MICHAEL SCHENKER's U.S. Visa Situation 'Has Been Sorted Out'

May 26, 2009

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has confirmed via his official web site that his "visa situation has been sorted out" and that the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP U.S. tour is "on as planned!"

MSG's North American trek was originally scheduled to take place in March/April but was postponed due to a delay in receiving the necessary paperwork required for Schenker to enter the U.S.

It was announced earlier in the year that MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's lineup for the tour would consist of the following musicians:

Michael Schenker - Guitar
Gary Barden - Lead Vocals
Robbie Crane (RATT) - Bass, Vocals
Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM) - Drums
Wayne Findlay - Keyboards, Guitar

For list of upcoming shows, visit the MySpace page of MSG guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay.

Audio samples of all 12 tracks that appear on SCHENKER BARDEN ACOUSTIC PROJECT's first album, "Gipsy Lady", are available for streaming on Play.com.

"Gipsy Lady" was released on May 19 via Inakustik.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Lost
02. Dance Lady Gipsy
03. All Of My Life
04. Fight For Freedom
05. El Grande
06. Starting Over
07. Can't Live On Life Alone
08. Another Melody
09. Travelled So Far
10. Hungry
11. Night Of The Stare
12. The Journey

Almost one year after his phenomenal comeback album "In The Midst Of Beauty" and follow-up tour, guitarist Michael Schenker has collaborated with singer Gary Barden to give the cleverly arranged songs just the touch of soul they need for full impact. And with Michael Voss, Schenker has an experienced producer, a second guitarist as well as a background vocalist on board, who delivers an outstanding performance. Kai Luennemann on percussion completes the team. Using a flamenco guitar with castanets in "Dance Lady Gipsy" conjures up a hot-blooded gypsy dancing before your eyes, while the fiddle and flutes in "Fight For Freedom" transport you to beautiful Ireland.

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