Lanark Records: News

To those who were in attendance , recovery will be slow but certain. Sensation will return.

To those who did not attend any of the dates during the RARC swing through Pennsylvania :Philly ( JC Dobbs ) - Allentown ( Grumpy's ) , & York ( Smalls ) , YOU missed an opportunity to be fully enveloped in
a true R&R extravaganza ..
The guys hit the track like they never made a pit stop. Wendell , Quentin , Dave , & Bradley dispensed
a merciless mix of Clown Classics and Fresh Cuts to keep the crowds buzzed and bouncing !
From the opening note to the final hum of feedback The Clowns stated in no uncertain terms that only they can deliver that pulse shattering punch.
Dimitri

The Lanark News
By Billy Von Rumpinhumper

Lanark making big moves!

Lanark Records is now working on a major distribution deal that should be in place within 30 days. Very soon, you will be able to get Lanark’s products at every major retail outlet, independent stores and on line at every pay to down load site. More details soon.

We are also please to announce that we will be re-releasing all back catalog Reach Around Rodeo Clowns and Charlie Gracie’s first Lanark release on line by the end of 2008! We are now working with Nick Kane, Grammy wining guitar player for the band the Mavericks. First up is the U.S. re-release of his Cd “Songs in the Key of E”. From there we will be looking into release a new project from Nick!

The Clowns are at it again!

The Reach Around Rodeo Clowns are taking a short break in the recording of their new 17 song plus double cd so they can play a few dates in the great state of Pennsylvania. After this short minnie tour, they will head back into the greatest studio in the world, “Lanark Studio”, to finish this ground breaking recording. From there, they will be taking over the world!

First up is J C Dobbs in Philly on 9/11/08, then Grumpy’s Roadhouse in Allentown, and they will end up rocking York Pa at Smalls. Check out the Lanark site for more details.

New Band on Lanark.

The Comancheros, a new band headed by Quentin Jones is building up their fan base at every show they play. This band kicked off their live shows at J C Dobbs this summer and have not looked back since. Their date book has been filling up faster then they can write down the dates! Check them out live this month at Johnny and Hon’s in reading on 9/14/08 and the Maple Inn in Honey Brook Pa, on 9/16 and 9/20/08.

Lanark’s My space pages

If you have a My space, add us:
http://www.myspace.com/comancheros401
http://www.myspace.com/lanarkrecords
http://www.myspace.com/thereacharoundrodeoclowns


Quentin Pays Up!
This is Tommy L’s big week! Go ahead and order that new Bentley!

Keep checking lanarkrecords.net for more dates and news!

Since 2002, the Rodeo Clowns have been dealing with shit storms but, they have been writing and doing the odd gig here or there. Since then, there have been 3 new wives and 5 divorces, our last label went under, trucks lost, one dog put to sleep, one band member missing, a new guy to replace him who went off to jail, and too much more to list. But the worst of all, Wendell and Quentin lost a close family member.
Three years ago Dave, Wendell and Quentin started a new CD but it took a long time to put it all together. We are now, and have been for the past five months, working on completing this project. There is a new upright player joining us, who's name will be released soon, and we are planning a series of life dates in the near future.
Very soon we will be releasing live footage of the band and our Major Motion Picture, "The Clown Remains The Same"

There have been three key people in getting the Rodeo Clowns back in the studio and in front of audiences, Quentin’s wife Caroline, who pushed until she got us all together, Steve Patton who believed in the projects, and Jay Sorrentino, who is helping with the recording of the new CD.
As of Summer 08 we are setting up a few show for the fall. In Sept, we will be playing J. C. Dobbs in Philly Pa on9/11 and York Pa on 9/13. We will be adding a few more shows around that time, and we will be planing more shows for 2009.

We are finishing up the vocals and bass tracks on what looks to be a 19 song cd. These tracks are being recorded in Lanark’s Studio using the Sanco 500 process for that “Lanark” sound. It looks like at best we will be mixing and mastering the new project at the end of summer. When we start mixing we will set a release date.

