CHRIS CAFFERY Comments On DIO DISCIPLES Gig In Poughkeepsie; Live Footage Posted
September 23, 2011, 12 years ago
Guitarist Chris Caffery (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) joined DIO DISCIPLES last night (Thursday, September 22nd) at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Says Caffery: "Awesome time with the Dio Disciples! Thanks to Ripper, Simon, Scott, Rudy and Craig for a night to remember. Thanks to the fans for so much support and thanks again to the music and magic of the late great Ronnie Dio!"
Check out footage from last night's show below:
Dio Disciples features Dio members Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar), Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo (bass), as well as Tim Ripper Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN).
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Upcoming live dates include:
September
23 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony24 - West Springfield, VA Jaxx
25 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
26 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
27 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
28 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
29 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
30 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Center
October
4 - Lexington, KY - Buster's Billiard & Backroom6 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre
7 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
8 - San Antonio, TX - Sunken Gardens
9 - Dallas, TX - Trees
Dio Disciples have issued the following statement: "We could NEVER replace Ronnie and that is NOT our intention! There will ever only be ONE RJD!!! Dio Disciples is a celebration of the music and legacy of the greatest singer in the world, Ronnie James Dio! The band just finished a European tour that was very well received! At times, there were tears, the crowd sang along and it was a GREAT celebration of the incredible music of Ronnie James Dio!!"
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