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QUEENSRźCHE CABARET DATES AND NEW ALBUM INFO?
Two big new rumors to pass along today. The first is that the band has already begun work on their new album, and get this, it’s nearly done being written. No word on a direction, theme or possible release date.. but nonetheless, all those details are being worked on as we speak.
But as we wait for more information on the new album, rumors of a Spring/Summer tour are starting to heat up. What we can tell you is that due to the success of the two cabaret shows in Seattle, the band has decided to take it on the road. No dates to announce just yet, look for those soon. In the meantime… visit QUEENSRźCHE.COM check out the lil teaser video they've posted to help get us all excited.
NIBBLES AND SIPS
Nibbles and Sips – a Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: The Crooked Spoon At The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge (Formerly the Nines)
11825 Trilogy Parkway NE, Redmond, WA
Come help raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A close friend of Queensr˙che’s Geoff Tate, Stacy Murphy, is currently fighting Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and is the inspiration behind Geoff’s newest look!
So please come meet Geoff, other members of Queensr˙che, and Holly Turner of Three Rivers Winery at a private party. Some of the now unavailable, sold out, 2007 Geoff Tate Insania will be opened from a private collection. Also on hand, the not yet released 2009 Geoff Tate Insania White!
Don’t miss out on this amazing philanthropic event. It is a very limited capacity event so reserve your entry into the party now by donating $25 or more per person to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training site.
There will also be great food pairings and raffle prizes!
* 90 minute massage ($100 value)
* Photography Session and photos with Jennifer Tai ($500 value)
* Handmade Jewelry ($100 value)
* Gift Certificate to The Grange Cafe ($30 value)
* Round of golf for 2 w/cart at Carnation Golf Course
* 2007 Geoff Tate Insania Red signed by Geoff Tate & Holly Turner ($75 value)
* Seattle skyline/space needle hand painted Wall Mural from Big Lake Art ($400 value)
* A week in an Ocean View condo in Kona, Hawaii ($2100 value)
QUEENSRźCHE TO PLAY KISW BENEFIT FOR LAKEWOOD POLICE
Snoqualmie Casino and Seattle rock station KISW-FM (99.9) announced KISW Salutes the Shield, a benefit show that will bring Queensr˙che and Duff McKagan, of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver fame, to the casino's ballroom on Dec. 19.
Queensr˙che will play a special acoustic set and McKagan will perform with his band, Loaded, and special guests.
Tickets are $20 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 11). The event will also include a silent auction featuring trips, autographed guitars and other items. Proceeds will benefit the Lakewood Police Independent Guild, according to today's announcement.
You can also show support and make a donation to the fallen officer's families by making a donation at the Lakewood Police Independent Guild website. . All money goes directly to the families of the fallen officers. Sadly, a total of nine children were left without a parent.
WHIP ALE
"Whip Ale" the new beer from Michael Wilton of Queensr˙che. The ingredients for this new pale ale were chosen by Michael himself and the taste is a smooth well flavored blend that is comparable to today's top ales on the market. Whip Ale is now being distributed nation wide.
For inquiries please visit WhipAle.com.If you are a vendor
or know of one interested in carrying Whip Ale please send all correspondence to Roxie and get it in your town as soon as possible.
Whip will be at Hell's Kitchen on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 9pm. Come on down and see him and taste his tasty brew!
928 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 759-6003
QUEENSRźCHE CABARET
Ladies and Gentleman and “kids” of only adult ages, welcome to what promises to be the spectacle of all spectacles better known as the Queensr˙che Cabaret. A fun-filled evening like no other full of freaks and shrieks. What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play.
Taste the wine and swing from a vine in a place that’s only eclipsed by the echo in your mind. It’ll be Geoff Tate, Scott Rockenfield, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Parker Lundgren performing a show-of-shows with a bunch of their friends who have a tendency to only come out late at night.
