PROGDAY 2015
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Topic: PROGDAY 2015
Posted By: miciah
Subject: PROGDAY 2015
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 16:05
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ECCENTRIC ORBIT and UT GRET at PROGDAY 2015! ProgDay is pleased to announce our first two bands for 2015. ECCENTRIC ORBIT: is an energetic instrumental symphonic rock quartet that focuses heavily on vintage keyboard sounds mixed with modern synthesizers, and flavored with the vibes of classic Sci-Fi films. The band’s two highly-acclaimed albums have been compared to ELP, Ars Nova, King Crimson, Deja Vu, Gerard and Genesis, but the band’s diverse keyboard use combined with the impressive work of bassist/founder Bill Noland has led to the band cultivating it’s own sound. While the music feels familiar on the surface, underneath it’s fresh and new. UT GRET: formed in the early 1980s, describes itself as a pan-idiomatic musical ensemble from Louisville, Kentucky. The band’s list of influences includes names like Stravinsky, John Coltrane, Soft Machine and Hatfield & The North, and the music embraces rock, jazz, world music, classical music and the avant-garde. In addition to the standard rock instrumentation, you will also find bouzouki, mandolin, bass clarinet, sitar, bassoon, and more. Over the course of 4 albums UT GRET has managed to create a unique musical footprint that mixes accomplished performances with complexity and unexpected compositional/arrangement choices, yet manages to be accessible in a way that few related bands are usually able to achieve. ProgDay is the longest running progressive rock festival in the world. ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 16:11
This is beyond fantastic ! Thank you for the great choices, Michael, and see you in September! |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 16:12
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Ut Gret! damn skippy man... I had hoped you could get them Michael. Awesome man. Can't wait till Progday! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 16:28
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Hell yeah, sweet. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: garfunkel
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 16:59
Get Three Friends.  |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 17:01
hisss....  no thanks. Progday is many things.. not a geezer nostalgia fest GET MORRAINE!!! TEA CLUB!!! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
garfunkel wrote:Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 17:03
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Still holding out hope for Thinking Plague and Hamster Theater ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 17:08
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still holding out hope for ... ohh.. I can't say.. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 17:16
| Guapo!!!! |
Posted By: garfunkel
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 18:28
TF wouldn't be nostalgic for me though. I'm only 18.  |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 18:35
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holy smokes... I guess it wouldn't be would it Progday is all about the new and adventurous though. That is why we love it I suppose. I hope to see you there. If you haven't been there you'll love it. It is like a mini-Woodstock.. oh.... and welcome to the forum. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: garfunkel
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 18:41
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Thank you micky! I learned about the wonderful world of prog just last year and it sparked my interest in music ten-fold. I read about ProgDay and knew I had to go as I only live about an hour and half away! |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 18:43
Unfortunately (or fortunately), ProgDay does not have a big budget, and a band like Three Friends would be way too expensive for the organizers. However, as the saying goes, small is beautiful, and in the past few years ProgDay has become a showcase for the best the modern prog scene has to offer - especially as regards US bands. Anyway, hope to see you there ! I guarantee you'll have a blast. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 18:44
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where at if you don't me asking... in my past life.. I lived in Sanford... a stones throw south from Chapel Hill. I didn't even know of Progday till the year before I moved up north. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 19:14
Guapo, Knifeworld double bill. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: garfunkel
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 19:23
I live in Clemmons, a suburb of W-S. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 06 2015 at 19:29
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yeah.. not that far. Progday does reserve a bunch of hotel rooms if you decide to come and want to stay the night.. and if you drive... the shows don't go past dark (noise for local home owners) so you wouldn't be on the road too late. Let us know if you can make it and we'll get together. We (Raff and I) are easy to find ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: June 08 2015 at 22:51
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Ut Gret are a TERRIFIC pick. I bought them on a whim last year when Raff mentioned them off the cuff and they blew me away. I looking forward to Eccentric Orbit being a pleasant surprise. :) ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: June 12 2015 at 17:17
