Voted “Best Keyboardist of All Time” by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess is best known as the keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire for platinum-selling Grammy-nominated prog rock band, Dream Theater. A classical prodigy who began his studies at the Juilliard School of Music at the age of 10, Jordan’s music is a unique blend of classical and rock influences.
In addition to playing in Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan has worked with a wide range of artists including Deep Purple, David Bowie, Steven Wilson, Jan Hammer, Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, LMR (his side project with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Blackfield, Aviv Geffen, the Dixie Dregs, Rod Morgenstein and Tony Williams among others. Jordan’s interest in state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps are another area of his career in which he has achieved success. Jordan owns the successful iOs app development company Wizdom Music, creators of award-winning apps such as MorphWiz, SampleWiz, and Geo Synthesizer. Wizdom Music’s latest app GeoShred was created in collaboration with moForte, founding members of Stanford University’s Sondius team. In addition, Jordan is Artist in Residence at Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics. Jordan’s Patreon page offers access to his live streams and lessons.
Every Saturday in November, ProgStock Presents brings you Moogvember, benefitting The Bob Moog Foundation with marquee performances by Adam Holzman, Larry Fast, The Ryo Okumoto Project, Jordan Rudess and Tom Brislin!
Please note: Artists who appear twice on the schedule will be doing two unique shows.Learn more about Moogvember here! Please note that the StageIt website will default to Pacific time until you have logged in. Once you are logged in, showtimes will be displayed in your local time. Direct Ticket Link for ProgStock Presents: https://www.stageit.com/ProgStock
View this email in your browserWhat could you possibly be doing tonight that’s better than this???Tonight’s Marquee Artist is Jordan Rudess at 4PM & 9PM US EasternVoted “Best Keyboardist of All Time” by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess is best known as the keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire for platinum-selling Grammy- nominated prog rock band, Dream Theater. A classical prodigy who began his studies at the Juilliard School of Music at the age of 10, Jordan’s music is a unique blend of classical and rock influences.
In addition to playing in Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan has worked with a wide range of artists including Deep Purple, David Bowie, Steven Wilson, Jan Hammer, Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, LMR (his side project with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Blackfield, Aviv Geffen, the Dixie Dregs, Rod Morgenstein and Tony Williams among others. Jordan’s interest in state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps are another area of his career in which he has achieved success. Jordan owns the successful iOs app development company Wizdom Music, creators of award-winning apps such as MorphWiz, SampleWiz, and Geo Synthesizer. Wizdom Music’s latest app GeoShred, was created in collaboration with moForte, founding members of Stanford University’s Sondius team. In addition, Jordan is Artist in Residence at Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics. Jordan’s Patreon page offers access to his live streams and lessons.
Please note: Artists who appear twice on the schedule will be doing two unique shows.Learn more about Moogvember here! Please note that the StageIt website will default to Pacific time until you have logged in. Once you are logged in, show times will be displayed in your local time. Direct Ticket Link for ProgStock Presents: https://www.stageit.com/ProgStock
The painting is being auctioned on betterworld.org.The image displayed here is the cover art for “Giants,” which is the most recent album cover by Paul Whitehead.Auction winner wins the painting. Paul Whitehead retains the copyright to the original artwork and the right to sell the image. Auction winner may not sell copies, prints or photographs of the painting or use the image for any commercial purpose.Auction winner will also be responsible for the costs of shipping the painting or has the option of picking it up at Paul Whitehead’s gallery in Ventura, CA.Mystery Caught in the Whirlwind of Time December 12, 2020 at 4PM & 6PM US Eastern ProgStock Presents Virtual SeriesWe will have members of Mystery LIVE on Zoom as we play this amazing recording from Boerderij Cultuurpodium in The Netherlands in two segments:Mystery – Caught in the Whirlwind of Time Part 1Mystery – Caught in the Whirlwind of Time Part 2At only $5 each, you are going to want tickets for both parts!
