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M60 Monkees Convention September 4, 5 & 6, 2026

fred.velez — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:59:42 +0000

M60 is the Convention for fans of THE MONKEES! Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the first airing of the first episode! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 2026 What to expect: A full day & night of bands, guests, vendors, and so much more. NOON-5PM: Special Guests, Vendors, Authors, Exhibits, Panels, and a 60th Anniversary Special Launch.6PM-11PM: Live […]

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‘Uncle’ Floyd Vivino: 1951-2026

fred.velez — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:26:14 +0000

Uncle Floyd Vivino with Oogie Floyd Vivino, professionally known as entertainer Uncle Floyd, has passed away at the age of 74 after a long illness derived from a stroke he suffered in 2023. From the Vivino Family: Floyd J. Vivino, 74, of Totowa, died peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of […]

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REVIEW: 7A RECORDS DAVY JONES: MUSIC AND MEMORIES – THE MGM RECORDINGS

fred.velez — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:37:59 +0000

7a Records latest Davy Jones release, ‘Music And Memories: The MGM Recordings’, compiles the solo singles Davy recorded for MGM Records shortly after the Monkees project folded, and are amongst the rarest of his commercial releases in the early 1970’s. Coming soon after finishing his self-titled album with Bell Records, (including the single ‘Girl’ which […]

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Micky Dolenz 2026 60th Anniversary Monkees Tour!

fred.velez — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:16:48 +0000

MICKY DOLENZ 2026 MONKEES 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES! Micky Dolenz will be embarking on a 2026 tour celebrating the 60th Anniversary of The Monkees. The tour will “take audiences on a joyful, musical journey through The Monkees’ history—performing the hits in chronological order, from the chart-topping classics to the fan favorites—all told with his signature […]

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Pisces Part Two: Andrew Sandoval Unboxing Video Of The Super Deluxe Set Plus High-Fidelity Vinyl!

fred.velez — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:51:32 +0000

If you remember in our last episode, anxious Monkees fans were awaiting with bated breath for the release of the Super Deluxe Edition of the ‘Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd.’ album, and received the surprise of the set appearing on many digital music platforms for streaming and download purchase. Just as quick as they […]

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PISCES PART ONE: NOW YOU HEAR IT, NOW YOU DON’T – THE MONKEES ‘PISCES’ SDE BOX SET: DROP, CATCH, RELEASE? Order Link!

fred.velez — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:51:24 +0000

The Monkees fourth album, ‘Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd.’ Is not only considered the group’s best album, but it’s also considered one of the great albums released in 1967, rating with other outstanding releases that year: The Beatles ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’, the Rolling Stones ‘Between The Buttons’, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Piper At The Gates’ Of […]

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REVIEW: SMOKE FILLED DREAMS – NEW BEATLAND MONKEES PHOTO BOOK

fred.velez — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:37:28 +0000

Joe Russo is a well-known, long time Monkees fan whose hobby of collecting photographs has put him in good stead in the Monkees fan world. Becoming a fan late in the Monkees career, Joe has accumulated an incredible archive of photos, a few appeared in magazines like Tiger Beat and 16, and many never previously […]

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Lost 1970 Davy Jones Episode: Make Room for Granddaddy

fred.velez — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:45:32 +0000

Davy Jones on ‘Make Room For Granddaddy – 1970 Make Room for Daddy was a very popular 1950’s comedy sitcom starring Danny Thomas as nightclub entertainer Danny Williams who juggled his successful career with his duties as a husband and father. The cast included Marjorie Lord as his wife Kathy, eldest daughter Terry first played […]

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Review: Davy Jones ‘Incredible!’ 7a Records Reissue

fred.velez — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:39:04 +0000

I was the emcee for the Monkees Philadelphia Convention at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel that took place from August 1, 2 & 3, 1986, produced by Maggie McManus and Ed Reilly. It was my honor to introduce the members of the Monkees on our stage as they made separate appearances that weekend. Davy Jones […]

