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The hugely popular, Platinum selling Mumford & Sons began life in 2007, before finding meteoric success with their indie-pop disguised as Americana.

Featuring Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitars, drums), Winston Marshall (vocals, banjo, dobro), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards) and Ted Dwae (vocals, bass), the band came together in 2007, soon becoming a recognized name in London's growing folk scene. Persitent performing and songwriting led to an appearance at 2008's Glastonbury Festival, gaining many new fans in the process. Shortly after, their self-titled debut EP was released, establishing their name in the indie rock scene.

Two more EPs followed, "Love Your Ground" (2008) and "Cave and the Open Sea" in 2009, attracting the interest of major label, Island Records, who were quick to sign the promising act to their roster. Working with Markus Dracs, producer of Arcade Fire and the Maccabees, Mumford & Sons started work on their debut album. Releasing the single "Little Lion Man," anticipation for their debut grew feverish, with the track being named 'Hottest Record in the World This Week' by BBC Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe. Mumford & Sons were then named part of BBC's 'Sound of 2009' poll, making them one of the most talked about acts in the UK at the time.

Their debut album, "Sigh No More," was released later that year, achieving commercial success. The following year, the album was issued in America, on Glassnote Records, finding further commercial success, selling a million copies. Yet it was with their second record, "Babel," that Mumford & Sons became international stars, with the album topping the Billboard Album Chart in the US in 2012, before then selling multi-Platinum. A live album, "Road to Red Rocks," recorded at Colorado's Red Rock amphitheater, was released shortly after that same year.

In 2013, Mumford & Sons were awarded with a Grammy Award for 'Best Album of the Year' with "Babel."Extensive touring followed, which saw the band headline many festivals across the globe, including Bonnaroo Music Festival and Glastonbury Festival. They then embarked on a hiatus, before returning to live performance in 2015, with the promise of a new album.

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My Mumford travels for round 5 took me to Columbia, Maryland for their Amphitheater gig at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. The Mumford's were rocking a new sound and new style since last I had seen them. They abandoned their signature banjo for their third album, and decided to plug in for an electric based record. It's different for sure.

That album, entitled Wilder Mind, was well on display this night. Marcus Mumford and company performed 10 of the 12 songs from the May release. This included 5 of the first 7 songs on the evening, showing Mumford has very much bought into this new style.

It's a completely different look for the band. They have a touring drummer with them, on a separate kit from Marcus. At times all 4 of the original band members are just jamming on their electric guitars and basses. My personal favorites of the new material is slow rolling 'Monster' and album opener 'Tompkins Square Park.' I'll also give credit to a cool version of 'Just Smoke,' where the band received help from openers The Maccabees.

For me though, the best songs on the evening were the ones from the bands original albums. They obviously have a different feel to them, and the crowd is much more into those tunes. The biggest song a long of the night was by far 'Awake My Soul.' The loudest ovations of the night, I would say were for 'The Cave' and 'Little Lion Man,' both off the debut.

Lead singer Marcus Mumford did a good job of mixing in the older material with the new. 'Lover of the Light' and 'Dust Bowl Dance' both added some familiarity after a series of new tunes. Marcus is one of the most impressive frontmen in my opinion. Not only does he sing, but he's going back and forth with acoustic and electric guitar, while operating a kick drum. He even goes over to the set and plays a full drum kit on a few tunes.

One thing that surprised me was the attitude of former banjo player turned guitarist Winston Marshall. In my past Mumford show experiences, Winston has always been the lovable banjo player who's smiling, getting the crowd going, and making jokes on stage. I'm not sure if he was having a bad night, but he was oddly quiet. There was no interaction between himself and the audience on the evening.

The rest of the gang voiced their appreciation though and put on a great set. The encore was phenomenal. After three favorites, the Mumford's ripped through new single 'The Wolf' as the final song on the night. I believe this was the best tune. The rocking guitars and whaling chorus make it seem more like a punk song with a Mumford appeal. It was a great ending.

Another awesome show from Mumford, but nothing topping that Babel tour. I like the new album, but not as much as those original two. It'll be interesting to see what direction the guys go from here. But still a worthwhile show.

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La premessa è questa: sono un grandissimo appassionato dei Mumford al punto da conoscere tutti gli accordi delle loro canzoni (le 15 più belle) e mi sono letto il libro che ha ispirato gran parte dei primi 2 album, e sicuramente "Timshel", East of Eden di John Steinbeck (un capolavoro). Questo non per tirarmela (perchè non me ne frega niente) ma per cercare di rendere valida e affidabile questa recensione.

Lo scenario era quello dell'Arena di Verona, uno dei migliori. L'avevo già sperimentato in passato e l'idea di vedere i Mumford all'Arena con il loro stile rustico... bè, mi gasava parecchio.

Voto concerto: 6/7

Il problema principale è stato chiaro fin dai gruppi in apertura: erano mixati male.

O il fonico era ubriaco o le attrezzature del Service erano scarse.

Le casse "sfrittegavano" e con questo termine intendo il rumore che si sente quando vanno in picco con una determinata frequenza emettendo un suono distorto e fastidioso, quasi grattassero le casse.

I bassi erano sparati troppo in alto e le casse non reggevano.

Speravo che ci fosse un'equalizzazione diversa rispetto ai gruppi di apertura ma mi sbagliavo.

Per tutto il concerto il problema è persistito.

Oltre ai bassi anche la voce era troppo forte e in tutto questo mancavano dal background musicale il banjo e la chitarra di Marcus. Vi lascio immaginare le parti di sola voce e chitarra... erano un pò tristi.

Trombe e violino apparivano e sparivano.

In realtà per tutto il concerto si è sentito un evidente cambio di volumi per cercare di aggiustare il tiro.

Inutile dirvi che non ci sono riusciti.

Vi assicuro che una buona acustica cambia tutto.

Ma parliamo invece di cose serie: i Mumford!!

In realtà loro hanno suonato bene, hanno fatto la loro parte. Qualche classica cagatina con il pubblico e qualche piccolo effetto scenico.

Come i Coldplay, sono scomparsi e riapparsi in mezzo al pubblico per suonare qualche pezzo acustico. Di per sè non erano troppo originali nel coinvolgimento, ma ci poteva stare.

Altra grande pecca era l'assenza di maxischermi. Si vedeva bene il palco ma le loro facce non si distinguevano troppo, secondo me avrebbero dato il loro valido contributo nel coinvolgere emotivamente.

Stecca clamorosa di Marshall su "Monster" (canzone da limone duro).

Grandi assenti dal repertorio BABEL, SIGH NO MORE e TIMSHEL. Mi hanno tolto le mie ragioni di vita :-(

C'erano tutte le condizioni per renderlo perfetto... ma mi aspettavo un pò di più.

