Sons of Apollo (feat. Portnoy & Sherinian)

[hefdaddy42]

I’m a DT fan since 94 and with a view and opinion from my experiences of hearing and seeing the band

You're a fan since 94? 

Well it can hardly be helped if I discover the band in 94 can it?

Wasnt Awake released in 1994?
I believe that was the Kevin Moore era as Jordan did live performances with DT after Kevin left which was before they hired Derek...
So i presume he was a Kevin Moore fan at some stage for that album

Yes, Awake was released in 94, but Moore quit before the album was released, and Rudess only played one show with the band. Derek played the Awake tour as a hired gun before later becoming a member of the band.

[TAC]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

[wolfking]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Gotta love Tim reminding everyone that he's seen every fucking band ever on every single fucking tour since before I was fucking born!!

 

[TAC]

 

I was just saying that I wasn't aware that Moore had left until I actually saw the band on stage without him. Primitive times!

[wolfking]

I was just saying that I wasn't aware that Moore had left until I actually saw the band on stage without him. Primitive times!

Yeah I know, just having a dig at ya.  I'm just jealous mate, that's all it is. 

[Stadler]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Similar thing for me; AC/DC, Blow Up Your Video tour.  Found out later that Malcolm was in rehab and it was Stevie playing. 

[bill1971]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Similar thing for me; AC/DC, Blow Up Your Video tour.  Found out later that Malcolm was in rehab and it was Stevie playing.

Almost the same thing happened on August 14th in 1974, I was looking forward to seeing John Rutsey play those fills live and was very disappointed  to see someone new behind the kit. Neil filled in admirably and is definitely more technical but clearly the "soul" was gone from Rush.

[Podaar]

 

[gzarruk]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Similar thing for me; AC/DC, Blow Up Your Video tour.  Found out later that Malcolm was in rehab and it was Stevie playing.

Almost the same thing happened on August 14th in 1974, I was looking forward to seeing John Rutsey play those fills live and was very disappointed  to see someone new behind the kit. Neil filled in admirably and is definitely more technical but clearly the "soul" was gone from Rush.

 

[Lowdz]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Similar thing for me; AC/DC, Blow Up Your Video tour.  Found out later that Malcolm was in rehab and it was Stevie playing.

Almost the same thing happened on August 14th in 1974, I was looking forward to seeing John Rutsey play those fills live and was very disappointed  to see someone new behind the kit. Neil filled in admirably and is definitely more technical but clearly the "soul" was gone from Rush.

 

I’ve never forgiven Alice Cooper for not bringing Vinnie Moore on the Hey Stoopid european tour. Was so looking forward to seeing my favourite guitarist as I knew he was on the US tour, and suddenly there’s this average player and no Vinnie. Pretty much ruined the gig for me.

[Cool Chris]

"NO BETTE MIDDELER?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bRWVLEHZpk

[Stadler]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Similar thing for me; AC/DC, Blow Up Your Video tour.  Found out later that Malcolm was in rehab and it was Stevie playing.

Almost the same thing happened on August 14th in 1974, I was looking forward to seeing John Rutsey play those fills live and was very disappointed  to see someone new behind the kit. Neil filled in admirably and is definitely more technical but clearly the "soul" was gone from Rush.

Hahaha.  I suppose you yearn for Rod Evans in Deep Purple, too?   

[rumborak]

BTW, anybody know what the voice says at 8:00 in Opus Maximum?

[Adami]

BTW, anybody know what the voice says at 8:00 in Opus Maximum?

"TONIGHT WE DINE AT DENNY'S!"

[The Walrus]

The voice says "it's #MinotaurMonday"

[bosk1]

It's always #MinotaurMonday somewhere

[Madman Shepherd]

Gotta love life before the internet. Saw the opening night (actually opening two nights) of the Awake tour and I had no idea Moore had left. I was like Who The F is that on keyboards. I didn't recognize him as Sherinian, who I had seen in Alice Cooper's band,  because he had short hair.

Similar thing for me; AC/DC, Blow Up Your Video tour.  Found out later that Malcolm was in rehab and it was Stevie playing.

Almost the same thing happened on August 14th in 1974, I was looking forward to seeing John Rutsey play those fills live and was very disappointed  to see someone new behind the kit. Neil filled in admirably and is definitely more technical but clearly the "soul" was gone from Rush.

