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Originally posted by DoobieBrother6 DoobieBrother6 wrote:

Matrix is way too jazzy for my tASTE.
Then check out Indianapolis' short-lived, wind-instrument-less band Mathematicians that was active in the mid-1990s. Their overall style is proggy, fiery, guitar-based jazz-rock. The band founder, Larry McCullough (along with the drummer, Kevin Kouts), as a talented guitarist, has an energetic, high-octave style but also knows how to seamlessly turn music into melodic and atmospheric moods. They released two albums, a likeable debut titled Irrational Numbers in 1994 and Factor of Four in 1996.
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Chicago has long been a center of progressive music and related art forms.  

Electric blues music evolved on the shores of Lake Michigan, coming from the South Side of the City of Chicago and its "Bronzeville" neighborhood.  Sadly, little is left of this culture. 

Jazz also blossomed in Chicago, and jazz musicians branched out into other music to pay the bills.  Some amazing music is heard in the orchestra pits of Chicago's sophisticated theater scene.  Jazz is flourishing still, and famous artists like Fareed Haque continue to pack the house! 

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My friend, guitarist Chris Siebold, is a fusion gem in the Chicago region! 
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

that Matrix is some snappy tight sh*t-- just ordered Wizard from '78

Thanks for the rec
Just out of curiosity, where did you order this from?

They're on Amazon for $20--   I tried to find the debut but only the vinyl is available, so I went with their second which is on CD .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002A9MN4A?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
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Albatros - same '76 Chicago
I have the vinyl, but I think its a very early boot


Frank Pisani - Sky '77?      very plain coverart


Luna Sea      mostly mediocre but last long track is killer synth
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This thread has done a sterling job identifying all the usual suspects. But here's one that, for whatever reason, falls by the wayside. Maybe it's Darrell Studna's penchant for trying to sound as much like Jon Anderson as he can.

Realm's The Path was recorded in Kansas City, MO. Keyboards by Steve Vail, drumming by Lake Furney.

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¨Checked diagonally my Cdtheque

and yeah i got one :-)


Easter Island from Kentucky ...

Don't tell me Easter Island is not in the US Heartland ....
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Matrix is way too jazzy for my tASTE.
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

Hi
I deleted my first answer :-)
I know both are not in the Midwest
I don't know what 'US Heratland " meant .... so
Sorry


Ok. No big deal. Unfortunately you can't delete posts after about two minutes or so but I see what you did there. Wink



Fireballet.... I Ibought it as a pricey US vinyl import in 1975 , it is still a top US prog release according to my own scale
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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

that Matrix is some snappy tight sh*t-- just ordered Wizard from '78

Thanks for the rec


Just out of curiosity, where did you order this from?
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Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

Hi
I deleted my first answer :-)
I know both are not in the Midwest
I don't know what 'US Heratland " meant .... so
Sorry

Ok. No big deal. Unfortunately you can't delete posts after about two minutes or so but I see what you did there. Wink


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Hi
I deleted my first answer :-)
I know both are not in the Midwest
I don't know what 'US Heratland " meant .... so
Sorry
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Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Surprise - Assault on Merryland (1977) St. Louis, Missouri

Just the first obscurity to pop into my head. I assume we don't need to mention the obvious stuff like Kansas, Styx, etc....

Probably not but somewhere in between the two camps is Pavlov's Dog. I think they are worth mentioning. I assume if you know Surprise you probably know them too.


Definitely heard OF them, but never heard THEM. Will have to check 'em out.

Start with Pampered Menial which is a bit hard rocking but with mellotron. The second one is more folky and even a bit Canterburyish. Both are great though.


Thanks Mike. Good luck tomorrow!

Oh you mean with the Eagles? I'm very hopeful. Thanks! WinkThumbs Up Same to you even though you'll probably be routing for the other team. Wink


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St. Elmo's Fire were from Cleveland Ohio.
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I'll second prior comments on Discipline (out of Motor City)....I've yet to hear anything by them that isn't tremendous.  Excellent live band as well.
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Surprise - Assault on Merryland (1977) St. Louis, Missouri

Just the first obscurity to pop into my head. I assume we don't need to mention the obvious stuff like Kansas, Styx, etc....

Probably not but somewhere in between the two camps is Pavlov's Dog. I think they are worth mentioning. I assume if you know Surprise you probably know them too.


Definitely heard OF them, but never heard THEM. Will have to check 'em out.

Start with Pampered Menial which is a bit hard rocking but with mellotron. The second one is more folky and even a bit Canterburyish. Both are great though.


Thanks Mike. Good luck tomorrow!
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King's X was formed in Missouri.
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So, back in '69, a band called Jubal was born in Indianapolis. In 1973, Dave and Brian Zerfas were the last ones standing from the original lineup, and as they got the chance to hit the studio and lay down some tracks, they decided it was time to change the name to Zerfas.
In the same year, Zerfas released their sole, self-titled progressive psychedelic album. Zerfas, the album, is all about a laid-back vibe with a twist of country flair. And the curse of many US Heartland bands repeats itself here too—despite the album being excellent, they didn't succeed in recording a second album. Zerfas finally wrapped things up in 1983.
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The Load was a trio from Columbus, Ohio, releasing their only album—if we don't count the second album dropped as an archival CD only in the late 90s—in 1976 titled Praise the Load and then disbanded and gone into forgetfulness already in the late 70s. "Praise the Load," however, is a beautiful, well-played, keys-driven album clearly crafted in a tradition of 70s symphonic rock. This video contains both albums.
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There was also an early 70s band called Madura (not on P.A.) from Chicago.
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Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Surprise - Assault on Merryland (1977) St. Louis, Missouri

Just the first obscurity to pop into my head. I assume we don't need to mention the obvious stuff like Kansas, Styx, etc....

Probably not but somewhere in between the two camps is Pavlov's Dog. I think they are worth mentioning. I assume if you know Surprise you probably know them too.


Definitely heard OF them, but never heard THEM. Will have to check 'em out.

Start with Pampered Menial which is a bit hard rocking but with mellotron. The second one is more folky and even a bit Canterburyish. Both are great though.
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