SAGA NEWS

Dec 18th 2008

Saga wishes everyone Happy Holidays! See you all in 2009!

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Dec 4th 2008

New DVD/CD "Contact" - Live in Munich will be released on January 26th, 2009

The long expected final European show with singer Michael Sadler will be released on January 26th, 2009.

'Contact - Live in Munich' will be available as double CD, double DVD and limited edition with both DVDs and CDs housed in a lavish package with slipcase.

Click Here for more DVD info, track listings, graphics, and more!

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Nov 4th 2008

Check the "Tour" section for new dates added & a few dates changed.

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Oct 7th 2008

The first set of tour dates have now been announced for 2009!! check the tour section for details.

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June 24th 2008

The SAGA Store is now back open! New & Improved shopping cart functions that now work from anywhere in the world! We have limited styles & sizes from the 2008 Canadian show.

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June 21st 2008

Saga would like to thank everyone who came out to see the debut of Rob as the new singer, at the intimate & un-announced show in Mt. Forest, Ontario Canada! The band played a flawless set beginning with CORKENTELLIS, followed by THE FLYER, TRUST, CAREFUL WHERE YOU STEP, WIND HIM UP, YOU WERE RIGHT, ON THE AIR, BOOK OF LIES, SCRATCHING, THAT'S AS FAR AS I'LL GO, IT NEVER ENDS, HUMBLE STANCE, DON'T BE LATE, and ending the night with a standing ovation for ON THE LOOSE.

After the show, the fans discussed their overwhelming excitement & loving acceptance of Rob Moratti. Words like "Amazing", "Excellent" & "Perfect Choice" echoed the tiny theatre lobby.

Keep posted for more tour dates & CD news!

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April 24th 2008

A couple of weeks ago, the first ever book about SAGA was released.

SAGA -The Biography traces the band's history over the last three decades

and is written by Amsterdam based journalist Edwin Ammerlaan. Edwin has

spent many years researching and writing this definitive book on SAGA's

history. Along the way, he has carried out extensive and detailed interviews

with current and former band members, album producers and engineers,

management personnel and various musicians. SAGA - The Biography (179 pages,

written in English, 19,95 euro's) can be ordered at:

http://stores.lulu.com/sagabio

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April 21st 2008

Since we revamped the site, a few people have experienced "high-speed" audio. If you have this problem, you must istall the newest "Shockwave" software & then refresh the site. Thanks

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April 16th 2008

The search is over, after internet auditions, live auditions, and singers who had their ears to the ground about Saga's quest. We, SAGA, would like to thank all the vocalists for their time and stepping up to the plate. We found our man, SAGA would like to introduce Rob Moratti from Toronto Canada, our new lead singer.

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Feb 21st 2008

Hello everyone, We, Saga, would like to thank all the vocalists whom submitted their video's, in mid-late March we will be holding auditions in Toronto, those with merit will be contacted and invited, we also have others that did not post on the site but got their video to us, so it should be an interesting weekend! We'll be in touch!

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Feb 21st 2008

To the Netherlands,

Hi everyone, Saga would like to extend an apology to the 800 fans that showed up for the Plato gig last Nov. 24th/07, they're was issues that stopped the band from performing that night, after speaking with our promoter there, this situation should never be repeated. For whatever problems, Saga has never cancelled a show in their career, so, on our next tour in Europe we will play a show in this area for the fans that came, for a very low ticket price, we were told that all fans-visitors were refunded and thank our promoter for this, thanx and hope to see you there!!!

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Feb 3rd 2008

The search for a new singer continues. Check out the article at the Q107 Rock report by clicking here!

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Jan 3rd 2008

We hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

The search for a new singer is still on, so get your video's up on YouTube.com as soon as possible!

We've had a couple of really good singers submit so far!!

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Jan 2nd 2008

*Update*

Brian Doerner is doing fantastic now & is currently working on the new "Decibel" CD with his twin brother Brent.

Read newspaper article about Brian's recovery here!

