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~TEMPEST News! January 21, 2010~ We just finished mixing and mastering our new CD!
There’s even a single from the upcoming album, Let's Live For Today / Beaumont Rag, and it’s now available for download at Amazon and iTunes! And in a few weeks there will be a very special, limited edition, colored vinyl, 45 RPM single available at our shows as well, so dust off your turntables!
Available Now:"Let's Live For Today" Get It Now!- iTunes & Amazon When a band covers a classic song, they’d better make damn sure to do it justice. Tempest’s gripping remake of The Grass Roots’ 1960’s classic anthem, “Let’s Live For Today”, does just that while urging us to make a difference in the here and now. Tempest’s rousing rendition of “Let’s Live For Today” couldn’t have come at a better time. Amid global and domestic concerns, “Let’s Live For Today” is extraordinary music for extraordinary times. Vocalist Lief Sorbye’s evocative, slightly accented (he’s from Norway) delivery recalls perfectly all the mixed emotions and complexities of the original while capturing the uncertainty and joys of our modern and turbulent world. Over many decades, “Let’s Live For Today” has meant so much to so many people, in peacetime and war, and the urgency in Tempest’s version courses with meaning while leaving us with a life-affirming message. Produced by multi-instrumentalist/studio stalwart Robert Berry, “Let’s Live For Today” – yet another timeless musical entry in Tempest’s extensive catalog -- fuses Celtic, hard rock and roots influences. The track is a beautiful mix of flute, mandolin, violin, slamming drums, acoustic and electric guitars. These elements have always been the basis of Tempest’s sound. Tempest is a band with more than 20 years on the road, and the desire to bring their musical tradition to as many people as possible. Tempest is a band with something meaningful to say and the ability to say it while still being very entertaining. “Let’s Live For Today” is a track that deserves your full attention. Customer review by Dan Hanley |
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~TEMPEST News! November 25, 2009~ As 2009 draws to an end, and the Holiday Season is just around the corner, Tempest settles in at Soundtek studios once again. We are recording a great new album with our fabulously talented producer, Robert Berry. At this point we are two weeks into the project, and the tracks are really starting to sparkle! Release date of this one, again on Magna Carta Records, is set for March 16, 2010. Please note that Tempest was not invited to Sonora Celtic Faire for 2010 -- so instead, we'll be headlining the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival, in Dublin, California. This is a fabulous event for the whole family, and our Bay Area fans don't have to travel as far to see us. And for our Sonora fans we are going to do a very special show at The Black Oak Casino. See our tour Schedule for more details. A good number of you have asked about our own festival, and we must regretfully announce that there will be no Karfluki Fest in 2010. Due to the current financial climate we have decided to put our event on hold for the time being. We hope to return with a rollicking Karfluki Fest again in the not too distant future. If you plan to give Tempest CDs to your friends and family this Christmas, we encourage you to get your orders in ASAP. We can guarantee that you may have them before the holidays, as long as we receive your order on or before Dec. 10th. www.tempestmusic.com/html/cdorder.html Tempest's business office will be closed for the holidays, from Dec. 14th to Dec. 28th. Thank you for your support throughout the year, and we wish you and yours a very merry, warm, cozy, safe and peaceful Holiday Season! Cheers, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! April 14, 2009~ Spring is here, and it's time for Tempest to hit the road. We're bringing out some spicy new material for friends and fans on the East Coast and in the Midwest. And we'll have our groovy new Tour T-shirt and plenty of CDs and DVDs available at all the shows. We