Fozzy announces new bass player and the CINDERBLOCK PARTY TOUR with Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman's Harvest

FOZZY is proud and honored to announce the addition of JEFF ROUSE as their new bass player. Jeff is an incredible musician and singer who has spent the last decade playing in DUFF McKAGEN’s LOADED and is also the lead singer and guitar player in THE GUESSING GAME. After former bassist Paul DiLeo amicably and mutually parted ways with FOZZY last May, Jeff stepped in and immediately injected his amazing musicianship and electrifying stage presence into FOZZY’S already critically acclaimed live show. “I’m stoked to have been asked to join FOZZY and to hit the road to support ‘Do You Wanna Start A War!’ Can’t wait to see everyone out there!” Rouse said. Rich Ward comments, “The first time I saw Jeff play with DUFF McKAGAN’S LOADED, it was immediately apparent that I was watching a special talent. He’s a pocket player with killer tone and amazing stage presence. One of the few total package musicians that I have ever known and it’s an honor to call him a bandmate and more importantly, my brother.”

FOZZY have been quite busy with some heavy duty non-stop touring and they have just announced their headlining tour in support of their new single and title track of their new album, Do You Wanna Start a War. The tour is called the CINDERBLOCK PARTY TOUR which will feature two of my favorite bands; Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest. This will definitely be one tour you don’t want to miss. The 19 date tour sets off on November 20th. I am hoping they add some West Coast dates soon because that lineup is fierce. Check their upcoming tour dates below and see if they will be heading to a venue near you:

09/30 Nashville, TN @Cannery Ballroom (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/01 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
10/02 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/03 Knoxville, TN @ The International (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/05 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/06 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/07 Boston, MA @ House of Blues (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/08 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/10 Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/11 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/12 Boalsburg, PA @ Number One Cycle Center (with Theory of A Deadman)

11/20 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/21 Steger, IL @ Another Hole In The Wall (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/22 Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/24 St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/25 Rockford, IL @ District (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/26 Kenosha, WI @ Brat Stop (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/28 Joplin, MO @ Rock 3405 (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/29 Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Backroom (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/30 Dallas, TX @ Trees (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/02 San Antonio, TX @ 210 Kaponse Live (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/03 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/04 New Orleans, LA @ Parish @ House Of Blues (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/05 Destin, FL @ Club LA (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/06 Jacksonville, FL @ Aqua in The Roc Bar Room (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/07 Cape Coral, FL @ Dixies Roadhouse (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/11 Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/12 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theater (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)

Make sure to visit their social media sites and get ready for another great tour! I will leave you with a tribute video for Sandpaper and our interview with Chris Jericho from last year.

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