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{{Short description|American rock & roll band}}
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| name = 7th Order
| name = 7th Order
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| caption = 7th Order "The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13"
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| years_active = 2001–present
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| years_active = 2001 - present
| origin = United States
| origin = United States
| genre = [[Rock and roll]], [[blues rock]], [[[progressive rock]], [[indie rock]]
| genre = [[Rock and roll]], [[blues rock]], [[progressive rock]], [[indie rock]]
| label = Big Island Sounds
| label = Big Island Sounds
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| website = {{url|7thorder.com}}
| associated_acts = [[Armageddon (British band)|Armageddon]], [[Steamhammer (band)|Steamhammer]], [[Vicious Rumors]], [[Randy Hansen|Randy Hansen's Machine Gun]]
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'''7th Order''' is an American [[rock and roll|rock & roll]] band whose debut extended play CD release, ''The Lake of Memory'',<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-lake-of-memory-mw0001680223 7th Order "The Lake of Memory" EP on Allmusic.com]</ref> was issued on the Big Island Sounds<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigisland.hawaii-networks.com |title=Big Island Sounds & Entertainment Home Page |publisher=Bigisland.hawaii-networks.com |date=2015-07-01 |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> label in 2007 (although 7th Order had been in existence for several years by that time).<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/7th_order Rate Your Music - 7th Order biography]</ref>
'''7th Order''' is an American [[rock and roll|rock & roll]] band whose debut extended play CD release, ''The Lake of Memory'',<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-lake-of-memory-mw0001680223 7th Order "The Lake of Memory" EP on Allmusic.com]</ref> was issued on the Big Island Sounds<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigisland.hawaii-networks.com |title=Big Island Sounds & Entertainment Home Page |publisher=Bigisland.hawaii-networks.com |date=July 1, 2015 |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> label in 2007 (although 7th Order had been in existence for several years by that time).<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/7th_order Rate Your Music – 7th Order biography]</ref>
The band is led by [[vocalist]] and [[songwriter]] Daniel Jones<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/artist/6264390-Daniel-Jones-27 Daniel Jones on Discogs]</ref><ref>[http://danieljones.yolasite.com/ Daniel Jones on Yolasite]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://musanica.com/artists/daniel-jones-1 |title=Daniel Jones on Musanica Internet Music Database |access-date=2015-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226072153/http://musanica.com/artists/daniel-jones-1 |archive-date=2015-12-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and is notable for having been assisted by veteran British [[guitarist]] [[Martin Pugh]]<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/445541-Martin-Pugh Martin Pugh on Discogs]</ref> (of [[Steamhammer (band)|Steamhammer]], [[Armageddon (British band)|Armageddon]] and [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/martin-pugh-mn0001565663/credits "The Rod Stewart Album"]), drummer Tim Kelliher,<ref>[http://www.randyhansen.com/biography Randy Hansen's Machine Gun Bio (w/ Tim Kelliher)]</ref><ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/566673-Randy-Hansen Randy Hansen (Tim Kelliher) on Discogs]</ref> (of [[Randy Hansen]]'s Machine Gun), and guitarist [[Geoff Thorpe]]<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=KNrV3iQ_qrIC&pg=PA324&lpg=PA324&dq=%22geoff+thorpe%22+%22the+lake+of+memory%22&source=bl&ots=dU-L3jczIe&sig=P6igimLwFwgcGisz0YFrdC5IKTs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDEQ6AEwA2oVChMIoN-46c_4yAIVRMtjCh3gaAr2#v=onepage&q=%22geoff%20thorpe%22%20%22the%20lake%20of%20memory%22&f=false "Metal: The Definitive Guide" - VR's Geoff Thorpe sits in with 7th Order]</ref><ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/937037-Geoff-Thorpe Geoff Thorpe on Discogs]</ref><ref>[http://www.viciousrumors.com/band VR's Geoff Thorpe sits in with 7th Order]</ref> (of [[Vicious Rumors]]). Reviewers have recognized their particular sound as reminiscent of blues-rock bands like [[The Rolling Stones]] and [[The Yardbirds]], with progressive undertones ala [[Led Zeppelin]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1639434422982915.1073741828.1634519870141037&type=3 7th Order reviews]</ref>
The band is led by vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter Daniel Jones<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/artist/6264390-Daniel-Jones-27 Daniel Jones on Discogs]</ref><ref>[http://danieljones.yolasite.com/ Daniel Jones on Yolasite]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://musanica.com/artists/daniel-jones-1 |title=Daniel Jones on Musanica Internet Music Database |access-date=December 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226072153/http://musanica.com/artists/daniel-jones-1 |archive-date=December 26, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and is notable for having been assisted by veteran British guitarist [[Martin Pugh]]<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/445541-Martin-Pugh Martin Pugh on Discogs]</ref> (of [[Steamhammer (band)|Steamhammer]], [[Armageddon (British band)|Armageddon]] and "The Rod Stewart Album"), drummer Tim Kelliher,<ref>[http://www.randyhansen.com/biography Randy Hansen's Machine Gun Bio (w/ Tim Kelliher)]</ref><ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/566673-Randy-Hansen Randy Hansen (Tim Kelliher) on Discogs]</ref> (of [[Randy Hansen]]'s Machine Gun), and guitarist [[Geoff Thorpe]]<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=KNrV3iQ_qrIC&dq=%22geoff+thorpe%22+%22the+lake+of+memory%22&pg=PA324 "Metal: The Definitive Guide" – VR's Geoff Thorpe sits in with 7th Order]</ref><ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/937037-Geoff-Thorpe Geoff Thorpe on Discogs]</ref><ref>[http://www.viciousrumors.com/band VR's Geoff Thorpe sits in with 7th Order]</ref> (of [[Vicious Rumors]]). Reviewers have recognized their particular sound as reminiscent of blues-rock bands like [[The Rolling Stones]] and [[The Yardbirds]], with progressive undertones ala [[Led Zeppelin]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1639434422982915.1073741828.1634519870141037&type=3 7th Order reviews]</ref>


