Classic Rock Bottom2024-03-29T15:54:49ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephensonhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1549785221?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=16rq62e69d6ye&feed=yes&xn_auth=no2024 CD Review - Judas Priest - Invincible Shieldtag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-03-25:6060463:Topic:3308642024-03-25T03:15:38.990ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>You can check out my review of the new Judas Priest album <em>Invincible Shield</em> via this <a href="https://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=48890" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KNAC.COM link</a>.</p>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Spirit of Unicorn Music</b><span> </span>are delighted to announce the release of<span> </span><b>“Anam Cara”</b>, the eleventh studio album from piano and keyboard virtuoso,<span> </span><b>OLIVER WAKEMAN</b>. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Award-winning Oliver, eldest son of the legendary<span> </span><b>Rick Wakeman</b>, is one of progressive rock’s hardest working musicians. He has appeared on over 60 albums and has performed in just about every corner of the globe! He was a member of prog rock veterans<span> </span><b>YES</b><span> </span>and has also toured and recorded with<span> </span><b>The Strawbs</b>, as well as being responsible for a number of well-received collaborations with the likes of<span> </span><b>Steve Howe</b>,<span> </span><b>Gordon Giltrap</b><span> </span>and<span> </span><b>Clive Nolan</b><span> </span>- to name but a few. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2023 saw Wakeman return to the studio to write and record “Anam Cara”, a project which actually began life prior to his joining Yes. However, the pressures of touring and recording meant that the song ideas and snippets had to be set aside for the right moment. Finally, last year Oliver was able to carve out time to develop the project and bring it to fruition. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Wakeman says “‘Anam Cara’ refers to the Celtic concept of having a Soul Friend.” Indeed, the album boasts an intriguing mix of Celtic rock and progressive tendencies. The collection of ten tracks spans beautiful, lamenting ballads, atmospheric rock songs along with epic tracks. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Wakeman is known for his love of creative diversity, making every album he writes differ from the last. He continues “The songs I’ve written for this album are all short stories. They have allowed my imagination to run riot. It was also the perfect excuse to call upon some of the finest musicians around who have helped me make this record exceed my expectations.” </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The album features a stellar collection of musicians who contribute to a multitude of musical styles, bringing each vignette to life. Amongst these are<span> </span><b>Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance)</b>,<span> </span><b>Troy Donockley (Nightwish)</b>,<span> </span><b>Oliver Day (Fragile)</b><span> </span>and<span> </span><b>Scott Higham (Pendragon)</b>. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The album has been mixed by<span> </span><b>Karl Groom (Threshold)</b><span> </span>and recorded by<span> </span><b>John Mitchell (It Bites, Frost*, Lonely Robot)</b>. Album artwork is by world renowned artist<span> </span><b>Anne Sudworth</b>. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Wakeman concludes, “The idea of a Soul Friend - a guide, companion, teacher, compassionate presence - seemed to fit so perfectly with the songs I have written. As for the incredible musicians who have helped me to record this album, they have all truly become Soul Friends.” </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Watch the promotional video: </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rBz3tsuJVE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rBz3tsuJVE</a></font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Anam Cara” will be released on May 17th and will be available on CD or via streaming services. It is released on Spirit of Unicorn Music and can be obtained via Cherry Red Records. </font></b></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Musicians Featured on the album are: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Oliver Wakeman : keyboards, piano, guitars </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Hayley Griffiths : vocals </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Troy Donockley : pipes, whistle </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Oliver Day : acoustic guitars, lute, mandolin </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Scott Higham : drums and percussion </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">David Mark Pearce : electric guitar </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Robert McClung : violin </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Steve Amadeo : bass guitar </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Mick Allport : saxophone, clarinet </font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Anam Cara” - Track Listing: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. The View From Here</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. The Queen’s Lament</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. Here In My Heart</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. 