June 16, 2012
Starlight Music Series
Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater
College Station, TX 77842
8:30pm approx showtime
Free show
More info: http://www2.cstx.gov/pc/starlight/2011/index.html

Complete live show listing: http://www.theASIAband.com/tour-dates/

July 7, 2012: Fremont Street Free Concert
Las Vegas, NV

July 21, 2012: Marquee 15
Corona, CA

August 9, 2012
Havana – New Hope, PA

August 11, 2012
The Blitz at Buffalo Hollow – Petersburg, OH

More to come!

Here’s a great news article covering the event in general.

As a special tribute to Ronnie, we played a version of the song “Sitting in a Dream” originally sung by Ronnie on the Roger Glover album “The Butterfly Ball and Grasshopper’s Feast”.

We met up with a lot of friends including Simon Wright, Glenn Hughes, Geezer Butler, Keith Emerson, Mike Fraser, Gene Kirkland and Eddie Trunk. Here are a few photos from the night:

Erik Norlander, Keith Emerson, Glenn Hughes, Geezer Butler, John Payne, Jay Schellen

The band with Wendy Dio

Jay Schellen, Erik Norlander, John Payne and Keith Emerson

Erik Norlander, Simon Wright and John Payne

Erik Norlander with the night's setlist

More information and how to support the fund: http://diocancerfund.org/events/

October 15, 2011 at Diamond Jo Casino Worth, 7:30pm showtime.
777 Diamond Jo Lane, Northwood, IA 50459

Tickets are $15, Ticket info: http://www.diamondjoworth.com/ or call 877-323-5566.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2011

Los Angeles, CA – Classic and progressive rock band ASIA Featuring John Payne announce a series of summer live dates with a new member, incredible virtuoso guitarist Bruce Bouillet:

August 12, 2011 Coconut Creek, Florida: Seminole Casino
August 13, 2011 Hollister, CA: Peppertree Ranch/Guerra Family Cellars
August 26, 2011 Lewiston Idaho: Hot August Nights at Pioneer Park
August 27, 2011 Moses Lake, WA: Moses Lake Centennial Amphitheater (FREE SHOW)
September 2, 2011 Denver, CO: A Taste of Colorado (FREE SHOW)
September 3, 2011 Dubuque, IA: Diamond Jo Casino, Mississippi Moon Bar

Bruce Bouillet

Bouillet made his name playing explosive, yet precise melodic guitar with Racer X and The Scream. Later he formed Epidemic, touring with acts including Nickelback and Seether. In 2005, Bouillet won a Grammy® award for his production work with Motorhead. He also works with Paul Gilbert, with whom he recently toured as part of G3, along with with Joe Satriani and John Petrucci. He has just finished his third solo instrumental album.

Bruce is now working with the band in the studio on their upcoming album “Americana”. “The band and myself are excited to welcome our good friend Bruce and look forward to a new chapter for us all,” remarked John Payne.

The ASIA Featuring John Payne lineup is:
John Payne (lead vocals, bass)
Bruce Bouillet (guitars, backing vocals)
Erik Norlander (keyboards, backing vocals)
Jay Schellen (drums, backing vocals)

John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton. With John Payne fronting the band, ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums, several live albums, a live DVD and toured the world extensively for 14 years.

Bruce Bouillet and John Payne

In 2006, Geoff Downes left the band to reform the 1982 line up for their 25th anniversary. On the 9th of May 2006, John Payne, Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Carl Palmer and Steve Howe contractually agreed that John Payne would continue his 14 year legacy with ASIA as “ASIA Featuring John Payne”.

ASIA Featuring John Payne have been touring in North America since 2008, with noted keyboardist Erik Norlander and progressive rock drummer Jay Schellen. In 2009 the band released an EP entitled “Military Man”. A new studio album entitled “Americana” is planned for release in 2011.

More information: http://www.theASIAband.com

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For additional details on above mentioned shows:
August 12, 2011 Coconut Creek, Florida: Seminole Casino
info: http://www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com

August 13, 2011 Hollister, CA: Peppertree Ranch/Guerra Family Cellars
Info phone: 831-902-5354, http://www.HollisterConcerts.com

August 26, 2011 Lewiston Idaho: Hot August Nights at Pioneer Park
info: http://www.lewistonhan.com

August 27, 2011 Moses Lake, WA: Moses Lake Centennial Amphitheater (FREE SHOW)
info: http://mlrec.com/concert-series_312.html

September 2, 2011 Denver, CO: A Taste of Colorado (FREE SHOW)
info: http://www.atasteofcolorado.com

September 3, 2011 Dubuque, IA: The Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo’s Casino
info: http://dubuquetickets.diamondjo.com/

Press contact:
Barry Solomon, BIS MANAGEMENT CO.
email: bsplease@earthlink.net
9229 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 710
Los Angeles, California 90069
Tel. (310) 300 2910
Fax (310) 888 8879

September 3, 2011 at Diamond Jo Casino, 8:00pm showtime.

Ticket info: http://dubuquetickets.diamondjo.com/

Saturday, July 23 at the Ramona Mainstage (just north of San Diego, CA).

Join John Payne and Mitch Perry on a journey through more than 20 years of ASIA’s music with dual acoustic guitar and vocals. Between songs they will share humorous stories about life on the road and anecdotes behind the hit songs.

Tickets and Info: www.ramonamainstage.com