ORIANTHI Compares Her Playing Style To ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS

Former Alice Cooper guitarist Orianthi will once more enter the fold for a number of weeks in January and February when she fills in for his regular touring guitarist, Nita Strauss. Orianthi, who toured with Cooper from 2011 to 2014, stated she was invited again in a really nonchalant means and can carry her personal type to the performances.

“I carry one thing actually completely different to the band than Nita does,” Orianthi stated. “She brings rock and metallic — which is superior. She’s an unbelievable participant, like, the best way she performs is completely different from me. I play extra basic blues rock, so it is a completely different dynamic.”

When the lineup shift was introduced final month, Cooper shared an analogous sentiment that he was blissful to have his former guitarist again within the fold for a number of weeks.

“When Orianthi moved on to pursue her personal profession in 2014, we had been fortunate to search out Nita. Over the previous decade, Nita, Chuck and Tommy have additionally launched their very own tasks, and we at all times attempt to coordinate our schedule so we are able to hold the band collectively, however these reveals got here up after Nita had already dedicated to a different tour. So I reached out to Orianthi, and fortunately she was out there to leap again in, so we’re all actually wanting ahead to doing these reveals along with her. I am so lucky to at all times have such nice musicians to work with.”

Jan. 31 – Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium
Feb. 01 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s On line casino Resort Occasion Heart
Feb. 02 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Heart for the Performing Arts
Feb. 04 – Cellular, AL – Saenger Theatre
Feb. 06 – Orlando, FL – Onerous Rock
Feb. 07 – Ft Myers, FL – Barbara Mann Performing Arts Corridor
Feb. 08 – Clearwater, FL – Coachmen Park
Feb. 11 – St. Augustine, FL – Amphitheatre
Feb. 13-Feb. 17 – Miami, FL – Rock Legends Cruise