Over the years, the Canadian progressive rock band MYSTERY has gained the reputation of being a great Live band. Caught in the Whirlwind of Time showcases the power and magic of a MYSTERY concert with over 2 hours and 45 minutes recorded on the first show of the “Live and Butterflies Tour.”Recorded and Filmed on November 17, 2018, at the Boerderij Cultuurpodium, Zoetermeer, Netherlands.Mystery’s current line-up is Michel St-Père, bassist François Fournier, guitarist Sylvain Moineau, drummer Jean-Sébastien Goyette, singer Jean Pageau and keyboardist Antoine Michaud.You can also purchase the BluRay here!Mystery – Caught in the Whirlwind of TimeAnnouncing the Nektar Holiday Spectacular! Nektar is having a live concert streaming event on December 5, 2020. Starting at 8pm US EST, Nektar will be performing from the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. Please join in! This is a 3-tiered event. Details are on Nektar’s website. This event will be available for 3 days to view. We hope to hear from you all! https://nektarsmusic.com/product-category/streamingVirtual ProgStock 2020 T-shirts Now Available for Pre-order in the ProgStock Store!DEADLINE EXTENDED! We need a minimum of 100 preorders to make it possible to produce these shirts at a reasonable price. Please place your order as soon as possible, but definitely before November 30 at 11:59pm US Eastern.
Artwork by Ed UnitskyProgStock Merchandise is ON SALE in the ProgStock Store! Shop Now! ProgStock 17oz Vacuum Bottle (Red, no year) was $25, now on sale for $20!ProgStock Embroidered Hat (Black, no year) was $30, now on sale for $20!ProgStock 2019 Logo T-shirt was $25, now on sale for $20!ProgStock 2019 Logo Glass Beer Mug was $25, now on sale for $20!Get the whole ProgStock Glass Collection: the 2017 pint beer glass, the 2018 stemless wine glass and the 2019 glass beer mug, all for only $40!ProgStock 2018 Logo T-shirt was $25, now on sale for $15!ProgStock 2017 Logo T-shirts (Blue Logo or Black Shirley) were $25, now on sale for $10!All ProgStock Posters (2017, 2018, 2019) and Programs (2018, 2019) now reduced to $2.50 each!New to StageIt? Here’s how to get started…
hows will be presented on StageIt. To participate, you must have a StageIt account. If you don’t yet have an account, here’s what to do:Go to stageit.com (on your laptop or desktop, the site is not mobile-friendly for accounting, but works on mobile for viewing/tipping)Click Sign Up (upper right corner)Create a username and passwordClick “Buy Notes” (10 notes = $1) – The StageIt system sells Notes in minimum intervals of $5 (50 Notes).After choosing how many Notes you want to purchase, choose your payment type – it’ll be credit card or PayPal (with PayPal, you do not need to have an account, you can use a credit/debit card as a guest).Go to the direct ticket link for ProgStock Presents to “follow” the ProgStock StageIt channel and to purchase tickets to the shows you want to watch. Feel free to contact us, if you have any issues.You will also be able to tip the artists before, during and after the shows with Notes. Consider loading up your account in advance, so you can have some fun with tipping while supporting your favorite artists. Many artists view tipping as applause from the audience, since they can see the colored bands appearing on their screen during the show – let them see you cheering!Pricing: With exceptions for special events, 45-minute shows will have a minimum ticket price of $4.00 (40 Notes) and 90-minutes shows will have a minimum ticket price of $8.00 (80 Notes), with prices in US Dollars. You can pay more, if you have the means, and you will also be able to tip during the show with your StageIt Notes. We encourage you to support the artists at this difficult time.
The individual performances on StageIt are separate shows. Audience members will purchase a ticket to each performance individually, not the whole night as a block. Some shows will be 45 minutes and others will be 90, so we may have as few as 3 shows or as many as 6 on each Saturday night.
StageIt is all about experiencing music in the moment, duplicating the live music experience as closely as possible. You have to be there to see it, just like you would in a venue, so shows are only available on their site during the performance window. Some of our artists may choose to capture their shows and make them available later on some other medium (Bandcamp, CD, DVD, etc.) and we (ProgStock) may even capture some of the shows, with artist permission, of course, but the shows will not be available on StageIt outside the show window.
