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Message started by left shoe shuffle on Mar 20th, 2011 at 12:49pm

Title: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 20th, 2011 at 12:49pm
The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Hannover Germany, 3/14:














Photos: Philipp von Ditfurth/Hannoversche Allgemeine


Wish these guys would cross the pond...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Mar 20th, 2011 at 4:59pm
Great photos - looking at Charlie reminds me of the lyrics to A Satisfied Mind.  

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Gazza on Mar 21st, 2011 at 7:10am
very nice. Sebastian from Germany e-mailed me some more photos from this gig a few days ago..will try and get them uploaded later.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 21st, 2011 at 9:55am

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/leftshoeshuffle/Charlie_NDR.jpg

Charlie in Hannover, interviewed by NDR.

Doesn't remember being there with the Stones in 03.
Guess he forgot to sketch that hotel room...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 22nd, 2011 at 7:05am

Southampton England, 3/17:


























Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 22nd, 2011 at 7:20am



Charlie, Ben and Dave on Ö3 Radio in Vienna Austria, 3/20 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc8wQyWKlAo

Charlie graciously defers to his bandmates before he talks about recording with Mick...


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 22nd, 2011 at 7:37am

Weiz Austria, 3/21:








































Photos: © Peter Purgar/www.jazzimbild.at

Kleine Zeitung

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 23rd, 2011 at 2:21pm

'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' in Weiz - www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDoxnx_5CNk

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Mar 26th, 2011 at 4:22pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 22nd, 2011 at 7:20am:


Charlie, Ben and Dave on Ö3 Radio in Vienna Austria, 3/20 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc8wQyWKlAo

Charlie graciously defers to his bandmates before he talks about recording with Mick...


What a dolt that DJ was...didn't pick up Charlie's pointed clues so Charlie moves AWAY from the microphone to make it clear that Ben & Dave are there.  He is a class act all the way.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Mar 26th, 2011 at 11:07pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 23rd, 2011 at 2:21pm:
'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' in Weiz - www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDoxnx_5CNk

:areyoufuckingserious


That's a hard one to hear without comparing it to JLL, but nicely done.  This has got to be nothing but pure enjoyment for Charlie.  He seems relaxed and happy.
 

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Gazza on Mar 28th, 2011 at 6:59pm
Some more photos from Vienna, sent to me by Sebastian. Sorry for the delay in uploading them.
















Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Tom on Mar 28th, 2011 at 7:55pm
Thanks to all who make this the one and only CHARLIE WATTS MESSAGE BOARD!!!

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Deathgod on Mar 29th, 2011 at 12:01am
great stuff
Charlie will always be the man .. the gentleman  :areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 29th, 2011 at 9:17am

Amstetten Austria, 3/22:






































Photos: Michael Permoser

meinbezirk.at

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 29th, 2011 at 5:00pm

Loose translation from oe24.at:

Charlie Watts, Wednesday in Vienna

Thomas Zeidler
29 March 2011

http://images01.oe24.at/HERO.jpg/story/21.541.052
© TZ Austria/Zeidler

"The Stones are work - this is fun!"

Today Charlie Watts, drummer of the Rolling Stones for 48 years, is back with his second band the ABC & D of Boogie Woogie for three nights at the Vienna Metropol.

Since 2010, the legendary drummer - whose "other" band is responsible for 150 million CDs sold and two dozen world hits - has done a handful of mini-concerts in Austria. Watts, who plays stadiums around the world with the Stones has already visited "Pop cities" such as Weiz, Amstetten and Imst before Vienna.

For this tour he's traded the Stones usual private jet for a tour bus. Watts said in an Austrian interview: "This is exciting, a completely new feeling. I feel happy here, to me this is fun. It's about the music and not the money."

Boogie

Watts, along with Axel Zwingenberger (piano), Ben Waters (piano) and Dave Green (bass), doesn't play any Stones classics. Instead, they cover boogie and jazz standards by George Gershwin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Ray Charles or Fats Domino.

Improvisation

"These improvised Boogie concerts interest me more than the rigid Stones shows. In the Stones, I know what happens next, but here never, therefore, this type of
music is much more interesting. It's also much harder to play than Stones songs", said Watts.

Dates

The Austrian tour is followed by the April 15th release of the new CD 'Boogie 4 Stu'. The Rolling Stones cover the Dylan classic 'Watchin' The River Flow' along with with former bassist Bill Wyman.

And already preparations for the very last Stones tour are being made. Three dates have been reserved at Vienna Stadthalle for Fall 2012.

www.oe24.at


Those smiles don't lie. Charlie's clearly enjoying himself.
Music over money.

As for those Fall 2012 dates, bands routinely request venue "holds".
Doesn't mean a Stones tour's a 100% certainty.

But it's sure nice to know they're thinking about it...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Mar 29th, 2011 at 6:24pm
Thanks for posting the interview.  It really shows - this is meaningful to Charlie.  I'm sorry the Stones have become so produced and rigid.  It's one of the reasons the Boogie for Stu thread is such a kick for me.  It's loose and unstaged and has a natural sound and feel.  The musicians are there because they want to be.  Bless you, Charlie.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 30th, 2011 at 8:34am

Imst Austria, 3/28:








Photos: Mike Maass

meinbezirk.at

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Mel Belli on Mar 30th, 2011 at 10:01am

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 29th, 2011 at 5:00pm:
© TZ Austria/Zeidler

For this tour he's traded the Stones usual private jet for a tour bus. Watts said in an Austrian interview: "This is exciting, a completely new feeling. I feel happy here, to me this is fun. It's about the music and not the money."

"These improvised Boogie concerts interest me more than the rigid Stones shows. In the Stones, I know what happens next, but here never, therefore, this type of
music is much more interesting. It's also much harder to play than Stones songs", said Watts.


Too bad Stones shows are indeed so "rigid," and the tours so focused on money. Doesn't have to be that way. It's now obvious the decision not to tour this year had everything to do with money and the soft international economy. Next year's "anniversary" and the London Olympics also figured prominently in the decision. Everything is pointing to a same-old-same-old extravaganza. Pity.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by FotiniD on Mar 31st, 2011 at 2:24am

Mel Belli wrote on Mar 30th, 2011 at 10:01am:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 29th, 2011 at 5:00pm:
© TZ Austria/Zeidler

For this tour he's traded the Stones usual private jet for a tour bus. Watts said in an Austrian interview: "This is exciting, a completely new feeling. I feel happy here, to me this is fun. It's about the music and not the money."

