RUSH Inducted Into Guitar Center's 'RockWalk' In Hollywood

Canadian rockers RUSH were inducted tuesday, november 20 into Guitar Center's historic RockWalk. The exclusive, invite-only induction ceremony took place at noon at Guitar Center's Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard. Legendary DJ Jim Ladd opened the event by reflecting upon RUSH's musical impact and welcoming the band to the stage.

"We are very pleased to have been chosen by our peers and fellow musicians for induction in Guitar Center's RockWalk," said RUSH's Geddy Lee. "It is an honor to have our names added to this illustrious list of great and highly talented musicians."

"Not only is RUSH extraordinary as a band, but each member is incredibly talented in their own right," said Dave Weiderman, Chairman of Guitar Center's RockWalk. "With nearly thirty years together, this group has consistently delivered skilled musicianship, experimental-drive and stylistically diverse rock to music fans worldwide. In short — RUSH is long deserving of being honored by Guitar Center's RockWalk."

Guitar Center's RockWalk is dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll, blues and R&B. As the newest RockWalk inductees, RUSH's handprints will reside alongside the handprints, signatures, and faces of other equally accomplished musicians and innovators such as Eric Clapton, George Martin, Jimmy Page, IRON MAIDEN, Carlos Santana, Johnny Cash, VAN HALEN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, RUN-D.M.C. and QUEEN, among numerous others.

source :blabbermouth.net

Steve Howe’s Doubt Over Future Yes Albums

Yes guitarist Steve Howe doesn’t know whether the band will record any more albums – because he’s not sure if fans want to hear new music.

They released Fly From Here in 2011, but Howe admits that when it comes to thinking about a follow-up, “it’s something that I kind of fight myself about.”

“You take bands like Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones – bands bigger than anything I’ve been in. They make new records and nobody cares. The people want to hear Satisfaction.

“I think The Who had one of the most disappointing results when they put out that last album. It was practically ignored – and they are The Who.

“That goes with Yes as well – people want to hear Close To The Edge. We love it too. We love the new music but it doesn’t have the familiarity.”

Howe also believes times have changed for the band and the way it operates, not least because his creative partnership with former singer Jon Anderson has ended.

“If we were to come out with something as good as Close To The Edge, that would be a major achievement,” the guitarist reflects. “The collaboration on those early records between Jon Anderson and I was amazing. There was a remarkable sense of teamwork. I don’t know how we did it back then – it doesn’t work the same way now.”

He’s also unsure whether Yes and Asia will team up for another tour together. “It wasn’t an easy thing to pull off,” he reports. “There were some complications, but, musically, it was a successful tour.

“My wife was not very happy when I decided to do those tours – she thought I was taking on too much. She thought it was going to drive me into the ground.

“But I’m very organised. The max time I was on stage with Yes was two and a half hours. I told my wife it wasn’t any different dividing that time up between two bands. Instead of having an interval and coming back with the same band, I was having an interval and coming back with a different band.

“It helped her understand what I was doing, and it helped me understand that I wasn’t working any longer.”

source :progrockmag.com

Swedish band The Flower Kings announced for ROSfest 2013

We're pleased to announce that legendary Swedish band The Flower Kings have been signed for the 2013 edition of the Rites Of Spring festival. 

When progressive rock rose from the ashes in the 1990's, the so-called Scandinavian wave of progressive rock bands were among the leading bands that reinvigorated the genre. Not that progressive rock ever died, but for almost 20 years it was a style that wasn't covered by the music press and for music fans the result was that this kind of music disappeared. But in the second half of the 1990's the internet started to grow and progressive rock alongside it. And The Flower Kings were among the most discussed bands on the message boards of old.

Their brand of melodic symphonic progressive rock is just about universally known by now, and with the band celebrating their 20 year anniversary in 2013 they have earned the right to be described as legendary by now. And while the various members of the band all are familiar with ROSfest, our traditions and our audience, many will be surprised to know that The Flower Kings have never actually played at ROSfest. Look it up, we were almost as surprised by this as you are, and we suspect that this was a slight surprise to the band as well. So when The Flower Kings headline on Friday night it will also be the first time ever they play for our beloved audience. A historic event for band and festival both.

GOLD SEAT TICKET INFO
Gold seat tickets go on sale November 10rd, 2012 at 12:00 Noon
Ticket price $265.00
Friday night show case tickets - $50.00

GOLD SEATING TICKET ORDER FORM
You must first call the numbers on the gold ticket order form to select your seats, and then follow the directions for payment.

