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Ian Anderson Continues 50 YEARS OF JETHRO TULL into its 51st Year, Sets 2019 North American Shows

Music News- Ian Anderson’s 50 Years of Jethro Tull continues in 2019 with tours confirmed in the USA and Europe. Concerts in the States in March, July, and September with confirmed concerts on both coasts in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, New England, and California.

It was on the 2nd of February 1968 at the world-famous Marquee Club in Wardour Street that Jethro Tull first performed under that name.  The group would go on to become one of the most successful and enduring bands of their era, selling over 60 million albums worldwide and entering the cultural collective consciousness along the way, playing their first concerts in North America in November and December 1969!

Founder, frontman and flautist, Ian Anderson is rightly credited with introducing the flute to rock as a front line instrument, not to mention the codpiece!

Jethro Tull are one of the biggest selling Progressive Rock artists of all time, and the group’s immense and diverse catalog of work encompasses folk, blues, classical and heavy rock stylings. The anniversary concerts will feature a broad mix of material, some of it focusing on the earlier formative period through to the “heavy hitters” of the Tull catalog from the albums: This Was, Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung, Thick As A Brick, Too Old To Rock And Roll: Too Young To Die, Songs From The Wood, Heavy Horses, Crest Of A Knave and even a touch of TAAB2 from 2012. Watch classic 1973 MSG performance of Thick As a Brick below.

Anderson says, “We continue to present the 50th Anniversary concerts in many countries and regions not visited in 2018, and also many Tull repertoire shows in Europe. There will be, of course, my usual charitable cathedral and church concerts in December. In the USA - many would argue - 2019 is really the 50th Anniversary for US fans since we first visited in early 1969.”

Ian Anderson is accompanied by Tull band musicians David Goodier (bass), John O'Hara (keyboards), Florian Opahle (guitar), Scott Hammond (drums) and surprise virtual guests

In addition to the tour, look for “the excellent special edition of the Steven Wilson remix and remastered STORMWATCH, now celebrating the 40th Anniversary (with extra material from the sessions and some live concerts).” The official Tull 50th Anniversary book should be released in the first few months of 2019 - watch www.JethroTull.com for more news.

Jethro Tull have released 30 studio and live albums, selling more than 60 million copies worldwide. During their 50-year history, the band has performed over 3,000 concerts in more than 50 countries, playing 100+ concerts each year.

 

Ian Anderson’s 50 Years of Jethro Tull North American 2019 Tour Itinerary-

Local North American 2019 concerts will be announced Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10 AM ET and go on sale Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10 AM Local time. To purchase tickets, please visit www.jethrotull.com.

March 9: Ocean Resort Casino - Ovation Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
March 11: The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
March 12: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ
July 5: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CA
July 6: Five Point Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA
July 7: San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA
July 9 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery* (public on sale April 8, 2019)
September 11: Chevalier Theatre, Medford, MA
September 14 – Queen, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
September 15: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT

Steve Hackett Releases Video for His New ‘Under The Eye of the Sun’

Music News- Following the tremendous success of his 2017 ‘The Night Siren’ (charted at #22 in Germany, #28 in the UK), legendary former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett announces the release of his new studio album ‘At The Edge Of Light’ on January 25,2019. The album which features ten songs, sees Steve unite a vast amount of styles ranging from guitar driven rock to epic orchestration, from world music to the reflective and atmospheric all brought together in Steve Hackett’s unique style.

Today sees the release of the first track taken from the new album, and you can watch the video for ‘Under The Eye of the Sun’.  Watch/listen below-

Steve comments; “Under the Eye of the Sun celebrates the wonder and spirit of the amazing rock-scapes I've experienced: Monument Valley, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Uluru and Arabian desert. This picture video by Leigh Harris and Franck Avril along with the song captures the sharp contrasts of bright light and mysterious darkness through the Shamanic heartbeat of these awe-inspiring places... Enjoy!”

Of the new album Steve adds: “In these dangerous times, deep shadows feel even sharper than usual and we find ourselves standing at the edge of light... The contrast between dark and light weaves its way throughout the album in many ways, from the sense of good fighting evil through to the interplay of dark and light opposites magically combining in cultures, including the heartbeat of India and primal tribal rhythms. Ultimately, this album embraces the need for all musical forms and cultures to connect and celebrate the wonder of unity in this divided world.”

