journey through time

Neal Schon's live celebration of Journey: supremely musicianly and surprisingly rough-and-ready

A live recording from the journey alumni show to raise money for victims of the fires that ravaged the north bay area of san francisco in 2017.

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All hail the return of The Fabulous Baker Boys (AOR division): Neal Scone and Bread Rolie, otherwise known as Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie, founding members of Journey way back in 1973. 

This epic three-CD set immortalises a February 2018 benefit show that raised funds for the city’s North Bay area that had been ravaged by wildfires. Guitarist Schon assembled a one-off troupe of Journey alumni for the show (including keyboard player/vocalist Rolie, natch), and the results are both supremely musicianly and surprisingly rough-and-ready. 

With Schon in full-on guitar-hero mode and an eclectic setlist (including Kohoutek , an instrumental throwback to Journey’s jazz-rock roots), this is about as glossy as a piece of scuffed carpet – and all the better for it.

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NEAL SCHON – Journey Through Time (Album Review)

So color me skeptical. That’s what I thought when I first heard about the Neal Schon album. I mean, face it: a gathering of current and former Journey -men, playing a big set of that band’s songs, from each and every era. And it is in a 3 CD/DVD digi-pack package.

To me, it screamed “money grab.” I was wrong. “Journey Through Time” is great, no question about it. The performances are outstanding. The music selections are wonderful and provide several surprises. I’ve listened to this over and over, and it sounds better with each hearing. Schon has certainly put out something that people SHOULD want to buy. It’s that good.

The first four cuts are from early Journey , the pre- Perry period. “ Kohoutek” is a great example of the early sound.  There are flashes that remind one of Santana (more on that later), but the spacey prog-jazz flourishes are signature, early Journey . This was a very interesting band, one popular with the college crowd of the time (including me). Schon and Rolie get a chance to shine on this one, and they do so with flair. But the truth of the matter is this: only a few fans got this at the time it came out. As a result, their record company (which shall not be named) almost dropped them. But it gave them one more chance, demanding that Journey go more commercial and hire a second lead singer (which led to the membership of Steve Perry ). 

“ Kohoutek” blends into “Daydream,” one of the first songs featuring the aforementioned Mr. Perry .  It’s a bridge from the past into the next phase of Journey , the one that leads them to becoming the top arena rock ensemble of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Of course, Perry is not on this album. But Deen Castronovo — not just a superb drummer — takes over the lead vocals. The resemblance is uncanny, including the signature “whoa whoas” that Perry threw into so many songs. This version of “Daydream,” also has a wonderful bass solo from Marco Mendoza . 

One of the shockers of this album — or any that might try it — is that Schon and company wait until the 8th cut to enter the realm of greatest hits. “Feelin’ That Way” allows Rolie a chance to power-ballad a bit, and then that segues into “Anytime” (with Castronovo assuming lead vocals). On the studio album, this was the song pairing that really started Journey on the road to the big-time. And this is where the Schon group could fall short — say, playing a little slower or in a different key to accommodate aging vocalists, or just failing to energize the proceedings. None of that is noticeable here. The songs are vibrant and alive, powerful, and melodic — just as they were 45 years ago on the album “ Infinity” . You’ll want sing along; I did (and do).

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And that’s true of all the hits performed on “Journey Through Time” , including “ Lights”, “Separate Ways”, “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’” , et al — and wrapping up with the biggest of the big, “ Don’t Stop Believin’” . 

But here’s another surprise.  Sprinkled throughout the rest of the music: deep cuts from the past (“Mother Father” ), returns to those first three prog-jazz albums (songs like “Nickel and Dime”, “Hustler”, etc.), and nods to the latter-day band, the one that stopped having hits but continued to record and perform ( “Trial By Fire” ) . If you’re a dedicated fan and have all the albums, you’ll probably recognize all of these. If not, the breadth of your Journey knowledge and appreciation is about to increase by several hundred percent.

What links all these songs, all these eras, is the great musicianship and songwriting skills. Those things never really flagged, through feast and famine. Journey was a band that had chops and showed them. And that point is reinforced in “Journey Through Time.”

But if this album is full of surprises, the last two cuts take it up a notch or three. Schon and Gregg Rolie go back to a time before Journey , to their roots in the early Santana . The great “Black Magic Woman” retains its initial slinkiness before firing into the fast and heavy instrumental section. No, Schon wasn’t on the original recording (or at Woodstock), but he shows flashes of Carlos Santana himself in laying down a blazing guitar. And Rolie ’s voice and keyboards are still smooth and spectacular in painting the tale. That then gives way to “Oye Como Va”, a toe-tapping concert fave that allows for audience sing-along (even if they’re not sure what the words mean). 

I found myself a bit breathless after all the proceedings, and I can only imagine that the live audiences on this tour were in the same condition when all was said and done.

