(Photo by Cynthia Boucher)
Greetings Funk Fans!
Oh, what a year it’s been (see below for the recap). And already 2010 is eagerly anticipated.
The latest news is that my CD “PIGS FEET and POTTED MEAT” has reached #30 on the Relix Magazine Jambands.com radio airplay chart (November 9, 2009 chart)
(http://www.jambands.com/radio-charts/2009/11/09/triumphant-joy).
This is awesome for us, as you can imagine. Do you have your copy yet? It makes a great funky holiday gift! Get it here:
(http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ivanbodley3)
I’ve got some very cool gigs coming up!
Friday, January 29, at midnight, The “PIGS FEET” trio with James Dower and Joe Goretti makes its NYC debut at the world-famous Blue Note club. Mark your calendars now! Get ready for a funky late-night hang….
Saturday, December 12, 2009, I’ll be subbing on the Broad Way in “Rock of Ages” at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 2pm and 8pm.
January 8, 2010, I’ll be playing acoustic bass behind three legendary songwriters at the APAP convention at the New York Hilton. Check these guys out:
BARRY MANN (wrote: “On Broadway,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Here You Come Again,” etc, etc.),
JIMMY WEBB (“Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “MacArthur Park,” etc, etc.), and
LAMONT DOZIER (“How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Stop in the Name of Love,” etc, etc.). Oh, man! I can hardly stand it!
February 5, 2010, I’ll be music directing for RICHARD STREET of the TEMPTATIONS (1971-1995) in Miami, FL.
February 14, 2010, I’ll be performing in Bermuda with soul legend CHUCK JACKSON.
February 20, 2010, I’ll be performing with ALEXANDER MARKOV’S “ROCK CONCERTO” in Biloxi, MS.
March 10, 2010, I’ll be music directing for SAM MOORE at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, FL.
2009 in review, the year that was.
January:
I rang in the New Year in Milwaukee with Richard Street of the Temptations singing a capella doo wop in the hotel bar.
Played on Stephen Lynch's new studio album "3 Balloons."
Music Director for Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball with Sam Moore, Elvis Costello & Sting. Show is filmed by Barry Levinson for an upcoming documentary, "Poliwood."
Daryl Glenn & Jo Lynn Burks' "Nashville" wins cabaret triple crown. It is the first show in history to win all 3 awards. Awards ceremony at Town Hall. I am Associate Conductor on this show.
February:
Appeared on the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize honoring George Carlin on PBS. Cracked Ice is the house band. Ben E. King is featured musical guest.
Performed with Lou Christie at Queens College, NY.
April:
Music Director for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony after party with Sam Moore in Cleveland, OH. "Hello, Cleveland!"
My Trio CD released: "Pigs Feet & Potted Meat."
With Cracked Ice we back Barbara Harris of The Toys at the Metropolitan Room, NYC.
May:
Tribecca Film Festival screening of Barry Levinson's "Poliwood," filmed partly at the inauguration gig in January. We’re on screen with Sam Moore, Elvis Costello and Sting about 3 times in the film.
Performed Alex Markov's Rock Concerto with 150-member orchestra and chorus for 5,000 fans and on national television in Ankara, Turkey.
June:
Made my Broadway debut as a sub for the great Winston Roye in the 80s rock musical: "Rock of Ages." Continue to sub on “RoA” throughout the year averaging two performances per month.
July:
Music Director for The Crystals, New Castle, PA.
Music Director for Disco Divas show at Mohegan Sun Casino starring Maxine Nightingale and A Taste of Honey featuring Janice Marie.
Music Director for Sam Moore, Nakusp Music Festival, British Columbia, Canada.
September:
Music Director for The Crystals in Pittsburgh, PA.
Performed with Cracked Ice backing James Montgomery, Magic Dick & Jay Geils at Westport, CT BBQ fest.
October:
Played Carnegie Hall for the first time with comedian Stephen Lynch.
November:
Music Director for Sam Moore in Biloxi, MS.
"Pigs Feet & Potted Meat" gets airplay on 70 radio stations nationally, a great review in Bass Player magazine, goes to #1 on the local Brooklyn Reverb Nation jazz chart, and goes to #30 on the Relix Magazine Jambands.com airplay chart.
December:
Played the Borgata in Atlantic City with Stephen Lynch.
Thanks for all of the great memories in 2009. I look forward to seeing you all in 2010!
Your pal,
Ivan
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