Album features performances by Steve Morse, King Crimson violinist David Cross, GnR guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, and keyboard legend Patrick Moraz plus members of Weather Report, Utopia, Angel, Soft Machine, Gong, and more!
Los Angeles, CA – As longtime guitarist and co-writer for the powerhouse rock hitmaker Billy Idol, Steve Stevens is widely celebrated as a master of composing forceful, electrifying rock melodies that balance their intensity with an undeniable mainstream appeal. It’s that melodic sensibility matched with an impressive technical mastery that has made Stevens one of the most sought after collaborators in music today. Recently, Stevens accepted an invitation to contribute to the new album from The Prog Collective and the result is one of the purest expressions of Stevens’s creativity ever captured.
For the uninitiated, The Prog Collective, founded and helmed by producer/multi-instrumentalist and famed bassist for Yes Billy Sherwood, has united some of the finest musicians of rock, jazz, metal, pop and everything in between since its founding in 2012. The group’s newest studio effort, entitled Dark Encounters, takes a deliberate turn toward a more brooding and melancholic musical path, filled with haunting ambience and eerie melodic passages. All of this makes Stevens the perfect partner for an exploration into the darker side of prog rock. Check out the album’s first single and the album’s leadoff track, “Darkest Hour,” which is released today on all music platforms.
Dark Encounters is set for release on March 29 and includes contributions from a number of notable musicians and creative geniuses from the legendary Steve Morse, violinist David Cross, and guitar wizard Bumblefoot to keyboardist Patrick Moraz, Utopia’s Kasim Sulton, Gong’s Steve Hillage, and more!
Track List: 1. Darkest Hour with Steve Stevens 2. Ominous Signs with Steve Morse 3. At The Gates with David Cross 4. Dark Days with Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Patrick Moraz & Omar Hakim 5. Lonely Landscape with Kasim Sulton 6. The Long Night with Frank Dimino & Marco Minnemann 7. The Quasi Effect with Billy Sherwood 8. The 11th Hour with John Etheridge 9. Between Two Worlds with Steve Hillage & Gregg Bissonette 10. Distant Thunder with Todd Sucherman 11. Dark Money with Joe Bouchard 12. For All To See with Pat Mastelotto 13. Beyond Reason with Chad Wackerman BONUS TRACKS [CD ONLY] 14. I Saw the Light – Todd Rundgren with Rick Wakeman 15. I’m Not In Love – Nektar with Rick Wakeman
MORE ARTISTS ADDED!!!!!!!!!! STEVE STEVENS – ORIANTHI – STEVE LUKATHER – WAYNE KRAMER – ROBBY KRIEGER
FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY: JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE
THE TRIBE featuring Legendary DON RANDI (Wrecking Crew), DAVID MARKS (Beach Boys) & MARKY LENNON (Venice)
LIVE COMEDY by CRAIG GASS!
Hosted by Comedians DEBRA WILSON & JOE SIB
RICHARD PRYOR’S: PRYOR’S PLATINUM PEOPLE AWARDS HONOREE and SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: CAMERONE PARKER
CELEBRATED ALL-STAR TRIBUTES TO: GINGER BAKER – RIC OCASEK – EDDIE MONEY – PETER TORK HAL BLAINE – DICK DALE
Renowned Performance Artist NORTON WISDOM will be LIVE On Stage All Night
HUGE SILENT AUCTION – FULL CASH BAR – VEGAN PIZZA
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! “God gave me this MS shit to save my life” – Richard Pryor
HOLLYWOOD, CA (March 9, 2020) – More amazing artists just added to the line-up!! Robby Krieger (The Doors), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Michael Devin (Whitesnake) and Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo/TSO)!!!
This night is full of GUITAR GODS! Legendary Guitar Player’s Steve Stevens, Orianthi, Steve Lukather, Wayne Kramer, Robby Krieger and MORE – will dominate the stage at the 8th Annual Rock Against MS Benefit Concert & Award Show.
Returning for hosting duties is the Queen of sketch comedy and MADtv alumni – impressionist, actress and renaissance rarity Debra Wilson. Wilson will be sharing the hosting duties with the rocker of all comedy, Joe Sib who is hot off the Metallica Tour – They will unfold an evening of comedy, music and art in benefit of the Rock Against MS Foundation – #HelpingPeopleNOW.
This year we are proud to have a special Honoree and Guest Speaker, Camerone Parker. Camerone is a pivotal member of the MS community, having donated nearly 1 million dollars throughout the years after hiding her own diagnosis for over a decade while she was a Supermodel. Now she uses her life and funds to support treatment and a cure for this disease
This special night is to raise awareness and educate the public about multiple sclerosis, while raising money to build the first of many MS resource centers, aptly name The ROCK HOUSE. The ROCK HOUSE is a crucial component that will allow us to fulfill our mission and with your help we can build this much needed resource center,” explains Nancy B. Sayle, Founder. “The ROCK HOUSE will allow us to provide classes, community programs, basic care and expanded resources free of charge to those whose lives have been affected by MS.”
LIVE ART ON STAGE: This evening has famed performance artist Norton Wisdom performing his art live on stage during the music, capturing the inspiration he gets from the music notes.
CONCERT INFO:
CURRENT FEATURED ARTSTS: STEVE STEVENS (Billy Idol), ORIANTHI (Michael Jackson), ROBBY KRIEGER (The Doors), STEVE LUKATHER (Toto/Ringo Starr), WAYNE KRAMER (MC5), STEPHEN PERKINS (Jane’s Addiction), TIFFANY, RAFEAL MOREIRA (Paul Stanley/P!NK), DUG PINNICK (KINGS X), MICHAEL DEVIN (Whitesnake), JEFF SCOTT SOTO (Sons Of Apollo/TSO), ANNIE BOSKO (Country Star), JULIA LAGE, TOSHA JONES (Saliva), QUIST (Bryan Ferry/Missy Elliott), HAWK LOPEZ (Steven Van Zandt/John Corbett), MATT STARR (Mr. Big), STEVE DAWSON, IRA BLACK (Dark Sky Choir/Lizzy Borden), JERRY MONTANO (Hellyeah/Danzig), MARK ALBERICI (Tiffany), PATRICK STONE (Budderside), ANTHONY “TINY” BIUSO (Bulletboys), JOHNNY MARTIN (L.A. Guns), DALE EDWARD CHUNG (Confunkshun), SAM “BAM” KOLTUN (Faster Pussycat), NICKI TEDESCO, LISA FOREMAN (Foo Fighters/Todd’s Planet), SHAWN DUNCAN (Odin/DC4), ANDRE COTMAN (Sexy Sax), ERIN HAWKINS (cello), LISA MARGAROLI (Back-up Goddess) – Performance Artist LIVE on Stage: NORTON WISDOM!
VENUE: The Palace Theatre 630 S. Broadway @ 6th Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90014
PRE-SALE TIX: General – $35 VIP w/M&G Package – $150 Day Of Show Add $10
SHOWTIMES: Doors for All 6:00/ Celebrity Orange Carpet 6:30/ VIP Tix Holders Early Theatre Access M&G 6:00 / Public Theatre entry 7:00/ Show 8:00
SPONSORS: Metal Blade Records, 95.5 KLOS, Earthly Body, Dulce Vida Tequila, American Born Whiskey, American Born Moonshine, Schecter Guitars, Evans, Promark, D’addario, SIR Studios, Stella Rosa Wine, Tour Bus Live, The Palace Theatre, Victorio’s Restaurant, Red Ball’s Rock N’ Roll Pizza, Archie’s Vegan Ice Cream
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