Bobby Long at the Troubador

Last friday Bobby Long swept into Los Angeles to play at the Troubadour in Hollywood. This not only caused me to go into girly glee because Long was back in town but it happened to be this TS blogger's birthday!

And what a way to celebrate!

Bobby with a band is simply AMAZING! I didn't think I could love him more but I was WRONG!

And a huge 'Thank you' to the ladies who stepped out with me to plow me with beers, even though they still had to work the next day. Love Ya!

Bobby Long "The Shift" (INTERVIEW)

Bobby Long "What Does Peace Mean?" (INTERVIEW)

Bobby Long Debuts 2010 Tour at SxSW

Singer-songwriter Bobby Long is finalizing plans for a return to American shores that will include his first appearance at SxSW in Austin in March. The 24-year-old Brit, whose 2009 “Dangerous Summer” tour of the U.S. and Canada comprised some 100 shows and was extended through the end of the year, is about to embark on a three-week European tour that will include shows in Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands as well as an appearance in London.

Long, who plays a Gibson J200, has begun recording his much anticipated debut studio album with producer Liam Watson (The White Stripes’ “Elephant”) at the helm. It is targeted for an early summer release. He has sold over 10,000 copies of his 10-song collection of original material called Dirty Pond Songs that he recorded in his bedroom to make available exclusively at his shows. “Left to Lie” and “The Bounty of Mary Jane” from that CD are available for download from iTunes and other digital outlets. “Let Me Sign,” a song he co-wrote with Marcus Foster, is included on the American Music Award-winning soundtrack of the blockbuster film “Twilight.”

Fans first discovered Long’s compelling brand of acoustic music via the film, YouTube and his continually-updated MySpace page, which surpassed one million views last summer. Music critics and selected radio programmers have jumped on the Long bandwagon early, praising both his songwriting and his style:

“With raw vocal power and smart, evocative lyrics, Long is a folksinger with a spirited intensity that puts him outside and above the masses of singer-songwriters roaming our cities, towns and social networks.” —blogcritics.com

“Long has a likable, rough-hewn voice, a catchy way with a chorus and a style that evokes early Bob Dylan.” –Boston Herald

Bobby Long’s confirmed 2010 U.S. dates are as follows: March 12—WXPN Free at Noon live broadcast, Philadelphia; March 13—World Café Live Upstairs, Philadelphia; March 15—Mercury Lounge, New York City; March 16—Poor David’s Pub, Dallas (Yep, I'll be at this one!!! -C); and March 17- 21—SxSW Music Conference, Austin, TX. The complete 2010 tour will be announced shortly.

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New Music Tuesday from Bobby Long

'hide yours, i'll hide mine'

Hide yours I’ll hide mine

By Bobby Long



I was riding high on the wings of love

Like I child I couldn’t want enough

Then you spurn your words you told me things

Because you laid out all your offerings



Sorry but I didn’t mean to be quiet

Sorry if I don’t have the eyes to hide it

Sorry if I can’t forget the time

Just hide your and I’ll hide mine



Pleasant needs were torn of a man in love

Chased by ghost less past cradled by the dove

See you’re my dove with an unbreakable wing

It’s not your clarity but the rotten sting

You’re my eastern path, my homeward bound

You’re my innocent and my lost and found

So you spurn your words and you tell me things

Please don’t lay out all your offerings



Sorry but I didn’t mean to be quiet

Sorry if I don’t have the words to hide it

Sorry if I can’t forget the time

Just hide yours and I’ll hide mine

Sorry but I didn’t mean to be quiet

Sorry if I don’t have the words to hide it

Sorry if I can’t forget the time

Just hide yours and I’ll hide mine



Just forget yours and I’ll keep mine

Source: Land of Dreamers

Bobby Long continues to charm L.A.

Tonight Bobby wrapped up his stint in Socal and from what I hear in San Diego he went out with a bang. I wish I was there but sadly I'm here in Los Angeles thinking about his recent performances at Hotel Cafe. Musically he leaves me breathless, and looking forward to his show's next month.
This was my favorite song of the evening, its a The girl from the Keys/Penance Melody.
Enjoy!


