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0 Y&T’s “Live at The Mystic” Gets November Release In Europe
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the international release of Y&T’s latest live album “Live at the Mystic” on November 23rd in Europe.
Following original bassist Phil Kennemore’s untimely passing from lung cancer in early 2011, the band carries on the legacy that is Y&T. With Brad Lang on bass and vocals, Y&T prove their continued strength with “Live at the Mystic”, a new double live CD recorded at the legendary Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California, one of the most popular venues that Y&T play every year.
Singer and lead guitarist Dave Meniketti recalls “Like all Mystic Theater shows, this particular weekend was special. Having just returned from a near 2-month tour of Europe and the UK, we were very tight and energized to be playing for our home crowd again”.
This 2-CD set includes 22 songs recorded over 2 nights in November of 2011, including many songs never before released on any other live Y&T CD. The amazing heat to the tracks showcases the power of the band as it currently sounds, playing songs from “Facemelter” as well as all the hits and fan favourites. “Songs like Dirty Girl, with its extended solo section of John Nymann and myself tearing into a nearly 3-minute back and forth solo, was especially a great performance” says Meniketti. “Also many of the classic tunes like Black Tiger, Don’t Wanna Lose, and Mean Streak were very well played and show some of the best live performances of these songs we’ve ever recorded. But I also feel strongly about our more mastered performances from our latest Facemelter CD. The energy and much more refined versions of these songs, now that we’ve really had some time to hone in the vibe of these tunes, make it that much more special of a live recording.”
This album screams out to be a classic Y&T CD to have in your collection. Prepare to have your face melted!
“Live at the Mystic” tracklisting includes:
CD1: Prelude; On With the Show; Black Tiger; Dirty Girl; Mean Streak; Girl Crazy; Shine On; Blind Patriot; Winds of Change; Straight Thru the Heart; Gonna Go Blind; Surrender; I’m Coming Home
CD2: Hungry for Rock; Don’t Wanna Lose; Don’t Bring Me Down; Hurricane; I Believe in You; Eyes of a Stranger; Rescue Me; Squeeze; Forever.
Enjoy a special EPK presentation on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joqyd1xYhbk&
And listen now to “Black Tiger” on the Frontiers Records webradio www.frontiers.it/webradio
Weblinks: www.yandtrocks.com / www.frontiers.it
Y&T
Dave Meniketti (guitar/lead vocals)
John Nymann (guitar/vocals)
Mike Vanderhule (drums/vocals)
Brad Lang (bass/vocals)
0 Y & T To Hit Europe September; U.S. Dates in August
If you want to see Y & T in the U.S., you have a few chances left before they leave for their European tour in September.
Check below for dates:
US
August 5 ~ Chico, CA – El Rey Theatre (all ages show)
August 6 ~ Modesto, CA – X Fest
August 10 ~ San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House (all ages show)
August 12 ~ Tempe, AZ – Club Red
August 13 ~ Las Vegas, NV – Vamp’d
August 19 ~ Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
August 20 ~ Portland, OR – Peter’s Room
August 25 ~ Reno, NV – Knitting Factory (all ages show)
August 26 ~ Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades (all ages show)
August 27 ~ Fresno, CA – Tower Theatre (all ages show)
November 18 ~ Petaluma, CA – Mystic Theatre
November 19 ~ Petaluma, CA – Mystic Theatre
UK / Europe
September 23 ~ Helsinki, Finland – DOM Helsinki
September 24 ~ Sala, Sweden – Rockland
September 25 ~ Sala, Sweden – Rockland
September 27 ~ Edinburgh, Scotland – The Caves + The Jokers
September 29 ~ Glasgow, Scotland – O2 ABC Glasgow
September 30 ~ Newcastle, England – O2 Academy Newcastle + Stampede
October 1 ~ Nottingham, England – Rock City + Dawn Trader
October 2 ~ Manchester, England – Manchester Academy
October 5 ~ Cork, Ireland – An Cruscin Lan
October 7 ~ Belfast, N Ireland – Spring & Airbrake + Glyder
October 8 ~ Dublin, Ireland – The Village + Glyder
October 11 ~ Wolverhampton, England – The Slade Rooms + Stampede
October 12 ~ Southampton, England – The Brook
October 14 ~ London, England – The Garage + Stampede
October 15 ~ Cardiff, Wales – Coal Exchange
October 18 ~ Savigny-le-Temple, France – L’Empreinte
October 20 ~ Santiago de Compostela, Spain – Sala Capitol
October 21 ~ Ponferrada, Spain – Sala La Vaca
October 22 ~ Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain – Teatre Ateneu + Wishbone Ash
October 23 ~ Bilbao, Spain – Rock Star Live
October 25 ~ Munich, Germany – Garage Deluxe
October 26 ~ Ludwigsburg, Germany – Rockfabrik
October 28 ~ Vosselaar, Belgium – Biebob
October 29 ~ Uden, The Netherlands – De Pul
October 30 ~ Zwolle, The Netherlands – Hedon Podium
November 1 ~ Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
November 3 ~ Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
November 4 ~ Koln, Germany – Underground Cologne
November 5 ~ Isernhagen, Germany – Blues Garage
4 Phil Kennemore Tribute Video
Frontiers Records have put together a very cool tribute video to Y&T’s Phil Kennemore. This song is “I’m Coming Home” from Y & T’s latest album, Facemelter.
