Steve Perry to Perform in Honolulu June 25!!!!

[Tito]

I just hope he doesn't go for a hike while he's there. Ouch my hip.

[steveo777]

I just hope he doesn't go for a hike while he's there. Ouch my hip.

Been there, done that.......would seem to fit, huh?

[Don]

This is the power of Perry.

"The power of Perry" saw his last 2 solo albums sell a combined 500,000 copies. Hell, one wasn't even good enough for the label to release. The true "power of Perry" is when he's working with Schon and Cain. That trio is truly remarkable together.

And I agree with you, but with AP in the picture that is not going to happen.....so we are left with Journey - SP

Well, for one, I don't think Perry would ever do another project w/Schon and Cain. Yeah, I know...never say never...but I don't think it will ever happen.

That being said, whomever the current singer is with Journey at the time that this DID happen would surely make way for the great triumvirate....Pineda nor Augeri or Soto would have stood in the way of Steve Perry rejoining Journey.

I guess I should have been clear in my post.....I don't think that Perry would go back...I could be wrong, but I just don't think its going to happen with that being my first choice...my second is to have him back solo.

But can he still even sing? I have no evidence to prove he can or any to prove he can't. He's been too quiet for too long. I mean what if he did get back on the stage and it was realized that Arnel or Steve Augeri blows him away? There is very much that potential due to the age differences.

I think that is where new fans miss the point. It's not a Karaoke contest when it comes to the original singer. There is a Legacy that would overcome any perceived shortcomings. Even if his voice is not up to par, it would be him, not someone trying to sound like him. By himself as a solo artist, sure he would be judged by his voice. Together with Neal and Jon though it would be different. It wouldn't necessarily be like 1983 all over again and they probably wouldn't be playing stadiums like U2 is doing. But nostalgia sells when it comes to classic rock acts and Journey would have it in spades.

Would there be pissed off AP fans? Of course, but as is mentioned so often, it's all about Journey. For the purpose of music history, Journey's bread and butter line up will always be defined as Schon, Perry, Cain Valory and Smth. If anyone should feel slighted, it should be Rolie but then again, he's already got his HOF accolades with Santana.

Anyway, it's doesn't appear to be in the cards for the foreseeable future.

[portland]

This is the power of Perry.

"The power of Perry" saw his last 2 solo albums sell a combined 500,000 copies. Hell, one wasn't even good enough for the label to release. The true "power of Perry" is when he's working with Schon and Cain. That trio is truly remarkable together.

And I agree with you, but with AP in the picture that is not going to happen.....so we are left with Journey - SP

Well, for one, I don't think Perry would ever do another project w/Schon and Cain. Yeah, I know...never say never...but I don't think it will ever happen.

That being said, whomever the current singer is with Journey at the time that this DID happen would surely make way for the great triumvirate....Pineda nor Augeri or Soto would have stood in the way of Steve Perry rejoining Journey.

I guess I should have been clear in my post.....I don't think that Perry would go back...I could be wrong, but I just don't think its going to happen with that being my first choice...my second is to have him back solo.

But can he still even sing? I have no evidence to prove he can or any to prove he can't. He's been too quiet for too long. I mean what if he did get back on the stage and it was realized that Arnel or Steve Augeri blows him away? There is very much that potential due to the age differences.

I think that is where new fans miss the point. It's not a Karaoke contest when it comes to the original singer. There is a Legacy that would overcome any perceived shortcomings. Even if his voice is not up to par, it would be him, not someone trying to sound like him. By himself as a solo artist, sure he would be judged by his voice. Together with Neal and Jon though it would be different. It wouldn't necessarily be like 1983 all over again and they probably wouldn't be playing stadiums like U2 is doing. But nostalgia sells when it comes to classic rock acts and Journey would have it in spades.

Would there be pissed off AP fans? Of course, but as is mentioned so often, it's all about Journey. For the purpose of music history, Journey's bread and butter line up will always be defined as Schon, Perry, Cain Valory and Smth. If anyone should feel slighted, it should be Rolie but then again, he's already got his HOF accolades with Santana.

Anyway, it's doesn't appear to be in the cards for the foreseeable future.

