GLENN HUGHES Tour 2008

GLENN HUGHES Schedules European Tour Dates

GLENN HUGHES (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has lined up the following European dates in May/June:

May
10 - Smuget - Oslo, Norway
11 - Smuget - Oslo, Norway (acoustic show - Q&A/meet & greet session)
13 - Spectrum - Augsburg, Germany
15 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany
16 - Musiktheater Rex - Lorsch, Germany
17 - Stadthalle - Metzingen, Germany
19 - Retro Music Hall - Prague, Czech Republic
20 - Masters Of Rock Cafe - Zlin, Czech Republic
22 - A38 - Budapest, Hungary
23 - Divadlo Arena - Bratislava, Slovakia
24 - Media Park - Ljubljana, Slovenia
26 - Teatro Fanin - Bologna, Italy
27 - Music Drome - Milan, Italy
30 - Spirit of 66 - Verviers, Belgium
31 - De Boerderij - Zoetermeer, Netherlands

June
1 - Plato - Helmond, Netherlands

As previously reported, Hughes and friends recorded a new album in the final weeks of 2007. Glenn recently issued the following update:

"Hi everyone,

Well, well... I have in my hand the Master copy of the new album... yeah, I've already told you how I feel about it... I'm overjoyed, and I honestly can say that I am overcome with great happiness.

Writing songs is the center of my life, and to finally hear the finished Master of the new work has made me realize how far I've come since that fateful day in December '91.

This album is a gift to myself that I want to share with all of you. I will announce the title here and a voice message on my MySpace page very soon. Also the record company.... we are scheduled for a world release party the first week of May."

Glenn Hughes live dates:

February
24 - The Emerald Theater - Mt. Clemens, MI (with Chad Smith)

March
13 - IndigO2/ChildLine Rocks - London, UK
29 - Namsos Rockfestival - Namsos, Norway

May
9 - Lillehammer Rock Weekend - Lillehammer, Norway
10 - Smuget - Oslo, Norway
11 - Smuget - Oslo, Norway (acoustic show - Q&A/meet & greet session)
13 - Spectrum - Augsburg, Germany
15 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany
16 - Musiktheater Rex - Lorsch, Germany
17 - Stadthalle - Metzingen, Germany
19 - Retro Music Hall - Prague, Czech Republic
20 - Masters Of Rock Cafe - Zlin, Czech Republic
22 - A38 - Budapest, Hungary
23 - Divadlo Arena - Bratislava, Slovakia
24 - Media Park - Ljubljana, Slovenia
26 - Teatro Fanin - Bologna, Italy
27 - Music Drome - Milan, Italy
28 - Boathouse Theatre - Fredrikstad, Norway
29 - Namsos Rockfestival - Norway
30 - Spirit of 66 - Verviers, Belgium
31 - De Boerderij - Zoetermeer, Netherlands

June
1 - Plato - Helmond, Netherlands

July
25 - Catton Hall, Rock & Blues Custom Show - Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, UK

GLENN HUGHES - New UK Dates; "Funk", Mel Galley Update

Coast To Coast : The GLENN HUGHES Fanzine has issued the following update:

"Just a quick update on a couple more gigs just confirmed for the First Underground Nuclear Tour 2008 - this time in the UK!...

June
6 - The Robin 2 - Wolverhampton, England
7 - Liverpool Academy - Liverpool, England

These are now confirmed dates with tickets on sale at the venues as of today!

More to follow...

Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style, blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes' calling card. He's known as a singer's singer. In fact, STEVIE WONDER once called Hughes his favourite white singer. THE KLF famously dubbed him 'The Voice of Rock' after Glenn provided the incredible vocals for their international mega hit 'What Time Is Love?', and since then, the name has stuck, and few - if any - would refute it.

Finding enormous international fame with DEEP PURPLE in the 70's, and with a successful and critically acclaimed solo career since the early 90's, Glenn's recent albums have featured his musical brother-in arms Chad Smith from the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS on drums. Glenn?'s new album, First Underground Nuclear Kitchen - due for release in May 2008 - again features Chad Smith on drums, and was produced by Glenn and engineered by Grammy award winning Jim Scott (AUDIOSLAVE, DIXIE CHICKS) and promises to be the finest yet in a long and distinguished career.

Glenn has also just left an updated voice message regarding the new album and tour dates, plus a plea to support Mel Galley in his time of need, over on his here page.

New Song Coming Soon!...

One of the new songs, 'Love Communion', from "FUNK", will be featured on a soon to be released promotional CD from Frontiers Records.

Frontiers Records has set a March 14th release date for Rock The Bones Vol. VI, a CD collection containing new material from Glenn, ASIA, DOKKEN, JORN and JIMI JAMISON, along with some of the label's previously released "hits."

The tracklisting for the compilation is as follows: ASIA - 'Never Again', STEVE LUKATHER - 'Ever Changing Times' (Radio Edit), GLENN HUGHES - 'Love Communion' (Radio Edit), DOKKEN - 'Heart To Stone', WHITE LION - 'Dreams', HOUSE OF LORDS - 'Come To My Kingdom', JIMI JAMISON - 'Behind The Music', JORN - 'Lonely Are The Brave', ROYAL HUNT - 'The First Rock', LEVERAGE 'Sentenced', SAINT DEMON - 'My Heart', WORK OF ART - 'Why Do I?', KHYMERA - 'Burn Out', MICHAEL KISKE - 'You Always Walk Alone', PLACES OF POWER (featuring Philip Bardowell and Bruce Turgon) - 'The Passage', FROM THE INSIDE (featuring Danny Vaughn) - 'Light Years', ECLIPSE - 'How To Mend A Broken Heart', SILENT RAGE - 'Four Letter Word'.

Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp - Hollywood, CA...

House of Blues All Star Night..

For those of you who are not attending the camp, you can still go to the final night's performance at the House of Blues - February 18th.

Cheer on the campers and counselors as they battle it out to see who is the best band after 4 days in the studio working with their rockstar counselor.

Glenn will be playing with the band he counseled during the week - in addition, Cliff Williams of AC/DC will perform with each band. Following the camper - "Battle Of The Bands" will be an all-star jam not to be missed with special guests! It's sure to be a real treat!

The fun begins at 7 PM at the Sunset Strip, House of Blues in West Hollywood, California. (Ticket info here).

Detroit Gig With Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)...

A final reminder that kGlenn will be playing a gig in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 with Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Joining them will be Jeff Kollman (guitar) and Ed Roth (keys).

It is actually in Mt. Clemens which is about an hour outside of Detroit... location details can be had at the venue's website (http://www.emeraldtheater.com ).

Tickets are still onsale via Ticketmaster (USA).

MEL GALLEY...

It is with great sadness we learn from Mel that his recent cancer diagnosis has now been deemed terminal.

Be sure and visit his MySpace page to read a message from Mel directly.

If you would like to send cards, letters or other correspondence to Mel, Glenn has kindly offered to pass them along to Mel, when he visits with him in early March.

Please send them care of Glenn to:

Glenn Hughes
PO Box 2207
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
USA

Mel's wife Annette, was also very kind by passing along this message to everyone:

"To Everyone who has sent their wishes and prayers to my dear husband....

He has such beautiful friends.

God Bless and Thank You

Love Annette x."