I can still remember it vividly. My sister and I, both huge fans of Renaissance, had seen them perform in smaller venues. Now we were going to see them on a warm summer night in June 1975 at Carnegie Hall,…
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Lately it seems that the reimagining of classic albums is in vogue (see the recent TPA reviews of Pink Floyd reimaginings). Rarely, in my opinion, do these albums stray from the original template, something that would be difficult considering how…
View More Various Artists – Abbey Road Reimagined
Randy George is probably best known as the go-to bassist for Neal Morse, but if that is all you know about the man, you are selling yourself short. As the bassist/multi-instrumentalist for Ajalon, he helped to elevate Christian progressive rock…
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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…
View More District 97 – Stay for the Ending
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…
View More Tu-Ner – T1 – Contact Information
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…
View More Karnataka – Requiem For A Dream
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…
View More The Samurai of Prog – The Man in the Iron Mask