The Queensr˙che Cabaret will be art, lust, dancing and naughty fun with the band performing their hits and never-heard-before selections accompanied by Go-Go dancers, burlesque dancers, drag queens, a juggler, ballet dancer, aerial artist, contortionist and much more.
Sit back and enjoy the music and theatrics or be a part of the stage show! Audience members will have an opportunity to participate… but prior written consent will be required as it won’t be for the faint of heart.
It’ll be sights and sounds coming at you from all angles like never before! See some evil, hear some evil, speak some evil and have some fun. Be prepared… be very prepared. Life is a Queensr˙che Cabaret, old chum, come to the Cabaret.
FAN CLUB ONLY events include: Insania White Wine Tasting w/ Geoff Tate
Please call Amy at Three Rivers Winery (509) 526-9463 and register for this VIP tasting event to be held before the shows at the Snoqualmie casino and pay your $15.00 tasting fee. This fee will be waived if you purchase 2 bottles of the upcoming Insania Red or Insania White to be released in 2010. You must also have tickets to the performance the same night as your tasting to the Queensryche Cabaret. Geoff and other members of Queensryche will be present at both tastings.
Cigar Bar Meet & Greet
Thursday, February 4th – Details announced soon.
Superbowl Party
Sunday, February 7th – Details announced soon.
INSANIA WHITE IS HERE!!
TIME TO GO “INSANIA” ONCE AGAIN AS QUEENSRYCHE’S GEOFF TATE AND THREE RIVERS WINERY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR NEW WHITE WINE BLEND FOR 2010
Hot on the barrels of his sold out “Insania” red wine signature blend, Queensr˙che front man Geoff Tate has announced a new collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winery (www.threeriverswinery.com) for a white wine blend of the same name.
The new “Insania” — an artfully balanced offering that shines with honeydew melon, pear and apricot — is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc (78%) and Semllion (22%) that will be available early next year for an anticipated price of $25 per bottle.
The initial tasting and launch of the new blend will take place at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington on Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2010 in conjunction with Queensryche’s forthcoming performances of the highly anticipated “Queensryche Cabaret.” (heralded as “The First Adults Only Rock Show!”).
Crisp and lively, the finish of the “Insania” white lends itself to an encore performance with its bright, crisp acidity, leaving you wanting more…
“Insania” (a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness) has become a labor of love for Geoff Tate, who remains deeply involved with its development and looks forward to further collaborations with Three Rivers Winery in the future.
“Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy,” states Geoff. “I hope to keep producing wine as long as I enjoy drinking it… and that’s likely going to be for a very long time. May everyone enjoy this new white blend.”
“Insania” is certainly off to a good start as Geoff and his red wine signature blend were prominently featured in the March 31, 2009 issue of Wine Spectator (online version available at Wine Spectator.
Cheers to “Insania” for years to come!
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INSANIA WINEMAKER DINNER In celebration of the recent release of 2008 Insania Red and 2009 Insania White, please join Geoff Tate and Winemaker Holly Turner on Saturday May 8th, 2010 for a very special evening at Three Rivers Winery.
Prepare to be dazzled by Chef Andrae Bopp as he creates culinary mayhem paired with the extraordinary wines of Three Rivers. Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres at 7:00 PM, followed by an incredible four course dinner specially paired with the two new Insania releases and some of Three Rivers finest.
On this special night Geoff will be performing acoustically during the course of the evening. This masterpiece of food, wine and music is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
To be part of this extravaganza, please contact the winery at 509-526-9463. Tickets are extremely limited and are available at $200.00 per person.
LITA FORD TO PERFORM WITH QUEENSRźCHE
QUEENSRźCHE -- who have been touring since late March in support of their newest effort American Soldier, will be taking The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita Ford, on the road with them for over two dozen dates beginning October 15th QUEENSRźCHE.com for tour dates.
Ford will hit the stage during the QUEENSRźCHE set to perform three songs including her Top 10 Billboard hit (performed with Ozzy Osbourne), "Close My Eyes Forever," which she will duet with QUEENSRźCHE front man Geoff Tate.