1000 Autumns</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. Marble Arch</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. In The Moonlight</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7. Miss You Now</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. Instead Of My Fear</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Lonely</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. Golden Sun In Grey</font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">ABOUT OLIVER WAKEMAN </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Eldest son of Rick Wakeman, Oliver filled the keyboard role, once held by his father, with YES from 2008 to 2011. His work with YES includes the triple live album “In The Present - Live From Lyon”, “Fly From Here” and the “From A Page” box set. During his tenure with YES, Wakeman also toured and recorded as a member of The Strawbs. Wakeman’s debut album “Heaven’s Isle” (1997) was inspired by the island of Lundy. He has since released a number of solo and Oliver Wakeman Band albums. Oliver has released a number of collaborations with several renowned musicians, including Clive Nolan, guitar legend Gordon Giltrap and Steve Howe, bandmate to both Oliver and his father in YES. </font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">For further information contact: </font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sarah Ewing at TASK Agency:<span> </span><a href="http://sarah@taskagency.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sarah@taskagency.co.uk/</a><span> </span>07947 400 510</font></div>
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<p>This week's new article in my Cassette Chronicles series takes a look back at the Def Leppard album <em>On Through the Night</em>. You can check it out via this <a href="https://limelightmagazine.com/2024/03/21/cassettechronicles240defleppard4/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Limelight Magazine.com link</a>.…</p>
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<p>This week's new article in my Cassette Chronicles series takes a look back at the Def Leppard album <em>On Through the Night</em>. You can check it out via this <a href="https://limelightmagazine.com/2024/03/21/cassettechronicles240defleppard4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Limelight Magazine.com link</a>.</p>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The<span> </span><span class="il">Deluxe</span><span> </span><span class="il">Fan</span><span> </span><span class="il">Edition</span><span> </span>of<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s Amazon<span> </span><span class="il">best</span>-<span class="il">selling</span><span> </span><span class="il">book</span><span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>is here! Featuring exclusive photographs and illustrations in gorgeous full color, this must-have hardback isn’t just a biography of the band<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>– it’s a backstage pass.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Also featured are conversations that DeRiso had with key musical collaborators, producers, video directors, industry experts and band insiders. They include John Waite, Jan Hammer, MTV’s Martha Quinn, San Francisco music journalist Joel Selvin, former Rolling Stone editor David Wild, former<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>members Marco Mendoza and Jeff Scott Soto,<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>road manager Pat Morrow, and longtime album cover illustrator Stanley Mouse, among many others.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>topped the Amazon chart for biographies of both rock and pop bands multiple times after its original release in December as<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>concluded its 50th year.<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso has been named columnist of the year by the Associated Press, the Louisiana Press Association and LSWA; he also oversaw a newspaper section for the USA Today Network that was named Top 10 in the nation by the Associated Press. </font></div>
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<div><i><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“Believers in<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span>’s entire<span> </span><span class="il">journey</span><span> </span>should embrace<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>with open arms. This is a compelling deep dive into the rather complicated history of one of the most enduringly beloved bands in rock history.” – David Wild, former Rolling Stone contributing editor<br/><br/>“<span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>was amazing in their resilience and it’s hard to say enough about their chops: Steve Perry, he really has a talent that is so extreme, it’s scary. Steve Smith is the world’s baddest white boy on drums. Ross Valory, always there, always dependable—a fabulous bass player with the<span> </span><span class="il">best</span><span> </span>sense of humor. Neal Schon, I’m telling you he is the master. For me, there’s nobody who touches Neal. We had the<span> </span><span class="il">best</span><span> </span>crew of road men and women ever! Everyone came together because of the determination of Herbie Herbert. Without Herbie, none of this would have ever happened.<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>takes fans all the way back. It’s as close to how it was then as you’re ever going to read.” – Pat Morrow, longtime<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>road manager and Nocturne CEO<br/><br/>“From ‘Don’t Stop Believin” to ‘Separate Ways,’<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>unconsciously wrote the band’s autobiography in their songs.