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The Aristocrats 2012 Tour Dates

The Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan - guitar, Bryan Beller - bass, Marco Minnemann - drums) have announced the following tour dates for 2012. Watch this space for updates.

 

 

01/21/12     San Pedro, CA USA   Alva's Showroom    
01/22/12     San Pedro, CA USA   Alvas Showroom    
03/07/12     London, UK     The Peel    
03/08/12     Bilston UK    The Robin 2    
03/09/12     Manchester UK    Night and Day
03/10/12     Newcastle UK    The Cluny
03/11/12     Edinburgh UK    The Voodoo Rooms
03/13/12     Zoetermeer NL    Boerderij

Video: The Aristocrats - More Montreal Footage

The Aristocrats from Loudguitars.com on Vimeo.

 

Courtesy of LoudGuitars.com - 28 minutes of great footage of The Aristocrats live in Montreal.

Photos: The Aristocrats - Live at Martyrs', Chicago IL 10/9/11

Caught the Aristocrats show at Martyrs' in Chicago last night. This was easily one of the most enjoyable gigs I've seen in some time. This amazing trio - Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on Bass, and Marco Minnemann on drums - was on fire on every tune. I was particularly impressed with the way the songs from their debut album really came alive onstage. Guthrie and Bryan were simply jaw-dropping, as was Marco who delivered the most entertaining drum solo I've yet witnessed. I also had the pleasure of interviewing Guthrie prior to the show (great guy!) - look for it on these pages soon. See the link below for my pics of this fantastic show.

Photos: The Aristocrats - Live at Martyrs' Chicago IL 10/9/11

Video: The Aristocrats - Live in Montreal

A conglomeration of footage from the recent Aristocrats show at Club Soda in Montreal. Guthrie Govan - guitar, Bryan Beller - bass, Marco Minnemann - drums.

Current Listening (and Viewing)

Here is some of the great new music I've been digging lately.

 

The Aristocrats

Incredible rock fusion disc with Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Marco Minnemann on drums. Killer writing, tones and playing.

Oz Noy - Twisted Blues Volume 1

Noy's bluesiest album to date has an amazing lineup that includes Vinnie Colaiuta, Eric Johnson, and other heavyweights. Noy's playing and tones are amazing. Releasing November 19th.

Derek Sherinian - Oceana

Arguably Sherinian's best solo album yet. Has a similar vibe to his 1999 debut, with strong shades of Jeff Beck's early fusion work. As always, the prog keyboard maestro brings along an impressive cast. Includes Steve Lukather, Tony MacAlpine, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Stevens, and others.

Jeff Richman & Chatterbox - The Line Up

Richman returns with Chatterbox for more jammy west coast jazz. Has a looser vibe than his solo releases.

Jarle H. Olsen - Quadrasonic

Super intricate prog metal with insane chops. Includes Alex Argento on keys.

Abstract Logix Live - The New Universe Music Festival 2010 DVD

I may be a bit biased here since I conducted the interviews for this 2-DVD set, but this is a killer collection of live jazz rock fusion. A great documentation of Abstract Logix's groundbreaking 2010 festival. Includes John McLaughlin (with Zakir Hussain), Wayne Krantz, Alex Machacek, Jimmy Herring, Human Element, Ranjit Barot, and others.

Bryan Beller Audio Interview for Internet Music Media

Bassist Bryan Beller recently spoke with John Slywka for Internet Music Media regarding The Aristocrats - Beller's killer new band with Guthrie Govan on guitar, and Marco Minnemann on bass. The interview is available as an mp3 via the link below.

Internet Music Media: Bryan Beller Interview

Videos: The Aristocrats - Live in Seoul Korea

Several videos of The Aristocrats live in Seoul Korea this past July. Guthrie Govan - guitar, Bryan Beller - bass, and Marco Minnemann - drums.

The Aristocrats Review at Guitar Noize

Jon Bloomer has posted a review of The Aristocrats' debut album over at Guitar Noize. For those of you who've been living under a rock, The Aristocrats features the killer trio of Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Marco Minnemann on drums.

Guitar Noize: Review - The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats Debut Album Now Available for Pre-Order

Abstract Logix is now taking pre-orders for The Aristocrats' debut album, which has a release date of September 13th. With Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Marco Minnemann on drums, this is sure to be one the killer releases of 2011. Check out the sampler below.

Abstract Logix: Pre-Order The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats - New Album Preview by thearistocratsband

The Aristocrats Debut Album Sneak Preview

Preview sampler of The Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan - guitar, Bryan Beller - bass & Marco Minnemann - drums) debut album coming September 13th.

Mike Keneally and Bryan Beller - October 2011 West Coast Tour Dates

Mike Keneally and Bryan Beller will be taking their bands on a west coast tour this October. See below for the current list of dates and venues.