At The Edge Of Light is released in a number of formats including a Mediabook CD plus extra DVD with 5.1 surround sound mix & behind the scenes documentary, double vinyl LP + CD, Jewelcase CD and digital album. Pre-order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/AtTheEdgeOfLight

Steve Hackett has established himself as one of Rock music’s finest and recognizable guitarists through his time with the legendary Genesis who he joined in 1971 and a solo career following his departure from Genesis in 1977 and is a hugely influential guitarist particularly in the Progressive Rock genre.  ‘At The Edge Of Light’ will be Hackett’s 26th studio album in a solo career that began in 1975 with the release of his debut solo album Voyage of the Acolyte.

Carl Palmer Announces His 2019 Prog Rock Camp

Music News- The Emerson, Lake & Palmer drum legend Carl Palmer will hold a Prog Rock Camp next year.  The event will feature masterclasses, workshops, live music and more.

Drummer Carl Palmer has revealed initial details about a new rock camp. The event is entitled -Carl Palmer’s Prog Rock Camp and it’s booked to take place at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on November 8, 9 and 10, 2019.

Palmer says: “We’ve got guitar workshops, masterclasses, bass guitar workshops, we’re going to have bands playing, competitions and a concert with Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy.  “You got to come and check this out – there’s an awful lot going on.”

A number of guest musicians will be in attendance, with those confirmed so far including guitarist Paul Bielatowicz, bassist Simon Fitzpatrick and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal.  Guest keyboardists and vocalists are still tba.

In addition, a never before seen Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert filmed in South America in 1997 will make its premiere at the event, while Q&A sessions and more are planned.

More details at the events official website @ ProgRockCamp and below-

 

Dutch Music Legends Focus Announce Release of New Studio Album, “Focus 11”

Music News-  The current line-up of Focus, which features Thijs van Leer, Pierre van der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet, completed the new studio album titled “Focus 11” earlier this year and are debuting the CD edition on their November UK Tour. The new album is exclusively available on the band’s November UK tour and via the band’s official online store. 

The 11 track album will be released as a CD, gatefold colored LP and Download on the band’s own In And Out of Focus Records, via Cherry Red, in late January. The album features artwork by Roger Dean.

When asked about the album, Thijs van Leer responded with this poem:

Wow, my joy could not increase
To see this new release
It has Mazzel, Palindrome and Heaven
Plus a title track called Eleven
Both angelic and a beast
It’s Focus, to say the least!

If you're unable to attend the November tour, you can order the CD online (with orders being fulfilled in November 2018) at the band’s own webstore: https://burningshed.com/store/focus

If you wish to pre-order the CD and LP for the January release, Amazon is taking pre-orders now via- Amazon CD: http://geni.us/Focus11CD and Amazon LP: http://geni.us/Focus11LP

 

Focus 2019 UK Tour Itinerary-

10th November – LONDON – London 100 Club SOLD OUT
11th November – WOLVERHAMPTON – Robin 2
12th November – MILTON KEYNES – The Stables
14th November – HULL – The Fruit
15th November – NEW BRIGHTON – Floral Pavilion Theatre
16th November – WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Football Club SOLD OUT
17th November – KINROSS – Green Hotel SOLD OUT
18th November – GLASGOW – The Ferry
19th November – EDINBURGH – The Caves
20th November – ABERDEEN – The Assembly
21st November – DUNDEE – The Church
22nd November – GATESHEAD – The Sage
23rd November – LOWDHAM – Lowdham Village Hall
24th November – DERBY – The Flower Pot
25th November – HOLMFIRTH – Picturedrome
27th November – MANCHESTER – Band on the Wall
28th November – ALDERSHOT – West End Centre SOLD OUT
29th November – SOUTHAMPTON – 1865 Club
30th November – FLETCHING – Trading Boundaries
1st December – FLETCHING – Trading Boundaries

Prog Guitarist Fernando Perdomo Releases Eagerly Anticipated 5th Album “Zebra Crossing”

Music News- "Zebra Crossing” features songwriting collaborations with Zak Nilsson (son of Harry Nilsson), Cyndi Trissel, and Beach Boys lyricist Stephen Kalinich.  “Zebra Crossing” is the eagerly anticipated 5th full length album by Fernando Perdomo, guitarist and bassist of The Dave Kerzner Band and Jakob Dylan’s Echo In The Canyon Band.

