After a tremendously successful string of shows in Japan in early September, RAD. - who was a member of Prince\'s NPG 2003 - with her heavy weight band featuring Eric Leeds returns to Europe for a second time this year. Fans describe her concerts as the vibe of a Prince aftershow.
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RAD.\'s second tour to Europe mainly focuses on Switzerland, but will also see their first concert in the Netherlands at the De Kade in Zaandam on September 30.
RAD.\'s newest solo release \'East Babe\' was release of the month on Drummerszone.com. The album features drummers John Blackwell and David Garibaldi, and percussionist Michael Spiro and guest artist the Nigerian master drummer Sikiru Adepoju. Click on the album to listen to samples and ordering.
The line-up of the live band is:
rad. - vocals & keys
Billy Johnson - Drums (Santana, Maze)
Eric Leeds - Tenor Saxophone (Prince, George Clinton)
Ray Obiedo - Guitar (Herbie Hancock & George Duke)
Marc van Wageningen - Bass (Tower of Power, Sheila E.)
Tour dates
September 27, 2007 Aschaffenburg, Germany
Colos Saal
September 28, 2007 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Kammgarn
September 29, 2007 Kirchberg, Switzerland
Club Eintracht
September 30, 2007 Zaandam, Nl
De Kade
October 04, 2007 Rive-De-Gier, France
Rhino Jazz Festival
October 05, 2007 Zurich, Switzerland
Moods Im Schiffbau
October 06, 2007 Bern, Switzerland
Muehle Hunziken