<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>follows that long, strange ‘<span class="il">journey</span>’ from the stage of Woodstock to Trump’s Oval Office in almost granular detail, detailing a long-running battle of the band. A must-read for all<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>fans.” – Joel Selvin, former San Francisco Chronicle music writer<br/><br/>“For a band of its stature and impact, there’s precious little literature<span> </span><span class="il">out</span><span> </span>there about<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span>.<span> </span><span class="il">Nick</span><span> </span>DeRiso’s<span> </span><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>fills that gap in a comprehensive, well,<span> </span><span class="il">journey</span><span> </span>through the band’s 50-year-plus career. Packed with up-to-date facts and, most importantly, context,<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>offers plenty of insight for fans both faithful and casual—going all the way back to its roots in Santana and steering us through the songs and albums, the personalities, the soap opera dynamics, and the determined wherewithal that have kept<span> </span><span class="il">Journey</span><span> </span>riding through it all. There’s much more to this band than “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>gives us all of it.” – Gary Graff, longtime Detroit music critic and author of Alice Cooper at 75 </font></i></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><span class="il">JOURNEY</span>:<span> </span><span class="il">WORLDS</span><span> </span><span class="il">APART</span><span> </span>is also available:</font></b></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">On paperback and as an eBook via Amazon: </font></div>
<div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Worlds-Apart-must-read-enthusiast-ebook/dp/B0CPQ7DGNY/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://www.amazon.com/<span class="il">Journey</span>-<span class="il">Worlds</span>-<span class="il">Apart</span>-must-read-enthusiast-ebook/dp/B0CPQ7DGNY/</font></a></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">On paperback at Barnes and Noble: </font></div>
<div><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/journey-nick-deriso/1144821333" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/<span class="il">journey</span>-<span class="il">nick</span>-deriso/1144821333</font></a></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">On paperback at Books-A-Million:</font></div>
<div><a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Journey/Nick-Deriso/9781734365399" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://www.booksamillion.com/p/<span class="il">Journey</span>/<span class="il">Nick</span>-Deriso/9781734365399</font></a></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">As an eBook via Apple Books:</font></div>
<div><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/journey-worlds-apart/id6477624860" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">https://books.apple.com/us/<span class="il">book</span>/<span class="il">journey</span>-<span class="il">worlds</span>-<span class="il">apart</span>/id6477624860</font></a></div>
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</div> The Cassette Chronicles #239 - Doro - Force Majeuretag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-03-08:6060463:Topic:3307422024-03-08T02:32:14.701ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>The Cassette Chronicles article this week looks at the 1st Doro solo album <em>Force Majeure</em>. You can check it out via this <a href="https://limelightmagazine.com/2024/03/07/cassettechronicles239doro/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Limelight Magazine.com link</a>.…</p>
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<p>The Cassette Chronicles article this week looks at the 1st Doro solo album <em>Force Majeure</em>. You can check it out via this <a href="https://limelightmagazine.com/2024/03/07/cassettechronicles239doro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Limelight Magazine.com link</a>.</p>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">New York’s celebrated pop-rock group Joyous is releasing their debut album! The band formed in 2015 and features lead singer Joy Pratt, who is also the main songwriter, often humming bass lines into her husband & bassist Randy’s ear. Randy Pratt…</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">New York’s celebrated pop-rock group Joyous is releasing their debut album! The band formed in 2015 and features lead singer Joy Pratt, who is also the main songwriter, often humming bass lines into her husband & bassist Randy’s ear. Randy Pratt is best known for his work with The Lizards, Cactus and Ruffyunz.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Joy and Randy write the lyrics together. When guitarist Pat Klein noticed the collection of catchy gems the married couple had assembled, he came on board without a second thought. Pat’s voice blends sweetly with Joy. Add perfect pop percussionist Phil Weiss and there was the Joyous sound!</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Pat, a world class engineer, and Randy, owner of a world class recording studio, assured the record’s quality (both were members of classic rock legends The Lizards). Pat’s knack for arranging put the finishing touches on this 43-minutes that sounds like a greatest hits collection.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The band did a video themselves in their studio “on the cheap.” Next step is a big production video.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Joy wrote a happy, feel-good record for a troubled world. With guest appearances from many of New York’s best players and singers, here it is!</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Available on HyperspaceRecords.com, Spotify and Apple Music</b><br/></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>For more information:</b><span> </span><a href="http://www.hyperspacerecords.