A fan’s day with The Spock’s

I was interested in what other peoples experience of the recent Spock’s Beard gigs were like so i persuaded fellow (lady) fan Helen Spooner to let me know about her encounter with the band. A big thanks to helen. Great to see and hear from lady Prog fans out there too. MY DAY WITH SPOCKS …

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Oliver Wakeman & Gordon Giltrap | Ravens And Lullabies

  I acquired this album on the strength of a a blind listening to the first song.  I was asked who i thought it was that was playing. Of course i did’t have a clue, though i knew that i liked it a lot. Once i that was put out of my misery i was …

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New Tangent album imminent

    The Tangent: announce release of seventh studio album Le Sacre Du Travail On the 24th June 2013, InsideOut Music is set to release the seventh studio album by The Tangent entitled Le Sacre Du Travail (The Rite Of Work). The album is the group’s first fully blown “concept album” but band-leader Andy Tillison …

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Spocks Beard | Newcastle 02 Academy. Sunday 5th May 2013

  When i was asked if i fancied going to see Spock’s Beard at Newcastle’s 02 academy it was a bit of a no brainer. Having seen The Spock’s before at the CRS i simply couldn’t wait to get there. Imagine my surprise when my co-pilot casually announced the “oh yes, there are two support …

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2013 The Year Of Prog

  Well, 2013 is promising to be a great year in Progworld. There are so many positive things to look forward to. The thing that is thrilling me the most is seeing Camel live on stage again. I can’t thank my good friend Steve Tyson for obtaining the tickets direct from the box office and …

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Lifesigns | Lifesigns

  I have always been of the opinion that John Young is one of the nicest guys in the music biz and followed his career avidly since meeting him whilst he was on tour with Greenslade many years ago. The John Young band are always a popular attraction and his style is instantly likable so …

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Storm Thorgeson, Pink Floyd art guru dies

  Team Progmeister regretfully inform all that art legend Storm Thorgeson has passed away this afternoon aged sixty nine. His art work was the signature of Pink Floyd and often refered to as the fifth member of the band. He made Pink Floyd’s album covers amongst the most recognised in musical history. Storm also designed …

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The Paul Birchall Trio | Stokesley Town Hall 12/04/2012

  What’s that i hear you say? Jazz? On Progmeister.com? Well, not exactly. I make no secret of being a huge fan of Paul Birchall and the music he brought to us via the brilliant Combination Head who’s albums still rank highly as some of my favourite Prog albums. Having seen Paul perform on other …

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