The Music of Russell Crowe - The Ordinary Fear of God

Memories from Sue

2008-08-03T11:53:00.000-04:00

[ed note: If you want to share any of YOUR memories of that time 8 years ago, you can do so in the comments section of this post.]

From Sue: Lovely memories...
Hellos and hugs to the lovely family of friends who enjoyed TOFOG's first Austin, Texas shows exactly eight years ago today -- August 3, 10, and 17, 2000. In addition to the unforgettable memories of seeing TOFOG perform live, we made some great and lasting friendships with fans from all over the world (still e-mailing and getting together today for visits -- thank you, TOFOG!). These were truly magical moments - beautifully captured and portrayed in the "Texas" dvd. Just for those (mostly) ladies who spent all that time together with me in long lines and squashed at the front of the stage in Stubb's, the high temperature today in Austin will be a record-breaking 107 degrees F - I know you can all appreciate that (lol)!!

Thanks so much, Murph, for the great site and all the news, book info, poetry, etc.
Sue -- Austin, Texas

The NY Times - Let's protest!

2008-04-16T10:36:00.003-04:00

Today in the NY Times in a story about Zooey Deschmel, these lines appear:

“And unlike the work of other actors-cum-musicians - Russell Crowe's various pub-rock acts for example - the album doesn't come across as a vanity project; in person Ms. Deschanel is exactly as indie darling as her fans would hope."

You may comment here, or send in a comment to the NY Times:

To send comments and suggestions (about news coverage only), e-mail nytnews@nytimes.com or leave a message at 1-888-NYT-NEWS.

The Photograph Kills - iTunes

2008-02-18T16:11:00.000-05:00

From Ray:

Russell Crowe & 30 Odd Foot of Grunts "The Photograph Kills" Now Available at iTunes. -- Originally released in 1995, we are happy to tell you that the Russell Crowe & 30 Odd Foot of Grunts "The Photograph Kills" 3 song EP is now available for sale at all iTunes stores. When you go to iTunes just put in the cd title or Russell Crowe in the search at the upper right hand side to find the EP as well as all of the other cds in the TOFOG catalog to purchase.

No TOFOG Concert in Florida

2007-11-19T07:42:00.000-05:00

Some disappointing news for TOFOG fans from Russell:

"Due to scheduling conflicts that we were unable to resolve TOFOG will not be playing any concerts in Jacksonville while South Sydney are in that city for their game against Leeds."

Jacksonville - 1-26-08

2007-11-12T16:15:00.000-05:00

Newest info on The Jacksonville Game HERE from Darryl Howard of the Axemen.

No new info on whether there will be a concert as well

2007-11-05T18:56:00.000-05:00

From Daryl:

After meeting with various area hotels we are proud to announce our preferred hotels for the Australia Day Challenge. We have tried to supply a good range of options to cater to every ones needs and budget.

All rates are total price (tax and fees) and all include breakfast each morning.
Other details are listed with each hotel description.

Please ask for the “Australia Day Challenge” or the “Jacksonville Axemen” rates when booking.

Best Western Hotel on Salisbury Road
4660 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Phone (904) 281-0900
E-mail Beth.Ruzzo@snbhotels.com
Website Address
$77.97 for our Queen Executive, King and Double Guestroom
This hotel is located right at interstate 95 and Butler Blvd. (JTB)
It is approx 10 minutes drive from the stadium at UNF and is prefect for those large groups coming in on coaches and arranged tours or those that like to stay near major intersecting points and would like a central location for all of Jacksonville.

Comfort Inn Ocean Front (and we mean literally on the beach)
1515 N. First Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Phone (904) 241-2311
Toll Free (800) 654-8776
Website
http://www.comfortinnjaxbeach.com/
$119.84 for Rate is for Double Bed Rooms (Suites are available)
This Jacksonville Beach hotel is located right on the ocean and offers a great heated pool and wonderful inside bar area. About 15 minutes drive to the stadium at UNF and about 5 minutes from Fionn MacCools Irish Pub. Tiki bar and great ocean side deck to relax or sip a cool drink it the heated spa. The stuff that Florida is all about.

