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2011/11/14

CLASSIC ROCK LEGENDS WISHBONE ASH CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ‘ELEGANT STEALTH’

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For Immediate Release

CLASSIC ROCK LEGENDS WISHBONE ASH
CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ‘ELEGANT STEALTH’

11/11/2011 – Danbury, CT – Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and moods. Elegant Stealth will be released on ZXY Music on November 25th.

Formed in 1969, Wishbone Ash has more than 20 original studio recordings and several live albums to their credit. On Elegant Stealth, the group coalesces around strong songwriting and serious chops. Founding member Andy Powell handles lead vocals and trades licks with Finland’s guitar wizard Muddy Manninen. Bassist Bob Skeat, a 14-year veteran of the band and in-demand studio musician, sets the pace with Joe Crabtree, one of the best of Britain’s new breed of drummers, having played with Pendragon and David Cross of King Crimson.

The band demonstrates its versatility on Elegant Stealth, from the pop/rocker “Reason to Believe” to the gentler vibe of “Give it Up” to tunes like “Warm Tears” and “Big Issues,” where the band gets to stretch out and flex its musical muscles.

Guest artists appearing on the new CD include Deep Purple’s Don Airey, who played Hammond B3 organ on the instrumental “Mud-slick,” and Ireland’s Pat McManus played fiddle on “Can’t Go It Alone,” which he penned specially for Wishbone Ash.

Citing Wishbone Ash as an influence on their style, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Southern Rock outfits like Lynyrd Skynyrd and, more recently, heavyweights like Opeth and some of the guitar-based Indie/Alternative bands, have all taken a little something from the legendary twin-guitar approach of Wishbone Ash. Truly, there is no other rock band on the planet that has done more with the twin guitar concept than the Ash.

The band’s recent dates in Japan and arena shows in South Africa were a prelude to a 6-week European tour to support Elegant Stealth starting in early January. The States will be visited in April with summer festival work there and in Europe in 2012.

Tour dates and more information can be found at http://www.wishboneash.com

To download electronic press kit: http://www.wishboneash.com/epk

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

ZYX Records: http://www.zyx.de Wishbone Ash – Elegant Stealth: ZYX GCR 20066-2

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2011/11/04

Yes Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Release ‘Anderson / Wakeman -The Living Tree In Concert Part One’

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For Immediate Release

Yes Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Release
‘Anderson / Wakeman -The Living Tree In Concert Part One’

11/5/2011 – London, UK – As a follow-up to their critically acclaimed CD ‘The Living Tree’ from 2010, YES legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman prepare to release ‘Anderson / Wakeman – The Living Tree In Concert Part One’ on Gonzo Multimedia on November 28th. The CD was recorded during the duo’s British tour in 2010 and comes housed in a sleeve design by Mark Wilkinson who was also responsible for the design of the artwork for ‘The Living Tree’.

Having worked together on and off since 1971’s groundbreaking YES masterwork ‘Fragile’, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman have traveled similar musical paths that have eventually and happily led their careers back together again. The duo began performing live together in the UK in 2006 playing both classics from the YES catalogue and selected tracks from the pair’s individual solo releases. In 2009 Anderson and Wakeman recorded the highly anticipated album ‘The Living Tree’ which garnered rave reviews worldwide. In 2010 it was announced that Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman were to tour together once more at the end of the year. The wildly successful tour featured material from their time with YES, but more importantly material from the duo’s new CD ‘The Living Tree’. A collection of live highlights from the tour were compiled and overseen by Jon and Rick for the upcoming release ‘Anderson / Wakeman – The Living Tree In Concert Part One’.

“The live recordings have a unique feel, the way we perform the show, it’s as though all the songs ‘old and new’ were written just a few months ago, all very timeless,” says Jon. “For many years Jon and I have felt it was really important to record all we do,” adds Rick, “whether for general release or just personal purposes, the decision being very much that of quality. We were so happy with the way that the live music was happening that we felt this was a must to record and put out a mixture of the music, both old and new, as a record of where we are at, at this moment, and also perhaps giving a hint as to where we can go on to. Music for us is progressive in all genres, and this album is yet another stepping stone in that quest.”