As of October 16, 2015 - 7th Order was the number one Rock & Roll artist for the [[State of Hawaii]] on the [[Reverb Nation]] web site.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reverbnation.com/7thorder |title=7th Order |publisher=ReverbNation |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref>
As of October 16, 2015 – 7th Order was the number one Rock & Roll artist for the [[State of Hawaii]] on the [[Reverb Nation]] web site.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reverbnation.com/7thorder |title=7th Order |publisher=ReverbNation |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
7th Order's pre-history began in [[Hawaii]], on the [[Honolulu]] rock & roll club scene. Jones (who was born in [[Page, Arizona]] and spent the early part of his childhood in [[Fresno, California]]) and Thorpe (who was born and spent the early part of his childhood in [[Los Angeles, California]])<ref name="7thorder.tripod.com">[http://7thorder.tripod.com/7th_Order_history.html 7th Order interview on KAHU 91.7 FM Radio]</ref> had met in a Honolulu elementary school in the 1960s, where they developed an interest in the rock & roll music of the era<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/album/7th-order-radio-interviews-more-20764491 7th Order – Band History]</ref> - and after spending some time in the late 70's on the local club circuit, they separately undertook music careers that eventually took them to various parts of [[North America]] (and in Thorpe's case, resulted in significant worldwide success with his band, Vicious Rumors).<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/vicious-rumors-mn0000199163/biography Vicious Rumors Biography on allmusic.com]</ref> 7th Order later evolved from studio sessions Jones had organized in [[California]]/[[Washington (state)|Washington]] beginning in the 1990s.<ref name="myspace.com">[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/album/7th-order-radio-interviews-more-20764491 7th Order – Radio Interviews and Broadcasts]</ref> In various radio interviews, Jones has identified the band's musical influences to be the [[blues]]/[[rock and roll]] innovators of the 1950s and 1960s.<ref>[https://plus.google.com/+7thOrderofficial/about/ Google - About 7th Order]</ref> In one particular interview on the [[Netherlands]]' Radio Heemskerk,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioheemskerk.nl/ |title=Heemskerk FM - Lokale Radio Omroep voor Heemskerk en de regio - Luid en duidelijk |publisher=Radioheemskerk.nl |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> in August 2003,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.markfromholland.com/interviews.php?intID=101 |title=Mark from Holland : Interview with Jakko Jakszyk (Rapid Eye Movement, Level 42, 21st Century Schizoid Band) - October 12, 2003 |publisher=Markfromholland.com |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> Jones discussed spending several years playing in various bands around the US, prior to 7th Order's formation, and having crossed paths with established members of the rock and roll scene like [[Jesse Ed Davis]], [[Mick Taylor]], [[B.B. King]], [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]], [[Stevie Ray Vaughan]], [[Roger McGuinn]], [[Eric Clapton]] and others.<ref name="myspace.com"/> With Jones acting as band leader, songwriter, and producer - Thorpe and Pugh flew in from California to help out with the very first 7th Order demo recording sessions in Seattle, WA. in December 2001 (and were possibly considered band members during the early stages of the band's development).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/song/wnti-radio-hackettstown-nj-2004-7th-order-interview-113879751-129444372 |title=7th Order Radio Interview |publisher=Myspace.com |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref>
7th Order's pre-history began in [[Hawaii]], on the [[Honolulu]] rock & roll club scene. Jones (who was born in [[Page, Arizona]] and spent the early part of his childhood in [[Fresno, California]]) and Thorpe (who was born and spent the early part of his childhood in [[Los Angeles, California]])<ref name="7thorder.tripod.com">[http://7thorder.tripod.com/7th_Order_history.html 7th Order interview on KAHU 91.7 FM Radio]</ref> had met in a Honolulu elementary school in the 1960s, where they developed an interest in the rock & roll music of the era.<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/album/7th-order-radio-interviews-more-20764491 7th Order – Band History]</ref> After spending some time in the late 70's on the local club circuit, they separately undertook music careers that eventually took them to various parts of [[North America]] (and in Thorpe's case, resulted in significant worldwide success with his band, Vicious Rumors).<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/vicious-rumors-mn0000199163/biography Vicious Rumors Biography on allmusic.com]</ref> 7th Order later evolved from studio sessions Jones had organized in [[California]]/[[Washington (state)|Washington]] beginning in the 1990s.<ref name="myspace.com">[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/album/7th-order-radio-interviews-more-20764491 7th Order – Radio Interviews and Broadcasts]</ref> In various radio interviews, Jones has identified the band's musical influences to be the [[blues]]/[[rock and roll]] innovators of the 1950s and 1960s.<ref>[https://plus.google.com/+7thOrderofficial/about/ Google – About 7th Order]</ref> In one particular interview on the [[Netherlands]]' Radio Heemskerk,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioheemskerk.nl/ |title=Heemskerk FM – Lokale Radio Omroep voor Heemskerk en de regio – Luid en duidelijk |publisher=Radioheemskerk.nl |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> in August 2003,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.markfromholland.com/interviews.php?intID=101 |title=Mark from Holland : Interview with Jakko Jakszyk (Rapid Eye Movement, Level 42, 21st Century Schizoid Band) – October 12, 2003 |publisher=Markfromholland.com |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> Jones discussed spending several years playing in various bands around the US, prior to 7th Order's formation, and having crossed paths with established members of the rock and roll scene like [[Jesse Ed Davis]], [[Randy California]], [[Mick Taylor]], [[B.B. King]], [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]], [[Stevie Ray Vaughan]], [[Roger McGuinn]], [[Eric Clapton]] and others.<ref name="myspace.com" /> With Jones acting as band leader, songwriter, and producer – Thorpe and Pugh flew in from California to help out with the very first 7th Order demo recording sessions in Seattle, WA. in December 2001 (and were possibly considered band members during the early stages of the band's development).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/song/wnti-radio-hackettstown-nj-2004-7th-order-interview-113879751-129444372 |title=7th Order Radio Interview |publisher=Myspace.com |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref>


