Not too much to report after this weekend's Monkees convention.  Micky announced the potential for an upcoming live CD/DVD of one of his late 2012 solo shows at B.B. Kings in New York City.  Peter recently had arthroscopic surgery on his knee but is recovering nicely. The convention's organizer, Charles Rosenay, told Examiner.com that the three day event in honor of Davy Jones was a great success.

For more coverage, check out the following links:

Hey, hey, Monkees convention was huge success, organizer says 

They’ll love him forever

Here's Micky and Peter (backed by longtime members of the Monkees touring band: Rich Dart, Dave Alexander, Johnny J. Blair, Aviva Maloney...but I can't make out who is playing guitar next to Blair) performing a rocking version of "Steppin' Stone" as well as "Pleasant Valley Sunday" at the convention.

Credit for this audio goes to Jennifer Rice, who attended the convention, and to Iain Lee for posting it.  Thanks to both!

Credit for this audio goes to Jennifer Rice, who attended the convention, and to Iain Lee for posting it.  Thanks to both!

Here are a few videos from YouTube covering this weekend's Monkees convention.

Are you planning on attending the David T. Jones Memorial/Monkees Convention this weekend?  If so, please feel free to contact me to submit pictures and reports from the event. Both Micky and Peter will be appearing.

For last minute information and tickets, click here.

Don't forget, next month marks the first Monkees covention in some time, and one in honor of Davy Jones.  Check out the previous blog posts or visit the convention's website here.

The David Jones Memorial Monkees Convention is being held in East Rutherford, New Jersey at the Sheraton Meadowlands on March 1-3, 2013.  Both Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork will be in attendance. Check out this website for more information and for all of the latest updates, as well as their Facebook page here.

In case you haven't heard, a Monkees convention in honor of Davy will be held at the Sheraton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey on March 1-3, 2013.  This is the first Monkees convention on the East Coast since The Monkees' resurgence in the '80s.  A website for the David T. Jones Memorial Monkees Convention went live a couple of weeks ago, and tickets are available now.  Micky and Peter are both scheduled to appear, along with other guests, including numerous memorabilia dealers and displays.  Courtesy of Brad Waddell over at monkees.net, here are some more details:

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Dear Fellow Monkees Fans and Friends,

Join fellow fans from all over the world to mark the one-year anniversary of Davy Jones' passing with a celebration of the former teen idol's life, and his band, at the The David T.  Jones Memorial Monkees Convention, March 1-3, 2013 at The Sheraton Hotel and  Conference Center, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets  are now on sale at: http://monkeeconvention.com/tickets.html

There will be  live concert performances, special guest interviews, autograph and photo  opportunities, question and answer sessions; a mammoth Monkees music &  memorabilia marketplace and rock & roll flea market, art, exhibits, film  and video showings, the "David T. Jones Message of Hope" book project, plus  much more.

Headlining the memorial convention are former Monkees Micky  Dolenz and Peter Tork. Other Special Guests of Honor includes actor Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady in the Brady Bunch, on which Davy Jones appeared, plus other Brady Bunch actors; TV personality Butch Patrick, who is best known as Eddie Munster from "The Munsters" - Butch appeared in one of the Monkees' TV episodes; singer Ron Dante, who was the lead singer in the Archies and was one of Davy Jones' record producers; singer Gary DeCarlo who was the lead singer in the band Steam ("Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye") and appeared with Davy Jones on Davy's last PBS TV concert appearance; actresses Donna Loren and Arlene Martel, who each appeared in Monkees television episodes; and world famous rock & roll artist Shannon, known for her "7 Faces of Beatles" collection will be introducing her "7 Faces of Davy" collection specifically for this event. Other guests are being added.

Performing live over the three-day extravaganza will be members of Davy Jones' touring band along with popular Monkees tribute bands including "The Characters," who played many of the Monkees Conventions through the years and also backed up Micky, Davy and Peter; "The Blue Meanies," who performed at a Davy Jones tribute at NY's BB Kings club; and "Loose Salute" who specialize in Mike Nesmith songs. The very  rare Monkeemobile will also be on display.

The David T. Jones Memorial  Monkees Convention is being presented with the blessings of Davy's family,  and funds will be raised to support the former Monkees' favorite charity, The  Davy Jones Equine Memorial Fund. Jones was an avid horseman and this charity  ensures the continuing care of the horses he so loved.

This event is  open to all ages, and the hotel is offering special reduced convention rates  for guests wishing to stay overnight. Join fellow fans and music lovers from  all over the country and overseas as they take the Last Train To Clarksville  (actually the Meadowlands) to be a Believer! The weekend guarantees  fun-filled activities and attractions with Music, Memories, Monkees and much  more.

The David T. Jones Memorial Monkees Convention is produced by  Phyllis Paganucci of Then & Now Events in association with Charles F.  Rosenay's Liverpool Productions. Davy, Micky and Peter were all the special  guests at the very last national Monkees Convention produced on the East  Coast in 1987, and this production team has reunited after twenty-five years  to bring fans the ultimate celebration possible in memory of Davy  Jones.

For more info, email djmemorialconvention@gmail.com
visit http://www.monkeeconvention.com/
or call toll-free (866)  M-O-N-K-E-E-S.