Matt with Camp Freddy Roxy December Residency

[FunkyMonkey]

SLASH, CHESTER BENNINGTON, BILLY DUFFY Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood - Dec. 10, 2008

Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES), Chester Bennington (LINKIN PARK) and Billy Duffy (THE CULT) are among the guest musicians who joined all-star cover band CAMP FREDDY last night (December 9) for its performance at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. This was the second of the four-night Roxy residency for CAMP FREDDY, which features Billy Morrison (CIRCUS DIABLO, THE CULT), Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER), Donovan Leitch (son of singer Donovan), and Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION).

Commented Navarro: "Once again, we all had a great time last night at The Roxy for week two of the CAMP FREDDY residency. Our guests included Mark McGrath who did an unbelievable version of 'Public Image' and an even better job on 'Sanctuary' with THE CULT's Billy Duffy. Who knew the guy could sing like that? Mark also killed it on 'Rebel Yell' with Steve Stevens on guitar... Later we were joined by Slash and Chester Bennington for 'Whole Lotta Love' and 'Paradise City', which were the ultimate finale. Chester also did an incredible version of 'Mountain Song' with the core band. Of all the people who I have heard sing that song, Chester is second best, after Perry [Farrell], of course. Chester obviously respects the song and really does it justice in his delivery and clear intentions to stay true to the original version. He also tore up 'Ace of Spades'. Other guests included Franky Perez [SCARS ON BROADWAY], who amazed everyone with his incredible voice on 'Highway To Hell' and 'Alright Now', Steve Jones, and THE DARLING STILETTOS."

Fan-filmed video footage of last night's concert can be viewed below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110615

[FunkyMonkey]

Live Review
Camp Freddy - The Roxy, West Hollywood

Wed, 10 Dec 2008

Camp in December

"Are you ready for a fucking mega rock show tonight?" Donovan Leitch asked the sold out crowd at the Roxy, on night two of Camp Freddy's December residency. The audience roared, and they were more than primed for a "mega rock show" courtesy of Camp Freddy?the Special Forces of cover bands. However, the evening's "V.I.P." guests were just as ready as the fans were. Perching over the balcony, Slash smiled as a cigarette dangled from his lips. Signature top hat on his head, he was ready to light up the Roxy like never before.

Though Slash waited till the end of the set for his turn to join the party on stage, his presence was definitely felt, as pockets of fans kept staring up towards the balcony at him. However, once the music began, all eyes were transfixed on the stage and the rock n' roll royalty holding court there. The party started with a raucous rendition of the Queen classic "Tie Your Mother Down." No matter how cold it is outside, Camp Freddy bring the heat?and Dave Navarro never needs to wear a shirt. Navarro anchored down the infectious riff with an unmatched gusto and grit, as Matt Sorum pounded out each rhythm with an unparalleled charisma. As Sorum flipped drumsticks, he showcased a true percussive panache that few drummers brandish. Meanwhile, Leitch carried the chorus to heights of pure rock n' roll ecstasy. Once Navarro ripped the first solo, it was on. It didn't stop from there either.

Van Halen's "You Really Got Me" gave Navarro the space to showcase his virtuosity, as he breathed new life into Eddie Van Halen's impenetrable fretwork. Even though some massively influential musicians shared the stage with Camp Freddy last night, a relative newcomer, Frankie Perez, made a lasting impression. The Scars On Broadway guitarist grabbed everyone's attention, during spot-on renditions of "Highway to Hell" and "Alright Now." He dashed across the stage with a strut that evoked Mick Jagger and a fire forged from pure heavy metal. He garnered massive applause as well, despite being the underdog of the evening. It was a ballsy and bombastic turn for Perez.

The Darling Stilettos traded off melodies on "Girls Got Rhythm," while Mark McGrath joined Steve Stevens for an epic "Rebel Yell." Afterwards, McGrath exclaimed, "I know who's backstage, and it's going to be the best fucking show we've ever done." The band backed that up, especially during a fiery display on David Bowie's "Suffragette City" that included The Cult's Billy Duffy, The Sex Pistols' Steve Jones and Camp Freddy axeman Billy Morrison singing.

