The ENTIRE three days of music is being released IN ITS ENTIRETY (save three songs) as a 38-CD Box Set that will also include a pristine print of the DVD, copies of original tickets to the fest, photo books, posters and more.
The only three tracks not making it into the final edit is one song by Sha Na Na, skipped because the tape ran out while they were recording it, rendering the recording incomplete and two tracks by Jimi Hendrix that the Estate of Jimi Hendrix will not allow clearance for. (Perhaps they felt these were sub-par performances?) Still, I would have released it ALL ... even the Sha Na Na cut with the tape running out ... because it makes the whole experience that much more real.
In addition, several stage announcements have also been preserved (much like in the movie) and they've also captured some "behind the scenes" moments as well.
Here's the kicker ... the deluxe box set will list at $799!!! (Not sure exactly who the market is for this thing ... something that I personally might listen to exactly ONCE, just to have had the experience ... but honestly there was about as much of Woodstock that I didn't care for as the amount I did.)
The complete set is scheduled to be released on August 2nd ... and only 1969 total copies are being manufactured. 267 of the 432 songs included have been previously unreleased. Special 10-CD, 5-LP and 3-CD highlights editions will also be released in advance of the collectors' box on June 28th. The 10 CD set promises 162 tracks, including at least one live performance by every act to perform at the festival.
You can find the complete track listing for both the 3-CD and 10-CD versions here ...
https://theseconddisc.com/2019/05/developing-rhino-celebrates-woodstock-50th-with-massive-complete-38-cd-box-set/
(I cannot help but wonder how all of this will play out for the recently reunited surviving members of Creedence Clearwater Revival, who have joined together to help market the "brand" of CCR, ensuring that their full Woodstock concert would be finally released in its entirety in the process. Perhaps a dedicated, stand-alone CD of CCR's show will be in the offing in the months to come. I certainly hope so ... as I have a FAR better chance of listening to THAT show than the full three days of music version!) kk
It was announced earlier this week that Brian Wilson and The Zombies would be touring together later this summer in what they're calling "Something Great From '68" Tour. The Zombies will perform their entire "Odessey And Oracle" album (along with their greatest hits) while Wilson will spotlight tracks that appeared on The Beach Boys' "Friends" and "Surf's Up" albums, described as two of Brian's favorites. (Sadly, these two don't rank very high on MY list of Beach Boys Favorites ... but he, too, will perform many of the band's greatest hits.)
A complete set of show dates is listed below (subject to change should more shows get added):
August 31 – Las Vegas, NV - The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
September 1 – Indio, CA - Fantasy Springs Casino
September 6 – Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
September 7 – Pala, CA - Pala Casino
September 8 – Santa Barbara, CA - Arlington Theatre
September 12 – Los Angeles, CA - The Greek Theatre
September 13 – Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
September 14 – Murphys, CA - Ironstone Amphitheatre
September 16 – Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
September 17 – Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
September 19 – Sandy, UT - Sandy City Amphitheater
September 20 – Denver, CO - Paramount Theater
September 22 – Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
September 24 – Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre
September 26 – New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
As you can see, no Chicago stops are currently scheduled. (kk)
Check out the line-up for next year's Moody Blues Cruise!
