CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE reveals special guests ahead of tour kickoff this Saturday, February 10, 2018

Singer-songwriter David Bowie performs on stage at the Pond 
in Anaheim, California in 2004. Photo credit: Kelly A. Swift

There is exciting news as it relates to the forthcoming CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE tour that kicks off this coming weekend. A number of special guests set to perform at select dates has just been revealed. The full media release that was issued today has been posted below. On a related now, Click here to read my tribute to David Bowie that ran following his death in January 2016.

CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE

REVEALS SPECIAL GUESTS

AHEAD OF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKOFF

THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018

EVAN RACHEL WOOD, JOE SUMNER, MR HUDSON,

COREY GLOVER, MARK PLATI, SASS JORDAN,

FANTASTIC NEGRITO AND DAVID LIEBMAN

TO APPEAR AT SELECT DATES OF UPCOMING

27-DATE TOUR

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

In anticipation of this weekend's North American tour launch Saturday, February 10 near Washington, D.C., CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE is excited to reveal the initial list of special guest stars that will be joining the lineup throughout the tour's 27-date run, including Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Sumner, Mr Hudson, Corey Glover and more. See below for full list of guests and which cities to catch them in.

The CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE full band features key members of David Bowie's bands including Mike Garson (keys/CdB band leader), Earl Slick (guitar), Gerry Leonard (guitar) and Carmine Rojas (bass), along with vocalist Bernard Fowler, who is known for his work with The Rolling Stones, and 2017 Grammy nominee, vocalist Gaby Moreno. Garson was Bowie's longest and most frequent band member, having performed together for both David's first and last concerts in the United States as well as 1,000 concerts around the globe in between.

Following its official kickoff this Saturday in Silver Spring, MD--the U.S. city where Bowie first stepped foot in when entering the country in September 1971 (read about that visit here)--CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE will travel throughout North America, stopping in such cities as Philadelphia, New York City (February 12 at Irving Plaza), Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles (February 28 at The Wiltern), Mexico City, San Francisco, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta, among others, before wrapping March 19 in New Orleans. Full tour routing is below.

Here's where to catch these CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE special guests on tour:

• Corey Glover: The Living Colour lead singer/founding member will be performing at the first 4 shows of the CdB tour in Silver Spring, Philadelphia, New York and Albany.

• David Liebman: The sax legend--whose career stretches nearly 50 years--is confirmed for the New York City show.

• Evan Rachel Wood: The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress--currently starring in HBO's critically acclaimed series Westworld--and one-half of the electro-pop music group Rebel and a Basketcase will be appearing at both the Las Vegas and Los Angeles shows.

• Fantastic Negrito: The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter will be joining the CdB band in Los Angeles.

• Joe Sumner: The CdB alum and Fiction Plane singer/songwriter--and son of Sting--is confirmed for 13 shows in Silver Spring, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Mesa, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Clearwater, Atlanta and New Orleans.

• Mark Plati: The guitarist and producer, who was also a Bowie band member, musical director and producer, will be joining for 8 shows in New York, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago.

• Mr Hudson: The CdB alum and British singer/songwriter/producer--who's worked with Kanye West, Jay-Z, Duran Duran, Miley Cyrus, and DJ Snake and has toured with Amy Winehouse, The Police and Kanye West--will be appearing at 14 upcoming shows in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Mesa, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Clearwater, Atlanta and New Orleans.

• Sass Jordan: The Canadian songstress--named Billboard's Best Female Rock Vocalist and who has worked with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Van Halen and many more--is set to appear at the Toronto CdB show.

More than just a mere salute, CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE keeps Bowie's music alive with musicians who worked closely with him throughout his career and other top musicians greatly influenced by him. The rotating ensemble with world class multi-instrumentalists changing song to song will perform a show highlighting elements that influenced Bowie and that in turn Bowie influenced: pop culture experimentation, art, fashion, science and futurism.

Look for additional guests to be announced as well as surprise appearances along the way.  For the latest news and to purchase tickets, visit CelebratingDavidBowie.com by clicking here and follow along via CdB's social media pages (links below).

Catch CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE in the following cities:

DATE				CITY	VENUE
North America Tour Dates:
Sat	2/10		Silver Spring, MD		The Fillmore Silver Spring
Sun	2/11		Philadelphia, PA		Keswick Theatre
Mon	2/12		New York, NY		Irving Plaza
Tue	2/13		Albany, NY		The Egg
Fri	2/16		Boston, MA		Chevalier Theatre
Sat	2/17		Montreal, QC		M Telus
Sun	2/18		Toronto, ON		Danforth Music Hall
Mon	2/19		Detroit, MI		Royal Oak Music Theatre
Wed	2/21		Minneapolis, MN		Pantages Theatre
Thu	2/22		Milwaukee, WI		Pabst Theatre
Fri	2/23		Chicago, IL		The Vic Theatre
Sun	2/25		Denver, CO		Paramount Theatre
Tue	2/27		Las Vegas, NV		Brooklyn Bowl
Wed	2/28		Los Angeles, CA		The Wiltern
Thu	3/1		Mexico City, MEX		Plaza Condesa
Sat	3/3		San Francisco, CA		Regency Ballroom
Sun	3/4		Santa Rosa, CA		Luther Burbank Center
Tue	3/6		San Diego, CA		Balboa Theatre
Wed	3/7		Mesa, AZ		Mesa Arts Center
Thu	3/8		Tucson, AZ		Rialto Theatre
Sat	3/10		Seattle, WA		Benaroya Hall
Sun	3/11		Portland, OR		Roseland Theater
Wed	3/14		Fort Lauderdale, FL		Parker Playhouse
Thu	3/15		Orlando, FL		The Plaza Live
Sat	3/17		Clearwater, FL		Capitol Theatre
Sun	3/18		Atlanta, GA		Buckhead Theatre
Mon	3/19		New Orleans, LA		Tipitina's

  

For more information on CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE, go to:

Website: http://celebratingdavidbowie.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingDavidBowieOfficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrating_david_bowie/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CdBTour

Concert Films Showcase Classic Artists

With the holidays approaching now is a great time to consider picking up a number of new concert films available on blu-ray and/or DVD. All five performances were filmed in Europe but will definitely appeal to audiences on either side of the Atlantic.

