Y&T:
Just thought I’d update those of you who have been curious about my prostate cancer diagnosis last year, of which I finished treatments for back in July.
This morning, I just had a follow up with my oncologist. From his mouth – I am in total remission!
Y&T:
Thought I’d chime in for a rare post on social media, this 4th of July, about what has been happening. First, I decided to just have a little fun with a fake Before and After for ya.
The Before is when I was dreading the next PSA test at the end of December, having a premonition what was to come, using a camera filter for the fun of it. The After shot was the 3rd of July, with 5 more (1 week) radiation treatments to go this week. I thought it only appropriate to take it in the bathroom, which has been my favorite location of late. 😏
It’s been a strange 7 months with 4 blood tests, 2 hour-long MRIs, 2 CAT scans, a PET scan, a hospital procedure with radioactive seeds implanted, an office SpaceOAR Gel procedure, and 28 radiation treatments with an awesome futuristic machine. Started out super stressful waiting for all the results to come in from each test, then reconciled with it all and was ready to just get it done.
Even with all the above, it was by no means anything I should ever be whining about in comparison to those who are going through life threatening cancer treatments with chemo. I have massive respect and admiration for those dealing with that. I had it easy in comparison.
Yes, there have been side effects, which are expected to last for 4 months, disrupting my daily life, but I’m doing well and happy to be finally finishing what I expect/hope will have rid me of prostate cancer.
That’s all the stuff worth typing at the moment. Hope you all are enjoying your summer and as I get back to normal mode soon, this will all hopefully be a one time affair with this cancer…and life goes on.
Cheers,
-Dave
Dave Meniketti: First of all, I wanted to thank everyone who have sent nice thoughts my way after hearing I had to move shows for a hospital procedure. I very much appreciate that.
Now, I’ll get right to it. After numerous blood tests, an extensive MRI, and last Friday’s biopsy, I have been diagnosed with Prostate cancer. My doctor says we caught it early and the likelihood of surviving this is very high. Over 90% of patients with this type of cancer (thankfully mine is relatively slow-growing) are cured and live out their life expectancy. Having spent a lifetime of staying on top of my health, and having caught this early, maybe the reason why I should fully survive this. I urge everyone to listen to your bodies & get regular checkups. I know plenty of people that didn’t do that, and it has been the difference between an extended life and death. 😢
Concerning how this affects upcoming shows, the Santa Cruz and Tracy Theatre shows will be unaffected by this and will go on as planned. But because of my lengthy treatment schedule, coming after those shows, we must cancel the Phoenix, Las Vegas, Hollywood, and San Juan Capistrano shows. Check the Y&T tour dates page for updates. We’re expecting all other shows to remain intact.
Though I’m generally not a person that believes entertainers need to share their medical issues in public, I felt it was just too hard to keep everyone in doubt…especially since many of you have been with us for Y&T’s almost 50-year career and are like extended family.
Regardless of this news, I am doing fine, feeling well, and look forward to getting this behind me 😏 and continuing to bring the music to you for many years to come.
Y&T: ***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***
The Tracy & Santa Cruz shows have been rescheduled, but for a different reason: Dave must have a critical medical procedure on February 11–that’s the soonest his doctor and the hospital are available, it’s the only date this month, and it’s important to do ASAP. He’s then ordered to rest for the first 48 hours after the procedure, so the entire weekend is out for him. We thank you for understanding that Dave’s health comes first. He very much looks forward to putting this necessity behind him and returning to the stage. Meanwhile, we all wish him the best.
The following shows were rescheduled to the dates listed below:
Tracy, CA @ The Grand Theatre is now Friday 25 February
Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst is now Saturday 26 February
From January 5th:
Dave Meniketti: Just wanted to give you guys a fly-on-the-wall experience of one of my vocal tracks and guitar soloed, straight off the master tracks. No effects, EQ, or compression. Raw as it gets.
This track is from the 2010 Y&T Facemelter record and is mostly just Dave’s vocal, with a little of the guitar mixed lower in the background. Dave was going to post this with only the vocal track, but thought this was a better musical representation of this raw performance. Taken directly from the record’s digital multi-track files with no equalization, effects, or compression. You are hearing the raw performance, just as Dave heard it in his headphones, as he sang it. All the other tracks have been muted (Drums, other electric guitars, and bass. Just a peek into how this came together before Tom Size mixed the entire track.
