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The Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame honours and preserves Canada’s rich songwriting heritage by honouring artists that have written songs that have entered into popular culture and been sustained for a significant period of time.
RUSH will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at the gala held at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.
The 5 RUSH songs entering the Hall of Fame are Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio, Limelight, Closer to the Heart and Subdivisions. Which means Rush and their songs are joining the likes of Joni Mitchell “Big Yellow Taxi”, Burton Cummings/Randy Bachman “American Woman”, Leonard Cohen “Hallelujah”. As part of the induction, bands influenced by Rush will be performing renditions of their hits. Alexisonfire will be taking on “Tom Sawyer”, Primus frontman Les Claypool and his band will be playing “The Spirit Of Radio”, and Jacob Moon will be performing “Subdivisions”.
Needless to say, it’s a great honour for the band and all 3 members of Rush will be in attendance on this special night.
In other Rush news, the long awaited documentary by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn entitled "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage". The premier is to be held at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Saturday 24 April 2010. All three members of the band are to attend the event.
RPWL: With the upcoming release of RPWL's anniversary album "The Gentle Art Of Music" and tour - the band have announced that their new website is now online. So they ask if you can please visit www.rpwl.net and sign their new guestbook!
Po90 / PARALLEL OR 90 DEGREES: Po90 will play is first "stand alone" concert for many years at the pleasant and intimate venue of The Henshaw's Centre, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England on Sunday, 28th March 2010. Full details can be found on the Po90 website.
Po90 / Parallel 90 Degrees
The Henshaw's Centre
Knaresborough, Yorkshire, UK
Sunday, 28th March 2010
JONAS REINGOLD / KARMAKANIC: Jonas Reingold is to start writing a new Karmakanic album later this year. To get inspiration for the songs he plans to stay at the Chelsea Hotel on West 23rd Street in New York for several weeks and write some new material. The hotel has been a centre of creative and bohemian activity for many years. Bob Dylan, Arthur C. Clarke, Alan Ginsburg and Gregory Corso all composed new work when in residence, while the hotel was used in the 1960s by Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and the Grateful Dead.
In related news, Reingold is very happy about the results of his own record company Reingold Records, which has now been in operation for six months. New releases from 3rd World Electric, Lalle Larsson and the live album from the Agents Of Mercy and Karmakanic entitled The Power of Two: Live In The USA have all sold above expectations and received good reviews.
OSADA VIDA:Metal Mind Productions have released on their official YouTube Channel a video of Osada Vida's title track from their most recent studio album "Uninvited Dreams". According to MMP the clip perfectly reflects the atmosphere and nature of this fresh and original music. The band hope that the video will stimulate the listeners' imagination and thus encourage them to listen to the entire album.
Lukasz Lisiak (vocals, bass): "We feel that these images perfectly reflect the elusive feeling when you wake up from a bad dream. The video is very dreamy, but also very intense at times. Sometimes there's a lot of colors, but soon afterwards everything becomes black and white. We like that atmosphere and we are very pleased with the achieved results."
Darek Świtała, the director of the video: "Osada Vida's music is very original and imaginative, which gave us an opportunity to tell, be means of images, of all those things that occur in a dream. Basically, the "Uninvited Dreams" video represents a dream any one of us can have. There is a place for unrest here, for retrospection, but also for unexpected and inexplicable memories. As we wanted the unreality of the whole to be as convincing as possible, we decided to use a Blue Box and a lot of computer effects."
You can also view this YouTube video below:
Metal Mind Productions released “Uninvited Dreams” in late 2009. The album is available in two editions: as a standard jewel case CD and as a digipak with 3 bonus tracks.
PALLAS: In a short note on their Facebook page, Aberdeen based prog band Pallas have announced that they are to play the "Night Of The Prog" festival at the Loreley amphitheatre in Germany which takes place on the 3rd and 4th of September. Full details are to confirmed later.
