Lisa LaRue Project 2K9 is a group of World Class musicians collaborating.... joining keyboardist Lisa LaRue is:
DAVID MARK PEARCE (The Oliver Wakeman Band): Guitars
STEVE ADAMS (Arz): Guitars
CHRIS BROWN (Ghost Circus and Roswell Six): Bass
JO DeBOECK (Beyond the Labyrinth): Vocals
JOHN PAYNE (Asia featuring John Payne and GPS): Vocals and Bass
SVETLAN RAKET (Par Lindh Project and Timecode Alpha): Drums
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Lisa LaRue Project 2K9 "World Class" featuring John Payne (of ASIA feat JP) on vocals, now available.... visit http://www.lisalaruemusic.com for more details
World Class Participants:
DAVID MARK PEARCE
David Mark Pearce is guitarist for the Oliver Wakeman Band, Lisa LaRue Project 2K9 and a solo artist. He has released a solo EP titled "Shelter Me From the Rain" and is currently working on his solo album, "Strangeang3ls" to be released in 2010.
STEVE ADAMS
Steve picked up guitar at an early age learning by ear and imitating licks by his favorite guitar heroes. Disillusioned by rock band experiences, a strong interest in Classical technique and Jazz enticed him to begin the study of solo guitar. "I soon became seriously interested in music as a career having discovered the versatility of solo guitar technique, its intricate nature and subtleties of timbre."
After earning his Bachelor's degree in Music Performance from Lewis & Clark College studying classical technique with Scott Kritzer and Jazz with Dan Balmer, Steve furthered his teaching and performing career.
CHRIS BROWN
A multi-talented musician, engineer and producer, Chris is half of the prog band "Ghost Circus," where he provides guitars, bass, vocals and even some keyboards. He is also a guitarist on the Roswell Six" album, "Terra Incognita: Beyond the Horizon."
JO DE BOECK
Jo is the lead singer for Belgian Band "Beyond The Labyrinth" whose latest album, "Castles in the Sand" was released in December, 2008. Beyond The Labyrinth has shared the stage with bands such as Jon Oliva's Pain, Doro, Sonata Artica, Riverside, Pain of Salvation, Epica, Serenity, Pure Inc, Casual Silence and Sengir.
In May 2009 they will be the support act for the progressive metal band Threshold in Uden (NL), Vosselaar(B) & Zaandam(NL).
He's also the singer of the Classic Rock Cover Band "Sister Madly" and participated in the AOR-project "Frozen Rain" (2008).
LISA LaRUE
Lisa LaRue has been playing keyboards since the age of 3, with her debut album ""Beloved Tribal Women" being released in 1995. "Beloved Tribal Women" was co-produced by Will Alexander, former Keyboard tech to Keith Emerson, Herbie Hancock, and many others.
Several releases later, and after being nominated for 2 NAMMY's (Native American Music Awards), LaRue released "Transformation 2012," and was also nominated for a Hollywood Music Award. She has worked with artists such as Gilli Smyth (Gong), John Payne (Asia featuring John Payne), Esquire and others.
JOHN PAYNE
John Payne fronted ASIA for 14 years replacing John Wetton in 1992. 8 studio albums and 6 live albums followed including extensive world touring with the band. In 2006, John formed "ASIA Featuring John Payne" and is performing shows with his current lineup. Previous to ASIA, John sang with Roger Daltrey, CCCP, ELO Part 2 and more recently GPS plus being chosen as the Parson in Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds stadium tour. His recent guest appearances include songs with the Swedish group "Lunatica," Roswell Six, and Lisa LaRue's CD, "Transformation 2012."
SVETLAN RAKET
Svetlan Raket has been playing drums for 30 years and teaching for more than 20 years. Originally a progressive/fusion drummer, Raket graduated from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California and also studied privately with his mentor and friend, the late, great, Mark Craney of Jethro Tull/Tower of Power/Gino Vanelli.
Since 1997 Svetlan has been a member of Zello, a Swedish progressive band, and is featured on several releases.
His main gig since 2006 is with the Swedish progressive act Pär Lindh Project. PLP released a live DVD in 2008 on Metal Mind Productions. PLP is currently working on their fourth studio album, due for release in 2010.
Recently, Svetlan also recorded the drums for "Freakshow", the debut album by Timecode Alpha, involving top musicians from Sweden. This album will be released in May 2009.