Next came a true clash of the titans. Bassist Chris Chaney began churning out the slow, ominous roll at the beginning of Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song," and suddenly Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington took to the stage. A torrent of energy spread through the building, and everything erupted. Watching Chester with Camp Freddy is like bridging the generational gap. Chester showcased a vocal prowess and style that matched the legends beside him. He can hold his own alongside former Guns N' Roses and Jane's Addiction members, fitting right in. In fact, his presence caused a surge, as he simply killed the song's chorus. At the same time, Navarro conjured Hendrix on the solo and unleashed his best lead of the evening. Their chemistry was palpable and infectious.

However, it got better. Slash stormed the stage during Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love." He oscillated between strange toggle switch schizophrenia and mind-blowing fretwork. Slash simply bled soul all over the stage, as he and Chester brought the show to rapturous heights. Sorum nailed the drum break, injecting it with a tribal flair.

As Slash tore through "Paradise City" with Chester singing, it was hard to believe Camp Freddy could top this. However, there's no doubt they will?probably next week.

?Rick Florino
12.10.08

http://artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,4894642,00.html

[Smoking Guns]

^^^^Damn, good review.  The youtube clips of Whole Lotta Love and Paradise City fucking rock.

[Falcon]

Thanks to Billy Morrison for the following recap of the 12/9 CF Roxy gig:

"Finally, I am starting to feel a bit better. And I also don't have quite such a crazy schedule in front of me right now. Tuesday's Roxy show was completely off the hook. Slash and Chester Bennington closed the show with Whole Lotta Love and Paradise City, Chester totally blew everyone away with versions of Mountain Song and Ace Of Spades, Mark McGrath was amazing on She Sells Sanctuary and Public Image, and Franky Perez rocked ACDC and Free. Along with myself and Donovan singing a few, we all had a fantastic gig. It sounded tight and loud and the audience were loving it. Thanks to all who came down - two more to go and it just keeps getting better. A full list of songs and guests will be on the Camp Freddy site later today and pics and videos from the show will no doubt appear during the coming week. Check the MySpace sites, this blog and the Freddy site for details"

[FunkyMonkey]

Some photos from the Dec. 2nd show...

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?src=quick&contractUrl=2&assetType=image&family=editorial&phrase=camp%20freddy

[FunkyMonkey]

Camp Freddy: The Future of Rock & Roll?

Posted December 12, 2008

I have seen the future of rock & roll, and its name is Camp Freddy.

Compared to the past of rock & roll, the future of rock & roll is a little older, a bit more intimate, but still wildly and undeniably cool.

The other night I went to see Camp Freddy for the first time at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip. What exactly is Camp Freddy you ask, at least rhetorically? Well, I'd say that Camp Freddy is a true rock & roll rarity -- a super group that's actually super, a loose gathering of great players that truly tight. On their website -- www.campfreddy.net -- Camp Freddy describe themselves as "not a band" but "also way more than a jam session." More descriptively they are called an "Occasional Happening" and "a freak of Hollywood nature."

The happening freaks in question are -- at their core - guitarist Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction), drummer Matt Sorum (The Cult, Guns 'N Roses/Velvet Revolver), Billy Morrison (The Cult), Chris Chaney (session great and tours with Alanis Morrisette and Jane's Addiction) with charismatic and charming frontman Donovan Leitch, son of another fine singer you should know who went simply by that first name. I hear that Scott Weiland was also part of Camp Freddy, but apparently he got caught with some contraband sweets in the camp bunk, and he was not around for the good clean fun the other night.

Based on Wednesday's show, Camp Freddy is an extremely welcoming place -- a packed crowd at the Roxy saw a constant stream of guests and fellow travelers take the stage including Slash, Steve Jones, Mark McGrath and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, among others, running through an intoxicating blend of classic rock and punk standards. A singer named Franky Perez sang the hell out of "Highway To Hell," Chester Bennington made "Mountains" by Jane's Addiction even more majestic and McGrath did a very credible "EMI" with Steve Jones sitting in. And Slash played "Paradise City" and seemed happy to be with a band that actually appeared to like one another.

At a time when everyone still alive in rock history in music is reuniting for profit if not for fun, it was a gas, gas, gas to experience some heartfelt rock for rock's sake.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-wild/camp-freddy-the-future-of_b_150530.html

From Matt Sorum's website.

[Falcon]

Info on the one off private CF Chicago gig 12/6 in between their December Roxy Residency courtesy of www.campfreddy.net

This was an epic two and a half hour set by Camp Freddy. At a private party in Chicago, surrounded by snow drifts and christmas lights, the band played the longest set so far of their seven years, as people just kept shouting songs and the band kept playing.