Wednesday, October 12
The Mike Keneally Band
with The Bryan Beller Band
and Steve Uccello
at Don Quixote's International Music Hall
6275 California 9
Felton, CA 95018-9710
(831) 335-2800
Steve Uccello: 7:30
Bryan Beller Band: 7:50
Mike Keneally Band: 8:50
Admission: $20

Thursday, October 13
The Mike Keneally Band
with The Bryan Beller Band
and The Travis Larson Band
at Biscuits & Blues
401 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Travis Larson: 8:00
Bryan Beller: 8:50
Mike Keneally: 10:00
Admission: $20

Saturday, October 15
The Mike Keneally Band
with The Bryan Beller Band
at Humbrew's
celebrating the 15th Anniversary of The Arcata Eye
856 10th St.
Arcata, CA 95521
707.826.BREW
Doors: 8:00
Bryan Beller Band: 9:00
Mike Keneally Band: 10:00
Admission: $20

Monday, October 17
The Mike Keneally Band
with The Bryan Beller Band
at Mt. Tabor Pub
4811 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97215-3251
(503) 360-1450
Doors: 8:00
Bryan Beller Band: 8:45
Mike Keneally Band: 9:45
Admission: $20, $18 in advance

Tuesday, October 18
The Mike Keneally Band
with The Bryan Beller Band
at The Rendezvous' Jewelbox Theater
2322 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5823
Showtime: 8:00
Admission: $20

Friday, October 21
The Mike Keneally Band
with The Bryan Beller Band
at The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-1615
Showtime: 9:30
Admission $20

Sunday, October 23
The Mike Keneally Band
with special guest The Bryan Beller Band
at The Lark Barn
Anaheim, CA
**special house concert-style show!**
Suggested donation: $20 (includes amazing BBQ and soft drinks)
To reserve seats and for more info,
e-mail BLARK at BESTPC dot COM

via bryanbeller.com

 

The Aristocrats 2011 Tour Dates

Here is latest tour date info for The Aristocrats - the amazing power trio featuring Guthrie Govan on guitar, Marco Minnemann on drums, and Bryan Beller on bass. Still waiting on exact venue information for the fall US shows. I'll post the info as it becomes available.

 

U.S. WEST COAST

June 18 Sat 6PM - Wild West Guitars / Voodoo Lounge in Riverside, CA

http://wildwestguitars.com/guthrie_govan.htm

June 19 Sun 6PM - Alva's Showroom in San Pedro, CA (60 seats only)

http://alvasshowroom.com/index.php

June 21 Tue 9:30PM and 11:30PM (two sets) - The Baked Potato in Studio City, CA

http://thebakedpotato.com/june11.html

June 22 Wed 9:30PM and 11:30PM (two sets) - The Baked Potato in Studio City, CA

http://thebakedpotato.com/june11.html

June 24 Fri 8PM and 10PM (two sets) - Biscuits & Blues' Union Room in San Francisco, CA

http://www.theunionroom.com/calendar.htm

FAR EAST ASIA

July 18 ~ July 23 - Two concerts and two clinics in Seoul, Korea

July 19 & 20 Tue & Wed 8PM - Hong-Ik University V-Hall, Seoul, Korea



July 25 ~ Aug 2 - Seven shows in Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kochi

The Aristocrats - Japan Tour 2011

Supporting disaster relief from 3/11 Earthquake/Tsunami

Jul 26 & 27 Tue & Wed - enn 2nd / Sendai with local opening acts http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~enn/
Special disaster relief/support day 1 & 2
Doors open at 6:30PM, show time 7PM both nights
6,500yen for advance purchase, 7,000yen for show day purchase

Jul 28 Thu - Club Goodman / Tokyo http://clubgoodman.com/
Doors open at 6:30PM, show time 7:30PM
7,500yen for advance purchase, 8,000yen for show day purchase

Jul 29 Fri - Thumb’s Up / Yokohama http://stovesyokohama.com/thumbs/
Doors open at 6:30PM, show time 7:30PM
7,000yen for advance purchase, 7,500yen for show day purchase

Jul 30 Sat - Bottom Line / Nagoya http://www.bottomline.co.jp/schedule/s1105.html
Doors open at 6:00PM, show time 7:00PM
7,000yen for advance purchase, 7,500yen for show day purchase

Aug 1 Mon - BIGCAT / Osaka http://www.arm-live.com/bigcat/
Doors open at 6:30PM, show time 7:30PM
7,000yen for advance purchase, 7,500yen for show day purchase

Aug 2 Tue - Caravan Sary / Kochi http://www.caravansary.jp/top.html
Doors open at 7:00PM, show time 7:30PM
7,000yen for advance purchase, 7,500yen for show day purchase

U.S. / CANADA NORTHEAST - Updated 7/30/11

Sep 21 Wed  Center Stage Vinyl - Atlanta, GA
Sep 24 Sat  Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show in Raleigh, NC
Sep 26 Mon  Orion Studio - Baltimore, MD
Sep 27 Tue  The North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA
Sep 28 Wed  Hiro Ballroom - New York
Sep 29 Thu  Berklee Performance Center - Boston, MA
Oct 2 Sun  The Higher Ground - Burlington, VT
Oct 3 Mon  Club Soda - Montreal, Canada
Oct 6 Thu  Cosmo Music - Toronto, Canada
Oct 9 Sun  Martyrs' - Chicago, Illinois