Tracks include:

And You & I
Living Tree (Part 1)
Morning Star
Long Distance Runaround
The Garden
Living Tree (Part 2)
Time and a Word
Just One Man
23/24/11
Southside of the Sky
House of Freedom
The Meeting

Here’s what the press are raving about the Anderson / Wakeman North American tour:

“Anderson and Wakeman not only proved that they make a vibrant twosome, but also it’s possible to reinvent YES classics without sacrificing any of the towering ambiance. Anderson’s earnest songwriting combined with Wakeman’s virtuosic vision on the keyboard/synthesizer made for a night of beautiful music.” David Hens – Examiner, Buffalo

“Anderson and Wakeman were the heart and soul of YES, and as much as I hate to say it, they seem to be better off without their former band mates. If you do have a chance to see them, you will not be disappointed, the duo’s incredible version of ‘Awaken’, that they end their regular set with, is worth the price of the admission alone.” Thom Jennings – Backstage Axxess

“This was an intimate concert, not an arena spectacle, and it underscored just how strong these great YES songs are when stripped of their musical excesses.” Greg Haymes, Times Union, Albany

“Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman aren’t YES. But the two musicians are certainly a major factor in that band’s best work. And in YES-land, Anderson and Wakeman certainly beat out the other live music options currently on display.” Jeff Miers – Buffalo News”

To purchase ‘Anderson / Wakeman – The Living Tree In Concert Part One’ ahead of its release date: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk
http://www.voiceprint.co.uk,

For more information:
http://www.JonAnderson.com
http://www.RWCC.com
See Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman in concert in North America: http://jonanderson.com/tour.html#awtour
Jon Anderson’s OPEN: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/open-single/id474552662?ls=1
Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, Billy James, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/11/01

Legendary Alice Cooper Group Drummer and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Neal Smith To Unleash ‘KillSmith Two’

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Legendary Alice Cooper Group Drummer and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Neal Smith To Unleash ‘KillSmith Two’

10/31/2011 – Westport, CT – Hot on the heels of his induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, legendary Alice Cooper Group drummer Neal Smith is preparing to unleash upon the world his most aggressive release to date – ‘KillSmith Two’; a mind blistering, head banging masterpiece in metal macabre. Neal Smith, who recently reunited with Alice Cooper and recorded several new tracks for Alice’s ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare’ (which also features fellow AC Group members Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunaway), promises his new CD will rock you to your very soul and then stomp on it!

“I think it’s the best writing I’ve ever done with industrial strength music,” says Neal. “The fourth song on the ‘K$2’ CD is called ‘Evil Voodoo Moon’. It is the song that’s the mother of Alice’s latest single called ‘I’ll Bite Your Face Off”, featured on his great new CD ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare’. One of the main goals I had in mind while writing ‘K$2’ was to keep my lyrics radio friendly this time. My colorful vocabulary could make a drunken sailor blush. So I took it back a few notches for airplay, something I didn’t do on my first KillSmith CD ‘Sexual Savior’ when I just let all hell break loose.”

Neal Smith is best known worldwide for his innovative drumming and outrageous stage antics with the original Alice Cooper Group. His solid drumming is the hallmark sound behind such classic 1970’s Alice Cooper hits “School’s Out”, “I’m Eighteen”, “Billion Dollar Babies” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy”. Neal is also a prolific songwriter, who helped pen many of Cooper’s best known songs. The Alice Cooper Group was the first band to introduce theatrics to the rock and roll stage, the group has sold over 25 million records worldwide. Neal has six gold and five platinum records to his credit, and has performed before millions on extensive grand World Tours. From the late 1970s to the present, Smith’s trademark drums can be heard on several albums, including the Billion Dollar Babies, The Plasmatics, Buck Dharma, Deadringer, Bouchard, Dunaway and Smith, Cinematik and his most recent critically acclaimed solo project KillSmith CDs. KillSmith’s debut CD ‘Sexual Savior’ released in 2008 garnered praise from fans and critics worldwide. And now with ‘KillSmith Two’, Neal takes his ferocious brand of rock and roll to another level!

“In addition to crafting my lyrics for the radio, the new songs on ‘K$2’ have evolved with more defined choruses and themes,” explains Neal. “Heavy industrial guitars are still the heart of the KillSmith sound along with my pounding drums.”

