October 29, 2008
Interview with Mark Howard about his work with Bob Dylan
Mark Howard was, along with Malcolm Burn, engineer of Bob Dylan’s record “Oh Mercy” in 1989. At that time he was only
21-years-of-age. Eight years later, Howard worked again as engineer for Dylan on “Time Out Of Mind”.
Howard has been interviewed by Uncut about his experiences working with Bob Dylan. He has really some funny stories to tell.
To read the interview click
here
Chad Cromwell and Ricky Peterson on the road again
That Band’s Drummer Chad Cromwell has been performing again with Neil Young on his successful UK-Tour in March this year. Now Chad came back together with Neil Young’s band to play all over Europe. They already stopped in Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, and the UK. And in the next days they will thrill their fans in Germany, Netherlands, and Portugal.
Ricky Peterson just finished his tour with Stevie Nicks and is out again with David Sanborn. The tour takes them also to Europe, where they participate at the Montreux Jazz Festival. There are other dates scheduled in Italy. Further details at
Visit of Prince Oleg Volkonsky
Megabien is pleased to announce the visit of Prince Oleg Volkonsky, who is long-term friend and business partner of megabien president Hans W. Stachowiak.
Amongst site seeing, wine tasting and interviews Prince Volkonsky discusses the release of his book “Farewell to Russia” with the megabien team. The book, for which megabien owns the international rights, describes the extraordinary history of the Volkonsky Dynasty (to read a synopsis of the book click here).
April 9, 2008
René Tinner recording for Wim Wenders
Megabien producer René Tinner just finished the recording of the film music of the new Wim Wenders movie “The Palermo Shooting”. The music is composed by Irmin Schmidt (former member of the group CAN).
The movie will be presented for the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival that opens May 2008. "The Palermo Shooting" is among the potential candidates for the "palme d'or" the main award.
What are some of “That Band” members doing in 2008
In March and April 2008 Ricky Peterson is performing with his band “The Side Guys” in Las Vegas. And again, keep your eyes open for Stevie Nicks (mainly April and June) and the David Sanborn Band to see him perform. And check out the April edition of the Keyboard Magazine, which is going to feature Ricky Peterson.
In 2008, once more, bassist Billy Peterson is with the Steve Miller Band on tour performing all over the US. He has worked intensively with the Steve Miller Band on stage and in the studio throughout the 90's till and including this year. Check it out, the live performance is really so incredibly amazing.
What about "That Band" guitar player Doug Pettibone? He is again touring with Lucinda Williams in the US. And did you see him recently again on the Jay Lenno Show, where he played together with Lucinda Williams.
March 10, 2008
F. Stephenson joins megabien entertainment
Fred Stephenson joined the megabien entertainment team that is currently developing the new megabien latest-state-of-the-art recording and TV studios in the beautiful South of Europe.
Stephenson, IT specialist and software developer, has been living in Provence for 30 years.
He joins the megabien team with more than 30 years of experience in the IT and entertainment business. He is responsible for all IT solutions, websites, servers and the installation of the digital megabien library, which will have a capacity of over 100TB. Fred Stephenson speaks English, French and German fluently .... and plays drums.
October 16, 2007
Official Opening of CAN Studio at German Rock'n Popmuseum
The former CAN Studio of megabien producer René Tinner has moved to the German Rock'n Popmuseum.
The official opening of the studio in Gronau in presence of members from CAN and German government representatives is scheduled for November 9, 2007. Helen Schneider, whose last record “Like a woman” has been produced by René Tinner, will perform a special concert at this occasion.
megabien takes new office in Minneapolis
megabien entertainment moves to Minneapolis by September 1st. The new offices are downtown Minneapolis in the IDS Center, on the 42th Floor.
See new address and phone numbers below.
megabien entertainment corporation
4200 IDS Center
80 South Eight Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
Fon: (612) 371 2473
Fax: (612) 371-3207
That Band musicians on tour
That Band member Doug Pettibone, guitar, is currently touring with Lucinda Williams. We all just enjoyed the concert at the State Theater in Minneapolis. See complete tour schedule on Doug's website (http://www.dougpettibone.com).
Ricky Peterson, B3, is going on a US-tour with Stevie Nicks this summer.
Ricky's brother, Billy Peterson, is again on tour with the Steve Miller Band throughout the US.
That Band drummer Chad Cromwell is with Vince Gill on his summer tour before joining Neil Young again for some dates later this year.
megabien interview with Joe Cocker
President & CEO, Hans W. Stachowiak met with Joe Cocker at the Sunset Sound studios in Hollywood to shoot an interview for the “Billy Preston Special”.
Megabien produces a documentary about the life and musical achievements of Billy Preston, including footage from his last TV show concert “Legends Rock” on the island of Porquerolles in the south of France. Joe Cocker, who just finished the recordings of his new album at the Sunset Sound, remembered Billy Preston as a kind of musical genius with a very unique and personal style of playing the Hammond organ. His interpretation of Billy Preston’s song “You are so beautiful” is still a highlight in Joe Cockers long-term career. The Billy Preston Special may include additional interviews with artists such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Sam Moore, Aretha Franklin who crossed the way of Billy Preston at some time……
Billy Preston passed away
The fifth Beatle, Billy Preston, passed away. The message was a shock for all of us who have assisted his concert, interview, rehearsals etc. at our recent Legends Rock show on the island of Porquerolles in the south of France.
We lost a fabulous musician, songwriter and a good friend. We all still remember his extraordinary version of "Amazing Grace"and "Thats the way God planned it" he played that magic night in Porquerolles that went straight into our hearts. The megabien team will always remember you Billy, as a wonderful musician and great artist.
