FRIDAY LIVE: The Rolling Stones, Nov. 26, 1969, Baltimore

Usually on Fridays afternoons I spend my time catching up on emails, planning for the upcoming week and and listening to an unreleased rock show from one of the greatest concert tours of all time.

Starting today, I'm going to share my findings.

Having finally read Keith Richards' autobiography "Life," I've been on a serious Stones kick lately, leading to this gem of a performance from the band's famous 1969 tour of the U.S.

The Rolling Stones were touring in support of the album "Let it Bleed," which came out just days before this gig in Baltimore.

Look for more complete concert picks from other acts every Friday. 

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Date: Nov. 26, 1969
Location: Baltimore
Lineup: Mick Jagger (lead vocals/harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar/backing vocals), Mick Taylor (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass guitar), Charlie Watts (drums).
Setlist: 1. Jumping Jack Flash
2. Carol (Chuck Berry cover)
3. Sympathy For The Devil
4. Stray Cat Blues
4. Love In Vain
5. You Gotta Move
6. Under My Thumb/I'm Free
7. Midnight Rambler
8. Live With Me
9. Satisfaction
10. Honky Tonk Women
11. Street Fighting Man



Top 10 Keith Richards songs

WEEKEND: Bon Iver at Straz in Tampa plus 'Prometheus,' Puscifer, 'Turbulence' and more

Singer/songwriter Justin Vernon wins fans over with husky falsetto, rugged romanticism and facial hair.

Tool and A Perfect Circle mastermind Maynard James Keenan brings his other project to Ferguson Hall.

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Orlando band brings ska, reggae and punk to the party.

And much more in Weekend. 

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—Photo: Justin Vernon, Fall Creek Wisconsin, August, 2010, by D.L. Anderson

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Elton John to play USF Sun Dome 'Grand Opening' in Tampa

Sir Elton John will piano-rock the newly renovated USF Sun Dome at the Tampa venue's Sept. 14 Grand Opening.

The Friday evening concert features the singer/pianist with a five-piece backing band and promises "all the hits."

Tickets are $39.50-$139.50 and go on sale 10 a.m. June 15.

“We are absolutely thrilled that Elton John will be performing live at the newly renovated Sun Dome for our Grand Opening.” said USF Sun Dome General Manager Trent Merritt, in a statement. “Elton John is one of music’s most legendary performers. He is a master musician, vocalist and an icon the likes of which will never be seen again. His timeless music and unparalleled live performances have entertained fans all over the globe for the last 5 decades. This is one concert not to be missed!”

John last played Tampa in 2009 with Billy Joel at the St. Pete Times Forum.

Show details. 

—Photo: Elton John by Chris Pizzello/Associated Press.

President Obama a country music fan?

President Barack Obama is greeting country music fans tonight.

So is likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Both have taped humorous video segments that will appear as part of the opening segment tonight on the CMT Music Awrds.

Obama has sung a snippet of soul master Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," performed "Sweet Home Chicago" with blues greats B.B. King, Buddy Guy and more — the prez even landed an invite last month from Jay-Z to perform at the hip-hop king's new music festival.

But what does he think about country music?

"Now, I know folks think I'm a 'city boy' but I do appreciate listening to country music because like all Americans, I appreciate the broad and indelible impact that country has had on our nation," Obama said during "An Evening of Country Music" at the White House in 2009.

"It's touched countless lives, it's influenced all genres of music, it's helped us make the American people more hopeful, it's captured our restlessness and resilience, and told so much of our story in the process."

Alison Krauss and Union Station, Brad Paisley, and Charley Pride were the performers that evening.

"Harlan Howard proclaimed country music "three chords and the truth," Obama said. "Garth Brooks said it's 'honesty, sincerity, and real life to the hilt.'  And Dierks Bentley called it 'the best shrink that 15 bucks can buy.'"

Then in November of last year,  as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady invited Bentley, Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Lauren Alaina, The Band Perry, Darius Rucker and James Taylor to perform.

Watch for Obama, Romney, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson at 8 p.m. EDT from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on CMT.



—Photo of President Barack Oabma copyright 2011 The Associated Press.

UPDATED 6/6: $250K grant for Manatee Players new theater in Bradenton could be coming from tourist dollars

UPDATED 6/6: Manatee Players of Bradenton could receive $250K from Tourist Development

The Manatee Players might be taking another big step toward completing its new theater.

Manatee County commissioners are exploring giving a minimum of $250,000 from Tourist Development Council overage money as a matching grant toward the completion of the Manatee Performing Arts Center near Riverwalk in downtown Bradenton.

The Manatee Players recently raised $1.75 million toward the new, multi-use facility scheduled for completion next March. The $250,000 grant, when matched, would leave the community theater troupe within $600,000 of money needed to open the doors to its new home.

More information to follow.

—File photo of the Manatee Performing Arts Center by PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald.

UPDATED 6/5: Bradenton named top retirement destination

UPDATED 6/5 (with photos): Bradenton named top retirement destination by Where to Retire Magazine 

The Friendly City continues to gain national attention as a great place to live, largely thanks to our much-vaunted downtown arts scene and Riverwalk.

Selected by Where to Retire magazine as a top retirement destination, Bradenton will be profiled in the July/August issue, available nationwide June 19.

The Houston-based publication launched in 1992 with the goal of helping its readers find the ideal place to retire.

“Boomers love the relaxing charm of Bradenton, and the residents live up to its motto – The Friendly City,” said Mary Lu Abbott, editor of Where to Retire.

“Bradenton possesses qualities important to today’s retirees. They find plenty of action in the nationally recognized arts community, including the Manatee Players theater and the Village of the Arts, where they meet and mingle with dozens of artists living and working together in restored cottages.”

She also notes that with the $6.2 million transformation of the Bradenton Riverwalk, scheduled for completion in October, the downtown entertainment scene “will get even livelier.”

Last month, AmericanStyle Magazine issued a statement that its survey participants voted Bradenton the second-best small city arts destination in the country, up from No. 10 last year and No. 22 in 2010.

“Bradenton, a sunny locale 45 miles south of Tampa, may not be on your radar for arts destinations yet, but it should be,” reads the opening sentence of the blurb on page 66 of the new summer edition of the Baltimore-based publication. “It’s home to Florida’s largest art colony, the Village of the Arts.”

Where to Retire Magazine

AmericanStyle

'Bad Girls Club' casting call in Tampa

Hey ladies, are you cruel, naughty and sexy?

Ready to make your behavioral and psychological problems part of pop culture?

Then plan on being in Ybor City on Tuesday.

Oxygen’s hit reality show "Bad Girls Club" is inviting local females to attend an open casting call for Season 10:

10 a.m. to 5 p.m, June 5, Gaspar’s Grotto, 1805 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City.

The casting directors are from Bunim/Murray Productions, the creators of the hit shows “The Real World” and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

"Bad Girls Club" promises to bring together a cast of self-proclaimed ‘bad girls’ in a beautiful mansion.

"These women recognize that their fun, outrageous behavior has hindered their relationships, careers, and lives," reads the email. "Will living together help them move forward and turn their lives around – or will the claws come out and chaos rule?"

For those who can’t make it to the open call, applications can be submitted via email.

Visit www.bmpcasting.com/casting/bgc/ for complete details on how you can apply.

Applicants must bring a recent picture of themselves (which will not be returned) and photo ID. The minimum age to apply for Bad Girls Club is 21.

More information is available at http://www.bunim-murray.com/