New Solo Dates Announced
September 14, 2008 by Kevin Scurlock
QUEENSRYCHE SINGER GEOFF TATE TO PERFORM SERIES OF EXCLUSIVE SOLO DATES AS PART OF “INSANIA” WINE PROMOTION BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER
Hot on the heels of his Insania wine collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based 3 Rivers Winery (www.threeriverswinery.com), Geoff Tate of Queensryche has announced that he will be performing a series of exclusive solo shows in conjunction with its slated release.
On Saturday, September 20, a special performance will take place at 3 Rivers Winery with three additional performances taking place the Thursday and Friday before and the Sunday after at the Depot in Salt Lake City, Utah, Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho and the Knitting Factory in Spokane, Washington, respectively.
The September 20th show at the winery will include dinner and there will be a pre-show wine tasting for those interested. http://www.threeriverswinery.com/events/?event=119
The forthcoming September shows will mark his first solo performances since 2002 and it’s likely that more promotional tour dates surrounding the official launch of the new red wine signature blend will be announced shortly.
Joining Geoff on stage will be his 8 piece band with Scott Rockenfield on drums, Parker Lundgren and Joe Mulkern on Guitars, Jason Slater on Bass guitar, Ben Anderson on Keys and Jason Ames and Pamela Moore on Backing vocals.
Orders for “Insania” (a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness) are now being taken by the winery although the wine will not be available until sometime early next year.
“Insania is a creative project similar to the process of making music,” comments Tate who has been deeply involved in the wine making process with 3 Rivers Winery. “Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy. With a limited production, I hope everyone who loves wine will join me in this wonderful new venture.”
