Oct 2,1965/Oct 2, 2008 "A Birthday Wish"

If I had one wish for my birthday tomorrow it would be for the chance to meet the "Greatest" Rock & Roll band ever, "Journey". From the early days of MTV watching Journey's world premier video releases to today at the gym working out to Revelation on my Ipod, meeting Neal,Jon,Arnel,Deen and Ross would be an incredible experience one I would never forget. When my wife and I and two boys were in San Francisco walking around, I thought I seen Neal walking down the street. I didn't want to trouble him, so I said nothing. I hope and pray there is someone out there that can make my dream come true. I have listened to this band since the early eighties and having the chance to meet them would be a dream, a wish, a prayer answered.

John Doherty
South Plainfield, NJ
John2008NJ@gmail.com

The Perfect Recipe

When preparing a five star meal, the chef must have the perfect ingredients. When creating the perfect Rock & Roll band, one must find great musicians. Journey formed in 1973 from ex Santana band members, it's 2008 and this great band is continuing to release unbelievable albums and pack concert halls all around the world. Neal Schon has been a staple in the band since it's beginning. As a master on guitar since age 10, any band today searching for the ultimate guitarist would strike it rich with a professional like Neal. Ross Valory another original Journey member Ross is a master on the bass guitar, his sound is like no other bass player performing today. Jonathan Cain joined Journey in 1980. His work on "Don't Stop Believing" Escapes mega hit made Jonathan a leader behind the keys all around the world. Deen Castronovo joined Journey in 1998. A Powerhouse drummer Deen also contributes vocals to many hits and sings lead vocal on Mother, Father in concert with Journey. Arnel Pineda Neals recent pick for a new lead singer, Neal could not have picked a better singer for the band. Searching Youtube one night Neal watched video after video of Steve Perry wannabees. After clicking on this cover band "The Zoo" Neal watched Arnel and soon made up his mind and the rest is history. Journey will always be my favorite band they have made me happy ever since the early eighties and it's a "Dream" I have had to be able to shake Neals,Jons,Deens,Arnels and Ross's hand someday. This incredible 5 piece band still tours all over and will continue to release hit after hit for many more years to come, "I hope"...

John Doherty
South Plainfield, NJ
John2008nj@gmail.com

The Perfect Birthday Wish

What's is a wish ??? to me it's that last thought you have in your head before turning in at night. It's the one wish you would hope someday will happen. My birthday is October 2, I'll be a young 43. I have always wanted to meet Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain and the rest of the greatest Rock band ever "Journey". I know all wishes will never come true, but I hope there is a god out there that can grant this wish for me. Being able to meet them would be an incredible experience I would never forget. I write these blogs at night while at work hoping Neal and the rest of the band will see them while on tour. The perfect Birthday Gift ?? meeting the greatest band of all time...

John Doherty
So. Plainfield, NJ
John2008nj@gmail.com

Journey into my Dream

Ever since I started watching MTV back in the early eighties, I always wondered what it would be like to stand on stage facing thousands of screaming fans. Many bands come and go quickly, but some bands seem to last forever. Journey is the one band that has always kept me happy over the years. When I hear "Stone in Love" I'll always treasure the great times at the Meadowlands "1983" in New Jersey hiding our Budweiser's from the yellow jacket security guards in the parking lot. Journey will always be my all time favorite band. Neal Schon, an incredible guitarist with Jonathan Cain on the piano I can only hope someday I can meet them with the rest of the band. From the 1970's to 2008 the band has had different band members join and depart, but Journey 2008 is sounding more incredible then ever before. With new leed singer Arnel Pineda behind the mic, the popular 80's sound is back and the live show energy as well. I have had a dream of meeting this band for a long time, I hope it's soon before there next incredible album.

John Doherty
South Plainfield, NJ
John2008NJ@gmail.com

A Classic American Band "Journey"

It all started back in 1973, the creation of a band "Journey" that's still on tour today 2008. Over 100 million albums sold worldwide with hits such as "Lights" and "Wheel In the Sky" Journey will always be an incredible American Band. Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo with new leed singer Arnel Pineda keep selling out venues all around the world. With Journeys 1975 first album release to Escape in 1981 to Revelation in 2008, this band still has that great Rock & Roll sound they have had from the groups beginning. It's Neals cool style on guitar to Jonathan's classy style on keys add the power of Deen on drums throw in an unbelievable bass player named Ross Valory and the new voice of Arnel Pineda "the Filipino power house from Manila" and I can assure you this band will continue to make smash hits and pack concert halls for many more years to come. It has been a dream I have had to meet Neal and Jonathan and the rest of the band, I hope and pray someone will read this someday and help me with this dream I have had for a long, long time. Every night when I'm at work I pray an email will show up in my inbox from someone that can help make my wish come true.

John Doherty
South Plainfield, NJ
John2008nj@gmail.com

Midland Theater, Kansas City - Get Ready !!!

Kansas City Missouri get ready for an incredible show. September 15, Monday 8:00pm "Journey" . This is and will be an incredible concert. If I had the money I would jump on a plane and scalp the best seats I could find. Seeing Journey in the eighties more than four times I always had a awsome time at every show, it was like a big party. It's a dream I have had for a long time to meet Neal,Jon,Arnel,Ross and Deen. I hope it happens in the future. Meeting Neal and the band would be the greastest day in my life. I'm not a crazed fan, I'm just a fan that loves great Rock & Roll. If there is anyone out in the Blog world that can help me with my wish, please help me. I would forever be greatful to you.

John Doherty
South Plainfield, NJ.

hmmmm "If I Had a Million Dollars"

If I had a million dollars what would I do with it ??? I had the opportunity a long time ago to live out in Lancaster Pennsylvania . By myself I soon found this incredible night club called the "Chameleon Club" . I would love to have a private party in this club with my favorite band "Journey". Do you think a million dollars can make this dream come true ???? Would Journey play at this incredible night club for a private party ??? I'm 43 years old on October 2, before my time is up I would love to have the chance to meet Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo. As a fan of this great band for 26 years now is this to much to ask for ??? Will this ever happen ???? I hope there is someone out there that can make this dream I've had for many years come true. If there is anyone out there from any news outlet across this great country that can make this dream come true for me, I would be forever grateful !!!

John Doherty
John2008nj@gmail.com
South Plainfield, NJ