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) TICKETSVIP
09/13/19 – Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/14/19 – Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/17/19 – Fox Theater in Bakersfield, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/19/19 – Ikeda Theater in Mesa, AZ (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/21/19 – Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, UT (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/22/19 – Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, WY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/27/19 – Brady Theater in Tulsa, OK (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
09/28/19 – Hartman Arena in Park City, KS (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/04/19 – Topeka PAC in Topeka, KS (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/05/19 – Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/11/19 – The Grand Theater in Wausau, WI (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/12/19 – State Theater in Minneapolis, MN (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/18/19 – Virginia Theatre in Champaign, IL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/19/19 – Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/25/19 – Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
10/26/19 – Palace Theatre in Albany, NY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/01/19 – Grand Théâtre de Québec in Quebec City, QC (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/02/19 – Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal, QC (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/08/19 – Kodak Center Theater in Rochester, NY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/09/19 – Warner Theatre in Erie, PA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/16/19 – Durham PAC in Durham, NC (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/22/19 – EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, KY (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
11/23/19 – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
12/06/19 – Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
12/07/19 – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land in Sugar Land, TX (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
01/31/20 – Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
02/01/20 – Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
02/06/20 – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Meyers, FL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
02/07/20 – King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, FL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
ADDITIONAL POINT OF KNOW RETURN TOUR DATES
04/10/19 – Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
04/12/19 – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, OR (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
04/13/19 – Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA (Point of Know Return Tour) LIMITED VIP LEFT TICKETSVIP
05/10/19 – Coronado PAC in Rockford, IL (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
05/11/19 – Foellinger Theater in Ft. Wayne, IN (Point of Know Return Tour) TICKETSVIP
2019 KANSAS CLASSICS TOUR DATES
05/05/19 – Colosseum at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, ON (Classics and Favorites) TICKETSVIP
05/17/19 – Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, FL (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
05/18/19 – Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, FL (Ages 21+) (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
05/24/19 – Beau Rivage Resport & Casino in Biloxi, MS (Classics & Favorites) TICKETS
05/25/19 – City Hall Live in Brandon, MS (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
05/30/19 – Sands Event Center in Bethlehem, PA (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
05/31/19 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
06/01/19 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
06/08/19 – Owensboro Sportscenter in Owensboro, KY (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
07/06/19 – Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV (Ages +21) (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
07/07/19 – Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
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) TICKETSVIP
07/20/19 – Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, NM (Classics and Favorites) TICKETSVIP
07/21/19 – The Plaza Theatre in El Paso, TX (Classics and Favorites) TICKETSVIP
07/23/19 – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre in Lubbock, TX (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
07/25/19 – Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, MO (Classics and Favorites) TICKETSVIP
08/31/19 – Winstar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK w/Special Guest .38 Special (Classics & Favorites) TICKETSVIP
KANSAS INTRODUCES KEYBOARDIST TOM BRISLIN AS NEWEST MEMBER OF ICONIC BAND
ATLANTA, GA – KANSAS is excited to announce keyboardist Tom Brislin as the newest member of the band. Brislin replaces departing keyboardist David Manion.
An internationally acclaimed musician, Brislin has performed and toured with a variety of artists, including Yes (appearing on Symphonic Live), Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry of Blondie, Camel, Renaissance, Dennis DeYoung formerly of Styx, and many others. For years he fronted the band Spiraling and produced his debut solo album Hurry Up and Smell the Roses.
Most recently, Tom co-founded the progressive rock group The Sea Within. Along with guitarist Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings, bassist Jonas Reingold of the Steve Hackett band, and drum star Marco Minnemann, they released their first album in 2018 on Sony/Inside Out Music, joining KANSAS on the label’s roster. Tom has also formed Gold Rotation, a collective of diverse musicians and songwriters who premiered with a performance at Progstock Festival in 2018.
KANSAS original member and drummer, Phil Ehart comments, “We are extremely excited for Tom Brislin to be the newest member of KANSAS. We think KANSAS fans will really enjoy what Tom brings to the band. Rehearsals for the spring have been going great. We cannot wait to get back out on the road and perform for KANSAS fans. Then, it’s into the studio in August to begin a new KANSAS album, and back out on tour in September.”
Brislin adds, “It’s an honor to be asked to join such legendary band as KANSAS. Their music has been in the soundtrack to so many of our lives, and their repertoire has enduring depth, beauty, and power. I’m thrilled to perform the classics and I’m equally excited to be a part of the new music that KANSAS creates.”
Brislin’s first performances with KANSAS will be aboard the Rock Legends Cruise in February, followed by March 1 in Baltimore, MD at the Modell Lyric where the band will be resuming the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band will perform a set of KANSAS Classics at shows throughout the summer, before returning to the studio to begin a new KANSAS album in August 2019.