encourage you to get advance tickets, as some of the venues expect to sell out quickly! We look forward to seeing you on the road! Peace & Love, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! October 20, 2008~ "It was twenty years ago today." Greetings from Tempest, on the day of our sparkly 20th Anniversary! On this auspicious occasion we want to take a moment to acknowledge the deep affection we feel for you who've been with us along the way these twenty glorious years -- After 13 CDs and more than 2000 shows we are still here... and ready to rock you! We've had a fantastic year on the road, taking our 'Anniversary Tour' all over the US and Scandinavia -- great crowds, tons of fun and generous hospitality everywhere! This Saturday, October 25th, Tempest will perform a rare Acoustic Show at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, to commemorate this extraordinary Anniversary. The show will be full of surprises, and part of the proceeds will go to benefit our beloved Karfluki Fest. The Karfluki Fest Planning Committee is currently in negotiation with a number of venues, in order to establish our permanent home location. Karfluki Fest IV will take place in the Spring of 2010, and we will announce the exact date and location the moment plans have been finalized. Expect news of joyous mayhem very soon. Check out the beautiful new coffee table book by Bernd Haber; 'Tempest - 20th Anniversary, The Ultimate Celtic Rock Experience.' This fabulous book is a compendium of Bernd's own photographic images and experiences from Karfluki Fest 2008: www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/264608 Here's to another twenty!!! Love, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! June 24, 2008~ Dear Friends, Greetings from 'Tempest Headquarters' in Oakland, California. We want to raise our glasses and thank all of you beautiful people that came out and celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us. Our 3rd Annual KARFLUKI FEST was a great success, and a whole lot of fun to boot! We are very excited to perform in Europe again in July. Our return to the Skagen Festival is sure to be a blast! We are looking forward to seeing some old friends, and meet some new ones as well. Our debut in Norway has been eagerly anticipated for a number of years, and we feel very fortunate to be able to include Vikedal Roots Music Festival on our 20th Anniversary Tour Schedule. Here's to a great Summer full of Music and Sunshine! Love, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! April 27, 2008~ Dear Friends, Lief from Tempest writing, to bring you the latest news of our third annual festival, Karfluki Fest 2008. The big weekend is almost here!! Karfluki Fest takes place on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th this year, at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, and it's going to be the best one yet! If you have not arranged for your tickets, don't wait -- It's only a week away! http://karflukifest.com/tickets.htm In honor of our 20th Anniversary we have created a very special show just for Karfluki Fest; get ready for ‘Tempest Through The Ages.’ An extraordinary concert featuring four key lineups of the band together in one spectacular performance, tarted up with Dancers, Jugglers, Fire and Mayhem! Our new double-disc CD / DVD set, PRIME CUTS, will have it’s official release party at Karfluki Fest, and there will be a special signing booth where you may ‘meet and greet' the guys. Don’t forget many of the past band members will be performing Saturday, and this is your chance to reunite with some old friends, or meet them for the first time… Of course, you can also order PRIME CUTS from our website: http://www.tempestmusic.com/html/cdorder.html On Sunday the current lineup of Tempest will perform a rare acoustic show. Throughout the weekend, there will also be many other wonderful performances from the likes of Those Darn Accordions, Fishtank Ensemble, Incendio, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Plasterkatz, Anderson Family Bluegrass Band, Rick O’ Shay Juggling School, Sierra Spiral Dancers, Controlled Burn -- and lots more!
