EBC ROXX GETS READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND

Overwhelming power and incredible energy are the basic elements in motor racing and in rock music.

ELA, J.R. Blackmore and Tony Carey succeeded to implement this fascinating power mix musically as

perfectly as no other artist has done before. They founded their own racing team: EBC ROXX.

After releasing their first single “Silver Arrows” the band project is following up with an album featuring

12 power tracks entitled “Winners”. “Winners” by EBC ROXX will be released on 17^th September 2010.

STARTING WITH THE NEW MERCEDES SILVER ARROW

At the end of November 2009 Mercedes announced that after 55 years they will return to the motor racing

champions league, Formula 1, with their own racing team. For Tony Carey this was the spark he had been

waiting for quite some time. Having played live at one of the Formula 1 races before, the time had come for

Carey to start a motor racing project: A silver arrow anthem to accompany the first race of Mercedes

Formula 1 pilots Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg. In order to put together a proficient team for the

project he got fellow musicians ELA and J.R. Blackmore on board. The single “Silver Arrows” was released

in March 2010.

TAKE OFF WITH THE ALBUM “WINNERS”

Now the musical racing project EBC ROXX is really taking off with 11 brand new songs. “Winners”, a complex

and pedigreed rock’n’race album, will be released on 17^th September 2010. Tony Carey (keyboards and vocals)

and J.R. Blackmore (guitar) who worked together as a song writing team on “Silver Arrows” for the first time

changed into higher gear on “Winners”. ELA of course added even more speed to it.

The songs of the album “Winners” not only talk about Formula 1 (“Silver Arrow” and “Big Livin”), but generally

about living in the fast lane on two or four wheels. “Winners” is about the bright side “Your Last Dance” and the

dark side of motor racing. The two “Drivin’ songs” as well as the opener “Rolling” depict the intoxication caused

by speed. “Fly” is dedicated to the legendary speed weeks of the Bonneville salt flats (USA). “Red Dirt Devils” is

about the thunderous motocross bikers.

As a musical guideline Carey and Blackmore stuck with the classic power hard rock they had previously enjoyed

worldwide success with, both with Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow and most recently with Over The Rainbow.

QUOTE

“I used to hang out in the Formula 1 scene for a while. Those were the most exciting and dramatic moments I ever

experienced.” (Tony Carey)

“Rocking and racing” just releases enormous power – I want more of it!” (ELA)

“I remember us working together on the first song. We had a lot of fun and so we decided to do a whole album.

Now we have finished it and are still having fun together. Well, what’s going to happen next?” (J.R. Blackmore)

Much fun and 4 great shows!

The first show was in Albania and then three in Greece. It was awesome!

4th June...Tirana

After arriving in Tirana, Bobby and I went to a TV interview...crazy questions, but very funny! ;-)  That night we hung out with Uli Jon Roth. I really enjoyed talking to him.  I have known Uli a long time and it was very special to see him again after all these years.  He is a great guitarist and a very nice person.

5th June...show day Tirana

It was a pleasure to play with Uli and his great band in Tirana...we all enjoyed it.  This was the first time I have played in Albania...I was surprised about the fans...wow...they really rocked!!!

6th June...Thessaloniki

The first night in Greece we were relaxing in the lobby with our good friend George Gakis when James Kottak (Drums) and Pawel Maciwoda (Bass) from Scorpions showed up. We had a great time together and laughed our asses off!  This was the first time I have met them but I will never forget them...they are great guys and totally down to earth...thankyou James and Pawel for a great time!

7th June...show day Thessaloniki

The first show in Greece was in Thessaloniki with Scorpions and our friend George Gakis. What a great day!  Before the show Klaus came by our dressing room to say hello. I first met Klaus back in 2009. He is always a gentleman and it is a great pleasure to talk to him. Later we met Matthias and Rudolf. I have known Rudolf since I was a kid...he often came to

my dad's shows.

We had some technical issues with the sound...but the show must go on! All in all it was a great show in front of Scorpions...and the awesome 12,000 fans from Thessaloniki!

8th June...Patras

After a long travel day we arrived in Patras...very nice city! I did have one tiny problem...my gear got left behind at the airport!  It was a harrowing situation...but our crew found it and I got it back around 5:00 am...I was very happy! ;-)

9th June...show day Patras

Everything went perfect at soundcheck in Patras and at about 9:00 pm we took the stage and rocked the house down! ;-)  We had a big party with the 20,000 fans!

GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!!!!!!!

10th June...Larissa

We arrived in the afternoon and had some free time to relax at the hotel pool. (living the dream)

11th June...show day Larissa

The venue was nice...in the middle of a park. We were thankful soundcheck was later in the day because it was a very hot day.  We had some concerns with our show coinciding with the opening of the World Cup...but when we started all the fans were there!  It was a festival of emotions, craziness and happiness...and the fans were AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I have to say again...THANKYOU ALL FOR COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really enjoyed it!

JRB

OTR as special guest by Scorpions in Greece!

In June 2010, OTR will be sharing the stage with The Scorpions for two shows in Greece.

We had an amazing time there last October and look forward to the

rock-n-roll party with these high energy fans again.

These shows will kick ass...see you there!

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Hi friends, that was fun!

OTR just wrapped up the spring leg of the 2010 tour.  Thanks to all the fans in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium and Holland for kicking off 2010 and making it a success!
Prague was a phenomenal beginning...the fans went crazy and we did too! ;)  One word:  AWESOME!!!  I met many nice and friendly people...thankyou for your support and I look forward to seeing you again on the next tours.  We always have fun together and for me, it is fantastic to see all of the happy fans at the shows!
The last two shows were a little crazy for me...I fell ill but with the support of the fans, maintained the energy to go on stage and have fun!  Thanks to the doctors at home I had a speedy recovery.  I feel good now and am ready to move on to the next projects and dates!
All in all it was a great succes for Over The Rainbow!
Thank you!
JRB