"These improvised Boogie concerts interest me more than the rigid Stones shows. In the Stones, I know what happens next, but here never, therefore, this type of
music is much more interesting. It's also much harder to play than Stones songs", said Watts.


Too bad Stones shows are indeed so "rigid," and the tours so focused on money. Doesn't have to be that way. It's now obvious the decision not to tour this year had everything to do with money and the soft international economy. Next year's "anniversary" and the London Olympics also figured prominently in the decision. Everything is pointing to a same-old-same-old extravaganza. Pity.


True enough. It makes you wonder how much money is enough - I mean, I'm sure they must have enough in their bank accounts to spend and spend and spend and still the capital would be intact. WHY do they do this?

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by glimmertwinfan on Mar 31st, 2011 at 4:22am
The guy loves his music. It is so clear just how much he is enjoying himself.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Honky Tonk Man on Mar 31st, 2011 at 10:19am
Wonderful photo's

It really seems that after 45+ years of drumming for a rock 'n roll group, Charlie is finally where he wants to be.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Mar 31st, 2011 at 10:50am

Nice sampler from one of the recent Austrian shows - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxeOZroOPjM

Simply not enough o's in smooth to describe Charlie...


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Mar 31st, 2011 at 11:14am

left shoe shuffle wrote on Mar 31st, 2011 at 10:50am:
Nice sampler from one of the recent Austrian shows - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxeOZroOPjM

Simply not enough o's in smooth to describe Charlie...


Smoooth is right.  There is such a stark difference in his manner.  With the Stones he can't wait to get off stage.  Not so with this group of guys.  He actually stopped to sign something.  He appreciates his bandmates and the audience appreciating his bandmates.  Those pianos were physically rocking.  Great clip.  Great man.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Some Guy on Mar 31st, 2011 at 11:25am
very nice to hear.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 1st, 2011 at 9:05am

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/leftshoeshuffle/CW_ORF.jpg

Charlie in Imst Austria, interviewed by ORF.

Ever humble, and "hopeful" about that night's show...



Title: Charlie says Stones to tour again, no april fools
Post by steel driving hammer on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:11am
Around 3:45 Charlie says Stones will tour again.

Hope this hasn't been posted yet...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc8wQyWKlAo&feature=player_embedded#at=230

Title: Re: Charlie says Stones to tour again, no april fo
Post by Edith Grove on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:53am
They were talking about working in the studio. Charlie made no mention of a tour.  :whydontcha

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Steel Wheels on Apr 1st, 2011 at 4:06pm
I'd like to see Charlie tell Cohl etc. to lower ticket prices. I too would like to focus on the music, since laying out obscene amounts of money on tickets distracts us all from the tunes!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Apr 1st, 2011 at 4:29pm
Well according to this press release from Universal it would appear their touring days are over:
From Universal Music Group comes an ad for their new singles box set which states:

Known as the Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band in the World, the Rolling Stones is celebrating their success with a new digital and physical box set release in April. While their stadium packing, record-breaking tour days seem to be over, the music they produced remains classic and fans around the world are ready for a re-release.


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 1st, 2011 at 5:21pm

Is there a link to "this press release"?

The promo info posted at Universal Music Group's website - UMe To Release CD Singles Box Set From The Rolling Stones - makes no mention of touring in the past tense.





Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Apr 1st, 2011 at 8:45pm
Press release was a poor choice of words...As was copying something from IORR. :blankfriggingstare1

Title: Re: Charlie says Stones to tour again, no april fo
Post by gotdablouse on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:39pm

Edith Grove wrote on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:53am:
They were talking about working in the studio. Charlie made no mention of a tour.  :whydontcha


Ah so Charlie was in France with Mick working on some tracks ?! That's interesting, too bad Keith was not there too...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by AngieBlue on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:47pm
This is the email I and anyone else on the Stone's email list got from Universal that mentions touring in the past tense.
I'm going with my cynical marketing side.....bull hockey to get me to drop $200.

Time for more booze.  :booze


PRE-ORDER THE ROLLING STONES SINGLES BOX SET

Rolling Stones Singles Box Set (video)
In Stores April 26, 2011

Pre-Order Now!
Stones Store | Amazon

Known as the Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band in the World, the Rolling Stones is celebrating their success with a new digital and physical box set release in April. While their stadium packing, record-breaking tour days seem to be over, the music they produced remains classic and fans around the world are ready for a re-release. The Rolling Stones Singles (1971-2006) box set will contain forty-five 45s, including all of the top singles they produced over that 40 year span.

US favorites and number one hits, including 'Brown Sugar', 'Miss You', and 'Angie' will be featured in the set, along with fan favorites 'Don't Stop' and 'Mixed Emotions'. But the box set will also contain new recordings from the Rolling Stones never before released. Most of these will be in the form of quality covers of classic rock and blues songs. This list includes Bob & Earl's 'Harlem Shuffle, 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg' by the Temptations, Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone', 'Let It Rock' from Chuck Berry and Smokey Robinson's 'Going to a Go-Go'.

Fans who prefer the Stone's most recent work will also be happy to hear favorites like 'Biggest Mistake', 'Streets of Love' and 'Rain Fall Down'. The combination of new and classic material makes this box set the ultimate collector's item for any Rolling Stones or classic rock fan. The collection begins in 1971, when the band had already reached the number one spot in the UK's singles charts eight times over. However, this was the year they left the UK and expanded to the rest of the world. The constant travel the band undertook during this time shows in the variety of styles they explored during the 70s.

The box set features a bright pink box emblazoned with the trademark lips and tongue that is the symbol of all things Rolling Stones. 45 cds capture the full breadth of this band's remarkable career, accompanied by a 32 page book containing rare photos and essays by Rolling Stones experts and band members.
THE ROLLING STONES VINYL BOX SETS
AVAILABLE NOW
The Rolling Stones 1964-1969 - Limited Edition Remastered Vinyl Box Set      The Rolling Stones 1971-2005 - Limited Edition Remastered Vinyl Box Set

Don't forget, The Rolling Stones 1964-1969 and The Rolling Stones 1971-2005 Limited Edition Remastered Vinyl Box Sets are in stores now!  The box sets combined include 23 original studio albums, two "Big Hits" collections and two rare EPs.  All releases have been pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl and include titles that haven't been available in years!  Click below for more info and to purchase your individually numbered box sets now!