For all songs, Lita will be backed by QUEENSRźCHE -- Geoff Tate on vocals, Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren on guitars, Eddie Jackson on bass and Scott Rockenfield on drums.
"We're elated to have Lita Ford performing with us," comments Geoff Tate. "I have been a fan of Lita's as long as I can remember and look forward to the upcoming tour with her."
The feeling is mutual as Lita comments, "I'm so excited about how we're doing this tour. It's a really cool way to do a show. I'm looking forward to getting out there and seeing my fans again as well as meeting Queensryche's fans. It should be a real fun time for all."
Lita Ford’s new album, Wicked Wonderland, is set to drop on October 6th. And the first single, Patriotic SOB, can be heard via her MySpace site.
Enter the Queensr˙che Flyaway Contest!
Celebrate Queensr˙che’s American Soldier Tour and special honor at the Seattle Music Experience by entering to win a trip to Seattle to attend their September 2nd concert in Monroe, WA, go on a lovely cruise on Geoff Tate’s private yacht, eat dinner with the Tates, and lastly, win the once in a lifetime opportunity to place Geoff Tate’s Mindcrime Jacket into the permanent Queensr˙che exhibit at the Seattle Music Experience!
Grand Prize package consists of a trip for two (2) to Seattle, two (2) airline tickets, two (2) nights hotel accommodation, a cruise on Geoff Tate’s yacht, dinner with the Tates, and the chance to place the Mindcrime Jacket into the permanent Queensr˙che exhibit at the Seattle Music Experience.
Prize provided by Rhino Records. See rules for details.
PAMELA MOORE TO TOUR WITH PRIMAL FEAR
PAMELA MOORE (Queensr˙che) has been invited to make a guest appearance singing duet with German metal band PRIMAL FEAR at selected shows! DONT MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY! PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! Tickets on sale at TICKETMASTER and LIVE NATION* (*New York show only). Click thumbnail for show dates and locations!
Congrats to the lucky winners!! CLICK HERE to see who won!
Queensr˙che’s touching ballad “Home Again” from their latest album American Soldier has really struck a chord with the military community and now the band wants your help making a video. Queensr˙che is asking members of the military to submit pictures of themselves with their families to be featured in the upcoming music video for the song “Home Again.”
RźCHE OPENING FOR CHICKENFOOT ON CA TOUR
Queensr˙che will be special guests and an opening band on Chickenfoot's California tour dates. Sept. 25th in Berekley at the Greek Theatre, Valley Center at Harrah’s Rincon Open Sky Theater on Sept. 26th and at the Gibson Amphitheater on Sept 27. Tickets go on sale for the So. Cal shows on June 27th and the Berkeley show is on sale June 28th 10am at Tickemaster.com.
Chickenfoot is Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar. Check em out at their website Chickenfoot!
RENT STAR WANTS TO BRING MINDRCRIME TO BROADWAY
Rent Star Pascal Wants to Put Operation: Mindcrime, the Musical, on Broadway
By Kenneth Jones
June 12, 2009
Adam Pascal, the Tony Award-nominated actor-singer known for his dual passions of musical theatre and rock music, is pursuing a dream he’s harbored since his teen years: to create a stage musical version of “Operation: Mindcrime,” the 1988 concept album by metal group Queensr˙che. Pascal, currently starring in his Tony-nominated role of Roger in the new national tour of Rent, told Playbill.com that Queensr˙che (pronounced “Queens-Rike”) has given permission to — and will collaborate with — Pascal to conceive a Broadway-aimed musical of their popular recording about a brainwashed drug addict, Nikki, who becomes an assassin and seeks the love of a reformed hooker named Mary, who is now a nun.
The project is in the early stages, with no director, librettist, producer or music director attached, but Pascal said that Queensr˙che — including frontman and co-songwriter Geoff Tate and manager Susan Tate — has given him the go-ahead, and that the new musical will include new songs and connective material by the band.
