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Archive for the ‘Progressive Rock’ Category
« Older EntriesSeminal prog rockers Hawkind North American release nears, with very positive reviews
July 16th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Philadelphia, Pa: International acclaim for Blood of the Earth, the new album from English space rockers HAWKWIND continues to mount as the North American release date inches closer. Set for August 10, Blood of the Earth is the first new studio recording from the band in five years. It features special appearances from violinist Jon Sevink (The Levellers), BBC personality Matthew Wright, and a posthumous performance from the band’s late keyboardist Jason Stuart. (more…)
Tags: Blood of the Earth, Dave Brock, Hawkwind
Posted in Music News, Progressive Rock
Accomplished Flamenco guitarist Mehran offers an entertaining work, Angels of Persepolis
July 10th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Though this disc doesn’t fit the Dangerdog Music Review motif, Mehran’s Angels of Persepolis deserves some comment beyond our normal review context. Mr. Mehran is a musician of Iranian descent living in Chicago playing Flamenco guitar. An odd combination, but Mehran is quite good at his craft. To the best of my knowledge, Angels of Persepolis is Mehran’s first full-length work. (more…)
Tags: instrumental guitar, Mehran, Music Review
Posted in Instrumental, Music Review, Progressive Rock
Frontiers Records to release the YOSO debut album featuring former members of Yes and Toto
May 15th, 2010 by Craig Hartranft
Frontiers Records to release the YOSO debut album with former members of YES and TOTO return with a new band
Napoli, May, 2010 – The term “Super-Group” can only describe the band arising out of two of the most creative bands of the past 30 years: YOSO is formed out of TOTO’s brilliant lead vocalist Bobby Kimball and the creative force of former YES members, Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood, thus equaling the magic of YES with the voice of TOTO. However, YOSO is much more than a combination of two classic rock groups. The band’s debut album “Elements” – which comes together with a bonus live CD where the band plays some old and new classics – presents a fascinating combination of the sound of YES (“90125″/”Big Generator” era) and TOTO, with a very interesting and original sound that truly encompasses the styles. (more…)
Tags: Frontiers Records, Toto, Yes, YOSO
Posted in AOR, Melodic Rock, Music News, Progressive Rock