Update - 1/6/2010 - Happy New Year!!!! A lot happening here at ANT-BEE's Web Bizarre. First, Billy James's new US radio program Glass Onyon's Muzik Bizarre will debut on Thursday, Jan. 7th at 9:00 pm EST. The program will feature new music by experimental, eclectic, progressive and classic rock artists - many of which are on the Glass Onyon PR client roster. The show can be accessed at www.deliciousagony.com.

Billy James will be a guest on Blog Talk Radio this Saturday, Jan. 9th at 2:00 pm EST. He will be on a panel of of authors and music artists discussing a new book on Lennon & McCartney. The show can be accessed at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/simon-barrett/2010/01/09/lennon-vs-mccartney A Dream Goes On Forever - The Continuing Story of Todd Rundgren vol. 2 book was released on Dec. 15, 2009 and has been receiving positive feedback like this one from writer Ken Sharp for FMQB: http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=115421 The book is available through Amazon.com and directly through the publisher at: www.goldtrespub.gemm.com.

Lastly the new ANT-BEE CD 'Electronic Church Muzik' is complete - any record labels or investors interested in releasing or investing in the CD please contact Billy James directly at glassonyonpr@cs.com. The CD features Bunk Gardner, Don Preston, Buzz Gardner and Jimmy Carl Black (Mothers of Invention), Napoleon Murphy Brock (Zappa / George Duke), Peter Banks (YES, Flash), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Moogy Klingman (Utopia), Rockette Morton and Zoot Horn Rollo (Capt. Beefheart's Magic Band), Michael Bruce (Alice Cooper Group), Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth (Gong).

Also, don't forget Billy James's monthly UK radio program Listening Through A Glass Onyon broadcasted the first Sunday of every month at 12:00 noon EST. The next show will be Feb. 7th, 2010 and can be accessed at www.getreadytorockradio.com/glassonyon.htm

12/14/2009 - Billy James will be a guest on Rundgren Radio Tuesday Dec. 15th at 8:30 pm EST. The show will be celebrating the release of James's new book A Dream Goes On Forever - The Continuing Story of Todd Rundgren vol. 2 (Golden Treasures Publishing) which will be released that same day. The link is www.RundgrenRadio.com

10/26/2009 - Volume Two of Billy James's biography about Todd Rundgren entitled 'A Dream Goes On Forever - The Continuing Story Of Todd Rundgren' is finished and scheduled for publication on December 15, 2009. The book will be published by Golden Treasures Publishing and will be available online from the publisher directly as well as Amazon and other book distributors (on and off-line).

ANT-BEE is now on YouTube! Check out these rare ANT-BEE videos:
-The Girl With The Stars In Her Hair
-The Live Jam with Bunk and Don - Part 1
-The Live Jam with Bunk and Don - Part 2
-The Live Jam with Bunk and Don - Part 3
-Child of the Moon

Glass Onyon PR is doing publicity for legendary French ensemble Magma, who have a new CD available. For more information go to www.seventhrecords.com. Along with Magma, Glass Onyon PR recent clients include Gregg Rolie, Wishbone Ash, Roger Powell, Bosch, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Random Touch, Renaissance Records, Nektar, Joey Stuckey, IZZ, Circle of Fate and Pojama People feat. Ike Willis.

9/29/2009 - Foremost internet radio program Listening Through A Glass Onyon, hosted by Billy James, will be paying tribute to legendary music artist and video producer extraordinaire Kevin Godley. This special edition of Listening Through A Glass Onyon will be aired on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 12:00 pm EST (USA) / 5:00 pm (UK) and can be accessed at www.GetReadyToRockRadio.com/glassonyon.htm. The program will showcase music from various points in Godley's career - from Hotlegs to 10cc to Godley and Creme to his most recent celebrated collaboration with former 10cc partner Graham Gouldman, under the guise GG06.

Listening Through A Glass Onyon is broadcasted out of London the first Sunday of every month. Former shows include specials on Gregg Rolie (Santana/Journey), Gong and guitar legend Bruce Cameron.

