May 7th 2008, Tarja Turunen tour starts in Cologne Germany, with Doug as the opening act in support of CinemaSonics, his new release on Enja/Yellowbird records... He will be performing double duty opening and 'headlining' along with her...

Here is a picture from 05/05 rehearsals.

"With special thanks to Karolina, Pavel, and Milan.
Mixed by Doug W. Adrian Sherwood, and Milan Cimfe
Photography; Marcos Hermes (marcoshermes.com) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Art direction: Dave Hogerty (davehogerty.com) Fort Lauderdale FL."

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July 11th, 2008
Pryor, OK, US

On the same bill this day:

Triumph
Extreme
Lita Ford
Night Ranger
Living Colour
Kingdom Come
Armored Saint
XYZ

http://rock.feverfest.com/

Mark Stewart has informed his booking agent that the April tour for Mark Stewart and the Maffia cannot happen. The tour, meant to promote Stewart's forthcoming album Edit (release: April 4 on Crippled Dick Hot Wax!) will be rescheduled for June 11-23, 2008.

Helena caught up with Living Colour's bass player, Doug Wimbish, last fall in Chicago. Here, he shares his thoughts about the bassist's role in a band and how to approach playing with different drummers and other musicians.

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