A 6 song EP of BLONDIE’s performance at the 2014 iTunes Festival in London, UK is now available at iTunes! Here’s the track list:

1. Rave (Live) 4:15
2. Mile High (Live) 4:14
3. Sugar on the Side (Live) 3:51
4. Heart of Glass (Live) 7:41
5. Dreaming (Live) 4:16
6. Rapture (Live) 9:15

Get it at iTunes.Apple.com!

CHRIS STEIN PHOTO SHOW AT SOMERSET HOUSE UNTIL JAN. 25, 2015

Chris Stein’s photo show, coinciding with the recent release of his NEGATIVE photo book, is on display at SOMERSET HOUSE in London, UK until Jan. 25th.
See imagery below for some coverage Chris’ photos have received in the press.

The Guardian (print piece from live web chat) 6/11/14:


The Observer – 2/11/14:

Grazia 29/10/14:

ShortList 23/10/14:

Sunday Telegraph 12/10/14:

Chris Stein and Debbie Harry will be signing NEGATIVE books at Bookmarc in Paris on Dec. 14th. 4:30pm – 6:00pm.

BOOKMARC
17 Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France

Theatre Within in association with Music Without Borders presents The 34th Annual John Lennon Tribute. A celebration of love, life and Lennon, this year’s Tribute features one of best line-ups in its history: Debbie Harry (Blondie), Kate Pierson (The B-52s), David Johansen (The NY Dolls, Buster Poindexter), Joan Osborne, Amy Helm, Marshall Crenshaw, Ben E. King, Rich Pagano (Fab Faux), The Kennedys and Chrissi Poland. Plus, renowned rock photographer Bob Gruen, who chronicled John Lennon’s years in New York City, will be honored.

MORE INFO: symphonyspace.org

Blondie drummer Clem Burke starts touring today with The Empty Hearts.  Starting out in L.A. and heading east across the U.S., Clem’s drumming and vocals offer his fans a new experience on the final leg of the tour with his friends.

The Empty Hearts is:

Clem Burke: drums/vocals
Elliot Easton: lead guitar/vocal
Wally Palmar: lead vocals/rhythm guitar/harp
Andy Babiuk: bass/vocals
www.facebook.com/Theemptyheartsband

Their debut album is on sale now on iTunes and Amazon.

The Empty Hearts – Tour Dates (U.S.)
Click on the date for the ticket link.

Tuesday, November 18
The Viper Room – Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday, November 19
The Addition (formally Yoshi’s) – San Francisco, CA

Thursday, November 20
Mozambique – Laguna Beach, CA

Wednesday, December 3
Havana – New Hope, PA

Thursday, December 4
State Theatre – Falls Church, VA

Friday, December 5
The Saint – Asbury Park, NJ

Saturday, December 6
The Centre for the Arts – Natick, MA

Monday, December 8
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill – New York, NY

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Interested in more Clem Burke activity?  He’s currently collaborating on his next project with The International Swingers, now accepting pre-orders of their debut CD, Whatever Works Now, as well as other unique memorabilia, on PledgeMusic.  Follow the links for the latest photos and video, or check them out on Facebook.

SHEPARD FAIREY / BLONDIE PRINT! Available Nov. 13th!

“Blondie is one of my all-time favorite bands. I’ve been a fan since I discovered them as a kid on pop radio.  After I got into punk, I learned more about Blondie’s evolution from the CBGB’s scene alongside bands like The Ramones, Talking Heads, Television, and Suicide. I always appreciated Blondie’s stylistic diversity, tackling genres such as rock, girl group soul, disco, hip-hop, and reggae.  Blondie’s front woman Debbie Harry is an amazing vocalist, lyricist, style icon, beauty, and embodiment of NYC cool. I’ve admired Blondie and Debbie enough from a distance to make a few portraits of her over the years, but this is my first portrait of her since I’ve been friends with her and her Blondie co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist Chris Stein. Chris happens to be a great photographer and took the picture of Debbie my illustration is based on. I worked on some writing and the design for Chris’s photo book: Chris Stein / Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk and Chris offered to allow me to work from any of his photos. I was excited to work from Chris’s picture of Debbie with the Zebra background because I love her expression and the pop art sensibility of the Zebra skin. I took inspiration from Warhol’s portrait of Debbie, one of my favorite pieces by a favorite artist, which was coincidentally captured in progress by Chris Stein. Debbie and Chris are incredibly down to earth and were willing to sign the print also. I feel very lucky to know Debbie and Chris and grateful that they wanted to do this collaboration. I recommend checking out this great documentary on Blondie if you want a great overview of their evolution.  http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/show/3397952/blondies-new-york“

-Shepard Fairey

Release Date: Thurs, Nov. 13th at a random time between 10am & 12 noon (PST) on Obeygiant.com.  18×24 screen print on cream speckle tone paper.  Signed by Shepard Fairey, Chris Stein, and Debbie Harry.  Edition of 450 / $75

The perfect gift for the Blondie fan in your life, our Holiday Redux Bundle – available exclusively in the Blondie Online Store – features:

*Limited edition double LP picture disc version of Blondie’s new album Ghosts Of Download and their greatest hits Deluxe Redux on 150 gram vinyl

*A copy of Chris Stein’s Negative signed by both Chris Stein and Debbie Harry

*A pair of drum sticks signed by Clem Burke

*A Collector’s Edition black Negative tote

*A pair of authentic Blondie Backstage passes

Ghosts Of Download/Deluxe Redux 2x LP Picture Disc

This release is limited to 1000 units worldwide and includes both Blondie’s 2014 album Ghosts Of Download and their Deluxe Redux greatest hits. Only available in the Official Blondie Online Store, these LPs feature iconic images gloriously recreated on all four sides of the two LPs.

Negative Signed By Chris Stein & Debbie Harry

Chris Stein’s Negative takes you inside and behind the scenes of the now-infamous cast of characters who haunted NYC’s Lower East Side during the birth of the US punk scene. With contributions from both Debbie Harry and famed artist Shepard Fairey, this book provides a fascinating snapshot of the period before and during Blondie’s huge rise, by someone who was part of it. We’ve previously offered copies signed by Chris, but for this bundle the books are signed by both Chris Stein and Debbie Harry.

Clem Burke Signed Drum Sticks

A pair of genuine Vic Firth 5A Clem Burke Series drum sticks signed by Clem himself.

The bundle also includes the Collector’s Edition Negative Tote and a pair of authentic backstage passes.

Chris Stein’s huge photo exhibit at Somerset House in London opens NOV. 5th! 
Check out this recent press coverage:

The GUARDIAN / The Observer
TIME OUT / London
METRO / Spain

…and also listed in HELLO!’s Top 5 events this week:

FULL DETAILS on the show at Somerset House site

Clem’s latest project to record the International Swingers debut album, Whatever Works Now, has been launched!  Pledge your support now by pre-ordering the album or purchasing the other great offers from signed photos, CDs, posters, set lists, to Clem’s signed drumsticks and even a dedication in the album credits!   Learn more and listen to three demos by visiting the International Swingers campaign page at PledgeMusic.  Updates to the project including videos, music, and exclusive updates will be available there to all the contributors.

The International Swingers is a new punk rock group made up of four long term friends: Blondie’s Clem Burke, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, James Stevenson of Generation X, and Gary Twinn of Speedtwinn.  For more information, visit their website and official Facebook page.

Starting November 5th Somerset House will host a major exhibition of Chris Stein’s work. If you are in London, don’t miss it. Also pick up Chris’ new book “Chris Stein / Negative”

MORE INFO AT: http://www.somersethouse.org.uk