Undersinger and courtesy of Micky Dolenz on Twitter)
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(Photo courtesy of Christine on Twitter)
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Micky with Christian Nesmith (Photo courtesy of The Monkees Tour Facebook page)
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Coco Dolenz and fellow members of The Monkees' band memorialize Peter Tork

2/22/2019

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Gemma "Coco" Dolenz (Vocals)

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Peter Tork, Gemma Dolenz, and Micky Dolenz at the Troubadour in Hollywood, September 1970)

John Billings (Bass Guitar)

"​As it always does, news like losing a friend and coworker always hits you from out of nowhere and leaves you stunned. In the end, I remember he and Pam taking me to breakfast in 2013 at the end of a long run on the road, us 3 praying together when the food arrived. I had not seen Peter do that before, so it was a real comfort to me then and it is especially now.

Here's what I like to remember:

He loved busting me on my bass parts, but also would take time to listen to my headphones I had nearby, with that iso'd bass track cue'd up. He'd smile and say "Oh yeah, it does go that way." Then he'd walk off and smile at me during the show when that part would pop up live.

He was always kind to me. Yeah, all of us on that stage had our moments with each other in this band, but he was a gentleman. Always.

Great hugger. Always greeted you with one.

In San Francisco, I had had a particular rough morning trying to return a rental car, running uphill to the hotel, pack to leave on the bus...everything conspiring against me to not be on time and feeling not so pleasant. Amy Don Billings was saying good bye to me to return home, it was chaotic and I was throwing suitcases under the bus...not one of my finer moments....Peter grabbed Amy, looked after her and brought her over to me. She still talks about that simple kindness he showed her to this day.

He wasn't The Clown, but he loved to clown around.

Loved, and I mean LOVED the blues.

Great smile. Just real.

Always quick to sign things for me whenever I asked. Always.

Didn't mind me being a goofy photographer and snapping his picture whenever. Never once said "no".
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Loved his woman and did not mind PDA. That dude showered Pam Grapes with so much affection. They could be like teenagers. It was sweet.

Loved his kids. Treated his step children like his own. That of course spoke volumes to me, made him even more of a good man.

Knew more about music theory than I did. I just pretended to know and nod when he'd start lecturing me on the finer points.
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Goodbye Peter. I hope you see all our friends and family now that you're home."

(Courtesy of John Billings on Facebook)

Rich Dart (Drums)


Christian Nesmith (Guitar)


Circe Link (Vocals)


Sandy Gennaro (Drums: 1987, 1996-1997, 2001-2002)


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A look inside the vinyl edition of "Live at The Troubadour" by Michael Nesmith  & The First National Band Redux

10/14/2018

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This August, the ever-prolific 7a Records issued Live at The Troubadour by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band Redux as a limited edition 2LP gatefold on 180g opaque gold vinyl. The set also happens to feature a special bonus performance of the song "Rio." A compact disc version was also released.

And now, thanks (as always) to Ben Belmares, you can take a look at the LP version of Live at The Troubadour below. Thanks, Ben!

Before you do, don't forget to order your copy of Live at The Troubadour on Amazon US or Amazon UK!
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Nesmith Live at the Troubadour album liner notes
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EXCLUSIVE! 7a Records announces the release of "Michael Nesmith and The First National Band Redux Live at the Troubadour" deluxe CD and 2-LP gatefold vinyl

6/18/2018

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Nesmith First National Band Live at the Troubadour
The Monkees Live Almanac is happy to share the official press releases from 7a Records announcing their latest project: a live recording documenting Michael Nesmith's historic return to the Troubadour in Los Angeles with the First National Band Redux! Thank you very much to 7a co-founders Glenn Gretlund and Iain Lee for passing along all of the details. Don't forget to follow 7a Records on Facebook and Twitter. And you can read more about 7a's past releases in the archives of the Live Almanac.

THE PRESS RELEASE


2-LP GATEFOLD VINYL DETAILS

First National Band Live Troubadour colored vinyl

COMPACT DISC DETAILS


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Pre-Order in the United States (Available August 3, 2018)

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Compact Disc

Pre-Order in the United Kingdom (Available July 27, 2018)

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OFFICIAL PREVIEW VIDEO

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Review: "The Mike & Micky Show" in Chicago by David Kaplan

6/16/2018

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Wayne Avers, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Christian Nesmith (Photo by Sherri Hansen)
With a more robust band, fresh arrangements, Micky being Micky and a rejuvenated Nez, "The Mike and Micky Show" turned out to be the ultimate Monkees concert many have been waiting on for decades.