Project conceiver Pascal said that the role of Nikki has been cast: He’ll play it.
The actor is a veteran of Broadway’s Rent (for which he was Tony-nominated as Best Lead Actor in a Musical) and Aida, and was a replacement Emcee in Broadway’s hit Cabaret. He starred in benefit concerts of Hair and Chess (and appeared in a London Chess concert with Josh Groban and Rent vet Idina Menzel) and is a rock presence in clubs and on his own rock recordings (”Blinding Light,” “Civilian,” “Model Prisoner”). He also co-starred in the film version of Rent, the smash hit by late composer-lyricist-librettist Jonathan Larson.
Pascal indicated that a natural launching place for Operation: Mindcrime is Seattle, where the band got its start in the ’80s. The actor is reaching out to his Broadway connections to put a creative team together.
“I’m talking to several different amazing book writers to transform this thing, and I need to hook up with a director because I want somebody to be with the project as it grows,” Pascal said, adding that he’d like to have a draft of the show ready for a spring 2010 reading.
The musical might incorporate some content from the 2006 follow-up album, “Operation: Mindcrime II,” but Pascal said that he had no interest in cobbling together a Queensr˙che “jukebox” show that might include, for example, the band’s non-”Mindcrime” hit, “Silent Lucidity.”
Plot-wise, he sees the show using the content of the first album, and looks forward to discussions with a librettist and director to determine the show’s setting and time period. Pascal said he loves the size of the Rent cast as a template for Operation: Mindcrime: maybe 15 performers.
Pascal said he felt like he was in a position in his career where he could probably get the show created and produced, so he approached the band.
“Queensr˙che, and especially their singer, Geoff Tate, if not for him, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Pascal told Playbill.com. “He’s the guy, when I was 12 years old, when I heard him sing and heard this band, I’d never heard anything like it before. I am definitely a product of wanting to — and trying to — sound like him all through those formative years of growing up and playing in rock bands and just idolizing this guy as a singer — and the band in general.”
When the record came out, Pascal said he “was floored — I had never heard anything like it. It was like a hard-rock version of [Pink Floyd's] ‘The Wall.’ Not in story, but in tone and in musical aesthetic, but a harder version of that. I’ve always been obsessed with the record.
“Throughout the years, I’ve envisioned how this can be turned into a real musical, a book musical. The concept album is not nearly as specific as [The Who's] ‘Tommy.’ It’s told in very broad strokes, so that it allows me a tremendous amount of freedom to create a story.
“[The album's] got plot points, things that happen to these characters, but it’s very non-specific. These characters can be any age, any ethnicity, they can have any backstory you want to give them…”
The NCSE hosted a soundcheck/preshow party at the San Francisco (Fillmore) show on June 4th. It was also a benefit to raise money for the National Military Family Association www.nmfa.org.
Thanks to the generous donations from our guests we are thrilled to have raised almost $1000 that evening. $940 to be exact for our fighting men and women and their families.
As a thank you to our attendees they were treated to a private Queensr˙che soundcheck, early entry into the show and raffles for some awesome prizes which included 3 signed, limited edition "Sign Of The Times" flats, a signed American Soldier CD and a signed bottle of Geoff Tate's signature red wine "Insania". Congrats to all our winners! Each guest received a souvenir lanyard and NCSE military themed button.
After the soundcheck we made our way around the corner to Bruno's Pizzeria for some grub and beers before the show. A HUGE thanks to them for accomodating all of us crazy R˙chers so efficiently. The service was great, the food and drinks even better. If you ever find yourself by the Fillmore make sure to stop by Bruno's Pizzeria.
After dinner it was time to head back to the Fillmore to get to the front of the line. Ahead of us were those that had a military ID. They received applause as they made their way to the front. We were let in promptly and everyone was able to get their spot on the rail, or upstairs in the balcony, for the AWESOME show we got that night. June 4th was a night to remember from start to finish.
