'Beautiful Noise' L.A. screenings

Eric Green's 'Beautiful Noise' documentary will have its Los Angeles premiere on July 10th at Cinefamily.

Update (07/07/14): Sold out! 2nd screening added for July 17th. Get tickets here.

Update (07/22/14): Final L.A. screening added on July 24th. Get tickets here.

Update (07/26/14): And here's a report from John - "I finally got to see Beautiful Noise last night. I've been hassling/encouraging Eric about this project ever since I read a little blurb online in 2005. If I'm not mistaken, I think I actually told you about it as soon as I found out. Well, it was worth the wait. It was a beautiful film about some beautiful music. Anyone who is a fan of Cocteau Twins, JAMC, MBV, Ride, Slowdive, even The Cure will thoroughly enjoy it. Robert Smith features prominently and his opinions on this era of music provides some of the most important sound bytes. I spoke with Eric after the movie. He said he had over three hours of footage of Robert and that he really talked in depth about this music and how The Cure identified with the movement. He also said Robert was very supportive of the film and he is proud to call him a friend now. It will play at festivals over the next couple months. Be sure to see if you can."

Win a 'Friday I'm in Love' single from Secret 7"

From Secret 7" on Facebook: "Well I never! We have surpassed 10,000 likes on here! To say thanks for all your liking we are giving you the chance to own a record from our back catalogue from the past three years. The rules are simple - tell us in the comments to this post which track you'd like and why. We'll pick our favourite comment on Monday evening."
(Thanks Perfect.Murder)

Reeves plays Nashville Friday & Saturday

From Tim Carroll on Facebook: "Playing at The 5 Spot today, Friday 7/25/14, from 6pm to 8:30pm. With Bones Hillman, Steve Latanation, and Reeves Gabrels in the band. Tomorrow night we will be at The Family Wash at 9:15pm for more of the same!"

Hire The Cure for your next event

According to Business Insider, if you have an extra $500-750,000 laying around, you can hire The Cure to play a show. And I would assume that would include getting to pick the setlist? Starting a Kickstarter right now! :) (Thanks @alex_meehan)

Chicago Riot Fest daily lineup

The Cure will play on Sunday, Sept. 14th. Single and 2 day passes now available.

From Riot Fest on Facebook: "Doors at 2pm on Friday, Doors at 11am on Sat/Sun. We'll be done by 10ish each night."

I'm officially in for the Chicago & Denver Riots. So expect Robert to announce stand alone Cure shows any day now, sending our travel plans into total disarray. :)

Why am I going to both Chicago & Denver? To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the US Prayer Tour. My Prayer Tour shows were Sept. 15th, 16th, 17th, 1989. My Riot Fest dates are Sept. 14th & 20th. Works out pretty well. So if The Cure want to be that 10th mystery band, and play Disintegration in full at the shows, I'm good with that. :)

Simon at Mountain Mayhem 24 hour race

@thecure's Simon Gallup on stage with an MB decal & going out for a lap @mayhem24hr! Photos @CraigatCoF & @cmjdavies pic.twitter.com/k80Q2fuwYM
— RideForMichael (@RideForMichael) July 22, 2014

More photos from Chris Davies of Simon at Mayhem:

Simon was a member of the Ride For Michael Team, a cause which he strongly supports.

New Lakeshore Gold model of the Spacehawk

New from NAMM: The Reverend Reeves Gabrels Spacehawk now in Lakeshore Gold! @reevesgabrels pic.twitter.com/s1NSk2pEYR
— Reverend Guitars (@ReverendGuitars) July 22, 2014

BBC Radio 2 Top 100 Greatest Guitar Riffs

You can vote for 'Boys Don't Cry' in the BBC Radio 2 Top 100 Greatest Guitar Riffs vote, but only if you're in the UK, or using a proxy to make them think you are.
(Thanks @waswasere and @Stigmurder)

Denver Riot Fest moved to Mile High Stadium

From Riot Fest on Facebook: Riot Fest & Sideshow, some people didn't want YOU or US in their town. Since we were forced to move Riot Fest away from its inaugural home in Byers, CO, we are bringing Byers to you at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in downtown Denver on Sept. 19-21st.