1964 - 1969 Vinyl Box | 1971 - 2005 Vinyl Box
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Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:04am

Thanks, Angie.

Doubt the Stones intended to make their future plans known via a selective sales e-mail.
Just a bit of hyperbole, imo.

Does make you wonder, though. Whoinhell proofread and approved it?

"...the Rolling Stones is celebrating..."

:wtf3

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:10am

Walk Of Stars induction, Vienna 4/1:













© Johannes Ehn

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 12:39pm

AngieBlue wrote on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:47pm:
This is the email I and anyone else on the Stone's email list got from Universal that mentions touring in the past tense.
I'm going with my cynical marketing side.....bull hockey to get me to drop $200.

Time for more booze.  :booze


PRE-ORDER THE ROLLING STONES SINGLES BOX SET

Rolling Stones Singles Box Set (video)
In Stores April 26, 2011

Pre-Order Now!
Stones Store | Amazon

Known as the Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band in the World, the Rolling Stones is celebrating their success with a new digital and physical box set release in April. While their stadium packing, record-breaking tour days seem to be over, the music they produced remains classic and fans around the world are ready for a re-release. The Rolling Stones Singles (1971-2006) box set will contain forty-five 45s, including all of the top singles they produced over that 40 year span.

US favorites and number one hits, including 'Brown Sugar', 'Miss You', and 'Angie' will be featured in the set, along with fan favorites 'Don't Stop' and 'Mixed Emotions'. But the box set will also contain new recordings from the Rolling Stones never before released. Most of these will be in the form of quality covers of classic rock and blues songs. This list includes Bob & Earl's 'Harlem Shuffle, 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg' by the Temptations, Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone', 'Let It Rock' from Chuck Berry and Smokey Robinson's 'Going to a Go-Go'.

Fans who prefer the Stone's most recent work will also be happy to hear favorites like 'Biggest Mistake', 'Streets of Love' and 'Rain Fall Down'. The combination of new and classic material makes this box set the ultimate collector's item for any Rolling Stones or classic rock fan. The collection begins in 1971, when the band had already reached the number one spot in the UK's singles charts eight times over. However, this was the year they left the UK and expanded to the rest of the world. The constant travel the band undertook during this time shows in the variety of styles they explored during the 70s.

The box set features a bright pink box emblazoned with the trademark lips and tongue that is the symbol of all things Rolling Stones. 45 cds capture the full breadth of this band's remarkable career, accompanied by a 32 page book containing rare photos and essays by Rolling Stones experts and band members.
THE ROLLING STONES VINYL BOX SETS
AVAILABLE NOW
The Rolling Stones 1964-1969 - Limited Edition Remastered Vinyl Box Set      The Rolling Stones 1971-2005 - Limited Edition Remastered Vinyl Box Set

Don't forget, The Rolling Stones 1964-1969 and The Rolling Stones 1971-2005 Limited Edition Remastered Vinyl Box Sets are in stores now!  The box sets combined include 23 original studio albums, two "Big Hits" collections and two rare EPs.  All releases have been pressed on heavyweight 180 gram vinyl and include titles that haven't been available in years!  Click below for more info and to purchase your individually numbered box sets now!

1964 - 1969 Vinyl Box | 1971 - 2005 Vinyl Box
www.rollingstones.com      Find us on Facebook

Thanks Angie. Yes that's what I was referring to. Gotta think someone in the Stones organization proofread and ok'd that. :forfucksake

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by AngieBlue on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 2:34pm
I don't think anyone from the Stone's management/people/handlers whatever you want to say  proofread that email.

I do believe someone was in my tequila stash...Never before released - Going to A Go-Go?


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 5:07pm

From today's La Vanguardia in Barcelona Spain:

Watts: "I'm in this for my love of the rhythm"


Charlie Watts in London on March 9.                                                                                             GYI


Translation is again loose and dicey, but here's some of the Q&A:

LV: What's the level of involvement when you play drums in the most famous band on the planet or with these three friends?
CW: Exactly the same. I can't speak for the others, but I'll have the same creative and emotional feeling playing tonight in Vienna with Axe, Ben and Dave as in a large stadium with the Stones. It's a question of love for the music and a desire to enjoy the rhythm. I can assure you that if I didn't enjoy what I do when I get on stage, I'd have long ago left the Stones or any other project.

LV: Speaking of them (Stones), when will they return to activity?
CW: I'm not going to answer that question. All I'll say is that next year will be the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the group, and right now none of the four members of the group knows what will happen in 2012. There may be a tour, or there may not.

LV: There's also talk of an album almost completed.
CW: I can't add anything more. Not at this time, I'm sorry.

La Vanguardia


Charlie just wants to play some boogie woogie right now, and he'll worry about that other band later...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by gotdablouse on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 6:02pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 5:07pm:
LV: There's also talk of an album almost completed.
CW: I can't add anything more. Not at this time, I'm sorry.


Huh...wehere that "talk" come from, from Charlie saying two days ago he was at Mick's place recording tracks when the vocal for "Watching the River Flow" was done?

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 6:19pm

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/leftshoeshuffle/CW_03.jpg

In that Ö3 Radio interview Charlie also talks about recording with the Stones in the future - "We'll be doing it...I don't know when, but we'll be doing it again..."




Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by mojoman on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 7:20pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 6:19pm:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/leftshoeshuffle/CW_03.jpg

In that Ö3 Radio interview Charlie also talks about recording with the Stones in the future - "We'll be doing it...I don't know when, but we'll be doing it again..."




sweet!!!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by BILL PERKS on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 7:56pm
THAT ONE DUDE IS SCARY AS HELL LOOKIN..LOOKS LIKE DIM FROM CLOCKWORK ORANGES RETARDED SON !

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:15pm
If there is a tour in 2012, will someone please PM me?  I'm afraid that the thread announcing it will get buried before I see it...

