Category: News

Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, and more featured on Gail Swanson’s “Simple Truth”

8 January, 2010 (13:56) | News | 7 comments

Doobie Brother Pat Simmons has recently produced some songs on the new album Simple Truth by Maui singer-songwriter Gail Swanson. The album has just been released, and other familiar names of those participating in the project include: John McFee, Michael McDonald, James “Hutch” Hutchinson (bass player for Bonnie Raitt), Hawaii’s amazing John Cruz, and music [...]

UPDATED: Norton Buffalo Tribute Concert Dates

10 November, 2009 (18:54) | News | 8 comments

UPDATED STORY 11/16/2009 – A second date has been added, due to popular demand!
Oakland, CA – Musicians and friends are coming together for two nights on Friday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at The Fox Theater in Oakland to honor and celebrate the life of Norton Buffalo.
Norton Buffalo appeared on more than 180 [...]

Remembering Norton Buffalo (1951-2009)

31 October, 2009 (22:56) | News | 19 comments

It is with great sadness, and heavy hearts that we write this. Our dear friend Norton Buffalo passed away yesterday, October 30th. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer not long ago, and though he fought hard to regain his health, the cancer was just too far advanced. He is beloved by his friends and [...]

“Doobie Red” Wine Collector Sets Available Now

27 September, 2009 (03:28) | News | 4 comments

Produced by Bruce R. Cohn, proprietor of B.R. Cohn Winery and long time manager of The Doobie Brothers, this special wine collection commemorates almost four decades of music from these legendary rock ‘n’ rollers.
The Doobie Red 15 bottle collector series spans five vintages (2002-2006), featuring three bottles of each. The wine bottles are uniquely labeled, [...]

Up Close & Personal with The Doobie Brothers on ABC7

13 September, 2009 (20:18) | News | 3 comments

Doobie Brother Patrick Simmons, his wife Cristine Sommer-Simmons, and Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn recently appeared on ABC7 television in San Francisco. Among other topics, they discussed the upcoming Fall Charity Event at the BR Cohn Winery (featuring The Doobie Brothers and Journey), and well as Cristine’s new book, The American Motorcycle Girls.
Check out the [...]

Fall Music Festival 2009 at BR Cohn Winery

15 August, 2009 (13:19) | News | 2 comments

The 23d annual Fall Music Festival 2009 at the BR Cohn Winery in Glen Ellen, CA featuring a star-studded lineup including The Doobie Brothers and Journey has been announced.
See the BR Cohn website for full details and tickets.
October 3 Lineup

The Doobie Brothers
Pablo Cruise
Little Feat
Jackie Greene
Pat Simmons Jr.
Eyewitness Blues Band

October 4 Lineup

Journey
Taj Mahal [...]

Doobie Brothers / Bad Company at CMAC Review & Photos

3 July, 2009 (06:38) | News | 65 comments

July 2 – In Hopewell, NY, at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, The Doobie Brothers performed with Bad Company as part of a series of co-headlining dates.
MPNnow.com writes:
The Doobies, as they’re known to fans, brought the crowd to its feet with such classics as “Jesus is Just Alright,” “Takin’ it to the [...]

The American Motorcycle Girls

20 May, 2009 (04:40) | News | 17 comments

Doobie Brother Pat Simmons’ wife, Cristine Sommer-Simmons, has authored a large format hardcover book documenting the history of women motorcyclists. Fully entitled The American Motorcycle Girls: 1900 to 1950 – A Photographic History of Early Women Motorcyclists, the book will be released on June 10th, and is available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
Cris Sommer Simmons, something [...]

“Doobie Red” Limited Production Wine Sets Available

22 March, 2009 (18:55) | News | 10 comments

In addition to producing award winning wines at B.R. Cohn, Bruce Cohn has managed The Doobie Brothers for over 39 years. The Collectors Series began with the 2002 vintage and will continue through the 2006 vintage.
The 2006 Collector Series is the fifth and last limited production set and is produced from a special blend [...]

Drummer Michael Hossack Returns to the Doobie Brothers

26 February, 2009 (01:13) | News | 50 comments

The Doobie Brothers and their fans are now celebrating the triumphant return of drummer Michael Hossack, who was sidelined by an injury in a taxi cab accident in the summer of 2008, forcing him to sit out for half a year worth of shows.
In between tour dates, the band is currently in the studio working [...]

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