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Dec 20th 2007

Saga would like to apologize for the lack of merchandise at the last 4 shows of the European tour. The company "Artworks Germany" failed to deliver our final shipment in time for the shows. We may be reprinting some of them for sale on the website.

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Dec 12th 2007

We would like to thanks everyone for coming out to the sold out "10,000 Days". Now... the new Saga begins!

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Nov 25th 2007

New date added :

12-09-07 - San Juan Puerto Rico - The Arena Pier 10

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Nov 25th 2007

To The Fans In Helmond

Regrettably, last night’s concert in Helmond had to be cancelled due to circumstances well beyond the band’s control. But the decision was not made before exhausting all possible solutions to a situation that, unless rectified in a satisfactory manner, would have compromised not only the sound of the band, but also the safety of the individuals on the stage. Be assured that, despite the adverse conditions presented, absolutely every effort was made in an attempt to make this concert happen and the band would like everyone to know that the decision to cancel the show was, and remains to be, a very painful one to make, as every show on this tour is as important to the band as it is to the fans, and this kind of decision would only have been made as an absolute last resort!

But the truth concerning the events of last night , and not the propaganda that was offered to the fans at the time of the cancellation ("the band refused to use the equipment provided"), is as follows;

Contractually, the venue is responsible for certain requirements to be met in order for any concert to take place. Unfortunately, in this instance they were not. Specifically the question of the power. It seems that the power was in such a poor state of affairs as to produce a horrendous array of sounds, completely unrelated to anything of a musical nature, and consequently would have resulted in an evening of noise! After being made aware of the problem, no attempt was made by the venue to fix the problem until it was too late in the day, and even then, there was no guarantee that their potential solution would have offered any different results. In other words, it was not until it was too late that an alternative was even offered. Also, considering the gravity of the electrical problem, there was also the question of the personal safety of everyone on the stage regarding the potential for electrical shock! With that in mind, the decision to cancel was made. At this point it should be noted that the decision produced reactions from the local "help" ranging from outrage to threats of a physical nature! So much so that the police were called and responded to what could have become a very ugly situation!

Be that as it may, to put it quite simply, the quality of the show and integrity of the band would have suffered greatly, not to mention that the safety of the individuals on the stage could not be guaranteed and therefore both band and crew would have been at great risk!

This is indeed an extremely unfortunate turn of events, and one that could have probably been avoided. Unfortunately for you, the fans, it was not, and for that the band is deeply sorry!

Once again, the band and crew were both saddened and deeply disappointed with the news of the cancellation, especially since it was out of their control, and are presently trying to find a way to make it up to everyone involved.

Thank you for your understanding!


SAGA

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Nov 14th 2007

The Tour is going GREAT so far!,, unfortunately, the Pay-Per-View has been cancelled due to filming conficts with the upcoming 10,000 live DVD which is being shot the same night. The pay-Per-View company willl refund everyone who already paid online for the webcast.

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Oct 12th 2007

Due to Brian Doerner's current recovery, and Steve's past health risks.... Chris Sutherland (from the Kim Mitchell Band) will be filling in for the European dates.

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Oct 8th 2007

Note from Brian to all the fans:

 "To the Fans of Saga, I am lucky to be alive and

recovering at home with my family today, October 8,

2007 after suffering a heart attack on Friday, October

5, 2007 and I anticipate a full recovery and look

forward to playing drums again in the future.

Regrettably, I will not be drumming for the 10,000

Days tour under medical advice. I wish the band the

BEST OF LUCK with this great new CD and I would like

to say that working with SAGA has been one of the most

rewarding experiences of my career and I will miss

them greatly as friends and as talented musicians".

All the best – I’ll miss ya’s.

Brian

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Oct 6th 2007

On Oct 5th, Brian was taken to the hospital with a serious illness. He is recovering and doing fine. Our thoughts are with him, and we all wish him a very speedy recovery. At this time, he is not well enough to play drums.

Steve Negus will be filling in for the last two Canadian dates.

