Message to Fans on Neal's Blog on JF

[G.I.Jim]

When Perry left the band, Open Arms should have went with him.

COME ON MAN!!! It's not a bad song!

for a bathroom break, it's perfect ...

I'm kind of liking it more with the changes and more Neal in it.

Me too

I love the moaning and groaning of Neal's guitar.

I'm detecting some sort of subliminal sexual imagery, here... but I'm a teenager, and I tend to detect it everywhere.

Gideon...THAT was the funniest and most honest post I've seen all day! Keep up the good job. Oh...and has anyone told you you'll go blind........................................................................If you sit too close to the tv? Just checking!

[hoagiepete]

Maybe they can bring Blades in for a song or two.

I had a fantasy that they shitcanned Ross and brought in Blades. But I like Ross, I don't know if they should do that...

Where does Blades compare (other than writing) next to Ross? Is he a better bassist? Singer?

As a bassist, probably no different, as a singer ten times better.
Maybe Ross can call his ex, didn't she help write Wheel in the sky?

It's settled then.

We, Journey's unofficial management, have fired Ross Valory.

We will await anxiously for Neal's blog where hen can inform us that Ross has opted for early payment on his social security and Blades has come on board. Another development will be that Tommy Shaw has officially quit Styx and will come on board also, and will help lead a more legitimate double guitar attack with Cain spending more time with the whale.

What are you smoking today?

I could take a hit of that...whatever it is. I'd pay to see/hear it!

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

HINT: PIRANHA BLUES II

Forget all that jazz fusion new age crap! We want another PB album, damn!t.


later~

thank you.

been waitin F-O-R-E-V-A-H!!!!!!!!

(opps -- shouting--pardon)

we're just sayin, our blues brother. help us out here, Neal.

[StevePerryHair]

We're not playing a lot of the main cities this year because we couldn't play some of the smaller cities last year and really want to hit everywhere we missed.

Stay cool

Neal

problablly cause they cant fill most big venues in cities touring alone,its easier to fill the fairs and small venues,thats more beleivable, {which is fine with me}

Some of the smaller cities still have big venues though....

Actually many of the smaller cities are not really that small (Grand Rapids MI 2nd largest city in MI with 1 million plus people, New Orleans 750,000 plus people, Boise Idaho 587,689 people, Reno Nevda 700,000 people...and those are just a few of the cities their playing at). Yes these are smaller cities than what they usually play it, but still good size places to play.

As far as these places having smaller venues, actually many of these cities have arena's that hold 10-15,000 people. New orleans arena holds 19,000, van andel arena=13,000; mohegan sun arena=10,000; verizon wireless arena=12,000; taco bell arena=13,000; richmond coliseum=13,500; and bok center=13,600.

By now Journey has definetly built their fanbase back up and has alot alot of newly gained popularity and recognition. I think these guys will not have a problem filling these arena's with heart.

Likewise, Journey is playing Columbus, Ohio -- hardly a "small city", with 750,000 and 1.5 million total in the metro area. The venue that they're playing at -- the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State University -- can be configured to seat 20,000 for concerts. (It's the biggest arena in the Big 10.) Smartly, Journey playing in Columbus means that about 8 million people are within a 2-hour drive of the venue. Journey will get thousands of concert-goers driving in from Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Cleveland to attend -- especially since there are no (at least yet) concerts scheduled in those areas.

I'd say there is at least a 90% chance of Journey selling-out the 20,000-seat "Schott". If Journey plays the venue with Heart, I'd say the probability of selling-out is nearly 100%.

Yes, on a Wed. night I believe, brilliant!!

[Since 78]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

[stevew2]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

You are missing the finer things in life son

[Since 78]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

You are missing the finer things in life son

Thanks SW2! Ill try to keep that in mind! Do I owe you a nickle?

[stevew2]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

You are missing the finer things in life son

Thanks SW2! Ill try to keep that in mind! Do I owe you a nickle?

I take wooden ones

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

I wouldn't say he killed it but it is most definitely not what it was.

Long live INFINITY!!

[KenTheDude]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

I wouldn't say he killed it but it is most definitely not what it was.

Long live INFINITY!!

How long? For infinity?

[jrnyjetster]

Good news.
If in Dec. 1997 or March 1998 you'd've told me in spring 09 the band would be poised to tour, record its 4th full album since TBF and release its 3rd DVD of the current band, I'd've said "I'll take it" and of course I will.

So would I, but little did we know about all the BS that came along with it.

NIG, all water under the bridge brotha..it is what it is and we don't have to like what went down with Augeri and Soto, but the fact remains that Journey has never been more successful(post Perry) than they have over the past 2 years w/Arnel. This next CD will be the defining factor for Arnel and Journey as to whether or not they can keep this momentum flowing.....

[jrny84]

We're not playing a lot of the main cities this year because we couldn't play some of the smaller cities last year and really want to hit everywhere we missed.

Stay cool

Neal

problablly cause they cant fill most big venues in cities touring alone,its easier to fill the fairs and small venues,thats more beleivable, {which is fine with me}

Some of the smaller cities still have big venues though....

