Aug 22 2012
The world economic downturn is indeed a very scary thing and has without doubt caused a lot of harm to many people, business and the arts. However, a slowing down of the economy can also be somewhat of a leveller. Many people who were once riding high are now merely scratching a living. This …
Aug 08 2012
Yes, you did read that correctly, it’s forty years since the release of foxtrot one of the albums that became a benchmark for Genesis and others to build upon. To celebrate this momentous occasion ReGenesis hit the road taking with them a show that will bring many smiles to many faces. The progmeister will …
Aug 06 2012
Massive apologies for delays of album reviews and indeed my lack of contribution to the Progmeister website over the past couple of months. Since Progmeister2 on June 9th i have had many things to consider and even agonised whether to continue with Progmeister or not. Over the past couple of the month i have …
Jul 23 2012
Very bizarre how things happen sometimes. I was listening to ARFM Soundscapes one rainy Sunday afternoon when on came a beautiful piece of music by and artist thus far was unknown to me, Rob Gould. Only two days later i was contacted by Rob who asked if we would review his new album “The …
Jul 11 2012
We recently received a copy of of “A Life Within A Day” for review courtesy of Vicky Powell at Esoteric Arts to whom we send our thanks. The collaboration between messrs Yes bass ace Chris Squire and Guitar legend Steve Hackett (Squackett) has recently been well documented in the press and social media so …
Jul 02 2012
It brought it home to me recently just how important a live performance is to communicating new material. Having recently recieved a copy of Stolen Earth’s new album “A Far Cry From Home” i had only one chance to give the album a spin before catching the band live a few days later. As …
Jun 18 2012
We recently received two cd’s for review from Orbital Productions. Coalition – In Search Of Forever The disc we are paying most attention to here is “In Search Of Forever. Not to be mistaken with Chick Corea’s “Return to Forever. To all intense and purpose, Coalition is the musical vehicle of Steve Gresswell (writer, …
Jun 14 2012
I thought i would leave it a few days before i put a few words together about Progmeister2. I have only just this very day re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. I have so many thanks to give and so many memories that will stay with me for many years to come. Before i say thanks to …
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