A complete list of announced 2019 KANSAS tour dates is listed below. Ticket & VIP Package information can be found at KansasBand.com
SPRING 2019 KANSAS POINT OF KNOW RETURN TOUR DATES
March 1 Baltimore, MD The Modell Lyric March 3 Wilkes-Barre, PA F.M. Kirby Center March 8 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place March 9 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center Theater March 15 Salina, KS Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts March 16 Salina, KS Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts March 21 Charleston, WV Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences March 23 Louisville, KY Louisville Palace Theatre March 29 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center March 30 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
April 2 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre April 4 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre April 6 Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre April 7 Santa Barbara, CA The Arlington Theatre April 10 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre April 12 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall April 13 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre April 24 Vancouver, BC, Canada The Orpheum April 26 Edmonton, AB, Canada Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium April 28 Calgary, AB, Canada Jack Singer Concert Hall April 30 Saskatoon, SK, Canada TCU Place
May 1 Regina, SK, Canada Conexus Arts Centre May 3 Winnipeg, MB, Canada Burton Cummings Theatre May 10 Rockford, IL Coronado Performing Arts Center May 11 Fort Wayne, IN Foellinger Theatre
SUMMER 2019 KANSAS CLASSICS DATES
May 17 Ocala, FL Square Cultural Center May 18 Coconut Creek, FL Seminole Casino Coconut Creek May 24 Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Resort & Casino May 30 Bethlehem, PA Sands Event Center May 31 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino June 1 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
KANSAS is excited to announce keyboardist Tom Brislin as the newest member of the band. Brislin is replacing departing keyboardist David Manion. An internationally acclaimed musician, Brislin has performed and toured with a variety of artists, including Yes (appearing on Symphonic Live), Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry of Blondie, Camel, Renaissance, Dennis DeYoung formerly of Styx, and many others. For years he fronted the band Spiraling and produced his debut solo album Hurry Up and Smell the Roses. Most recently, Tom co-founded the progressive rock group The Sea Within. Along with guitarist Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings, bassist Jonas Reingold of the Steve Hackett band, and drum star Marco Minnemann, they released their first album in 2018 on Sony/Inside Out Music, joining KANSAS on the label’s roster. Tom has also formed Gold Rotation, a collective of diverse musicians and songwriters who premiered with a performance at Progstock Festival in 2018. KANSAS original member and drummer, Phil Ehart comments, “We are extremely excited for Tom Brislin to be the newest member of KANSAS. His background speaks for itself, and we are looking forward to working with him. We cannot wait to get started, and think KANSAS fans will really enjoy what Tom brings to the band.” Brislin adds, “It’s an honor to be asked to join a such legendary band as KANSAS. Their music has been in the soundtrack to so many of our lives, and their repertoire has enduring depth, beauty, and power. I’m thrilled to perform the classics and I’m equally excited to be a part of the new music that KANSAS creates.” Brislin’s first performances with KANSAS will be aboard the Rock Legends Cruise in February, followed by March 1 in Baltimore, MD at the Modell Lyric where the band will be resuming the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour.
POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR EXTENDS INTO 2019
The Point of Know Return Tour features more than two hours of KANSAS hits and deep cuts, culminating with the multi-platinum album Point of Know Return performed in its entirety. Spring 2019 Point of Know Return Tour dates resume March 1, 2019 – May 11, 2019, the complete list of dates, ticket and VIP Package information can be found here:: http://bit.ly/KansasTourDates
For more information on KANSAS and the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour:
Music legends Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam will be back in the US Northeast playing select dates in November 2018. Based on the great success in 2017 with the addition of a “10-piece Chamber Orchestra” on four of their shows, the band has been invited to once again bring this special line up to the Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ. November 17th. 2018 marks the 49th year since the band’s formation and its tenth consecutive year of touring since their reactivation in 2009.
photo by Esa Ahola
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 be joined on stage by longtime 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.
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 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 5-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 Annie Haslam, with corresponding titles to each song performed throughout the concert.
Renaissance:
Annie Haslam – Lead Vocalist
Rave Tesar – Keyboards
Tom Brislin – Keyboards & vocals
Mark Lambert – Guitar & vocals
Frank Pagano – Drums, percussion & vocals
Leo Traversa – Bass & vocals
String section
Joe Deninzon: 1st violin
Eddie Venegas: 2nd violin
Orlando Wells: viola
Leo Grinhauz: cello
Allen Won: clarinets and flutes
Bob Magnuson: double reeds and flutes
Vinnie Cutro: trumpet
Bob Ferrel: trombone
Bill Hughes: french horn
James Musto: percussion
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
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