The set list was perfect! Early/middle/late periods of the Monkees era were covered (and Good Times!, too). All of the Nez songs you wanted to hear were played. Songs that have been aired frequently during recent tours were dropped, while other warhorses were reinvented in ways that made them feel like new releases. The deep cuts were dynamic, rewarding, and ultimately delivered on pre-tour expectations.

The band was tight. The addition of Paul Kramer's fiddle and Pete Finney's slide guitar breathed new life into the arrangements. Circe Link and Christian Nesmith added relative youth and energy. The re-worked arrangements of many of the songs on the set list added so much soul to nearly every song. Both Wayne Avers and Christian deserve accolades for their work in this department.

The Monkees themselves were at the peak of their craft, which is quite an accomplishment considering their age. Micky and Mike's harmonies were beautiful, as always. Nez looked engaged and happy. His voice sounded as rich today as it did in 1968. That being said, it can never be forgotten that Micky is the consummate entertainer and a wonderful singer. There was so much energy in their performance, and if you closed your eyes, the whole show felt like 1968. Furthermore, the camaraderie between the band appeared authentic. It looked like everyone was having fun and enjoying themselves.  Christian and Mike; Mike and Micky; each had special moments.

A paragraph could be written about every song that was performed at the concert in Chicago. I will highlight just a few:
​The performances of "Listen to the Band," "You Told Me," "Sweet Young Thing," and "Sunny Girlfriend" were infinitely superior at these shows. The arrangements, background vocals, and Mike’s ability to hit higher notes made it truly special.

I was so happy to see the return of "As We Go Along." This is Micky at his finest and one of the best songs in The Monkees' catalog.

It was also gratifying to witness "Accidental Hipster" being played.  A fully contemporary sounding song, and a great match for Micky and Mike.
​The Monkees as a whole have cemented their place as one of the greatest bands of all time. What other group with multiple #1 hits in the 1960s ever produced more pleasing, contemporary music 50 years later and achieved this type of longevity?

We can now all retire as happy and satisfied Monkees fans.
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The band sings The Beatles backstage in Stockton

6/10/2018

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In this video, Circe Link, Christian Nesmith, Alex Jules, and Coco Dolenz harmonize on the Beatles classic "Nowhere Man" before the show at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, California on June 8. They are joined for some comic relief by John Billings:
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Michael Nesmith & The First National Band Redux September tour: Dates, Venues, Cities, Ticket Links

6/5/2018

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Nesmith First National Band Redux September tour
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band Redux have announced that they will return to the road in September 2018!

​This past January during a 5-date jaunt throughout California, Nez brought new life to his initial post-Monkees outfit. Originally consisting of Nez, Red Rhodes, John London, and John Ware, the group released three albums between 1970 and 1971, but their live performance history was fairly limited. Ignored and almost shunned by audiences and peers during their heyday, the music of the First National Band has since been cited by critics and contemporaries as a pioneering influence in the country rock genre.

In one of the more unexpected moves of Michael's career, a reconstituted First National Band hit the road in early 2018 with Christian Nesmith (guitar), Jonathan Nesmith (piano/guitar/vocals), Circe Link (vocals), Christopher Allis (drums), Jason Chesney (bass), Amy Spear (vocals), and Pete Finney (pedal steel). Sadly, original members Rhodes and London have passed away, but Ware gave his blessing to the project and wished everyone well. The limited run of concerts by the First National Band Redux, as they were dubbed, were ultimately a critical and commercial triumph.

Here are the dates for the group's September tour. Half of the shows go on sale this Friday, June 8. Stay tuned to the Live Almanac for future on sale dates as they are made available.

