gunsguy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 BREAKING NEWS: We're heading to CUBA!!! We will be the first band to tour there since Barack Obama loosened travel and trade rules for the country.New York, NY (February 5, 2015) – Dynamic musical collective The Dead Daisies head to Cuba next month as guests of the Cuban Ministry of Culture, Institute of Music and the Cuban Rock Agency. The rock band will be in Havana from February 22 to March 1 as part of a cultural exchange organized by the Cuban Ministry of Culture.While in Cuba, The Dead Daisies will be performing both acoustic and electric shows as well as recording tracks for their upcoming album and jamming with Cuban musicians Yasek Manzano, Carlos Miyares, Michel Herrera, Alejandro Martinez, Harold Lopez and Yaimi Karel. The group will also visit schools and conduct workshops with students and local musicians. The Daisies’ trip will conclude with the Cuba Rocks for Peace concert at the legendary Salón Rosado de la Tropical with the band and guests on Saturday, February 28. The Salón Rosado de la Tropical is one of the most important venues in Cuba and is considered a cathedral for Cuban popular music, having hosted the best known bands in the country for decades. Joining The Daisies on this shrine of a stage on the 28th will be Cuban artists, David Blanco y su grupo and Anima Mundi.The trip is the first for an international rock band since Obama loosened travel and trade rules for the country. The band for this excursion includes Richard Fortus ( Guns N' Roses, Psychedelic Furs) on lead guitar, Marco Mendoza (@Thin Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake) on bass, Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses, Hookers & Blow) David Lowy (Mink, Red Phoenix) on guitar and Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol) on drums. Also along for the ride are Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones, Sting, Peter Gabriel), John Corabi (Motley Crue, RATT) and Bernard Fowler (The Rolling Stones).“For my entire life, Miami was as close to Cuba as myself and all Americans could get and I assumed it would remain that way for the rest of my time,” attests Dizzy. “Now, we are all coming down to Cuba to play some kick ass rock n' roll and soak in the culture, the food, the RUM and of course, the music. And with the long overdue changes in diplomacy just ahead, it feels like the right time to come and hang. It's been a life long dream of mine to experience Cuba, so much history and influence in this part of the world, and now that is about to happen. Can't wait amigos!”Guitarist Richard Fortus adds, “As an American, playing in Cuba is an incredible opportunity. To work and learn from Cuban musicians, and to experience their unique musical character is a dream of mine. I know this will be one of my greatest experiences yet!”“I’m really looking forward to a first visit and experience in Cuba,” says Mendoza. It’s always been on my list of places to visit, being a fan of Afro-Cuban history and artist and the fact that I speak the language is also going to help. It will be a fantastic time, and now with The Dead Daisies, it's sure to be something very special and memorable; A Rock’nRoll Buena Vista Social Club! VIVALAROCK!!”Following their international diplomatic summit of rock, The Dead Daisies will finish recording their new album in Sydney, Australia and then head across the pond in June for a month of European dates with KISS. More details on those dates still to come.Formed in 2012, The Dead Daisies are a powerful musical collective created by a rotating line-up that features some of the best Rock musicians on the planet with a sound that’s influenced by late ‘70s and early ‘80s hard rock – big choruses, powerful melodies and strong hooks.The Dead Daisies are showing the world that a “classic rock” sound still has what it takes to get people hooked. They released their self-titled debut album was released in the US and Canada through Caroline/Universal Music in 2013 and followed that up last year with the Face I Love EP, which was released in conjunction with an innovative App, where fans helped create the artwork for the EP cover and touring posters.The Dead Daisies have toured with KISS, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Def Leppard, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more.The Dead Daisies Cuba ScheduleSun, Feb 22 – Havana, Cuba – Welcome Cocktail Party with the Cuban Ministry, Institute & MusiciansMon, Feb 23 – Havana, Cuba – Press Conference & Acoustic Performance at la Fábrica de ArteTues, Feb 24 – Havana, Cuba – Cuban Recording Sessions with local Cuban musiciansWed, Feb 25 – Havana, Cuba – Cuban Recording Sessions and Club Gig at Maxims in HavanaThurs, Feb 26 – Havana, Cuba – Music School & Master Class VisitsFri, Feb 27 – Havana, Cuba – Cuban Recording SessionsSat, Feb 28 – Havana, Cuba – Cuba Rocks For Peace concert at Salón Rosado de La Tropical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This is awesome news. Not just for the band, but for musicians in general, citizens of Cuba, and relations between our countries. It's great they get to be one of the earliest components of improved relations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) This is awesome news. Not just for the band, but for musicians in general, citizens of Cuba, and relations between our countries. It's great they get to be one of the earliest components of improved relations!I think it is rad, they are not just going to play a gig or two and leave they are going to be right in the mix there. Pretty cool! Edited February 10, 2015 by gunsguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jesus Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Isn't Cuba virgin land for Guns N' Roses? hmmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It's nice to hear some other than GNR thoughts about Dizzy and Fortus, cool opportunityAudioslave also played there 10 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManetsBR Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 This is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Isn't Cuba virgin land for Guns N' Roses? hmmmyeah that would be cool if Axl bring the show there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A GN'R gig in Havana would be the perfect time to debut Cuban Skies...just sayin'... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 A GN'R gig in Havana would be the perfect time to debut Cuban Skies...just sayin'...Hmmmm depends on what the content is I would bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Now we know where Axl is... He is in Cuba taking Salsa lessons and smoking cigars with Castro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNNER PT Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Cuban Democracy starts now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Excellent. Glad that this is happeneing, even if I'm Canadian and could go to Cuba my whole life, it's great to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn_It_Up Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) It's nice to hear some other than GNR thoughts about Dizzy and Fortus, cool opportunityAudioslave also played there 10 years ago Beat me to it. Hardly Chris' best show, his voice was kinda a mess at that time, but damn I love that I Am The Highway(any version actually). Thanks for scratching my 'Slave itch. Edited February 11, 2015 by Turn_It_Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Signs Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 John Corabi is a great singer/guitarist. I wish he'd join The Dead Daisies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Nice. Dead Daisies is a cool band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncivil war Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Don't know if this will impact the Cuban dates or not.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2962848/Jon-Stevens-desperate-call-police-following-explosive-row-hysterical-fianc-e-Jodhi-Meares-Point-Piper-apartment-earlier-month.htmlFrom all reports this is completely out of character and he has always come across as a really nice guy. Hope all works out ok for him and his partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 http://loudwire.com/the-dead-daisies-cuba/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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