Journey’s inner-band squabbles continue to rage on with co-founding guitarist Neal Schon filing suit against the band’s primary songwriter and keyboardist Jonathan Cain. PageSix.com reported that Schon’s suit is based around a corporate American Express account set up by Cain in which, “millions of Journey funds have flowed through,” that Schon is unable to access nor ascertain how much money he is owed.
Schon’s suit was filed in Contra Costa in the Bay Area of California, and deals specifically with Nomota — the jointly owned company Schon and Cain created to deal solely with Journey-related business matters. The long and short of Schon’s suit is that he’s been unable to access the financial statements of his co-owned company. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 3rd.
The briefing states in part, “As a member and manager and founder and leader of Journey. Schon has the right to access and control Nomota’s books and records. Schon must have unfettered access to Nomota’s records so he can oversee and manage Nomota/Journey. . .  Among other things, the American Express account of Nomota has been set up such that only Cain has control of the account and access to its records. On information and belief, millions in Journey funds have flowed through this AMEX account.” Schon also claimed he only learned about the company credit card through American Express.
Elsewhere to suit claims: “Cain is interfering with Journey, refusing to respond to booking opportunities, blocking payment to band members, crew and vendors, refusing to execute necessary operating documents, and in other ways as well. Cain has obstructed Schon from viewing expenses incurred by Cain and his touring party on band tours.”
The filing also states: “Cain has further refused to deal with critical, time-sensitive touring contracts for Journey’s 2023 tour and ensure payment for band members and crew, who Cain contends are ‘non-essential.’ Schon believes those band and crew who are crucial to the band’s success should be paid. Cain’s conduct is inexplicable.”
Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain are the lone members of the band’s classic ’80s lineup. After recently weathering the storm of their own personal, musical, and political differences, they buried the hatchet and joined forces against their now former-bandmates who attempted a hostile takeover of the band’s corporate entity.
Journey / Toto 2023 tour dates (subject to change):
January 27, 28 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino & Resort
February 4 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center
February 5 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
February 8 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
February 10 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
February 11 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
February 14 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
February 17 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
February 19 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena
February 22 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
February 23 – Lafayette, LA – Cajundome
February 26 – Jacksonville, FL – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
March 1 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
March 3 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
March 4 – Hartford, CT – XL Center
March 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
March 9 – Quebec, QC – Videotron Centre
March 12 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
March 13 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
March 16 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
March 17 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
March 20 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center
March 21 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK
March 24 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
March 25 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
March 28 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
March 31 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
April 1 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
April 4 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
April 7 – Springfield, MO – Great Southern Bank Arena
April 8 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
April 11 – Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center
April 13 – Boise, ID – ExtraMile Arena
April 14 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
April 17 – Eugene, OR – Matthew Knight Arena
April 19 – Stockton, CA – Stockton Arena
April 22 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Arena
April 23 – Fresno, CA – SaveMart Center
April 25 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
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