Well you get my vote, very well said! It's not that I am naive enought to think it would be the same as 81, it would just be the fact that they were all together the way it should be.

[steveo777]

This is the power of Perry.

"The power of Perry" saw his last 2 solo albums sell a combined 500,000 copies. Hell, one wasn't even good enough for the label to release. The true "power of Perry" is when he's working with Schon and Cain. That trio is truly remarkable together.

And I agree with you, but with AP in the picture that is not going to happen.....so we are left with Journey - SP

Well, for one, I don't think Perry would ever do another project w/Schon and Cain. Yeah, I know...never say never...but I don't think it will ever happen.

That being said, whomever the current singer is with Journey at the time that this DID happen would surely make way for the great triumvirate....Pineda nor Augeri or Soto would have stood in the way of Steve Perry rejoining Journey.

I guess I should have been clear in my post.....I don't think that Perry would go back...I could be wrong, but I just don't think its going to happen with that being my first choice...my second is to have him back solo.

But can he still even sing? I have no evidence to prove he can or any to prove he can't. He's been too quiet for too long. I mean what if he did get back on the stage and it was realized that Arnel or Steve Augeri blows him away? There is very much that potential due to the age differences.

I think that is where new fans miss the point. It's not a Karaoke contest when it comes to the original singer. There is a Legacy that would overcome any perceived shortcomings. Even if his voice is not up to par, it would be him, not someone trying to sound like him. By himself as a solo artist, sure he would be judged by his voice. Together with Neal and Jon though it would be different. It wouldn't necessarily be like 1983 all over again and they probably wouldn't be playing stadiums like U2 is doing. But nostalgia sells when it comes to classic rock acts and Journey would have it in spades.

Would there be pissed off AP fans? Of course, but as is mentioned so often, it's all about Journey. For the purpose of music history, Journey's bread and butter line up will always be defined as Schon, Perry, Cain Valory and Smth. If anyone should feel slighted, it should be Rolie but then again, he's already got his HOF accolades with Santana.

Anyway, it's doesn't appear to be in the cards for the foreseeable future.

Well you get my vote, very well said! It's not that I am naive enought to think it would be the same as 81, it would just be the fact that they were all together the way it should be.

Well, Gunbot makes some very good points, so I guess the act would still make fans happy, even if SP sounded like a Bull Frog. But then again, nobody knows...... I will keep waiting and see what developes over the next 15 years. Maybe when AP is ready to retire, SP will be ready for the comeback concert. You would think that SP has to know his fans are craving to hear him and you would think he would at least have a couple concerts just to keep in touch. It seems that he's not wanted to be in the limelight and the longer he abstains, the more difficult it must be to come back out.

[Don]

Well, Gunbot makes some very good points, so I guess the act would still make fans happy, even if SP sounded like a Bull Frog. But then again, nobody knows...... I will keep waiting and see what developes over the next 15 years. Maybe when AP is ready to retire, SP will be ready for the comeback concert. You would think that SP has to know his fans are craving to hear him and you would think he would at least have a couple concerts just to keep in touch. It seems that he's not wanted to be in the limelight and the longer he abstains, the more difficult it must be to come back out.

15 years is a long time. When you see how Perry sounded in 1994 at the age of 45 you have to wonder what the future holds for AP's voice. I go with Saint John on this one when he says that AP is already set for life. After the next album, the dude can seriously think about going it alone back in the Philippines. Less stress from Traveling and from being away from the family for sure. People keep talking about AP bringing his family on tour but when you got young kids I think that changes the equation quite a bit. I think the dude would really love to have a career on his home turf and like to have a voice left to do it with. Stepping down the songs and breaking up the touring schedule can only slow things down for so long. Eventually singing the Journey catalog is going to catch up with him, I'm sure he wants to have something left of his vocal cords when this current gig ends.

[Jana]

Well, Gunbot makes some very good points, so I guess the act would still make fans happy, even if SP sounded like a Bull Frog. But then again, nobody knows...... I will keep waiting and see what developes over the next 15 years. Maybe when AP is ready to retire, SP will be ready for the comeback concert. You would think that SP has to know his fans are craving to hear him and you would think he would at least have a couple concerts just to keep in touch. It seems that he's not wanted to be in the limelight and the longer he abstains, the more difficult it must be to come back out.

