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news archives archived news from glenburtnik.com many of the links in the following news items may no longer be valid, but we've left them for reference purposes jan 2: happy new year to everyone! on jan 14, glen will be participating in a songwriter-in-the-round show at Harry's Roadhouse in Asbury Park, along with a handful of other Jersey-area singer/songwriters. if you're in need of a little entertainment that wednesday night, come on out! the xmas xtravaganza shows were a rousing success - and many local nj and ny families will be helped all year long with the proceeds and donations. thanks to everyone who came out and supported the cause! kweevak.com has a great review of the shows here. the latest making-of-welcome-to-hollywood update goes out this monday - he sure you're on the mailing list so you don't miss all the excitement! send a blank e-mail to list@glenburtnik.com to subscribe. speaking of welcome to hollywood, glen's new upcoming release on atenzia records, the recording phase is complete, mixing is done, and the mastering process has begun. a release date isn't firm yet, but it's not long away. the cd is planned to include a bonus dvd chock full of performance videos and other goodies, and the cd itself will be enhanced, with added content for computer users. additional performers on the cd include the lovely antonique smith (who stuns audiences every year at glen's xmas xtravaganza shows), longtime friend and guitarist extraordinaire jimmy leahey, angel-voiced barbara hahn on backing vocals, dave anthony on drums and percussion, and the insanely talented plinky handling co-production, co-songwriting, programming, sequencing, and tons of other miscellaneous audio tweaks and arrangements. stay tuned to glenburtnik.com for more details and sound clips in the days to come. tickets for the june 26 show in atlanta are on sale at ticketmaster.com. and while you're at it, why not pick up tickets for some of the other shows in the 'intimate evening concert series?' see quincyentertainment.com for details. dec 8: tickets for glen's june 26 atlanta show go onsale this friday, dec 12 at 10am eastern through ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 404-249-6400. although there are no 'golden circle' seats available, if you order friday, you're pretty much guaranteed a seat in the first few rows. this show has not begun being advertised yet, so only gb.com website visitors and gb mailing list members (and those of rik emmett) are aware of the onsale date. webmaster paul will be there - so should you! ticket prices will be $39, 33, and 25. check out quincyentertainment.com for more info on the entire 'intimate evening' concert series at the gwinnett center in atlanta! and for those who've missed gb's radio interviews listed below, the audio for the first two are available in streaming audio on styxnet.com's paradise radio. also available for streaming separately are his wonderful on-air performances of 'merry christmas from the family' and 'happy xmas (war is over)'. super-special thanks to queenie for contributing the audio! be sure to go visit xmasxtravaganza.com to keep abreast of all the latest xmas xtravaganza happenings! dec 2: fire up
those radios! mister b will be assaulting the airwaves in and around
new york city on these fine stations: thursday, december 11 - between 3 &
7pm he'll be interviewed on several different subjects, including his upcoming new cd and the annual xmas xtravaganza. and you *may* just hear a song or two performed live! nov 22: glen's longtime band slaves of new brunswick will be playing at the court tavern this wednesday, november 26. and yes, glen will be front and center! new article about the slaves featuring tony shanahan in the asbury park press! fire up those radios! glen will be appearing on the big show with scott and todd on wplj radio (new york city) on monday, december 8th at 8:30am to talk about his annual xmas xtravaganza shows, this year to be held at bb king's nightclub in new york city on dec 12 and 13th.
and speaking of the xmas xtravaganza, we just received word that the tickets for the saturday night show are *almost* sold out, with only a handful remaining. if you've been procrastinating, your time is almost up. tickets for the friday show are also selling briskly, and it is anticipated that both shows will be sold out very shortly. tickets are available here: for more info on the xmas xtravaganza, we invite you to visit xmasxtravaganza.com! tickets for glen's atlanta acoustic show (see news below) should be going onsale the first part of december, so stay tuned here for detailed information! nov 19: new dear glens. what're you still doing here? go read them! nov 5: new burtnik show scheduled! gwinnett performing arts center in
atlanta, ga this will be an acoustic show along with co-headliner rik emmett ticket on-sale date is not yet available, so keep an eye out!
the slaves of new brunswick's acclaimed self-titled cd is available right now through war bride records - just send $14 + $4 shipping/handling to: war bride music more titles coming shortly.
