Rock-Blues Legends: Manzarek/Rogers Band January 12, 2013

The Manzarek-Rogers Band (www.manzarek-rogersband.com) is a stunning new concert and recording collaboration between Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and The Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek, and two-time Grammy Nominee and Delta Rhythm Kings master slide guitarist Roy Rogers.

Legendary keyboardist Ray Manzarek and critically acclaimed slide/blues guitarist Roy Rogers have put their artistic minds together to create a captivating newly-released album entitled Ballads Before The Rain, and have been wowing audiences with their dynamic live show tour. According to Stephen Gordon of Savoy Music International, the instrumental works that make up this debut album are 'sonically some of the finest recordings to be released this year.' Another album is in the works.

The much emulated keyboard technique of Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers' solid guitar work are front and center on all numbers. The Doors hits like "The Crystal Ship" and "Riders On The Storm" are on the set list, as well as deep blue offerings from Roy Rogers on Remembering You and Ruby Red Nails. The band even mixes in iconic classical pieces such as Eric Satie's Gnossienne No. 1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said, "It's hard to put into words the magical music world they've created here."

Composer/producer/performer Ray Manzarek has been called "one of the most influential keyboard players in the history of rock music." (Zune Music) Of Roy Rogers the USA Today says, "Pundits who bemoan the scarcity of guitar gods haven't laid ears on Roy Rogers, whose slide riffs could peel a crawfish." Rogers' thrilling live performances with John Lee Hooker, Norton Buffalo, and The Delta Rhythm Kings are legendary.

What was Jim Morrison really like? Manzarek's charismatic story-telling and stunning keyboard performance combined with master slide guitarist and live performance guru Rogers make for a can't miss special evening of iconic stories and exciting music.

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