We are adding new content to our site every day, so keep checking them and get someone else to do the same. Don’t for get to join the e mail list!

www.lanarkrecords.net

http://www.myspace.com/lanarkrecords
http://www.myspace.com/thereacharoundrodeoclowns
http://www.myspace.com/quentin401

From the Philadelphia Daily News
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Page 39


Herman’s Hermits frontman Peter Noone just popped by Lancaster’s Lanark Records, where owner/producer Quentin Jones is recording the new album by South Philly-born rocker Charlie Gracie. Noone, Graham Nash (who’s collaborated with Gracie before), Al Kooper, Robert Gordon and the amazing Sleepy LaBeef are all contributing to Gracie’s upcoming recording

Last Saturday and Sunday Charlie Gracie and his band had very big days!. After just getting back from a successful tour of France and before a new tour of England, Charlie played two outdoor shows in front of the boardwalk, in Wildwood N.J.

The first show was attended by about 1500 fans and the second show had around 4000. That evening, Charlie played in front of 7500 in the Wildwood Convention Center. He not only brought the house down, but he received the keys to the city and had his street, Charlie Gracie Ave, named after him.

Sunday saw Charlie in front of another massive crowd in North Wildwood, N.J.

When Charlie returns from England, we will be working on his long awaited follow up CD on Lanark Records.

Quentin and the Barnstormers are adding shows all the time and we are set to play NYC at the Rodeo Bar on Nov 23, and we are working on a show at Otto’s Shrunken Head too. The band has been learning a lot of new songs written by the band and we will be playing them for the first time at Johnny and Hons on 10/28.

Quentin will be joining rock great Charlie Gracie on guitar for three shows at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood N.J. On the boardwalk for the fabulous fifties weekend this Saturday and Sunday. (10/29 and 10/21)

Sad news from the Rodeo Clowns. Wendell has left the band due to his falling in love with Yoko Ono. This will be the second band Yoko ruined!

Lanark is still working on three new releases. Charlie is recording between shows, and the Barnstormers are in pre production for a new CD. We are all still waiting for Tommy Conwell to start work on a new Cd.

Thanks and keep checking in!

Here's what they're saying about Quentin and the Barnstormers:
1. " Unbelievable ! " - Robert L. Ripley
" They're Bigger Than Tom Thumb " - P.T. Barnum
" Real Cut-Ups , Those Lot " - The Ripper ( Saucey Jack )
" Music You Can Sink Your Teeth Into " - Count Orlock
" These Guys Really Nail It ! " - Vlad Tepes
" They Can Kiss My Asp " - Cleopatra
" Who Could've foreseen this Debacle" - Nostradamus
" Incrrredible song crrrafting paired with spectacular
stage prrrresence and rrrrazor sharp exxecutttion.
In addition , NI ! Ni ! NI ! - The Knights Who Say NI !
" Anybody Got An Extinguisher ? - Nero
" I'm Sorry , My mouth was full. - ( Fill In The Blank )
DJD

The Roots Rockabilly Road house show on 103.3 WPRB Prinstone has been playing Quentin and the Barnstormers and the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns just about every week. This week (9/5/06) they will be playing Dark Days, and Dark Night from the Barnstormers and the Road to Hell from the Clowns. XM radio has also been giving Lanark major air time.
103.3 WPRB Princeton, is a 14,000 Watt non-profit radio station located on Princeton University’s campus.
http://www.rootsrockabilly.com

*TALK RADIO FANS LISTEN UP!
1. CHARLIE GRACIE appears "live" Nationwide:
DR. BILL BENNETT'S "Morning In America Show!"
WED., JULY 4TH at 8:05 AM (GO TO WWW.BENNETTMORINGS.COM TO FIND THE STATION NEAREST YOU WHICH CARRIES THE PROGRAM--OVER 3-MILLION LISTENERS!)
* CHARLIE GRACIE FANS IN THE PHILLY-REGION CAN HEAR THE SHOW ON WNTP-99O AM *
*Bill Bennett is a CNN commentator-former Secretary of Education, Drug Czar and now Best Selling Author: ("America: Last Best Hope!")
Bill is a long-time fan of Charlie Gracie's and Root's Rock afficianato!

The Clowns are at it again. Growing, recording, and changing! A new cd is still in the works with Dave on drums and Quentin on guitar and vocals. There will be new additions to the band and the will be gearing up for touring sometime in 2008. The yet untilled Cd is moving slowly but the boys are very excited about the new sounds they are getting. More to come.........

