http://orleansonlineblog.com The Official Blog of the band, "Orleans", hosted by Lance and Larry Hoppen Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:49:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What was it like for YOU 10 years ago? A lot happens over a decade, but the only thing certain is that everyone reading this is 10 years older now than at the beginning of 2000!  We’re not only older but hopefully wiser, too. Here’s what the last decade looks like ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2010/01/10-good-years-according-to-larry/ We met Greg Rike after a Rock & Pop Masters show at Kenedy Space Center in December '07. Frankly, it was a very hectic day; so, although we'd planned on filming an Orleans interview, the day went by: driving, soundcheck, dinner, changing, the show, Meet'n'Greet then winding down to drive ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/12/larrys-take-new-dvd/ Well, we didn't think this would be ready in time for Christmas, but HERE IT IS !!! We are so very pleased and proud to announce ... Greg Rike, Nick Miller and the people at Living Legends Music have done a PHENOMENAL job of capturing our story --- ALL 37 YEARS ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/12/orleans-historical-dvd-available-now/ Hey Gang Some different and SPECIAL gigs happening this month. And even if you’re not local to ANYwhere (other than planet Earth), you’ll be able to catch at least one of them! Check it out — First up is the coming Labor Day Weekend (here in the states). On Friday, we’re VERY much looking ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/09/gigs-in-september-unusually-cool/ Happy 4th of July, America! Don't mean to offend or leave out any of our International friends, but the 4th of July ... Independence Day ... is a uniquely American holiday. Still, I'm sure many other nations around the globe have their equivalents. So, what the hey ... Happy 4th of ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/07/happy-4th-of-july-orleans-sing-the-national-anthem-at-tampa-bay/ Hi everyone - thanks SO much for your messages about the song 'For Fathers Everywhere' !!! Too many for me to answer individually, so i will share a few things with you in response to your various (but ultimately, similar - and I believe, universal) thoughts and feelings. The Hoppen parents (of ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/06/thanks-for-your-responses-to-for-fathers-everywhere/  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ORLEANS, Co-founder and “The Voice” of Mega-hits "Dance with Me” and "Still the One" Schedules South Florida Meet-And-Greet   CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (April 27, 2009) - Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer, and Recording Artist, Larry Hoppen, of the classic American band Orleans will be at the Paul Green School of Rock Music ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/04/larry-hoppen-to-speak-at-paul-green-school-of-rock-music-coral-springs-fl-sat-may-16/ Have you ever been SO busy that you feel like you just can't catch up, let alone get ahead of the curve? Well, that's my story ... and I'm stickin' to it! Not that it's ALL good and fun stuff, but a LOT of it is really exciting. Too much to go ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/04/gigs-in-april/ Little darlin', it's been a long, cold, lonely winter Little darlin', it seems like years since it's been here Here comes the sun Here comes the sun and I say It's alright!            --- George Harrison Wow! Has it been over two months since we last posted to this blog? Or should I say, has it only ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2009/03/sun-sun-sun-here-it-comes/         Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2008 has been a busy building year for us. In December, we found a way to get a few of our "Cracked Country Christmas" songs (yes, Donna is a co-writer) onto a number of radio playlists around the country! As a gift ... http://orleansonlineblog.com/2008/12/more-christmas-music-from-fly/