A selection of Reports, Reviews, Photos, Videos and Links will be posted here. This is currently the official Over The Rainbow Blog and Website.

If you have anything to submit to our staff for posting consideration, please send us an email message here or off My Space: LisaWalker@ToTheMax1.com

REVIEWS:

Rainbow Fan Clan
http://rainbowfanclan.com/misc/reviews/live/otr_japan09.html#28042009

Julie Barela Mills-Freelance Journalist
http://www.rainbowfanclan.com/misc/reviews/live/otr_japan2009.html


PHOTOS:

Joe Lynn Turner Official Fan Club Page
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jltfan/japan/japanese/pictures/otr/090501otr.html

Joe Lynn Turner talks about the first Over The Rainbow tour and says, "We rehearsed a lot in the hotel rooms so there really was no down time. We taped performances every night then went over each one and critiqued ourselves." To read it all, go here: www.rockradio.co.uk.

NIGHTWATCHER's HOUSE OF ROCK

This is the direct link to the interview with Joe Lynn Turner. JLT talks about Over The Rainbow and more. Be sure to remove the (2) spaces after http//
http://  houseofrockinterviews.blogspot.com/2009/02/from-street-of-dreams-to-over-rainbow.html

ROCK REALMS

Direct link to interview with Bobby Rondinelli: Be sure to remove the (2) spaces after http//
http://  www.rockrealms.com/interrogation/overtherainbowbobby.php

Classic Rock Revisited's Ryan Sparks: Conference Call with Turner, Rondinelli and Carey of Over The Rainbow

This unique article weaves the writer's comments with interview segments from a recent conference call. With regard to Jurgen Blackmore's inclusion in Over The Rainbow, JLT states, “I told him my comment which was that I don’t fill Dio’s or Graham’s or Gillan’s shoes because I make my own footprints and he laughed. It was an old comment as arrogant as it was but [the point I was trying to make was] you have to be yourself. So I told him to just learn the basic songs and when it comes to the solos to just play them any way that he wanted." Read the whole article, here. Be sure to remove the (2) spaces after http// and copy/paste into your browser window.
http://  www.classicrockrevisited.com/interviewjoelynnturner.htm

We decided to re-post this blog so that our new friends do not have to search in the archives to find this information. These
are some links to websites approved by band members of Over The
Rainbow. We will add more to this list as more are approved. Thank you
for your patience.

TONY CAREY
OFFICIAL:
http://www.truebeliever.de/

JURGEN BLACKMORE
OFFICIAL:
www.jrblackmore.de

MY SPACE:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=54902365

BOBBY RONDINELLI
MY SPACE:
http://www.myspace.com/bobbyrondinelli

JOE LYNN TURNER
OFFICIAL:
http://www.joelynnturner.com

MY SPACE:
http://www.myspace.com/joelynnturner

OFFICIAL FAN SITES:
JLT Fan Response Team (send ALL non-business email here, please)
JLTFcMGNT@aol.com
Argentina (Spanish Language)
http://www.joelynnturner.8k.com/
Japan (Official Fan Club)
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jltfan/japan/
Greece
http://homepages.pathfinder.gr/jltgreek/
Yahoo News Group and Message Board
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/joe_lynn_turner/

GREG SMITH
OFFICIAL
http://www.gsmith.com/index2.html
OFFICIAL MY SPACE (updated often)
http://www.myspace.com/gregsmithbass

Ex-Rainbow musicians' new project debuts for nearly 12,000 fans

For Immediate Release
NEW YORK/EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 19, 2009 --- Inspired by the American cinema classic "Field of Dreams" and barraged by fans asking him when Rainbow would reunite, ex-Rainbow singer/songwriter Joe Lynn Turner has often thought, "If we build it, the fans will come."

During the first three tour dates as Over The Rainbow, the newly formed band has already played to fanatic capacity crowds in Minsk, Belarus (4,000+), St. Petersburg, Russia (3,500+) Moscow (4,000+). Details about the formation of Over The Rainbow were only released two months ago but the buzz generated by fans and interested concert promoters was so intense that it comes as no real surprise that this tour has been an immediate success.

As for how the Over The Rainbow project was started, Turner respected the fact that Rainbow founder Ritchie Blackmore had found true happiness working with Blackmore's Night. He knew Ritchie was not interested in getting Rainbow back together for a sequel. After meetings, phone calls and e-mails, Turner united members of several Rainbow incarnations from the past with a unique twist: He enlisted a second generation Blackmore on guitar to build Over The Rainbow.