September 7: The Heights Theater / Houston, Texas
September 8: Paramount Theatre / Austin, Texas
September 9: The Kessler Theater / Dallas, Texas

September 11: CMA Theater / Nashville, Tennessee
September 13: Old Town School of Folk Music / Chicago, Illinois
September 14: Royal Oak Music Theatre / Royal Oak, Michigan

September 15: The Kent Stage / Kent, Ohio
September 17: The Birchmere / Alexandria, Virginia

September 19: Somerville Theatre / Somerville, Massachusetts 
September 20: The Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture / New York, New York
September 22: The Colonial Theatre / Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
September 23: The Ridgefield Playhouse / Ridgefield, Connecticut

UPDATE 7/13/18: Videoranch has confirmed that despite Michael's recent illness that postponed the final four dates of "The Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Show" tour, the September concerts with the First National Band Redux are indeed happening:
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Memorial Day rehearsals with Micky, Nez, and the band

5/28/2018

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Nez can be seen below playing a Gretsch sunburst guitar that Andrew Sandoval gave to him in 2013 to have as an alternate to Michael's blonde Gretsch. He'll be playing both on the upcoming tour! Photos of today's rehearsals are courtesy of Videoranch and The Monkees Tour Facebook page.
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Micky, Paul Kramer, Alex Jules, John Billings, and Nez
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Nez, Rich Dart, Pete Finney, Coco Dolenz (behind Finney), Circe Link, and Christian Nesmith
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Micky (and Wayne Avers in the background)
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Paul Kramer, Nez, John Billings, Rich Dart, Pete Finney, Coco Dolenz, Christian Nesmith, and Circe Link
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Paul Kramer, Alex Jules, Micky, and Rich Dart
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John Billings, Nez, Rich Dart, and Pete Finney

​Tickets for joint Michael Nesmith/Micky Dolenz tour on sale now!
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Circe Link photographs rehearsals of "The Mike & Micky Show" (Plus potential set list spoilers)

5/24/2018

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The photos below emanate from Circe Link's Instagram account and show Micky, Nez, Christian Nesmith, and Wayne Avers during this week's rehearsals at Videoranch for the upcoming tour. 
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Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Christian Nesmith (Photo by Circe Link)
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Micky Dolenz (Photo by Circe Link)
The next photo shows Wayne and his music stand with a list of songs. In the event you don't want a preview of some of the songs being rehearsed for the tour (and just to note, there are more songs being rehearsed than what is seen below), you might want to quickly scroll past this photo and the text that follows it!
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Wayne Avers (Photo by Circe Link)
Here are the selections that appear on Wayne's music stand above:
Good Clean Fun
Sunny Girlfriend
Salesman
The Door Into Summer
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
Steam Engine
Love Is Only Sleeping
Birth of an Accidental Hipster
St. Matthew
Circle Sky
Me & Magdalena

Acoustic:
Papa Gene's Blues
Randy Scouse Git
Nine Times Blue
I'll Spend My Life With You
Different Drum

Take a Giant Step
Auntie's Municipal Court
You Told Me
What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?
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Christian Nesmith (Photo by Circe Link)
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Nez and Christian Nesmith (Photo by Circe Link)
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Micky Dolenz (Photo by Circe Link)
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Christian Nesmith (Photo by Circe Link)
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Wayne Avers speaks to The Monkees Live Almanac about "The Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Show" and the touring band

5/12/2018

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On June 1, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz will begin their first tour as a duo at the Chandler Center for the Arts in Chandler, Arizona. Entitled "The Monkees Present: The Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Show," fans have already been promised a set list full of surprises and deep cuts, and the 17-date tour is likely to be one of the most unique in the live performance history of The Monkees. 
Longtime Monkees guitarist and musical director Wayne Avers recently spoke with the Live Almanac about the upcoming concerts. "The Nez and Micky combination gives us a chance to play some songs that have never been played live by The Monkees before," Wayne said. "It's also the 50th anniversary of the movie Head, so we will highlight some of the songs from its soundtrack. And of course, besides all of the new selections added to the set list, we will play all of the classic Monkees hits everyone loves to hear."

Wayne also revealed the musicians that will constitute the backing band, and the lineup includes both familiar and fresh faces. "We have added steel guitarist Pete Finney (from Nez’s First National Band) and Paul Kramer from Nashville on fiddle/banjo/guitar so we can replicate the more country-influenced songs of The Monkees more accurately."

Wayne Avers / Guitars & Vocals

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(Photo courtesy of Wayne Avers)
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 and handling lead guitar duties. Wayne has performed onstage with all four Monkees at Wembley in 1997, appeared twice on The Tonight Show with the group, 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 April 2017.

Christian Nesmith / Guitars & Vocals

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Christian is Michael's eldest son and first joined The Monkees' touring band upon his father's return to the group in 2012. His 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 key track from The Monkees' album Good Times!

John Billings / Bass

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John Billings was introduced to the Monkees family by Wayne Avers. "Wayne had been in the Monkees circle for nearly 20 years and had, at that time, run Micky Dolenz's band. The bass chair opened and Wayne brought me into the fold," John told Epiphone.com. John resides in Nashville, 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."

