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Featuring he single, "Save Me" with John Payne  .  .  .  "...John Payne's (Asia) vocal contribution cannot be ignored and it goes without saying... but I'll say it anyway, what a fantastic voice. Why we're not hearing this particular track on car stereos everywhere is beyond me. I don't say that as if to diminish the progressive nature of this album, but the song writing on this piece, coupled with John's performance is exquisite - very moving indeed." -The Prog Files
"Save me" is a beautifully sung ballad from John Payne which gives off a faint whiff of Asia..." - Sea of Tranquility

Transformation 2012 Special Guests

John Payne (of Asia featuring John Payne)
John has been the driving force, lead singer, bassist, composer and producer for the multi-platinum rock band ASIA (1992-2006) and ASIA FEATURING JOHN PAYNE (2006-present). With them, he has released over 15 albums and toured the world several times. He is also the lead vocalist, bassist, composer and producer for US-based rock band GPS, whose debut album, WINDOW TO THE SOUL, receive much critical acclaim.

Prior to joining ASIA, John enjoyed a silver selling record with the band CCCP in Scandanavia. CCCP was a group that featured John on lead vocals with CARLEEN CARTER, JOHNNY CASH's daughter, sharing vocal duties. Following that success, John was chosen to replace JEFF LYNNE as the lead vocalist for the multi-platinum selling band ELO (The Electric Light Orchestra).

He also sang for the extensive Michelob USA "Nightmoves" TV campaign in 1987 and guested on vocals on several ROGER DALTREY (THE WHO) solo albums, including UNDER A RAGING MOON.

He has scored music for the film THE DARKNESS and a Salmon documentary for the BBC entitled PRINCE OF TIDES.

As a solo artist, he sang the title track to the film THE AMERICAN WAY featuring DENNIS HOPPER and MICHAEL J. POLLARD. He also sang the lead track, LAY DOWN YOUR ARMS, on FREDDIE AS FR07, the UK’s largest animation film.

He has produced may acts and albums, amongst them ASIA, GPS, THE BOYS, THE PASSION, GTR (FEATURING STEVE HOWE of YES and STEVE HACKETT of GENESIS), and COLIN BLUNSTONE (THE ZOMBIES).

John has toured with KANSAS, PETER FRAMPTON, STYX, PAUL RODGERS (FREE, BAD COMPANY, QUEEN), DIO, URIAH HEEP, NIGHT RANGER, THE FIXX, BERLIN, THE OUTFIELD, TED NIGENT and DAVID LEE ROTH to name but a few.

In the recording studio, he has worked with some of the world's greatest musicians: VINNIE CALLIOUTA (STING, ZAPPA), ROGER DALTRY (THE WHO), MIKE OLDFIELD, SIMON PHILLIPS (TOTO), CHRIS SLADE (AC/DC, THE FIRM, MANFRED MANN), STEVE HOWE (YES), CARL PALMER (ELP), GEOFF DOWNES (YES, BUGGLES), TONY LEVIN (KING CRIMSON, PETER GABRIEL), and GTR.

In 2007, John was inducted into David Fishoff’s famous ROCK & ROLL FANTASY CAMP HALL OF FAME.

He has also been a judge for the above FANTASY CAMP USA FINAL alongside two music legends, producer RON NEVISON (BAD COMPANY, KISS, THE WHO, HEART, QUEEN, STYX, THE STONES) and performer SPENCER DAVIS (SPENCER DAVIS GROUP).

At the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles with BROOKE BURKE, MACY GRAY, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, JULLIETTE LEWIS, DWIGHT YOAKAM AND PATRICA ARQUETTE, he presented the 2004 MVPA video awards.

John was also cast in the lead role of the PARSON in Jeff Wayne’s famous musical extravaganza THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, which has sold 14 million copies of their live double-album. This was a stadium tour featuring a full orchestra, giant spaceships and a one-hundred foot screen.

 Complete John Payne Discography:  
Asia studio albums: Aqua 1992, Aria 1994, Arena 1996, Archiva 1 1996, Archiva 2, 1996, Rare, 1999, Aura, 2000, Silent Nation, 2004.  ASIA LIVE: Live at The Town & Country, Live Acoustic, Live in Philadelphia, Live in Osaka, Live in Köln, Live in Helisinki (Scandinavia).  ROGER DALTREY: Under a Raging Moon, Can’t Wait to See the Movie, Martyrs & Madmen, Just a Boy, Gold.  GPS: Window to The Soul.  JOHN PAYNE: Ride the Storm, film soundtrack, That’s When The Crying Starts, All The Love I’ve Got.  MICHELOB:
Nightmoves, TV ad.  JIM LADD: Lizzy tribute CD. GEOFF DOWNES NDO: Vox Humana, World Service.  CCCP:
Let’s spend the Night Together. BITE THE BULLET:  Bite the Bullet.  LUNATICA:  Edge of Infinity.


Tommy Zvoncheck
Tommy Zvoncheck is mainly known as a keyboard impresario. Refusing to be pigeonholed in a single genre, Zvoncheck is and has been involved in many genres, from progressive rock to jazz to metal to punk and even some Country Rock. He is also a proficient guitarist and bassist.

