Legendary rockers, Night Ranger are releasing a brand-new live album titled, 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra.
The live album and live performance footage will be available on CD, Vinyl (including limited editions), DVD, Blu-ray, and digitally across all streaming platforms worldwide.
This release comes as they approach the date it was recorded, just one year ago in Cleveland on November 9th 2022.
The first single and live music video from the album, “(You Can Still) Rock In America (Live),” is out now!
When asked about this live album and performing with an orchestra, the band had this to say: “It was a dream come true to have Night Ranger music accompanied by an entire symphonic band… including our own! Although now, we’re spoiled, and we want to carry the orchestra with us everywhere we go!!” – Jack Blades
“Playing the show with the Cleveland CYO and being able to record It was an incredible and unique experience. To have younger musicians not only embrace but enjoy playing our music was a new high for us as a band. You could see all the hard work they put into rehearsals, and finally getting to perform it live was an incredible new benchmark in our career.” – Kelly Keagy
“I can check this one off my bucket list. Having the CYO backing us for this show was just amazing and it really took Night Ranger to another level. Looking forward to its release and sharing with the world!” – Brad Gillis
This one-of-a-kindone night only Night Ranger performance with Cleveland’s own Contemporary Youth Orchestra was at the Key Bank State Theatre in Cleveland, OH on November 9, 2022. The Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) is made up of 80+ musicians aged 12 to 18, representing more than 40 schools in Ohio. It fosters students’ technical ability and creative growth in both an inspiring and supportive community. The students performed alongside Night Ranger throughout their entire set and these unique renditions of their greatest hits was also their first time ever performing with a symphonic orchestra live. All of this is what made this a truly once in a lifetime Night Ranger concert event.
Contemporary Youth Orchestra was founded in 1995 and its mission is to change lives through the study and performance of new and contemporary music and introduce students to opportunities in the creative arts industries. The CYO vision is to create experiences that foster imagination, develop independent thinkers, and inspire confidence through music. Contemporary Youth Orchestra includes advanced ensembles that focus on the study and performance of orchestral works by living composers. In residence at Cuyahoga Community College (Metro Campus), CYO has grown to include a full orchestra, wind, string, and percussion ensembles. CYO inspires and nurtures young musicians as they are challenged to explore creativity, enhance their work ethic, and increase their capacity to function as a team. CYO musicians bring the energy of youth and the quality of professional playing to the concert stage. CYO has previously collaborated with Jefferson Starship, Styx, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, and Kenny Loggins (among others) for orchestral concerts featuring the artists’ work.
Night Ranger has recently come off the nationwide Parti Gras Tour with Bret Michaels. They continue to tour around the world in celebration of their 40th Anniversary.
See Night Ranger on the road in these cities for the remainder of 2023. Click HERE for full list of dates.
DATE CITY VENUE Nov 4 Vinton, LA Delta Downs Racetrack and CasinoNov 8 Costa Mujeres, Mx Planet Hollywood CancunNov 17 Tacoma, WA Emerald Queen CasinoNov 18 Ferndale, WA Silver Reef CasinoDec 15 Mahnomen, MN Shooting Star Casino Track list for 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra:Intro(You Can Still) Rock In AmericaFour In The MorningSing Me AwayCall My NameSentimental StreetHigh RoadNight RangerGoodbyeWhen You Close Your EyesDon’t Tell Me You Love MeSister ChristianHigh Enough (Bonus Track – Japan)
Night Ranger is:
Jack Blades – Vocals, BassKelly Keagy – Vocals, DrumsBrad Gillis – Lead & Rhythm GuitarsEric Levy – KeyboardsKeri Kelli – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Prepare to enter a musical dystopia like no other as Detective Frog unveils their debut album, Vol. 1, on this Halloween, October 31st, 2023.
The stage is set for a macabre masterpiece, the perfect auditory elixir to accompany your Halloween festivities.Detective Frog’s debut album is the culmination of the Las Vegas trio’s remarkable journey, marked by a whirlwind of attention and acclaim from media and fans alike. With each single release, from “Pale Teeth” to “Invisible Man” to “The Blob,” the band has carved a path through the music world, leaving an indelible mark with their unorthodox sound and magnetic energy. This debut album is the triumphant result of their relentless pursuit of musical innovation and their ability to capture the hearts and ears of an ever-growing audience.
Vol. 1 is a chilling descent into the very heart of their enigmatic minds. It’s the kind of album that transports you to an abandoned drive-in movie theater, where the echoes of rebellion and twisted romance resound through the night. Desert Rock and Garage Rock collide in a feverish cacophony, creating a sound that defies conventions and pushes the boundaries of rock music.
Much like their previous offerings, “The Blob” and “Invisible Man,” the album is a fearless exploration of sonic landscapes. Detective Frog continues to redefine the genre, proving that they are not your typical rock band. Their audacious experimentation and genre-defying sound solidify their reputation as sonic mavericks, pushing the limits of musical innovation.
Vol. 1 is available now on all major streaming platforms, promising a journey through time and sound that is nothing short of immersive. Detective Frog invites you to embrace the eerie and surreal, making this Halloween a truly unforgettable one. With Detective Frog, there are no rules—only electrifying revelations.
Vol. 1 stands as a testament to their fearless approach to music, showcasing their evolution from a local sensation to—dare we say it?—a national phenomenon in the making. Dive headfirst and experience a new era of rock music that is as wild as it is unpredictable.
About Detective Frog
Welcome to the sandstorm stirred by Detective Frog—Jacob Riddle, Bill Lizard, and Ricky Business—emanating from the sinful grounds of Las Vegas. Imagine Queens of the StoneAge jamming with Ween in a haunted theater, attended by TheCramps and Misfits as raucous spectators. Jacob emanates enough machismo on chords to captivate the screaming hordes of the band’s fans, the self-anointed, ‘Froglodytes.’ Ricky’s drumming radiates enough anarchic energy to earn a firm nod from Dave Lombardo. Bill is the backbone, picking with enough technical proficiency to warp his guitar into Dali paintings.They’ve stormed smokey punk bars and witches’ festivals, tearing through songs like “PaleTeeth” and “MummyDearest,” culminating in the masterpiece “Phantom of the Community,” set to headline their Halloween 2023 album, Vol. 1. Each single is a scene from a movie Tarantino wishes he directed—a punk rock Pulp Fiction.You’re standing at the crossroads: will you turn back to the mundane or step into the surreal? Follow Detective Frog. Ride this hallucinogenic wave before it becomes a tsunami.
The enigmatic collective known as Gods Of Gaia unveils their latest masterpiece, the lyric video for “Bow to Me.” This sonic journey is a standout from their recently released album, “As Daylight Dies,” now available through Wormholedeath.
“The world is lost. Slowly but surely, we are perishing. However, it is not the world that will suffer. It has endured worse than humanity. So why wait? We can simply expedite our downfall. Let us bow to our envy, and the lust for power, and hasten the pain. For a better, beautiful world. After us.”
Gods of Gaia is a transcendent collective of musicians and composers from around the world, some well-known for their other projects, while others are hidden gems. What unites them is their belief that the success of their art should be defined by the music itself, not the identity of its creators.
The music on Gods of Gaia’s debut album, “AS DAYLIGHT DIES,” is both intense and direct. It combines fierce riffs, powerful vocals, and orchestral elements. They seamlessly blend classical and orchestral sounds with electric guitars, drums, and bass, creating a unique fusion that captures the emotional range of a symphony orchestra.
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