Our deepest and sincerest thanks goes to our party guests and friends. Queensr˙che and their management who allowed the NCSE to host this event and helped us coordinate it along the way. And for the fantastic show they gave us in SF!! And last but not least, our American Soldiers who this event was in honor of.
NORCAL SANCTUARY EMPIRE ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN
Going to a Queensr˙che show and have nothing to wear? Just want to show your NCSE pride? Well, shop here for all your NorCal Sanctuary Empire needs! Shirts, hoodies, stickers, intimate apparel and more. We're building Empires! Click the logo to be directed to our store!
QUEENSRźCHE RINGTONES
Get Queensr˙che on your phone! Check Out Queensr˙che’s brand new ringtone “If I Were King” Text QUEENSRYCHE to 74466
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"IF I WERE KING" VIDEO
LOS ANGELES -- The video for "If I Were King," the first single from Queensr˙che's highly anticipated new album AMERICAN SOLDIER, received it's worldwide debut on Monday, March 23 on MILITARY.COM, home of the largest military and veteran membership organization. The military community site, 10 million members strong, will also feature a podcast interview with lead singer Geoff Tate as well as an op-ed column that he wrote exclusively for the site.
The video for "If I Were King" was directed by J. Andrew Colletti and Jonathan Williams and addresses the same themes of loss and healing that are the focus of the track. The song was written based on an interview Tate conducted with Sean Lenahan, a veteran of U.S. conflicts in Somalia and Kosovo.
"Military.com is the perfect place to premiere the 'If I Were King' video and we are proud to be involved with the site," says Tate. "I hope their members can find a connection to the song and video. The whole album is a tribute to the soldiers, told in their own words, sometimes using their own voices, and I hope it will spark discussion within this community."
Mike Stone has decided he will not be touring with Queensr˙che this spring. We will miss him. He is a wonderful player and has contributed to our lives musically and spiritually. We wish him the best and hope to see him succeed in everything he chooses to participate in.
He adds this statement: "After much consideration, I will not be joining Queensr˙che on the 2009 American Soldier Tour. I feel now is the time to focus on other musical endeavors, including my new band Speed X with Nick Catanese of Black Label Society. I would like to thank all of the Queensr˙che fans around the world for being nothing less than amazing to me during my time with the band. You have treated me like gold, and I will never forget it. It has been an honor to be a part of the Queensr˙che family, and I wish Geoff, Michael, Scott and Eddie nothing but the very best." - Mike Stone
It has now been announced that Parker Lundgren will be Queensr˙che's new guitarist. He is a member of The Geoff Tate Band as well. Welcome Parker!
The NCSE wishes all the best for Mike Stone. We'd like to thank him for being so wonderful to the fans and sharing his talents with us as a member of Queensr˙che. He will be greatly missed in the R˙che realm, but we look forward to seeing him again in all his new endeavors. Good Luck Stone!! ~Your Friends in the NCSE
EPIC CONCEPT ALBUM LOOKS AT WAR FROM THE SOLDIER'S PERSPECTIVE
Queensr˙che's 12th studio album, AMERICAN SOLDIER is set for release March 31 from Rhino/Atco. AMERICAN SOLDIER, a concept album, finds the band once again tackling some heavy subject matter, this time focusing on telling the story of war from a firsthand perspective. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate has spent the last few years conducting extensive interviews with veterans and has crafted their thoughts into this epic tale. AMERICAN SOLDIER examines
American wars from World War II through Iraq from the viewpoint of those in the trenches and on the frontlines. Following the album’s release, Queensr˙che plan to present tracks from the album live on an extensive spring tour of the U.S., with international dates to follow later in 2009. The first date of the tour will be a hometown gig at Seattle’s Snoqualmie Casino on April 16.
“Queensr˙che has always had incredible support from members of the Armed Services,” says Tate. “It seems like after every show, I’d end up speaking with a fan that was or had been involved with the military. The more and more I began to hear their accounts and feelings, the more I really felt a conviction to tell their story. Over the last two years, I’ve conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with veterans of many different American wars. I listened to their amazing and moving recounts and did my best to examine war through their eyes.”