Actually many of the smaller cities are not really that small (Grand Rapids MI 2nd largest city in MI with 1 million plus people, New Orleans 750,000 plus people, Boise Idaho 587,689 people, Reno Nevda 700,000 people...and those are just a few of the cities their playing at). Yes these are smaller cities than what they usually play it, but still good size places to play.

As far as these places having smaller venues, actually many of these cities have arena's that hold 10-15,000 people. New orleans arena holds 19,000, van andel arena=13,000; mohegan sun arena=10,000; verizon wireless arena=12,000; taco bell arena=13,000; richmond coliseum=13,500; and bok center=13,600.

By now Journey has definetly built their fanbase back up and has alot alot of newly gained popularity and recognition. I think these guys will not have a problem filling these arena's with heart.

Likewise, Journey is playing Columbus, Ohio -- hardly a "small city", with 750,000 and 1.5 million total in the metro area. The venue that they're playing at -- the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State University -- can be configured to seat 20,000 for concerts. (It's the biggest arena in the Big 10.) Smartly, Journey playing in Columbus means that about 8 million people are within a 2-hour drive of the venue. Journey will get thousands of concert-goers driving in from Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Cleveland to attend -- especially since there are no (at least yet) concerts scheduled in those areas.

I'd say there is at least a 90% chance of Journey selling-out the 20,000-seat "Schott". If Journey plays the venue with Heart, I'd say the probability of selling-out is nearly 100%.

Yes, on a Wed. night I believe, brilliant!!

Yeah, exactly! Since Heart is just considered a special guest at the arena shows, Journey should be playing for at least 2 hours right?? They should have a nice lengthly set list for the concerts!

[Jana]

Neal, what about Florida? Are we the land of the forgotten?

[steveo777]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFioizsgrlA

Found some of Arnel's song writing. Hopefully he will have a good part in writing the rockers. I love his rock voice.

[StevePerryHair]

We're not playing a lot of the main cities this year because we couldn't play some of the smaller cities last year and really want to hit everywhere we missed.

Stay cool

Neal

problablly cause they cant fill most big venues in cities touring alone,its easier to fill the fairs and small venues,thats more beleivable, {which is fine with me}

Some of the smaller cities still have big venues though....

Actually many of the smaller cities are not really that small (Grand Rapids MI 2nd largest city in MI with 1 million plus people, New Orleans 750,000 plus people, Boise Idaho 587,689 people, Reno Nevda 700,000 people...and those are just a few of the cities their playing at). Yes these are smaller cities than what they usually play it, but still good size places to play.

As far as these places having smaller venues, actually many of these cities have arena's that hold 10-15,000 people. New orleans arena holds 19,000, van andel arena=13,000; mohegan sun arena=10,000; verizon wireless arena=12,000; taco bell arena=13,000; richmond coliseum=13,500; and bok center=13,600.

By now Journey has definetly built their fanbase back up and has alot alot of newly gained popularity and recognition. I think these guys will not have a problem filling these arena's with heart.

Likewise, Journey is playing Columbus, Ohio -- hardly a "small city", with 750,000 and 1.5 million total in the metro area. The venue that they're playing at -- the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State University -- can be configured to seat 20,000 for concerts. (It's the biggest arena in the Big 10.) Smartly, Journey playing in Columbus means that about 8 million people are within a 2-hour drive of the venue. Journey will get thousands of concert-goers driving in from Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Cleveland to attend -- especially since there are no (at least yet) concerts scheduled in those areas.

I'd say there is at least a 90% chance of Journey selling-out the 20,000-seat "Schott". If Journey plays the venue with Heart, I'd say the probability of selling-out is nearly 100%.

Yes, on a Wed. night I believe, brilliant!!

Yeah, exactly! Since Heart is just considered a special guest at the arena shows, Journey should be playing for at least 2 hours right?? They should have a nice lengthly set list for the concerts!

Actually, I was being sarcastic! I should have used rolly eyes They pick a city like Columbus, central to so many other large cities that people could travel from, and they have it on a weekday. A lot of people can't travel on week days. It would have been much smarter to have that be a Friday or Saturday venue. Cleveland last year was great! It was on a weekend and it was close enough to major other major cities for some of us to travel there. That never would have happened had it not been a weekend.

[jrny84]

We're not playing a lot of the main cities this year because we couldn't play some of the smaller cities last year and really want to hit everywhere we missed.

Stay cool

Neal

problablly cause they cant fill most big venues in cities touring alone,its easier to fill the fairs and small venues,thats more beleivable, {which is fine with me}

Some of the smaller cities still have big venues though....

Actually many of the smaller cities are not really that small (Grand Rapids MI 2nd largest city in MI with 1 million plus people, New Orleans 750,000 plus people, Boise Idaho 587,689 people, Reno Nevda 700,000 people...and those are just a few of the cities their playing at). Yes these are smaller cities than what they usually play it, but still good size places to play.

