Friday, April 28, 2017

Points North Live




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May 26, 2017
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera Ave.
Mill Valley, California
8 PM

RUSH VS. YES

We'll be reuniting, as our alter-ego Fred Barchetta: a tribute to Rush by Points North, with amazing Yes tribute act Shine Delirious or the next installment of "Rush vs Yes: An Epic Evening of Progressive Rock".

The last show at the Sweetwater was absolutely packed!  Advance tickets recommended and available directly from the venue by clickinghere.


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May 27, 2017
UC Theatre
2036 University Avenue (near Downtown Berkeley BART)
Berkeley, CA, 94704
7 PM

OPENING FOR YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
Another bucket list show...the first of two shows supporting the legend himself!  Doors at 7 PM, and we hit at 8 PM sharp.  This show WILL sell out, and quickly.  Limited tickets available from the UC Theatre box office by clicking here.




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May 31, 2017
Empress Theatre
330 Virginia St.
Vallejo, CA
7 PM

OPENING FOR YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
Another bucket list show...supporting the legend himself, for his only Bay Area appearance!  Doors at 7 PM, and we hit at 8 PM sharp.  This show WILL sell out, and quickly.  Limited tickets available from the Empress Theatre by clicking here.



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June 4, 2017
SeaProg
Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave S
Seattle WA 98118
Times TBD

SEAPROG 2017

It's our pleasure to join the esteemed independent progressive music festival SeaProg.  In their own words:
"Conceived as a destination event rather than just another gig, Seaprog invites music lovers to spend a weekend enjoying stimulating and intelligent music and visiting the many fine restaurants, bars, and shops in Columbia City."
SeaProg runs from June 2-4, and we highly encourage those coming to spend the weekend there.   Full lineups, schedule, and tickets available on the SeaProg web site by clicking here.


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Points North

“Points North” is the self-titled, second album by this primarily instrumental rock band. Spearheaded by guitarist Eric Barnett (a finalist in Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar competition), bassist Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake) and drummer Kevin Aiello, Points North stands on the shoulders of iconic artists Rush, Cream, The Police and Dixie Dregs - but expands upon these influences and clearly cuts its own artistic path. 

Points North
                              

Listen Spotify: "Points North" on Spotify

Listen on Pandora: Points North on Pandora

Tempest Spring & Summer

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Live in 2017

June 2, 3 Reno, NV
EUROFEST
http://www.sandsregency.com
Downtown, 4th & N. Arlington 
4pm each day (775) 544-3958 

June 10, 11 Plymouth, CA
MOTHER LODE HIGHLAND GAMES
http://www.motherlodegames.com
Amador County Fairgrounds, 
18621 Sherwood St. Sat. 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm, Sun. 11am, 2pm, 4pm (209)304-3821

Tue. July 4 Alameda, CA 
USS HORNET JULY 4th CELEBRATION
http://www.uss-hornet.org
Pier 3, Alameda Point, 707 West Hornet Ave. Flight Deck, 4pm (510) 521-8448

Wed. July 12 Sebastopol, CA
IVES PARK
http://www.peacetown.org/concert-series
7400 Jewell, 6pm (707) 508-5449

Sat. July 29 Abingdon, VA VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL 
http://www.vahighlandsfestival.org
‘Celtic Music Day’ in The Market Pavilion,
Remsburg Dr. 3:30pm & 8pm (276) 623-5266

Aug. 4, 5, 6 Hillsdale, NY FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL
http://www.FalconRidgeFolk.com
Dodds Farm, 44 Country Rd. 7D, Times TBA (860) 364-0366

Aug. 18, 19, 20 Winston, OR 
DOUGLAS COUNTY CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES
http://www.dcscots.org
Riverbend Park, Fri. 7pm Ceilidh, Sat. & Sun. 12 noon – 5pm (541) 673-7463

Sep. 2, 3 Pleasanton, CA
PLEASANTON HIGHLAND GAMES 
http://www.caledonian.org
The 152nd Annual Scottish Celebration, 
Alameda Co. Fairgrounds (800) 713-3160
Sat: 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Sun: 11am, 2pm, 4pm

Sat. Sep. 16 Hollister, CA
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
http://www.norcalrenfaire.com
Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy. 6pm (408) 847-FAIR