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Oct 4th

Here are some sound clips from the new CD "10,000 Days"

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Oct 1st

The online Saga Store has been taken down until after the tour. It will be back online with new items the first week of December.

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Sept 28th 2007

Due to artwork production delays.. the release date for the new CD "10,000 Days" has be changed to the following:

Austria, Germany, Switzerland: Oct. 19th

Spain: Oct. 29th

France: Nov. 12th

Rest of Europe: Oct. 22nd

North America: Nov. 6th

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Sept. 20th 2007

Some Canadian dates are now confirmed!

Things keep changing folks

Oct 4th - Barrie, Ontario - Random Ranch

Oct 6th - Toronto, Ontario - Jeff Healey's Roadhouse

Oct 9th - Brantford, Ontario - Jackhammers

These dates are final & will not change.

more dates may be announced

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Sept 18th 2007

Here is the tracklist of the upcoming SAGA CD "10,000 Days":

1. Lifeline

2. Book of Lies

3. Sideways

4. Can't You See Me Now?

5. Corkentellis (instr.)

6. More Than I Deserve

7. Sound Advice

8. 10,000 Days

9. It Never Ends

10,000 Days will be the last SAGA album with singer and founding member Michael Sadler.

Initial pressing in a high-class digipack! Release date: Oct. 22nd

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August 30th 2007

Canadian newspaper article about the new SAGA CD.

Click here to read

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August 20th 2007

Saga are working on Canadian dates for the latter part of September 2007. We all hope that they happen & always look forward to seeing the Canadian fans.

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August 17st 2007

We are sorry to announce that the Puerto Rico show on Sept 14th has been *Cancelled*.

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July 17th 2007

Our web server was off-line for a few hours today. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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July 15th 2007

It time to let all the fans in on the big surprise!!

SAGA are currently in the recording studio in Los Angeles recording the new CD titled "10,000 Days". Celebrating 30 years of rocking with all new songs. It may be the last studio CD with Michael Sadler on vocals.

The CD is scheduled for release in time for the fall European tour in October 2007!!

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July 1st 2007

A third show has been added 10.24.07 at the Worpsewede Musichall!!

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May 29th 2007

The Puerto Rico show has been rescheduled! It is now on Sept. 14h 2007 at the Puerto Rico Convention Centre.

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May 21st 2007

A few dates have been changed in the upcoming tour. Please check the tour section for updates!

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May 14th 2007

The new DVD "Worlds Apart Revisited" is #8 on the German charts!!

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April 23rd 2007

Release dates for the new DVD have changed slightly. here are the new dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: April 27th,

UK: May 7th,

Spain: May 14th,

Rest of Europe: April 30th,

North America: June 5th,

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March 28th 2007

Saga extends their condolences to the family & friends of H.-D. Ludwig, The Promoter & head of Music at MUSIC HALL WORPSWEDE, who passed away on Feb 11th 2007. He will be missed by all on the upcoming dates in Worpswede.

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March 27th 2007

New Tour dates added in the "TOUR" section!!

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March 21st 2007

Germany Austria Switzerland April 20th

Europe April 23rd

North America April 24th

Worlds Apart Revisited available as DCD, 2DVD and Limited Edition (2DVD/DCD)


DVD 1:

01. The Pitchman

02. Give 'Em The Money

03. You're Not Alone

04. See Them Smile

05. The Runaway

06. Ice Nice

07. On The Loose

08. Wind Him Up

09. Amnesia

10. Framed

11. Time's Up

12. The Interview

13. No Regrets

14. Conversations

15. No Stranger

16. Scratching The Surface

17. Keep It Reel

18. We've Been Here Before

19. Humble Stance

20. Don't Be Late

21. How Long

22. Careful Where You Step

DVD 2:

1. Worlds Apart Road Stories

(Interviews with Sadler, Gilmour and the Crichton brothers about their

classic 'Worlds Apart')

2. Live In England 1981

a) What's It Gonna Be b) Humble Stance c) Don't Be Late d) The Interview e)

Careful Where You Step

3. Worlds Apart Revisited Documentary

(Interviews and live scenes from 1982 and 1983)

4. Photo Gallery

(Including photos of the location in England where 'Worlds Apart' was

recorded)

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Feb 14th

SAGA would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day !!

