12.20.00 Wow! Been a while since the last update! Derek has been pretty busy writing new material in the studio along with Zakk Wylde, Steve Lukather and Simon Phillips. Here's a special message that he would like to say to his fans :
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10.11.00 Derek is in the studio recording with Simon Phillips and Tony Franklin for his new solo CD. Zakk Wylde and Steve Lukather will be featured on guitar. Stay tuned for more information.
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10.04.00 Here is some more information about the clinic that Derek will perform along with the Planet X gig at Club Shibuya On Air West while he's in Tokyo, Japan. Venue
is at Ikebe Gakki - Note : The first 50 persons who buy or order KORG CX-3 Combo Organ or TRITON-Series Music Workstations including new TRITON-Rack from September 15 through October 15 at Ikebe Gakki can get the ticket for clinic. For
more details contact Ikebe Gakki (attn: Mr Yanagi).
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09.26.00 If you are still interested in getting a close-up keyboard lesson while Planet X is in Japan on October 16th, there are 2 more spots left to fill! Be sure to E-mail Derek right away to reserve your spot. Remember that lessons are 30,000 YEN for an hour and are limited to two hours per student. You can record or videotape if you wish. Speaking of videotapes, there are a couple of video downloads over at Planet X's official website. You can check out Derek go crazy on the keyboards! Don't forget to let the fans know what you think on the official Planet X Messageboard!
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09.05.00 Check out the recent review from Detritus on Derek's Baked Potato birthday gig. They mention Gilby Clarke, Dave Weckl, and more as some of who were present at the party!
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08.22.00 One
of the world's biggest drum meet is approaching, and Planet X will be
performing to WOW the whole crowd! You can catch Derek on Nov. 3rd at
the Montreal Drum Fest! At
7pm, Planet X (Derek
Sherinian, Tony
MacAlpine, Dave Larue, Virgil
Donati) will be performing at full force at the main hall. Some notable drummers that will be there are also Simon Phillips, Gregg Bissonette, Tommy Aldridge, Robbie Ameen, Tommy Igoe and MUCH more! Here is the address for those of you that want to know WHERE the event is held : MONTREAL
DRUM FEST 2000 Venue:
Pierre-Mercure Hall Tickets:
(450) 928-1726 (all reserved seating)
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08.16.00 Due to a mishap to a member of Stratovarius in a pyro accident, they were forced to cancel the upcoming Mexican dates on Sept 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The tour dates have been updated.
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08.12.00 Derek would like to invite all of his fans to the Baked Potato show which happens to be just in time for his birthday. Here's a letter from Derek :
Also, there are some tentative dates for the Fates Warning/Planet X tour. Check out the tour dates for more information. Looks exciting!
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08.09.00 Check out the recent interview taken with Derek Sherinian over at Progsheet. Derek talks a little about his past, his inspirations and the future for Planet X! Check it out for a good read! Also, more information on the Planet X Japan gig on Oct. 16th : The show will take place in Tokyo, Japan at Club Shibuya On Air West @ 7 pm. The ticket sales will start on August 27th. Promotor: Club Citta.
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08.09.00 Be sure to check THIS out! Derek Sherinian, Virgil Donati and Tony MacAlpine get ready to hit the KNAC studios on Thursday, August 10th 2000 @ 9AM PT. Be sure to tune in! More details on the Planet X interview can be found on the KNAC website.
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08.05.00 Derek will only have time to teach 10 students during his stay in Japan in October. The first 10 students that e-mail Derek will be able to reserve a 1 hour lesson period. Go ahead and e-mail him right now! You might be JUST in time! Lessons are 30,000 YEN for an hour and are limited to two hours per student. You can record or videotape if you wish.
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07.21.00 That's right! Fates Warning will have Planet X along with them on their tour from Oct. 21st to mid-Nov. Be sure to check out the tour dates for more information. A lot of the tour dates will be rescheduled.
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06.20.00 Check out the tour dates section for info on the new Planet X southwest tour! Also, keep your eyes glued on the official Planet X site to get updated news and information on the band!
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04.27.00 If
you are dying to hear the new Planet X album "Universe" where
Derek is totally ripping the solos, you can do so by sending a money order
to : Derek
Sherinian
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07.21.00 Derek Sherinian's Leopard Room studio, is currently featured on Mackietone.com. Sections of the article are taken from the Keyboard Magazine feature mentioned below.
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03.31.00 Derek Sherinian's Leopard Room studio, is currently featured on Mackietone.com. Sections of the article are taken from the Keyboard Magazine feature mentioned below.
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