Dave Ellefson Interview 11-05-2009

Ex-Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson is involved in an interesting Christmas music project called Northern Light Orchestra. During this chat,we discussed his involvement in this project.We also talked about how the Northern Light Orchestra is not just a Trans-Siberian Orchestra copycat. Check it out below.

Update on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:30PM by Thomas

New York, NY - Where classic rock meets the timeless music of Christmas, VSR/EMI CMG Distribution presents Northern Light Orchestra's new album, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, in stores October 20.  Featuring an ensemble of some of the most legendary rockers from the sixties through today, The Spirit of Christmas is guaranteed to be a recording entity that provides the very best in entertainment.

With orchestrated rock music featuring incredible guitar work, soaring vocals, and unparalleled musicianship, NLO succeeds in bringing back classic rock for the baby boomers as well as modernizing a beloved genre of rock music. The Spirit of Christmas combines the talents of executive producer and longtime record executive Russ Regan (Neil Diamond, Elton John, and Barry White) as well as the incredible instrumental abilities of Phillip Bardowell (Beach Boys), Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Bruce Kulick (Kiss), Elliot Randell (Steely Dan), Dizzy Reed (Guns N Roses), Jason Hook (Alice Cooper), Shane Gibson (Korn) and many more renowned rock musicians.

The press has been especially drawn to the emotionally moving NLO experience filmed at Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre. Most recently, the orchestra performed in a laser light High Definition, one hour live concert featuring many of the performers from the Spirit of Christmas recording. This one hour Christmas Special will air on broadcast and satellite television including JCTV, Cornerstone TV, Daystar Network, TCT and NRB Networks with potential airings on PBS affiliates as well.  Also, in 2009 alone, 500,000 "teaser" sampler discs are being sent out and will be distributed free of charge at gas/convenience stores.  Free autographed guitars, t-shirts and drum heads will also be awarded by many mainstream syndicated Rock shows.  In July 2009, over 25,000 sampler discs were distributed free of charge at Rocklahoma and 15,000 at NASCAR in Louisville, Kentucky.  Anyone who is a fan of the Trans Siberian Orchestra, Kansas, Electric Light Orchestra, Yes, and everything that comes in-between, will enjoy the powerful music of Northern Light Orchestra!

For more information on Northern Light Orchestra, visit: www.myspace.com/northernlightorchestra
www.youtube.com/user/boatangelministries
www.carangel.com/northernlightorchestra

The new nine-track release of Northern Light Orchestra, The Spirit Of Christmas, provides merely a hint of what is to come, with nine additional tracks already in production for next year

Vocals:
Phil Bardowell (BEACH BOYS, MAGDALEN)
Bob Carlisle ('Butterfly Kisses')
Eddie James (gospel singer)
Jon Gibson (JON GIBSON)
Robin McAuley (SURVIVOR)
Debbie Sledge (SISTER SLEDGE)
Rose Stone (SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE)

Guitars:
Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)
Kendall Bechtel (FIFTH ANGEL)
Lanny Cordola (HOUSE OF LORDS)
Jason Hook (ALICE COOPER, MANDY MOORE)
Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD)
Bill Leverty (FIREHOUSE)
George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCHMOB)
Elliot Randell (STEELY DAN)

Bass:
David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5)
Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT, VANILLA FUDGE)

Drums:
Ken Mary (ALICE COOPER, HOUSE OF LORDS)

Strings:
Kip Winger (WINGER, ALICE COOPER)

Keys:
Dizzy Reed (GUNS N' ROSES)
Brian Stewart (BACKSTREET BOYS, POE)