JOHN DAWSON GUITAR AUCTION
Own a piece of NRPS History as John "Marmaduke" Dawson's guitars and other instruments from his collection are now up for auction. The Dawson Family wanted to reach out to NRPS fans to be sure they have a chance at these beautiful instruments. Check out the ebay auction happening now, which includes John's classic Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar that so many of his classic songs were written on.
added 1/23/12
NEW NRPS STUDIO ALBUM 17 PINE AVENUE AVAILABLE NOW
17 Pine Avenue features twelve new songs, seven of which were written by David Nelson and Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, including "Prisoner Of Freedom," "Fivio" and "Suite At The Mission." There's also new originals from band members Michael Falzarano (who also produced the album), Ronnie Penque and Johnny Markowski that capture the NRPS essence, which is again highlighted by the pedal steel guitar of Buddy Cage.
You can obtain your CD of 17 Pine Avenue now in the NRPS Store
added 3/1/12
NRPS LIVE ARCHIVES GO DIGITAL
We are pleased to announce that our six Live Archive titles from the 1970s are now available as digital downloads in multiple formats, including high-end audio FLAC, lossless MP3, and AAC.
Check out the MUSIC PAGE and get some NRPS into your iPod or home digital player.
added 10/14/10
JOHN COLLINS DAWSON IV (JUNE 16, 1945 - JULY 21, 2009)
John passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009 at the age of 64 in Mexico, where he had retired several years ago. It is with great sadness that we relay this news, and extend our deepest condolences to his family and all his many fans out there.
His songs inspired us in so many ways. His energy, passion and commitment to the New Riders brought us all so much joy over the years. We can all be thankful that his music and legacy will live on forever.
added 7/21/09
FILLMORE DVD CONTEST WINNERS
Congratulations to Betsy Kelly of Eugene, Oregon and John Kozloski of Bellwood, Illinois for being our winners in the Fillmore: The Last Days DVD email Trivia Contest. They correctly answered with "Henry," which was the song that appeared on the Soundtrack album to the Fillmore movie by the New Riders. Thanks to everyone who responded, and it was a lot you, many with the correct answer as well, so next time we'll make it a little harder. If you're not already a member of NRPS Unite, sign up now to get the latest info, news, tour dates and merch special offers sent to your inbox.
added 7/9/09
FORMER NEW RIDER ALLEN KEMP PASSES AWAY
It's with a great amount of sadness that we relay the news that former NRPS bassist Allen Kemp passed away after a long battle with cancer on June 25, 2009. Allen took over the bass playing in the band after Steve Love left in 1978, and he remained a vital part of the band through the early 1980's. He made a major contribution to the band's 1980 album Feelin' Alright. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.
added 6/29/09
FILLMORE: THE LAST DAYS - NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD
It's been a long time coming, but the long out of print movie, Fillmore: The Last Days, has just been released by Rhino. Featured in this great flick is a wonderful rehearsal jam with Jerry Garcia and the New Riders of the Purple Sage. Once the epicenter of the West Coast psychedelic music scene, the Fillmore Auditorium gave birth to the “San Francisco sound,” making and breaking some of the world's most popular artists, until shutting its doors in the summer of '71. Originally released in 1972, Fillmore: The Last Days, chronicles the closing of this world famous institution and offers a portrait of its legendary promoter, Bill Graham.
Along with showcasing some of the very best performances from those 5 final nights of all-star concerts, the documentary goes behind-the-scenes to uncover the magic and mythology of a captivating moment in musical history and features liner notes from former Rolling Stone Senior Editor Ben Fong-Torres. Other highlights from DVD include Santana's cover of the Miles Davis track “In A Silent Way,” Jefferson Airplane's cutting edge “Volunteers/We Can Be So Good Together” combo, Grateful Dead classics and more.
added 6/12/09
NEW STUDIO ALBUM, CD RELEASE PARTIES, LIVE WEBCASTS
The New Riders are back out on the road in celebration of the release of their first new studio album in over 20 years, Where I Come From. We invite you to join in on the party with a few CD Release Parties and Live Webcasts currently scheduled.