Rich Dart / Drums

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Rich Dart began his association with The Monkees in 2010 when he started playing drums for Micky Dolenz during his solo performances. He joined The Monkees' backing band in 2012 when Micky, Michael, and Peter Tork delivered a series of concerts in honor 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 bands, country bands, and percussion ensembles. Rich also played drums for Avenue Q on Broadway and for its first national tour, and traveled with a production of Pippin. 

​Pete Finney / Pedal Steel Guitar

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Pete Finney accompanied Michael Nesmith on the road this past January when Nez led the First National Band Redux through a  series of shows in California. "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." Pete has performed and toured with the Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, and many others throughout his career. 

Paul Kramer / Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar

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Paul Kramer is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, and this Nesmith/Dolenz tour will mark his first association with The Monkees. Paul has toured with nationally known recording acts including Gary Allan, Travis Tritt, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, and the Special Consensus Bluegrass Band. His fiddle and mandolin stylings have graced the recordings of Lionel Cartwright, Suzy Bogguss, Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, Buddy Spicher & Vassar Clements, and Carolyn Martin. He has released three CDs: Swing Street, The Bloggrass Boys and Low Budget Christmas. He currently performs with several bands including Paul Kramer & Swing Street, 50 Shades of Hay, The Grassaholics, Nashville Fiddle Mafia, and on the General Jackson showboat. (Biography courtesy of 50shadesofhayband.com)

Alex Jules / Keyboards & Vocals

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Alex Jules is new to the band (replacing longtime Monkees keyboardist Dave Alexander) and is a New York born and raised rock and roll singer/songwriter now based in Los Angeles. You can sample some of Alex's work on SoundCloud.

Coco Dolenz / Vocals

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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." She 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."

Circe Link / Vocals

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Circe Link joined The Monkees' band for the first time in 2014, performing backing vocals with Coco Dolenz, and more recently performed 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 companion, Christian Nesmith.

Be sure to get your tickets to see Micky, Nez, and the band this June. And stay tuned to The Monkees Live Almanac for more updates soon!

UPDATE 3/9/2019: When "The Mike & Micky Show" returned to the road in March 2019, Paul Kramer was no longer featured in the lineup. Probyn Gregory is the newest member of the touring band and plays guitar, banjo, and trumpet. You can read more about Probyn in this March 2019 post from the Live Almanac's blog.
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Saturday Night Live with Nez on Facebook

4/21/2018

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Earlier this evening, Michael Nesmith was live on Facebook with his son, Christian, as Nez signed copies of the recently released paperback version of his 2017 book, Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff. 
​During the airing, Christian confirmed that Nez and Micky Dolenz have rehearsed Michael's "St. Matthew" for this upcoming June's concerts, and Christian said there was a good chance it could make the set list for the show. "St. Matthew" was recorded during Michael's famous 1968 Nashville sessions but remained in the Monkees vault until 1990, when it appeared on Missing Links Volume 2. 
A little later on, Michael's assistant at Videoranch answered a question from a fan about whether or not the First National Band's albums will ever be remastered. She responded by saying "I think that Sony is doing that as we speak."

For years, fans have been clamoring for the First National Band trilogy to be remastered and repackaged, and it's possible (though unconfirmed) that this project is closer to becoming a reality. Sundazed Music is currently taking pre-orders for the FNB albums on colored vinyl, but orders are on hold due to manufacturing delays.

Keep in mind that Michael's assistant could in fact be referring to the Sundazed vinyl releases as they are advertised as being remastered by Bob Irwin. Stay tuned to the Live Almanac for any new information!
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EXCLUSIVE! 7a Records reveals details about upcoming First National Band release

2/23/2018

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Michael Nesmith First National Band Nudie
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This past January during a 5-concert jaunt throughout California, Michael Nesmith brought new life to his initial post-Monkees outfit, The First National Band. Originally consisting of Nez, Red Rhodes, John London, and John Ware, the group released three albums between 1970 and 1971, but their live performance history was fairly limited. Ignored and almost shunned by audiences and peers during their heyday, the music of the First National Band has since been cited by critics and contemporaries as a pioneering influence in the country rock genre.