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Davy Jones ‘Incredible!’ 7a Records Release Presale

fred.velez — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:40:41 +0000

Davy Jones – Incredible! 7A Records are proud to present Davy Jones’ “Incredible!”. A deluxe reissue of Jones’ “lost” ‘80s album, remastered and expanded with bonus tracks. The limited edition gatefold Vinyl release is limited to 1,000 copies. Pressed on 180g transparent blue vinyl, it features extensive liner notes from Monkees historian Mark Kleiner […]

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REVIEW: DAVY JONES 1971 BELL ALBUM 7A RECORDS REMASTER

fred.velez — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:31:30 +0000

7a Records continues to honor the memory and legacy of Davy Jones with the vinyl and cd reissue of his 1971 self-titled album, his first post Monkees LP and solo record since the 1965 ‘David Jones’ release. Remastered from the original Japanese Bell Records master tapes supplied by Sony, the album has an early 70’s […]

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Henry ‘Hank’ Cicalo 1932 – 2024

fred.velez — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 01:47:20 +0000

Hank Cicalo June 25, 1932 – January 31, 2024. From Carole King’s Facebook page: Hank was the engineer on Tapestry. What more can I say? ?R.I.P. Hank Cicalo Hank’s wife Lynn shared this on his Facebook page: HENRY “HANK” CICALO June 25, 1932 – January 31, 2024 On Wednesday, January 31, Hank passed away at […]

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Monkees Authors New Book On The Turtles.

fred.velez — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:30:41 +0000

“NOT JUST HAPPY TOGETHER: THE TURTLES FROM A – Z (AM RADIO TO ZAPPA)”NEW BOOK BY MONKEES AUTHORS COMPREHENSIVELY CHRONICLES THE HISTORY & MUSIC OF ANOTHER 60s BAND Monkees Author Mark Arnold and Monkee Mania Radio air personality Charles F Rosenay!!! have combined forces to co-author a new book on another sixties band, The Turtles. […]

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7a Records Davy Jones Bell Album Reissue

fred.velez — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:38:02 +0000

7A Records is proud to present Davy Jones “The Bell Records Story”. A lavish reissue of Davy Jones’ self-titled album remastered with 6 bonus tracks. Released on February 23rd, the CD version comes with a big 36 page colour booklet, extensive liner notes from Monkees historian Mark Kleiner and rare and previously unseen pictures. The […]

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Micky Dolenz at Fest for Beatles Fans

brad — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:54:56 +0000

Beatles Fests since 1974! Next Fest: NYC Feb 9-11 Info & Tix: https://www.thefest.com Friday–5:00pm – Midnight Saturday–11 AM – 1 AM Sunday–Noon – 11 PM The Venue TWA Hotel The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport will be our home for the 2024 NY Metro Fest, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Fest and 60 years […]

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Review: I’m Told I Had A Good Time: The Micky Dolenz Archives Vol. One

fred.velez — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:55:06 +0000

Beatland Books, which has previously published the extensive deluxe rewrite of Andrew Sandoval’s ‘The Monkees: The Day by Day Story’ book, has followed up with another outstanding release with ‘I’m Told I Had A Good Time: The Micky Dolenz Archives – Volume One’. Sandoval has compiled from the personal archives of Micky Dolenz an incredible […]

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Review: ‘Dolenz Sings R.E.M. 7a Records EP

fred.velez — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:32:17 +0000

R.E.M. were one of the great alternate Rock bands of the 1990’s. With an innovative style and presentation, augmented by the distinctive vocals of Michael Stipe, the band from Athens, Georgia left an indelible mark in the history of Rock & Roll. One of the band’s major influences were The Monkees, their big hit ‘Shiny […]

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MICKY DOLENZ: NEW EP, NEW VIDEO, NEW BOOK!

fred.velez — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:43:17 +0000

Micky Dolenz has a lot piled up on his plate these days. While currently on tour, he has new releases coming up: his already announced Beatland Book, ‘I’m Told I Had A Good Time’, a surprise 7a Records EP ‘Dolenz Sings R.E.M.’, and a video of the first song off the EP of Micky singing […]

