FireHouse Guitarist Calls Indonesia A Beautiful Place, Wants To Invite New Vocalists To Borobudur Temple

FireHouse during a press conference in Jakarta (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

FireHouse is preparing for concerts in three cities in Indonesia. The band consisting of Nate Peck (vocals), Bill Leverty (guitar), Allen McKenzie (bass), and Michael Foster (drums) will appear in Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya.

Bill, who last concerted in the country in 2013, said he was happy with this visit. He did not hesitate to call Indonesia a beautiful country.

"We first came to Asia in 1994, and Indonesia is the most beautiful place so far," said Bill Leverty during a press conference in Harmoni, Central Jakarta, Thursday, October 17.

FireHouse will start a series of concerts in Jakarta, with a performance held at The Kasablanka Hall Jakarta on Friday, October 18.

Then, two other performances will be held at the Bandung Luxury Hall on Saturday, October 19 and at Graha Unesa Surabaya on Sunday, October 20.

Bill regretted their busy schedule, even though he wanted to invite Nate Peck to visit tourist destinations in Indonesia. The reason is, this is his first visit after replacing the late CJ Snare as the main vocalist of FireHouse.

"We have to fly home, but next time we come, we really want to invite Nate to see Borobudur. That's one of the greatest things I've ever seen," Bill said.

"And we want him to see Bali as well as Ambon, Medan, Cirebon. There are so many places here that we can see before. We hope we can come back," he added.

For information, Joy Ferry, a representative of Color Asia Live as a promoter for a concert in Jakarta, said that the presence of FireHouse this time was to treat the longing of rock music lovers in the country.

"We brought in FireHouse because for about 10 years they haven't been to Indonesia yet, last 2013 seems like it. So, because it's been a long time, we want to fill the cages of FireHouse fans," said Joe.

In addition, FireHouse also wants to appear in memory of the late CJ Snare (vocals) who died on April 5.

"Because there was a long time when the vocalist died, so the moment was right to remember CJ Snare in Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya," continued Joe.

Nate, who first visited Indonesia with FireHouse, welcomed CJ Snare. He called the deceased the best figure.

He is the best songwriter, he is also the best figure. He taught me what lessons I can and shouldn't do on stage, "said Nate

"He also taught me about good vocals," he concluded.