Seminal British rockers Marillion, return to North America for a 13-date summer tour, begins on June 10 in Washington DC
- Marillion are Steve 'h' Hogarth (vocals), Steven Rothery (guitar), Pete Trewavas (bass), Mark Kelly (keyboard) and Ian Mosley (drums).
- The band's first visit to the US since 2004, the tour will hit several cities across North America, with 2-consecutive-night events planned in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles
- Marillion are currently in the studio working on their 17th studio album, Sounds That Can't Be Made, for pre-order info visit: http://www.marillion.com/shop/albums/sounds-deluxe.htm#.T3o5k2tlmtc.facebook
Since 1997 Marillion have had an intimate relationship with their fans, beginning with the first ever fan-sponsored US tour fund. They continue to pre-sell releases, even before the recording process begins.
The seventh biannual Marillion Weekend is set for March-April 2013. The most unique music experience, wherein fans have an opportunity to not only see their favorite act perform different sets, three nights in a row, but also become immersed in the Marillion culture and history with various activities. Link for more information: http://www.marillionweekend.com/
- Trailer for the Marillion Weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRoHD2OEDR4
Thanks to their much lauded (and much copied) pioneering internet-based rock n' roll business model, Marillion have developed a unique and intimate relationship with their fans. From sponsoring entire tours of the USA to funding the recording of recent albums, Marillion's global fan-base is unique in its affection and dedication.
In 2001, Anoraknophobia saw Marillion take the groundbreaking step of asking fans to pre-order an album 12 months before release. An amazing 12,000 people signed up, helping to finance the recording.
Hailed as Internet pioneers for their game-changing use of technology to unify and mobilize their global fan community, Marillion have been un-compromising with their music and vision. Their revolutionary presale campaigns, in-house label and their own Racket Records recording studio, Marillion have remained uniquely independent and paved the way for a new business model that works.
The band once again took pre-orders for the 2004 masterpiece Marbles, but this time the money was channelled into a campaign fund to promote its launch. Singles "Don't Hurt Yourself" and "You're Gone" breached the UK Top 20 – the latter making it all the way to number 7!
Find a better way of life at Marillion.com
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