While 7th Order had received worldwide recognition via radio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.romislokus.com/eng/playlists.html |title=Adventures In Plasticland |publisher=Romislokus.com |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ars2.pl/start.php?co=radio&prezentuj=tak&id_audycji=60 |title=281 (441) 04.05.2004 : J.STRAUSS, 7TH ORDER, REPORTAŻ, CLAUDIA QUINTET, GUAPO|publisher=Ars2.pl |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> and TV<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcFhQBT5h_Q 7th Order live on Seattle TV]</ref> exposure since their August 2003 radio debut (on "The Mickster's Dangerous Rock & Roll Show" on WNTI-FM in Hackettstown, NJ) ,<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/album/7th-order-radio-interviews-more-20764491 7th Order – "The Lake of Memory" Radio Debut, WNTI 08/03]</ref> their progress may have been impacted by several non-band related matters. Jones once commented in a radio interview: "My 23 year old son passed away in November of 2004...and that is something you don't just bounce back from in a few weeks. I then returned to Hawaii, and the band was just going to have to wait until I could deal with a few things".<ref name="7thorder.tripod.com"/> Consequently, 7th Order appears to have then decided to delay release of their debut CD, ''The Lake of Memory'' (the title song reportedly having been inspired by the writings of Austrian philosopher [[Rudolf Steiner]]),<ref name="myspace.com"/><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=GO2gAAw6D1kCQjCNENcMg2OaNjPEMEtHXh8JiAJWtoxg&sig2=gUgFeGdDweM0RHA5hTLpQg R. Steiner, "Staying Connected"]</ref> but they also had to withstand yet another tragic setback when their management consultant and longtime friend, Steven B. Williams, was murdered on a boat off of [[Santa Catalina Island, California]] in May 2006<ref>[http://www.westword.com/news/harvey-morrow-convicted-of-murdering-legendary-denver-dj-steven-b-williams-5839783 'Harvey Morrow convicted of murdering legendary Denver DJ Steven B. Williams"]</ref> (Williams had previously been a successful rock radio DJ on stations such as [[Denver]]'s [[KBPI]] and [[Honolulu]]'s [[KIKI (AM)]]) - the CD release eventually took place in October 2007.<ref>[http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/7thorder 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" Release Date: 2007]</ref> The one constant, as far as personnel was concerned, was Jones (who wrote and sang all of the band's material) - with guests Pugh and Thorpe on guitars & bass, Tim Kelliher on drums, and various session players.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/4111208-7th-Order 7th Order band members (on Discogs)]</ref>
While 7th Order had received worldwide recognition via radio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.romislokus.com/eng/playlists.html |title=Adventures In Plasticland |publisher=Romislokus.com |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ars2.pl/start.php?co=radio&prezentuj=tak&id_audycji=60 |title=281 (441) 4 May 2004 : J.STRAUSS, 7TH ORDER, REPORTAŻ, CLAUDIA QUINTET, GUAPO|publisher=Ars2.pl |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> and TV<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcFhQBT5h_Q 7th Order live on Seattle TV]</ref> exposure since their August 2003 radio debut (on "The Mickster's Dangerous Rock & Roll Show" on WNTI-FM in Hackettstown, NJ),<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/album/7th-order-radio-interviews-more-20764491 7th Order – "The Lake of Memory" Radio Debut, WNTI 08/03]</ref> their progress may have been impacted by several non-band related matters. Jones once commented in a radio interview: "My 23 year old son passed away in November of 2004...and that is something you don't just bounce back from in a few weeks. I then returned to Hawaii, and the band was just going to have to wait until I could deal with a few things".<ref name="7thorder.tripod.com" /> Consequently, 7th Order appears to have then decided to delay release of their debut CD, ''The Lake of Memory''<ref>[https://www.45worlds.com/cdalbum/cd/bis1001 7th Order – The Lake Of Memory EP (CD) at 45worlds.com]</ref> (the title song reportedly having been inspired by the writings of Austrian philosopher [[Rudolf Steiner]]),<ref name="myspace.com" /><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=GO2gAAw6D1kCQjCNENcMg2OaNjPEMEtHXh8JiAJWtoxg R. Steiner, "Staying Connected"]</ref> but they also had to withstand yet another tragic setback when their management consultant and longtime friend, Steven B. Williams, was murdered on a boat off of [[Santa Catalina Island, California]] in May 2006<ref>[http://www.westword.com/news/harvey-morrow-convicted-of-murdering-legendary-denver-dj-steven-b-williams-5839783 'Harvey Morrow convicted of murdering legendary Denver DJ Steven B. Williams"]</ref> (Williams had previously been a successful rock radio DJ on stations such as [[Denver]]'s [[KBPI]] and [[Honolulu]]'s [[KIKI (AM)]]) – the CD release eventually took place in October 2007.<ref>[http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/7thorder 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" Release Date: 2007]</ref> The one constant, as far as personnel was concerned, was Jones (who wrote and sang all of the band's material) – with guests Pugh and Thorpe on guitars & bass, Tim Kelliher on drums, and various session players.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/4111208-7th-Order 7th Order band members (on Discogs)]</ref>


Upon having changed their home base to the Hawaiian Islands, the band has shown some interest in supporting benefits and community causes. A broadcast in May 2009 originating from [[KKCR]] radio on the Hawaiian island of [[Kauai]] featured several station ID promos (done by band founder Jones, who was introduced as "...of 7th Order"), recorded for one of the station's yearly "fund drives".<ref name="myspace.com"/> Members also autographed and donated copies of ''The Lake of Memory'' CD for attendees of a benefit motorcycle run for [http://www.aseltine.org/ Aseltine School], a school that "helps meet the educational needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students from throughout [[San Diego County]]" in [[San Diego, California]] - held on July 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://myspace.com/ridetotheraces |title=Ride Races (ridetotheraces) on Myspace |publisher=Myspace.com |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> Additionally, after the death of guitarist [[Ronnie Montrose]] in 2012,<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ronnie-montroses-death-ruled-a-suicide-20120410 Ronnie Montrose's Death Ruled a Suicide]</ref> the 7th Order home page <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.7thorder.com/index_backup.html |title=7th Order home page, 2012 |access-date=2016-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701203010/http://www.7thorder.com/index_backup.html |archive-date=2016-07-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> encouraged fans to support the "Concert For Ronnie Montrose" - a memorial concert event (featuring a re-formed [[Montrose_(band)|Montrose]] with [[Sammy Hagar]] and [[Joe Satriani]], as well as performances by [[Neal Schon]] and [[Steve Smith (American musician)|Steve Smith]] of [[Journey_(band)|Journey]] and many others) held at The Grand Ballroom at the [[Regency Center]], [[San Francisco]], CA, USA on April 27, 2012.<ref>[https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ronnie-montrose-tribute-concert-coming-dvd-december “A Concert For Ronnie Montrose–A Celebration of his life in music” Guitar World October 24, 2013]</ref>
Upon having changed their home base to the Hawaiian Islands, the band has shown some interest in supporting benefits and community causes. A broadcast in May 2009 originating from [[KKCR]] radio on the Hawaiian island of [[Kauai]] featured several station ID promos (done by band founder Jones, who was introduced as "...of 7th Order"), recorded for one of the station's yearly "fund drives".<ref name="myspace.com" /> Members also autographed and donated copies of ''The Lake of Memory'' CD for attendees of a benefit motorcycle run for Aseltine School, a school that "helps meet the educational needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students from throughout [[San Diego County]]" in [[San Diego, California]] – held on July 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://myspace.com/ridetotheraces |title=Ride Races (ridetotheraces) on Myspace |publisher=Myspace.com |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> Additionally, after the death of guitarist [[Ronnie Montrose]] in 2012,<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ronnie-montroses-death-ruled-a-suicide-20120410 Ronnie Montrose's Death Ruled a Suicide]</ref> the 7th Order home page <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.7thorder.com/index_backup.html |title=7th Order home page, 2012 |access-date=June 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701203010/http://www.7thorder.com/index_backup.html |archive-date=July 1, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> encouraged fans to support the "Concert For Ronnie Montrose" – a memorial concert event (featuring a re-formed [[Montrose (band)|Montrose]]) held at The Grand Ballroom at the [[Regency Center]], [[San Francisco]], CA, USA on April 27, 2012.<ref>[https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ronnie-montrose-tribute-concert-coming-dvd-december "A Concert For Ronnie Montrose–A Celebration of his life in music" Guitar World October 24, 2013]</ref> The band has also recently posted on Facebook that they are releasing their own tribute to guitarist Montrose, a cover of a song titled "Voyager" (written by Montrose and vocalist [[Davey Pattison]]) – to benefit [[Sweet Relief Musicians Fund]].<ref>[https://www.sweetrelief.org/news/7th-orders-tribute-to-the-late-ronnie-montrose-to-support-sweet-relief 7th Order – 7th Order's tribute to the late Ronnie Montrose to support Sweet Relief]</ref> <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/videos/1105064689852231/ 7th Order – "Voyager" Ronnie Montrose tribute, benefiting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund]</ref>


