"They’re all at the top of their game, here – this music swings, together with all of the hallmarks you’d hope for: heavily syncopated; sublime Strat-work from messrs Hastings and Richardson; perfect Hammond, solo synth and of course, Farfisa work from Jan Schelhaas; judicious use of “variety instruments”, courtesy of Geoffrey; and all held together with a rhythm section you’d think had been working together for 30 years instead of just three (Mark Walker fills the shoes of dear, departed Richard Coughlan just perfectly – he was made for this band).

It presses all of my assorted buttons, and with this record I’m sure Caravan are coming down the onramp after a (far too long) period of faffing around on country lanes, right back onto the motorway / freeway / Interstate of Prog Magnificence.

Welcome back, gentlemen, you’ve been missed." - HK



Essential Track: The Paradise Filter - "pleasant listen from beginning to end " - SSotS, PA

Read the reviews at ProgArchives.

Listen to samples and buy the music directly from Caravan or from your favorite prog music retailer.

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The Magic Room: 2009 - 2012 "One of the best places to see a show in all of Boston...extremely intimate venue with great P.A., multiple lounge areas, and unique musical guests" NewEARS Art Rock Series

Click on the following link for a complete list of bands that have played for the NewEARS Art Rock Series

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2014-03-10
The Security Project (featuring Trey Gunn & Jerry Marotta) play Peter Gabriel at Hard Rock Cafe - Boston, MA at 08:00 PM
$17.50 adv, $20 dos, $30 Gold circle

2014-03-11
The Security Project (featuring Trey Gunn & Jerry Marotta) play Peter Gabriel at Toad's Place - New Haven, CT at 08:00 PM
$17.50 adv, $20 day of show

2014-03-12
The Security Project (featuring Trey Gunn & Jerry Marotta) play Peter Gabriel at Infinity Hall - Norfolk, CT at 08:00 PM
$34 & $49

2014-03-13
Hawkwind & Perhaps - Warrior on The Edge of Time Tour at The Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA at 07:30 PM
With Special Guests Perhaps
CANCELLED

2014-03-13
The Security Project (featuring Trey Gunn & Jerry Marotta) play Peter Gabriel at The Met - Pawtucket, RI at 08:00 PM
$17.50 adv, $20 dos, $30 Gold Circle

2014-03-14
Geoff Tate's Queensryche at The Wilbur Theater - Boston, MA at 08:00 PM
$25 - $50

2014-03-22
Laser Spectacular's The Music of Pink Floyd at Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT at 6:30 PM
$38

2014-03-22
Laser Spectacular's The Music of Pink Floyd at Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT at 9:30 PM
$38

2014-03-24
Gary Numan at The Paradise - Boston, MA at 07:30 PM
$25 - $33

2014-03-25
An Evening with Dream Theater - Along for the Ride Tour at Boston Opera House - Boston, MA at 07:30 PM
$43.20 - $89.35 (Gold & Platinum VIP also available)

2014-03-29
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Performs The Who’s “Quadrophenia” at The Regent Theatre - Arlington, MA at 08:00 PM
$25

2014-03-30
Scale The Summit with The Ocean at The Sinclair - Cambridge, MA at 08:00 PM
With Special Guests The Atlas Moth, Silver Snakes
$13.50 adv, $15 day of show

2014-04-07
Yes, Marillion, Steve Hacket, UK, Queensryche, Tangerine Dream, Renaissance, Three Friends, Saga, The Strawbs, Sound Of Contact, Lifesigns, IO Earth, Electric Asturias, Scale The Summit, Moon Safari, at Cruise To The Edge 4/7-4/12 out of Miami at 05:00 PM
$775 - $6,823 (VIP)

2014-04-12
A Night with four Chapman Stick Masters: Greg Howard, Michael Bernier, Brett Bottomley, Josh Goldberg at The Outer Space Craft Beer Bar & Music Venue - Hamden, CT at 08:00 PM
$10

2014-04-13
An Evening with Jon Anderson - The Voice of YES at Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT at 08:00 PM
$55 & $60

2014-04-22
An Evening with Jon Anderson - The Voice of YES at Stadium Theatre - Woonsocket, RI at 08:00 PM
$36 - $46

All Events ...>>

 

Francis Dunnery is impossible to pigeon hole

After spending much of his life as a British Rock Star, being chosen to lend his guitar playing skills for such respected artists as Robert Plant, Santana, Yes, Lauren Hill, John Mellencamp and Ian Brown, Dunnery hit the middle of life with a bang and was forced inward. He has spent the past twenty five years not only pursuing his incomparable music career but also studying, philosophy, psychology and astrology

The Francis Dunnery concert experience is a complete one-off show that will have you laughing, crying, thinking and knowing all at the same time. Dunnery’s style can be brash and down to earth yet he’s capable of singing achingly, beautiful music that penetrates the soul.