Over The Rainbow is:

Vocals: Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow 1980-1984)
Keyboards: Tony Carey (Rainbow 1975-1978)
Drums: Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow 1980-1983)
Bass: Greg Smith (Rainbow 1994-1997)
Guitar: Jurgen ("J.R.") Blackmore

Ritchie's son, guitarist Jurgen "J.R." Blackmore, was so convinced that Rainbow fans deserved to hear this music come alive again that he agreed to take on the enormous challenge of playing guitar for Over The Rainbow.

Jurgen states, "I talked to my Dad about this project, and he said, 'Yes, go for it,' in couple of seconds. He gave me his blessing, and that is what I needed to hear. He told me how great all the members were. That was really encouraging."

Although the band's set list includes benchmark songs from all of the Rainbow eras, Over The Rainbow is not trying to do them exactly like they were done in the past. Drummer Bobby Rondinelli explains, "This is not Rainbow - it's Over The Rainbow. It's in the Rainbow tradition, but it's a new band based on this great tradition."

Keyboardist Tony Carey, who also has a lucrative career as an international producer, songwriter and vocalist, adds clarification, "You can play the same piece of classical music with a solo piano or 100-piece orchestra. We are playing Rainbow material but are playing it our way." Carey is also rejuvenated by the enormous fan reaction as he adds, "Right now we're kids in a candy shop, never had this much fun out of bed."

OVER THE RAINBOW WORLD TOUR 2009 PART 1

Minsk, Belarus
(4000+ attendance)

St. Petersburg
(3,500+ attendance)

Moscow
(4,000+ attendance)

Ekaterinburg
February, 21
Palace of Youth

Odessa
February, 23
Palace of Sport

Kiev
February, 24
Palace of Sport

Kharkov
February, 26
Opera Theatre

Dnepropetrovsk
February, 27
Palace of Sport

Osaka
April 27
Namba Hatch

Nagoya
April 29
Diamond Hall

Tokyo
May 1
Kosei-Nenkin Hall

For high resolution photos, interview requests:
LisaWalker@ToTheMax1.com

Management:
Mark Wexler
OTRMGT@Yahoo.com

http://www.eworldwire.com/pressrelease/19384

Watch this space for multimedia and reports from OTR's live debut in Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine. The tour was a phenomenal success.

As for photos, reports and videos from the tour, we are currently reviewing everything submitted to us. The better quality items from all submitted will eventually be featured in this blog and in the "photos" section.

If you would like to submit a link or item for consideration, please email us off My Space at: LisaWalker@ToTheMax1.com

Television Report:

Ukraine News site with Photos:
http://www.ukranews.com/eng/article/182744.html

Professional Photographer: MUSIC-PHOTO
http://www.music-photo.ru/concert2009/otr/index.htm

Photo Website: SCYLDLAND
http://scyldland.na.by/gallery/rainbow/rainbow.php?pg=1
http://scyldland.na.by/gallery/rainbow/rainbow.php?pg=2

Russian Webzine: THE METAL LIST
http://www.themetallist.com/webzine/livereport_300_rus.html

Russian Webzine: HEADBANGER
http://headbanger.ru/reports/1321?show_images=1

Russian Webzine: MUSICA
Photos from the Moscow show
http://musica.mustdie.ru/en/galleries/1/295/

Russian Webzine: DARKSIDE
Reports on St. Petersburg and Moscow shows with photos. Copy and paste this link into your browser and remove spaces to view.
www.  darkside.  ru/  report/  3719/
www.  darkside.  ru/  report/  3684/

Nevsky Express Russian TV
Montage from Russian Internet TV company Nevsky Express. Includes interviews with all members of OTR along with live show segments from the February 16th concert in St.Petersburg.
Link to montage of music and interviews:
http://www.nevex.tv/video/1257
Link to "Street of Dreams:"
http://www. nevex. tv/video/1268

Fan Video: Odessa, Ukraine


Russian Radio:
Photos:
http://www.radioc.ru/sobitia/rainbow/
Radio Appearance:
http://www.radioc.ru/sobitia/goldwords/


Rainbow fan website where fans can send photos and reviews:
RAINBOW FAN CLAN
http://www.rainbowfanclan.com
Fan Video: Kharkov, Ukraine
http://www.rainbowfanclan.com/youtube/otr-20090226.html


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In this interview, JLT says, "There was one point in time we were hanging out and jamming a little bit. But that was when he was still very young and he's since improved a lot. So I did keep up with his MySpace and even before that, a few of the sites that he'd download stuff onto with his projects." Find out which OTR member who Joe is talking about, here: www.antimusic.com. 

MESSAGE FROM KAORU HOSHINO, PRESIDENT of JOE LYNN TURNER FAN CLUB in JAPAN:

Over The Rainbow, the new project featuring former Rainbow musicians
and a second generation Blackmore on guitar, will take the stage in
late April and early May in Japan.

OVER THE RAINBOW is:
Vocals: Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow 1980-1984)
Guitar: Jurgen ("J.R.") Blackmore
Keyboards: Tony Carey (Rainbow 1975-1977)
Drums: Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow 1980-1982)
Bass: Greg Smith (Rainbow 1994-1997)

CONCERT DATES:
April 27: Namba Hatch (Osaka)
April 29: Diamond Hall (Nagoya)
May 1: Kosei-Nenkin Hall (Tokyo)

Tokyo and Nagoya shows tickets go on sale February 21.
Osaka show tickets go on sale March 7.

I, Kaoru, The JLT official Japanese Fan Club president, can accept ticket
orders for ALL 3 shows from other countries outside of Japan via
PAY PAL until early April.

-Tokyo and Nagoya show ticket price is YEN 8,000 ALL (includes tax)

-Osaka show has 2 prices: General Admission YEN 8,000 (no seat). Seated Admission

YEN 9,000 (has seat )

All overseas fans who order ticket(s) from me need "EMS
Postage" and PAY PAL commission (PAY PAL into Cash) YEN 500.
For example, EMS postage price of Japan to USA is YEN 1200.
EMS is Japanese official postal system for overseas. It is very safe!
EMS is insured against LOST for YEN 20,000.
Please see this EMS page below; You can select "English Language"
www.ems-post.jp.

NOTICE!!
I am also able to offer advice on Hotel accommodations.
I am NOT able to reserve airline tickets. If you have any questions and anything unclear about

this ticket order system, please do not hesitate to contact to me. Let's enjoy Over The

Rainbow Japan Tour with JLT Japanese FC!
Please send me e-mail. Please do Not send me message on My Space Page.

Email address: JLTfansite@hotmail.com

Over The Rainbow would like to thank Joe Lynn Turner Japanese Fan Club President, Kaoru Hoshino for this additional information.

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27th April OSAKA

Namba Hatch

http://www.namba-hatch.com/

OPEN 6:00PM / START 7:00PM

Advanced Ticket Price

1st Floor ( No seat) 8,000YEN

2nd Floor ( has seat ) 9,000YEN





29th April NAGOYA

Diamond Hall

http://www.diamond-hall.com/

OPEN 5:00PM / START 6:00PM

Advanced Ticket Price  8,000YEN (ALL,No- seat)





1st May TOKYO

Kosei-Nenkin Hall

http://www.kjp.or.jp/hp_20/

OPEN 6:30PM / START 7:00PM

All Reserved Seat Price  8,000YEN



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PRESS RELEASE
January 31, 2008

(Tokyo, Japan) Over The Rainbow, the new project featuring former Rainbow musicians and a second generation Blackmore on guitar, will take the stage in Japan this spring.

CONCERT DATES:
April 27: Namba Hatch (Osaka)
April 29: Diamond Hall (Nagoya)
May 1: Kosei-Nenkin Hall (Tokyo)

OVER THE RAINBOW is:
Vocals: Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow 1980-1984)
Guitar: Jurgen ("J.R.") Blackmore
Keyboards: Tony Carey (Rainbow 1975-1977)
Drums: Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow 1980-1982)
Bass: Greg Smith (Rainbow 1994-1997)

For Japanese fans, this will be their first glimpse at the younger Blackmore in their country. Jurgen, "J.R." Blackmore, son of the founder of Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore, is looking forward to handling guitar duties for Over The Rainbow in a country that has always embraced the melodic hard rock sound that made Rainbow famous. He says, "I have never been to Japan before but it was always my big dream. So, my dream comes true, to meet the Japanese Rock fans live."

Drummer Bobby Rondinelli reminisces, “Japan was always like a second home for Rainbow and I'm really looking forward to going home with Over The Rainbow.”

The Land of the Rising Sun holds many fond recollections for bassist Greg Smith. He says, "Japan is one of my favorite places to tour and I'm extremely excited about going back there with Over the Rainbow. I toured Japan in 1995 with Rainbow, and I spent 6 weeks there in 2006 with Movin' Out. I even climbed Mt. Fuji! Maybe this time someone could tell me just how they got the vending machines up there! I am looking forward to seeing some of the many great friends I have made in Japan on the Over the Rainbow tour!"