This new studio album was predominantly recorded at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS and features all new original titles building up to a beautiful cover of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ featuring Diane Birch, Shawn Lee, and Jason and Daphna Rowe.

“Zebra Crossing” also features songwriting collaborations with Zak Nilsson, Cyndi Trissel, and Beach Boys lyricist Stephen Kalinich.

The first single, “Find Love (Hold On)” features Danny Ayala and Megan Zeankowski formerly of The Lemon Twigs as well as Ken Sharp.

“'Zebra Crossing' is the culmination of my lifelong dream of making a record at Abbey Road Studio 2. When the opportunity arose I got very inspired and the songs just flowed out of me!

“The date I was given just happened to be the 50th anniversary of the day George Harrison and Paul McCartney came in to record the first version of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' (as heard on “Anthology 3”), naturally I decided to record a cover of that song that day. I called up my London family and an all star band came together and that performance closes the record.

“'Zebra crossing' is my love letter to Abbey Road Studios.” - Fernando Perdomo

"A Life In YES: The Chris Squire Tribute" Features Members of YES, Renaissance, Marillion, Blackmore’s Night, Curved Air, Toto & Others!

Music News- Purple Pyramid Records is releasing A Life In YES: The Chris Squire Tribute; A heartfelt and masterful musical salute to the longtime bassist and co-founder of prog rock legends YES, Chris Squire!

Produced by Squire’s friend and frequent collaborator, and current bassist in YES, Billy Sherwood with amazing contributions from Todd Rundgren, Steve Porcaro (Toto), Annie Haslam (Renaissance), John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), Sonja Kristina (Curved Air), Patrick Moraz (Yes/The Moody Blues), Steve Stevens, Dweezil Zappa, and more!

“Needless to say this record is near and dear to my heart, Chris and I were friends for decades and his loss was epic. I wanted to honor his spirit, his writing, his bass work… And so I set forth to create this record. Everyone who participated lifted the project and did it out of the deepest respect and love for Chris.” –  Billy Sherwood

Includes two bonus tracks: one from the prog supergroup The Prog Collective, and one from the massively popular Pink Floyd tribute album Back Against The Wall!

Available on both CD and vinyl!

Track List:
1. Jon Davidson & Patrick Moraz – On The Silent Wings Of Freedom
2. Steve Hogarth & Larry Fast – Hold Out Your Hand
3. Annie Haslam – Onward
4. David Sancious & Steve Stevens – South Side Of The Sky
5. Sonja Kristina – The Fish
6. Steve Porcaro & Steve Hackett – The More We Live – Let Go
7. Jon Davison & Tony Kaye – Parallels
8. Nikki Squire & Dweezil Zappa – Owner Of A Lonely Heart
9. Todd Rundgren, John Wesley & Tony Kaye – Roundabout
10. Candice Night & Brian Auger – Don’t Kill The Whale
BONUS TRACKS
11. The Prog Collective – The Technical Divide
12. Chris Squire – Comfortably Numb

To purchase:
Buy the CD: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/a-life-in-yes-the-chris-squire-tribute-cd/
Buy the vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/a-life-in-yes-the-chris-squire-tribute-2-lp/

Muse Announce ‘Simulation Theory’ World Tour

Music News- Muse have today announced the Simulation Theory World Tour. The first date kicks off on February 22nd in Houston, TX, and will see the multi-platinum-selling rock band headlining venues across the USA, Canada, UK, and Europe (more to be announced later).

The European leg of the tour will begin on May 26th in Prague, Czech Republic, with additional shows in Hungary, Austria, Latvia, Russia, Finland, Poland, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Fans that have pre-ordered Simulation Theory (only via https://www.muse.mu) by November 9th will have first access to tickets beginning on November 13th at 10AM UK time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 16th at 9AM UK time.