KillSmith features: Neal ‘Kill’ Smith (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, synthesizer, drums & percussion), Peter ‘The Cat’ Catucci (bass guitar & backing vocals), Doug Wahlberg (lead guitar), Kevin Franklin (lead guitar), Bryan Morrell (lead guitar) and Pete ‘Keys’ Hickey (keyboards)

A forty year veteran in the music industry, Neal Smith’s vast achievements have finally been recognized with his recent and prestigious induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. “I am happiest for the fans of the original Alice Cooper Band,” says Neal. “As I said in my acceptance speech at our induction into the Hall of Fame, this was all about them and because of them. Without our faithful fans around the world, that night would never have happened. At the pinnacle of our success the only awards we ever received or cared about were in the shape of gold and platinum albums and that was only because of our fans. Even the established music business in the seventies shunned the Alice Cooper Band and never considered us for Grammys or any of the other music awards at the time. Living on the fringe of acceptability has always been the norm for me. Now I’ve been asked to become legitimate in the music world and that’s a role I’m very uncomfortable with, but KillSmith keeps me on the fringe in my comfort zone.”

Possibly one of the most anticipated reunions of the decade in the rock world recently transpired with the surviving members of the original Alice Cooper group and producer Bob Ezrin recording together for the first time in 37 years! “Well it was fantastic to work with everyone again in the same room,” says Neal. “Over the years I’ve seen Alice, Michael, Dennis and Bob many times all over the US and Canada. But it was in September 2010 when we were all finally together again in one location in a recording studio in New York City. In the studio we even set up a little memorial for Glen Buxton, it consisted of a Fender amp, a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of Seagram’s VO whiskey. So GB was with us there in spirit. We were all laughing, having a blast with the same insane sense of humor that we’ve always had – it was a great time. But when we got down to business and recording machines were running, the ever present chemistry was still there and the magic started happening again. That was the first time that all five of us, Alice, Michael, Dennis, Bob and I had been in the recording studio together since the ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ album was recorded in 1972/73. I hope we do it again!”

Plans to tour in support of the release of ‘KillSmith Two’ are currently in the works. “Along with Peter, Kevin, Doug and myself, we are currently in rehearsals working on a new KillSmith show right now. Any future show dates will be announced on my website,” says Neal.

Neal Smith ‘KillSmith Two’ is available from http://cdbaby.com/cd/nealsmith3

For more information: http://www.NealSmithRocks.com
http://www.facebook.com/NealSmithRocks

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/10/22

OPEN – The New Opus By Jon Anderson

By glassonyonpr

For Immediate Release

Open Doors Will Always Open Hearts… OPEN – The New Opus By Jon Anderson

Digital Download Available October 25, 2011

Asheville, NC – Much to the excitement of music fans across the globe, on October 25, 2011 legendary YES vocalist Jon Anderson will release as a digital download an epic musical work entitled “OPEN.” A return to the long-form composition that Jon Anderson is best known for, (“Close To The Edge”, “Gates of Delirium”, “Revealing” and “Awaken”), OPEN is a 21-minute exhilarating musical journey; a pioneering effort that weaves intricate melodic and harmonic themes within a classical music framework whilst showcasing Anderson’s iconic vocals and timeless melodies throughout. In many ways OPEN is a return to Jon Anderson’s musical roots, as YES music continually flows through his veins, making it only natural to revisit now and again. Coupled with wonderful orchestration by his neighbor and good friend Stefan Podell, messages of peace, love, light and freedom are further explored within OPEN, making listening an uplifting and joyous experience!

” ‘Forever taken to that place of understanding,’ are the first lyrics of ‘OPEN’, as though I am always remembering my true musical journey. To create this work, I sat with my 19th Century guitar and strummed ideas last spring 2010. Songs just poured out of me that week, and before I knew it I had created a long form musical idea, and with the help of Stefan Podell’s powerful orchestration, we put together what is now ‘OPEN.’

It has 4 movements all intertwined, and seems to have a life of its own. For those who love this kind of music, I feel so happy to present it as one of many I hope to create over the coming years. My love ‘Janee’ has helped in production with her unique musical observations and her angel voice. I am so happy and thankful… Many Blessings.” Jon Anderson – October 2011

In other news, Jon Anderson is currently on tour in the US and Canada with fellow former YES member Rick Wakeman. The legendary duo performed a series of successful concerts in the UK in 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed CD release ‘The Living Tree’, and have now brought their highly anticipated show to America! In December 2011 Jon will be performing select solo concerts in South America. Go to http://www.jonanderson.com/tour.html for more information. Lastly, Jon Anderson’s latest CD release ‘Survival & Other Stories’ has been garnering rave reviews worldwide by critics and fans alike. You can purchase the CD at: http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Other-Stories-Jon-Anderson/dp/B004XIQHWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308606761&sr=1-1