The two-hour show will consist of three suites:
Suite #1: selections from Rage for Order
Suite #2: selections from American Solider
Suite #3: selections from Empire
MTV's Headbangers Blog with Geoff Tate talks about the new release American Soldier in stores NOW!! - Check out the exclusive podcast interview and video interviews part 1, part 2 and part 3.
Operation: Podcast. See the band discuss American Soldier in their own words.
AMERICAN SOLDIER TOUR MARCHES THROUGH NCSE TERRITORY
Get ready troops!!
Currently Queensr˙che has their marching orders for shows all across the US and overseas and Northern CA is blessed to have four of those shows. Tickets for the second leg of the tour are on sale now in some areas. The show is 2 hours long and features suites of music from the new album, "American Soldier" as well as, "Rage for Order" and "Empire". Please check out Queensr˙che's tour dates and be a part of the American Soldier Tour when it marches through your area!!
NorCal Dates -
4/19 Chico - Senator Theater
6/4 San Fran - Fillmore
6/5 Kelseyville - Konocti Resort
11/7 Stateline, NV - Harrah's South Shore Room Lake Tahoe - GET TICKETS HERE!
In celebration of Queensr˙che’s AMERICAN SOLDIER, all of those in possession of a ticket and a current military photo I.D. plus a guest will be able to go to the front of the line and participating venues on the upcoming American Soldier tour.
Visit QUEENSRźCHE.COM for more details.
SHIPROCKED
QUEENSRźCHE TO GET SHIPROCKED IN NOVEMBER 2009 AS THEY HEADLINE A FIVE-DAY ROCK & ROLL MUSIC CRUISE
SHIPROCKED WILL SAIL NOVEMBER 15-20, 2009, TO JAMAICA AND GRAND CAYMAN ON THE MSC POESIA FEATURING ON-BOARD CONCERTS, MEET AND GREETS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR MUSIC FANS
In November 2009, QUEENSRźCHE -- Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield, and Eddie Jackson -- will board the MSC Poesia to headline "ShipRocked," an unparalleled five-day rock and roll music cruise. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 15th, ShipRocked will sail to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, before returning on November 20th.
"Everyone in the band is excited to share this new performing experience with our fans," states QUEENSRźCHE front man Geoff Tate. "We'll crank it up, drink some wine and bask in the sun on the Caribbean together. The ShipRocked cruise will definitely be rockin' come next November and we hope you can join us in the festivities."
In addition to QUEENSRźCHE, ShipRocked will feature live performances on multiple stages by Skid Row, EndeverafteR, Lynam, and several other major artists being announced soon. Throughout the cruise, ShipRocked passengers will be treated to an array of on-board events and activities, including meet and greets with the artists, theme nights, heavy metal karaoke, contests, charity auctions, and maybe even a few all-star jam sessions!
Everyone on-board will feel like a rock star, as they bask in both sun and luxury on MSC's Poesia. The Poesia is the third spectacular vessel in the MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. This amazing super-liner features MSC Cruise Line's signature Italian inspired decor, impeccable service, sumptuous cuisine in multiple restaurants, beautiful swimming pools, hot tubs, a full-service spa and fitness center. Nearly two-thirds of the ship's staterooms include private balconies!
ShipRocked will truly be the ultimate rock and roll vacation and backstage pass!
Drink Geoff’s Tate’s Wine, Insania and Donate to the National Military Family Association During the ShipRocked Cruise
Queensr˙che will host a private wine party for ShipRocked passengers during the cruise this November, to benefit the National Military Family Association. Guests can come drink Insania and party with Queensr˙che, and donate to a great cause all at the same time.
ShipRocked passengers who wish to attend this special onboard event will need to contact Amy at Three Rivers Winery, to make a $20.00 donation in advance of the cruise, in order gain entrance once on the ship. Seating is limited so please call right away. Of course you must already be booked on the ShipRocked cruise to enjoy this event, so visit shiprocked.com for cabin reservations and additional info.