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REVIEW: TOMMY BOYCE & BOBBY I WONDER WHAT SHE’S DOING TONIGHT? 7A RECORDS RELEASE

fred.velez — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:33:18 +0000

The songwriting team of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart are pretty much recognized as the ‘Lennon & McCartney’ of The Monkees, having written several of the groups most popular songs and hits like ‘Last Train To Clarksville’, ‘I Wanna Be Free’, ‘She’, ‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’, ‘Words’, ‘Valleri’, ‘Tear Drop City’ and more. Together […]

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Micky Dolenz Resting Due To Illness

fred.velez — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:22:07 +0000

Due to a recent illness, Micky Dolenz has had to cancel two concert dates for Park City, Utah June 10th 11th & on his current tour and a June 23rd, 2023 appearance at the Day of the Dead Convention in Indianapolis. Dolenz is currently resting and hopes to resume the tour soon. Messages directly from […]

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Micky Dolenz and Butch Patrick at Northeast Comic Con, June 30-July 2, 2023

fred.velez — Mon, 22 May 2023 23:17:39 +0000

MusicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza, Movie & TV Car Show, Live Music Concerts,June 30 – July 2, 2023, at Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, MA. Vendors selling Records, Musical Instruments, Amps, Memorabilia, Autographs, Posters, Books and Pop Culture Collectibles. Celebrity Guests signing autographs and offering selfie photo ops(both for a fee), including Micky Dolenz of The […]

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Review: Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees Headquarters at Penn’s Peak

fred.velez — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:46:41 +0000

All Photos by Fred Velez No matter how many times I’ve seen The Monkees in concert, group or solo, the show was always better than the one I saw previously. Sadly, Micky Dolenz is the last surviving member of the group since over the past ten years, between 2011 to 2021, we’ve lost Davy Jones, […]

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MeTV Collectors Call on The Monkees

fred.velez — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:05:31 +0000

From Charles Rosenay: Sunday April 16th don’t miss “Collectors Call” on the MeTV channel at 6:30pm ET. I’m the show’s memorabilia “expert” assessing the MONKEES collection of Katherine McCabe. Hosted by Lisa (“Facts of Life”) Whelchel. Find MeTV here: https://www.metv.com/wheretowatch/ … And listen to Monkee Mania Radio! https://live365.com/station/Monkee-Mania-Radio-a57014 p.s. I know a lot and I […]

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Review: 7a Records Michael Nesmith ‘Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash’ 50th Anniversary Edition

fred.velez — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:24:28 +0000

7a Records 50th Anniversary reissue of Michael Nesmith’s sixth and final RCA album ‘Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash’ marks a transitional period in Nesmith’s musical solo career. Though previously releasing a series of five artistically excellent albums starting with ‘Magnetic South’ to ‘And The Hits Just Keep On Comin’, their commercial success was less than […]

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Monkees’ TV Series Coming to AXS TV

brad — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:25:28 +0000

AXS TV will rerun episodes of the popular music sitcom The Monkees as part of its “Retro Night” block that will air Fridays beginning April 7, 2023. The program will air all 58 episodes of the show weekly at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Monkees, which is distributed by Sony Pictures Television, will be available in HD. According to […]

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New Micky Dolenz Book!

fred.velez — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:49:31 +0000

Beatland Books is proud to announce the publication of I’m Told I Had A Good Time: The Micky Dolenz Archives, Volume One. Set for release on November 7, 2023, the book is the result of a multi-year excavation of Dolenz’s astonishing personal collection. Over 500 pages, I’m Told I Had A Good Timehighlights this treasure trove of photography, […]

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Jeff Barry & The Monkees 1966-1970 – Hosted by Andrew Sandoval

brad — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:38:51 +0000

Join legendary songwriter/producer Jeff Barry in conversation with author/historian Andrew Sandoval about Barry’s work with The Monkees! ByThe Philosophical Research Society Date and time: Fri, Feb 17, 2023, 7:00 PM PST Location Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027 About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket From “I’m A Believer” […]

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Review: The Monkees ‘Headquarters’ Super Deluxe Edition Box Set

fred.velez — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:28:39 +0000

Of the nine studio albums The Monkees recorded and released during their initial mid/late 1960’s period, their 1967 third album ‘Headquarters’ is universally recognized as The Monkees most famous and iconic record. After two albums released with studio musicians under the supervision of music coordinator Don Kirshner, ‘Headquarters’ was the group’s declaration of independence where […]