The Simulation Theory World Tour will feature an exciting new Enhanced Experience Package that allows access to an exclusive Mixed Reality Pre-Show Party, powered by Microsoft, with three original virtual reality games, inspired by tracks from Simulation Theory. Additional Enhanced Experience perks include a premium concert ticket, show specific poster, interactive photo experience with props and memorabilia from the band’s latest videos and more. Muse Enhanced Experience and Premium Ticket Bundle details are available at www.cidentertainment.com/events/muse-tour/

Steve Hackett Announces Release of New Studio Album, At The Edge Of Light

Music News - Following the tremendous success of  his 2017 The Night Siren (charted at #22 in Germany, #28 in the UK), legendary former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett announced the release of his new studio album At The Edge Of Light on the January, 25 2019. The album will feature ten songs, sees Steve unite a vast amount of styles ranging from guitar driven rock to epic orchestration, from world music to the reflective and atmospheric all brought together in Steve Hackett’s unique style.

Steve says: “In these dangerous times, deep shadows feel even sharper than usual and we find ourselves standing at the edge of light… The contrast between dark and light weaves its way throughout the album in many ways, from the sense of good fighting evil through to the interplay of dark and light opposites magically combining in cultures, including the heartbeat of India and primal tribal rhythms. Ultimately, this album embraces the need for all musical forms and cultures to connect and celebrate the wonder of unity in this divided world.”

At The Edge Of Light is released in a number of formats including a Mediabook CD plus extra DVD with 5.1 surround sound mix & behind the scenes documentary, double vinyl LP + CD, Jewel case CD and digital album.                                                             

Steve Hackett has established himself as one of Rock music’s finest and recognizable guitarists through his time with the legendary Genesis who he joined in 1971 and a solo career following his departure from Genesis in 1977 and is a hugely influential guitarist particularly in the Progressive Rock genre.  At The Edge Of Light will be Hackett’s 26^th studio album in a solo career that began in 1975 with the release of his debut solo album Voyage of the Acolyte.

At The Edge Of Light was mainly recorded in Steve’s own studio but also around the world. The album features international artists, including Durga and Loreley of Pink Floyd vocal fame with drummers Nick D’Virgilio and Simon Phillips from USA, Sheema on sitar from India, Icelandic drummer/percussionist Gulli Briem, tar player Malik Mansurov and Swedish bass player Jonas Reingold… This album also features Paul Stillwell on didgeridoo, Rob Townsend on sax, bass clarinet and duduk, Amanda Lehmann on vocals, John Hackett on flute, drummer Gary O’Toole, Roger King and Ben Fenner on keyboards, Dick Driver on double bass, violinist and viola player Christine Townsend… All magically honed and engineered by Roger King.

Jethro Tull’s Announce Their First Ever Official Book

Music News- Watch/listen below as Ian Anderson announces The Ballad Of Jethro Tull, the first authorized Jethro Tull book, an illustrated, oral history of the band. The book is being published by Rocket 88 with publication planned for 2019.

For the first time ever, Ian Anderson along with past and present members of Jethro Tull, tell the story of a unique and remarkable musical career.  The fully illustrated hard cover book, The Ballad of Jethro Tull,  will be printed in two editions: The Classic version as well as a limited edition Signature Edition which will be signed by Mr Anderson and contain bonus content.

You can register now at jethrotullbook.com for updates, the chance to have your name printed in the book and an early bird discount when the book goes on sale.

 

Iconic "Jethro Tull" Guitarist Martin Barre Releases New Album "Roads Less Travelled"

Music News- Martin Barre, best-known as guitarist in Jethro Tull - one of the biggest selling prog bands of all time, released his new solo album Roads Less Travelled on Cleopatra Records on October 12, 2018.

Barre has developed his own distinctive style within the framework of Jethro Tull, and his instantly recognizable and original sound form the basis of this album. Roads Less Travelled features 11 original tracks by Barre, which reflect the last 50 years of his esteemed musical career.

Reflecting on the tracks & recording of the album, Barre says “I've concentrated on improving my songwriting over the last few years and as a result, I am really pleased with this new CD. Although my playing has a lot of space in the music, I've worked a lot harder on the arrangements and lyrics. My goal is to have a CD that keeps the listener from beginning to end. 'Roads Less Travelled' reflects my belief in taking music somewhere new.”