Many have said Dunnery's concerts are life changing and unlike anything they have experienced before.

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2014-03-05: Tom Woods video interview with Steve Hogarth of Marillion
Steve Hogarth talks about the work he's proudest of, how Marillion fans' devotion made them Internet pioneers, whether the popularity of forgettable music bothers him, and what's next for Marillion.

2014-03-04: ELP – Emerson, Lake And Petty?
Emerson, Lake And Palmer drummer Carl Palmer has admitted he thought bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake had been “petty” when they replaced him with Cozy Powell in 1986. Palmer says he’d been ready to get involved when ELP

2014-03-03: Mark McGuire Creates 21st Century Progressive Rock Opus for Echoes CD of the Month
Old fans of progressive rock and space music might be forgiven if listening to Mark McGuire’s Along the Way takes them back to about 1975, calling up music like Ash Ra Tempel’s Inventions for Electric Guitar, Popol Vuh’s Seli

2014-02-28: Julian Colbeck Interview
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Steve Hackett, Charlie - when they needed a keyboardist who could tackle anything, they all chose Julian Colbeck. Colbeck is not only a world class keyboardist, he's also a writer and inventor.

2014-02-26: RIP: Renowned Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia dies at 66
Paco de Lucia, the influential Spanish guitarist who vastly expanded the international audience for flamenco and merged it with other musical styles, died suddenly on Wednesday of a heart attack in Mexico. The 66-year-old vir

2014-02-25: Fake Fripp Twitter Account announces original line-up reunion show
April Fool seems to have come a little early this year. A twitter account bearing the name of Robert Fripp has announced KC69 are reforming for a one-off concert. Obviously there NO truth to this tweet and we are taking steps

2014-02-25: Pink Floyd Exhibition to open in Milan on September 19
THE Pink Floyd Exhibition occupies some 2500 square metres and contains over 300 objects especially flown in from all over the world, some of which are the personal property of the band. The exhibition is a celebration of nea

2014-02-25: ASIA'S GRAVITAS EPK - AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE NEW ALBUM on Hoffington Post
On the 4th album since their reunion with lead vocalist John Wetton, Asia rolls out Gravitas with new guitarist Sam Coulson. Wetton returns with Geoff Downes on keyboards and Carl Palmer on drums for a new batch of prog rock

2014-02-25: Trey Gunn interview on The Security Project
As we all know by now, Trey Gunn plays in 321 bands all featuring his distinct Warr Guitar playing. On the eve of a 2014 tour with the Security Project, I decided to focus on the band and the show. Join Progsheet for a few wo

2014-02-24: Video premiere: Asia's 'Valkyrie' on USA Today
Prog-rock supergroup Asia returns with a new album next month, and USA TODAY is premiering the video for the lead track, Valkyrie. Asia bassist John Wetton drew his inspiration for the song from the Norse deities who accompan

2014-02-24: Devin Townsend's "Casualties of Cool" pledge campaing exceeds 200% of goal and climbing in first 12 hours
Hello folks! My name is Devin Townsend. I am a Canadian musician and I have had the great fortune of being allowed to make musical statements for the past 20 years that are based on a pure love of music. The musical landscape

2014-02-23: Classic Rock Society Awards
A slightly belated thanks to everyone that came to the CRS awards last night. Two great performances from Andy Tillison and Alchemy, Fish being a diamond geezer and no mistake, and another “eventful” awards – the “Hackett Inc

2014-02-22: RIP: Francesco Di Giacomo, the operatic voice of Banco
Era la grande voce del progressive italiano, il simbolo di un'epoca aurea del rock italiano. Francesco Di Giacomo, imponente cantante del Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, č morto oggi per le conseguenze di un grave incidente stradal

2014-02-21: Hawkwind Abandon US Tour
Hawkwind have abandoned plans for their first tour of the US and Canada in decades, after a series of incidents which threatened the wellbeing of band and crew became too difficult to overcome. In September the band said they