Title: Re: Charlie says Stones to tour again, no april fo
Post by Ian Billen on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:16pm

Edith Grove wrote on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:53am:
They were talking about working in the studio. Charlie made no mention of a tour.  :whydontcha


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Technically I agree. However, I think he meant the whole enchilada/process (recording/tour etc) because he said they plan on doing "it" again in it seemed a gist of as in ... they are planning on another ordeal again from what I made of it.  

Without being overly optimistic... but to me he kina said it like "yep ...and were planning on it again" as in ...everything.


Ian

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:42pm

Not to be pedantic, but you know an "ordeal" is a long and painful experience, right?

Title: Re: Charlie says Stones to tour again, no april fo
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 9:40pm

Ian Billen wrote on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:16pm:

Edith Grove wrote on Apr 1st, 2011 at 11:53am:
They were talking about working in the studio. Charlie made no mention of a tour.  :whydontcha


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Technically I agree. However, I think he meant the whole enchilada/process (recording/tour etc) because he said they plan on doing "it" again in it seemed a gist of as in ... they are planning on another ordeal again from what I made of it.  

Without being overly optimistic... but to me he kina said it like "yep ...and were planning on it again" as in ...everything.


Ian

Charlie is getting as tired of answering this question as we are of asking it. In other words,as usual it comes down to 2 people. :warhorse

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ian Billen on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 9:42pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Apr 2nd, 2011 at 8:42pm:
Not to be pedantic, but you know an "ordeal" is a long and painful experience, right?



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Well to Charlie it "is" painful a bit ..he he.. or so he kina claims but ... we all know the truth. It's a love/hate thing with him and like the others ... he digs it deep down. Lets face it ...none of them have long since needed the cash. He could of long ago said he's fine on his funds and wants to primarily raise horsyes and such.

We all know he digs it. :) ...even though it's a pain in the arse to him in a sense. hah


Ian

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by lavendar on Apr 3rd, 2011 at 10:08am
YaHooooooo  :booze :areyoufuckingserious *_*

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by AngieBlue on Apr 3rd, 2011 at 2:50pm
Is it just me  - look at the expression on Charlie's face in the first picture of the Walk of Stars pictures.

You want me to put my hands in that?   :wtf3

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by corgi37 on Apr 4th, 2011 at 5:56am
I cant believe they just are not doing anything for another year. Years are like diamonds, dont let them waste, no.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 4th, 2011 at 8:20am

The 'Stone' Charlie Watts brings the 'boogie woogie' to Barcelona

The drummer pays tribute to the origins of rock

JM Marti Font - Barcelona - 04/04/2011

Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones and fundamental pillar of the legendary band, will play three nights in Barcelona (from 5 to 7 April), Luz de Gas, with the ABC & D of Boogie Woogie - Watts along with pianists Axel Zwingenberger and Ben Waters, and bassist Dave Green. Nearly 70 and pending whether the Stones will finally tour again, or at least record, Watts remains active thanks to his eternal love of jazz and rhythm & blues. A man of granite and few words, he answers telephone questions from this newspaper about the tour of small venues that takes him to the Catalan capital, but doesn't reveal anything about the Stones and the band's plans.

When asked whether they'll record a new album or are planning to tour, he says: "I don't know anything, we haven't discussed anything yet. The possibility is open, but there is nothing new."

As to whether he misses touring with the Stones, he said: "No, I don't miss the tour, I miss playing together and seeing them, but they live all over the world, so I only see them when they come to London."

Watts is even more elusive in referring to his relationship with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the rest of the band. "What do you think of the memories of Keith Richards?" asks the reporter, hoping he'll have something to say about the evils that the guitarist dropped in Life, his autobiography. "Fantastic" is the answer. And when asked if he had fun reading the book and if he thinks they're true or fantasies: "I have no idea because I haven't read it."

He feels more comfortable when speaking only of music, especially what brings him to Barcelona: jazz and its closest relatives, which is what really mattered to Watts from an early age, prior to joining the Stones and what he's devoted most of his solo projects to. With Charlie Watts Quintet he made ​​two albums about Charlie Parker, the great revolutionary of the genre: From One Charlie and A Tribute To Charlie Parker With Strings.  Because Watts was a jazzman when the Stones called him to replace Tony Chapman in 1963, he contributed significantly to the band's approach to rhythm & blues. He also took part in the recording of the Howlin' Wolf tribute in London in 1971, with Jagger, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and other great stars."Wyman I keep in touch with and Clapton I see occasionally, but Wolf is dead."

Now doing something similar with boogie woogie, whose influence on the Stones, he says, is crucial, especially in regard to piano textures. Asked if the music of today interests him, he says: "No, and it never has. I just listen to old jazz or classical music. I listen to soul music a lot."

Translated from El País

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Apr 4th, 2011 at 12:42pm
Charlie is the master of the non-answer.  What does he think of Keith's memories?  Fantastic.  Are they true?  Doesn't know - hasn't read the book.  I get the impression he'd rather answer questions from his horses.  No one will ever accuse Charlie Watts of being a blabber mouth.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ian Billen on Apr 4th, 2011 at 9:35pm

Ginda wrote on Apr 4th, 2011 at 12:42pm:
Charlie is the master of the non-answer.  What does he think of Keith's memories?  Fantastic.  Are they true?  Doesn't know - hasn't read the book.  I get the impression he'd rather answer questions from his horses.  No one will ever accuse Charlie Watts of being a blabber mouth.



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No. Certainly nobody would accuse Charlie of being a "blabber mouth". However, I once accussed Charlie of being a "slacker" as far as his drumming is concerned.

Although, I am fairly sure I was simply making a jokey at the time... haha  ;)


Ian

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 5th, 2011 at 7:44am




Humble as he is, and ever respectful of his bandmates, bet Charlie'd be none too keen on that poster...

:whydontcha         

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Apr 5th, 2011 at 12:42pm
Charlie probably insisted on having his name last.  Next time he'll have to tell them to ease the font size down to match the others.
He continues to impress...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 6th, 2011 at 7:07am

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f256/leftshoeshuffle/CW_tv3.jpg

Charlie in Barcelona, interviewed by tv3.

Brief segment, including some footage from last night's show at Luz de Gas...