“Journey Through Time” is called a Neal Schon album, and that’s all well and good. He still plays a superb guitar, more than 50 years on. But this is an outstanding journey through Journey ’s impressive catalog. If you have doubts, like I did, prepare to make a 180-degree turn. This is a fantastic release. And I won’t stop believin’ it.

Released By: Frontier Records Release Date: May 19th, 2023 Genre:  AOR Rock / Prog-Rock

  Band Members:

• Neal Schon / Guitar
• Greg Rolie / Keyboards, Vocals
• Marco Mendoza / Bass
• Deen Castronovo / Drums, Vocals
• John Varn / Keyboards, Vocals

“Journey Through Time” track listing:

1. I’m Gonna Leave You 2. Look Into The Future 3. Kohoutek 4. Daydream 5. La Do La 6. Line Of Fire 7. Walk’s Like A Lady 8. Feelin’ That Way 9. Anytime 10. Lights 11. Still They Ride 12. Separate Ways 13. Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’ 14. Wheel In The Sky 15. Patiently (Medley) 16. Trial By Fire (Medley) 17. Stay Awhile (Medley) 18. Mystery Mountain 19. Of A Lifetime 20. Just The Same Way 21. Lovin’ You Is Easy 22. Lady Luck 23. You’re On Your Own 24. Hustler 25. Nickle And Dime 26. People 27. Mother Father 28. Any Way You Want It 29. Don’t Stop Believin’ 30. Black Magic Woman 31. Oye Como Va

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Neal Schon and former members of Journey take a journey through time, covering the band’s catalog with verve and enthusiasm — and variety — that put a lot of younger bands to shame. This one will surprise a lot of people who have placed Journey over the hill

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Neal Schon Opens ‘Journey Through Time’ Tour: Set List, Videos

Neal Schon kicked off his Journey Through Time tour this past weekend with a deep dive into the band's catalog.

The guitarist was joined by former Journey members Gregg Rolie and Deen Castronovo for a 25-song show, first during a preview gig Friday at the Rancheria Casino in Jackson, Calif., and then on Saturday at the Fox Theater in Oakland. The sets were similar, save a shift up to third spot for "Just the Same Way" on the tour's second stop.

Elsewhere, the group went back to "Kohoutek," an early concert favorite from Journey's 1975 debut album, "I'm Gonna Leave You" and the title track from 1976's Look Into the Future , "Nickel and Dime" and "People" from 1977's Next , "La Do Da" from 1978's Infinity and "Daydream" from 1979's Evolution , among others.

You can see a complete set list below.

The tour, which continues with a March 1 date at the Van Buren in Phoenix and a March 2 stop at the Orpheum in Los Angeles, also includes some of Journey's best-known songs. Their opening night came to a close, for instance, with updates of the hits "Any Way You Want It" and "Don't Stop Believin'," along with a live version of "Black Magic Woman." Rolie voiced the original version of the latter song with Santana , before Schon later joined the group.

Schon is recovering from emergency gallbladder removal . Marco Mendoza, Marti Frederiksen and Chris Collins round out the Journey Through Time band. The current lineup of Journey is also preparing to release Live in Japan 2017: 'Escape' + 'Frontiers ,' a new multi-disc concert package recorded at Budokan, later in March.

Watch Neal Schon's Journey Through Time Perform 'La Do Da'

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Journey Through Time, Fox Theater, Oakland, 2/23/19 "I'm Gonna Leave You" "Look Into the Future" "Just the Same Way" "Kohoutek" "Daydream" "Walks Like a Lady" "Feeling That Way / Anytime" "Lights" "Still They Ride" "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" "Wheel in the Sky" "Trial by Fire" "Stay Awhile" "Mystery Mountain" "Of a Lifetime" "La Do Da" "Lovin' You Is Easy" "Nickel & Dime" "People" "Mother, Father" "Any Way You Want It" "Don't Stop Believin'" "Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen"

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Frontiers Music Srl will release Neal Schon 's "Journey Through Time" , a live concert recorded on February 9, 2018 at The Independent In San Francisco, California, on May 19, 2023. This is the show where Schon , founding member of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame -inducted band JOURNEY , first debuted "Journey Through Time" along with two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and former JOURNEY and SANTANA bandmate Gregg Rolie . Joining Schon and Rolie were current JOURNEY member Deen Castronovo on vocals and drums, Marco Mendoza ( THIN LIZZY , WHITESNAKE ) on bass, and John Varn on keyboards and vocals.

Performing to a sold-out crowd for a benefit show to raise money for victims of the fires that had ravaged the North Bay area of the San Francisco region in October 2017, the band played songs spanning JOURNEY 's entire catalog, largely focusing on the band's '70s repertoire, including the band's first three albums, "Journey" , "Look Into The Future" and "Next" .