Feb 13th

The site has now been updated to allow for faster loading on slower computers.

Feb 10th

A very special "one time offer" is going to be made to everyone on our mailing list next week! So if you haven't signed up for the mailing list, you need to do so now! Also stay tuned for new Saga pics, video & news!

Jan 30th

Just to set a few rumours straight, Ian has NOT left the band. In fact he will be winding out on the Kim Mitchell show this Friday on Q107

As soon as the official word on Michael & 2007 touring happens. You will be the first to know right HERE on the official site.

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Jan 8th

The Store is now up & online.. just press the "STORE" tab to enter.

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Jan 7th

The full SAGA Store will be online this week! we have some exciting new items ready to go, and some limited edition jewellery!

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Dec 21st

SAGA would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!

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Dec 7th

SAGA Merchandise is now online at the "STORE" tab!! Happy Christmas Shopping!

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Nov 26th

The first show in Essen at Weststadthalle was great. The band played alot of classics, and the fans loved every minute of it. Saga thanks everyone who attended the show.

Brian would like to thank everyone for their kind emails regarding his injury, and he hopes for a speedy recovery. He can't wait to get back behind the drum kit!

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Nov 22nd

Important Announcement from Management

Brian Doerner has not fully recovered from his back injury and will not be playing on the upcoming tour in Europe.

Steve Negus will step in and play the tour dates.

The band are very excited about the upcoming dates and seeing everyone at the shows.

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Nov 22nd

The SAGA "Trust" Party was a huge success! The room was at full capacity and the fans couldn't get enough. All the boys, including Steve Negus, stuck around until everyone in the house had an autographed poster and a smile on their face, and one lucky guy walked out with a new autographed Les Paul Guitar!

Saga would like to thank everyone for coming out & hope to see everyone in Germany real soon!

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Nov 20th

Michael Sadler and Ian Crichton will be on Q107 at 5:20 PM Tuesday. They will play an acoustic surprise and talk about "Trust". It can be heard live on Q107 here:

www.q107.com

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Nov 19th

BREAKING NEWS

Brian hurt his back and will not be able to play at the "Saga Trust Party". Brian is going to rest and get ready for the European shows.

The band is excited and very appreciative that original drummer STEVE NEGUS will step in and play the "Saga Trust Party".

We all look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday in Toronto!

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Nov 17th

The Sam The Record Man show on Nov 21st is being filmed and will be available online here in the near future.

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Nov 15th

Saga will be launching some new "retro-t-shirts" at the Saga Trust Party. A free "Trust" poster will be given as a bonus with each T-shirt bought. These shirts will be available at the on-line store shortly.

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Nov 13th

Ian Crichton will be a panelist at the upcoming HMA (Hamilton Music Awards) industry conference on Friday, November 17th, 10 am– 3:30 pm at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

Check here for schedule: "HMA"

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Nov 12th

Logging on to Q107.com pay offs. Here’s how at Club Q:

Toronto’s own SAGA are returning to their hometown for an exclusive FREE in store performance at Sam The Record Man. Saga will perform a one hour show featuring songs from their latest disc Trust and some of their best known hits at the SAGA TRUST PARTY Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. Log onto Q107 dot com, and join Club Q to register your chance at an exclusive invitation.

Club Q – it’s easy, free and just a click away at www.Q107.com.

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Nov 3rd

WIN the Worlds COOLEST Guitar!! A Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Studio, Autographed in person by SAGA!!! Everyone attending the FREE Saga show at Sam The Record Man in Toronto, on November 21st will get a free ballot and be entered to WIN the guitar! SAGA will draw the lucky number after their performance and one lucky fan will walk away with the Worlds Coolest guitar!