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.hyperspacerecords.com</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Press inquiries:</b><span> </span>Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158 (US),<span> </span><a href="mailto:glassonyonpr@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">glassonyonpr@gmail.com</a> </font></div> The Cassette Chronicles #238 - Melissa Etheridge - Brave and Crazytag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-23:6060463:Topic:3308072024-02-23T03:00:45.551ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<p>My new article in The Cassette Chronicles series this week focuses on the Melissa Etheridge album <em>Brave and Crazy</em>. You can check it out via this <a href="https://limelightmagazine.com/2024/02/22/cassettechronicles238melissaethridge/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Limelight Magazine.com link</a>.…</p>
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<p>My new article in The Cassette Chronicles series this week focuses on the Melissa Etheridge album <em>Brave and Crazy</em>. You can check it out via this <a href="https://limelightmagazine.com/2024/02/22/cassettechronicles238melissaethridge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Limelight Magazine.com link</a>.</p>
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<p>You can check out my review of the debut North Sea Echoes album <em>Really Good Terrible Things</em> via this <a href="https://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=48499" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KNAC.COM link</a>.</p>
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<p>You can check out my review of the debut North Sea Echoes album <em>Really Good Terrible Things</em> via this <a href="https://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=48499" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KNAC.COM link</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12386090667?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12386090667?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="400" class="align-full"/></a></p> Dark Ethereal Rock Masters JAY ASTON’S GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Complete Their Comeback With New Lyric Video From Their Recently Released Album, Announce Massive US Tour With THE ALARM & BELOUIS SOME!tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-16:6060463:Topic:3304472024-02-16T14:12:19.533ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
<div><img alt="Gene Loves Jezebel - X - Love Death Sorrow med res.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" height="461" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=8cd9de3ba9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7262509161131851698&th=18dae2db8e4237fe&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-7ZN2bMoGVsCeeRtSr8KIGfVuYRIax2TfnPlbmU69F7t88YW8A8fOzwJ36tyl3RCcrwxTlz5trDa6QOvnNLdRUNoAFKppuyFqqhKbMsI6SPkOjvg13q6bhAlE&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lsluegmp0" width="461"></img></div>
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<div dir=""><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Dark Ethereal Rock Masters JAY ASTON’S GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Complete Their Comeback With New Lyric Video From Their Recently Released Album, Announce Massive US Tour With THE ALARM & BELOUIS SOME!</font></b></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Los Angeles, CA – Jay Aston, the driving force behind the indomitable, critically acclaimed rock outfit Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, has once again summoned the essence of the group’s iconic sound with their latest studio album,<span> </span><i>X - Love Death Sorrow</i>. Released across all formats on December 1, the album represents a culmination of the band's collective artistry. With the steadfast collaboration of esteemed guitarist James Stevenson (renowned for his work with The Alarm, Gen X, The Cult) and seasoned bassist Peter Rizzo, along with the return of acclaimed producer Peter Walsh, known for his instrumental role in crafting the band's classic '80s albums,<span> </span><i>X - Love Death Sorrow</i><span> </span>delivers a compelling blend of original compositions and captivating cover songs. This latest offering stands as a testament to the band's enduring legacy and serves as one of the most formidable additions to their extensive discography.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">One of the most popular tracks on<i><span> </span>X</i>, “Serpent Queen,” is also one of the album’s darkest and most haunting. An original written by Aston and Rizzo, “Serpent Queen” draws inspiration from ancient depictions of dangerously enchanting females with such beguiling beauty that it threatens the very life of the unfortunate beholder. Appropriately, the band is releasing a lyric video for the track today, the day after Valentine’s Day, offering a bit of a contrast to the rosy depiction of love celebrated on that day. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Watch the video:</b><span> </span><a href="https://youtu.be/u1aHEnwzNTo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/u1aHEnwzNTo</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">But that's not all! Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel is thrilled to reveal a major announcement: they will be embarking on a cross-country US tour alongside The Alarm and Belouis Some, set to kick off in May. This highly anticipated tour promises to be a must-see event for fans of both bands, offering a unique opportunity to experience their electrifying live performances in venues across the nation.