Jon Anderson’s OPEN is available as a digital download on October, 25, 2011 and can be obtained at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/open-single/id474552662?ls=1

For more information: http://www.JonAnderson.com http://www.facebook.com/thejonanderson, http://www.olias-jewelry.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/10/14

Swedish Quintet of Progressive Rock Royalty Agents of Mercy To Release New Concept Album ‘The Black Forest’

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10/12/2011 – Sweden – Progressive rock aficionados across the globe are clamoring for the new release by the Swedish quintet of progressive rock royalty Agents of Mercy. The celebrated ensemble’s third release, ‘The Black Forest’, is a concept album; one 56-minute mega-tune of prog bliss edited into separate slices. Now you’ve heard the term ‘concept’ a million times, but the new album by Agents of Mercy takes the idiom to a higher level, all the while pushing the prog envelope to its extremes.

‘The Black Forest’ is a surreal journey – a mysteriously glowing metaphor for a trip through dark, disturbing, scary times; a lifelong uncertain journey encompassed by greed, lust, hunger for power and money, eternal life, and mind control. And guess what – we’re the prey!!! This is Agents of Mercy’s first concept album with a longer song format. Tales of dark future times, seen through the eyes of a weary traveler in wiggly warped woods of our imaginary journey some 300 years ago. Elzbeth Bathory meets unholy rapists and flesheaters in a quiet town and deformed freaks of a traveling sinister circus haunt you at bedtime. Did you lock the door? Is the monster your neighbor?

“The music this time is a more rock oriented path we’ve taken,” says guitarist, band leader and Flower Kings legend Roine Stolt, “for good reasons – we are a rock ‘n’ roll band at the core, but we sprinkle bits of symphonic, world, jazz, medieval and folk. Guitars and drums have moved forward in the soundscapes, but the gnarly Moogs and mellotrons are still present, this time a bit more haunting and angular. The songs are longer and more elaborate, but sometimes with an iron fist of raw power riffage that resembles Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin or early King Crimson rather than YES or Genesis. Don’t fret – in this 56-minute journey there is plenty of symphonic bombardment too. In fact, we think there is even more than on previous albums!”

The music press has described the new album as, “More muscle, more progressive interplay, fat riffing insane keyboard shredding, but with plenty of melody combined with pure classic prog and symphonic moments.”

“We laid down the basic tracks on 24-track analog tape in a lovely studio in the middle of Sweden’s countryside in April,” says Roine, “a place called Varnhem (very dark age). The studio is a top notch, super hi tech, newly built million dollar sanctuary – to our ears it sounds bigger than pure digital; modern but yet fat analog.”

Agents of Mercy are:
Nad Sylvan – Lead Vocals and Keyboards
Roine Stolt – Guitars and Vocals
Lalle Larsson – Keyboards and Vocals
Jonas Reingold – Bass and Bass Pedals
Walle Wahlgren – Drums and Percussion

And what does the immediate future hold for the Agents of Mercy? “I would love to perform ‘The Black Forest’ as one long piece of music, but we’re awaiting the reaction and have not yet decided since we play plenty of older material,” explains Roine. “We’ve just finished a short promotional tour of shows for the release in Europe, and will plan for a longer tour the beginning of next year, In the meanwhile we are playing one-off gigs and festivals. We are also working on a few video things for the album and eventually a vinyl version of it.”

In closing Roine has a message for Agents of Mercy fans around the world: “My message is pretty much what it has been for decades: ‘Love is the only answer’ – with the power of love and compassion almost anything is possible. In the absence of love, the world and our souls are in decay. This new album is indeed called ‘The Black Forest’, but it does not for a minute salute the darkness, it just tries to point out that it exists here and now and that we can turn to the light at any moment – such is the power of will!”

Agents of Mercy – The Black Forest can be obtained at: http://www.flowerkings.se ;

For more information: http://www.AgentsofMercy.com

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/10/10

Magma Legend Christian Vander To Release Tribute To John Coltrane

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10/10/2011 – Paris, France – Music visionary and Magma legend Christian Vander will be releasing a tribute to jazz innovator John Coltrane on October 15, 2011 – l’homme suprême .

“On July 17, 1967, time stopped. The great saxophone player John Coltrane left us. I was lucky enough to discover, at a very young age, an exceptional musician. The beauty, the spirituality, the strength, the softness, as well as the fragility of notes. The expression of that sound which spoke to me like a voice. From that moment on, he became my daily bread. Indispensable. No one can ignore the immensity of his visionary works. It still resonates in all of today’s musical productions, and certainly in those of tomorrow.

