Sunday, February 12, 2023

SOLAR MUSIC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEW ALBUM ‘NEXT VOYAGE’ BY BLUES IMAGE FEATURING LEGENDARY GUITARIST MIKE PINERA: ZOOM TV SPECIAL EVENT!

 


SOLAR MUSIC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE


 THE N E W ALBUM

 ‘NEXT VOYAGE’ 

by B L U E S  I M A G E 

FEATURING LEGENDARY GUITARIST 

M I K E  P I N E R A

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS 

Pat Travers ... Jonathan Cain (Journey) 

Charlie DeChant  (Hall & Oates)

and Tommy Calton (Jon Anderson)

ZOOM TV SPECIAL EVENT 

with M I K E  P I N E R A

and Grammy Award Producer 

MICHAEL FRANKLIN

CLICK BELOW 

TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY

Solar Music is pleased to announce the new album ‘NEXT VOYAGE’ by Blues Image featuring Mike Pinera. The album features new recordings of the band’s classics like “Ride Captain Ride” with orchestra, “In A Gada Da Vida” with the BB King Horn section, and guest appearances from Pat Travers, Jonathan Cain of Journey, and many more! 

Blues Image is an American Blues Rock band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1966 by singer-guitarist Mike Pinera. The band moved to Miami in 1968, where they were instrumental in helping promoters form the most innovative music venue in South Florida, Thee Image. Blues Image became the house band at the club, which featured bands like Cream, The Grateful Dead, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. The band moved to Los Angeles and signed with Atco Records, releasing their self-titled debut album in February 1969. Their second album, Open (April 1970), included the single “Ride Captain Ride”, written by Pinera and Skip Konte. Pinera left the band to join Iron Butterfly in the fall of 1969. The song “Ride Captain Ride” has been used in many films over the years.

PURCHASE
THE LATEST RELEASE

BY

BLUES IMAGE

Featuring

MIKE PINERA

‘NEXT VOYAGE’



Produced by

 Michael Franklin

The new 2023 release from Blues Image, featuring original guitarist and vocalist Mike Pinera who also went on to perform with Iron Butterfly. Early Bird Vinyl Presale includes a free digital download and a bonus track, available immediately after order.

The album features new recordings of the band’s classics like “Ride Captain Ride” with orchestra, “In A Gada Da Vida” with the BB King Horn section, and guest appearances from Pat Travers, Jonathan Cain of Journey, and many more!

Pressed on 180 Gram vinyl with colored sleeve, the LPs are projected to ship in late May based on our manufacturer’s current production estimate.

Track List

1.    Butterfly Bleu …

2.  Something to Say …

3.  Love Is The Answer …

4.  Isla …

5.   Leaving My Troubles Behind …

6.  In A Gada Da Vida …

7.   Fugue / Paid My Dues …

8.  Captain’s Suite (Next Harbor / Ride Captain Ride / Safe Harbor / Ride Captain Ride) … 

Blues Image

Mike Pinera – Guitar and vocals
Tim Franklin – Bass and vocals
Eddie Metz Jr. and Greg Alban – Drums
Michael Franklin – Keyboards and vocals

Special Guests

Pat Travers – Guitar
Jonathan Cain of Journey – Wurlitzer
Charlie DeChant – Saxophone
Tommy Calton – Guitar
Steady Joseph – Percussion
Randie Paul – soloist on Love is the Answer
Suzie Park – soloist on Something to Say
Naomi Bradshaw – soloist on Pay My Dues

AVAILABLE AT

www.solarmusic.com


FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

MIKE PINERA

AND

BLUES IMAGE

VISIT

www.facebook.com/MikePineraOfficial

Facebook

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o55DoHoctCuBWn1iKvB08

Spotify

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

MICHAEL FRANKLIN

VISIT

www.conventionmusic.com

Michael Franklin Official

www.solarmusic.com

Solar Music

About Solar Studios

HOME TO

The Industry’s Top Music Producers,

Musicians, and Engineers

Solar Studio recognized with several Grammy Nominations, Addy Awards, Goldmine Awards, IMusic Nominations. We work with artists from all genres in the music industry, as well as Animation, Film, Television, and Corporate Media.

info@solarmusic.com

 