Sat. Sep. 30 Dixon, CA
DIXON SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES 
http://www.scotsindixon.org
Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 South First St. (Hwy 113) 
12 noon – 5pm (707) 678-8814

Sat. Oct. 7 Felton, CA
BIG TREES SCOTTISH GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES
http://bigtreescots.com/
Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., 1pm (831) 359-2979

Oct. 13, 14, 15 Las Vegas, NV
AGE OF CHIVALRY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
http://www.lvrenfair.com
Sunset Park, 2601 East Sunset Rd.
Fri. 5pm, Sat. 6:45pm, Sun. 1pm

Fri. Nov. 3 Blue Lake, CA
BLUE LAKE CASINO
http://www.bluelakecasino.com
777 Casino Way, 9pm (707) 668-9770

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Be sure to check our home page for updates and information! 

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TEMPEST
“The Tracks We Leave” 

"These are musicians well aware of what works and what doesn’t work musically, the main question is if they manage to capture the energy of their live performances into the mare tame environments of a recording studio. And from what I can tell the answer is a positive one on this occasion. I rather guess that some of these tunes will sound better live than on album, but by and large this CD is a satisfying experience as well."
Olav Martin Bjørnsen 'House Of Prog'


Watch Tempest "Rattlin' Roarin' Willie": YouTube


Dave Martone Live This Spring


...in and around Vancouver BC

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Check for more details and updates on Dave Martone: http://davemartone.com/shows/


May 26
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

May 26
Terminal City Club
837 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6

May 26
Bacchus Lounge Vancouver
845 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1

May 27
Westin Bayshore Seawall Bar and Grill
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4

May 27
Hard Rock Unlisted Lounge
2080 United Blvd
Coquitlam, BC V3K6W3

May 29
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

May 29
Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Lounge
300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

May 31
Mallard Lounge
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
4599 Chateau Blvd
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4


June 1  
Mallard Lounge
Fairmont Chateau
4599 Chateau Blvd
Whistler BC V0N 1B4

June 2  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9

June 2  
Northview Golf & Country Club
6857 168 St
Surrey BC V3S 3T6

June 2  
Bacchus Lounge
845 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1V1 

June 3  
Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th
156 W 8th Ave
Vancouver BC V5Y 1N2

June 3  
Westin Bayshore Seawall Bar & Grill
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver BC V6G 2V4 

June 5  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9 

June 6  
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver BC

June 7  
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver BC

June 8  
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver BC

June 9  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9 

June 9  
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver BC

June 10  
Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th
156 W 8th Ave
Vancouver BC V5Y 1N2

June 10  
Westin Bayshore Seawall Bar & Grill
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver BC V6G 2V4 

June 10  
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver BC

June 11  
Italian Day on the Drive 
with Carmelina Cupo
Vancouver BC

June 12  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9 

June 16  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9

June 17  
Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th
156 W 8th Ave
Vancouver BC V5Y 1N2

June 17  
Westin Bayshore Seawall Bar & Grill
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver BC V6G 2V4 

June 19  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9 

June 23  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9

June 23  
Bacchus Lounge
845 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1V1 

June 23  
Hard Rock Unlisted Lounge
2080 United Blvd
Coquitlam BC V3K6W3

June 24  
Westin Bayshore Seawall Bar & Grill
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver BC V6G 2V4 

June 25  
Vancouver International Guitar Festival Masterclass
Chinese Cultural Center
50 East Pender St
Vancouver

June 26  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9

June 27  
Battle of the Brush
Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam BC

June 30  
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver BC V6C 0B9

June 30  
Bacchus Lounge
845 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1V1

More details and updates on Dave Martone: http://davemartone.com/shows/



... "Nacimineto": on Magnatude Records

"While easily his most commercially accessible work to date, this album is still a triumph, featuring tightly arranged instrumentals of not only originals, but some inventive covers as well (Aerosmith's Dream On, The Theme From Rocky, The Godfather Theme, Classical Gas, and a few more). The instrumentation is sparse, with most songs featuring 1-2 rhythm guitars, a lead guitar, and some bass and percussion. There is a latin/flamenco influence on most of the tracks and Martone's unbelievable technique shines through on every tune. If you liked his past electric outings, you will like this. If you have never heard him before and have more mainstream musical taste you will like it as well." - Amazon customer review By Lawrence A. Strid

... "Dream On" video: on YouTube