Former Boston drummer Sib Hashian dead at 67

Former Boston drummer John Thomas "Sib" Hashian died March 22 at the age 67 after collapsing on stage during a performance on the Legends Of Rock Cruise in the Caribbean.

TMZ reports Hashian’s son, Adam, confirmed the drummer suddenly collapsed midset while playing with former Boston lead guitarist Barry Goudreau, while a witness tells the media outlet that attempts to revive him with CPR and a defibrillator failed.

The Legends Of Rock Cuise – featuring original Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm, John Cafferty, The Grass Roots and former members of the Beach Boys and Kansas, among others – departed from Miami, FL on March 18 with planned stops including Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.

TMZ has been told the cruise will continue and other musicians will be performing tributes to the drummer.

Hashian joined Boston following the departure of original drummer Jim Masdea at the request of Epic Records. The rocker first performed with founder Tom Scholz, singer Brad Delp, bassist Fran Sheehan and Goudreau as part of a live performance audition for the label before a record deal was signed in 1975.

Hashian appeared on Boston’s 1976 self-titled debut and its follow-up, 1978’s “Don’t Look Back”; combined, the two projects have sold more than 24 million copies in the US alone.

The drummer left Boston during the recording of the band’s third release, 1986’s “Third Stage”, only to be replaced by a returning Masdea.

Hashian later sued Scholz for back royalties and the pair settled the matter out of court.

The drummer owned a record shop and a chain of tanning salons in Boston; he occasionally performed with Goudreau, Sheehan and Delp over the years, and dabbled as an actor in local theater.

Hashian has a son and two daughters – one of which, Lauren, gave birth to a daughter with boyfriend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in 2015.

Boston recently announced the addition of 21 concert dates to their upcoming summer tour of North America.



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Boston expand Hyper Space tour

Boston have announced the addition of 21 concert dates to their summer tour of North America.

New shows begin May 3 in Jackson, MS and run into mid-June following the tour’s opener in Hollywood, FL on April 14.

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts are on board as special guests for select dates.

Fan club presales for the new shows are underway, with general public seats available for some dates starting March 17; for further details visit bandboston.com

One dollar from each ticket purchased this summer will be donated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, who are committed to ending the slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans, as well as Mercy For Animals, who utilize a broad range of strategic approaches that seek to expose cruelty, prosecute abusers, and inspire consumers to make compassionate food choices.

Boston’s 2017 touring lineup includes Scholz, vocalist Tommy DeCarlo, guitarist Gary Pihl, keyboardist Beth Cohen, bassist Tracy Ferrie, drummer Jeff Neal and backing vocalist Curly Smith.

Boston
Hyper Space Tour 2017

Apr 14 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Apr 15 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
Apr 17 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Apr 18 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
Apr 20 - St Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Apr 21 - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre
Apr 22 - Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget
Apr 23 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
Apr 25 - Rogers, AR - The Wal-Mart Amphitheatre
Apr 26 - Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena
May 03 - Jackson, MS - Thalia Mara Hall **
May 04 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Concert Hall **
May 05 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Municipal Auditorium **
May 06 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Civic Center **
May 07 - Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Performing Arts Center **
May 10 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater **
May 11 - Catoosa, OK - Hard Rock - The Joint **
May 13 - Shawnee, OK - Grand Events Center **
May 21 - Paducah, KY - Carson Center **
May 22 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theater **
May 23 - Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Center **
May 24 - Cedar Rapids, IA - US Cellular Center **
May 26 - Madison, WI - Breese Stevens Field **
May 27- Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino **
Jun 04 - Topeka, KS - Landon Arena **
Jun 05 - Grand Island, NE - Fonner Park Events Center **
Jun 06 - Denver, CO - Fiddler's Green **
Jun 08 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre **
Jun 10 - Murphys, CA - Ironstone Amphitheatre **
Jun 11 - Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Bowl **
Jun 12 - Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Arena **
Jun 14 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Jun 16 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
Jun 17 - Las Vegas, NV - Park Theater **
Jun 18 - Chula Vista, CA - Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
Jun 27 - New Orleans, LA - Saenger Theatre **
Jun 28 - Houston, TX - Smart Financial Centre at Sugarland
Jun 30 - Dallas, TX - Starplex Pavilion
Jul 02 - Noblesville, IN - Klipsch Music Center
Jul 05 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Jul 07 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Jul 08 - Dayton, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights
Jul 09 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul 11 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
Jul 13 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
Jul 19 - Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Amphitheatre
Jul 20 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Jul 22 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Jul 23 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Jul 25 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Jul 27 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion
Jul 28 - Pittsburgh, PA - KeyBank Pavilion
Jul 29 - Syracuse, NY - Lakeview Amphitheater
Jul 30 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live

** new date added


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Boston expand North American tour

Boston have expanded their Hyper Space North American tour with the addition of 21 concert dates across the continent.

