That all reads like the history of many other bands all over the world.But it is the kind of interpretation, which makes Tempestt so special inbetween all these countless other rockgroups in Brazil. Bassist Billy Sheehan got aware of them and also Jeff Scott Soto, who got them as his supportband on his brasilian tour. 
Of course the Tempestt debutalbum contains a duett with Jeff, their mentor. And here we go, the first time on the other side of the globe in good old Europe.

Not Jeff, who is more or less homely over here with his music, and should be thinking about moving over here for good. It's another fact, that Jeff is also an underrated musician, and one of the most busy one's. He is a phantastic live performer with a brilliant voice and he writes good songs. Although he never ever hit it big in his entire carriere and is still running behind the huge success. Yes Journey was a chapter inbetween, which has ended faster than it had started.  No more comment on this topic, as Jeff had to sign  it black on white, not to talk about it. Apart from that, there was and still is Talisman. And he has sung with Malmsteen, Takare and Soulzirkus. And of course his solocarrere. Currently he is working on another new soloalbum 

Tonight we have gathered in our Rockclub Garage here in Munich to check out Tempestt and Jeff Scott Soto. We are aprox. 100 freaks, who do know the history of JSS. The show starts at 9.30 p.m. with Tempestt, who start off with the titletrack of their debutalbum 'Bring 'Em On'. And yes, they've really got a very unique style and musical output, too individual to get stuck in my ears immidiately. Let's say, you've got to get used to it. This music, what these Brasilians play, is not melodicrock in the normal sense, like Soto does it. It's a bit to hard and too strange for that. Singer BJ has got a great voice. But it is mainly Paolos bass playing and Gustavos performance on guitar, which draws my attention. Edu Cominato almost vanishes behind his drumkit. He looks very young, but he can't be, as - besides the band, he is a drum teacher in his home country. 
However, next to own songs, they do a well done cover of the Deep Purple song 'Burn'. And after 45 minutes Jeff Scott Soto jumps on stage as well......

..... who, inbetween takes action as the barkeeper,mixing some delicious caipis. But as he comes on stage, he brings much more energy up there as it is anyway. He understands exactly how to push up the small audiance, and he likes to communicate. He offers a free Tempestt CD for anybody who can sing along with him up there. 
And a guy named Mischa storms the stage to take the challenge. 

Yep, and this boy can manage and sings well, what Jeff shows him beeing very surprised about the kid's talent. But Jeffrey doesn't know.... Because Mischa is none other, than the frontman of Munichs No.1. Progrock pride Dreamscape. I wouldn't have known either, if I hadn't seen Mischa on stage recently with his band supporting Symphony X. (so that's how to get a free Cd easily - not fair is it??) - just kiddin'
Back to Tempestt feat. Soto or Soto feat Tempestt - right now it doesn't matter. Both make a good job and end the evening with an extended version of the Soto hymn 'I'll Be Waiting'.
I presume, we all got very well served with a solid and entertaining club concerts. Nothing what makes me jump up now because of exitment, but I can't complain either. And Jeff's biggest wish for the future........ - alrighty, it's that Steve Perry is putting out his new soloalbum very soon, and hopefully jumps into the billboard charts on the hightest position. How come......?!  :-)))))
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