NEWSDESK, 17th May 2010
> RONNIE JAMES DIO
From Wendy Dio:
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal... with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
The man as we'll all remember him:
http://www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio
> YES + TOTO = ??? YOSO!
The term “Super-Group” can only describe the band arising out of two of the most creative bands of the past 30 years: YOSO is formed out of Toto's brilliant lead vocalist Bobby Kimball and the creative force of former Yes members, Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood, thus equalling the magic of Yes with the voice of Toto. However, YOSO is much more than a combination of two classic rock groups. The band’s debut album Elements - which comes together with a bonus live CD where the band plays some old and new classics – presents a fascinating combination of the sound of Yes (90125/Big Generator era) and Toto, with a very interesting and original sound that truly encompasses the styles.
Elements will see the light of day on July 2nd in Europe and July 27th in the USA, where the band has already scheduled a number of tour dates in support of the album’s release, on Frontiers Records.
Even though the band's heritage is from 2 classic bands, YOSO intends to become its own identifiable entity in a very short time, YOSO's collective mission is to make the next decade one where YOSO's music will be held up alongside their classic rock backgrounds as a band as important as Toto and Yes.
Billy Sherwood recalls: "YOSO was started when I suggested to Bobby Kimball we should write some new music and form a band, we had been working together on various tribute projects I was producing and one thing lead to another, before too long we had 5 songs in the can and were well on our way to making a record and thinking seriously about taking it to the next level. Once there was a few songs underway the concept grew into the band we now have."
The YOSO line-up was later rounded out with two amazingly gifted musicians: Johnny Bruhns as the guitarist and background vocalist and Scott Conner on drums, percussion and background vocals. YOSO does indeed have the magic of Yes and the voice of Toto. However, in 2010 the band intends to convince fans of both bands that the brilliance of YOSO will be just as celebrated in the years to come.
Elements track listing includes: Yoso; Path To Your Heart; Where You’ll Stay; Walk Away; The New Revolution; To Seek The Truth; Only One; Close The Curtain; Won’t End Tonight; Come This Far; Time To Get Up; Return To Yesterday. Bonus live CD: Yoso; Rosanna; Owner of a Lonely Heart; Walk Away; Good For You; Yes Medley (Yours Is No Disgrace/Heart of the Sunrise/South Side of the Sky/Starship Trooper/I’ve Seen All Good People); To Seek the Truth; Hold The Line; Cinema; Gift With a Golden Gun; White Sister.
US Tour dates (more TBA)
11 August - Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
12 August - The State Theatre, Falls Church, VA
15 August - Ramshead Tavern (Ramshead Onstage), Annapolis, MD
17 August - B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill, New York, NY
19 August - Kent Stage, Kent, OH
20 August - Syndicate Dinner Theatre, Newport, Ky
21 August - Lake Clementia Amphitheatre, Rancho Murieta, CA
> SCORPIONS BOOK
Star photographer Marc Theis accompanied the Scorpions on their world tour between 2007 and 2009. He managed to capture the unvarnished atmosphere of a world famous rock band on tour, taking the reader on a visual ride with the Scorpions.
His impressive black and white pictures transmit the power and the dedicated hard work of one of the most successful rock bands worldwide. A lyrics collection from 40 years of Scorpions and texts written by best selling author Peter Lanz complete this powerful photo album, a must for every rock fan. Rock 'n' Roll forever!
From the stage set up in cold and empty arenas to electrifying moments of the concert and the close communication with the audience to private moments of exhaustion and celebration - Marc Theis paints a pure picture of a rock band with a passion for the non-glamorous and the authentic.
Order at http://www.membran-online.de/
> MICHAEL SCHENKER RECRUITS CARMINE APPICE
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will join forces with drum icon Carmine Appice on the 30th Anniversary Tour - North America. Other band members in the lineup include Gary Barden - vocals; Elliott "Dean" Rubinson - bass (July tour dates): Rev Jones - bass (August tour dates); and Wayne Findlay - guitars and keyboards.
The tour kicks off on July 15th in Redondo Beach, CA. 10 specially priced VIP tickets will be sold for each concert which will allow attendees to hang out with Appice and Schenker after the concert and also enter them in a contest for prizes.
Dates:
JUL 15 2010 Brixton Redondo Beach, CA
JUL 16 2010 Galaxy Theatre Santa Ana, CA
JUL 18 2010 Brick By Brick San Diego, CA
JUL 21 2010 Back Stage Live San Antonio, TX
JUL 24 2010 Zoo Amphitheatre (Rock N America Festival) Oklahoma City, OK
JUL 27 2010 Showcase Live Foxborough, MA
JUL 28 2010 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA
JUL 29 2010 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
JUL 30 2010 Jaxx Springfield, VA
JUL 31 2010 The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza New York, NY
AUG 01 2010 The Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY
AUG 02 2010 The Hideout Binghamton, NY
AUG 04 2010 Scatz Nightclub Middleton, WI
AUG 8 2010 Tower Theatre Fresno, CA
AUG 11 2010 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
AUG 13 2010 The Last Day Saloon Santa Rosa, CA
AUG 14 2010 Pepperbelly's Fairfield, CA
AUG 15 2010 The Avalon Santa Clara, CA
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