In one of the more unexpected moves of Michael Nesmith's career, a reconstituted First National Band hit the road in early 2018 with Christian Nesmith (guitar), Jonathan Nesmith (piano/guitar/vocals), Circe Link (vocals), Christopher Allis (drums), Jason Chesney (bass), Amy Spear (vocals), and Pete Finney (pedal steel). Sadly, original members Rhodes and London have passed away, but Ware gave his blessing to the project and wished everyone well.
The concerts by the First National Band Redux, as they were dubbed, were ultimately a critical and commercial triumph. And now, The Monkees Live Almanac is proud to be the first to share the details about a forthcoming live album from 7a Records that will document this unique event in Nesmith/First National Band history.
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Since 2015, 7a Records and its proprietors Glenn Gretlund and Iain Lee have been producing Monkees-related releases, including a collection of Micky Dolenz's 1970s MGM singles, Bobby Hart's first solo album, various limited edition vinyl 45s (Dolenz/Davy Jones/Dolenz with Circe Link & Christian Nesmith), and more recently, vintage and new live recordings by both Nesmith and Dolenz. And now 7a has made an agreement with Michael Nesmith and the members of the First National Band to release a live album documenting their January 2018 performances. 

"We are extremely proud and excited to be able to work with Michael Nesmith and the First National Band on this album," Glenn told the Live Almanac. "What I have heard so far literally gave me goose bumps. It's that good. By all accounts this will be a superb album and one of 7a Records' biggest releases to date."
​Iain was just as enthused. "If you’d have told 15-year-old me I’d be releasing a brand new First National Band live album on my own record label I’d have laughed in your face. This is a dream come true and is the culmination of years of hard work and dreaming from both myself and my business partner Glenn. We make it our business to only release records that we would buy and man, I’d buy a dozen copies of this. It’s a thrill and an honor to be working with Michael and the band on this. And you wait until you hear what Christian [Nesmith] has done with the production. Stunning."
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​As Iain said, Christian Nesmith is currently in the process of mixing and mastering the recordings, but at this moment, it has not yet been decided whether the album will consist of one full show or a compilation of the best performances from the various stops on the tour. Nez will have the final vote once everything has been mixed. 
The  following songs are very likely to be included on the album:
Nevada Fighter
Calico Girlfriend
Nine Times Blue
Little Red Rider
Crippled Lion
Joanne
Two Different Roads
Grand Ennui
Lady of the Valley
Propinquity
Different Drum
Papa Gene’s Blues
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Tomorrow and Me
Tengo Amore
Keys to the Car
Mama Nantucket
Dedicated Friend
Listen to the Band
Some of Shelly’s Blues
Rio
Silver Moon
Thanx for the Ride
Rays
Be sure to check back with The Monkees Live Almanac as Glenn and Iain have promised more details about the upcoming First National Band live album release as they become available.

​I would also like to take a moment to thank both Glenn Gretlund and Iain Lee for sharing this news with the Live Almanac and its readers, and for their constant support of the site. 
UPDATE 4/22/2018: Iain Lee is reporting on Facebook that 7a hopes to release the First National Band live album in July 2018. It will be available on compact disc and as a 2-LP set.
UPDATE 6/18/2018: 7a Records announces the release of "Michael Nesmith and The First National Band Redux Live at the Troubadour" deluxe CD and 2-LP gatefold vinyl
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Michael Nesmith, Christian Nesmith, and Circe Link (Photo by Ed Heffelfinger)
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Circe and Christian joining Nesmith/Dolenz tour

2/22/2018

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Earlier today on Facebook, Circe Link seemingly confirmed that both she and Christian Nesmith will be a part of the Nesmith/Dolenz concerts this June:
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Circe Link joined The Monkees' backing band for the first time during the 2014 spring tour, performing backing vocals with Coco Dolenz, and more recently 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 companion, Christian Nesmith. "I think putting together a collection of songs is like curating an art show," Circe told Riveting Riffs. "I was a painter for a long time, so I think about things visually. We don't sit on anything around here for a couple of years. If it is hot, it’s hot and we are working on it and we get it out the door. I think that is one of the reasons we are productive."

Circe's most recent album, Enchanted Objects and Ordinary Things, is available on compact disc and as a digital download.

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Christian Nesmith is Michael's eldest son and was often seen in photographs in 1960s teen magazines posing with his dad and mom, Phyllis. He joined The Monkees' backing band upon his father's return to the group in 2012.

Christian has a long list of musical accomplishments. His 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 key track from The Monkees' album Good Times!

Christian's latest work, The Other Side, is available on compact disc and as a digital download.

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