Embassy Suites Hotel (an all suite hotel)
9300 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, Florida, United States 32256
Phone (904) 731-3555
$129.95 Rate offered is for a King Suite or 2 Doubles Suite and that can accommodate up to 5 people in a room.
Located on Baymeadows Road this hotel is only 10 minutes from the stadium at UNF. Their all suite rooms are able to sleep up to 5 people and this makes it perfect for families or small groups. They also offer a two-hour Manager's Reception every evening with complimentary beverages of beer, wine and cocktails

For those looking to really spoil themselves while in Jacksonville and would like a full service resort we suggest

Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts
200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone (904) 273-7782
www.pvresorts.com
Room accommodation, Bellman, doorman, twice daily maid service.
Complimentary sleeping room internet access and use of our health club facilities
All prices are per person and DO include taxes and fees.
You must ask for the “Australia Day Challenge” to get this rate.

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Historic Inn $123.99
Island House $149.79
Oceanfront $189.27
Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club
Ocean View $162.14
Ocean Suite $216.64
Daily breakfast $23.55, per person additional

WJCT Radio in Jacksonville

2007-10-27T09:23:00.000-04:00

WJCT Radio in Jacksonville - Russell did an interview there a few weeks ago - about his music and his life - some of his songs are played - Podcast HERE for listening. - Thanks, Lynda (Lynda has saved it in case it does not remain on the radio site) - Here is Lynda's blog where she talks about the interview

The January 2008 Game and Concert

2007-09-03T16:39:00.000-04:00

News from Russell:

game is on January 26th at hodges field at the University of Northern Florida.
The game is definitely on, the gigs are still tbc.
There will be at least 3 shows in Jacksonville if we do go ahead.
RC

The Ordinary Fear of God...
regarding the possible shows in Jacksonville.
Bruno is reconnoitering the city and venues 26th-30th of this month.
We will have a plan soon after.
If we go ahead with this the band will be,
dk
murray( gbs)
stew k
the vicar
pb
ad
rc

Comment on this if you like

More on the Saga

2007-05-23T14:10:00.000-04:00

Christian Lindberg's official page: 1 June 2007 Delivery of Commission from Australian Chamber Orchestra - Lindberg composition commission for Electric Violine, Trombone, amplified Strings and Harpsichord called ASA will go on a 12 concert tour all over Australia in September with Richard Tognetti and Australian Chamber Orchestra. The piece will later on be programmed together with Jon Leifs Saga Symphony in a Nordic concert project that Christian, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe and Richard Tognetti is currently planning together for July 2009. For more info about this project please contact Matthew Freeman Matthew@knifedge.net or Gunilla Lodding info@loddingkonsert.se. - Thanks, Marilyn

Islandic Tour?

2007-05-23T08:02:00.000-04:00

A blogger reports about that supposed Islandic tour in July: 1-31 July 2009. Saga Symphony Tour with Russell Crowe -- Christian Lindberg, Richard Tognetti and Russell Crowe has initiated a mindblowing project wich [?] they call the Saga Symphony Tour. Russells interest in Iceandic Sagas in combination with Lindberg´s passion for the music by Jon Leifs, has made them join up together with the link: Richard Tognetti, announced Living National Treasure by the Australian government. Russell Crowe will narrate the wondeful tales that Leifs Saga Symphony are build on, and behind him he will have a full symphony orchestra led by Lindberg and Tognetti, including 6 bronze luurs and a giant percussion setup. A once in a lifetime project." - Thanks to flakeroo at MR

The Land of the Second Chance

2007-05-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

New at MySpace - The new video for The Land of the Second Chance (Well done! - see right of page) - Thanks to Ray and Russell

A fan needs help

2006-06-06T13:24:00.000-04:00

From Jeanette:

I need your help. I have gone to the highest of highs-----that is the New York concert, meeting Russell Crowe afterwards--- to the lowest of lows. Someone broke into my car last night and stole my box of CD’s which unfortunately contained all of my early TOFOG cd’s , The singles, Gaslight and all my Danielle Spencer cds also.

