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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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14 April, 2010
From Separate Ways:
Our New Singer
Hello All,
It’s been a while since we last wrote to you. There have been some changes to Separate Ways. We’d like you all to welcome our new Lead Singer, Dino Rocco. As you all know we always take the extra step in re-creating the sound of Journey. So in keeping with that theme when we needed to bring in a new singer you know it wasn’t an easy task. After hearing many singers one stood out, Dino Rocco. Please go to our website www.justlikejourney.com and watch the videos and listen to the audio clips on the Media page and I’m sure you will all agree that Separate Ways is now the closest thing you can get to the real Journey…once again we can say we are “The Next Best Thing to Journey”. We are also working with a new Talent Agent as well and we are starting to book again soon. So keep checking back for new Tour Dates. Any feedback you’d like to share with us please -mail us at info@justlikejourney.com. Don’t be fooled by other bands calling themselves Separate Ways…we are the one and only that you have been enjoying for the past 9 years!!!
Thanks,
The Members of Separate Ways
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.
Current Tour Schedules (top)
Beginning in 2009 and continuing in 2011, bands other than Journey will be listed in reverse alphabetical order during odd-numbered years.
Currently Touring:
Steve Smith and Vital Information
Infinity (Illinois)--The Journey Tribute
Separate Ways (Northeast)--The Journey Tribute
Journey
No dates currently listed.
Kevin Chalfant/The Storm
No dates currently listed.
Gregg Rolie Band
No dates currently listed.
Steve Smith/Vital Information
| Date | Location | Venue |
| July 18 | Brisbane, Australia | Kedron Wavel Services Club |
| July 19 | Sydney, Australia | The Basement |
| July 20 | Adelaide, Australia | The Gov |
| July 21 | Perth, Australia | Astor Theatre |
| July 24-25 | Melbourne, Australia | Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre |
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 |
| July 17 | Frankfort, IL | CDs & Me |
| July 22 | Chicago Ridge, IL | Ridge Fest |
| July 24 | Sugar Grove, IL | Sugar Grove Corn Boil |
| July 30 | Johnsburg, IL | Morgan's Outdoor Fest |
| July 31 | Mokena, IL | Walla-Pa-Looza Festival |
| August 5 | Romeoville, IL | Romeoville Fest |
| August 6 | Greenville, WI | Greenville Lions Club Catfish Extravaganza |
| August 7 | Crestwood, IL | Crestwood Fest 2010 |
| August 14 | Wood Dale, IL | Wood Dale Prairie Fest |
| August 21 | Bolingbrook, IL | Bolingbrook Jubilee |
| August 29 | Chicago, IL | Lakewood Music Festival |
| September 4 | Berwyn, IL | Maria SS Lauritana Italian Festival |
| September 5 | Lamont, IL | Keepawtaw Days |
Raised on Radio (Pennsylvania)--The Journey Tribute
No dates currently listed.
Separate Ways (featuring Hugo)--The Journey Tribute
No dates currently listed.
Separate Ways (Northeast)--The Journey Tribute (formerly Worlds Apart)
| Date | Location | Venue |
| July 30 | Orangeburg, NY | Veterans Memorial Park |
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 17 July, 2010 (DHG)
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