Category Archives: Prog

Exclusive King’s X Download To Benefit Jerry Gaskill

Posted on March 10, 2012 by J

Below is a press release for a new King’s X release called Burning Down Boston: Live at The Channel 6.12.91 and while I’m always happy to see a new King’s X release, this one comes about from some less than … Continue reading →

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Now Playing: 2012 pt. 3

Posted on February 4, 2012 by J

The other day I was in the car listening to our local community public radio station WDFH and I heard an amazing piece of music that seemed to go on forever.  I had to get out of the car before … Continue reading →

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OSI – Fire Make Thunder (2012, Metal Blade)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by J

OSI – Fire Make Thunder is scheduled for release March 27th on Metal Blade Records Office of Strategic Influence (OSI) is Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) and Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater, Chroma Key).  They are joined here by returning session … Continue reading →

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Now Playing: 2012 pt. 2

Posted on January 21, 2012 by J

OK so far so good in 2012… Anneke Van Giersbergen – Everything Is Changing (PIAS, 2012) I was smitten with Anneke the very first time I heard her in the Dutch ‘trip rock’ band The Gathering.  She sings with incredible … Continue reading →

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Land of 1000 Listens

Posted on January 20, 2012 by J

Forget hipsters, scenesters and taste makers…if you want an opinion on good music then you’re going to go with someone you trust.  It can be a friend, colleague or just someone who listens to a lot of music from a … Continue reading →

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Now Playing: 2012 pt. 1

Posted on January 16, 2012 by J

Every year I promise myself I’ll be better at keeping track of my listening habits.  Why should 2012 be any different?  Well here we go… Uri Caine Trio – Siren (Winter & Winter, 2011) I’ve been a fan of Uri’s … Continue reading →

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Now Playing

Posted on May 14, 2011 by J

This week I’ve been spending a lot of time poking around on the new National Jukebox that was just launched by The Library Of Congress.  It’s a treasure  trove of very early American music and should be required listening in … Continue reading →

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Mike Keneally Band pre-order or pre-heat?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by J

The new Mike Keneally Band live album bakin’ at the potato is available for pre-heating at Moosemart NOW for only twenty-five bucks!  Check out the cool retro cover art, Jazzy AND Snazzy eh?  I haven’t heard it yet, but the … Continue reading →

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Now Playing

Posted on April 8, 2011 by J

Jane’s Addiction – ‘End To The Lies’:  The first song released from their upcoming album The Great Escape Artist.  Available at Janesaddiction.com Jon Madof – Rashanim:  NY based guitarist/composer who has done a few records for John Zorn’s Tzadik label…this … Continue reading →

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Now Playing

Posted on March 25, 2011 by J

TsuShiMaMiRe – Giving Blood: Saw this all girl Japanese band live at SxSW a few years ago.  They’ve had some trouble getting records released in the US, but it looks like this one will be available stateside. Agalloch – Live … Continue reading →

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