Brand X is getting ready to tour.
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Topic: Brand X is getting ready to tour.
Posted By: leonalvarado
Subject: Brand X is getting ready to tour.
Date Posted: January 24 2012 at 18:56
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Brand X is getting ready for a tour of the US this summer. Some of the shows will also carry a double bill with Ambrosia. Who is Brand X these days? John Goodsall, Percy Jones and Ronnie Ciago (Patrick Moraz, CIRCA, Jeff Berlin, Jaco Pastoruis). Along them is keyboardist David Sancious (Bruce Springsteen E Street Band). Keep your eyes open for tour dates (they haven't been announced yet). In the meantime, here is one of the teaser posters.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brand-X/104016282967569" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brand-X/104016282967569
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Posted By: leonalvarado
Date Posted: January 24 2012 at 18:57
| This should be good! |
Posted By: spknoevl
Date Posted: January 25 2012 at 08:39
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Brand X with David Sancious: sweet! ------------- http://martinwebb.bandcamp.com The notes are just an interesting way to get from one silence to the next - Mick Gooderick |
Posted By: akaBona
Date Posted: January 25 2012 at 09:57
| is this just US thing or are there any plans to come to Europe? |
Posted By: leonalvarado
Date Posted: January 25 2012 at 10:01
| So far it looks like a US thing but who knows? |
Posted By: leonalvarado
Date Posted: January 27 2012 at 09:26
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A little background on who is Brand X today: Percy Jones (born 1947) is a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_people" rel="nofollow - Welsh http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_guitar" rel="nofollow - bass guitarist , and was a member of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_fusion" rel="nofollow - jazz fusion band http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_X" rel="nofollow - Brand X , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jones_%28musician%29#cite_note-0" rel="nofollow - [1] from 1974 to 1980, and a reformed version which lasted from 1992 to 1997. Residing in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City" rel="nofollow - New York , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jones_%28musician%29#cite_note-am-1" rel="nofollow - [2] he currently is a member of jazz fusion band, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tunnels_%28band%29&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Tunnels , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jones_%28musician%29#cite_note-am2-2" rel="nofollow - [3] along with drummer Walker Adams. Jones is best known for his unique bass sound, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jones_%28musician%29#cite_note-am2-2" rel="nofollow - [3] and his trademark use of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wal_%28bass%29" rel="nofollow - fretless Wal bass . Jones was also a member of the jazz fusion group http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_Machine" rel="nofollow - Soft Machine , the Poetry Rock group http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Liverpool_Scene" rel="nofollow - The Liverpool Scene (featuring poet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Henri" rel="nofollow - Adrian Henri ), and has contributed to recordings by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sylvian" rel="nofollow - David Sylvian , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Eno" rel="nofollow - Brian Eno , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jones_%28musician%29#cite_note-am-1" rel="nofollow - [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Hackett" rel="nofollow - Steve Hackett , http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paranoise&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Paranoise , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Vega" rel="nofollow - Suzanne Vega , and http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fovea_Hex&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Fovea Hex , amongst others. John Goodsall is a progressive rock & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_fusion" rel="nofollow - jazz fusion guitarist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Goodsall#cite_note-0" rel="nofollow - [1] most noted for his work with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_X" rel="nofollow - Brand X , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Rooster" rel="nofollow - Atomic Rooster and http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fire_Merchants&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Fire Merchants . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_X" rel="nofollow - Brand X returns in 2012 with Goodsall was born in Pennsylvania and has lived in Los Angeles, England, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan" rel="nofollow - Milan and Minnesota. He began playing guitar at age 7. At 15, he became a professional musician and joined Carol Grimes' Babylon, with members of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Cocker" rel="nofollow - Joe Cocker 's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grease_Band" rel="nofollow - Grease Band , Juicy Lucy and Jon Hiseman's Colosseum. He then toured extensively, first with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alan_Bown_Set" rel="nofollow - The Alan Bown Set , then with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Rooster" rel="nofollow - Atomic Rooster . After Brand X's 1979 world tour (the last with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Collins" rel="nofollow - Phil Collins ), Goodsall moved to Los Angeles and worked as a session musician and as a member of the band Zoo Drive(1980–1987) which included Doug Lunn, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Delph" rel="nofollow - Paul Delph and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Rooster" rel="nofollow - Atomic Rooster drummer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric_Parnell" rel="nofollow - Ric Parnell (aka Mick Shrimpton