Knockin' On Heaven's Door
The Music of Bob Dylan Starring Bob Stillman
Combining the simple clarity of American roots music with the complexity of beat poetry and the electric energy of rock, the work of Bob Dylan changed the ground rules of American song writing forever. Included included in this program will be fresh takes on classics such as "The Times They Are A-Changin','' "Mr Tambourine Man," "Forever Young," "Lay, Lady, Lay" and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," as well as songs from more recent albums, performed by a diverse cast of singers and musicians led by Broadway's Bob Stillman
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVENS DOOR
TRIBUTE TO BOB DYLAN STARRING BOB STILLMAN
W H O ’ S W H O
BOB STILLMAN starred in and music-directed concerts featuring the songs of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, John Denver, and Dan Fogel berg. Possibly the only acoustic singer- songwriter to have starred on Broadway opposite Vanessa Williams (that was in Kiss of the Spider Woman), Bob has lit up some of New York’s best-known stages as writer, musician and actor, most recently on Broadway in the acclaimed Grey Gardens. He's been nominated twice for Tony Awards---first as actor, composer and onstage pianist in Dirty Blonde and later as one of the songwriters for Urban Cowboy: The Musical. Beyond Broadway, he’s appeared in works by such new-wave composers as Adam Guettel (Saturn Returns at the Public Theater) and Michael John LaChiusa (Hello Again at Lincoln Center), and stood out as the singing Lord Amiens in As You Like It at the Del acorte in Central Park. TV appearances includes Star Trek: Voyager, Law & Order, Guiding Light and Nickelodeon’s Allegra’s Window. Bob studied piano and composition at the Juilliard and Manhattan Schools beginning at age 9. His album of original songs, “Come Down Angel,” is available online at cdbaby.com, iTunes and all major music download services.
LISA FISCHER (vocals) Born in Brooklyn, Lisa attended Music and Arts high school and Queens College before she started her search for fulfillment in contemporary music---a search which led her to become a hugely successful session vocalist and a Grammy-winning solo artist. Lisa accompanied Luther Vandross on almost all of his tours, and has been touring for the last decade with the Rolling Stones. As a solo artist on Elektra Records, her song “How Can I Ease The Pain” was both an urban and pop smash, and earned Lisa a Grammy for Best R&B single. Lisa has also toured with Tina Turner and, recently, with Sting, on his just-released magical project “If On A Winters Night.” "These days I'm being led to explore more... and I like it. I’ m so looking forward to exploring Dylan through the eyes and heart of Bob Stillman.”
LARRY SALTZMAN (guitar) is one of New York’s most “in demand” guitarists for both recordings and live performances. His guitar playing is featured on the Grammy Award winning CD, Jersey Boys (Cast Recording), and on the score of Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning film The Departed. He toured with Simon and Garfunkel in 2003, 2004 and 2009. Larry has performed and/or recorded with Bette Midler, Christine Ebersol, Shawn Colvin, Chris Botti , Jewel , David Johansen, The Brecker Brothers, and Celine Dion, and has been seen and heard on NBC’s Saturday Night Live as a member of the "house band".
TONY CONNIFF (bass) is one of New York’s foremost bassists, producers, and teachers. He sits on the Producers & Engineers Committee of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) and is the current chairperson of the New York Music Producers organization. He writes and produces music for film and television with clients including PBS, HBO, ESPN, ABC, and Air America. He was nominated for the Outmusic Producer & Songwriter of the Year for hi s work on Ali x Olson’s acclaimed debut CD, Built Like That. He continues to perform in major recording studios and venues in New York and elsewhere, with artists such as John Kelly, NY Hieroglyphics, as well as in many Broadway shows such as Dreamgirls, Rent, Hairspray, Shrek, and others, and movies such as Camp. For more details, visit his website at: www.tonyconniff.com
CLINT DE GANON (drums) one of the most sought after drummers in New York City. To date, he’s played on over 1,000 recording sessions and 75 tours. Clint’s versatility is reflected in his work with a long list of artists…Billy Preston, Kid Rock, Hiram Bullock, Christopher Cross, Orleans, Phoebe Snow, John Tropea, Tom Scott, Edgar Winter, Bob James, The Blues Brothers, Chuck Loeb, David Pack, Linda Eder, Dionne Warwick, Mark Cohn, Art Garfunkel, Fantasia, Burt Bacharach, Christine Ebersol, Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Cornell Dupree, Brook Benton, Ann-Margret, Warren Hill , Michael Franks, and the Saturday Night Live Band. For seven years, Clint performed as both drummer & vocalist with the late, great Hiram Bullock, a man Paul Shaffer called guitarist since Jimi Hendrix. The power trio (including David Letterman bassist Will Lee) toured extensively, and made 6 recordings together.
