GLENN HUGHES: More European Tour Dates Announced

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has scheduled the following dates:

Mar. 28 - Boathouse Theatre, Fredrikstad, Norway
Mar. 29 - Namsos Rockfestival - Namsos, Norway
May 09 [to be announced] - Lillehammer, Norway
May 10 - Smuget - Oslo, Norway
May 11 - Smuget - Oslo, Norway (acoustic show - Q&A/meet-and-greet session)
May 13 - Spectrum - Augsburg, Germany
May 15 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany
May 16 - Musiktheater Rex - Lorsch, Germany
May 19 - Retro Music Hall - Prague, Czech Republic
May 20 - Masters Of Rock Cafe - Zlin, Czech Republic
May 22 - A38 - Budapest, Hungary
May 23 - Divadlo Arena - Bratislava, Slovakia
May 24 - Media Park - Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 26 - Teatro Fanin - Bologna, Italy
May 27 - Music Drome - Milan, Italy
May 28 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
May 30 - Spirit of 66 - Verviers, Belgium
May 31 - De Boerderij - Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Jun. 01 - Plato - Helmond, Netherlands
Jun. 06 - The Robin - Wolverhampton, UK
Jun. 07 - Liverpool Academy - Liverpool, UK
Jul. 24/27 - Catton Hall, Rock & Blues Custom Show - Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, UK

A brand new GLENN HUGHES track, entitled "Love Communion", is available for streaming on his MySpace page. The song comes off the former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist's new solo album, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (F.U.N.K.)", which is scheduled for release on May 11 via Frontiers Records.

Commented Hughes: "['Love Communion' is] a beautiful song and signals what kind of record 'F.U.N.K.' is all about.

He added, "I'm ever so proud of this record. I wanted to make a record that I can live with for the next 20 years, a record that is timeless.

"If you're going to buy one Glenn Hughes record or if youve never heard of Glenn Hughes before, this is the one to jump on board with.

"Look out soon for the video of 'Love Communion', as I wrapped up the video shoot a couple of weeks ago."

Produced by Glenn in Los Angeles, after countless hours spent writing in his home studio, "F.U.N.K." is another magnificent statement from the "Voice of Rock." "It is a roots album, it is a true account of my musical heritage but also fearless and multi-dimensional," said Hughes.

Once again Glenn has reinvented himself and his art, being able to offer a new album which is truly emotional and picturing his own current way to speak the language of music.

"The beauty of makin' music, for me", explained Glenn, "is to have a vast blank canvas. To completely open myself up to the universe and the spirits, that these days, live with me day and night. I am no longer in fear of the dark, or what lurks behind door number 13. The songs on my new album were written in, and around my Los Angeles home, sometimes in semi-consciousness... sometimes, in a dreamstate, sometimes fully alert, as I was in full jog down by the harbour... these new songs are a true vindication. And realization, of the gift of a serene life, one day at a time".

The result is a brilliant balance of the diverse influences that have always been present in Glenn's music, but with an incredible and very addictive mood that helps creating a feeling of joy and true enjoyment all over the album. "I believe that the hard work has been worth waitin' for, this is for all my fans, and beyond: a deep musical statement," concludes Glenn.

Once again all drums on the record were played by none other than the great Chad Smith of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, while Luis Maldonado took care of the majority of the guitars (JJ Marsh and George Nastos only appear on two songs each) and Anders Olinder is on keyboards (with Ed Roth guesting on three songs).

"F.U.N.K." track listing:

01. Crave
02. First Underground Nuclear Kitchen
03. Satellite
04. Love Communion
05. We Shall Be Free, Imperfection
06. Never Say Never
07. We Go To War
08. Oil And Water
09. Too Late to Save the World
10. Where There's A Will

Check out more audio samples at this location.