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REVIEW: PETER TORK – ‘THIS STUFF NEVER GETS OLD’ 7A RECORDS EP

fred.velez — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:55:00 +0000

Peter Tork always had a special place in my heart. He was the first member of The Monkees that I got to know when he reemerged onto the music scene in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, playing small clubs, including the infamous CBGB’s in 1977. Peter was making appearances on local cable TV shows, […]

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The Monkees HEADQUARTERS Super Deluxe Edition And Micky Dolenz 2023 Headquarters Tour!

fred.velez — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:14:40 +0000

Micky Dolenz is pleased to announce he will be celebrating The Monkees’ third album, Headquarters with a 20-date live concert tour in April 2023! Tickets go on sale Friday (Nov 4th) with an artist presale on Wednesday (Nov 2nd). PSST: The PW is Zilch! Rhino honors Headquarters 55th anniversary this month with a 101-song box […]

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Review- Davy Jones ‘Manchester Boy:Personal File’ 7a Records Release

fred.velez — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:58:33 +0000

After the initial popularity of The Monkees waned by 1970, the Colgems label was swallowed up by Bell Records which by that time was issuing recordings by the Partridge Family featuring the new teen sensation David Cassidy. After releasing one final “Monkees” single ‘Do It In The Name Of Love” with Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones […]

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Review: The Monkees Live! Summer Tour Reissue

fred.velez — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:48:29 +0000

On August 31st, 2001 The Monkees through King Biscuit recorded and filmed their concert at the Sun Theatre in Anaheim, California. Unbeknownst to the fans then, it was the last concert to feature Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork who quit due to internal frictions within the group. They would not perform as a […]

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Review: Micky Dolenz Rocks PA!

fred.velez — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:32:17 +0000

Micky Dolenz in Hanover, PA. All Photos by Fred Velez Micky Dolenz and his band played three concerts in two days in the Pennsylvania area the weekend of October 7th & 8th on his current Fall tour. He landed first in Hanover, PA at the beautiful Eichelberger PAC on October 7th. The band which included […]

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NEW 7A RECORDS PETER TORK EP ‘THIS STUFF NEVER GETS OLD’

fred.velez — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 02:25:58 +0000

7a Records are proud to present “This Stuff Never Gets Old”, a brand new Limited Edition EP featuring four previously unreleased Peter Tork recordings. The EP will be released on CD and on pale blue Vinyl on November 17. The CD is limited to 500 copies and the vinyl is limited to 800. You can […]

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The Monkee Keeps The Party Going

brad — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:32:35 +0000

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New Davy Jones 7a Records Release: Manchester Boy/Personal File

fred.velez — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:07:28 +0000

7a Records are proud to announce the release of Davy Jones’ “Manchester Boy – Personal File” on October 14, 2022. Available on CD and Vinyl, the album features rare demos, outtakes and self-penned songs made between the 1960s-1980s. 7a Records has spent a lot of time and effort on remastering the recordings and all songs […]

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Review: Micky Dolenz ‘Demoiselle’ 7a Records Release

fred.velez — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:53:30 +0000

Between the 1989 and 1996 Monkees reunions, Micky Dolenz busied himself with several projects. One was to be his first real Rock and Roll solo album. Collaborating with the late Jerry Corbetta of the band Sugarloaf, Micky recorded demos of the songs he wanted to use for the proposed solo album. Due to other pressing […]

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Mahoning Monkeemania ‘Head’ Drive-In Movie Screening August 14th, 2022

fred.velez — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:55:25 +0000

The Mahoning Drive-In Theater (located at Lehighton, Pennsylvania) will screen two rare 35mm Saturday morning re-run episodes of THE MONKEES(with the original 1973 commercials) on the BIG screen, followed by HEAD(1968) on Sunday, August 14th at “Mahoning Monkeemania”, a night featuring all sorts of Monkeeing around! We’ll have Mick Lawless joining us for a preshow […]

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