August 13 - FTD World Updated

The two-volume discography book on the Follow That Dream catalog by David Ward and Atsushi Nakamura, titled 'FTD-World' will be reprinted and released September 2026. 

The first volume of this set covers the Studio Outtakes, Live Performances, Rehearsals, Private Recordings and the 'Classic Album' re-issues while the second book details the Soundtracks, the Books, the Session set and the vinyl releases by the collectors label. 

Added to the original book will be one movie-box that was omitted in the first print and the last six releases on the Follow That Dream collectors label (but not as extensive as the other titles). 

Go to the >>> FTD WORLD 1999-2025 webshop for more info and to order these books. Go >>> here to read the review of the first print.

Moody Blue: Between The Lines

The Contrand Trading Co. Film, in association with Tulip Road Recordings and A.6.7. Productions announced the August 2027 release of the documentary movie 'Moody Blue: Between The Lines'. 

Description: A story built from the voices, memories, and people who were there  taking you beyond the music and between the lines. The movie is directed by Matthew Zeiss and features contributions by Brent Maher, Estelle Brown, Georg Bracke, Glen Hardin, James Burton, Jerry Scheff, Larry Strickland, Layng Martine Jr., Letitia Henley Kirk, Mark James, Shirley Dieu and many others. 

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Rockhurst 'Auction on Elvis Presley BLVD

Rockhurst Auctions are back with their special Elvis Week Auction - “The Auction on Elvis Presley BLVD” Live Saturday, August 15, 2026. 

The lots are on display in Memphis during Elvis Week from August 12 to 15 at The Holiday Inn Express on Elvis Presley BLVD. It includes 100+ Lots of Elvis Presley owned and worn clothing, jewelry, autographs, personal effects, concert memorabilia, records and more.

Highlights Include:

• Elvis’ Full Army Uniform, given to 'G.I. Blues' Director Norman Taurog. Current starting Bid - $40,000
• Elvis Presley Signed Prototype Aloha Jumpsuit Stage Belt with Bill Belew provenance. Current Bid $50,000
• Elvis'"Chieftain" Gold and Diamond Ring given to His Karate Instructor Ed Parker. Starting Bid $25,000
• Elvis Owned and Worn “Brooks Leather Sportswear” Motorcycle jacket and pants. Starting Bid $10,000
• Elvis Presley’s Shelby County Deputy Sheriff Badge given to bodyguard Dave Hebler. Current Bid $7,500
• Incredibly Early Elvis Presley signed 1955 promotional photo. Starting Bid $2,500.
• 1955 Elvis Presley Signed "Louisiana Hayride" contract also signed by Vernon and Gladys Presley. Starting Bid $25,000.
• 1958 Elvis Presley twice-signed contract for "G.I. Blues" plus archive of related materials. Current Bid $5,000.
• 1956 Elvis Presley's first signed Screen Actors Guild contract. Current Bid $10,000.

You can now view the entire auction at  >>> Rockhurst Auctions.com.  

(Source: David Ward / Elvis Shop London / Elvis Information Network / Anthony Stuchbury)