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CRYSTAL SHIP - The ultimate, touring tribute - A renaisance of
THE DOORS
The Story that is CRYSTAL SHIP
In the early 80s, there was a band that dominated the club scene like no other. In the heyday of the Jersey circuit, their record of prominence over all the other bands on the scene was unchallenged. The band was called Crystal Ship, and their show, called “Renaissance Of The Doors”, packed clubs and theaters up and down the East Coast.
The band had their beginnings in the late 70's, before tribute bands even existed with singer Joe Tag. They succeeded at capturing that spirit beyond all expectations. When they sold out their first self-promoted shows, agents and clubs soon came running. Six months to the day of that first show, Crystal Ship sold out the Capitol Theater in Passaic, the first of three times the band would accomplish that feat.
Soon the band was breaking attendance records at all the biggest clubs on the East Coast, as well as performing regularly at concert venues such as the Capital Theater, the Tower Theater in Philadelphia, and the Paradise Theater in Boston. They also hit the East Coast amusement park circuit, with regular sold-out appearances at the Great Adventure arena, usually on July 3rd, the anniversary of Jim Morrison’s death. There were many live broadcasts of shows over stations such as WPLJ in New York and WYSP in Philadelphia.
Adding to the aura that Crystal Ship created was a concert size light show and sound system. The group utilized the services of road crews that worked on major tours, with bands such as Aerosmith and Meat Loaf. They even sometimes performed with the famed Joshua Light Show, which toured with the original Doors. The many reviews of the shows marveled at not only the overall scene the band created, but at the tightness and high level of musicianship exhibited by the members, often comparing them favorably to major touring acts, and even the Doors themselves.
The Original Crystal Ship from the 70's through the 90's.
Rest in Peace Mark and Joe Tag.
Now Crystal Ship is back in the 21st Century!
To honor the spirit and accomplishments that the original members created, an all new Crystal Ship has been created with all new members. Beginning with veteran Doors tribute singer Eddie Racci who will be fronting Crystal Ship. Eddie has played all over North America and internationally as well having played with former Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and his band.
On keyboards playing multiple instruments - including harmonica and saxophone, will be James Graff. He has toured worldwide performing the Doors music and played with members from many, many "Hall of Fame", multi-platinum selling, multi-billboard charting, multi-Grammy award winning international recording artists including Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Dream Theater, Steve Vai, Gloria Estefan, Frank Sinatra Orchestra, Expose, Linear, Clarence Clemons and the Red Bank Rockers, Bertie Higgins and the late 60s chart topper The Classics IV (Spooky, Stormy, Traces of Love).
On drums playing his mod orange Ludwig drums, like John Densmore, will be Van Jones a veteran blues, jazz, and rock n roll drummer, who has played the greater Philadelphia area circuit for decades.
On guitar playing his authentic Cherry SG that Robby Krieger played, will be Eric Senderoff, a long time pioneer of the tribute (World touring Rolling Stones and Tina Turner Tributes) and blues scene.
On bass will be Steve Cialino, a Tri-State rock scene veteran and hard rock session player for over three decades.
The Mystery, The Spirit, and The Magic of a Doors concert now comes alive again. The Ceremony is ready to begin!
Absolutely Live!
CRYSTAL SHIP OF FOOLS TOUR
9-7-24 Rascals, Worcester, MA USA
9-14-24 Arties, Frenchtown, NJ USA
9-21-24 Broken Goblet Brewery, Bensalem, PA USA
9-28-24 The Warehouse with Misty Mountain Zep tribute, Amityvile, NY USA
9-29-24 The Golden Nugget FLASHBACK FRIDAYS with THE ROADHOUSE HORNS,
Atlantic City, NJ USA
10-26-24 Industry City Bandshell, Brooklyn, NY USA
11-1-24 District Center for the Arts, Taunton, MA USA
11-8-24 the Emmaus Theatre, Emmaus, PA USA
11-15-24 Pro Renata Brewery and Music Hall, Crozet, VA USA
11-29-24 The Colony Woodstock, Woodstock, NY USA
12-7-24 89 North Music Venue, Patchogue, NY USA (Jim Morrison Birthday Celebration)
12-15-24 Cafe Wha, NYC, NY USA
More to Come…………
Crystal Ship - A Tribute To The Doors
= free travel (up to 275 miles)
PA/lights (we prefer dim red/blue lighting) OR we may provide PA & lights
2 vocals mics
Bass DI
Guitar has a mic for amp
Mics for our 3 piece Drumkit
4 DIs for 3 keyboards and Ipod "rainstorm" 1/4 inch male
5 monitors/meals
Dressing room
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment and patk at least two vehicles.
Times for:
Load in
Sound check
Doors open to public
Show time(s)
Yes but not typically
Yes
Gig Heaven has members, our newest member is (updated )
