FALL 2011 NEWSLETTER
Join Us for the Finale of Our World Tour
There are still a few fantastic concerts yet to come before the 2011 tour concludes. The remaining dates are in the US and Canada and we hope to see many of you at these shows, as they are sure to be spectacular!
October 8 & 9 – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival - Orlando, FL, US
Bring the family and enjoy Roger’s performances at Epcot, the most magical place on earth. Admission to the show is
included with your park ticket. In addition to the music, enjoy the rides, food, and drink from around the world and end
your evening with a spectacular fireworks display over the lake.
October 21 & 22 – Casino Rama - Orillia, ON, CA
This is Roger’s ninth consecutive year performing at Casino Rama. He will once again be joined by his band, Toronto’s
finest symphony musicians, and the renowned Elora Festival Choir for a magnificent, spine tingling show. Meet your friends
who make the pilgrimage here every year. Don’t wait to get your tickets, as these shows always sell out.
October 24 – Community Auditorium - Thunder Bay, ON, CA
Take advantage of an amazing opportunity to attend sound check with Roger and his band in Thunder Bay. Sound check is
the time for Roger to work with his band, check equipment, and prepare everything for a great concert. Roger often
practices new songs or songs that you may not hear at the evening performance, so relax and enjoy. VIP Sound Check
Package includes any available seat (except for the Premium section) and access to sound check prior to the show at approximately 4:00.
Order your VIP tickets today – call the box at 1-800-463-8817, Tuesday – Saturday 9:30-5:30 EDT or purchase online.
Fans have mentioned it’s a little tricky to purchase online so here are the steps -
• Click “Buy Tickets”
• Click “Buy Tickets” next to Roger’s listing for October 24
• Click on the desired area to select your seat(s)
• Choose your seat(s)
• Click on “Regular” or “VIP” – these VIP tickets ARE still available in all areas except for Premium section.
• Click “Add to Order”
• Click “Continue”
• Finalize purchase
October 28 & 29 – Place des Arts - Montreal, QC, CA
Come join Roger and his band as we top off 2011 touring season at Place des Arts in Montreal – the very venue where
Roger’s multi-platinum DVD was filmed.
2012 World Tour
We are very pleased to announce that Roger will again be touring next year. His first shows of the New Year will be:
February 24 and 25 – Pechanga Casino and Resort, Temecula, CA, US
These shows will also feature Roger’s sensational band and are open to all ages. Mark your calendar and order your front
row seat during our fan presale.
October 17 –Fan pre-sale starts at 10:00 am PDT
Online: Roger Hodgson Pre-Sale
Password is – Logical or
Call the Box Office at 1-877-711-2946
October 21 – General sales begin at 3:00 pm PDT
Holiday Special
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Due to the tremendous response we have received the past two years, Roger is again offering his fans a wonderful
opportunity to have a personalized CD, DVD, Tour Book, or Photo. Gift yourself or a loved one with a personalized
copy of Roger’s new album, “Classics Live,” and more….start your holiday shopping today! Don’t wait, as
this offer ends on October 21. Visit Roger’s Store for all the details!
Classics Live
"Classics Live" is a magnificent collection of Roger’s live performances recorded on his 2010 world tour. The first ten tracks, including his most loved classic hits, are now available as an advance release in both physical and download formats, with a deluxe double CD to follow. To get your first ten songs from this sensational album, click on the image below for downloads
or the store link above for a physical advance release CD. The CD will also be available for purchase at Roger’s concerts.
Classics Live Review
by DAVID WILD, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone
For most of my life, I've loudly and proudly identified myself as a Supertramp fan. All these years later, I listen with awe
to the altogether stunning new Classics Live album only to discover that I am, in fact, first and foremost, a major Roger
Hodgson fan. His is the voice that spoke to me as a young man, and speaks to me even more powerfully all these years later.
An utterly inspired collection of live performances of the best-loved songs that Roger Hodgson has written and sung to date, Classics Live reminds us in the most vivid way who brought the world such beloved rock standards as "Give A Little Bit,"
"Take The Long Way Home," "The Logical Song" and "Dreamer," and why these shining songs endure as deeply personal
yet somehow universal expression of longing, love and our endless search for human connection. Hodgson's performances
on Classics Live were recorded in various venues around the world -- from France to Brazil to Germany to Venezuela.