SETLIST: Tie Your Mother Down, Just What I Needed, Should I Stay, Ziggy Stardust, Feel Like Makin Love, Pinball Wizard, You Really Got Me, People Are Strange, Brown Sugar, Suffragette City, White Wedding, 20th Century Boy, Roadhouse Blues, Lil Devil, Jailbreak, Cat Scratch Fever, Rock N Roll All Nite, Rebel Yell, Gimme Shelter, I Wanna Be Your Dog, Rain, and a bunch of other songs we have all forgotten!.

GUESTS: Steve Stevens, Billy Duffy, Mark McGrath, Brett Scallions.

[Falcon]

Roxy reminder...

For those in the LA area, the 3rd installment of CF's December Roxy Residency is tonight.

Not sure if they're tickets available but creative ways of entrance are encouraged by the band....

[Falcon]

Pics of the 12/16 show can be found here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ambersonian/sets/72157611281990221/detail/

Thanks to Amber.

Looks as though guests included Billy Gibbons, Steve Jones, Wes Scantlin, Mark McGrath, Steve Lukather, Fred Durst, Kenny Aronoff

[FunkyMonkey]

EDIT Falcon - Vids from last nights (12/16) CF Roxy show, thanks to Tom as always.

Nirvana's "Come As You Are" with Wes Scantlin (he kills it by the way)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvjPQjP2kWM&feature=channel_page

Camp Freddy: You Really Got Me w/Fred Durst and Steve Lukather
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Vud4fPWRQ
And
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azHh_4pSy60

Camp Freddy: La Grange w/ Billy Gibbons and Kenny Aronoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvuzmPGOkaU
One more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prQD2LCh_j4

Camp Freddy: Foxy Lady w/Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Kenny Aronoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQmgrf1vSp8

White Wedding: w/ Billy Mo on vox and Stevie Stevens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYbTsW5rzg0

Rock N Roll all Night w/Fred Durst and Mark McGrath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFv7QN9AUNs&feature=channel_page
And
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM4G6m6o8o8

Pretty Vacant w/ Steve Jones and Mark McGrath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSQoiaZQBzU

Ziggy Stardust w/ Steve Jones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrm_o8CxGOI

Cat Scratch Fever w/ Mark McGrath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hgvlxQd3uM&feature=channel_page

Round and Round w/ The Donna's Brett Anderson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUQd_A3sOu0&feature=channel_page

Highway To Hell w/Billy Duffy and Brett Anderson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8PSwR5zbWs&feature=channel_page

[FunkyMonkey]

http://www.billymorrison.net/weblog/

"I'll update this post throughout the day - pics, video and the answers to all your questions - but I had to get on and tell you all how amazing last nights Roxy show was....Wes Scantlin, Billy Duffy, Brett Anderson, Steve Jones, Mark McGrath, Steve Stevens, Fred Durst and Billy Gibbons all came together and jammed with us. Everyone had a fantastic time and the energy was pretty crazy. It was a sold out show and we busted out some Halen, ZZ Top, Nirvana, Hendrix and a bunch of others. I am not going to tell you who's playing next week, but it's the last show at The Roxy next tuesday (and the last Freddy show of 2008) and if you are a fan of rock music, I STRONGLY advise you to buy a ticket now! I can't quite believe it myself, but I think next weeks show is gonna top it all off quite nicely!! Don't say you weren't warned."

Billy

[FunkyMonkey]

BILLY DUFFY, FRED DURST, BILLY GIBBONS Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood - Dec. 19, 2008

Billy Duffy (THE CULT), Fred Durst (LIMP BIZKIT), Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP) and Wes Scantlin (PUDDLE OF MUDD) are among the guest musicians who joined all-star cover band CAMP FREDDY this past Tuesday night (December 16) for its performance at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. This was the third of the four-night Roxy residency for CAMP FREDDY, which features Billy Morrison (CIRCUS DIABLO, THE CULT), Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER), Donovan Leitch (son of singer Donovan), and Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION).

Commented Morrison: "Everyone had a fantastic time and the energy was pretty crazy. It was a sold-out show and we busted out some HALEN, ZZ TOP, NIRVANA, HENDRIX and a bunch of others. I am not going to tell you who's playing next week, but it's the last show at the Roxy next Tuesday (and the last FREDDY show of 2008) and if you are a fan of rock music, I STRONGLY advise you to buy a ticket now! I can't quite believe it myself, but I think next weeks show is gonna top it all off quite nicely!! Don't say you weren't warned."