Multi- Grammy -nominated Schon founded JOURNEY in 1972 and remains the sole consistent member, having participated in every album and tour to date. Before founding JOURNEY , Schon was also a member of SANTANA and has performed with a variety of other acts, including BAD ENGLISH , HARDLINE and HSAS , and with Jan Hammer and Paul Rodgers ( BAD COMPANY , FREE ). He has released 10 solo albums over the course of his career as well, with his guitar style being described as soulful and melodic and admired by such fellow legends as Eric Clapton and Prince . JOURNEY 's worldwide sales have reached over 100 million records, making them one of the world's best-selling bands of all time. Chart-topping hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'" , "Open Arms" , "Lights" , "Faithfully" and "When You Love A Woman" are regarded as some of the defining songs of the rock n' roll musical canon.

"Journey Through Time" track listing:

01. I'm Gonna Leave You 02. Look Into The Future 03. Kohoutek 04. Daydream 05. La Do La 06. Line Of Fire 07. Walk's Like A Lady 08. Feelin' That Way 09. Anytime 10. Lights 11. Still They Ride 12. Separate Ways 13. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' 14. Wheel In The Sky 15. Patiently (Medley) 16. Trial By Fire (Medley) 17. Stay Awhile (Medley) 18. Mystery Mountain 19. Of A Lifetime 20. Just The Same Way 21. Lovin' You Is Easy

Recording lineup:

Neal Schon - Guitar Gregg Rolie - Keyboards, Vocals Marco Mendoza - Bass Deen Castronovo - Drums, Vocals John Varn - Keyboards, Vocals

JOURNEY played its first concert of 2023 on January 27 in Durant, Oklahoma. The two-hour performance at the 3,000-capacity Grand Theater at the Choctaw Casino & Resort marked the band's first appearance since Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain publicly feuded over several issues, including Neal allegedly causing over $1 million in personal expenses to be charged to the band's shared American Express card and Schon demanding that Cain stop playing events for former U.S. president Donald Trump .

Last fall, former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry took legal action against both Schon and Cain , asking them to stop registering federal trademarks on the names of many of the band's hits.

Presented by AEG Presents , JOURNEY 's tour with TOTO will wrap April 25 at the brand-new Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.

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Hongkongers can savour the Journey Through Time semi-finalists’ cocktail entries for one month before entering the finale

As part of The Macallan’s key happenings to celebrate its 200th anniversary, The Macallan Hong Kong has launched the ‘ Journey Through Time ’ campaign to honour the brand’s legacy and recognise emerging bar talents from Hong Kong and Macau. With the cocktail challenge now entering into its second phase, the Journey Through Time judging panel has narrowed their choices down to 20 exceptional individuals from Hong Kong’s bar scene. After refining their cocktail entries based on feedback from the judges at The Macallan’s Creative Collective – the brand’s first trade connection programme – each of the 20 semi-finalists will showcase their creations from September 18 to October 17 at their respective bars, where you’ll get the opportunity to try them! Here are the Past and Present themed cocktails you can look forward to sipping on during the exclusive period.

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The Legacy of The Macallan and The Essence of Hong Kong

By Pak San Tam from Aoao Visit trendy restobar Aoao in Central to try head mixologist Pak San’s Double Cask 12 Years Old-based cocktails. Sip on creations like The Legacy of The Macallan, which embodies the tradition and flavours that have been meticulously part of the distillery’s identity over two centuries; or try The Essence of Hong Kong, a modern twist on an Old Pal cocktail with locally produced honey added into the mix.

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Young Rob Roy and Justice Served

By Cheuk Yiu Wong from Cruise Restaurant and Bar

Taking inspiration from the timeless Rob Roy cocktail that gets its name from a Scottish folk hero who uplifted the poor and fought for an equal society during the early 18th century, Cheuk from Cruise uses ingredients like oaked sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and cocoa bitters to create Young Rob Roy. She dedicates her second drink, Justice Served, as a toast to honour the Scottish hero’s actions, and uses ingredients like lemon, carbonised apple juice, and sparkling water.

Root and Built

By Jonathan John Jr Santos Bunoan from Dara

Using unique ingredients like buttered cocoa-washed lambanog (coconut liquor), Johnathan from Dara captures his early beginnings in bartending in his first creation, Root. As we move into the present, he confidently shows his prowess as the head mixologist and bar manager of Dara and channels that into Built, his second drink made with toasted rice cordial, local honey, and carbonated jasmine tea soda.

Gold Fashioned and Heritage of Delight

By Joe Lam Tsz Fung from DarkSide

Whisk yourself away to Rosewood Hong Kong’s DarkSide to find Joe behind the bar. Here, you can experience his cocktails like Gold Fashioned with floral notes like osmanthus and jasmine-infused sherry and bianco vermouth; and Heritage of Delight, which combines Hong Kong’s classic milk tea and Macau’s popular serradura pudding to create a decadent drink that’ll please anyone with a sweet tooth. 

