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[Andrew]

NEW ALBUM & TOUR COMING SUMMER 2011
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ECLIPSE SET FOR RELEASE MAY 24 IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
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JOURNEY AND SPECIAL GUEST FOREIGNER LAUNCH

THE "ECLIPSE TOUR" JULY 21 IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

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Tickets on sale beginning March 11

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JOURNEY, one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records. To follow the release of Eclipse, Journey will launch the “Eclipse Tour” with Foreigner, and special guest Night Ranger, beginning July 21 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT. Fans can expect to hear new songs from Eclipse as well as classics such as Don’t Stop Believin’, Any Way You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Separate Ways, Wheel In The Sky, and many more. The “Eclipse Tour” dates are listed below.

“I’m in love with this record, which I haven’t said about one of our albums for a long time,” says founding member and lead guitarist, Neal Schon. “It’s a rock record and it sounds amazing.” Commenting on the upcoming tour, Schon continued, “We’ve got a lot of hits to play and there’s plenty of time to do some new stuff too, so we’re gonna mix it up. We haven’t toured with Foreigner for over 10 years, so we’re really looking forward to this run.”

Tickets for “The Eclipse Tour” go on sale beginning Friday March 11, at all the usual online, phone and physical retail outlets, including select Walmart Ticketmaster locations across the country. Check www.journeymusic.com for complete ticket onsale information.

Journey has once again teamed up with iloveallaccess.com to offer their fans a variety of VIP ticket packages. For more details go to www.journeymusic.com.

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently described Eclipse as "a concept record with some spiritual themes to it…pretty tough, hard-hitting stuff.” Jonathan continued, "We just felt like it was time to send a message to the world about how we feel about life in general.”

Journey toured the world for two years in support of their 2008 release, Revelation. More than a million fans attended the shows, and welcomed new lead singer Arnel Pineda. Completing the Journey lineup is Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals). Revelation marked the band’s biggest first week's sales in more than a decade, debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200 in June 2008 and taking the top spot on the Independent Albums chart. Revelation earned the band their 11th Platinum album certification to date, leading The New York Times to declare that "the band…feels alive."

Since its formation in 1973, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. The group also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

For more information, visit www.journeymusic.com.



Initial Eclipse Tour dates:

Thursday, July 21, 2011
Salt Lake City, UT
Rio Tinto Stadium

Saturday, July 23, 2011
Irvine, CA
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Sunday, July 24, 2011
Phoenix, AZ
Desert Sky Pavilion

Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Maryland Heights, MO
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Saturday, July 30, 2011
Tinley Park, IL
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Sunday, July 31, 2011
Clarkston, MI
DTE Energy Music Theatre

Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Blossom Music Center

Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Cincinnati, OH
Riverbend Music Center

Friday, August 05, 2011
Columbus, OH
Crew Stadium, Ohio State Fair

Saturday, August 06, 2011
Noblesville, IN
Verizon Wireless Music Center

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Darien Center, NY
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

Saturday, August 13, 2011
Camden, NJ
Susquehanna Bank Center

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Hartford, CT
Comcast Theatre

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wantagh, NY
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Friday, August 19, 2011
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Amphitheater

Saturday, August 20, 2011
Raleigh, NC
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek

Sunday, August 21, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center

Saturday, August 27, 2011
Burgettstown, PA
First Niagara Pavilion

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Syracuse, NY
New York State Fair

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Allentown, PA
The Great Allentown Fair

Friday, September 02, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Performing Arts Center*

Saturday, September 10, 2011
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Arena

Friday, September 16, 2011
Atlanta, GA
Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

Saturday, September 17, 2011
Tampa, FL
1-800 Ask-Gary Amphitheatre

Sunday, September 18, 2011
West Palm Beach, FL
Cruzan Amphitheatre

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Dallas, TX
Gexa Energy Pavilion

Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Woodlands, TX
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Kansas City, MO
Starlight Theatre

Saturday, October 01, 2011
Englewood, CO
Comfort Dental Amphitheatre

Friday, October 07, 2011
Chula Vista, CA
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Friday, October 14, 2011
Wheatland, CA
Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Saturday, October 15, 2011
Mountain View, CA
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Portland, OR
Rose Garden Arena

Friday, October 21, 2011
Seattle, WA
KeyArena




*Foreigner is not appearing at this concert.

