Geoff Downes better be wearing comfortable shoes, because he’s going to be on the run in 2014. The busy keyboardist just finished a new album with Asia, and is in sessions for another with Yes — with tours for both slated, as well.
Somehow, he’s also made time recently for side projects including DBA with Chris Braide and the New Dance Orchestra’s Electronica.
The cover for Asia’s upcoming studio release, Gravitas, and a track-by-track commentary from John Wetton have been posted to the Asia web site.
Pre-orders for the new release are now available on Amazon.com and Amazon.uk.
Asia is confirmed to play The Stables, Milton Keynes, UK, on June 5, 2013, 8pm.
The show will be announced next week on the venue website, but Asia fans have the pre-sales opportunity to pre-order the best seats in the house on a first come first served basis (such enquiries to be dealt with directly by the theatre).
Due to an overwhelming response the priority reservations have all been allocated on a first come first served basis. Please contact the box office, when it opens for public sale, on Tuesday 19 March.
Asia, featuring the original line-up of Geoff Downes (keyboards), Steve Howe (guitar), Carl Palmer (drums) and John Wetton (lead vocal, bass), has been forced to cancel the 30th Anniversary UK Tour due to drummer Carl Palmer coming down with a severe case of E. coli.
Tickets are refundable from the point of purchase.
A list of the cancelled dates are as follows:
ASIA will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn, Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 8:30pm PDT / 11:30pm EDT. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with members of ASIA toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625).
For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com. The show will be streamed on the Rockline website for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the live broadcast.
As hurricane Sandy proceeds up the east coast of the US and several areas are placed under warning status, those planning to attend Asia performances should check with promoters regarding venues within the hurricane area.
Currently, there is a state of emergency in the Annapolis area and we are constantly monitoring the situation.