oct 22: special notice: the times and dates for the xmas xtravaganza have changed! the xtravaganza is now scheduled for friday night, dec 12, at 8pm and saturday night, dec 13, at 8pm. the shows will be one each on two consecutive nights, instead of two on the same day. if you are already holding tickets for the extravaganza, even for the cancelled dec 13 10:30 show, those will be valid for the dec 13 8pm show. tickets for the friday dec 12 8pm show will go onsale oct 23, through ticketmaster and the bbking club's website. sorry for the inconvenience! oct 21: hey - while you're surfing around with nothing better to do, why dontcha surf on over to collegetelevision.com and vote for beau burtnik's band in their "best music on campus" competition? you can watch a streaming video (excellently directed by beau himself) of dibs' latest single "fall." the contest and website is a production of mtv networks, so a win in this competition could mean big things for dibs. vote soon, and vote often! and if you'd like to enjoy dibs' rocking goodness on your own pc or mp3 player, you can download an mp3 of "fall" right here. gb's longtime friend and songwriting partner bob burger has released his new cd, entitled 'cymbals at dawn.' on it, bob puts his own spin on the gb/burger tune 'my crowning achievement', originally released by gb on his acclaimed palookaville cd. you can purchase bob's cd at cdbaby.com right now, so break out that credit card and get with it! a bunch of new gb-penned songs have been added to the song list. new ones are highlighted. take a look! oct 2: glen's no longer with styx - read glen's announcement here.
it's that time again! glen's annual xmas xtravaganza will grace the stage of b.b. king's blues nightclub in new york city for two performances only - friday dec 12 at 8pm and again on saturday dec 13th, 2003, also at 8pm. as with years past, there will be many special guests performing all your holiday favorites, and some new christmas-classics-in-the-making. past years performers include patty smyth, phoebe snow, syd straw, patti smith, marshall crenshaw, john waite, styx, and many others. you never know what musical notables will show up from year to year, but it's well worth the price of admission just to hear the lovely and incredibly talented antonique smith, and of course mr. burtnik himself will be all over the place. proceeds will again go to the food banks of new jersey and new york city (so be sure to bring some canned food or warm winter clothing to donate), and tickets are on sale now - get them before they're gone! Click here for tickets: new dear glens - read them now! to answer the many inquiries we've been getting regarding glen's longtime friend and fellow new jersey musician bernie brausewetter, who suffered a heart attack back in late january: bernie is doing much better, currently is recouperating at home, and is looking forward to getting back onstage soon.... ..hopefully in time for the next live performance of the slaves of new brunswick, coming very very soon! details to follow..
speaking of glen's slaves of new brunswick project, their critically acclaimed self-titled cd is available right now through war bride records - just send $14 + $4 shipping/handling to: war bride music more titles coming shortly. glen's newest solo cd is called 'welcome to hollywood' - with a tentative release date of february 2004. it's being released by atenzia records in germany, but should be available in the states as well. we'll have all the details of how you can purchase it here on this very website, so stay tuned! as for the status of the cd, recording is (for the most part) finished, and it is in the mixing stage. the cd will recall the big-hair 80s song stylings that glen is most famous for, but with a definite modern rock feel. long story short - it rocks! more updates coming soon.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feb 11: REMINDER - GB has an exclusive mailing list that he periodically sends updates to regarding the recording of his new solo CD - updates that you will see NOWHERE ELSE - chock full of inside info! It's FREE, and you can join by sending a blank e-mail to: list@glenburtnik.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 3: Glen will be interviewed this Sunday,
January 5th between 10 pm & "The Electric Ballroom" Radio Show, with Keith Roth & Aimee Kristi Over the airwaves on New Jersey's WDHA & WRAT http://www.electricballroomradio.com/ Glen should be appearing during the 11pm hour. He'll be talking about his new CD and the upcoming Stone Pony show on January 11th! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New GB Articles: NorthJersey.Com RawFeedOnline -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov 24: On December 5th, Glen will be appearing on 95.5 WPLJ radio in New York to talk about his annual Xmas Xtravaganza. Also appearing with Glen will be former Hall & Oates guitarist and Saturday Night Live bandleader G.E. Smith, longtime friend and fellow 'Slave' Tony Shanahan, and Glen's son and bassist for the band 'dibs' Beau Burtnick. They're scheduled to be on at 8:30 AM EST. New Jersey-ites and New Yorkers be sure to tune in! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov 20: New Interview With Glen! On the independent artist music site KWEEVAK.COM Glen talks about his new CD, the new Styx CD, songwriting, and MORE! Click HERE for the interview.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov 2: The 2002 Xmas Xtravaganza will be taking place on Dec 7th, with two shows (8pm and 10:30) at BB King's Blues Club in New York City! For more info and ticket info, see: http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=709 ...or for goodness sakes, head on over to http://www.xmasxtravaganza.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oct 16: Styx will be appearing tomorrow morning on the Fox News Network show "FOX AND FRIENDS" between 6 and 9 AM. Rumor has it they will be performing a song or two. SET THOSE VCRS! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oct 14: Glen's previously-advertised acoustic solo show in Cleveland has gotten ELECTRIFIED! It will now be a full-tilt Glen Burtnik Band appearance! BE THERE! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sept 12: ANOTHER New Solo Appearance! Just announced: New Glen Burtnik ACOUSTIC SOLO SHOW! On the day after the Cleveland "Rock To The Rescue" charity concert, Glen will be performing acoustically with his guitarist Jimmy Leahey at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cleveland, OH! DATE: Monday, October 21st VENUE: Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland 230 West Huron Road Cleveland, OH 44113 PHONE: 216-830-7625 SHOWTIME: 9:00pm TICKETS: $6 at the door WEBSITE: http://www.hardrock.com/ See you there! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 28: New Solo Appearance! Date: Sept 11, 2002. Place: New Brunswick, NJ.