CD RELEASE PARTY:
BB KING'S - 243 West 42nd St. NEW YORK, NY - Thursday June 4 - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
STONE PONY - 913 Ocean Ave. ASBURY PARK, NJ - Saturday June 6 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Purchase of a show ticket and the new CD (available at the door) gives you entrance to a special pre-show meet & greet with the band. The first 100 fans will receive a free poster with the artwork of Stanley Mouse and be entered to win a free signed Fender Guitar to be given away at the show. Attendees gain early entrance to the show.
NRPS LIVE WEBCAST:
NRPS will be streaming a couple of our Live shows from this upcoming tour so you can listen in on the World Wide Web.
The Narrows Center for the Arts - Saturday May 30 - 8 pm www.mvyradio.com
WFUV Live at Lucille's - Thursday June 1 - 1 pm www.wfuv.org
*This is a special Live radio show hosted by Dennis Elsas, inside BB King's Blues Club in NYC, performed to a private invitation only audience.
WHERE I COME FROM
Where Come I From will be in stores on June 2, and is currently available on iTunes and also at the band's shows. We'll have them in the NRPS STORE shortly.
Featuring 7 new songs written by David Nelson and Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, Where I Come From finds the New Riders blazing a new trail into the 21st Century. Several of the Nelson/Hunter tunes like "Ghost Train Blues," "Rockin' With Nona," "Down The Middle" and the title track are already concert favorites. Buddy Cage is laying down plenty of his classic pedal steel work and Michael Falzarano, who produced the album, kicks in two of his own songs, "Something In The Air Tonight" and "Carl Perkins Wears The Crown." Drummer Johnny Markowski contributes his country-rockin' "Higher," and bassist Ronnie Penque delivers the sweet "Olivia Rose." Several of the tunes have our old friend Mookie Siegel sitting in on ke ys as well. Lyrics for all of these new songs can be found in our Lyrics section.
Hopefully we'll see you out at one of the upcoming shows or you can tune into the webcasts. Check out the TOUR DATES page for all of the shows and details.
added 5/30/09
NEW RIDERS AT WINTERLAND
12/31/77 LIVE ARCHIVE CD NOW AVAILABLE
We've been listening to your requests for some time now, and we're happy to announce this Archive Series release from the latter half of the '70s and a year in particular that had the NRPS putting on some incredibly smokin' shows. New Year's Eve '77-'78 had the Riders opening up for the Grateful Dead at San Francisco's historic Winterland Arena, and it was the first time they'd been back on a bill with the Dead in the Bay Area since 1974. Emotions were running high, the air was a buzz as it was New Year's Eve after all, and the music is tight, the band is focused and puts on a show loaded with incredible energy and a great song selection. There's favorites like "Hello Mary Lou," "Fifteen Days Under the Hood," "Henry," "Glendale Train" and one of the all time top versions of "Portland Woman." Check out all the details on this show on the Live
Archives page. Big thanks to Jeffrey Norman for a great job mastering this, Betty Cantor-Jackson for recording it 30+ years ago, and to Bob Minkin for the great photos from the show.
To purchase your copy of NRPS
Winterland 12/31/77, head on over to our Store, where you'll also find plenty of other NRPS music and other goodies.
And don’t forget to check out the current touring NRPS as
they’re keeping the flame burning brighter than ever out there on the road. Tour
dates are here.
added 4/16/09
NEW CD IS IN THE CAN AND COMING SOON
The New Riders new studio CD (we still like to call them albums) entitled Where I Come From will be released sometime in May. It features 7 new songs written by David Nelson and Robert Hunter—"Where I Come From," "Big Six," "Barracuda Moon," "Down The Middle," "Blues Barrel," "Ghost Train Blues" and "Rockin' with Nona"—along with "Something In the Air" and "Carl Perkins Wears the Crown," both new ones from Michael Falzarano, plus live show favorites "Higher" by Johnny Markowski, "Olivia Rose" by Ronnie Penque and the classic "Them Old Minglewood Blues." Several tracks feature our good buddy Mookie Siegel sitting in on keyboards, and of course Buddy Cage is working his magic on the pedal steel, so get ready to get your minds blown and your butts rocked once this album hits your ears. We'll let you know the actual street and online sale date once we finalize the details.