Thank you Riot Fest fans and family for being patient this past week and thank you for standing alongside us. And even though Riot Fest will be at Mile High Stadium this year, we have officially filed an appeal with Arapahoe County as of this morning because we know we are right. All tickets will be honored at the new location and refunds for those who purchased camping spots will be forthcoming.

Official statement from Riot Mike: http://goo.gl/8sFs1j

FAQs regarding new venue: http://goo.gl/aCqrD0

Tickets and Lineup: http://denver.riotfest.org/


Articles about this: Denver Post / CBS 4 / Reverb / Westword / Brooklyn Vegan / KDVR / 9 News

The Cure...LEGO version

#WorkinProgress... (still many things to do) :) #TheCure 2012-xxxx #lego cc @CraigatCoF pic.twitter.com/OnpKjv55Hr
— Guillaume G_z (@guillaume_g_z) March 21, 2014

This is fantastic! (Thanks Guilluame)

Job done :) #TheCure in #Lego. Here at foro sol mexico 2013. More pics soon on http://t.co/shD4Z855t9 @CraigatCoF pic.twitter.com/zXBKLtn8LU

— Guillaume G_z (@guillaume_g_z) July 15, 2014

Update (07/15/14): And here's the finished version. I repeat, this is fantastic!

Denver Riot Fest not cancelled!

From Riot Fest on Facebook: "Due to circumstances beyond our control and despite lots of support for Riot Fest & Sideshow in Byers, May Farms is no longer available to host Riot Fest. A nearby alternate location will be announced early next week. We know this sucks, we're as disappointed as you are, but if you could be a little patient with us, we'll have more information ASAP. All tickets will be honored at the new location. Riot Fest in Denver is NOT cancelled, the show will go on, and rock n roll never dies."

"We have a backup up plan, just need to take care of a few things. We are literally on the way to the airport to head to Denver right now."

"Dates will be the same." 

Update (07/12/14): The rumor going around, and it seems to be based solely on info posted by Bandsintown, has them moving to Boulder. This is NOT confirmed and you should not alter your plans at all until Riot Fest makes their official announcement.

As Riot Fest says, "You saw some info about Riot Fest on an app? An app that we have nothing to do with? Yeah, I would totally trust that." So, yeah, I don't think it's going to Boulder.

Denver Riot Fest permit denied

Okay, forget the festival. How about a solo show at Red Rocks? Or even invite some of the other bands to play a mini Curiosa Festival?

Riot Fest denied permit for 3-day music event in Byers in Arapahoe County by John Aguilar of The Denver Post

The curtain officially closed Friday on the Riot Fest show in Byers, with Arapahoe County announcing that it will not issue a temporary-use permit for the three-day music extravaganza.

Riot Fest, which features well known rock and punk acts such as Primus, The Cure, Wu-Tang Clan and Slayer, was scheduled for Sept. 19-21 at May Farms in Byers. It made its first appearance in the state last year, also at May Farms.

The festival was expected to attract 17,000 people a day to Byers, a town of just over 1,000 residents located about 40 miles east of Denver.

It's not clear how organizers of the festival will deal with the thousands of fans who have purchased tickets to Riot Fest or whether they will try to find an alternate location in the state.

Organizers had been awaiting word on a special use permit from Arapahoe County after a public hearing on July 1 where residents voiced concerns about the three-day music festival — primarily revolving around noise, traffic and drug use.

"The decision to deny is based upon traffic impacts and public safety concerns that would adversely impact surrounding property owners," stated a release posted on the county's website Friday.

Riot Fest organizer Max Wagner told The Denver Post in June that he was "confident that we're going to get to a place where the commissioners, the local community leaders are happy."

The county commissioners were considering two issues.

The first was the temporary-use permit. The commissioners also are mulling whether to grant a use by special review amendment, allowing May Farms to expand its agritainment operations to an additional 195 acres north of Interstate 70 to accommodate large events like Riot Fest.

Riot Fest has two other shows scheduled to take place — in Chicago and Toronto during the two weekends leading up to the Colorado dates. (Thanks @slicingeyeballs)

Other articles about this: Diffuser / Brooklyn Vegan / Aurora Sentinel / Consequence of Sound / Westword / Colorado Springs Independent / 9 News / KWGN / CBS 4 Denver / Denver Channel 

Reeves plays Nashville on July 18th

Facebook event page.

A Reeves and Jason jam today?