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Knockin On Heaven's Door: Music of Bob Dylan
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
The Music of Bob Dylan Starring Bob Stillman
Combining the simple clarity of American roots music with the complexity of beat poetry and the electric energy of rock, the work of Bob Dylan changed the ground rules of American song writing forever. Included included in this program will be fresh takes on classics such as "The Times They Are A-Changin','' "Mr Tambourine Man," "Forever Young," "Lay, Lady, Lay" and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," as well as songs from more recent albums, performed by a diverse cast of singers and musicians led by Broadway's Bob Stillman
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVENS DOOR
TRIBUTE TO BOB DYLAN STARRING BOB STILLMAN
W H O ’ S W H O
BOB STILLMAN starred in and music-directed concerts featuring the songs of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, John Denver, and Dan Fogel berg. Possibly the only acoustic singer- songwriter to have starred on Broadway opposite Vanessa Williams (that was in Kiss of the Spider Woman), Bob has lit up some of New York’s best-known stages as writer, musician and actor, most recently on Broadway in the acclaimed Grey Gardens. He's been nominated twice for Tony Awards---first as actor, composer and onstage pianist in Dirty Blonde and later as one of the songwriters for Urban Cowboy: The Musical. Beyond Broadway, he’s appeared in works by such new-wave composers as Adam Guettel (Saturn Returns at the Public Theater) and Michael John LaChiusa (Hello Again at Lincoln Center), and stood out as the singing Lord Amiens in As You Like It at the Del acorte in Central Park. TV appearances includes Star Trek: Voyager, Law & Order, Guiding Light and Nickelodeon’s Allegra’s Window. Bob studied piano and composition at the Juilliard and Manhattan Schools beginning at age 9. His album of original songs, “Come Down Angel,” is available online at cdbaby.com, iTunes and all major music download services.
LISA FISCHER (vocals) Born in Brooklyn, Lisa attended Music and Arts high school and Queens College before she started her search for fulfillment in contemporary music---a search which led her to become a hugely successful session vocalist and a Grammy-winning solo artist. Lisa accompanied Luther Vandross on almost all of his tours, and has been touring for the last decade with the Rolling Stones. As a solo artist on Elektra Records, her song “How Can I Ease The Pain” was both an urban and pop smash, and earned Lisa a Grammy for Best R&B single. Lisa has also toured with Tina Turner and, recently, with Sting, on his just-released magical project “If On A Winters Night.” "These days I'm being led to explore more... and I like it. I’ m so looking forward to exploring Dylan through the eyes and heart of Bob Stillman.”
LARRY SALTZMAN (guitar) is one of New York’s most “in demand” guitarists for both recordings and live performances. His guitar playing is featured on the Grammy Award winning CD, Jersey Boys (Cast Recording), and on the score of Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning film The Departed. He toured with Simon and Garfunkel in 2003, 2004 and 2009. Larry has performed and/or recorded with Bette Midler, Christine Ebersol, Shawn Colvin, Chris Botti , Jewel , David Johansen, The Brecker Brothers, and Celine Dion, and has been seen and heard on NBC’s Saturday Night Live as a member of the "house band".
TONY CONNIFF (bass) is one of New York’s foremost bassists, producers, and teachers. He sits on the Producers & Engineers Committee of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) and is the current chairperson of the New York Music Producers organization. He writes and produces music for film and television with clients including PBS, HBO, ESPN, ABC, and Air America. He was nominated for the Outmusic Producer & Songwriter of the Year for hi s work on Ali x Olson’s acclaimed debut CD, Built Like That. He continues to perform in major recording studios and venues in New York and elsewhere, with artists such as John Kelly, NY Hieroglyphics, as well as in many Broadway shows such as Dreamgirls, Rent, Hairspray, Shrek, and others, and movies such as Camp. For more details, visit his website at: www.tonyconniff.com
CLINT DE GANON (drums) one of the most sought after drummers in New York City. To date, he’s played on over 1,000 recording sessions and 75 tours. Clint’s versatility is reflected in his work with a long list of artists…Billy Preston, Kid Rock, Hiram Bullock, Christopher Cross, Orleans, Phoebe Snow, John Tropea, Tom Scott, Edgar Winter, Bob James, The Blues Brothers, Chuck Loeb, David Pack, Linda Eder, Dionne Warwick, Mark Cohn, Art Garfunkel, Fantasia, Burt Bacharach, Christine Ebersol, Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Cornell Dupree, Brook Benton, Ann-Margret, Warren Hill , Michael Franks, and the Saturday Night Live Band. For seven years, Clint performed as both drummer & vocalist with the late, great Hiram Bullock, a man Paul Shaffer called guitarist since Jimi Hendrix. The power trio (including David Letterman bassist Will Lee) toured extensively, and made 6 recordings together.
Song Titles
P R O G R A M
SONGS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
A HARD RAIN’S A-GONNA FALL
MR. TAMBOURINE MAN
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’
YOU’RE GONNA MAKE ME
LONESOME WHEN YOU GO
LOVE MINUS ZERO
SHE BELONGS TO ME
RAINY DAY WOMEN #12 & 35
IF YOU GOTTA GO, GO NOW
ONE MORE CUP OF COFFEE
I’LL BE YOUR BABY TONIGHT
JUST LIKE A WOMAN
LIKE A ROLLING STONE
JOKERMAN
KNOCKIN ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY
FOREVER YOUNG
I SHALL BE RELEASED
EVERY GRAIN OF SAND
IF NOT FOR YOU
NOT DARK YET
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