<span> </span><b>See below for ticket information or go to See<span> </span><a href="https://genelovesjezebel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://genelovesjezebel.co.uk/</a><span> </span>or<span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeneLovesJezebel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeneLovesJezebel</a>:</b></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 01 2024 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-live-today-new-orleans-louisiana-05-01-2024/event/1B006031B60432A3?disable-widget=true&_ga=2.13817655.1215369261.1706814753-1042423971.1706814753" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a> </font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 02 2024 - Austin, TX - Emo’s<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-with-jay-astons-gene-austin-texas-05-02-2024/event/3A006031C8373279" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 03 2024 - Houston, TX - House of Blues<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-houston-texas-05-03-2024/event/3A00603005634517?_ga=2.106526851.1215369261.1706814753-1042423971.1706814753" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 04 2024 - Ft. Worth, TX - Tannahill’s<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C006030EF683EA4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 06 2024 - St. Louis MO - Delmar Hall<span> </span><a href="https://www.livenation.com/event/vv17bZbdGkT6MpEU/the-alarm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 07 2024 - Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads<span> </span><a href="https://tickets.knuckleheadskc.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=2192&a=1&src=default" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 08 2024 - Minneapolis, MN - Parkway Theater<span> </span><a href="https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/live-today-love-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 09 2024 - Chicago IL - Des Plaines Theatre</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 10 2024 - Detroit - Magic Bag<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/magic-bag-presents-live-today-the-magic-bag-tickets/13426433?pl=magicbag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 12 2024 - Pittsburgh, PA - Jergel’s [Warrendale]<span> </span><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/79298248/live-today-tour-with-the-alarm-the-blow-monkeys-warrendale-jergels-rhythm-grille" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 13 2024 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo<span> </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-today-love-tomorrow-2024-tour-tickets-803242659417" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 14 2024 - Buffalo, NY - Asbury Hall<span> </span><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/asburyhall/events/the-alarm-gene-loves-jezebel-and-belouis-some-92465" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 15 2024 - Cleveland, OH - Temple Live @ Masonic<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500603004A24A65" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a><br/></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 16 2024 - Asbury Park, NJ - Asbury Lanes<span> </span><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/527333/the-alarm-tickets?skin=asburylanes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 17 2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Colonial Theater [Phoenixville)<span> </span><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/rsp-colonial/events/the-alarm-with-the-blow-monkeys-belouis-some-91954" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 18 2024 - Falls Church, VA - State Theater<span> </span><a href="https://thestatetheatre.freshtix.com/events/thealarm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a><br/></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 19 2024 - Richmond - The National<span> </span><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/526992/the-alarm-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 22 2024 - Huntington, NY - Paramount<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006032AAF939AA?brand=paramountny&awtrc=true&_ga=2.69806995.2049122053.1707402492-31871150.1707402492" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 23 2024 - Pawling, NY - Daryl’s House **<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-alarm-plus-jay-astons-daryls-house-tickets/13469523?irgwc=1&clickid=z13wNdQGXxyPUIhVYmzLvXrTUkHwLZVUbRj93Y0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253428&impradid=253428&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253428&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253428&utm_source=253428-Stereoboard&impradname=Stereoboard&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 24 2024 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/00006032D4E95A69?utm_source=FB_Venue&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_campaign=MOB_LN_IrvingPlaza&utm_term=Announce_EventsTab" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 25 2024 - Salisbury, MA - Blue Ocean Music Hall<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-alarm-gene-loves-jezebel-belouis-salisbury-massachusetts-05-25-2024/event/0100603237A8806A?irgwc=1&clickid=09qTrZQGkxyPUIhVYmzLvXrTUkHwLYSgbRj93Y0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253428&impradid=253428&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253428&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253428&utm_source=253428-Stereoboard&impradname=Stereoboard&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 26 2024 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place<span> </span><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/71397853/the-alarm-jay-astons-gene-loves-jezebel-belouis-some-new-haven-toads-place-of-new-haven?viewFullSite=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 28 2024 - Northampton MA - Iron Horse</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 29 2024 - Boston MA - Brighton Music Hall<span> </span><a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/the-alarm-18-boston-massachusetts-05-29-2024/event/0100602C9D5E2693?