Graham Thomas

Eiemel – Eiemel

So who or what are Eiemel? Eiemel is the name of what is essentially a solo project of one Ariel Martin Loza, an Argentinian musician who’s best known as being the ex-bassist in symphonic prog band Laquesis. For the last…

Summer’s End Festival XV

The Drill Hall, Chepstow 4th to 6th October 2019 The annual pilgrimage for many fans to the charming border town of Chepstow in South Wales for the annual progressive rock festival was just as popular as ever this year with…

The Flower Kings – Waiting for Miracles

Just when you thought the workaholic Roine Stolt might be taking a break from activities, or concentrating on the next album with Jon Anderson, he suddenly announces work starting on the next Transatlantic album, and the imminent release of a…

Sons of Apollo – Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony

Like them or not, I suspect most of us have heard of Sons of Apollo. Just in case you’ve been too busy genning up on your ultra obscurities in the world of prog, they are a ‘super-group’, for want of…

Bryan Beller – Scenes From The Flood

Solo albums from Bryan Beller don’t come along too frequently, more’s the pity. Presumably, he’s too busy with The Aristocrats, Mike Keneally’s Band, or Joe Satriani’s world tours to spend much time on his own muse, but though it’s taken…

Hemina – Night Echoes

This is the fourth album from Aussie Prog metal band Hemina, a band I’ve been following with interest for a few years now, and who are led by Douglas Skene, guitarist with fellow Aussie proggers Anubis. In Hemina he also…

Mindspeak – Eclipse Chaser

This is a new band to my ears, and as this is only their second album, I suspect new to many of us. Mindspeak are a young band, occupying the heavier end of the Prog spectrum, and based in Vienna,…

Djam Karet – A Sky Full Of Stars For A Roof

Anyone already familiar with Californian instrumentalists Djam Karet (pronounced Jam Care-Ray), will know what to expect from this, their latest release. There is a welcome familiarity about the way they go about creating music. It will be fundamentally guitar-based, with…

King Crimson

Royal Albert Hall, London Tuesday 18th June 2019 (first of a three-night run) So hands up who thought back in, say, 2012 that Robert Fripp would resuscitate King Crimson and that the new improved beast would be around to celebrate…

The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa

The Palladium, London Tuesday, 14th May 2019 As I enjoyed a pre-gig pint in the handily placed Argyll Arms, I pondered the likelihood that this venture would turn out to be worthwhile. I mean, as a long-standing Zappa junky, there…

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Author: Graham Thomas