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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LEGENDARY CANADIAN BAND THE GUESS WHO IS SET TO RELEASE ITS NEW STUDIO ALBUM, PLEIN D‘AMOUR. “THE KING“ WILL BE THE FIRST SINGLE RELEASED THROUGH ITS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT–DROPPING FEBRUARY 10, 2023. PHILADELPHIA, PA – February 10, 2023 – The Guess Who is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, all of which charted in Canada and the United States. The Guess Who is best known internationally for its 1970 album, American Woman, which hit number one in Canada and number nine in the United States, with five other albums also hitting the top ten in Canada. All in all, the Guess Who boasts 14 top-40 singles in the United States and more than 30 in Canada. Following its critically acclaimed 2018 recording, The Future IS What It Used to Be, the band is currently gearing up to release its latest creation,Plein D’Amour. Band members Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Michael Devin, and founding member, Garry Peterson have crafted a collection of songs that raises the bar and continues to take things up a notch both musically and sonically. The Guess Who is primed to take its stunning new music to even greater heights with its spectacular live show. The band is ready to start the newest chapter of its illustrious career in partnership with Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) commencing with the forthcoming release of Plein D’Amour. Bandmate Michael Staertow expressed it best when he said, “We couldn’t think of a better time to introduce the world to an exceptional collection of songs that exude positivity and cohesive energy, a much needed cultural antidote. Now we ARE love — Plein D’Amour!”. Founding member, Garry Peterson continues, “After recording this album, and living with it for a while, I believe this is the best album that I have played on.” Deko Entertainment president, Bruce Pucciarello, comments on the new album, “This new song collection is a progressive-pop blend of well-written material and the musicianship is over the top. Decades later, this band still blows me away!” Derek Sharp, songwriter and lead vocalist, says, “The King” is a nod to ‘all the king’s horses and all the king’s men, couldn’t put Humpty together again’ … however, loving kindness is a universal balm, which can not only put Humpty together again, but turn him into a Prince! In addition to the first single “The King” the albumPlein D’Amour includes seven more new tracks. The album Plein D’Amour was recorded at Villa Sound in Singhampton, Ontario, Canada, with Adam Fair. Pre-save the new single “The King” here: https://ada.lnk.to/TheKing. The Guess Who is currently on tour in North America and will drop the first video and single “The King” from its upcoming album, Plein d’Amour, on February 10. Stay tuned for more details coming soon–and be sure to catch the Guess Who when it gets to a city near you! 2023 Tour Dates Feb 17, 2023 – Bally’s Twin River Casino – Lincoln City, RI Feb 18, 2023 – The Carolina Opry Theater – Myrtle Beach, SC Feb 21, 2023 – Bologna Performing Arts Center – Cleveland, MS Feb 23, 2023 – Oxford Performing Arts Center – Oxford, AL Mar 11, 2023 – Riverside Casino and Golf Resort – Riverside, IA Mar 17, 2023 – Golden Nugget Casino – Las Vegas, NV Mar 21, 2023 – The King Center – Melbourne, FL Mar 22, 2023 – RP Funding Center/Youkey Theatre – Lakeland, FL Mar 24, 2023 – Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts – Avon Park, FL Mar 25, 2023 – Mahaffey Theater – St. Petersburg, FL Mar 26, 2023 – The Parker Playhouse – Ft. Lauderdale, FL Mar 28, 2023 – Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall – Ft. Myers, FL Mar 30, 2023 – Peabody Auditorium – Daytona Beach, FL Mar 31, 2023 – Viterbo University – La Crosse, WI Apr 02, 2023 – The Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL Apr 13, 2023 – The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts – Lebanon, IL Apr 14, 2023 – Newlin Hall – Danville, KY Apr 15, 2023 – The Ritz Theatre – Tiffin, OH May 12, 2023 – Admiral Theatre – Bremerton, WA May 14,2023 – Pantages Theater – Tacoma, WA May 18, 2023 – Blue Ocean Music Hall – Salisbury, MA May 19, 2023 – Tilles Center/Long Island University – Brookville, NY May 20, 2023 – American Music Theatre – Lancaster, PA Jun 02, 2023 – Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa, OK Jun 28, 2023 – The Kenley Amphitheater – Layton, UT Jun 30, 2023 – The DECC – Duluth, MN Jul 01, 2023 – The Wade Davis Estate – Hastings, MN Aug 17, 2023 – Erie County Fair Grandstand – Hamburg, NY Oct 07, 2023 – Grand Casino Mille Lacs – Onamia, MN Oct 12, 2023 – Egyptian Theatre – Park City, UT Oct 20, 2023 – Golden Nugget Casino – Las Vegas, NV Oct 21, 2023 – Ameristar Casino – Kansas City, MO Oct 27, 2023 – Andiamo Celebrity Show Room – Warren, MI Oct 28, 2023 – The Arcada Theatre – Des Plaines, IL For more information, visit www.theguesswho.com www.dekoentertainment.com Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value |
 left to right: (Michael Devin, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Derek Sharp, Garry Peterson) |
