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 June 2025 – Uli Jon Roth Announces North American Tour: „Pictures of Destiny“

Experience an Unforgettable Musical and Artistic Journey

Legendary guitarist and composer Uli Jon Roth is set to return to North America with an extraordinary new program titled „Pictures of Destiny.“ This highly anticipated tour promises to be a mesmerizing three-hour extravaganza, including the premiere of compositions from his long-awaited Requiem for an Angel.

Tour Highlights

Uli Jon Roth will be accompanied by a full band and a string quartet, making for an ensemble of 10 talented musicians performing on stage. The music will be enriched by dynamic multimedia projections, offering audiences an immersive experience at seated venues.

Fans will have the opportunity to witness a stunning orchestral rendition of Roth’s groundbreaking piece Sails of Charon, alongside several new compositions and material from his acclaimed Transcendental Sky Guitar albums. There will also be a couple of classic early Scorpions tracks, from Uli’s Tokyo Tapes Revisited DVD, blending a touch of nostalgia with innovative artistry. While the show will include many beloved pieces, the spotlight will shine brightly on Roth’s latest compositions, marking their debut in the United States.

Art Meets Music

As a special addition, Roth will showcase a collection of his original oil paintings, inspired by his music and songs, in each venue’s foyer. Critics have described his artwork as “Rembrandt meets Star Wars,” and these visually striking works of art will be integrated into the performances to enhance the audience’s journey.

A Transformative Experience

Roth’s tour offers more than just a concert—it is an emotional and artistic odyssey. Through his exceptional guitar artistry and evocative paintings, Roth invites audiences to immerse themselves in a world of profound beauty and inspiration.

Event Details

The tour will feature seated venues and intermissions, ensuring comfort and a fully engaged experience for attendees. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Uli Jon Roth’s unparalleled fusion of music and visual art.

Sky Academy 2025 Long beach

Oktober 24. -26. Sky Haven, Long Beach, California

Each Sky Guitar seminar is designed to provide crucial guidance and inspiration, helping every student reach their personal next level. Uli leads a deep dive into the heart of music—a fascinating journey of discovery. Music is at the center of it all, but it also serves as a bridge to unlock your creative talents and awaken the artist within you. Uli’s teaching is unscripted, and he keeps the agenda for each day fluid, guided by inspiration.

The guitar—or any other instrument, for that matter—acts as a bridge and powerful tool on this journey. Uli will also share vital insights into his guitar techniques and the specifics of phrasing. However, the primary emphasis will be on the creative aspects of guitar playing and music-making. This includes lessons on how to craft a compelling guitar lead.

Days begin at 10 a.m. and continue into the evening. A communal lunch and a light dinner are served (water, coffee, and tea are freely available throughout the day).

Activities and main subjects covered in this seminar:

Uli will explore a variety of topics aimed at helping you connect with your inner artistic self. While there are no shortcuts, there are many essential dos and don’ts along the way—and Uli will generously share his deep knowledge and experience. The goal is to awaken or strengthen your creative powers.

• IN SEARCH OF THE ALPHA LAW

Uli teaches from his Sky Academy book, which forms the foundation of the seminar. This is also your chance to ask personal questions about the book’s content.

• GUITAR MASTER CLASSES

A focus on musicality, expression, and becoming a better, more skilled performer. Gold Student pass holders will play, and Uli will offer constructive feedback. Sky Academy is open to all instrumentalists – not just guitarists. Uli’s teaching benefits anyone dedicated to the study of music.

• HOW TO ENTER THE ALPHA ZONE

Uli teaches the art of tuning the mind through relaxation, meditation, and concentration – essential keys to mastering any craft.

• JAM SESSIONS WITH ULI & FRIENDS

(Any of the GOLD students may participate and perform.)

• THE ART OF IMPROVISATION

“Composition on the fly.” The dos and don’ts, and roadmaps to skilled improvisation – including cultivating the right mindset. In Sky Academy, the improvised music follows no script or set chord changes; it must flow freely. This is the most challenging yet most exciting form of improvisation, and the only one truly worthy of the name. “Perfection” in improvisation is very elusive and rarely achieved, yet we will nevertheless dedicate time to pursuing this noble goal. Uli will guide and inspire, offering real-time commentary and suggestions.

• HARNESSING THE POWER OF INSPIRATION

There can be no true or meaningful art without inspiration. It is the divine spark that that gives deeper meaning to the things which we seek to express. However, inspiration must be harnessed and channelled skilfully, or it will just dissipate and fade away into nothingness. The artist’s task is to draw from this unseen source and manifest it into tangible artistic expression. Whether through music, visual art, storytelling, filmmaking, or any other medium, all great artists have learned to draw from this well and craft something powerful, meaningful, and beautiful – or, at times, deliberately unsettling.

• SOCIALIZING

After-dinner podium discussions centred on topics of interest or significance to many of us. Sky Academy is a place where real friendships are formed, and a spirit of community is deeply felt. The atmosphere is inclusive, positive, and supportive. It’s a space for growth -both as musicians and as human beings. Members support each other like family.

• AWAKENING YOUR DORMANT POWERS OF SYNAESTHESIA

We are learning how to tune our minds to reach maximum potential. Utilizing our minds and bodies to connect deeply and become one with the spiritual essence of music.

Uli also incorporates his own artworks and oil paintings to explore the parallels between visual and auditory art. Approaching creativity from a synesthetic perspective opens powerful pathways to unlock your creative talents. Even though the very concept of synesthesia, as a magical way of blending the senses, may probably be unfamiliar to you, we are going to spend time exploring this fascinating subject.

Synaesthesia is an extremely powerful latent ability, which essentially mirrors the mysteries of the Universe! We all possess this elusive sense to varying degrees. While it may not be especially helpful for routine or mundane tasks, it offers a profoundly enriching mindset for artists. Its very nature is elusive – almost impossible to define, impossible to measure; yet all this makes it all the more intriguing for creative minds.

Though synaesthesia isn’t something you can be directly taught, there are ways to awaken and enhance this extraordinary fusion of sensations. When felt deeply, its combined impact can spark some of your most powerful inspirations and ideas.

Composing a painting follows many of the same principles as composing music – but there’s far more to it than meets the eye. We’ll take a look behind the curtain of the creative mind, learning to use our senses and awareness as a dynamic tool for building new ideas, refining existing work, and discovering fresh dimensions of our craft.