GUITAR LEGEND ROBBEN FORD KICKS OFF WEST COAST TOUR THIS WEEK IN SUPPORT OF INTO THE SUN
May 29, 2015 - Guitar virtuoso Robben Ford returns to the U.S. from Europe, where he has been touring in support of his acclaimed new album, Into The Sun, for a second leg of touring stateside beginning May 29 in Modesto, CA at the State Theatre. Into The Sun shines a bright light on his artful, contemporary songwriting and the stunning playing that’s made him a favorite foil of Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and other legends. The album has been riding high on the Billboard Blues Albums chart since its release in late March.
“I’m looking forward to seeing all of our fans on the west coast,” Ford remarked. “A special treat will be having David Grissom in the band! See you there.”
Into The Sun , which follows last year’s critically acclaimed A Day In Nashville and 2013’s Bringing It Back Home , explores the breadth of Ford’s sophisticated, visionary writing and playing, creating a new chapter in his brilliant musical history. The album features a coterie of guests: Allman Brothers guitarist and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes on “High Heels And Throwing Things,” slide guitar guru Sonny Landreth on “So Long 4 U,” Americana and blues icon Keb’ Mo’ and pedal steel wizard Robert Randolph on “Justified,” and vocal sensation ZZ Ward on “Breath Of Me” along with gritty Southern rock newcomer Tyler Bryant on “Stone Cold Heaven,” Niko Bolas, whose credits include Neil Young, John Mayer and Keith Richards, engineered.
The five-time Grammy nominee describes the 11-song set as “one of the top recordings I’ve ever done” — a staggering observation considering his extensive discography, which embraces more than 35 albums under his own name and with his various bands. There’s also Ford’s session and sideman work, which includes hundreds of concert appearances and albums by Bonnie Raitt, Barbara Streisand, Charlie Musselwhite, KISS, Ruthie Foster, Jimmy Witherspoon and Rickie Lee Jones.
Ford will host his Robben Ford’s Traveling Dojo Guitar Camp with Special Guest John Jorgenson at the elegantly rustic Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY in the Catskill Forest Preserve (about 30 miles west of Woodstock) from August 31- September 4, 2015. In addition to his robust profile as a world-class musician, Ford is a highly sought-after educator. His partnership with TrueFire has generated a series of acclaimed and groundbreaking interactive videos presented on a variety of formats including disks, downloads and mobile apps, and this camp will allow for those things to be put in action in person. Ford, along with guitar all-star Jorgenson, will be joined by Ford’s ace rhythm section (Brian Allen on bass and Wes Little on drums) and Ford’s trusted guitar tech Rick Wheeler, a jazz virtuoso, for sessions and performances. Ford and friends will welcome guitar enthusiasts and guitarists of all skill levels for this once in a lifetime opportunity including master classes, one-on-one sessions, landmark live performances with sit-in opportunities, and all-inclusive meal options and lodging accommodations. One of the most thrilling aspects of the Traveling Dojo Guitar Camp will be hearing these complimentary talents make music together. More details on the camp, including registration information, can be found here: http://www.robbenfordguitarcamp.com .
Ford will continue touring internationally and domestically throughout 2015, including festival appearances on June 26 in Carpentras, France (Auzon Le Blues), June 29 in Paris, France (New Morning), July 3 in Avoine, France (Avoine Zone Blues), and August 9 in Copper Mountain, Colorado (Guitar Town). Ford will also be part of the Autour de la Guitar tour in France and Belgium this fall, along with Larry Carlton, John Jorgenson, Johnny Clegg, Jean-Felix Lalanne and others. For more information, visit: http://www.robbenford.com .
ROBBEN FORD - INTO THE SUN EPK: http://youtu.be/9Ud7A8OrU4Q
ROBBEN FORD – INTO THE SUN - 2015 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES May 29 - Modesto, CA - State Theatre May 30 & 31 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi’s at Jack London Square June 2 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre June 3 - Seattle, WA - The Triple Door June 5 - Grants Pass, OR - Rogue Theatre June 6 - Napa, CA - City Winery June 7 - Folsom, CA - Harris Center for the Arts June 9 - Santa Cruz, CA - Kuumbwa Jazz Center June 10 - Carpinteria, CA - The Plaza Playhouse June 11 - Hermosa Beach, CA - Saint Rocke June 12 - Agoura Hills, CA - Canyon Club June 13 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room August 8 - Crestone, Colorado - Crestone Music Festival August 9 - Copper Mountain, Colorado - Guitar Town July 30 - Mammoth Lakes, CA - Mammoth Festival of Beers August 31-September 4 - Big Indian, NY - Full Moon Resort/Robben Ford’s Traveling Dojo Guitar Camp With Special Guest John Jorgenson