Aaron Dilks

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the one and only Aaron Dilks.

I came to know Aaron as Journey’s Tour manager for a number of years. His appearance told only part of the story, the part that if the situation would arise, it would have been dealt with … and swiftly. The other side of this man was that of a funny, warm, caring “Teddy Bear” that was absolutely over the moon about his daughter and the profession in which he loved to work. And if you really knew Aaron there was his adoration for his dog:-)

As fate would have it, I had just reconnected with Aaron but a mere two weeks ago and was so looking forward to hearing that Baltimore accent again and see him smile that wry smile that only Aaron could smile. I’ll miss the way he made me feel like his little brother rather than the other way around. Coincidentally I heard of his passing on the runway flying out of O’Hara in Chicago, the city where he not only put us up in the chicest boutique hotel but also turned us on to the finest sushi in town. Coolmotherfucker:-)…, always.

Good-bye Double AA.

Good-bye my friend.

My most sincerest condolences to the Dilks family.

P.S. Your Broad Street Bullies are still a bunch of pussies!

Steve Augeri

10/25/14 Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury, MA

Dear Blue Ocean Ticket holders and SAB fans,

We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate rescheduling of the Blue Ocean Music Hall show.

Just shy of 2 weeks prior to the event, the promoters and venue felt it best to move the date to a later time because they were unable to secure radio spots to properly advertise the event.

We can only imagine the disappointment to our fans and we're deeply sorry if we've caused any hardship and inconvenience in the matter. No one was more disappointed then myself and the rest of the band.

We do however look forward to securing a date in the warmer months, preferably during the summer vacation time frame so that we might take advantage of the beautiful New England shoreline and enjoy everything Salisbury Beach has to offer.

Again, please accept our absolute sincerest apology and we hope to see you all in the summer of '15!

Steve A.

FACES

Faces

(Augeri / DeRossi)

Love is the diamond that grabs the light 

Sends it back in many different ways, oh yeah

Love is the reason we walk the night

Searching for a weakness in our prey, oh yeah

Guess it's time I learn to read the Faces…

Of love

Of love

My love

She shows no emotion that I can see

Nothing that her eyes could give away, oh no

She's known the game, yeah she always plays

And if I'm holding Kings then she has Aces, oh no

I think it's time I learn to read the Faces…

Of love

I've been going through so many changes

My love

I've been going through so many changes

oh yeah, yeah now.

(Mustang!)

I've been going through so many changes

My Love

I've been going through so many phases

Of Love

I think it's time I learn to read the Faces

Of love

Of love

My Love

Now, my Love…

Of Love now...

I think it's times to read...

To read the Faces

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Music by: Augeri

Lyrics by: Augeri / DeRossi

Steve Augeri: Vocals / All Guitars / Keys / Drums / Percussion  

Produced by: Steve Augeri

Mixed and Mastered by: Mike Orlando @ Sonic Stomp Studios, NYC

Photo by: Darryl Pitt

Cover by: Adam Augeri

FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

Tell me Baby

What's on your mind?
Thoughts of the hopeless
So hard to define

Love, it's a blessing
You soon will find
A promise we both can share
Just all in good time, oh...

You know that we can't erase
A page in a story left untold
When shadows fall
Memories unfold

Oh.... For the rest of my life
I will be holding on
Through the darkness and light
We'll rise above it all
At the end of the day
The promise of love stood tall
From the love that we made

Halfway baby,
Let's compromise
Put an end to this foolish game
It's just you and I

I'll be waiting
Until that time
My hopeless romantic ways
Have served me just fine, oh

Only the lonely
Facing whatever fears we hold
We'll rise above
And get through it all, oh

Oh.... For the rest of my life
I will be holding on
Through the darkness and light
We'll rise above it all
At the end of the day
The promise of love stood tall
From the love that we made

Let your heart remember
Let the heart recall
You know it's only love now after all...

Oh.... For the rest of my life
I will be holding on
Through the darkness and light
We'll rise above it all
At the end of the day
The promise of love stood strong
From the love that we saved

Oh... For the rest of my life
Oh...
Oh... For the rest of my life
Oh

Written by : Augeri/Bergh/Moratti

Steve Augeri : Vocals
Guitars
Bass
Additional Keys

Fredrik Bergh : Keyboards/Synths

Guitar Solos : Tom DeRossi

Drums/Percussion : Pontus Engborg

Produced by : Steve Augeri

Mixed & Mastered by : Mike Orlando @ Sonic Stomp Studios, NYC

Cover by : Adam Augeri

Photo by : Lydia Augeri

WELCOME HOME

Hi All,

Today I experienced what I or any singer or songwriter dreams of and aspires to but seldom achieves.

That is to be moved to tears, tears... by a singer and his or her song. The singer, Steve Perry, and the song penned by The Eels, "It's a Mother Fucker". 

