quarta-feira, março 30, 2016

GINGER GILMOUR, EX-WIFE OF PINK FLOYD GUITARIST DAVID GILMOUR RELEASED DEBUT NOVEL MEMOIRS OF THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE MOON

ARTIST, SCULPTOR, HUMANITARIAN, MOTHER OF FOUR WRITES LIFE STORY

(London, England) -- Ginger Gilmour, artist, humanitarian and ex-wife of Pink Floyd founder David Gilmour today announced the release of her book, "Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon."   The book comes from the soul of Ginger, a sculptor, spiritualist, and mother of four as she recounts her life's journey as a former model, and wife of one of the most famous guitarists in pop music history.

But it's not a tell all, "For me, this book is the end result of an adventure that I had the opportunity to take when I was just a young girl of 22; to see and do things that most women of my generation could only dream of."  Ginger continues, "David and I were young and in love and through that experience of being his wife, having four children and also developing as a woman, I feel only gratitude for what my life was and for who I am today."

The self published book, available for purchase: (http://www.angelscript.com) is a marvelous and heartfelt journey of yearning, love, self discovery and triumph.  Fans of Pink Floyd will enjoy the "all access" pass by reading about the beginnings of Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and the iconic performances of the Wall, the tension between band members, all through the lens of Ginger's experience.

Readers will also be inspired by Ginger's "coming of age" story and her journey of realizing her own life's path through her art, her awareness of spirituality and the teachings she shares about life through three decades. 

Her story is a tale for all people seeking to know themselves but also a story about a woman who grew up with the limited parameters defining womanhood in the late 60's to embracing her independence as a woman of the new millennium and all that falls in between.

"I love my life, the good, the bad, the ugly; each experience opening up new doors for me in realizing my worth, my spirituality, and how that applies now to my artistic sensibilities," adds Ginger.  "I don't believe at all in holding anger, I believe that each thing that happens to us is a divine message in fulfilling our personal destiny. Accepting Life as it is and then making it special is my motto. Giving that knowledge back is how I contribute, and that is what this book is really all about."

Ginger's unique path took her from a small town in Michigan to life in London and abroad meeting such "friends" along the way as Graham Nash, George Harrison, Bob Geldof, and Roger Waters, Rick Wright and Nick Mason and others that are mainstays of our pop culture lexicon.

 The book is a hardcover that includes many never before seen photographs of Ginger and David, their children and her original artwork inspired by her life.

ABOUT Ginger Gilmour:
Ginger Gilmour is an artist who resides in London.  She is a former model and ex-wife of Pink Floyd guitarist/singer/songwriter, David Gilmour and the mother of four children: Alice, Clare, Sara and Matthew Gilmour. Ginger is also a spiritual teacher and humanitarian dedicating her time and talents to many causes as well as appearing at Conferences around the world that help as she says, "Lift up Humanity".  

"This is the true story of my life and how I was challenged, survived and resurrected, like the fabled tale of the Phoenix, rising out of the ashes on a journey...A true story of how a child of adventure became a world traveler...and a seeker on a magnificent path...I call it a journey to the Bright Side of the Moon."  

HELPFUL LINKS:

Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon


Curved Air Legend Darryl Way Releases New Prog Album “Myths, Legends and Tales” - OUT NOW!



London, UK - Darryl Way is the co-founder of CURVED AIR, a trail blazing rock violinist and composer. "Myths, Legends and Tales" is Way's latest PROG album which takes its inspiration from some of the mythologies (both ancient and present day) which have inspired him.

"Myths, Legends and Tales" is a mixture of instrumental Symphonic Rock and Songs. The inspiration for the instrumental pieces comes from the mystical world of Greek Mythology, whereas the songs are a mixture of observations about the world we live in and stories and events that have been inspirational.

"As a rock violinist I have always been searching for that elusive sound, turn of phrase and means of expression that would give the electric violin a legitimate voice in the idiom of rock music. With this album, I feel that I have come closer than ever before to achieving this goal. 'Myths, Legends and Tales' is another attempt by me to fly the flag for 'Prog Rock'. I've raised the flag up the mast as far as I am able and can only now hope, that it will be seen and appreciated by the devoted fans of this neglected genre." - Darryl Way

The album features full length prog tracks which will appeal to Curved Air fans and new listeners who have been enjoying Way's return to the music industry in a burst of fresh creativity.

Track Listing:

1. APOLLO (RACING AGAINST THE SUN)
2. ORPHEUS AND THE UNDERWORLD
3. WHATEVER HAPPENED?
4. DOVE OF PEACE
5. STRANGE GOINGS ON
6. APHRODITE
7. THE ICE MAN
8. CRUSADER
9. HELTER SKELTER
10. PROMETHEUS CHAINED

To purchase Darryl Way's "Myths, Legends and Tales":
Amazon Digital: http://geni.us/43BZ

ALSO AVAILABLE: DARRYL WAY – ULTRA VIOLINS (ExM004) CHILDREN OF THE COSMOS (RHRC001)

For more information: http://www.darrylway.com/
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segunda-feira, março 28, 2016

Status Quo - The Last Night Of The Electrics - Dates Announced


Status Quo are pleased to announce The Last Night of The Electrics 2016 dates - these mark the band's final electric tour.

All dates go on general sale Thursday March 24th, with the exception of Germany (on sale Wednesday March 23rd).

