In late May 2011, Al Stewart went into the studio to sing on his guitarist & opening act Dave Nachmanoff's new CD, "Step Up", on a song they co-wrote, "Sheila Won't Be Coming Home". You can now order a copy of the CD from CDBaby or iTunes, and at Al shows. In this video, Al, Dave, Liz Bligan, Bob Malone, and producer Ronan Chris Murphy add handclaps to the song.
Singer-songwriter Al Stewart (Year of the Cat, Time Passages) and his former keyboard and guitar player, Peter White, will stage a rare musical reunion at the Sunset Center in Carmel, CA on Saturday, May 7, 2011
The concert, featuring a full band of spectacular performers hand-chosen by White, represents a reunion of good friends and former band mates who have not had the chance to play together for more than 20 years.
White was a key member of Stewart’s band for 19 years before pursuing his remarkable solo career in the smooth jazz format. "I can’t believe it’s been that long," Stewart says. "I know it’s a cliché, but it seems like only yesterday we were touring and playing side by side. This will be an extraordinary evening for me and, I hope, everyone in the audience." "I am really looking forward to this." adds White. "We will definitely have a great time being together again on stage."
The special musical guest for the evening will be Katelyn Clampett, a rising pop and country singer-songwriter with a local connection. Her father, Bobby, is a longtime PGA Tour player and network commentator who grew up on the Peninsula.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tyler Heart Institute at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, which provides a full range of cardiac care, from prevention to open-heart surgery. A portion of each ticket will be tax deductible. Everyone who attends will also receive a commemorative poster on the evening of the concert.
From a dressing room discussion several years ago, until now...The latest Al Stewart poster, from RS Productions, inspired by designers Jann Haworth and Peter Blake. All the characters in Al's songs from the beginning of his illustrious songwriting career, on one poster. "...this is simply awesome, this is incredible, I love it, the fans will have an adventure with this. Absolutely the best one to date..." Al Stewart 12/15/10
Upcoming contest in 2011: The poster will go on sale on Al Stewart's official website on March 5, 2011. In conjunction with the debut of the poster, there will be an Al Stewart sanctioned contest. The fan who can identify the most characters on the posters shall win the Al Stewart 'prize'. The numbered key to the poster characters will be available to download as well on March 5, 2011. The announcement of the winner and the 'prize' will be announced on July 1, 2011 along with the identifications of all poster characters.
All entries must be received by RS Productions at rsyoc@comcast.net by midnight, May 5, 2011. The winner will be announced on the website June 6, 2011.
On November 26 2010 Al will be in Rome Italy performing on an Italian TV show called "I Miggliori Anni" ( The Best years)
He will be performing short versions of Year of the Cat, Time Passages and On The Border with the studio orchestra.
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"Wine makes me dream . . . I dreamt the chorus to my song “Post World War Two Blues.” I’ve also dreamt the same album about three times. Although I never made it, I still remember the chord shapes . . . I’m more imaginative with wine." —Al Stewart
Al Stewart is one of the many celebrity wine lovers to be profiled in Mark Oldman’s new book, OLDMAN’S BRAVE NEW WORLD OF WINE. In the book—a fun-filled and carefully-researched tour of the best, most affordable, and most adventurous wines from around the globe—Al discusses his favorite wines and the many fun experiences he’s had with them, from imaging himself in a Parisian bistro to drinking Tori Amos’s boyfriend under the table. His comments join those from dozens of other notable wine lovers, including actors Hilary Swank and Kevin Bacon, novelist Jay McInerney, designer Zac Posen, and even Bill Nye, the “Science Guy.”
OLDMAN’S BRAVE NEW WORLD OF WINE will be available at book retailers everywhere on September 6th. The book is already available at www.amazon.com/Oldmans-Brave-New-World-Wine/dp/0393334848 . For more information, view the book’s official trailer (www.markoldman.com/videos/brave_trailer ) or visit MarkOldman.com.
Al Stewart met recently with Joseph Vella of Boomitude.com to talk about the "Year of the Cat" album. Check out Joseph's blog at Huffington Post and click the YouTube link (14 minutes runtime):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-vella/the-art-of-an-album_b_680710.html
Al Stewart sat down with Kaya Burgess at The Times to talk about his performance at Glastonbury 2010. Watch the interview (runtime 6:53) upon registration at their website: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/music/festivals/article2582489.ece
Buy CD at Al Stewart's online store.
1. Last Days of the Century/Constantinople/Last Days (Medley)
2. Coldest Winter
3. Warren Harding
4. News From Spain
5. Bed-sitter Images
6. Midas Shadow
7. Running Man
8. Palace of Versailles
9. Auctioning Dave
10. Princess Olivia
11. Life In Dark Water
12. Carol
13. Old Admirals