UFO North Am tour dates; new Best Of release

[SoundMaster]

UFO - The Best Of UFO (1974 - 1983) To Be Released In April; Nationwide Touring Planned

Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:22:14 EST


As the influential UK rock band UFO prepares to land in several US cities this April and May, Capitol/EMI announces the April 15th release of The Best Of UFO (1974-1983), a new collection of the band’s top tracks from the Chrysalis and Ariola Records vaults. The 19-track CD and digital album is chronologically sequenced with hits and other standout album cuts, as well as 7” single edits.

Formed in London in 1969, UFO’s original hard rock style evolved into a more meandering space rock influenced sound before the band unleashed its signature heavy guitar rock structure in the mid ‘70s, a pioneering style that would inform popular music in decades to come, as the band’s international touring and album releases connected with a worldwide audience. UFO has been cited as a major influence on the evolution of heavy metal in the 1980s by many of the genre’s top players, including members of METALLICA, MEGADETH, IRON MAIDEN and TESLA, among others.

The Best Of UFO (1974-1983) begins with 'Rock Bottom' and 'Oh My' from the band’s first Chrysalis release, 1974’s Phenomenon, then moves to 'Let It Roll' and 'Shoot Shoot' from 1975’s Force It. 1976’s No Heavy Petting is represented by 'Can You Roll Her', 'I’m A Loser' and 'Natural Thing'; 1977’s title track to Lights Out is included, along with the album’s 'Love To Love' and 'Too Hot To Handle', followed by 1978’s 'Only You Can Rock Me' (7” version) from Obsession. A live single edit of 'Doctor Doctor' is included from UFO’s critically acclaimed 1979 concert album, Strangers In The Night; 1980’s 'Lettin’ Go' and 'Young Blood' (7” edit) are included from No Place To Run, followed by 1981’s 'Lonely Heart' (7” edit) and 'Chains Chains' from The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent. 'Let It Rain' and 'We Belong To The Night' from the band’s final Chrysalis album, 1982’s Mechanix, are followed by 1983’s 'When It’s Time To Rock' (7” edit) from Making Contact, rounding out the tracklist.

UFO has confirmed 25 tour dates across the US in April and May (tour dates listed below). For updates and additional information, visit UFO’s official Website: www.ufo-music.info.

The Best Of UFO (1974 - 1983) tracklisting: 'Rock Bottom', 'Oh My', 'Let It Roll', 'Shoot Shoot', 'Can You Roll Her', 'I'm A Loser', 'Natural Thing', 'Lights Out', 'Love To Love', 'Too Hot To Handle', 'Only You Can Rock Me' (7” version), 'Doctor Doctor' (live single edit), 'Lettin' Go', 'Young Blood' (7" version), 'Lonely Heart' (7" version), 'Chains Chains', 'Let It Rain', 'We Belong To The Night', 'When It's Time To Rock' (7 "version).

Tour dates include:

April
9 - Baltimore, MD - Club Mate
10 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
11 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
12 - New York, NY - B.B. King's
13 - Akron, OH - Tangiers
15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
16 - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon
17 - Milwaukee, WI - Potawatomi Casino
18 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Center
19 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
21 - Sauget, IL - Pop’s
22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
23 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
24 - San Antonio, TX - HemisFair Park
26 - Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Casino
27 - Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theater
28 - Phoenix, AZ - The Clubhouse
30 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

May
1 - Santa Ana, CA - The Galaxy
2 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
3 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst
4 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
7 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
8 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre
9 - Coeur D’Alene, ID - The Grail

 

[sixxswine]

I'm working on the old lady to come with me to see them in May...
Never seen Vinnie Moore live before...

 

[ElectricWiz]

I'm doing the SF show for sure. I'm double excited now, since I think the information here suggests this might be a 'best of' tour.

I had every intention of taking in a few less concert this year, but with Ace Frehley, UFO, and Candlemass already lined up, it looks like I'm going back a bit on my resolution.

 

[wdiv]

sketchy... the baltimore show is in some dance club & not one of the normal concert venues.


"Club Mate is a truly stunning night club with many dance floors and a very modern feel. They have many rooms, a VIP Salsa Floor, and beautiful décor. In comparison to a club like Gardels which is grand in nature and very classy, Club Mate has more of a "club" feel to it, being a little smaller (5,000 sq feet or more), cozy w/an element of class as well. The floors are gorgeous and well taken care of. They even have beds, yes beds in this night club on the second floor! Brooklyn might not be Beverly Hills but its worth going to."

 

[Trans-Siberian Outcast]

UFO isn't a theatre or stadium band at this point here in the U.S.

They mostly play smaller clubs/bars so you get an intimate setting. I think I'll come out of retirement for their show in Tempe. I'd like to see them live once, just to say I did, one of the best rock bands to survive the decades. And the fact it's only a 600 capacity venue makes me look forward to it that much more.

 

[ElectricWiz]

Got my ticket for this today! Looking forward to it. They are playing the Independent in SF, which is a dismally small place, but a great place to see such an awesome and historic band!

 

[sixxswine]

I'm getting mine next weekend...

 

[Puckfiend]

May 1 - Santa Ana, CA - The Galaxy

This venue just closed last month. Saw a bunch of shows there. I'm gonna miss that place.

 

[sixxswine]

This venue just closed last month. Saw a bunch of shows there. I'm gonna miss that place.

closed for good?
I used to cathc a couple of gogs there each summer when I was in the area?
Does that mean that it's moved to House of Blues there? I miss it already and I'm merely a vistitor... The Atomic Punks had a long standing gig there....