Raspberries

Omnivore gives a first release to The Raspberries' landmark fall 2004 reunion concert at Cleveland's House of Blues!  Pop Art Live collects the full set by Eric Carmen (vocals/bass), Wally Bryson, Dave Smalley (guitar) and Jim Bonfanti (drums) as they played 28 tracks including "Go All the Way," "I Wanna Be with You," "Let's Pretend" and "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)," plus covers of The Beatles ("Baby's In Black," "No Reply," "Ticket to Ride"), The Who ("I Can't Explain") and even The Choir, an earlier band that featured Bryson, Smalley and Bonfanti shortly before the Raspberries formed.  Liner notes for the package include reflections by Cameron Crowe, music journalist James Rosen, Raspberries biographer Ken Sharp and fan Bernie Hoyga (who also provides photos and memorabilia for the package). A 3-LP version is planned for release later this year.