Noon Jason ‘the piper’ McKinney at the Front Gate
11am Jason ‘the Piper’ McKinney at the Front Gate
This year we have a passel of wonderful vendors and there will be lots
of outstanding food, fun and activities. Lief
FESTIVAL INFO: Tickets and complete festival details at http://www.karflukifest.com
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~TEMPEST News! March 5, 2008~ We are now taking pre-orders for our new double-disc, CD / DVD release, entitled “Prime Cuts.” www.tempestmusic.com/html/cdorder.html The CD features re-mastered versions of some of our best loved songs, as well as newly recorded and unreleased material -- 18 glorious tracks! The two hour long DVD is a mystical and humorous twenty-year journey with Tempest. Stretching from the rampant world of the late ‘80s with rare TV footage from bohemian Berkeley – all the way through to recent times at Tempest’s very own eclectic and fantastical music and arts festival, Karfluki Fest! And we are very happy to announce that tickets for this years Karfluki Fest, May 3 and 4, are going fast! For those who purchase on-line tickets in advance, we will send along a copy of the “Live at Karfluki Fest 2006” DVD as a thank-you gift! You can still order tickets through the festival web site: www.karflukifest.com Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Love, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! January 5, 2008~ Here's a great big wish for a very Happy New Year, as Tempest embarks upon THE 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR! We plan to celebrate the upcoming year with shows all over the US, and in Europe as well. We've already scheduled some very exciting festival dates in Denmark and Norway! There're lots' more dates in the works, and, as always, if you know any great festivals or venues in your area, send off an email to: sorbye@saber.net KARFLUKI FEST becomes a two day event this year, to be held on May 3rd and 4th at Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds. We have planned a fantastic Celebration Show in honor of our 20th Anniversary, so you'll want to be there, with bells on, for sure! www.karflukifest.com Tickets go on sale in February. All the best wishes for a wonderful 2008! Love, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! October 2, 2007~ We are delighted to announce the release of our new CD, "LIEF'S BIRTHDAY BASH", recorded at Ashkenaz last March. This CD features some of the best live recordings of Tempest ever made, and a few spicy tracks from Caliban and Golden Bough as well. The CD is now available at our concerts, and by mail order through our website, at www.tempestmusic.com/html/cdorder.html.
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~TEMPEST News! June 30, 2007~ As some of you know, we had an amazing Karfluki Fest in May. So, next year, we're going to make it a two day event! In 2008, Karfluki Fest will be held on May 3rd & 4th, in honor of Tempest's 20th Anniversary! You can help to support next year's festival -- by buying a Karfluki Fest DVD!
Regarding Pleasanton Highland Games on Labor Day weekend, we have some unfortunate news -- after 10 years of performing there, we were not invited to participate this year. On a happier note, to be released this Summer, we'll have a fantastic Live CD from Lief's Birthday Bash at Ashkenaz! We have plenty of great shows coming up, and look forward to seeing you there! |
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~TEMPEST News! April 9, 2007~ We're looking forward to seeing many of you very soon on our annual Spring Tour of The East Coast and The Midwest. We will have a brand new DVD available for sale at the shows: If you are planning a West Coast Vacation, why not make our 2nd Annual Festival your destination? We are excited to announce that Sue Draheim and Ronan Carroll will be joining the current Tempest line-up this year for The Big Karfluki Fest Jam. Our friends Wicked Tinkers will join us on stage again as well! Janis Joplin's original band, Big Brother & The Holding Company, will feature the fantastic vocalist Kacee Clanton, and we'll have the inventors of 'British-Folkrock', Fairport Convention, joining us from the UK on their big 40th Anniversary tour! Karfluki Fest will also be broadcast live in Linden Lab's amazing online virtual world, called Second Life! www.secondlife.com Keep checking the Karfluki Fest website for the Second Life information link! More details to come. www.karflukifest.com There is also a brand new Karfluki Fest MySpace site for you to check out: www.myspace.com/karflukifest Also, there are a few vendor spaces still available, please contact Samantha: vendors@karflukifest.com Free Karfluki Fest, collectable Aritist Sampler CDs are ONLY available with advance on-line ticket purchase -- while supplies last: www.karflukifest.com/tickets.htm We look forward to seeing you on the road! |