With the band heading back out on the road next weekend, we want to let you know about a real special evening on March 7th at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, Pennsylvania. This amazing evening of music will feature Railroad Earth along with Larry Keel, who will open the show. Head on over to the TOUR DATES page for all the rest of the shows and details.
added 2/21/09
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR A-#1 NRPS FAN & FRIEND MICHELLE MCFEE
On November 14th, beloved member of the Bay Area music community and the original #1 NRPS fan Michelle McFee underwent radical cancer surgery in San Francisco. From her early days as a Pegasus poet through her years working with the New Riders (hey, she started NRPS Unite back in the day!) and into today, Michelle has been a constant in Bay Area music for over forty years.
To help defray her expenses, there will be a benefit concert and silent auction on December 19th at the Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Boulevard in Santa Rosa, CA. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Musical highlights will include David Nelson and Special Guests featuring Mark Karan, Pete Sears, Jimmy Sanchez, Peter Albin and David Getz; Rubber Soldiers with Chris Rowan, Lorin Rowan and David Gans; and Bill Cutler & Friends with Pat Cambell, Dave Perper, Steve Shufton and Peter Harris.
For more info on the concert and silent auction, please visit http://www.kinkaidfoundation.org
On behalf of everyone in the NRPS universe, we wish Michelle a speedy and full recovery.
added 12/5/08
NRPS VINTAGE BLUE TRUCKER CAPS NOW AVAILABLE
We're happy to announce the re-emergence of the Vintage NRPS Blue Trucker Cap. Just in time for the Spring season and straight out of the '70s, we've brought back the original Blue Vintage cap with a 3" full color embroidered logo. These Trucker Caps are 100% cotton brushed twill and have a velcro adjustment in the back so one size fits all.
Get one for your head now by going to our Store.
And don’t forget to check out the current touring NRPS as
they’re keeping the flame burning out there on the road. Tour
dates are here.
added 3/25/08
NEW RIDERS AT S.U.N.Y. STONYBROOK
3/17/73 LIVE ARCHIVE CD NOW AVAILABLE
Once again, we've captured the Riders in their prime, performing
another night of mystical psychedelic cowboy rock and roll in the
State University of New York at Stonybrook gymnasium. With songs
from the forthcoming The Adventures Of Panama Red being debuted
in their infancy on this tour, this crowd of students and the infamous
Long Island NRPS heads were treated to an incredible night of music
and high times. There’s some amazing versions of “Portland
Woman,” “All I Ever Wanted,” “Sweet Lovin’
One” and even David Nelson stepping out on the rare “Crazy
Arms.” Even Ramblin’ Jack Elliott gets into the act
on the encores! For more about the show, track listings and mp3
samples, check out the Live
Archives page.
To purchase your copy of NRPS
Stonybrook 3/17/73, head on over to our Store.
We’ve also have plenty of NRPS logo long sleeve shirts in
stock for the winter months ahead, as well as some other goodies.
