July 17, 2008, 04:56:03 PM by Mike in Jane's Addiction.
'It's worth making up over' says frontman Perry Farrell
A proper reunion may be in the cards for Jane's Addiction, frontman Perry Farrell told NME.COM.
The band, who were named NME's Godlike Geniuses and performed together for the fist time in 17 years at the NME Awards USA in Los Angeles in April, are planning to meet to discuss getting back together.
"I sure would be open for it now," Farrell told NME.COM. "It sounds exciting to me as a listener. I just like to go out with people I think make beautiful music. As I say, we're not making war, we're making music, so how bad could it be?"
Farrell admitted that bringing together the strong personalities of bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins wouldn't be easy.
"We've got to figure out a common ground," Farrell said. "Jane's Addiction is a very inflammable group -- there's a lot of very strong personalities. But I still think it would be worth it to get Jane's Addiction together because the people and the party that could ensue from that would be so amazing it's worth making up over."
When asked what it would take to bring the band back together, Farrell responded, "Meetings. We're actually gonna have a meeting -- it's planned for sometime soon. But I'm not promising anything. One day I could just get so hot I could think I can't do it. But I'm probably old enough now that I think I can do it."
NME.com
April 25, 2008, 03:53:56 PM by Mike in Jane's Addiction.
Thanks to vikkivale for the photo :)
April 16, 2008, 06:28:09 PM by Mike in Jane's Addiction.
Perry and Dave together again last night at The Troubadour.
Photo courtesy of our very own vikkivale
April 15, 2008, 11:25:28 PM by Mike in Jane's Addiction.
When Jane's Addiction take the stage at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on April 23rd they'll be joined by co-founding member Eric Avery for the first time since September 26, 1991.
Eric made it official tonight on his blog
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
ok. so...short story is that ive decided to do a few songs with janes addiction at the nme awards show. they are honoring the legacy of janes and therefore i have decided to participate. i have kept silent this past week about it because i was concerned that if it got out that i was even considering it, that in itself would have been considered an answer and i didnt want to set this in motion until i had really decided either way. so i am sorry for the lack of response to your questions on the blog here.
i went to do dave navarros internet tv show today thinking that i might get some clarity about all this from talking to him. i had only spoken to two other folks about this up to that point. i was really conflicted and i am still unsure that this is the right answer (if there is such a thing) but i am happy to be a part of honoring janes. i am humbled that we are being put into the company of the others who have received this honor from the nme. and finally, i must admit that it has felt really good so far in both heart and mind; just sounds like a cool night. amazing.
now then, i have some basslines to figure out and rehearse.
posted by -ea. at 6:25 PM
April 11, 2008, 08:18:01 PM by Mike in Satellite Party.
Perry will be appearing at this year's festival once again.
On Saturday April 26th he'll help SPIN throw their Coachella After Party.
Sunday night he'll be playing in the dance tent.
Both nights will feature "live electro" sets with Carl and Etty.
April 11, 2008, 07:42:40 PM by Mike in Jane's Addiction.
Band will be honoured at first US NME Award
Apr 10, 2008
Jane's Addiction are set to be named Godlike Geniuses at the US NME Awards.
Members of the legendary band will come together to receive the award at the ceremony on April 23, which will be held at Los Angeles' Goldenvoice El Rey Theatre.
“When we were in the planning stages of bringing the NME Awards to America, Jane's Addiction were always in our thoughts," explained NME Editor Conor McNicholas of the award. "They are exactly the sort of once-in-a-lifetime, inspirational, aspirational, no-holds-barred, genre-busting, risk-taking, pioneering group which sums up what the NME Awards is all about.
"Breathtaking live, phenomenal on record, they blazed a trail for alternative music from which others have truly benefited over the past 20 years, and it is with the very greatest pleasure that we acknowledge and honour their contribution to making music which makes the world a better, more exciting place to live in."
Jane's Addiction are joining the likes of The Clash, New Order, Primal Scream and Manic Street Preachers, who are among the acts to have picked up the Godlike Genius prize at the UK awards.
NME has decided to give the band the award this year – the first time the awards are being held in the US – to recognise the fact that Jane's Addiction have done more than any other band to introduce American alternative music to the mainstream, founding the touring Lollapalooza Festival and giving what frontman Perry Farrell refers to as the "alternative nation" a real cultural focus and voice.
For more on US NME Awards head to NME.COM/awardsusa now
NME
April 07, 2008, 06:08:20 PM by Mike in Lollapalooza.
Here's your official 2008 Lollapalooza lineup.
Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West,Wilco,
The Raconteurs, Love and Rockets, Gnarls Barkley, Bloc Party, The Black Keys, Broken Social Scene, Flogging Molly, Mark Ronson, Cat Power, Lupe Fiasco, The National, G. Love & Special Sauce, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Explosions in the Sky, Brand New, Gogol Bordello, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, Dierks Bentley, Okkervil River, Amadou & Mariam, Blues Traveler, John Butler Trio, Girl Talk, CSS, Battles, Jamie Lidell, Butch Walker, Mates of State, Spank Rock, Brazilian Girls, Chromeo, Duffy, The Kills, Rogue Wave, The Go! Team, Mason Jennings, The Gutter Twins, Yeasayer, Grizzly Bear, MGMT, The Weakerthan, Booka Shade, Santogold
, Black Kids, Black Lips, Louis XIV, Dr. Dog, Nicole Atkins & the Sea, The Ting Tings, Kid Sister, Office, The Cool Kids, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, The Whigs, Manchester Orchestra, Foals, Uffie, The Octopus Project, Cadence Weapon, Ferras, De Novo Dahl, Noah and the Whale, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, K'NAAN, Serena Ryder, Newton Faulkner, Your Vegas, "Eli ""Paperboy"" Reed & The True Loves", Steel Train, Bang Camaro, The Blakes, Tally Hall, White Lies, Magic Wands, Electric Touch, Innerpartysystem, The Postelles, The Parlor Mob, DJ Bald Eagle, Krista, Ha Ha Tonka, Witchcraft, We Go To 11, Sofia Talvik
Discuss the lineup here in our forum.
For tickets visit the Lollapalooza web site.
April 01, 2008, 05:22:48 PM by Mike in other.
TOM MORELLO’S 7-CITY, 2-WEEK "JUSTICE TOUR"
SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL ACTIVISM AND
CELEBRATES SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC
Each date will include a day of activism alongside partner organizations
and an evening of music with Morello alongside a variety of special guests including
Slash, Perry Farrell, Davey Havok of AFI, Boots Riley,
Shooter Jennings and others.
Perry will be joining Tom and others on the following dates:
4/15 - Los Angeles
4/17 - New York
4/20 - New Orleans
5/1 - Chicago
Further details can be found in our forums.
March 29, 2008, 10:41:58 AM by Mike in other.
A very Happy Birthday to Perry who celebrated his 49th March 29th.
January 31, 2008, 04:33:20 PM by Mike in Satellite Party.
Since Satellite Party's American Tour ended there has been very little news as far as what the Farrell's have been up to. Yesterday (1/30) I had the pleasure of speaking with Etty Farrell. We chatted for well over an hour about everything ranging from new Satellite Party songs to old Jane's Addiction songs. Satellite Party tour dates. Plans for the New Year. The Jane's Addiction Box Set and the rumours surrounding Perry and a possible Jane's Addiction reunion.
The complete interview is now posted in our forums.