[Andrew]

[Eric]

They have Eclipse T-shirt/CD combo deal for $20.99

http://journey.shop.musictoday.com/Prod ... YJY10COMBO

[S2M]

I'd like to be able to see what the shirt looks like before I drop down the dough....

[journeyMusic]

I pretty much received the same as above in a e:mail and found it odd that Arnels name was omitted.Just an oversight I'm sure but still odd.

NEW ALBUM & TOUR COMING SUMMER 2011

JOURNEY is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records.

To follow the release of Eclipse, Journey will launch the "Eclipse Tour" with Foreigner, and special guest Night Ranger in July. There'll be new songs from Eclipse as well as classics such as Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Separate Ways, Wheel In The Sky, and many more!

"I'm in love with this record, which I haven't said about one of our albums for a long time," says founding member and lead guitarist, Neal Schon. "It's a rock record and it sounds amazing." Commenting on the upcoming tour, Schon continued, "We've got a lot of hits to play and there's plenty of time to do some new stuff too, so we're gonna mix it up. We haven't toured with Foreigner for over 10 years, so we're really looking forward to this run."

Tickets for "The Eclipse Tour" go on sale beginning Friday March 11, at all the usual online, phone and physical retail outlets, including select Walmart Ticketmaster locations across the country. Journey has once again teamed up with I Love All Access to offer their fans a variety of VIP ticket packages. Check the tour page at www.journeymusic.com for complete ticket information..

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently described Eclipse as "a concept record with some spiritual themes to it...pretty tough, hard-hitting stuff." Jonathan continued, "We just felt like it was time to send a message to the world about how we feel about life in general."

Completing the Journey lineup is Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals).

[Don]

I pretty much received the same as above in a e:mail and found it odd that Arnels name was omitted.Just an oversight I'm sure but still odd.

NEW ALBUM & TOUR COMING SUMMER 2011

JOURNEY is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records.

To follow the release of Eclipse, Journey will launch the "Eclipse Tour" with Foreigner, and special guest Night Ranger in July. There'll be new songs from Eclipse as well as classics such as Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Separate Ways, Wheel In The Sky, and many more!

"I'm in love with this record, which I haven't said about one of our albums for a long time," says founding member and lead guitarist, Neal Schon. "It's a rock record and it sounds amazing." Commenting on the upcoming tour, Schon continued, "We've got a lot of hits to play and there's plenty of time to do some new stuff too, so we're gonna mix it up. We haven't toured with Foreigner for over 10 years, so we're really looking forward to this run."

Tickets for "The Eclipse Tour" go on sale beginning Friday March 11, at all the usual online, phone and physical retail outlets, including select Walmart Ticketmaster locations across the country. Journey has once again teamed up with I Love All Access to offer their fans a variety of VIP ticket packages. Check the tour page at www.journeymusic.com for complete ticket information..

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently described Eclipse as "a concept record with some spiritual themes to it...pretty tough, hard-hitting stuff." Jonathan continued, "We just felt like it was time to send a message to the world about how we feel about life in general."

Completing the Journey lineup is Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals).

I think everyone has gotten use to oversights with any promo concerning this band. Just look at that mess called Journeymusic.com. Love him or hate him, Perry is the one with all the media savoy when it comes to promotion.

[Onestepper]

I pretty much received the same as above in a e:mail and found it odd that Arnels name was omitted.Just an oversight I'm sure but still odd.

NEW ALBUM & TOUR COMING SUMMER 2011

JOURNEY is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records.

To follow the release of Eclipse, Journey will launch the "Eclipse Tour" with Foreigner, and special guest Night Ranger in July. There'll be new songs from Eclipse as well as classics such as Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Separate Ways, Wheel In The Sky, and many more!

"I'm in love with this record, which I haven't said about one of our albums for a long time," says founding member and lead guitarist, Neal Schon. "It's a rock record and it sounds amazing." Commenting on the upcoming tour, Schon continued, "We've got a lot of hits to play and there's plenty of time to do some new stuff too, so we're gonna mix it up. We haven't toured with Foreigner for over 10 years, so we're really looking forward to this run."

Tickets for "The Eclipse Tour" go on sale beginning Friday March 11, at all the usual online, phone and physical retail outlets, including select Walmart Ticketmaster locations across the country. Journey has once again teamed up with I Love All Access to offer their fans a variety of VIP ticket packages. Check the tour page at www.journeymusic.com for complete ticket information..

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently described Eclipse as "a concept record with some spiritual themes to it...pretty tough, hard-hitting stuff." Jonathan continued, "We just felt like it was time to send a message to the world about how we feel about life in general."

