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| 3RDEGREE - Prog rock somewhere between Yes, Izz and Echolyn. http://www.myspace.com/3rdegreenj 41POINT9 - Like a cross between Marillion, Spock’s Beard and Kansas. http://www.myspace.com/41point9 5UU’S - RIO led by Dave Kerman. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=108 7% SOLUTION - Hawkwind/Floyd style. Great! ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD - Most accomplished prog work to date by this prog punk band. http://www.myspace.com/trailofdead A CHINESE FIREDRILL - Chroma Key and Porcupine Tree followers will enjoy this http://www.myspace.com/joeyvera A PROGGY CHRISTMAS - With Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Steve Hackett, Steve Morse, Roine Stolt, Pete Trewavas, Randy George and more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM8UJo7NEwY ABIGAIL’S GHOST - Much like Porcupine Tree. Very good! http://www.myspace.com/abigailsghost ACUITY - Progressive rock with long tracks and guitars/synths at the forefront. Nice! ADVENT - Gentle Giant inspired prog. AETHELLIS - Progressive rock with a touch of pop. www.myspace.com/aethellis AFTER ALL - Great organ-led prog/psych from 1969. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMaSYnMuheA AFTER THE FALL - Symphonic prog with ELP leanings. AGENT COOPER - Hard and heavy neo progressive. AGGREGATION, THE - Psych from 1967 and one of the best from that era. AHLEUCHATISTAS - Post-Beefhart avant garde, technical power trio. http://www.myspace.com/ahleuchatistas AJALON - Christian prog rock. http://www.myspace.com/ajalonband AKACIA - Neo progressive with long tracks. ALASKA - This is very much like Yes. ALBATROSS - 1976 mega-rarity of heavy keyboard symph/prog. ALL OVER EVERYWHERE - Deluge Grander/Birds & Buildings-related dreamy symph/prog with female vocals and mellotron. http://www.myspace.com/allovereverywherecp AMARAN’S PLIGHT - Prog rock with a heavy edge and made up of members of Spock’s Beard, Royal Hunt, Under The Sun and Shadow Gallery. AMBER ASYLUM - Dark, brooding chamber work full of chilling emotional beauty. AMBER ROUTE - Floating electronic symphonic music. ANABASIS, THE - Prog rock concept project by Barry Thompson and features the superlative efforts of Spock’s Beard keyboardist Ryo Okumoto. http://www.myspace.com/theanabasisproject ANCIENT VISION - Reminds me of Jethro Tull. ANDEAVOR - Leger De Main offshoot. Heavy symphonic. ANGEL - One of the best 70’s cheesy AOR bands. ANGELIC PROCESS, THE - Ambient drone metal. This album scares me! http://myspace.com/theangelicprocess ANIMATED EGG, THE - Instrumental psych with some progressive moves. Pretty dang good for 1967! ANTHEM - Obscure brass rock album from 1970. ANTRILON - Electronic/ambient music at a super price! AORTA - Prog/psych from 1968 & 1970 ARCHITECTURAL METAPHOR - Ozric style spaceyness. http://www.myspace.com/architecturalmetaphor ARMAGEDDON – Heavy psych from 1969. ARNOLD, HORACEE - 1974 fusion classic with Jan Hammer. ARZ - First CD by Ex-Yes tribute band. Not far from Rush, Jethro Tull and ELP. http://www.myspace.com/arzmusic ASTRA - Cosmic prog rock with heaps of mellotron. Essential! http://www.myspace.com/astrasound AT WAR WITH SELF - Instrumental prog/fusion/metal by Snelwar, Manring & Zonder. http://www.myspace.com/glennsnelwaratwarwithself ATAVISM OF TWILIGHT - Excellent instrumental prog rock. 4 long tracks. Recommended! ATLANTIS - Symphonic rock that sounds like a cross between ELP & UK. ATLANTIS PHILHARMONIC - Classic keyboard progressive from 1974. ATLEE - Hard rock from 1971. ATTENTION DEFICIT - Improvisational rock on Magna Carta. AUDIOCRACY - Concept prog work with Yes, Gentle Giant, ELP and Kansas influences. Great! www.myspace.com/audiocracy AUDIOSYNCHROCY - Great progressive/fusion with Gentle Giant and Zappa influences. AVANT GARDEN - Long out-of-print instrumental progressive bliss made up of guitar, bass, drums, flute and sax. Very last copies! AZIGZA - Great mix of prog/eastern/ethnic/jazz etc... AZURETH - Symph/prog with great guitars and Marillion-style keys. BABY GRAND - Art rock in Toto, Steely Dan style from 1977 & 1978. BABYLON - 70’s Genesis-like masterpiece. http://www.myspace.com/babylon23 BAD DOG U - Wonderful instrumental progressive fusion. Recommended! BAGSBY, DAVID - Fusion rock and predominantly instrumental./FONT> BALLOON ASTRONOMY - San Diego prog band that has a lot of Genesis & Spock’s Beard influences. Guests include Max Werner from Kayak and Nick D’Virgilio of Spock’s Beard. http://www.myspace.com/balloonastronomy/music BANCHEE - Psychedelic guitar rock from 1969 and 1971. BARTEL - Hammond keyboard led mix of jazz, rock, blues and prog from 1970. BEAT CIRCUS - Nine piece ensemble that play an interesting mix of new and old-time jazz. http://www.myspace.com/beatcircus BECK, JOE - Blend of rock, jazz, blues and psych from 1968. BEDEMON - Black Widow label release of Pre-Pentagram doom rock recordings. BELLER, BRYAN - Wonderful fusion by Mike Keneally’s bassist with guest appearances by Mike and also Nick D’Virgilio. http://www.myspace.com/bryanbeller BERRY, ROBERT - With Steve Howe, Simon Phillips and Jordan Rudess BEYOND-O-MATIC - Dreamy space rock that will take you on a cosmic ride through the galaxy. http://www.myspace.com/beyondomatic BEYOND INFINITY - Post-Infinity in same Yes, Gentle Giant style and made up of 4 lengthy tracks. Excellent! BIGELF - Deep Purple-ish prog with heavy organ. http://www.myspace.com/bigelf BIG PICTURE - Neo progressive. BIRDS AND BUILDINGS - Excellent Deluge Grander progressive offshoot with keys, guitars, drums, flute clarinet and sax. Reminds me a bit of VDGG http://www.myspace.com/birdsandbuildings BIRDSONGS OF THE MESOZOIC - Jazz/Avant Garde ensemble. http://www.myspace.com/birdsongsofthemesozoic BLACKFOOT - 1st album from 1975 by these hard rockers BLACK SEPTEMBER - Keyboard prog in ELP direction featuring Michael West. BLACK SHEEP - 1975 Pre-Foreigner rock like Spooky Tooth & Free. BLISS - Heavy psych/rock power trio from 1969. BLUE SHIFT - Very much like mid-seventies style Yes. BOLT - Instrumental heavy guitar rock/prog. BONDAR & WISE - Monster 70’s keyboard/drums duo with a full band sound. If you like ELP, Sixty Nine & Hansson & Karlsson then this is a must! http://www.myspace.com/bondarandwise BONE - Instrumental fusion rock with Hugh Hopper. BOOM - Fusion rock. BOOMERANG - Rock and roll from 1971. BOZZIO, TERRY - With Trent & Wayne Gardner, Tony Levin, Billy Sheehan, Jordan Rudess, John Petrucci and James LaBrie. BOZZIO LEVIN STEVENS - 3 piece powerhouse of fusion. BOZZIO, TERRY & BILLY SHEEHAN - Fusion rock BULL ANGUS - Heavy rock from 1971 & 1972. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5944 BUBBLEMATH - Very similar to Echolyn. Great debut! BURNT NOODLE - The Field offshoot of excellent progressive psychedelic space rock. BREMNER, PAUL - Izz guitarist. BREW, THE - Heavy psych from 1969. BRILL, DANNY - Keyboard heavy prog rock by keyboard maestro Danny Brill featuring Tony Levin on bass. http://www.myspace.com/dannybrillmusic BRISLIN, TOM - Beautiful symph/prog album with pop tendencies by Renaissance, Yes & Camel keyboardist/vocalist. https://soundcloud.com/tom-brislin BROWN, CHARLES - Instrumemtal prog by this fine guitarist. http://www.myspace.com/charlesbrownmystics CAIRO - ELP influenced progsters. CALIBAN - Celtic and folk approach from this Tempest offshoot. CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO - http://www.myspace.com/californiaguitartrio CALLIOPE - 1969 rocker with covers mixed in with some originals CANNATA - http://www.myspace.com/cannatamusic CANVAS - Excellent symph/prog that reminds me a lot of Camel. CARNEGIE - Another long lost prog classical symphonic gem with three keyboard players. CARPE NOTA - Killer instrumental progressive heavy fusion led by the masterful keyboards of Dan Pluta. http://www.carpenota.com/index.html CASEY, RICH - Predominantly instrumental prog rock by multi-instrumentalist Casey. From pastoral to heavy these are very good! CASTLE CANYON - Keyboard, bass & drums instrumental prog trio from 1973 with a heavy ELP, Quill sound. Hammond, mellotron, Clavinet, ARP & Oberheim. A real smoker! http://www.myspace.com/castlecanyon CATHEDRAL - Legendary US prog like a cross between Crimson and Yes. http://www.myspace.com/cathedralprogrock CATHEDRAL - English sounding neo progressive. CELESTIAL O’EUVRE - Blend or symph/prog and AOR. You’ll hear hints of Yes, Genesis and ELP. http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomcelestialoeuvre CENTRIC JONES - Post-Fonya that mixes symphonic prog with space rock. CERAMIC - Pre-Lands End pop/progressive. Way out of print! CEREBUS EFFECT - Predominantly instrumental blend of blistering fusion and symph/prog. Recommended! CEYLEIB PEOPLE, THE - Wonderful prog/psych from 1967 with woodwinds, mellotron, sitar and Indian vibe throughout. CHAKRA - Mega-rare late seventies prog similar to Yes. CHANGO - Early Santana-like shredder from 1975 with some amazing percussion, guitar and organ. Honey Is Sweeter Than Blood is the follow-up album from 1976. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jFuN-FgYfc CHAOS CODE - Great symph/prog. CHEER-ACCIDENT - Intense, complicated progressive from 1988. http://www.myspace.com/cheeraccident CHROMA KEY - Melancholy soundtrack from Kevin Moore (Dream Theater, OSI). CIRRUS BAY - Very melodic symphonic rock with alternate male/female vocals. www.myspace.com/cirrusbay CITRON, NEIL - Heavy guitar rock by Lana Lane guitarist. CLAUDIA QUINTET, THE - Jazz rock ensemble. http://www.myspace.com/theclaudiaquintet CONCRETE RUBBER BAND - Religiuos psych/prog/folk mega rarity from 1974. CONDELLO - Psych rock from 1968. CONTRARIAN - If you’re into Kansas then this is a must. www.myspace.com/contrariantheband COPERNICUS - Poetic prog like nothing you’ve ever heard before. http://www.myspace.com/copernicusonline CORIMA - If you’re a Magma fan then this is essential. http://www.myspace.com/corima CORPORATION, THE - Surprisingly good progressive from the late 60’s with flute, loads of organ. CORYELL & THE BRUBECK BROTHERS, LARRY - Classic fusion album. COSMIC SINGULARITY - First album of keyboard symph/prog and an Azureth offshoot. http://www.myspace.com/mycosmicsingularity COSTELLANO, TONY - Fun blend of prog/fusion/rock/jazz. COVENANT - Killer intense keyboard driven progressive. Fantastic! CPR - Dave Bainbridge, Orphan Project, Simon Apple, Neal Morse, David Wallimann, Soulful Terrain, Glass Hammer, Young Earth, Eric Parker, Scott Rice, Revelation Project, Bill Hubauer. http://www.cprogrock.com/cprvolume2.html CPR - Unitopia, Ted Leonard, Phil Keaggy, Mike Florio, Apple Pie, Greg Wollan, Mike Lockett, Pursuit, Ad Astra, Time Horizon, Everlasting Arms. http://www.cprogrock.com/cprvolume3.html CPR - Visual Cliff, Eric Parker, Gene Crout, Iona, Farpoint, Pursuit, Kinetic Element, KDB3, Supernal Endgame, Syzygy. http://www.cprogrock.com/cprvolume4.html CRUCIBLE - Gone is the Genesis influence and into a new direction on this one. CURIOUS WORKS - Long out of print short length CD (about 30 minutes) of fine neo prog led by the powerful vocals of Marissa Von Bargen. CRYPTIC VISION - Blend of Yes, Rush and Kansas. http://www.myspace.com/crypticvision D’ARCANA - Very good progressive band with a sound all their own but do borrow from time to time from bands such as VDGG, King Crimson and Yes. DARK AETHER PROJECT - Space/prog. DARLING - Intense complex progressive fusion of rock, jazz and classical elements. DAVEY, ALAN - Spacey prog on Black Widow label. DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS - Spacey melancholy prog with slight Pink Floyd & Porcupine Tree influences yet a sound quite their own. Great stuff! http://www.myspace.com/daysbetweenstationsband DEADWOOD FOREST - Wonderful debut of mellotron laden prog with an early English slant. DELUGE GRANDER - One of the best American albums ever! Banco meets Anglagard meets Crimson with lots of tron and long tracks. http://www.myspace.com/delugegrander DETROIT - Heavy rock from 1971 with Mitch Ryder. DIN WITHIN - Reminds me a lot of Spock’s Beard. http://www.myspace.com/dinwithin DISCIPLINE - http://www.myspace.com/discipline1 DISSONATI - Post-Harlequin Mass prog with a bit of Porcupine Tree influence but overall quite unique. http://soundcloud.com/arsdivina/dissonati-reductio-ad-absurdum DISTINGUISHED PANEL OF EXPERTS - Instrumental fusion/RIO with Guy LeBlanc (Camel, Nathan Mahl), Shawn Persinger (Boud Deun) and Mike Sary (French TV). DISTRICT 97 - Nice rock/prog with female vocalist and cellist. http://www.myspace.com/district97 DJAM KARET - Prog/fusion/r.i.o. instrumental group. http://www.myspace.com/djamkaret DOSE - Fusion band performing renditions of Kenso, Satriani, Isildur’s Bane, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson DRAGONFLY - Obscure guitar rock record from 1970. DRAMA - Instrumental progressive fusion. DREADNAUGHT - Predominantly instrumental 3 piece band with quite a unique sound. Maybe Zappa meets Crimson meets Phish? www.myspace.com/dreadnaughtrock DREAM THEATER DREAM THE ELECTRIC SHEEP - Debut effort in Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree and Oceansize style. http://www.myspace.com/dreamtheelectricsleep DREAMSHIP - Beautiful concept symphonic album created entirely via the internet. DRNWYN - Folk rock obscurity from 1978. DYONISOS - Similar to mid-period Pink Floyd. E MOTIVE - Like ELP. Great! E.A.S. - Texas symphonic rock on Mellow. EARNST, CHARLIE - Xian folk rock from 1974. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDkLfON7YJ0 EASTER ISLAND - Comeback release after over 20 years of absence!!! ECCENTRIC ORBIT - Keyboard progressive in ELP/Triumvirat style. Great! ECHO US - Electronic music that ranges from dreamy to upbeat. http://www.myspace.com/echous ECHOLYN - One of USA’s best prog groups. http://www.myspace.com/echolyn EDEN’S CHILDREN - Late 60’s power psych trio. EDENSONG - Fantastic prog with the flute, violin, cello, tablas and African percussion. http://www.myspace.com/edensong ELDERS, THE - 1973 heavy psych with some real good organ riffs. ELECTRUM - Instrumental symphonic rock trio with a fusion twist. ELF PROJECT - Blend of prog, psych and intelligent pop. http://www.myspace.com/elfproject1 ENCHANT - Neo prog. http://www.myspace.com/enchantband ENGLISH, AARON - Nice prog by this keyboard player/singer. Kind of Tony Banks style but with a Timothy Pure like sound. http://www.myspace.com/theaaronenglishband EPHEMERAL SUN - Great dark symphonic with angelic female vocals. http://www.myspace.com/ephemeralsun ESPERS - One of the best modern day acid folk-psych bands. http://www.myspace.com/espers ESTRUM - Blend of progressive and progressive metal with passionate female voice. http://www.myspace.com/estrum ETHERFYSH - Very good electronic in Tangerine Dream style. ETHOS - Classic 70’s dual keyboard prog rock. http://www.myspace.com/ethosprog EUCLID - Heavy rock from 1970. EUPHORIA - Heavy psych from 1969. EVERY WAKING HOUR - Solid neo prog led by guitarist Tim Kestle and keyboardist Paul McLean. http://www.myspace.com/everywakinghourband EVOLVE IV - Post-Mach One melodic prog/rock. http://www.musicevolve.com/music.htm EXPLORERS CLUB - All-star lineup of powerful prog on Magna Carta. EYESTRINGS - Related to Discipline and quite similar. FALSE PROPHET - Lost 70’s gem heavily influenced by Rush. FANG, FORREST - Mix of atmospheric eastern music and electronics. FANTASY - Surprisingly good 1969 prog rock with some jazz and psych moves as well. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4315 FAR CORNER - Excellent chamber rock. http://far-corner.com or http://www.myspace.com/farcornerband FARPOINT - Nice symph/prog. http://www.myspace.com/farpointmusic FAT - Heavy psych rock from 1970 & 1976. FEAR OF FLYING - After a 20 year hiatus the band is back with a fine new release with Camel, Rush and Yes influences. http://www.myspace.com/fearofflyingtheband FENNER, LELAND & O’BRIEN - Late sixties delicate singer/songwriter folk. FERN KNIGHT - Beautiful Celtic folk music close to Mellow Candle and more great recordings by the ever prolific Greg Weeks. http://www.myspace.com/fernknight FERNWOOD - Beautiful acoustic dual-guitar music by Gayle Ellett (Djam Karet) and Todd Montgomery with Greek & Irish Bouzouki, sitar, harmonium, ruan and mandolin. http://www.myspace.com/montgomerytsingh FERRIS MUDD - Very much like the melodic side of Porcupine Tree http://www.myspace.com/ferrismudd FIBONACCI SEQUENCE - Instrumental prog with a heavy fusion slant. Excellent! http://www.myspace.com/fibonaccisequenceband FIELD, THE - Raw progressive with mellotron. FIFTY FOOT HOSE - Quite amazing experimental psych album from 1967. Imagine Jefferson Airplane floating in space and you get the idea. http://www.myspace.com/50fthose FINNEUS GAUGE - Echolyn related performing great complex fusion. FIOCCHI, JOHN - One of the finer acoustic guitarists I have heard. FIREBALLET - Great prog albums from 1975 & 1976. http://www.myspace.com/fireballet7576 FLORIO, MIKE - Fine debut by this keyboard player accompanied by other musicians. ELP and Kansas are the first things to come to mind. FLUTTR EFFECT - Blend of progressive, classical and pop with female vocals, electric cello, midi marimba and occasional heavy guitars. FLYING COLORS - Prog super project with Neal Morse, Steve Morse and Mike Portnoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_kP7ajHRo FLYING ISLAND – Instrumental symphonic prog & fusion. FONYA - Spacey prog by one-man band. FORD THEATRE - Prog/psych from 1968. FOREVER EINSTEIN - Complex instrumental fusion rock. FOREVER TWELVE - Symph/prog with female vocals. http://www.myspace.com/forevertwelve3 FOSTER III, JACK - Prog rock, classical and jazz concept album with Robert Berry & Trent Gardner. www.myspace.com/jackfosteriii FRACTURED DIMENSION, THE - Top-notch instrumental progressive fusion. http://www.myspace.com/thefractureddimension FRAMESHIFT - Nice prog with James LaBrie of Dream Theater. FREEHAND - Nice blend of prog and fusion rock. FRENCH TV - Mixes Canterbury prog with avant-rock and fusion. Great! http://www.myspace.com/frenchtv FROGG CAFÉ - Great mix of prog and fusion with lengthy tracks. http://www.myspace.com/thefroggcafe FULTON, DAVE/GILES REAVES - Stunning electronic music straight out of the 70’s Berlin school. Recommended! GABRIEL BONDAGE - Prog rock classics from 1975 & 1977. Like a blend of Moody Blues, Strawbs & Jade Warrior. GALGANO, JOHN - First solo album by IZZ front man and features IZZ members. IZZ fans will love this just the same. http://soundcloud.com/izzmusic GARRISON, MICHAEL - First album by one of USA’s best electronic musicians with a style all his own. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTKjdwmPKvI GEKKO PROJEKT - Great symph/prog with a touch of fusion. http://www.myspace.com/gekkoprojekt GENESIS - Rock from 1968. GEYSIR - 1974 prog/folk/psych gem by this American group stationed in Iceland. GHOST CIRCUS - Nice blend of prog and AOR. http://www.myspace.com/ghostcircus GILBERT, KEVIN - Previously unreleased 80’s recordings. GILL, MICHAEL - Blend of prog, fusion, jazz and one bluesy track. GLASS - 70’s keyboard fronted prog trio. http://www.myspace.com/glassbros GLASS HAMMER - One of the top USA Symph prog bands. http://www.myspace.com/glasshammer11 GNOMONAUT - Instrumental blend of space rock, fusion & electronic. Excellent! http://www.myspace.com/gnomonaut GOOD GOD - Mainly instrumental progressive fusion album from 1972. Contains a super Zappa cover of King Kong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHUfAQIVUS4 GODZ, THE - Heavy rock from 1978 & 1979. GOLIATH - Hard progressive from 1972. GRANICUS - Great hard rock from 1973. GRATTO - Side project of Leger De Main with the solid guitar work from Chris Rodler GREYHAVEN - Very nice heavy neo symphonic that will appeal to both prog and prog metal fans GROVES, CARL - Salem Hill leader solo work GUERIN, SHAUN - Symph/prog by the late Guerin who was in various progressive tribute bands. GUTBUCKET - Jazz, avant garde, fusion, prog and just pure zaniness. http://www.myspace.com/gutbucket HALEY, DENNIS - Tangerine Dream-like electronic music. HAMSTER THEATRE - Blend of avant garde, folk and world music. HANDS - Prog rock a la Gentle Giant. http://www.myspace.com/handsband HAPPY THE MAN - Brilliant 70’s prog full of originality. http://www.myspace.com/happythemanmyspace HARLEQUIN MASS - Renaissance/Genesis flavored symphonic rock. HAYSTACKS BALBOA - Heavy organ progressive from 1970. HEADSHEAR - Instrumental progressive with King Crimson and Djam Karet similarities. Fine stuff! http://www.myspace.com/headshear HEALING FORCE - Tribute to the great jazz musician with Henry Kaiser and Mike Keneally. HEAVEN & EARTH - 1973 folk/prog//psych jewel with dual female vocals and similar to Mellow Candle. Fantastic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isyYxHjRm7w HENDERSON/OKEN - Fantastic instrumental progressive/ambient/electronic album by the Djam Karet fellas. http://www.djamkaret.com/firepoolrecords/hendersonoken/ HERD OF INSTINCT - Predominantly instrumental prog with King Crimson and Djam Karet influences. Guests include Gayle Ellet (Djam Karet), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson). Really good stuff! http://www.myspace.com/herdofinstinctband HEAVY CRUISER - Hard rock from 1972 featuring Neil Merryweather. HELMET OF GNATS - Fantastic instrumental top-notch fusion. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/helmetofgnats HENDERSON, MIKE - Excellent solo album by Djam Karet guitarist. HELP - Top-notch psychedelic rock. HERMETIC SCIENCE - Mix of classical, jazz, new age and ELPish prog. http://www.myspace.com/hermeticscience HERU AVENGER - For fans of space and krautrock. HIGHER CIRCLES - Reminds me a lot of Rush with a melodic approach HILLMEN - Djam Karet offshoot of 70’s-style instrumental jazz fusion with some stunning organ and guitar. http://www.djamkaret.com/firepoolrecords/hillmen/ HOBSON’S CHOICE - Excellent keyboard symphonic/progressive HOLDING PATTERN - Brilliant mellotron-laden instrumental prog/symph HOOK, THE - California power trio that released these 2 albums in 1968 & 1970 HOT TUNA - Post-Jefferson Airplane 70’s blues rock. http://hottuna.com/ HOUR OF THE SHIPWRECK - Stunning melodic progressive full of passion, darkness and beauty. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/houroftheshipwreck HOUSTON FEARLESS - Organ/fuzz guitar psych from 1969. HOWEVER - Classic Canterbury prog band similar to Happy The Man, Muffins, Gentle Giant, National Health and Henry Cow. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=153 I AND THOU - Melodic symphonic prog led by keyboardist Jason Hart (Renaissance) with help by Steve Hogarth and Izz members. Nice! http://i-and-thou.com/ ILUVATAR - Great neo prog. INFINITY - Great previously unreleased prog from late 70’s like Gentle Giant & Starcastle. ILLUSION, THE - Psychedelic rock from 1969. INNER EAR BRIGADE - Great prog/jazz band with female vocals, vintage keys (Hammond, Mellotron, Moog etc..) and lots of time signature changes. http://www.myspace.com/innerearbrigade INTRA - Another newly discovered long-lost 70’s American prog group recorded in 1976. Like Yes, Gnidrolog. Great! INVISIGOTH - Blend of goth, prog and metal. http://www.myspace.com/invisigothmusic IRON KIM STYLE - Instrumental jazz rock with trumpet. http://www.myspace.com/ironkimstyle IT - Great instrumental abilities and complex melodies make this stand out IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY - San Francisco progressive folk from 1969 & 1970. IZZ - Mix of Spock’s Beard, Crimson, ELP & Genesis. http://www.myspace.com/izzmusic JASPER WRATH - Pre-Zoldar & Clark prog/psych classic from 1971. http://www.myspace.com/jasperwrath JAUGERNAUT - New album by this 80’s prog/AOR band. http://www.myspace.com/jaugernautad JELLY JAM - Morgenstein, Tabor, Myung project mix of rock, fusion & metal. JEREMY JEREMY & PROGRESSOR - Instrumental symphonic space rock as Jeremy teams up with X Religion guitarist Progressor JET JAGUAR - Space rock in Hawkwind style with an excellent version of Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun. http://www.myspace.com/jetjaguarrocksinspace JOHNSON, RICHARD LEO & GREGG BENDIAN - Interesting mix of acoustic guitar and percussion of all sorts. Amazing stuff! http://www.richardleojohnson.com/guitar/music.html JOLLY - Aggressive, spacey & melancholy prog showing elements of Riverside, Porcupine Tree and Oceansize. http://www.myspace.com/jollyband JUGHEAD - Power pop with Ty Tabor & Derek Sherinian. K2 - Great mellotron laden symph/prog with Allan Holdsworth, Ryo Okumoto, Shaun Guerin and Ken Jaquess. http://www.myspace.com/k2ken KALABAN - Great prog rock! KAMPMAN, ERIC - Symphonic keyboard work by Ex-Now keyboardist. KANSAS KAPLAN BROTHERS, THE - Melancholy prog from 1978 with loads of mellotron. Nothing like it and an absolute essential! KINETIC ELEMENT - Prog/symph led by some excellent keyboard work (organ in particular). Excellent! http://www.myspace.com/kineticelement KOEPPER, JEFFREY - Along with 70’s Tangerine Dream and Steve Roach and entirely made by analog synths, this is some of the best electronic music you will ever hear. http://www.myspace.com/jeffreykoepper KOPECKY - Mix of progressive & fusion rock. http://kopecky.8m.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/kopeckymusic KOPPERFIELD - Organ/guitar dominated heavy progressive from 1974. KRAKATOA - Excellent symphonic rock with violin. Recommended! KRISTYL - Excellent Christian guitar prog/psych from 1975 KULJU, DAVE - Instrumental progressive fusion led by Electrum guitarist. This is some hot stuff and highly recommended! http://www.myspace.com/davekulju KULL, BRETT - Solo from Echolyn guitarist. Singer-songwriter style. http://www.myspace.com/brettkull KURGAN’S BANE - If you like Rush and Saga then grab this. LABRIE, JAMES - Dream Theater vocalist. LAND OF CHOCOLATE - Similar to Echolyn with a taste of fusion. LANDS END - Lush symph prog. LANE, LANA - Heavy neo rock/prog. LARUE, LISA PROJEKT 2K9 - Keyboard-laden prog/symph. http://www.myspace.com/lisalaruekeyboards LARVAL - Cuneiform release that brings to mind King Crimson but with an avant garde edge. LEGER DE MAIN - Very good aggressive prog LEONARD, KEVIN - Solo work by North Star Keyboard wizard. LEONARDO - Based on the reknowned painter the cast includes members of Magellan. LEVIN, TONY - With Terry Bozzio, Trent & Wayne Gardner, Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess, John Petrucci and Steve Stevens. LEVIATHAN - 1974 heavy prog with loads of mellotron. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eAGqmikH1E LIGHTHOUSE - Classic rock with horns from 1972 & 1973. LIGHTS OUT: SAN FRANCISCO - Rock, soul, blues and jazz. LINCOLN STREET EXIT - Hard-hitting rock from 1969. LINDENMUTH GROUP, SCOTT - Fusion. LINN COUNTY - Heavy organ prog/psych from 1968. LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT - With Tony Levin, John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy & Jordan Rudess. LIQUID TRIO EXPERIMENT - Fusion, prog, experimental project by Tony Levin, Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess. http://www.myspace.com/liquidtrioexperiment LITTLE ATLAS - Sounds a bit like Kansas & Spock’s Beard. LITTLE KING - Mix of prog and AOR. LO-FI RESISTANCE - Prog/melodic rock with Nick D’Virgilio and Dave Meros from Spock’s Beard lending a helping hand. http://www.myspace.com/lofiresistance LOGIC GATE - Killer 70’s Berlin-style electronic music. http://logicgate.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-silence & http://logicgate.bandcamp.com/album/voyages LOLLIPOP SHOPPE, THE - Garage psych rock from 1968. LUNAR CHATEAU - Prog rock trio with pop elements. MADDEN, MIKE - Drummer from Matter. Utilizes plenty of percussion as well as Theramin & Mellotron. MADRIGAL - Sophisticated prog like a cross between Echolyn, Kansas & Happy The Man. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=220 MADURA - Post Bangor Flying Circus rock/jazz/prog from 1971. Has some solid organ riffs throughout. MAESTRO, LOUIE - Multi-instrumentalist with great use of keyboards. MALACHI - Trippy meditative acid psych with Middle Eastern vibe. Pretty amazing for 1966. MALONE, SEAN - Pre-Gordian Knot progressive/fusion/classical/metal MAMA LION - Suprisingly good progressive blues rock led by Janis Joplin sound-alike Lynn Carey and featuring Neil Merryweather on bass and James Newton Howard on keys. From 1972 & 1973 MAGELLAN - Hard neo prog. MAGIC ELF, THE - Instrumental fusion. MAGUS (THE WINTER TREE) - Saga meets Pink Floyd. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=225 MAHAVISHNU PROJECT, THE MAJESTIC - Ex-Osmium multi-instrumentalist creating a very fine prog/majestic/atmospheric works. www.myspace.com/majesticsongs MAN ON FIRE - Similar to Rush. http://www.myspace.com/manonfireband MARKS AND LEBZELTER - May be the craziest record I have ever heard. MARS HOLLOW - Great new prog band situated somewhere in between 70’s and modern times with definite Yes and ELP influences. http://www.myspace.com/marshollow or http://www.myspace.com/nextprogband MARPROG THE FESTIVAL - Advent, Holding Pattern, Edensong, 3RDegree, Toy Masheen, The Frank Varela Band. MARTZ, JASUN - Two and half hours of music including the classic mellotron-led classical/ambient/prog The Pillory. MARTZ, JASUN & THE NEOTERIC ORCHESTRA - Original recording of this classic mellotron-led symphonic work. www.myspace.com/jasunmartz MASKE, DAN - Primarily instrumental lush keyboard symphonic with 22 minute track. http://www.danmaske.com or http://www.myspace.com/danmaske MASTERMIND - ELP on midi guitar. MATHEMATICIANS - High caliber instrumental fusion. MATTER - Great instrumental rock with Crimson and Heldon influences. MAWWAL - Post-Paranoise prog/fusion/world music with lots of ethnic percussion. Features Percy Jones (Brand X) on bass. http://www.myspace.com/mawwal MAXWELL’S DEMON - Instrumental prog rock in the Anglagard realm. http://www.myspace.com/therealmaxwellsdemon MCCRITE, MARK - Rocket Scientist guitarist. MCGILL, SCOTT - Finneus Gauge guitarist performing prog fusion. MCGILL, SCOTT/MICHAEL MANRING/VIC STEVENS - Fusion/prog rock/metal. MCKENDREE SPRING - Early 70’s folk rock/prog. http://www.myspace.com/mckendreespring MCLUHAN - Very unique brass prog rock concept album from 1970. Really great and nothing like it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuSKn1F82xM MEADE, LAURA - Nice pop by Izz vocalist. MERRYWEATHER (NEIL) - Self-titled and Vacuum Cleaner are from 1969 & 1971 and are more rock based. Kryptonite & Space Rangers are heavy mid-seventies guitar space rock. METAPHOR - Nice symphonic rock in Camel style. MIGHT COULD - 3 guitarists playing in similar style to California Guitar Trio. MILLARD AND DYCE - 1973 obscure folk rock and a touch of blues with three guitarists and a bass player. MINASIAN, DAVID - Symph/prog project with guest appearance by Andy Latimer. http://www.myspace.com/davidminasianmusic MIND FURNITURE - Progressive rock made with hints of Kansas and Jethro Tull. Very good! http://www.mindfurniture.com/media.html MIND SKY - Excellent prog/symph that seems influenced by Genesis and The Flower Kings. MINDLESS OTHER GODS - Rush style prog. MINGO (LEWIS) - Great instrumental prog fusion by Ex-Santana percussionist with lots of keys and African percussion. From 1976. MINSTREL’S GHOST, THE - Concept prog album featuring members of The Flower Kings and Bunchakeze. http://www.myspace.com/theminstrelsghostaz MISTRAL - Official release of classic prog from 1982 in Jethro Tull style. MIRTHKON - Progressive/RIO, Avant Gardeness with a heavy Zappa, Miriodor and Picchio Dal Pozzo feel. http://www.myspace.com/mirthkon MIRTHRANDIR - Genesis, Gentle Giant-like 70’s prog classic. Highly recommended! MOETAR - Really great quirky prog with female vocals. You can hear elements of Echolyn, Yezda Urfa and Zappa. http://www.myspace.com/moetarmusic MOHODISCO - A must for Ozric Tentaclites. MOLOCH - Heavy rock and blues from 1972. MONOLITH - Three piece symphonic rock group that reminds me of ELP. MORAINE - Instrumental avant garde, classical, jazz, progressive quintet made up of violin, cello, drums, bass and guitar. http://www.myspace.com/moraineseattle MORMOS - Folk rock from 1972. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2816 MORSE, ALAN - Great fusion by Spock’s Beard guitarist. Fellow members of Spock’s participate as well as ex-Beardian and brother Neal. MORSE, NEAL - Former leader of Spock’s Beard. http://www.myspace.com/nealmorse(PROGRESSIVE ROCK RELEASES): (CHRISTIAN RELEASES): MORSE PORTNOY GEORGE - As the title states, these are all covers. MORSE, STEVE - Of Dixie Dregs fame. MORSE, TIM - Keyboard progressive trio with heavy hints of ELP, Genesis and Kansas. http://www.myspace.com/timmorsemyspace MORTICIA - Doomy prog mixed with David Bowie-like vocals. Although new it certainly sounds out of the 80’s. On Black Widow Records. MOTH VELLUM - Excellent debut of symph/prog that reminds me of Yes and Camel. www.myspace.com/mothvellum MOTHER MALLARD’S PORTABLE... - Synthesizer ensemble. MOUNTAIN - Classic rock. The first disc is comprised of studio tracks and the second live tracks. http://www.mountaintheband.com/ MUFFINS, THE - Avant garde & progressive. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=853 MULLMUZZLER - Song based prog rock. MUTZIE - Heavy raw acid psych blues from 1970. MYRIAD - Reminds me of Rush. MYTHOLOGIE - Leger De Main side project. Energetic prog with female vocals. Solid! NATIONAL STEAM - Great space. NDV - Spock’s Beard drummer. Mix of progressive & pop. NELSON, PAUL - 22 minutes of hot instrumental guitar led fusion. NERVE INSTITUTE, THE - Project by Mike Judge which displays an astonishing mix of beauty (mellotron) and complexity. A must hear! http://www.myspace.com/thenerveinstitute NETHERWORLD - Legendary prog rock from 1981. NEVER WASN’T - Yes influenced prog with a dose of AOR. http://www.myspace.com/neverwasnt NEW AGE - Very rare keyboard prog heavily influenced by Keith Emerson & ELP. NEW BLIZZARD SYMPHONY - A prog Christmas album performing original tunes. NEW EDEN ORCHESTRA - Nice symphonic works. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2150 NEW ST. GEORGE, THE - Folk rock with female vocals. NEW SUN - Symphonic rock with excellent axe work. NIACIN - Magna Carta releases of funky prog with ELP leanings. NO NATION - Fine rock opera with guests Mike Pinder and Jon Anderson http://www.myspace.com/nonationmusic NO REASON GIVEN (N.R.G.) NON CREDO - Curious blend of opera and R.I.O. with female vocals, clarinet, percussion, glockenspiel and other strange sounds. Unique! NORLANDER, ERIK - Lana Lane composer. Comparable to Emerson and Wakeman. http://www.myspace.com/eriknorlanderandlanalane NORTH STAR - Keyboard dominated progressive. NORTHWIND - Fantastic previously unreleased prog/symph from 1977. This was their 3rd and best effort. NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED - Neo progressive with some excellent keyboards and occasional aggressive guitar. http://www.myspace.com/nos_band NOW - Great harmonic prog with nice melodies. NUGENT, TED & THE AMBOY DUKES - Great sound quality by these heavy rockers. OBLIVION SUN - Happy The Man offshoot and not too dissimilar. www.myspace.com/oblivionsun OCTOBER - Classic 70’s dual keyboard and violin symphonic rock. OCTOBER PROJECT - Latest release by this well-known celtic band. OCTOBER TREE - Light symphonic rock by this Canvas offshoot and close to the post-Renaissance band Illusion. http://www.myspace.com/octobertreechronicles OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE (OSI) - Features Mike Portnoy, Steve Wilson & Sean Malone. http://www.myspace.com/OfficeOfStrategicInfluence OHO - Crazy prog/psych from 1974. http://ohomusic.com/ohovault/okinawa_index.html ORPHAN PROJECT - Art rock band in the style of Kansas, Styx & Yes. http://www.myspace.com/orphanproject OTHER SIDE - Slight Kate Bush approach. Solid first effort. OTHER SIDE, THE - Instrumental keyboard-heavy prog rock with a tad bit of fusion thrown in. Kenso meets Happy The Man. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/theothersideprog OZ KNOZZ - Blend of progressive, rock and jazz. OZONE QUARTET - Great fusion rock. PALERMO BIG BAND, ED - Big band versions of Zappa classics PANGAEA - Very refined slick neo prog rock. http://www.myspace.com/pangaearock PARMENTER, MATTHEW - 2nd album full of angst with lots of piano and mellotron. Much like Peter Hammill/VDGG PARMENTER, RYAN - Creative progressive pop by the front man of Eyestrings PARALLEL MIND - Instrumental keyboard filled symph/prog trio with William Kopecky. Great! PARANOISE - Great progressive world rock with a heavy edge. PARMENTER, MATTHEW - Solo album by Discipline leader. If you like Discipline then you will this. PAULY, HENNING - Frameshift and Chain solo album in more of rock setting with some prog moves here and there. PAVLOV’S DOG - Two classic prog albums from 1975 & 1976 with the unique voice of David Surkamp. http://www.myspace.com/therealpd PEACE & QUIET - Classic rock from 1971. PENTAGRAM - Kings of doom rock. Black Widow releases PENTWATER - Blend of prog and rock. PERAINO’S KINGDOM COME, VICTOR - 1975 mega-rare mellotron progressive gem. http://www.myspace.com/victorperainokingdomcome PERHACS, LINDA - Stunning delicate folk by this mystical singer/songwriter. PERSEPHONE’S DREAM - Nice progressive with female vocals and spacey atmospheres. http://www.myspace.com/persephonedream PHIDEAUX - One of the best prog musicians around today. http://www.myspace.com/phideaux PIG IRON - Acid bluesy rock from 1970. PINNELLA, MICHAEL - Symphony X keyboardist. Great symph/prog keyboard workout. P J SHADOWHAWK - Post-Quasar concept symph/prog album. Great debut! http://www.myspace.com/pjshadowhawk PLANET P PROJECT - First of a progressive rock trilogy by renowned artist Tony Carey. Definite Pink Floyd feel here. PLANTS - Psych/folk with tremendous 19 minute krautrock-like track. PLATYPUS - Blend of prog, fusion & rock. PLUM NELLY – Heavy psych/prog from 1971. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ulcGwPJgM POCKET ORCHESTRA - Instrumental avant garde/prog/jazz band. This package includes Knëbnagäuje and a live CD from 1980-84. POHL, BILL - Excellent fusion. POLESTAR 1 - Great cosmic semi-hard progressive from 1980. POLYPHONY - Progressive rock masterpiece from 1972 and in ELP direction. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4465 POWELL, ROGER - Electronic and progressive music from 1973 & 1980 by Ex-Todd Rundrgren’s Utopia keyboardist. Blue Note Ridge is solo piano. http://www.myspace.com/fossilpoets POWER OF ZEUS - Late 60’s psychedelic rock. PRAVDA - Melodramatic prog rock. http://www.myspace.com/pravdatruth PRESTO BALLET - Very good debut album that harkens back to early Kansas. www.myspace.com/prestoballet PRIMITIVE OVERFLOW - Neo prog mixed with rock, metal and pop. http://www.myspace.com/officialprimitiveoverflow PRISM - Pre-Hands prog rock. PRODUCT - Porcupine Tree meets Marillion. http://www.flickertista.com/product_samples.html and http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1383 PROGDAY - Strawbs, Djam Karet, Nathan Mahl, Trettioariga Kriget, Wobbler, Sonus Umbra, Gert Emmens, The Muffins, Guy Manning. Lots of previously unreleased tracks! 100% goes to Progday. Support Progday and buy this CD! PROGFEST ‘97 - Arena, Bigelf, The Flower Kings, Le Orme, Sinkadus, Spock’s Beard, John Wetton. PROJECT LO - With Bon Lozaga and Percy Jones. PROTO-KAW - Pre-Kansas along with some comeback albums. http://www.myspace.com/protokaw PROVIDENCE - Fantastic folk/prog from 1972 with violin, glockenspiel, viola, organ, cello etc... http://www.myspace.com/providencepdxfolk PROXIMAL DISTANCE - Majestic & Slychosis side project that sounds very much like a blend of the two. http://www.myspace.com/majesticsongs PSYCHIC FOR RADIO - Neo prog project headed by Shawn Gordon with Martin Orford, Randy George, Bill Berends, Henning Pauly and many others. http://www.myspace.com/psychicforradiobandASTANDING WAVE $14 PUDDLE JUMPERS, THE - Folk rock. PULSE - British-sounding rock from 1969. PUPPET SHOW - Seventies prog musical influences led by an aggressive vocalist. PUZZLE - 1969 blend of hard rock, blues and psych. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOFcTz129qc PYE FYTE - Crazy new symph group that reminds me of Supersister & Airlord. PSYCHEDELIC ENSEMBLE, THE - Prog rock hugely influenced by Pink Floyd. http://www.myspace.com/thepsychedelicensemble QUARKSPACE - Space rockers. QUICK, BILL - Folk rock monster rarity originally released in Spain in 1973. QUIET CELEBRATION - Mystical music with an Eastern vibe. Reminds me of Jade Warrior. QUILL - One of the top 5 USA 70’s prog records. Heavy hammond symphonic with 2 side-long tracks. Essential!!! RADIO PIECE III - Canterburyish. RAIN - 1972 melodic prog rarity with soft organ and well-crafted songs RAIN OF THOUGHT - Wonderful prog by Ex-New Cross members RAM - Excellent heavy prog from 1972. RASCAL REPORTERS - Like the Muffins of Henry Cow. RAZOR WIRE SHRINE - Instrumental heavy aggressive progressive fusion. REALM -Time Tales is a wild keyboard workout prog album while The Path is a lot like Yes. RED MASQUE, THE - Really great dark progressive with Anglagard and Magma influences. http://www.myspace.com/myredmasque REFLECTIONS: AN ACT OF GLASS - Symph/prog work with the help of Nick D’Virgilio, Phil Keaggy, Dave Meros, Ted Leonard, Adrian Belew, Bryan Beller, Ryo Okumoto and Mike Keneally. Genesis, Rush & Spock’s Beard influences abound. http://www.myspace.com/actofglass REID, CURTIS - Excellent instrumental guitar-filled fusion RESISTOR - Steve Unruh side project with a crossing of prog rock with that of a jam band. http://www.myspace.com/resistorband RELAYER - Neo prog. http://www.myspace.com/relayermusic RETURN TO FOREVER IV REWIRING GENESIS - Project by Nick D’Virgilio (Spock’s Beard) & friends. RH FACTOR - Leger De Main offshoot but this time in a Dream Theater style of metal prog. RICH, LINDA - Delicate Xian folk from 1969 & 1970. RILEY, TERRY - 1967 & 1968 albums by this pioneer of electronic, minimalism and experimental music. http://www.myspace.com/terryriley1935 RING OF MYTH - Very good prog like Yes. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2026 RISHLOO - Seattle-based band with influences ranging from Pink Floyd to Echolyn to Mars Volta. http://www.myspace.com/rishloo ROACH, STEVE - Electronic music guru. ROACH, STEVE / ERIK WOLLO - Berlin-school electronics by these two noted electronic musicians. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWF_OTKlX-k ROCKET SCIENTISTS - Heavy symph/prog led by keyboardist Erik Norlander. http://www.myspace.com/rocketscientistsband ROCKETS, THE - Pop psych from 1968. RONGEY, KURT - Nice symph/prog that reminds me a bit of Camel. ROOLAART, ANTON - Symph/prog that lies somewhere between Pink Floyd and Yes. Nice debut! ROOS, RANDY - Ex-Orchestra Luna energetic jazz fusion from 1978. Will appeal to fans of Jeff Beck, Return To Forever and Weather Report. ROOTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS - Really great energetic prog with Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant and Pink Floyd influences but at the same time quite unique. ROSWELL SIX - Heavy neo concept super project with Erik Norlander, James LaBrie, Michael Sadler, Lana Lane & John Payne. http://www.myspace.com/roswellsix RUDESS, JORDAN - Dream Theater wonder keyboardist. SALEM HILL - Good prog. & http://www.myspace.com/swerveintheredpool SANCIOUS, DAVID (& TONE) - Highly underated outstanding symphonic fusion. SANCTUARY - 70’s rocker with side long track and make good use of flute & mellotron. SANDSTONE - Legendary folk from 1971 with male/female vocals and in Trees, Pentagle and Mellow Candle style. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbKNBszXKzA SCAPELAND WISH – Echolyn & Spock’s Beard fans will love these SCIENCENV - From prog & symphonic to jazz & fusion & electronic this band seems to run the gamut. http://www.myspace.com/sciencenv & https://soundcloud.com/search?q=sciencenv SECRET SAUCER - Fantastic instrumental space rock with Ozric Tentacles feel. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/secretsaucer SECRET SOCIETY OF STARFISH - Neo prog on the heavy end of the spectrum. Tool meets Porcupine tree. http://www.myspace.com/secretsocietyofstarfish SCARLET HOLLOW - Heavy neo prog with some metal outbreaks. Nice female vocals and keyboards. http://www.myspace.com/scarlethollow SHADOW CIRCUS - Unique art rock with catchy melodies. http://www.myspace.com/shadowcircus SHADOW GALLERY - Power prog. http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery SHADOWFAX SHANTI - Prog/rock blended with Indian music from 1971. Very good! SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD - Amazing band in the style of Zappa, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Devil Doll. http://www.myspace.com/shaolindeathsquad SHERINIAN, DEREK - Former Dream Theater keyboardist. Mix of metal and fusion. http://www.myspace.com/dereksherinian2008 SHIP, THE - Folk concept project from 1972. http://www.myspace.com/shipsareloud/music/albums/the-ship-a-contemporary-folk-music-journey-10400941 SIMMONS, JEFF - Bluesy pysch from 1969 by ex-Zappa bassist. SIMON APPLE - Terrific progressive pop very reminiscent of Kevin Gilbert. SINGULARITY - Like Porcupine Tree. Excellent! http://www.myspace.com/singularityprogrock SIPPLE, BARBARA - Delicate Christian folk from 1973. SIRIUS - Post Demian & Bubble Puppy rock from 1979. SKY CRIES MARY - Gorgeous dreamy prog/ambient/psychedelia backed by mystical, floating female vocals close to Pink Floyd or Steve Hillage’s more spacier moments. http://www.myspace.com/skycriesmary SLICK, GRACE - Her most symphonic effort led by the powerful voice of Grace. SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM - Absolutely wild mix avant/prog/opera/metal/classical. SLYCHOSIS - Prog band from Mississippi with influences from Marillion, ELP and Yes to Alan Parsons Project, Rush and Hawkwind. http://www.myspace.com/slychosisprog & www.myspace.com/slychosis SMITH, BOB – Heavy psych from 1969. SMOKIN’ GRANNY - Fine prog fusion SNARLING ADJECTIVE CONVENTION - Dark & menacing instrumental blend of avant garde, progressive and experimental. http://www.myspace.com/snarlingadjectiveconvention or http://snarlingadjectiveconvention.com SNOPEK, SIGMUND - One of USA’s most prolific prog artists. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5372 SOMNAMBULIST - Heavy prog with mellotron & Crimson/Metallica influences. SONIC ABANDON - Instrumental spacy fusion duo led by Bon Lozaga & recorded live. SONIC MUSIC - Keyboard filled symph/prog resembling Genesis and ELP. SORCERY - Hard rock with prog elements. SOURCE, THE - New young prog band with certain elements of Yes, Beatles and even Moon Safari. http://www.myspace.com/thesourceband SPADA, TONY - Prog/fusion by Holding Pattern guitarist. Both are excellent! http://www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacecomholdingpattern SPIRALING - Pop-porgressive fronted by Tom Brislin (Camel). www.myspace.com/spiraling SPIRITS BURNING - Mix of electronics/ethnic sounds by Daevid Allen, Steve Wilson & friends. http://www.myspace.com/spiritsburning SPOCK’S BEARD - Top USA progsters. http://www.myspace.com/spocksbeard & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rcnpG6Yx1E ST 37 - Space psych on the Black Widow label. ST. ELMO’S FIRE - 70’s prog. STARCASTLE - The American answer to Yes. http://www.myspace.com/starcastlerocks & http://www.myspace.com/starcastle7677 STARDRIVE - Wild keyboard prog from 1973 & 1974. STEEL BLUE - Heavy fusion rock. STEELE, JIM - Excellent instrumental keyboard progressive trio with some fusion, jazz and space thrown in as well. STEEPLECHASE - Hard rocker from 1970. STOKES, LYNN & SOL SURFERS - Concept progressive album heavily influenced by Pink Floyd. http://www.myspace.com/solsurfers STORM AT SUNRISE - Excellent heavy prog with hammond organ and Deep Purple sound. STRATER, GARY - Electronic ambient music from former Starcastle bass player. STRAY DOG - 70’s hard progressive. STUERMER, DARYL – Guitar fusion by the Genesis guitarist SUBARACHNOID SPACE - Instrumental space rock. Fantastic stuff! http://www.myspace.com/subarachnoidspace SUN DOMINGO - Neo prog with a dose of pop. Features performances by Steve Hogarth (Marillion), Adrian Belew (King Crimson) and John Wesley (Porcupine Tree). http://www.myspace.com/sundomingo SUPERNAL ENDGAME - Symph/prog with a Christian vibe. Featured guests include Roine Stolt from The Flower Kings and Randy George from the Neal Morse band. http://www.myspace.com/supernalendgame SWEATHOG - Driving rock from 1971 & 1972. SYNDICATE, THE - Post-The Zawinul Syndicate project with the purpose of keeping Joe Zawinul’s (Weather Report) music alive. Great jazz rock! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcMPdC3Ty0c SYNERGY - Electronic keyboard wizardry by Larry Fast. SYSTEMS THEORY - Great electronic space rock with lots of mellotron. SYZYGY - Intense prog rock from the new Wits End. http://www.myspace.com/syzygymusicenterprises TALAMASCA - Post Harlequin symphonic rock with lead and backing female vocals. TARANTULA HAWK - Instrumental grungy space rock. TASSLER, STEVE - Solid solo effort by Starcastle keyboardist. TCP - Excellent prog/symph heavily influenced by Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. http://www.myspace.com/blaketobias TEA CLUB, THE - Great new band on the prog scene that is producing some melodic, emotional and powerful stuff. http://www.myspace.com/theteaclub TEMPEST - 10TH ANNIVERSARY Contemporary Celtic prog. TEN JINN - Neo prog with x-Happy The Man guitarist Stan Whitaker. TEN POINT TEN - Progressive Christmas album. One of the best I’ve heard. TESSERACT - New symphonic rock with violin. THINKING PLAGUE - Avant garde/R.I.O. masters. http://www.myspace.com/thinkingplaguemusic THIRD ESTATE, THE - Classic fuzz guitar with folk influences at times from 1976. THIRTEEN OF EVERYTHING - For fans of Izz, Spock’s Beard and Echolyn. Solid debut! THTX - Space rock that is smack-dab in the middle of Ozric Tentacles and Kingston Wall. http://www.myspace.com/thtx THUNDERDUK - Guitar rocker from 1974. TIME OF ORCHIDS - Fantastic avant/rock/prog. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/timeoforchids TIMOTHY PURE - Moody Blues/Pink Floyd style. Great! TITAN - Brilliant space rock in Ozric, Ash Ra Tempel, Schulze style. A must! http://www.myspace.com/titanaut TOBRUK - Fuzzed-out organ psychedelic rarity from 1972 by some Americans living in Brazil at the time. TOMBSTONE VALENTINE - One of the top American space rock bands. TOPPER - Private keyboard prog from 1977. TOUCH - Proto-prog classic from 1969. http://www.myspace.com/seventyfivemusicSAME (REMASTERED + 5 BONUS TRACKS) (ESOTERIC) $18 TRAINER, PHIL - Great folk rock recorded in 1972 in the U.K. with help from members of Trees. TRANQUILITY - Folk rock from 1972. TRANSATLANTIC - Prog super group. http://www.myspace.com/transatlanticprog TRANSIENCE - Lands End hiding under a different name. TRAP - Crimson meets French TV. TREE PEOPLE, THE - Wonderful Oregon folk/psych. http://www.myspace.com/musicofthetreepeople TRIGGERING MYTH, A - Excellent prog. TRIPOD - Quite crazy high energy progressive mixed with jazz rock. TRISTAN PARK - Neo prog/pop. TROIS EXPATRIATES - Instrumental music that switches from jazz and prog to avant rock and classical. Quite a musical trip! http://www.myspace.com/nxumusic TRUTH & JANEY - Hard rock classic from 1976. http://www.myspace.com/truthandjaney76 U I BLUE - Nice symphonic with female vocals and help from Glass Hammer’ers. Will appeal to Iona/Mostly Autumn/Clannad fans. U TOTEM - Avant garde/RIO. UKAB MAERD - 4 long tracks of electronic space music by Djam Karet (Chuck Oken Jr. & Gayle Ellet) and Heldon (Richard Pinhas) members. http://www.myspace.com/ukabmaerd UMPHREY’S MCGEE - Wonderful progressive jam band. http://www.myspace.com/umphreysmcgee UNDER THE SUN - Neo prog heavily influenced by Kansas and Styx. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, THE - Symph/prog led by Bill Pohl and Kurt Rongey. Somewhat like Camel and Happy The Man. UNIVERSE - Prog rocker from 1977 with plenty of spacey keys. UNOBSTUCTED UNIVERSE - Progressive jazz rock from 1976 including 2 side-long tracks. UPSILON ACRUX - Magma-like instrumental bliss. http://www.myspace.com/upsilonacrux UT GRET - Interesting band that blends prog with RIO, experimental and jazz. http://www.myspace.com/utgret UNWRITTEN PAGES - Massive conceptual symphonic work with Damian Wilson & Karl Groom. http://www.myspace.com/unwrittenpages VAIL (REALM) - Keyboard deluxe prog/symph. VALERIE PROJECT, THE - Espers offshoot and not too dissimilar (acid folk-psych) but a bit darker. Great stuff! http://www.myspace.com/thevalerieproject VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - Excellent symph/prog with special guests Fred Schendel & Steve Babb (Glass Hammer) and Carl Groves (Salem Hill)/ VISAGGIO, MIKE - Keyboard prog à la ELP by Kinetic Element keyboardist. https://soundcloud.com/search?q=mike%20visaggio VISUAL CLIFF - Instrumental prog/rock/fusion. On Freedom Within and Into The After they have added a vocalist. http://www.myspace.com/visualcliffmusic VOGT, ROY - Instrumental fusion by this monster bass player. Stan Lassiter guests on guitar and Chester Thompson on drums. Great! VOLARE - Great Canterbury style prog. VONASSI - Melodic alternative rock/prog. http://www.myspace.com/vonassi WALKER, CARLTON - Nice symphonic rock opera. http://www.carltonwalker.com/music.html WALSH, STEVE - Kansas vocalist. WATKINS, KIT - Happy The Man keyboardist. WATSON, KEN - Blend of rock, jazz, electronics, classical. WAYBRIGHT, LEAH - Instrumental soft progressive featuring 3 Happy The Man members and comes in a lavish package. WEEKS, GREG - Surrealistic dreamy work by this gifted singer-songwriter. WEST, ANDY (WITH RAMA) - Heavy eclectic progressive by Dregs’ bassist. WEST, MICHEAL - Fantastic keyboard works a la Rick Wakeman. WESTON, RAY - New project by Echolyn lead vocalist. WHITE, LENNY - Wonderful prog/fusion concept album by this legendary drummer. WHITE WING - Pre-Asia (USA band) of mellotron laden mix of heavy and light prog. WINDFLOWER - Delicate Alaskan acid folk rock from 1975. Male/female vocals, violin, flute, mellotron. Nice! WINTERHAWK - Hard rock & progressive in Budgie/Triumph and Rush vein. WINTER TREE, THE - Magus now going under a new name. If you like Magus you will love this! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=225 WITSEND - Pre-Syzygy heavy symphonic. WIZARDS FROM KANSAS, THE - Legendary hippie rock from 1970. WOLLAN, GREG - Melodic progressive with a Genesis, Camel and Yes edge to it. WOODENHEAD - Jazz fusion mixed with symphonic rock and R ‘n B. WORLD TRADE - Magna Carta release and similar to the other groups on the label. WOVEN HAND - Great band that brings in dark medieval European folklore into their music as well as North American Indian tribal rhythms. www.myspace.com/wovenhand WYATT-WHITAKER - Side project by Happy The Man members. Does not stray far from the Happy The Man sound. Very good! WYZARDS - Like a mixture of Threshold, ELP & Rush. YAMADA, TAIHO - Spacious synthesizer based soundtrack. YETI - If you like the dark side of Magma then this for you. YETI RAIN - Dark ethereal ambient project with Bill Kopecky (bass, percussion) and Roger Ebner (wind synthesizer, percussion). Quite haunting! http://yetirain.com/ or www.myspace.com/yetirain YEZDA URFA - 1975 & 1976 masterpieces of prog. Imagine Jon Anderson hooking up with Gentle Giant. http://www.myspace.com/yezdausprog YOKE SHIRE - Roots are firmly in classic rock with Kansas, Rush and Tull influences as well. ZAZU - 1975 prog/rock with some excellent keyboard breaks. A bit like Kansas. http://www.myspace.com/195452910 ZAZEN - Progressive new age. ZEN CARNIVAL - Fine progressive band with the first album in the Camel/Genesis direction and Bardo more Porcupine Treeish. ZEN ROCK & ROLL - Fine prog rock with 3 long mellotron filled tracks and a definite Genesis influence. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=880 or http://www.myspace.com/zenrockandroll/music ZERFAS - 1973 heavy psych with some progressive moves. ZOLDAR & CLARK - Post Jasper Wrath and one of the best 70’s USA symph/prog albums with lots of mellotron, synths, flute etc... http://www.myspace.com/zoldarandclark |