SOLAR MUSIC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
THE N E W ALBUM
‘NEXT VOYAGE’
by B L U E S I M A G E
FEATURING LEGENDARY GUITARIST
M I K E P I N E R A
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Pat Travers ... Jonathan Cain (Journey)
Charlie DeChant (Hall & Oates)
and Tommy Calton (Jon Anderson)
ZOOM TV SPECIAL EVENT
with M I K E P I N E R A
and Grammy Award Producer
MICHAEL FRANKLIN
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Solar Music is pleased to announce the new album ‘NEXT VOYAGE’ by Blues Image featuring Mike Pinera. The album features new recordings of the band’s classics like “Ride Captain Ride” with orchestra, “In A Gada Da Vida” with the BB King Horn section, and guest appearances from Pat Travers, Jonathan Cain of Journey, and many more!
Blues Image is an American Blues Rock band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1966 by singer-guitarist Mike Pinera. The band moved to Miami in 1968, where they were instrumental in helping promoters form the most innovative music venue in South Florida, Thee Image. Blues Image became the house band at the club, which featured bands like Cream, The Grateful Dead, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. The band moved to Los Angeles and signed with Atco Records, releasing their self-titled debut album in February 1969. Their second album, Open (April 1970), included the single “Ride Captain Ride”, written by Pinera and Skip Konte. Pinera left the band to join Iron Butterfly in the fall of 1969. The song “Ride Captain Ride” has been used in many films over the years.
THE LATEST RELEASE
BY
BLUES IMAGE
Featuring
MIKE PINERA
‘NEXT VOYAGE’
Produced by
Michael Franklin
The new 2023 release from Blues Image, featuring original guitarist and vocalist Mike Pinera who also went on to perform with Iron Butterfly. Early Bird Vinyl Presale includes a free digital download and a bonus track, available immediately after order.
The album features new recordings of the band’s classics like “Ride Captain Ride” with orchestra, “In A Gada Da Vida” with the BB King Horn section, and guest appearances from Pat Travers, Jonathan Cain of Journey, and many more!
Pressed on 180 Gram vinyl with colored sleeve, the LPs are projected to ship in late May based on our manufacturer’s current production estimate.
Track List
1. Butterfly Bleu …
2. Something to Say …
3. Love Is The Answer …
4. Isla …
5. Leaving My Troubles Behind …
6. In A Gada Da Vida …
7. Fugue / Paid My Dues …
8. Captain’s Suite (Next Harbor / Ride Captain Ride / Safe Harbor / Ride Captain Ride) …
Blues Image
Mike Pinera – Guitar and vocals
Tim Franklin – Bass and vocals
Eddie Metz Jr. and Greg Alban – Drums
Michael Franklin – Keyboards and vocals
Special Guests
Pat Travers – Guitar
Jonathan Cain of Journey – Wurlitzer
Charlie DeChant – Saxophone
Tommy Calton – Guitar
Steady Joseph – Percussion
Randie Paul – soloist on Love is the Answer
Suzie Park – soloist on Something to Say
Naomi Bradshaw – soloist on Pay My Dues
AVAILABLE AT
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT
MIKE PINERA
AND
BLUES IMAGE
VISIT
www.facebook.com/MikePineraOfficial
Facebook
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o55DoHoctCuBWn1iKvB08
Spotify
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT
MICHAEL FRANKLIN
VISIT
Michael Franklin Official
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DISCOGRAPHY
MIKE PINERA
Iron Butterfly with Pinera* & Rhino* - Metamorphosis 1970
Isla — Mike Pinera 1977
"Come And Get It" 1977
Forever, Mike Pinera 1979
In The Garden Of Eden — Mike Pinera 1996
Timeless — Mike Pinera 2017
Singles & EPs
Alone With You — Mike Pinera 1977
Goodnight My Love — Mike Pinera 1979
Can't You Believe / I Am The Bubble — Mike Pinera 1979
Forever, Mike Pinera — Mike Pinera 1980
Mike Pinera / Anthony Rios - Someone Like You / Mujer
(7", Single) 1981
Moonlight Melody / Please, Come Back Again — Mike Pinera 1982
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida — Mike Pinera 1983
Delbert McClinton, Mike Pinera - From the Album "Second Wind" / From the Album "Isla" (12", EP, Promo)
Compilations
Anthology Box 1975-1979 — Mike Pinera 2011
With BLUES IMAGE
Year Album US Top 200
1969 Blues Image
1970 Open
2023 Next Voyage
Compilation albums
Year Album
2005 Rhino Hi-Five: Blues Image
Singles
Year Name
1969 "Lay Your Sweet Love on Me"
1970 "Ride Captain Ride"
"Gas Lamps and Clay"
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THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
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CHRONICLES,TRUTHS
CONFESSIONS
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FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS
THAT SET US FREE!
BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...
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BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.
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Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.
The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.
I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.
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