of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_Tap_%28band%29" rel="nofollow - Spinal Tap ). Goodsall also performed and/or recorded with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Bruford" rel="nofollow - Bill Bruford , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Dekker" rel="nofollow - Desmond Dekker & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aces_%28Jamaican_group%29" rel="nofollow - The Aces , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gabriel" rel="nofollow - Peter Gabriel , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Idol" rel="nofollow - Billy Idol , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Adams" rel="nofollow - Bryan Adams , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Basil" rel="nofollow - Toni Basil to name a few. The Fire Merchants released two albums, Fire Merchants and Landlords Of Atlantis before Goodsall and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Jones_%28musician%29" rel="nofollow - Percy Jones re-formed Brand X as a trio in 1992 with drummer Frank Katz. Katz was in Jones' band Tunnels with whom Goodsall also recorded on their album Progressivity. This Brand X line-up released X-Communication and Manifest Destiny, which also featured Tunnels' midi-vibes player Marc Wagnon and some keyboards & composition by Franz Pusch. Most of the keyboard/synthesiser sounds however in both Brand X & Fire Merchants trios were triggered by his midi-guitar. Goodsall's Brand X trio played mostly on the west coast. In 1997 Brand X embarked on a 3 month tour of Europe & Japan as a quartet with Goodsall,Jones, keyboardist Kris Sjobring from his L.A. based group Trancendental Medication, & drummer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Moerlen" rel="nofollow - Pierre Moerlen from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gong" rel="nofollow - Gong . Later versions of this group released The X-Files and Missing Period, they played the west coast again in 1999 including a headline show at Progfest in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Goodsall has 2 daughters Germaine and Natasha. He played live with John Goodsall's Ghost Society in 2008, performing music of Brand X. Other members included http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Reiske&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Jim Reiske , Jim Steele & Dave Lemish. Recent albums featuring John Goodsall include http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Franz_Pusch&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Franz Pusch 'Only Visions' and http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leon_Alvarado&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Leon Alvarado 'Strangers In Strange Places'. A brief John Goodsall biography: John Goodsall:[Guitars,Midi Guitar] Performed live and-or recorded with Brand X, Bryan Addams, The Alan Bown Set, Leon Alvarado, Loughty Amao, Rod Argent, Atomic Rooster, Toni Basil, King Sunny Ade's African Beats, Bill Bruford, Carol Grimes' Babylon, Celebrity Skin, Ava Cherry, Eric Clapton, Mike Clark, Billy Cobham, Todd Cochran, Phil Collins, Paulinho Da Costa, The Cruisers, Lisa Dal Bello, Desmond Dekker and The Aces, Paul Delph, Micheal Des Barres, Dr. John, Mick Fleetwood, The Fire Merchants, Flea, Andy Fraser, Peter Gabriel, Roscoe Gee, Kevin Gilbert, Donni Harvey, Rupert Hine , Eddie Howell, Diana Hubbard, Billy Idol, Mark Isham, Liquid Junior, Quantum Jump, John Kay, Cheryl Ladd, Gaspar Lawal, Karen Lawrence ,Tamiya Lynn, Melissa Manchester, John Martyn, Junior Marvin, Bette Midler, Patrick Moraz, Billy Preston, Franz Pusch, X-Ray Spex, Chester Thompson, Alphonso Johnson, Jeff Beck, Jan Hammer, Anthony Phillips, The Reactors, Nona Hendrix, Sylvia St. James, Jack Lancaster, Terry Reid, Katey Sagal, Sandoz, Hunt Sales, Tony Sales, Jamie Sherriff, Micheal Shrieve, Jimmie Spheris, Blue Thunder, Top Topham, Tunnels, Chuck Turner's Turneround, Bill Ward Band, The Weather Girls, Lee Ving etc. David Sancious (born November 30, 1953 in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbury_Park,_New_Jersey" rel="nofollow - Asbury Park, New Jersey ) is an American http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musician" rel="nofollow - musician . He was an early member of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Springsteen" rel="nofollow - Bruce Springsteen 's backing group, the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_Street_Band" rel="nofollow - E Street Band , and contributed to the first three Springsteen albums, and again on the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992" rel="nofollow - 1992 album http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Touch" rel="nofollow - Human Touch . Sancious is a multi-instrumentalist but is best known as a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_instrument" rel="nofollow - keyboard player and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitarist" rel="nofollow - guitarist . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sancious#cite_note-0" rel="nofollow - [1] He left the E Street Band in 1974 to form his own band, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tone_%28band%29&action=edit&redlink=1" rel="nofollow - Tone , and released several albums. He subsequently became a popular http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_musician" rel="nofollow - session and touring musician, most notably for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Clarke" rel="nofollow - Stanley Clarke , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narada_Michael_Walden" rel="nofollow - Narada Michael Walden , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zucchero" rel="nofollow - Zucchero Fornaciari , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gabriel" rel="nofollow - Peter Gabriel , and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_%28musician%29" rel="nofollow - Sting among many others.He is also the author of two drum books, "Ambidexterity" and "The Ultimate Study In Independence". From 1991 through 1997, Ronnie has toured and recorded with many artists in the business including, Patrick Moraz (Yes, Moody Blues) Ricky Lee Jones, Riverdogs, Rob Lamothe, Mick taylor (Roling Stones) Brand X and many others. He also played with Bill Ward and CIRCA.
