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Brevard Live July 2017- 1 2 - Brevard Live July 2017 Brevard Live July 2017- 3 4 - Brevard Live July 2017 Brevard Live July 2017- 5 6 - Brevard Live July 2017 Content July 2017 FEATURES DON FELDER TALKING DREADS Columns Four time Grammy award winner, Rock This is the brainchild of Head Dread, Charles Van Riper and Roll Hall of Fame member, New Mystic Bowie, singer of the band Tom 22 Political Satire York Times best selling author, amazing Tom Club since 1996. Talking Dreads is “The Column” guitarist and captivating performer is the more than a reggae-tribute of the Talk- best way to describe Don Felder today.. ing Heads’ top hits. It’s the notion that Calendars Page 11 Heads-lovers wouldn’t mind a tinkering Live Entertainment, with their Talking Heads tunes. 25 Concerts, Festivals COREY FELDMAN Page 15 He became well known during the 1980s, BONNAROO 2017 Local Download with roles as a youth in films such asThe Matt Bretz just got back from a trip to by Andy Harrington Fox and the Hound (1981), Friday the one of his favorite spots on the planet… 33 Local Music Scene 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Grem- a magical, musical wonderland that only lins (1984), The Goonies (1985), Stand exists four days a year. This was his 7th In The Spotlight by Me (1986), The Lost Boys (1987) and Bonnaroo, and here is his report. 34 Nova Rex The ‘Burbs (1989).. Page 16 Page 13 Flori-duh! PHONELESS IN PHOENIX, PART 4 36 by Charles Knight ACE FREHLEY Get ready for the grand finale of a trip Through his seminal work with KISS and with Plane, Train & Automobile (maybe The Dope Doctor as a solo artist, Ace Frehley is champi- not the train), all without a cell phone 40 Luis A. Delgado, CAP oned as one of the most influential guitar that was left at home. John Leach met players of the last four decades, and his new people, made friends, and complet- Florida Art impact on pop music is immeasurable. ed his family visit. Barbara Alcock Page 13 Page 21 44 Gurlek Brevard Live July 2017- 7 8 - Brevard Live July 2017 BREVARD LIVE BREVARD LATELY The largest and most popular free entertainment magazine on the Space Coast and beyond for 25 years. PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Heike Clarke ASSISTANT EDITOR John Leach ACCOUNT MANAGER Charlene Hemmle MUSIC WRITERS John Leach Charles Knight Matthew Bretz Andy Harrington PHOTOGRAPHY Chuck Van Riper Charlene Hemmle COLUMNISTS Chuck Van Riper Charles Knight Spence Servoss Andy Harrington Luis A. Delgado Reproduction of any portion of Brevard Live Magazine is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. Photo above: The Memorial Day pa- Yellow Dog Cafe in Malabar with view ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES rade in Downtown Melbourne is one of over the beautiful Indian River Lagoon. Phone: (321) 956-9207 the many annual events held in Brevard Several protesters from different groups [email protected] to honor the men and women who died showed up by boat to express their dis- while serving in the U.S. military. may that Posey was having a $1000 a COMMENTS & LETTERS plate fundraiser instead of any town hall Brevard Live Magazine Photo below: Congressman Bill Posey P.O. Box 1452, recently held a fundraising dinner at meetings. Melbourne, Fl 32902 Copyright © 2017 Brevard Live All rights reserved We are not responsible for photos or scripts sent to Brevard Live Magazine. Published photos and articles become property of this publication. We are not responsible for wrongful advertised or canceled venues. Download a pdf file BREVARD FLORIDA LIVE at www.brevardlive.com Photos By Chuck Van Riper Brevard Live July 2017- 9 10 - Brevard Live July 2017 Brevard Live Monday, July 17, 8pm King Center, Mainstage Melbourne on Felder is renowned as a former songs like “Hotel California,” “One of trum: The Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Dlead guitarist of The Eagles, one These Nights,” “New Kid In Town,” Bob Seger, Michael Jackson, Alice of the most popular and influential rock and numerous more. “Hotel Califor- Cooper, Kenny Loggins, David Cros- groups of our time. The bandʼs record- nia” was recently voted the Number 1 by, Graham Nash, Boz Scaggs, Warren setting compilation Their Greatest Hits best 12 string guitar song in the world Zevon, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, (1971-1975) sold over 29 million cop- by Guitar World magazine. Vince Gill, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, ies in the U.S. alone and was awarded After leaving the group in 2001, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, Barbra Strei- by the RIAA the top-selling album of Felder also became a New York Times sand – and even old friend, Steven the 20th Century. Currently Don and bestselling author when his riveting Stills. the Eagles have sold