On Sunday, October 18th Edwin McCain will be joining Queensryche for a one-off appearance in Asheville, North Carolina.
For more information on Edwin, please visit: http://www.edwin.com
ABOUT EDWIN MCCAIN:
Blending equal parts folk, soul and rock, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain has signed with Vanguard Records and will release a new studio album next spring. Currently in the new OMG Studios, which he co-owns, in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, McCain is working with producer Noel Golden (Messenger, Scream and Whisper) and band members Craig Shields (keys, sax); Larry Chaney (lead guitar); Pete Riley (guitar, vocals); Dave Harrison (drums); and Lee Hendricks (bass).
Since his 1993 debut, McCain has garnered the attention of millions with the top 10 smash “I’ll Be,” and the Diane Warren-penned top 40 hit “I Could Not Ask For More,” and as a tireless troubadour whose rapturous live performances regularly sell-out. In May 2005, McCain performed “I’ll Be” on The Dr. Phil Show, which was voted the “Best Wedding Song” by over one million viewers.
The seeds for McCain’s blend of southern soul and acoustic storytelling were planted in Greenville, South Carolina, where he was born and raised, and still resides. In 1993, he formed the Edwin McCain Band and released Solitude. A quartet of albums on Lava/Atlantic Records followed, starting with Honor Among Thieves (1995), the breakthrough album Misguided Roses (1997), which featured “I’ll Be,” and Messenger (1999), which included “I Could Not Ask for More,” also featured in the film Message in a Bottle, that drove Messenger to RIAA Gold Certification. In 2001, Edwin’s last recording for Lava/Atlantic, Far From Over, was released. In 2003, McCain teamed with ATC Records to release Austin Sessions, and in the summer of 2004, DRT Entertainment released Scream and Whisper.
Founded in 1950 by Maynard and Seymour Solomon, Vanguard Records became one of the world’s most prestigious folk and blues labels of the ’60s, releasing records by such legendary artists as Doc Watson, Joan Baez, The Weavers, Buddy Guy, and Mississippi John Hurt. Purchased by Welk Music Group in 1986, Vanguard continues today to pursue its vision of releasing classic recordings of the past while also signing an eclectic and impressive array of distinctive singer/songwriters. Its current artist roster includes Deana Carter, Hootie & the Blowfish, Blues Traveler, Mindy Smith, Garrison Starr, Carbon Leaf, Patty Larkin, Victor Wooten, BeauSoleil, Ian Tyson, Peter Case, among others.
October 25
Queensrÿche ‘FANS to Bring CANS’ or any healthy and nutritious non-perishable food item for rock CAN roll , to help our neighbors who live with hunger. A list of most needed foods CAN be found at www.rockCANroll.org
And
October 31
This one is throguh the St. Louis Area Food Bank http://www.stlfoodbank.org/ and we want fans to bring any healthy and nutritious non-perishable food items to help the hunger this holiday season.
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Ladies and Gentleman and “kids” of only adult ages, welcome to what promises to be the spectacle of all spectacles better known as the Queensryche Cabaret.
A fun-filled evening like no other full of freaks and shrieks.
What good is sitting alone in your room?
Come hear the music play.
Taste the wine and swing from a vine in a place that’s only eclipsed by the echo in your mind.
It’ll be Geoff Tate, Scott Rockenfield, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Parker Lundgren performing a show-of-shows with a bunch of their friends who have a tendency to only come out late at night.
The Queensryche Cabaret will be art, lust, dancing and naughty fun with the band performing their hits and never-heard-before selections accompanied by Go-Go dancers, burlesque dancers, drag queens, a juggler, ballet dancer, aerial artist, contortionist and much more.
Sit back and enjoy the music and theatrics or be a part of the stage show!
Audience members will have an opportunity to participate… but prior written consent will be required as it won’t be for the faint of heart.
It’ll be sights and sounds coming at you from all angles like never before!
See some evil, hear some evil, speak some evil and have some fun.
Be prepared… be very prepared.
Life is a Queensryche Cabaret, old chum, come to the Cabaret.
There will be fan club only parties and events Thursday Friday and Saturday nights including a Super Bowl party on Sunday for those staying the weekend. Fan club seats and passes to many many events will be up in the next week.
