May 06 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 …
May 03 2013
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 …
Apr 22 2013
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 …
Apr 18 2013
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 …
Apr 15 2013
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 …
Apr 09 2013
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 …
Apr 04 2013
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 …
Mar 24 2013
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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