Fireballet – Two, Too (reissue: Inner Knot, 2014/original release: Passport PPSD 98016, 1976) American progressive rock band Fireballet has been in the news lately…
View More Fireballet’s New ExplorationsAuthor: Angel Romero
Angel Romero has been writing about progressive music and world music for many years. Publications include Eurock (USA), Marquee (Japan), and Nuevas Músicas (Spain). He founded the websites progressiverockcentral.com and worldmusiccentral.org. Angel also produced Musica NA, a music show for TVE (Spain) featuring fusion, avant-garde, world music, new age and electronic artists.
The Improvisatory Side of Focus
Swung Vol. 1 and 2 (In and Out of Focus Records OF002CD, 2014) This double set features a collection of improvisational instrumental tracks performed by…
View More The Improvisatory Side of FocusStellar Guitar Playing by Dave Kilminster
Dave Kilminster …and THE TRUTH will set you free… (Killer Guitar Records, 2014) British guitar master Dave Kilminster’s latest recording, …and THE TRUTH will set…
View More Stellar Guitar Playing by Dave KilminsterCorrado Rustici’s State of the Art Fusion
Corrado Rustici Trio (Featuring Steve Smith & Peter Vettese) Blaze and Bloom Live in Japan (Corrado Rustici, 2014) Blaze and Bloom Live in Japan is…
View More Corrado Rustici’s State of the Art FusionMitch Haupers’ Calm, Reflective Approach
Mitch Haupers Invisible Cities (Mitch Haupers, 2014) Invisible Cities is the debut album by guitarist, composer, luthier and educator Mitch Haupers. The veteran musician is…
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The Rise of Regressive Rock
It is now common to see the term progressive rock associated with all kinds of genres and artists that really belong in other musical categories.…
View More The Rise of Regressive RockBrand X Live in Los Angeles
Brand X Live at the Roxy, LA 1979 (Gonzo HST193CD, 2013) Live at the Roxy, LA 1979 is a soundboard recording from a Brand X…
View More Brand X Live in Los AngelesFireballet Classic ‘Night On Bald Mountain’ Remastered and Available on CD
Fireballet Night On Bald Mountain (reissue: Inner Knot, 2014/original release LP Passport 9167-98010, 1975) During the 1970s you had progressive rock bands that were influenced…
View More Fireballet Classic ‘Night On Bald Mountain’ Remastered and Available on CDMajestic’s Ambitious Concept Album V.O.Z.
Majestic V.O.Z. (2012) V.O.Z. is a large scale 2-CD project by Magnificent, a rock band led by multi-instrumentalist Jeff Hamel. V.O.Z. crosses various rock music…
View More Majestic’s Ambitious Concept Album V.O.Z.Seminal Keyboard Player Marcos Mantero Dies at 63
Spanish progressive rock keyboardist Marcos Mantero passed away on December 7, 2014. He was 63 years old. Marcos Mantero de Aspe was a musician…
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