It was songs like Little Lion Man & Roll Away you Stone that initially captured my interest in the band. Sigh no More & Babel shared the same vibe with folk elements & some big hooks. For those whose only exposure to the band is these two albums the new tour may surprise some expecting a banjo laden party atmosphere. This is a band that seem intent to break people’s concept on who they are, the third album Wilder Mind changed the game by ditching the acoustic guitars & plugging in the electrics but the distinct Marcus Mumford vocals ever present & the heart of the band still intact. The new album Delta is with out question a brave step for the band & it will no doubt have its critics as the electro-pop & r&b elements will surprise everyone. After seeing them perform a lot of the new material last night those that don’t give the new album a second chance are missing out. The stage & lighting makes everyone feel like part of the show with the stage in the center of the venue & giving the band the option to go to perform to any section of the crowd they choose. Guiding Light, Slip Away, Rose of Sharon & Delta are the stand out tracks on the album for me & most of these were performed at Glasgow last night. It’s a show and a production that needs to be seen to be believed, massive spectacle, clearest sound I’ve heard live & lighting design & fireworks making for a set that you couldn’t take your eyes off. Gutted for those that had booked for the upcoming shows that have been postponed due to “technical & logistical issues” but trust me when they do perform for you it will be well worth the wait. Top marks gents, first time seeing you live but definitely will not be the last.

I've been a fan of Mumford & Sons since the release of their debut album, Sigh No More. I was captivated by their lyrics and instrumentation, and I never knew I could like folk-influenced music until I heard of them. Although I like their first album better, Mumford's sophomore album, Babel, is still great. On the second night of Lollapalooza last year, I got to listen to the lead singer's (Marcus) flawless voice, and seeing the band in the flesh was like a dream. It was such a beautiful night that I will always remember. My friends and I were in the process of recovering from Kendrick Lamar's show as we slowly headed over to the stage where Mumford & Sons were playing. There was an unbelievable amount of people who came out to see them. The crowd stretched all the way up to the road leading to the main area of the park. We decided not to immerse ourselves in the pit since we were still tired from the last concert, so we sat in an area where people were more spread out. It was so relaxing listening to Mumford under the city lights. I could see on the big screens how happy the band was as they played for us. The most memorable part of the concert was when they performed "Lover of the Light." Everyone was singing the chorus, and as the song started to build, there suddenly were fireworks behind the stage, lighting up the Chicago skyline with euphoric colors and light! It was such a beautiful and exciting sight too see. I'm still amazed at how perfectly timed it was. The crowd was so happy; none of us expected to experience a concert and a fireworks show at the same time. I'm so glad that I got to chill with Mumford & Sons after an upbeat day full of concerts.

Mumford and Sons are probably the best live band of the millennium. Their performances are always electrifying with boundless energy that resonates through whatever venue they are playing.

I'm lucky enough to have seen them 13 times in their evolution, from playing their second ever gig in the Union Chapel supporting Laura Marling, to wowing 500 people in a barn for an album launch party where the crowd got to do barn dancing with the band after they performed. Now they can headline Glastonbury and they made their very own Gentlemen of the Road festival which might sadly be the last show I'll have seen them at, depending on whether they return from their "hiatus".

When Mumford and Sons perform they always have a magic onstage and a surprise up their sleeves, usually bringing onstage all support bands or other bands at festivals they've played together with for an encore, wowing the crowd with stomping intense versions of Fleetwood Mac - The Chain or The Beatles - Hey Jude or With A Little Help From My Friends. Mumford and Sons live is a completely different experience from the commercial radio product most people know. They're the greatest songwriters of their generation and their folk bluegrass anthems pump infectious positive energy through every living breathing soul that witnesses this live experience. After Glastonbury 2013 the hype and the sales figures behind Mumford and sons trounced the Rolling Stones. That just about says it all. And they're amazing lovely funny guys.

Mumford & Sons have had an interesting rise to the cult following they now attain. The British audiences first of all embraced their own brand of traditional alt-folk and made the debut album 'Sigh No More' a commercial and critical success.

The Americans soon followed suit with their combined unashamed love of country and everything they consider to be twee and British, Mumford & Sons seemed a perfect match. Now their live show has taken them to some of the biggest stages on both sides of the Atlantic with the stomping folk of the debut and follow-up 'Babel'.

A Mumford concert is quite an unusual affair as the audience is constantly drifting between the hoe-down high energy of 'Little Lion Man' and 'Winter Winds' to the solemn and poignant 'Timshel' and 'Ghosts That We Knew'. There are moments of dark intensity in the form of 'Thistles & Weeds' and the epic main set closer 'Dust Bowl Dance'.

Despite a slight misfire during their Glastonbury headline set, Mumford & Sons have an integrity and craft in the way in which they make music that is often difficult to find in the 21st century.

19.05.2016 / Vienna Stadthalle - Mumford & Sons: it was an excellent concert, really unforgettable!! what a magic performance! from the first second totally flashed and fascinated! incredible atmosphere...marcus, ben, winston & ted rocked vienna stadthalle!...and the audience really loved the guys,- there was an incredible good energie,- 2 hours full with their brilliant songs: a wonderful mix of old and new songs, full with heart and soul touchings masterpieces..goose bumps at every song! i really hope that mumford & sons will soon come back to austria! for all who love the great music of mumford & sons,- if you ever have the possibility to see a live concert - take the chance - you must see mumford & sons live at least once in your life....to be impressed and fascinated! thank you so much for these great moments..i wish i could turn back time and see them again...unique concert!

Wow, what a show! Right from the start Mumford had huge energy, with a Stadium-era performance I haven't heard in years. All the hits interspersed with intimate moments. Highlights included Marcus running up from the floor of the Hartford XL center (hockey rink) to the upper decks all while singing, hugging fans, waving to the audience from the balcony. Wow! The crowd knew every tune and and sang along to most. Foot stomping, clapping high energy crowd. The encore blew me away. At the start, the band members went up to an upper deck balcony with one microphone, and sang a set a capela. Totally soulful, intimate, and engaging. Then they returned to the stage and kicked it into high gear with pyrotechnics, ear shattering volume and energy. They are one of top live performance bands to come about in decades!

It was amaaaazing!!!! Such a great crowd, jumping and singing together to every song, it was a wonderful experience. I have seen Mumford & Sons quite a few times, this was definitely a very special one. It was also the first time I saw the new 360 stage setup, and I absolutely loved it! The members are constantly moving around and with the beautiful lights, design and great sound it is a completely different and exciting level of a live show. This setup makes you feel a lot more ‘closer’, it’s like you’re a part of it all. I am very happy I have the chance to see then again soon at another stop of the Delta Tour, can’t wait! This is something everyone should experience at least once (but preferably tons) in their lives! :)

Mumford and Sons are a live band that never disappoint. The passion that goes into each performance is incredible. Crowd pleasers like "I will wait" "little lion man" and "the cave" will have you jumping up and down fist pumping along with a sea of Mumford loving fans. Mumford started off their career as a cult band playing small venues to less than 100 people now on their arena tours all over the world they still manage to create a gig vibe where you feel a connection to the band. No crazy pyrotechnics no backing dancers or costume changes Mumford are just 4 lads with the occasional drummer or fiddle player joining them on stage who create a mind blowing performance everytime.

