*** PRESS RELEASE ***
JOE SATRIANI SET TO RELEASE 13TH SOLO ALBUM
WORLDWIDE TOUR PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON APRIL 1, 2008
Over
the course of his illustrious career, JOE SATRIANI has achieved
legendary success with his 12 solo albums and 3 platinum DVD’s selling
more than 10 million units worldwide. On April 1, 2008, SATRIANI is
set to continue his brand of electric education for the masses with the
release of his 13th solo album entitled Professor Satchafunkilus and
the Musterion of Rock (Sony/BMG). Following the albums release,
SATRIANI will embark on a worldwide tour, kicking off April 30th in
Lisbon, Portugal before hitting the European market, Australia, South
America and finally returning to the U.S. in the fall of ‘08.
Professor
Satchafunkilus was produced through the creative envisioning of
SATRIANI and John Cuniberti; guiding the musical talents of longtime
drummer/percussionist Jeff Campitelli and reknowned bassist Matt
Bissonette. A special addition to the album’s artist list is Joe’s own
son, ZZ Satriani, playing the tenor sax.
Track Listing for Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock:
1.Musterion
2.Overdriver
3.I Just Wanna Rock
4.Professor Satchafunkilus
5.Revelation
6.Come On Baby
7.Out of the Sunrise
8.Diddle-y-a-doo-dat
9.Asik Vaysel
10.Andalusia
Over
the last two decades, SATRIANI has traveled the world, playing to
sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3”
guitar extravaganza. Of his 12 solo albums 2 went platinum and 4 gold
with 15 Grammy nominations between them. This year Joe is nominated for
Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the song "Always With Me, Always
With You" from his album, Satriani LIVE!
Last year marked the
20th Anniversary of his groundbreaking album, Surfing with the Alien
and was commemorated with new expanded edition in a meticulously
restored two-disc set including the newly re-mastered album and a
previously never-before-seen live show filmed at the Montreux Jazz
Festival in 1988.
Click here for info about Joe Satriani's May UK tour featuring special guest Paul Gilbert -
http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/kennedy_street/joe_satriani.htm
Click here for the online edition of this announcement -
http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/kennedy_street/joe_satriani_album.htm
For
further information about Joe Satriani's UK tour please contact Peter
Noble at Noble PR: Noble PR Ltd, Tel. 020 7272 7772, email: [email protected],