LOS ANGELES, CA -- 09/03/08 --
Legendary rockers Mountain are going on
tour. The unmistakable rock legends, featuring Leslie West on vocals/guitar
and Corky Laing on drums, will be delivering their heavy rock sound across
North America this fall. The duo, alongside Rev Jones on bass, is set to
begin the tour on October 3 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The band, joining
guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani on this jaunt, is more popular than ever
before -- and as a result, West and Laing are inviting fans to share an
experience of a lifetime with Mountain. This exclusive Meet & Greet
setting will happen before the lights go down in each market.
Mountain's new web presence (www.mountainrockband.com) has been a long time
coming for the band, and it's no surprise that both West and Laing are
extremely excited about it. "When Corky and I are not writing or recording,
we spend a great deal of time online," says West, adding, "We have become as
proficient on the internet as we are on our instruments!" He's only half
kidding, as both West and Laing are committed to bringing the latest news
to their fans in the most entertaining and easy to navigate way possible.
"The new site is really the best way to interact with our fans, and it
gives us a good idea where we still stand amongst the giants in this
business. It was about time to freshen up our presence there," adds Laing.
The Meet & Greet (M&G) is only open to fans that purchase an upgrade
package, and have valid tickets for Mountain's show. Freebies will be a
plenty, including autographed posters and an exclusive tee shirt limited to
the M&G package holders. As an added bonus, two lucky M&G guests will be
invited to watch the show's encore from the side of the stage!
Mountain, known for the seminal rock classics, "Mississippi Queen" and
"Nantucket Sleighride" from the early 70s, have actually been no stranger
to contemporary music fans as of late. Close listens to Jay Z's "99
Problems" and Kanye West's "Barry Bonds" will unearth sampled Mountain
tracks, many of which become the underlying rhythm and beat to these
artists' biggest hits. It's irony not lost on Mountain guitarist Leslie
West, who says, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So what is it
when some of these guys pull the actual samples from some of my recorded
history?" "Well," says West grinning, "its money in the bank, and platinum
records on the wall! But seriously, it's nice to be recognized for more
than just one song after all these years."
That song, "Mississippi Queen," released in May of 1970, has influenced
more than just a generation of rockers, which followed in its wake. The
song's boundless energy and rock guitar styling has also opened the musical
minds of a new kind of guitar hero. Which would explain its inclusion on
the third generation of the popular Activation game, Guitar Hero 3 and
Harmonix's Rock Band.
"It's seems like we have finally reached our largest audience yet," says
West hinting that his playing will be not soon be forgotten by many, as the
impact of the song's inclusion in video games has raised the track's
largest audience yet, and has opened up a new audience for these rockers.
"Here's hoping some kids come out to see us," says Laing, "and they bring
their parents," jokes West!
Mountain 2008 Tour Dates (appearing with Joe Satriani)
3-Oct Calgary, AB Jack Singer Concert Hall
4-Oct Edmonton, AB Edmonton Event Center
6-Oct Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
7-Oct Minneapolis, MN State Theatre
8-Oct Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
9-Oct Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
10-Oct Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
11-Oct Greensburg, PA Palace Theatre
12-Oct Buffalo, NY Center For The Arts
14-Oct Boston, MA Orpheum Theater
15-Oct Kitchener, ON Centre in the Square
16-Oct Toronto, ON Massey Hall
17-Oct Montreal, QC Metropolis
18-Oct New York, NY United Palace
19-Oct Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre
21-Oct Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
22-Oct Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live
23-Oct Washington, DC Warner Theatre
25-Oct Durham, NC Carolina Theatre
26-Oct Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
28-Oct Jacksonville, FL Florida Theater
29-Oct Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
30-Oct Miami, FL Fillmore MB at Jackie Gleason Theatre
31-Oct Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
1-Nov West Palm Beach, FL Raymond F. Kravis Ctr for Perf. Arts
3-Nov New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
4-Nov Houston, TX House Of Blues
5-Nov Austin, TX Austin Music Hall
6-Nov Dallas, TX House Of Blues
7-Nov El Paso, TX Plaza Theatre
8-Nov Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium
9-Nov Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
10-Nov Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
12-Nov San Diego, CA House Of Blues
13-Nov Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
14-Nov Reno, NV Silver Legacy Casino
15-Nov San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Mountain Meet & Greet Upgrade Package ($175)
* Exclusive Meet & Greet with Leslie West and Corky Laing of Mountain
* Personal Photograph with Leslie & Corky
* Autograph session
* A signed copy of Mountain's new CD, "Masters of War"
* Exclusive Mountain VIP Shirt; limited to the M&G package only
* Collectible Mountain 40th anniversary tour poster; autographed
* Official Meet and Greet Laminate
* Two lucky guests per show will be invited to watch the show's encore from
the side of the stage!
For Additional Information (And To Secure Meet & Greet Packages) See:
www.mountainrockband.com
For More Information re: Mountain, please contact:
Jim Baltutis
Global Brand Media
(310) 601-7663
Email Contact
Penny Palmer
Global Brand Media
(310) 601-7663
Email Contact
Alex Koby
Global Brand Media
(310) 601-7663
Email Contact
