Journey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visit Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Journey band members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visited Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) on Wednesday, May 17 while in town for their second, nine-show residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (Photo credit: Patrick Gray / Kabik Photo Group / www.KabikPhotoGroup.com).
Journey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visit Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Photo credit: Patrick Gray / Kabik Photo Group / www.KabikPhotoGroup.com.
During their visit to the performing arts school, Valory and Cain participated in a question and answer session with over 100 music students, answering a variety of questions from what inspires them to what their biggest learning experiences in life have been.
Journey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visit Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Photo credit: Patrick Gray / Kabik Photo Group / www.KabikPhotoGroup.com.
Cain, Journey’s keyboard player and backing vocalist, offered advice to students by telling them, “Stay inspired by writing something every day and write what’s in your mind and from your heart.” Valory, the band’s bass player, followed Cain’s suggestion by saying, “Find a local musician that inspires and teaches you, and learn to read and write for the instrument you play.”
Journey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visit Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Photo credit: Patrick Gray / Kabik Photo Group / www.KabikPhotoGroup.com.
“The message Jonathan and Ross brought to our students was absolutely positive, inspiring and motivating,” said Bill Swick, music teacher at LVA. “These are the types of messages we want our students to receive from visiting artists who play the roles of heroes and idols. Mr. Cain and Mr. Valory certainly fall into that category.”
Journey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visit Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Photo credit: Patrick Gray / Kabik Photo Group / www.KabikPhotoGroup.com.
Cain also recommended that students have a vision keeper. “My dad was my vision keeper and he always helped me stay the path and always told me, don’t stop believin’.” The legendary band members ended the visit by sharing the story of how their famous song “Don’t Stop Believin’” came to life. The duo then sang the global hit as all of the students and teachers in the auditorium sang along.
Journey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain visit Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Photo credit: Patrick Gray / Kabik Photo Group / www.KabikPhotoGroup.com.
Journey’s remaining shows take place at The Joint May 19 and May 20. Tickets start at $59.50 (plus applicable service fees) and can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel box office, by calling 888.9.AXS.TIX or online at www.axs.com. For VIP ticket packages including premium seating options, please contact jointvip@hrhvegas.com. For groups of 12 or more, please call 702.693.4017 or contact darnson@hrhvegas.com. For Journey VIP packages including premier seats, exclusive gifts, pre-show receptions and more, please visit www.vipnation.com.