Most of you will know that 2009 was the fourtieth anniversary of Woodstock. TYA have had a full schedule of gigs all over Europe. We also played our first major tour of the States since 1975. ‘The Heroes Of Woodstock’ tour was a great success and we’ve been asked to do another one in 2010. We also made a trip to Chile. I have had lots of emails from South American fans so I hope we can return there soon.

It’s always a pleasure to meet so many of you at our shows and it’s an opportunity to hear what you think about the band and which songs you’d like us to play. We’ll do our best to follow your suggestions whenever possible.

The long-awaited DVD was finally released; although not the one originally intended. The Luxemburg DVD had to be shelved because of technical problems with the filming. The new DVD ‘Live From Fiesta City’ is a recording made at the town festival in Verviers, Belgium. There’s also some interview footage and photos. Many of you have said you’ve enjoyed this DVD so in 2010 we’ll release another one with new material and some of the old songs you’ve requested.

On a personal note ‘The Bass Centre, London’ have produced ‘The Leo Lyons Woodstock tribute bass’. I’m lucky to have one and I’ve been playing mine since March. Some of you will probably have seen it and thought it was my original 1962 Fender Jazz. The new bass is an accurate copy of my old road-worn treasure and it plays great. Check one out if you have a chance. Perhaps I could ask the company to donate one for a raffle.

2010 starts for TYA with some shows in Switzerland and we’re on the road with confirmed gigs running through to the end of the year. Check our website periodically for updates.

It’s been a great year and I’m having the time of my life! Thanks to all of you for your support.

Kind regards
Leo