Tom Keifer Readies New Album

From my inbox and for the Tom Keifer fans:

 

September 14, 2017 -- TOM KEIFER once sang, "You're only going once around the ride." 

 

He's proving that theory wrong with the highly anticipated release of THE WAY LIFE GOES - DELUXE EDITION, an expanded compilation of his critically acclaimed solo debut album, THE WAY LIFE GOES, chock full of bonus content and special artwork.

 

THE WAY LIFE GOES - DELUXE EDITION is finally set for release October 20 on Cleopatra Records. Pre-orders are now available on Amazon. The package will include the original album that has been remastered by Richard Dodd (Kings of Leon, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum). It also has two brand new studio tracks recorded in Nashville by three-time Grammy® Award-winner Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton) with KEIFER and his bandmates (#keiferband: Tony Higbee, Billy Mercer, Paul Simmons, Paul Taylor, Savannah Keifer, and Kendra Chantelle). Fans will finally get to hear the long-awaited studio recording of The Beatles’ “With A Little Help From My Friends,” which KEIFER performs at all of his concerts, plus a powerful new take on the Cinderella classic “Nobody’s Fool,” newly recorded as a duet with Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.

 

"The reason that I picked up guitar, the reason that I sing the way I do, was all because of that guy,” said Hale of KEIFER’s influence on her at a young age. The two first performed “Nobody’s Fool” live together in Atlantic City, NJ in September 2013. "I remember the first time seeing Lzzy perform live at the House of Blues show in Atlantic City and being absolutely floored by the power of her voice and performance,” KEIFER continues. “She's an amazing artist and has been a great inspiration to me as well."

 

There will also be a bonus DVD with music videos, tour clips, and “The Way Life’s Goin,’” a 30-minute documentary produced by Tammy Vega (KEIFER’s longtime official photographer) about the creation of the bonus tracks, exclusive interviews with the band filmed during the new recording sessions, and live footage.

 

THE WAY LIFE GOES - DELUXE EDITION will be wrapped in an all new six-panel digipak designed by artist David Calcano (creator of the Fantoons comic strip series) with 20 pages of one-of-a-kind unique illustrations depicting each song.

 

As KEIFER explains, "Everything from the new artwork, documentary, videos and bonus tracks contained in the DELUXE EDITION is a sum of all the amazingly talented people who came into our world as a result of the initial release. The two bonus tracks were specifically chosen and recorded as we felt them both to be special collaborations that came about while touring for THE WAY LIFE GOES.”

 

New band members Jarred Pope (drums) and Kory Myers (keyboards/vocals) join the #keiferband lineup in 2017. Writing has begun for a follow-up to THE WAY LIFE GOES with recording slated for Fall 2018.

 

Comments

[Kixchix]

Tom is playing some dates in my neck of the woods. Gonna try and catch him.

Deluxe edition already? Odd to me. Just take a few more months and add to the two new tunes. A new set of music would be nice for his hardcore fans who already own his first album and don't wanna (but will) shell out money for his new stuff which is ostensibly 2 new songs.

[Jeff]

Looking forward to it! This was a great album. Especially looking forward to the studio cut with Lzzy. The live version is awesome.

[fletch]

I'm definitely looking forward to this release and will get it the day it comes out- as I've done with every one of his releases.

I'm seeing him on 10/13 (Friday the 13th!) just outside of Philly with my buddy, my son and his friend. I splurged and got VIP tix- not for the photo opportunity or autograph session, but it includes early admission to see sound check. Therefore, I figure I'll get a show and a half in one night- couldn't beat the price.

I know someone will come on here and say that he needs to get back with the other guys in Cinderella and put out a "real" album of new music, but I'm happy with what he's doing. Also, it should be noted that the opening band is Jeff Labar's son's band, Mach 22, as Tom often taps them to open his shows. So, I'm guessing that things can't be all that bad between the camps.

[Bob]

Although most of the new content in this deluxe edition is not music, at least it's new content. the little documentary sounds neat, and I'm sure there are at least some people who will dig all of the new artwork.

[GNR]

Keep on rockin' Tom !! Hopefully get to see him first part of December if the schedule of life works itself out to be open that night :)

Side question: Has anyone seen the band Drivin' & Cryin' recently ?? One band that I always wanted to see live but never had the chance to.

[Bkallday]

Actually no. He needs to stay away from Cinderella. And stay away from any of their old material. If he wants to try this new sappy singing style of his, he should do it with his own solo material, not embarrass classic tunes when you're unable to sing them like they were recorded. He should distance himself from the Cinderella band and music, altogether, imho.

[Gary]

I'm going to give him credit for not calling what he's doing Cinderella,ala Frankie Banalie,Bobby Blotzer,Taime Downe etc., where there is one original guy in the band but still pushing themselves as the real thing. Seeing as Tom wrote almost all of Cindy's material, he could've easily done so and rested on his laurels so to speak. So more power to him in whatever he decides to do.

[Devin]

It'd be cool to see more Cinderella, but his solo thing looks like it's going really great.
Would love to hear the new version of Nobody's Fool. The live videos sounds really good.

[Him]

It would be nice to see Cinderella touring again. Heck it would be nice to see some deluxe editions of their previous albums, handled all lovingly and with tender care.

But I get (most of) the points you are all slinging. Sure, he sounds different these days. The reasons are well documented. So I don't think that discounts people wanting to see "the band," given that all of us seem to pick and choose which original bands we will see with singers who sound a bit different than back in the day (or versions of the band with the same problem).

More power to all of you that want new solo Keifer. No problem there. Different, sure. But solo as promised and advertised.

There are some "shells of a band" that still put on a good show, if not put out good, or even new, music. Again, we pick and choose as our tastes' dictate.

Finally, great question GNR! Who has seen them? DnC still tour. Still put out music. And they got so close to breaking big. A non-guilty pleasure of mine. Unique sound and great overall vibe.

[Metalboy!]

Yeah, look, honestly, no question, Keifer is a legend and I told him right to his face when I met him in a deserted Cafeteria on the boat during The Monsters of Rock Cruise while we were both waiting for our burgers.

But that's not gonna prevent me from saying he's only 1/4 as good solo without Cinderella. There's just something about Cinderella when they play together -- call it the 5th member or whatever that phenomenon is where it sounds like an extra bandmember is present when an original or classic line up plays together as opposed to what sometimes happens when someone strikes out on their own leaving that magical unit behind. It's what I call diminished returns for lack of another description and that's what Keifer delivers without Cinderella, IMHO.

p.s. Got all the Drivin' n' Cryin' stuff. Not bad but the name always threw me. I never did see 'em, but I bet they're good as the musicianship and songwriting are top notch, if you go for their kinda thing. Still, rightly or wrongly, I've got a bunch of their songs slotted in various 80's Power Pop lists.