RELEASED 19.10.2012
As a celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album, DAWN PATROL, and hot on the heels of their 10th studio album, SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA, Night Ranger will release a very special newly-recorded live “greatest hits” CD/DVD package: 24 STRINGS & A DRUMMER – LIVE & ACOUSTIC is due out on October 19th in Europe and October 22nd in North America via Frontiers Records. The album and DVD were recorded live in an intimate, all-acoustic setting with a select number of fans at TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA in May, 2012 and features some of their greatest hits such as “(You Can Still) Rock In America” and “Sister Christian” with refreshing new acoustic arrangements. The result is a testament to Night Ranger’s stellar live show and the strength of their songwriting abilities. Please see below for the full track listings and click here to access cover art. Night Ranger’s profile has been particularly high of late, with the band recently appearing on an episode of ABC’s “Bachelor Pad” during the final challenge and Night Ranger frontman Jack Blades performing live during the Republican National Convention. Night Ranger’s legendary hits "Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock in America," and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" are songs that have each significantly impacted popular culture and expanded their ever-growing fanbase since the band’s inception thirty years ago. Over the years, the band’s music has made notable contributions to and been featured in many different areas of media and popular culture. Night Ranger’s songs can be heard in the Rock Band and Guitar Hero video games; Rock of Ages hit Broadway musical and film; the Oscar-nominated film Boogie Nights; FOX’s hit TV Show American Dad; JBL’s “Hear The Truth” campaign; and many more! To date, Night Ranger has sold 17 million units worldwide and boasts several platinum- and gold-certified albums.
Night Ranger is Jack Blades (bass guitar, vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals), Brad Gillis (lead & rhythm guitars), Joel Hoekstra (lead & rhythm guitars) and Eric Levy (keyboards).
CD track listing: 1. This Boy Needs To Rock 2. When You Close Your Eyes 3. Sing Me Away 4. Growin’ Up In California 5. The Secret Of My Success 6. Sentimental Street 7. Four In The Morning 8. Let Him Run/Goodbye 9. Forever All Over Again 10. Don’t Tell Me You Love Me 11. Sister Christian 12. (You Can Still) Rock In America 13. Boys Of Summer – bonus track
DVD track listing: 1. This Boy Needs To Rock 2. When You Close Your Eyes 3. Sing Me Away 4. Growin’ Up In California 5. The Secret Of My Success 6. Sentimental Street 7. Four In The Morning 8. Let Him Run/Goodbye 9. Forever All Over Again 10. Don’t Tell Me You Love Me 11. Sister Christian 12. (You Can Still) Rock In America Bonus features: Night Ranger All Access/Growin’ Up In California video/Making of the album SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA DVD Stereo Mix 2.0/5.1 – Screen 16:9 Total DVD length approximately 100 minutes