BW&BK; has received the following press release:

The legendary band BOSTON will headline the outdoor festival at Marina Park on Friday, June 6 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at one of the Canadian stops of the Great Race 2008. The ‘round-the-globe motor sports event will be making a pit stop in Thunder Bay as a part of its centennial anniversary. The show kicks off a summer of stadium, concert and festival dates that will span the United States and Canada.

Boston will be bringing two new recruits on tour this year. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Sweet, the veteran STRYPER frontman will both sing and trade riffs with Gary (Pihl) and Tom (Scholz) on guitar. Unexpected phenomenon Tommy DeCarlo, the fan that posted his Boston covers on his MySpace page and ended up on stage, will also be belting out the classics that skyrocketed the band to worldwide fame.

Many remember where they were when they first heard 'More Than A Feeling' or 'Hitch A Ride' on the airwaves back in 1976. Boston’s self-titled first album has sold over 17 million copies to date, and was the highest selling debut of all time. It remains a rock classic, and has seen a resurgence in sales after it was remastered by Scholz, along with their second album, 'Don’t Look Back', in 2006. 'Amanda', off 1986’s Third Stage, shot to the top of the charts and held a record-breaking stay at #1, in spite of being the only hit single that year not accompanied by a TV video.

With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, hits like 'Peace of Mind', 'Smokin’', and 'Rock And Roll Band' are still as ubiquitous on rock and roll radio as they were when they were new. Boston will be performing hits from all five studio albums, including many of their classics, and some fan favorites that have not been played live for many years.

Boston live dates:

June

6 - Thunder Bay, ON - Marina Park
13 - Hincley, MN - Grand Casino
15 - Detroit, MI - DTE Ampitheater
18 - St. Lois, MO - The Family Arena
20 - Kinder, LA - Grand Casino Coushatta
21 - San Antonio, TX - Verizon Ampitheater
22 - Houston, TX - Woodlands
24 - Grand Prairie, TX - Noke Live Theater
25 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Ampitheater
27 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
28 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas and Mack
29 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Ampitheater

July

1 - San Diego, CA - Coors Ampitheater
2 - Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheater
4 - Wendover, NV - Peppermill Casino
5 - Reno, NV - Peppermill - Tuscany Ballroom
6 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
8 - Portland, OR - Clark County Ampitheater
9 - Seattle, WA - White River Ampitheater
10 - Vancover, BC - General Motors Place
12 - Calgary, AB - tba
13 - Regina, SK - tba
15 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks
17 - Cadott, WI - Rock Fest
18 - Monticello, IA - Great Jones Fair
20 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion
25 - Indianapolis, IN - Deer Creek
26 - West Bend, WI - tba
29 - Toronto, ON - tba

August

1 - Big Flats, NY - Summer Stage
2 - Guilford, NH - US Cellular Pavilion
3 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center
4 - Bethleham, PA - Musikfest
6 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
7 - Long Island, NY - tba
9 - Salamanca, NY - Seneca Allegany Casino
10 - New Jersey - tba
11 - Vienna, VA - Wolftrap
13 - Baltimore, MD - The Pier
15 - Atlantic City, NJ - Etess Center
16 - Roanoke Rapids, NC - Carolina Crossroads Ampitheater
17 - Atlanta, GA - tba

(note: some of the above dates are not confirmed)