ROGER HODGSON SINGER-SONGWRITER FORMERLY OF SUPERTRAMP RETURNS TO THE U.S.
WITH BREAKFAST IN AMERICA TOUR
WITH BREAKFAST IN AMERICA TOUR
Legendary singer and composer
brings shows stateside beginning August 11
in Costa Mesa, California, and gets set to launch Classics Live 2 CD.
in Costa Mesa, California, and gets set to launch Classics Live 2 CD.
LOS ANGELES, CA,
July 30, 2013—Following on the heels of sellout shows in Australia,
the U.K., and Europe, Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp will return to the
U.S. with his
Breakfast in America Tour. A series of select dates start August
11 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California, and will
include at least eight other stops on both coasts.
Concurrent with
the tour, Hodgson has announced the forthcoming release of a new CD,
Classics Live 2. The disc joins Classics Live 1 in the
Hodgson catalog, which is available through his
Store
and
iTunes.
Critically hailed as one of the most gifted composers
and lyricists of our time, ironically many in the U.S. may not know
the name Roger Hodgson, but would instantly recognize his voice and
the classic Supertramp hits he wrote and sang: “Give
a Little Bit,”
“Take
the Long Way Home,”
“Dreamer,”
“The
Logical Song,”
“It’s
Raining Again,”
and “Breakfast
in America.”
Hodgson helped
propel Supertramp to international superstardom in the 70’s with
album sales of well over 60 million, including 1979’s stellar
blockbuster, Breakfast
in America, which alone sold upwards of 20 million
copies. Timeless in nature, his songs have played on the radio
continuously for more than thirty-five years. Now, in concert,
Hodgson reignites memories and emotions with a heart-stirring voice
that both critics and fans declare is sounding better than ever.
Uniting
generations, Hodgson transports baby boomers back to their youth
while giving younger concertgoers a taste of why his classic songs
have endured. With his repertoire also including fan favorites such
as “Child
of Vision,”
“Fool’s
Overture,”
“Hide
in Your Shell,” “Even
in the Quietest Moments,” and “School,”
audiences are once again experiencing the magic and spirit that
Hodgson created with Supertramp. Accompanied by a four-piece band,
Hodgson also performs favorites from his solo albums such as “Only
Because of You,” “Lovers
in the Wind,” and “In
Jeopardy.”
“The power of the music was indisputable with many of the audience
in tears of joy at the memories and emotions the songs evoked. It
was like seeing Supertramp back in their heyday.” Evening
Herald
“Frequently entertaining the audience with stories about the origins
of his songs, Hodgson connects deeply with the fans in a way few
stars of his stature do.” San
Diego Reader
“Remarkably,
the humble musical legend is back and his signature voice sounds
stronger than ever… to see and hear Roger Hodgson in concert today
is simply to experience a sort of musical homecoming.”
Rolling Stone
"This is the real
deal: a legendary music man, in brilliant form and shimmering
presence, supported by a tight, terrific band. When you can catch a
show, go. An evening with Roger Hodgson will raise your standards of
concert-going."
Huffington Post
The Breakfast in America Tour U.S. dates are:
Aug 11 - Costa
Mesa, CA -
Pacific Amphitheatre
Aug 12 -
Snoqualmie, WA -
Snoqualmie Casino
Aug 18 - Atlanta,
GA -
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Oct 20 - New
Bedford, MA -
Zeiterion Theatre
Oct 22 - Albany,
NY -
Hart Theatre at The Egg
Oct 24 - Verona,
NY -
Turning Stone Casino
Oct 25 -
Englewood, NJ -
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Oct 26 - Westbury,
NY -
Theatre at Westbury
Caption for
accompanying photo:
Roger Hodgson and his band. From left-to-right: David J. Carpenter
(bass, backing vocals), Bryan Head (drums), Roger Hodgson (grand
piano, keyboards, 12-string guitar, lead vocals), Aaron Macdonald
(saxophones, keyboards, harmonica, melodica, backing vocals), and
Kevin Adamson (keyboards, backing vocals).
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Contact:
Gregory A. DeTogne
Gregory A. DeTogne Public Relations
847-367-8187
greg@detogne.net
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