Musical incompatibility leads to Francis Dunnery's departure from Asia featuring John Payne following a single performance
Asia Featuring John Payne Announces US Tour and Lineup Changes
After confirming their upcoming tour of the United States, the band Asia featuring John Payne has experienced some changes in their lineup.
The tour, which kicks off in California on August 15, will take the band across the country, with stops in cities such as Macarthur on September 20, Ashland on October 2, and Jacksonville on September 27. The tour will also include shows in New York City on October 24 and Pennsylvania on October 25.
In addition to the US, Asia featuring John Payne has scheduled shows in Japan from October 2 to 6, with specific dates yet to be announced, and a UK show at the HRH Prog Festival in Great Yarmouth on November 15. The tour will conclude with a performance at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, UK on November 16.
The recent developments in the band include the departure of Francis Dunnery, who announced his departure from the band in a statement, citing his inability to adapt to the role of guitarist. In his statement, Dunnery mentioned that John Payne needed a guitarist who could play all the styles and sounds on the records, which he was unable to do.
Dunnery, the frontman of It Bites, had only been a part of the new-look Asia featuring John Payne line-up for one gig before leaving. As of now, there is no official public announcement about who exactly is replacing Francis Dunnery as the guitarist for Asia featuring John Payne in the upcoming tour dates.
Last month, Spock's Beard keyboard player Ryo Okumoto and Canadian drummer Aaron Olson completed Asia's current line-up. The new line-up of Asia featuring John Payne was confirmed for live shows in the US, Japan, and the UK two weeks ago.
Despite the sudden change, there is no word from Asia featuring John Payne about the status of existing live dates or a replacement for Dunnery. The band has also been working on a new studio album, titled Aviana.
In his statement, Dunnery expressed that there are no hard feelings and wished the band all the success in the world. He will be remembered for his contributions to the band during his time with them.
The upcoming tour promises to be an exciting one, with Asia featuring John Payne showcasing their classic hits and new music to fans across the globe. For more information about the tour dates and ticketing, visit the band's official website.
- The band Asia featuring John Payne, who recently announced their US tour, is facing lineup changes following the departure of Francis Dunnery, who found it difficult to adapt to the guitarist role due to the need to play all the styles and sounds on the records.
- The upcoming tour kicks off in California on August 15 and will take the band across the country, with stops in cities like Macarthur on September 20, Ashland on October 2, and Jacksonville on September 27.
- Apart from the US tour, Asia featuring John Payne has scheduled shows in Japan from October 2 to 6 and a UK show at the HRH Prog Festival in Great Yarmouth on November 15.
- The new line-up of Asia featuring John Payne, which includes Spock's Beard keyboard player Ryo Okumoto and Canadian drummer Aaron Olson, was confirmed two weeks ago for live shows in the US, Japan, and the UK.
- There is no official announcement about who is replacing Francis Dunnery as the guitarist for Asia featuring John Payne in the upcoming tour dates.
- Asia featuring John Payne has been working on a new studio album titled Aviana.
- In his statement, Francis Dunnery expressed no hard feelings and wished the band all the success in the world, praising their upcoming tour as an exciting one that will showcase classic hits and new music to fans globally.