Do you know of anywhere to purchase those or anyone that has extras for sale? I looked on ebay and right now there are not any listed? Hope you can help. Thanks Jeanette

If you have any of the items mentioned, and are willing to sell or donate, please e-mail Jeanette

More concert reports...

2006-05-19T13:53:00.000-04:00

Thanks to everyone who has sent in a concert report. They are great fun to read.

Russell and I after the show:

May 17 - The Concert Hall Reports

2006-05-18T17:16:00.000-04:00

Reports (in progress) from last night HERE -- And mine HERE

There are images up at Rex and Isifa of him singing.

Tonight's the night!

2006-05-17T11:42:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone that is going to see TOFOG has a fabulous time. I will be posting reports on my web site, so check there starting tomorrow

Darrin has the Out of the Box interview available for listening -- HERE

Russell's Choices on WFNY

2006-05-13T14:09:00.000-04:00

The songs Russell played on his hour on WFNY today:

The Darkness
Midnight Oil--Beds are Burning
Tom Petty--American Girl
Isley Bros--It's Your Thing
Testify
Trouble--Ray Lamontagne
Bernard Fanning--I Just Want to Wish You Well
Jet--Be My Girl
Teddy Thompson-- I Should Get Up
AC/DC--Long Way to the Top if You Want to Rock and Roll

Thanks, Cathy

TOFOG at MySpace

2006-05-12T08:03:00.000-04:00

Special notice -- TOFOG has begun a blog at MySpace. You can view it here.

(In order to see the images and future videos, you have to become a MySpace member. After you join, you can become a friend of TOFOG)

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Russell Crowe visits Jonathan Clarke's "Out of the Box" Sunday, May 14 (9 p.m./Q104) - Q104 is a classic rock station in New York. The website is here, and they have a "Listen Live" link on the right... Out of the Box link--podcasting available. - Thanks, Chats, Susan

Radio Appearance 5/11

2006-05-07T10:20:00.000-04:00

Darrin has the WPLJ interview up - First goldenrod square on right.

WPLJ Radio (NYC): Scott and Todd in the Morning - Thur. May 11th: Russell Crowe – gig at “The Concert Hall” (This means the topic of conversation will be the 17th gig) - Thanks, Chats

The Village Voice Ad

2006-05-04T19:55:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Bea and Metropolitan Talent, here is the ad that appeared in the Village Voice:

A full size version can be seen HERE.

Tickets are still available for the concert.

May 17 - Observations

2006-05-03T19:31:00.000-04:00

If you have a comment to make on the May 17 concert - mid-week timing, ticket information - nearby hotels, etc, just add your comment to this post.

I know that it is VERY hard to find any venue on short notice in NYC, so there wasn't much leeway on the day chosen.

He was inspired...

2006-05-02T19:54:00.000-04:00

American Lesley Jane saw the Village Voice ad for "The Ordinary Fear of God" and was inspired to write a song. You can listen HERE

Thanks for the Oz/NZ Tour

2006-05-01T20:59:00.000-04:00

If you were lucky enough to attend, and would like to thank Russell for his gigs in Australia and NZ over the past few months, you may add a comment to this post.

Concert Poll

2006-04-30T14:08:00.000-04:00

There is a poll on my news page to get a feel for how many will actually be attending the May 17 concert in NYC. Here is the link - left hand column

Do you have your tickets yet?

2006-04-30T12:15:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone who wanted them got their tickets for the May 17th concert. It should be quite a Crowe reunion!

Brisbane - 26th, 29, and 30 of April

2006-04-30T09:57:00.000-04:00

Dinkum's reports on Brisbane 26, 29 and 30 of April

Page includes screen snaps from Caxton Street thanks to Shirl at TSN