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 6th, 2011 at 7:19am

Barcelona, 4/5:
















Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Gazza on Apr 6th, 2011 at 1:07pm
My friend Jordi Guell (Jordistones) from Barcelona got to meet Charlie :


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 7th, 2011 at 7:25am



Coupla swingin' clips from Barcelona:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZFhyxgysbI

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VotV09-yh9Y

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Apr 7th, 2011 at 10:11am
Rockin' clips, I tell you!   I see a silver haired gent in a polo shirt who loves what he's doing and respects the people who do it with him.  

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSle4O7YaUB-BaVKBLADNngvCVWcRu4gUJjwEgQIFV2QtyABO5lLg

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 8th, 2011 at 7:10am



More Boogie Woogie from Barcelona:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDkjsLoWlaw

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_SREIPtpjg

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Apr 8th, 2011 at 9:32pm
The piano work just blows me away on the 2nd clip.  Incredible.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSxA-r13sII1PFxBUyu-O-rKvkxinjFIuvDIV0yaiT24DjmSyxg

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Tom on Apr 12th, 2011 at 3:17pm
Thanks a lot lefty! I really appreciate what you do here, and I'm serious it's people like you what we need now so I want to thank you again( and with this, put this thread back on top of the board)

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Apr 12th, 2011 at 9:01pm
Agree... so BUMP (in the night)!!!!

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Gazza on Apr 14th, 2011 at 4:20pm
Charlie and the ABC of Boogie Woogie will be playing four dates in London on June 24 and 25 .

Two shows each night - at 7.30 pm and 10.30 pm - at the Jazz Club in Soho.

Details here -  


http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/jazzList.aspx?showId=b6fff093-0083-49d3-bdd3-5da6ca7c1cf7&showDateId=4644

Ł55 a ticket.


Missing it by just over 24 hours. Grrr....

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by steel driving hammer on Apr 14th, 2011 at 6:24pm
For Stu...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r9A4CYGF5o&feature=related




Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Apr 14th, 2011 at 7:34pm



Great shot, Pasi.
Thanks!

Love me some b&w...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on May 3rd, 2011 at 7:41am

The ABC & D's April 6th Barcelona show is up @ dime.

Or, as the ticket says, "Charlie Watts En Concert"...




:whydontcha

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on May 4th, 2011 at 12:07am
Having his name featured so prominently might just wipe that lovely smile off Charlie's face.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Sasha Luvs Sully on May 6th, 2011 at 11:13pm
Charlie Watts is a class act :)

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Edith Grove on May 7th, 2011 at 5:14am

Sasha Luvs Sully wrote on May 6th, 2011 at 11:13pm:
Charlie Watts is a class act :)


Damn right Charlie has class !

Charlie's even classy while stepping over garbage !



Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Sasha Luvs Sully on May 7th, 2011 at 5:57pm
Great pic of Charlie :)  What a stylish gent!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on May 31st, 2011 at 5:12pm

http://www.rosebudus.com/watts/navi/top.jpg

"The best jazz drummer of the goddamn century." - Keith Richards, Life

"Jazz is my passion. This is the music that I really want to do." - Charlie Watts, 2010
__

Some ABC & D fall dates announced:
9/25  Bilbao, Spain - Music Legends
9/27, 28 & 29  Milan, Italy - Blue Note Milano
     
The Rosebud Agency

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 3rd, 2011 at 11:59am

Coupla great shots of Charlie from a piece in yesterday's Die Welt.

St. Pauli Theatre in Hamburg, March 15th:




DPA

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Jun 5th, 2011 at 8:15pm
It's nice to see Charlie showcased.  He might not like it, but he deserves it.  And he does look stylish stepping over garbage.  That one cracks me up.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 14th, 2011 at 8:35am



Tuesday, 14 June 2011


Having just turned 70 earlier this month Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts nonetheless shows no signs of hanging up his sticks just yet as he prepares to play two special nights at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London on 24 and 25 June.

A longstanding lover of jazz, Watts for the Dean Street shows teams up once again with boogie-woogie piano exponents Axel Zwingenberger and Ben Waters with old school friend Dave Green on bass and Lila Ammons (granddaughter of boogie-woogie legend Albert Ammons) on vocals. The band occasionally gets together for short tours, but this is a first for the Pizza Express Jazz Club.

Watts has always had an interest in bebop and hard bop and in the 1980s and 1990s kept his own jazz groups busy with tours and albums such 'Live At Fulham Town Hall' and Bird homage 'From One Charlie'. More recently in 2004 his live album recorded just over the road in Ronnie Scott’s – 'Watts at Scott’s' – is perhaps the pick of the bunch, but Watts has also teamed up to effect with jazz-influenced rock players such as drummer Jim Keltner. Watts’ interest in boogie-woogie goes way back to Rocket 88 in which he played with Stones co-founder Ian Stewart.

There are two houses for the Pizza shows each night and while tickets are a crisp Ł55 per head there’s sure to be considerable demand from Charlie’s legion of fans.
– Stephen Graham

For more go to www.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk

Jazzwise

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 14th, 2011 at 8:38am

Another date added to the fall sked:

Charlie Watts and The ABC & D of Boogie Woogie live in Paris in October


Kevin Mazur

Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones will perform at the New Morning in Paris in early October 2011 for two concerts with his jazz band The ABC & D of Boogie Woogie. It consists of Axel Zwingenberger and Ben Waters, both on piano and Dave Green on bass.

The illustrious septugenarian drummer Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stone is back to his first love: jazz. He'll perform with his band The ABC & D of Boogie Woogie in the mythic and intimate room at the New Morning in Paris Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Two concerts are scheduled the same night, one at 18:00 and the other at 20:00.

Charlie Watts and his band will perform it's repertoire of classic jazz as well as songs from the 20's and 30's... the very opposite of rock with the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Charlie Watts and The ABC & D of Boogie Woogie (Axel Zwingenberger and Ben Waters, both on piano and Dave Green on bass) will give two concerts of an hour and a half each.

concertlive.fr  


"The illustrious septugenarian"...

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 17th, 2011 at 9:46am

Win VIP Tickets To Charlie Watts @ Pizza Express



Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is playing two nights at Pizza Express in London's Soho on 24th and 25th June and you can be there courtesy of Jazz FM. Our amazing VIP prize package includes tickets, meals, wine and hotel accommodation for a night of your choice!