Barre's solo on Jethro Tull's 1971 hit “Aqualung” has been repeatedly voted as one of the top guitar solos of all time. Barre has been cited as an important influence by many virtuoso players, including Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai & Jo Satriani and can count the likes of Mark Knopfler and Geddy Lee amongst his many fans. 

Roads Less Travelled Track Listing: 
1. Lone Wolf
2. Out of Time
3. On My Way
4. Roads Less Travelled
5. Badcore Blues
6. Seattle
7. For No Man
8. (This Is) My Driving Song
9. You Are An Angel
10. Trinity
11. And The Band Played On

While all the songs showcase his exceptional electric guitar, acoustic guitar and mandolin playing, the Martin Barre Band also shine throughout. A long-time resident of Devon, Barre's band features several local musicians: Dan Crisp (vocals), Alan Thomson (bass/fretless bass), Darby Todd (drums), Becca Langsford (vocals/backing vocals), Josiah J (Percussion/Hammond), Aaron Graham (drums), Alex Hart (vocals/backing vocals) Buster Cottam (“stand up” bass).

Foreigner's Lou Gramm Teaming Up With "Asia Featuring John Payne"

Music News- DEVGEL Productions announce that Lou Gramm and Asia Featuring John Payne have joined together for an exciting 90 minute show that will feature hits of both bands, FOREIGNER and ASIA.

 

You can expect to hear pop music classics such as "Feels Like The First Time," "I Want to Know What Love Is," "Heat of the Moment," "Juke Box Hero," "Only Time Will Tell," "Cold As Ice," "Sole Survivor" and more! Tour dates to be announced shortly, thru 2019.

 

Gramm is the original lead singer of Foreigner. He initially starting out as a drummer with the band Black Sheep, before joining Foreigner in 1976. The band releasing their debut album in March of 1977, and sold more than four million copies in the United States alone.  Foreigner became the first group since the Beatles to have their first eight continuous singles reach the Billboard Top 20, with hits such as "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home" and took the rock music world by storm.  Gramm has also enjoyed a successful solo career in-between his hiatuses with Foreigner, with his 1987 debut "Ready or Not" proving versatility in the music industry.  Lou Gramm was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June of 2013, and continues to tour as Lou Gramm the Voice of Foreigner.

 

John Payne is a British musician best known as the lead singer and bassist (replacing John Wetton) of the progressive rock group ASIA.  The early '80s marked the start of a solo career as a rock/soul vocalist for him, with Payne releasing several heavily played radio singles.  Shortly after, Payne was a backing vocalist for Roger Daltry of The Who for his solo albums. This lead to work singing backing vocals for a variety of prestigious artists and composers.  John then formed The Passion with keyboardist Andy Nye before being approached by Bev Bevan of ELO to reform the band after the departure of singer Jeff Lynne.  This was short lived as he was later invited to join the supergroup (Steve Howe, John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes) ASIA, where he fronted the group from 1992 to 2006, releasing 10 albums and embarking on several world tours.  After a brief hiatus, John formed the progressive rock band GPS before returning to the reformation of ASIA as the new ASIA Featuring John Payne, which tours to date under a 15 year license from the core band members. He is also currently involved with various stage projects, including co-creating, performing, and writing an award-winning Vegas musical. His latest endeavor is The Rock Pack, which he plans to tour for many years to come.

Prog Guitar Legend Peter Banks' Harmony In Diversity “The Complete Recordings” Now Available!

Music News- Peter Banks was one of the original members of YES and an accomplished guitarist, but sadly passed away in 2013. His Harmony In Diversity “The Complete Recordings” is being released in his memory, by his Estate, during the 5th anniversary of his passing and the 50th Anniversary of YES.

This is the FIRST EVER mainstream release of the “Harmony in Diversity” recordings.

The set features ALL the recordings of the band and has been overseen and mixed by Andrew Booker and Nick Cottam with the additional approval of Dave “Jick” Speight who appeared on the final disc of the set.

The set also features new artwork, an extensive booklet and the audio has received a 2018 remaster. The albums are also available in their original individual form digitally.