8/29/2009 - A special edition of 'Listening Through A Glass Onyon' radio show will air Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at 12:00 pm Noon EST. The show is a tribute to the 10 year anniversary of the release of Bruce Cameron's 'Midnight Daydream' CD, which was originally released in Sept. 1999. Billy James was the project coordinator and also performed on the CD alongside legendary music artists Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Miles, Billy Cox, Jack Bruce, Ken Hensley, Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Harvey Dalton Arnold. Bruce Cameron was a gifted songwriter and guitarist whose life ended much too soon - he is sadly missed. The program will showcase songs from the CD (which is currently out of print) and will also air a rare radio commercial spot by Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox discussing the project and Bruce Cameron and ANT-BEE radio interview snippet. To access the program go to: www.getreadytorockradio.com/glassonyon.htm

Glass Onyon PR is currently doing PR for foremost reissue label Renaissance Records / ItsAboutMusic.com. The first project is the reissue on CD of the legendary Natural Gas album featuring Joey Molland of Badfinger and Jerry Shirley of Humble Pie. Glass Onyon PR is also doing publicity for Gregg Rolie, Nektar, Random Touch, Ed Palermo's Big Band, Heartblanch, Portal and the upcoming Pojama People featuring Ike Willis tour.

ANT-BEE's new CD 'Electronic Church Muzik' is finished and will be available for download from this website soon.

7/27/2009 - The next installment of Listening Through A Glass Onyon radio show will be a special program featuring the music of progressive rock legends Gong. The show will also showcase related artists to the Gong family which includes Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage and ANT-BEE. The show will air Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST. You can access the program and playlist: www.getreadytorockradio.com/glassonyon.htm.

6/27/2009 - The next Listening Through A Glass Onyon radio program will be broadcasted on Sunday, July 5th at 12:00 noon EST. This is a special show showcasing the music of Santana founding member Gregg Rolie. Along with new music, the show will feature an interview with Gregg Rolie conducted by Billy James. You can access the program and playlist: www.getreadytorockradio.com/glassonyon.htm

4/20/2009 - Billy James is now hosting his own online radio program broadcasted out of London called 'Listening Through A Glass Onyon'. The program is aired the first Sunday of every month at 12:00 pm noon EST on UK's largest classic rock website www.GetReadyToRock.com. The program can be accessed at www.getreadytorockradio.com/glassonyon.htm.

 

4/6/2009 - 'Electronic Church Muzik' is almost finished! The recordings for the 4th ANT-BEE CD have been completed and edited. The next stages in the completion of the CD are mastering, graphics and pressing. Keep a watch here for updates. In the meanwhile, Billy James is recording material for the next two ANT-BEE CDs - 'Transcendence' (a jazz-fusion album) and 'Eat Your Fruit & Don't Take Root' (a prog-rock album).

Billy James is currently hosting his own online radio program called 'Listening Through A Glass Onyon', which is broadcasted once a month on UK's largest classic rock website www.GetReadyToRock.com. The first show was aired on April 5, 2009 and the playlist can be accessed at www.getreadytorockradio.com/eclectic_mix.htm - Information on future broadcasts can be found here www.getreadytorockradio.com/antbee . Along with playing ANT-BEE music, James is spinning eclectic slices of prog, psychedelic and experimental music by such legends as Frank Zappa, Capt. Beefheart, Magma, Godley & Gouldmen, Daevid Allen, Le Orme, Supersister, Flo & Eddie and Wildman Fisher to name a few. The next show will be aired sometime in May 2009.

The second installment of 'A Dream Goes On Forever - The Continuing Story Of Todd Rundgren' is in the final corrections stage. A new graphics company has now been instated to finish the project. At present, with no further delays, plans for a Fall 2009 release is slated.

Finally, the new documentary 'Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention - In The 1960s' which features Billy James has been receiving rave reviews in such magazines as Mojo, Word, The Wire, Record Collector and most recently Blurt. Reviewer Bill Holmes says, "Besides (Jimmy Carl) Black, the MVP of this production is writer Billy James, whose book 'Necessity Is - The Early Years of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention' (2000) is probably the definitive tome on the early band. In that book, James' access and anecdotal input from Preston, Gardner, Black and other original Mothers gave a rare glimpse into the least documented era of Zappa's career. Seeing James interviewed alongside most of the same subjects in this program only underscores how good his book is (a worthy companion to this DVD, and recommended)." You can access the entire review at www.blurt-online.com/dvd_reviews/view/44.

