THE MOODY BLUES To conclude Boilermaker Weekend At The Stanley Sunday July 11, 2010
Date Posted: March 11th, 2010
UTICA, NY (March 11, 2010) - At today's Boilermaker Committee Meeting, it was announced that the legendary MOODY BLUES would provide the grand finale to the 2010 Boilermaker weekend with a concert at 7pm Sunday July 11 at The Stanley.
Tim Reed, Executive Director of the Boilermaker said, "The Boilermaker is excited to partner with The Stanley to offer a closing event for Boilermaker Week. The Moody Blues, like the Boilermaker, represent the best in class in their respective categories. Both have created life-long memories, established a dedicated fan base and have a proven ability to expand and grow over the long run. Many in the music industry have run the 50 yard dash of fame and faded from view; The Moody Blues have the stamina to still run 9.3 miles."
Rolling Stone magazine calls THE MOODY BLUES "the Sistine Chapel of popular music."
Since the 60's, as a part of the historic original British invasion of Supergroups, The Moody Blues have lit up the hearts and minds of millions of rock fans with inspiring anthems like Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon and I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band), that express universal themes of love, compassion and peace. The band's unique style of music consistently finds airplay on radio stations globally and continues to illuminate concert arenas around the world. From being immortalized on The Simpsonsto having their music featured in movies, television and in such national advertisement campaigns as this year's TV ad for VISA featuring Tuesday Afternoon, The Moody Blues are embedded in not only music history but in pop culture.
Since they first hit the rock scene with the release of their monumental 1967 album DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED, The Moody Blues have continued to produce music that bridges the gap between classical and pop-rock genres without ever wavering in their integrity and commitment. Featuring the altruistic inflections of guitarist/vocalist Justin Hayward, bassist/vocalist John Lodge and drummer Graeme Edge, The Moody Blues' sound has held its ground with exquisite harmonies over and over again, in a genre of music that is ever changing. Since their formation in England, The Moody Blues have created music time and time again that offers rock music a depth that is unprecedented and inspiring.
The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. Their incredible roster of hits include: Nights In White Satin, Ride My See Saw, The Story In Your Eyes, Isn't Life Strange, Question, I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band), Your Wildest Dreams, and I Know You're Out There Somewhere, to name a few. The Moody Blues' No. 1, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, Top 40, Multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold albums and singles, have generated sold-old tours on a consistent basis over the course of several decades, making them one of the top-grossing album and touring bands in existence.
The Moodies released the Image Entertainment DVD and CD THE MOODY BLUES: LOVELY TO SEE YOU, LIVE in 2005, recorded at the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. This recording was pure Moody Blues, marking the first live performance recorded sans orchestra, since their historic 1969 live release THE MOODY BLUES LIVE +5.
In 2008, The Moody Blues and Universal Music Enterprises re-released the group's first seven albums, containing the band's legendary chart-topping singles of the 60's and 70's. Each re-release by UMe features exclusive bonus tracks, alternate versions, radio sessions and outtakes; telling a story about the progression of rock & roll while diving into further detail with the inclusion of live BBC recordings and bonus tracks.
With a 2009 tour in progress, the legacy of The Moody Blues continues to live on. As the world continues to revolve on its axis during any time of economic and political uncertainty, The Moody Blues have always been there to provide the world with live music that is engaging and appropriate to the times.
Tickets, priced from $24.50 to $86, go on sale Friday March 19 at The Stanley, 315 - 724 - 4000, online at www.StanleyTIX.com, and through ticketmaster,1 800 / 745 - 3000.