_ga=2.216214550.1421310938.1707402560-930686899.1685900881" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">May 31 2024 - Cincinnati OH - Ludlow Garage<span> </span><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1600604688E71337" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TICKETS</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>Pre-order/pre-save the digital:</b><span> </span><a href="https://orcd.co/genelovesjezebel-xlovedeathsorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://orcd.co/genelovesjezebel-xlovedeathsorrow</a></font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">1. The Man That Time Forgot</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">2. The Light Pours Out Of Me</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">3. Serpent Queen</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">4. Broken English</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">5. I Breathe Easy</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">6. A Girl Like You</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">7. The Foolish Young</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">8. In Between Days</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">9. Young Girl</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">10. You Can't Hurt Me Anymore</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">11. Lone Rider</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">12. Another Girl, Another Planet</font></div>
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</div> Renowned Guitar Player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter Finds His Voice On New Contemporary Blues Album “The Deacon Speaks”tag:classic-rock-bottom.ning.com,2024-02-13:6060463:Topic:3306452024-02-13T14:02:31.092ZJonhttp://classic-rock-bottom.ning.com/profile/JonCStephenson
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Renowned Guitar Player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter Finds His Voice On New Contemporary Blues Album “The Deacon Speaks”…</font></b></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Renowned Guitar Player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter Finds His Voice On New Contemporary Blues Album “The Deacon Speaks”</font></b></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">There’s something very liberating about reaching 75 and discovering a whole new way of being creative. That is what has happened to premier guitar player Steve ‘Deacon’ Hunter this year.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The last time Steve sang on any recording was back in 1977 when he released “Swept Away,” the song was called “Sea Sonata” and he was never really happy with it.</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">But, after starting a new album at the beginning of 2023, he was working on an arrangement of “Back Door Man” when it crossed his mind that he could sing it, and that thought changed the direction of the whole album! </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“The Deacon Speaks” now has him singing on eight tracks plus two instrumentals. Consisting of five covers and five original compositions, this is a bluesy, moody, vibe drenched collection with Hunter’s voice exuding a pinch of Dr John mixed with Tom Waits. A voice that, like his guitar playing, has character, insight and experience. His playing continues to shine with tone, dynamics, skill and above all, space. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Don’t let Steve’s incredible history in Rock and Roll with Lou Reed, Alice Cooper and Peter Gabriel mislead you, his love of Blues, both Classic and Contemporary, is still running through his veins. </font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">“This is a wonderful piece of work!” - Bob Ezrin<br/></font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Track list</font></b></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Back Door Man (Willie Dixon) 4.44</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Tiresome Blues (Steve Hunter) 5.07</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Independent Soul (Karen Hunter) 3.40</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">The Ballad of John Henry Gates (Steve Hunter) 4.45</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Annabel’s Blues (Steve Hunter) 2.30</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Up from the Skies (Jimi Hendrix) 5.12</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Sweet Jane (Lou Reed) 4.53</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Waiting on a Friend (Rolling Stones) 4.45</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Who is He and What is He to You (Bill Withers) 4.19</font></div>
<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">In a Lonely Place (Steve Hunter) 4.46</font></div>
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<div><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b>To purchase:</b> <a href="https://stevedeaconhunter.bandcamp.com/album/the-deacon-speaks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://stevedeaconhunter.bandcamp.com/album/the-deacon-speaks</a></font></div>
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<div><b><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">For more information: </font></b></div>
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