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Marcus Mumford announces 2022 North American tour

The Mumford & Sons frontman will hit the road shortly after releasing his debut solo album, '(Self-Titled)'

Marcus Mumford has announced a North American headline tour for 2022 – tickets will be available from here .

The Mumford & Sons frontman will hit the road stateside this autumn in support of his debut solo album ‘(Self-Titled)’ , which is due to arrive on September 16 via Island ( pre-order here ).

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The tour is set to kick off in Boulder, Colorado on September 19 ahead of further shows in Denver, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles throughout the rest of that month. In early October, Mumford will resume the stint in Ventura, California.

He’ll then make stop-offs in cities such as Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Portland, New York and Boston. The final gig will take place in Toronto, Canada on November 10.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time next Friday (July 29) – you’ll be able to purchase yours from here . Fans can access a pre-sale at the same time on Tuesday (July 26) by signing up here .

Danielle Ponder will open for Mumford at the September 19–October 14 concerts (except October 9), with The A’s supporting from October 17–November 10 (except October 30). You can see the full itinerary below.

US and Canada Tour on sale July 25th Pre-sale available at https://t.co/ipqk1HFE1n pic.twitter.com/xlh2C7F3t2 — Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford) July 22, 2022

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Marcus Mumford’s 2022 North American dates are as follows:

19 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre 20 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre 24 – Las Vegas, NV – iHeartRadio Music Festival 26 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre 27 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium 30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

4 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theatre 6 – El Cajon, CA – The Magnolia 7 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren 9 – Austin, TX – ACL Fest 10 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall 11 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre 14 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater 16 – Austin, TX – ACL Fest 17 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom 18 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater 21 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee 22 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre 24 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre 25 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit 26 – Louisville, KY – Brown Theatre 28 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center 29 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern 30 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

1 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 2 – Washington, DC – The Anthem 3 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia 5 – Portland, ME – State Theater 7 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre 8 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre – Boch Center 10 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

A UK and Ireland headline tour will follow in mid-November , including a show at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in west London.

Marcus Mumford has already previewed the forthcoming ‘(Self-Titled)’ with the single ‘Cannibal’ . Produced by Blake Mills, the record will feature Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo and Monica Martin .

Earlier this week, Mumford confirmed that Steven Spielberg directed the official video for ‘Cannibal’ .

The full ‘(Self-Titled)’ tracklist is as follows: 1. ‘Cannibal’ 2. ‘Grace’ 3. ‘Prior Warning’ 4. ‘Better Off High’ 5. ‘Only Child’ 6. ‘Dangerous Game’ (ft. Clairo) 7. ‘Better Angels’ 8. ‘Go In Light’ (ft. Monica Martin) 9. ‘Stonecatcher’ (ft. Phoebe Bridgers) 10. ‘How’ (ft. Brandi Carlile)

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Grammy-winning rockers band  Greta Van Fleet  have announced a 2022 arena run. Dreams In Gold World Tour kicks off March 10 at the Wings Event Cente in Kalamazoo, MI. The band will make a triumphant return to their original stomping grounds in Michigan for a string of U.S. shows followed by international dates in Mexico, Europe and the UK. Grammy-nominated group Rival Sons and critically-acclaimed up-and-comers The Velveteers will support the North American shows. The Velveteers will be supporting their debut album Nightmare Daydream which dropped on October 8. Rival Sons are nearing the end of their 2021 tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their landmark album Pressure & Time .

Tickets are on sale this Friday, November 12 at 10am local time at   LiveNation.com . There will be a Fan Presale on November 10, and a Local Venue Presale on November 11. See  HERE  for more info and a complete list of dates follows below.

Strange Horizons, the band’s specialty events in 2021, saw sold-out shows in Nashville, Bridgeport, Chicago and Los Angeles. The group’s critically acclaimed album  The Battle at Garden’s Gate  was released earlier this year to extensive chart success and fanfare, debuting at #1 Billboard Rock Album, #1 Billboard Hard Rock Album, #1 Billboard Vinyl Album, #2 Billboard Top Album Sales and in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

March 10—Wings Event Center—Kalamazoo, MI March 12—The DeltaPlex Arena—Grand Rapids, MI March 13—Dow Event Center—Saginaw, MI March 16—Dort Financial Center—Flint, MI March 17—EMU Convocation Center—Ypsilanti, MI March 19— Mountain Health Arena—Huntington, WV March 22—Kohl Center—Madison, WI March 23—Resch Center—Green Bay, WI March 25—CHI Health Center Omaha—Omaha, NE March 26— Peoria Civic Center—Peoria, IL March 29—Heritage Bank Center—Cincinnati, OH March 30— GIANT Center — Hershey, PA April 1—Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena—Atlantic City, NJ April 2—Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena—Atlantic City, NJ May 3 —Qualistage — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 16—Pepsi Center—Mexico City, Mexico June 5—Grona Lund—Stockholm, Sweden June 11—Theatre Antique de Vienne—Vienne, France June 14—Tanzbrunnen—Cologne, Germany June 15—Jarhunderthalle—Frankfurt, Germany June 23—Fairview—Dublin, Ireland June 25—Alexandra Palace, London, UK June 28—O2 Apollo—Manchester, UK June 29—O2 Apollo—Manchester, UK

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CLUTCH And RIVAL SONS Announce 'The Two Headed Beast' North American Tour

Hard-working road hounds CLUTCH have been proving themselves on stage night after night for more than three decades — vocalist Neil Fallon declaring "If you're gonna do it, do it live on stage, or don't do it at all" in their 2013 track "Earth Rocker" . It's an ethos the band still cleave to today.

Since their emergence in 2009, RIVAL SONS have reignited and recharged rock 'n' roll with towering vocals, uncompromising guitar playing, and thunderous grooves to enthusiastic fans the world over.

Fans will soon get another chance to witness the electrifying live magic these skilful musicians conjure, with the announcement today of CLUTCH and RIVAL SONS ' upcoming fall co-headline tour.

Titled "The Two Headed Beast" tour, the North American run is set to captivate 23 cities, kicking off September 5 in Brooklyn, New York and bowing out October 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In an unexpected twist, both bands will be performing the majority of songs on one of their best-loved albums: "Blast Tyrant" for CLUTCH and "Great Western Valkyrie" for RIVAL SONS .

As for special guests, FU MANCHU will support from September 5 to September 26, with BLACK STONE CHERRY taking over from September 28 to October 10.

