Neal to guest on Santana tour this summer?

by **SF-Dano** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:52 am

I was in the bay area over the weekend listnening to classic rock radio station KFOX. They played a couple Santana songs and then the DJ came on and said that this summer Carlos is assembling as many of his early bandmates as he can for a reunion tour this summer. Specifically mentioned as confirmed were Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie. Now this struck me as funny and as a load of BS since Journey is on tour with DL this summer and I believe Gregg is touring solo. Anyone else hear anything about this, or maybe it will be in the late summer or fall? Would be interesting to see, but I doubt it.

by **Shadowsong** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:51 am

Interesting
Would be a great event..

We can only wait and see....

by **jrnyman28** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:08 am

I have heard many rumors that Carlos is trying to reunite the original line-up of Santana. I thought I read that Gregg had been in contact with Carlos concerning this. But as far as I have heard, Neal is not included in this because he was not an original member. Basically, I think it is a 'woodstock reunion' of sorts.

by **mnmsjrny** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:15 am

SF-DANO wrote:I was in the bay area over the weekend listnening to classic rock radio station KFOX. They played a couple Santana songs and then the DJ came on and said that this summer Carlos is assembling as many of his early bandmates as he can for a reunion tour this summer. Specifically mentioned as confirmed were Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie. Now this struck me as funny and as a load of BS since Journey is on tour with DL this summer and I believe Gregg is touring solo. Anyone else hear anything about this, or maybe it will be in the late summer or fall? Would be interesting to see, but I doubt it.

I heard the same story on KFOX a couple of weeks ago, though no mention of *anyone* being confirmed, just that Carlos was talking about it and that Gregg & Neal would be members who would be invited. No way it would happen this summer and involve Gregg & Neal since they're both touring unless it were a one-off show. Maybe fall/winter or early '07. Someone posted on the Journey Digest when I mentioned this that Gregg had commented that it was being considered, though I don't know if this was a published comment or a one on one conversation.

I will be seeing Gregg in a couple of weeks, and if I get a chance to chat with him I definitely plan to ask!

I wouldn't be surprised to actually see it happen in the near future though -- about a year ago a book on Latin rock was released and there was a concert for the book release. Gregg's band was the closing act and they ended the show having Chepito Areas, Michael Shrieve, & Neal join on stage so with Gregg & Mike Carabello already there you had most of the original members of Santana, just no Carlos. It was fantastic. The funny thing is when I bought the ticket for the show I had *no* idea that it was for this book release -- I just hadn't seen Gregg's band in a while!

by **SF-Dano** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:52 am

I hope this does happen sometime soon, and I definately hope Neal is included. Love the way Neal plays the latin stuff. Carlos would be there with the traditional sound and then Neal could just fire away.

I really wish the Abraxas Pool band could I have went for another record or too. Love that stuff.

by **jrnyman28** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:04 am

SF-DANO wrote:I really wish the Abraxas Pool band could I have went for another record or too. Love that stuff.

DEFINATELY!!
What a great CD the first one was. Too bad the TBF Reunion seemed to put an end to Abraxas Pool...

by **Lula** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:08 am

I believe Gregg already told a fan that he would not be on the Santana bill. I'll be catching the GRB April 23 and then in May and June. If you have not seen his band- go to a show!!! They are fantastic!

by **Rockindeano** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:32 am

Lula wrote:I believe Gregg already told a fan that he would not be on the Santana bill. I'll be catching the GRB April 23 and then in May and June. If you have not seen his band- go to a show!!! They are fantastic!

I'm sure they are, but IMO, you are making the wrong choice by seeing GRB instead of my man BA in Vegas. O well, I tried to persuade you.. :wink:

by **cubby69** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:21 pm

Lula wrote:I believe Gregg already told a fan that he would not be on the Santana bill. I'll be catching the GRB April 23 and then in May and June. If you have not seen his band- go to a show!!! They are fantastic!

If they would ever come any where near Denver again, I'd be there in a heartbeat. :lol:

by **Rockindeano** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:12 pm

cubby69 wrote:
Lula wrote:I believe Gregg already told a fan that he would not be on the Santana bill. I'll be catching the GRB April 23 and then in May and June. If you have not seen his band- go to a show!!! They are fantastic!

If they would ever come any where near Denver again, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

Cheap ass. Get in your rig and start driving. We have the greatest roads system in the world :wink:

How are you Cubbster?

by **mnmsjrny** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:43 am

Lula wrote:I believe Gregg already told a fan that he would not be on the Santana bill. I'll be catching the GRB April 23 and then in May and June. If you have not seen his band- go to a show!!! They are fantastic!

Lu -- you're coming to Stokton too?? Woo hoo! See ya there!

by **Lula** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:06 am

mnmsjrny wrote:
Lula wrote:I believe Gregg already told a fan that he would not be on the Santana bill. I'll be catching the GRB April 23 and then in May and June. If you have not seen his band- go to a show!!! They are fantastic!

Lu -- you're coming to Stokton too?? Woo hoo! See ya there!

I'll be there M. Flying in and flying out... a whirlwind :lol:

MR

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