To be or not to be? That is the question.

Many of you may have or may not have noticed that my input lately on Progmeister could not be described as prolific. there are many reasons for this, I started a new job, i am in the process of moving house and dealing with some minor health issues. Despite my commitment to reviewing new releases …

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Steve Hackett pre-tour release

Announces the release of ‘Selection’ to coincide with UK tour As the Genesis Revisited live experience is about to be unleashed in the UK, Steve Hackett announces the release of Selection on 13th May; the single CD album will feature a collection of songs taken from Genesis Revisited II and include a newly recorded version …

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UK Pink Floyd | Really rather good

  Friday evening (22nd March) proved to be very entertaining indeed. Due to cancelling an event that i had organised that evening i was coerced into attending a celebration Dark Side Of The Moon at forty. Being as down in the dumps as i was i  decided to go along. I am very glad i …

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Steven Wilson | The Raven That Refused To Sing

  Steven Wilson has without doubt become one of the most respected musicians and technician in todays present progressive music scene. Not without good reason. Steven’s ability to sprinkle fairy dust on all he touches. Long may it reign. Mr Wilson’s last presentation the excellent Grace For Drowning was a resounding success and Steven set …

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Peter Banks guitar legend passes away

Progmeister is sad to hear of the passing of guitarist Peter Banks. Peter was the original guitarist with Prog legends Yes. Guitar Legend Peter Banks Passes – July 15, 1947 – March 8, 2013 London, UK – Best known for his innovative and unique guitar work with YES and Flash, as well as his own …

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Big Big Train | English Electric Part II

  I have to take my hat off to Big Big Train. It would be easy to commend them for their astute business acumen, though releasing English Electric parts one and two separately was i feel a little more than a matter of commerce. Instead it allowed the first half of such a musically intense …

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CRS Awards evening

On a very cold Saturday evening in February myself and Riversea keyboard ace Brendan Eyre set off for South Yorkshire to attend the Classic Rock Society awards evening. Little did we know what a magical evening it would turn out to be and one that we will both remember for a long time. As we …

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Progmeister III on hold.

  Due to little response following my previous post with regard to the forthcoming Progmeister III festival and the availability of some bands I have decided to postpone the gig till early 2014. As there will be numerous prog events throughout the year it would be fool hardy to stage Progmeister III due to location …

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