As far as these places having smaller venues, actually many of these cities have arena's that hold 10-15,000 people. New orleans arena holds 19,000, van andel arena=13,000; mohegan sun arena=10,000; verizon wireless arena=12,000; taco bell arena=13,000; richmond coliseum=13,500; and bok center=13,600.

By now Journey has definetly built their fanbase back up and has alot alot of newly gained popularity and recognition. I think these guys will not have a problem filling these arena's with heart.

Likewise, Journey is playing Columbus, Ohio -- hardly a "small city", with 750,000 and 1.5 million total in the metro area. The venue that they're playing at -- the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State University -- can be configured to seat 20,000 for concerts. (It's the biggest arena in the Big 10.) Smartly, Journey playing in Columbus means that about 8 million people are within a 2-hour drive of the venue. Journey will get thousands of concert-goers driving in from Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Cleveland to attend -- especially since there are no (at least yet) concerts scheduled in those areas.

I'd say there is at least a 90% chance of Journey selling-out the 20,000-seat "Schott". If Journey plays the venue with Heart, I'd say the probability of selling-out is nearly 100%.

Yes, on a Wed. night I believe, brilliant!!

Yeah, exactly! Since Heart is just considered a special guest at the arena shows, Journey should be playing for at least 2 hours right?? They should have a nice lengthly set list for the concerts!

Actually, I was being sarcastic! I should have used rolly eyes They pick a city like Columbus, central to so many other large cities that people could travel from, and they have it on a weekday. A lot of people can't travel on week days. It would have been much smarter to have that be a Friday or Saturday venue. Cleveland last year was great! It was on a weekend and it was close enough to major other major cities for some of us to travel there. That never would have happened had it not been a weekend.

Heck they played in Detroit 2 plus million people on a weekday, the place was sold out! Yeah it sucks that everytime journey seems to come to MI they play during the week, but people still show up and travel, especially if its in the summer when people take time off and vacations and such.

[hoagiepete]

Man, I'm gone for 5 minutes and look what happens. Open Arms becoming a show piece for Neal's guitar work? I dont care how much of a solo he interjects in to the song, it's still pure sapp. Open Arms is the song that broke Journey away from being considered a hard rock group and got them going down the road toward adult contemporary stardom. Faithfully slays that song and shows how to do a ballad without totally imasculating yourself and ending up on The last American virgin soundtrack. That's another mystery, how does a song go from a awesome movie like Heavy Metal and end up in a teen angst flick one year later?

Dude! This is exactly what Ive been saying! Jonathan Cain killed a perfectly good Rock Band! He should have stayed with the Baby's. I also count Rolie as an accessory for leaving the Band in the hands of a twisted Monster like Cain! Yeah, I know I'm losing it!

I wouldn't say he killed it but it is most definitely not what it was.

Long live INFINITY!!

How long? For infinity?

and Beyond!!!!!

[Jana]

After today's fiasco and message from Steve re that concert and nothing else to his fans I appreciate Neal's passion and love of performing all these years even more. I can't wait for his new album. You rock, Neal.

[Ehwmatt2]

After today's fiasco and message from Steve re that concert and nothing else to his fans I appreciate Neal's passion and love of performing all these years even more. I can't wait for his new album. You rock, Neal.

Yep, no doubt

[Since 78]

After today's fiasco and message from Steve re that concert and nothing else to his fans I appreciate Neal's passion and love of performing all these years even more. I can't wait for his new album. You rock, Neal.

Yep, no doubt

+1

[weatherman90]

After today's fiasco and message from Steve re that concert and nothing else to his fans I appreciate Neal's passion and love of performing all these years even more. I can't wait for his new album. You rock, Neal.

Yep, no doubt

+1

Yes, let's give this man some props! One of rock's best and busiest.

[nutz4Neal]

When Perry left the band, Open Arms should have went with him.

That is rough, but OA is a bit slow...money maker 'tho.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

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Long live INFINITY!!

How long? For infinity?

hehe

yeah or longer.

[Chubby321]

I believe the "Try before you buy" period is over and Arnel is officially part of the band now.

Looks like Neal may have read our posts regarding AP's Status. More proof that MR rocks.

http://www.journeymusic.com/pages/member_blog/10359

"Just in case there's any doubt about Arnel being a full band member... He is and has been for some time now. He will be writing the new record with us .have a great day!"
Neal

Arnel getting writing credits? That's why I finally believe Journey will turn out more of a rocker this time. Jon is gonna have to do a lot of tongue biting, I'll bet. No sappy ballads?

Have you guys heard this?

http://arnelpineda.ning.com/forum/attac ... 8%3A253121

Looking Glass (3:50) - South Border, Arnel Pineda of 9MM
Lyrics by: Atty. Dante Jacinto / Music by: Jay Durias / Arranged by: Jay Durias
Album: The Way We Do 2001

AP was asked to contribute vocals for one song “Looking Glass” by Filipino band South Border on their 2001 album "The Way We Do" (Jessica Joy)