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Saturday, October 7, 2023

DEVIN TOWNSEND DESCRIBES THE TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS AND TRANSFORMATIONS OF BECOMING A ROCK STAR! ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO

D E V I N

T O W N S E N D

Canadian singer, songwriter, musician

and record producer

InsideOut Music

Releasing

DEVIN TOWNSEND

-INFINITY

25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Remasterd!

Officially released November 24th 2023

EXCLUSIVE ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW

IN ITS ENTIRETY!

Devin Townsend founded the extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released a total of 30 albums across all of his projects as of 2023.

Devin Townsend released the 3rd edition in his Devolution series – ‘Empath Live In America’, on August 4th, 2023. The Devolution series so far has comprised some unique live performances, and this one is no different. ‘Empath Live In America’ is a document of the tour that was cut short in early 2020 due to the onset of the pandemic.

As Devin explains: “This was a very unique tour for me, and one that was regrettably cut short by the pandemic.

It was a stripped back version of the ‘Order of Magnitude’ band (without choir and a few other members…), but as i try to do with each tour, the goal was to make this a unique and special night. Therefore, this tour marked a ‘free form’ version of the material. There were no backing tracks, click tracks, or even a setlist, so every night was unique and different.

The audience yelled out requests and we just rolled with it. The material was therefore interpreted in unique ways and the experience was a very special ‘fly by the seat of our pants’ musical night.”

It's been 25 years since Devin released the first solo album under his own name dubbed: "Infinity". That calls for a celebratory release, so we proudly present the "Infinity 25th Anniversary Edition"!

The album is set for release on the 24th of November 2023. This newly remastered version of the album comes as a Limited 2CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP + LP-booklet & as Digital album, and includes all the bonus tracks from this era, as well as newly shot artwork & liner notes from Devin.

Pre-order now here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Infinity-Remastered2023

Exclusive vinyl colour & bundles available from Omerch: www.omerch.com/shop/devintownsend

PREORDER

Devin Townsend - "Infinity 25th Anniversary Release"

InsideOut Music

5 years since Devin released the first solo album under his own name dubbed: "Infinity". That calls for a celebratory release so we proudly present the "Infinity 25th Anniversary Edition"!

Pre-order now here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Infinity-Remastered2023

Exclusive vinyl colour & bundles available from Omerch: www.omerch.com/shop/devintownsend

PURCHASE

THE NEW LIVE ALBUM

EMPATH

LIVE IN AMERICA

DEVIN

TOWNSEND

https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/DevolutionSeries3-Empath-LiveInAmerica

also available at amazon.com

The line-up for this album saw Devin joined by Mike Keneally, Nathan Navarro, Diego Tejeida, Morgan Ågren & Ché Aimee Dorval.

‘Devolution #3 – Empath Live InAmerica’ will be available as a limited CD digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP & as digital album.

ALSO PURCHASE

L I G H T W O R K

DEVIN TOWNSEND’S

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM

Deluxe two CD edition. Includes bonus Nightwork CD. 2022 release from the metal singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Townsend produced Lightwork along with Gggarth Richardson (Biffy Clyro, Rage Against The Machine).

featuring the hit "Call of the Void"

Released August 26, 2022

5 stars!

"phenomenal… magnificent…intense…

mystifying…gratifying…genius…

a rare musical gem… a melodic masterpiece!

This is Devin’s Sgt. Pepper /

Dark Side of the Moon album.

Incredible production work and engineering

Just a lot of great music!!!

Devin Townsend never ceases to amaze me."

... By music journalist Ray Shasho

available at https://hevydevy.com/

and amazon.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

DEVIN TOWNSEND

VISIT

https://hevydevy.com/

Official website

https://twitter.com/dvntownsend

twitter

www.facebook.com/dvntownsend

Facebook

www.instagram.com/dvntownsend

Instagram

www.youtube.com/channel/UC8KIhclVaK0Des9uMrJlt1wam

YouTube

DEVIN TOWNSEND

TOUR DATES

Nov. 8, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Fremantle, Australia

Metropolis Fremantle

Nov. 10, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Melbourne, Australia

Forum

Nov. 11, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Sydney, Australia

Metro Theatre

Nov. 12, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Brisbane, Australia

The Tivoli

DEVIN TOWNSEND

APPEARS WEEK OF

OCTOBER 7TH 2023

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

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ORDER NOW

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE

CHRONICLES,TRUTHS

CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM

FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS

THAT SET US FREE!

BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...

AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER

RAY SHASHO

…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

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.

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.

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.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/

Gold Award Winner

MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

LEGENDARY PROG ROCK GROUP ‘FAMILY’ RELEASING “FEARLESS” REMASTERED 3CD EXPANDED EDITION FEATURING BONUS TRACKS AND BBC SESSIONS: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LEAD SINGER ROGER CHAPMAN!

BRITISH PROG ROCK GROUP

F A M I L Y

RELEASING

'F E A R L E S S' REMASTERED

3CD Expanded Edition

Featuring Bonus Tracks and BBC Sessions

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

WITH

LEAD SINGER & FOUNDING MEMBER

ROGER CHAPMAN

CLICK BELOW

TO LISTEN IN ITS ENTIRETY!

Roger Chapman, guitarist John ‘Charlie’ Whitney, drummer Rob Townsend, bassist and vocalist John Wetton and multi-instrumentalist John ‘Poli’ Palmer on vibes, keyboards and flute, Family’s “Fearless” was released in October 1971 and was the first album to feature new member John Wetton following the departure of John Weider following the band’s second US tour in 1971 and the UK Top Ten hit single “In My Own Time”.

The album was one of Family’s finest and reached the UK Top 20 upon its release, featuring such strong material as “Spanish Tide”, “Burning Bridges” and “Between Blue And Me”.

This new three-disc edition of this classic album has been newly remastered from the master tapes and also includes 24 bonus tracks drawn from the “In My Own Time” single, BBC Radio sessions and a fine performance for BBC Radio One In Concert in December 1971. This new expanded remastered release also features an illustrated booklet with a new essay.

PREORDER

THE NEW REMASTERED

3CD CLAMSHELL BOXED SET

OF THE CLASSIC 1971 ALBUM

Fearless

F A M I L Y

FEATURING 24 BONUS TRACKS INCLUDING THE ‘IN MY OWN TIME’ SINGLE AND BBC SESSION AND IN CONCERT PERFORMANCES FROM 1971

REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES.

WITH AN ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET FEATURING AN ESSAY AND A REPRODUCTION POSTER.

Featuring vocalist Roger Chapman, guitarist John ‘Charlie’ Whitney, drummer Rob Townsend, bassist and vocalist John Wetton and multi-instrumentalist John ‘Poli’ Palmer on vibes, keyboards and flute, Family’s “Fearless” was released in October 1971 and was the first album to feature new member John Wetton following the departure of John Weider following the band’s second US tour in 1971 and the UK Top Ten hit single “In My Own Time”.

The album was one of Family’s finest and reached the UK Top 20 upon its release, featuring such strong material as “Spanish Tide”, “Burning Bridges” and “Between Blue And Me”.

PREORDER AT:

https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/family-fearless-3cd-expanded-edition/

ALSO PURCHASE

LIFE IN

THE POND

a solo album

By ROGER CHAPMAN

available at amazon.com

A studio album by Roger Chapman is always an event. Since '66, when the British singer-songwriter emerged as the voice of his generation with the seminal Family band, through every twist of his four-decade solo career, Chappo's output has defied music industry protocol, challenged genre, and held up a mirror to the times. "I've never stopped writing," he reflects, "and with Life In The Pond, I felt the need to hear what I'd put down in music." Released in 2021 on Ruf Records and Chappo Music, Life In The Pond draws a line under a period in which the 79-year-old had been absent from the studio but privately prolific. Twelve years since 2009's acclaimed rarities collection Hide Go Seek, "A true lionheart still roars," enthused The Mirror, Life In The Pond reconnects the veteran with faces from his past - including ex-Family multi-instrumentalist John 'Poli' Palmer as co-writer and producer - while taking the pulse of modern life.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