And don’t forget to check out the current touring NRPS as
they’re keeping the flame burning out there on the road. Tour
dates are here. added 11/26/07
GARDEN OF EDEN VIDEO NOW STREAMING
Here's a nugget we're sure you're bound to enjoy. The New Riders
of the Purple Sage from the Sweetwater in Mill Valley, California,
performing "Garden Of Eden" on October 7, 2001. This captures
one of the highlights of this night, which was the first time in
20 years that John Dawson, David Nelson and Buddy Cage had played
together on the West Coast. Head over to the Gallery
section and check it out. Big thanks go out to Bob Sarles and Ravin'
Films and David Merz for making this video and stream happen.
added 5/25/06
AWESOME NEW PANAMA RED T-SHIRTS HOT OFF THE PRESS & RIDERS
TOURS CONTINUE TO BLAZE NEW TRAILS
Panama Red Is Back In Town! These great new T-shirts were designed
exclusively by famed NRPS artist Lore, who brought you the original
Panama Red and Powerglide album art. These Black T's have Panama
Red on the front and a New Riders of the Purple Sage desert scene
on the back. Printed on high quality 100% cotton Fruit of the Loom
for your comfort. Get
yours now!
We're all too happy to report that the current incarnation of the
New Riders of the Purple Sage are just tearing it up out on the
road. They just completed a smoking hot west coast tour, with stops
at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and a sold out
show at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, where Robert Hunter joined
them for a finale of "Ripple." Check out some great shots
from this show by Bob
Minkin.
The NRPS Touring machine continues to roll on with an east coast
tour coming in May. Check out the tour dates here.
added 4/20/06
NEW RIDERS LIVE AUDIO WEBCAST - FRIDAY DEC. 16 2005 FROM MEXICALI
BLUES
We're pleased to let you know that the New Riders' performance
from Mexicali Blues in Teaneck, New Jersey this Friday night, December
16, will be
streamed live over the internet for your listening pleasure.
To tune in to the webcast, go to http://www.digitalsoundboard.net
on Friday night, Dec. 16 at 9PM EST and click on the Tune In link
on the left hand
side. The webcast will begin when the band takes the stage, so it
may wind up being more like 9:15 or 9:30PM.
added 12/14/05
NEW RIDERS AT THE ARMADILLO 6/13/75 LIVE ARCHIVE CD NOW AVAILABLE
Austin, Texas, 1975. The “Outlaw Country” movement
was reaching its peak with weekly musical meetings of hippies and
rednecks at the 1500 capacity Armadillo World Headquarters. The
New Riders had been making Austin a home away from home for a few
years by the time this middle night of a three-night run of performances
came about. The band lineup at this show includes bassist Skip Battin,
who had been in the band for a full year now. Live at the Armadillo
was mastered directly off of the original 1/4 track reel to reel
recording and captures this night just as it was—in all of
its hot, sweaty, beer-soaked and smoke-filled glory.
You can find out all the info on this show on our Live
Archives page and listen to full length Mp3s of "Louisiana
Lady" and "Glendale
Train"
Pre-order your own copy now from the NRPS Store.
Pre-orders will be shipped on November 1, 2005.
added 10/26/05
NEW RIDERS ON THE BILL FOR 'AT 40: COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ACID TESTS' OCTOBER 31, 2005
The New Riders of the Purple Sage featuring David Nelson and Buddy
Cage will be playing a very special Halloween performance at The
Beach in Las Vegas as part of the AT40 celebration. This will be
an 'after Vegoose' event. Also on the bill are the Merry Pranksters,
the Mutaytor, Bassnectar with Michael Kang and a host of DJs, circus
acts, trickers, treaters, and whatever else you can imagine. Doors
open at 6pm. There will be a panel discussing the influence of the
Acid Tests on art, music and culture from 6:30-7:30pm, then music
till dawn.
Tickets and more information can be found at:
http://www.smilefest.musictoday.com
And check out the official AT40 web site at:
http://at40vegas.com/halloween2005.html
added 10/24/05
NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE RIDE AGAIN!
The long awaited return of the New Riders of the Purple Sage is
upon us with an upcoming swing in the North East. Guitarist David
Nelson and pedal steel wizard Buddy Cage will be representing the
NRPS catalog along with Michael Falzarano (guitar, mandolin and
vocals), Johnny Markowski (drums and vocals) and Ronnie Penque (bass
and vocals). Michael you may recognize from his years with Hot Tuna,
and Johnny and Ronnie from their band Stir Fried. Please note that
John Dawson will not be a part of this outing due to some ongoing
health concerns, but you can count on these guys not only keeping
his tunes alive, but taking them to new places as well.
