JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE proudly unveil their new single, “Treasure (feat. Kaity Heart),” taken from the upcoming new album, ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2,’ set for release on December 4th via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside a visualizer, available below.
JIM PETERIK shares:
“‘Treasure’ is one of my favorite songs on the ‘Power of Duets Vol. 2.’ It was such a pleasure to duet with an amazing singer like Kaity Heart. ‘There’s no way to measure the chance it will last forever. But this moment we will treasure on the way!’ Love the sentiment!”
Few songwriters in the history of American rock have left a legacy as enduring as JIM PETERIK. From timeless anthems such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “High On You,” “Vehicle” and “Caught Up In You” to countless collaborations spanning generations of artists, PETERIK has always understood that great music begins with great songs—and great voices.
With ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2,’ JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGEreturn with a remarkable collection celebrating the magic that happens when exceptional singers come together in service of unforgettable melodies.
Produced by legendary producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, Heart, Bad Company, Survivor) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including Phil X, Tony Franklin, Kim Bullard, Denny Fongheiser and more, the album showcases ten powerful performances that blend soaring AOR, melodic rock, heartfelt balladry and PETERIK’s unmistakable gift for storytelling.
At the heart of the album are a series of inspired vocal pairings featuring JIM PETERIKalongside an outstanding lineup of guest singers including Bree Gordon, Cathy Richardson, Kaity Heart, Tony Hitchcock, Dave Mikulskis and Colin Peterik. From the nostalgic warmth of “Back In The Day” and “Trains,” to the uplifting power of “Everest,” “The Best In Us” and “The Power Of Two,” each song captures a unique emotional connection while remaining unmistakably rooted in the classic melodic sensibilities that have defined PETERIK’s extraordinary career.
Elegant, uplifting and filled with world-class musicianship, ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2’ is more than a collection of songs—it’s a celebration of friendship, collaboration and the enduring power of melody. For fans of classic AOR and melodic rock, this is another essential chapter in the ever-evolving WORLD STAGE story.
Pre-Order ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’HERE
‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ Track List:
1. Back In The Day (Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik) 2. Everest (Toby Hitchcock and Bree Gordon) 3. The Best In Us (Jim Peterik and Cathy Richardson) 4. Trains (Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik) 5. You Could Be The One (Dave Mikulskis and Bree Gordon) 6. Gifted (Jim Peterik and Bree Gordon) 7. Blaze Of Glory (Jim Peterik and Bree Gordon) 8. Wanderlust (Jim Peterik and Kaity Heart) 9. Treasure (Jim Peterik and Kaity Heart) 10. The Power Of Two (Jim Peterik and Bree Gordon)
Line Up: Denny Fongheiser: Drums Phil X: Guitar Tony Franklin: Fretted and Fretless Bass Kim Bullard: Keyboards & Orchestration Jim Peterik: Keyboards and Vocals Ed Breckenfeld: Drums Mike Aquino: Electric and Acoustic guitar Bob Lizik: Bass
JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE proudly share their new single, “Everest (feat. Toby Hitchcock and Bree Gordon),” taken from the upcoming new album, ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2,’ set for release on December 4th via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside a visualizer, available below.
JIM PETERIK shares:
“Everest is one of my favorite tracks from The Power Of Duets volume 2. It features the amazing vocal chemistry between Toby Hitchcock of Pride of Lions and the powerful voice of Bree Gordon. Everest is about the challenges we face every day- the mountains we climb- the rivers we cross- the set backs we all face each and every day. When we make it back alive we will live to fight another day. And try and make the world a better place.”
Few songwriters in the history of American rock have left a legacy as enduring as JIM PETERIK. From timeless anthems such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “High On You,” “Vehicle” and “Caught Up In You” to countless collaborations spanning generations of artists, PETERIK has always understood that great music begins with great songs—and great voices.
With ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2,’ JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGEreturn with a remarkable collection celebrating the magic that happens when exceptional singers come together in service of unforgettable melodies.
Produced by legendary producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, Heart, Bad Company, Survivor) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including Phil X, Tony Franklin, Kim Bullard, Denny Fongheiser and more, the album showcases ten powerful performances that blend soaring AOR, melodic rock, heartfelt balladry and PETERIK’s unmistakable gift for storytelling.