CLUTCH 's chief storyteller Neil Fallon declares: "We are looking forward to our tour with RIVAL SONS . Throughout the course of our set, CLUTCH will be performing 'Blast Tyrant' . Both bands have plenty of mutual fans and will garner many more throughout the course of 'The Two Headed Beast' tour. We hope to see you there!"

Scott Holiday , guitarist of RIVAL SONS , adds: "We've wanted to put something together with CLUTCH for a long time! They're one of the acts that we could notice people rep'ing at our shows, so we've always thought it could make a really great double bill! Happy to bring 'The Two-Headed Beast' to life! The riff will be strong on this tour …as will the good times!"

Tickets go on sale on April 19 at 10 a.m. local time from clutchmerch.com and rivalsons.com/tour.

CLUTCH and RIVAL SONS with FU MANCHU :

Sep. 5 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount Sep. 6 - Atlantic City, NJ - Ocean Casino Resort, Ovation Hall Sep. 7 - Washington, DC - The Anthem Sep. 8 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz Sep. 10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE Sep. 12 - Niagara Falls, ON - OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Sep. 13 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall Sep. 15 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Sep. 17 - Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues Sep. 19 - Cleveland, OH - Jacobs Pavilion Sep. 20 - Sterling Heights, MI - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill Sep. 22 - Fort Wayne, IN - Sweetwater Performance Pavilion Sep. 24 - La Vista, NE - The Astro Sep. 26 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe

CLUTCH and RIVAL SONS with BLACK STONE CHERRY :

Sep. 28 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center Sep. 29 – St Paul, MN – Myth Live Oct. 01 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom Oct. 02 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater Oct. 04 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Oct. 05 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum Oct. 08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern Oct. 09 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee Oct. 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl

Most recently, CLUTCH released a special, limited version of seminal album "Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, And Undeniable Truths" on vinyl for the first time.

The remastered edition is available exclusively as a gatefold 12-inch LP, including a band-signed insert. The vinyl is a stunning 180-gram translucent emerald green, housed in robust, extra-heavy sleeves. Sticklers for high quality detail, even the gatefold jacket is printed on luxe, metalized, polyester paper. This numbered, limited edition is restricted to just 7,500 units worldwide.

CLUTCH 's thirteenth studio album, "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" , was released in September 2022 and is a slamming summary of everything that makes the band great. The band have released three official singles — "Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)" , "We Strive For Excellence" and "Slaughter Beach" . "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" is the natural culmination of what CLUTCH began as teenagers in the early 1990s. It's a new chapter in an ever-unfolding story which means as much to the fans as it does to the band.

Double Grammy -nominated band RIVAL SONS released two albums last year to critical acclaim. "Darkfighter" (June 2023) and "Lightbringer" (October 2023) were made available on Low Country Sound / Atlantic Records .

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Marcus Mumford Announces North American Tour In Support Of His Debut Solo Album, (Self-Titled), Out September 16 On Capitol Records

Fall Headline Run Kicks Off September 19 And Includes Shows At The Wiltern In Los Angeles And NYC’s Beacon Theatre

Danielle ponder and the a’s will support, seated fan club ticket presale begins july 26; tickets go on sale to public july 29.

Marcus Mumford  will tour North America this fall in support of his debut solo album,  (self-titled) , which will be released on September 16 by Capitol Records. The headline run, produced by Live Nation, will kick off with two Colorado dates – September 19 at Boulder’s Fox Theatre and September 20 at the Paramount Theatre in Denver. The tour will include shows at The Wiltern in Los Angeles (September 30), Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (October 30) and the Beacon Theatre in New York City (November 7).  Danielle Ponder  will support from September 19 – October 14 and  The A’s  will open from October 17 – November 10 (except October 30).  Mumford  will also perform at ACL Fest on October 9 and October 16. See below for itinerary.

The Seated Fan Club ticket pre-sale begins on Tuesday, July 26, at 10 AM local time at  https://www.marcusmumford.com/ . Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 29, at 10 AM local time.

On Saturday, July 23,  Mumford  will host  Marcus Mumford & Friends  at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport, RI. The Newport Folk Festival aftershow will benefit  Newport Festivals Foundation . Further details are available  HERE .

Produced by  Blake Mills  (Alabama Shakes, Jim James),  (self-titled)  includes features from  Brandi Carlile ,  Phoebe Bridgers ,  Clairo  and  Monica Martin . Last week,  Mumford  shared the lead-off track,  “Cannibal.” Listen  HERE . View the accompanying video, which was directed by  Steven Spielberg ,  HERE .  “Cannibal”  was highlighted in new music coverage by  The New York Times ,  NPR, ET, American Songwriter  and numerous other outlets. Fans who   pre-order  the digital album will instantly receive  “Cannibal.” 

Mumford  is a founding member of  Mumford & Sons , which has topped the  Billboard  200 with three of its four studio albums. The band has won numerous awards, including GRAMMY ® s for Album of the Year and Best Long Form Music Video, two BRITs and an Ivor Novello award.

Marcus Mumford – Fall 2022 North American Tour Dates

Danielle Ponder will support September 19 – October 14 (except 10/9).

The A’s will support October 17 – November 10 (except October 30).

9/19     Boulder, CO                Fox Theatre*

9/20     Denver, CO                 Paramount Theatre

9/24     Las Vegas, NV           iHeartRadio Music Festival

9/26     Seattle, WA                The Paramount Theatre

9/27     Portland, OR               Keller Auditorium

9/30     Los Angeles, CA        The Wiltern

10/4     Ventura, CA                Majestic Ventura Theatre

10/6     El Cajon, CA              The Magnolia

10/7     Phoenix, AZ                The Van Buren

10/9     Austin, TX                  ACL Fest

10/10   Houston, TX               White Oak Music Hall

10/11   Dallas, TX                  Majestic Theatre

10/14   New Orleans, LA        Orpheum Theater

10/16   Austin, TX                  ACL Fest

10/17   Tulsa, OK                   Cain’s Ballroom

10/18   Kansas City, MO        Midland Theatre*

10/20   Milwaukee, WI           The Pabst Theater*

10/21   Madison, WI               The Sylvee

10/22   Saint Paul, MN           Palace Theatre*

10/24   Chicago, IL                 Chicago Theatre

10/25   Detroit, MI                  The Fillmore Detroit

10/26   Louisville, KY                        Brown Theatre

10/28   Durham, NC               Durham Performing Arts Center

10/29   Atlanta, GA                The Eastern*

10/30   Nashville, TN             Ryman Auditorium

11/1     Asheville, NC             Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

11/2     Washington, DC         The Anthem

11/3     Philadelphia, PA         The Met Philadelphia

11/5     Portland, ME              State Theater*

11/7     New York, NY           Beacon Theatre

11/8     Boston, MA                Wang Theatre – Boch Center 

11/10   Toronto, ON               Massey Hall

* Not A Live Nation Date

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Marcus Mumford has announced a North American tour this fall in support of his debut solo album , (self-titled) , which will be released on September 16 by Capitol Records. The headline run, produced by Live Nation, will kick off with two Colorado dates – September 19 at Boulder’s Fox Theatre and September 20 at the Paramount Theatre in Denver.