Hahaha.  I suppose you yearn for Rod Evans in Deep Purple, too?   

Actually, I do.  Sucks he disappeared after 1980.  He kicked ass in Captain Beyond, too!

[RodrigoAltaf]

BTW, anybody know what the voice says at 8:00 in Opus Maximum?

I think it says something about a "solo". Or at least that's what I could figure out.

[SystematicThought]

On the subject of voices, way off topic, but never have had a better opportunity to ask. What's the voice say on Acid Rain on the Scenes from New York album at 1:45? Is it really "Shake that thing, Momma?"

[Adami]

On the subject of voices, way off topic, but never have had a better opportunity to ask. What's the voice say on Acid Rain on the Scenes from New York album at 1:45? Is it really "Shake that thing, Momma?"

Yup!

[the keyboard wizard]

Ron is such a nice guy: he signed more than 40 pics for the unofficial French fan club

[bosk1]

That's really cool! 

[cramx3]

Between the drama and the music, got to say from my perspective, Ron came off amazing with this release.  None of the smack talk and awesome execution.  I'm a fan who wasn't familiar with him at all before.

[Cool Chris]

Ron is such a nice guy: he signed more than 40 pics for the unofficial French fan club

That's 8 pics for each member! 

[Ravenfoul]

So I don't post much, but yeah, I listen to the album occasionally. I feel some inklings of good music here and there, honestly I wish they weren't so diverse. I think they could do some really cool prog shit if they just embraced it. Divine Addiction is my favoire aside from Lab/God. I think their second album will really determine where they will be music wise. I think it'll be closer to one sound rather than a mix of prog/rock, but of course I could be wrong. Ron is a super sweet guy and an amazing player. I've always loved Derek's playing but I find his whole attitude really off-putting and weird considering his past attitude has been so... good? I don't know. Hopefully the band improves for the better in the second album.

[bill1971]

Ron is such a nice guy: he signed more than 40 pics for the unofficial French fan club

That's 8 pics for each member! 

LOL! I was going to respond in a similar fashion but you put it far better than I ever could.

 

[The Walrus]

I looked at some of the fan clubs yesterday. Why is a guy from Ohio in the Indonesia fan club 

[Stadler]

I looked at some of the fan clubs yesterday. Why is a guy from Ohio in the Indonesia fan club 

Better exchange rate on the dues.

[SwedishGoose]

American live dates in February released


https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1987539204597045&id=116713035013014

[The Walrus]

I bet tickets are mighty cheap. The Forge is a pretty damn small venue (a great one, I love small clubs). But only 8 shows after the cruise? Wow

[Architeuthis]

So I don't post much, but yeah, I listen to the album occasionally. I feel some inklings of good music here and there, honestly I wish they weren't so diverse.

That's an interesting take, you might have a point in some ways. The key to making a good cohesive album is having a distinct sound. I think the SOA album flows nicely, but I can see why you might feel otherwise. For example track 1 and track 2 seem like different genre's, lol.
 I wonder if that's the reason The Astonishing wasn't received as well because of the diversity throughout?  I personally love it!

[Nekov]

I looked at some of the fan clubs yesterday. Why is a guy from Ohio in the Indonesia fan club 

Multicultural experience?

[Stadler]

Um....  I'm in a band, right?  And I'm the next thing since sliced bread, and I want to showcase my live skills for the entire world. I have eight dates to really drive the point home, maybe even cut a live album to whet appetites across the globe.

Let's see:
Boston
New York (Hometown, mofos!!)
Philly (Philly has been GREAT to me through my career)
Atlanta
Chicago
Dallas
St. Louis
Los Angeles

Wow.  Wait.  Not those cities?  A casino in Miami?   Atlanta?  Carrboro? Asbury Park, NJ?  Buffalo? Battle Creek? Joliet?  What is this, a book signing tour?   

[bosk1]

  It's the first 8 dates in February.  The post even says they are going to be touring throughout 2018.  It doesn't take high level critical reading skills to figure out that there will be more dates.

[Architeuthis]

  It's the first 8 dates in February.  The post even says they are going to be touring throughout 2018.  It doesn't take high level critical reading skills to figure out that there will be more dates.

  Yep, that's just the first list if U.S. dates announced so far. I do hope they come to the Pacific Northwest though. Its been a common trend for bands to skip these parts recently..