Hayley Westenra

February 2006

On the road for the month of February on a North American tour backing up a truly amazing singer from New Zealand named Hayley Westenra We're opening for Il Divo (the "popera" sensation created by Simon Cowell). We're plating great halls, including Radio City Music Hall in NYC and the Gibson (formerly Universal) Amphitheater in LA. Also hockey arenas in Canada--the Air Canada Centre in Toronto and the Bell Centre in Montreal. Every show is already sold out, and Il Divo's new record just debuted at #1--so it's a very cool experience.

The band is slamming! Jeff Franzel (a great keyboard player and songwriter who has written for Josh Groban and Clay Aiken, among many others) is the musical director, and my good friends (and bandmates) Robert Greenfield (bass & vocals) and Dave Halpern (drums) comprise the kick-ass, yet sensitive, rhythm section. I'm honored to be in such great musical company.

Radio City Music Hall, Feb. 2006
L to R: Jeff Franzel, Askold, Hayley Westenra, Robert Greenfield, Dave Halpern.
Photo: Ani Buk