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Some particularly noteworthy archived articles:
August 17, 2003: Faithfully, a Look Back in Wonder, by Mike Wise, The New York TImes
January, 2005: Journey Unveils Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Steve Perry Attends, by the Associated Press
February 11, 2005: Still They Ride, by Dan Reines, SFWeekly
Decmber 19, 2006: Journey Names Jeff Scott Soto Official New Lead Singer
June 12, 2007: Journey Announces Departure of Jeff Scott Soto
Decmber 5, 2007: Journey Welcomes Arnel Pineda with "Open Arms" to their Family as the Band's New Lead Singer
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Latest Journey News
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02 February, 2010
From Steve Smith News:
Hi everyone!
Through February 28, 2010, Steve is offering the incredible Modern Drummer Festival 2003 DVD for just $19.95 - a $49.95 value! About the DVD...
Featured performances in the program include a Steve Smith solo demonstration on snare drum; including sounds and techniques. There are three songs with Steve Smith & Vital Information featuring Frank Gambale, Tom Coster, Baron Browne and special guest Bill Evans on sax.
This concert came at the end of an extensive Vital Information USA tour, so the band's playing is on fire with intense interaction between the group members. The songs performed are "A Little Something," "Rattletrap," and Over and Out!"
In the bonus features, there is a segment with Steve Smith doing stick tricks along with two drummers from The Drumbassadors.
Also featured on this six-hour double DVD is stellar playing from Matt Wilson, Mike Portnoy (playing with his Beatles tribute band and Dream Theater), Shawn Pelton, Airto, Nathaniel Townsley, Antonio Sanchez and Nick D'Virgilio.
February Tour Dates!
Steve Smith's Vital Legacy is hitting the road starting February 15! The band features an exciting lineup of players from Steve's Vital Information and Jazz Legacy groups.
Musicians include saxophonist Andy Fusco (from Jazz Legacy), guitarist Vinny Valentino (from Vital Information), pianist Mark Soskin (from Jazz Legacy), bassist Baron Browne (from Jazz Legacy and Vital Information), and Steve Smith on drums.
The Collective Expands Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard Curriculum
A member of The Collective School of Music (NYC) board of directors, Steve wants to let everyone know that The Collective has announced a new initiative to expand its bass, guitar, and keyboard divisions.
Started in 1977 as The Drummers Collective, the school was renamed The Collective in 1997 when it broadened its curriculum to focus on rhythm section performance. A series of new courses and special events will be offered this year to broaden the full scope of the school.
The courses will be taught by high-profile artist/teachers, both online and at The Collective's Greenwich Village Manhattan campus at 541 Avenue of the Americas. As part of the expanded curriculum, The Collective will also be organizing new pro-level performance ensembles made up entirely of members of the student body. This will give students the opportunity to perform on a high level outside of the school environment.
The kick-off event will be a pro rhythm section master class taught by Steve Smith and the members of his "Vital Legacy" band on Monday, February 15th, at 7:00 p.m. The class will feature Steve Smith (drums), Mark Soskin (keyboards), Vinny Valentino (guitar), Baron Browne (bass) and Andy Fusco (sax).
This event will be open to the public. Tickets are $25.
In addition, The Collective is announcing a special four-class course with world-renowned guitarist Wayne Krantz. The course will be based on Krantz’s book, An Improviser’s OS, which lays out his unique approach to improvising. This course will have limited enrollment. Classes are scheduled to begin in April.
Contact: Admissions Director, John Castellano at johnc@thecoll.com, or 212-741-0091 x103.
The Collective is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
NAMM Wrapup!
The 2010 NAMM Show, in Anaheim, CA, saw more than 87,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibitors! NAMM is the largest showcase of music industry products - including instruments, live and studio production gear, software, music publishing, and more.
Steve spent time mingling and signing autographs Zildjian, Vic Firth, Hudson Music, Sonor, and Remo. He enjoyed seeing all the great people at these companies and is thankful to the hundreds of fans who showed up for the signings!
