Gary Pihl and Tom Scholz of BOSTON will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday May 14 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with them by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com
Band BOSTON Kicks Off Summer Tour on June 6, 2008
Remastered Greatest Hits CD Release from Sony Legacy
The legendary band BOSTON will headline the outdoor festival at Marina Park on Friday, June 6 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The show kicks off a summer of stadium, concert and festival dates that will span the United States and Canada.
Seasoned Stryper frontman Michael Sweet and new fan phenom Tommy DeCarlo join BOSTON veterans Jeff Neal, Kimberley Dahme, Gary Pihl and of course, Tom Scholz on stage this summer. Gary, the longest reigning member of BOSTON next to Tom, joined the band in 1985 to help complete “Third Stage,” and through his efforts, the band reemerged in 1987 for the Third Stage Tour, which set stadium records across the US.
In the mid-70’s, Tom Scholz withdrew his life’s savings and used it to record several songs which he had written. By the process of overdubbing, Tom played all the instruments except drums, which were played by his friend Jim Masdea, and Brad Delp sang all of the vocal parts. The resulting demos included 4 songs which attracted the attention of three major record labels and two managers. Following completion of two additional demos which included “More Than a Feeling,” Brad and Tom were signed to Epic Records, released the first album under the name BOSTON in 1976. The album, most of which was recorded by Tom in his basement studio included 5 of the 6 songs embodied on those demo tapes, and became the highest selling debut album of all time.
Many remember where they were when they first heard “More Than a Feeling” or “Hitch a Ride” on the airwaves back in 1976. BOSTON’s self-titled first album has sold over 17 million copies to date, and has seen a resurgence in sales after it was remastered by Scholz, along with their second album, “Don’t Look Back,” in 2006. “Amanda,” from Third Stage in 1986, shot to the top of the charts and held a record-breaking stay at #1, in spite of being the only hit single that year not accompanied by a TV video.
With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, hits like “Peace of Mind,” “Smokin',” and “Rock & Roll Band” are still as ubiquitous on rock and roll radio as they were when they were new. Coinciding with the summer tour is a fully remastered Greatest Hits CD (Sony Legacy.) Lead-off singles from all five BOSTON albums will be included, as well as new photos from throughout the years and liner notes written by Tom Scholz.
BOSTON will be performing many of their classics this summer, including some fan favorites that have not been on the set lists for many years. For complete show itinerary updates, band bios and photos, visit bandboston.com.
Date
City
Venue
Confirmed
June 6 2008
Thunder Bay, Ont
Marina Park
*
June 7 2008
Winnipeg, Man
MTS Center
*
June 13 2008
Hinckley, MN
Grand Casino
*
June 14 2008
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Kewadin Casino
*
June 15 2008
Detroit, MI
DTE Amphitheater
*
June 19 2008
Baton Rouge, LA
River Place
*
June 20 2008
Kinder, LA
Grand Casino Coushatta
*
June 21 2008
San Antonio, TX
Verizon Amphitheater
*
June 22 2008
Houston, TX
Woodlands
*
June 24 2008
Grand Prairie, TX
Nokia Live Theater
*
June 25 2008
Oklahoma City, OK
Zoo Amphitheatre
*
June 27 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Dodge Theater
*
June 28 2008
Las Vegas, NV
Thomas and Mack
*
June 29 2008
Tucson, AZ
Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater
*
July 1 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Gibson Amphitheater
*
July 3 2008
Del Mar, CA
San Diego County Fair/ Grandstand
*
July 4 2008
Reno, NV
Peppermill Hotel Casino-Tuscany Ballroom
*
July 5 2008
Kelseyville, CA
Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa - Field
*
July 7 2008
Saratoga, CA
The Mountain Winery
*
July 10 2008
Seattle, WA
Marymoor Amphitheatre
*
July 11 2008
Boise, ID
Idaho Center Amphitheatre
*
July 12 2008
Wendover, NV
Peppermill Casino
*
July 13 2008
Denver, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheater
*
July 16 2008
Mahnomen, MN
Shooting Star Casino
*
July 17 2008
Cadott, WI
Rock Fest
*
July 18 2008
Monticello, IA
Great Jones Fair
*
July 19 2008
Kansas City, MO
Ameristar Casino
*
July 20 2008
Bloomington, IL
US Cellular Colliseum
*
July 22 2008
Kettering, OH
Fraze Pavilion
*
July 23 2008
Chicago, IL
Charter One Pavilion
*
July 25 2008
St. Louis, MO
The Family Arena
*
July 26 2008
West Bend, WI
Washington County Fair Park (Main Stage)
*
July 27 2008
Elizabeth, IN
Caesar's Indiana
*
Aug 1 2008
Big Flats, NY
Summer Stage
*
Aug 2 2008
Gilford, NH
US Cellular Pavillion
*
Aug 3 2008
Mansfield, MA
Tweeter Center
*
Aug 4 2008
Bethlehem, PA
Musikfest
*
Aug 6 2008
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena
*
Aug 8 2008
Glen Allen, VA
Innsbrook Pavilion
*
Aug 9 2008
Salamanca, NY
Events Center @ Seneca Allegany
*
Aug 10 2008
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Center
*
Aug 12 2008
Wantagh, NY
Nikon Jones Beach
*
Aug 13 2008
Baltimore, MD
The Pier
*
Aug 15 2008
Atlantic City, NJ
Tropicana Casino and Resort
*
Aug 16 2008
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Carolina Crossroads Amphitheater
*
Aug 17 2008
Atlanta, GA
Verizon Amphitheater
*
Aug 19 2008
Greenville, SC
Bi-Lo Center
*
Aug 21 2008
Hollywood, FL
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
*
Aug 26 2008
Syracuse, NY
New York State Fair
*
Aug 31 2008
San Juan, PR
Miguel Agrelot-Colicco de Puerto Rico
*
We are looking forward to our tour this summer! We have 60 preferred seating tickets for each venue... as the tickets become available from each box office, they will be posted on the following link:
Many remember where they were when they first heard “More Than a Feeling” or “Hitch a Ride” on the airwaves back in 1976. BOSTON’s self-titled first album has sold over 17 million copies to date, and has seen a resurgence in sales after it was remastered by Scholz, along with their second album, “Don’t Look Back,” in 2006. “Amanda,” from Third Stage in 1986, shot to the top of the charts and held a record-breaking stay at #1, in spite of being the only hit single that year not accompanied by a TV video.