Completing the Journey lineup is Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals).

As much drama that has surrounded the lead singer of this band, gotta love the irony.

Looking forward to the St. Louis date!

[Melissa]

The more toned down color in this looks much better than the first one posted earlier.

[escapefan]

Got a corrected email...


Can't wait for Phoenix!

[steveo777]

Got a corrected email...


Can't wait for Phoenix!

I got the corrected email too. Hugo passed on it, so Arnel is back in the band!

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

The more toned down color in this looks much better than the first one posted earlier.

Mellie, I'm lookin at Tampa. whatcha think? maybe we can get GS to go with. AND catch one of his shows as well? I can't do the Texas dates or Chicago.

[journeyMusic]

Corrected one as well...............



NEW ALBUM & TOUR COMING SUMMER 2011
*Please note completed band member information below, in bold*


JOURNEY is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records.

To follow the release of Eclipse, Journey will launch the "Eclipse Tour" with Foreigner, and special guest Night Ranger in July. There'll be new songs from Eclipse as well as classics such as Don't Stop Believin', Any Way You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Separate Ways, Wheel In The Sky, and many more!

"I'm in love with this record, which I haven't said about one of our albums for a long time," says founding member and lead guitarist, Neal Schon. "It's a rock record and it sounds amazing." Commenting on the upcoming tour, Schon continued, "We've got a lot of hits to play and there's plenty of time to do some new stuff too, so we're gonna mix it up. We haven't toured with Foreigner for over 10 years, so we're really looking forward to this run."

Tickets for "The Eclipse Tour" go on sale beginning Friday March 11, at all the usual online, phone and physical retail outlets, including select Walmart Ticketmaster locations across the country. Journey has once again teamed up with I Love All Access to offer their fans a variety of VIP ticket packages. Check the tour page at www.journeymusic.com for complete ticket information..

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently described Eclipse as "a concept record with some spiritual themes to it...pretty tough, hard-hitting stuff." Jonathan continued, "We just felt like it was time to send a message to the world about how we feel about life in general."

Completing the Journey lineup is Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Arnel Pineda (lead vocals).



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[Melissa]

Mellie, I'm lookin at Tampa. whatcha think? maybe we can get GS to go with. AND catch one of his shows as well? I can't do the Texas dates or Chicago.

The Tampa one is a bad weekend for me work wise, but I would try to make it work if I have to!

[NoMoreTails]

It looks like Arnel was omitted because the Journey mailing list didn't include this part of the press release:
"Journey toured the world for two years in support of their 2008 release, Revelation. More than a million fans attended the shows, and welcomed new lead singer Arnel Pineda."

[Art Vandelay]

So interesting that for a band that wants to move forward and move on from Don't Stop Believing, they are once again piggy-backing on the past, playing off of the E5C4P3 typography.

[Pelata]

The dates look like they're taking fatigue into account...several 2-3 day breaks...smart move, considering...

[SF-Dano]

So interesting that for a band that wants to move forward and move on from Don't Stop Believing, they are once again piggy-backing on the past, playing off of the E5C4P3 typography.

To each their own. I think the fact they used the letter/number combination style again is cool.

[Art Vandelay]

So interesting that for a band that wants to move forward and move on from Don't Stop Believing, they are once again piggy-backing on the past, playing off of the E5C4P3 typography.

To each their own. I think the fact they used the letter/number combination style again is cool.

Oh, I love the letter/number combo idea. Always did. And if it were used as a regular branding since '81, it would make sense. But it was a one and done design, eight + albums ago. I just find it funny that we keep hearing "moving forward", and "there's more to us than DSB". Playing off of their most popular album design, which has DSB on it, screams to me cashing in on the past to sell the future once again.

[SF-Dano]

So interesting that for a band that wants to move forward and move on from Don't Stop Believing, they are once again piggy-backing on the past, playing off of the E5C4P3 typography.

To each their own. I think the fact they used the letter/number combination style again is cool.

Oh, I love the letter/number combo idea. Always did. And if it were used as a regular branding since '81, it would make sense. But it was a one and done design, eight + albums ago. I just find it funny that we keep hearing "moving forward", and "there's more to us than DSB". Playing off of their most popular album design, which has DSB on it, screams to me cashing in on the past to sell the future once again.

I get your point. Still, I personally have no problem with them "cashing in on the past to sell the future once again". To me it is a smart business decision and the result looks cool too. The scarab disappeared for a few albums too, no reason they could not go back to it though.