DATES

OCT 12 - Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
OCT 13 - Wörtherseehalle, Klagenfurt, Austria
OCT 15 - Hallestadion, Zurich, Switzerland
NOV 10 - BC Arena, Hamburg, Germany
NOV 11 - Arena, Liepzig, Germany
NOV 12 - Dreilanderhalle, Passau, Germany
NOV 14 - Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
NOV 15 - Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany
NOV 17 - Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
NOV 18 - Nordseehalle, Emden, Germany
NOV 19 - Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
NOV 21 - Jahrunderthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
NOV 22 - Brose Arena, Bamberg, Germany
NOV 24 - Konigspilsner Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
NOV 25 - Swiss Life Hall, Hanover, Germany
NOV 26 - Stadhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
NOV 29 - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany
NOV 30 - Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
DEC 2 - Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, Netherlands
DEC 4 - Zenith, Paris, France
DEC 8 - Arena, Nottingham, UK
DEC 9 - BIC, Bournemouth, UK
DEC 11 - The O2, London, UK
DEC 13 - Centre, Brighton, UK
DEC 14 - Arena, Cardiff UK
DEC 16 - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, UK
DEC 17 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK
DEC 19 - Arena, Manchester, UK
DEC 20 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, UK
DEC 22 - Arena, Newcastle, UK
DEC 23 - Arena, Liverpool, UK

An exclusive fan presale will be available on statusquo.co.uk from Wednesday, 9am. 

Recordings from the London, Birmingham, Zurich & Amsterdam shows will also be available to pre-order at the point of purchase.
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SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO - "Work in Progress"
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO comes from Poland and was formed by Marysia Bialota (synthesizer, vocals), Lukasz Foretek (guitar), Przemek Pilacinski (guitar), Tomek Wilk (bass guitar) and Adam "Izaak" Wasaznik (drums) in 2003; based in Warzaw, Poland. Their forst production, "Demo I", was recorded and released the same year. Foretek left the band prior to the the recording and release of their second demo, "Demo II"; issued in 2004. This production was well receivced by various magazines and websites. Their new album is titled as "Work in Progress" in a Digipack with 16 pages booklet. Signal To Noise Ratio follow in the differents styles mixing electronic, experimental and progressive rock in their compositions.
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Martin Barre (of Jethro Tull) Returns to the States for More North American Tour Dates

Martin Barre is returning to North America to perform more shows this April.  Look for concerts in New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. More dates this fall in September and October.  Some of them are confirmed below.


For the past five years Martin has toured the world with his own band to play the "classic" music from the Jethro Tull catalogue, and also many new tracks written by Martin from his albums AWAY WITH WORDS and ORDER OF PLAY, plus his latest album, BACK TO STEEL. BACK TO STEEL will be released in North America later this year on 71st Street Music.

For 43 years Martin Barre was the renowned guitarist of Jethro Tull, and his role in the band cannot be overestimated. Bruce Eder wrote on allmusic.com, "His playing has provided much of the energy that allows the band to soar on record and in concert."

His unique sound and style contributed enormously to their success, which includes several chart topping albums, eleven gold and five platinum albums, a Grammy Award for CREST OF A KNAVE in 1988, and album sales exceeding 60 million units. Tull continues to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.

Martin's band features lead singer/guitarist Dan Crisp, drummer George Lindsay, bass player Alan Thomson. All members are committed to giving the Tull fans and a broader audience the chance to hear tracks not performed for many years with a few surprises along the way, as well as classic covers of a variety of folks, this past fall were songs by Porcupine Tree and Warren Haynes.

Blogcritics' Jon Sobel caught the Martin Barre Band vibe in the intimate Rockwood Music Hall, and called them a "'bar band' in the best possible sense: The musicians were approachable and communicative, and looked and sounded like they were having a blast. Other moments felt like a badass progressive rock concert."  

Emily Clark of Plymouth, MA's Wicked Local was stunned by Martin's presence, "He can do all intricate fingering, lace melody on top of melody and play lightning fast. But what he does that sets him apart is his on-the-spot arrangement of songs, his crafting of melodies that are truly beautiful and not just a case of show-off athletics and his understanding of when to shut up and when to roar…His love affair is with this song, not himself."

Martin Barre-Confirmed North American Tour Dates  

April 10 B.B. King Blues Club, New York NY  
April 11 Ram's Head, Annapolis, MD  
April 12 Tim McLoones Supper Club, Asbury Park, NJ  
April 21 Infinity Hall, Hartford CT  
April 22 Mexicali Live, Teaneck NJ  
April 23 Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore PA  
April 26 Martyrs Live, Chicago  
April 28 Daryl's House Club, Pawling NY
April 29 Hanover Theatre, Worcester MA
April 30 Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury MA  

September 7 Parker Press Park, Woodbridge NJ
September 8 Natick Center For The Arts, Natick MA
September 9 Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River MA
September 10 & 11 Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry NH  
September 13 & 14 Lovin Cup Bistro & Brews, Rochester NY
September 15 Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo NY  
September 16 The Dock, Ithaca NY
September 28 & 29 Freshwater Gallery, Boyne City, Michigan
September 30 Reggies Night Club, Chicago IL 

October 1 The Warehouse, Carmel IN
October 2 & 3 Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza, Worthington OH
October 7 Jonathan's Music Hall, Maine  
October 8 Spruce Peak Performing Arts, Vermont
October 14 River Club Music Hall, Scituate MA
October 21 Penns Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA  
October 28 Shank Hall, Milwaukee WI  
October 29 & 30 The Dakota, Minneapolis MN

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HEXVESSEL post new video, new digital single announced; on tour across Europe now.


Finland's psychedelic folk rock shooting stars HEXVESSEL have posted a new video for the song "When I'm Dead", taken from their highly praised third studio album When We Are Death, released on Century Media in January. Check out the video here: http://smarturl.it/wheniamdead
 
Singer Mat McNerney comments on the new video and the tour:
 
"Nature prevails. We never die, we just change our form. We're billion year old carbon on a journey through space on an ancient rock. As we leave our beloved Finland, heading out into Europe on tour, this video represents our view of the universe and our strong connection to the cycle of life and death. It's an existential question that only the forest can answer. You must go on a journey into space to know this. Where will you be when I am dead?"
 
On Friday March 25th, a new online single of the video track will be released, containing the track "Shaman You", taken from the limited US edition of the album.
 