Some of the performances here are acoustic, some with a small rock band; others find Hodgson backed by an orchestra
too, and yet the entire album holds together as the deeply felt song cycle of a lifetime from an artist who for too long has
been too humble to lay claim to his own remarkable musical legacy. Roger Hodgson may have taken the long way home,
but with Classics Live he's back and he has never sounded better.
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Roger’s 2011 world tour continues to be a tremendous success. He performed over 50 shows in no fewer than 14
countries, offering something for everyone – performing solo, with his backing band, and with symphony orchestra and
choir. We want to thank all of you who come to the shows and help make them so special.
Be sure to leave a message for Roger on his Guest Book or his Facebook page. Although he is not always able to
personally respond, he does read his messages and loves hearing from you. Share your personal experiences about
Roger’s shows and what his music means to you.
We thank you for your continued support and wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season.
All the best,
Linda and Shakti
HarmonicManagement@earthlink.net
Join Our International Community and Connect with Fans All Around the Globe ~
Roger Hodgson French Fan Club
Dreamers of France French Facebook
Roger Hodgson German Website
Roger Hodgson Italian Fan Club Facebook
Roger Hodgson Fan Club Portugal Facebook
Roger Hodgson Fan Club Espanol Facebook
Breakfast in Spain Fan Website
The Logical Web Fan Website (Spain)
Roger Hodgson Spanish Friends Facebook
Roger Hodgson Brazilian Fan Club (South America)
Roger Hodgson UK Website
Roger Hodgson USA Fan Club Facebook
The Garden Gate Website (USA)
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April 2011
Dear Friends,
Roger's 2011 World Tour began with a series of sold out shows in the US and Canada, then crossed over the Atlantic to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and most recently, Switzerland - where Roger opened the Zermatt Unplugged Festival, at the foot of the stunning Matterhorn.
Roger's next tour leg begins May 13 in Damme, Germany, followed by a performance in Morocco May 22, where Roger will be accompanied by the King's orchestra. Next, Roger travels to London with his band, and begins his four-city UK tour at The Royal Albert Hall.
He finishes the month of May in Beirut and then takes a few weeks off before coming back with his band to Rapperswil, Switzerland, June 24-25 and the Brussels Cirque Royal June 29.
You will want to keep checking the Tour Page and Facebook since not all of Roger's Summer shows have been announced.
There have been so many wonderful experiences this year already. Roger's performance in Barcelona was a blast -made even more memorable by the surprise presentation of a miniature 12 string Guitar made of the most delicious chocolate and a birthday book that Ana and her daughter put together - with the help of many fans from all over the world. Check out the great photos with the Spanish Fan Club.
And I know that all the fans who attended the special sound check & concert in Nurenberg will never forget Sabine in Malta joining Roger onstage via Skype and even being with us for the after show party. Much love to you Sabine - we're happy you could join us and hope you are feeling better each day!
Roger Hodgson & Supertramp Update
Lastly, for those who have written to Roger and left personal messages for him on his Guest Book and Facebook about Supertramp's tour we wanted to inform you that Roger will not be touring with Supertramp this year. Many are again confused by the Supertramp tour announcements, so we wanted to let you know that Roger did indeed reach out to Rick and his manager and promoters last year to try to create a real reunion, however they said no, so you will not be experiencing the original line up since neither Roger nor Dougie Thomson will be touring with the band this year.
We are very grateful for all your support and appreciate everyone who has written in to newspapers and radio stations on Roger's behalf to help clarify the confusion created again this year with the announcement of Supertramp's concerts in Canada and France.
Here are some examples of the assistance provided by the fans:
Wendy in Vancouver sent us a link to The Province online newspaper announcing that Roger had just completed several sold out shows and that he was coming back with his band Supertramp. Many fans wrote in asking if this was true. It is not. The paper has since printed a correction. Thank you Wendy for helping to clarify this for other fans.
A festival that Roger performed at in 2008 in France proudly announced that Roger Hodgson was returning to their city again with his band Supertramp. Several fans wrote to the journalist and editor to let them know that Roger is on his own 2011 World Tour, with his own band and will not be performing at this festival. The article has since been removed.
Another French fan contacted us saying that the Supertramp tour was launched on the radio playing "Breakfast in America" and "Logical Song" sung by Roger, so he was sure Roger was going to be there. When he found out Roger was not coming, he called the program director at the radio station and the local promoter asking them to change the advertisement and use Ricks songs so others in the public are not fooled.