He'll be playing in The ABC and D of Boogie Woogie band featuring two of the world's top exponents of the piano style to make a two-piano, four-hands boogie wonderland extravaganza! This is a very rare opportunity to see a music legend in such an intimate setting, and it's sure to be a sell-out. The ABC and D of Boogie Woogie also features fantastic pianists Axel Zwingenberger and Ben Waters and the UK jazz legend Dave Green on bass.

Enter here for your chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to a night of your choice.
The competition closes at 1pm on Thursday 23rd June. Best of luck.

Jazz FM

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Jun 17th, 2011 at 5:34pm
London is not on my current itinerary, but here's a bump for those who might be lucky enough to win.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 25th, 2011 at 7:33am

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie with Lila Ammons - London, 6/24:






Photos © Roger Thomas

London Jazz

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jul 29th, 2011 at 9:53am

http://goo.gl/UqKFy

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Aug 9th, 2011 at 9:37pm

Not a gig, but not pictures from his garden either, so it's kinda "on the road"...


Pride Of Poland Arabian Horse Days - Janów Podlaski Poland, 8/7:


Wojciech Pacewicz, PAP




Marek Pietrzela / www.dziennikwschodni.pl

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 9th, 2011 at 9:57pm
Hey left shoe shuffle, I think you're now the Rocks Off hero for two reasons... Let me explain, I was about to use the "moves like jagger" video as a header LOL, when I saw those pictures I changed my mind, second reason is we love to see Charlie up there... don't we?

:willya

You rock!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by luxury on Aug 10th, 2011 at 2:25pm
but the guy in the plaid shirt is givin me the heebee jeebees

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Aug 10th, 2011 at 3:35pm

Clearly transfixed by Pony Tail's ill-fitting hat...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by luxury on Aug 10th, 2011 at 4:23pm
LMFAO!  I didnt even notice Pony Tail and the ill fitting hat!  Im still laughing

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Aug 10th, 2011 at 10:22pm
Hysterical!  I just noticed the guy in the back taking a picture of it.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by TomL on Aug 11th, 2011 at 7:25am
Very nice pics, thank you very much.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 11th, 2011 at 11:46am
This was the header.it's the same picture posted by ledt shoe shuffle but processed


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Bitch on Aug 11th, 2011 at 7:23pm
Charlie's looking good! Is the blond to his right Serafina?

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Aug 16th, 2011 at 8:50am

Charlie and Shirley planting oak trees at the Uroczysko Zaborek guesthouses in Janów Podlaski Poland, 8/6.


dziennikwschodni.pl

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Aug 16th, 2011 at 1:46pm
Elegant even when planting a tree.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Steel Wheels on Aug 16th, 2011 at 4:09pm
I'm sure it's hot there. Hopefully Charlie didn't get too warm in the suit digging god damned holes in Poland.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Edith Grove on Aug 16th, 2011 at 4:21pm

Ginda wrote on Aug 16th, 2011 at 1:46pm:
Elegant even when planting a tree.


You should see him stepping over garbage !



Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Aug 17th, 2011 at 7:14am

More from Pride Of Poland Arabian Horse Days - Janów Podlaski Poland, 8/7:


Tomasz Wójciszyn / naszemiasto.pl

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Aug 17th, 2011 at 7:16am


Tomasz Wójciszyn / naszemiasto.pl


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Aug 25th, 2011 at 11:04am


ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Pizza Express, London 6/25


UK & Germany dates added to the ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie tour sked:

Sep. 07 - London, 606 Club

Sep. 08 - London, 606 Club

Sep. 27 - Milan Italy, Blue Note

Sep. 28 - Milan Italy, Blue Note

Sep. 29 - Milan Italy, Blue Note

Oct. 02 - Paris, New Morning

Oct. 03 - St. Germain en Laye France, Thčâtre A. Dumas

Oct. 05 - Weinstadt Germany, Jahnhalle


boogiewoogie.net

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 28th, 2011 at 4:27pm

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Milan Italy, 9/27:

http://goo.gl/sBBDC

http://goo.gl/Om85k

http://goo.gl/MUsD4

http://goo.gl/vRrZ0

http://goo.gl/CKbGW

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 28th, 2011 at 4:28pm

http://goo.gl/mMkI5 http://goo.gl/k8Vpq http://goo.gl/kBp8A


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 28th, 2011 at 4:29pm

http://goo.gl/lcPDc http://goo.gl/onU60 http://goo.gl/1sr95

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 28th, 2011 at 4:33pm

More from the Blue Note:

http://goo.gl/hCVjB

http://goo.gl/D8lmc

http://goo.gl/T8l54

http://goo.gl/xO6WQ

http://goo.gl/Frg2S
Rock Rebel

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Sep 28th, 2011 at 5:21pm
Really great visuals, thanks lefty!

:charlieperv

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by lavendar on Sep 28th, 2011 at 9:05pm
:)Gr8 2 c Charlie EnJoying himself. :)

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Sep 29th, 2011 at 9:33am
The photographer knew what he was doing.  These Blue Note shots are some of the best I've seen because they are not posed - just natural.    Love today's header.  

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 29th, 2011 at 1:38pm

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Milan Italy, 9/28:

http://goo.gl/KcPkd

http://goo.gl/YqW6Q

http://goo.gl/Er1Z0

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 29th, 2011 at 1:41pm

http://goo.gl/oFRaq

http://goo.gl/YtUFb

http://goo.gl/St9E6


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 29th, 2011 at 1:57pm

http://goo.gl/5q4NN

http://goo.gl/JkQ9U

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 29th, 2011 at 2:04pm

http://goo.gl/Z5msl

http://goo.gl/qNDkb


Don't get no better. Last one's simply beatific...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Sep 29th, 2011 at 9:08pm
See that man in the last picture?  That's Mr. Charles Watts - hang a Do Not Disturb sign around his neck and leave him alone.  He is in the zone.  Great shots- thanks for sharing them.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 30th, 2011 at 2:58pm

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Milan Italy, 9/29:

http://goo.gl/TR0an

http://goo.gl/rdGnD

http://goo.gl/YgWgw

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 30th, 2011 at 3:04pm

http://goo.gl/OuWLm

http://goo.gl/g8IcU

http://goo.gl/Sbl4u

Nice shots...not real sure who took 'em.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Sep 30th, 2011 at 3:39pm

Charlie was interviewed ahead of this weekend's ABC&D show in Paris. Couple of quotes from AFP:

Stones plans for 2012 - "I guess if we agree, we'll do some concerts...I doubt we'll do a tour."