HEXVESSEL's new album "When We Are Death" can be purchased at one of the below shops or the record stores / online stores of your choice:

When We Are Death is offered in the following formats:

Ltd. Deluxe Mediabook (with 32-page booklet, sturdy slipcase and one exclusive bonus track)
Deluxe LP (gatefold sleeve, 8-page LP booklet, CD plus bonus track)
Digital album

The LP version is available in these vinyl colors:
Black vinyl: unlimited
White vinyl: limited to 100 copies, exclusively offered at CM Distro
Red vinyl: limited to 500 copies, exclusively sold by RED (US distribution)

When We Are Death tracklist:

Transparent Eyeball (5:27)
Earth Over Us (3:26)
Cosmic Truth (4:33)
When I'm Dead (4:37)
Mirror Boy (4:17)
Drugged Up On The Universe (3:42)
Teeth Of The Mountain (4:01)
Green Gold (3:31)
Mushroom Spirit Doors (5:33)
Hunter's Prayer (4:38)
Last Lovers In Hell (3:44) *

* bonus track on the Mediabook version and the CD included in the LP

Click on the links in the above tracklist to watch the static video for "Earth Over Us" or the new video clip for "Cosmic Truth".

You can check out the video for "Gaia" (side B of the "Earth Over Us" 7 inch) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOsSp66RyCM

Catch HEXVESSEL on tour across Europe with New Keepers Of The Water Towers. All dates below.

HEXVESSEL live:
Mar 22 Copenhagen, Denmark - Beta *          
Mar 24 Cologne, Germany- Underground *
Mar 25 Hamburg, Germany- Rock Cafe *  
Mar 26 Dresden, Germany -  Beatpol *
Mar 27 Berlin, Germany- Musik & Frieden *      
Mar 29 Poznan, Poland - Minoga*  / TICKETS
Mar 30 Prague, Czech Republic- Cross Club *
Mar 31 Vienna, Austria- Chelsea *  
Apr 01 Budapest, Hungary - A38*
Apr 02 Club Napoca, Romania - Shelter *
Apr 03 Bucharest, Romania - Control *
Apr 04 Sofia, Bulgaria- Live & Loud
Apr 05 Belgrade, Serbia- TBA
Apr 06 Ljubljana, Slovenia - Channel Zero *
Apr 07 Stuttgart, Germany - 1210 *
Apr 08 Karlsruhe, Germany- Alte Hackerei *
Apr 10 Antwerp, Belgium - Het Bos *
Apr 11 Leeds, United Kingdom - Brudenell Social Club *
Apr 12 London, United Kingdom - 100 Club *  
Apr 13  Brighton, United Kingdom - The Prince Albert
Apr 14 - 15 Tilburg, Netherlands - Roadburn
* With New Keepers of The Water Towers

HEXVESSEL line-up:
Mat McNerney - Vox & guitar
Marja Konttinen - Vox & percussion
Jukka Rämänen - Drums
Simo Kuosmanen - Lead Guitar
Niini Rossi - Bass Guitar
Kimmo Helén - Keys/Trumpet/Violin

HEXVESSEL discography:
Dawnbearer (2011)
No Holier Temple (2012)
Vainolainen 7" (2012)
Iron Marsh EP (2013)

HEXVESSEL online:
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hn Bassett (Arcade Messiah) announces Post Rock EP "Aperture"

John Bassett the man behind Arcade Messiah & KingBathmat has announced a 4 track Post Rock Ambient Ep "Aperture" which will be released 3rd April.
A short preview of the EP can be heard here

John says "I took a small break from recording the latest Arcade Messiah  project to put together something completely different, a mellow small collection of post rock, ambient style songs, the whole process was completed in spontaneous manner over 12 days".

The Ep will be available to pre-order from March 28th, and released on April 3rd through the bandcamp page - https://johnbassett.bandcamp.com


John Bassett - Aperture EP
1. Break The Wall
2. Joy In Despair
3. Awaiting
4. Jenna
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SAHONA, new album "SAHONA"


The band was created in the south of France, by guitar player and singer Charly Sahona (leader of progressive metal band VENTURIA) who was about to release a solo album . The first member he asked to join him was his friend, drummer Stéphane Cavanez. Both musicians have collaborated on diverse creative projects and have been bandmates in a cover band for a long time. Guitar player Fabien Paraillac, who already produced some songs for the duo, joined them and later, bass player Cédric Artaxet, rounded out the team.

 At first, Charly made them listen to his own compositions. But, right away, the chemistry seemed obvious after playing, performing, working and arranging the songs as a group. He proposed then to present the whole thing as a band project.  The album was recorded in the spring of 2015 and was mixed during the following autumn.

 SAHONA's melodic rock music is characterized by its blend of metal, progressive and electro, where two guitar virtuosos are exchanging solos and uniting on heavy riffs over a very efficient bass and drums section.

Settled down on mysterious, spacy, powerful, torn and passionate climates, the melodic vocal parts are evolving, with lyrics that deal with introspective themes, such as spirituality, psychology, frustrations and turbulences of love.
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Darkyra cancel's European Tour due to Cancer.

Female fronted symphonic/cinematic metal from Australia have cancelled their April Tour through TJ Concerts in Netherlands and Germany. Singer / songwriter Darkyra Black also known as Gina Bafile has been confirmed to have Stage 3 Breast Cancer and will commence Chemo therapy treatments as of late next week. The band will reschedule their tour in a years time.