Here are the tour dates and phone numbers and web sites for ticket
information:
Wed. 10/5/05 - The Rain Desert - Danielson, CT - (860) 774-2575
- http://www.raindesert.com
Thur. 10/6/05 - Mexicali Blues Cafe - Teaneck, NJ - (201) 833-0011
- http://www.mexicalibluescafe.com
Fri. 10/7/05 - Joyous Lake - Woodstock, NY - (888) 679-1969 / (845)
679-8100 - http://www.joyouslake.net
Sat. 10/8/05 - 11th Annual Harvest Fest - Bainbridge, NY - (845)
486-7199 - http://www.damnsam.com
Sun. 10/9/05 - Brownies 23 East - Ardmore, PA - (610) 649-8389
- http://www.brownies23east.com
added 9/6/05
NRPS VENETA '72 CD NOMINATED FOR JAMMY AWARD
We are thrilled to announce that our Live at Veneta, Oregon 8/27/72
CD on Kufala Recordings has been nominated for Archival Live Album
of the Year at the 5th Annual JAMMY Awards. Go to http://jammys.com/
and vote now!
The JAMMY Awards will be held April 26, 2005 at the Theater at Madison
Square Garden in New York.
added 2/24/05
SPENCER DRYDEN - 1938-2005
It is with great sorrow and deep regret that we pass along the
news that Spencer Dryden passed away on January 11, 2005 at the
age of 66. Aside from being the man behind the drum kit for the
New Riders and Jefferson Airplane, Spencer was an incredibly kind
and thoughtful soul whose presence will be greatly missed. You may
pass along your thoughts in the guestbook at www.spencerdryden.com
added 1/13/05
NEW LIVE ARCHIVE CD - VENETA, OR 8/27/72
We are beyond ecstatic to announce our latest release in our Live
Archive Series...the historic Springfield Creamery Benefit concert
from Veneta, Oregon 8/27/72 where the Riders opened the "Field
Trip" for the Grateful Dead.
You can find out all the info on this show here
and listen to full length Mp3s of "Runnin'
Back To You" and "I
Don't Need No Doctor"
Pre-order your own copy now here
Pre-orders are now being accepted for this release, with free shipping
to begin on Sept. 21, so get 'em while they're hot....and speaking
of hot, this one surely is. While it may have been 105 degrees at
the show, the 16-track masters have held up rather well and to quote
ol' Jer, " the tapes are crackling with energy." We've
taken the packaging to some new heights thanks to some amazing art
from Zane Kesey and some photos from the show courtesy of Sam Field
and John Norris who filmed the event for their movie Sunshine Daydream.
In other NRPS news, an 2-on-1 import CD version of Home, Home On
The Road and Brujo has just surfaced in England. While this isn't
the treatment we believe Home, Home On The Road deserves (Sony/Columbia
has our proposal for a remastered release with bonus tracks and
liner notes and new photos), it is the first appearance of this
on CD. We're still waiting on our copy, so no word yet on the actual
sound quality. More info on this release can be found
here
added 9/13/04
Link To Pictures From Spencer Dryden Benefit & NRPS News
Thanks to Bay Area photographer and longtime NRPS friend Bob
Minkin who has posted some great photos from this night on his website
at http://www.minkindesign.com/photo/dryden5-22-04/default.html.
The evening was a total blast and raised over $30,000 for Spencer.
Thanks to all who contributed to the cause.