ROGER CHAPMAN

AND

F A M I L Y

VISIT

https://www.familybandstand.com/the-band/roger-chapman/

The unofficial Family homepage and online archive …

DISCOGRAPHY

FAMILY

Music In A Dolls House (1968)

Family Entertainment (1969)

A Song For Me (1970)

Anyway (1970)

Old Songs New Songs (1971)

Fearless (1971)

Bandstand (1972)

It’s Only A Movie (1973)

A’s & B’s (1992)

STREETWALKERS

Albums

Streetwalkers Reprise K 54017 (1974)

Downtown Flyers Vertigo 6360 123, Mercury LP SRM-1-1060 (US) (1975)

Red Card Vertigo 9102 010, Mercury SMR-1-1083 (US), Repertoire REP 47-WP (CD) (1976)

Vicious But Fair Vertigo 9102 012, Mercury LP SRM-1-1135 (US) (1977)

Streetwalkers Live Vertigo 6641-703 (1977)

Best of Streetwalkers CD, CA, LP Vertigo 846-661 (1990)

BBC Radio One Live CD Windsong (1995)

Singles

"Roxianna" b/w "The Crack" Reprise K 14357 (1974) - released as Chapman Whitney Streetwalkers

"Raingame" b/w "Miller" Vertigo 6059 130 (1975)

"Daddy Rolling Stone" b/w "Hole in Your Pocket" Vertigo 6059 144 (1976)

"Chilli Con Carne" b/w "But You're Beautiful" Vertigo 6059 169 (1977)

ROGER CHAPMAN

Solo

Albums

Chappo (1979)

Live in Hamburg (1979)

Mail Order Magic (1980)

Hyenas Only Laugh For Fun (1981)

The Riffburglar Album (Funny Cider Sessions) (1982)

He Was... She Was... You Was... We Was... (Double, Live) (1982)

Swag (as the Riffburglars) (1983)

Mango Crazy (1983)

The Shadow Knows (1984)

Zipper (1986)

Techno Prisoners (1987)

Live in Berlin (1989)

Walking The Cat (1989)

Strong Songs – The Best Of ... (1990)

Hybrid and Lowdown (1990)

Kick It Back (UK compilation) (1990)

Under No Obligation (1992)

King of the Shouters (1994)

Kiss My Soul (1996)

A Turn Unstoned? (1998)

Anthology 1979–98 (1998)

In My Own Time (live) (1999)

Rollin' & Tumblin (live) Mystic (2001)

Chappo-The Loft Tapes, Volume 1: Manchester University 10.3.1979 Mystic (2006)

Chappo-The Loft Tapes, Volume 2: Rostock 1983 Mystic (2006 )

Chappo-The Loft Tapes, Volume 3: London Dingwalls 15 April 1996 Mystic (2006)

Chappo-The Loft Tapes, Volume 4: Live at Unca Po's Hamburg 5.3.1982 Mystic (2006)

One More Time For Peace Mystic (2007)

Hide Go Seek Hypertension Records (2009)

First Cut: Chapman-Whitney Streetwalkers, digital rerelease Mystic Records (2010)

Live at Rockpalast Markthalle Hamburg 1979 (2014)

Live at Grugahalle Essen 1981 (2014)

Maybe the last time (live 2012)

Life In The Pond (2021)

Singles

"Imbecile" (1979) Mike Batt with Roger Chapman. From the album Tarot Suite.

"Shadow on the Wall" (1983) Mike Oldfield with Roger Chapman

"How How How" (1984)

DVDs

At Rockpalast Wienerworld (2004)

Family & Friends Angel Air (2003)

ROGER CHAPMAN

APPEARS WEEK OF

AUGUST 30TH 2023

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

NOW STREAMING ON THESE SITES
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Classic Rock Here and Now
   Music Tried and True
   www.rockmusic.show
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PANDORA   Deezer Google Podcasts
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ORDER NOW

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK
ENTITLED
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
SERIES ONE
CHRONICLES,TRUTHS
CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM
FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS
THAT SET US FREE!

BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...
AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER
RAY SHASHO
…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com
Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.
CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
BOOK TRAILER

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.
The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.
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.
https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/
Gold Award Winner

MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
TO BE PART OF MUSIC HISTORY!
941-567-6193