Now in their 48th year, King Crimson will be returning to America in the
Fall of 2017! The new dates see the group performing in some states and cities
that have not been visited in a while. Atlanta, Georgia, for example, last had live Crimson
music in 2001, while Texas
has experienced something of an epic Crimson drought since 1974, not counting
ProjeKct Three's week-long residency in the Lone Star state during March 1999.
Tour dates:
19 Oct Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
21 Oct Music Hall, Dallas,
TX
23 Oct Center Stage, Atlanta,
GA
24 Oct Center Stage, Atlanta,
GA
26 Oct Duke Energy Centre for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC
28 Oct Lisner
Auditorium, Washington D.C.
29 Oct Lisner
Auditorium, Washington D.C.
31 Oct New Jersey
Performing Arts Centre, Newark,
NJ
02 Nov Merriam Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
03 Nov Merriam Theatre, Philadelphia. PA
06 Nov Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
08 Nov The Egg, Albany,
NY
09 Nov The Egg, Albany,
NY
11 Nov Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA
17 Nov Beacon Theatre, New
York, NY
18 Nov Beacon Theatre, New
York, NY
22 Nov Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI
24 Nov Hard Rock Rocksino, Cleveland, OH
26 Nov Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
For more ticket information: https://www.dgmli ve.com/tours?liveshow=on
With three drummers up front including Pat Mastelotto, Gavin
Harrison and Jeremy Stacey, as well as the return of multi-instrumentalist Bill
Reiflin on keyboards, guitarist, and original founding member, Robert Fripp,
states that this “double quartet formation” is likely to make more noise than
ever before. Rounding out the eight piece line up are guitarist and vocalist
Jakko Jakszyk, long-time bassist Tony Levin, and saxophonist Mel Collins, who
was a mainstay of Crim from 1970-1972.
As well as standard tickets, the band's label, DGM, also has
announced sale of VIP Royal Packages, limited to just 60 per show. Details can
be viewed at the label's interactive and recently redeveloped website,
www.dgmlive.com.
Here's what the press have raved about King Crimson's summer
2017 North American tour:
“On our final evening at the festival, we were witness to
the concert that inevitably proved to be its highlight...The blend of mood,
melody, ambiance and atmosphere dazzled the audience, which responded with
frequent standing ovations.” - Lee Zimmerman, Goldmine Magazine
“Complex musical structures, the power, the intensity and
the flight of guitars, flutes and especially drums, the progressive rock of
King Crimson unfolded like never...With a dense and complex performance that
perfectly coincided with the title of the tour entitled Radical Action, King
Crimson took over all the years of his long career, offered new material and
transported the music lovers to their rich universe and especially without
compromise.” - YVES LECLERC, Journal de
Quebec
“Fripp and his band offered an impeccable performance in two
stages. No melodies, no flapping, only musicians at the top of their art.” -
IAN BUSSIÈRES La Presse, Quebec
“The band finally reaps all that it has sown in its many
transformations...the company of the good old days got its money's worth! In
short, the king is not dead, far from it, and they still rejoice.” - Réjean
Beaucage, Voir.ca
There was an undeniable nostalgic thrill to these songs, but
considering the unconventional setup and the band's longstanding aversion to
living in the past, they weren't presented as museum pieces...this remained a
celebration from a band that has found a way to honour the scope of its legacy
without abandoning its avant-garde principles. Crimson has never sounded more
complete, or more joyous, on stage than it does now.” - Jordan Zivitz, Montreal Gazette
“The eclectic setlist covered the bands forty plus years,
beginning with 1973's 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One' earmarked by one of
several Mel Collins' exemplary solos, then jumped a decade later for the fluid
'Neurotica' with Fripp’s hyper-kinetic guitar riffs perched alongside a
dizzying high tempo jazz beat. The uniqueness of seeing each of these seasoned
musicians working is near indescribable and has to be experienced live, to
fully embrace their vision - think of eight master painters working in their
own style, but on a common canvas, and you begin to get the idea of things.” -
We Heart Music, Minneapolis
“As part of their 17-show 'Radical Action Tour 2017,' King
Crimson made a stop at the Greek Theatre for what can only be succinctly
described as nearly three hours of absolute musical bliss — subtle and pastoral
on one hand, a cacophony of sonic thrusts on the other.” - Shawn Perry Vintage
Rock
“While their strong EP of new originals 'Heroes,' (in
tribute to David Bowie) has devoted fans pleased and open-eared, it's the
rarities from the back catalog that haven’t been played in decades or ever that
make this tour's lineup exceptionally strong. Astounding as it was, King Crimson
still has the propensity to tackle songs from all over their vast catalog,
while incessantly adding new intersections and elements.” - Dylan Muhlberg,
Grateful Web
In other news:
The band has recently released “The Elements Of King Crimson
2017 Tour Box.” As with previous releases in the “Elements” series, the full
variety of King Crimson's music is presented over 2 CDs! Featuring extracts
from rehearsals, new live recordings, elements from studio recordings, full
tracks, alternate takes and finished recordings from 1969-2016, many of which
make their first appearance on CD.
Every line-up is featured across the double CD set. Of
particular interest on the new set is the inclusion on disc 2 of every part of
“Larks' Tongues in Aspic” (some studio, some live) from “Part I” to “Level 5” –
interspersed with elements taken from the original studio sessions and
rehearsals.
Packaged in a DVD-sized fold out digipak style book case
with a 24 page booklet including sleeve notes by co-compiler Sid Smith, photos
of memorabilia, full info about the 2016 tour and a number of band and
individual photos of the current band line-up.
Also, coinciding with the first leg of the tour, King
Crimson released a CD EP titled “Heroes - Live In Europe, 2016.” Recorded in Berlin during the band's
2016 European tour., the EP was released on June 2nd 2017 and, along with “The
Elements Of King Crimson 2017 Tour Box,” can be ordered via the shops at
www.dgmlive.com as well as available through traditional retail outlets. The US
based Schizoid Shop has recently added a range of new shirts and other
band-related merchandise, and offers weekly specials including offers to win
free tour tees. www.schizoidshop.com.
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