The other area that needs a lot of corrections is the ticketing sites. Fans have said they often see old photos of Roger with Supertramp offering tickets to a Supertramp show. And a post on Facebook said "I went to buy tickets to Supertramp in Canada and there was a solo picture of Roger and they had a YouTube clip of Roger performing Dreamer with an orchestra.
Click here to see an example sent in by someone yesterday.
These are just a few examples. Please use any of them in addition to your own ideas as suggestions of what you can do to help clarify for fans. And please continue to send us emails at harmonicmanagement@earthlink.net with descriptions when you hear something on the radio or when you see ads and let us know where you read it or heard it. If possible, it's helpful to record or take a picture and send it to us so we can get it corrected.
We invite you to join our International Community and leave comments on Facebook or Roger's Guestbook. Please also check out the other fan sites and join in some of the discussions. Your personal description of a concert is a great thing to share, too.
We'll end this newsletter with some of the most recent concert reviews and some video links for you to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Linda & Shakti
Harmonic Management
Comments by fans at Roger's 2011 shows:
"My wife and I traveled from Grande Prairie, AB.(4 hr drive) to catch our very first live performance of you last night at the River Cree in Edmonton, and believe me your show overwhelmed me more than any other show I have been to in the last 30 yrs. You had me singing almost all the songs of the night word for word! Absolutely fantastic! Please don't ever stop your touring; you are a truly gifted individual!"
~Scotty and Val
"Your songs were very touchy. There is so much love in them. Your voice brought me back in the old times...Thank you for playing `the awakening` it was like a soul massage. Every time you grabbed your twelve string guitar I hoped you would play it."
~Angelika
"I'm just a 19 year old kid, a musician (guitarist) looking to find my way into the world of music, just like you were many years ago when you started Supertramp. Your music and lyrics are beautiful, I just listened to two of your albums 'Even in the Quietest Moments' and 'Crime of the Century' ..All I can say is you are a genius. I am in fact still in awe that I was actually able to experience my favorite artist, playing music from my favorite band, Supertramp, live in concert. You are an inspiration."
~Ryan
"I was blown away! The music evoked a flood of memories. I smiled, cried, sighed and remembered, but mostly I enjoyed. Roger's songs are deeply personal and he sang them with a grace and style that brought true meaning to his lyrics! His stage presence is incredible! He is a sincere, humble English gentleman, and by the end of the evening you feel as though he has been your friend forever. I was deeply moved by his performance. He touched my soul."
~John
Here are some video links that you can post on your channel, "like" or leave a comment of your own.
Lovers in the Wind 2011 Edmonton, AB, Canada
Take the Long Way Home & Band 2011
Two of Us -From Roger's DVD- Take the Long Way Home
Dreamer - Niagara Falls, New Year Special
Give a Little Bit - with orchestra
Roger Hodgson & Band Montage
Join the International Community of Roger Hodgson Today! Below you will find a list of some of the links where you can meet other fans of Roger Hodgson and share your comments.
http://www.rogerhodgson.com/home.html
http://www.facebook.com/rogerhodgsonofficial
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrRogerHodgson
http://www.RogerHodgson.fr
http://www.RogerHodgson.de
http://www.thelogicalweb.com
http://www.breakfastinspain.com
http://www.rogerhodgson.co.uk
http://www.twitter.com/RogerHodgson
http://www.myspace.com/officiallyroger
Hello Everyone,
We're very excited to be preparing for another wonderful year. We've got some great concerts in beautiful venues such as Palau de la Musica in Barcelona (the only show in Spain this year),Royal Albert Hall in London and our newest addition La Place des Arts in Montreal.
Roger begins his 2011 World Tour at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Southern California. His sold out concert here last March drew fans from all over the Western United States, including Hawaii. This year Roger kicks off his tour with two concerts at Pechanga - February 25 and 26 - and he's bringing his red hot band! So if you couldn't get tickets to last year's show, don't wait. Tickets are on sale and going fast. Here's what one fan had to say about their experience of Roger last year at Pechanga.
"I have been making it a point to see some of the bands I enjoyed in my teens and twenties, chasing my youth and sharing the experience with people who could relate. Well this concert transcended that, and absolutely no one I see will be able to compare. Roger hasn't lost a step and sounds and plays like time has been frozen for him. The sounds and words echo as powerful as ever."
