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2009-07-02: Prog: Anthony Phillips

WITH MORE THAN 30 SOLO RELEASES TO HIS name, acoustic guitar virtuoso Anthony Phillips has long transcended his status as co-founder, lead guitarist, and key songwriter for British progressive-rock pioneers Genesis. Together

2009-07-02: Yes/Asia: Only Time Will Tell

Two of England's finest art rock ensembles, Yes and Asia, have just begun a North American tour that will run through August. Tonight they perform at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA, followed by a performance a

2009-07-01: Video: Andy Timmons & Steve Vai - Beat it RIP Michael Jackson

As previously reported, guitarist Steve Vai held an Alien Guitar Secrets Master Class at the Meinl Guitar Festival in Gutenstetten, Germany on June 27 (near Nuremberg). which included an All Star Jam with Andy Timmons (ex-DAN

2009-06-29: Round Table Review: Dream Theater "Black Clouds & Silver Linings"

ALEX: Dream Theater have rightly earned the respect of music fans worldwide for their brand of heavy progressive rock, which they have been writing and performing now for about a quarter of a century. It’s a powerful soundsca

2009-06-29: Interview with Kansas & Native Window

This year, Kansas is celebrating their 35th Anniversary, however, another band, featuring fourfifths of the current lineup, will be making their CD debut on June 23rd. Native Window, featuring guitarist Rich Williams, violini

2009-06-29: Review: Native Window

Native Window is the band Kansas, minus vocalist Steve Walsh. It’s a long story, but basically, Kansas continue to be in a creative void, mainly due to the refusal by chief songwriters, Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh, to writ

2009-06-26: Review: Dream Theater "Black Clouds & Silver Linings"

Progressive rock gets slagged a great deal for its baroque excesses and boyish overblown-ness fueled by hyper-technical playing. But, some folks like their water deep, choppy with portent and rippled with beefy riffage and po

2009-06-25: Audio Interview: Derek Sherinian

Keyboard virtuoso Derek Sherinian has returned with another refreshing album of musical prowess and creativity with a well-known lineup of session musicians joining him on his forthcoming opus “Molecular Heinosity”. I was abl

2009-06-23: Progressive Nations Tour Band Changes

It is with the utmost disappointment that I am forced to share the unfortunate news of both Pain Of Salvation and Beardfish having to pull out of this summer's Progressive Nation tour.... Their label Inside Out just rec

2009-06-23: Music Review: Mars Volta show softer side

Grammy-winning prog-rock wizards The Mars Volta show a softer side but still rock hard on their fifth studio outing, "Octahedron." A creative partnership between guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and vocalist Cedric Bixler-Za

Prog Rock Events


2009-07-07: Matisyahu

at Bank of America Pavillion, Boston, Ma. With Special Guests Umphrey's McGee Price: $35, $30, $22.50

2009-07-11: Mahavishnu Project

at The Regatta Bar, Cambridge, Ma. Price: $18

2009-07-12: Your Move

at Hopkington Town Common Price: Free

2009-07-17: Stratospheerius

at Ray Kelly's Pub, Bridgeport, Ct. Price: $5

2009-07-19: MarProg Festival - Holding Pattern, Advent, Helmet of Gnats, IZZ and Toy Masheen

at Toad's Place, New Haven, Ct. Price: $27.50 in adv $30 day of

2009-07-21: Steve Smith & Vital Information

at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Chatham, Ma. Price: Free with Dinner Reservations

2009-07-25: Yes

at South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, Ma. With Special Guests Asia Price: on sale 5/9

2009-07-30: Birdsongs of the Mesozoic

at Johnny D's, Somerville, Ma. With Special Guests Goli Price: TBD

2009-08-01: The Dredg

at The Paradise, Boston, Ma. With Special Guests RX Bandits Price: $18

2009-08-02: Progressive Nation Tour Featuring Dream Theater, Zappa Plays Zappa, Pain of Salvation and Beardfish

at Bank of America Pavillion, Boston, Ma. Price: TBD

2009-08-05: Progressive Nation Tour Featuring Dream Theater, Zappa Plays Zappa, Pain of Salvation and Beardfish

at Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, Ct. Price: $48 & $38

2009-08-10: Zappa Plays Zappa

at Higher Ground, Burlington, Vt. Price: $33 & $30

2009-08-11: King's X

at The Webster Theatre, Hartford, Ct. Price: $15

2009-08-15: King's X

at The Artist Development Center, Southbridge, Ma. Price: TBA

2009-09-27: Porcupine Tree

at House of Blues, Boston, Ma. With Special Guests King's X Price: $35 and $22.50

2009-10-10: Ian Anderson

at The Hanover Theatre of Performing Arts, Worcester, Ma. Price: TBA

2009-10-11: Ian Anderson

at The MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard, Ct. Price: $65, $55, $45

2009-10-18: Ian Anderson

at Cheverolet Theatre, Wallingford, Ct. Price: on sale 6/12

2009-11-21: Pink Voyd

at Memorial Hall, Plymouth, Ma. Price: TBD  

 

 

 

 


 


 


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