JUST ADDED: This vintage Y&T t-shirt from the band’s ’85-86 tour is 100% authentic. The shirt features Black Tiger on the front and Mean Streak on the back. MORE INFO @ FIBITS.COM
DESCRIPTION: Pre-owned. Beautiful condition, no stains or holes. Looks new. Authentic vintage shirt from the ’80s.
Dave Meniketti: The girl that was in 2 Y&T videos came to visit us tonight in Cincinnati. Lizza was the dancer in the Mean Streak video, and the bad girl in the Don’t Stop Running video. Still looking great!!
Loaded Concerts:
ON-SALE TOMORROW (9/25) AT 12PM!
Friday, Feb 21st
@ The Chance Theater
6 Crannell St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Zebra // Y&T w/ special guest LIVESAY.
Doors 7PM – $42 GA // $70 Seated Balcony
Dave Meniketti: Leaving today for Europe – about a week ahead of the tour. We have an amazing set list prepared for you on this 45th anniversary tour. If you buy one more live show ticket this year, this should be it! Cheers.
2019 Y&T Tour Dates
September 21 ~ Bensheim, Germany – Musiktheater REX
September 24 ~ Marseille (La Penne-sur-Huveaune), France – Cherrydon Club
September 22 ~ Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
September 26 ~ Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz 2
September 27 ~ Pamplona, Spain – Casa de Cultura Auditorio de Burlada
September 28 ~ Madrid, Spain – Sala But
October 3 ~ Zwolle, The Netherlands – Poppodium Hedon
October 4 ~ Zoetermeer, The Netherlands – Boerderij
October 5 ~ Uden, The Netherlands – de Pul
October 9 ~ Oslo, Norway – John Dee Live Club
October 11 ~ Malmö, Sweden – Kulturbolaget
October 12 ~ Göteborg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers
October 13 ~ Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden – Slaktkyrkan
October 16 ~ Hamburg, Germany – Downtown Bluesclub
October 18 ~ Isernhagen, Germany – Blues Garage
October 19 ~ Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
October 20 ~ Nürnberg, Germany – Hirsch
October 22 ~ Burgrieden, Germany – Riffelhof
October 25 ~ Vauréal, France – Le Forum
October 26 ~ Kortrijk, Belgium – De Kreun
October 30 ~ Southampton, UK – The Brook
November 1 ~ Bilston, UK – The Robin 2
November 2 ~ London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
November 3 ~ Cardiff, Wales, UK – Tramshed
November 5 ~ Northampton, UK – Roadmender
November 7 ~ Glasgow, Scotland, UK – The Garage
November 8 ~ Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – O2 Academy
November 9 ~ Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 10 ~ Holmfirth, UK – The Picturedrome
Jill Meniketti: Woohoo! Dave Meniketti made Planet Rock’s “Top 40 Greatest Guitar Solos Ever” list. Thank you, UK! ? View the list @ this location.
We’ve been playing your pick of the greatest ever guitar solos all day on Planet Rock! Here’s the final list… https://t.co/5sAnCldonX
— Planet Rock (@PlanetRockRadio) August 26, 2019
Woohoo! @DaveMeniketti made @PlanetRockRadio‘s “Top 40 Greatest Guitar Solos Ever” list. Thank you, UK! ? https://t.co/vyQay2r8cy
— Jill Meniketti (@JillMeniketti) August 26, 2019
Dave Meniketti: “Well everyone, I just received the report from Universal about what Y&T titles were lost in the fire and what remains. Though Universal still has safety copies of many things left in the vaults on various formats, we have lost forever the 1/4″ and 1/2” analog masters to Earthshaker, Black Tiger, Mean Streak, In Rock We Trust, and Open Fire!!!
“That is the bulk of the most important analog masters to lose. These are the MAIN masters from which the original records were made.
“It’s like losing your original painting, while there are photo copies still around. A sad day to reflect back on watching these get recorded to those 2 analog tape formats and listening back to those exact masters as each song was mixed down in the studio. Irreplaceable from an artistic and emotional standpoint.”