Following a previously-revealed opening run of ten shows in April, the band have added a second leg starting June 14 in Mountain View, CA and announced that Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be along as special guests.

One dollar from each ticket purchased this summer will be donated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, who are committed to ending the slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans, as well as Mercy For Animals, who utilize a broad range of strategic approaches that seek to expose cruelty, prosecute abusers, and inspire consumers to make compassionate food choices.

"I am thrilled to have Joan and her band on tour with us this summer,” says Boston leader and guitarist Tom Sholz. “Not only is she an amazing rock and roll performing artist, but even more exciting to me is that she is a fellow vegetarian and shares compassion for animal welfare."

Presale tickets for Boston and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts fan club members begins March 7 at 10am local time and runs through March 9 at 10pm local time.

General public seats will go on sale March 10 at LiveNation.com and on the Live Nation app.

Boston’s 2017 touring lineup includes Scholz, vocalist Tommy DeCarlo, guitarist Gary Pihl, keyboardist Beth Cohen, bassist Tracy Ferrie, drummer Jeff Neal and backing vocalist Curly Smith.

Four dozen concerts are planned, with more dates to be revealed soon.

Last year, Boston toured the continent to mark the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

The group’s most recent release is 2013’s “Life Love & Hope.”

Boston
Hyper Space Tour 2017

Apr 14 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Apr 15 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
Apr 17 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Apr 18 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
Apr 20 - St Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Apr 21 - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre
Apr 22 - Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget
Apr 23 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
Apr 25 - Rogers, AR - The Wal-Mart Amphitheatre
Apr 26 - Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena

Jun 14 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Jun 16 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
Jun 18 - Chula Vista, CA - Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
Jun 28 - Houston, TX - Smart Financial Centre at Sugarland
Jun 30 - Dallas, TX - Starplex Pavilion
Jul 02 - Noblesville, IN - Klipsch Music Center
Jul 05 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Jul 07 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Jul 08 - Dayton, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights
Jul 09 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul 11 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
Jul 13 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
Jul 19 - Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Amphitheatre
Jul 20 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Jul 22 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Jul 23 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Jul 25 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Jul 27 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion
Jul 28 - Pittsburgh, PA - KeyBank Pavilion
Jul 29 - Syracuse, NY - Lakeview Amphitheater
Jul 30 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live


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Boston tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Boston tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band have announced the first series of dates for a North American tour.

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a full list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending February 19, 2017

01 – Boston announce first dates for North American tour
02 – Metallica frontman James Hetfield livid after Grammys mishap
03 – Chickenfoot premiere Divine Termination video
04 – VIDEO: Angus Young joins Guns N’ Roses for AC/DC classics in Sydney
05 – Pink Floyd to release individual volumes from Early Years box set
06 – Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine responds to Grammy Awards gaffe
07 – VIDEO: Metallica sing Rihanna in latest Carpool Karaoke preview
08 – Metallica announce North American stadium tour
09 – John Mellencamp announces new album and North American tour
10 – Linkin Park announce new album and stream single Heavy


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Boston announce first dates for North American tour

Boston have announced the first series of dates for a North American tour.

The band will kick off the Hyper Space Tour on in Hollywood, FL on April 14, with the initial run two weeks of shows scheduled through the end of April; four dozen concerts are planned, with dates to be revealed soon.

Presale tickets are available starting February 14 at 10:00 am local time, with general public tickets on sale February 17 at 10:00 am local time.

Boston’s 2017 touring lineup includes leader and guitarist Tom Scholz, vocalist Tommy DeCarlo, guitarist Gary Pihl, keyboardist Beth Cohen, bassist Tracy Ferrie, drummer Jeff Neal and backing vocalist Curly Smith.

Last year, Boston toured the continent to mark the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

Led by the singles "More Than A Feeling", "Foreplay/Long Time", and "Peace Of Mind", the project peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 132 weeks.

“Boston” went on to sell more than 17 million copies in the States alone (25 million worldwide) on its way to becoming the best-selling pop debut album in history at the time.