[NoMoreTails]

So interesting that for a band that wants to move forward and move on from Don't Stop Believing, they are once again piggy-backing on the past, playing off of the E5C4P3 typography.

To each their own. I think the fact they used the letter/number combination style again is cool.

Oh, I love the letter/number combo idea. Always did. And if it were used as a regular branding since '81, it would make sense. But it was a one and done design, eight + albums ago. I just find it funny that we keep hearing "moving forward", and "there's more to us than DSB". Playing off of their most popular album design, which has DSB on it, screams to me cashing in on the past to sell the future once again.

This the first scarab that has been a space ship type design since E5C4P3, I think it would have been kinda silly to have 4RR1V4L on a cover with a scarab on a cracked desert floor, etc for Generations & Revelation.
This is a move forward... back to what should have followed Escape and Frontiers.

[The_Noble_Cause]

This the first scarab that has been a space ship type design since E5C4P3, I think it would have been kinda silly to have 4RR1V4L on a cover with a scarab on a cracked desert floor, etc for Generations & Revelation.

Yeh, "Generations" also had a scarab in space....wasn't a spaceship tho.

[Art Vandelay]

But the scarab IS part of their identity. It's been used since Captured, except for Frontiers and ROR. It's the main focus of the Greatest Hits cover, and it's even on the clay pot on the TBF cover. The letter/number combo was a one-off logo.

And agreed - it is a smart marketing ploy to play up as much classic identity as possible, especially since this product will be another WalMart exclusive. I just find it comical that the revolving loop always contradicts Neal's plan to move forward and away from anything Perry-era related.

[yulog]

Got a corrected email...


Can't wait for Phoenix!

Worst time to have a concert in phoenix ,never understood why they do that , it should be the last date on the tour so that the temp is closer to 80 degrees instead of 110

[Schon Rules All]

Got a corrected email...


Can't wait for Phoenix!

Me Either!

[StevePerryHair]

Got a corrected email...


Can't wait for Phoenix!

Worst time to have a concert in phoenix ,never understood why they do that , it should be the last date on the tour so that the temp is closer to 80 degrees instead of 110

Same thing when they do the outdoor venue here in Florida! And we have humidity on top of it!

[Ratgirl]

Mellie, I'm lookin at Tampa. whatcha think? maybe we can get GS to go with. AND catch one of his shows as well? I can't do the Texas dates or Chicago.

The Tampa one is a bad weekend for me work wise, but I would try to make it work if I have to!

Make it work Mels and Debs.. I could use a "girls weekend" and even St. John fits the bill if he decides to come.

[Melissa]

Mellie, I'm lookin at Tampa. whatcha think? maybe we can get GS to go with. AND catch one of his shows as well? I can't do the Texas dates or Chicago.

The Tampa one is a bad weekend for me work wise, but I would try to make it work if I have to!

Make it work Mels and Debs.. I could use a "girls weekend" and even St. John fits the bill if he decides to come.

The work issue would be a pain for me and I'd have to make it an overnighter only and I hate that But hopefully we'll see!

[SilvioRodrigues]

NEW ALBUM & TOUR COMING SUMMER 2011
* * * * *
ECLIPSE SET FOR RELEASE MAY 24 IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
* * * *
JOURNEY AND SPECIAL GUEST FOREIGNER LAUNCH

THE "ECLIPSE TOUR" JULY 21 IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

* * *

Tickets on sale beginning March 11

* *

JOURNEY, one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records. To follow the release of Eclipse, Journey will launch the “Eclipse Tour” with Foreigner, and special guest Night Ranger, beginning July 21 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT. Fans can expect to hear new songs from Eclipse as well as classics such as Don’t Stop Believin’, Any Way You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Separate Ways, Wheel In The Sky, and many more. The “Eclipse Tour” dates are listed below.

Andrew, What about the "new markets"? Will Eclipse be released in South America and Asia? There's no sense in playing 5 new songs if they won't release the album here.

[fightingilliniJRNY]

Andrew, What about the "new markets"?

I would say that Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala and Panama certainly qualify as "new markets."

[JH'sTXfan]

Mellie, I'm lookin at Tampa. whatcha think? maybe we can get GS to go with. AND catch one of his shows as well? I can't do the Texas dates or Chicago.

I wish San Antonio hadn't closed our amphitheater. Now we're getting skipped.