For fans of Fenix TX who wished for reconciliation after the band’s sudden break-up in 2002, the dream will become reality on November 8 when the highly anticipated Purple Reign In Blood – Live album (with enhanced CD featuring a live video of “Katie W”) will be released on Adrenaline Music/New Planet Ventures (distributed by ADA).
The band launched an extensive tour in Cleveland on October 7 to bring the celebration directly to their anxious fans. The Drive Thru Records-sponsored trek -- which also features Allister, Houston Calls, Day at the Fair and Denver Harbor -- concludes December 4 in Chicago.
Recorded in Tempe, AZ on August 19 at The Club House, Purple Reign In Blood – Live presents the band performing their first show together in three years with all their popular staples (including “All My Fault” and “Phoebe Cates”) and covers of Peter Schilling’s classic ‘80s new wave hit “Major Tom (Coming Home)” and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son.” The support that the Arizona music community has shown the band over the years made it a no-brainer for Fenix TX when choosing the spot to record the album.
In addition to traditional retail outlets, starting Wednesday, October 26, Purple Reign In Blood – Live will be sold at every stop along the tour route.
During their time together, Fenix TX -- Willie Salazar (vocals), Damon Delapaz (drums), Adam Lewis (bass), and Chris Lewis (guitar) -- released two albums on MCA Records, both of which performed exceptionally well without the help of a major radio hit. 2001’s "Lechuza" sold over 150,000 copies and 1999’s self-titled debut sold over 225,000. Fenix TX supported these releases by touring internationally & domestically with bands such as Bad Religion, Blink-182, Less Than Jake, 311, and New Found Glory.
Even with all the success, 2002 wasn’t particularly a good year for Fenix TX or their fans. While on tour supporting Lechuza, and in the midst of pre-production on their next release, the band announced onstage at a show in Portland, OR to a stunned crowd that they had decided to call it quits.
“The break-up was so sudden,” says frontman Willie Salazar, “We were caught up in our creative differences, we never got to say a proper goodbye to our fans, and I know that disappointed a lot of people, me included.”
After the split, the band pursued other musical projects. Salazar and Lewis formed Denver Harbor with former F.o.N. members Aaron Rubin and Ilan Rubin and released "Scenic" in October 2004 on Universal Records. Wherever they toured, fans continually asked them to reunite Fenix TX. The persistence paid off.
As a thank-you to fans, Fenix TX will be performing 20-minute acoustic sets at a number of in-stores along the tour route starting the week of release. Here’s the current schedule:
November 08 / Tempe (Zia Thunderbird 4pm)
November 09 / Tuscon (Zia Speedway 4pm)
November 10 / San Diego, CA (Lou’s 3pm)
November 11 / Los Angeles, CA (Virgin, Hollywood location 4pm)
November 15 / San Francisco, CA (Rasputins, Campbell location 5pm)
November 20 / Portland, OR (Music Millennium 5pm)
December 01 / Detroit, MI (Record Time 5pm)
The confirmed track listing is as follows:
01. Something Bad Is Going To Happen
02. Phoebe Cates
03. Katie W
04. Minimum Wage
05. Tear Jerker
06. Pasture Of Muppets
07. Fortunate Son
08. Threesome
09. Abba Zabba
10. A Song For Everyone
11. Flight 601
12. Major Tom
13. All My Fault
Check out Fenix TX at any of the following stops:
10/22 - Jacksonville, FL - Fuel
10/23 - Orlando, FL - The Social
10/24 - Tampa, FL - The Masquerade
10/25 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
10/26 - Nashville, TN - Rcktwn
10/27 - St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl
10/30 - Kansas City, MO - El Torreon
10/31 - Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom
11/01 - Little Rock, AR - Vino’s
11/02 - Houston, TX - Engine Room
11/03 - Austin, TX - The Parish
11/04 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
11/05 - Dallas, TX - Trees
11/07 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
11/08 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse
11/09 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
11/10 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
11/11 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
11/12 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
11/13 - Modesto, CA - Carver Concert Hall
11/15 - San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
11/16 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
11/17 - Chico, CA Senator - Theatre
11/18 - Sparks, NV - New Oasis
11/19 - Eugene, OR - W.O.W. Hall
11/20 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
11/21 - Spokane, WA - Big Easy
11/22 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon (formerly Graceland)
11/23 - Boise, ID - Big Easy
11/25 - Salt Lake City, UT - Club Sound
11/26 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre
11/28 - Des Moines, IA - House of Bricks
11/29 - Cincinnati, OH - Top Cats
11/30 - Columbus, OH - The Basement
12/01 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
12/02 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagles Club
12/03 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Café
12/04 - Chicago, IL Metro/Smart Bar
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