Fan-filmed video footage of this past Tuesday night's concert can be viewed below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=111164

[Falcon]

Thanks to Billy Morrison for the following setlist/guest info for the week 3 December Roxy Residency:

SETLIST:  Hello There, Cat Scratch Fever, Girls Got Rhythm, Come as You Are, Round And Round, Highway to Hell, She Sells Sanctuary, White Wedding, Ziggy Stardust, Pretty Vacant, You Really Got Me, Rock N Roll All Night, Foxy Lady, La Grange, I Wanna Be Your Dog

GUESTS: Mark McGrath, Darling Stilettos, Wes Scantlin, Brett Anderson, Billy Duffy, Steve Stevens, Steve Jones, Fred Durst, Steve Lukather, Kenny Aranoff, Billy Gibbons.

[FunkyMonkey]

According to Matt Sorum, next week's guest will be Ozzy Osbourne. 

[Falcon]

Quick reminder from CF's myspace:

"And as for Camp Freddy Holiday Madness at the Roxy?

Only ONE SHOW left, tomorrow 12/23.
Get your tickets NOW! DO NOT MISS THIS, it?s going to be EPIC!"

[FunkyMonkey]

OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform With CAMP FREDDY Tomorrow? - Dec. 22, 2008

According to drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER), Ozzy Osbourne is among the guest musicians who will join the all-star cover band CAMP FREDDY tomorrow night (December 23) for the group's performance at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. This will be the fourth and final show of the month-long Roxy residency for CAMP FREDDY, which features Billy Morrison (CIRCUS DIABLO, THE CULT), Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Sorum, Donovan Leitch (son of singer

CAMP FREDDY recently parted ways with Los Angeles' acclaimed Indie 103.1 radio station, which has aired the band's weekly show every Saturday for nearly five years.

CAMP FREDDY is continuing work on what is expected to eventually be released as the band's debut album. Among the cuts that are set to appear on the effort are "20th Century Boy" (also featuring Steve Jones from THE SEX PISTOLS on lead guitar) and THIN LIZZY's "Jailbreak" (featuring ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell on vocals and Billy Duffy on lead guitar). Other guest musicians include RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith and singer Macy Gray.

Since its formation six years ago when they rocked the opening of The Standard Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles at the invitation of Brent Bolthouse, CAMP FREDDY has performed on both coasts of America and on national television shows ("The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", "Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn", "Last Call with Carson Daly").

Ozzy Osbourne performing with CAMP FREDDY on August 1, 2008:

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=111321

[FunkyMonkey]

Some videos from the Dec. 23rd show:


Iron Man w/Ozzy Osbourne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aqh900GmwY


Crazy Train w/Ozzy Osbourne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy8-98ZhM0c


Suffragette City w/Royston Langdon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvGXPKS_mbg

[Smoking Guns]

Matt is kicking ass here!

[CheapJon]

i'm glad that they didn't pick that karaoke singer

[Falcon]

Thanks to Billy Morrison for the recap of last nights show:

December 24, 2008

OZZY AND FREDDY AT THE ROXY

"Tired. Drained. Beat. Mentally Exhausted. Emotionally Bankrupt. Spiritually Enlightened. These words describe how I feel after five hours sleep and one of the best Camp Freddy shows in the bands seven years. The noise that the audience made when we brought the one and only Mr Ozzy Osbourne out to the stage was deafening. And Crazy Train, Iron Man and Paranoid brought the house down. I don't care who you are - watching a true legend like Ozzy perform in a small club like that is a very special and very intense experience. Standing on the stage with him playing those iconic songs is beyond. Linda Perry, Steve Jones, Juliette Lewis, Naveen Andrews, Chris Vrenna, Mark McGrath and Royston Langdon were all part of the final show at The Roxy. And we closed the month long residency with Ozzy and huge smiles all around. The energy was electric, both from the completely sold out venue and the band onstage. Huge thank you's go out to all the musicians and performers that took part in the shows with us. I hope everyone who played, came out, watched and experienced these gigs had as good a time as we did. I would imagine that pictures and video will be flowing freely as usual and when I get it all, I'll put it up here. I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and thank each and every one of you for the love and support. 2009, baby. More of the same coming your way soon"