Some of the most memorable shows in Rainbow’s history took place at the legendary Budokan arena. Singer Joe Lynn Turner recalls, “Those concerts at the Budokan were among the greatest highlights of my career. I have since gone back and played many shows in Japan as a solo artist and with other projects. The audiences in Japan are among the best in the world. They have kept the spirit of classic melodic hard rock alive.”

Keyboardist Tony Carey adds, “The last time I played in Japan was in 1976 with Rainbow. I had a great time and now, all these years later, we're coming back to rock the house down. You might not need to lock up your daughters anymore-but wear heavy shoes or we'll blow you off your feet.”

On The Web:
Over The Rainbow Official My Space
http://www.myspace.com/overtherainbowrocks

For Interviews and High Resolution Photos Contact:
Lisa Eichholzer-Walker
LisaWalker@ToTheMax1.com

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Bobby Rondinelli
Bobby talks about the differences between drumming with different bands, reflects on his past and present and shares some great anecdotes:
http://www.metalliville.co.uk/bankup/INTERVIEWS%20Folder/Bobby%20Rondinelli.htm

Joe Lynn Turner
He discusses everything from his entourage almost getting arrested in Upstate New York to his greatest memories with Blackmore and Rainbow:
http://www.metalliville.co.uk/bankup/INTERVIEWS%20Folder/Joe%20Lynn%20Turner%202009.htm

Jurgen Blackmore
"J.R." discusses what it feels like to be a "Blackmore," talks about playing with the Over The Rainbow musicians for the first time and more.
http://www.metalliville.co.uk/bankup/INTERVIEWS%20Folder/Jurgen%20Blackmore.htm

Greg Smith:
Besides sharing his thoughts on Over The Rainbow, Smith talks about everything from working with Alice Cooper to his stint on "Wayne's World."
http://www.metalliville.co.uk/bankup/INTERVIEWS%20Folder/Greg%20Smith.htm

Tony Carey:
He reflects on his Rainbow days, talks about his career as a Producer and more:
http://www.metalliville.co.uk/bankup/INTERVIEWS%20Folder/Tony%20Carey.htm

Joe Lynn Turner does several radio interviews a month so it's rare that we get a chance to let fans know ahead of time when he is going to be on and where.

This time we have a couple days advance notice. Joe joined Red and the gang on the syndicated Rockin' Metal Revival radio show. The interview will be in Hour #2 and available this Monday, January 26, on their website: www.rmrshow.com
(copy and paste link into browser and remove spaces)


HERE IS A LIST OF THEIR AFFILIATES.
AND THE TIMES YOU CAN HEAR ROCKIN METAL REVIVAL:

http://www.cmsradio.net
TUES 1-4PM
SAT.
3-6PM
SUN 8-11AM

http://wykkydbruradio.com
SUNDAYS 9PM- 12 AM

http://www.95xradio.com
SAT 7-10AM
SUN 1-4PM

http://www.purerockradio.com
THURS 5-8PM

http://www.megarockradio.net
MON 8-11PM

http://www.radioenigma.com
FRI 9PM-12AM

These are some links to websites approved by band members of Over The Rainbow. We will add more to this list as more are approved. Thank you for your patience.

TONY CAREY
OFFICIAL:
http://www.truebeliever.de/

JURGEN BLACKMORE
OFFICIAL:
www.jrblackmore.de

MY SPACE:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=54902365

BOBBY RONDINELLI
MY SPACE:
http://www.myspace.com/bobbyrondinelli

JOE LYNN TURNER
OFFICIAL:
http://www.joelynnturner.com

MY SPACE:
http://www.myspace.com/joelynnturner

OFFICIAL FAN SITES:
JLT Fan Response Team (send ALL non-business email here, please)
JLTFcMGNT@aol.com
Argentina (Spanish Language)
http://www.joelynnturner.8k.com/
Japan (Official Fan Club)
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jltfan/japan/
Greece
http://homepages.pathfinder.gr/jltgreek/
Yahoo News Group and Message Board
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/joe_lynn_turner/

GREG SMITH
OFFICIAL
http://www.gsmith.com/index2.html

Rocking Metal Revival Radio: Bobby Rondinelli

.. Drummer for Over The Rainbow, Bobby Rondinelli was recently interviewed on the Rockin' Metal Revival radio show.

The show's website is located at (type in your browser in new window or new tab and remove spaces): www . rmrshow . com


The Interview is located here (type in your browser in new window or new tab and remove spaces): www. rmeshow, com/ RMR14 /

As Red, Andy and JimBob say on the show..."Horns up!" Enjoy!