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Concerts: iCon Re-Sign To Frontiers, Announce Live Date

Posted on Monday, December 22 @ 17:00:00 UTC by nightowl

Geoff Downes is pleased to announce that he and John Wetton have once again signed with Frontiers for the release of the forthcoming third iCon album in early 2009. In addition, iCon are announcing a new tour date in February for Holland - February 19 at Boerderij in Zoetermeer.

From the press release: The release of this third album continues the established relationship of Frontiers Records with the duo since 2005, when John Wetton and Geoff Downes began their iCon project.

The label has a long standing reputation for professionalism, enthusiasm and support of Classic Rock. It continues a relationship with Wetton and Downes in both their iCon project and in their work with the reunion of the original members of Asia. The best selling Asia 2008 studio album Phoenix was released on Frontiers.



Fans and critics alike have embraced the music of John Wetton and Geoffrey Downes, whose songwriting formed much of the fabric of 2008's successful Asia reunion release, Phoenix. A short tour will precede the 1Q 09 release of the album, and there will be a special DVD recording before a limited audience at the historic St. Maryle-Bow Church in London on February 21st. The immediate enthusiasm shown by fans for that show has allowed management to release a few extra tickets (originally meant for press) to fans. They can be obtained at www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

Preceding the DVD recording, the band will visit Japan for a series of shows in major cities leading up to a date in Holland just prior to the recording of the DVD in London ? the Zoetemeer show on February 19 will be a preview of the set list.

About the Band: The pure power of Geoff Downes? keyboards and John Wetton?s jawdropping voice and stellar bass playing are enhanced by compelling guitar virtuoso Dave Kilminster, fresh from successful tours with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, and former ELO Cellist Hugh McDowell, whose unique sound has helped frame all three iCon studio releases. Rounding out the band is Pete Riley, considered one of the ?best drummers in the world?, whose work with Keith Emerson, Kilminster and extensive live and session work shows an extraordinary breadth and depth of style.

Special Guest Appearances by Andreas Vollenweider and Anne-Marie Helder: John and Geoff are pleased to announce that renowned new age harpist Andreas Vollenweider will add his unique sound to the third iCon album. The album and Holland / London performances will also feature acclaimed vocalist Anne-Marie Helder whose past work with Karnataka and current ventures with Panic Room, Mostly Autumn and her solo material have won her praise and a growing international audience.

Wetton and Downes are pleased to be able to respond to fan and critical demand by returning to the studio to create this new album and then to share it live with these outstanding players.

[Source: Wetton/iCon Website]

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