Had a great time today jamming w. @reevesgabrels @tonygreybass, Ian Smith, trumpet and Cure drummer Jason Cooper. pic.twitter.com/nEOnktYpQ5
— Gary Husband (@GHusband) July 9, 2014

That's great! Now how about "jamming" with Robert, Simon, and Roger, and creating some new Cure songs? Or is hoping we might one day hear new Cure material the dream of mad men/women? :)

Toronto Riot Fest daily schedule

Riot Fest will be posting the daily schedule for Toronto this morning, July 9th, at 8 AM eastern. Single day passes will also go on sale at that time.

Update (07/09/14): The Cure will play on Saturday, September 6th. Single day passes are on sale now. $95 for regular, $150 for VIP.

Preview of Reeves' 'Fantastic Guitars'

'Fantastic Guitars' by @reevesgabrels & @BillNelsonMusic title track is in preview at http://t.co/aRZj54zxdA & album releases later in July.
— reeves gabrels (@reevesgabrels) July 9, 2014

Glasgow 1984 on Dutch TV this week

(Thanks Marco)

The Cure - Live at The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, 1984

The Dutch public broadcasting channel NPO Cultura will be broadcasting The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, 1984 concert over the coming week.

A legendary concert, recorded in 1984, from one of the defining groups of the 80’s: The Cure.
Recorded at The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland in 1984. The band plays, amongst others, the hits ‘Primary’, The Caterpillar’ and – naturally – an extended version of the massive Top 2000 hit ‘A Forest’. This concert has never before been broadcast in its entirety on Dutch television.

The concert will be broadcast on the following days and at the following times:

Saturday 5 July 21:30 uur
Sunday 6 July 18:30 hrs & 23:30 hrs
Monday 7 July 14:40 hrs
Tuesday 8 July 02:32 uur & 16:00 uur
Wednesday 9 July 12:55 hrs
Thursday 10 July 06:46 hrs

(Thanks Richard)

Reeves & Bill Nelson's album launch on July 7th

Photo credit: Martin Bostock

Bill Nelson & Reeves Gabrels launch their new album 'Fantastic Guitars' and discuss their artistic collaboration in conversation with Tom Wilcox in London.

Launch and Talk: Curzon Soho, Screen 1, London W1
Monday 7th July 2014, 4pm-6pm

Reeves Gabrels, long-time artistic partner of David Bowie and The Cure’s current lead guitarist, and Bill Nelson, the musical innovator and legendary force behind Be Bop Deluxe present the results of their joint musical genius in an album which draws a complex picture of layers and sonics. The musicians will be discussing their prolific careers, the events which led them to join forces, and the creative processes behind the collaboration.

Tickets £15. Available from WeGotTickets at:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/279928

The launch and conversation will be held at the Curzon Soho cinema, 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5DY
Tube: Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus
Overground: Charing Cross

‘Fantastic Guitars’ by Reeves Gabrels & Bill Nelson is released on the Sonoluxe label on 7th July 2014.

Trouble for Riot Fest Denver?

From The Denver Post:

Riot Fest permit decision expected within 10 days for event in Byers

By John Aguilar

With Riot Fest scheduled in Byers less than three months away, it's not known what might happen to the three-day punk and rock festival — and the thousands of fans who plan to attend — should Arapahoe County deny a permit for the show.

County commissioners on Tuesday night listened to several hours of comments from residents of Byers, an agricultural community 40 miles east of Denver, many of whom said traffic problems, drug use and noise levels arising from last year's Riot Fest made it an unwelcome event this year.

The county must decide whether to issue festival organizers a temporary use permit, without which the Sept. 19-21 show at May Farms can't go on.

An Arapahoe County spokeswoman said Wednesday that a decision probably will be made by the zoning division within 10 days.

Uncut's Ultimate Music Guide out May 15th

Coming May 15th, the Uncut Ultimate Music Guide focusing on The Cure. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

Update (05/13/14): Uncut has posted a bit of a preview. If you can't find it in stores, you can order a copy at uncut.co.uk/store or download digitally at uncut.co.uk/digital-edition.
(Thanks @aequatomnecinis and Hugh)

Update (05/16/14): Posted some photos from it here. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

Update (07/01/14): From Uncut on Twitter - "American readers... The Cure: Ultimate Music Guide goes on sale in east coast book stores today!"