15 years is a long time. When you see how Perry sounded in 1994 at the age of 45 you have to wonder what the future holds for AP's voice. I go with Saint John on this one when he says that AP is already set for life. After the next album, the dude can seriously think about going it alone back in the Philippines. Less stress from Traveling and from being away from the family for sure. People keep talking about AP bringing his family on tour but when you got young kids I think that changes the equation quite a bit. I think the dude would really love to have a career on his home turf and like to have a voice left to do it with. Stepping down the songs and breaking up the touring schedule can only slow things down for so long. Eventually singing the Journey catalog is going to catch up with him, I'm sure he wants to have something left of his vocal cords when this current gig ends.

I just don't see Arnel quitting Journey after next year. I see him staying with them five years and Journey maybe even cutting back on touring and Arnel continuing on with them for seven years total commencing from 2008.

[steveo777]

Well, Gunbot makes some very good points, so I guess the act would still make fans happy, even if SP sounded like a Bull Frog. But then again, nobody knows...... I will keep waiting and see what developes over the next 15 years. Maybe when AP is ready to retire, SP will be ready for the comeback concert. You would think that SP has to know his fans are craving to hear him and you would think he would at least have a couple concerts just to keep in touch. It seems that he's not wanted to be in the limelight and the longer he abstains, the more difficult it must be to come back out.

15 years is a long time. When you see how Perry sounded in 1994 at the age of 45 you have to wonder what the future holds for AP's voice. I go with Saint John on this one when he says that AP is already set for life. After the next album, the dude can seriously think about going it alone back in the Philippines. Less stress from Traveling and from being away from the family for sure. People keep talking about AP bringing his family on tour but when you got young kids I think that changes the equation quite a bit. I think the dude would really love to have a career on his home turf and like to have a voice left to do it with. Stepping down the songs and breaking up the touring schedule can only slow things down for so long. Eventually singing the Journey catalog is going to catch up with him, I'm sure he wants to have something left of his vocal cords when this current gig ends.

One thing Arnel now has is finances, which are the main reason most Filipinos immigrate to the USA. I think the Philippines would be a great place to live if you could escape the poverty. Arnel should be set for life. Over there you can live in pretty lavish quarters for little money, as the US Dollar goes a long way. Maids and servants abound. I joke with my wife that if we retire to the Philippines, I don't want any of my maids over 30 years old. I always get a dirty stare from her.

[Don]

Well, Gunbot makes some very good points, so I guess the act would still make fans happy, even if SP sounded like a Bull Frog. But then again, nobody knows...... I will keep waiting and see what developes over the next 15 years. Maybe when AP is ready to retire, SP will be ready for the comeback concert. You would think that SP has to know his fans are craving to hear him and you would think he would at least have a couple concerts just to keep in touch. It seems that he's not wanted to be in the limelight and the longer he abstains, the more difficult it must be to come back out.

15 years is a long time. When you see how Perry sounded in 1994 at the age of 45 you have to wonder what the future holds for AP's voice. I go with Saint John on this one when he says that AP is already set for life. After the next album, the dude can seriously think about going it alone back in the Philippines. Less stress from Traveling and from being away from the family for sure. People keep talking about AP bringing his family on tour but when you got young kids I think that changes the equation quite a bit. I think the dude would really love to have a career on his home turf and like to have a voice left to do it with. Stepping down the songs and breaking up the touring schedule can only slow things down for so long. Eventually singing the Journey catalog is going to catch up with him, I'm sure he wants to have something left of his vocal cords when this current gig ends.

I just don't see Arnel quitting Journey after next year. I see him staying with them five years and Journey maybe even cutting back on touring and Arnel continuing on with them for seven years total commencing from 2008.

Could be you're right. Looking at how emotional the dude is though and how things like the bickering between his fan sites and negative comments about himself on the net seem to affect him, I don't know. Yesterday could not have been a walk in the park for him but as long as he is in Journey, the Perry factor will always be there. If the new album outdoes Revelation, I say he continues on a little longer. If it doesn't do better than Revelation, I say he rethinks things.

[Don]

Well, Gunbot makes some very good points, so I guess the act would still make fans happy, even if SP sounded like a Bull Frog. But then again, nobody knows...... I will keep waiting and see what developes over the next 15 years. Maybe when AP is ready to retire, SP will be ready for the comeback concert. You would think that SP has to know his fans are craving to hear him and you would think he would at least have a couple concerts just to keep in touch. It seems that he's not wanted to be in the limelight and the longer he abstains, the more difficult it must be to come back out.

15 years is a long time. When you see how Perry sounded in 1994 at the age of 45 you have to wonder what the future holds for AP's voice. I go with Saint John on this one when he says that AP is already set for life. After the next album, the dude can seriously think about going it alone back in the Philippines. Less stress from Traveling and from being away from the family for sure. People keep talking about AP bringing his family on tour but when you got young kids I think that changes the equation quite a bit. I think the dude would really love to have a career on his home turf and like to have a voice left to do it with. Stepping down the songs and breaking up the touring schedule can only slow things down for so long. Eventually singing the Journey catalog is going to catch up with him, I'm sure he wants to have something left of his vocal cords when this current gig ends.

One thing Arnel now has is finances, which are the main reason most Filipinos immigrate to the USA. I think the Philippines would be a great place to live if you could escape the poverty. Arnel should be set for life. Over there you can live in pretty lavish quarters for little money, as the US Dollar goes a long way. Maids and servants abound. I joke with my wife that if we retire to the Philippines, I don't want any of my maids over 30 years old. I always get a dirty stare from her.

Don't get them under 5 ft either. The top of my fridge never got properly dusted the whole time I was there.

[Voyager]

I just don't see Arnel quitting Journey after next year. I see him staying with them five years and Journey maybe even cutting back on touring and Arnel continuing on with them for seven years total commencing from 2008.

Nahh, my prediction is that Neal will hire another YouTube singer in 2011 after Arnel gets a better offer to replace Ann Wilson of Heart.

[YoungJRNY]

New shirts for the next get together:

[weatherman90]

New shirts for the next get together:

Should read: "I tried sneaking into the private Steve Perry concert in Honolulu"

[Melissa]

New shirts for the next get together:

I was wondering when you were going to make those after you mentioned them! Those are groovy Think Dave Perry will approve?

[Deb]

New shirts for the next get together:

I was wondering when you were going to make those after you mentioned them! Those are groovy Think Dave Perry will approve?

Must say though, love the colors.

[Voyager]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

[Jana]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

[artist4perry]

Crap, stop messin with the loons! Geez just put down mop n glo and everything!......................

[Don]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

I think Arnel had something to do with it. He needed a break from all the attention he was getting from all of us. Perry put an end to that quick enough though.

[artist4perry]

Crap, stop messin with the loons! Geez just put down mop n glo and everything!......................

They still make that stuff? Oh I guess the better question is are there still people out there with the 1970s type flooring that you use that cleaner on?

My house was built in the 70's thank you very much ...................LOL! But it is a good sized house! We did not pay a fortune for it either.........complete with panneling..........when I get a full time teacher job, that will be on the list to go with the flooring!

[scarygirl]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

Maybe he was going to blow up a Steve Perry blow up doll and play Journey's Greatest Hits live behind it. You know he would have made a million dollars from the Loons alone. Plus, if they all roomed together they would have qualified for a group loon discount.

Gusiness could have billed it the Greatest Gaggle of Loons on Earth.

[artist4perry]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

Maybe he was going to blow up a Steve Perry blow up doll and play Journey's Greatest Hits live behind it. You know he would have made a million dollars from the Loons alone. Plus, if they all roomed together they would have qualified for a group loon discount.

Gusiness could have billed it the Greatest Gaggle of Loons on Earth.

ROFLMAO!

(Steve Perry blow up doll? The loons will be burning up the 'net looking for their very own!)

Hello? Brain Bleach company? I need the industrial strength blend........pronto!