“It was tragic that few realised just what an incredible guitarist Peter was, his approach was off the wall yet so beautifully emotive. A truly expressive musician” - Nick Cottam 

“It was surprisingly rewarding going back over old recordings and finding good things everywhere. It was pleasure to rediscover music I had long neglected and forgotten, and turn it into pieces that I now enjoy listening to again and again. I can still hear Peter cackling at his effects unit as yet again he turns single sustained guitar note into one of those old ambulance sirens. I can still see Nick jutting his head backwards and forwards as he cheerfully pounds out his bass riff over and over. Meanwhile, drowned out by the other two, I'm reaching for the volume control on my electronic kit, and realising it won't go any further. A lot of effort at the time, and a lot of effort recently too, but in the end, effort that was well worth it.” - Andrew Booker 

Now available via Cherry Red Records. 

To Purchase on Amazon: http://geni.us/PBME4 
To Purchase on iTunes: http://geni.us/PeterBanksiTunes 

Day of the Dreamer Tour - Music Legends "Renaissance Featuring Annie Haslam" Return to the Road to Promote Their New DVD Release and Play Select USA Dates This Fall

Music News- Music legends Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam will return to Northeast USA concert stages, after shows in Japan, and play select dates in November 2018. Based on their great success touring in 2017 with the addition of a “10-piece Chamber Orchestra” on four of their shows, the band has been invited to again bring this special line up to the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, NJ.   November 17, 2018 will mark the 49th year since the band's formation and its tenth consecutive year of touring since their reactivation in 2009.

Renaissance leader and vocalist, Annie Haslam remarks, “The band keeps getting stronger and stronger and the addition of the chamber orchestra has been the most exciting development for the band in years. This addition of 'live' orchestral musicians adds an incredible dynamic to our big numbers like 'Mother Russia,' 'Carpet Of The Sun' and 'Song For All Seasons,' Day of the Dreamer, all of which included an orchestra on the original recordings.”

Ms Haslam will again be joined on stage by long time musical director and associate; Rave Tesar on piano, along with Geoffrey Langley on keyboards, Mark Lambert on guitars, Frank Pagano on drums and percussion, and Leo Traversa on bass.

Renaissance 2018 USA Tour dates:-
NOV 8 THU - THE KENT STAGE - KENT, OH
NOV 9 FRI - THE TRALF - BUFFALO, NY
NOV 11 SUN - YMCA BOULTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - BAY SHORE, NY
NOV 15 THU - BALTIMORE SOUNDSTAGE - BALTIMORE, MD
NOV 16 FRI - NEWTON THEATRE - NEWTON, NJ
NOV 17 SAT - SCOTTISH RITE AUDITORIUM - COLLINGSWOOD, NJ (With The Renaissance Chamber Orchestra)
NOV 18 SUN - TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL - TARRYTOWN, NY

Renaissance is a band with a rich history unique unto themselves as progressive/symphonic rock pioneers who rose from the ashes of the seminal UK rock band, The Yardbirds.  Acclaimed for their unique blending of progressive rock with classical and symphonic influences, the band's career has spanned forty plus years spearheaded by the five octave voice of Annie Haslam and the masterful songwriting skills of Michael Dunford. They are widely considered to be the band that most successfully and routinely utilized the sound of a full orchestra in their recordings.

The band has toured throughout the world and has performed at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and additionally at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Chorale Society. Renaissance had a top ten hit in the UK with their song Northern Lights that still demands airplay to this day.

On September 14th Renaissance will be releasing their new DVD entitled 'A Symphonic Journey'. The DVD was filmed in October of 2017 and included for the first time the addition of The Renaissance Chamber Orchestra, a hand-picked group of 10 musicians, including strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. This is their third DVD release preceded by the 2015 'Live at the Union Chapel, London, England' and the 'Turn of the Cards/ Scheherazade and Other Stories' 2011 release 'Live' at the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA. For this new DVD the band once again returned to the Keswick Theatre, this time employing the use of track and boom mounted cameras to create more up close and personal shots of the band and orchestra. The concert also featured large screen projections of original paintings by PA based Annie Haslam with corresponding titles to each song performed throughout the concert.

