Tag Archives: prog rock

YES announce tour to start in early March

February 5, 2011 | Patrick Prince | 0

YES will begin a mini-tour of “special intimate performances” that will kick-off in early March for a select number of shows, including the House of Blues. ►

10 Albums that changed Jordan Rudess’ life

February 2, 2011 | Patrick Prince | 0

Keyboardist Jordan Rudess has been a full-time member of prog gods Dream Theater since 1999. Here are the albums that influenced him. ►

“Classic Albums” series shows Rush’s enduring appeal

December 24, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 0

As the “Classic Albums” series attests, the Canadian trio continues to thrive, in large part, because of 1976’s “2112” and 1981’s “Moving Pictures.” ►

Mike Portnoy’s return to Dream Theater is rejected

December 21, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 0

Dream Theater will not be including drummer Mike Portnoy in its future plans, it seems. ►

10 Albums that changed Erik Norlander’s life

October 2, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 0

Keyboardist/producer Erik Norlander, perhaps best known for his band (Rocket Scientists) and his wife (vocalist Lana Lane), reveals his favorite albums ►

Performers flex their might at the Isle of Wight

August 17, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 4

From Hendrix to The Who, the 1970 festival has become a treasured classic ►

The Setlist Series: Kansas

July 15, 2010 | Michael Popke | 0

Most of the songs on this Kansas CD have been previously released on live albums or as bonus tracks on expanded editions. Like Legacy’s “Playlist” series, Setlist titles come in eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging ►

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy talks about sharing the road

July 2, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 14

After a successful worldwide “Progressive Nation” headlining tour, Dream Theater are finishing up the year with an opening slot on Iron Maiden’s Final Frontier tour ►

Steve Hackett finds transcendence in new album

June 28, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 0

Ex-Genesis guitarist discovers a period of creative renewal with ‘Out of the Tunnel’s Mouth’ ►

Andy Tillison explains where The Tangent fits in with today’s prog rock

June 16, 2010 | Patrick Prince | 0

Tangent’s bandleader shares his views on the evolution of prog rock and the joys of 20-minute song ►