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Recent JLT tweets include, "Great 2 chat with Dave Ling of Classic Rock 2-day. Look 4 next issue. Overloaded with even MORE email interviews 2-day. Off to Japan," "Rehearsing with Over The Rainbow today," and "Tomorrow-appearing at Rock of Ages opening with Constantine Mouralis (American Idol), red carpet, after party with possible jam? Who knows!?" To follow Joe, go to: twitter.com/joelynnturner.
Over The Rainbow head to the USA in July
After debuting for over 15,000 fans in Russia, Belarus, The Ukraine and Japan and hot on the heels of their performance for over 12,000 at the Sweden Rock Fest, Over The Rainbow has scheduled several dates in the USA. For many years, fans of Rainbow, were demanding that some of the past members reunite and tour. Joe Lynn Turner, along with Ritchie Blackmore's son, Jurgen and ex-Rainbow members Bobby Rondinelli, Greg Smith and Paul Morris are looking forward to this trek and hope to confirm some concerts in Europe and Russia later this year. For a complete list of dates, check the Tour Dates sidebar to the right of your screen. You can also keep up with all of the "OTR" news at the band's official My Space site: www.myspace.com/overtherainbowrocks.
JOE LYNN TURNER and GARNOE PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR
This July and August, JLT will travel to South America for several concert dates. Garnoe Productions has set up a special website for this tour with more details about the venue locations, information on where to purchase tickets, sponsor news and more: www.jltbrasil2009.com. To read the press release announcing the tour, click here.
JLT featured in Goldmine Magazine: Backstage Pass
Joe goes one-on-one with internationally renowned journalist, Peter Lindblad. In this detailed and revealing interview, Joe says, "Well, let's back that up. First of all, I got the call at the 11th hour. They did have a singer. It took ?em so long to find a singer because Ritchie just didn't want Gillan. They just don't get along. I know that's all history. It's in the books." to find out what Joe is talking about and to read more, go here: www.goldminemag.com.
Voices Of Rock: High And Mighty-Features JLT
Voices Of Rock, " High And Mighty," is slated to be released August 28.
According to a recent press release, "The award winning production team of Lausmann and Voss decided to move on and write new gems in the vein of traditional Melodic Rock."
The astonishing line-up of international top score singers includes JLT, Dan Reed, Robin Beck and more. A sample of Joe's contribution, entitled, "Tonight," can be found here:
www.metalheaven.net.
New Sunstorm album "House of Dreams" official release information and audio samples available
Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of the second SUNSTORM album, "House of Dreams." This AOR masterpiece, featuring JLT on vocals, is already out in Europe on Frontiers in the USA via Frontiers/Super D. It will be released in Japan on King Records and the Japanese version will feature a bonus track called, "Standing In The Fire." Joe dug deep into the archives and found some classy Melodic Rock gems to resurrect. Other writers contributing songs include, Jim Peterik (Survivor, Pride of Lions) and Desmond Child (KISS, Bonjovi, etc.). To read the entire press release, click here: www.frontiers.it.
JLT featured in Fireworks Magazine
There's a three page article/interview by James Gaden in the latest edition of the UK-based Fireworks magazine. The printed version of the magazine is available for £4.50 in the UK in all Borders stores, from the magazine's festivals website shop at www.thefirefest.com or by emailing them direct at Fireworks.Mag@ntlworld.com. It will also be for sale through www.melodicrock.com. As always, James and JLT have an engaging conversation so this is one issue not to be missed by JLT fans!
Howard Lease's first solo CD featuring JLT finally out on Frontiers
"Secret Weapon" is Leese's first solo record and showcases two tracks with JLT on vocals: "Alive Again" and "Hot to Cold" (also featuring Deana Johnston of TV's "Rockstar: INXS" fame). Best known as guitar player for Heart, Leese also co-produced some of their albums. To read the entire press release from Frontiers, go here: www.frontiers.it.
JLT and Big Noize: New Song "Battlefields" available for streaming
From Big Noize's My Space Blog: We are happy to announce that the song "Battlefields," that was performed for our troops in Iraq and Kuwait, has finally been completed and posted. The music was recorded and sent to Joe who then sang the vocal and sent it back to LA where it was mixed and mastered. Check it out via Big Noize's My Space page at: www.myspace.com/abignoize.
Broadcast Quality Big Noize video, High Res photos and more from Iraq
Dvidshub.net is often described as similar to the "Associated Press" for the military in that like AP, it provides written material, photos, audio and video to any media outlets who would like to use the content. To access news stories, news video packages, B-roll and more of Big Noize's tour in Iraq with JLT, go to: dvidshub.net and type "Big Noize" in the search box. If you would like direct links for high res photos and broadcast quality video/audio to use in print magazines, print newspapers, radio or on television please contact Lisa Walker: LisaWalker@tothemax1.com
JLT plans to attend Barry Ambrosio tribute show in Long Island, NY
Bambfest, a tribute to the life of Ritchie Blackmore's former assistant Barry Ambrosio, will take place March 29 in Amityville, NY. Joe's Over The Rainbow cohort (and ex-Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli) is slated to play the event with his own band and Joe is planning to attend. Doors open at 1pm at Ollie's Point. Fans might remember that Ambrosio was the person who made the initial phone call to JLT to invite him to audition for Rainbow. For more information, go here: bambfest.com.
Joe Lynn Turner DVDs with Cem Koksal and Rock and Pop Masters (RPM)
Turkish neo-classical guitarist and composer CEM KOKSAL and his bandmates joined forces with JLT for a 10 date concert tour of Turkey in May 2006. Captured with 14 cameras before the 35,000 people you can check out the spectacular trailer here: cemkoksal.com. Recorded in 2006 in Florida USA, the RPM DVD and CD feature some of rock and pop's biggest classic hits ever and the singers who made them famous. Joe is prominently featured along with Jimi Jamison (Survivor), John Cafferty (of the Beaver Brown Band/Eddie and The Cruisers Soundtrack), Grammy nominee Robbie Dupree, Larry Hoppen (Orleans) and more. For info, visit rpmconcerts.com.
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