DISCOGRAPHY

MIKE PINERA

Iron Butterfly with Pinera* & Rhino* - Metamorphosis 1970          

  Isla — Mike Pinera 1977                     

"Come And Get It" 1977             

Forever, Mike Pinera 1979 

In The Garden Of Eden — Mike Pinera    1996

Timeless — Mike Pinera     2017      

Singles & EPs

Alone With You — Mike Pinera 1977       

Goodnight My Love — Mike Pinera 1979

Can't You Believe / I Am The Bubble — Mike Pinera 1979   

Forever, Mike Pinera — Mike Pinera 1980     

Mike Pinera / Anthony Rios - Someone Like You / Mujer 

(7", Single) 1981          

Moonlight Melody / Please, Come Back Again — Mike Pinera   1982       

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida — Mike Pinera   1983    

Delbert McClinton, Mike Pinera - From the Album "Second Wind" / From the Album "Isla" (12", EP, Promo)      

Compilations

Anthology Box 1975-1979 — Mike Pinera   2011     

With BLUES IMAGE

        Year        Album    US Top 200

1969       Blues Image 

1970        Open     

2023    Next Voyage

Compilation albums

Year        Album

2005 Rhino Hi-Five: Blues Image

Singles

Year        Name     

1969       "Lay Your Sweet Love on Me"

1970        "Ride Captain Ride"    

"Gas Lamps and Clay"









MIKE PINERA 
and MICHAEL FRANKLIN
APPEAR WEEK OF 
FEBRUARY 12TH  2023
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO


ORDER NOW

 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE  

CHRONICLES,TRUTHS

 CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM 

FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS 

THAT SET US FREE!



BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  

AUTHOR RAY SHASHO 


Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

WOW LOOK AT THESE NAMES!!!!

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

Gold Award Winner



MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO






Thursday, February 9, 2023

PRODUCER MICHAEL FRANKLIN MOTIVATES MUSIC LEGEND TOMMY ROE TO UNRETIRE! EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW WITH TOMMY AND MICHAEL ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS.

 



SOLAR MUSIC 

RELEASES NEW ALBUM

'From HERE TO HERE'

BY LEGENDARY 60S HITMAKER 

T O M M Y   R O E 

ZOOM TV SPECIAL EVENT

WITH 

TOMMY ROE and

 Producer MICHAEL FRANKLIN

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

CLICK BELOW 

TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY

LEGENDARY SINGER...SONGWRITER...MUSICIAN

TOMMY ROE

“Sheila” (1962). In 1963, Tommy and Chris Montez headlined a British Tour with none other than The Beatles as their opening act. Many other hits followed, including “Everybody” (1963), “The Folk Singer” (1964), “Sweet Pea” (1966′), “Hooray for Hazel” (1966), and “Jam Up and Jelly Tight” (1970)



MICHAEL FRANKLIN

PRODUCER

 DIRECTOR

COMPOSER

PERFORMER

ENTREPRENEUR



Here is a few of the artists 

and companies 

that Michael has worked with …

Jon Anderson …  Ian Anderson… Chick Corea…   Trevor Rabin… Billy Cobham…    Larry Coryell…   Robby Steinhardt…   Tower of Power…Joey Molland…    Terry Sylvester…   Edgar Winter…   Rick Derringer…Pat Travers…   Patrick Moraz … Chuck Leavell…   Carmine Appice…Rick Wakeman…   Larry Hoppen…  Les Dudek…   Steve Morse…Little Anthony…   The Drifters…   The Shirelles…  Frankie Ford…Lou Christie…   The Coasters…   The Crystals…   Jean Luc Ponty…Ziggy Marley…   Universal Studios…   Disney…   Jonathan Cain…Iron Butterfly… Bobby Kimball…   Chris Squire…   Alan White…Steve Howe…  Tommy Roe… Gloria Gaynor… Wolfman Jack…Al Green…   Backstreet Boys…   Paul McCartney…   Ben E. King…Billy Joel…   Bo Diddley…   Little Richard…   Brian Johnson…Brian Wilson …  Bruce Hornsby…   Carly Simon…   Davy Jones…Del Shannon…   Dick Clark

Solar Music is pleased to announce the new album “From Here to Here”

 by American singer Tommy Roe. 

Tommy was known for chart topping hits like “Shelia” and “Dizzy” during the age of Bubble Gum Pop. 

While under contract, he was unable to express his own creativity, but continued to write songs.

 Producer Michael Franklin and Tommy started to unearth these writings in 2012.

  Featuring the first single “Devil’s Soul Pile”

 Released on Solar Music January 5th, 2023, in

 Digital Download and CD formats.


