Noted guitarist PAUL GILBERT, known for his solo works and membership of RACER X and MR. BIG, collaborated with Pittsburgh singer songwriter Freddie Nelson on the 'United States' album, simply credited to PAUL GILBERT & FREDDIE NELSON.

In February 2009 the pair put in four Japanese shows, all of which were recorded for official bootlegs. The 'United States' album was released in May via Mascot Records.