thomson Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) A friend of mine Glenn Grainger is writing a play titled “Manuel†that documents the life of Richard Manuel. ---Richard Manuel. Born in Startford ON in 1943. Member of The Band. Took his own life in 1986.---Glenn has been working with the Manuel family and a variety of musicians to ensure that he is creating an accurate depiction of Richard. The play isn’t ready yet (I’ll keep y’all posted on that) but for now Glenn has organized an AMAZING night of music:CELEBRATING THE BANDFriday Nov 25th, 2011Concert, Dinner and Silent AuctionKitchener, ONFeaturing Chuck Leavell (from The Stones), Royal Wood, The Sadies, The Steve Strongman Band, The Last Waltz Tribute Band and more being added to the lineup....Hosted by Alan CrossTickets are pricey but proceeds go to two great causes:Canadian Mental Health Association, andProduction of the play “Manual†FacebookMore info & Tickets using PayPal at www.paddlesinaction.comCheck this out and spread the word!If anyone wants to get in on a table together message me. :thumbup: Anne Edited January 9, 2014 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) I am seriously thinking about this. Sounds awesome. I stopped by here and cleaned up the site recently: I'd go just to meet Alan Cross! Edited October 1, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 That's a pretty cool lineup of musicians and music historians. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Chuck Leavell! Fucking great! Like what he did with the Stones, but love his work with the Allman Brothers, especially on Brothers and Sisters and "Jessica". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Those quotes on the facebook page are bullshit. They can't just take what jounalists thought of The Band and quote them to sell tickets. That's really lame. What do jounalists think of the production? I'm certain it's not ".the closest thing to a perfect rock group we have." Lies hurt dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Wow, this looks fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 ------------------------------------------------ "Well, let's see: I started at nine and quit. Then got back to it when I was twelve. Then I became a party star. In fact, I became a party!" --Richard Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yeah, this has my interest for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 You know it just dawned on me that this event will be held on a very very special anniversary:The Last Waltz show was played 35 years ago to the day of this performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 The Manuel Play is starting to take shape. Based out of London Ontario, they are currently auditioning musicians for the play. If you know any singing drummers aged 18-30 I believe they are having a hard time filling the role of Levon (understandably--big shoes to fill).To learn more about the project and to get updates check out their new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/manuel.play.14?fref=ts&ref=br_tfor the website:http://www.themanuelplay.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I've heard that Ricky Neu knows how to whistle and play congas at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 ohh, I just saw the age requirement, Ricky is WAY too old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 At loooooong last, The Manuel Play is in production and tickets are on sale! "Manuel is a play about Richard Manuel, the deeply talented and enigmatic piano player and vocalist from the acclaimed musical group THE BAND. This play is a lively and musical tale told from the point of view of Richard's last remaining brother Al who reflects back on thirty key years in his brother's turbulent and incredible life. In doing so, Al confronts his own feelings while facing formidable forces of nature and dark complexities of the human condition." The premiere set of performance for the play will take place at the end of this month in London Ontario. April 26-May 1, 2016 Grand Theatre "Hailed as "the light of THE BAND" by his good friend Eric Clapton, Richard Manuel had a voice that could melt hearts that was forged from another world. But so too was his sensitive spirit and this story by Glenn William Grainger chronicles the clash between the harsh external road of the musician's life and one man's profound inner longing for peace and acceptance." Directed by John Pacheco. Special musical consultant Terry Danko (brother of The Band's Rick Danko). http://www.grandtheatre.com/index.php?cID=1471 I'm gonna go. Anyone else in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Let me know when you're going and we'll meet you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 This looks like a treat, which day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'd be interested as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I'm available the 26th, 27th, or 28th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I just got a message from Anne, the date chosen is Wednesday April 27. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Working in Toronto later that day. Enjoy folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Not it the cards to go see the play... I hope there's some way to see it beyond this production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 If anyone is in the 519 tonight, there is a small group of us hitting this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 It was community theatre at it's best.... lighting miscues, inept soundmen etc. "The Band" weren't bad but as expected Richard couldn't hit the 'Richard' notes (not surprised, I mean who can?!) and some of the acting and script was pretty campy. That said it was a play about Richard Manuel and The Band and they played the actual music not some Muzak crap. The costumes and set design were pretty on point, in fact the costumes for specific events (Ed Sullivan, Woodstock) were exactly what they wore. At the end of the night I was really happy to have gone and supported the arts and got to see some friends I don't see often enough so it was a total win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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