THE REASONING: Joe Gibb is to mix the new The Reasoning album. Joe Gibb who has worked as a producer and engineer on projects involving mainstream artists such as Catatonia, Leftfield, Funeral For A Friend, Massive Attack, Jane’s Addiction, Robbie Williams, Travis, The Mission and Depeche Mode is to mix the upcoming The Reasoning album “Adverse Camber”. Click HERE to find out more!
QUIDAM: The "Strong Together" DVD+2CD Deluxe Limited Edition is due for release on the Rock Serwis label on 26th March 2010 ...
DVD:
1. Different
2. Kinds Of Solitude At Night
3. One Day We Find
4. SurREvival
5. Depicting Colours Of Emotions
6. We Lost
7. The Fifth Queen Of Everything
8. They Are There To Remind Us
9. Of Illusions
10. Not So Close
11. We Are Alone Together
12. Sanktuarium (Sanctuary)
13. ...But Strong Together
14. Wish You Were Here
+
Backstage Pass (Documentary)
Alone Together (Visuals)
Photo Gallery
Click HERE for full tracklistings from Rock Serwis.
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF:TPT are getting closer to the release of their new album “Someone Here Is Missing” which is due on April 26th. The band have booked a launch gig at the Bush Hall in London on May 19th. A new website and t-shirts are also planned shortly.
ABEL GANZ: Scottish prog band Abel Ganz have announced that keyboard player Hew Montgomery has left the band. Montgomery has been concentrating mainly on side projects of late and as much of that work is now reaching its culmination he feels after much soul searching that he wishes to pursue his musical objectives as a solo artist. The message from the band stresses that they are still very much on good terms with Montgomery and wish him the very best for the future and do not rule out the possibility of working with him again in the future.
MARK WILKINSON: In a message on Fish’s website it is reported that Mark Wilkinson, the artist who has created iconic record covers and concert posters for the likes of Marillion and Fish amongst others will be appearing at the Red Lion Bookshop in Colchester High Street On Saturday 27th March 2010 from 2.00pm onwards to sign copies of his Shadowplay book and “anything else people want to bring along”. Shadowplay is a compilation of Mark’s best artwork taken from his 30 year career.
MARILLION: have announced in a short message on their Facebook page that they are to play the Rock In Rio festival in Madrid on June 14th 2010 on the Sunset stage.
In another Marillion story the band have announced that they are now on the Rock Band Network, If you have Rock Band 2 for Xbox 360, to go to the Rock Band Network section of the in-game Music Store to look up Marillion and find "Whatever Is Wrong With You". A playable trial is available for free (allows you to play the first minute or so), and the full track only costs $1 (80 Microsoft Points). If you are interested in a full video preview of all instruments, check it out HERE.
Marillion have also announced that Racket Television is to return with Series 2 of "Ask The Band" with Episodes 1 and 2. After asking fans to send in questions for an interview the band have recorded an epic interview - split into five parts. We can bring you episode one below from YouTube:
and in some final news April will see the release of two new live CDs 'Tumbling Down The Years' & 'Size Matters' recorded at the Marillion Convention in 2009.
RIVERSIDE: have confirmed seven more concert dates for May on their official website on Monday 15th March
May 7 - Athens, Greece, Rodeo Live Club
May 8 - Thessaloniki, Greece, Principal Club
May 9 - Sofia, Bulgaria, Blue Box Club
May 11 - Istanbul, Turkey, Studio Live Club (in Taksim)
May 14 - Vienna, Austria, Scene Club
May 15 - Bratislava, Slovakia, Majestic Music Club
May 16 - Budapest, Hungary, Schiff A38
SLOTTSSKOGEN GOES PROGRESSIVE FESTIVAL: The Gothenburg Art Rock Society have released details of the 11th edition of their annual Slottsskogen Goes Progressive festival. It will take place on the 21st of August 2010 between 3.00pm and 11.00pm at the Villa Belparc in Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden and will feature:
* Airbag
* Leprous
* Simon Says
* Knight Area
* Lone Star Retractor
THE REBEL WHEEL: releases "We Are In The Time Of The Evil Clocks" on 10T Records
10T Records is proud to announce the release of The Rebel Wheel's brand new full length CD entitled “We Are in the Time of Evil Clocks” on June 8, 2010. This will be the Ottawa-based band’s 3rd official release and their second on 10T Records, following the critical acclaim of 2008’s “Diagramma.” The album received a DPRP Recommended tag and you can read the review HERE.
