Some Wiki on the history of Pack and Ambrosia:
n 1989 Ambrosia reunited with all four original members and began playing live shows again, mostly on the West Coast. They expanded their touring ranks once again with Tollak Ollestad (vocals, keyboards, harmonica) and Shem Von Schroeck (vocals, percussion, bass, guitar).
In 1995, the band expanded their annual touring schedule. Pack had a conflict and guitarist John DeFaria filled in for him. Bernie Chiaravalle likewise stepped in the summer of 1997 and Mike Keneally did the honors in 1998 and 2000 for the concerts Pack was unable to play. Brian Stiemke subbed for an ill Burleigh Drummond for a few shows in 1997.
In May 1997 Warner Bros. released Ambrosia's greatest hits CD, Anthology, which contained tracks from all five albums plus three new tracks. In addition to Anthology, the entire Ambrosia catalog was remastered and released on CD.
2000-2010
The band launched a 30th anniversary tour in 2000. Early the following year, it was announced that Pack had permanently left the band and he was replaced by Doug Jackson, who had filled in for him for some shows the previous year. Pack's final show with the band was on November 4, 2000 in Chandler, Arizona. Jackson was in place on guitar for their 2001 shows, except for one gig at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia on August 25, where Steve Farris (from Mr. Mister) subbed for him.
Just now seeing this.
Interestingly, i was friends with David in the early days, when i lived in the South Bay (Torrance area). Surprised to not have met Kerms back then too but, in any case... i was very excited when the first Ambrosia came out. B.Sue and i just had the chance to meet the lovely Tollak last week at a Jackson Browne concert (Jackson kicked all sorts of ass that night, too). Tollak and his sister were there at the show and we sat together (Chateau Ste Michelle). What a nice guy. Super humble. I had no idea who he was or that he was in Ambrosia. He's monstrously talented in his own right, as it turns out. Hopefully, we'll have a chance to connect further in the future, although he now lives overseas.
And the code is a play, a play is a song, a song is a film, a film is a dance...
Ambrosia - Full Concert - 12/04/76 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)
Not the least bit surprised at your review, I have followed this band since the 1st album, and all the musicians were very good. Those first two lps are great recordings. I also like their poppy stuff as well. I felt the band would suffer from the absence of David Pack, and while he is a decent guitarist, and great singer, it seems the band has filled his vacancy quite admirably, now if only they could get back to composing some new music with these new members.
I can see them for free next weekend:
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/100755...campaign=event
We're trying to build a monument to show that we were here
It won't be visible through the air
And there won't be any shade to cool the monument to prove that we were here. - Gene Parsons, 1973
Ambrosia Live Dates 2018
Thursday 16 August 2018
New York City The Cutting Room6th, 2018 - The Cutting Room
Friday 17 August 2018
Ambrosia Rock The Yacht 2018
Sugarhouse Casino, Philadelphia, PA, US
Saturday 18 August 2018
Ambrosia
Bethesda Jazz & Blues Supper Club, Bethesda, MD, US
Sunday 19 August 2018
Ambrosia
Tupelo Music Hall, Derry, NH, US
Thursday 23 August 2018
Ambrosia
Egyptian Theatre, Park City, UT, US
Friday 24 August 2018
Ambrosia
Egyptian Theatre, Park City, UT, US
Saturday 25 August 2018
Ambrosia
Egyptian Theatre, Park City, UT, US
Thursday 30 August 2018
Houston Texas Dosey Doe
Friday 31 August 2018
Ambrosia
South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV, US
Saturday 01 September 2018
Ambrosia
South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV, US
Sunday 02 September 2018
Ambrosia
South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV, US
Friday 14 September 2018
Ambrosia with Peter Beckett
Fox Tucson Theatre, Tucson, AZ, US
Thursday 27 September 2018
Ambrosia with Orleans
Arcada Theatre, St Charles, IL, US
Friday 28 September 2018
Ambrosia with Orleans
Palace Theatre, Marion, OH, US
Saturday 29 September 2018
Ambrosia with Orleans
The Kent Stage, Kent, OH, US
01 + 02 October Tokyo JP
Billboard Live
Thursday 04 October 2018
Ambrosia
Sumter Opera House, Sumter, SC, US
Friday 05 October 2018
Ambrosia
The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island, Pawleys Island, SC, US
Saturday 06 October 2018
Ambrosia
Louisa Arts Center, Louisa, VA, US
Thursday 11 October 2018
Ambrosia with Little River Band
Genesee Theatre, Waukegan, IL, US
Friday 02 November 2018
Ambrosia
The Canyon Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA, US
Saturday 03 November 2018
Ambrosia
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
Friday 09 November 2018
Ambrosia
The Funky Biscuit, Boca Raton, FL, US
Saturday 10 November 2018
Ambrosia
Southwest Florida (SWFL) Event Center, Bonita Springs, FL, US
Monday 12 November 2018
Ambrosia
Alhambra Theatre, Jacksonville, FL, US
Friday 28 December 2018
Ambrosia
Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA, US
Saturday 29 December 2018
Ambrosia
The Rose, Pasadena, CA, US
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