“John Lodge of The Moody Blues: The 10,000 Light Years Tour 2017”

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Michael Hepworth

“John Lodge of The Moody Blues: The 10,000 Light Years Tour”

HOLLYWOOD 9Perfect Music Today) 10/4/17/–John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, will embark on his first ever solo tour of the U.S. titled “John Lodge of The Moody Blues: The 10,000 Light Years Tour” that begins end of October and culminates November 8. Following the release of 10,000 Light Years Ago (his second solo album), which was released in 2015, John toured the U.K., but this tour marks his first in America. https://www.johnlodge.com/

During the UK tour in 2016, Lodge’s hometown concert in Birmingham was filmed and recorded. The box set CVD/CD titled “JOHN LODGE: LIVE FROM BIRMINGHAM – THE 10,000 LIGHT YEARS TOUR”, with artwork designed by Roger Dean, will be released October 18. View the video tour trailer here.

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John Lodge Announces the release of his Live Album: Live from Birmingham, The 10,000 Light Years Tour.

Pre-sale starts at 9am (UK time) on Thursday 7th September, for release on October 20th at http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/john-lodge-live-from-birmingham.

In September 2016, John Lodge, legendary bass player, song writer and vocalist of The Moody Blues, embarked on a solo tour for the first time in his 50+ year career. John, and his 10,000 Light Years Band, travelled around England, without the huge support team he would normally have with the Moody Blues, playing smaller venues, visiting new places, and the response took his breath way.

The last night of that tour was at the Birmingham Town Hall, John’s home town, where the concert was filmed and recorded. This show is now being released as a live album, with artwork designed by Roger Dean, and with exclusive tour merchandise from the 2016 tour, plus a few special surprises, also available. Please note some of the limited edition pieces will be held back until 12pm (UK time).

John features tracks from his solo album, 10,000 Light Years Ago, and captures the heart of classic Moody Blues’ songs like ‘I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),’ ‘Ride My See-Saw,’ ‘Isn’t Life Strange,’ and the never before played live, ‘Candle of Life,’ and more. There is also the classic Blue Jays’ song, ’Saved By The Music’.

The CD/DVD package features the full live show on both CD and DVD, with the DVD bringing an additional ‘Journey to Birmingham’ film – available in both NSTC (for US and Canada) and PAL (for Europe and Asia) DVD formats.

The Limited Edition Vinyl features the full live show in a gatefold package on heavyweight 180g red coloured double vinyl, and will be shipped later in November.

All CD/DVD and vinyl orders via pledge come with a free download of the album, available upon release.

The box set will also be available from October 20th at Amazon.co.uk, and to download from iTunes etc.

The 2017 tour schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Oct. 26 The Barns at Wolf Trap Vienna, VA

Saturday, Oct. 28 The Egg Center for the Performing Arts Albany , NY

Sunday, Oct. 29 Paramount Hudson Valley Theater Peekskill, NY

Monday, Oct. 30 Sellersville Theatre Sellersville, PA

Wednesday, Nov. 1 Aura Portland, ME

Thursday, Nov. 2 The Flying Monkey Movie House & Perf. Ctr. Plymouth, NH

Friday, Nov. 3 Infinity Hall Hartford, CT

Sunday, Nov. 5 The Queen Wilmington , DE

Monday, Nov. 6 Rams Head on Stage Annapolis, MD

Wednesday, Nov. 8 City Winery New York, NY