I am / was apprehensive of writing and expressing myself because there will be those who will perceive this to be either a kissing of the "tuckus" or… a show of disrespect to the gentleman who so successfully and beautifully followed us both, Arnel. They are neither, but a tribute to, and an acknowledgement of, an achievement that so many thought no longer obtainable.

This should be a lesson and an inspiration to us all. It certainly is to me.

Welcome home Mr. Perry.

Steve Augeri

Steve Augeri’s Different Journey

Ten years ago, some friends and I at music school got free tickets to see Journey way out in San Bernadino, CA. We were prepared to be underwhelmed by ‘the new guy’ at the mic, and since we were more interested in guitars, we thought seeing Neal Schon (and Peter Frampton, opening the show) would make it all worth while.

As the show opened with a roaring ‘Any Way You Want It’, we became transfixed with this new singer who confidently commanded the whole show with incredible vocals and an easy swagger that Steve Perry’s prima donna persona never seemed to quite capture. What we saw was a guy who genuinely looked like he liked being in Journey, and was totally confident leading one of rock’s most successful acts. As he led Journey throughout the early 2000′s, he didn’t just do Steve Perry impersonations at the mic every night, he brought a brand new warmth and confidence to the live shows, the songwriting and the recorded work all at once. Songs like ‘All The Way’ and ‘Higher Place’ propelled a revitalized Journey into an arena-rock powerhouse once again.

All these years later, Steve Augeri has found his way back to the mic after a battle with paralyzed vocal chords, only this time, the sound is all his own. Free of Journey and Steve Perry comparisons, Augeri’s first single: ‘Riverside’, is a soulful mid-tempo rocker that has about as memorable a hook as you are likely to find. The well-crafted, organic feel of ‘Home Again’ is a stellar showcase for Augeri’s soaring vocals and expansive songwriting.

Surrounded by a stellar group of musicians, Augeri’s singing and songwriting is absolutely world-class. While the sound of Augeri’s gritty tenor might bring to mind his old gig, the lyrics and melodies are something completely outside his old Journey catalog. Layers of warmth in acoustic guitars and incisive keyboards create one great melodic hook after another. When Augeri hits the mic, it’s an absolute home-run.

While Journey soldiers on, Steve Augeri proves he’s not just a pinch-hitter for a great singer, but rather a superb vocalist and songwriter in his own right. As these individual tracks start to flesh out Augeri’s new album, you can see he’s definitely found a combination of laid-back and instantly arresting that you typically only find in the world’s greatest songwriters. Steve Augeri definitely is finding his place among them. You can check out his work at: steveaugeri.com.

This entry was posted in Music Entertainment and tagged Peter Frampton, Steve Augeri, Steve Perry onApril 28, 2014.

http://musicologiavenezolana.org/steve-augeris-different-journey/

Thank you musicologiavenezolana. I am humbled by your words:-)

Steve Augeri

TIN SOLDIER

TIN SOLDIER

(Augeri/Bergh/DeRossi) 

My world as It turns

Has a hole in it's heart that's yearning

Crossfire's closing in

I've still a long way to go

And I can't quite hold that line

I'm all alone in a new world order

But I will be strong 

And  I will fight on and love again

  All the Kings horses 

  And all the Kings men  

   Never put two hearts 

  Together again now, but

  I will be strong  

  I will fight on and love again 

Tin Soldier

Bleeds the heart of the Warrior

Tin Soldier

In the battle of love

But, I can't I'm only a man 

Watch tower's flaming red

I  clear the smoke from another heart burning

Watch out as it burns

We're a long way from home

Well, I got down, duck my head

I dodge a bullet from another guns hatred

I have been wronged

But, I will live on to tell the tale

All the kings horses 

And all the kings men  

Never put two hearts 

Together again now, but ...

I will be strong  

I will fight on and love again

Tin Soldier 

 Bleeds the heart of a warrior

Tin Soldier   

In The Battle For Love

If I could hold her 

I could live through this torture 

But, I can't I'm only a man

I will fight on

And as in all the rest 

In every dream 

My heart's at war

Tin Soldier 

Bleeds the heart of a warrior

Tin soldier  

In the battle for love 

If I could hold her

I could live through this torture

But, I can't  I'm only a man 

  Tin Soldier 

Tin Soldier

If I could hold her 

I could live through this torture

But, I can't I'm only a man

I will fight on

Written by: Augeri/Bergh/DeRossi

Steve Augeri: Vocals / BG Vocals / Rhythm Guitars / Bass Guitar / Addition Keys

Fredrik Bergh: Keys

Sven Larsson: Solo Guitar

Pontus Engborg: Drums & Percusion

Marge Raymond: BG Vocals

Produced by: Steve Augeri

Mixed and Master by: Mike Orlando @ Sonic Stomp Studios, NYC

Cover by: C.R.W. Nevinson  and Anonymous