February 25- PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO- Temecula, CA, USA
February 26- PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO- Temecula, CA, USA
While in Southern California, Roger will appear at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles February 28. He will be interviewed in front of 200 audience members in THE GRAMMY MUSEUM Sound Stage by Executive Director Robert Santelli. The evening will include an audience Q&A session, as well as a short musical performance (not a full concert). Tickets are very limited for this special engagement and go on sale the first week in February at the Grammy Museum.
Following his Southern California dates, Roger heads north for his first of only three shows in Western Canada this year. He starts off at the state-of-the-art River Rock Show Theatre whose unique design means every seat is the best seat in the house. Roger's last performance in Vancouver was five years ago at the end of his 2006 Canadian National tour and we are not sure when he will return again. These shows are on sale now and almost sold out so don't delay buying tickets.
March 3- RIVER ROCK CASINO & RESORT- Richmond (Vancouver), BC, Canada
March 4- RED ROBINSON SHOW THEATRE- Coquitlam (Vancouver), BC, Canada
March 5- RIVER CREE CASINO & RESORT- Enoch (Edmonton), AB, Canada
A Very Special Announcement for Quebec!
Roger is returning to Montreal where Supertramp first broke in Canada in the 70's and where he filmed his first DVD, which went to #1 across the country and sold multi-platinum. On his last visit to Montreal's SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER in 2009, Roger played four sold out shows. He is returning October 29 with his band playing both his Classics and some new songs to enchant his audience.
We wanted to let you know in advance so you could be first in line Tuesday at noon, EST. There will be a limited number of VIP packages which include the best seats in the house, access to sound check and an autographed CD. So spread the word - this show will sell quickly!
Tickets on sale Tuesday, January 18 at NOON EST at www.pda.qc.ca or call 514-842-2112.
And for those of you who haven't experienced Roger in this beautiful theater, take a look
"Take the Long Way Home"- This video includes a special intro from Roger's DVD, Take the Long Way Home, Live in Montreal
Roger has many more special shows coming this year…as his tour takes him to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, France, Morocco, UK, Norway…and beyond.
As most of you who follow Roger's touring know, he has been crisscrossing the globe for the last six years playing for fans in all parts of the world. We wish he could go to every country and every city, but we've been spending so much time in airplanes and airports that we realized we need a different plan for 2011. So we'll be doing fewer shows this year, but in some very special places - and with enough advance notice so that fans who want to see Roger can plan ahead and travel.
We've found that many fans are already making plans to meet up at particular shows- like Nuremburg- where fans from eight countries gathered in 2009. They surprised Roger during the show and sang Happy Birthday, and it was very touching for him and all in the audience. This year many fans will unite again in Nuremburg on March 15 to celebrate Roger's return. So if you don't see a show listed in your country, check the tour itinerary for places you'd love to visit and meet other fans and friends.
March Shows in Europe...
March 8- Alte Oper, Frankfurt, Germany
March 9- Liederhalle, Beethoven-Saal, Stuttgart, Germany
March 11- Gewandhaus, Leipzig, Germany +49 (0)341 65229988
March 12- Erlebnisbergwerk, Merkers, Germany- Potash mine 500m below ground!
March 13- Philharmonie, Munich, Germany
March 15- Meistersingerhalle, Nurnberg, Germany +49 (0)911 -433 4618
March 17- Le Forum, Liege - Only show in Belgium! (Few seats left) +32 (0)4 223 18 18
March 18- Musikhalle (Laizhalle), Hamburg, Germany
March 19- Falconer Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark Only show in Denmark!
March 21- Oktiaborski Hall, St. Petersburg, Russia On Sale Soon
March 23- Luzhniki Arena, Moscow, Russia On Sale Soon
March 31- Palau de la Musica, Barcelona, Only show in Spain! Tel +34 902 10 12 12
CLASSICS LIVE!
Roger's first new album in a decade is available now exclusively from www.RogerHodgson.com. "Classics Live" is a stunning collection of his best-loved songs recorded in concert during his 2010 world tour. On this CD you will hear band, orchestra and solo tracks recorded in venues from Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Babelsberg, Germany!
Reflecting on his tour and CD, Roger said
"I love performing these songs, which continue to resound for me as a performer and for the fans. My songs come from a very personal place inside me and they carry my beliefs and my dreams and my philosophy of life. I understand the deep connection that fans have with my songs that have been a part of so many people's lives around the world."
