Symphonic Rock Pioneers return to Japan for two concerts in Tokyo with their Symphonic Journey show, featuring the stunning five-octave voice of Annie Haslam and their unforgettable, unique style of symphonic rock.

The Tokyo concerts coincide with the Japanese release on the 14th September of the wonderful DVD/2CD live concert recording A Symphonic Journey.

More information and tickets:

September 17 – Japanese, English
September 18 – Japanese, English

We are proud to introduce the remarkable musicians who will accompany Renaissance on our orchestral shows at Ridgefield CT, Glenside PA, New York City, and Albany NY:

String section – members of the Sweet Plantain Quartet:

• Joe Deninzon: 1st violin
• Eddie Venegas: 2nd violin
• Orlando Wells: viola
• Leo Grinhauz: cello

Allen Won: clarinets and flutes

Bob Magnuson: double reeds and flutes

Vinnie Cutro: trumpet

Bob Ferrel: trombone

Bill Hughes: french horn

James Musto: percussion

UPDATE: IndieGogo Campaign launched

Following their successful South American tour, Renaissance will be back in the Northeast United States in October and November 2017 debuting their Symphonic Journey tour. This tour will include four very special concerts;

October 26th at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield CT
October 27th at the Keswick Theater in Glenside PA
October 28th at the Town Hall in New York City
October 29th at The Egg in Albany NY

These four shows will feature a 10-piece Chamber Orchestra: a handpicked assemblage of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. These performances will be the first time in 40 years that Renaissance will perform on stage with a live orchestra and, in addition, 2017 marks the 48th year since the band’s formation and its ninth consecutive year of touring since their reactivation in 2009.

Plans are currently being made for the group to film one of these shows for an upcoming DVD release, which will follow the success of their 2015 London Union Chapel DVD. Additional tour performances without the chamber orchestra are currently being scheduled.

Renaissance leader and vocalist, Annie Haslam remarks, “the band keeps getting stronger and stronger and the addition of the chamber orchestra will be the most exciting event for the band in years. This addition of ‘live’ orchestral musicians will add an incredible dynamic to our big numbers like Mother Russia, Carpet Of The Sun and Song For All Seasons, all of which included an orchestra on the original recordings.”

Ms Haslam will be joined on stage by long time musical associate Rave Tesar on piano along with Tom Brislin on keyboards, Mark Lambert on guitars, Frank Pagano on drums and percussion, and Leo Traversa on bass.

A limited number of Very Special Guest  passes will be made available to fans already holding tickets for the November US Fall tour. This package includes the following:

• Attend soundcheck with Renaissance (approximately 5-6pm on day of show, no photography or video)
• Attend a Meet and Greet with Renaissance directly after the show, plus your photo taken with the band (bring your own camera)

Cost: $60.00 per person. Available for purchase here.

A limited number of Very Special Guest  passes will be made available to fans already holding tickets for the February mini-tour. This package includes the following:

• Attend soundcheck with Renaissance (approximately 5-6pm on day of show, no photography or video)
• Attend a Meet and Greet with Renaissance directly after the show, plus your photo taken with the band (bring your own camera)

Cost: $50.00 per person. Available for purchase here.

At long last our new music video Cry to the World filmed in the UK July 2015, with the soundtrack featuring Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull on flute.

We will be performing this song in our upcoming shows at The Keswick, Birchmere, Newton Theatre, and the Moody Blues Cruise.

Music video produced by Paul Green Productions.

Buy Symphony of Light CD or MP3 album at http://www3.renaissancetouring.com/store

Renaissance on tour in March and April: http://www3.renaissancetouring.com/tour

Symphonic rock icons Renaissance featuring legendary singer Annie Haslam will be performing in the US in the Fall 2015! Responding to requests from fans, Renaissance will be performing Song For All Seasons, Sounds Of the Sea and Northern Lights along with favorite classics and debuting Immortal Beloved from their critically acclaimed Symphony of Light album on this tour.

Legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz, best known for his work with YES and the Moody Blues, as well as his innovative solo career, will be making a special guest appearance with the band at the Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ on October 9 and 10, 2015!

Please visit the tour page for dates and ticket links.

Responding to requests from fans, Renaissance will be performing Song For All Seasons, Sounds Of the Sea and Northern Lights along with favorite classics and debuting Immortal Beloved from Symphony of Light on our 2015 Fall tour.

We are excited to bring to these performances the same brilliant line up of musicians who just completed our successful European Spring Tour 2015: Rave Tesar – keyboards; Tom Brislin – keyboards/vocals; Mark Lambert – acoustic guitars/vocals; Leo Traversa – bass/vocals; Frank Pagano – drums/vocals; and of course, the amazing vocals of Annie Haslam.

We look forward to our upcoming DVD release of ‘Live’ at The Union Chapel London, which was made possible by our successful IndieGoGo campaign and enthusiastic contributors whose love and support of Renaissance has been overwhelming. Pre-release contributions for pledge rewards, including your name in DVD booklet credits, can still be made for a limited time at the campaign page on IndieGoGo.Annie will be returning to England soon to finalize the DVD editing and production while back in the USA, Rave Tesar is perfecting the final audio mix.

We hope to see everyone at the shows!

Renaissance is proud to confirm concert dates in Europe.  Watch a video message from Annie Haslam and Rave Tesar:

• April 9 2015: Verviers, Belgium – Spirit of 66
• April 10 2015: Zoetermeer, the Netherlands – Cultuurpodium Boerderij
• April 11 2015: Dortmund, Germany –  Musiktheater Piano
• April 12 2015: Twist, Germany Heimathaus Tw!st
• April 14 2015: Milton Keynes, UK – The Stables
• April 16 2015: London, UK – Union Chapel
• April 17 2015: Frome, UK – Cheese & Grain
• April 18 2015: Farnham, UK – The Maltings
• April 19 2015: Leamington, UK – Spa Assembly Rooms
• April 21 2015: Wimborne, UK – Tivoli Ballroom
• April 23 2015: Wolverhampton, UK – Robin 2
• April 24 2015: St Helens, UK – Citadel Arts Centre
• April 27 2015: Tel-Aviv, Israel – Wohl Amphitheatre
• May 1 2015: Gouveia, Portugal – Gouveia Art Rock Festival

A limited number of Very Special Guest  passes will be made available to fans already holding tickets for the upcoming 2014 Fall tour. This package includes the following:

• Attend soundcheck with Renaissance (approximately 5-6pm on day of show, no photography or video)
• Personalized autographed Very Special Guest laminate pass on lanyard
• Attend a Meet and Greet with Renaissance directly after the show, plus your photo taken with the band (bring your own camera)

Cost: $50.00 per person. Available for purchase here.