I just received two new concert dates for 2007:

9/15/07 Richmond, British Columbia, River Rock Casino Resort
12/27/07 Aspen, Colo., Wheeler Opera House

Visit the On Tour page for Burt’s complete tour schedule for 2007.

Burt’s latest recordings, included on the 180 Music release New Music From An Old Friend, can now be purchased online direct from Target.

I just received an updated concert itinerary for the rest of 2007 and into 2008.

Visit the On Tour for the latest dates.

Feb. 15, 2007
180 Music and Target will release Burt Bacharach’s latest recordings on Feb. 27 as part of its new music line, The Spotlight Music Series. The 15 releases in the series will be available exclusively at Target for $9.99 each. Burt appears on the CD New Music From An Old Friend. Produced by the legendary Phil Ramone (who engineered many of Burt’s classic recordings), New Music features legendary songwriters including Burt, Brian Wilson, Kris Kristofferson, Carole King and Willie Nelson each contributing two songs, one a remake of a classic composition and the other a brand new song.

Bacharach contributes a remake of “Alfie” featuring Peabo Bryson and a new song written in collaboration with Brian Wilson, “What Love Can Do.” For more information about New Music From An Old Friend and all the releases in the series, visit www.180music.com.

My sincere condolences go out to Burt Bacharach and Angie Dickinson on the death of their daughter, Nikki Bacharach. Nikki, who suffered from Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, committed suicide in Beverly Hills on Jan. 4. “She was one of the most beautiful creatures created on this earth,” said Bacharach and Dickinson in a statement, “and she is now in the white light, at peace.”

Nikki loved animals and had a special love for cats and kittens. A fund has been created in her memory to rescue impounded cats and care for them until they can be adopted. Donations can be made in Nikki’s honor to the Lange Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3, and all donations are tax deductible. The Lange Foundation’s non-profit ID number is 95-4407687.

Condolences can be sent to:
Burt Bacharach and Angie Dickinson
c/o Linda Dozoretz Communications
8033 Sunset Boulevard, #996
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Burt was notified of Nikki’s death at a Los Angeles hospital, where he was recuperating from shoulder surgery in the wake of a fall he suffered on Dec. 24 while walking his dog. Bacharach has canceled his upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand as well as a Feb. 25 appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. According to his spokesperson, the prognosis for Burt’s full recovery is excellent and a new date for the Disney concert will be announced shortly.

Happy Holidays! Catching up on some neglected business, I’ve got a couple of photos of Burt in Pittsburgh courtesy of fan Vincent Cole as well as a great new photo of Burt and Vincent from Burt’s performance in Connecticut last July.

Updated dates for Bacharach’s upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand–including venues and web links–are now posted.

Burt heads Down Under this January with a two-week tour of Australia and New Zealand. The dates are posted in the On Tour page, but I’m still awaiting confirmation on locations and venues.

Stefano Puracchio sent in these photos from Burt’s performance yesterday in Forli, Italy.

Thanks, Stefano.

John Pagano, who sings in Burt’s touring band and appears on At This Time, is featured in the new Adam Sandler comedy Click. The film opened nationwide on June 23.