 

2/24/2009 - Glass Onyon PR is doing publicity for legendary Santana / Journey founding member Gregg Rolie, who has a live DVD coming out this year. Go to www.GreggRolie.com for more information. Glass Onyon PR is also currently promoting Tommy Bones, Random Touch, Firefall, The Lizards, Tokyo Rosenthal and MarsupiaL

The DVD 'Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - In The 1960s', which features Billy James predominantly, has been receiving positive reviews - most recently in UK's Record Collector Magazine and The Wire.

In ANT-BEE news, Billy James is mixing the final track for 'Electronic Church Muzik' and will be editing and mastering throughout March and April. Projected release for the 4th ANT-BEE CD is Summer 2009.

 

News Update January 20, 2009 - Today the DVD Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention - In The 1960's get's an official release. Billy James, who was interviewed for the documentary this past summer, is featured predominantly throughout the DVD. Here's a link to one of the first reviews of the DVD which also features interviews by Jimmy Carl Black, Don Preston, Bunk Gardner, Art Tripp and Kim Fowley: http://groundcontrolmag.com/detail/4/1359.

Billy James is mixing the final track for the 4th ANT-BEE CD Electronic Church Muzik and will be editing and mastering in February. Projected release date for the CD is late Spring 2009. Also Billy James and Michael Bruce are working on the third version of Michael's Alice Cooper biography No More Mr. Nice Guy - projected release of the book is summer 2009.

December 9, 2008 - Billy James will be interviewed on Thurdsay 12/11/2008 by Simon Barrett of Bloggers Radio. The link to the program is www.bloggernews.net/bnn-radio and the interview will be archived. Billy James was interviewed this past July by Prism Films UK for a Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention documentary. The DVD will be available in the UK in late January 2009 - here's a link to pre-order the DVD: http://www.abstractlogix.com/xcart/product.php?productid=24002

November 12, 2008 - Sadly legendary drummer Mitch Mitchell passed away today - I had the pleasure of working with him several years ago. He was a great drummer and a sweet person. Likewise, I bid farefall to two other drummers/music artists I have worked with who also passed away recently - Jimmy Carl Black and Buddy Miles. The three of them along with Frank Zaapa and Jimi Hendrix are having a hell of a jam session. RIP - Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Miles and Jimmy Carl Black.

August 20, 2008 - Glass Onyon PR is doing promotions for German prog legends Amon Duul 2, whose back catalog has been re-issued on CD by SPV records. For more info visit the band's official website: www.amonduul.de.

Also, Glass Onyon PR is working the new Lizards CD and DVD as well as Americana artists Tokyo Rosenthal and Grant Peeples as well as new single by Firefall.

July 10, 2008 - Billy James will be filmed for an interview on July 21st for a British documentary on Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. Many of the original Mothers will be interviewed for the film, which is being released by Prism films UK.

On the ANT-BEE front, Billy James is now in the final mixdown stage for 'Electronic Church Muzik'. The CD will be released late 2008/early 2009.

Glass Onyon PR is currently working with UK progressive rock legends Curved Air. Recent clients of Glass Onyon PR include Flo & Eddie, Neal Smith, Godley & Gouldman, Wishbone Ash, Oxygene8, Random Touch, Days Between Stations and composer Marvin Ayres.

May 7, 2007 Glass Onyon PR has launched a new press campaign for progressive rock legends Curved Air, who have reunioned and will be touring summer 2008. For more info go to www.curvedair.com Glass Onyon PR is still doing promotions for classic rock legends Wishbone Ash, who are currently on a world tour, and GG06 (Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman of 10cc fame). Check out Godley and Gouldman's download-only songs at www.gg06.co.uk. Music legends Flo & Eddie (Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan) have reissued their back catalog on CD. Glass Onyon PR recently issued a press statement on Flo & Eddie's behalf about the classic CDs which can be purchased from their official website www.theturtles.com

Billy James's second installment of his Todd Rundgren biography is now in the hands of the graphic designer. The text/layout should be ready for scrutiny by proofreaders and editors in the next few weeks. Projected release for A Dream Goes On Forever - The Continuing Story Of Todd Rundgren Vol. 2 is late summer/early fall 2008.