Boston’s most recent release is 2013’s “Life Love & Hope.”

Boston
Hyper Space Tour 2017

Apr 14 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Apr 15 – Estero, FL @, Germain Arena
Apr 17 – Sarasota, FL @, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Apr 18 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
Apr 20 – St Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Apr 21 – Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre
Apr 22 – Lake Charles, LA, Golden Nugget
Apr 23 – Shreveport, LA @, Municipal Auditorium
Apr 25 – Rogers, AR @ The Wal-Mart Amphitheatre
Apr 26 – Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Arena


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Boston cancel three North Carolina concerts over transgender law

Boston have announced the cancellation of three concerts in North Carolina next month in protest over the state’s newly-passed laws limiting the rights of its transgender citizens.

Band leader Tom Scholz released a statement confirming that 40th anniversary tour dates in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh have been shut down over the human rights issues related to the HB2 law.

“While the enjoyment of our fans is our central concern, and we have been looking forward to celebrating forty years of history performing for our listeners in North Carolina with spectacular live shows this spring, human rights are more important,” says Scholz. “It is with deep regret, that I must announce the cancellation of our upcoming shows on May 4, 5 & 6 in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh in order to raise awareness, and protest in the strongest terms, the recent passage of HB2, the so called ‘North Carolina bathroom law.’”

“HB2 has the appearance of an oppressive discriminatory law against a small minority, who already have to deal with a narrow-minded world regarding issues beyond their control which they did nothing to bring upon themselves,” Scholz continued. “Other aspects of the new law arguably encourage bigotry. With thousands of fans in attendance at our shows, it is likely that some members of our audience and/or their loved ones are affected on a daily basis by this ugly expression of intolerance.”

“My sincere apologies to our fans who have already made arrangements to attend these shows,” added the guitarist. “The removal of the shows from our schedule is a major disappointment. It has always been my wish to inspire people with Boston's music. Hopefully the sacrifices we are all making here will inspire people to do the right thing in the future. We look forward to the day that the state government of North Carolina will come to its senses and treat ALL individuals with equal freedom in their pursuit of happiness here in the United States.”

Tickets for the cancelled Boston shows will be refunded at point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or by phone will be automatically refunded.

Boston will launch their 40th anniversary tour on April 29 in Hollywood, FL.

The group join a growing list of performers – including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Ringo Starr and others – who are taking economic action against the state over the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act passed by Governor Pat McCrory that blocks transgender individuals from using public bathrooms that match their gender identity, stops cities from passing anti-discrimination ordinances to protect gay and transgender people, and bans state lawsuits for any type of workplace discrimination.

The News & Observer in Raleigh reports the economic losses in Wake County alone over HB2 have quadrupled over the last seven days, according to the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The visitors bureau estimates the County alone has lost more than $3.1 million because of HB2.

“We continue to receive concerns from definite and tentative groups regarding HB2,” said Dennis Edwards, the bureau’s president and CEO. “We also have a great deal of concern about those groups that were going to consider Raleigh and North Carolina but have now taken us off of their list of consideration due to the bill.”

According to an NBC analysis, North Carolina has lost between $39.7 million and $186 million due to companies and events not coming to the state in protest.



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Boston announce 40th anniversary tour

Boston have announced dates for their 40th anniversary tour.

The North American run begins April 29 in Hollywood, Florida and tickets are now on sale.

The band says the tour promises to be a celebration honoring the group’s loyal fans, many who have supported Boston since 1976, when the self-titled debut album first hit the airwaves and took rock radio by storm.

Led by the singles "More Than A Feeling", "Foreplay/Long Time" and "Peace Of Mind", the album peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 132 weeks. “Boston” went on to sell more than 17 million copies in the States alone (25 million worldwide) on its way to becoming the best-selling pop debut album in history at the time.

The group’s second album, “Don’t Look Back”, stormed out of the gate upon its release as a No. 1 US hit: selling 4 million copies in the States in its first month and 7 million in total.

Legal battles between the band and its label, Epic Records, held up work on a third record, which finally surfaced in 1986 as “Third Stage” after an 8-year wait.

More 8-year gaps followed before 1994’s “Walk On” and 2002’s “Corporate America” arrived, which stretched to 11 years before album number six – 2013’s “Life, Love & Hope”, surfaced.

All told, Boston have sold more than 31 million albums in the US to date.