Steeped in dark, cinematic soundscapes and complex turn-on-a-dime arrangements, The Rebel Wheel features an infectious mix of rock aggression and soaring, odd-meter unpredictability. A four-piece performance band featuring guitars, keyboards, sax, drums and bass, The Rebel Wheel focuses on modern, genre-blending Progressive Rock with strong male and female lead vocals. The current lineup of The Rebel Wheel features David Campbell on guitar, keyboards, bass, and vocals, Angie MacIvor on alto and soprano saxes, vocals, and keyboards, Aaron Clark on drums and percussion, and Claude Prince on bass.
"We Are in the Time of Evil Clocks"” is available for immediate pre-sale through the 10T Records website. All orders received between now and the official release date will ship by the end of the week prior to the official release. Additionally, all tracks from "We Are in the Time of Evil Clocks" are available to preview in their entirety through the 10T Records website. After June 8, "We Are in the Time of Evil Clocks" will be available to purchase from retail outlets.
ECHOLYN: Anyone wanting to acquaint themselves with Echolyn ahead of the new album should stop by the band's website where they will find dozens of free, full length downloads, including the epic, cult classic 'Shades'.
RELOCATOR: have just released their first full Album, with as guest musician Derek Sherinian. The Debut album simply called "Relocator" has been reviewed for DPRP and can be found here.
Stefan Artwin one of the founding members of Relocator, has done an interview with the German online magazine Rocktimes. In this interview Stefan speaks about the album, and how they came to make the album, as well as personal stuff. The complete interview is in German but here are some of the interesting highlights translated into English.
Rock times: "When can we expect to see you guys play live in Northern Germany? Or have you played here already? And where else can we see you perform live in the near future?"
Stefan Artwin: "Relocator like Northern Germany, It would be fun to play there very soon. I have however played in Hamburg and Rostock with my former bands, which was fun. No Gigs are definite right now; they are all in the pipeline."
Rocktimes: "When can we expect a new Album?"
Stefan Artwin: "Realistically speaking I would say 2011, this all because of the amount of time we needed to make our debut album. But a second album will come definitely."
View the Relocator Rocktimes Interview (in German) HERE.
PINK FLOYD: In a follow up to last week's news when we announced that Pink Floyd had won their legal battle against EMI to stop the download of single songs. The Daily Mash have posted an amusing article entitled "PINK FLOYD FORCE YOU TO LISTEN TO THE BAD BITS" - you can read this article HERE.
ALAN PARSONS & DAVID PACK: in concert. The Four Events in one special is to be held on Sunday 11 April 2010 at Spaghettini Jazz Club, Seal Beach, California...
Storyteller Session and 5.1 Surround Playback (7.00-8.00)
Premiere of New Music + Video on Large Screen (8.00-8.30)
Concert of All Time Greatest Hits (8.45 to 10.00)
Surprise Guest Jam Session (10.00-Late)
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: announce their only European tour for this year - tickets now on sale!
Sun 05 September 2010 - Kloster buch, Leising
Wed 08 September 2010 - TBC, Prague, Czech Republic
Fri 10 September 2010 - Prinzregententheater, München
Thu 16 September 2010 - Theater des Westens, Berlin
Sat 18 September 2010 - Rhein-Main-Theater, Niedernhausen
Thu 23 September 2010 - CCH 2 Theater, Hamburg
Sun 26 September 2010 - Theater am Marientor, Duisburg
DELAIN: will play an acoustic session at 96.3 RockRadio on the 23rd of March, just before their gig at the Cathouse in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday. You can listen in HERE !