The title track from the second 7th Order "extended play" CD single release, 2011's ''Road to [[Yerevan]]'' (a band original written by Jones/Pugh), was played and discussed extensively on radio shows on [[RTRFM]] in [[Perth|Perth, Australia]]:,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtrfm.com.au/shows/brainbloodvolume |title=Brain, Blood, Volume « RTRFM / The Sound Alternative |publisher=Rtrfm.com.au |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> [[CKWR]] in [[Ontario, Canada]], FM 93.8 in [[Johannesburg, South Africa]]<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/song/road-to-yerevan-fm-93.8-johannesburg-south-africa-114472235-130137476 7th Order broadcast on 93.8 Johannesburg, South Africa]</ref> and [[WXPJ|WNTI]]-FM in [[Hackettstown, NJ]] (US).<ref>[http://blindman.fr.yuku.com/topic/29547/Rockit-Science-919-WNTI-hackettstown-NJ Rock-it Science 91.9 WNTI Hackettstown NJ]</ref>
The title track from the second 7th Order "extended play" CD single release, 2011's ''Road to [[Yerevan]]'' (a band original written by Jones/Pugh), was played and discussed extensively on radio shows on [[RTRFM]] in [[Perth]], Australia:,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtrfm.com.au/shows/brainbloodvolume |title=Brain, Blood, Volume « RTRFM / The Sound Alternative |publisher=Rtrfm.com.au |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> [[CKWR]] in [[Ontario, Canada]], FM 93.8 in [[Johannesburg, South Africa]]<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/song/road-to-yerevan-fm-93.8-johannesburg-south-africa-114472235-130137476 7th Order broadcast on 93.8 Johannesburg, South Africa]</ref> and [[WXPJ|WNTI]]-FM in [[Hackettstown, NJ]] (US).<ref>[http://blindman.fr.yuku.com/topic/29547/Rockit-Science-919-WNTI-hackettstown-NJ Rock-it Science 91.9 WNTI Hackettstown NJ]</ref>


==Current activities==
== Current activities ==
The [[ASCAP]] database<ref>[https://mobile.ascap.com/aceclient/AceWeb/#ace/search/performer/7th%20Order ASCAP Database, 7th Order Songs]</ref> may show evidence of what the future may hold for the band, as it lists several Jones compositions that are not on any 7th Order CD's. It therefore seems possible that these previously unknown songs may be destined for a future 7th Order release (as mentioned on DJ Stan Hilborn's show on CKWR Radio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/adventuresinplasticland |title=Radio Show: Adventures In Plasticland (adventuresinplasticland) on Myspace |publisher=Myspace.com |date=2013-06-16 |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> in March 2012).
The [[ASCAP]] database<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mobile.ascap.com/aceclient/AceWeb/#ace/search/performer/7th%20Order |title=ASCAP Database, 7th Order Songs |access-date=December 13, 2016 |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106040548/https://mobile.ascap.com/aceclient/AceWeb/#ace/search/performer/7th%20Order |url-status=dead }}</ref> may show evidence of what the future may hold for the band, as it lists several Jones compositions that are not on any 7th Order CD's. It therefore seems possible that these previously unknown songs may be destined for a future 7th Order release (as mentioned on DJ Stan Hilborn's show on CKWR Radio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/adventuresinplasticland |title=Radio Show: Adventures In Plasticland (adventuresinplasticland) on Myspace |publisher=Myspace.com |date=June 16, 2013 |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> in March 2012).


