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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
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 With the release of Phoenix in the US and Canada today, most regions of the world now have the new album in the shops. To help celebrate the release, there is a simulcast of the band's concert from the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY tonight. Check it out from the band's website at 8PM Eastern time. The album can also be purchased through Amazon from a link on the website.
Speaking of Phoenix, here are some choice quotes from a number of recent reviews: - “Now it is official --- the Phoenix has risen from the ashes. Asia has returned”. Jeb Wright, Classic Rock Revisited
- “Phoenix” reveals more beauty and manages to bloom with every spin. Yet another contender for the album of the year lists!”,
Edwin van Hoof, Hardrock Haven - “The material on this album is generally excellent throughout both in terms of composition and of course musically with every member in the band firing on all cylinders. After 25 years, Asia are back!”, Jon Kirkman, Rockahead
- “Woa, all I can say is woa, the first Asia album to feature all 4 original members – in a quarter of a century…quite a thing eh? Bravo, Asia. Bravo, I’m speechless...”, Dimitrios Fatouros, Metal Invader
- “….a masterwork by the founding components of Asia. ‘Phoenix ‘ is a triumph of music”. Matt Rowe, Music Tap
- “…perfectly produced”, “glorious”, “classy”, “inspired.”, Melodic Rock,
- “Asia: 'Phoenix' comes from the heart”, Ultimate Guitar
- “Phoenix can as well be one of the finest ASIA releases…glorious ’see the light shining’ harmonies, ‘grab this!’ hooks, ‘cinema rock’. Anno 2008, ’original’ ASIA strikes back!” Grigoris, Metal Temple
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Geoff Interviewed By Classic Rock Revisited |
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Monday, 14 April 2008 |
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Check out a new interview with Geoff from Classic Rock Revisited. In the chat, Geoff discusses the reunion, the current tour and the new "Phoenix" album, due out tomorrow. |
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Saturday, 12 April 2008 |
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Geoff is currently out on the road with Asia in the US, with their new "Phoenix" studio album out this week. Be sure to check out the band's website for all of the details! |
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Asia Updates & Radio Interview |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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The Asia world tour will be kicking into high gear shortly, beginning in the UK on March 1. In addition, the new studio album "Phoenix" will be released through Frontiers Records in April. For all of the details on Geoff's Asia activities, be sure to keep an eye on the official Asia website. Geoff will be a special guest 'live' on the GTFM Rockshow in South Wales and the South West on Wednesday, February 20th from 10pm - 12pm GMT (5pm-7pm Eastern time). Tune in on the web at 107.9 FM. You can also send Geoff a question for the show in advance through e-mail at:
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. From the GTFM website: "This week, we have a very special guest live in the studio, he is Asia and former Yes keyboard player Geoff Downes!. We'll be talking all things Asia on the eve of the original line up's (Wetton, Howe, Palmer) forthcoming tour, playing tracks from Geoff's career, past, present and future (!) and he'll answer your questions live on air! We can even discuss 'Video killed the Radio Star' if you like!!! We'll also have a competition to win tickets to see Asia at various shows, plus we'll have the usual rock history and rock news from the web." |
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Thursday, 10 January 2008 |
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The prestigious Japanese music magazine, Player, has announced the results of its 2007 Reader's Poll. We are happy to announce that Geoff placed 7th among Best Keyboardists. At the same time, Asia finished 6th in the voting for Best Live Performance in Japan and John Wetton placed 8th in the Best Bassist category. Congratulations! In addition, there have been many updates on the Asia file in recent days. To stay on top of Geoff's Asia activities, feel free to check out the band's official website. |
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Wetton/Downes On Wishbone Ash Re-Make |
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Tuesday, 01 January 2008 |
Geoff Downes and John Wetton have both made contributions to a track on the forthcoming brand new version of Wishbone Ash's seminal 1972 album 'Argus', presently being recorded by Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash - Martin Turner being the founder member of British rock legends Wishbone Ash and the key creative force behind the original award-winning album.
Geoff contributed to the project by beautifully reproducing the Hammond organ parts on “Throw Down the Sword” that were originally played by John Tout (of Renaissance).
A statement on Martin Turner's official website reads: "Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank John and Geoff for their special contributions to the album"
Further information can be found at www.wishboneash.co.uk. |
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New Geoff & John Wetton Photo! |
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Wednesday, 12 December 2007 |
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We are very pleased to be able to share a brand new photo of Geoff and John Wetton in front of the "Magic Piano". This is the very same instrument where the two men have written many of their classic hits for both Asia and Icon over the years. |
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Monday, 26 November 2007 |
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Geoff is pleased to announce that new tour dates for the US and Japan have now been released. Check out the Asia website for details. |
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Download Geoff's Solo Music |
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Monday, 12 November 2007 |
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Geoff is pleased to announce that his solo albums are now beginning to appear for sale on digital download. The Store For Music is now offering both The Light Program and Vox Humana for sale. Check out their website for all of the details. |
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Friday, 10 August 2007 |
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As a result of the recent Asia news, Geoff's management (
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) has asked us to post the following: With regret, we announce that the UK, Dutch and German Icon dates will not be going ahead in November. There is an appetite to deliver some international Icon dates in 2008, please monitor the official news pages for confirmation. qedg management
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Asia Tour Postponed / Latest Blog Entry |
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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Sorry to report that the 2nd leg of Asia's North American tour is being postponed. Check out the official Asia website for a press release with details. Geoff's latest blog entry has now been posted. |
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 |
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We have two cool online sightings of "Video Killed The Radio Star" to pass along to you: First off, click here to see a Japanese commercial for a new drink, "Awa". Once you load this page, go to the "What's New" menu at the bottom of the screen and click on the link that is dated 2007-7-3. And finally, yet another version of "Video Killed" has been recorded and posted online. This one is from a group called The Wrong Trowsers. |
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Free Solo Track Available |
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Sunday, 20 May 2007 |
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Our sister site, www.geoffdownes.net, is offering a new solo track for download for free. The beginnings of a store for Geoff's merchandise is also now online. |
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Monday, 02 April 2007 |
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A cool video of Geoff discussing Roland keyboards in the middle of the recent South American tour has been posted on YouTube! |
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Wednesday, 28 March 2007 |
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Some great live photos of ICON from the recent Russian dates have shown up online. Check them out here . |
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Friday, 16 March 2007 |
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Some changes to the reunion tour schedule for the US this summer have been announced, as well as some HUGE news about the band's future plans. Check it out on the official website ! |
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