UN Singers to Perform with Strawbs at the Grand Finale of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, ​April 27, 2019!

We are very pleased to announce that the UN Singers will perform with Strawbs in the Grand Finale of the band’s 50th Anniversary celebration at the Strand Theater, Lakewood NJ on Saturday April 27, 2019.

The UN Singers are designated by the United Nations as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill who convey a message of peace and tolerance, and a celebration of other cultures and religions, through music.

The UN Singers, a club affiliated to the UN Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC), were formed in 1947. Members of the choir come from all walks of life and from all over the world.

Conductor and musical director: Guillermo Vaisman

Thank You Scientist Release First New Song in Three Years; Drop Solar-powered “FXMLDR” Video via PROG

New album ‘Terraformer’ due out June 14th; Exclusive Pre-order available now

New Spring tour kicks off April 12th in New Jersey and wraps up May 19th.

American Alt-Prog rock masters Thank You Scientist are proud to present today, “FXMLDR,” which premiered this morning via PROG, and is the lead off track from their forthcoming 84-minute full length album, “Terraformer.”

“The video is a special LIVE performance of FXMLDR, recorded using 100% solar power, courtesy of our friends at THE SUN LAB. If you’re the observant type, you may notice a few hundred extra band members. With some frantic planning (and even more frantic arranging), we were able to meet up with DCI world champions THE BLUE COATS for this very special performance.”  The band started a relationship with The Blue Coats after they performed several TYS compositions for their 2017 concert season.  

Last week, Thank You Scientist announced their 4th studio album, “Terraformer,” will be out June 14th on Evil Ink Records.  An Exclusive Comprehensive Adult Bundle of “Terraformer” with Limited Edition 2 LP Color Vinyl, exclusive Music Score and Trading Cards is available for pre-order now at www.thankyouscientist.com

You can see the solar-powered live performance for “FXMLDR” here: 

The album version of “FXMLDR” will be on all DSPS starting next week.

Guitarist Tom Monda about the album: “This album probably features some of Sal’s most personal lyrics, juxtaposed with some far reaching and topical stuff that is new for us.  There are conceptual threads linking the music and lyrics but we prefer that the listeners discover and interpret them on their own. Terraforming in really general terms is taking a planet or some type of celestial body and making it inhabitable for humans. I thought this was a fitting metaphor for the band, in terms of the changes we had gone through in the past two years.  I felt totally creatively renewed, and I think scope of the album speaks to that.”

Terraformer is the band’s second studio release on the label formed by Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez and is the band’s most ambitious to date. The album features more than an hour and 20 minutes on a 2-disc set.

Terraformer was recorded at The Barber Shop in Hopatcong NJ and engineer Mike Ferretti’s studio in Ringwood, NJ. Main songwriter and guitarist Tom Monda oversaw production, along with contributions from the band.

The front cover was designed by Templar, who also designed the album art for the group’s previous record Stranger Heads Prevail.

Tracklisting:
1 Wrinkle  2:32
2 FXMLDR  7:56
3 Swarm  6:25
4 Son of a Serpent  8:06
5 Birdwatching 3:41
6  Everyday Ghosts  10:03
Chromology 9:49
8 Geronimo  6:15
9  Life of Vermin   8:11
10 Shatner’s Lament  1:13
11 Anchor  9:56
12 New Moon  2:01
13 Terraformer 8:07

Terraformer will be available 2 CD Digipak, 2 LP Vinyl, Digital, and in a Terraformer Exclusive Comprehensive Adult Bundle (For Adults)

This incredibly rare offering from Thank You Scientist and CREAM CO is available only at www.thankyouscientist.com and includes:
•Limited Edition 2LP Color Vinyl
•21 Page Full Color Lyric Book (illustrated by Shamfoo)
•Full Score Songbook signed by all members of Thank You Scientist (Limited to the first 750 pre-orders)
•Full set of Thank You Scientist Father and Son Trading Cards (Limited to the first 750 pre-orders)

You can watch the Terraformer Preorder Infomercial Here:
https://youtu.be/mwBiaEYjQuw

“We’re really excited about this new album. We’ve put in so much work into this limited bundle to make sure it’s perfect, and we hope our fans agree and help us crush our release week. We’re a bunch of weirdos making music for weirdos that still care about weird music, and I think that’s a beautiful thing.” – Tom Monda

The album marks the first recordings of the Thank You Scientist’s new lineup, which includes Joe Fadem on drums, Sam Greenfield on Sax, and Joe Gullace on trumpet.