RS50 - It's "primarily the record company" that will mark the occasion, perhaps with a documentary.



http://goo.gl/r2NFv

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Sep 30th, 2011 at 6:57pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Sep 30th, 2011 at 3:39pm:
Charlie was interviewed ahead of this weekend's ABC&D show in Paris. Couple of quotes from AFP:

Stones plans for 2012 - "I guess if we agree, we'll do some concerts...I doubt we'll do a tour."

RS50 - It's "primarily the record company" that will mark the occasion, perhaps with a documentary.



http://goo.gl/r2NFv


This is big - probably the most substantial news so far and from the most trustworthy source.  Possibly concerts (if they agree) but probably no tour.  Thus spake Charlie.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by BILL PERKS on Oct 1st, 2011 at 8:17am
DUDES ARE OLD, WE GOTTA DEAL WITH THAT FACT.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by GotToRollMe on Oct 1st, 2011 at 11:00am

Wow, these photos are stellar, Lefty! Thank you so much for finding and posting them. And Voodoo, today's header is tremendous!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 1st, 2011 at 5:47pm

Nice little group sitdown with rockol.it:

http://goo.gl/YH3Hw

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie In Milan
___

Charlie's gracious, deferential and dry as ever...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 1st, 2011 at 5:57pm

Charlie Watts: "What is a good drummer? Someone who has the swing."
     
Benedicte Rey
Agence France-Presse/Paris

http://goo.gl/QbkRw



While Mick Jagger's in a supergroup with Damian Marley and Dave Stewart, Charlie Watts devotes himself to his lifelong passion, jazz.  And whether playing rock or boogie-woogie, there is one thing that matters to the Stones drummer, "the swing".

"A good drummer is someone who can swing and make you dance. If a drummer is able to make you dance, it takes you back to Africa, the roots of everything," he said in an interview with AFP.

What made him fall in love with jazz?  "Swing. I can't be more specific than that, it's the basis for all."

The drummer will perform Sunday at the New Morning in Paris with his quartet "The A, B, C & D of Boogie-Woogie." The next day he'll be one of the headliners of the 24th edition of "The Summer" festival in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (near Paris).

Speaking about jazz and France, a memory comes to mind, "When I was 17, I went to Paris to see Bud Powell (well-known bebop pianist) . At that time English fans of jazz had to "go to France" to listen, he says.  

Charlie Watts discovered jazz at age 13 with neighbor Dave Green, the "D" of "The A, B, C & D of Boogie-Woogie."

"We listened to Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Chet Baker and it was everything we dreamed of doing. This he does by the way, he became a jazz bassist. And me, I play everything they pay me to play."

A musician acclaimed by his peers and a member of the greatest rock band, Charlie Watts displays an unwavering modesty.

He's careful to emphasize that "The A, B, C & D of Boogie-Woogie" is not "his" group and all its members (the quartet is completed by pianist Ben Waters and Axel Zwingenberger) have "their own careers on their side."

He doesn't consider himself a jazz musician. Self-taught on drums, he learned to play by ear. "I've never been in a school to learn to play jazz. It's not what I like. What I like about jazz is emotion."

The music he plays with his quartet, the boogie-woogie, is "made for fun, a night of dancing. No need to play complex asymmetrical measures for "fun."'

Playing in a jazz quartet and with the Rolling Stones isn't so different, he assures.

"One's just amplified and on a larger scale, while with the other is smaller and quieter."

His best memory on stage? "I don't really have one. Most musicians are interested in what comes next. If the concert the night before was great, we want that night to be just as good."

Next year, the Rolling Stones will be celebrating their 50 year career, but the drummer doesn't have much to say about that.

It's "primarily the record company" that will mark the occasion, perhaps with a documentary.

"I guess if we agree, we'll do some concerts...I doubt we'll do a tour."



http://goo.gl/pPY6c


Tour's iffy...but some is still a whole lot better than none.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Oct 2nd, 2011 at 12:22pm
Charlie does everything but roll his eyes and grit his teeth in the Milan interview.  You can almost feel the dread at being singled out for the questions.  'Well..if you really want to know you'll ask the guy on the end.'

Interesting that he only sketches his hotel rooms/beds when he is with the Stones.  There's a little OCD in all the best people...

Love the men of boogie-woogie.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 5:08pm

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Paris, 10/2:

http://goo.gl/8XL5X

http://goo.gl/t08uG

http://goo.gl/gJYS0

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 5:09pm

http://goo.gl/TnsAo

http://goo.gl/GfyZq

http://goo.gl/JRBr4

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 5:14pm

http://goo.gl/nzIqM

http://goo.gl/qHEUA

http://goo.gl/Ytqzv

C'est magnifique. Merci Guino!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 5:16pm

http://goo.gl/uNx2y

http://goo.gl/16GZH

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 5:18pm

http://goo.gl/7SYOf

http://goo.gl/S8sTF

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 5:23pm

http://goo.gl/NPSkg

http://goo.gl/DtnSV

Beau travail, Doctor!


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Bitch on Oct 3rd, 2011 at 8:22pm
Next year, the Rolling Stones will be celebrating their 50 year career, but the drummer doesn't have much to say about that.

It's "primarily the record company" that will mark the occasion, perhaps with a documentary.

"I guess if we agree, we'll do some concerts...I doubt we'll do a tour."


The record company is calling the shots for the 50th Anniversary? That must be a contractual agreement. A few concerts IF THEY AGREE, but no tour. Huh. We saw this coming. Oh well those few tickets should be impossible to get! OMG I'm stressing already!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 4th, 2011 at 8:28am

'Sympathy For The Drummer' - Paris, 10/2:

http://goo.gl/461mx
liveandfrench


'New Morning Blues':

http://goo.gl/fTs0q
BertiMastah
__

Smoove...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Oct 5th, 2011 at 9:03am
Great Charlie solo at the end.  Looking and sounding fine.  Thanks for the clip.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 5th, 2011 at 9:44am

More Charlie in Paris:



Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 5th, 2011 at 9:45am



Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 5th, 2011 at 9:46am


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Quique-stone on Oct 5th, 2011 at 5:09pm
Hi left shoe shuffle, thanks for all the awesome pictures you posted!