At the heart of the album are a series of inspired vocal pairings featuring JIM PETERIKalongside an outstanding lineup of guest singers including Bree Gordon, Cathy Richardson, Kaity Heart, Tony Hitchcock, Dave Mikulskis and Colin Peterik. From the nostalgic warmth of “Back In The Day” and “Trains,” to the uplifting power of “Everest,” “The Best In Us” and “The Power Of Two,” each song captures a unique emotional connection while remaining unmistakably rooted in the classic melodic sensibilities that have defined PETERIK’s extraordinary career.
Elegant, uplifting and filled with world-class musicianship, ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2’ is more than a collection of songs—it’s a celebration of friendship, collaboration and the enduring power of melody. For fans of classic AOR and melodic rock, this is another essential chapter in the ever-evolving WORLD STAGE story.
Pre-Order ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ HERE
‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ Track List:
1. Back In The Day (Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik) 2. Everest (Toby Hitchcock and Bree Gordon) 3. The Best In Us (Jim Peterik and Cathy Richardson) 4. Trains (Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik) 5. You Could Be The One (Dave Mikulskis and Bree Gordon) 6. Gifted (Jim Peterik and Bree Gordon) 7. Blaze Of Glory (Jim Peterik and Bree Gordon) 8. Wanderlust (Jim Peterik and Kaity Heart) 9. Treasure (Jim Peterik and Kaity Heart) 10. The Power Of Two (Jim Peterik and Bree Gordon)
Line Up: Denny Fongheiser: Drums Phil X: Guitar Tony Franklin: Fretted and Fretless Bass Kim Bullard: Keyboards & Orchestration Jim Peterik: Keyboards and Vocals Ed Breckenfeld: Drums Mike Aquino: Electric and Acoustic guitar Bob Lizik: Bass
JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE are proud to announce their new album, ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1,’ due out on December 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the new single “The Cadence of Things (Feat. Jason Scheff)” is available now, accompanied by an official music video, available below.
With ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1,’ JIM PETERIK — Grammy-winning songwriter and founding member of Survivor and The Ides of March — delivers one of his most personal and inspired projects to date. This new chapter in the WORLD STAGE legacy is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of collaboration, where each song becomes a shared story told through harmony, emotion, and musical chemistry.
“’The Cadence Of Things’ is one of my favorite tracks on my new Frontiers release. On this song, I am honored to share vocals with the great Jason Scheff (lead singer with the group Chicago for 30 years, and son of Jerry Scheff – the long-time bassist for Elvis Presley.
“The song speaks to the rhythm of life all around us – the sound of love in the making – the sound of a heart when it’s breaking – It’s the ‘Cadence Of Things.’ The video was expertly shot by Greg Bizzaro. Enjoy!”
Watch the Video for “The Cadence of Things (Feat. Jason Scheff)”:
Produced by the legendary Ron Nevison, whose name is synonymous with the golden age of AOR thanks to his work with Survivor, Heart, Foreigner, and countless others, ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1’ carries the unmistakable warmth and polish of classic rock records, while embracing a sense of intimacy and freshness that speaks to PETERIK’s enduring creative fire.
Across ten tracks, ‘The Power of Duets’ showcases PETERIK’s gift for melody and his ability to connect with artists across generations. On the title track “River of Music,”he shares the microphone with his son Colin Peterik, capturing a father-son bond rooted in music. That chemistry returns in “Slow Lightning,” a moment of atmospheric beauty that blends poetic lyrics with cinematic instrumentation. Elsewhere, PETERIK trades verses with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin on the stirring “Between Two Fires,” and finds common ground with Jason Scheff (formerly of Chicago) in the contemplative “The Cadence of Things.”
Vocalist Toby Hitchcock (Pride of Lions) brings fire and range to two standout moments — “Soul of My Being,” a soulful duet with Bree Gordon, and a powerful reinterpretation of the Survivor classic “In Good Faith,” sung alongside rising star Kaity Heart. PETERIK and Kaity Heart also deliver “I’m a Survivor,” an original anthem that echoes the resilience and passion at the core of his songwriting.