“The new members were all guys that myself, Ben, and Cody play with in Cody’s band ‘We Used to Cut The Grass.’  They were all a big part of the writing and arranging process for this album and I feel very lucky to be in a band with them.” – Monda

Thank You Scientist will be on a US tour this summer with Reign of Kindo and In the Presence of Wolves from April 12th in New Jersey, ending May 19th in NY.

April 12th, Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall
April 19th, Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit Hall
April 20th, Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
April 22nd, Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch
April 23rd, Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music-Diner
April 24th, Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village
April 25th, Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
April 26th, Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
April 27th, Denver, CO – Globe Hall
April 28th, Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
April 30th, Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
May 1st, Seattle, WA – El Corazon
May 3rd, Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
May 4th, Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater
May 5th, Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
May 7th, Austin, TX – Stubb’s Downtown
May 8th, Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill
May 9th, Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall
May 10th, Nashville, TN – Exit/IN
May 11th, Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
May 12th, Oralndo, FL – The Social
May 14th, Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall
May 15th, Washington D.C. – Rock & Roll Hotel
May 16th, Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
May 17th, Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
May 19th, Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade NYC

In only a few years. Thank You Scientist have created a loyal and dedicated following with their unique style and indescribable sound through the albums Maps of Non-Existent Places (re-released in 2014), and Stranger Heads Prevail (released in 2016 via Evil Ink Records). The band has also toured with the likes of Periphery, Haken, Devin Townsend, as well as Coheed and Cambria, cementing themselves as a must-see live act. 

Band:
Salvatore Marrano
Tom Monda
Ben Karas
Cody McCorry
Joe Fadem
Sam Greenfield
Joe Gullace

Thank You Scientist online:
https://thankyouscientist.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ThankYouScientist/
https://twitter.com/TYScientist
https://www.instagram.com/thankyouscientist/Evil Ink online:
https://evilink.com
https://www.facebook.com/EvilInkRecords/
https://twitter.com/evilinkrecords
https://www.instagram.com/evilinkrecords/



KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR

ROCK BAND KANSAS TO ‘CARRY ON’ TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARY OF ICONIC ALBUM… POINT OF KNOW RETURN SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY

April 8, 2019
Nashville, TN – April 8, 2019 – America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring select cities in the United States and Canada in during the fall and winter, on the third leg of their popular Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. Launched as a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the massive hit album Point of Know Return, the band will be performing the album in its entirety. The tour showcases more than two hours of classic KANSAS music including hit songs, deep cuts, and fan favorites. Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go on sale to the general public Friday, April 12, 2019. Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com.


Currently in the midst of its second leg of the tour, the KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour premiered September 28, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. The tour has already performed to large and enthusiastic audiences in cities including Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Worcester, MA; Clearwater, FL; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Baltimore, MD; Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; and Los Angeles, CA.

In 1977, KANSAS followed up the success of Leftoverture by releasing the album Point of Know Return. Containing the smash hit and million-selling single “Dust in the Wind,” along with fan favorites such as “Portrait (He Knew),” “Closet Chronicles,” and “Paradox,” Point of Know Return became the band’s greatest selling studio album. The album peaked at #4 on Billboard’s Album charts, reached sextuple-platinum status with more than six million copies sold, and had three Billboard Hot 100 singles.

“The sentiments for this anniversary tour for Point of Know Return are kind of similar to the release of the album itself,” comments KANSAS drummer and original member, Phil Ehart. “Just like when we first released the album, as a band, we knew we had to deliver a tour just as good, or better, than what we did for Leftoverture. So, that’s what we’ve tried to do. Fan response has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to continue it and take this show to more people.”

Throughout the tour, live shows not only culminate with the album Point of Know Return performed in its entirety, but KANSAS also performs classic hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites. In some cases the band even puts a new spin on a KANSAS classic. The more than two-hour KANSAS musical event has songs for every type of KANSAS fan.

KANSAS violinist David Ragsdale adds, “This tour really is so much fun. As engrained as this album is in popular culture with ‘Dust in the Wind’, the song ‘Point of Know Return,’ and the album artwork, it’s not uncommon for people to overlook the incredible depth of the album. This entire set keeps the band on our toes and is hopefully as fun for the audience as it is for us!”

KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Originally formed in 1973 in Topeka, KS, the band’s documentary film KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere is currently being broadcast on AXSTV. KANSAS has released 15 studio albums, including its most recent release The Prelude Implicit (2016), and plans to release of another new studio album in 2020. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to ‘carry on;’ performing in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

Wheat & Greet VIP Package Includes: . One (1) Premium Reserved Seat to the Show . One (1) Wheat & Greet Photo with KANSAS taken by a photographer before the show . One (1) KANSAS Collectible Drumhead . One (1) KANSAS CD. One (1) Exclusive KANSAS Tote Bag. One (1) Commemorative KANSAS Ticket . One (1) Exclusive KANSAS VIP Laminate . On-site representative from Artist

Premium Seat Package**Note: this package does not include a meet and greet with the band Includes: . One (1) Premium Reserved Seat to the Show. One (1) Autographed KANSAS Photo. One (1) KANSAS CD. One (1) Exclusive KANSAS Tote Bag. One (1) Commemorative KANSAS Ticket

09/11/19 – First Interstate Center for the Arts in  Spokane, WA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/13/19 – Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/14/19 – Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/17/19 – Fox Theater in Bakersfield, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/19/19 – Ikeda Theater in Mesa, AZ (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/21/19 – Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, UT (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/22/19 – Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, WY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/27/19 – Brady Theater in Tulsa, OK (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
09/28/19 – Hartman Arena in Park City, KS (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/04/19 – Topeka PAC in Topeka, KS (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/05/19 – Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/11/19 – The Grand Theater in Wausau, WI (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/12/19 – State Theater in Minneapolis, MN (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/18/19 – Virginia Theatre in Champaign, IL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/19/19 – Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/25/19 – Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
10/26/19 – Palace Theatre in Albany, NY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/01/19 – Grand Théâtre de Québec in Quebec City, QC (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/02/19 – Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal, QC (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/08/19 – Kodak Center Theater in Rochester, NY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/09/19 – Warner Theatre in Erie, PA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/16/19 – Durham PAC in Durham, NC (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/22/19 – EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, KY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
11/23/19 – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
12/06/19 – Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
12/07/19 – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land in Sugar Land, TX (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
01/31/20 – Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
02/01/20 – Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
02/06/20 – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Meyers, FL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
02/07/20 – King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, FL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
ADDITIONAL POINT OF KNOW RETURN
TOUR DATES
04/10/19 – Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
04/12/19 – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, OR (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
04/13/19 – Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA (Point of Know Return Tour) LIMITED VIP LEFT TICKETS VIP
05/10/19 – Coronado PAC in Rockford, IL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
05/11/19 – Foellinger Theater in Ft. Wayne, IN (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETS VIP
2019 KANSAS CLASSICS TOUR DATES
05/05/19 – Colosseum at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, ON (Classics and Favorites) TICKETS VIP
05/17/19 – Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, FL (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
05/18/19 – Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, FL (Ages 21+)  (Classics & Favorites)  TICKETS VIP
05/24/19 – Beau Rivage Resport & Casino in Biloxi, MS  (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS
05/25/19 – City Hall Live in Brandon, MS  (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
05/30/19 – Sands Event Center in Bethlehem, PA (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
05/31/19 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
06/01/19 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
06/08/19 – Owensboro Sportscenter in Owensboro, KY (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/03/19 – Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, OH (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/06/19 – Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV (Ages +21) (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/07/19 – Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/13/19 – World Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park in Bay City, MI (Classics & Favorites)  (Outdoor show, seating is first come, first serve – General Admission) TICKETS VIP
07/20/19 – Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, NM (Classics and Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/21/19 – The Plaza Theatre in El Paso, TX (Classics and Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/23/19 – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre in Lubbock, TX (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP
07/25/19 – Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, MO (Classics and Favorites) TICKETS VIP
08/31/19 – Winstar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK  w/Special Guest .38 Special (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS VIP

RIVERSIDE – North American tour begins May 3rd.

RIVERSIDE have just completed their European tour in support of their latest album ‘Wasteland’, and now prepare to head to North America in May for their biggest tour in the continent to date.

The band had to this to say about the tour: 

“Wasteland Tour 2018/2019 has definitely been our best one yet in very many respects. The autumn edition of 2018 was our greatest success and this year’s spring leg has only added to that. It was really lovely to meet all of our friends and we’d like to thank you here for your support, devotion, and loyalty. It was also a great pleasure to meet those of you who came to our shows for the first time. A lot of you are quite young (not only at heart!), which means we must be doing alright 🙂 All in all, we’ve received a massive load of positive energy and made memories that will stay with us for ever.

