When: Tuesday August 31st
Where: A Secret Location in the Seattle area. We will tell you only when you buy your tickets so word doesn’t get out.
How: KISW is giving away a few tickets or Queensryche fan club members can buy them. 20$ and there are only a few.
Details:
- 99.9 KISW presents an exclusive and interactive engagement with Queensryche, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their album Empire
- Ryan Castle will be your host for a Q and A session with members of Queensryche and you!
- We’ll listen to tracks from the re-mastered version of Empire, they’ll play an acoustic set, and it’s going to be recorded for a national radio special.
- Very few people can go; this is going to be very intimate.
FAN CLUB MEMBERS: ORDER YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Fan Club tickets for the following shows are now available.
- May 20th, 2010 – Phoenix, Arizona
- July 22nd, 2010 – Anaheim, California
- September 2nd, 2010 – Pueblo, Colorado
ORDER TICKETS NOW
If you’re not a member of the Fan Club, and would like to join… click here!
QUEENSRYCHE CABARET
FEATURING GO-GO AND BURLESQUE DANCERS, DRAG QUEENS, A JUGGLER, TRAPEZE ARTIST, A CONTORTIONIST AND MUCH, MUCH MORE TO COME TO PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO AND PALM SPRINGS. BAND TO PERFORM HITS PLUS NEVER-HEARD-BEFORE SELECTIONS AT WHAT’S BEING HERALDED AS “THE FIRST ADULTS ONLY ROCK SHOW”
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.
The Queensryche Cabaret — heralded as “the first adults only rock show” (21 and over) — will be Teatro ZinZanni meets Cirque du Soleil with the band performing their hits and never-heard-before selections accompanied by Go-Go dancers, burlesque dancers, drag queens, a juggler, ballet dancer, trapeze artist, a contortionist and others.
Definitely 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!
Those who attend the Queensryche Cabaret will have the option of just sitting back and enjoying the music and theatrics or actually being a part of the elaborate stage show! 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.
Life is a Queensryche Cabaret, old chum, come to the Cabaret!
Apr 27 Milwaukee Potawatomi Casino
Apr 28 Milwaukee Potawatomi Casino
May 20 Phoenix Sage Amphitheater
May 21 San Diego 4th and B
May 22 Palm Springs Agua Caliente
REQUEST PASSES NOW! We’re offering 3 types: Meet & Greets, Victim and “On Stage”
Two big new rumors to pass along today. The first is that the band has already begun work on their new album, and get this, it’s nearly done being written. No word on a direction, theme or possible release date.. but nonetheless, all those details are being worked on as we speak.
But as we wait for more information on the new album, rumors of a Spring/Summer tour are starting to heat up. What we can tell you is that due to the success of the two cabaret shows in Seattle, the band has decided to take it on the road. No dates to announce just yet, look for those soon. In the meantime… this might help get y’all excited.
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.
(Photos by Geoffrey Gribbin 2010)
FAN CLUB EVENTS:
Insania White Wine Tasting w/ Geoff Tate
Please call Amy at Three Rivers Winery (509) 526-9463 and register for this VIP tasting event to be held before the shows at the Snoqualmie casino and pay your $15.00 tasting fee. This fee will be waived if you purchase 2 bottles of the upcoming Insania Red or Insania White to be released in 2010. You must also have tickets to the performance the same night as your tasting to the Queensryche Cabaret. Geoff and other members of Queensryche will be present at both tastings.
Cigar Bar Meet & Greet
Thursday, February 4th – Details announced soon.
Superbowl Party
Sunday, February 7th – Details announced soon.
On December 19th, Queensryche played a special acoustic only set at KISW Salutes the Shield event. The night included performances and a silent auction, of which proceeds went to Lakewood Police Independent Guild.
Afterward, Geoff Tate joined Duff McKagan’s Loaded for a special performance of the Guns N’ Roses classic Night Train. Special thanks to Shibagirl74 for the fan filmed footage (seen below).
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.
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 & Three Rivers 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.
