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Glenn Hughes Lebanon Rocks!


The first live solo Glenn Hughes show of 2015 kicks off in Beirut, Lebanon in July at the Jim Beam Rocks! Music Festival.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online via:

www.ticketingboxoffice.com/jim-beam-rocks-tickets/event/8079

More solo shows will follow throughout the year… to be announced soon!



Glenn Hughes At GearFest 2015


Glenn Hughes will be a special guest of the 14th Annual ‘GearFest‘ hosted by Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA on June 12th, 2015.

On Friday, June 12th, 2015 between 3:45PM-4:45PM, Glenn will be demonstrating his Orange Amps rig.

Details of the FREE event can be found at:

www.sweetwater.com/gearfest



Kings Of Chaos USA Shows

Glenn Hughes reunites with the all-star collective, Kings Of Chaos this Spring, whose core lineup includes ex-Guns N’ Roses members Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke, along with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Billy Idol’s Steve Stevens and Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, for East Coast USA shows.

May 15thHard Rock Live – Hollywood, Florida, USA
May 16thThe Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA

Tickets on sale from March 26th via Ticketmaster.



Glenn Hughes session for Gary Moore tribute album

Glenn Hughes entered an LA studio in early February 2015, laying down a version of the Gary Moore classic song, “Nothing’s The Same“, for a soon to be announced tribute album for the late guitarist.

He recorded it solo, accompanied by acoustic guitar and cello, so it should be a very emotional rendition indeed… more details as they become available 😎



GLENN HUGHES To Take Part In ‘Masters Of Metal’ Camp

Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp is proud to welcome Michael Schenker of UFO, SCORPIONS, MSG, along with legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward and Glenn Hughes of DEEP PURPLE as special guests at the Masters Of Metal camp.

Some of the biggest heavy hitters in the world of metal are coming to Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp March 26th-29th at the infamous House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA and it’s gonna get loud!

If you ever dreamed of jamming with true heavy metal icons, this is your chance. This is a once in a lifetime experience to spend time playing and learning from three of the biggest names in hard rock history. Over the course of the camp, your band will have personal time with each of these masters, as well as the opportunity to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Along with meeting and jamming with these incredible talents, each band performs 2 nights at the infamous HOUSE OF BLUES at MANDALAY BAY. This camp is not be missed by any metal fan, as this opportunity will not repeat itself.

Master bass player, songwriter and vocalist Glenn Hughes has remained one of heavy metals most revered artists. In 1973, Hughes joined DEEP PURPLE. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes’ calling card.

Glenn’s special guest appearance will take place on Friday, March 27th, 2015 😎

Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp also has some amazing counselors participating in this camp, including Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE), Vinny Appice (DIO), Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL) and Glen Sobel (ALICE COOPER).

More details @ www.rockcamp.com



Glenn Hughes NAMM 2015


Glenn Hughes will be appearing at NAMM 2015 in Anaheim, California, USA on Saturday, January 24th for a Signing and Meet ‘n Greet session.

Saturday, January 24th:

Orange Amps : Booth 4890 Hall C – 2:00PM

NAMM 2015
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
USA

www.namm.org



CALIFORNIA BREED 2014 Classic Rock Awards Nomination

CALIFORNIA BREED’s self-titled debut album has been Nominated for ALBUM OF THE YEAR at this year’s Classic Rock Awards.

VOTING IS NOW OPEN!!!

http://awards.classicrock.teamrock.com

The 2014 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour takes place on Tuesday, November 4, at The Avalon, Hollywood, USA.

For the first time, and to celebrate the Roll Of Honour’s tenth anniversary, we’re taking the ceremony stateside. It’s the night where the great and good of high-voltage rock’n’roll will get together to celebrate talent both old and new – from those bands making their debut on the scene, to those who began it all…

But, of course, we couldn’t do any of this without your help. We may have come up with the nominations shortlist, but the final decision as to who will win rests with YOU.

So please cast your votes now, and get involved. Rock that vote!

California Breed

U P D A T E

THE CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR 2014 Presented By Orange Amplification

ROCK’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS NIGHTANNOUNCES LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:

KINGS OF CHAOS, CALIFORNIA BREED, RIVAL SONS AND SCOTT WEILAND & THE WILDABOUTS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT AVALON IN HOLLYWOOD, CA

Hosted by UK-based Classic Rock magazine, the 10th annual Classic Rock Awards–the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour presented by Orange Amplification–announced today a stellar line-up of live performances from some of the most exciting and respected artists in rock: Kings Of Chaos, California Breed, Rival Sons and Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts.

This star-studded list of performers will be joining an already announced list of rock icons to be on-hand at the all-star event on November 4 at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA including: Sammy Hagar (this year’s host), Gregg Allman (this year’s Living Legend Award recipient) and guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore of The Doors (this year’s Inspiration Award recipient), and many more.

Kings Of Chaos, the part-time, all-star rock’n’roll collective, are one of the most exciting live bands in rock for two distinct reasons: 1. The a-list revolving door of guest performers; and 2. The bands core line-up of Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke alongside guitar aficionado, Extreme‘s Nuno Bettencourt. It’s a combination that brings anticipation and killer live performances in abundance.