Amy Locati
509.526.WINE (9463)
GEOFF TATE "INSANIA"
2008 INSANIA is now available for pre-order!!
QUEENSRźCHE frontman Geoff Tate has teamed up with Walla Walla, Washington-based 3 Rivers Winery to create a new red wine signature blend called Geoff Tate Insania.
Insania a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness — was unveiled in the fall and became available to the general public Feb. 2009.
Tate who has been deeply involved in the development of this special blend with 3 Rivers Winery states that "Insania is a creative project similar to the process of making music. Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy. With a limited production, I hope everyone who loves wine will join me in this wonderful new venture."
Winemaker Holly Turner of 3 Rivers Winery is equally excited about the new offering. "Geoff Tate simply rocks and so does his love of wine," says Turner. "We share this passion for wine and have put together a powerful blend that represents Geoff. We feel so fortunate to be working with such a well-respected artist that is also a friend."
Geoff Tate and 3 Rivers Winery launched Insania at a concert event on September 20, 2008 at the winery. The show marked Tate's first solo performance in six years. The Geoff Tate Band played music from his solo album as well as some QUEENSRźCHE songs.
With mutual respect for the artistry of wine and music, the bond between Tate and 3 Rivers was instantaneous. "Here's to fine wine and rock and roll," comments Tate. "Cheers!"
3 Rivers is sold out of the first vintage (2007) of Geoff Tate’s red wine INSANIA. Whole Foods has the only remaining bottles and will sell them at bottle signing events with Geoff Tate and wine maker Holly Turner. The 2 stores and dates are below:
Redmond Whole Foods Market
17991 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA. 98052
425 881-2600
April 17 2:00-5:00 PM
Chandler Whole Foods Market
2955 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, Arizona. 85224
480 821-9447
May 30 12:00Noon-3:00 PM
Bottle Signing of GT Insania Saturday May 30, 2009 Chandler Whole Foods Store – Phoenix AZ. 12pm - 3pm. People can get tickets up to 2 hours prior to the event starting to make sure they get a bottle. (Please do not bring anything else to be signed so that everyone gets a chance to have their bottle signed.)
Geoff Tate - Vocals
Scott Rockenfield - Drums
Jason Slater - Bass
Joe Mulkern - Guitar 2
Parker Lundgren - Guitar 1
Ben Anderson - Keys
Pamela Moore - Vocals
Jason Ames - Vocals
QUEENSRźCHE ON iTUNES
The band, Fan Club and EMI Records are happy to announce the band’s new iTunes page! Still available are all the album releases, but what’s new are the music videos (all 18 of them) each for $1.99. So get your dose of RźCHEness on iTunes today!
JOIN THE QUEENSRźCHE CAMPAIGN
Queensr˙che fan club members are getting great benefits with their membership's. Including, chances at meet and greet privileges to hang with the band after select shows. Opportunities for sound check passes, to watch the band warm up before a gig. You’ll receive access to the member's only message board, where you can interact with other R˙che fans around the world. Enter fan club exclusive contests with awesome prizes at stake. Get in to member’s only parties, and have the chance to score the best seats in the house with fan club seating at select shows. You also get Empire privileges, where you can join an Empire in your area or start one yourself! Upon signing up and each time you renew your membership, you’ll get an autographed 8x10 photo of the band, along with some other cool stuff. All this and so much more!
$30 for one year, $25 to renew. It’s worth every cent! If you’d like to learn more or are ready to join the ranks and become a Campaign member, please visit Queensr˙che.com by clicking on the logo below. If you live in the Northern, CA/Reno, NV area and would like to learn more about our Empire, click on the “About Us” tab at the top of this page.
There is no other band better to their fans! Help support Queensr˙che by becoming a member. Join the Campaign TODAY!!
GEOFF TATE "INSANIA"
~The Geoff Tate Band~