News Update - 12/4/07 - Billy James will be doing an interview with Rundgren Radio on Jan. 2, 2008 at 8:00 pm EST. He will be joined by Rundgren researcher Tony Rogers. For more info go to www.rundgrenradio.com

Billy James and former Alice Cooper Group songwriter/guitarist Michael Bruce will be re-releasing their 1998 hit biography No More Mr. Nice Guy . The new version will feature different photographs, updated chapter and possibly a CD. Projected release date for the book is late Spring 2008.

The 4th ANT-BEE album Electronic Church Muzik is entering into its completion phase and will finally be released in 2008. Billy James recently purchased a Tascam 24 track digital recorder and has been finishing the long awaited 4th album in his home studio.

Glass Onyon PR has been busy with a host of new clients such as classic rock legends Norman Greenbaum (www.spiritinthesky.com), Axe, Wishbone Ash, Firefall Acoustic, and progressive rock bands Days Between Stations, Todd Grubbs, Random Touch, Tin Scribble and Oxygene8. Also, check out Glass Onyon PR clients Godley and Gouldman's GG06 new song "Barry's Shoes" at www.gg06.co.uk


Update - 8/1/07 - Glass Onyon PR has recently been doing publicity for Uriah Heep legend Ken Hensley's latest CD Blood On The Highway, which also features former Deep Purple member Glenn Hughes. For more info go to: www.ken-hensley.com Glass Onyon PR is also currently working with rock legends Wishbone Ash. Check out their website at www.wishboneash.com.

Glass Onyon PR clients (and ANT-BEE's personal heroes) Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman of 10cc /Godley & Creme fame are completing their latest opus "Barry's Shoes", which will make the sixth track available from the duo's website www.gg06.co.uk when released. Glass Onyon PR will issue a press statement about the new Godley and Gouldman track when avialable for download (I can't wait!!!!). Also, check out Kevin Godley's new interview at www.musicstreetjournal.com and a fab review of the five new GG06 tracks at http://randombrainwave.blogspot.com/2007/07/gg06-review.html

Glass Onyon PR has recently linked with Andre` Cholmondeley of ThinkElectronic Productions and leader of
Zappa tribute ensemble Project Object. Glass Onyon PR will be working with ThinkElectronic Productions on the upcoming Adrian Belew show in Asheville, NC Aug. 19, 2007. Adrian Belew is a guitar legend in his own right and has played with the likes of Frank Zappa, David Bowie and King Crimson. For more info: www.adrianbelew.net

Speaking of former Zappa alumni, Mothers Of Invention woodwinds virtuoso Bunk Gardner has his very first
solo CD release of archival material dating back to the 1950s and can be obtained from Crossfire Records.
Go to www.crossfirepublications.com

In other news, Billy James is in the final stages of completing his bio (Volume 2) about rock genius Todd Rundgren. The manuscript is currently in the hands of the designer and hopefully will go to print by the end of 2007. Check out the great review of Billy james book on the Mothers of Invention Necessity Is.... http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews2007/zappa_book.htm




4/20/07 - Glass Onyon PR will be doing promotions for Irish guitar legend Bernie Torme (Ian Gillan, Ozzy Osbourne) and his power-trio GMT, which also features John McCoy (Ian Gillan, Atomic Rooster) and Robin Guy (Bruce Dickinson, Faith No More). GMT's new CD Bitter & Twisted is available for purchase at the band's official website www.gmtrocks.com

Crossfire Records will be releasing a new Grandmothers (ex-Zappa/MOI) compilation this summer which will feature 2 tracks by ANT-BEE ("Snorks & Wheezes" and "Lunar Egg-Clips Runs Amuck"). The formidable label and publisher will also be releasing the first solo compilation CD by former Mother Of Invention Bunk Gardner entitled It's All Bunk, as well as CDs by Don Preston and Jimmy Carl Black. For more info www.crossfirepublications.com

