Two guitar heroes drop in on this week’s RICH DAVENPORT’S ROCK SHOW, in the shape of former GENESIS/GTR maestro Steve Hackett and WHITESNAKE axemaster Joel Hoekstra (ex-NIGHT RANGER). The show is now available for streaming, below.
Steve Hackett opens the show, discussing his new box set “Premonitions-The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983”, the writing and recording of his latest solo album “Wolflight”, his current “Acolyte to Wolflight” tour, and the recently reissued debut album from GTR. Steve also picks tracks from each of these releases.
Room Experience’s Gianluca Firmo introduces a song from the band’s debut album, as part of an ongoing showcase of exciting new releases from Melodic Rock Records.
And finally, WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra drops in to discusses his new solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13, and discusses the possibility of kidnapping the all-star line-up of musicians that played on the album (Jeff Scott Soto, Russell Alan, Tony Franklin and Vinny Appice) so that they can tour! Joel also chooses 2 songs from the 13 album “Dying to Live”.
Get ready for world premiere of the third single “Long For The Days” from JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13’s new studio album “Dying To Live”, which will be released October 16th. Frontiers Music Srl. is hosting the world premiere of the third single on their Facebook at 10:00 am PST/ 1:00 pm EST –CLICK HERE TO WATCH: premiere link – http://on.fb.me/1YFiXpV
“Long For The Days is a song about reflection and regret over a relationship gone badly,” explains Hoekstra. “It’s a good old-fashioned, classic-rock style track that captures elements of some of my favorite bands (I’ll let you figure them out!). Vinny Appice (drums) and Tony Franklin (bass) lay it down while Derek Sherinian (keys) provides the right sounds and parts with tasteful perfection. Russell Allen delivers one of my favorite vocal performances EVER and Jeff Scott Soto sings some amazing backgrounds to support them. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing/recording it!”
Pre-orders are now available on Amazon (CD & MP3) and iTunes (MP3). All MP3 pre-orders include instant downloads of “Long For The Days” as well as “Until I Left You” and “Anymore” (featuring Russell Allen).
“Dying To Live” features an all-star cast of rockers includingJeff Scott Soto (vocals), Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass),VinnyAppice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards), and will be available via Frontiers Music SRL on Friday, October 16th.
Joel Hoekstra is a guitarist in the legendary Whitesnake and is also well known for his work with Trans Siberian Orchestra, Night Ranger and the hit show Rock of Ages.
The current guitarist for WHITESNAKE, Joel Hoekstra is still maybe best known for NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and as well as from the show “Rock Of Ages”, but from now on, surely also for his new side project JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13, set to release a new melodic hard rock studio album “Dying To Live” on October 16th, via Frontiers Music. JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 has a stellar line-up, besides Joel himself, the band features Jeff Scott Soto and Russell Allen on lead vocals, Vinny Appice on drums and Tony Franklin on bass.
Just a couple of days ago Tarja Virmakari had a nice chat with Joel, talking in detail about his JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13. Joel revealed many details about this new project, and how it all started, and of course Tarja and Joel discussed the upcoming album. Tarja also asked “if we will we see him playing on stage and touring with JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13?”, along with the curiosity of the number “13”. Among other topics were of course WHITESNAKE and their recent First Leg North American tour… to discover Joel’s answers, please join the chat below.
Album Tracklisting:
1.Say Goodbye To The Sun
2.Anymore
3.Until I Left You
4.Long For The Days
5.Scream
6.Never Say Never
7.Changes
8.The Only Way To Go
9.Dying To Live
10.Start Again
11.What We Believe
12.Kill or Be Killed (Bonus Track digital download)
WHITESNAKE‘s Guitarist Joel Hoekstra has announced the release of his new melodic hard rock studio album “Dying To Live” (on October 16th, via Frontiers Music srl) from his electrifying new side project, JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13. Hoekstra is best known to rock fans as the current guitarist for Whitesnake, and also known for his work with Night Ranger, Trans Siberian Orchestra and the show Rock of Ages.
Dying To Live features an all-star cast of rockers including Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass), Vinny Appice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards), and will be available via Frontiers Music SRL on Friday, October 16th.
Hoekstra took charge of the creative process by handling the production, song writing and arranging (music and lyrics). The end result could best be described as hard, melodic, classic rock that is Dio’ish at its heaviest and Foreigner’ish at its lightest.
“Years ago, I released three solo albums that were mainly instrumental guitar music. I wanted to put something out that showcased my production, writing and playing in the genre that I’m known for, which is melodic, hard rock’’, explains Hoekstra. ‘’That’s when I decided to start what I consider to be my rock side project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Dying To Live focuses on struggles, potential pitfalls and the art of overcoming obstacles in life to finally arrive where we are meant to be.’’
Dying To Live was conceived before Hoekstra joined Whitesnake. David Coverdale gave the album his full blessing. “David wants his players to spread their wings and fly and of course be ready to rock when Whitesnake needs them, which obviously won’t be an issue.”
Excited how the new album turned out, Hoekstra is looking forward to the overall reaction from fans and media. “I hope everyone will give it a listen. I feel it showcases my production, writing and playing in the genre I’m best known for thèse days. The line-up of musicians is stellar! I want to thank everyone for any support in advance. Life is good!”
Enjoy an EPK for Dying To Live:
Album Tracklisting:
1.Say Goodbye To The Sun
2.Anymore
3.Until I Left You
4.Long For The Days
5.Scream
6.Never Say Never
7.Changes
8.The Only Way To Go
9.Dying To Live
10.Start Again
11.What We Believe
12.Kill or Be Killed (Bonus Track digital download)
The Musicians:
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Jeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen) – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Russell Allen (Adrenaline Mob, Symphony X) – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) – Drums
Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) – Bass
Special Guest Musicians:
Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Black Country Communion) – Keyboards
Chloe Lowery (Trans Siberian Orchestra) – Vocals
Toby Hitchcock (Pride of Lions) – Additional Backing Vocals
Charlie Zeleny (Joe Lynn Turner) – Percussion
Dave Eggar (Amy Lee, Coldplay) – Cello
Frontiers Music Srl are pleased to announce the signing of Joel Hoekstra‘s 13!
Label comments: We’ve had the pleasure of working with Joel for many years while he was in Night Ranger and of course, now in Whitesnake and greatly look forward to releasing this latest project of his. Joel Hoekstra’s 13 debut album will be out this October.
More details will be unveiled in the coming weeks, but for now, feast your eyes on this stellar lineup of musicians appearing on the album!
13 are:
Joel Hoekstra – guitars, backing vocals
Jeff Scott Soto – lead vocals, backing vocals
Russell Allen – lead vocals, backing vocals
Vinny Appice – drums
Tony Franklin – bass
Special Guest Musicians:
Derek Sherinian – keyboards
Chloe Lowery – vocals
Charlie Zeleny – percussion
Dave Eggar – cello
Jeff Scott Soto preforming “Here I Go Again” from Whitesnake/David Coverdale live with Joel Hoekstra, Howie Simon, David Z Rock, Steve Ferlazzo & Matt Starr last night at Lucky Strike. The fan filmed video can be viewed below.
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