In 1997, I had a dream, a record, dedicated to John Coltrane. A child painted the sun on a white cardboard, and below that sun, he wrote a title in blue… John Coltrane l’homme suprême.”

Christian Vander

This CD was recorded in 2011, day after day, between July 17, the date in which John Coltrane departed, and July 21, the day on which his funeral was held. On each day, an offering, a musical, poetic gift, for him, was created in real time. On the 21st at midnight, the record was completed.

Featuring: Christian Vander, Stella Vander, Simon Goubert, Pierre-Michel Sivadier, Frederic d’Oeslnitz, Phillippe Dardelle, Isabelle Feuillebois, Herve Aknin, Marcus Linon, Sylvie Fisichella, Sandrine Destefanis, Julien Tessier

“For my work, it is still Coltrane who actually gives me the real material to work on, to be able to move on.” Christian Vander

Available October 15, 2011 – CD in DIGIPACK + 24 page booklet
http://v2.seventhrecords.com/en/christian-vander-21/john-coltrane-l-homme-supreme-1101.html
Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/10/05

Open – Jon Anderson

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2011/09/15

YES Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Tour The US Fall 2011

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9/15/2011 – Asheville, NC – Much to the delight of fortunate music fans in the Eastern part of North America, music legends and former YES members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman will be playing a select number of engagements this coming Fall 2011. The legendary duo performed a series of successful concerts in the UK in 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed CD release ‘The Living Tree’, and are now bringing their highly anticipated show to America!

Having worked together on and off since 1971’s groundbreaking YES masterwork ‘Fragile’, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman have traveled similar musical paths that have eventually and happily led their careers back together again! Now once again, the duo promise a magical evening of music and humor for all who attend! “Expect a night of music, full of YES classics and new adventures in song from ‘The Living Tree’ album and moments of brilliance, humor and affection borne from a friendship and musical partnership that has lasted 40 years”, says Jon. “We knew from the responses on the last YES tour that the acoustic section was extremely popular and that many of the pieces could be re-arranged and adapted to make very interesting and hopefully enjoyable new ways of playing YES music and our own music,” adds Rick.

The tour is being produced by Metropolitan Talent Presents and is booked by Keith Naisbitt of Los Angeles based Agency for the Performing Arts. John Scher co-CEO of Metropolitan says, “We are incredibly proud to be presenting the North American debut of this legendary duo! Jon and Rick ARE the voice and sound of YES, as well as famously successful solo performers! This tour will be areal treat for their legions of fans.”

Here’s what the UK press has said about the Anderson Wakeman tour:

“One of the songs played on the night was the impressive ’23/24/11′ (from Anderson Wakeman – The Living Tree), the true story of a soldier out in Afghanistan who had that amount of time left to serve as his tour of duty. Looking round at the audience there wasn’t a dry eye left in the house. Once more the combination of Jon’s amazing vocal style and the lyrics work perfectly.” – Ian D. Hall, LS Media, UK

“Anderson showed yet again that he is the true voice of YES…Wakeman provided the keyboard wizardry and a stream of stories.” – Ian Harvey, Express & Star, UK

“Supporters of these two legends can witness close up, their unique bond which spans almost 40 years; and why these two are being billed as the ‘Heart and Soul’ of Prog giants YES.” – Classic Media, UK
“Constant humorous interludes and witty interjections from the pair helped enliven the show and added a welcomed lightness. Not only were these anecdotes entertaining, they were also insightful…these two are a perfect creative partnership.” – Neil Mach, Staines Weblog

The Anderson Wakeman Fall 2011 Tour Dates:

10/19/11 – Potawatomi Casino – Milwaukee, WI
10/22/11 – Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead – Munhall, PA
10/23/11 – Lisner Auditorium – Washington, DC
10/24/11 – Concert Hall – New York, NY
10/26/11 – Kleinhans Music Hall – Buffalo, NY
10/27/11 – The Palace Theatre – Albany, NY
10/29/11 – Tropicana Casino Resort – Atlantic City, NJ
10/30/11 – Temple Performing Arts Center – Philadelphia, PA
11/01/11 – Capitol Center for the Arts – Concord, NH
11/02/11 – The Ridgefield Playhouse – Ridgefield, CT
11/04/11 – Count Basie Theatre – Red Bank, NJ
11/05/11 – Sherman Theatre – Stroudsburg, PA
11/06/11 – Theatre at Westbury – Westbury, NY
11/08/11 – Hanover Theatre – Worcester, MA
11/10/11 – Grande Theatre du Quebec – Quebec City, QC, Canada
11/12/11 – St. Denis Theatre – Montreal, QC, Canada

