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It was a historic day for the Ringo Starr All Starr Band for Ringo's 72nd birthday, on July 7th 2012. The show was played at a Historical Landmark, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee and was going to be filmed for a DVD.
Reggie Boyle spent a day in CJ Vanston's Los Angeles area Treehouse Studio with CJ, Steve Lukather, John Pierce and Kristina Helene. This day was spent working on the bass parts for Steve's record Transition.
In celebration of their new project Steve Weingart (keyboards) and Renee Jones (bass), both members of Steve Lukather's band, played a Show at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood, California on March 3rd 2012. This gig showcased their new CD 'Dialogue'. Rounding out the ensemble were Simon Phillips (Toto, The Who, Jeff Beck) on drums, Mike Miller (Chick Corea, Bette Midler, Gino Vanelli) on guitar and Katisse Buckingham on saxophone and flute.
While catching a Steve Lukather gig at the Baked Potato extremely talented writer,producer and musician CJ Vanston was at the gig. He is a musical cohort of Luke and was kind enough to share a few minutes with me even though he was just there to enjoy a night out to see some friends and catch some music.
On December 22nd 2011 Steve Lukather played at the Baked Potato with Greg Mathieson, Toss Panos & Jimmy Johnson. Reggie was there and made a cool review.
On December 6h 2011 Steve Lukather started working on his new solo album. The album (Transition) is ready now and has been released on January 21st 2013 by Mascot Records. Check out this section to read and see how the first ideas became a solid record in the end.
The Grammy Museum has a special series of up close and personal question and answer/live performance programs at the Clive Davis Theater in Los Angeles,Ca. Steve Lukather was invited to the Guitar Greats edition of the program on October 24th 2011. The nights moderator was Los Angeles Vice President, Foundations Scott Goldman. The Stunning 30,000 square foot Museum and it's staff warmly welcomed Steve to it's downtown location.
Lukather: "It was a real honor last Wednesday. So many memories and reunions with dear old friends and I have to say Quincy treated me and the guys with such love... I was 23 when I did the DUDE record, 24-25 for Thriller etc... all the songs and HIS body of work... To be a small part of a HUGE musical legacy was humbling and I still can't believe 30+ years have gone by. God Bless and thanks Q and Nathan East for making it happen! My older kids were there... it was a very special night I won't forget. Special thanks to my old friend and session Guitar Master Dean Parks for lending me his gear."