Band comments:
"To those that were looking forward to seeing Darkyra live in Europe, we are sorry that we are unable to attend this tour but we feel that cancelling this trip was the best decision to make at this time and we offer all our love and support to Gina during this tough time"

To remind, Darkyra planned to play:
07-04-2016   Jack's Music Bar, Zwolle (NL)
08-04-2016   De Engel, Den Helder (NL)
09-04-2016   De Driesprong, Aalten (NL)
10-04-2016   Home, Eibergen (NL)
13-04-2016   A Genne Komm, Eygelshoven (NL)
14-04-2016   The Cave, Amsterdam (NL)
15-04-2016   t'Vereinshoes, Vaals (NL)
16-04-2016   Garage Deluxe, Munchen (DE)
17-04-2016   Rockkneipe Jungfer, Arnstadt (DE)

Band even issued official tour trailer:

quinta-feira, março 24, 2016

EXPLOSIVE TEXAS ROCK BAND ROCKETT QUEEN JOINS CREED'S SCOTT STAPP FOR A SECOND GO 'ROUND ON THE ‘PROOF OF LIFE’ US TOUR WITH SPEACIAL GUEST SELDOM

TYLER, Texas, March 23, 2016 – Explosive rock 'n' rollers Rockett
Queen has been invited
to continue on the second leg of Creed vocalist Scott Stapp's "Proof
of Life" US Tour. Driven
by unbridled passions and haunted by ghosts that defy definition, the
great rockers keep
getting better, stronger, more determined to get it right. The "Proof
of Life" Tour is proof that
Scott Stapp is among the great rockers. It's also proof that this time
he's gotten it right. Click here for the latest video from Scott
Stapp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QphK9wwzssU

"The first tour was AMAZING!!" said Rockett Queen vocalist/guitarist
Walter Lee. "We
couldn't be happier about going out with the Stapp camp again.
Everyone treated us like
immediate family from the very first show. It's always easier being on
the road when you're
surrounded by such positivity. We also feel like we were welcomed
'with arms wide open' by
all of Scott's loving fan base. We look forward to continued success
throughout the next tour."
The Texas-based band hit a potential tour-ending snag the first time
around, as the
transmission in their touring van went out while en route to New York
City. Rockett Queen's
dedicated fanbase came to the group's aid through Go Fund Me and
raised the $3,300
needed to cover the cost of the repairs in less than 24 hours.

Rockett Queen is supporting their latest record, an expanded
re-release of the previously
self-released Goodnight California EP, for Fade to Silence Records.
Rockett Queen's high
energy performance is certain to garner an entirely new fan base as
the band hits previously
uncharted towns and plays to new crowds every night. The band's brand
of straight-up,
honest rock 'n' roll has garnered the quartet a great deal of critical
acclaim and Top 40 airplay.
Performing for more than 25,000 music fans, the band's energetic live
show has already won
over a devoted fan base in their native Texas.

Labeled as the "Best Unsigned Band in America" by MTV, that kind of
talk ca be difficult to
live up to. However, Rockett Queen delivers! "Goodnight California"
features the hard-driving
anthem "I Hate You" and the crowd pleasing "Since You've Been Gone".
Click here for the latest video from Rockett Queen:
https://youtu.be/teJgoP06dE8

The band has performed multiple stops on the Vans Warped Tour as well
as performances
with Hinder, Black Stone Cherry, Powerman5000, Saliva, Avatar, Fuel,
Drowning Pool,
The All American Rejects, Coheed and Cambria, Cavo, Thrice, Bad Religion, My
Chemical Romance and Thursday to name a few. Rockett Queen just
completed recording
new material with Producer/Songwriter Zac Maloy (Halestorm, Daughtry,
Our Lady Peace,
Cavo, Saliva, 3 Doors Down, Blake Shelton, Black Stone Cherry, Orianthi, Carrie
Underwood) in Nashville, TN and will be released in 2016.

Rockett Queen is completed by Jay Scars on lead guitar, Chaz Graves on
bass and Keith
Crash on drums.

Find out more:
• http:// www.rockettqueen.net
http://www.facebook.com/rockettqueen
http://www.twitter.com/rockettqueen
http://www.instagram.com/rockettqueenofficial

Joining Scott Stapp and Rockett Queen tour is special guest, Seldom
from Houston, TX. Seldom is a driven and eclectic rock and roll band
whose kaleidoscopic blend of sound is based on
the contrast between the individual styles and inspirations of the
musicians within the group: Mitch, Matt, Carlos, Sergio and Bryan.

Ideas, thoughts, notes and words beautifully collide into something
stark, honest and relatable. In spite of the band's diverse background
and contamination-based sound, there's a
common thread that holds their songs together, creating a sense of
belonging whether the band is blasting out a punk-inspired number, a
touching rock ballad or an experimental piece in the vein of Tool or
Killing Joke, just to mention a couple.

Ever since the band's inception in 2013, Seldom has been working
really hard to secure a
growing following, put out great new music and perform solid show.
Their quickly rising
reputation led to sharing the stage with internationally acclaimed
acts the likes of POD,
Puddle Of Mudd, Lacuna Coil, Drowning Pool or Saving Abel, as well as
performing at
major music events such as SXSW. Click here for the latest video from
Seldom: https://youtu.be/zp7djdqQA_Y

After successfully funding the production of a debut studio release,
Seldom released
"Damaged", their first full-length album, in 2014 and performed
extensively on a regional basis
in support of the release. The band has recently released their brand
new EP, "Black Mirror";
focused on the increasingly symbiotic relationship between society and
technology.

Find out more:
http://www.seldomband.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/SeldomVEVO
http://www.facebook.com/seldomband
http://www.twitter.com/seldomband
http://www.instagram.com/seldomband

May 01 Cox Capitol Theatre Macon, GA
May 02 Georgia Theatre Athens, GA
May 04 Hooligans Music Hall Jacksonville, NC
May 07 The Pub Fountains Stafford, TX
May 08 Fitzgerald's San Antonio, TX
May 10 Bourbon Theatre Lincoln, NE
May 11 The District Sioux Falls, SD
May 13 Austins Libertyville, IL
May 14 Big Shots Valparaiso, IN
May 17 Rodeo Music Hall Youngstown, OH
May 18 The Kent Stage Kent, OH
May 20 Rock'N Derby Schaghticoke, NY
May 21 Magic City Music Hall Binghamton, NY
May 22 Blue Ocean Music Hall Salisbury, MA
May 24 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT
May 25 Jewel Nightclub Manchester, NH
May 27 The Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ
May 28 Revolution Bar & Music Hall Amittyville, NY
May 29 Sherman Theater Lite Stroudsburg, PA
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Robin Trower to release new album "Where You Are Going To"

Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter, Robin Trower will release studio album Where You Are Going To on Friday 6th May via Manhaton Records.


The guitarist, whose 1974 album, Bridge of Sighs, is regarded by many rock pundits as a blues milestone, describes his new studio album as a continuation of his previous album Something's About To Change.  

Trower says: "Where You Are Going To ranges from rock to funky soul, with some epic blues grooves. The title track is me reflecting on my life and career, and how we have no idea how our lives might unfold. 

"In terms of influences I felt I was channelling a combination of James Brown and John Lee Hooker on the funky The Fruits Of Your Desire and album closer Delusion Sweet Delusion. I'm really looking forward to playing those on tour." 

He adds: "Opener When Will The Next Blow Fall is a bit of a rocker inspired by the events in Europe and how uncertain people's futures are. The album features two very emotional tracks, We Will Be Together Someday and I'm Holding On To You, both dedicated to the memory of my late wife."

The new album features Trower on guitars, vocals and bass, with Chris Taggart on drums. It was produced by Livingstone Brown at Studio 91 in Newbury.  Click here for album artwork, hi res photos and full press release.  The album is available for pre-order from Amazon UK.   

Where You Are Going To  – Album Track List 

1.       When Will The Next Blow Fall
2.       Where You Are Going To
3.       Back Where You Belong
4.       Jigsaw
5.       The Fruits of Your Desire
6.       We Will Be Together Someday
7.       Ain't No Use To Worry
8.       In Too Deep
9.       I'm Holding on to You
10.   Delusion Sweet Delusion

Todd Rundgren's BOX O'TODD Limited Edition Live Box Set To Be Released


Los Angeles - Purple Pyramid records will be releasing a special limited edition collector's box titled BOX O'TODD featuring previously unreleased live in-studio recordings from the early '70s by legendary guitarist/songwriter/producer, Todd Rundgren! All shows were originally broadcast on the radio at the time.

This unique box features both stripped down solo performances by Rundgren as well as full band recordings with The Hello People, and includes some of Todd's most well-known songs including "Hello, It's Me," "I Saw The Light," "It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference" and many more!

In addition to three full-length CDs, the box set comes with a 20-page booklet featuring a full set of insightful liner notes by Dave Thompson and full color photos plus a signature guitar pick, 3 collectible pins, and a backstage pass!

Track List:

DISC 1 - Live From Philadelphia 1971 with the Hello People (originally broadcast on WMMR-FM)
1. Banter & Soundcheck
2. Believe In Me
3. Lady On The Terrace
4. I Got My Pipe
5. It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
6. Rock All Over Again
7. Everybody In The Congregation
8. Broke Down & Busted
9. Tonight I Wanna Love Me A Stranger
10. Ooh Baby Baby
11. Hold Me Tight (Excerpt)
12. Before I Grow Too Old
13. Be Nice To Me
14. I'm Feelin' Better
15. The Ballad (Denny & Jean)

DISC 2 - Ultrasonic Studios 1972 with the Hello People (originally broadcast on WLIR-FM)
1. Broke Down & Busted
2. Georgia Swing
3. Outside Love
4. Piss Aaron
5. A Dream Goes On Forever
6. I Saw The Light
7. It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
8. Feels So Good to Be Alive
9. Mad Red Ant Lady
10. Blaze
11. Lady On The Terrace
12. Slut

DISC 3 - Counterpart Studios Cincinnati 1973 with Utopia (originally broadcast on WKRQ-FM)
1. Intro
2. I Saw The Light
3. A Dream Goes On Forever
4. Piss Aaron
5. Lord Chancellor's Nightmare Song
6. Hello It's Me
7. Banter
8. Utopia Theme
9. Black Maria
10. Hungry For Love
11. The Ikon (Segments)

Download on iTunes: http://flyt.it/ToddRundgrenDig

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Gary Lucas & Jann Klose's 4 Stars in MOJO & New Music Video

Gary Lucas & Jann Klose's New Music Video FAIR WEATHER

(Guitarist & Singer Available For Interviews On What MOJO Magazine Calls Their "Peculiar Potent Chemistry" in its 4 STAR Review)

Urban Americana duo Gary Lucas & Jann Klose are celebrating the great spring weather with their new music video, "Fair Weather" from their album, STEREOPTICON which earned four stars in UK's May issue of MOJO Magazine.

Meteorologist Dan Skof, who sometimes raps as MC Cumulus on his weather forecasts on Northwest Arkansas' NBC affiliate KNWA, says he "digs" the song, "Love the chorus when the harmony kicks in! Nice play on words too. It really isn't about the weather but a 'fair weathered friend!' I love the feel of the video too, feels very much like New York (obviously since it was shot in New York)."

The "Fair Weather" video was created by DeAngela Napier, who has produced and directed other Gary & Jann videos. The video combines footage of the musicians' hometown with favorite photos of them in concert. Watch "Fair Weather" at


"Fair Weather" appears on Gary & Jann's album, STEREOPTICON (Cosmic Trigger/The Orchard). MOJO gives STEREOPTICON 4 STARS and states, "There is a peculiar potent chemistry at work here…Stylistically STEREOPTICON marries a roots blues approach with echoes of acoustic Zeppelin and flashes of refined pop songwriting craft."

Gary Lucas & Jann Klose are traveling musicians based in New York City. Gary just came back from Mexico, and Jann from California. In a few weeks, on Monday April 18, Jann will perform in Nashville at the Nashville Film Festival's "Will Gray Blueprint" after-party for Will's film, BROKE, sponsored by The Listening Room Cafe. Gary will be in Chicago at City Winery's Downtown Sedar.  

Gary & Jann reconvene later in the month to perform at the CDO (Chief Digital Officers) Conference at the Reuters Building in Times Square, New York City on April 27. On April 30, the two head out to the Hamptons to help kick off new summer concerts happening this year at the Stephen Talkhouse.

Gary received a Grammy nomination for co-writing "Spider Web" with Joan Osborne from her triple platinum album, RELISH. He co-wrote Jeff Buckley's signature songs "Grace" and "Mojo Pin" from the singer's double platinum album, GRACE. ROLLING STONE says Gary is "One of the best and most original guitarists in America…a modern guitar miracle." He just received the Premio Ciampi Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy, named for one of Italy's most famous songwriters. In 2014, Gary received the Ambassador's Award for Cultural Diplomacy from the U.S. Consul General in Milan Ambassador Philip T. Reeker. His long-awaited GARY LUCAS' FLEISCHEREI: MUSIC FROM MAX FLEISCHER CARTOONS will be released on Cuneiform in February 2016. He is currently collaborating with Steve Kilbey (The Church), and Chris Shinn (new lead singer of Live), and was (Fall 2015) Music Director of "State of Grace," a multi-artist Australian tour that paid tribute to Tim and Jeff Buckley.

Born in Germany and raised in Kenya, South Africa and the United States, Jann Klose is currently collaborating with Ann Hampton Callaway, Renaissance's Annie Haslam, and The Yardbirds' Jim McCarty. ) He appears in the award-winning Australian feature documentary A VENUE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD just released on BrinkVision, USA.  In 2015 Jann and his music appeared in the short film THE BEAUTY OF DISASTER (Glimmer Girl, USA). His most recent album, MOSAIC won three 2014 Independent Music Awards and charted for several months on the AMA and Roots Rock charts.

Gary and Jann both worked on the movie GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY (Tribeca Film/Focus/Universal). Jann is the singing voice of Tim Buckley, while Gary consulted and played guitar. Tony Award winner Frank Wood plays Gary in the film.

www.LucasKlose.com

FAIR WEATHER video

sexta-feira, março 18, 2016

KONG remixes first album ‘Mute Poet Vocalizer’

With much pleasure we present to you the release of brandnew mix of the first KONG album 'Mute Poet Vocalizer'.



The original album was released in 1990 by Peaceville Records (UK) and to celebrate this 25th anniversary Dirk de Vries (former KONG guitarist) remixed the album from the original mastertapes.

Mute Poet Vocalizer was recorded in two days in a 'live' set-up, with each musician in a corner of the room playing simultaneously onto 16 track tape. These recordings have been digitized and remixed with modern techniques and an up-to-date approach.

World wide digital release March 18th on iTunes or Bandcamp
or pre order your copy of the limited edition black vinyl via PledgeMusic 

A few quotes from 1990 - 1991 reviews:
"Let's just say that this album could be the beginning of something huge!"
"This is one of the strongest musical statements from a band of this style in years" Metal Forces (UK, dec. 1990)

"The Dutch four-piece speak volumes in their revolutionary non-verbal way"
"They can really twist the mind from black to white and back again"
"Kong know exactly what they want to do, and it has something to do with screwing your mind up" Metal Hammer (UK, jan 1991)

"Lovers of the crooned word will be unprepared for anything as inspired as the voice-devoid 'Mute Poet Vocalizer'." Sounds (UK, jan 1991)
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HAKEN launch video for 'Initiate'



HAKEN recently announced the release of their fourth full-length studio album 'Affinity', on April 29th, 2016. Now they are pleased to reveal the video for the first single taken from the album, titled 'Initiate'. 

Check out the video here:

The band had this to say about the video: "Initiate was the first tune from the album that got mixed by Jens. We all remember feeling incredibly excited from the very first listen. Affinity was finally coming to life! Initiate combines the atmospheric and the modern aspects of our sound and, as the album opener, sets the scene for what's to come."

You can now digitally pre-order the album here: http://www.insideoutmusicshop.com/b/haken/?sort=newest&image=large

Preorder the album on iTunes or Amazon and receive this track immediately: 

Recorded during the winter months of 2015, 'Affinity' marks a new approach to the song-writing process for Haken, as vocalist Ross Jennings explains; "It is the most collaborative we have ever been on an album. We wanted to develop and expand our sound by having every member contribute initial ideas from the very beginning of the process. It naturally takes longer to filter through the mass of material and fit it all together coherently, but this approach has helped to create something completely fresh whilst maintaining the core elements of Haken's sound."

The band once again called upon Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Between The Buried And Me) for mixing and mastering duties. "He is a wizard in this department! We are always confident his mix will bring out the best from our performance and this is no exception,"remarks keyboardist Diego Tejeida.

Like much of Haken's previous music, 'Affinity' is full of surprises and 'The Architect', the album's centrepiece, is no exception. Blasting through a dizzying array of instrumental insanity coupled with down-tempo atmospheric tenuity, Haken welcomes friend and Leprous frontman Einar Solberg mid-song for a spot of guest vocals! Just one of many twists and turns throughout this 60-minute musical lobotomy, f 'Affinity' will open up a new dimension in this UK sextet's trajectory. 
'Affinity' will arrive as a Limited Edition Media Book (incl. bonus disc with instrumentals), 180g Gatefold 2 LP Edition (incl. album on CD), Standard CD Jewel Case, Digital Download and Deluxe Digital Download (incl. instrumental version of the album as bonus).