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~TEMPEST News! February 8, 2007~ Please join us in welcoming the considerable talents of English guitarist James Crocker, and California bassist, Damien Gonzalez to our line-up. As most of you know by know, Ronan is moving back home to Ireland. We wish him the best and bid him a fond farewell. We also wish Ariane much good fortune in her continuing adventures. Tickets are on sale for Karfluki Fest 2007, the second annual Tempest Arts and Music Festival in Auburn, CA, to be held on Cinco De Mayo, May 5th. A limited number of free KARFLUKI FEST ARTIST SAMPLER CDs are available with advance ticket purchase. Get 'em now! www.karflukifest.com/advance_cd.htm |
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~TEMPEST News! July 2, 2006~ Dear Friends,
'The Double-Cross' is getting tremendous response, you can read some reviews here: www.tempestmusic.com/html/articles.html We wish you all a safe and sane July 4th weekend, and look forward to seeing you on the road. Love, -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! April 21, 2006~ Dear Friends,
Now we are taking 'a brief moment's respite' before KARFLUKI FEST, our first annual festival -- to be held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA on Saturday, May 6th. This is truly a dream come true for Tempest. Staging our own event allows us to design an expanded show around our musical history and perform for you with an extended line-up... We can't wait! At KARFLUKI FEST we'll also
present some other fab acts we know you'll enjoy. 'Slim Bawb & Gator Bait' is a new 'swampgrass' group from the Sacramento area. The band members also play with 'The Beer Dawgs' and 'Mumbo Gumbo'. 'Wicked Tinkers' will not need an introduction to Tempest Fans. You all know the tremendous energy that takes place when they join us with their pipes, drums and didgeridoo... and this time we're planning a few extra surprises! We have also added 'Sierra Spiral Dancers', the very entertaining physical comedian Jeffrey Weissman, and a fire performance troupe to the program. And we'll have Ric O'Shea's juggling school ready for the children. (Remember kids under 12 are free with guardian.) We do recommend that you bring some warm clothes along for the evening shows and you're welcome to carry your own lawn chairs if you like. There will be a variety of great food, beer and other refreshments and we're delighted with the wonderful array of vendors that will help to kick off this first year. A band merchandising area will also be available, and you will get a chance to meet all the artists in person! For those of you traveling from far away, in need of lodging we have
set up a link to help at: http://www.karflukifest.com/lodging.htm
Don't forget you can still get THE KARFLUKI FEST ARTIST SAMPLER CD if you book advance tickets online. The tickets are $25, and the artist sampler CD is free. Please note, this offer will only be good until May first. http://www.karflukifest.com/advance_cd.htm We are extremely proud and happy to announce Karfluki Fest 2006, and we look forward to seeing you all there! Cheers and all the best, Lief Sorbye |
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~TEMPEST News! February 1, 2006~ We're pleased to announce that we are now taking orders for our fab new CD
Tickets are on sale for KARFLUKI FEST 2006, the first annual Tempest Arts and Music Festival, which will take place in Auburn, California on Saturday, May 6th. A limited number of free Karfluki Fest Artist Sampler CDs are available with advance ticket purchase. Get 'em now!
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~TEMPEST News! January 7, 2006~ Dear Friends,We just finished our new CD. The result, THE DOUBLE-CROSS, is our best album yet! It’s going to be released by Magna Carta on Feb. 21, and we can’t wait for you to hear it! The CD Release Party will be held at The Little Fox in Redwood City on the 4th of March. KARFLUKI FEST 2006, Tempest’s first annual festival will take place in Auburn on May 6th. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 1, and we’re offering a limited number of free CDs to advance ticket buyers. The KARFLUKI FEST ARTIST SAMPLER CD showcases five of the bands, including an alternate mix of a track from THE DOUBLE-CROSS. For more information go to www.karflukifest.com Again, we’re kicking of the year with our old pals, Wicked Tinkers, both in Hanford and Davis. Looking forward to blow the roof off those Theatres! Happy New Year! |
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~TEMPEST News! October 25, 2005~ Dear Friends,Tempest is preparing to start recording again with producer Robert Berry at Soundtek Studios. The new CD will be called "The Double-Cross," and the release date is set for February 21st, next year. In other exciting news, we're delighted to announce the ultimate Tempest Arts & Music Festival, KARFLUKI FEST 2006! This day-long entertainment extravaganza will be held at Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, California on May 6th. Be sure to save the date! And please let us know if you have any favorite performers and vendors you'd like to see at our festival. We're booking everything from musicians to trapeze artists! Have a look at the website: We look forward to seeing you all at these last few shows of the year. Happy Halloween! (boo!) |