The DVD/2CD set will be available from Amazon USA, Europe, and Japan. Also, 'Annie Haslam' signed copies will be available through the band's website: www.renaissancetouring.com

Yes Featuring Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman 50th Stream '87 Classic "Rhytmn Of Love" From Their Upcoming Live at the Apollo Video release

Music News- Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman are now streaming video of their 1987 hit, “Rhythm Of Love”, as a preview to their September 7 release of the new package, “50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo” and in advance of the start of their upcoming tour kicking off on 8/26 in L.A.  View/listen to Rhythm of Love below.

Touring alongside another version of the classic prog rock band Yes that is presenting vintage material and includes veterans Steve Howe and Alan White, guitarist Rabin explains the YES Feat ARW lineup makes a habit of performing songs from Yes' 70s heyday and from his 12-year tenure with the group.

"We do about half and half," Rabin told Billboard recently about the ARW's division of eras. "We decided we're going to explore all this stuff, and when I'm playing something I wasn't involved with recording I will look at (the original version) like it's a demo and I bring to it what I would have done if I had recorded it as a new piece. So, obviously I learn the piece but then I work really hard to express it in my way and change things -- obviously with due respect to (the original). And with my stuff which Rick wasn't involved in, he does the same thing. It makes it quite exciting and things take on a whole new life."

"As far as calling this Yes, to be honest I could care less,” the guitarist adds, “I never cared what it was called in 1980 (when Rabin joined) and I don’t care now. Frankly, as far as having the right to use the name legally and ethically, I think Jon has more right than anyone. He's the only original living member right now and he's the singer and one of the prime writers. So from that point of view I think calling this Yes is a pretty honest appraisal. I'm just happy to be part of it, whatever it's called."

Available on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD & 3LP, “50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo” captures the ARW outfit in a sold-out 2017 performance at the Manchester Apollo.

The trio kicks off a 2018 USA tour with a rare club gig, at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, on August 26, with tickets available only at the door, and at 1971 prices of only $2 each.

Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman “50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo”

Release date: September 7

DVD Track Listing

01. Intro / Cinema / Perpetual Change
02. Hold On
03. I've Seen All Good People : (i) Your Move (ii) All Good People
04. Lift Me Up
05. And You & I (i) Cord Of Life (ii) Eclipse (iii) The Preacher, The Teacher (iv) Apocalypse
06. Rhythm Of Love
07. Heart Of The Sunrise
08. Changes
09. Long Distance Runaround / The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
10. Awaken
11. Make It Easy / Owner Of A Lonely Heart
12. Roundabout

King Crimson To Release "Meltdown In Mexico – Live In Mexico City 2017"

Music News- The Meltdown in Mexico new release will contain three CDs featuring over three and a half hours of material performed during the band's five nights residency at Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City in July 2017 and audio extras!

This 3CD/1Blu-Ray set features over three and a half hours of material performed during King Crimson's five night residency at Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City in July 2017 plus audio extras. The Blu-Ray contains over two hours of multi-camera HD recorded footage, audio soundtrack in 24/48 LPCM, hi-res stereo and 5.1 DTS HD-MA (with 'picture off' mode allowing the music to be heard independently in lossless audio).

Meltdown in Mexico includes, for the first time with this line-up, audio recordings of “Breathless,” “Discipline,” “Moonchild” and Tony and Jeremy's nightly Cadenza improvs. Mixed by King Crimson member Bill Rieflin from full multi track recordings

King Crimson is a band that continues to defy conventional expectations. As listeners to last year's rush-released official bootleg from June 2017 recorded in Chicago discovered, this band gets better by the year. Given the amount of rehearsals, practicing, constantly expanding repertoire base (nearly six hours' worth of material ready to select from on any given night), wealth of experience among musicians, technicians/sound crew, more comfortable traveling arrangements, better PA systems/mixing desks & the fact that the band is playing, for the most part, in purpose built theatres rather than the more imaginatively named but sonically challenged venues that hosted rock gigs in previous decades, this should come as no surprise. But it does. Perhaps it’s still part of the Rock 'n' Roll myth – the “hope I die before I get old” thought process that seems forever associated with rock music that's proved so difficult to alter. Whatever the reason, the concept of a band maturing, re-inventing
itself and being able to present music from a lengthy history in recognizable but ever-changing ways, still with same sense of wonder as if it were newly-written, remains, if not unique, certainly notable.