The full track-listing for the album is as follows:
1. affinity.exe [1:24]       
2. Initiate [4:16]
3. 1985 [9:09]
4. Lapse [4:44]
5. The Architect [15:40]
6. Earthrise [4:48]
7. Red Giant [6:06]
8. The Endless Knot [5:50]
9. Bound By Gravity [9:29]
 
The band has also confirmed their first European tour dates, and you can find those below:
25.05.16  Bristol, The Fleece [UK]
26.05.16  London, The Garage [UK]
27.05.16  Zoetermeer, Boerderij [NL]
28.05.16  Verviers, Spirit of 66 [BE]
29.05.16  Paris, Divan du monde [FR]
30.05.16  Pratteln, Z7 [CH]
31.05.16  Lyon, Marché Gare [FR]
02.06.16  Barcelona, Razz 2 [ES]
03.06.16  Madrid, Caracol [ES]
04.06.16  Peralta, Minnuendo Festival[ES]
06.06.16  Milan, Legend Club [IT]
07.06.16  Munich, Backstage [DE]
08.06.16  Karlsruhe, Substage [DE]
09.06.16  Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal [DE]
10.06.16  Berlin, Maschinenhaus [DE]
11.06.16  Warsaw, Progresja [PL]
12.06.16  Gdynia, Klub Atlantic [PL]
14.06.16  Stockholm, Bryggarsalen [SE]
15.06.16  Oslo, John Dee [NO]
16.06.16  Copenhagen, Spillestedet Stengade [DK]
17.06.16  Hamburg, Logo [DE]
18.06.16  Cologne, Gebäude 9 [DE]
19.06.16  London, Stone Free Festival [UK]
25.06.16  Tel Aviv, Gagarin [IL]
26.06.16  Tel Aviv, Havana Club [IL]
17.07.16  Joensuu, Ilosaarirock [FI]
 
Look out for more information in the coming weeks.

HAKEN online:
 

LONG DISTANCE CALLING - launch video for 'Lines'


Long Distance Calling recently announced their new album 'TRIPS' for release on April 29th, 2016 via InsideOut Music, and now they are pleased to launch a video for the track 'Lines', the first to be released featuring Norwegian vocalist Petter Carlsen. 

You can watch the video here:
 
The band had this to say about the track: "Here it is. 'Lines', the first song from our new album "TRIPS". This song shows one of many different colours on "TRIPS", combining our roots with a new vibe. Enjoy and get trippin'."
 
The band previously released a video teaser revealing the albums artwork by Martin Großmann (www.martingrossmann.com). You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/hmoxojYmx9Q

Further to this, the band also recently announced the first European tour dates in support of the new album, and you can find those below:

Presented by VISIONS, ROCK HARD, GUITAR, GITARRE&BASS, ECLIPSED, AMPYA, METAL.DE
28th April - Skater's Palace, Münster, Germany
29th April - Uebel & Gefährlich, Hamburg, Germany
30th April - Mau Club, Rostock, Germany
2nd May - UT Connewitz, Leipzig, Germany
3rd May - Musik & Frieden, Berlin, Germany
4th May - Kulturkirche, Köln, Germany
5th May - Backstage Halle, München, Germany
6th May - Substage, Karlsruhe, Germany
7th May - KiFF, Aarau, Switzerland
8th May - Le Batofar, Paris, France
9th May - 013, Tilburg, Netherlands
10th May - Boston Music Room, London, UK
11th May - Exchange, Bristol, UK
12th May - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
13th May - Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK
 
Support on all dates comes from Pil & Bue (featuring Petter Carlsen) plus Tiny Fingers (April 28th - May 6th) & Rendezvous Point (May 7th - May 13th).
 
Read here what they had to say about the album and upcoming dates:
"We are happy to announce the release tour (there will be more touring later this year!) for our new album "TRIPS"! We put a lot of heart and time into this little baby and we can't wait to finally play the new songs for you. "TRIPS" is probably the most colourful and diverse album we have done so far, combining elements of all our previous albums while adding new flavours and some unknown territory to our sound universe, and we couldn't be happier how it turned out. Come with us and join the ride. Love LDC" 

The album will be released as limited mediabook CD with one bonus track, as gatefold 2LP with etching (incl. the album on CD), and as digital download with two bonus tracks.
 
The full track-listing for 'TRIPS' is as follows:
1.     Getaway
2.     Reconnect
3.     Rewind
4.     Trauma
5.     Lines
6.     Presence
7.     Momentum
8.     Plans
9.     Flux 
 
Look out for more info in the coming weeks!
 
LONG DISTANCE CALLING online:
 

RUSSIAN PROGRESSIVE DUO IAMTHEMORNING RELEASE NEW ALBUM LIGHTHOUSE.

FEAT. GUESTS GAVIN HARRISON (PORCUPINE TREE, KING CRIMSON), COLIN EDWIN (PORCUPINE TREE) & MARIUSZ DUDA (RIVERSIDE, LUNATIC SOUL), MIXED BY MARCEL VAN LIMBEEK (TORI AMOS).


RELEASE DATE: APRIL 1, 2016 

Kscope are set to release the brand new studio album Lighthouse from Russian progressive duo iamthemorning on April 1st. Lighthouse is the follow up to the band's 2014 album Belighted.
 
Formed in 2010 in St. Petersburg, Russia, iamthemorning features pianist Gleb Kolyadin and the charismatic vocals of Marjana Semkina. The band self released their debut album in 2012 before signing to Kscope and releasing Belighted, their first record for the label in September 2014. In 2015 they toured Europe with labels mates, the art-progressive outfit Gazpacho.
 
As with Belighted, the engineering and mixing on Lighthouse is handled by Marcel van Limbeek (Tori Amos) and self produced by Gleb and Marjana. The album also features guest musicians Gavin Harrison(Porcupine Tree, King Crimson) on drums, Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree) on bass and additional vocals on the album's title track by Mariusz Duda(Lunatic Soul, Riverside).
 
Lighthouse is a rich and eclectic album, with echoes of classical music, the Canterbury scene, northern folk, jazz and electronic sounds. Featuring a story of the progression of mental illness, the album takes the listener through the stages with the story's central character, her attempts to fight it, temporal remission leading to a final breakdown. Lyrically, the works and lives of Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath inspire the album.
 
Recorded across London, Moscow & St. Petersburg, the core instrument of the band, the grand piano, was recorded in Mosfilm Studios Moscow, the largest and oldest studios in Russia. Founded in 1920, Mosfilm is renowned for recording orchestras for soundtracks for the most famous Soviet-era films, including works by Tarkovsky and Eisenstein.
 