Buddy Cage recently sat in with the David Nelson Band at a few
shows back East. See photos and more details at http://www.nelsonband.com
Keep your ears and eyes peeled to www.nrps.net
for the next Live Archive Series release, which will be coming this
Fall. This one's gonna be one to remember! And thanks to everyone
for continuing to send in info on concerts and set lists not already
in our Concert
History section.
added 7/24/04
More Info on Spencer Dryden Benefit and eBay Auction
In addition to the Concert at Slim's on May 22 in San Francisco,
there also will be an eBay auction of some very cool items with
all proceeds going to NRPS drummer Spencer Dryden. NRPS fans will
be particularly interested in the Original Artwork from the cover
of Panama Red that is being donated by artist Lore Orion. Click
here to check out the eBay Auction items and keep in mind more
items will be posted as the auction date gets closer. The Spencer
Dryden Auction will be up on eBay May 17 to May 24th 5PM PST. Also,
if you can't make it out for the show at Slim's and want to contribute
to help out Spencer, you many send a donation to: SPENCER DRYDEN
PO BOX 751405 PETALUMA, CA 94975 USA. You can also donate at http://www.jamscene.org
1976 and 1977 Concert History Added
More memories abound as we've added the Concert History for 1976
and 1977.
With a huge thanks to former NRPS and Phoenix Audio roadie Marc
Shaeffer, we've added lots of backstage passes from the 1970s, so
you'll want to surf around and see those as well as the many posters
we've added to the Concert
History section.
added 5/5/04
Benefit For NRPS, Jefferson Airplane Drummer Spencer Dryden in
San Francisco May 22
On Saturday, May 22nd at Slim's in San Francisco will be an evening
of music in support of Spencer Dryden—New Riders of the Purple
Sage, Jefferson Airplane and Dinosaurs drummer. Spencer recently
lost everything in a fire and has serious medical issues. Many of
his friends and musical compadres wanted to get together to lend
a hand.
David Nelson & Friends will be there with special guest Peter
Rowan and regular 'friends' Barry Sless, Bill Laymon, Jim Sanchez
and Pete Sears. Also performing will be the Flying Other Brothers
with special guests Bob Weir & Warren Haynes and Nick Gravenites
with guests David Freiberg, Greg Elmore, Pete Sears, Rich Kirch,
Jim Sanchez, Doug Kilmer and Linda Imperial. Also on hand will be
Wavy Gravy and Chet Helms.
There will also be an auction of Rock & Roll goodies including
a Painting by Grace Slick, a Signed Bass by Jack Casady, an Original
Jefferson Airplane signed poster by Jorma Kaukonen, a Painted portrait
of Spencer Dryden by Stanley Mouse, NRPS T-Shirts and Live Archive
CDs from NRPS.NET as well as other various items.
Tickets are $40 and are available at Slim's box office and all tickets.com
outlets.
One-stop shopping now available at NRPS Store
We’ve gotten all the bugs worked out and you can now purchase
NRPS T-shirts and NRPS Live Archive CDs together at the NRPS
Store.
added 4/28/04
NRPS Logo T-Shirts & New Live Archive CD Now Available
Just in time for your Holiday shopping, the NRPS Store is now open
with brand new T-Shirts of the often requested 1st album band logo.
Thanks to all those who kept sending emails requesting shirts and
waiting for us to get it together. We think you'll enjoy these shirts
as they are high quality, full color and with more detail than the
old worn out ones in your basement drawer. The second release of
our Live Archive Series CD from Boston Music Hall 12/5/72 is now
available as well from Kufala
Recordings. This is a very hot show and the CD was mastered
by Stephen Barncard and we think you'll find the sound quality excellent.
More info on this show can be found on the Live Archives page in
the music section. For the time being, Archive CDs can only be purchased
directly through Kufala Recordings, but we will be able to offer
them in our store very soon for your convenience.
added 11/13/03
Concert History Added
We told you it was coming soon, so here it is. The NRPS
Concert History, as complete as we know it to be at this
point in time, has been posted from the years 1969 through 1975.
