Classic Rock Legends Blues Image Featuring Mike Pinera Rides Again with New “Next Voyage” and Tour!

Blues Image rides again with a new album “Next Voyage” forthcoming and tour. The album features original guitarist and vocalist Mike Pinera, and includes the greatest songs from his history with Blues Image and Iron Butterfly, revisited with orchestra and horn section.

Produced by Michael Franklin, who produced Jon Anderson “1000 Hands part One” and Robby Steinhardt “Not in Kansas Anymore.” In Franklin’s tradition of special guests, the album features Pat Travers, Jonathan Cain from Journey, Charlie DeChant, and others. Also, Michael and Tim Franklin have toured as members of Blues Image for 30 years.  

Blues Image is an American Blues Rock band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1966 by singer-guitarist Mike Pinera. Blues Image became the house band at the club Thee Image, which featured bands like Cream, Grateful Dead, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. The band moved to Los Angeles and signed with Atco Records, releasing their self-titled debut album in February 1969. Their second album, “Open” (April 1970), included the hit single “Ride Captain Ride.” Written by Pinera and Skip Konte, the song has been used in many films. Pinera left the band to join Iron Butterfly in the fall of 1969.

Watch the promotional video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScX8brFuG68&lc=UgxMCaCcafmaf7v5a9Z4AaABAg

Current Blues Image line-upMike Pinera – Guitar and vocalsTim Franklin – Bass and vocalsEddie Metz Jr.,– Drums,Michael Franklin – Keyboards & Vocal 

Special GuestsPat Travers – GuitarJonathan Cain of Journey – WurlitzerCharlie DeChant – SaxophoneTommy Calton – GuitarSteady Joseph – PercussionRandie Paul soloist on Love is the AnswerSuzie Park soloist on Something to SayNaomi Bradshaw soloist on Pay My Dues HornsBrian Snapp – Tenor and Bari SaxCharlie DeChant – Tenor Sax Solo on “Ina Gadda Da Vida”Charlie Bertini-TrumpetBrian Scanlon-Trumpet WoodwindsJerrv Kalbe – Oboe. Flute & Clarinet on “Ride Captain Ride”.Charlie DeChant- Flute solo on “Ride Captain Ride”. StringsChamber de SolarCello Section leader Paul FleuryViolin Section leader Olga Kopakova ChoirRandie PaulSuzie ParkNaomi BradshawShopia HudsonHeather RiceMichelle AmatoNana Franklin Recorded and Mixed at Solar Studios Orlando, FloridaMatt Brown – Recorded, Mixed and MasteredHorn Arrangements Brian Snapp and Michael FranklinOrchestrations and Arrangements Michael FranklinProduced by Michael FranklinOrhontuul Banzragch – IllustratorTom Lupo | Space Coast Pictures – Graphics Special Thanks- Kurzweil Music, Spectrasonics, IK Media,| Oriolo Guitars ,TM & Copyright Franklin Music Group Solar Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved

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