Jeff has just returned from Florida after spending a few days with the Trans Siberian Orchestra creator & producer Paul O'Neill. It seems Jeff will be a feature voice on the upcoming, long awaited TSO album/production. Jeff is NOT part of the upcoming tour though, just the album. This is exciting news as those who know of TSO have witnessed a spectacular like no other production in the world.
For those who have little info on it, TSO are a world reknown symphonic, classical rock band comprised of over 60 members including full orchestra, 4 guitar players, 18 singers, etc., who have recorded & performed original & classical compositions since 1996. Jon Anderson (Yes), Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Michael Crawford (Phantom Of The Opera), Jewel & many other known artists are linked to this extravaganza & Jeff couldn't be more proud to now be part of the family.
The album's concept, songs & even details are completely confidential and no info can or will be given here until further notice but you will hear Jeff in a whole different light on the end result, it is another very exciting chapter in the JSS legacy
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10The Bay Area rock legends, Y&T, performed two special sold out shows at the Little Fox in Redwood City, CA, same venue JSS will be performing in Sept, as a special Fan Appreciation weekend just for the longtime fans of the band on Aug 3rd & 4th.
There were many nostalgic raffles & surprises for the 2 nights including a a raffle for a lucky audience member both nights to be brought up on stage to sing a Y&T song of their choice with their heroes. To the audiences surprise on the Sat night show, a 2nd raffle ticket was called & none other than our own JSS called out from the audience he had the lucky ticket with no one realizing it was him until he hit the stage....the audience let out a roar of surprise (yes folks, it was pre-planned via invitiation from the band days earlier) & they proceeded to play Open Fire, Don't Stop Running, & Mean Streak.
Other surprises onstage were Whitesnake keyboardist Timothy Drury for 1 song with the band as well as original guitarist & Y&T member Joey Alves.
It was a dream for Jeff to sing with this special band as he has been a long time fan since the early 80's. Dave Meniketti, singer of Y&T, will return the favor & join JSS & band for some jamming & songs when they appear at the Little Fox on Tue, Sept 25th.
Pic from Y & T gig
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait, and maybe he will tour with them too!!!!! What a bill!!!!!!!