QUEENSRYCHE TO ENLIST SERVICES OF LITA FORD FOR AMERICAN SOLDIER TOUR DATES BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 15TH
THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL TO PERFORM BRIEF SONG SELECTION DURING QUEENSRYCHE SET
QUEENSRYCHE — who have been touring since late March in support of their newest effort American Soldier (Atco/Rhino) — will be taking The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita Ford, on the road with them for over two dozen dates beginning October 15th (see full itinerary below).
Ford will hit the stage during the QUEENSRYCHE set to perform three songs including her Top 10 Billboard hit (performed with Ozzy Osbourne), “Close My Eyes Forever,” which she will duet with QUEENSRYCHE front man Geoff Tate.
For all songs, Lita will be backed by QUEENSRYCHE — Geoff Tate on vocals, Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren on guitars, Eddie Jackson on bass and Scott Rockenfield on drums.
“We’re elated to have Lita Ford performing with us,” comments Geoff Tate. “I have been a fan of Lita’s as long as I can remember and look forward to the upcoming tour with her.”
The feeling is mutual as Lita comments, “I’m so excited about how we’re doing this tour. It’s a really cool way to do a show. I’m looking forward to getting out there and seeing my fans again as well as meeting Queensryche’s fans. It should be a real fun time for all.”
Earlier this month, the video for QUEENSRYCHE’s new single, “Home Again,” made its worldwide debut on Military.com (the largest military and veteran membership organization) and can now be seen on the band’s official website at www.queensryche.com. The video features photos submitted by service members from all over the world.
As for the song, itself, it’s become a fan favorite along the tour. Performed by Geoff Tate and his 11-year-old daughter Emily, “Home Again” examines the emotional toll of war from two perspectives — Geoff singing from the soldier’s point of view and Emily singing the point of view of the child left behind.
Prior to the performances with Lita Ford, QUEENSRYCHE will be joining Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith) beginning Friday, September 25th, for three consecutive California performances in Berkeley, Valley Center and Universal City, respectively.
Also on the QUEENSRYCHE horizon is the forthcoming ShipRocked Cruise (www.getshiprocked.com) which sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman) on November 15th for a five-day music festival on the sea. Those on the cruise will have an opportunity to be a part of a private QUEENSRYCHE-hosted wine gathering and drink Geoff Tate’s wine, Insania (www.threeriverswinery.com). For an advance donation of $20, fans will have access to the special onboard event. All proceeds of the wine party will benefit the National Military Family Association, an organization that QUEENSRYCHE has been involved with since the inception of American Soldier.
Having grown up listening to the music of Queensrÿche throughout the early 80’s all the way through to the 90’s – they always ranked as one of my fave bands. Easily. With classic albums such as ‘The Warning’, ‘Rage For Order’, ‘Operation Mindcrime’ and ‘Empire’ – they were second to none.
To be perfectly honest, I haven’t really kept up with the band of late – it just has not been the same since Chris Degarmo left the band – and I was even considering not shooting tonight’s gig as simply put, I had lost interest in them.
But throughout the past week whilst I was debating on whether to shoot them or not – I went back through the band’s discography (see above) and was reminded, once again, just why I loved this band…..
To read the entire article, and view some amazing photos… please visit Visceral Industries Photography Blog.
UPDATED: In celebration of Queensrÿche’s AMERICAN SOLDIER, all of those in possession of a ticket and a current military photo I.D. plus a guest will be able to go to the front of the line and participating venues on the upcoming American Soldier tour.
This list will be updated frequently, so keep checking back…
- Portland OR Doors will open at 7:00pm and guests with Military ID will need to be present at the Roseland Theater at 6:45pm in order to get to the front of the line.
- Sayerville NJ Doors will open at 7:00pm and guests with Military ID will need to be present at the Starland Ballroom at 6:30pm in order to get to the front of the line.
- Las Vegas Doors will open at 7:30pm and the guests with Military ID will need to be present at the House of Blues at 7:00 in order to get to the front of the line.
- Mt. Clemens, Michigan Doors will open at 7:00pm and guests with Military ID will need to line up at the theater entrance at the Emerald Theatre at 6:45 in order to get to the front of the line.
- Atlantic City, NJ Doors will be at 8:00pm and guests with Military ID can line up at the VIP line which is almost always formed to the right when facing the Music Hall entrance. Watch the signs and be there by 7:45pm time to enter first
- Fayetteville AR Doors will be at 6:00pm and guests with Military ID will need to be present at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at 5:30pm in order to get to the front of the line.
- Cleveland OH Doors will be at 7:00pm and guests with military ID will have a separate line. They should approach the host stand in the restaurant for instructions upon arrival by or before 6:30pm. They will get in around 6:45pm.
