JOHN LODGE BRINGS HIS 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO TOUR TO THE UK IN APRIL
We hope to see you there!
APRIL 9 TRADING BOUNDARIES, EAST SUSSEX
APRIL 11 BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL, NIGHT OF STARS - John will be honoured with the Walk of Fame, alongside Carl Palmer, and will be performing with his 10,000 Light Years Band.
APRIL 12 THE STABLES, MILTON KEYNES
APRIL 13 CADOGAN HALL, LONDON
APRIL 14 TIVOLI THEATRE, WIMBORNE
JOHN LODGE - 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO - UK TOUR DETAILS
John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is bringing his ’10,000 Light Years’solo tour to the UK. This is a unique opportunity to see John perform his Moody Blues’ hits, and some of his solo work, plus a few special treats that are sure to delight both fans and music lovers alike. As a review of a recent show said, ‘It was great seeing Lodge celebrating his music outside the confines of his main group. The bassist may be playing smaller venues on this solo jaunt, but he and his band played with the same passion and physicality most rock stars reserve for sports arenas and stadiums.’
John will appear with his ’10,000 Light Years Band’, and together they capture the heart of classic Moody Blues songs he has penned and recorded such as “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),” “Gemini Dream,” “Ride My Seesaw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Steppin’ in a Slide Zone”, “Peak Hour”, “Evening Time’ (the latter two from Days of Future Passed), and the never before played live, “Candle of Life”.
John will also perform songs from his solo album 10,000 Light Years Ago. This album received critical acclaim, and his song,‘In My Mind,’was nominated for “Anthem of the Year”in Prog Mag. John will also be performing special treats such as ‘Saved by the Music’from the Blue Jaysalbum, and ‘Legend of a Mind’ dedicated to Ray Thomas. This is a not-to-be-missed show full of beautifully crafted songs, great energy and sound, and a fantastic atmosphere that will ‘bring the audience to their feet’.
Joining John on stage are long term collaborator Alan Hewitt(Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh(Drums) from the Moody Bluestouring band, together with Duffy King(Guitars) and Jason Charboneau(Cello), and the ‘all-American band sizzled on the solo tracks and Moodies’ masterpieces’, on their recent tour (North Coast Voice).
If you are new to the music of John Lodge, come and experience this incredible show, and see why his music has influenced musicians and fans for generations. And, of course, if you love the Moodies you will love this show…
During his remarkable 52 years with the Moody Blues, Lodgehas sold more than 70 million albums including the groundbreaking ‘Days of Future Passed’, and has composed many of their biggest hits. The album ‘Seventh Sojurn’ was Billboard number 1 for 5 weeks, and Lodge wrote both the singles from this album, the high-energy “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)” and the beautiful and ethereal “Isn’t Life Strange”.
John has received numerous awards including ASCAP (American Society Of Composers & Publishers) and an Ivor Novello for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and he has been voted one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet. The Moody Bluesare currently celebrating the 50thAnniversary of their iconic album ‘Days of Future Passed’with a hugely successful tour, including a sold out performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and the current release of their live album ‘Days of Future Passed, Live’, which reached the top of US DVD charts. The Moodies continue to perform their music to fans across the generations, and can currently be seen performing at the Rock and Rolll Hall of Fame Induction on HBO and Amazon Prime, and featuring two of John’s hits, “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)”, and ‘Ride My See-saw’.
As a member of The Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodgehas spent much of his life touring the world, as part of a 'rock n roll band'. His first solo album titled NATURAL AVENUEwas released 40 years ago in 1977, but was never performedlive. His second solo album, 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO was released in 2015. The current tour will support his live album and DVD JOHN LODGE: LIVE FROM BIRMINGHAM – THE 10,000 LIGHT YEARS TOUR, which was recorded during his first ever solo tour in 2016. Artwork was designed by Roger Dean, and is available as DVD/CD box set, 180g Double Red Vinyl, and download via Pledge Music, Amazon and iTunes. A 7inch Picture Disc featuring “Ride my See-Saw’ and ‘Get me Out of Here’ has also just been released as a limited edition via Pledge.
When asked what took him so long to get his own show on the road, John was quick to point out, with a smile, that he has been busy with his "other band”.
John will always be a Moody Blue, and never wants to stop, but as he also says, ‘Music is my life and I can’t wait to get on the road with my 10,000 Light Years Band… the venues are smaller and more intimate, but I love live concerts “have bass will travel” that’s the gypsy in me. I am a ‘Moody Blue’, I always will be, but I love getting the chance to perform songs that I have never performed before, and of course classic Moody Blue songs during these solo shows. The fans and I have travelled this road a long time and I hope they will continue with me, and also hope new fans will discover and explore along with us’