Also check out the two new interviews Glass Onyon PR has recently set up for the legendary Kevin Godley of Godley & Creme/10cc fame
www.rocknrolluniverse.com
www.muzikreviews.com

Finally, Glass Onyon PR is in the throws of a press campaign for Florida guitarist Todd Grubbs, who is recording his new CD which features a guest appearance by keyboard legend Don Preston. For more info www.toddgrubbs.com




3/21/07 - Billy James has recently been writing articles/reviews for UK's leading classic rock website www.getreadytorock.com. Check out his latest article on the legendary Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman (10cc/Godley & Creme) here http://www.getreadytorock.com/features/godley_gouldman.htm

Glass Onyon PR will be issuing a press release soon about the duo's new music and website at www.gg03.co.uk

Billy James's book Necessity Is - The Early Years Of Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention will be released in Germany in late summer/autumn 2007 on Hannibal Verlag.

Glass Onyon PR is currently working with ProgRock Records and the release of progressive rock legends Starcastle new CD Song Of Times. Go to www.progrockrecords.com for more info. Glass Onyon PR is in the throws of a major press campaign for experimental troupe Random Touch, and the release of their critically acclaimed CD/DVD Alchemy. Check out their website www.randomtouch.com



2/3/07 - Glass Onyon PR is proud to annouce that we will be doing some promotions for the legendary Kevin  Godley and Graham Gouldman of 10cc/Godley & Creme fame! Check out their official website www.gg06.co.uk to download brand new songs by the duo. Also, check out Glass Onyon PR's MySpace site at http://www.myspace.com/glassonyon.


11/1/06 An excerpt from Billy James forthcoming book on Todd Rundgren has been posted on UK classic rock website Get Ready To Rock. The excerpt can be veiwed here.

Glass Onyon PR has recently been hired to work the new NYC Blues Devils CD as well as the new solo album from Jock Bartley, leader and guitarist for Firefall. The CD also features guest appearances by members of Poco, Spirit and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Also, check out the new interview with Mark Volman here.

Lastly, don't forget to see UK rock legends Wishbone Ash on tour in the US - Glass Onyon PR is doing promotions for the tour - www.wishboneash.com.

9/25/06 Glass Onyon PR is currently doing publicity for British classic rock legends Wishbone Ash. The band are currently preparing for a major tour of the US and UK on the heels of their latest CD ‘Clan Destiny’. For tour info go to: www.wishboneash.com.

Also check out the legendary Mark Volman’s (of Flo & Eddie/Turtles/Mothers) new website www.professorflo.com - a must for all musicians. Glass Onyon PR is also working with Stacy Thunes – a very talented songwriter/actress. For more information about her go to: www.thunes.net

Also worth mentioning, The Lizards new CD ‘Against All Odds’, in which Glass Onyon PR is currently running a major promotional campaign for, has been receiving rave reviews worldwide and was one of CD Baby’s top sellers this past week. For more information go to: www.thelizardswebsite.com 

Finally, Billy James new book on Todd Rundgren ‘A Dream Goes On Forever – The Continuing Story Of Todd Rundgren Volume 2 (The Utopia Years) is nearing completion. Go to Book News for more information.

8/15/06 - As of September 1, 2006 Glass Onyon PR /ANT-BEE Mailorder Muck will have a new address
- please send all correspondence to:
Glass Onyon PR
P.O. Box 18254
Asheville, NC 28814

phone: 828-350-8158
fax: 828-350-0659

In other news, Glass Onyon PR is currently doing publicity for the new Lizards CD - 'Against All Odds', which features performances by Bobby Rondinelli (BOC/Rainbow/Sabbath), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and Mike DiMeo (Riot). For more info: www.thelizardswebsite.com. Also, Glass Onyon PR will be doing some promotions for the legendary Mark Volman (Flo from The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie). Mark has a new website that is essential to all aspiring musicians/musical artists - check out www.professorflo.com for more info.