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Comment on Jordan Rudess celebrates ‘New Music Industry’ by gg2123

gg2123 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:10:57 +0000

Jordan Rudess of Dream Theatre and his command over the 88 Key Korg digital keyboards like the M50? Surely if he were around in the days of Beethoven and Bach, he would have had no problem keeping up with the masters. This is because it's not the technology that makes or breaks the musician... World Latest News

Comment on Camel extend comeback tour by Sylvester Rico

Sylvester Rico — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:57:54 +0000

Wow its great to hear Andy is back on the Roads..Keep rolling and waiting CAMEL new album…Cheers from Indonesia….I had complete all album from CAMEL including live album and greatest hits…

Comment on Rush hope for more Prog in Rock Hall by Boe Hanson

Boe Hanson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:54:31 +0000

As a Canadian I`m a little bias when I say Rush should have been elected sooner but never the less I really hope this will open the doors for more “prog”bands. This genre is so overlooked by not only the general public but by a lot of musicians as well. I have been a musician(bass player 35 + yrs),another reason for my appreciation of Rush,and it frustrates me how a lot of my peers are completely unaware of most prog bands. It amazes me how anyone who plays a musical instrument can not at least appreciate what they are hearing. Yes and King Crimson are instrumental (sorry) in bringing this music forward and should be acknowledged as well as many others.

Comment on Camel extend comeback tour by Rand Kelly

Rand Kelly — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:40:40 +0000

I and many others over here in the USA are praying Camel will film one of these shows so those of us that can’t get overseas can at least have a magical experience on DVD. Please consider this if possible Andrew. Glad you’re back,Rand Kelly.

Comment on Camel extend comeback tour by John Duncan

John Duncan — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:54:51 +0000

Hope to see you in South Africa …soon !

Comment on Camel extend comeback tour by MickeyP

MickeyP — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:26:10 +0000

It is great to hear Andy will be on the road again. God bless you.

Comment on Camel extend comeback tour by Harry Carlin

Harry Carlin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:35:41 +0000

Hope to see you in the USA someday

Comment on Carl Palmer illness turned him vegan by Paul

Paul — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:30:08 +0000

My nephew had e-coli and it was touch and go for him. Even though getting e-coli from meat is more common you can get it from fruits and vegetables too (e.g. raw spinach).

Comment on Steven Wilson brings Raven back! by donnie garrison

donnie garrison — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:17:18 +0000

Wow, Steven is pulling what Alan Parsons did on his “projects”. Maybe those two should work together

Comment on Steven Wilson brings Raven back! by Kris

Kris — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:56:14 +0000

14 July Bospop

http://www.bospop.nl/Page/706645_programma-bospop-2013.aspx

Comment on The Roger Waters boycott! by Ned

Ned — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:35:20 +0000

Roger Waters refers to the occupation of the West Bank, which had been part of the country of Jordan. Anyone who is aware of history, knows that there would be no “occupation” if Israel had not been attacked by Jordan in 1967. israel won that territory defending itself. No wall would have been built if Arab terrorists were not sneaking into Israel and killings hunters of Israelis. According to the news blurb above, he accuses Israel of occupying Gaza. Israel pulled out of Gaza years ago. There is no Israeli presence in Gaza.

Perhaps you say, “give peace a chance”and relinquish the West Bank territory. Israel did that in Gaza, and the results was and still is, thousands of missiles fired from Gaza at innocent people in Israel.

Roger Waters, a truly bitter man, has been a hater of Israel since day one. He cannot even get along with his former band mates, yet preaches political idealism.

Apartheid means that there are laws legislated against segments of the population. This is not the case in Israel. Arabs vote and have full voting rights and even serve in the Israeli Knesset. Women, gays, and members of every minority enjoy full rights in Israel. This cannot be said of any Moslem country where Sharia is the law.

Why no political movement against that Mr. Waters? Are you not for Gay Rights and Equal Rights for women? Go play your music in Iran and preach you political beliefs. Lets see if you come home with your head still attached to your body.

Comment on The Tangent & Jonas Reingold re-unite by Steve Petch

Steve Petch — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:15:03 +0000

Absolutely cracking Andy. I can’t tell you how pleased i am for you. Absolute master stroke having Jonas back in the fold. i think you are going to have a success on your hands here dude. Can’t wait for my copy.

Peace love and light to you all

Steve

Comment on Kevin Ayers RIP by ER

ER — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:44:51 +0000

Try to at least get his name right in the title – it’s “Ayers”, not “Ayres”.

Comment on Interruption in DPRP News Service by donnie garrison

donnie garrison — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:52:35 +0000

Haha, I wondered why everytime I checked it talked about Portnoy joining the Morse/TFK tour. I was getting sick of seeing it.

Comment on TFK & Neal Morse Band 2013 tour by Alwin

Alwin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:02:28 +0000

Opinions can differ. Prog royalty: Absolutely.

Same old boring worship message? Same message? Yes.
Boring? As said Opinions can differ

Comment on TFK & Neal Morse Band 2013 tour by Ged Fazakerley

Ged Fazakerley — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:09:04 +0000

Since when has ‘The Neal Morse Band’ been Prog rock royalty. Maybe he was in his beard days but now he’s just an evangelist restating the same old boring worship message…album after album after album.. as for the rest of the ‘Neal Morse band’… Prog royalty? Bit of humility called for on Mr Morses side there… (Which I’m sure he is supposed to be). Prog ‘Has been’ yes…. Prog Royalty… Most certainly not!.