Vote for Steve in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll!
Modern Drummer magazine is now running its 2010 readers poll. Vote for Steve in the "Jazz," "Fusion," "Clinician," "MVP," and "Recorded Performance" categories ("The Best of Steve Smith: The Tone Center Collection" recording).
Hurry! Balloting ends on February 15! Vote here!
Thanks everyone! Steve hopes to see you on the road this year!
- The Steve Smith News Team
30 January, 2010
Planet Rock will be speaking to former Journey frontman on Monday 1 February.
Perry will be appearing on Nicky Horne’s show on Monday from about 7pm, so make sure that you tune in to hear a rare interview with one of the most famous voices in rock.
Nicky will no doubt be asking Steve about the recent resurgence of Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ which has been hanging around the UK’s top 10 singles charts for nearly two months now.
Steve Perry on Nicky Horne from 7pm
Editor's Note, February 4, 2010: Steve Perry was not interviewed on February 1, as planned, but was interviewed on February 3.
12 January, 2010
From Ernie Shepherd:
Journey Tribute Trial by Fire at Elwoods Music Hall this Friday
Come on out to Elwood's Music Hall @10403 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA. For a free show! No cover and the food and drinks are out of this world. This place has it all BBQ Beer and Bands! Checkout their website at www.elwoodsmusichall.com
Trial by Fire is always looking for great new venues to play and this one is awesome! Full stage, light show and a huge dance floor...who could ask for more!
See you there!
Ernie Shepherd
Current Tour Schedules (top)
Beginning in 2009 and continuing in 2011, during odd-numbered years all bands other than Journey will be listed in reverse alphabetical order.
Currently Touring:
Steve Smith and Vital Information
Infinity (Illinois)--The Journey Tribute
Raised on Radio--The Journey Tribute
Journey
No dates currently listed.
Gregg Rolie Band
No dates currently listed.
Steve Smith/Vital Information
| Date | Location | Venue |
| February 15 | New York, NY | The Collective |
| February 18 | Wyomissing, PA | Crowne Plaza Reading, Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base |
| February 20 | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal Highlights Festival |
| February 21 | Schenectady, NY | The Van Dyck |
| February 22 | Scranton, PA | Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel |
| February 23 | Hartford, CT | TBA |
| February 24 | Boston, MA | Sculler's Jazz Club |
| February 25-28 | New York, NY | Iridium Jazz Club |
| March 13 | Justin, TX | Northwest High School |
| March 20 | Rock Hill, SC | 6th Annual Jazz Discovery Music Festival, Northwestern High School |
Kevin Chalfant/The Storm
No dates currently listed.
Tribute Bands
Please Visit the PORTAL Section for links to Tribute Band Websites.
Bon-Journey--The Journey Tribute
No dates currently listed.
Infinity (Illinois)--The Journey Tribute
| Date | Location | Venue |
| February 12 | Schaumberg, IL | John Barleycorn's |
| February 13 | Lincolnshire, IL | Cubby Bear North |
| February 20 | Bolingbrook, IL | Tailgater's |
| February 27 | Merionette Park, IL | 115 Bourbon Street |
Raised on Radio (Pennsylvania)--The Journey Tribute
| Date | Location | Venue |
| February 12 | Feasterville, PA | Frank's Sports Bar & Roast Beef |
| February 19 | Newtown, PA | Clubhouse |
| February 27 | Philadelphia, PA | Nick's Roast Beef |
Separate Ways (featuring Hugo)--The Journey Tribute
No dates currently listed.
Separate Ways (Northeast)--The Journey Tribute (formerly Worlds Apart)
Seeking new lead singer; no dates currently listed.
Trial by Fire--The Journey Tribute
No dates currently listed.
Wheel in the Sky--The Journey Tribute (Formerly Seperate Ways--Midwest)
No dates currently listed.
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Last Updated 04 February, 2010 (DHG)
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