In May 2015, the 7th Order web site announced a new compilation/career retrospective "mixed media" CD (audio and video) release titled ''The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13'',<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/7th-Order-The-Initiates-Journey-2003-13/release/7555040 7th Order – The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13 (CD) at Discogs]</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.7thorder.com/ |title=7th Order Home Page |publisher=7thorder.com |date= |accessdate=2015-11-04}}</ref> which has been available worldwide since June 2015.<ref>[http://bigisland.hawaii-networks.com/ 7th Order's "The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13" available from Big Island Sounds]</ref> The new CD subsequently received regular airplay on numerous radio stations around the world, including Radio Italia ([[Milan]], [[Italy]]),<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Raffaella-Piccirillo-100788683321836/ Raffaella Piccirillo's "Brucia di invidia, solo grandi successi!" on Radio Italia DJ]</ref> [[KKUP]] Radio<ref>[http://doncampau.podomatic.com/ Playlist incl 7th Order on "No Pigeonholes", KKUP]</ref> ([[Cupertino, California]]), [[WLOY (college station)|WLOY]] at [[Loyola University Maryland]], [[WSOU]] at [[Seton Hall University]] in [[South Orange]], [[NJ]], Channel Radio ([[Kent, England]])<ref>[http://www.channelradio.co.uk/shows-staturday-selection/ Channel Radio - Saturday Selection]</ref> and [http://radio-marabu.de/wordpress/category/shows/feed/ Radio Marabu] ([[Berlin, Germany]]).<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/ 7th Order – Official Facebook Page]</ref>
In May 2015, the 7th Order web site announced a new compilation/career retrospective "mixed media" CD (audio and video) release titled ''The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13'',<ref>[https://www.45worlds.com/cdalbum/cd/bis1003 7th Order – The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13 (CD) at 45worlds.com]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/7th-Order-The-Initiates-Journey-2003-13/release/7555040 7th Order – The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13 (CD) at Discogs]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.7thorder.com/ |title=7th Order Home Page |publisher=7thorder.com |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> which has been available worldwide since June 2015.<ref>[http://bigisland.hawaii-networks.com/ 7th Order's "The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13" available from Big Island Sounds]</ref> The new CD subsequently received regular airplay on numerous radio stations around the world, including Radio Italia ([[Milan]], [[Italy]]),<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Raffaella-Piccirillo-100788683321836/ Raffaella Piccirillo's "Brucia di invidia, solo grandi successi!" on Radio Italia DJ]</ref> [[KKUP]] Radio<ref>[http://doncampau.podomatic.com/ Playlist incl 7th Order on "No Pigeonholes", KKUP]</ref> ([[Cupertino, California]]), [[KWTF]] 88.1 FM in [[Bodega Bay]], California,<ref>[https://myspace.com/7th_order/music/songs 7th Order Radio Broadcasts on MySpace]</ref> WPIR at [[Pratt Institute]] in [[Brooklyn]], NY, [[WVPH]] 90.3 in [[Piscataway, New Jersey]], Channel Radio ([[Kent, England]])<ref>[http://www.channelradio.co.uk/shows-staturday-selection/ Channel Radio – Saturday Selection]</ref> and Radio Marabu ([[Berlin, Germany]]).<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/ 7th Order – Official Facebook Page]</ref>


On December 17, 2016, the "Adventures in Plasticland" radio show on 98.5 CKWR-FM in Ontario, Canada featured a 7th Order 15th anniversary special, that included an interview as well as an airing of the band's first ever demo recording session in Seattle, December 2001.<ref>[http://www.7thorder.com The 7th Order Home Page]</ref> The press release on 7th Order's [[Facebook]] page stated that this would be a one time only opportunity for followers of the band to hear these sessions.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband 7th Order's Facebook Page]</ref>
On December 17, 2016, the "Adventures in Plasticland" radio show on 98.5 CKWR-FM in Ontario, Canada featured a 7th Order 15th anniversary special, that included an interview as well as an airing of the band's first ever demo recording session in Seattle, December 2001.<ref>[http://www.7thorder.com/ The 7th Order Home Page]</ref> The press release on 7th Order's [[Facebook]] page stated that this would be a one time only opportunity for followers of the band to hear these sessions.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband 7th Order's Facebook Page]</ref>


Daniel Jones stated that new 7th Order songs were currently being written, in a [[Skype]] broadcast interview - on a New York City based show hosted by Dave Darin in February 2017<ref>[http://davedarin.com/110415.asp The Dave Darin Show]</ref>
Daniel Jones stated that new 7th Order songs were currently being written, in a [[Skype]] broadcast interview – on a New York City based show hosted by Dave Darin in February 2017<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://davedarin.com/110415.asp |title=The Dave Darin Show |access-date=March 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321081739/http://davedarin.com/110415.asp |archive-date=March 21, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
During the last week of September 2017, 7th Order's Facebook, [[Instagram]] and [[Twitter]] pages began announcing that the band would be acknowledging the 10th anniversary of the release of their "The Lake of Memory" CD (which was released on October 1, 2007) by temporarily posting a downloadable, free version of the entire CD (with a bonus track, a studio outtake of the 7th Order song "Lazarus") - available from their Facebook page.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/posts/1935646236695064 7th Order's FB 10th anniv. announcement]</ref>


During a radio broadcast on [[Nyack College]]'s [[WNYK]] Radio in [[Nyack, New York]] in December 2017, the announcer stated that new music from 7th Order was being worked on for a 2019 release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc2bMQqlYOb/ WNYK Warrior Radio on Instagram]</ref> New music from the band was also discussed in an interview with band leader Jones in an interview on England's Channel 1 Radio on February 3, 2018.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/photos/a.1660906144169076.1073741829.1634519870141037/1993476234245397/?type=3&theater 7th Order interview on Channel 1 Radio]</ref>
During the last week of September 2017, 7th Order's Facebook, [[Instagram]] and [[Twitter]] pages began announcing that the band would be acknowledging the 10th anniversary of the release of their "The Lake of Memory" CD (which was released on October 1, 2007) by temporarily posting a downloadable, free version of the entire CD (with a bonus track, a studio outtake of the 7th Order song "Lazarus") – available from their Facebook page.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/posts/1935646236695064 7th Order's FB 10th anniv. announcement]</ref>


During a radio broadcast on [[Nyack College]]'s [[WNYK]] Radio in [[Nyack, New York]] in December 2017, the announcer stated that new music from 7th Order was being worked on for a 2019 release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc2bMQqlYOb/ WNYK Warrior Radio on Instagram]</ref> New music from the band was also discussed in an interview with band leader Jones in an interview on England's Channel 1 Radio on February 3, 2018.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/photos/a.1660906144169076.1073741829.1634519870141037/1993476234245397/?type=3&theater 7th Order interview on Channel 1 Radio]</ref>
On October 8th 2019, the band posted an announcement about new personnel on their Facebook page, and referenced delays in getting new music out due in part to the [[2018 lower Puna eruption]] near their homes on the Big Island of Hawaii - as well as issues with their [[performing rights organization]], ASCAP.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/posts/2387256774867339 7th Order's FB new personnel announcement]</ref>


On October 8, 2019, the band posted an announcement about new personnel on their Facebook page, and referenced delays in getting new music out due in part to the [[2018 lower Puna eruption]] near their homes on the Big Island of Hawaii – as well as issues with their [[performing rights organization]], ASCAP.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/posts/2387256774867339 7th Order's FB new personnel announcement]</ref> Other Social Media posts in 2019 and 2020 on the band's pages indicate that band leader Jones has been hosting a weekly Rock and Roll radio show called "The Volcano Chronicles"<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheVolcanoChron "The Volcano Chronicles" radio show with Daniel Jones of 7th Order on KNKR 96.1 Kohala Radio on Twitter]</ref> (which has on occasion featured special guests like [[Charlie Musselwhite]], [[Jon Anderson]], [[Gene Parsons]], [[Linda Gail Lewis]], [[Deborah Bonham]], [[Richie Furay]], [[Rick Wakeman]], [[Fito de la Parra]] and other well known artists)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRh4qiPazf/ Volcano Chronicles Interviews]</ref> on [[KNKR]] 96.1 FM on the [[Big Island (Hawaii)|Big Island]] of Hawaii.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYlM4MPn50/ Daniel Jones of 7th Order hosts "The Volcano Chronicles" radio show on KNKR 96.1 FM Kohala]</ref> – in addition to his having done some production work with well known British bassist [[Louis Cennamo]] (of [[The Herd (UK band)|The Herd]], [[Renaissance (band)|Renaissance]], [[Colosseum (band)|Colosseum]], [[Steamhammer (band)|Steamhammer]], [[Armageddon (A&M band)|Armageddon]], [[Illusion (UK band)|Illusion]]).<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/videos/1330940403745538/ 7th Order's Daniel Jones helps produce recent videos by Louis Cennamo]</ref>
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==Discography==