Check it out!
2 PHIL KENNEMORE BENEFIT CONCERT INFO
Don’t miss this all-star event on December 31, New Year’s Eve, at the Avalon in Santa Clara, California. Phil was moved to tears when we told him who all was joining forces to help.
Special guests who have volunteered to perform:
* Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
* Don Dokken
* Bobby Blotzer (RATT)
* Vinny Appice (DIO, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell)
* Sean McNabb (Dokken, Montrose)
* Loren Gold (Roger Daltrey)
* Paul Bostaph (Testament)
* Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper)
* Joey Alves
* Leonard Haze
* and more to be announced! Check the web site often for update performer list.
Unique auction items available at the event. Breakfast offered at the end of the night. Tickets available at the Avalon and online. See the event page for up-to-date information, including a discounted rate on hotel rooms for concert attendees.
http://www.meniketti.com/phil.html
Special thanks to the Avalon for donating 100% of the ticket proceeds to Phil.
LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!
To benefit Phil, a few special auction items are now available for bidding on the Y&T auction site, including:
* Bisceglia Guitars “Facemelter” guitar, handcrafted by George Bisceglia
* Gretsch snare drum, pearlescent white, donated by and autographed by Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot, WASP)
* Fender Squier Stratocaster with EMG pickups, red. Donated by EMG. Signed by Y&T
* Jeff Scott Soto out-of-print Talisman and Eyes albums (vinyl), never played, opened only when signed by JSS. Donated by JSS.
* Dean Markley Strings Band Package. Donated by Dean Markley Strings.
* D’Addario Strings Band Package. Donated by D’Addario Strings, Evans Drumheads, Planet Waves
* Evans snare drum heads. Donated by Evans Drumheads.
* Planet Waves chromatic headstock tuners. Donated by Planet Waves.
…many more cool & unique items coming soon!
(Online items are in addition to the various other items that will be auctioned at the benefit concert.)
Many more items will be added in the next few weeks, so check the auction site often for updates!
http://www.meniketti.com/auction/
0 MESSAGE FROM DAVE MENIKETTI OF Y&T
Family and friends,
As many of you know already, Phil Kennemore was recently diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Phil has undergone a barrage of tests, a long hospital stay at Stanford, an operation, and will soon start aggressive chemotherapy to regain his health and get him back with the band on stage again.
Because of this and potentially more treatments to come, I have put together a fund for Phil so that people from around the world can make donations to help him with his enormous medical bills. I have set up a page for this Fund and you can visit it at the link below, for more information on how you can contribute.
http://www.meniketti.com/philfund.html
Feel free to spread the word and share this link with your friends.
Any donation, no matter what the size, will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
-Dave
12 Y & T’s Phil Kennemore Diagnosed With Cancer
I received an email from Y & T yesterday with an update from Y&T’s Phil Kennemore. Please read below:
A Message From Phil…
To all of my dear friends and fans around the world and on the forum,
Up to now you haven’t heard much information (other than about my extreme back pain) because there really hasn’t been much until now. I hated leaving you all in the dark but I didn’t want to say anything until there was something conclusive to say. We do have a lot more information now. The number one thing you need to know is that I have cancer. It wasn’t absolutely formally diagnosed until yesterday.
With the bad news I also got the good news that along with surgery and treatments, I will be back rockin’ and rollin’. I’ll be getting a hip replacement as well as back surgery, which means I’ll also be more agile. The doctor said that this is treatable and I’ll be walking out of this place and I’ll be able to go on the road and do everything I need to do to continue my rock ‘n’ roll life, in due time.
