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The attack of the mad axeman hit NYC this past Wednesday as the BB King Blues Club and Grill saw one of rock’s greatest guitar masters hit the stage in support of he’s new record “Bridge the Gap”. Michael Shenker and company have been on a relentless pace touring the world since Schenker got he’s act together and made a return to the scene in 2011 with “Temple of Rock”, if you enjoyed that record, the new one “Bridge the Gap which is out now is even better!!!. Some tasty treats we’re played off the new one on this cold and bitter night in the big apple. Below you’ll find the exquisite shots courtesy of photographer David Turcotte for MGM. Enjoy the snap shots they tell a story.
Setlist
Michael Schenker
Dates North America Tour
January
9 – Las Vegas, NV – LVCS
10 – Corona, CA – M -15 Concert Theatre
11 – Ramona, CA – Ramona Main Stage Theatre
14 – Denver, CO – Ecks Saloon
16 – Libertyville, IL – Austins
17 – Libertyville, IL – Austins
18 – Toronto, ON – Rockpile West
19 – Toronto, ON – Rockpile East
20 – Englewood, NJ – Bergan Performing Arts Center
21 – Londonberry, NH – Tuepelo Music Hall
22 – New York, NY – Bb Kings Concert Hall
24 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
25 – Poughkeepsie, NY – Chance Theatre
27 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre
28 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
30 – Oaklahoma City, OK – Chameleon Ballroom
31 – Houston, TX – Concert Pub North
February
1 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
6 – San Francisco, CA – Yoshi’S
7 – Orangevale, CA – Boardwalk
8 – Portland, OR – Tba
9 – Seattle, Wa – EL Corazon
12 – Hollywood, CA – House Of Blues
15 – San Juan, Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
16 – Hermosa Beach, CA – St Rocke
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Official Press Release
Award-winning, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release a brand new studio album entitled “Bridge The Gap” in the UK on Monday December 2nd. Released by in-akustik, the album features Schenker’s band Temple of Rock which consists of ex-Scorpions Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass), plus ex-Rainbow’s Doogie White (vocals) and Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards).
The new album features 13 hard-hitting, adrenalin fuelled melodic rock’n’roll songs that showcase Schenker’s distinctive and explosive guitar playing, valiantly underpinned by the ferocious rhythm section of Rarebell and Buchholz, marking the first time Schenker, Rarebell and Buchholz appeared on the same album together since the Scorpions’ 1979 Lovedrive.
Scottish vocalist Doogie White, who co-wrote the album with Schenker, soars across every song, and stamps his enthusiastic personality with every note and phrase. Wayne Findlay adds another dimension to the dynamic, classic Schenker sound with his Dean 7 string guitar and keyboard orchestrations.
Bridge the Gap is a thunderous, explosive collection of brand new songs steeped in shades of dark and light. Musically and lyrically, the new album shows a re-energised guitarist at the top of his game, surrounded by top drawer musicians.
The album was recorded from January to March 2013 at Kidroom Studios, Germany and was produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, and engineered by Voss.
“BRIDGE THE GAP” – TRACK LISTING
1. NEPTUNE RISING
2. WHERE THE WILD WINDS BLOW
3. HORIZONS
4. LORD OF THE LOST AND LONELY
5. ROCK’N’ROLL SYMPHONY
6. TO LIVE FOR THE KING
7. LAND OF THUNDER
8. TEMPLE OF THE HOLY
9. SHINE ON
10. BRIDGES WE HAVE BURNED
11. BECAUSE YOU LIED
12. BLACK MOON RISING
13. DANCE FOR THE PIPER
14. FAITH (VOCALS: DON DOKKEN) (BONUS TRACK)
All songs produced by:
Michael Schenker and Michael Voss
All songs are written by:
Music – Michael Schenker
Lyrics – Doogie White
Except: ‘Neptune Rising’ (Michael Schenker)
Bonus track “Faith” appears on the Special Edition,
featuring Don Dokken (vocals)
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