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== Discography ==
'''''The Lake of Memory''''' (EP)
'''''The Lake of Memory''''' (EP)
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#"The Lake of Memory" - 7:38
#"The Lake of Memory" – 7:38
#"Lazarus" - 4:48
#"Lazarus" – 4:48
#"Force of Nature Comes Down" - 3:40
#"Force of Nature Comes Down" – 3:40


*All titles: (Jones) 2003-05©7th Order Songs ASCAP
*All titles: (Jones) 2003-05©7th Order Songs ASCAP
*Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh and Geoff Thorpe
*Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh and Geoff Thorpe
*A "limited edition" release (only 300 copies pressed)<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/7thOrderband/posts/499538688302267 7th Order – Official Facebook Page, "The Lake Of Memory" CD]</ref>
*2007℗Big Island Sounds
*2007℗Big Island Sounds


'''''Road to Yerevan''''' (EP)
'''''Road to Yerevan''''' (EP)
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#"Road to Yerevan" (Jones, Pugh) - 8:08
#"Road to Yerevan" (Jones, Pugh) – 8:08
#"Powderkeg" (Jones) - 3:15
#"Powderkeg" (Jones) – 3:15
#"Live Acoustic Medley" - 2:58
#"Live Acoustic Medley" – 2:58


*Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh
*Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh
*2011℗Big Island Sounds
*2011℗Big Island Sounds


'''''The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13'''''
'''''The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13'''''
(career retrospective, enhanced "mixed media" CD)
(career retrospective, enhanced "mixed media" CD)
# "Force of Nature Comes Down" (Jones) (Orig. Studio Mix) 3:43
# "Force of Nature Comes Down" (Jones) (Orig. Studio Mix) 3:43
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*2015℗Big Island Sounds


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [https://lccn.loc.gov/2004586482 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" The Library of Congress entry]
* [https://lccn.loc.gov/2004586482 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" The Library of Congress entry]
* [https://lccn.loc.gov/2017609363 7th Order's "The Initiate's Journey: 2003–13" The Library of Congress entry]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/4111208-7th-Order 7th Order on Discogs]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/4111208-7th-Order 7th Order on Discogs]
* [http://www.weht.net/7th_Order.html 7th Order on "Whatever Happened To?"] whet.net
* [http://www.weht.net/7th_Order.html 7th Order on "Whatever Happened To?"] whet.net
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* [http://www.rockmetal.pl/wiesci.html?news_id=8598_Gitarzysta_Vicious_Rumors_na_singlu_7th_Order Gitarzysta Vicious Rumors na singlu 7th Order] 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" brings Vicious Rumors' Geoff Thorpe together with British guitarist Martin Pugh
* [http://www.rockmetal.pl/wiesci.html?news_id=8598_Gitarzysta_Vicious_Rumors_na_singlu_7th_Order Gitarzysta Vicious Rumors na singlu 7th Order] 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" brings Vicious Rumors' Geoff Thorpe together with British guitarist Martin Pugh
* [http://www.rock.co.za/rockit/playlist051221.html The Rockit Scientists] Armageddon & Steamhammer guitarist Martin Pugh joins 7th Order in the studio
* [http://www.rock.co.za/rockit/playlist051221.html The Rockit Scientists] Armageddon & Steamhammer guitarist Martin Pugh joins 7th Order in the studio
* [https://rockfestonmix938fm.wordpress.com/category/news/page/11/ Steamhammer's Martin Pugh sits in with 7th Order - "David Blood on Mix 98"]
* [https://rockfestonmix938fm.wordpress.com/category/news/page/11/ Steamhammer's Martin Pugh sits in with 7th Order – "David Blood on Mix 98"]
* [http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/vicious-rumors-guitarist-guests-on-7th-order-single/ blabbermouth.net - VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Guests On 7TH ORDER Single]
* [http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/vicious-rumors-guitarist-guests-on-7th-order-single/ blabbermouth.net – VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Guests On 7TH ORDER Single]
* [https://fortheloveofbands.com/2020/07/06/7th-orders-tribute-to-the-late-ronnie-montrose-to-support-sweet-relief-musicians-fund/ 7th Order’s tribute to the late Ronnie Montrose to support Sweet Relief Musicians Fund]

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7th Order
7th Order "The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13"
7th Order "The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13"
Background information
OriginUnited States
GenresRock and roll, blues rock, progressive rock, indie rock
Years active2001–present
LabelsBig Island Sounds
Website7thorder.com

7th Order is an American rock & roll band whose debut extended play CD release, The Lake of Memory,[1] was issued on the Big Island Sounds[2] label in 2007 (although 7th Order had been in existence for several years by that time).[3] The band is led by vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter Daniel Jones[4][5][6] and is notable for having been assisted by veteran British guitarist Martin Pugh[7] (of Steamhammer, Armageddon and "The Rod Stewart Album"), drummer Tim Kelliher,[8][9] (of Randy Hansen's Machine Gun), and guitarist Geoff Thorpe[10][11][12] (of Vicious Rumors). Reviewers have recognized their particular sound as reminiscent of blues-rock bands like The Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds, with progressive undertones ala Led Zeppelin.[13]

As of October 16, 2015 – 7th Order was the number one Rock & Roll artist for the State of Hawaii on the Reverb Nation web site.[14]