PURCHASE

THE LATEST RELEASE

BY

TOMMY ROE

From 

HERE TO HERE

Produced by 

Michael Franklin



available at

www.solarmusic.com

MORE MUSIC RELEASED
 BY MICHAEL FRANKLIN & SOLAR MUSIC








FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

TOMMY ROE

AND

MICHAEL FRANKLIN

VISIT

www.tommyroe.com

Tommy Roe official site

www.conventionmusic.com

Michael Franklin Official

www.solarmusic.com

Solar Music


About Solar Studios

HOME TO

The Industry’s Top Music Producers,

Musicians, and Engineers

Solar Studio recognized with several Grammy Nominations, Addy Awards, Goldmine Awards, IMusic Nominations. We work with artists from all genres in the music industry, as well as Animation, Film, Television, and Corporate Media.

info@solarmusic.com


 TOMMY ROE 

Discography

    Sheila (1962)

    Everybody Likes Tommy Roe (1963)

    Something for Everybody (1964)

    Sweet Pea (1966)

    Phantasy (1967)

    It's Now Winter's Day (1967)

    Heather Honey (1969)

    Dizzy (1969)

    We Can Make Music (1970)

    Beginnings (1971)

    Energy (1976)

    Full Bloom (1977)

    Devil's Soul Pile (2012)

    Confectioner's (2017)

From Here to Here (2023)

 

MICHAEL FRANKLIN

Discography

Artist          Title    Year

The Movement   Left Silently 1968

Michael Franklin   Future Star 1972

Michael Franklin   Old House 1974

Michael Franklin   Beverly Shores Massacre & other Love Songs 1978

Franklin Brothers Xmas Treeo 1981

Northern Indiana Choir   Northern Indiana Choir 1982

Michael Franklin   Rivers of The World 1982

Angie Fradocus Angie Fradocus 1982

Various Artists    Reggae Tribute    1982

Ellen Dolak   Morning Light 1983

Ellen Dolak  Jumpin Up and Down for You 1984

Ron Buffington   The Harmony is Missing 1985

Michael Franklin   Jazz Vein 1984

Lost Weekend   Lost Weekend   1984

Michael Franklin   State of the Art Christmas 1985

Tim Franklin   Honorable Quest   1986

Various Artists Legends of Rock and Roll   1987

Various Artists Rock and Roll Palace 1989

Various Artists   Rock and Roll Christmas   1990

Rick Wakeman    Classic Tracks 1992

Various Artists    Beverly Hills 91210 1992

Melanie Safka      Freedom Knows My Name   1993

Melanie Safka      Silence Is King    1993

Patrick Moraz     Windows of Time 1994

Timmy Flaherty Dream of Erin 1994

Rockin Robin Reruns 1994

Pat Travers   Halfway to Somewhere 1995

Melanie Safka Beautiful People 1995

Carl Gardner One Cool Cat 1996

Big Bopper Junior   Legacy of the Big Bopper 1997

Pat Travers Blues Tracks 2 1998

Jon Anderson   Uzlot (unreleased) 1998

Margarita Medina   Margarita 1998

Melanie Safka      Ruby Tuesday 2000

Various Artists    Black Cat Blues 2000

Rockin Robin      Live on the Radio 2001

Melanie Safka      Beautiful People 2001

Melanie Safka      Summer of Love 2003

Tommy Roe   Salute   2003

Melanie Safka      Shine On    2003

Kristie Deluca      Analyze      2004

Melanie Safka      Moments From My Life   2004

Melanie Safka      Dust In The Wind   2004

Avo Uveszian       Legacy   2004

Doctor Hook        Hookah   2005

Karyn Uvezian     Karyn   2005

Gary Puckett   Gary Puckett's Greatest Hits 2007

Gloria Gaynor      Christmas Presence   2008

Don Orilio When You Gotta Go      2012

Heather Rice   Fingers 2016

Jon Anderson 1000 Hands Chapter One 2019

Randi Paul Insight   2020

Michael and Tim Franklin     Virtual Smorgasborg   

Michael and Tim Franklin     Anahata 2022

Michael Franklin   Forgotten Secrets

Tim Franklin   Wow

Robby Steinhart Not in Kansas Anymore 2021

Michael Winslow

Jon Anderson   1000 Hands Chapter 2

Kristie Deluca   Voices in My Head   2022

Blues Image   Next Voyage   2022

Fei Peng   Curious   2022

Abigail Hunang   Chick Corea's Children's Songs 2022

Tommy Roe   From Here to Here   2023










TOMMY ROE 
AND 
MICHAEL FRANKLIN
APPEAR WEEK OF 
FEBRUARY 9TH 2023
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO


ORDER NOW

 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE  

CHRONICLES,TRUTHS

 CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM 

FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS 

THAT SET US FREE!




BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  

AUTHOR RAY SHASHO 


Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

Gold Award Winner



MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO