Whitford/St. Holmes have reunited and are set to release their new album, Reunion, on June 3rd.  Today, the super duo have released their first single, “Shapes,” a rock song with a nod to one of their favorite bands, The Yardbirds. 

 Whitford/St.Holmes features the two veteran rockers along with bassist Chopper Anderson, keyboardist Buck Johnson and on drums, Tesla’s Troy Luccketta.  On the stellar collaboration, Whitford explains, “(we’re) all old-school rockers, super-passionate about rock ‘n’ roll, the music that moved us as teenagers.”

When fans preorder Reunion, they will receive the group’s digitally remastered, self-titled debut as a bonus.  Album presale and first single, “Shapes,” can be purchased on iTunes.

Featuring Aerosmith guitarist, Brad Whitford and Ted Nugent vocalist/guitarist, Derek St. Holmes are ready to get on the road and perform these new songs that flowed so easily during the writing and recording session.

“Derek really encouraged me, made the process really easy,” says Whitford of his lyric and songwriting. “A lot of feelings and emotions just kind of poured out of me.”

It was 1981 when Whitford, who had left Aerosmith, first teamed up with Derek St. Holmes to release their self-titled debut. Tracks like “Sharpshooter” and “Whisky Woman” carried on the stadium rock n roll style that made them famous. The album received critical acclaim and they did a successful round of tour dates before returning to their respective bands and shelving the duo. Until now.

Recently, the two friends found themselves living in the same town on the outskirts of Nashville. While working on some catch up time, they decided to revamp their collaboration. After writing a number of songs, the duo recruited bassist Chopper Anderson, keyboardist Buck Johnson and on drums, Tesla’s Troy Luccketta to record the album. Self-produced by Whitford and St. Holmes, the album was recorded at The Castle Studios in Franklin, TN.

Whitford and St. Holmes, who have collectively been part of 10s of millions of record sales as part of Aerosmith and Ted Nugent, know the true purpose of their art. “It’s hard to believe we first jammed over 30 years ago,” states Brad Whitford. Derek St. Holmes adds,“ We are excited for this record to get out there, we want to share it with our friends, all those hardcore rock ‘n’ roll fans… Like our fans and good Whiskey we all seem to get better with age. These new cuts are bold, brassy and ballsy we can’t wait to play them live.”

The band will head out on tour this June with Whitesnake. The tour launches on June 3rd in Dallas and continues on through Texas, Indianapolis, Ohio, Detroit, Boston and more. This leg of the tour will conclude on July 1st with a headline show. More Whitford St. Holmes headline shows are expected to be announced shortly.

North America

June
3 - Dallas, TX - Bomb Factory
5 - Houston, TX - Revention Music Center
6 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater
8 - Indianapolis, IN - Old National Centre
10 - Hammond, IN - Horseshoe Casino
11 - Northfield, OH - Hard Rock
14 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Riverbend Music Center
15 - Huber Heights, OH - Rose Music Center
17 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
18 - Rama, ON - Casino Rama
20 - Brooklyn, NY - King's Theater
21 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theatre
22 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater (Whitford St. Holmes headline date)
23 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino
25 - Boston, MA - House Of Blues
26 - Portland, ME - Maine State Pier
28 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark
29 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore

July
1 - Londonderry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall

(Photo - Whitford St. Holmes Facebook)