more than 83.5 confessional memoir “Heaven and Don is currently touring world- million albums. Hell: My Life in The Eagles” proved a wide in support of his new CD “The A member of The Rock and Roll major commercial triumph upon publi- Road To Forever” which features some Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served cation in 2008 and went on to become of the best musicians and close Felder as a member of The Eagles for 27 a New York Times best seller. Four friends in the business including Cros- years, putting his mark on numerous time Grammy award winner, Rock and by, Stills & Nash, Tommy Shaw (from Eagles milestones. Felder originated Roll Hall of Fame member, New York STYX), Randy Jackson (American the music and co-wrote The Eaglesʼ Times best selling author, amazing gui- Idol). Steve Lukather and David Paich biggest hit – the iconic, Grammy- tarist and captivating performer is the (Toto). The latest single “Wash Away studded smash “Hotel California” – best way to describe Don Felder today. The Pain” has reached #4 on the classic along with fan favorites like “Victim of Felder has not only worked with The rock media charts between Eric Clap- Love” and “Those Shoes”. He became Eagles but also in both sessions and ton and the Rolling Stones and has immediately celebrated for his lyrical, live performances for numerous music been critically acclaimed throughout signature guitar work on legendary legends spanning the musical spec- the industry. Brevard Live July 2017- 11 12 - Brevard Live July 2017 Brevard Live Friday, July 21, 8pm, Tuesday, July 25, 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Wynfields Sports Bar, Satellite Beach Ace Frehley Corey Feldman ce Frehley is a musician/songwriter best known as the orey Feldman began singing at the early age of three in Aformer lead guitarist and founding member of the rock Corder to gain potential roles in his film career. However, band Kiss. He invented the persona of the “Spaceman” or his true music career began with his first single released on “Space Ace” and played with the group from its inception in vinyl in 1989 for the soundtrack of Dream a Little Dream. 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving Kiss, Frehley The song was called “Something In Your Eyes” and Corey embarked on a solo career, which was put on hold when he is planning on dusting it off and playing it live for the first rejoined Kiss in 1996 for a highly successful reunion tour. time in his adult career. His second tenure with Kiss lasted until 2002, when he In 1994 Corey released his first solo album entitled left at the conclusion of what was originally purported to be Love Left which featured music from the filmDream a Little the band’s Farewell Tour. His most recent solo album, Ori- Dream 2. He has since released two other solo albums and is gins, Vol. 1, was released on April 15, 2016. Guitar World now preparing for a double album of new material centered magazine ranked him as the 14th Greatest Metal Guitarist of around the Corey’s Angels brand. His new album Angelic 2 All Time. His solos often incorporate the minor pentatonic The Core, featuring appearances by Doc Ice, Kaya Jones, scale and the use of vibratos. Outside of Kiss, Frehley had Fred Durst, Snoop Dogg and others, includes his biggest commercial success, with his first solo album going plati- hit song to date, “Ascension Millennium” whose video has num. His first album with his “Frehley’s Comet” band was been viewed by millions via MTV where it gained a “buzz- also a big seller. Frehley is also known for the use of many worthy” status in its first twelve hours. “whimsical” guitars, including a Gibson Les Paul guitar that Feldman started his career appearing in a McDonald’s emits smoke from the neck humbucker pickup and produc- commercial. In his youth he appeared in over 100 television es spinning pyrotechnics, and a custom Les Paul that emits commercials and on 50 television series, including The Bad light based on song tempo. News Bears, Mork & Mindy, Eight is Enough, One Day at Early on, Ace recognized the importance of fusing ex- a Time and Cheers. Corey Feldman is also a well known plosive musicality with showmanship. “The Who was a big actor from the 80s, been on movies like The Fox and the inspiration on me. Seeing Pete Townshend made me realize Hound (1981), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), playing live onstage wasn’t just about peeling off impres- The Goonies (1985), Stand by Me (1986), The Lost Boys sive licks but you have to entertain too. I knew then that I (1987), Gremlins (1984) and The ‘Burbs (1989). wanted to do something musical and theatrical. I remember Corey’s Angels is a full-service talent management, de- playing in high school bands and lighting off smoke bombs velopment, and production entity, which also specializes in (laughs).