Dave Meniketti: “Just found out a few minutes ago that Y&T was named as one of many artists who had their master recordings destroyed in the Universal Music fire that happened 11 years ago and just came to everyone’s attention recently.
“We checked with someone at Universal yesterday and she claimed our masters were not burned in the fire. However we’ll absolutely need further clarification and proof of this, as that now appears to be a false claim.
“They received a large insurance payment for the damages and kept it from the public awareness for 11 years! Devastating to so many artists on that list. I know that Universal had been in the process of backing up some of these masters digitally, but there’s no way they did so for every one of these artists.
“Universal Music has ALL of our masters from London Records, A&M, and Geffen. Everything we recorded from 1975 through 1990, including 2″ multi-tracks, 1/4″ and 1/2” analog masters of every release, rough mixes of everything we put to tape, out-takes, unreleased songs ideas, original album artwork, videos, etc.
“If this holds up to be true, it’s a sad day for all associated with these classic Yesterday & Today/Y&T recordings.”
Two weeks ago, @NYTMag reported on the story of the 2008 Universal fire. In a follow-up, we’re publishing an expanded list of more than 700 artists thought to have lost their master recordings in the same fire. https://t.co/bR7BmV9Urp
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 25, 2019
Meniketti Wines is now being served at Bella Luna Bistro in Merced, California. The restaurant is a gourmet food company on every level, with fresh bread from an Italian Hearth oven, house recipe Italian sausage, hand-filled crab ravioli and seasonal farm-to-table specials like Grilled Fig Crostini. Stop by for lunch or dinner and enjoy Meniketti Wines with food from their extensive menu.
Wine lover and Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti had been tempted by friends in the wine industry to start his own brand of fine wines. So with his wife, Jill, he started Meniketti Wines, partnering with premier California vineyards in the renowned Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey appellations. Like everything Dave does in music and in life, he approaches wine with passion and taste.
“After many years of traveling and tasting wines all over the world, Jill and I strive to produce wines that impress our palates and make us proud. We’re truly excited to make these fine wines available to you.”
– Dave Meniketti
About Bella Luna Bistro:
Nestled in the heart of downtown Merced, thrives a little piece of Italy, Bella Luna Bistro. Step into Bella Luna and it’s a feast for the senses. You are welcomed with the aroma of freshly baking bread. The feel of a cozy outdoor café and the tantalizing tastes of homemade Italian and American cuisine.
At the helm of this hidden gem is its leader and menu planner, Chef Vinnie DeAngelo, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
De Angelo and his talented staff bring you a wide variety of menu offerings such as; house-made pastas and raviolis, gourmet burgers, Certified Angus steaks, fresh seafood and their must-try signature duck sliders. Or should your palate prefer select their New York style pizza, hand tossed dough loaded with fresh cheeses and toppings then baked to perfection in an open hearth oven.
To heighten your dining experience even further order from Bella Luna’s fully stocked bar- including domestic and imported wines, house crafted cocktails and locally brewed beers.
Bella Luna Bistro
350 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340
HOURS
Tuesday – Thursday
11am – 2:30pm
4:30pm – 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm – 10:00pm
Coming up a week from Saturday (6/23), Y&T with special guests Dokken & Tesla’s Frank Hannon will perform at the 2018 Rock & Wine Fest presented by SOMO CONCERTS. The event will take place at the 3000 capacity outdoor solar-powered venue in Sonoma County, California.
Saturday, June 23rd, 2018
5:30 PM
Somo Village Event Center
1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Rock & Wine Tasting ($65):
Price includes a ticket to the show
Free Tastings from select wineries
Early Entry to the show
Doors for the tasting party at 3:30 PM
Special Meet and Greet ($145):
Meet Dave Meniketti + receive a bottle of Meniketti wine
Very limited
Price includes a ticket to the show AND a ticket to the Rock & Wine Tasting
Doors for the tasting party at 3:30 PM
Y&T: Finally . . . the Y&T documentary is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video!
Y&T: “It’s happening tonight at the world famous Whisky A Go-Go”