*The CITY OF WILDWOOD (center), New Jersey will honor Philadelphia's rock 'n' roll pioneer--and the man who will mark his 50TH ANNIVERSARY of playing that resort, at the Fabulous Fifties Festival on October 20th this fall. Charlie is now the longest running entertainer at the famed beach resort--playing the Bolero, Hurricane, Beach Comer, Moore's Inlet, Cozy Morley's Club Avalon, La Piazza and Westy's, Diamond Beach and more!
NORTH WILDWOOD will celebrate "CHARLIE GRACIE DAY" on OCTOBER 21 with more honors, music and fun led my the Mayor and local business leaders. MORE INFO COMING

Lanark is proud to release threw Sunset Records the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns movie “The Clown Remains the Same”. Running almost an hour ,, this film features live shows of the band and great interviews. See the boys in full color now on your PC or Mac. Go to our links and click away!

The Barnstormers will be backing up rockabilly legend Robert Gordon on March 15th, 2007 at the grand opening of the new Guitar Center in Johnson City, NY. This marks the first of what Lanark Records hopes is many show for the biggest chain of music stores in the world. If you can make this show, you should, its gonna be great! Contact Guitar Center for more information at 607-797-3042.

The airwaves will crackle in 2007 with 3 new releases from our rock-solid stable.
Rock 'N Roll pioneer Charlie Gracie is now in the studio recording the follow-up to his 2001 dynamite debut album on Lanark ( I'm Alright). This eagerly anticipated release will feature special guest appearances in addition to the legendary guitar prowess of one of rock's true originators.

The final assembly is underway on the long awaited third nail driving delivery from that manic music machine The Reach Around Rodeo Clowns. This will reaffirm what many already know.... the boys are the baddest bunch on the block.

Work will soon begin on a new Tommy Conwell album. His third release will showcase, once again, his trademark vocals and fretwork fury set against a top-shelf rhythm section. The wait for his latest collection will prove to have been well worth its weight (in gold).

Stay tuned to this station for further news bytes.

when he headlines at the TIN ANGEL (Serrano's) 7:30 pm, 20 S. 2ND STREET off MARKET--OLDE CITY!
*The City of Philadelphia will honor its FIRST NATIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL STAR--THE MAN WHO USHERED IN THE "PHILLY SOUND" 50-YEARS AGO with his first hit singles on the CAMEO LABEL. 1957 was also the year Charlie became the FIRST SOLO AMERICAN ROCKER TO TOUR THE UNITED KINGDOM, a 10-wk. tour for Sirs Lew and Leslie GRADE. COUNSILMAN, FRANK RIZZO JR. will present the official proclamation to Charlie on behalf of his hometown! MANY SURPRISES IN STORE---JOIN US!

Charlie and Quentin at the fabulous 50s fest.

charlie gracie headlined the outdoor street festival at the 2006 "fabulous fifties festival" in THE WILDWOODS (new Jersey) on october 21st :
The appearance was the third consecutive at the festival for charlie---who will mark the 50th anniversary of his first concerts on that resort island--in 2007!

Charlie Gracie beams by the display for his new "BEST OF" cd (original Cameo Recordings--U.S./U.K. chart hits 1956-'58) at the Fabulous 50's Fest. attended by thousands at the New Jersey shore last week. Abkco reports brisk sales and the cd already reached # 1 at oldies.com.
(PIC: Charlie poses at ABKCO display stand--Wildwood Convention Center).

AL KOOPER To Record With CHARLIE GRACIE !

1. Legendary musician, songwriter, arranger, AL KOOPER has entusiastically agreed to record with Philly's First Rocker, CHARLIE GRACIE on his new rockabilly album in for Lanark RECORDS due out in 2007! KOOPER is a long time fan of Charlie's--joining the ranks of the late George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Graham Nash and Van Morrision.
* KOOPER has written a slew of hit songs and played on recordings with BOB DYLAN, THE ROLLING STONES, CREAM, THE WHO and B.B. KING. He founded BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS and discovered LYNYRD SKYNYRD ! Charlie Gracie will now join that illustrious group! STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS

On fri. May 12, 2006, the CBS network show Numb3rs played Lee Rockers recording of The Girl From Hell, which was written by Quentin Jones of Lanark Records. Lee outstanding recording of this songs is also being used in an independent movie and may also be on another hit show. We will keep you posted.

Charlie Gracie:Fabulous, the made for PBS documentary will be airing around the USA this summer! See and hear the story of Philly's first rock-n-roll star in his own words with appearances from: Graham Nash, Andy Williams, Paul McCartney, Peter Noone, Albert Lee, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Chubby Checker, Jack Scott, D.J.Fontana, The Comets, Orlons, Dovells, Danny and the Juniors and many others. Plus rare concert and TV footage of Charlie from the 50's to today.