Meanwhile, we’re getting ready for our biggest tour in the USA and Canada. Hey, you, on the other side of the Pond, do you still remember us? 🙂

Our warmest regards to all of you. Thanks for being with us”

Additional Shows

RIVERSIDE – Live 2019:
20.07. Maidstone (UK) – Ramblin’ Man Fair Festival
24.07. Worpswede (Germany) – Music Hall
25.07. Zoetermeer (The Netherlands) – De Boerderij
27.07. Breitenbach (Germany) – Burg Herzberg Festival
17.08. Bonn (Germany) – KUNST!RASEN Classic Rock Night festival + Jethro Tull & Fish

RIVERSIDE recently launched a live clip (shot by John Vis) for “Wasteland” (Live), which you can see here: https://youtu.be/-ygv3BBqv3U

Order “Wasteland“ in various formats from the IOM webstore here:
www.insideoutmusicshop.com
Or from other locations here: https://Riverside.lnk.to/Wasteland

Check out the three singles launched so far for “Wasteland”:
“Lament”: https://youtu.be/4Wqlts7QWA8
“River Down Below”: https://youtu.be/ZS1crIkpnwc
“Vale Of Tears”: https://youtu.be/001IMO53JwY

RIVERSIDE online:
http://www.riversideband.pl
http://www.facebook.com/Riversidepl
https://www.instagram.com/riversideband.pl

INSIDEOUT MUSIC online:
www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.twitter.com/InsideOutUSA
www.insideoutmusicshop.com

INSIDEOUTMUSIC Spotify Playlist: 
http://spotify.com/progrockessentials


Motown and R&B Legends The Commodores Receive Honors From Two Alabama Cities!

Los Angeles – One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores’ Walter “Clyde” Orange, James Dean “JD” Nicholas and William “WAK” King have influenced both artists young and old and in all genres with their classic songs. The Commodores brand is bigger than ever as they continue to blaze trails all over the world.

Two Alabama cities recently honored the music legacy of the Commodores! Tuskegee declared Friday March 29, 2019 to be Commodores Day, and Montgomery declared the band members to be honorary residents, receiving keys to the city!

A celebration was held at the Commodore Museum, the site of the Commodores’ former rehearsal and recording studio in Tuskegee. The Commodores was originally formed by a group of college students at Tuskegee Institute just over 50 years ago.

photo by Shannon Heupel

“It is really great to see the place where the group was born! It still feels like home 50 years later, to the point where we didn’t want to leave!” – The Commodores

In 1968 the group was formed while all the members were in college at Tuskeegee Institute. After being discovered by Berry Gordy, the Commodores went on to sell over 60 million records for Motown. With hits like “Machine Gun” and “Sail On,” the Commodores became proven artists. For five decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. The Commodores aren’t just any group. They have staying power. Just like their hit song “Brick House,” the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge.

Don’t miss your chance to feature one of the most successful vocal groups of all time in 2018 and beyond as The Commodores continue to thrill audiences with their Greatest Hits Tour – Live!

Upcoming Events

MAY 24 – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, NV
JUN 01 – Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA
JUN 14 – San Mateo County Fair, San Mateo, CA
JUL 12 – IP Casino Resort Spa, Biloxi, MS
JUL 16 – Village Green, Elk Grove Village, IL
AUG 10 – Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, West Allis, WI
AUG 18 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
AUG 25 – Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego, CA
AUG 30 – Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center, Salem, OR
FEB 10 – Ultimate Disco Cruise, Miami, FL

ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS

75 Million Albums Sold Worldwide
7 – #1 singles
5 – #1 Albums
20 – Top 10 Singles
15 – Top 10 Albums
1985 Grammy Award – “Nightshift”
1987 Antwerp Diamond Microphone Award
Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees
The 58th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award (2016)
2018 Casino Entertainment Awards “Musical Artist of the Year”

The Commodores official website:http://www.commodoreslive.com/

MANAGEMENT
21st Century Artists, Inc.
(212) 254-5500
jovan@21stca.com

BOOKING
Seth Shomes / United Talent Agency
(310) 273-6700
seth.shomes@unitedtalent.com

The new ASIA set to embark on 2019 “Royal Affair” Tour with Yes, John Lodge Band, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy.

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal joins line-up as new singer/ guitarist. 

Original guitarist and former member STEVE HOWE to make guest appearance each night.

The dragon has risen again.

Two years after the band’s critically acclaimed and successful US trek opening for Journey, an all-new ASIA line-up will return to concert stages across North America as special guests of the YES “ROYAL AFFAIR” tour. The influential British Rock band that rose to the top of the charts with its initial albums and a number of hits including “Only Time Will Tell,” “Heat Of The Moment,” “Don’t Cry,” and “Sole Survivor,” returns with a new line-up that includes founding members Carl Palmer on drums, Geoff Downes on keyboards and backing vocals, and current Yes bassist Billy Sherwood

Joining the band for the first time is lead guitarist and vocalist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, an acclaimed solo artist and former member of Guns N Roses for eight years. Thal is also in the prog-rock band Sons Of Apollo. 