- Anaheim CA Military guests will be directed to a special line by the security when they arrive and show a valid military ID. Doors are at 7pm, and they must be present at that time or before
to take advantage of the promotion. - New Orleans LA Please have the Military guests arrive 30 minutes prior to doors and to then ask a uniformed HOB security person where “pass-the-line” guests are to wait.
- Oklahoma City OK Military people will be admitted into the venue at 6:30PM. All others will be admitted at 6:50PM or until all Military have been admitted.
Vince Solano, the winner of the Take Cover, sing with Queensryche contest, has performed on a track called “Dead Man’s Words” on the upcoming Queensryche “American Soldier” CD.
Vince will appear live with Queensryche at 2 shows
05/14/09 Sayerville, NJ Starland Ballroom
05/16/09 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
We hope to see you on the road.
Concept Album Inspired By Veterans’ Stories Examines The Consequences Of War From The Soldiers’ Perspective
Album Available March 31 From Atco/Rhino; U.S. Tour To Begin April 16 In Seattle
( pre-order now, w/ free autographed poster )
LOS ANGELES – Queensrÿche envisions war through the eyes of a soldier with the band’s twelfth studio release, the epic concept album AMERICAN SOLDIER. The ambitious album encompasses a dozen songs inspired by numerous interviews with veterans conducted by Geoff Tate, the group’s singer and chief songwriter, who was intent on telling their story using their words. After speaking with soldiers who served in various conflicts-from World War II to Iraq-Tate turned their firsthand experiences from the frontlines into an unflinching musical examination of the life of a solider and the consequences of war. AMERICAN SOLDIER will be available from Atco/Rhino on March 31 for a suggested list price of $18.98 (CD) and $9.99 (digital).
Tate, Michael Wilton (guitar), Ed Jackson (bass) and Scott Rockenfield (drums) recorded the album in 2008 over the course of nine months. The idea for AMERICAN SOLDIER, Tate says, came from hearing stories from fans that are veterans, as well as his own father, who served in both Korea and Vietnam. “My father was a career military man, but until very recently he never spoke about what he went through. I think that reticence is true of a lot of veterans, which means most people never truly understand what it means to be a soldier at war. Hearing what he and some of our fans have endured made me want to share their stories with the world. This is an album about the soldiers, for the soldiers, as told by the soldiers themselves.”
Those stories resonate at the heart of AMERICAN SOLDIER, imbuing each song with vivid details about both the emotional and physical impacts of war, evoking war zone battles (”Middle Of Hell”), sacrifice (”The Killer”), loss (”If I Were King”), the longing for home (”Remember Me”), and adjusting to society after returning from war (”Man Down!”).
Tate recorded many of his interviews with the soldiers, and some dialogue from these discussions is mixed into several of tracks, allowing the soldiers’ own words to help tell their compelling stories. The band also brought a few of the soldiers into the studio with them to record vocals. The verses of the track “Unafraid” feature the voices of Chris Devine, a Vietnam veteran, and Sean Lenahan, a veteran of Somalia, recalling their war experiences while Tate provides the anthemic chorus. Also making a guest vocal appearance is Tate’s 10-year-old daughter Emily on the gripping duet “Home Again,” which examines the emotional toll of war from two perspectives, with Geoff singing from the soldier’s point of view and his daughter singing from the viewpoint of the child left behind.
Making the album, Tate says, was an enlightening process. “I was surprised to learn how little has changed through the generations. I spoke with a Vietnam vet whose experience wasn’t all that different from a soldier who fought in Somalia almost 30 years later. But what surprised me the most was how antiwar most soldiers are. To me, that makes their sacrifices even more moving.”
Soon after the release of AMERICAN SOLDIER, Queensrÿche will launch an extensive spring tour of the U.S., with international dates to follow later in 2009. The shows will be presented in three suites, with the band performing sets from AMERICAN SOLDIER, Rage For Order, and Empire. The first date of the tour will be April 16 at Snoqualmie Casino in the band’s hometown of Seattle.
AMERICAN SOLDIER
Track Listing
1. “Sliver”
2. “Unafraid”
3. “Hundred Mile Stare”
4. “At 30,000 ft.”
5. “A Dead Man’s Words”
6. “The Killer”
7. “Middle Of Hell”
8. “If I Were King”
9. “Man Down!”
10. “Remember Me”
11. “Home Again”
12. “The Voice”