You're all invited to Join Roger's International Community Today…and connect with fans all over the world.
Many lasting friendships have been made through Roger's music. He recently commented: "One of the things that I like most about making music is how my music has brought people together from all over the globe. It tickles my heart when I hear of people coming together and friendships being made, brought together by the love of the music. It is a very personal connection I have with many of you. My songs came from my deepest longing and joy and pain, places that I know resonate in so many other hearts around the world."
If you haven't already joined the Roger Hodgson International Community, we encourage you to visit us online and post, blog, tweet and comment or leave a message on Roger's guestbook, facebook wall or perhaps one of the facebook discussion topics.
Describing a concert is a great thing to share with the community and you can posts links to Roger's website, the fan sites or your favorite Roger videos on YouTube. Please continue to share your love of Roger's concerts and what his music means to you with us and with our community…and watch for more Roger World Tour news, tour dates, concert reviews, and videos coming soon!!
By the way, did you know that you can go on facebook and RSVP for a show and let other fans know you will be there? You simply click the events tab on Roger's facebook wall and then click RSVP on the right beside the show you are attending. You can leave a message also if you'd like. Go ahead and try it!
Click on links below to watch videos from Roger's 2010 tour. To see more, visit our Mr. Roger Hodgson Official YouTube Channel. Feel free to post a comment after you have viewed them.
"Give a Little Bit"- Band show Live at Donauinselfest, Vienna, Austria
"It's Raining Again"- Thanks, Gregor, for capturing this gem at the concert in Gelsenkirchen Schalke last year when PUR was Roger's band for these special performers of It's Raining Again & Prinzessin
Read what other fans are saying about Roger's concerts:
"Last night I came back from your concert in Grenoble (I live in Switzerland, we drove 4 hours in total, and very happy), and it was the most wonderful concert I've ever been to. Nothing to be compared to. There was so much love, every second was from heart to heart. I even had tears of joy while listening to you. The whole audience was under your effortless spell. It's something I will remember forever, and I want to come back as many times as you come."
"I want you to know that almost every song Supertramp put out is part of my best teenage memories. I love your music today just as much as I did back then. I find it amazing to see you are Supertramp the voice, the lyrics, the music all yours. Your talent is incredible. Thank you for pursuing your dream and sharing yourself with the world."
"WOW! The audience went crazy with enthusiasm within 30 seconds! I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you, thank you, thank you Roger, for your extremely beautiful songs (especially my big favorite "Along Came Mary"), your "larger than life" contact with your audience and your everlasting good mood and smile. Thanks for the extra 30 minutes you gave us at the end of the concert is very, very much appreciated!"
We and Roger look forward to seeing you in 2011!
Linda & Shakti
Check Roger's tour page for information on his final four performances this year - 2 dates in Florida and 2 dates in Ontario, Canada. Be sure to let your friends and family who haven't seen Roger live yet know about these dates. These shows are sure to be magical.
Sharing Experiences about Roger's Shows
There are a lot of Supertramp fans who are Roger Hodgson fans and they just don't know it - because they've never been to a Roger Hodgson concert. So for all of you who want to help others find their way to a magical Roger Hodgson concert and support Roger in having more recognition as a songwriter and artist, please share your experiences of seeing Roger's shows. Posting on articles, reviews, blogs, Facebook and wherever possible is greatly appreciated. Share what you love about Roger's music and concerts -including posting comments on Roger's guestbook, tour blog and on YouTube videos. Thank you for getting involved and becoming part of an online community that is truly becoming a worldwide network of friends.
Join Our International Community
If you are receiving this newsletter you are on Roger's mailing list, but have you connected with Roger and friends on Facebook and Twitter also? Roger's Facebook and Twitter have been getting more and more active and fun to visit to hear latest news and what's happening on Roger's tour. So take a few minutes to become a friend and stay connected. Let your friends and fellow fans know how easy it is to sign up for the mailing list to keep informed, be the first to hear Roger news and even receive a free MP3 download.
Tell Us About Your Concert Experience
For those of you who haven't sent us any concert reviews, we'd love to have your experiences to put on Roger's tour blog and share with the online community. It's fine to send them to us in your native language. J Merci! Danke! Gracias! Tack såmycket!
