It was my pleasure recently to meet Paul Evans and Jay Darlington, the two main song writers of Devon rock band Magic Bus, for a chat over a couple of pints, to talk about the band and their new album,…
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Category: Interviews
Steve Hackett
Whilst having an ever active schedule, Steve Hackett, the former Genesis guitarist, graciously took time out to talk to TPA’s John Wenlock-Smith about his latest album, The Night Siren and his current U.K. tour (which started tonight in Cardiff), also…
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Haken in Manchester / Richard Henshall Interview
Haken – Academy 3, Manchester 24th March 2017 On their tenth anniversary Haken find themselves well established as leaders in the heavier progressive market. Could be a pressure or a curse yet they seem to be revelling in the fact…
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Tim Bowness
Throughout his work in no-man and also as a solo artist, Tim Bowness exudes quality and class. A man who rarely steps into the limelight, and when he does, some might say with a little reluctance, he remains a musician…
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Carl Palmer
2016 has been a tough year for many, but for Emerson, Lake and Palmer fans, the losses have been especially tragic. On 8th December, only two days after the following interview was conducted, legendary bassist and singer Greg Lake passed…
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Adam Warne & Robin Johnson – Kyros
TPA’s Basil Francis was fortunate to witness the genesis of Kyros, or Synaesthesia as they were then known, back in 2013 at The Boerderij in the Netherlands supporting IQ. Says Basil:- “On that night they brought the house down before…
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Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett recently announced a major tour for next year which will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Genesis’s Wind and Wuthering album. TPA’s John Wenlock-Smith caught up with Steve to get the low-down on this tour and other projects that…
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John Lees – Barclay James Harvest
Barclay James Harvest will be undertaking a short U.K. tour in November, their first since headlining the acoustic stage at Glastonbury this year. 2016 also marks the 50th Anniversary of the inception of the band and The Progressive Aspect’s John…
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Germán Vergara – Aisles
From Chile, Aisles released their latest album, Hawaii, a few months ago and are about to tour Europe during the next two weeks, including a show in the U.K.. TPA’s Tony Colvill had a chance to speak with the band’s…
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Jargon – Verbal Delirium
From Greece, Verbal Delirium have recently released their latest album, on Bad Elephant Music. The Imprisoned Words Of Fear is actually a re-recording of their first demo, long unavailable so this is a great opportunity to hear the band in…
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