by Mikele » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:05 pm
Now that the first round of dates that were scheduled have been cancelled and passed on the calendar, the band is confirming the first few dates through both facebook account and the official website (revamped but only in part).
So far the dates are:
Fri 03/11/16 Sioux City, IA Anthem At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sat 06/25/16 Brainerd, MN "Lakes Jam" Brainerd International Raceway (with .38 Special and Styx among others)
Fri 08/12/16 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Live
So the first official scheduled date is fast approaching (also confirmed by Cameron on Twitter). My thought are:
- this one in Iowa may be a warm-up gig. The band hasn't toured for 18 months now, and there's a new singer to bring in the picture;
- Obviously without Jimi the market attractiveness of the band is much lower (I'm afraid I'm being optimistic about it..). If Frankie really believes in this new guy Cameron, and wants to get this thing going and to resonate, there should be an event or a gig when the band is fully rehearsed and oiled up, that will serve the purpose. I'm honestly surprised nothing in Chicago has been set yet. If it was me, I would have presented my new band with an open event in the Chicago area, best if falling on some anniversary for the band.