Dio Disciples US Tour Dates Annouced

Posted on Aug 4th 2011 9:00AM by Carlos Ramirez Comments

Chipster PR

Dio Disciples have just announced dates for their upcoming US headlining tour. The band is comprised of former Dio members Craig Goldy [guitars], Simon Wright [drums], Rudy Sarzo [bass], with Tim Owens [Judas Priest, Iced Earth] and Toby Jepson [Little Angels] handling vocal duties.

The combo pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio by performing songs from the late frontman's classic discography. Dio's widow, Wendy, wrote on the Dio website that she supports the band, explaining, "There will never be another Ronnie, but we want to keep his music alive." The group recently toured Europe where their setlists included classics like 'Holy Diver,' 'Rainbow in the Dark,' and 'Last in Line.'

Dio Disciples tour dates:
Sep. 22 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
Sep. 23 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
Sep. 26 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Sep. 27 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
Sep. 28 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
Sep. 29 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Sep. 30 - Medina, MN @ Medina Entertainment Center
Oct. 06 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre
Oct. 07 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Oct. 08 - San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Gardens
Oct. 09 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

Watch 'Don't Talk to Strangers' from Dio Disciples