Comment on Colossus ~ a syNphonic collection by Jim Corcoran

Jim Corcoran — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:40:35 +0000

This is awesome news. Lovecraft spent a bit of time in his life here in Providence, Rhode Island. He is Providence, indeed, currently taking up peaceful residence in Swan Point Cemetery. Prawg on, live on, love on.

Comment on Alpha Flood by Stig

Stig — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:22:26 +0000

Great news, but what happened to John Jowitt. Remember reader he was in the band too (from Dec Burke’s site, I guess)?

Comment on Jolly Indiegogo campaign by Alex van Loon

Alex van Loon — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:16:39 +0000

Come on, these JOLLY guys deserve it! You can contribute by pre-ordering some interesting stuff like the new album due to release March 2013!

Comment on Glass Hammer on vinyl by Plane Groovy

Plane Groovy — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:25:01 +0000

This album – and our Big Big Train album – are now live for pre-ordering. Cheers, Chris

Comment on Saga on tour by Gunnar

Gunnar — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:17:05 +0000

Pictures from the Gothenburg gig can be viewed here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.370167756404771.91728.171444072943808&type=1&l=ba2969fb2d
Enjoy!

Comment on Saga on tour by Gunnar

Gunnar — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:04:10 +0000

The Gothenburg gig was absolutely wonderful!
The band played a number of old favourites – and the crowd just loved it!!
Any one have the set list?

Comment on Nektar “covers” album by BR

BR — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:46:16 +0000

Anything for a Buck…

Comment on European tour for Steven Wilson by Antonio Paolo Russo

Antonio Paolo Russo — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:33:41 +0000

NO SPAIN????

Comment on The Tangent announcement… by CHARLIE NOLAN

CHARLIE NOLAN — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:30:43 +0000

I have been a progressive music fan since 1971. Andy’s statement about the TANGENT’S difficulties is so unfortunate to read here. I am certain Andy’s future TANGENT operation will be a consistent quality as it always has been.
If Andy HAD been around in 1971 with Caravan, et cetera, he would be included with the SOFTS, EGG, MATCHING MOLE in the same breath!
I recall reading about the travisty involving the release of the live DVD. Andy stated then as soon as it hit the market, it was duplicated through uploading/ downloading , and money was lost.
I loved Andy’s inclusive fan gimic for COMM- that is, creating a contest for a solo from listeners- and the winner’s music is added to the song!
If I had the money Andy….those POWERBALL lottery odds here in the US- keep it as just a wish. I’ll keep trying though!
At the first ROSFEST in 2004, the TANGENT put on a stellar show, and I have been a fan ever since. I follow so many progressive bands, as is my want, and this time in the progressive rock timeline has been one of the greatest eras for the genre, in my humble opinion!
We all know the commercial drivell that is on radio stations is PRODUCT.
The TANGENT is music.
Thanks Andy, for your genuine care for fellow musicians, and fans worldwide!

Comment on The Tangent announcement… by Amir

Amir — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:57:15 +0000

Very well said. I share the sentiment and I know others who would too. Thank you for articulating it.

Comment on The Tangent announcement… by Don from Oregon

Don from Oregon — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:59:50 +0000

This is seriously disturbing. Is it indicative of the future for all bands? Absolutely. As austerity measures for all nations kick in, governments from the local to the national levels are looking for more revenue sources, and in America, it won’t be long until consumption taxes kick in, and per mile taxes are levied for drivers/equipment, adding to the already high fuel prices. It has become a zero sum game for musicians to travel long distances, and so the future looks amazingly like collaborations between musicians will be cloud based, and music itself will become a cottage industry, except for talentless and classless “Disney” bands that tour to adoring pre pubescents eager to hear Justin Bieber tell them that they love them, and hack jobs like Nicky Minaj to shake their surgically altered bums at the crowd and sell merchandise. The record companies were to blame for starting this nonsense due to their stubborn refusals to adapt to current technology, but we are to blame for the continuance of the over-all decline in recording sales due to the ease of downloading. It has become a norm, and no one can survive by giving free music all the time to people with no reimbursement. And so, deserving bands like the Tangent are forced to address the laws of diminishing returns by simply dis-banding. I regret that our lifestyles and demand for “choices” have become so insular that it has come to this. This is really awful news.

Comment on New Ayreon for 2013! by André

André — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:08:12 +0000

ONE OF THE BEST NEWS OF THE YEAR!!!

Comment on Roger Hodgson UK dates by heartsong62

heartsong62 — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:03:05 +0000

Roger touring the UK……. Going home again really does happen….. I recently heard a short radio spot announcing Roger’s “Breakfast in America” tour that continues will continue into 2013 . The biggest announcement, a tour of the UK! What has stayed in my heart from the spot was the almost surprise of the radio professional had regarding Roger not having a new album out and in fact touring very successfully (many dates and sold out venues) worldwide for the last 10 years on the strength of a body of work that is over 30 years old.

All you need to do is close your eyes and open them quickly to realize the sound you hear at a Roger Hodgson concert is fresh and new! He plays his music such precision and completeness what you experience is undeniably perfection in motion! So go, see, experience Roger’s magic for yourself, you will understand the strength of the body of his work for yourself and will return again and again to feel his music for yourself.

His website for upcoming dates: http://www.rogerhodgson.com/documents/tour.html

Comment on Steven Wilson recording by donnie garrison

donnie garrison — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:58:49 +0000

Wow, what a crew on this clip. Mouth is watering already.