In early March Delain announced that Otto ‘the baron’ Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (Detonation), would replace Rob on the bass and you can see Otto in action in the upcoming tour dates. Rob's last official show with Delain would be on 8th April at the Mezz in Breda! Delain have said that in honour of Rob's leaving that they would make this show "one hell of a party in his honour" to thank Rob for his years of dedication, musical craftsmanship and the good times that they have had throughout the years.
TOUR DATES
22-03-2010 - RockCity Nottingham
23-03-2010 - Cathouse Glasgow
24-03-2010 - JB's Dudley
25-03-2010 - Rio's Leeds
27-03-2010 - Biebob Vosselaar
08-04-2010 - Mezz Breda
23-04-2010 - P3 Purmerend Purmerend
08-05-2010 - Durbuy Rock Festival Bomal-sur-Ourthe
14-05-2010 - Esprit Rock Festival Carrieres-sous-Poissy
19-06-2010 - Hellfest Clisson (Sold Out)
09-07-2010 - Rock Harz Open Air Ballenstedt
16-07-2010 - Masters Of Rock Festival Vizovice
07-08-2010 - Wacken Open Air Wacken
On Saturday, 27th March, Stream of Passion will support at the Beibob gig in Belgium.
OVERHEAD: The Finnish progressive rock band Overhead celebrates its 10th anniversary with a European tour. They will hit the road in mid May to play several gigs in five different countries.
QUEENSRYCHE: update on new album and Cabaret Dates...
Two big new rumors to pass along today. The first is that the band has already begun work on their new album, and get this, it’s nearly done being written. No word on a direction, theme or possible release date.. but nonetheless, all those details are being worked on as we speak.
But as we wait for more information on the new album, rumors of a Spring/Summer tour are starting to heat up. What we can tell you is that due to the success of the two cabaret shows in Seattle, the band has decided to take it on the road. No dates to announce just yet, look for those soon. In the meantime… this might help get y’all excited.
PROGENY 3 FESTIVAL:
The Classic Rock Society and The Assembly are pleased to announce that the opening act on Sunday will be 25 Yard Screamer. The 3 piece from South Wales released their debut album 'Cassandra' in 2007 to many great reviews. Best described as mixing the progressive hard rock of Rush with the sensitivities of modern day Marillion, then band have a sound that is perfect for the modern day prog fan. Currently working on a new album, and rarely playing live, we are proud to have this chance to expose the band to a wider audience. You can find out more about them via www.myspace.com/25ys.
Progeny 3 and The Progeny Fringe Festival takes place at The Assembly and Robbin's Well in Leamington Spa on the weekend of 7th-9th May 2010. Artisits confirmed to appear are as follows:
Progeny 3 - Saturday
Twelfth Night
The Elves Of Silbury Hill (feat Dave Brock & Tim Blake)
Here & Now
Circulus
The Future Kings Of England
Progeny 3 - Sunday
Mick Pointer's Recital Of The Script (feat Nick Barrett and others)
The Tangent
Pallas
Sostice
25 Yard Screamer
Progeny Fringe - Friday Night
John Mitchell & John Beck (It Bites)
Christina Booth & Chris Fry (Magenta)
DEEP IMAGINATION: The new studio album "Awareness" by Deep Imagination is expected to be released in summer 2010.
Deep Imagination will perfom live at Electronic Circus Festival on 25 September 2010 at the “Movie” in Bielefeld/Germany. Thorsten Sudler-Mainz with guest musicians Thorsten Rentsch and Stefan Höllering will introduce music from the upcoming new album “Awareness”. The live program will content some familiar tracks of DEEP IMAGINATION and instrumentals of ART OF INFINITY too. (For more infomation: www.electronic-circus.net)
New YouTube channel by Deep Imagination with two new videos.
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RELOCATOR: have just released their first full Album, with as guest musician Derek Sherinian. The Debut album simply called "Relocator" has been reviewed for DPRP and can be found here.
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