John Payne News

TOUCHING THE DIVINE is the third studio album from Intelligent Music Project and the second all-star line-up, creating a remarkable infusion by its author and producer's musically erudite and unconventional style, and the full creative input of the legendary musicians. The production features session aces Simon Phillips (drums and percussion), Nathan East (bass) & Tim Pierce (guitars), and the remarkable voices of John Payne (ex-Asia) and Toto`s Joseph Williams, who bring their own flavor to all 14 equally outstanding pieces in the album. 

Mia Doi Todd's latest offering, Floresta - her 10th album -- grew from a seed. It was Brazilian music! So many forests grew, and flowers bloomed, and humankind lived and loved and despaired.

XTC fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the new video by Prog duo Days Between Stations featuring legendary Colin Moulding titled “The Man Who Died Two Times!” The song comes from the band's critically acclaimed second album 'In Extremis'.

LVH - LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO celebrated the return of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, Tuesday, March 4, with a black carpet event to showcase the production's new lineup and new songs. Met with multiple standing ovations, the all-star show, featuring'Classic Rock by Those Who Rocked It' - was attended by many local celebrities and notables, including Melody Sweets (Absinthe), Ricardo Laguna, Adrien Zmed (Grease 2, T.J. Hooker), Lyssa Lynne (the band Mr. & Mrs. Smith), vocalist Lorena Peril, hypnotist Anthony Cools, Murray SawChuck, Las Vegas Wranglers President Billy Johnson, Pia Zadora, former boxing heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, Jasmine Trias (American Idol), singer Ben Stone, producer and screenwriter Mylo Carbia, and more. Scroll down for photos!

'CAPT. JOHN SMITH GOES TO UKRAINE' has been extended through Friday, March 14 at 7:30 PM at La MaMa E.T.C. Original run: February 27-March 9, 2014. Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:30 PM.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre and Yara Arts Group will present 'Captain John Smith Goes to Ukraine' February 27 to March 9. This experimental theater work, created by Bob Holman (Bowery Poetry Club), performance artist Susan Hwang, Ukrainian musician Julian Kytasty and director Virlana Tkacz, deals with Capt. Smith's adventures in Eastern Europe circa 1603, where he first met 'other' people and gained experience that helped him prepare for dealing with Native Americans as founder of Jamestown.

Two years after releasing his successful first album ELEVATION, up-and-coming pianist/composer Alejandro Santoyo releases his second major musical work, with stunning and beautiful music to welcome a New Year, 2014.

The LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is excited to announce that its spectacular show, 'Raiding the Rock Vault,' has signed a long term agreement to continue through 2014.

A gigantic holiday gift promising a healthier, happier and safer New Year for the animals of the Northeast rolled into town today to gasps of curiosity, amazement - and most especially, relief - of onlookers.

Based on one of the most popular and best-loved Christmas films of all time, MIRACLE ON 34th STREET will tour the UK for the first time in a dazzling new stage production, opening at the Beck Theatre, Hayes on Monday 11 November 2013 it was announced today. On sale now.

Jon Anderson, founding member and former lead vocalist of the definitive progressive rock band YES, will guest star in RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, tonight, Sept. 20 - 24. The co-writer and singer of cosmic classics, including 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' 'Roundabout,' 'Going for the One,' and 'Close to The Edge,' whose time with the band spanned five decades, will sing in the show for five special performances.

Jon Anderson, founding member and former lead vocalist of the definitive progressive rock band YES, will guest star in RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, Sept. 20 - 24. The co-writer and singer of cosmic classics, including 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' 'Roundabout,' 'Going for the One,' and 'Close to the Edge,' whose time with the band spanned five decades, will sing in the show for five special performances.

Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of the iconic '70s and '80s band, Starship, joins the all-star lineup of Raiding the Rock Vault, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, beginning tonight, July 5-9. Known for the unforgettable hits that defined the decade, including 'We Built this City,' 'Jane' and 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now,' Thomas will perform for five special shows, before continuing his national tour with Starship.

Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of the iconic '70s and '80s band, Starship, joins the all-star lineup of Raiding the Rock Vault, the Ultimate Classic Rock Concert Experience, July 5-9.

On Tuesday evening, Minus5 Ice Bar, the coolest bar in Las Vegas, continued its celebrity cocktail program by honoring the rock legends of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT with the launch of their signature drink. Check out photos from the event below!

In this new, in-depth interview below, RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT's Howard Leese [guitarist] and John Payne [Lead Vocals, Bass and producer of the show] discuss how the show was born, its evolution from premiering in Los Angeles last year (November) to kicking off a year-long engagement in Las Vegas