Tag Archives: prog rock

BIG BIG TRAIN – English Electric Part One

Posted on September 8, 2012 by jason

www.bigbigtrain.com         Big Big Train return with Andy Poole and Greg Spawton joined by former Spock’s Beard drummer Nick D’Virgilio, Dave Gregory of XTC fame (he guested on their last album ‘The Underfall Yard’) and vocalist David … Continue reading →

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NEAL MORSE – Momentum

Posted on September 3, 2012 by jason

Inside Out (Released 11th September) www.nealmorse.com Neal Morse is a very busy man and with his new solo album he will be competing with Flying Colors, the other band he has been involved in, for many people’s best of lists … Continue reading →

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RED JASPER – A Midsummer Night’s Dream/The Winter’s Tale

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jason

Angel Air 2012 www.angelair.co.uk The words ‘British’ and ‘quintessentially’ spring to mind listening to this eccentric brace of early 90’s releases from a former agitprop punk folk act that contrarily transmogrified itself into a progressive rock band. Seemingly in awe … Continue reading →

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AIRS – A Rock Opera

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jason

 www.airs-rockopera.com Airs is a collaboration between lyricist/writer George Andrade and composer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Brockmann. They met on a Spock’s beard forum and keeping the Spock’s beard theme going Dave Meros and Alan Morse of the band guest on ‘Flight … Continue reading →

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CREDO news: new drummer and new album in the works

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jason

Well hello there guys and gals,I know many of you will have been with Twang and the boys at CELEBR8 this weekend, and great things have been reported back to CREDOTOWERS – well done to all concerned. And thanks to … Continue reading →

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ERIK NORLANDER ‘The Galactic Collective: Live in Gettysburg’

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jason

(2CD/DVD) Think Tank Media/Gonzo Multimedia Keyboards wizard Erik Norlander presents a lovely live double CD and accompanying DVD. The Galactic Collective allows Erik Norlander together his own personal ‘best of’ from his solo works, the Rocket Scientists and with his … Continue reading →

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NEW BIG BIG TRAIN ALBUM DUE SEP 3RD

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jason

We are pleased to announce that the new Big Big Train album, English Electric (Part One) will be released on September 3rd 2012. The album consists of eight brand new songs and has a running time of 60 minutes. Pre-orders … Continue reading →

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The Clive Nolan newsletter March 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jason

CRS Best Keyboard Player of 2011 He did it again! In March 2012 Clive collected his seventh Classic Rock Society award for the Best Keyboard Player of the year. The award ceremony was concluded with Arena live show, which pleased … Continue reading →

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House of Progression at the Peel Kingston

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jason

THE VENUE The Peel 160 CAMBRIDGE RD, KINGSTON, SW LONDON KT1 3HH Phone 020 8546 3516. SAT 31st MARCH …..TOUCHSTONE + GUESTS THE CITY SLEEPS SHOW £12 ADV Doors 7.30pm THE PEEL FRI 27th APRIL….. DeeEXPUS & TINYFISH KING OF … Continue reading →

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STRAWBERRY FIELDS – Live Strawberry Fields

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jason

Metal Mind Productions (DVD 2012) Some quality rock here, and a stunning live show with some beautiful female vocals – and a distinct prog feel. The live show starts in rather polite fashion but there is a good live show … Continue reading →

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