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May 4, 2008
- There will be two new releases from Steve's label Howesound on June 4:
"Motif" (details on that album below), and "The Haunted Melody" from the
Steve Howe Trio.
Both can be preordered from
Amazon UK and
Play.com.
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April 6,
2008
- Steve's newest release is "Motif", which
literally
features solo performances from his solo repertoire along with some new
compositions. It is currently available at the Asia shows, and will later be
available through other outlets (info forthcoming).
Here's what Steve has to say about
the project, from the CD's notes.
"Motif" Volume 1, is the first
part of a collection that will cover
all my solo "one man" guitar tunes. Several solos have premiered
on group CDs, or live CDs. There seemed no one place to go to
reference this most enjoyable aspect of my work. These tunes have
become my exclusive repertoire, allowing my writing a long leash,
arranging opportunities, and the pick of any tune that I want to
interpret.
I recorded the Gretsch guitar tracks in 2005, then the others in
2007, once I'd realized the calling. This was to build up a complete
overview of my solo guitar music, afresh in the studio.
I've occasionally changed the style of guitar used on previously
released tunes, and recorded the first studio versions of others. For
these, along with four new pieces plus Trambone, by Chet Atkins, I
utilize 9 different guitars: 2 electrics, 3 folk guitars, 2 Spanish
guitars,
a 12 string and a dobro slide guitar. All are solo performances, no
overdubs.
April 5, 2008
- Asia is now on tour in North America, which features selections from their
new album "Phoenix". Visit the
original ASIA site for information on
the album, tour, and other appearances--including
in-store acoustic performance at J&R in NYC.
March 16, 2008
- The Steve Howe Trio have announced the following tour dates.
June 5
Huntingdon Hall, Worcester - 01905
611427
June 6
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal - 01539
725133
June 7
Sage, Gateshead - 0191 443 4661
June 8
Millfield Arts Centre, Edmonton,
North London - 020 8807 6680
June 12
The Brook,
Southampton - 023 8055 5366
June 13
Cheese & Grain, Frome
- 01373 455420
June 14
The Hub,
Plymouth - 0871 291948
June 15
Ronnie Scotts,
London - 020 7439 0747
June 18
Phoenix Arts Centre,
Exeter - 01392 667080
June 19
Komedia, Brighton - 01273 647100
June 20
Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells -
01892 678678
June 21
Swindon Arts Centre, Swindon -
01793 614837
June 22
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry - 024
7652 4524
January 12, 2008 - Asia has announced the title of their forthcoming
studio album, "Phoenix", due from Frontiers Records in April. The band will
be playing songs from the new album on the road in 2008.
Complete information can be found on the
original ASIA site.