History

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7th Order's pre-history began in Hawaii, on the Honolulu rock & roll club scene. Jones (who was born in Page, Arizona and spent the early part of his childhood in Fresno, California) and Thorpe (who was born and spent the early part of his childhood in Los Angeles, California)[15] had met in a Honolulu elementary school in the 1960s, where they developed an interest in the rock & roll music of the era.[16] After spending some time in the late 70's on the local club circuit, they separately undertook music careers that eventually took them to various parts of North America (and in Thorpe's case, resulted in significant worldwide success with his band, Vicious Rumors).[17] 7th Order later evolved from studio sessions Jones had organized in California/Washington beginning in the 1990s.[18] In various radio interviews, Jones has identified the band's musical influences to be the blues/rock and roll innovators of the 1950s and 1960s.[19] In one particular interview on the Netherlands' Radio Heemskerk,[20] in August 2003,[21] Jones discussed spending several years playing in various bands around the US, prior to 7th Order's formation, and having crossed paths with established members of the rock and roll scene like Jesse Ed Davis, Randy California, Mick Taylor, B.B. King, Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Roger McGuinn, Eric Clapton and others.[18] With Jones acting as band leader, songwriter, and producer – Thorpe and Pugh flew in from California to help out with the very first 7th Order demo recording sessions in Seattle, WA. in December 2001 (and were possibly considered band members during the early stages of the band's development).[22]

While 7th Order had received worldwide recognition via radio[23][24] and TV[25] exposure since their August 2003 radio debut (on "The Mickster's Dangerous Rock & Roll Show" on WNTI-FM in Hackettstown, NJ),[26] their progress may have been impacted by several non-band related matters. Jones once commented in a radio interview: "My 23 year old son passed away in November of 2004...and that is something you don't just bounce back from in a few weeks. I then returned to Hawaii, and the band was just going to have to wait until I could deal with a few things".[15] Consequently, 7th Order appears to have then decided to delay release of their debut CD, The Lake of Memory[27] (the title song reportedly having been inspired by the writings of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner),[18][28] but they also had to withstand yet another tragic setback when their management consultant and longtime friend, Steven B. Williams, was murdered on a boat off of Santa Catalina Island, California in May 2006[29] (Williams had previously been a successful rock radio DJ on stations such as Denver's KBPI and Honolulu's KIKI (AM)) – the CD release eventually took place in October 2007.[30] The one constant, as far as personnel was concerned, was Jones (who wrote and sang all of the band's material) – with guests Pugh and Thorpe on guitars & bass, Tim Kelliher on drums, and various session players.[31]

Upon having changed their home base to the Hawaiian Islands, the band has shown some interest in supporting benefits and community causes. A broadcast in May 2009 originating from KKCR radio on the Hawaiian island of Kauai featured several station ID promos (done by band founder Jones, who was introduced as "...of 7th Order"), recorded for one of the station's yearly "fund drives".[18] Members also autographed and donated copies of The Lake of Memory CD for attendees of a benefit motorcycle run for Aseltine School, a school that "helps meet the educational needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students from throughout San Diego County" in San Diego, California – held on July 22, 2011.[32] Additionally, after the death of guitarist Ronnie Montrose in 2012,[33] the 7th Order home page [34] encouraged fans to support the "Concert For Ronnie Montrose" – a memorial concert event (featuring a re-formed Montrose) held at The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco, CA, USA on April 27, 2012.[35] The band has also recently posted on Facebook that they are releasing their own tribute to guitarist Montrose, a cover of a song titled "Voyager" (written by Montrose and vocalist Davey Pattison) – to benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.[36] [37]

The title track from the second 7th Order "extended play" CD single release, 2011's Road to Yerevan (a band original written by Jones/Pugh), was played and discussed extensively on radio shows on RTRFM in Perth, Australia:,[38] CKWR in Ontario, Canada, FM 93.8 in Johannesburg, South Africa[39] and WNTI-FM in Hackettstown, NJ (US).[40]

Current activities

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The ASCAP database[41] may show evidence of what the future may hold for the band, as it lists several Jones compositions that are not on any 7th Order CD's. It therefore seems possible that these previously unknown songs may be destined for a future 7th Order release (as mentioned on DJ Stan Hilborn's show on CKWR Radio[42] in March 2012).

In May 2015, the 7th Order web site announced a new compilation/career retrospective "mixed media" CD (audio and video) release titled The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13,[43] [44][45] which has been available worldwide since June 2015.[46] The new CD subsequently received regular airplay on numerous radio stations around the world, including Radio Italia (Milan, Italy),[47] KKUP Radio[48] (Cupertino, California), KWTF 88.1 FM in Bodega Bay, California,[49] WPIR at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, WVPH 90.3 in Piscataway, New Jersey, Channel Radio (Kent, England)[50] and Radio Marabu (Berlin, Germany).[51]

On December 17, 2016, the "Adventures in Plasticland" radio show on 98.5 CKWR-FM in Ontario, Canada featured a 7th Order 15th anniversary special, that included an interview as well as an airing of the band's first ever demo recording session in Seattle, December 2001.[52] The press release on 7th Order's Facebook page stated that this would be a one time only opportunity for followers of the band to hear these sessions.[53]

Daniel Jones stated that new 7th Order songs were currently being written, in a Skype broadcast interview – on a New York City based show hosted by Dave Darin in February 2017[54]

During the last week of September 2017, 7th Order's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages began announcing that the band would be acknowledging the 10th anniversary of the release of their "The Lake of Memory" CD (which was released on October 1, 2007) by temporarily posting a downloadable, free version of the entire CD (with a bonus track, a studio outtake of the 7th Order song "Lazarus") – available from their Facebook page.[55]

During a radio broadcast on Nyack College's WNYK Radio in Nyack, New York in December 2017, the announcer stated that new music from 7th Order was being worked on for a 2019 release.[56] New music from the band was also discussed in an interview with band leader Jones in an interview on England's Channel 1 Radio on February 3, 2018.[57]

On October 8, 2019, the band posted an announcement about new personnel on their Facebook page, and referenced delays in getting new music out due in part to the 2018 lower Puna eruption near their homes on the Big Island of Hawaii – as well as issues with their performing rights organization, ASCAP.[58] Other Social Media posts in 2019 and 2020 on the band's pages indicate that band leader Jones has been hosting a weekly Rock and Roll radio show called "The Volcano Chronicles"[59] (which has on occasion featured special guests like Charlie Musselwhite, Jon Anderson, Gene Parsons, Linda Gail Lewis, Deborah Bonham, Richie Furay, Rick Wakeman, Fito de la Parra and other well known artists)[60] on KNKR 96.1 FM on the Big Island of Hawaii.[61] – in addition to his having done some production work with well known British bassist Louis Cennamo (of The Herd, Renaissance, Colosseum, Steamhammer, Armageddon, Illusion).[62]

Discography

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The Lake of Memory (EP)