Roger Hodgson Dot Com
If you haven't visited the website recently, we are making some changes! We are constantly adding videos, articles, tour dates, interviews and more reviews and comments on the guest book. Come by and visit. More changes are yet to come.
There is a lot of excitement building around Roger's return to the UK.
Planet Rock is one of the sponsors of his tour. If you would like to leave a comment on the station website about Roger's concerts click on the link.
http://www.planetrock.com/Article.asp?id=1969526&spid=35830
You can also visit classicrockmagazine.com and leave a comment on the Track of the Day using the link below.
http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/track-of-the-day-roger-hodgson/
Roger Hodgson News
27th September 2010
Great News for UK Fans!
Announcing Roger's May 2011 UK Tour!
We are delighted to announce Roger's four-city UK tour which will take place in May 2011!
Since there are four shows only get tickets quickly as these shows will sell out.
Roger has received so many email requests from fans inviting him back to play in the UK. It truly inspired him to receive such an outpouring of support from the UK. Because of all the fans asking and finding the right promoter, we've made it happen!
Roger will be at the London Royal Albert Hall on May 25th. He will be at Gateshead The Sage on May 27th, at the Glasgow Pavillion on May 28th, and his final UK show will be performed at the Liverpool Philharmonic on May 29th. Click here for ticket info. A special thanks to Marie and Tony for starting the UK fan website. Click here to visit! Click here to read past reviews of when Roger last played in London.
French Tour ~ C'est Magnifique!
Roger's French tour has just finished and it has been very special! Roger's last performance was a sold out show in Nantes tonight and with that he says Au Revoir... This was Roger's first Provincial tour since his last tour with Supertramp in 1983 and as a special treat he's performed songs that the French Fan Club requested to include in his set lists. For more stories and experiences of fans that attended the French shows, please visit RogerHodgson.fr.
"La Porte des Alpes in a State of Grace" is a wonderful review of Roger's Grenoble show in French - or translated into English on our site.
Click here to read a wonderful review for Roger's July 27th Les Voix du Gauo show from his 2010 World Tour.
And here's a short, but so sweet, review of Roger's recent show in Tours:
The soul of Supertramp
He's the writer and lead singer of the mythical group
Supertramp. Even when performing solo, Roger Hodgson
sent shivers down my spine.
It was probably not by chance that Roger Hodgson yesterday began his French tour in Tours. The local audience does not have the reputation of being, how can I put it, the 'hottest'! And when 2000 fans of the legendary group from the years 1975-80, Supertramp, found themselves sitting on their numbered seats to see Roger Hodgson alone on stage - or almost - one feared the worst. Well, no! It took just a few piano notes, and that well-known voice in a million, for Roger Hodgson to take us on a long journey back to our teenage memories. He even brought the entire audience to their feet with "Dreamer." I have dreamed of seeing that for a long time. Roger did it. Thank you, Sir!
Videos from Roger's magical Paris show & beautiful Bordeaux:
Live in Paris School Ex-Supertramp Roger Hodgson
Paris Live It's Raining Again Roger Hodgson
Live in Paris Dreamer Roger Hodgson
Live in Paris Montage Roger Hodgson Greatest Hits
Live in France Dreamer Roger Hodgson (Bordeaux)
And, You can visit Roger's French Tour Blog, the Guestbook, Roger's Facebook and the wonderful French Fan club site to read fans' experiences of his September shows, here's a short sampling:
"Dear Roger, It's hard to express the emotions that you gave us last night in Toulouse. Can you imagine that your music is a great part of my live since I'm 8 years old. My first disc ever was Breakfast in America, and since then all of your songs have followed my instants of joy, of sadness, of love. Though you wouldn't like me to tell that, your are one the greatest composers and singers of all times. And yesterday you and Aaron reached the perfection in the way you played your songs! "Hide in your shell" was so moving. "Dreamer" and "Logical song" literally put in trance the audience. Thank you for having played "Surely", a song that looks like you, pure, simple and eternal. Oh, I could speak of all the songs, every single one is a jewel…"
~ Marc
"The feast of love...! Thank you for Roger's performance yesterday in Paris. Brilliant! My English is too poor for describe all details of last night. So I offer you my profoundest impressions at least. I ask myself often how come? What is it what radiate of Roger's soul? It is not only his incredible beautiful, clear & inimitable voice. It's love first of all…then humility. He pretends nothing. He is what he is. Bringing not only his own person into focus, but making us feel it's you who is most important, the center of his attention, and love."