In between songs, Bobby talks about his experience watching the World Series in New York City.

The Art Pack: Bobby Long

The Art Pack - Bobby Long
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Adorable.
I adore this kid.

Bobby Long - SoHo Whores

Bobby Long - Soho Whores....just hella cute! Just mimicing his good friend Sam Bradley. I love silly Bobby.


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Two Nights with Marcus Foster

Meet Marcus Foster

All my Marcus Foster alerts are about Marcus comments regarding his best friend. Screw the friend its all about Marcus (disclaimer: I think his FRIEND is adorable but this is about Marcus)!! Hey audience attendees did you not enjoy the deliciousness that is Marcus Foster? Did they even pay attention to the way that man plays a guitar? WTF people get your head out of the sand and pay attention, I have a story about a man name Marcus, and he hails from London. He finally made a trek to the United States and played at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles for the first time this past Friday & Saturday evening. And let me tell you it was an experience I will never forget.

Ami has been waiting for Marcus to come to the Los Angeles for awhile. All through the show she was completely giddy and singing along. We both were in awe by the time we got in line to speak with him. We aked who he'd like to do a duet with but he had so many names he couldn't choose. He did say he would love to work with Tom Waits since he's his biggest influence but would be too nervous to talk. Yah Marcus we know the feeling.

I thought this picture was so cute I had to include it. He's just seems like one of those guys you would love to have a beer with and joke around.

Like most people I was unfamiliar with Marcus Foster’s music I knew he was one of the co-writers for Twilight’s Let Me Sign but other than that nothing. And instead of going to his myspace page to familiarize myself I decided to wait to see him live when he played at the Hotel Café here in Los Angeles. Still on my high from Bobby Long Wednesday & Thursday night I was excited to see this guy everyone from Larrami to the ladies from the Land of Dreamers was raving out.
How do I describe Marcus Foster?.....He is James Dean and Bob Dylan with a Chris Martin twist all wrapped into one. If you loved Rob Pattinson and his style of music on the Twilight soundtrack then you NEED TO LISTEN TO MARCUS FOSTER. After one song I realized Marcus is who RPattz patterns himself after.
From the moment he walked on stage Marcus owned it, he had the audience captivated. I loved his charismatic antics on stages. In between songs he kept the crowd with witty banter but as he perform you were entranced with his words. I have to say most of the time I was just staring at his hands as he played the guitar and on Saturday night he played the piano for his Tom Waits cover. Yeah my mouth just about fell open at that point.
I'm sorry have we met? I'm Tammy and I'm a picture whore. Of course I got another picture with Marcus. I wanted to go home have a beer and pretend I could play the guitar just like him but we all know I can barely play a chord. This picture will keep me tide over until I see him next time. By the time the ladies from Twilight Sisterhood left we knew we were fans (sadly this fan lost her new Marcus Foster CD due to her drunken ways after the concert! URGH!).

Night One


Night Two

Bobby Long's show cancelled!!

Bobby Long has to postpone his Vanvcouver show tonight due to visa issues. Please check out his message from Myspace.

From Bobby's myspace page:

im so so sorry vancouver cancelled.
hello,
was so looking forward to tonight's show but was denied access into the country due to visa problems. i really feel let down and i feel like i have let you down too. the show was sold out. As for the ticket situation were going to re-book and as soon as we know the details ill let you no. your tickets will be valid for that date. all have a safe journey home from the gig.
i really dont no what to say except sorry.
thanks for all your support.
love bobby x
shitttttttttttttt

A night with Bobby Long

Even though I saw Bobby Long during last spring and thought he was very talented....ok I'll be honest....I thought he was EXTREMELY HOT & talened I was shocked to realize how much I just missed his music. Yes I have the CD but there is NOTHING like watching the man in person on stage with just his guitar. He has this intensity while he plays and I wonder if gets lost in his own world then suddenly remembers he needs to sing. Someone at my table stated its hard to believe he's in his early 20's. I just replied its because he's an Old Soul, he's not like most people his age. And that is the best way to describe Bobby and his music.