For this intimate live performance, Kings of Chaos will be joined on stage by Sammy Hagar, the evening’s host and frontman of Van Halen, Montrose and Chickenfoot; former Deep Purple and current California Breed frontman Glenn Hughes; and more rock royalty, Def Leppard‘s Joe Elliott and Phil Collen; and one of the most recognizable and important figures in rock, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top).

As well as performing with the aforementioned Kings of Chaos, Glenn Hughes will also be playing a stripped-back set with his current band California Breed, with 23-year-old newcomer guitarist-singer-songwriter Andrew Watt.

Rival Sons have seen a meteoric rise in international recognition since their inception in 2009. Playing to thousands in sell-out shows around the world, this will be a unique performance in front of hundreds of their peers.

Scott Weiland, notorious frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, brings his new band, Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts, to perform their acclaimed live show to this star-studded audience.

The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards will air on AXS TV, December 28th @ 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT.



Glenn Hughes “Roxanne” Cover For ROCK AGAINST TRAFFICKING

GLENN HUGHES (California Breed, Black Country Communion, Deep Purple, Trapeze) has contributed THE POLICE classic song, “Roxanne“, to the ROCK AGAINST TRAFFICKING project formed by record producer and musician, Gary Miller, to raise awareness of the global slave trade.

Glenn Hughes went in studio recently with popular record producer, Gary Miller, to record the track to add his voice to the all star celebrity roster. When asked about his contribution to the project, Hughes shared, “Gary called me and told me about the project and asked if I would sing a song. He asked me about doing ‘Roxanne.’ There is so much love involved in bringing this special project to the world. It is indeed my pleasure.

You can read more about the project and listen to “Roxanne” by GLENN HUGHES via Billboard.com.

Other artists committed to the project and who have contributed tracks include SLASH and FERGIE (“So Lonely“), Journey’s NEAL SCHON and ARNEL PINEDA (“Synchronicity 2“), HEART (“Wrapped Around My Finger“), JULIAN LENNON (“If I Ever Lose My Faith“), American Idol alumnus DAVID COOK (“Message in a Bottle“), EN VOGUE (“Brand New Day“), STEVE LUKATHER and LEE RITENOUR (“Shape of My Heart“), former Yes frontman JON ANDERSON (“Every Little Thing She Does is Magic“), PAUL CARRACK (“Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot“) and former Free bassist ANDY FRASER (“Every Breath You Take“). CARLOS SANTANA, JOSS STONE and KEB’ MO’ are also on board, but have not yet finalized their tracks.



Glenn Hughes On Eddie Trunk Podcast

GLENN HUGHES will be a featured guest on the new Eddie Trunk Podcast, available Worldwide on Thursday, August 14th, 2014. Also joining them are CALIFORNIA BREED guitarist, ANDREW WATT and record producer, DAVE COBB. The interview took place in New York on May 30th, 2014.

You can listen for FREE via iTunes or http://podcastone.com/program?action=viewProgram&programID=658



EURO Dates for CALIFORNIA BREED

CALIFORNIA BREED, whose self titled debut has become one of the most critically acclaimed rock albums of 2014, have officially announced their first round of European live dates. The band will support Alter Bridge in the US before heading to Europe and will close out the run supporting SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on their 5 UK arena dates.

Glenn Hughes and Andrew Watt have chosen ex Queens of the Stone Age/ Eagles of Death Metal drummer JOEY CASTILLO as the drummer for all upcoming dates when it became clear that Jason Bonham’s professional commitments would prevent him from being able to tour with the band. As Glenn Hughes says “We’re just excited to play live, to tour, to be in front of and with our fans. We’re very proud of our debut record and we can’t wait to share it, live and loud, with you.

Friday, November 7 – DOM OFITSEROV – ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia
Saturday, November 8 – IZVESTIYA HALL – MOSCOW, Russia
Monday, November 10 – ZELEZNODOROZNIKHOV – NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia
Tuesday, November 11 – THETRE ESTRADY – YEKATERINBURG, Russia
Thursday, November 13 – AURORA – ST. PETERSBURG, Russia
Friday, November 14 – KAPITOLIY @ PAVILLION 2 – NOZNIY NOVGOROD, Russia
Sunday, November 16 – LIVE CLUB – MILAN, Italy
Monday, November 17 – THEATERFABRIK – MÜNICH, Germany
Wednesday, November 19 – KULTURZENTRUM SCHLACHTHOF – WIESBADEN, Germany
Thursday, November 20 – ARENA – VIENNA, Austria
Saturday, November 22 – PROGRESJA – WARSAW, Poland
Sunday, November 23 – POSTBAHNHOF AM OSTBAHNHOF – BERLIN, Germany
Tuesday, November 25 – MARKTHALLE – HAMBURG, Germany
Wednesday, November 26 – GLORIA THEATER – KÖLN, Germany

Friday, November 28 – PHONES 4U ARENA – MANCHESTER, UK *
Saturday, November 29 – FIRST DIRECT ARENA – LEEDS, UK *
Monday, December 1 – LG ARENA – BIRMINGHAM, UK *
Tuesday, December 2 – WEMBLEY ARENA – LONDON, UK *
Thursday, December 4 – SSE HYDRO – GLASGOW (Scotland), UK *

Friday, December 5 – PLANET ROCKSTOCK – PORTHCAWL (Wales), UK

* Special Guests of SLASH featuring MYLES KENNEDY and THE CONSPIRATORS

All on sale and ticket information can be found at www.CaliforniaBreed.com




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