Showing posts with label The Moody Blues’ John Lodge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Moody Blues’ John Lodge. Show all posts

Monday, January 13, 2025

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge USA Feb and March 2025 Tour – New Dates Added!

Performs Days of Future Passed Tour” - Playing the iconic album in its entirely, plus a selection of CLASSIC HITS

John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will be back on the road in February and March with his electrifying ‘Performs Days of Future’ show, featuring a first set of Moody Blues classic hits, and a second set of this iconic album, performed in its entirety.

The tour kicks off on February 19th at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, and includes 12 dates in the NE, Midwest and Florida, plus his appearance on the ‘Rock and Romance Cruise’, sailing out of Fort Lauderdale on March 15. Then John will be taking his show to the UK for the very first time - ‘Bringing it Home’!

All dates are now on sale, with limited VIP packages available, go to: https://www.johnlodge.com/tour.

This is a unique opportunity to hear fan favorites such as ‘Isn’t Life Strange’, ‘Legend of a Mind’, ‘I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)’ and ‘Ride my See-Saw’, plus this groundbreaking album. John and his band lovingly recreate these classic songs, in full symphonic glory, and together with his tributes to his bandmates, and the mesmerizing video of Graeme Edge reciting his poetry, the audience is truly transported back to Moody Blues concerts of the past.


photo by Dana Grubb

Following a stroke at the end of 2023, John has gone from strength to strength, driven by his love for this music, and his deeply held desire to continue to share it with the fans. The critically acclaimed shows in July and November 2024 are testament to his passion and commitment, and as John says, his hope is that people leave with a little bit of joy, and certainly the audience can be seen leaving with Moodies magic around them.

Joining John on stage are his 10,000 Light Years Band featuring Alan Hewitt and Billy Ashbaugh (from the Moody Blues touring band), Duffy King and Jason Charboneau, plus Jon Davison of YES will again be joining John on stage to provide his soaring vocals on ‘Nights in White Satin’ and ‘Tuesday Afternoon’.

A lot of these places we used to go to as the Moody Blues, and I just want to give the fans a sense of that time again. It may not be a Moody Blues show, but Alan, Billy, Duffy, Jason and, of course Jon, create an incredible energy on stage, and such beautiful music. Then when Graeme appears on screen, and I turn to hear his beautiful words, it all makes me feel part of something very special, and I can feel I share it with the audience. Being on stage with them all, I think we all smile together, all of us on stage, and all of those in the audience. It’s a little moment away from the challenges of life.”

Check out the tour video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqUEvAo97Hk

“Days of Future Passed” was released 58 years ago, and was arguably the start of progressive rock. John has surrounded himself with a band who put simply, love performing together, and who appreciate and respect the legacy of the music. The Moodies may not perform any more, and the loss of Graeme, Ray and Mike is felt deeply, but this show honours John’s friends and the music.

The electrifying show will also be in support of John’s new EP “Love Conquers All” out on Feb 14th, and available now for pre-order on Amazon and other online stores. Signed copies are also available including limited edition vinyl. The first single ‘Love Will Conquer All’ is available now on all streaming services and hit the No. 1 spot over New Year on the Fab Chart.

For USA (including the limited edition 180g violet vinyl, hand signed by John): https://shop.johnlodge.com

For the UK (including the limited edition 180g blue vinyl with a special hand signed insert): https://burningshed.com/store/john-lodge_store

Check out the first single ‘Love Will Conquer All’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYzdgyvXiQM

If you love The Moody Blues music, then you really need to check out John live.  He and the band put on a great show!’

John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from ‘Ride My See-Saw’, to ‘I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band)’, ‘Isn’t Life Strange’ and many more. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his three solo albums “Natural Avenue”, “10,000 Light Years Ago and B Yond”. Lodge has been voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.

