Daryl Stuermer
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The Secret City Festival will host a special “Tribute Night” on Friday, June 18, 2010. The headliner will be Daryl Stuermer - Genesis Rewired, a new band featuring Daryl Steurmer, lead guitarist and touring member of the super-group Genesis since 1978.
Stuermer has recorded eight solo albums of original music and covered his favorite Genesis tunes during his solo career. Genesis Rewired is an exciting fusion of Stuermer’s unique Genesis renditions and the soulful voice of Martin Levac. Together, they create an unforgettable evening that reinvents the Genesis experience.
The concert will take place at 7 pm at AK Bissell Park. Tickets will go on sale May 3. The concert is co-sponsored by Pro2Serve and CROET.
In 1977, Stuermer met with Genesis member Mike Rutherford in New York City to audition for the role of guitarist/bassist for their upcoming tour. Thus began a 20-year relationship with Genesis that Phil Collins defined as “permanent-temporary-part-time.”
When Collins formed his own group in 1982, he selected Stuermer as his lead guitarist and made him a “permanent-touring-recording member.” In addition to touring, Stuermer has also played on all of Collins’ solo albums, and he shares writing credits on numerous Grammy winning albums.
Some of the songs Stuermer has co-written with Collins include “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven,” “I Don’t Wanna Know,” “Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore,” and “Only You Know and I Know.”
Between touring with both Genesis and The Phil Collins Band, Stuermer began writing and working on his own music. After finishing a tour in 1987, he took the opportunity to record his first solo instrumental album, “Steppin’ Out,” on GRP Records.
Genesis Rewired performs with a five-piece band, presents the acclaimed music of Genesis with pure authenticity, and includes a sensational light show that crowds will love.
The 8th Annual Secret City Festival is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge and B&W Y-12 and is presented by the City of Oak Ridge, the Oak Ridge Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Arts Council of Oak Ridge. For more information on how to become involved or to obtain an application, call 425-3610 or visit www.SecretCityFestival.com and click on Applications.
Festival sponsorships are still available in limited quantity. The Oak Ridge Convention & Visitors Bureau can also be contacted for sponsor packets or to find out which sponsorship opportunities are still available.
