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“The Essential Richie Kotzen” will be released as a set of 2CD+1DVD.

“The Essential Richie Kotzen” contains selected hits from his 18 solo albums, acoustic performances, bootleg material, music videos – and the two brand new songs “War Paint” and “Walk With Me.”

When Richie Kotzen plays, you know it’s him. The guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter possesses an inimitable style that’s both instantly recognizable and immediately striking. It also courses through The Essential Richie Kotzen, a career retrospective collection on earMUSIC under the exclusive license from Loud & Proud Records. Released on August 29th 2014, the 2CD+1DVD set encompasses this iconic talent’s entire career.

Richie Kotzen personally curated The Essential Richie Kotzen from his 18 solo albums in order to give listeners the most comprehensive, cohesive, and concise introduction to his extensive body of work.

With his 20th full-length solo album on the horizon for 2015 and countless gigs, Richie Kotzen’s legacy is only continuing to expand. “When you perform, record, or write, you go to a different place,” he concludes. “It’s another world. I love hearing people react to the music and lyrics. That’s the best bonus. I can’t wait to give the world even more songs.”

TRACKLIST

CD 1
1. War Paint (2014), new song
2. Walk With Me (2014), new song
3. Love Is Blind, original taken from “24 Hours” (2011)
4. Go Faster, original taken from “Go Faster” (2007)
5. Fooled Again, original taken from “Go Faster” (2007)
6. OMG (What’s your Name?), original taken from “24 Hours” (2011)
7. Help Me, original taken from “24 Hours” (2011)
8. Bad Situation, original taken from “24 Hours” (2011)
9. Lie To Me, original taken from “Piece Sign” (2009)
10. Fear, original taken from “Into The Black” (2006)
11. You Can’t Save Me, original taken from “Into The Black” (“2006)
12. Doing What The Devil Say to Do, original taken from “Into The Black” (2006)
13. Remember (Reprise), re-recording never before released on CD (2009)

CD 2
1. What is (2014), re-recording, original on “What is“ (1998)
2. High (2014), re-recording, original on “Change” (2003)
3. Change (2014), re-recording, original on “Change“ (2003)
4. Special (2014), re-recording, original on “Get Up” (2004)
5. Paint it on (Acoustic), original version on “A Ballad’s Collection” (2010)
6. Holding On (Acoustic), original version on “Peace Sign” (2009)
7. Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice) (Acoustic), original version on “Native Tongue” by Poison (1993)
8. The Road (Acoustic), original version on “Wilson Hawk the Road” (2008)
9. Regret (Original Demo Version), original version on “The Winery Dogs” by The Winery Dogs (2013)
10. Damaged (Original Demo Version), original version on “The Winery Dogs” by The Winery Dogs (2013)

DVD
1. Walk With Me (2014), new song
2. Paying Dues (2009), original taken from “Peace Sign” (2009)
3. 24 Hours (2011), original taken from “24 Hours” (2011)
4. Larger Than Life (2009), original taken from “Peace Sign” (2009)
5. Losing My Mind (2005), original taken from “Get Up” (2004)
6. Help Me (2012), original taken from “24 Hours” (2011)
7. Chase It (2008), original taken from “Go Faster” (2007)
8. Player (2011), released as a download single only (2012)
9. The Shadow (2011), original taken from “Into The Black” (2006)
10. My Angel (2011), original taken from “Into The Black” (2006)
11. I Would (2008), original taken from “Break It All Down” (1999)

RICHIE KOTZEN LIVE 2014
05.09.14 Madrid – Sala Penelope (ESP)
06.09.14 Barcelona – Razzmataz 2 (ESP)
10.09.14 Pratteln – Z7 (CH)
11.09.14 Verviers – Spirt of 66 (BE)
12.09.14. Luxemburg – Den Atelier (LUX)
13.09.14 Vaureal – Forum (FRA)
15.09.14 Lille – Grand Sud (FRA)
16.09.14 London – o2 Islington Academy (UK)
18.09.14 Zoetermeer – Boerderij (NL)
19.09.14 Oss – Groene Engel (NL)
20.09.14 Zulpich – Live Proberaum (GER)
21.09.14 Isernhagen – Blues Garage (GER)
23.09.14 Prague – Nova Chmelnice (CZ)
24.09.14 Wien – Reigen Live (A)
25.09.14 Budapest – A38 (HU)
26.09.14 Velden – Bluesiana (A)
27.09.14 Milan – Legend Club (ITA)