Projekt Records has brought tons of great music to the world, but if you're new to them and need a little try-before-you-buy, there's a new sampler for you. This one provides a view into some of their electronic music tending towards the ambient side, featuring Robert Rich, Forrest Fang, Erik Wøllo, and more. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-07-07)
The sad news comes today that legendary bass player Chris Squire has died. After treatment for acute erythroid leukemia in Phoenix, he passed away at his home on 28 June, 2015, aged 67. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-06-28)
Most long-time fans of progressive rock music are aware that the mainstream press has long been dismissive, if not downright hostile, to the genre. Rolling Stone used a lot of ink in the late 70s putting prog rock down. But now they've come out with their list of the "50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time." » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-06-16)
One of the great innovators of 20th Century music has died at the age of 85. Ornette Coleman revolutionized jazz during the 60s with his explorations of free expression, and has since that time been one of the great influences on musicians of all styles. The 85-year-old saxophone master died from a heart attack. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-06-11)
The ProgDay festival holds the amazing honor of being the longest running festival of progressive rock anywhere in the world, and plans for the 2015 edition are coming along. The first two bands announced to appear are both American: Eccentric Orbit and Ut Gret. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-06-07)
Word reaches us today that renowned bassist Chris Squire, founding and longest-serving member of Yes, has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. He'll be undergoing treatment in his hometown of Phoenix, and the band will have long-time associate Billy Sherwood filling in on tour dates which are already booked. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-05-19)
As the summer festival season quickly approaches, we're getting updates about all the events going on. Here's the latest from the Voyager Festival in Austin, Texas, set for June 13, 2015. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-05-10)
The Seaprog Festival in Seattle has announced their headlining artists for the 2015 edition. Space-rock veteran Nik Turner will front an all-star collection of Seattle musicians for a sonic exploration on Sunday, August 9; Indonesian jazz-rock stars I Know You Well Miss Clara will also be performing, with their first North American show. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-05-10)
Composer and keyboardist Guy LeBlanc, best known for his band Nathan Mahl and a stint with Camel, died on April 27, 2015 of kidney cancer. He was 54 years old. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2015-05-06)
Robert Rich has confirmed he will be preforming a very special one-off show at the home of Brad Owen at 2905 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA
95051 with an after show party to follow, this will be open to the public but seating will be very limited! » Read more (Posted by Peter Thelen 2015-04-11)