ASIA

ASIA - All Four Original Members Return With Triumphant Reunion 2006 U.S. Reunion Tour


BW&BK has received the following press release:

Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, and John Wetton, the four original members of ASIA are currently thrilling U.S. audiences with a reunion tour that has packed venues from coast to coast and gathered rave reviews from fans and critics, alike.

Performing material from the band’s first two albums and rock classics made famous from the member’s other bands (YES, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, KING CRIMSON and THE BUGGLES).
Asia has quickly become one of the hottest tickets of the summer season.

“Our initial optimism was more than rewarded by the enthusiasm of our fans.” says, John Wetton. Adds Geoff Downes: “ It’s great finally to give something musically back to those Asia fans who have remained with us patiently all these years. Many of them never were able to see the band on the original tours we did.”

The group kicked off their first tour together in 23 years with a sold out show at The Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY on August 29th, and has continued on its 19 city tour playing to thousands of delighted fans.

Some high points have included a two day run at New York City’s prestigious Nokia Theater on September 8th and 9th, and headlining the annual Oyster Festival in Norwalk, CT to an enthusiastic crowd of over 6,000.

Sold out concerts in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Milwaukee followed, and the band departed for the West Coast on September 18th to conclude it's tour with shows in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Palm Desert.

The nearly two hour show features all of original Asia’s biggest hits ('Heat Of The Moment', 'Only Time Will Tell', 'Sole Survivor', 'Wildest Dreams', 'Here Comes The Feeling'), as well as two unplugged songs from its second album ('Don’t Cry' and 'The Smile Has Left Your Eyes') Songs such as Yes’ 'Roundabout', ELP’s 'Fanfare For The Common Man', The Buggles 'Video Killed The Radio Star', and King Crimson’s 'Court of The Crimson King', help make Asia’s concerts an unforgettable experience.

“The response to this tour shows how much our music still means to these fans,” says drummer Carl Palmer. “We look forward to more tours in the future and the opportunity to reach out to as many fans as possible.”

Remaining tour dates include:

September
21 in Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
22 in Fountain Hills, AZ - Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
23 in Los Angeles, CA - Canyon Club
24 in Palm Desert, CA - McCallum Theater