[perryswoman]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

I second that. Everyone in the world who knows anything about my man, I mean SP, knows he has some damn good lawyers and they run a good risk of getting the piss sued out of them so something just ain't smellin right. Just sayin

[stevew2]

I just hope he doesn't go for a hike while he's there. Ouch my hip.

You are still the dick i know

[Jana]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

I second that. Everyone in the world who knows anything about my man, I mean SP, knows he has some damn good lawyers and they run a good risk of getting the piss sued out of them so something just ain't smellin right. Just sayin

Finally, another sane person.

[annie89509]

well, well, kept me reading for 12 pages. Gosh darn, another SP event squashed. We will always keep the faith, won't we? .., until our last dying breath (as someone said).

[SherriBerry]

I think someone should contact the club and get them to book a Journey tribute band for the night. It would be fucking packed due to the free press - that is if they don't get sued for the fraudulent announcement.

Am I the only one on this board that thinks there's more to the story and that it wasn't totally fraudulent? They didn't just come up with dates and times by a respectable club that seats almost 3,000 people. Come on, folks. Just sayin . . . .

I second that. Everyone in the world who knows anything about my man, I mean SP, knows he has some damn good lawyers and they run a good risk of getting the piss sued out of them so something just ain't smellin right. Just sayin

Finally, another sane person.

It's also possible someone was fraudulently claiming to represent Steve Perry and the owner of the club is the victim of a con. To what end I don't know, but it would explain the actions of Greg Azus, who is considered to be a respectable business owner, announcing the concert in the first place. You cannot just sign and break a contract without legal ramifications - even verbal agreements are binding, so if there were any legitimate negotiations between representatives of SP and this club, particularly down to the date and ticket price, SP could not then go on the record stating no plans were ever made. I have a feeling both sides were the victims of a hoax.

[Voyager]

Steve Perry will not be performing at Pipeline Cafe as was announced this morning by Pipeline Cafe's owner and manager Greg Azus. "This morning everything was all set, and then we got word from Perry's management company that it's not going to work out after all," Azus said this afternoon. "Everything was confirmed and signed, but I guess one hand didn't know what the other was doing, and it fell through. We'll be sending out an official press release tonight."

The concert was scheduled to take place on June 25. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale Saturday.

Link

Something is wrong with this picture. The above quote does give some legitimacy to the possibility of Perry playing a gig there.

Do you think Steve went out partying with Azus and some friends, got a little buzzed, said yes to a gig, and then later renigged like Britney did on her 48-hour wedding?

Can you imagine the pressure Perry deals with to do another gig? Like he said in the VH1 BTM interview, the thought of singing live again crosses his mind multiple times each day. I don't know how he deals with it. He probably has to say no, no, no to people asking him to sing again because that is probably always the question they ask him.

[YoungJRNY]

Steve Perry will not be performing at Pipeline Cafe as was announced this morning by Pipeline Cafe's owner and manager Greg Azus. "This morning everything was all set, and then we got word from Perry's management company that it's not going to work out after all," Azus said this afternoon. "Everything was confirmed and signed, but I guess one hand didn't know what the other was doing, and it fell through. We'll be sending out an official press release tonight."

The concert was scheduled to take place on June 25. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale Saturday.

Link

Something is wrong with this picture. The above quote does give some legitimacy to the possibility of Perry playing a gig there.

Do you think Steve went out partying with Azus and some friends, got a little buzzed, said yes to a gig, and then later renigged like Britney did on her 48-hour wedding?

Can you imagine the pressure Perry deals with to do another gig? Like he said in the VH1 BTM interview, the thought of singing live again crosses his mind multiple times each day. I don't know how he deals with it. He probably has to say no, no, no to people asking him to sing again because that is probably always the question they ask him.

You know how he deals with it? The millions and millions he earns for sitting at home, or something as easy as sitting at a baseball game while his comrades grind the road every spring/summer/fall.

[portland]

well, well, kept me reading for 12 pages. Gosh darn, another SP event squashed. We will always keep the faith, won't we? .., until our last dying breath (as someone said).

It's been a long two days, thats 4 sure!!