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Nov 2nd

Brian Doerner has just signed a drumstick endorement with "Los Cabos Drumsticks". The new sticks will be imprinted with his signature & the SAGA logo!

for more info see their website at: www.loscabosdrumsticks.com

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Nov 2nd

PRESS RELEASE

Iconic Toronto rockers SAGA return for exclusive Toronto performance

Latest album Trust released in North America this year

TORONTO, October 30 – After 30 years and millions of albums sold worldwide, SAGA remains a household name in the progressive rock community. Trust (Inside Out/Fusion3), their 17th studio album, was released earlier this year around the world. Their career was jumpstarted and propelled by their hits from the early 80’s and the band has played in front of a combined audience of almost 15 million fans worldwide. Saga’s longevity speaks for itself, making them one of the most important progressive rock acts to emerge from the Great White North.

“This album is a continuation of our last record,” explains bandleader Michael Sadler. “It’s different in that we very deliberately made an attempt to revive a few of the more progressive elements from our earlier albums. It’s something that our fans have wanted us to do for a long time and we wanted to try this as much as possible without limiting our creativity.”

SAGA, who are Michael Sadler (Vocals, Keyboards), Jim Crichton (Bass, Keyboards), Ian Crichton (Guitars), Jim Gilmour (Keyboards, Vocals), and new drummer Brian Doerner, are returning to their hometown of Toronto to do an exclusive FREE in store performance – the SAGA TRUST PARTY - their first in store performance in North America in over 10 years. Teaming up with a legendary musical landmark and record store Sam The Record Man located at 347 Yonge Street, just north of Dundas, the band will perform a one hour show featuring songs from their latest disc Trust and some of their best known hits on Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. After the performance, the band will sign autographs for their fans. Prizes and other surprises will be given away including a Gibson guitar!

On Trust, the band exploits its melodic rock sound to the fullest, producing future fan-favorites like On the Other Side and That’s As Far As I’ll Go. Elsewhere, You Were Right is an arena-ready rocker, complete with a big, booming chorus, while My Friend is a soft and reflective ballad that shows another dynamic side of the band. To visit the band online, please click on http://www.sagaontour.ca/

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Oct 19th

Added 30+ songs to the Jukebox Audio in the Multimedia section.

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Oct 14th

SAGA TRUST PARTY

 

November 21 7PM at Sam the Record Man 347 Yonge St. Toronto, Canada .

 

Saga will perform songs off the new CD release "Trust" and a variety of their classics. The band will also be available for fans to meet, get photographs with and sign any CD's or memorabilia after the live show.

 

The event is going to be shown on the internet for fans worldwide. The event is FREE.

 

Saga invite North American fans to come out and meet the band!

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Oct 12th

- Buy your upcoming Saga concert tickets online here! Look in the tour section for details.

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Oct 6th

- The site was down due to server errors on Thurs night. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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Oct. 4th

- New Wallpaper & video added to the Mulitmedia section.

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Oct. 2nd

- "In celebration of the bands upcoming 30th Anniversary, we are asking fans to submit stories, experiences, and any video footage of the band over the last 30 years. It may also include a personal experience or event in your life that in some way involved Saga. Please submit your e-mail here: glen@pgmgroup.net . We will be contacting some of you for use of your input on an upcoming Saga project".

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Sept. 18th

- SAGA is very happy to announce that they have landed a deal with TKO, a worldwide agency out of Beverly Hills, California.

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Sept 14th

- "Saga are proud to announce the official launch of the "World Forum". For the first time, we will link fans from around the world in numerous languages under one roof on the official website.

 

Please introduce yourself over at the forum!"

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Sept 12th

- Take the NEW poll & see the results from the last one!

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Sept 7th

- European Tour 2006 photo gallery added to "multimedia" section.

**Now updated to load faster!**

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Sept 5th

- New official Website launched.

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Sept. 3rd

- New tour dates added in the TOUR section

- Watch out for the new DVD Worlds Apart Revisited which will be released in November.

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