Boston
40th anniversary tour 2016

Apr 29 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock
Apr 30 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
May 01 - Savannah, GA - Johnny Mercer Theatre
May 04 - Charlotte, NC - Uptown Amphitheatre
May 05 - Greensboro, NC - White Oak Amphitheatre
May 06 - Raleigh, NC - The Red Hat Amphitheatre
May 07 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion
May 18 - Cleveland, OH - Jacob's Pavilion at Nautica
May 21 - New Buffalo, MI - Silver Creek Event Center
May 25 - Huber Heights, OH - Rose Music Center
Jun 24 - Englewood, CO - Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre
Aug 04 - Baton Rouge, LA - River Center Arena
Aug 09 - Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest
Aug 11 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena


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VIDEO: Boston issue 2015 tour promo

Boston have issued a video promoting their upcoming 2015 tour.

Shows begin April 30 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and are currently scheduled to run into late August.

For the latest updates on new shows and ticket details, visit BandBoston.com

The group continue to tour behind 2013’s “Life Love & Hope.”

The album includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and leader Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound.





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Boston announces 2015 tour

Boston have announced dates for a 2015 tour.

Shows begin April 30 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and are currently scheduled to wrap up with four shows in the Bahamas in late August.

The group continue to tour behind 2013’s “Life Love & Hope.”

The album includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and leader Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical vision.

For a list of on sale dates for tickets, visit fan site gonnahitcharide.com

Boston
2015 Tour

4/30 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
5/01 – Orange Beach, AL – Amphitheater at the Wharf
5/02 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
5/06 – Melbourne, FL – Maxwell C. King Center
5/07 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
5/15 – Simpsonville, SC – Charter Amphitheater
5/16 – Charleston, SC – Family Circle Cup Stadium
5/22 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah's Cherokee
5/23 – Panama City, FL – Marina Civic Center
5/24 – Saint Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphitheater
6/03 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort
6/04 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort
6/06 – Atlantic City, NJ – Trump Taj Mahal-Mark G Etess Arena
6/25 – Fargo, ND – Scheels Arena
6/26 – Fort Dodge, IA – Rogers Sports Complex - Shellabration
6/27 – Brainerd, MN – Lakes Jam
6/28 – Grand Island, NE – Heartland Events Center
7/02 – Kettering, OH – Fraze Pavilion For The Perfoming Arts
7/03 – Elgin, IL – Grand Victoria Casino
7/18 – Battle Creek, MI – Firekeepers Casino
7/26 – Inglewood, CA – The Forum
7/27 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey's Concerts
7/28 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey's Concerts
7/30 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain View Winery
7/31 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair
8/06 – West Allis, WI – Wisconsin State Fair
8/08 – Washington, MO – Washington Town & Country Fair
8/09 – Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena
8/19 – Nassau, Bahamas – TBA
8/20 – Nassau, Bahamas – TBA
8/21 – Nassau, Bahamas – TBA
8/22 – Nassau, Bahamas – TBA




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Boston guitarist featured on Secret Life web series

Boston guitarist Tom Scholz is featured on the latest two-part episode of “The Secret Life Of Scientists And Engineers”, an Emmy-nominated web-series from the acclaimed PBS series, Nova.

Secret Life profiles today’s leading scientists - and shows what they’re like when the lab coats come off – like a biochemist who competed for Miss America and a microbiologist who’s a professional wrestler.

Prior to his musical career, Scholz received both a bachelor's degree (1969) and a master's degree (1970) in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked for Polaroid Corporation as a senior product design engineer.

Earlier this year, Boston released a new album, “Life Love & Hope”, their first release since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

Scholz and Boston will kick off a North American tour in support of the project on June 5 in Hollywood, Florida.






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Boston expand North American tour

Boston have expanded their summer tour of North America in support of their latest album, “Life Love & Hope.”

The band have more than doubled the original 18-show run to almost 40 dates,

with the Heaven On Earth tour set to start June 5 in Hollywood, Florida.

The trek is named after the lead single from the new project, the group’s first since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

The album includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and leader Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical vision.


