District 97 is one of those bands I have always respected but never quite loved. With undeniable talent and a unique vision, they burst onto the scene in 2010 with Hybrid Child. Wearing their quirks on their collective sleeves set…
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Ever since seeing Touch guitarist Marcus Reuter perform in an improv trio format several years back, I have been intrigued by the man. He is nothing if not prolific. He also has a knack for surrounding himself with equally formidable…
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As a band, Karnataka have had quite the journey. Since forming in 1997, they have gone through enough personnel changes to rival even Yes, leaving bassist Ian Jones as the sole original member. Vocalist Sertari is the only other official…
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Growing up just outside of New York City, I was bitten by the Broadway bug early on. Musicals – no surprise – were always my favourites, and I saw as many as I could afford to. No matter who the…
View More Edward Reekers – The Liberty Project
For the past 40 or so years, my regular gig as a musician has been as the guitarist for a church band or, as we called ourselves, a Contemporary Christian Ensemble. What set the band apart from others ploughing the…
View More Various Artists – All God’s Children – Songs from The British Jesus Rock Revolution 1967 – 1974
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Grapefruit Records compilation of British psychedelia circa 1967, Too Much Sun Will Burn. It was the second volume of such music the label released over the years. Now comes…
View More Various Artists – March of the Flower Children: The American Sounds of 1967
The Samurai of Prog have always struck me as an odd conceit for a band. It’s three core members (bassist Marco Bernard, drummer Kimmo Pörsti, and utility man Steve Unruh) are always supplemented by guest musicians who also just happen…
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As one of the original members of prog stalwarts The Flower Kings, keysman Tomas Bodin was perpetually in the shadow of bandleader Roine Stolt when it came to composition. Beginning with Retropolis, Bodin was credited with several short pieces which…
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Ten Jinn has had an interesting career arc. In true progressive spirit, these guys have rocked, surrendered to the classical muse, reinterpreted Bowie, and gone all-out prog concept. Give them credit for not only trying on a new hat with…
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Some years ago, browsing through CDs at a ROSFest between acts, I heard someone call my name. I turned around to see a colleague from the office who sat just a few desks away from me. Neither of us knew…
View More John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life