I wanted to thank everyone for your well wishes. I’ve been sitting here in the hospital reading all of the things that you’ve all posted online, and I want you to know it means so very much to me to see how much I am loved, supported, and missed. I can really feel the love as I’m reading. I love reading your posts on the web site forum, and, in fact, I need to hear it. From here on out, whatever thoughts and feelings you have, please know that I wish that I could personally respond to each and every one of you, but I’m not able to right now.
Brad–thank God for Brad! I’m so grateful that he stepped in to help keep Y&T on tour, bringing Facemelter to the people while I was ordered to the hospital. Right now I think he’s the best guy on earth!
I’ll be released from the hospital within three-to-four weeks, continuing treatment, and at some point, I’ll be returning to the road. Keep the love and good vibes flowing. Do me a favor and go out and see the band now–Y&T is kicking serious ass–and I’ll be back rocking with you all soon.
Phil
1 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
2011
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.*
2 New Video – Y & T – I’m Coming Home
Y & T is back, and ready to rock you hard with their brand new CD, Facemelter that is due to hit stores on May 21st via Frontiers Records! Until then, you will have to settle for the band’s brand new video, “I’m Coming Home”. Check it out!!
2 Frontiers Records Announces The Release of Y&T’s New Album Facemelter!!
Entitled “Facemelter” the new album
will be released on May 21st in Europe
Y&T, featuring original members Dave Meniketti (vocals and lead guitars) and Phil Kennemore (bass), along with longtime members John Nymann (guitar) and Mike Vanderhule (drums) have recorded their first studio album in 13 years, aptly titled “Facemelter” to be released in Europe on May 21st on Frontiers Records.
With a discography of 18 albums and three greatest hits collections, Y&T has sold over four million albums since their 1974 inception. The band has toured with numerous Rock icons including Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe, receiving constant and extensive airplay with hits such as Forever, Rescue Me, Mean Streak, and Summertime Girls. Y&T songs have been featured in a multitude of movies and television shows, including Real Genius, Out of Bounds, Baywatch, and Hunter. After five US top 100 albums, songs that tipped into the 40s, two Bammie Awards, and many international television appearances, Y&T’s hits are still played nowadays on classic rock radio stations everywhere. Y&T’s high-energy music still captivates legions of fans around the globe, proving Y&T’s music timeless.
As the title indicates, Facemelter—the anticipated new recording—is a hard rockin’, 
song-oriented album that lives up to its name: it captures the band’s raw energy and tightness that they’ve become known for. Featuring heavy grooves, powerful guitars, and strong melodies, the band shows their versatility, delivering a range of high-energy rockers, mid-tempo head-bangers, modern rock grooves, majestic ballads, and signature Y&T rock anthems. To mark the return, the band engaged John Taylor Dismukes—the same artist who designed covers for Y&T’s classic albums “Mean Streak,” “Black Tiger” and “In Rock We Trust”—to create the amazing art of the new Facemelter.
“What a great feeling to dive back into making new Y&T music,” states Dave Meniketti. “After being away from it for this long, the anticipation of writing a new CD worth of material was, at first, a bit scary, but as soon as we started up I was happy to find how natural it was to get right back in it again. I think we’re going to have to keep this up, because musically and emotionally, we still have a lot to say!”
“It’s ridiculous that we waited so long to make a new record,” states Phil Kennemore. “In creating new music for Facemelter, I rediscovered the most important thing for any artist, and that is to continue creating . . . it feeds my soul. My hope for Facemelter is that people might just find a few new favorite Y&T songs.”
“We recorded together to capture as much of a live feel as possible which I feel is the strong point of the band,” adds Mike Vanderhule, while according to John Nymann, “The chemistry we have between us makes it so easy to develop ideas. Now that we are ignited with new material, I can’t wait to bring it to the stage.”
Face-melting is a term that has been with Y&T since the mid-’70s, when a rabid fan ran backstage and told the band, “you melted my face,” which inspired the group’s first publishing company: “Facemelting Music.”
If you haven’t yet taken Y&T’s new album for a ride, grab your leathers, strap yourself in, and prepare to have your face melted.