~ Marie
"When celebrity and talent go well with humility and humanity ...
I was present yesterday at your Paris concert and I would like to congratulate you. I was particularly sensitive to your legendary talent and behavior. No doubt that it is heart that makes you move forward. You have definitively chosen the best way and we will always remember yours songs and life philosophy especially during hard times. You're a success story and what you have decided to do with it will always remain as an example which inspires us! "Bravo" and do not change anything! To conclude, we sincerely hope that you will not wait another 25 years time before coming back to Paris for a concert! So see you very soon! All the best!"
~ Gisèle
For those wondering why Roger is not on the 40th Anniversary Tour with Supertramp…
We are still getting emails from fans wondering why Roger isn't doing any special reunion shows for the 40th anniversary tour with Supertramp. So, for any of you that didn't get the previous newsletters or haven't read them again recently, please click here to read excerpts along with other articles where Roger has already shared about how he offered many times to join Rick and Supertramp for a few special reunion shows.
First of all, Roger wants everyone to know that his heart goes out to all his fans that have really wanted to see a reunion happen. As he shared in June "I enjoy the way I'm performing my music now more than ever, yet I know that it means a lot to the fans to see me on stage with Supertramp again and I feel it's the right thing to do. It is because of the fans' wishes I have offered, it's my way of saying thank you to the fans for their support of our music all these years. None of us would be here if it weren't for the fans."
We feel part of the reason people are still wondering why a reunion show is not happening may be because Rick has never told the public about Roger's many offers and how Rick & Sue made the decision to decline. When Roger found out about the 40th anniversary tour and all the requests from fans for Roger to reunite with the band started pouring in, he made his first offer to Rick to do a few special reunion shows. Since then he has offered many times and has sincerely tried to give the fans what you have been asking for.
Basically, Roger sent letters to Rick and he said no. We talked to their agent and they said no again. And still more fan requests were coming in for Roger to join for the 40th anniversary and since Rick and Sue Davies wouldn't communicate with Roger, we talked to several promoters and they very much wanted it to happen so we had them talk to Rick and Sue, but they came back and said it's an absolute no. Roger's idea was to do at least one reunion show in each country and he kept his October calendar open for the possibilities
Bottom line, it's not happening because Rick and Sue said no and wouldn't communicate with Roger about it. He thought at least they would be willing to do a few special reunion shows for the fans, it seems that would have been a very feasible thing to do and Roger can't see any reason why that couldn't have happened. So, Roger just wants the fans to know directly from him that he really did all he could because he truly understands why so many fans want to see him together with Supertramp on stage again.
One of the reasons Roger continues to make music after all these years is because of his love for the fans and your love for his music and if there was any way it could have been possible to bring them the few special reunion shows with Supertramp that you wanted, he would have done it but it just wasn't possible.
Roger will be writing more to you all about this and answering more of your questions, as soon as he's had a little break from his French tour.
Roger sends his love to everyone.
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Thank You to all Our Friends and Fans
We would like to thank all of our friends and fans all over the world for making Roger's 2010 World Tour so exciting and successful! Many of you have written and asked how to keep participating in the tour with us. One of the things that has made our 2010 tour so successful was fans participating in facebook, blogging, posting, twittering, and sending us updates on what was being seen in the press and media. In this way fans can keep the excitement building and help the public and other fans to be informed also. So, please continue sending us updates from around the world - email us what you see and hear with radio, articles, billboards, and ticket sites, and record it or take a picture if you can! The radio spots and TV ads we have received have been very helpful and enable us to correct misinformation.
And we encourage you to join our community on line and post, blog, tweet and comment on the facebook wall. Describing a concert is a great thing to share and you can give links in your posts to Roger's website, the fansites or your favorite Roger videos on You Tube. Please continue to share your love of Roger's concerts and what his music means to you, with us and with our community!
Welcome to our International Online Community
to our Two Latest Fan Sites
A very warm welcome to our new US Fan Club! Click here to check them out on Facebook. Thanks to Robin Flynn & Chris Burch for sharing their love of Roger's music and giving US fans a place to connect.
And a welcome and big thank you to the new Roger Hodgson UK fansite! Marie and Tony have created a wonderful place for all UK fans to gather, connect and now plan for the upcoming May tour!
Here is a LINK to all the links for our International Online Community.