The album artwork for Lighthouse was created by watercolour artist Constantine Nagishkin who the band have previously collaborated with before.
 
Lighthouse will be released on CD , LP (with MP3 download code) and digitally. 
 
TRACKLISTING:
1  I Came Before the Water (pt. I)
2 Too Many Years
3  Clear Clearer
4 Sleeping Pills
5 Libretto Horror
6 Lighthouse (feat. Mariusz Duda)
7 Harmony
8 Matches
9 Belighted
10 Chalk And Coal
11 I Came Before the Water (pt. II)
12 Post Scriptum
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FOREIGNER CONFIRM JOHN PARR AS SPECIAL GUEST AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM ON TUESDAY 7th JUNE 2016



Universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, FOREIGNER will rock across Europe for a massive summer 2016 Tour.  A formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, the band will belt out full electric performances of their biggest anthems at some of Europe's greatest venues starting at the London Palladium onTuesday 7th June, followed by dates at Belgium's Graspop, Cologne's Tanzbrunnen, Tel Aviv's Caesarea Amphitheatre, and more. 

FOREIGNER'S very special guest at the London Palladium will be JOHN PARR, whose music career spans over 30 years, with over ten million album sales and movie soundtracks including the hit singles St. Elmo's Fire, Restless Heart and Naughty Naughty.  Parr has worked with some of the biggest stars in the business, including Meatloaf, Heart, The Beach Boys, and Tina Turner. 

Tickets for the London Palladium concert can be booked online from www.livenation.co.uk/artist/foreigner-tickets / ticketmaster.co.uk.  

Click here for the official FOREIGNER press page for the London Palladium concert - http://bit.ly/1ONeL4T.  Fans will see why it Feels Like The First Time when the band performs rock's greatest hits including the unforgettable anthems Juke Box Hero, Cold As Ice, Urgent, and I Want To Know What Love Is.  With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits,FOREIGNER are universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with album sales, now exceeding 75 million. The band continues to rock the charts after more than thirty years. 

FOREIGNER'S popularity continues to soar, having taken over the US media in 2015 with recent music usage in shows like Orange Is the New Black, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and the films Pitch Perfect, and Magic Mike.  FOREIGNER are sure to generate the same excitement this summer as they bring their enduring brand of rock and popularity across the sea.  "Our music has touched a lot of people worldwide," says lead guitarist and founder Mick Jones. "Unwittingly, we're weaved into the fabric of people's lives."

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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS - New album "Sunrise To Sundown" out today; New video launched!


Swedish vintage style hard rock pioneers SPIRITUAL BEGGARS are releasing their 9th studio album "Sunrise To Sundown" as of today in Europe
(March 25th, 2016 in North America) via InsideOutMusic.
 
In the light of the album's release date, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS are now also launching a new animated video for the song "Dark Light Child". The clip was created by Costin Chioreanu / Twilight13Media (At The Gates, Grave, Arcturus, etc.), who also did the stunning artwork for "Sunrise To Sundown".

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/hL6kYte8j84

 
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS guitarist and main composer, Michael Amott, commented about the album's release and the new clip as follows:
"The release of our 9th studio album 'Sunrise To Sundown' is imminent and we're celebrating with an animated video by our artist friend Costin Chioreanu for the song 'Dark Light Child'! I've had the music for this song a couple of years already, but we started jamming it again recently and everything fell into place when Per (Wiberg, keys) helped me finish it up with a great lyric and vocal arrangement."
 
Check out the previously released first two singles for "Sunrise To Sundown" here:
"Diamond Under Pressure" (lyric video):https://youtu.be/EXMz_vIKrhU
 "Sunrise To Sundown" (static video): https://youtu.be/hhl5aEW4rVs
 
The complete tracklisting for the new SPIRITUAL BEGGARS album is as follows:

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS - "Sunrise To Sundown"
1. Sunrise To Sundown
2. Diamond Under Pressure
3. What Doesn't Kill You
4. Hard Road
5. Still Hunter
6. No Man's Land
7. I Turn To Stone
8. Dark Light Child
9. Lonely Freedom
10. You've Been Fooled
11. Southern Star

Purchase "Sunrise To Sundown" in a standard Jewel Cases from the IOM webshop here:

Or order the album digitally here
 
The limited 2CD Mediabook and vinyl will be available as Imports on the InsideOut Music Shop. The LP format comes on 180gr. vinyl (Standard black, but also on limited coloured runs of 500x copies on dark green vinyl and 200x copies on yellow vinyl!) with gatefold packaging and a double-sided poster as well as the full standard album on CD as bonus.
 
Limited edition 2CD Mediabook bonus disc:
1. Thumbsucker (Mountain cover)
2. Stoned Woman (Ten Years After cover)
3. Wise As A Serpent (Live At Roadburn Festival 2013)
4. Turn The Tide (Live At Roadburn Festival 2013)
5. Drum Intro / Dreamer (Live At Roadburn Festival 2013)
6. One Man's Curse (Live At Roadburn Festival 2013)
7. Kingmaker (Live At Roadburn Festival 2013)
 
Just like on their previous two album releases, "Return To Zero" (2010) and "Earth Blues" (2013),SPIRITUAL BEGGARS stellar line-up is consists of bandleader Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, ex Carcass) on guitars, teaming up with Apollo Papathanasio (ex Firewind) on vocals, Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Witchery) on bass, Per Wiberg (Candlemass, ex Opeth) on keyboards as well as Ludwig Witt (Grand Magus, Firebird) on drums. And "Sunrise To Sundown" not only easily demonstrates how much on top of their game SPIRITUAL BEGGARS still are after over 20 years of activities, but also adds a fresh and spontaneous vibe to their impressive catalogue.
 
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS will be hitting the road soon to promote "Sunrise To Sundown":

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS online:

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