Transcendence of Time and Moon Punch

By Sumir Jung Gurung from Lobster Bar and Grill

Sumir from Island Shangri-La’s Lobster Bar and Grill honours The Macallan Distillery by  reinterpreting the timeless whisky sour cocktail into Transcendence of Time, a sophisticated creation which showcases flavours like green grape, apple juice, and honey. Alternatively, his other creation, Moon Punch, creatively uses local ingredients like pu’erh tea and red bean mooncakes to pay homage towards the Mid-Autumn festival. 

Dual Delight and Highlands Gen Z

By Chaze Emanuelle Dugang Ureta from Mirage Bar and Restaurant

Mirage Bar and Restaurant’s senior bartender, Chaze uses The Macallan’s whisky to create Dual Delight, an irresistible cocktail based on yuen yeung – a cha chaan teng staple made with milk tea and coffee. Chaze’s second drink, Highlands Gen Z, uses components like homemade dark chocolate cinnamon liqueur and a carbonated tieguanyin tea to represent how the whisky brand continuously adapts its flavours to resonate with today’s consumers while maintaining their century-old traditions. 

Clover Club Fix and Orange Speyside

By Eldwin Vincent Josep Sutjianto from Ozone

Head for dizzying heights at Ozone, the world’s highest rooftop bar, for a taste of Eldwin’s Clover Club Fix – a fruity reinterpretation of the classic Clover Club cocktail – which sees fino sherry added into the mix. As for his second drink, Orange Speyside, Eldwin nods to the auspicious symbolism of mandarin oranges during Chinese New Year and uses various forms of citrus ingredients like orange cordial, yuzu juice, and orange mandarin bitters.

The Golden Ode and A Toast To Tomorrow

By Eartha Hui from Quinary

Venture along Hollywood Road and you’ll end up at multisensory cocktail bar Quinary. The venue’s senior bartender, Eartha showcases her creativity in The Golden Ode, which features a milk-washed fino sherry mixture made from bananas, Horlicks, and English breakfast tea. For her second drink, A Toast to Tomorrow, she combines fig leaves, milk, and oolong tea to create a carbonated soda that balances the honey and oak flavours of The Macallan’s Double Cask 12 Years Old whisky.

Born and Blaze

By Chaser Lo Wai Yim from Red Sugar

Chaser from Red Sugar recreates the classic Rob Roy cocktail and makes it his own in Born, which uses The Macallan’s Double Cask 12 Years Old whisky, a herbaceous blended vermouth, along with Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters. As for his second creation named Blaze, Chaser takes inspiration from yuen yeung and buttered toast found in cha chaan tengs, and serves his cocktail in a classic cha chaan teng cup for authenticity.

Past and The Present

By Lam Lee from The Holywell’s

Step into a speakeasy-style bar The Holywell’s and grab a seat by the bar to watch Lam behind the stick. For her first drink, Past, Lam exclusively uses European styled spirits from the 19th century such as Suze Liqueur and Fernet Branca. To represent The Macallan’s Present, she combines the brand’s whisky with a homemade strawberry cordial, lemon juice, and Bianco vermouth to keep things simple and sophisticated.

The Bondsman and Milk and Honey

By Lydia Fung Yin Wong from The Opposites

Pay a visit to Lydia at The Opposites to sip on her locally inspired creations. Those who prefer savoury flavours can look towards The Bondsman to sip on a cocktail which uses concentrated lo sui marinade – a Cantonese master sauce used to poach meat – as one of its ingredients. Alternatively, curb your cravings for something sweet with her second cocktail, Milk and Honey, which features osmanthus and mandarin peel-infused Fernet Hunter.

Maghellan Apple and Harvest Sunrise

By Yim Hiu Ching from The St. Regis Bar

Yim Hiu uses ingredients like apples, cinnamon, and smoked grappa in her cocktail, Magellan Apple, to match the unique flavours derived from the sherry-seasoned oak casks used to mature The Macallan’s whisky. Her other creation, Harvest Sunrise, uses nostalgic ingredients like preserved salted plum cordial, which not only adds flavour, but also symbolises how The Macallan has developed over time and established its 200-year-old heritage.

Fishing Village and Utopia

By Yat Long Lo from The Wall Street Bar and Lounge

Tapping into Hong Kong’s history as a collective of fishing villages, Yat Long from The Wall Street Bar and Lounge uses umami-packed ingredients like kelp-infused fino sherry and dried whitebait-infused Hua Diao wine to create his cocktail aptly named Fishing Village. Moving into the Present with his second drink Utopia, Yat Long reinforces the importance of remembering our origins, just like how The Macallan maintains their core values to this day.

Stay tuned to Journey Through Time’s website and Instagram for more updates about the campaign as we reach the campaign’s final stage.

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