I remember reading a review of Bobby's cd Dirty Pond Songs and the reviewer said it wasn't your typical lyrics but more like musical poetry....Never thought of it that way but kind of true. And with that review fresh in my mind I watched Bobby in whole new light and to say I was memorized is an understatement. I sat there thinking each song provokes some emotion from me whether remembering a lost love when I hear 'Who Have You Been Loving' to "Dead and Gone" to remind me life is too short and be happy and appreciate those in my life. Everyone hears something different, I just appreciate his words.

And sometimes it shocks me that not everyone knows who Bobby Long is. I know I'm thinking too far ahead. I met several ladies who were seeing him for the first time and were estatic to finally see him and could barely contain themselves. I did meet someone who say him play in London was happy he was here while she was vacationing in Los Angeles. Another lady from that group traveled from from San Francisco area to see him and planned to see him play later in the week. I wish I could see him play in SF or ATL.

Me and Bobby after he signed my shirt.

No I'm not angry nor do I walk around with my mouth wide open. I was actually joking around with Bobby.as he was writing on my back I said 'I feels like I'm getting a tattoo', I turned to look at him and asked if he had any tattoos and he would neither confirm nor deny such a thing.

"Tammy I like your shirt, Bobby Long" ::sigh:: okay when I saw Bobby I told him I bought this particular shirt just for his concert, it was an aged white tee with the british flag from Forever21. I asked him to sign it since I will never wear it again. He gave me a peculiar look and nervously aksed where do you want me to sign it? I told him where ever he felt comfortable. (I really didnt want him to be uncomfortable and would have NEVER asked him to sign in the boob area, so NOT me) He was a good sport about the signing my shirt.

Vanessa and Bobby Long

Vanessa buys one of Bobby's new shirt and asks him to sign it (can I say the new merchandise is HELLA CUTE!! They have a tote bag I need to get for $10) and of course he was cool and started signing when A.D.D. Cyn strolls over and says to Bobby "She likes to be called Sexy Bitch", he grinned and said 'Yeah?" and proceeds to write Sexy Bitch on her shirt. Gotta luv the guy!

The Final result...it's so CUTE!! I loved it when I saw it! So don't go copying! Vaness is the ORIGINAL SEXY BITCH!!

All in all the night was good. I got to spend time with my sisters from Twilight Sisterhood and the ladies from Land of Dreamers, even TS Blogger WearingWords made an appearance but had to dash to the 100Monkey show arcoss town. I'm going to catch Bobby's final show here in Los Angeles, then head down to the 100Monkey show @ the Viper Room. If you're at either show please stop me and say hello!

The Trifecta of Awesome: Bobby, Sam and Marcus TOGETHER

Two of our sisters were lucky enough to attend TwiCon in Dallas this weekend, and between their emails, texts and tweets I was beside myself with second-hand excitement for them.

But when they told me that 3/4ths of the infamous Brit Pack, Bobby Long, Marcus Foster and Sam Bradley, were on stage performing TOGETHER well... I died a little bit. Word on the street is they played I am Broken (made famous by none other than Mr. Rob Pattinson), so if anyone has that video I am going to need you to stop what you are doing IMMEDIATELY and post that some place that I can see it.

As it is, I did happen to find footage of them playing Crooked Sky. And to say it is amazing and chill-inducing is a gross understatement.

Enjoy!

Bobby Long, Marcus Foster, Sam Bradley
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*sigh*

Bobby Long is playing this Wednesday, August 6th at Hotel Cafe in LA, and Marcus Foster is playing the Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th. If you're in the area, we'll see you there! Come say hi to the Sisterhood. We don't bite... unless you ask us too. *wink*

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Bobby Long at The Garage, Last Show in England Before US Tour

It seems tickets are becoming rather scarce for Bobby Longs last England show at The Garage. He is encouraging those of you that can, to get on line ASAP and get your tickets. This last England show is going to be a pretty special one as he will be kicking off his US tour in NYC on July 26th and it may be several months before you can see him again.

So if your one of our loyal followers from Great Britain or your going to be in the vicinity and don't want to miss it (I know I wouldn't!!) Just click here and it will take you to the ticket link.

Also check out his MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/musicbobbylong

Bobby Long In San Francisco For One Night Only!

