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Wetton-Downes’ iCon Plays London’s St. Mary-Le-Bow Church |
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Wednesday, 01 October 2008 |
 Wetton-Downes’ iCon plays London’s historic St. Mary-Le-Bow Church on 30th January, 2009; the intimate live performance will be filmed for DVD. The concert will feature new material from their upcoming all-new third album. This is a unique opportunity for 200 people to see the band in such a personal and celebrated setting; each will also have an opportunity to meet and greet the performers and will receive a special, personalized edition of the new CD, and a pre-release version of the DVD resulting from the performance, after completion. Read the full press release (5.4MB PDF) |
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Monday, 25 August 2008 |
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A big "Happy Birthday" goes out to our favorite keyboard player today, August 25th. Hope it's a good one for you Geoff. |
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August 2nd Quinn Interview Now Available |
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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The interview Geoff did with Martha Quinn on Sirius Satellite Radio can now be heard on our site. |
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Geoff on Sirius Satellite Radio |
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Thursday, 31 July 2008 |
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Geoff will be the special guest of Martha Quinn on Sirius Satellite Radio this weekend on her show, The Big 80s. According to her site, "This week Martha celebrates MTV's birthday. It was August 1, 1981 when the network that changed television hit the air. Listen as Martha Quinn plays the music that started it all! Calling in to share his "Video Killed the Radio Star" memories with Martha is Geoff Downes, keyboard veteran of Yes, Asia, and of course, The Buggles!" The program airs on Saturday (August 2) at 12:00PM Eastern time. Be sure to check out the website for the show for rebroadcast times. |
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
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Details of an exciting new contest have been posted on the official Asia website. Fans are invited to create their own video for the song "An Extraordinary Life" from the new Phoenix studio album. Be sure to read all of the rules carefully and good luck! |
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Friday, 11 July 2008 |
11 July 2008
For immediate release
London, England
Contact: Ellie Schwartz,
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1.347.678.1760, Eaton Marketing Group
Following the extraordinary success of the Reunion of the Original Members of Asia and their acclaimed all-new album Phoenix, songwriting duo John Wetton and Geoff Downes have announced they will be recording the third Wetton-Downes’ Icon studio album in September 2008. The album will be released and supported with a tour in early 2009.
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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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