The tour will include shows at The Wiltern in Los Angeles (September 30), Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (October 30) and the Beacon Theatre in New York City (November 7). Danielle Ponder will support from September 19 – October 14 and The A’s will open from October 17 – November 10 (except October 30). Mumford will also perform at ACL Fest on October 9 and October 16. See below for itinerary. Visit Marcus Mumford’s official website for tickets and further information.

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Mumford is a founding member of Mumford & Sons , who have topped the Billboard 200 with three of their four studio albums. The band has won numerous awards, including Grammys for Album of the Year and Best Long Form Music Video, two BRITs and an Ivor Novello award.

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Marcus Mumford – Fall 2022 North American Tour Dates:

9/19: Boulder, CO, Fox Theatre 9/20: Denver, CO, Paramount Theatre 9/24: Las Vegas, NV, iHeartRadio Music Festival 9/26: Seattle, WA, The Paramount Theatre 9/27: Portland, OR, Keller Auditorium 9/30: Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern 10/4: Ventura, CA, Majestic Ventura Theatre 10/6: El Cajon, CA, The Magnolia 10/7: Phoenix, AZ, The Van Buren 10/9: Austin, TX, ACL Fest 10/10: Houston, TX, White Oak Music Hall 10/11: Dallas, TX, Majestic Theatre 10/14: New Orleans, LA, Orpheum Theater 10/16: Austin, TX, ACL Fest 10/17: Tulsa, OK, Cain’s Ballroom 10/18: Kansas City, MO, Midland Theatre 10/20: Milwaukee, WI, The Pabst Theater 10/21: Madison, WI, The Sylvee 10/22: Saint Paul, MN, Palace Theatre 10/24: Chicago, IL, Chicago Theatre 10/25: Detroit, MI, The Fillmore Detroit 10/2: Louisville, KY, Brown Theatre 10/28: Durham, NC, Durham Performing Arts Center 10/29: Atlanta, GA, The Eastern 10/30: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium 11/1: Asheville, NC, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 11/2: Washington, DC, The Anthem 11/3: Philadelphia, PA, The Met Philadelphia 11/5: Portland, ME, State Theater 11/7: New York, NY, Beacon Theatre 11/8: Boston, MA, Wang Theatre – Boch Center 11/10: Toronto, ON, Massey Hall

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The post John Fogerty Announces 2022 Tour with Sons Shane and Tyler as Openers appeared first on Consequence .

John Fogerty will return to the road beginning in Summer 2022 for his “Travelin’ Band Family Tour” with his sons Shane and Tyler, whose band Hearty Har will serve as support throughout the trek. In addition to his solo discography, Fogerty will play hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The family affair kicks off on June 17th with a casino show in Airway Heights, Washington. From there, Fogerty will make stops in Aspen, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Atlantic City, New Jersey. At the moment, the trek is scheduled to wrap in September, but a press release promises more dates to be announced.

See the full itinerary below. Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster .

“It is with the greatest joy to see my sons Shane and Tyler creating great music with their own unique sound that I love,” said Fogerty in a statement. “I was in a band with my brother when I started my music career. Full Circle and I am so happy to see my sons, (brothers) sharing the love of music together, what a thrill that is.”

Shane added, “We’re really looking forward to jamming with our dad this summer and also getting the unique opportunity to open the show. It will be a classic night of rock and roll and some fun surprises.” Tyler agreed, saying, “I’m very excited to share the stage with my Dad and brother again this summer and bring our own band Hearty Har along as well. Definitely one for the books, a summer filled with musical highs!”

In 2020, Fogerty and his sons spent quarantine releasing weekly videos. Later that year, Fogerty served former President Trump with a cease and desist over his use of the CCR classic “Fortunate Son” at campaign rallies without permission.

Hitting the road tomorrow with you guessed it… @heartyhar ! Get ready for a rockin’ time this summer🤘🏻 https://t.co/tfiRNe2Sfw pic.twitter.com/MynAXQNhkT — John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) June 16, 2022

John Fogerty 2022 Tour Dates: 06/17 — Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Resort & Casino * 06/18 — Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery * 06/25 — Del Mar, CA @ Del Mar Fairgrounds 06/30 — Beaver Creek, CO @ Vilar Performing Arts Center * 07/01 — Beaver Creek, CO @ Vilar Performing Arts Center * 07/02 — Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen * 07/03 — Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen * 07/07 — Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Harris Pavilion 07/08 — Highland Park, IL @ Ravina Festival 07/15 — Walker, MN @ Northern Lights Casino * 07/16 — Saint Michael, ND @ Spirit Lake Casino & Resort * 07/31 — Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour ^ 08/18 — Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery * 08/19 — Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort * 08/20 — Sparks, NV @ Nugget Event Center * 09/03 — Indianapolis, IN @ Indiana State Fairgrounds * 09/04 — Indianapolis, IN @ Indiana State Fairgrounds * 09/05 — Canfield, OH @ Canfield Fairgrounds * 09/08 — Lowell, MA @ Lowell Memorial Auditorium 09/09 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Mark G. Etess Arena 09/10 — Selbyville, DE @ The Freeman Stage

* = w/ Hearty Har ^ = Hearty Har only

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Leonid & Friends

Passion. Persistence. Perfection. By Scott Schwebke

With multiple sold-out U.S. tours under its belt and hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, Leonid & Friends continues to astound its global audience with its unique ability in capturing the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. And what is even more stunning is that Leonid & Friends, comprised of 11 of the finest musicians in Russia, haven't seen Chicago perform live until recently, yet replicates the band’s complex arrangements amazingly note for note. Chicago has never been in Russia, and none of us have attended their concerts until just recently in the United States," said Leonid Vorobyev, a multi-instrumentalist who is the band’s leader. "We have only recordings and videos (to help us learn Chicago songs)."