1976 through 1981 will be coming shortly. If you were at a show
or know of ones not posted, please
let us know. Thanks to all who have contributed information,
ticket stubs, photos, passes, etc. We'll be putting up a contributors
credit page soon. Those of you who are holding on to such goodies,
your enhancements are welcome.
added 9/22/03
Vintage Photo Gallery Added
Vintage NRPS photos from Central Park in 1972 by Bob Schuman have
been added to the site along with some other great shots from assorted
friends.
added 8/17/03
Live Archives Page and First Album Reissue Link Added
With the release of the 4/4/73 2 CD set, we've launched the Live
Archives page which can be found in the Music section or by going
to http://www.nrpsmusic.com/music/livearchives.html. We've also
updated the info on the reissue of the first New Riders of the Purple
Sage album and have set up a link where you can order it through
amazon.com in the Music section.
added 5/29/03
New Riders of the Purple Sage Live 4/4/73 CD Available Now
We are pleased to announce that the 2 CD set of the New Riders
of the Purple Sage 4/4/73 is now
available for purchase through Kufala Recordings. Recorded live
at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, this 25 song double
disc features Grateful Dead pianist Keith Godchaux sitting in with
the band the entire show, and also features Donna Jean Godchaux
on 2 songs. This is just the first in an ongoing series of live
NRPS shows taken directly off the master reel to reel recordings.
You can sample some of the songs here.
added 5/23/03
New Release Date For First New Riders CD Reissue
Columbia/Legacy has now slated Tuesday June 3, 2003 as the release
date for the reissue of the first New Riders of the Purple Sage
CD. This reissue includes 3 unreleased live tracks and a wonderful
booklet with never before seen photos and new liner notes. As for
live concert cds, we're closing in on those too, so stay tuned.
Thanks for all of your emails regarding the release of these discs
and as soon as we get a link to Amazon.com for the first album reissue
we'll post that as well.
added 5/6/03
Relaunch of this Website
In addition to our old domain name, NRPSmusic.com, we are
pleased to announce that this site is also available at a new location,
NRPS.net. We hope the new name is easier to remember and
that you will tell your friends to stop by.
added 4/4/03
New Classic NYC Concert Gallery and New CD Info
New Gallery added of classic photos taken by longtime NRPS fan
Lynn Silverman. Check out these shots from New York City venues
the Felt Forum in 1973 and the Academy of Music in 1972, 1973 and
1974. Thanks very much to Lynn for contributing these, and if you've
got photos or ticket stubs to share, please let us know at webmaster@nrps.net
Columbia/Legacy Recordings will be reissuing the first New Riders
of the Purple Sage album on Compact Disc on April 8, 2003. This
completely remastered edition includes 3 live bonus tracks with
Jerry Garcia on pedal steel guitar from the band's final performance
at the Fillmore West from July 2, 1971. A newly comprised 12-page
booklet includes new liner notes by Rob Bleetstein and a slew of
rare photos by Herbie Greene. We'll put up a link to purchase this
as soon as it becomes available.
We are very close to issuing the first of what will be many live
classic New Riders shows on CD.We are entering a deal with Kufala
Records, a company which specializes in issuing live concert material.
The first offering will be from April of 1973 and features Keith
and Donna Godchaux sitting in with the band. Make sure you sign
up on the NRPS Unite email list and you'll be the first to know
when it's available.
added 2/22/03
More Doobie Awards
added a few more photos courtesy of Patti Torbert Radigan as well
as a few new links.
added 11/11/02
High Times Doobie Awards
NRPS receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from High Times Magazine.
See the Gallery for photos from the awards ceremony in NYC.
added 10/3/02
Launch of the Official Site of the New Riders of the Purple
Sage
This site is designed to be a historical look into American's premiere
psychedelic cowboy band. We hope you'll enjoy looking around and
join the NRPS Unite email list. Look for regular updates, and the
opening of a NRPS store soon. And if you are a Riders fan with any
photos or memorabilia you'd like to share, please let
us know.
added 9/2/02 |