Currently based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida Zvoncheck has played with some of the biggest names in music, including Blue Oyster Cult, Aldo Nova, Johnny Rotten’s Public Image Limited (P.I.L.), Clarence Clemons, Spencer Davis, Kasim Sulton, Fernando Saunders, and many others.

Originally from Baldwin, Long Island, and having lived in Arlington Hts., Ill. during his high school years, Zvoncheck then moved to Colts Neck, New Jersey, where he lived most of his life. Currently base in Florida, you might see him playing behind various artists passing through Tampa, at a Blues Jam, in a 18 piece Big Band, Rock band, Broadway show orchestra, or even a Gospel Choir. He loves to play, and plays out as much as he can.

He is currently re-releasing his critically acclaimed solo album, “ZKG”. The re-released version features a new song teaming up with Yes’ Jon Anderson. The song is a commentary on the 2001 voting scandal in Florida with an optimistic view for the future. It urges people to vote this year.

All songs on “ZKG” were written and composed by Zvoncheck, allowing him to shine in the spotlight in his own right. “ZKG” also features a guest appearance by Blue Oyster Cult’s Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser playing solo guitar in “Storm Chaser”.

Tommy Zvoncheck Discography:
As a solo artist: ZKG.  Blue Oyster Cult:  Imaginos, Career of Evil.  Fernando Saunders: The Spin.  Dream Syndicate: Medicine Show, This is Not the New Dream Syndicate Album. . . Live, Tell Me When It's Over.  Public Image Ltd. (P.I.L.):  Live in Tokyo.  Clarence Clemons: Rescue. 

James Sudakow
James Sudakow is a musician with a creative and innovative approach to the electric
violin. As a third generation violinist, James was classically trained since the age of 4.
Most of his initial playing experience was through traditional classical forums, including
orchestras and classical violin soloist and concert master performances.
Despite this classical upbringing, James’s inherent attraction was to Alternative Rock,
Progressive Rock, Fusion, and Electronica – influenced by bands ranging from Nine Inch
Nails, Jane’s Addiction, Chemical Brothers, and System of a Down to Mahavishnu
Orchestra, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.
James has adapted his classical training to significantly change the violin’s sound,
capabilities, and applications and has been influenced specifically by a select group of
innovative rock guitarists. These influences include Jimi Hendrix, Vernon Reid (Living
Colour), John McGlaughlin (Mahavishnu Orchestra), and Dave Navarro (Jane’s
Addiction). Playing through a Marshall half-stack amplifier, James uses a combination
of sounds ranging from clean melody lines to heavy rhythm sections to completely
altered and distorted feedback and sound effects.
James spent several years recording and performing live shows with two regional bands –
Minus Linus and Human Life Index – in Los Angeles and San Francisco. With these
bands, he performed at venues throughout the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas and
has opened for Apex Theory, Kings X, and Steve Vai.
As James continued to hone in on his sound and evolve his electric violin style, he began
to re-incorporate many of the classical elements that were the roots of his playing.
Whereas James worked hard for years to create and invent a heavy, distorted, and driving
electric violin sound in the style of the previously mentioned innovative guitarists, he
recently became focused on finding a balance between the heavy distortion and the innate
qualities and depth the violin has to offer. In addition, he has recently begun to
incorporate elements of electronica into the mix with live instrumentation.
Upon achieving this balance, James has completed his first solo CD – GREEN – an all
instrumental heavy fusion rock release. The music on the CD represents a unique sound
– heavy and ambient – combining post progressive melodies, modern alternative rock,
electronica, and the uniqueness of the electric violin.



 and introducing. . .

Marc Nelson
Currently the bassist for "Bait," Marc is a  self-taught drummer since age 5, Marc Nelson first picked up the bass guitar at age 15. Deciding music was 'his thing' early on, with the full support and encouragement of his parents and siblings, Marc applied himself to all things musical, taking advantage of just about every opportunity he could seize. After becoming an Oklahoma All-State percussionist while in high school, and touring the US with Black Gold Drum & Bugle Corps ('88 snare line), Marc earned a music scholarship to the University of Tulsa --- without having to actually audition. "Lucky me!" says Marc. Since graduating college with a spicy blend of music and economics, his 'showbiz' experience has included lots of referral work, teaching (both at the high school level and private lessons), concert production work (sound, lights & backline), DJ/voice-talent (Clear-Channel Broadcasting), and other various odd-jobs that have been somehow music industry-related... in one way or another. An avid drummer since childhood and still never satisfied with the limitations of playing just one instrument, Marc passionately portrays John Henry Bonham with the act known as "LET'S ZEPPELIN: A Tribute". If you're one of those who likes to "feel the bass", then Marc would probably think you're cool. Believing that people react more sexually to low frequencies than to high ones, Marc just might slap his bass so hard that you feel it in your loins!

Kerri Lake
Kerri grew up near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. She has always loved the outdoors, the woodlands and the sounds of nature found there. The Native American Flute, an instrument that can be played from the heart, called to her to be used as a channel for the music she felt on the inside so that all could hear. She has been playing the flute since 2004. Most of her songs are spontaneous gifts of the moment. Kerri plays for small groups and friends who enjoy letting the soulful sound of the flute take them away.

Andy Livesay (aka Lawrence Elk)

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