Other duets include the radiant “Double Rainbow” with Jefferson Starship’s Cathy Richardson, the emotionally rich “Waiting for You” performed by Dave Mikulskis and Bree Gordon, and the uplifting “Everything You Need,” which reunites JIM and Colin Peterik one more time. Backed by a stellar cast of musicians including drummers Denny Fongheiser and Ed Breckenfeld, bassists Tony Franklin and Bob Lizik, guitarists Phil X and Mike Aquino, and keyboardists Kim Bullard and Kim Peterik, the album is as sonically powerful as it is emotionally resonant.
This is only Volume 1: with Volume 2 already on the horizon, the river of music continues to flow, stronger than ever. JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE remind us that in music, as in life, true power lies in the beauty of connection.
Pre-Order ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1’ HERE
‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1’ Track List:
1. River of Music: Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik 2. Waiting For You: Dave Mikulskis & Bree Gordon 3. The Cadence of Things: Jim Peterik & Jason Scheff 4. Soul of My Being: Toby Hitchcock & Bree Gordon 5. Between Two Fires: Jim Peterik & Kevin Cronin 6. Double Rainbow: Jim Peterik & Cathy Richardson 7. Slow Lightning: Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik 8. In Good Faith: Toby Hitchcock & Kaity Heart 9. I’m a Survivor: Jim Peterik & Kaity Heart 10. Everything You Need: Colin Peterik & Jim Peterik
Legendary Grammy Award-winner Jim Peterik, songwriting legend & leader of SURVIVOR, IDES OF MARCH And PRIDE OF LIONS, performed on October 24th at Nottingham Rock City‘s inaugural Rockingham Live Show, featuring Alessandro Del Vecchio sharing lead vocals alongside Mario Percudani, Bob Bergland and Alessandro Mori. Video footage from the show has been posted online, watch below.
Commented Alessandro Del Vecchio: I never thought I would sing songs like Man Against The World with the man who wrote these amazing tunes…I feel blessed I can share my humble talents with my heroes, singing and playing the songs that shaped my life. “Who’s Luckier Than Me?”™
Rich’s Rapidfire Recommendations – bite-sized metal morsels to let you know about albums that have grabbed Rich Davenport by the ears, that we hope you’ll enjoy too! ROCK ON!
Artist: JIM PETERIK / MARK SCHERER Album: “Risk Everything” Label: Frontiers Music Srl Released: April 17th 2015
Tracklisting:
Risk Everything
Chance of a Lifetime
Cold Blooded
Desperate in Love
Thee Crescendo
The Dying of the Light
How Long is a Moment
Brand New Heart
Broken Home
Milestones and Independence Day
Jim Peterik / Mark Scherer – Risk Everything. The pairing of Messrs Peterik and Scherer has been a long time coming, their paths having crossed on numerous occasions in the past, with Marc’s voice making a big impression on Jim on first hearing. Years later, Jim overheard Marc working on a session in another room in the studio he owns, and, recognizing that golden voice once again, seized the chance to finally see what a pooling of their combined talents might achieve. The result is an album that shows the AOR genre at its absolute best. Marc Scherer’s voice is indeed impressive, and on the evidence of “Risk Everything”, we can add another name to the list of world class singers Jim Peterik has worked with and written for over the years. Scherer matches a soaring range with passionate delivery, at times bringing to mind Dennis De Young (Styx), but possessing his own clear character. And Mr Peterik has written a tailor-made set of songs which sound like the work of a man not content to rest on his musical laurels; as one of the songsmiths who defined the AOR / Melodic Rock sound, it would be easy for Jim to rely on familiar musical and lyrical moves, but instead he delivers eleven fresh tracks which offer melodies, chord sequences and overall arrangements that hold the attention by heading somewhere new, and his production allows plenty of Rock grit to seep through from the guitars. It’s hard to choose favourites among the likes of “Risk Everything”, “Cold Blooded”, “Broken Home” and “Milestones”, ‘cos every song on the album is a winner. If you’ve enjoyed Jim’s past work with Survivor and Pride of Lions, “Risk Everything” will float your boat clean across the ocean of your choice!
Lead Vocals: Marc Scherer
Guitar: Mike Aquino, Jim Peterik
Keyboards: Jim Peterik
Drums: Ed Breckenfeld, Nick Rich
Bass: Klem Hayes, Bob Lizik, Bill Syniar
Guest and Backing Vocals: Toby Hitchcock, Alex Ligertwood, Shoshana Bean
Rich’s Rapidfire Recommendations – bite-sized metal morsels to let you know about albums that have grabbed Rich Davenport by the ears, that we hope you’ll enjoy too! ROCK ON!
