If you’re active on the various prog forums, you may have already seen the artwork of Charlie Roy. Charlie is a tremendously gifted artist who has figured out how to blend his love for progressive music and his art. Take a look at the gallery below to see some examples of his progressive rock portraits. … Continue reading
I can describe the music of Luke Dowsett as enriching in many ways, but the most accurate description I found is soul enriching; What he composes and creates is totally captivating. Apart from having amazing collaborations, the work of this Australian musician is a delight in the full extent of the word. Since 2014 we … Continue reading
Have you ever felt that you discovered such an incredible album that you wonder why you didn´t get to it before? This happened to me when I first listened to this Michigan band, and what I found that day left me longing to listen more and more or maybe… just maybe… Could I say that the … Continue reading
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I love to profile different prog-related festivals and events. Why? I truly believe that progressive rock festivals are some of the best events for prog fans to learn about new music, feel solidarity with other prog fans, and recognize the strength of … Continue reading
With 3 critically acclaimed albums, several high profile performances, and a talented and formidable lineup, The Aaron Clift Experiment is a force to be reckoned with. Aaron Clift and his band, which features Devin North on bass, Tim Smith on drums, and the recently announced Mathew Aboujaou on guitar, will be performing at Progtoberfest in … Continue reading
Nashville’s Lines in the Sky can’t be ignored. Their unique sound is a blend of technical wizardry and melodic warmth, and their latest album, Beacon, has been released to critical acclaim. They even shared the stage with other prog metal heavyweights at this year’s RoSFest. And now, they are beginning to embark on a tour that … Continue reading
In May, I had the amazing opportunity to see Todd Rundgren’s Utopia at the Taft Theater in Cincinnati. I was thrilled to know that the band included original members Kasim Sulton and Willie Wilcox. When Utopia keyboardist Ralph Shuckett had to bow out due to health issues, the band set out to find a replacement … Continue reading
Kevin Pollack is a guy who clearly loves music. He’s all over the place, performing as half of the Blooze Brothers in Chicago, singing with progressive rock bands, booking tours and shows for acts, and so many other things. Kevin Pollack is also the organizer of Progtoberfest, Chicago’s very own progressive rock music festival. Kevin … Continue reading
Al Joseph has been making a name for himself as a formidable shredder for several years now. Most recently, Al has devoted his energy to a new progressive metal group called Hyvmine, which is a blend of all of his musical influences. Apart from his guitar playing, Al is also is the lead vocalist in … Continue reading
Tim Bowness is well known as the vocal half of the band No-Man, formed in 1987, along with Steven Wilson. Before there was No-Man, Tim was a member of a band named Plenty. While the band released several EPs back in the day, a full album was never released until April this year. Iris Hidding […]
