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Sunday, September 6, 2026

PETE ROTH TRIO TO RELEASE NEW LIVE CD/DVD "GROUP CHAT" SEPTEMBER 18TH: ZOOM INTERVIEW FROM THE UK WITH PETE ROTH AND LEGENDARY DRUMMER BILL BRUFORD

PETE ROTH TRIO

TO RELEASE NEW LIVE CD/DVD

"GROUP CHAT"

SEPTEMBER 18TH

ZOOM INTERVIEW

with

BILL BRUFORD

legendary drummer

(with YES...KING CRIMSON...UK...EARTHWORKS)

and

PETE ROTH

The Pete Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth’s third major album and a release of particular significance, marking Bruford’s eagerly awaited return to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance on new material in 19 years.

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never constrained by it, the music moves fluidly through funk, contemporary classical influences and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable. Original compositions such as Full Circle, Dancing With Grace and Original Sin sit alongside collaborative pieces including Part Of The Charm and Looking Forward To Looking Back, while the trio’s inspired Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 underlines the breadth of their musical imagination. The result is a record that feels adventurous, immediate and alive – music made in the moment by three musicians listening as deeply as they play.

PETE ROTH TRIO

featuring

BILL BRUFORD

PETE ROTH

MIKE PRATT

GROUP CHAT

available

september 18th

Two-disc set contains 9-track audio CD and 35-minute DVD.

Pre-order “Group Chat”: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

UPCOMING DATES

Fri, 25 Sept 2026

Riverhouse Barn

Walton-on-thames, United Kingdom

Thu, 8 Oct 2026

BIX Jazzclub & Lounge

Stuttgart, Germany

Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Das Rind

Rüsselsheim, Germany

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

NICA JAZZ CLUB

Hamburg, Germany

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Zig Zag Jazz Club Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

The Capstone Theatre

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

Durham, United Kingdom

Sun, 8 Nov 2026

Band on the Wall

Manchester, United Kingdom

Wed, 27 Jan 2027

Foxlowe Arts Centre

Leek, United Kingdom

Thu, 28 Jan 2027

Crookes Social Club

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Fri, 29 Jan 2027

Wrecking Ball Music and Books

Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom

Sat, 30 Jan 2027

Gosforth Civic Theatre

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Thu, 4 Feb 2027

Spirit Of 66

Verviers, Belgium

Sat, 6 Feb 2027

Pete Roth Tio feat. Bill Bruford

Utrecht, Netherlands

Mon, 8 Feb 2027

Hotel Cecil

København K, Denmark

Wed, 17 Feb 2027

Acapela Studio

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tue, 23 Feb 2027

Capitol

Pordenone, Italy

Wed, 24 Feb 2027

Teatro CTM

Rezzato, Italy

Thu, 25 Feb 2027

Spazio Teatro 89

Milan, Italy

Fri, 26 Feb 2027

Piazza dei Mestieri

Torino, Italy

For more information

about

Pete Roth Trio:

visit www.peterothtrio.com

Official Website

https://www.facebook.com/PeteRothTrio

Facebook

https://www.instagram.com/pete_roth_trio

Instagram

BILL BRUFORD

AND

PETE ROTH

APPEAR

SEPTEMBER 8TH

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

W/RAY SHASHO

Friday, March 20, 2026

RICK VITO REVERED GUITARIST AND SINGER BEST KNOWN AS A MEMBER OF FLEETWOOD MAC RELEASING ALL SLIDE INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM: ZOOM INTERVIEW W/RAY SHASHO

R I C K V I T O

Grammy-nominated guitarist

singer and producer

Best Known as a Member of

the Legendary Supergroup

FLEETWOOD MAC

Releasing All-Instrumental Disc

Entitled

'SLIDEMASTER'

Played Exclusively On Slide Guitar

Zoom Special Edition on

Interviewing the Legends with Ray Shasho

Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and producer, Rick Vito is perhaps best known as a member of the legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac (1987-1991). His guitar work and songs are featured on their albums, 'Greatest Hits,' 'Behind The Mask, 'The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac,' 'The Chain,' and the live concert DVD, 'Tango In The Night'. He later partnered with Mick Fleetwood to form the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat. Rick Vito. Shortly after the release of their CD, 'Blue Again,' Vito was nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award in the 'Best Traditional Blues' category as both artist and producer.

Of particular note, Rick's now iconic slide guitar solo on Bob Seger's 'Like A Rock,' has been heard and heralded by untold millions, both on Seger's hit albums and as the guitar voice on the Chevy truck TV commercial ads which ran over ten years. His solo albums began with Atlantic Records in 1992, after which he began performing worldwide with his own band. His unique guitar work has also appeared on hundreds of recordings by such legendary Rock & Roll and Blues Hall of Fame artists as Bonnie Raitt, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, John Fogerty, Little Richard, Leon Russell, Boz Scaggs, John Prine, Delbert McClinton, Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne and scores of others. Vito is also the recipient of the W.C. Handy Blues Award for the song of the year, 'It's Two A.M.' recorded by Shemekia Copeland. A designer of Art Deco and Modernistic guitars, Rick's stunning 'Rick Vito Soul Agent' Signature model guitar is currently available from Reverend Guitars.

This is the fourth edition of Reverend Signature models bearing Rick's name and design features. In 2020 Rick appeared alongside Christine McVie (in her final performance), Billy Gibbons, Pete Townsend, David Gilmour, Bill Wyman, John Mayall and a host of other musical luminaries in 'Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green' concert filmed in London, now available on CD and DVD.

