World renowned and hugely respected flamenco guitar player Paco de Lucia has died at the age of 66. Yesterday the BBC released the sad news of his passing along with a tribute to the man and his music. Like many “progressive…
View More Paco de Lucia ~ RIPMonth: February 2014
The Twenty Committee – A Lifeblood Psalm
With the numerous annual progressive rock polls, now finalised for 2013, a serious contender for best newcomer may well have been The Twenty Committee. Somewhat overlooked methinks were this five piece, New Jersey based band, who in just a couple…
View More The Twenty Committee – A Lifeblood PsalmRoine Stolt – Transatlantic
With Kaleidoscope just released and Transatlantic about to hit the road, guitar/vocalist Roine Stolt took a break from tour rehearsals to give TPA a call from sunny LA and to discuss the new album, the bands’ evolution and the upcoming…
View More Roine Stolt – TransatlanticFrancesco di Giacomo ~ RIP
It is with sadness that we report that Francesco di Giacomo died in a road accident in Zagarolo on 21st February 2014. Information is sketchy but it appears he became ill whilst driving his vehicle and collided into oncoming traffic.…
View More Francesco di Giacomo ~ RIPThe Aristocrats & Godsticks
The Fleece, Bristol – 18th February 2014 Godsticks The Fleece in Bristol is a lovely little venue that attracts plenty of big names but I can’t imagine that they’ve ever played host to musicianship of the quality that was on…
View More The Aristocrats & GodsticksThe Crimson ProjeKCt – Live in Tokyo
About to be released to coincide with their world tour, The Crimson ProjeKCT’s Live in Tokyo showcases the Fripp-approved double trio storming their way through a set of mid to late period Crimsoid classics with all the natural aplomb of…
View More The Crimson ProjeKCt – Live in TokyoAndy Summers – Synaesthesia
Although I’m sure the name will be familiar to all, Andy Summers’ inclusion in a progressive rock website may raise a few eyebrows. Granted his work with The Police earned him his household name, however Andy Summers has had many…
View More Andy Summers – SynaesthesiaHejira – Prayer Before Birth
This latest addition to Roger’s EclecKtic Corner is another courtesy of a trawl through Sid Smith’s Best Albums of 2013 for bands that went under my radar last year. Hejira are a newish band from London who show the good…
View More Hejira – Prayer Before BirthReGenesis – In For A Penny
Arc, Stockton Saturday, 15th November 2013 It had been nearly 11 years to the month since I had last caught a ReGenesis show, so the opportunity to see them playing locally at the purpose built Stockton Arc was just too…
View More ReGenesis – In For A PennyA Cosmic Trail – II: Mistral
This German band released their debut album, The Outer Planes, in 2010, and just under a year ago presented us with their second set, the all-instrumental II: Mistral. Their sound is a mix of prog-metal moves and soaring post-rock, and…
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