The invitation to join the band came from both Palmer and Downes, after Geoff had worked with him in a project called The Platinum Rock All Stars. “Ron is a remarkably innovative guitarist,” says Downes, “with a multi-range lead vocal ability. I believe it will give our material a whole new dimension.” 

Also appearing on the tour with YES and ASIA, will be Moody Blues member John Lodge and his band and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, with special guest vocalist, Arthur Brown. Founding member and original guitarist Steve Howe will join ASIA on stage each night on the Royal Affair tour to play on a few of the band’s biggest hits and honor the memory of his friend, John Wetton. It will mark the first time Howe has performed with the band since his departure in 2013. 

Asia’s debut album exploded onto the music scene in April 1982, featuring Billboard top 10 classics amongst six radio hits. It became the best-selling album in the World in 1982. Featuring Geoff Downes on keyboards, Steve Howe on guitar, Carl Palmer on drums and John Wetton on lead vocal and bass, Asia was the logical successor to their collective bands of the 70s – Yes, ELP, King Crimson, UK and The Buggles.

Asia became one of the most played acts during the first year of MTV. Throughout most of ’82, Asia ruled the radio airwaves and MTV, selling out every date on tour as the debut album crushed all the competition in record stores around the World.

The original line-up of ASIA reformed in 2006. It was the first time the four original members had worked together in 23 years. After Howe’s departure, the band regrouped in 2013, with guitarist Sam Coulson and a new studio album, Gravitas, followed. Tragedy struck in January 2017, when John Wetton lost a valiant battle against cancer, just as the band was about to embark on a 43 date tour opening arena shows for JOURNEY. Despite this huge loss, the band recruited old friend bassist Billy Sherwood from YES and completed the tour, triumphantly. In 2018, Coulson left the line-up to concentrate on solo projects, with sincere gratitude from ASIA for his five years of contributions.

“”The original members of Asia were progressive musical heroes of mine,” says Ron Thal. “ It’s a great honor to be asked to play with these legendary musicians with a legacy of great songs, and also contribute some of my own musical ideas. Very much looking forward to our time on the road together.”

“There is a great energy when we step on stage,” says Geoff Downes. “We can feel it and I know the fans can feel it.” For ASIA’s long-devoted fans, the band’s return to the concert stage cannot come soon enough.” And Downes confirms: “It is what John would have wanted”.

As Carl Palmer has said in the past: “Performing on stage is where this band truly comes into its element. Seeing the fans reacting to our music is what makes it all worthwhile. It is the fuel that drives this train we call ASIA.”


ASIA on THE 2019 “ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR” with Yes, The John Lodge Band, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy with Arthur Brown.

DAYDATELOCATIONVENUE
WED6/12Bethlehem, PABethlehem Event Center
FRI6/14Farmingdale, NYLong Island Community Hospital Amphitheater
SAT6/15Atlantic City, NJHard Rock Live at Etess Arena
SUN 6/16Holmdel, NJPNC Bank Arts Center
THU6/20Westchester, NYWestchester County Center
FRI6/21Pittsburgh, PAStage AE
SAT 6/22Baltimore, MDMECU Pavillion
MON6/24Toronto, ONBudweiser Stage
TUE6/25Lewiston, NYArtpark Amphitheater
THU6/27Bethel, NYBethel Woods Center for the Arts
SAT6/29Gilford, NHBank of NH Pavilion 
SUN 6/30Providence, RIBold Point Park
WED 7/3Rochester Hills, MIMeadow Brook Amphitheatre
FRI7/5Columbus, OHExpress Live
SAT7/6Aurora, ILRiverEdge Park
MON7/8Nashville, TNGrand Ole Opry House
WED7/10Cary, NCKoka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park 
FRI 7/12Clearwater, FLRuth Eckerd Hall
SAT7/13Hollywood, FLSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 
THU 7/18St Augustine, FLSt. Augustine Amphitheatre
SAT7/20Irving, TXToyota Music Factory
SUN7/21Rogers, ARWalmart AMP
WED 7/24Phoenix, AZComerica Theatre
FRI7/26Las Vegas, NVThe Joint (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino) 
SAT7/27Irvine, CAFivePoints Amphitheatre
SUN 7/28Saratoga, CAThe Mountain Winery

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: www.yesworld.com/live 

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED!


Watch the promotional film about the ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR:

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