For more information:
http://www.JonAnderson.com
http://www.RWCC.com
http://www.voiceprint.co.uk, http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk
Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, Billy James, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/08/27

Jazz-Fusion All-Star Trio Scott Henderson Jeff Berlin Mike Clark To Tour The US

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8/26/2011 – Clearwater, FL – One of the most highly anticipated tours of 2011 featuring jazz-fusion legends Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Mike Clark will commence on Sept 14th. The power trio promises to deliver an evening full of depth-defying virtuosic performances guaranteed to thrill and inspire all that attend. “Henderson-Berlin-Clark are the Clapton-Bruce-Baker of fusion music!” says Jeff Berlin

Scott Henderson is considered one of the premier jazz-fusion guitarists performing on the planet today. Although Henderson claims to be more of a blues-rock player, with influences like Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Ritchie Blackmore, it was the influence of jazz that led him to the style of playing and composing he is now famous for. Henderson has recorded and toured with such notable artists as Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, Jean-Luc Ponty, Jeff Berlin and ‘Players’, and a four year stint with Weather Report legend Joe Zawinul. He formed the band Tribal Tech in 1984 with bassist Gary Willis, and recorded nine critically acclaimed albums. In 1991 Scott Henderson was named by Guitar World as the #1 Jazz Guitarist, and in January 1992 he was named #1 Jazz Guitarist in Guitar Player’s Annual Reader’s Poll. Henderson has also released three well-received solo albums as well as two releases with Vital Tech Tones, a trio collaboration with bassist Victor Wooten and ex-Journey/Vital Information leader Steve Smith on drums. As is often the case with a musician of Scott’s caliber, the demand is great that he share his knowledge with the current generation of guitarists. He is on the faculty at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, and has written columns for Guitar Player, Guitar World and Guitar School magazines.

Jeff Berlin is a legend of the electric bass, considered by many to be the finest electric bass player in the world. A true master of the bass, Jeff Berlin has played with the likes of Bill Bruford, Alan Holdsworth, AWBH and George Benson. Jeff Berlin’s resume reads like the who’s who of the higher echelon of music artists. Jeff Berlin was even asked to join Van Halen, an invitation that he actually turned down. Not only is Jeff Berlin a innovator in the jazz field, but rock players are constantly siting him as their major influence. Carlos Santana called Jeff the “best bassist in the world”, while Rush’s Geddy Lee used the phrase “best bassist on the planet!” Jeff Berlin’s innovative bass playing has influenced a generation of bass players world-wide. He was voted #1 Jazz Bassist by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine. Jeff also pioneered a technique called ‘two handed tapping’, when he performed this style on the track “Motherlode” from his 1985 debut solo album called ‘Champion’. The founder of The Players School of Music in Clearwater, Florida, Jeff has also been at the forefront of music education for almost 30 years. His columns in Guitar Player and Bass Player magazines were the most read columns due to their controversial content of music education. Jeff single-handedly has re-vamped music education by dismissing popular methods of learning such as using electronic tuners, metronomes, handgrips, tablature, or any study method that does not include musical content.

What can be said about Mike Clark except that he is a true drum legend! Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock’s group in the early 1970’s. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock’s ‘Thrust’ album, which garnered him an international cult following. While often referred to as the “Tony Williams of funk”, Mike considers himself a jazz drummer, and in fact has become one of the most vital to sit behind a set. He’s performed with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, Vince Guaraldi, Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Eddie Henderson, Rob Dixon, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, Donald Harrison, Larry Coryell, Jack Wilkins, Mike Wolff, Wallace Roney, Geri Allen, Billy Childs, James Genus, Bob Hurst, Chris Potter, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Dave Liebman, Nat Adderly, Oscar Brown Jr., Bill Doggett, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, Mose Allison, Maxine Brown, Gil Evans and his orchestra and many illuminating etceteras too numerous to list.

And now, these three legends of jazz-fusion have come together to form a supergroup that will no less than amaze all who attend their dynamic performances.