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Posted By: SMSM
Date Posted: January 28 2012 at 15:24
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This is real good news, especially since Ambrosia may be the opening act as they did some very quality recordings as well |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: January 28 2012 at 17:51
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Percy Jones will split you in half live.
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 28 2012 at 19:11
------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: nowvoyager
Date Posted: February 21 2013 at 07:45
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Mr murdock says Brand x 2012 tour Nevrr happened.is this true? R there plans afoot to try to tour/rrcord,again?maybe dvd? ------------- Manuel m.franco,miami,fla.prog/fusion muscian*(diverse&electric)UK/Mahavishnu Orchestra/4th Dimension/Spectrum Road/King Crimson/Henry Cow/Fred Frith/John Zorn-Naked City/Blottedscience/Animals as Ldr |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: February 21 2013 at 08:58
Yes, good move!
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spknoevl wrote:Posted By: nowvoyager
Date Posted: February 27 2013 at 15:19
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Thanx so much.most info packed ,on BrandX ever!!so detailed.They need to come to south florida,usa!Grand Central+The Adrian Arsht ctr+Gusman hall/Miami/The Culture Room/&Revolution*(poss)Sun Fest,in may*(always,btw)west palm beach.+we've a jazz radio station,WLRN*(has a fusion show,too!)+college radio,W/jazz show/prog show.Sun fest has had:Larry Coryell trio,Bela fleck-flektones'Jeff beck+other fusion bands.The arsht ctr.has Many jazz/fusion shows.John mcglaughlin,Al Dimeola,chick Corea+++&university of miami has 1of THE best jazz-ed programs in usa!If u need help,call me@305-763_5154/4pm,est!-6am.Manuel/now,voyager,:-) :-) :-) ------------- Manuel m.franco,miami,fla.prog/fusion muscian*(diverse&electric)UK/Mahavishnu Orchestra/4th Dimension/Spectrum Road/King Crimson/Henry Cow/Fred Frith/John Zorn-Naked City/Blottedscience/Animals as Ldr |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: February 27 2013 at 15:53
I'm friends with Goodsall & have spoken with him about this. 2012 tour never happened, Sancious was committed to a tour with Sting, and Goods is still trying to formulate something. The good news is that John is keeping his hat in the ring, playing & recording (studio work). He wants to do something, but this is a challenging era for live music & recording. Lots & lots of really talented folks are on the outside, looking in, and hoping for a break. Kinda sucks, JG can blow down the door with his guitar! I'll let everyone know if something new happens.
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Posted By: Ajay
Date Posted: February 27 2013 at 16:36
| Hey, if JG ever wants to get together a crowd online to record and release Don't Make Waves 2013, I'd sign up. Love his playing and writing. |
Posted By: nowvoyager
Date Posted: February 28 2013 at 19:07
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Bring them to South fla!Miami pref.we have:rand Central(Uk.pros/fusio act mar.30!!)Adrienne arsht ctr*(mostly jazz.Larry Rosen in charge/they,ve had John Mcghlin-Chick Coreas 5Peace Band/Al Dimeola/T.S.Monk/Lee Ritenour!)+University Miami has 1 of the Best jazz ed.programs in usa!+We have avtual,local jazz radio:WLRN88.9?W/a fusion program,too.+There's The Culture Room/Fort lauderdale(had Zappa Plays zappa rrcently)+Mizner Park/Boca Raton&--who had Return to Forever 4(w/Gambale/Ponty/Clarke/Corea)W/zappa plays zappa as opener+Yes,w/Procol Harum,opening.call me if you need any help!Manny@305-763-5154/4pm-6am-est. ------------- Manuel m.franco,miami,fla.prog/fusion muscian*(diverse&electric)UK/Mahavishnu Orchestra/4th Dimension/Spectrum Road/King Crimson/Henry Cow/Fred Frith/John Zorn-Naked City/Blottedscience/Animals as Ldr |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: February 28 2013 at 19:42
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I asked Goods about it & he sent me this message: Chuck that whole plan got f'd up last year, twice! I'm afraid nothing on the cards for brand x right now but don't count us out! Going in studio today, new Murdock tracks. He's been keeping us quite busy. Best - johN === As he said, don't count them out! I'm working hard on some jazz-rock stuff in Chicago and will see if I can't tempt John out (he's a short plane-flight away). It may not be Brand X as advertised, but it will be good! More to follow as it happens. You folks will be the first to know.
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