Ironically, Vorobyev wasn’t always a fan of horn bands, and as a teenager gravitated to the hard-driving guitar-based sounds of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Deep Purple, and Grand Funk Railroad. "In the early 1970s in the USSR, electric guitars, amplifiers, and drums were rare to find so at school we were playing self-made instruments," Vorobyev explained. "We were allowed to rehearse in the same room with a horns band. Those musicians almost always were drunk and quite often tried to play with us our rock songs. It was a nightmare, and I hated them all!" But that all changed when Vorobyev heard Chicago. He became an instant fan. "I loved so much the brilliant mixture of rock guitars, drums, and jazz horns with bright vocal harmonies," he said. In 2014, Vorobyev decided to indulge his love for the band by gathering a few fellow musicians in a studio to record a video of them playing his favorite Chicago tune, Brand New Love Affair. No charts or scores of the song existed so Vorobyev transcribed the tune by ear. The result was a YouTube video that quickly went viral. Since then Leonid & Friends has recorded videos of other Chicago hits including Make Me Smile , 25 or 6 to 4 , and Saturday In The Park . All total the videos have received more than 50 million views. Also, Leonid & Friends has recorded two albums showcasing its tribute to Chicago. The process of getting each tune just right is a painstaking labor of love. In addition to scoring and arranging, Vorobyev oversees mixing and mastering of each song. However, he credits his highly skilled bandmates for making each tune sing. "All of my musician friends are highly professional," he said. However, Leonid & Friends hasn’t been satisfied with merely connecting with fans through videos and recordings. In early 2019, the band embarked on its first tour outside of Russia that had fans dancing in the aisles at sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Florida. Two other scorching coast-to-coast U.S. tours followed that same year. “The fans were so eager to see us that some traveled from as far as Hawaii and the Philippines not mentioning flying across the U.S .and driving for hours to attend our shows,” Vorobyev said. “I was expecting a warm greeting but I didn't expect such a warm reception and with so much love and gratitude for us.” In Los Angeles, the band met its musical heroes, founding members of Chicago, keyboardist Robert Lamm, and drummer Danny Seraphine as well as Michelle Kath Sinclair, daughter of late, great Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. “We were so thrilled that Robert, Danny, and Michelle took the time to visit with us,” Vorobyev said. “It was an experience that we will cherish and remember forever.” When Leonid & Friends isn’t touring, band members are in the studio in Moscow immersing themselves in Chicago’s storied catalog of hits and deep tracks while preparing for the next tour. In September of 2018, the band recorded its first song from legendary supergroup Earth, Wind, & Fire and also paid tribute to the band Blood, Sweat & Tears as well. Borrowing a line from one of Chicago's biggest hits, "it's only the beginning" of great things from Leonid & Friends.

Scott Schwebke has been a journalist for more than 30 years and a longtime fan of Chicago dating back to its incarnation as CTA. His work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Denver Post, Orange County Register and various publications across the U.S.

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Leonid Vorobyev

Musical director and founder of Leonid & Friends.

Leonid Vorobyev is the leader and founder of the band Leonid & Friends. He is the band’s producer, plays bass and piano, sings lead and backing vocals, transcribes all the musical sources, and he produces, mixes, and masters all audio and video productions. Leonid graduated from East Siberian Institute of Culture as a Choir Conductor. He had been working in various bands as a bass player and a singer when in 1989 he chose studio operations as his main interest and began a career as a record-mix engineer and sound producer. He has been working as a music producer, sound engineer, composer, and musician for about 30 years. Many Russian bands and singers have passed through his hands and ears. At the end of 2014, Leonid decided to give himself a gift to celebrate his retirement by recording a cover version of Chicago’s song Brand New Love Affair. No charts or scores of the song existed so he transcribed the musical source by ear, called upon his friends and recorded the song. What happened when the song was released surprised everyone and was the start of the new project ‘Leonid & Friends’.

Vasilii Akimov

Vocals/Guitar

A graduate of the Irkutsk College of the Arts and Institute of Contemporary Art. Vasily has won several international music competitions. He has been a member of the Russian hard rock band Monomakh, where he won praise from former Black Sabbath frontman Ronnie James Dio.

Sergey Kashirin

Vocals/Guitar (Former Member)

Sergey Kashirin was born in 1982 in Tiraspol, Transnistria, in Eastern Europe. A music enthusiast at an early age, Sergey began singing and playing guitar when he was only 8 years old. Following his musical dreams throughout his school years, he was accepted into the Tiraspol Rubinstein Musical College from which he graduated. After graduation, Sergey moved to Moscow where he quickly found work as a studio session musician playing for many Russian pop and rock stars. This led to live performance requests as well. Sergey is a founder of several musical projects, three of which are Real Bodrit, Rock Band, and Smilin’man, a multi-genre project of depth which allows him to stretch his musical and vocal talents. Many people took notice of his talents and in 2012, he began composing music for the film and television industries. Along the way, Sergey made many friends in the music industry and considered a number of them very close. In 2014, he was approached by one of those friends and asked to participate in recording a cover of a song from the American band Chicago for Leonid Vorobyev. The audio recording and subsequent video of the song Brand New Love Affair were not supposed to be anything more than a birthday gift to his friend but the rest of the world didn’t see it that way. After posting it on YouTube for their friends to view the word began to spread, and what was supposed to be a simple act of kindness for his friend, turned into the band Leonid & Friends recording many more songs which have been viewed in over 150 countries at last count. Sergey, being a founding member, performs regularly in both studio and live performances.

Serge Tiagniryadno

Serge Tiagniryadno was born and lives in Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine where he runs the popular recording studio Crystal Sound of which he founded. Serge is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, drums, and keyboards. He’s combined those talents with his smooth vocals as a member of numerous bands throughout the area such as Seven Seas, and Ocheretyaniy Kit. Serge’s love for music started at the age of three with the guitar, and at four years old he began formal lessons on the piano. When he turned nine he added clarinet to the mix. He later went on to study as a television and film director at the Karpenko-Kariy Kiev National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television and he also attended the Kiev Institute of Theatrical Arts. Serge’s introduction to Leonid & Friends came by way of Trent Gardner, the web manager of the band Chicago. He conducted an online contest for Leonid to find a vocal talent comparable to that of Chicago’s Peter Cetera. Serge recorded his first song with Leonid & Friends in the summer of 2015 from his own studio in Kiev but didn’t personally meet the band members until the spring of 2016. Since then he’s been featured in numerous tracks by the band and performs regularly with them on the road.

Igor Javad-Zade

Recognized as one of the best drummers in Russia, Igor has vast experience in live performances and session work. He has collaborated with musicians in Russia and from various foreign countries.

Sergey Kurmaev

Keyboards/Backing Vocals

Sergey Kurmaev was born in the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, in 1980, about 2000 miles southeast of Moscow. His musical journey began at the age of 5 when his parents gave him a small accordion. He started by learning well-known melodies and played them for friends and family long before learning to read music. When he was eight years old, he enrolled in the local School of Music to study the accordion. At the young age of fourteen, he earned admission to the College of Music, where he began seriously studying the accordion and piano. Sergey did so well that at 18, he was awarded admission to the Kyrgyzstan National Conservatory of Music in Bishkek to continue studying the piano, his long time dream. After graduating in 2004, he moved to Moscow, where celebrity singers began requesting his talents. Since then, Sergey has worked and performed with many top musical acts and together with his wife, an excellent singer in her own right, have organized concerts. In 2020, Sergey, his wife, their three sons, and Lucky, their dog, received an early Christmas present. They learned that Sergey was selected to play keyboards for Leonid & Friends, replacing their long time player Vlad Senchillo who left earlier in the year. During his first live streaming concert with the band, Roman Vorobyev introduced him to the fans. Sergey said, “When I saw Leonid & Friends on YouTube, I thought myself maybe one day I would play in a band like this. But now I’m here, it’s a magic, thank you my God, and I very glad to be part of Leonid & Friends. Thank you very much, thank you for trust and I want to see our friends in the future.”

