THE
RON THOMPSON BLUESLETTER
WINTER 2004/2005 EDITION
Carolyn Phillips, Editor
Still Resisting NOW AVAILABLE ON CD!
Poore Boy Records is proud to announce the release of its latest CD, Still Resisting, from Ron Thompson and His Resistors.
We know we promised to issue a brand-new CD this year. Ron is still in the studio, overdubbing and mixing down tracks. From what weíve heard so far, it is going to be worth the wait! In the meantime, so many fans keep requesting copies of Resistor Twister that Ron produced an updated version for old and new fans alike.
Still Resisting is a re-issue of Ronís 1986 Grammy-nominated album, Resistor Twister. Two additional fan-favorite tracks have been added ó Hip Shake and Honest I Do. Long out of print, this classic music has been digitally re-mastered and is now available for the first time on CD.
Originally, Resistor Twister was released on vinyl and cassette tape. The additional tracks were presented on a 45 rpm record issued in the early 1980ís. To carry the spirit of vinyl into the 21st century, Still Resisting was produced on black polycarbonate, through new technology offered by Disc Makers. The CD looks and feels like vinyló including grooves and all-black top and bottom surfacesóbut plays like a crisp, high-quality CD. Warning: DO NOT put this on your turntableóthe technology only allows a faux vinyl look!
When the music was first recorded, Thompson intentionally stayed away from the latest music-industry fads. Thus, each enhanced track remains refreshingly timeless and modern.
HOW TO GET YOUR COPY OF STILL RESISTING
Still Resisting is now available online through CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ronthompson2
To get a personally autographed copy and have a lot of fun as well, plan on attending one of Ronís upcoming CD Release Parties. You will have the opportunity to get one of the first copies of Still Resisting, win prizes, and of courseó enjoy quality live music provided by Ron Thompson & His Resistors.
Current CD Release Parties are scheduled for:
Friday, January 14
SUTTER STREET CAFE
111 South Sutter Street, Stockton, CA 209/ 469-4781
7:30 ñ 11:00 PM ÿ $10 Cover Charge
http://www.sutterstreetcafe.com/
Friday, January 21
MOJO LOUNGE
3714 Peralta Blvd, Fremont CA 510/739-1028
9:30 PM ÿ $5.00
Saturday, January 22
JJís BLUES CLUB
3439 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara 408/243-6441
7:00-9:00 PM ÿ $10.00
Friday, January 28
BISCUITS AND BLUES
401 Mason St, San Francisco CA 415/292-BLUES (2583)
Opening for Ron will be The Bottoms Up Blues Gang
http://biscuitandblue.citysearch.com/
8:30 PM & 10:30 PM ÿ $15.00
Sunday, February 20
FAT CAT MUSIC HOUSE & LOUNGE
930 11th Street Modesto, CA 209/524-1400
Food, bands, invitational jam after the show.
http://www.fatcatmodesto.com/index.html
Ron & His Resistors perform at 6:30 PM
5:00 ñ 10:00 PM ÿ $12.00
More party planning is underway, so be sure and check the website for an upcoming celebration near you. Our new website address is www.rtblues.com. And that reminds usÖ.
RON HAS A NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE! CHECK IT OUT!
Ron decided to do himself and his fans a favor. We have acquired an updated domain name that is easier to spell and remember.
While we were switching domain names, we decided it was time to spruce things up and give the website a fresh face. Take a look! We have added some exciting and innovative features, including an updated photo gallery which will include the numerous past and present Resistors, as well as a special ìfan photoî site for all of the great people who send in their photos. We will also be uploading MP3 samples of Ronís music, including sneak previews of audio on upcoming CD releases.
We also added a link to an innovative company, Muzility, which offers quality streaming video online. We are putting together a one hour compilation of live performances, including Ron and the Resistors; Ron in solo performance; and some historical footage from the past. You might even spot yourself somewhere in the audience! Once complete, the footage will be available through Muzility and also in DVD format.
We are grateful to Marc Blake, who created the new domain name. We are especially thankful for our new webmaster, Theo Leikam, who hails from Portland, Oregon, and rebuilt the website with a clean fresh look. If you are looking for a webmaster who works hard and is a total professional, we highly recommend Theo. You can write to him at: theo@leikam.com
THANKS TO: Kathryn & Dave Perrin, John Mork, Theo Leikam, Cheryl OíGrady, Tom Yearnshaw, Marc Blake, Troy Norberg, and Les and Doreen Simmerman.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
As always, music is a great idea! And remember, Magic Touch has a great holiday song ñ Little Drummer Boy. Order your Ron Thompson CDs online through CD Baby:
Magic Touch http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ronthompson
Still Resisting http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ronthompson2
T-shirts and tank tops will soon be available through the website. Check Ronís SHOP page for more details http://www.rtblues.com/shop.html.
RONíS CALENDAR
As you know, the calendar is subject to change. At this time, many performances (especially the CD release parties) are planned but not set in stone. Your best bet is to check the website calendar http://www.rtblues.com/calendardec.html before heading out the door.