USA Dates
Feb 19 Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
Feb 20 Cary Hall, Lexington, MA
Feb 22 Shubert Theater, New Haven, CT
Feb 23 The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ
Feb 25 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
Feb 26 Westbury Music Fair, Westbury, NY
Feb 28 Brown County Music Center, Nashville, IL
Mar 1 Genesee Theater, Waukegan, IL
Mar 3 Orpheum Theatre, Sioux City, IA
Mar 5 Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
March 15 - 22 Rock and Romance Cruise
March 23 The Villages, FL
March 24 The Center of Anna Maria Island, FL

UK Dates
April 6 Birmingham Town Hall
April 8 Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
April 9 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
April 11 Union Chapel, London
April 14 St George’s, Bristol
April 15 G Live, Guildford

All dates at www.johnlodge.com/tour

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Prog Rock Review: The Moody Blues’ John Lodge-Days of Future Past-My Sojourn

Release Date: ‎ April 12, 2024

Label: Deko Entertaiment https://www.dekoentertainment.com/

Website:  https://www.johnlodge.com/


What more can be said about the iconic figure, John Lodge? As a bass player, songwriter, and vocalist, he was a pivotal member of the progressive rock pioneers, The Moody Blues. This is the version of a story that began in the ’60s of an ordinary man and continues to this day with the release of the silver 180-gram vinyl edition of Days of Future Past-My Sojourn

 

This album is Lodge’s homage to the classic prog Moody Blues album Days of Future Past, a significant milestone in music history and a crucial part of prog rock's roots. With its unique sound quality and nostalgic appeal, the vinyl edition adds a new dimension to the listening experience, making it a must-have for any music enthusiast.

 

Listening to the original album, initially released in 1967 (remastered in 2017), it's astounding how it retains its relevance and influence even today. It set a timeless foundation for prog rock. While comparisons to the original are inevitable, my focus is on the enduring masterpiece that Mr. Lodge has created, a testament to the original's timeless influence. 

 

Performed in eight magnificent parts, Lodge plays his bass and sings like it was all those decades ago with a commitment, respect, and deep love for what he and his mates created. This will be a must-have record for all prog-rock enthusiasts and Moody fans. Hearing it on vinyl was appropriate but a privilege I am grateful for, allowing me to experience it the same way it was initially heard.

 

The orchestral intro, a nod to the original album's overture, starts the proceedings, and a flute comes in, shaping into beautiful classical music as it turns into Moody’s song instrumentally. So, you have the words going through your mind. 

 

God rest his soul. Graeme Edge provides two spoken-word parts for this album. We are fortunate that it was recorded for this project.

 

John’s voice resonates with unparalleled excellence on this recording, and his bass playing is, as expected, superb. The personal significance of this recording to John Lodge is unfathomable, and it's this deep personal connection that not only elevates the album to a new level of musical precision and performance but also brings a profound emotional depth to the music. From the first note to the last, this album strongly impacts the listener, a testament to its influence and deep personal connection.

 

“The Afternoon” and “Nights in White Satin” Are genuinely spine-tingling. Jon Davison (Yes vocalist) provided both vocals for the classic tracks, and we all know how Justin Hayward sang the originals prolifically. Davison's voice has an entirely different tone, of course, and he does a great job, especially in choruses where his full range can be heard. The excellence of everyone’s performance, including the indelible stamp left by The Moody Blues, is a testament to the high quality of this music.

 

Sometimes, the keyboards on this album can be haunting. Side B begins with “Afternoon.” The music is phenomenal as things move on from part to part of each segment. The rhythm sections are spot-on throughout each track, which may not be news to longtime fans, as Lodge was and still is one of the greatest bass players in rock. 

 

Days of Future Past-My Sojourn is an updated version of the original enhanced and magnified with technologies that did not exist in 1967. It is breathtaking music and orchestration that any music fan can appreciate. It is a prog rock classic that has been renewed and appreciated by this fan, and I believe it will be by many more. It is accessible, not too complex or going into extended bombastic jams for which the genre is known. 

 

This is a loving memory of a legendary recording revisited by one of the experts who was there when the original recording started to take shape. Don’t miss this vinyl version.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-TFOV Reviews Founder

August 21, 2024

Tracks:

Side A:

The Day Begins:   

The Day Begins    

Morning Glory (Featuring Graeme Edge)


Dawn Is A Feeling:            

Dawn (Prelude)    

Dawn Is A Feeling    


The Morning: Another Morning:   

The Morning (Prelude) 2. Another Morning        


Lunch Break: Peak Hour            

Lunch Break (Prelude)    

Peak Hour            


The Afternoon:           

Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) (Featuring Jon Davison)The Night (Finale)


Side B:

The Afternoon:    

Evening (Time to Get Away)            


Evening :               

The Sun Set (Prelude)    

The Sun Set            

Twilight (Prelude)        

Twilight Time            


The Night:   

Nights In White Satin (Featuring Jon Davison)

Late Lament (Featuring Graeme Edge)            

The Night (Finale)