Do you know if an audience recording from the Paris show is available elsewhere? A friend of mine attended the 2nd show and saw a taper near him. I would like to have that gig in my collection!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 5th, 2011 at 5:53pm

Thanks to the shooters!

Hope that taper will share the boogie woogie...if so, it'll likely be found in the usual places.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 6th, 2011 at 9:29am

More from Milano:

http://goo.gl/6TPUh

http://goo.gl/JwgXw

http://goo.gl/lKsxB

http://goo.gl/O9hPF
Bluenotemilano

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by luxury on Oct 6th, 2011 at 12:09pm
he appears to be truly enjoying himself...not missing those Rolling Stones all that much, is he

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Oct 6th, 2011 at 12:59pm
Agree completely.  I don't think he's missing them at all.  Totally immersed and satisfied in being a part of the ABCD of BW.  The expression on his face tells the story.  


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by lavendar on Oct 7th, 2011 at 4:24pm
Charlie Watts looks like hes in Heaven On Todays Header  :areyoufuckingserious

and todays Sones song is ......

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 9th, 2011 at 9:07am

"France3" clip from last weekend in Paris:

http://goo.gl/1Ulp4

Charlie Watts on tour with "The ABC & D of Boogie Woogie"
__

Charlie's comments are voiced over rather than subtitled.
Maybe one of our French friends can translate, s'il vous plaît?

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Oct 9th, 2011 at 1:12pm
Our friend Juan aka Leteyer from our message board in Spanish just posted these images

He added


Quote:
Yo asisti al concierto del lunes. Francamente genial, una version maravillosa de Route 66.

Charlie feliz, nunca lo he visto reir tanto. Ojala este preparandose para una gira Stoniana.


"I attended the Monday show, it was great with a wonderful version of Rout 66, Charlie was happy, I have never saw him laughing like that, wish he is getting ready for a new Stones tour"


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Oct 9th, 2011 at 1:15pm

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Oct 9th, 2011 at 1:15pm

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Oct 9th, 2011 at 1:16pm

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 9th, 2011 at 4:21pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Oct 9th, 2011 at 9:07am:
"France3" clip from last weekend in Paris:

http://goo.gl/1Ulp4

Charlie Watts on tour with "The ABC & D of Boogie Woogie"
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Charlie's comments are voiced over rather than subtitled.
Maybe one of our French friends can translate, s'il vous plaît?

Let's try :

C : My influences are all the Jazz musicians, I don't have any rock influence, except maybe for Chuck Berry. When I was young I never listened to Elvis, I never liked him.

C : My role is the same, have the drums accompany without drowning the rest. Then it comes down to the volume and I must say that it sometimes gives me a headache with the Stones.

Journalist : ...and he might get more headaches if the Stones get together again next year, an info he wouldn't confirm or deny.

Hope that helps, nothing very juicy I'm afraid.


Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Oct 9th, 2011 at 4:25pm
Thanks for the translation.  I was curious about the headache part.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 9th, 2011 at 7:20pm

Merci, gotdablouse!

http://goo.gl/6pxYD

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 14th, 2011 at 10:59am

Rénald Zapata opens the October 3 ABC & D show with a "live painting"

http://goo.gl/2OcJh
www.live-painting.com
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That's just crazy good...

http://goo.gl/hg5oq

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Oct 15th, 2011 at 1:04pm
Captured Charlie perfectly.   I'm loving the attention Charlie is getting - and the reason he's getting it.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 16th, 2011 at 11:22am

Nice band shots from Paris:

http://goo.gl/Y82SC   http://goo.gl/ffQaz

http://goo.gl/JdKac   http://goo.gl/IzkFW

http://goo.gl/0n49M   http://goo.gl/sHDnB

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Oct 25th, 2011 at 8:28am

House audio/video from Blue Note Milano:  

http://goo.gl/vqdr5
bluenotemilano

'Down The Road Apiece'
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More shows next week:

Oct. 31 - Zurich Switzerland, Kaufleuten

Nov. 02 - Dessau Germany, Marienkirche

boogiewoogie.net

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Oct 25th, 2011 at 5:46pm
The drummer man's a cat they call Charlie McCoy
You all remember that rubber-legged boy?


Doing it the way it should be done.  New Charlie but same great song.  Well done, ABC&D.

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by lavendar on Oct 25th, 2011 at 7:24pm
X-cellent 8-)

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Kilroy on Oct 27th, 2011 at 12:35am
Hot Damn That's Good.............Chicken Fried in Bacon Grease! Oh Yeah. :areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Nov 8th, 2011 at 6:40pm

The ABC & D Of Boogie Woogie - Weinstadt Germany, 10/5:

http://goo.gl/oSSje http://goo.gl/c86xV http://goo.gl/E8zyk
zvw.de

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by left shoe shuffle on Nov 8th, 2011 at 6:50pm

http://goo.gl/8pl6o

http://goo.gl/gNEBh

http://goo.gl/B3jYI

http://goo.gl/R6SIE

http://goo.gl/E9Vsl

http://goo.gl/iaa9R
zvw.de

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Ginda on Nov 9th, 2011 at 5:21pm
I would've given almost anything to have been in the audience for one of these performances.  

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by lavendar on Nov 9th, 2011 at 6:38pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Oct 4th, 2011 at 8:28am:
'Sympathy For The Drummer' - Paris, 10/2:

http://goo.gl/461mx
liveandfrench


'New Morning Blues':

http://goo.gl/fTs0q
BertiMastah
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Smoove...

HIGH PASSION,,,...

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Bitch on Nov 10th, 2011 at 11:18pm
Good to see Charlie looking good and keeping inspired with his love of drumming ~ no rust here!

Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Nov 26th, 2011 at 9:49am
Great pix from both, the show on November 2 in Dessau and the meeting the day before at the "Cadillac Club".

http://www.cadillacdessau.de/pic_overview.php?akt_dir=fotos&abs_path=.&max_dir=&date=20111102&no_save=0

Thanks Axel Schumacher!!!

Two samples, go there for more




Title: Re: Charlie On The Road
Post by steel driving hammer on Nov 26th, 2011 at 10:39am
Ronnie?


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