Singer/Songwriter Bobby Long will be embarking on his first major U.S. tour starting on July 26th in N.Y. City. Bobby first came to national attention for co-writing "Let Me Sign" for the film "Twilight". Although Bobby Long became known due to the movie's success, his music speaks for itself and is winning new fans all over the world.

Bobby has recently topped the ITUNESCharts with his 1st single "Left to Lie" which charted at number 8. Bobby Long played a three city sold out tour of taste maker shows in April this year, during which he recorded his new single "Being A Mockingbird" at Arlene's Grocery in NYC. Check out his my space page at www.myspace.com/musicbobbylong.

His San Francisco show is expected to sell out, so buy now or get there very early!

Bobby will be playing San Francisco on Friday August 7,8:00 p.m. at the Elbo Room 647 Valencia st,San Francisco, CA 94110 Pre-Sale Tickets are $12

Pre-sale tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63886*

Tickets will be $15 at the door.No one under 21 will be admitted

Source: sfweekly

Funniest Bobby Long, Marcus Foster & Sam Bradley Shit EVAH!!

As my final official post here on the TS blog, you know I could not pass up the opportunity to feature something from some of the members of the Brit Pack...my all-time favorite subjects!

Bobby Long and Marcus Foster searching for Sam Bradley


Sam Bradley's response to Bobby Long & Marcus Foster's Quest of Him


Now Sam's Flat Out Busted...


Robert Pattinson sure has some crazy ass friends and we love every last one of them!

Special thanks to Lady Jane.

Bobby Long Tweets 'The Bounty of Mary Jane'

This just in via a Bobby Long Tweet: "The Bounty of Mary Jane" available on Itunes. Surprised everyone it being out so early so you can buy it now.

RUN..DO NOT WALK to buy this song! Be sure to gift it to friends and family as well!

Bobby Long Add's More Dates to Venus

Due to increased demand Bobby Long has added more dates to current venues he is playing and has also lowered the entrance age to some venues as well. Some of the venues have been lowered to 18+ and others have been lowered to all ages.

Bobby also just posted a new song called "The Borough Mill". To listen to the new song and check out the additional dates you can go here: http://www.myspace.com/musicbobbylong

To check out and follow Bobby's blog please visit: blogs.myspace.com/musicbobbylong

Bobby Long's Acoustic Sessions

Thanks to Amanda Bell for sharing this video of Bobby Long performing a new song called 'In the Frost' for HUH. Magazine. Bobby will be touring the US again later this Summer, please check out his MySpace page for more information.



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Just Released: Marcus Foster EP on iTunes

Okay, so we all know that Tammy is our resident 100Monkeys blogger and I've settled nicely into being the Brit Pack blogger; a position I take very seriously. ;) Which is why I couldn't be more excited to announce that Marcus Foster has released his first EP on iTunes today. I've already been there, downloaded that and listened to 'I Don't Mind' about a half dozen times on my way in to work this morning.

In addition to 'I Don't Mind', the EP includes '14 Times', 'You, My Love', 'Same Old Dance', the jazzy 'Way Way Way' and the amazing 'Kiss is a knife' which is reminiscent of old Stones. Most of these songs can heard on Marcus' MySpace page where you'll also find his upcoming US tour schedule. So, check them out and be sure to "friend" him while you're there. Then head over to iTunes, purchase the EP and don't forget to gift it to friends and family, as well.

For anyone that's been living under a rock for the last year, Marcus is the co-writer, along with Bobby Long, of a little song called 'Let Me Sign'. This song was featured in the movie Twilight during the scene where Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) sucks the venom out of Bella Swan's (Kristen Stewart) wrist after an attack by the bad vampire James (Cam Gigandet). Rob recorded the song written by his good friends for the film and it's featured on the iTunes version of the Twilight Soundtrack.

Bobby Long's Cold, Cold Loving

It was mentioned the other day when we blogged Bobby Long's interview with Radar Online that he had written a new song called 'Cold, Cold Loving'. Unfortunately, it was not yet up on his MySpace page, but it is NOW. Check him out, scroll down on his music player to hear 'Cold, Cold Loving' and "Friend" him if you haven't already. The cut is just a demo for now, but I don't think you'll be disappointed.