Kenny Loggins came to perform Live in Paris last sunday, 21st of June. For this exceptionnal event we had the pleasure to meet him and he kindly accept to shot an interview.

What an event! The come back of Fleetwood Mac, live, for a European Tour, this autumn with a concert date in Paris, October 17 at the Zenith. Fleetwood Mac will start a new European tour called "Unleashed" October 8 in Copenhagen (Denmark) that will finish November 3 in Birmingham (United Kingdom). 15 concert dates are already announced and probably more to come like written at Fleetwood Mac official website.

Line-up of Fleetwood Mac for this forthcoming tour in Europe :.

Stevie Nicks - vocals
Lindsey Buckingham - guitar, vocals
John McVie - bass
Mick Fleetwood - drums, percussion

Fleetwood Mac, European Tour 2009 "Unleashed"

October 8, Kopenhagen, Denmark, Parken 
October 10, Stockholm, Sweden Ericsson Globe
October 12, Oberhausen, Germany
October 13, Antwerps Sportspaleis, Lotto Arena, Belgium
October 14, Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam,  Netherlands
October 17, Le Zenith, Paris, France
October 19, Berlin-Friedrichshain, 02 World, Germany
October 22, Glasgow, United Kingdom S.E.C.C.
October 24, Dublin, The O2, Ireland
October 25, Dublin, The O2, Ireland
October 27, Manchester, Manchester Evening News Arena, United Kingdom
October 30, London, Wembley Arena, United Kingdom
October 31, London, Wembley Arena, United Kingdom
November 2, Sheffield, Sheffield Arena, United Kingdom
November 3, Birmingham, The NIA, United Kingdom

Frontiers Records announces proudly the signing of MASTEDON featuring former KANSAS singer John Elefante for the release of the long awaited third studio album.

John Elefante’s name came to prominence in 1981 when he became the new lead singer and keyboardist for Kansas. John sang the lead vocals and performed keyboards on three multi - Platinum albums with band, giving also a major songwriting contribution.

In 1984, together with his brother Dino, he started to become involved for the first time in producing the Christian act Sweet Comfort Band. Soon the couple became one of the most renowned producers in the genre, in particular their tenure with Petra brought multiple gold and platinum albums, 10 consecutive CCM Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Hard Rock Cafe, and the only artist to ever have 4 albums in the SoundScan top-100 Christian chart.

  

Elefante also felt the songwriting muse and formed a metal band with his brother, Mastedon. The band's name was a pachyderm-inspired reference to the brothers' last name. Although John was an accomplished vocalist and performer, the Mastedon albums featured multiple lead singers and performances by other artists, creating an eclectic sound anchored by John’s songwriting. His brother Dino played a prominent role, contributing songwriting and handling most of the guitar work. 

Mastedon's first release was titled "It’s a Jungle Out There!" (1989). A year later, the band released "Lofcaudio". The albums charted at #25 and #10, respectively in the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian chart. To this day, they are still considered classics in the genre.

 

In 1996 John started a solo career that brought him to release three successful albums more in the Adult Contemporary - Pop Rock vein. After a few years of hiatus, John is now working on a new Mastedon album that - contrary to the predecessors - will only feature his amazing lead vocals. Musically, the new album will hearken back to the best of Mastedon and to his work with Kansas. "Mastedon has far surpassed my expectations as far as longevity and shelve life" says John. 

"I would say it has garnered somewhat of a cult following. I have people from 17 years old to 50 something that still ask me about Mastedon and will there ever be another one? My answer has always been "I don't know"  But the writing is on the wall that after all this time, it is time to deliver a new Mastedon record and mainly because people that loved the first 2 can't be ignored any longer. This record will differ in some ways and others it won't. Being the majority songwriter there will be obvious similarities in style. I will be singing everything so that will change a bit from prior Mastedon projects. Also the sonic quality will be very much up to date. Rich melodic harmonies and melodies are the keys to a Mastedon record. This record will most certainly be the beginning of a new chapter in my life both musically and lyrically. One day you turn around and it's been 10 years since you've done a project, but when it really sinks in that you were put on this earth to something, YOU MUST DO IT !!!"

Frontiers salutes the return of a legendary artist and looks set to release Mastedon “III” in the fall of 2009.

Kenny Loggins will be entertaining audiences in a special QVC appearance on Thursday, June 11 at noon (ET) when he unveils his latest album, "All Join In". 

The new album features original songs plus new renditions of classic pop hits, including The Beatles' "All Together Now" and "Two Of Us," Randy Newman's “You’ve Got A Friend In Me", the Del Vikings Fifties classic “Come Go With Me," Traffic's "You Can All Join In" (Featuring former Traffic member, Dave Mason) and Donovan's "There Is A Mountain," which features Kenny's 11-year old daughter Hana contributing vocals. 

"All Join In ... it's like putting on an old sweater. I want everyone to feel comfortable and have a sense they know what they're getting" ~ Kenny Loggins

WWL (What We Like production) is pleased to announce the venue of Kenny Loggins (the author of big hits such as "Footloose", "Danger Zone", "What a Fool Believes" and founding member of Loggins & Messina) for the first time in Paris for an exceptionnal show, on June 21st, 2009. Don't miss it!!

Get Tickets here: Ticket Net, Fnac, Théâtre Marigny.