REGULAR SEAT TICKET INFO
Regular seat tickets go on sale February 2nd, 2013 at twelve noon.
Ticket price $125.00
Friday night show case tickets - $50.00
Regular seat tickets go on sale February 2nd at 12 noon through the Majestic Theater Box Office.
Regular seat tickets may only be purchased on the Majestic Theater website or through the box office by calling (717) 337-8200, or in person at 25 Carlisle Street during box office hours (Sunday: 3-7:30PM, Monday-Saturday: 12 noon-7:30PM).

RoSfest is in its tenth year, with this year's event being held in the aptly named Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The festival takes place on May 3rd, 4th and 5th 2013.

source :newears.org

Rush 2112 Special Editions Detailed

Rush have revealed full details of the special editions of classic album 2112, which will be released on December 17.

Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions will include 5.1 surround sound mixes, unreleased live tracks – and the band’s first ever comic book.

Originally released in 1976, 2112 was the Canadian three-piece’s breakthrough album. Guitarist Alex Lifeson described it as “the first record where we sounded like Rush.”

Three configurations will be available.

The Deluxe Edition can be purchased in CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray, with the pack including the remastered album and three bonus live tracks. The second disc includes 5.1 surround sound mix and an interactive digital comic book. Original sleeve designer Hugh Syme has created a new cover and the liner notes are accompanied by previously unpublished photos.

The Super Deluxe Edition is sold as a CD/Blu-ray pack, assembled in a hardbound book case including a 40-page comic book which refers to every song on the album.

Meanwhile, Rush have confirmed they’ll film their shows in Phoenix on November 25 and Dallas on November 28 for a future DVD release. They’re currently touring 20th album Clockwork Angels. 

Tracklisting
1. 2112 Overture (4:32)
The Temples of Syrinx (2:13)
Discovery (3:29) Presentation (3:42)
Oracle: The Dream (2:00)
Soliloquy (2:21)
Grand Finale (2:14)
2. A Passage to Bangkok (3:34)
3. The Twilight Zone (3:17)
4. Lessons (3:51)
5. Tears (3:31)
6. Something For Nothing (3:59)

Unreleased bonus live tracks:
Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)
The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)
A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England – June 17, 1980)

Deluxe Edition CD/DVD Expanded artwork;
liner notes by David Fricke; lyrics and unreleased photos.

CD: Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks

DVD: 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in PCM (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHZ / 24-bit Dolby Digital (DVD-Video players); 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHZ / 24-bit Dolby Digital Stereo (DVD-Video players); Digital comic book; gallery: unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart

Deluxe Edition CD/Blu-ray Expanded artwork;
liner notes by David Fricke; lyrics and unreleased photos.

CD: Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks

Blu-Ray: 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio; 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo; Digital comic book; gallery: unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart 

Super Deluxe Edition Hardbound book case;
40-page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges; 24-page book with expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos; new iner notes by David Fricke

CD: Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks Blu-Ray:

5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio; 96kHz / 24-bit PCM stereo; digital comic book; gallery of unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart

source :progrockmag.com

The Tangent Reveal New Project

Andy Tillison of The Tangent has unveiled a demo of his upcoming project – despite having split the band’s lineup last month.

At the time he said financial, logistical and other pressures had forced the decision. 

Now he’s offered a nine-minute preview of Le Sacre Du Travail, explaining: “As we seem to have given someone the impression that The Tangent is over, it’s time to let you all know that nothing could be further from the truth.

“The Tangent is currently recording yet another ‘most ambitious project yet’ and development is well underway.”

Tillison named the contributing musicians as Jakko Jakszyk, Jonathan Barrett, Theo Travis and David Longdon. But the mainman points out: “This is not a new fixed lineup of the band. We have ideas for the live unit, but at present we are concentrating on the solo work.”

In the past he’s avoided references to concept albums, but says Le Sacre Du Travail is one. “It’s a working day in England, but could be anywhere. Unashamedly inspired by Stravisnky and Holst, ELP, Jon Lord, CDGG and Yes, this is our first full foray into the bombastic and supposedly pompous world of ‘classical rock’.

“However, we’ve tried to keep the orchestral elements as part of the Tangent Sound rather than just handing over to the orchestra.”

Tillison describes it as a “more demanding listen” but adds it’s “not in any way less prog.”
He’s planning to launch a pre-sales campaign in the near future.

source :progrockmag.com