Time: 12 noon. This event, which will honor the heroes and victims of the Sept 11th tragedy, will feature words of inspiration from New Brunswick's mayor and other notables. Glen will perform two songs at the event: "Window Of The World", a song he wrote last year inspired by the tragedy, and a BRAND NEW, never-before-performed song called "We'll Meet Again", a song written especially for this event. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 25: Our good friend Pamela finally came out of hiding and sent us a note, and she wants to let everybody know that the EXCELLENT XmasXtravaganza.Com website, missing-in-action for the past few months, will be BACK ONLINE sometime next week, and will be BETTER THAN EVER, with a TON of new content. CHECK IT OUT, and be sure to tell Pammy WELCOME BACK!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 9: We've started a new e-mail list for 'inside info' on the new CD. In addition to periodic updates by Glen himself, we've got many other surprises in store. It's FREE, and you can join by sending a blank e-mail to: list@glenburtnik.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 5: A bit more info about the new GB CD - the working title is "Welcome To Hollywood" - subject to change, of course. Track list beginning to take shape, with a couple of songs so far pegged for inclusion. More to come - Stay Tuned! Also, Steve Brown sent me an e-mail with HIS thoughts on the newly-posted Featured Song "Drag Me Down" that he co-wrote with Glen. See the FEATURED SONG page for his comments! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 23: It's TRUE! Glen has signed a new record deal with independent label ATENZIA (www.atenzia.com), and anticipates having a new solo album completed and available by the end of the year! Stay tuned to GlenBurtnik.Com for updates as they become available! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 13: VINTAGE GUITAR magazine has a GREAT article with Glen in its August issue, on newsstands NOW! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 29: The GLEN BURTNIK BAND will be appearing on July 3rd at the STONE PONY in Asbury Park. Be there, or be square! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 9: Mr. B took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to give us the story behind his newest release "WINDOW OF THE WORLD" from the charity CD "Jersey Jams - Jersey Cares". CLICK HERE to read! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 21: Those who have been patiently awaiting a new Glen Burtnik solo release can whet their appetites with a newly-written-and-recorded Burtnik tune due to be released in the month of March. The song is called "WINDOW OF THE WORLD", and was inspired by the Sept 11th tragedies. According to Glen, it's a 'pretty simple recording' with only 2 acoustic guitars, bass, congas, Hammond organ, and vocals, and features performances by Plinky (keyboards), Jimmy Leahey (guitar), Dave Anthony (percussion), Nancy Sebastian (backing vocals), and Glen (vocals and guitar). The song will appear on a charity CD, tentatively titled "Jersey Jams - Jersey Cares", that is (again, tentativeley) scheduled to be released on March 11, 2002. The CD, profits from which will help benefit the 580 New Jersey familiies who lost loved ones in the World Trade Center tragedy, will feature numerous Jersey-area artists and bands. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 21: Rumors abound of a new Glen Burtnik Band gig at the Stone Pony in March. Stay tuned for more details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen is on tour with Styx again! See the tour dates page for details! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 22: Two-thirds of the Burtnikville Web Team have just returned from seeing Styx in both Oklahoma City and Dallas, and we STILL aren't 100% recovered! It was our first chance to see the new show, new setlist, new stage setup, and new opening sequence - suffice to say that we are in awe. Of course, we're a bit biased, but we think the Dallas show was probably THE single best concert we've ever seen. Glen is a literal whirlwind of activity, and somehow manages to play nearly flawless basslines while running and jumping and spinning all over the new stage set (as well as through the audience!) You've GOT to see this show! Special webmaster's note: Be SURE that you don't miss the show's opening sequence. It ROCKS! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 11: The new Styx/BadCo/Squier/Stark tour is OFF AND RUNNING! Check out the Tour Dates page! We've posted new Dear Glens, and don't miss the new GBNet Trivia Quiz! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 28: At a press conference held today at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, the members of Styx announced details of their 2001 tour. Also, in a question-and-answer session afterwards, the band revealed the following: * Chuck said he'll be playing in 80% of the shows this tour. * They have changed the setlist around somewhat, and Glen will most likely be singing "Little Suzie". * A new CD entitled "StyxWorld" will be released through CMC International by the end of June. It will be primarily live tracks that were recorded outside of the US, including versions of "A Criminal Mind" and "Love Is The Ritual", as well as some new studio tracks. * Styx's ROCKLINE appearance last night was 'bumped' due to unforseen circumstances with the Rockline people. They will, however, be appearing on Rockline on Wednesday, April 18. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Styx will be on Rockline this Wednesday, March 28, LIVE from the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, OH. Fans who come to see the Jackie DeShannon show with Glen Burtnik are invited to hang around and watch the broadcast. Styx's 'Tour Announcement' Press Conference is scheduled for 1:30 Wednesday Afternoon, and it is also open to the public. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen's friend, Kasim Sulton, will be launching his Official Website very shortly. The address is: KasimSulton.com. Stop by! There is a message on there from Kasim. Please note that any information found on the site KasimOnline.com is in NO WAY associated with Kasim. That site is run by Kirsten Ashley (A.K.A. "MnM Management), and is not affiliated or endorsed by Kasim in any way whatsoever. Any and all Official news will be posted on KasimSulton.com. Kasim's new solo CD should be completed in the next few months, and he is in the process of announcing dates acoustic solo shows. Until his new Website is completely up & running, here is an early listing of concert dates for Kasim! SAT, April 7 - Arlene Grocery. 95 Stanton
Street, NYC 212-358-1633 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On March 28th, Glen joins legendary songstress Jackie DeShannon for a performance at Cleveland Ohio's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. DeShannon wrote the Kim Carnes hit "Bette Davis Eyes" and 60s hit "Needles and Pins", as well as her own hit recordings of "What The World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love" and "Put A Little Love In Your Heart". The performance (billed as "An Evening With Jackie DeShannon and Glen Burtnik") follows a children's songwriting workshop hosted by DeShannon. Special Note: Glen says that he'll only be playing acoustic guitar and singing backing vocals for DeShannon, and won't be performing any of his own songs. Tickets are only $15 for the show, but the workshop is FREE! For more information, see JackieDeShannon.Com and RockHall.Com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're OFFICIAL! Glen endorses Burtnikville as his "Official" home on the 'net. Suzanne, Geri, and Paul are HONORED beyond words, and as always, we hope to do justice to the man and his talents. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's HERE! The new Burtnik Radio! 24-7 of Glen and Glen's songs. CHECK IT OUT! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen's buddy and Styx-mate Tommy Shaw got married recently. Glen talks about it HERE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our pal Barb has uploaded a TON of Xmas
Xtravaganza photos on her website. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the AP newswire: STING, STYX TO PLAY SUPER BOWL PRE-GAME Sting and styx are playing the Super Bowl pre-game show. They will appear in seperate "scenes" before the game. Styx will perform "Come Sail Away" during a scene about pirates. Sting will perform "Desert Rose" and "Roxanne" in another scene with 500 local dancers. The Super Bowl is January 28th in Tampa. The Backstreet Boys will perform the National Anthem, and Ray Charles will sing "America the Beautiful." 'NSync and Aerosmith will play the halftime show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our friend Stacy has put up a few videos from the Xmas show for our enjoyment. Go there. Enjoy them! www.stomachmonkeys.com/burtnik - Thanks Stacy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Xmas Xtravaganza was a HUGE success! Thanks to all who participated, whether performing or attending! Read GLEN'S THOUGHTS on the whole she-bang! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen's informed us of a new Slaves performance. See the Tour Date page for details! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, look! We got the latest batch of tour dates with Styx! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, look here too! We got the skinny on where you can order your VERY OWN copies of Glen's CDs! Go there. Buy them! all content ©2002/03, war bride music |
