Renaissance, the legendary symphonic rock band featuring Annie Haslam, will be back in the US playing select dates from October 17th through October 31st. This will mark 54 years since the formation of the band and its 16th consecutive year of touring since its reactivation in 2009.
Renaissance leader and vocalist Annie Haslam remarked that “We are very proud
but sad to announce our ‘In Gratitude’ Farewell Tour. Where did the time go?
Looking back over the years, I believe we have made history in the worlds of
Progressive and Symphonic Rock.”
The upcoming shows will include stunning arrangements of “Ocean
Gypsy,” “Northern Lights,” “Forever Changing,” “Mother
Russia,” “Carpet of the Sun,” “Ashes are Burning” and other favorite
classics. Ms. Haslam will be joined on stage by long-time musical associate
Rave Tesar on piano, along with Mark Lambert on guitars/vocals, Geoffrey
Langley on keyboards/vocals, Frank Pagano on drums, percussion/vocals, and John
Galgano on bass.
Annie Haslam noted that “Performing with Renaissance since 1971 has been my
whole life. I still love singing these unique, surreal, dramatic and romantic
songs and pairing up with some of the finest orchestras in the world. All of
this was born from the music of Michael Dunford, John Tout, Terry Sullivan and
Jon Camp combined with the emotional and poetic words of Betty Thatcher. Our
music has filled the hearts and minds of many thousands of fans around the
world. It started for me, with a dream from my childhood that ended in this
miracle called Renaissance! Rave Tesar, is an extraordinary man and musician I
have worked with in my solo band since 1989 and with Renaissance since 2009. He
has also been a very big help in keeping the band 'alive'! Some very talented
musicians have stepped into our band, and their devotion and hard work have
added to the band’s touring longevity and personality.”
Renaissance is a band with a rich history unique unto themselves as progressive
rock pioneers who rose from the ashes of the seminal UK rock band, The
Yardbirds. Acclaimed for their unique blending of progressive rock with
classical and symphonic influences, the band's career has spanned fifty plus
years spearheaded by the 5-octave voice of Annie Haslam and the masterful
songwriting skills of Michael Dunford, John Tout, Jon Camp and Terry Sullivan.
They are widely considered to be the band that most successfully and routinely
utilized the sound of a full orchestra in their recordings.
The band has toured throughout the world and has performed at Carnegie Hall
with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and at the Royal Albert Hall with the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Chorale Society. Renaissance had a top
ten hit in the UK with their song “Northern Lights” that still
demands airplay to this day.
Renaissance:
In Gratitude Farewell Tour Dates 2024
Thursday
October 17, 2024 – The Town Hall, New York, NY
Friday
October 18, 2024 – Lewis A. Swyer Theatre at the Egg, Albany, NY
Saturday
October 19, 2024 – The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT
Sunday
October 20, 2024 – City Winery Boston, Boston,
MA
Wednesday
October 23, 2024 – The Theater at Innovation Square, Rochester, NY
Thursday
October 24, 2024 – Center for the Arts of Homer, Homer, NY
Friday
October 25, 2024 – The Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ
Saturday
October 26, 2024 – Lansdowne Theater, Lansdowne, PA
Tuesday
October 29 & 30, 2024 - Edwardsville, IL, Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville IL (St.
Louis, MO)
