Ryan's Gig Guide - January 2019

 Saturday 23rd FEBRUARY Asylum 2, Birmingham RYAN ROXIE Ryan Roxie - vocalist, guitarist and songwriter best known as Alice Cooper’s longtime lead guitarist and col- laborator, has also worked with Slash’s Snakepit (Ain’t Life Grand) and Gilby Clarke. He also was a member of Electric Angels and a member of Classic Rock award- nominated band CASABLANCA. His latest release,‘ImagineYour Reality’ is his first of- ficial 'solo' release and sees him joined by other noteworthy musicians, including a collaboration with Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander on the track California Man. Says Roxie, 'Cheap Trick were a major influ- ence in my musical upbringing. Both Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen have joined us onstage at Alice Cooper shows in the past and have always been the most quintessential rock stars. In my opinion Robin Zander’s voice IS the definition of Rock ‘n’ Roll, so having him guest vocal on California Man defi- nitely ticks a box off my 'greatest moments in rock 'n roll' list'. ImagineYour Reality’ continues Roxie’s legacy of cre- ating infectiously melodic songs and straight ahead no nonsense rock riffs, and this time with more guitar than ever before! Ten tracks, all underlined by ten gleaming guitar solos. From the punk rock undertones of ‘Never Mind Me’ to the un-sugarcoated tale of life in La La Land (To Live and Die in LA) to the superb Beatle-y/Oasis nod, ‘Look Me In The Eye’ - it’s a uplifting big rock sound. Now he’s carrying the torch of guitar driven rock over to the UK for 3 special shows this February, including one at The Asylum in birmingham after his appearance at the Birmingham Guitar Show. £12 + Booking Fee from www.roxiebirmingham.eventbrite.co.uk Photo by Victor Chalfant Photography 26 rgg Jan 2019 www.ryansgigguide.com