Boston
Heaven On Earth tour 2014

Jun 05 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Live
Jun 06 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jun 07 - St. Augustine, FL - The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
Jun 10 - Charlotte, NC - Uptown Amphitheatre at the Music Factory
Jun 11 - Chattanooga, TN - Riverbend Festival
Jun 13 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Biloxi Hotel
Jun 14 - Atlanta, GA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jun 15 - Southaven, MS - Snowden Grove Amphitheatre
Jun 17 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods
Jun 18 - Allen, TX - Allen Event Center
Jun 20 - St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amph. St. Louis
Jun 21 - Chicago, IL - Montrose Beach
Jun 23 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheater
Jun 24 - Detroit, MI - DTE
Jun 27 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods
Jun 28 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Jun 29 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Jul 01 - Long Island, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Jul 02 - Bangor, ME - Bangor Waterfront
Jul 08 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark
Jul 13 - Bethlehem, PA - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Jul 15 - Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE - Outdoors
Jul 22 - Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Amphitheatre
Jul 25 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica
Jul 26 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel
Jul 27 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Resort & Casino
Jul 29 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
Aug 02 - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater
Aug 03 - Tahoe, CA - Harveys Outdoor Arena
Aug 05 - Salt Lake City, UT - Usana Amphitheatre
Aug 06 - Denver, CO - Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre
Aug 09 - Sparta, WI - Fort McCoy Army Base
Aug 12 - Springfield, IL - Illinois State Fair
Aug 16 - Nashville, TN - The Woods at Fontanel
Aug 17 - Cincinatti, OH - Horseshoe Cincinnati - The Shoe
Aug 19 - Cleveland, OH - Jacob's Pavilion at Nautica
Aug 24 - Vienna, VA - The Filene Center
Aug 26 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion
Aug 31 - Huron, SD - South Dakota State Fair




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Boston announce North American tour

Boston have announced a North American tour in support of their latest album, “Life Love & Hope.”

The Heaven On Earth Tour sees the band hit the road for shows starting June 5 in Hollywood, Florida; a list of initial dates is below and more will be announce soon.

The trek is named after the lead single from the new project, the group’s first since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

The album includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and leader Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical vision.

"Life Love & Hope" sold around 16,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 37 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Boston
Heaven On Earth tour 2014

6/05 – Hollywood, FL
6/06 – Clearwater, FL
6/07 – St. Augustine, FL
6/11 – Chattanooga, TN
6/13 – Biloxi, MO
6/14 – Atlanta, GA
6/18 – Allen, TX
6/21 – Chicago, IL
6/23 – Toronto, ON
6/24 – Detroit, MI
6/27 – Bethel, NY
7/22 – Albuquerque, NM
7/25 – Phoenix, AZ
7/29 – Los Angeles, CA
8/02 – San Francisco, CA
8/03 – Tahoe, CA
8/09 – Sparta, WI
8/12 – Springfield, IL




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AUDIO: Boston release Christmas single
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VIDEO: Boston – The making of Life Love & Hope

Boston are sharing behind the scenes video about the making of their new album, “Life Love & Hope.”

Released last month, the project is the group’s first new record since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

The album includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical vision.

"Life Love & Hope" sold around 16,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 37 on The Billboard 200 chart.




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AUDIO: Boston release Christmas single
Boston: Rockline replay available
AUDIO: Boston premiere Life Love & Hope title track
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Boston guitarist to be featured on Secret Life web series

Boston guitarist Tom Scholz will be featured on an upcoming episode of “The Secret Life Of Scientists And Engineers”, an Emmy-nominated web-series from the acclaimed PBS series, Nova.

Secret Life profiles today’s leading scientists - and shows what they’re like when the lab coats come off – like a biochemist who competed for Miss America and a microbiologist who’s a professional wrestler.

Prior to his musical career, Scholz received both a bachelor's degree (1969) and a master's degree (1970) in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked for Polaroid Corporation as a senior product design engineer.

A broadcast date for the Scholz episode is to be announced.

Last month, Boston released a new album, “Life Love & Hope.”

The project is the group’s first new release since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

“Life Love & Hope” includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical artistry.




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Boston: Tom Scholz to perform at Boston Mayoral inauguration

Boston founder and guitarist Tom Scholz will perform at the inauguration of Boston Mayor Martin Walsh this Monday, January 6.

Scholz will play some Boston songs with the Boston Pops at the Hynes Convention Center event, which will also see performances from the Dropkick Murphys, Blue Man Group, Lenny Clarke, and more.

Last month, Boston released a new album, “Life Love & Hope.” The project is the group’s first new release since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

“Life Love & Hope” includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical artistry.




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AUDIO: Boston release Christmas single

Boston have released a new single, “God Rest Ye Metal Gentlemen”, in time for the holiday season.

