Riser Returns Triumphant!Monday June 4, 2001 marked a significant event in Boston'srock history. The long awaited reunion performance of Full Houserecording artists Riser took place at Mount Blue in Norwell, Ma, aclub owned by Aerosmith, before a packed house. The news hadspread that this multi talented group was reuniting to perform some ofthe great songs that are featured on their CD release"Resurrection". The audience was full of many past, and present, dignitaries ofthe area's musical scene including popular rock DJ Harvey Wharfield,Bellevue Cadillac Guitarist and Founder Doug Bell and former JohnnyBarnes drummer Artie Plummer. They, and the many friends and fans,came to see if the boys could still Rock The House. Well, that questionwas answered immediately after the group hit the stage.Their opening tune"C'est Goodbye" immediately established thefact that time had not diminished this bands talents. The powerful JohnKalishes guitar introduction soon led to the soaring vocals of leadsinger Tom Fey accompanied by the tremendous backgroundharmonies that are part of the Riser trademark. They followed with"Never Get to Heaven", a fan favorite written by multi instrumentalistJohn Garr and bassist Steve Assad, a song with a distinct R & Bflavor and a spectacular lead vocal performance. The next two songs"Was It The Last Time" and"Tin Shield",both written by Keyboardist Adrian Medeiros, displayed themagnificent vocal and musical arrangements that everyone had cometo hear. Drummer Larry Dalton played with the same power andprecision that are his trademark and provided the inspiration for therest of the band to soar on the wings of the music. The final song"Listen Son" showcased the amazing lead and background vocals thatare part of the Riser legend. The crowd in attendance was thrilled to hear the live renditionsof the songs played, and sung, with the same majestic spirit as always.There was nothing watered down about this performance. These guyshaven't missed a step! The band is looking forward to a Septemberconcert in Boston where they will perform all of the songs on thecurrent CD. There is also speculation that work will begin soon on anew CD of current material. Riser has returned and their performance at Mount Blue leavesno doubt that the Magic is Back!The musicians on this CD include: Tom Fey, lead vocals; Adrian Medeiros, keyboards;John Kalishes, guitar; John Garr, sax,flute, guitar and keyboards; Steve Assad, bass; andLarry Dalton, drums.