Konstantin Kovachev

Lead Guitar

Konstantin Kovachev, guitarist, composer, and arranger, was born in Ulyanovsk, Russia. After his birth, his family moved to Nikolsk, in the Penza region, some 480 miles northeast of Moscow, where he lived until he was 16. At 12 years old, Konstantin began studying music. In 1990, he was accepted to The Alfred Schnittke Moscow State Institute of Music, where he majored in classical guitar and studied the lute, keyboards, and the ancient harp. After graduating in 1995, Konstantin began performing with popular Russian rock bands and notable musicians, including Leonid & Friends’ drummer Igor Javad-Zade. His talents gained notoriety in the music community, and as a result, he is credited on numerous albums as a studio guitarist and arranger. In May 2005, he became the guitarist of Kalinov Most, considered the country’s first folk-rock band. Konstantin joined Leonid & Friends in 2021 as the lead guitarist.

Vlad Senchillo

Keyboards/Backing Vocals (Former Member)

Vlad is a graduate of the Ufa Institute of Arts as a choir conductor. He has also served as laureate of international jazz festivals in Russia. Vlad has worked with Russian and foreign performers, including jazz musicians from the USA who performed in Russia such as Chuck Loeb, Phil Perry, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, and Brian Simpson.

Vladimir Popov

Flute/Sax/Vocals (Former Member)

Vladimir is a graduate from the Ulan-Ude Musical College of Tchaikovsky and Novosibirsk State Conservatory of Glinka. He has performed with various bands throughout Russia.

Alexander Michurin

Trombone (Former Member)

Alexander is a graduate of Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin, and Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. He has worked with numerous Russian performers both in the studio and on stage.

Alexey Batychenko

Trumpet (Former Member)

Alexey is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin and Moscow Institute of Culture. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Konstantin Gorshkov

Saxophone (Former Member)

Konstantin graduated from the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin. He has won the Brussels Jazz Contest and has toured in Russia and abroad.

Valery Martynov

Valery Martynov was born in the city of Tolyatti in 1994. Valery’s Father, a guitarist, noticed his son had developed perfect pitch and a strong aptitude for music in general from his childhood. So when Valery first entered music school, he planned to learn to play guitar like his Father, but when he saw the trumpet for the first time, he quickly forgot everything about his guitar plans and decided to study the trumpet instead. Valery eventually heard a recording of Maynard Ferguson, and he realized that the trumpet would be his vocation. He would vow to learn how to play it exactly as the master played in that composition. At 16 years old, Valery became a student at the School of Music. Four years later, he entered the Department of Jazz Music of the Faculty of World Musical Culture at the State Classical Academy, Maimonides, where he studied jazz. Valery studied under Vadim Eilenkrig and Alexander Vishnepolsky. He later became the first trumpet of many Big Bands in Moscow and the first trumpet and accompanist of some of the best jazz orchestras. Later, he became a laureate and a winner of multiple jazz festivals. Valery also teaches the next generation of brass players the skill and accuracy of playing the instrument. He has published teaching aids for his students and enjoys sharing his love for the instrument and music. Trumpet students, both in Russia and abroad, strive to take Valery’s classes and learn the secrets of pitch from him. In addition, Valery’s musical talents and professionalism allowed him to work with numerous Russian pop stars and participate in many individual musical projects in the country. Valery began playing with Leonid & Friends in April of 2022 and is happy to welcome listeners and lovers of this amazing music.

Ksenia Buzina

Born in the Transbaikal region of Siberia, in the city of Chita, Ksenia Buzina is credited as being the first Russian singer understood by over a billion people on earth. That’s because Ksenia sings and speaks Chinese fluently and has her own Chinese album and music videos. She was featured in the Russian TV version of The Voice and has participated in numerous television and festival appearances. Now a resident of Moscow, Ksenia began singing as a child in various school events and competitions. She earned her first paycheck singing at the age of 16 accompanied by her musician Father, performing in local restaurants on the weekends. She graduated with her economics degree from the Baikal State University of Economics and Law where she specialized in “World Economy.” She said, ”I do not see myself as an economist, but I was glad to study at the institute because there I learned Chinese.” Ksenia didn’t stop there. Besides Russian and Chinese she can also speak English and can sing in English, Chinese, Italian, Armenian, Kazakh, Bulgarian and French. She joined Leonid & Friends in September 2016 with the debut of the song Wishing You Were Here and has become an integral part of the band’s vocal landscape both in the studio and live performances.

Danil Buranov

Singer and actor Danil Buranov is a talented performer with many accomplishments. A graduate of RUTI GITIS (the Russian University of Theatre Arts, founded in 1878), Danil has participated in TV shows such as "Main Stage," was a semi-finalist of the show "Voice-6" and an artist of the Hryhoriy Leps Human Rights Center. In addition, he was the winner of "The Highest Test" competition and last year, under the stage name BURANOV, represented Russia at the international competition "New Wave." BURANOV has been performing on the big stage, and his fans remember his notable duets with Russian singer-songwriter Grigory Leps and the noted Latvian singer Intars Busulis. Since 2016, Danil has released singles, shot music videos for his songs, and toured with a unique vocal and dance cover show.

Mikhail Puntov

Mikhail (Michael) Puntov was born in Krasny Sulin, Rostov Region. He began his musical career as the soloist of the group Street Magic. Their work was recognized by the Young Artist Awards, which honors the excellence of young performers in film, television, theatre, and music. They were also given the special award for Outstanding International Variety Group in 2007. Michael represented Russia at the Junior Eurovision 2008, held in Limassol, Cyprus. He became the frontman of the group Geroi in 2011 and made his Leonid & Friends debut in April of 2022.

Andrey Zyl was born in the city of Minsk, Belarus in 1992 and now lives in Moscow. His love for music was evident early in life and he began his formal studies at the age of 11. Right from the beginning, the trumpet grabbed Andrey’s attention and he’s never looked back. He also developed an appreciation for the rhythms of music which led him to play percussion instruments but in his words “Trumpet is more fun!” He is a graduate of the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music. Andrey’s musical talents have led him to work with notables such as international jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany from Kansas City, the big bands of Igor Butman, Anatoly Kroll, and George Garanian, and numerous Russian pop stars. He’s been called upon to perform in many individual projects as well. A multi-winner of international jazz competitions, Andrey began playing with Leonid & Friends in April of 2017 in both studio and live performances.