Title: Hans Zimmer: Live In Prague (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: Hans Zimmer, Johnny Marr, Tina Guo
Tell me more: Hans Zimmer is among the rarest of musical talents. The famed composer/multi-instrumentalist has scored a countless number of outstanding movie soundtracks and attracted a far-flung fan base that rivals the most iconic of pop music greats. The newly-released Hans Zimmer: Live In Prague was filmed on May 7, 2016 (a few weeks after his already-legendary Coachella appearances) and features Zimmer and a total of 72 musicians (including his band, guests, an orchestra and choir) performing more than two hours of his music. While Zimmer himself plays keyboards, guitar, banjo and percussion along the way, the stellar line-up of top musicians make the wide-ranging sonic journey an intoxicating listen. Guitar great Johnny Marr (The Smiths, The The) joins the proceedings for many of Zimmer's most memorable works, including the anthemic "What Are You going To Do When You Are Not Saving The World" (from "Man of Steel") and the ambitious "Journey To The Line" (from "The Thin Red Line"). Information: eagle-rock.com.

Title: Sting: Live At The Olympia Paris (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: Sting, The Police
Tell me more: Filmed in April 2017, Sting: Live At The Olympia Paris is a rich journey through Sting's rich and wide-ranging 40-year career. Backed by a terrific band and several vocalists, Sting performs more than two dozen songs pulled from his time with The Police and subsequent solo career. The varied riches here include a lush arrangement of "Spirits In The Material World" whose power grows as the song moves along, the newly-penned melodic rocker "I Can't Stop Thinking About You," the heavy blues rocker "Petrol Head," a flamenco-tinged "Fields Of Gold" and buoyant take of the Police classic "Message In A Bottle (the latter which finds the audience singing, clapping and dancing around in palpable excitement)." Late set standouts include the reggae-flavored "So Lonely," a medley of "Roxanne" and Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine," the world music-draped "Desert Rose" (notable for the dual guitar work of Rufus Miller and Dominic Miller) and a transcendent "Fragile." Sting also pays tribute to David Bowie via having his son Joe Sumner take over lead vocals as he leads the ensemble through a potent take of "Ashes To Ashes". Information: eagle-rock.com.

Title: Black Sabbath: The End (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi
Tell me more: Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath closed out a 50-year legacy with a concert in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England on Feb. 4, 2017. That already-legendary show is celebrated on the aptly-dubbed "The End" (available as a DVD+CD or as a Blu-ray+CD set). Fans of Black Sabbath's hard-hitting rock will thrill at seeing singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and touring members Tommy Clufetos (drums) and Adam Wakeman (keyboards, guitar) run through their signature blend of heavy metal in front of a sold-out crowd. All the essentials are included on the set, including "War Pigs," "Behind the Wall of Sleep," "Iron Man" and emotional encore-ending "Paranoid." Director Dick Carruthers did a terrific job of capturing the band's musical style and relationship with fans courtesy of a creative mix of camera shots showcasing the band's performance and crowd reactions that immerses the viewer into this career-capping moment. Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artist: The Who
Title: Tommy: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Who
Tell me more: Earlier this year, The Who performed the groundbreaking rock opera Tommy" at Royal Albert Hall, an event that marked the first time the British band had ever performed the opus in its entirety in concert. The event was captured and Tommy: Live at the Royal Albert Hall is essential viewing for rock fans. Written by guitarist-singer Pete Townshend, Tommy was released in May 1969 and almost instantly hailed as a masterwork. The rock opera is performed with energy and rock 'n' roll swagger by Townshend, singer Roger Daltrey and a group of talented players - including famed drummer Zak Starkey and singer-guitarist Simon Townshend. In addition to a memorable performance of "Tommy," The Who performed a mini-set of hits to finish out the night, including a rollicking take on "I Can't Explain" and deeply affecting "Love, Reign O'er Me." Information: eagle-rock.com.

Title: Donny Osmond: One Night Only (Gonzo Multimedia)
You might like if you enjoy: Donny Osmond, David Cassidy
Tell me more: Donny Osmond wrapped up his 2017 tour of the United Kingdom with a sold-out performance at the NEC Birmingham. That concert was filmed and has been released as a two-disc DVD, sure to appeal to fans of the singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol. The performance showcases Osmond's talents as a singer, dancer and all-around entertainer. The presentation has the feel of a Las Vegas-styled show but there is plenty to admire about Osmond's approach to honoring his family, friends (including Michael Jackson and Andy Williams) and adoring audience with a mix of hits from his teen years as well as his historic late 1980s comeback (including an animated version of "Soldier Of Love" and "Sacred Emotion"). Beyond his own hits, Osmond offers an uptempo reworking of Steely Dan's hit "Peg," revisits the Lennon & McCartney ballad "The Long and Winding Road" and showcases his strong vocals on the soulful Al Green classic "Let's Stay Together." Donny Osmond: One Night Only is also available on audio CD. Information: gonzomultimedia.co.uk.



Robert Kinsler