Henderson Berlin Clark tour dates:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
City: Sellersville, PA
Venue: Sellersville Theater ST94
Venue address: 24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960-2342 * (215) 257-5808
Website: http://www.st94.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
City: Newton, NJ
Venue: Newton Theatre
Venue address: 234 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16-19
City: New York, NY
Venue: Iridium
Show times: 8 & 10 pm
Venue address: 1650 Broadway, New York – (212) 582-2121
Website: http://www.theiridium.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
GUITAR CENTER
Jeff Berlin Clinic
25 W. 14th Street
Manhattan, NY 10011
(212) 463-7500

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
City: Northampton, MA
Venue: The Iron Horse
Venue address: 76 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060-3709 * (413) 586-5858
Website: http://www.iheg.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
City: Somerville/Boston, MA
Venue: Johnny D’s
Venue address: 17 Holland St., Somerville, MA 02144 * 617-776-2004
Website: http://www.johnnyds.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
City: Schenectady, NY
Venue: Van Dyck
Show times: 7:00 & 9:30pm
Venue address: 237 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 * (518) 348-7999
Website: http://www.vandycklounge.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
City: Buffalo, NY
Venue: Tralf Music Hall
Venue address: 622 Main Street #2, Buffalo, NY 14202-1914 * (716) 852-2860
Website: http://www.tralfmusichall.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
City: Ferndale, Detroit
Venue: Magic Bag
Venue address: 22920 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 * (248) 544-3030
Website: http://www.themagicbag.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
City: Cleveland, OH
Venue: The Winchester
Venue address: 12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood/Cleveland, Ohio 44107 * 216-226-5681
Website: http://www.thewinchester.net

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Venue: Diesel Club & Lounge
Venue address: 1601 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA – (412) 431-8800
Website: http://www.elkoconcerts.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
City: Dayton, OH
Venue: Gilly’s Jazz
Venue address: 132 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH 45402 * 937-228-8414
Website: http://www.gillysjazz.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
City: Chicago, IL
Venue: Martyr’s
Venue address: 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 * (773) 404-9869
Website: http://www.martyrslive.com

For more information:
http://www.ScottHenderson.net
http://www.JeffBerlinMusic.com
http://www.MikeClarkMusic.com

Tour booked by Leonardo Pavkovic of MoonJune Records & Management

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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2011/07/26

Santana / Journey Legend Gregg Rolie To Play Put In Bay, OH

By glassonyonpr

7/21/2011 – Houston, TX – Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Gregg Rolie, best known for his vocals and keyboard work with legendary music groups Santana and Journey, will be performing at The Sand Bar in Put in Bay, OH on August 6, 2011. The Gregg Rolie Band will be performing electrifying versions of several Santana classics such as “Evil Ways”, “Black Magic Woman” “Soul Sacrifice”, “Jingo” and “No One To Depend On” as well as tracks from Rolie’s previous effort ‘Roots’ and new songs. The Gregg Rolie Band consists of Adrian Areas (son of original Santana percussionist Jose Chepito Areas) on Timbales, drummer Ron Wikso (who was also in The Storm), Elliot “Toby” Borrero on congas, Rocket Ritchotte on guitars, internationally acclaimed bassist Gary Brown and former Jean Luc Ponty keyboardist Wally Minko.

As you might imagine from his work with Santana and Journey, Gregg is no stranger to great musicianship. Given his experience and his desire to make the music the best it can be, he has chosen some of the best musicians in the world to bring his band and its music to life. Gregg was determined to resurrect the sound he helped shape and make famous as Santana’s original lead singer and keyboard player, while at the same time bringing it forward to the 21st century. To do that required finding just the right mix of experience, musicianship and chemistry. Having worked with some of the biggest names in music over the years and having toured the world many times over, these musicians have the skills to interpret this music in the way it is meant to be interpreted, as Gregg so intimately knows.

“The band are great, because we all really enjoy each other and I think the sound reflects the fun we are having,” Gregg told Voices of Latin Rock.

The Gregg Rolie Band will be also performing on the following dates:

Fri Aug 19 11 06:00 PM | Santa Cruz, CA US
Venue: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Address: 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, US

Sat Aug 20 11 08:00 PM | Rancho Murieta, CA US
Venue: Lake Clementia Amphitheater
Address: , Rancho Murieta, CA, 95683, US

For tour information go to: http://greggrolie.com/tour.html

Press Inquiries: Glassonyon PR. PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

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