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~TEMPEST News! September 2, 2005~ Dear Friends,We're back from a string of fabulous dates on the East Coast that ended in another extraordinary experience at The Philadelphia Folk Festival! We look forward to our California performances through the coming months, and in November we'll head back to the studio to begin recording the new Tempest CD! Cheers, |
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~TEMPEST News! June 16, 2005~ Dear Friends,Summer is upon us and we're really looking forward to our upcoming tour
around the country. Also, in other big news, our friendly Irish guitar player, Ronan Carroll,
has released a fab new solo CD! Have a great Summer! |
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~TEMPEST News! December 1st, 2004~ Dear Friends,We'd like to send you our warmest thanks for your continuing support throughout the year. As usual, Tempest will take a break for the Holiday Season, but Michael has scheduled a handful of California dates to support the release of his solo debut CD, "Fiddler's Creed." Go to http://www.michaelmullen.net for more information. Did you know that Lief and Michael are featured in the 2005 Highland Hunk Calendar? At http://www.highlandhunks.com you can have a look for yourself! Also, Patricia has a new website for her growing Hypnotherapy Practice! Go on over and she'll answer some of your questions about the fascinating world of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. http://www.watervox.net As an ex-member of Golden Bough, Lief will be joining them for three concerts in early January to celebrate their 25th Anniversary! Visit http://www.goldenboughmusic.com for all the details. Tempest will kick off the New Year with two fabulous shows with our good friends The Wicked Tinkers! Get your tickets early, they're sure to disappear fast! We wish you and yours a Holiday Season full of joy and peace. |
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~TEMPEST News! June 24th, 2004~ We're pleased to announce that we are now taking orders for our new 15th
Anniversary Collection CD Box Set! This is a comprehensive chronicle
of studio, radio sessions and live material that includes almost four
hours of music. The 15th Anniversary Collection is must-have for the collector
— The CD Release Party is set for Friday, July 23, at the Starry Plough
in Berkeley, CA. Hope to see you there! |
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~TEMPEST News! November 2003~ Dear Friends, The TEMPEST 15th ANNIVERSARY SHOW will be held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2004, at the VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE, located at 203 East 14th street, in Davis, California. Showtime is 8pm. This event promises to be a great Celebration of Tempest's past and present; featuring a reunion set by the original band members, appearances by both the "Serrated Edge" and the "Surfing To Mecca" line-ups, and an extensive Grand Finale featuring the past members and the current band all jammin' together, and much more! And of course the show will be recorded... and did we mention, the theatre also has a great dance floor? Tickets are $18, and will go on sale December 10, at De Colores in Davis (530) 758-9417 and The Beat in Sacramento (916) 446-4402. You can also make ticket reservations by email: mgp@cal.net. The show is presented by MGP (209) 293-7421 Part of the proceeds will go to support The Navajo people of Big Mountain, Arizona. We know many of you will be traveling from far away, and we suggest you check out the handy 'Places to Stay' link on the City of Davis web site for lodging in the area http://www.davisvisitor.org. For a map of the venue location, go to the 'Tour Schedule' page of our website -- there's a 'printable map' link under the '15th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion' information. We look forward to seeing you there! -Tempest |
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~TEMPEST News! September 2003~ Dear Friends, Our sincere thanks to all of you for coming out to our shows. -Tempest |
| ~TEMPEST News! April 2003 . . . our new CD, shapeshifter is
on its way!~ The soundbites are finally available for a listen on our 'Discography' page! Webmaster Dave has got them all set up under a thumbnail of the Shapeshifter cover art so you can hear a good clip of each song. Only about a month left until the release date! Get ready, 'cause Shapeshifter will hit stores on May 20th! Remember, our big CD Release Party will be held at The Little Fox Theatre in Redwood City, California, on June 6th! |
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