Rick Vito’s new album, Slidemaster, will be officially released on out April 3rd on MoMojo Records from this Grammy-nominated guitarist Rick Vito, is an all-instrumental disc. Pre-orders for Slidemaster are available now. This unique recording is a compilation of Rick’s all-instrumental cuts played exclusively on slide guitar, in the style of which he is universally renowned. It features both new material plus some of his best former releases which were remixed and mastered specifically for the album. Rick’s takes on Peter Green’s “Albatross,” and “The Supernatural,” Sam Cooke’s, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” and the originals, “Vegas Jump,” and “Soul Shadows,” are not to be missed!

PURCHASE

THE NEW RELEASE

RICK VITO

SLIDEMASTER

https://www.rickvito.com/

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

RICK VITO

VISIT

https://www.rickvito.com/

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

https://www.facebook.com/rickvitoguitar/

FACEBOOK

https://www.instagram.com/rickvitoguitar/

INSTAGRAM

https://www.youtube.com/@rickvitoguitar

YOUTUBE

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yC7EvUceCEZm3ZeawauQA

SPOTIFY

RICK VITO

DISCOGRAPHY

With Fleetwood Mac

1988 Greatest Hits - guitars and backing vocals on two songs.
1990 Behind the Mask
1992 25 Years – The Chain
2002 The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac

The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band Featuring Rick Vito

2008 : Blue Again!
2016 : Live at the Belly Up Tavern

Solo albums

1992 King of Hearts
1998 Pink & Black
2000 Lucky Devils
2001 Crazy Cool
2003 Band Box Boogie
2005 Rattlesnake Shake
2006 Talk That Talk
2009 Lucky in Love: The Best of Rick Vito
2014 Mojo on My Side (European Version)
2015 Mojo on My Side (Worldwide Version)
2019 Soulshaker
2024 Cadillac Man
2026 Slidemaster

RICK VITO

APPEARS

MARCH 26TH

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

RAY'S NEW NOVEL

'THE LIBERTY CODE'

The Liberty Code is a thrilling blend of science fiction, political intrigue, and military strategy. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and timely themes, this novel offers a captivating journey through a world where the line between fiction and reality blurs. It's a must-read for fans of dystopian futures, extraterrestrial encounters, and high-stakes political drama.

Are you ready to decode the secrets of The Liberty Code and join the fight for Earth's future?

LIBERTY CODE TEASER

AVAILABLE

NOW!

RAY'S INCREDIBLE NEW

POLITICAL THRILLER

SCI-FI BOOK!

THE

LIBERTY

CODE

In a near-future America, where democracy has collapsed under the iron grip of the Commonwealth Party, redemption lies in the unlikeliest of places—a novel. The Liberty Code, penned by decorated Marine veteran and journalist Sam Edwards, uncovers the hidden truths of a dystopian world teetering on the edge of annihilation.

Guided by telepathic messages from two Centauri extraterrestrial ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, who secretly collaborate with the U.S. Air Force, Edwards reveals a master plan to save Earth. This gripping tale begins as fiction but evolves into a stark reality, reflecting real-world geopolitical conflicts and revolutionary military operations.

OFFICIAL TRAILER

A WARNING ABOUT THE LIBERTY CODE BY THE CENTAURIANS

AVAILABLE AT

bookbaby.com

amazon.com

and on audiobook

at barnesandnoble.com

SPOTIFY.COM

PURCHASE HERE

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-liberty-code?srsltid=AfmBOoosm9yL_n_mIiQdRmnY5RgaxapZTnzc8iB1Jy0F7FDLixFQaNOp

NEW RELEASE

BY THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED

NEW ARTIST KYLIE WILLOW

AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

RAY SHASHO'S NEW PRODUCTION COMPANY

ROCK RAYMOND PRODUCTIONS

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TOM HAMILTON SUPERGROUP 'CLOSE ENEMIES' RELEASING THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ON MARCH 13TH WITH TOURS IN CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA: A SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS!

C L O S E

E N E M I E S

THE TOM HAMILTON (AEROSMITH) SUPERGROUP

RELEASING THEIR DEBUT ALBUM

ON MARCH 13TH

WITH TOURS IN CALIFORNIA

AND FLORIDA

ZOOM INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS W/RAY SHASHO

Close Enemies is an all-star rock band fronted by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, featuring drummer Tony Brock (The Babys), guitarists Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow) and Trace Foster (AC/DC tech/Joe Perry), and vocalist Chasen Hampton. Close Enemies, featuring Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton, is releasing their self-titled debut album, "Close Enemies," on March 13, 2026, following singles like "Sound Of A Train," …"Inside Out," …"Sweet Baby Jesus,"… "Rain," … and "More Than I Could Ever Need…with pre-orders available for signed blue vinyl editions.

Watch for the debut album release

CLOSE ENEMIES

available March 13^th

The signed album is limited to 200 copies, so act fast! But if you miss out, or don’t want to pay a premium for colored vinyl and autographs, a standard vinyl release, and CD, will be up for sale in March.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

CLOSE ENEMIES

VISIT

https://closeenemiestheband.com/

Official band website

https://www.instagram.com/closeenemiesofficial/

Instagram

https://www.facebook.com/closeenemiestheband

Facebook

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VzY0BYc1cMnO7Ll3iGfhw

YouTube