Cirque du Soleil Neat, Please

I love the works of Rick Wakeman. I still have my original vinyl copies of Journey to the Center of the Earth and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I would love to have seen him live—although I likely would not have enjoyed the King Arthur concertContinue reading “Cirque du Soleil Neat, Please”

The Music of the Czech Republic??

What is your favorite genre of music? “What’s so special about the music of the Czech Republic?” he asked. “No. PROG Rock. Progressive Rock.” And then I’d explain it. Again. Prog’s been with us since the late 1960s. Some suggest that the Beatles’ “Sergeant Pepper’s” album was the first progressive rock album. Others cite Yes,Continue reading “The Music of the Czech Republic??”

Band T-shirts

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? A few years ago I heard an interview of Steven Wilson of the band Porcupine Tree talking about their new release, “The Incident.” I checked it out and immediately became not only a fan of that band, but a fanatic about progressive rock music. As it turns outContinue reading “Band T-shirts”