An Update From Y & T
As fans in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado witnessed at the recent Y&T shows, the band has been kicking serious butt on this summer’s Facemelter tour. Even though Phil was experiencing severe back pain ever since the June European tour, he soldiered on and played the shows anyway. Now, with much regret, Phil’s doctors have ordered him off the tour to get the treatment he needs to move forward.
Extremely proud of the new Facemelter album, and the work that he, Dave, John, and Mike have done, Phil insisted the tour continue. So to honor his wish, we flew in a bass player to sub for Phil until he is able to return. As the band’s manager, Jill Meniketti, posted on the web site discussion forum about these recent events, Phil says: “On with the show.”
The guys are so sorry that they had to cancel the show in Springfield, IL, but Phil was receiving local treatment and tests in St. Louis and the band was unable to continue until that important business was finished. With less than 24-hour’s notice, Brad Lang (of Jet Red fame, War & Peace, and Foreigner) was gracious enough to step up to fill in on bass for the time being to help out the band and keep the tour continuing. He’s extremely proud and excited to be playing with Y&T and helping out for Phil. Brad’s doing a great job of representing the Y&T live experience. We want to thank you all for giving him the warm welcome he’s received on the shows he’s played so far.
For the record, Y&T has only cancelled one show on this US tour — Springfield, IL — and that one cancellation was due to Phil’s medical needs. Any other shows that have been cancelled or changed or moved in any way are the fault of the agent and/or local promoter for that particular original show.
We hope all of you fans who live near where Y&T is playing the next few weeks will come out to support the band, as they play the classics, as well as songs from the new Facemelter CD.
Check below for Tour Dates:
US
August 4 ~ Pittsburgh, PA – Hard Rock Cafe
August 5 ~ Allentown, PA – Sterling Rock Room (all ages)
August 6 ~ Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theatre (16 & over)
August 7 ~ New York, NY – BB King Blues Club (all ages)
August 8 ~ Springfield, VA – Jaxx
August 11 ~ Dallas, TX – Trees ***VENUE CHANGE***
August 13 ~ Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
August 14 ~ San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live (all ages)
August 15 ~ El Paso, TX – Rayn Theater
August 19 ~ San Jose, CA – Music in the Park (all ages)
August 20 ~ Reno, NV – New Oasis (all ages)
August 21 ~ Sacramento, CA – The Crest Theater (all ages show)
August 26 ~ Hollywood, CA – Key Club
August 27 ~ Tempe, AZ – Club Red
August 28 ~ Las Vegas, NV – Feelgoods
November 19 ~ Petaluma, CA – Mystic Theatre
November 20 ~ Petaluma, CA – Mystic Theatre
Europe
September 27 ~ Belfast, N Ireland – Spring & Airbrake
September 28 ~ Dublin, Ireland – The Village
September 30 ~ Cardiff, Wales, UK – Millennium Music Hall + special guest Tigertailz
October 1 ~ Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
October 2 ~ Bradford, UK – Bradford Rio’s
October 7 ~ Glasgow, Scotland, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
October 8 ~ Newcastle, UK – O2 Academy Newcastle
October 9 ~ Nottingham, UK – Rock City
October 12 ~ Ipswich, UK – Corn Exchange
October 14 ~ Southampton, UK – The Brook
October 15 ~ Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
October 16 ~ London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
October 20 ~ Paris, France – Le Trabendo
October 22 ~ Haarlem, Netherlands – Patronaat
October 23 ~ Uden, Netherlands – De Pul
October 25 ~ Verviers, Belgium – Spirit of 66
October 26 ~ Bruchsal, Germany – Fabrik
October 28 ~ Prague, Czech Republic – Exit Chmelnice Music Hall
October 29 ~ Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
October 30 ~ Isernhagen, Germany – Blues Garage
October 31 ~ Berlin, Germany – Magnet
November 2 ~ Hamburg, Germany – Ballroom Hamburg
November 3 ~ Koln, Germany – Underground Cologne
November 5 ~ Zaragoza, Spain – Sala Devizio
November 6 ~ Valencia, Spain – Durango Club
November 7 ~ Madrid, Spain – Sala Heineken + special guest Lynch Mob
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Japan
January 14 ~ Shangri-La – Osaka, Japan
January 15 ~ Club Citta’ – Kawasaki, Japan
January 16 ~ Club Citta’ – Kawasaki, Japan
*Schedule subject to change. Be sure to verify with each venue.*
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Hard Rock Hideout 
LONG LIVE Y&T! I wish Phil all the best with his back too, a little R&R never hurt anyone!
Stone