Artist: THE IDES OF MARCH Album: “Last Band Standing” Label: self-released Released: April 18th, 2015
See the complete tracklisting below.
The Ides Of March – Last Band Standing. – The Definitive 50 Year Anniversary Collection Classic Rock doesn’t get any more classic than this! Jim Peterik is widely acclaimed not only as the writer of the run of Hard Rock hits his band Survivor landed on charts around the world, but also as co-creator of favourite singles and album tracks by 38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others outside the Rock realm. His original band, The Ides Of March, was the outfit in which Jim initially developed and polished his songcraft , and this 4CD / 1 DVD box set charts the amazing 50-year musical journey that saw Jim and his high-school buddies (with the core members still in the line-up five decades on!) literally grow up in public, their own growth mirroring the ascent of the Classic Rock genre itself, with the lads from Chicago taking a cue from those four lads from Liverpool and their British Invasion cohorts, moving on to absorb elements of the exciting array of emerging sounds that rang out through the 60s and 70s, from the Byrds, on to Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, hints of Psychedelia, Soul, Blues, Funk, Gospel and Country Rock.
In his autobiography “Through The Eye Of The Tiger” (well worth reading for a refreshing change from the standard sex, drugs and scandal fare of many Rock bios), Jim observes that the band went through many musical changes before hitting on their own style in the early-to-mid 70s, prior to going on hiatus until the early 90s. However, that’s not to say that the Ides don’t (or didn’t!) have their own clear musical identity. Over the course of the 4 CDs (and one DVD), you can hear that they already had something special about them right from their first single, the Kinks / Who-influenced “Like It Or Lump It”, released in 1965, and this spark grew brighter through the early sides gathered on CD1, as they honed their trademark vocal harmonies, added a horn section, and Jim’s voice matured into a soulful, blues-infused baritone; these elements all converged perfectly on their 1970 chart-topper “Vehicle”, and you’d be hard pressed to find a funkier, groovier slice of horn-driven Rock anywhere (and if you want further evidence, check out the extras on the dvd, where none other than Tom Jones and Sammy Davis Jr groove on down with their own far-out versions, man!)
From that point on, the Ides had all the necessary tools to capitalise on the chops they’d worked up learning their trade on those early releases, and from that point on, you’ll hear them really flourish as they distill their influences into a distinctive Ides personality, eventually adding a touch of Poco / Eagles style Country Rock to their musical brew, their vocal harmonies rising to the standard set by those Californian contemporaries. Poco’s own Rusty Young makes a cameo on pedal steel on disc 3, which contains sought after tracks from their “World Woven” and “Midnight Oil” albums, collected here on CD for the first time.
After a hiatus, Jim reconvened the band in the early 90s, and CD4 shows the Ides reaping the benefit of his 80s work with Survivor and other Hard Rock luminaries, as he brings elements of the melodic style he helped pioneer back into the IOM’s subsequent material, while still retaining the varied stylistic approach that characterised their best 70s releases. In addition to a selection of live cuts from various eras, the band also lay down 3 fine new numbers, including title track “Last Man Standing”, an autobiographical account of the band’s path from high school shows, on to gigging with Led Zeppelin and the Allman Brothers, and rubbing shoulders with Beatles!
And the icing on this anniversary cake is a live DVD, filmed on home turf at the Chicago House of Blues, showing the band on potent form as they deliver their own classics and a selection of Jim’s co-written hits from Survivor, 38 Special and Sammy Hagar. On the strength of these effervescent concert performances, I for one would love to hear the band make a studio album along the lines of “The Ides of March Play The Jim Peterik Songbook”.
If you’re already a fan of Jim’s songwriting, then this box set allows you to see and hear a significant part of his musical history in chronological sequence, also showing him to be a first-class frontman, lead vocalist, and lead guitarist in his own right. And for those unfamiliar with the Ides of March, there’s a wealth of great songs to discover and enjoy here. Happy Anniversary guys, long may you Rock!