7th Order: "The Lake of Memory" CD
7th Order: "The Lake of Memory" CD
  1. "The Lake of Memory" – 7:38
  2. "Lazarus" – 4:48
  3. "Force of Nature Comes Down" – 3:40
  • All titles: (Jones) 2003-05©7th Order Songs ASCAP
  • Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh and Geoff Thorpe
  • A "limited edition" release (only 300 copies pressed)[63]
  • 2007℗Big Island Sounds

Road to Yerevan (EP)

7th Order: "Road to Yerevan" CD
7th Order: "Road to Yerevan" CD
  1. "Road to Yerevan" (Jones, Pugh) – 8:08
  2. "Powderkeg" (Jones) – 3:15
  3. "Live Acoustic Medley" – 2:58
  • Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh
  • 2011℗Big Island Sounds

The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13 (career retrospective, enhanced "mixed media" CD)

  1. "Force of Nature Comes Down" (Jones) (Orig. Studio Mix) 3:43
  2. "Lazarus" (Jones) (Orig. Studio Mix) 4:52
  3. "Hats Off" (Pugh, 7th Order) (Studio Outtake) 4:34
  4. "The Lake of Memory" (Jones) (Alternate Mix) 7:39
  5. "Throwing Fate The Slip" (Jones) (Studio Outtake) 2:39
  6. "Powderkeg" (Jones) 3:12
  7. "Road to Yerevan" (Pugh, Jones) 8:08
  8. "100 Year Rain" (Jones) (live) 2:30
  • Produced by 7th Order, assisted by Martin Pugh and Geoff Thorpe
  • 2015℗Big Island Sounds

References

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  1. ^ 7th Order "The Lake of Memory" EP on Allmusic.com
  2. ^ "Big Island Sounds & Entertainment Home Page". Bigisland.hawaii-networks.com. July 1, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  3. ^ Rate Your Music – 7th Order biography
  4. ^ Daniel Jones on Discogs
  5. ^ Daniel Jones on Yolasite
  6. ^ "Daniel Jones on Musanica Internet Music Database". Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  7. ^ Martin Pugh on Discogs
  8. ^ Randy Hansen's Machine Gun Bio (w/ Tim Kelliher)
  9. ^ Randy Hansen (Tim Kelliher) on Discogs
  10. ^ "Metal: The Definitive Guide" – VR's Geoff Thorpe sits in with 7th Order
  11. ^ Geoff Thorpe on Discogs
  12. ^ VR's Geoff Thorpe sits in with 7th Order
  13. ^ 7th Order reviews
  14. ^ "7th Order". ReverbNation. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  15. ^ a b 7th Order interview on KAHU 91.7 FM Radio
  16. ^ 7th Order – Band History
  17. ^ Vicious Rumors Biography on allmusic.com
  18. ^ a b c d 7th Order – Radio Interviews and Broadcasts
  19. ^ Google – About 7th Order
  20. ^ "Heemskerk FM – Lokale Radio Omroep voor Heemskerk en de regio – Luid en duidelijk". Radioheemskerk.nl. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  21. ^ "Mark from Holland : Interview with Jakko Jakszyk (Rapid Eye Movement, Level 42, 21st Century Schizoid Band) – October 12, 2003". Markfromholland.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  22. ^ "7th Order Radio Interview". Myspace.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  23. ^ "Adventures In Plasticland". Romislokus.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  24. ^ "281 (441) 4 May 2004 : J.STRAUSS, 7TH ORDER, REPORTAŻ, CLAUDIA QUINTET, GUAPO". Ars2.pl. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  25. ^ 7th Order live on Seattle TV
  26. ^ 7th Order – "The Lake of Memory" Radio Debut, WNTI 08/03
  27. ^ 7th Order – The Lake Of Memory EP (CD) at 45worlds.com
  28. ^ R. Steiner, "Staying Connected"
  29. ^ 'Harvey Morrow convicted of murdering legendary Denver DJ Steven B. Williams"
  30. ^ 7th Order's "The Lake of Memory" Release Date: 2007
  31. ^ 7th Order band members (on Discogs)
  32. ^ "Ride Races (ridetotheraces) on Myspace". Myspace.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  33. ^ Ronnie Montrose's Death Ruled a Suicide
  34. ^ "7th Order home page, 2012". Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  35. ^ "A Concert For Ronnie Montrose–A Celebration of his life in music" Guitar World October 24, 2013
  36. ^ 7th Order – 7th Order's tribute to the late Ronnie Montrose to support Sweet Relief
  37. ^ 7th Order – "Voyager" Ronnie Montrose tribute, benefiting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
  38. ^ "Brain, Blood, Volume « RTRFM / The Sound Alternative". Rtrfm.com.au. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  39. ^ 7th Order broadcast on 93.8 Johannesburg, South Africa
  40. ^ Rock-it Science 91.9 WNTI Hackettstown NJ
  41. ^ "ASCAP Database, 7th Order Songs". Archived from the original on January 6, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  42. ^ "Radio Show: Adventures In Plasticland (adventuresinplasticland) on Myspace". Myspace.com. June 16, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  43. ^ 7th Order – The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13 (CD) at 45worlds.com
  44. ^ 7th Order – The Initiate's Journey, 2003–13 (CD) at Discogs
  45. ^ "7th Order Home Page". 7thorder.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  46. ^ 7th Order's "The Initiate's Journey, 2003-13" available from Big Island Sounds
  47. ^ Raffaella Piccirillo's "Brucia di invidia, solo grandi successi!" on Radio Italia DJ
  48. ^ Playlist incl 7th Order on "No Pigeonholes", KKUP
  49. ^ 7th Order Radio Broadcasts on MySpace
  50. ^ Channel Radio – Saturday Selection
  51. ^ 7th Order – Official Facebook Page
  52. ^ The 7th Order Home Page
  53. ^ 7th Order's Facebook Page
  54. ^ "The Dave Darin Show". Archived from the original on March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  55. ^ 7th Order's FB 10th anniv. announcement
  56. ^ WNYK Warrior Radio on Instagram
  57. ^ 7th Order interview on Channel 1 Radio
  58. ^ 7th Order's FB new personnel announcement
  59. ^ "The Volcano Chronicles" radio show with Daniel Jones of 7th Order on KNKR 96.1 Kohala Radio on Twitter
  60. ^ Volcano Chronicles Interviews
  61. ^ Daniel Jones of 7th Order hosts "The Volcano Chronicles" radio show on KNKR 96.1 FM Kohala
  62. ^ 7th Order's Daniel Jones helps produce recent videos by Louis Cennamo
  63. ^ 7th Order – Official Facebook Page, "The Lake Of Memory" CD
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