Produced by Tom Scholz, the track features Kimberley Dahme on bass and lead vocal, Scholz and Gary Pihl on vocals and guitars, along with Tom Hambridge on drums.

"This was my chance to Boston-ize one of my favorite Christmas carols,” said Scholz. “I had so much fun with this one, I think I'll have to try a few more."

“God Rest Ye Metal Gentlemen” is available now via the Amazon link below.

Boston have just released a new album, “Life Love & Hope”. The project is the group’s first new album since 2002’s “Corporate America.”





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AUDIO: Boston premiere Life Love & Hope title track
AUDIO: Boston premiere new single Heaven On Earth
Boston: Life Love & Hope audio samples available

Boston: Rockline replay available

Boston guitarists Tom Scholz and Gary Pihl were the featured guests on North American rock radio series Rockline on December 4, and a replay of the broadcast is available.

The pair were on hand to promote the band’s newly-released album, “Life Love & Hope.”

The project is the group’s first new album since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

“Life Love & Hope” includes lead vocals from Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical artistry.

"I intentionally stayed close to the early Boston style on some of the songs, even using the same amps and instruments,” says Scholz, “on others I let my imagination run wild."

"These are songs from the heart, each of them taking many months of effort to write, arrange, perform and record, always up to the demands of Boston's harshest critic, me,” added Scholz. “They have all been meticulously recorded to analogue tape on the same machines and equipment used for Boston's hits for the past 35 years."

Hear Boston on Rockline here.





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AUDIO: Boston premiere Life Love & Hope title track
AUDIO: Boston premiere new single Heaven On Earth
Boston: Life Love & Hope audio samples available
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AUDIO: Boston premiere Life Love & Hope title track

Boston are premiering the title track from their forthcoming album, “Life Love & Hope”, due December 3.

The song follows the release of the project’s lead single, “Heaven On Earth” – hear it here.

“Life Love & Hope” includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical artistry.

The project is the band’s first new album since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

"I probably would have kept going," Scholz tells Billboard. "But it was getting a little long. It was very, very hard work. All of these songs, they're basically done when I don't think I can express myself any better with the music for whatever I was trying to say. That might be because I'm so burnt on it that I don't think I can do any better or because I think it would be really dangerous to try to change it any more - that I just might make it worse or lose something. So I stop when I don't think I can do any better, and it was the same with this album. I stopped when I thought it was as good as it's going to get."

Boston have posted audio samples of the full album – for details, click here.





See also:

AUDIO: Boston premiere new single Heaven On Earth
Boston: Life Love & Hope audio samples available
Boston unveil Life Love & Hope cover artwork
Boston to release new album this fall

AUDIO: Boston premiere new single Heaven On Earth

Boston are premiering “Heaven On Earth”, the lead single from the band’s forthcoming album, “Life Love & Hope.”

Due December 3, the project is the band’s first new album since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

The project includes lead vocals from the late Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical artistry.

"I intentionally stayed close to the early Boston style on some of the songs, even using the same amps and instruments,” says Scholz, “on others I let my imagination run wild."

"These are songs from the heart, each of them taking many months of effort to write, arrange, perform and record, always up to the demands of Boston's harshest critic, me,” added Scholz. “They have all been meticulously recorded to analogue tape on the same machines and equipment used for Boston's hits for the past 35 years."

Boston have posted audio samples of the full album – for details, click here.


See also:

Boston: Life Love & Hope audio samples available
Boston unveil Life Love & Hope cover artwork

Boston: Life Love & Hope audio samples available

Boston have posted audio samples of their first new album in more than a decade, “Life Love & Hope”, due December 3.

The project includes lead vocals from Brad Delp, Tommy DeCarlo, Kimberley Dahme, David Victor and Tom Scholz, and features tracks with the classic Boston sound, as well as the latest in the evolution of Scholz' musical artistry.

"I intentionally stayed close to the early Boston style on some of the songs, even using the same amps and instruments,” says Scholz, “on others I let my imagination run wild."

"These are songs from the heart, each of them taking many months of effort to write, arrange, perform and record, always up to the demands of Boston's harshest critic, me,” added Scholz. “They have all been meticulously recorded to analogue tape on the same machines and equipment used for Boston's hits for the past 35 years."

The band’s sixth album is the first release since 2002’s “Corporate America.”

Listen to samples of “Life Love & Hope” here.

See also:

Boston unveil Life Love & Hope cover artwork
Boston to release new album this fall
Boston: 35th anniversary of Don’t Look Back featured on In The Studio