Oleg Kudryavtsev

Oleg Kudryavtcev was born in Severodvinsk, located on the White Sea coast of the Arkhangelsk region, Russia, in 1984. His parents, a musician and kindergarten teacher, realized his affection for music early and at 9 years old his father enrolled him in a school of music and proposed that he should consider the saxophone. Although Oleg was interested in every instrument he saw, he agreed with his father and began formal studies. Everyone quickly realized how well Oleg was progressing and the decision was made to further his studies. Oleg transferred to the college of music in Arkhangelsk and then on to the Academy of music in Moscow. He remained in Moscow and began playing in various groups performing in a variety of musical styles. He never gravitated toward a single genre saying, “I have no preference in music styles. I love Pop, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Indie, electronic, anything is fine with me.” Oleg went on to work with many artists and played for years with the popular group Bravo which was established in 1983, a year before he was born. In 2017 he was excited to audition for Leonid & Friends because he’s loved the music of Chicago since childhood. He said, “My father introduced me to their creativity.” Looking back on his first USA tour with Leonid & Friends, Oleg said, “I am very grateful to my parents and teachers for helping me to become a professional musician. I love my profession and the smiles of the audiences at the concerts. It is very important for me in life.”

Maxim Likhachev

Maxim Likhachev was born and raised in Moscow where he continues to live today. His love for music began early as a student where he focused on wind instruments. He learned to play the euphonium and its variants as well as various percussion instruments, but his heart centered on the trombone of which he is known for. His talent led him to play in a children's brass band and ensemble with a choir and choreography. He entered the musical institute majoring in trombone and focusing on classical music in preparation for a spot in a symphony orchestra. While studying his musical plans abruptly changed the day he was invited to play in a rock band. He was hooked and he never looked back. Along the way Maxim was introduced to the sounds of the American band Chicago from the early albums and he developed a love for the band and their style that is with him to this day. After graduating from the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin, he played with many of Russia’s top bands and felt right at home performing studio session work as well. Since his graduation he has remained in rock music and travelled extensively performing in numerous festivals within Russia as well as many places in Europe. Maxim explains that when he got the call to join Leonid & Friends, he felt his dreams of many years had come true. “To play the music I have loved since my youth with an amazing cast of fellow musicians whom I love, and being led by an incomparable director, Leonid Vorobyev, I don’t know how things can get any better musically for me.“ His personal life is singing from the same song book as well. With his loving wife and 3 children by his side, Maxim is proof of what hard work will do for you. He began playing with Leonid & Friends nearly 3 years ago and has become a gem of the bands brass section. Many friends of the band favor Maxim and his “Magic Trombone”, and they’re sure there is plenty of magic left in his playing.

Dmitry Maximov

Bass (Former Member)

Dimitry is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin and has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Arturo Sandoval

Special Guest Trumpet

Arturo Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Dizzy Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. He is a 10 time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy Award Recipient, 6 Time Billboard Award Winner, the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Award Recipient, the 2016 Honorary Doctorate recipient in Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame, and the recipient of the United States of America, Presidential Medal of Freedom. "Born into poverty in Cuba and held back by his government, he risked everything to share his gifts with the world. In the decades since, this astonishing trumpeter, pianist and composer has inspired audiences in every corner of the world and awakened a new generation of great performers. He remains one of the best ever to play." –Barack Obama (presenting Arturo Sandoval The Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Arkady Shilkloper

Special Guest French Horn

Arkady Shilkloper is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. He enjoyed a career in the orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre from 1978 to 1985 and was also a member of the Moscow State Philharmonic Symphony. Shilkloper spent four years with the Vienna Art Orchestra and has over 80 album and film credits to his name. He is considered one of the best jazz performers on French Horn and Alphorn in the world.

Igor Butman

Special Guest Saxophone

Igor Butman, saxophone virtuoso, bandleader, club owner and television host is Russia's number one jazz personality. With a major in Performance and Composition from the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts, Butman performed with noteables including Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Billy Cobham and Grover Washington Jr., who took Igor "under his wing." In 2009 Igor launched his own label called Butman Music and he has performed at every Olympic Games starting with Athens in 2004.

Vladimir Osinsky

Special Guest Piano

Vladimir Osinsky is a composer, arranger, sound engineer, and keyboardist who has worked with many of Russia's top bands.

Ilya Prokudin

Special Guest Flugelhorn

Ilya Prokudin is a graduate of the Moscow Music Institute of Gnesin. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Ilya Vymenits

Special Guest Percussion

Ilya Vymenits is a drummer/percussionist who has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Daniil Dubrovsky

Special Guest Saxaphone

Daniil is a graduate of the Kurgan Musical College. He has worked with many of Russia’s top bands.

Irina Kozlova

Special Guest Vocals/Live

Irina Kozlova is a graduate of the Maimonid State Classical Academy. She has worked with “Radio and TV Orchestra” and with many Russian pop-stars. Irina is a singer-songwriter in the project with Igor Javad-Zade "Smotri I."

CHICAGOVICH Leonid & Friends debut album.

"i haven’t been this happy about an album in a very long time. leonid vorobyev and his mighty intrepid band of friends have released what is perhaps the best tribute album in the history of rock and roll. superlative perhaps. but i wouldn’t toss about such a platitude lightly. in short, if you’re a fan of chicago; you’re going to believe me when you hear this record." - phil traynor, contemporary jazz musician, composer, and recording artist., chicagovich ii, the music continues with the release of leonid & friends’ chicagovich ii. eleven more of the most requested tracks everyone loves including beginnings, questions 67 & 68, i’m a man, feelin’ stronger every day, free, if you leave me now, street player, you are on my mind, listen, hard to say i’m sorry/get away, and stay the night. the perfect complement to their debut album, chicagovich ii will keep you singing, dancing, and enjoying their tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world, chicagovich iii, chicagovich iii picks up the pace with ten new tracks. this cd showcases a beautiful mix of early and later chicago gems that are sure to delight. you’ll enjoy the song that started it all, introduction, as well as call on me, dialogue (parts 1 & 2), just you ‘n’ me, hanky panky, life saver, happy man, (i’ve been) searchin’ so long, and mongonucleosis. recreating these tunes as only leonid & friends has done make this a must-have addition to your collection., oldies but goldies part 1, it’s finally here the latest installment of from leonid and friends, featuring the timeless music of earth, wind, and fire, blood sweat and tears, steely dan, tower of power, the ides of march, chaka khan, deep purple, the brecker brothers, stevie wonder, and the black russian band. this fourth cd features the songs that you’ve waited and asked for, all meticulously arranged by the master of music, leonid vorobyev and performed by some of the top musicians from russia. this collection of songs will have you singing and dancing in no time.

Leonid & Friends perform their favorites as a tribute to the greatest bands in the world!

All music and video is edited, mixed and mastered by Leonid Vorobyev.  

All music and video is edited, mixed and mastered by Leonid Vorobyev. All songs recorded in the Osinsky Recording Studio, Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Osinsky, Proprietor.

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