Tracklist:
CD 1
Last Band Standing
Who I Am
Too Far to Turn Around
Like It or Lump It
No Two Ways About It
You Wouldn’t Listen
I’ll Keep Searching
I’ll Take You Back
Please Don’t Tell Me Lies
Train of Love
Don’t Cry to Me
You Tell Me Why
I Put It Out of My Head
The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore
Roller Coaster
Things Aren’t Always What They Seem
My Foolish Pride
Give Your Mind Wings
Hole in My Soul
Girls Don’t Grow on Trees (Stereo Mix)
I’m Gonna Say My Prayers
You Need Love
Sha La La La Lee
Nobody Loves Me
Strawberry Sunday
One Woman Man
High on a Hillside
CD 2
Vehicle (Mono Single Mix)
Lead Me Home Gently
Aire of Good Feeling
Symphony for Eleanor (Eleanor Rigby)
Bald Medusa
Home
Wooden Ships/Dharma for One
Superman (Stereo Album Mix)
A. Goodbye
Hymn for Her
Tie Dye Princess
We are Pillows (Prelude to Freedom)
Freedom Sweet
Giddy Up Ride Me
Melody
Reunion
Pepsi (Vehicle Commercial)
Vehicle (Stereo Album Mix)
The Star Spangled Banner
CD 3
Mother America
All Join Hands
Colorado Morrow
Diamond Fire
Flipside
Children
Hot Water
Lay Back
Quicksilver
Roadie Ode
Gotta Share This Feeling
American Express
Rag for a Vagabond Lady
Love’s Got the Power
Summer in the City
Don’t Fight This Feeling
Finally Next Year
CD 4
Friendly Stranger (Vehicle Overture)
Spirit of Chicago
I’d Love Her Anyway
Love Don’t Choose
Age Before Beauty
Moon Out of Phase
One Hit Wonder
Come Dancing
A Day in the Life
The Forgotten Oldie
Pepperhead
Secrets of a Woman
Soul to Soul
For One Moment
Still 19
Live Life
Keep Rocking
DVD
Live in Concert at the House of Blues, Chicago, May 31, 2014 (15 song set)
Last Band Standing (Music Video)
From the Vaults
Vehicle (with Buddy Guy)
CD 1, Tracks 1-3 new recordings, previously unreleased
CD 1, Tracks 4-5 from Epitome single, 1965
CD 1, Tracks 6-7 from Parrot single, 1966
CD 1, Tracks 9-14 rec. 1966, previously unreleased
CD 1, Tracks 15-16 from Parrot single, 1966
CD 1, Tracks 17-18 from Parrot single, 1966
CD 1, Tracks 19-20 from Parrot single, 1967
CD 1, Track 21 rec. 1967, previously unreleased
CD 1, Tracks 22-23 from Parrot single, 1967
CD 1, Tracks 24-25 from Kapp single, 1968
CD 1, Tracks 26-27 from Warner Bros. single, 1968
CD 2, Tracks 1-2 from Warner Bros. single, 1970
CD 2, Tracks 3-7 & 18 from Vehicle, Warner Bros., 1970
CD 2, Tracks 8-13 from Common Bond, Warner Bros., 1971
CD 2, Tracks 14-15 from Warner Bros. single, 1971
CD 2, Tracks 16 & 19 previously unreleased
CD 2, Track 17 recorded 1970
CD 3, Tracks 1-6 from World Woven, RCA, 1972
CD 3, Tracks 7-10 from Midnight Oil, RCA, 1973
CD 3, Tracks 11-13 rec. at Michigan Tech, 1972, from The Lost Tapes
CD 3, Tracks 14-15 rec. 2008, rec. live at Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, IL
CD 3, Track 16 rec. 2002, rec. live at McInnich Art Center, Glen Ellyn, IL
CD 3, Track 17 from Cubs’ Greatest Hits, 1999
CD 4, Tracks 1 & 5-6 from Age Before Beauty, Ides of March Records, 1997
CD 4, Tracks 2-4 from Ideology, Ides of March Records, 1991
CD 4, Track 7 from Ideology II.0, Ides of March Records, 2000
CD 4, Track 8 previously unreleased remix of original track from Still 19, Ides of March Records, 2010
CD 4, Tracks 9, 12-17 from Still 19, 2010
CD 4, Tracks 10-11 from Idessentials, 2005
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Artist: JIM PETERIK / MARK SCHERER
