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UKZ video - "Radiation"

Behold... a new music video from prog supergroup UKZ's upcoming EP Radiation. UKZ is comprised of Eddie Jobson on keys and violin, Warr touch guitarist Trey Gunn, guitarist Alex Machacek, vocalist Aaron Lippert, and drummer Marco Minnemann. The Radiation EP will be released online (iTunes, Napster, etc) on January 6th, followed by a brick-and-mortar retail release in US stores on March 24th.

UKZ “One City World Tour” Concert Announced

PRESS RELEASE

Keyboard and electric-violin legend Eddie Jobson ( UK, Roxy Music, Zappa) announces the new UKZ’s debut concert for January 24, 2009 at 8 p.m. at Town Hall in New York City. The “One City World Tour” will also feature the U.S. debut of special guests Stick Men, featuring King Crimson’s Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto. The ticket on-sale date will be announced soon.

The concert will follow the January 6 pre-release of UKZ band’s debut EP entitled Radiation, which is slated for full retail release nationally on March 3.

Returning from a self-imposed 27-year retirement from band and touring activity, Jobson set out to find the same caliber of next-generation musicians for the new UKZ project that would equal or surpass the talents of his previous colleagues and collaborators—an impressive list that includes Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, John Entwistle, Ian Anderson, Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Allan Holdsworth, and Tony Levin.

Jobson -- who was born and raised in the Durham area of England -- has hand-selected a truly international dream-band of virtuosos from around the world:

Aaron Lippert -- a citizen of Belgium, but born and raised in New York -- the former lead singer and songwriter for Columbia recording artists Expanding Man.

Trey Gunn -- a Texas native, currently residing in Seattle – a ten-year veteran of King Crimson and the leading exponent of the Warr 10-string touch guitar.

Alex Machacek -- from Vienna, Austria -- an award-winning guitar prodigy and composer.

Marco Minnemann -- from Hannover, Germany -- a drumming phenomenon of unparalleled virtuosity.

Opening for the supergroup will be Stick Men, which features Chapman stick
players Tony Levin and Michael Bernier, with Pat Mastelotto on drums.

http://www.ukzband.com/

UKZ to release "Radiation" EP on January 6th

Prog legend Eddie Jobson's new band UKZ will release their debut EP entitled Radiation on January 6th. The EP will be available as both a CD and a digital download from iTunes. The band is also plannng a debut concert in New York in late January. UKZ features Jobson on keyboards and violin, Trey Gunn on the Warr guitar, Marco Minnemann on drums, Alex Machacek on guitar, and Aaron Lippert on vocals. Check out the band's website for more details.

via Abstract Logix

UKZ teaser track to be released later today

The official UKZ website states a teaser track will be released later today. Finally! UKZ features Eddie Jobson on keyboards, Trey Gunn on the Warr guitar, Marco Minnemann on drums, Alex Machacek on guitar, and Aaron Lippert on vocals. This band first started working together remotely last year, but the project stalled. Word is they did some rehearsing recently and have done a bit of recording. If/when this teaser track goes up, I'll post a link to it here. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: You can now download the track. I just got it; it's great! Click here to purchase "Tu-95" for .99 cents.

Allan Holdsworth US tour dates

Following his Fall European tour, guitarist Allan Holdsworth will be playing the following US gigs with Jimmy Johnson on bass, and Chad Wackerman on drums.

Nov 6th - Dan's Silver Leaf  Denton, TX
Nov 7th - Continental Club  Austin, TX
Nov 8th - Continental Club  Houston, TX
Nov 14th, 15th, 16th - Yoshi's  San Fransisco, CA

Also, the Japanese gigs Holdsworth will be playing with drummer Terry Bozzio in late November will now include Chapman Stick legend Tony Levin (!). It looks like the originally scheduled stick player Trey Gunn will no longer be performing. This Japanese site has more details (Google's sort-of translated version).

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH to join TERRY BOZZIO for jam sessions in Japan

This just in from MOONJUNE RECORDS:

"Allan is joining Terry Bozzio for 3 nights improv-jam sessions this November in Tokyo. One time only engagement, and for sure, a dream team for many, having together one of the greatest guitar players of our time and one of the greatest drummers of our time, and who knows what the future would bring.  1/2 set will be improv guitar/drums between Terry and Allan, and the second half would be improv of Allan Holdsworth, Terry Bozzio and two King Crimson’s alumni, Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn.
www.andforest.com/events/TerryBozzio2008/index.htm
www.terrybozzio.com
www.therealallanholdsworth.com

    Tokyo, November 16 – Terry Bozzio & Billy Cobham (drums duo)
        (Billy Cobham is touring Japan with his Spectrum, Nov 11-16, and this is an extra treat for fans)
    Sendai, November 17 – Terry Bozzio & Tom Koster (drums/keyboards duo)
    Fukuoka, November 19 – Terry Bozzio & Tom Koster (drums/keyboards duo)
    Hiroshima, November 20 – Terry Bozzio & Tom Koster (drums/keyboards duo)
    Tokyo, November 22 – Terry Bozzio & Akira Jimbo (drums duo)
    Nagoya, November 25 – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
    Osaka, November 26 – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
    Tokyo, November 27: 1st set – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
                                2nd set – Allan Holdsworth with Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
    Tokyo, November 28: 1st set – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
                                2nd set – Allan Holdsworth with Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
    Tokyo, November 29: 1st set – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
                                2nd set – Allan Holdsworth with Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn

Before that, there will be a UK tour of Allan Holdsworth Band (september 23 - October 4), dates to be announced soon.

Few more gigs to be added in Southern California in September. "

Sounds very interesting. Check out this Japanese site for exact venue information.

UPDATE: Tony Levin will be replacing Trey Gunn for these shows.

UKZ postpones debut concert

Eddie Jobson's new band UKZ has postponed their planned Jan 25th 2008 debut concert, citing labor disputes and a revised recording schedule.

Jobson:

"With the escalating union strikes, Los Angeles is a precarious place to stage a major event right now, there is a ripple effect that impacts the whole community. Furthermore, the album is still a few months away from release and we decided it would be better if more people knew our music ahead of time. Both issues have factored into the decision."

UKZ features Jobson on keyboards, Trey Gunn on the Warr guitar, Marco Minnemann on drums, Alex Machacek on guitar, and Aaron Lippert on vocals.

New Eddie Jobson band featuring Alex Machacek

Saw this on Abstract Logix and also the fusenet Yahoo group (thanks John!): Keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson (co-founder of the legendary prog-rock band UK) has announced his new band - UKZ. The band features Aaron Lippert on vocals, Trey Gunn on the Warr touch guitar, Marco Minnemann on drums, and yes, Alex Machacek on guitar. Their debut album is slated for a February 2008 release. They will also be performing a special-event premier concert in Los Angeles on January 25, 2008.