Duffy King

We are privileged to announce that John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is bringing his ’10,000 Light Years’ solo tour to Trading Boundaries, as only one of five UK concerts.  This is a unique opportunity to see John perform his Moody Blues’ hits, and some of his solo work, plus a few special treats that are sure to delight both fans and music lovers alike.  As a review of a recent show said, ‘It was great seeing Lodge celebrating his music outside the confines of his main group. The bassist may be playing smaller venues on this solo jaunt, but he and his band played with the same passion and physicality most rock stars reserve for sports arenas and stadiums.’ John will appear with his ’10,000 Light Years Band’, and together they capture the heart of classic Moody Blues songs he has penned and recorded such as “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),” “Gemini Dream,” “Ride My Seesaw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Steppin’ in a Slide Zone”,  “Peak Hour”, “Evening Time’ (the latter two from Days of Future Passed), and the never before played live, “Candle of Life”.   John will also perform songs from his solo album 10,000 Light Years Ago.  This album received critical acclaim, and his song, ‘In My Mind,’ was nominated for “Anthem of the Year” in Prog Mag.  John will also be performing special treats such as ‘Saved by the Music’ from the Blue Jays album, and ‘Legend of a Mind’ dedicated to Ray Thomas.  This is a not-to-be-missed show full of beautifully crafted songs, great energy and sound, and a fantastic atmosphere that will ‘bring the audience to their feet’. Joining John on stage are long term collaborator Alan Hewitt(Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh (Drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King(Guitars) and Jason Charboneau (Cello), and the ‘all-American band sizzled on the solo tracks and Moodies’ masterpieces’, on their recent tour (North Coast Voice). If you are new to the music of John Lodge, come and experience this incredible show, and see why his music has influenced musicians and fans for generations.  And, of course, if you love the Moodies you will love this show…   During his remarkable 52 years with the Moody Blues, Lodge has sold more than 70 million albums including the groundbreaking ‘Days of Future Passed’, and has composed many of their biggest hits.  The album ‘Seventh Sojurn’ was Billboard number 1 for 5 weeks, and Lodge wrote both the singles from this album, the high-energy “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)” and the beautiful and ethereal “Isn’t Life Strange”.    As a member of The Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge has spent much of his life touring the world, as part of a 'rock n roll band'.  His first solo album titled NATURAL AVENUE was released 40 years ago in 1977, but was never performed live.  His second solo album, 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO was released in 2015.  The current tour will support his live album and DVD JOHN LODGE:  LIVE FROM BIRMINGHAM – THE 10,000 LIGHT YEARS TOUR, which was recorded during his first ever solo tour in 2016.  Artwork was designed by Roger Dean, and is available as DVD/CD box set, 180g Double Red Vinyl, and download via Pledge Music, Amazon and iTunes.  A 7inch Picture Disc featuring “Ride my See-Saw’ and ‘Get me Out of Here’ has also just been released as a limited edition via Pledge. As Roger Dean’s gallery we will be displaying the original album cover paintings.