“Facemelter” includes the following tracks
Prelude, On With The Show; One Life; Shine On; Wild Child; I Want Your Money; I’m Coming Home, If You Want Me; Hot Shot; How Long; Gonna Go Blind; Don’t Bring me Down; Blind Patriot; Losing My Mind*
* Bonus track included on the first pressing in digipak
Y&T
Dave Meniketti – lead vocals, lead guitars
Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, vocals
John Nymann – guitar, vocals
Mike Vanderhule – drums & percussion, vocals
Confirmed Summer Tour Dates in Europe:
June 10 ~ Solvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
June 12 ~ Donington, UK – Download Festival
June 15 ~ Köln, Germany – Underground Cologne
June 16 ~ Zwolle, Netherlands – Hedon Podium
June 17 ~ Dordrecht, Netherlands – Bibelot
June 19 ~ Clisson, France – Hellfest
Weblinks: http://www.YandTRocks.com / http://www.myspace.com/yandtrocks / http://www.frontiers.it / http://www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords
0 Twisted Sister, Styx, Kix, Winger and Y&T To Perform at the Midwest Rock Fest
Camping spaces are now on sale for the 2nd annual Midwest Rockfest. The festival will feature a variety of camping options and VIP packages to make this Rock n’ Roll weekend an unforgettable experience for everyone. Midwest Rockfest is slated for July 23-24, 2010 at the beautiful Lake Afton, in Wichita, Kansas and is produced by DEA Entertainment Group, of Arkansas City, Kansas.
Due to the excitement and success of last year’s concert series, we have made the MWRF into a multi-day event. Come SHAKE AND BAKE ON THE LAKE July 23rd & 24th at Lake Afton in Sedgwick County, Wichita, Kansas!
Bands already announced include CLASSIC ROCK sensation STYX and TWISTED SISTER, who is bringing their new show to the US. WE HAVE THE DATE! Also on the bill Pop Evil, Y&T, Winger, Kix and many more to be announced soon. VERY SOON! Check our website for at www.midwestrockfest.com for updates and to win great prizes!!
1 An Update From Y & T
Y&T are excited to announce their new album release event at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Saturday, May 22. The band is especially happy to have their buddy Don Dokken open the show. This is an “All Ages” show, so bring the kids. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7. Y&T’s annual Fillmore show always sells out so be sure to get your tickets early.
A huge thanks to all the fans who gave their support and helped get Y&T to Reno. See tour dates for outcome! Look for many more tour dates to come this year.
NEW Y&T ALBUM
The band is locked in the recording studio long hours, day and night, working on the new album. Drop by the web site forum and see the latest info that Dave Meniketti has posted about the progress of the new Y&T album. We’ll keep you updated as news develops, but check out the forum for the most up-to-date info on this new Y&T project. Forum fans hear the news first.
http://www.meniketti.com/vforum/
Y&T SHOWS
Details for each of the shows below are on the TOUR DATES page of the web site.
http://www.meniketti.com/tourdates.html
2010
Stay tuned…many more 2010 shows to come!
US
May 1 ~ Chicago (Elgin), IL – MelodicRock Fest
May 13 ~ Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club (all ages show–under 18 must be with a paying adult)
May 14 ~ San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House (all ages show)
May 15 ~ Redondo Beach, CA – Brixton
May 22 ~ San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore (all ages show) + special guest Don Dokken
July 16 ~ Portland, OR – Peter’s Room @ Roseland Theater
July 17 ~ Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
July 24 ~ Wichita, KS – Midwest Rock Fest (all ages)
August 5 ~ Allentown, PA – Sterling Rock Room (all ages show)
August 6 ~ Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theatre (16 & over)
August 7 ~ New York, NY – BB King Blues Club (all ages show)
August 14 ~ San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
August 15 ~ El Paso, TX – The Vault
August 20 ~ Reno, NV – New Oasis (all ages show)
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
Europe
June 10 ~ Solvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
June 16 ~ Zwolle, Netherlands – Hedon Podium
June 17 ~ Dordrecht, Netherlands – Bibelot
June 19 ~ Clisson, France – Hellfest
2 An Update From Y & T! New Album in 2010!
Happy New Year!
The Y&T camp looks forward to a busy 2010. Other than the three February shows, the band will be hibernating in the studio as they continue working on the new album over the next several months. Look for a late spring release date worldwide. And be sure to keep an eye on the web site for new shows to be announced soon.
You’ve asked for more “all ages” shows. We hear you, and we’re happy to announce that the second show of 2010 is an all ages show. And after many years, Y&T finally returns to Fresno. So come on out and bring the kids!
Y&T SHOWS
Details for each of the shows below are on the TOUR DATES page of the web site.
http://www.meniketti.com/tourdates.html
2010
Stay tuned…many more 2010 shows to come!
US
February 4 ~ Modesto, CA – Fat Cat Music House
February 5 ~ Fresno, CA – Tower Theatre (all ages show)
February 6 ~ Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst Europe June ~ Solvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
*Schedule subject to change. Be sure to verify with each venue.*