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JACK O’ THE CLOCK AT PROGDAY 2015! "Jack O’ The Clock just seem to go from strength to strength, one of the most original and compelling groups I know playing some amazing compositions that seem to tread effortlessly between Van Dyke Parks and folk music from an as yet unidentified culture, while making all the things you've always thought of as difficult sound as effortless and natural as breathing.” - FRED FRITH JACK O’ THE CLOCK is a San Francisco area quintet that released its first album in 2008. Now, with four albums of original music, the band’s unique blend of Americana, progressive rock and the avant continues to defy easy characterization. While the basic instrumentation is inherently folk in nature, the final result, with it’s chamber orchestra leanings, jazz details, intense storytelling, and a dollop of surrealism, creates a sonic landscape which is really like nothing else. …Or as one reviewer stated, “JACK O’ THE CLOCK is what you get when you put together After Crying, Frank Zappa, Donovan, The Beatles and Indie Pop.” Whatever your description, at its best the music is eloquent and beautiful, and always interesting and engaging. JACK O’ THE CLOCK joins ECCENTRIC ORBIT and UT GRET at ProgDay, the longest running progressive rock festival in the world. ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 12 2015 at 17:38
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Another excellent choice ! Keep 'em coming! |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 12 2015 at 18:07
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yet another new discovery to be made.... sounds like a helluva interesting band Michael. Well done! Sounds like something right up my stylistic alley! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: June 12 2015 at 18:47
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Fantastic signing, my god this is going to be brilliant ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: June 13 2015 at 08:51
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I'm in, just waiting for the approval of the days off. then I will buy tickets and reserve the room! ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 13 2015 at 08:52
Yay ! |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 13 2015 at 08:53
Hell yeah!!!  ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 13 2015 at 08:54
Yeah Raff played one of their albums earlier this morning. First time listen... loved it. Really really forward to seeing them. Definitely 3 for 3 so far! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: June 25 2015 at 11:52
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TRYO performs at PROGDAY 2015! "The best Chilean band of 2014" - ROCKAXIS (Chile’s premier rock publication) With a musical history that spans nearly 30 years, TRYO is considered to be one of the most important artists in Chile, especially in progressive rock /metal, jazz fusion and vanguard music. The band’s distinctive sound comes from a fusion of rock, metal, jazz, Chilean and Latin American folklore, classical and world music. Through the years the group has maintained its original line-up, releasing it’s first album in 1996. Though the debut established TRYO as an electric ensemble, subsequent releases also highlighted it’s acoustic side, culminating in the excellent all-acoustic outing “Viajes” in 2005. Currently the band is working on two new albums of original material to be released this year. TRYO (Chile) joins JACK O’ THE CLOCK (US), ECCENTRIC ORBIT (US) and UT GRET (US) at ProgDay, the longest running progressive rock festival in the world. ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 25 2015 at 12:16
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Sounds great, even if I have to admit being unfamiliar with this one. Looking forward to a new discovery! |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2015 at 13:58
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^ amen to that. and par for the course.. zero interest in checking out any samples. I want to hear them for the first time on stage. Sounds really interesting... one of the tastiest and more unappreciated ingrediants in great prog rock is the incorporation of folk music into the stew. Especially of the non English variety. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: June 25 2015 at 15:59
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I know nothing about these guys, off to explore. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: July 08 2015 at 13:00
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ProgDay 2015 Tickets Now On Sale! Weekend and Patron passes for ProgDay 2015 are now available for advance sale on our web site. Day passes will be available at the gate/door on the day of the show, subject to availability. Our current confirmed lineup includes TRYO (Chile), JACK O’ THE CLOCK (US), ECCENTRIC ORBIT (US) and UT GRET (US). ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. More bands to be announced soon. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 08 2015 at 13:28
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Sweet, I'll get mine at the weekend. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 08 2015 at 17:02
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way cool.. as will we...wouldn't miss it for the world! Just look for Red Ford Ranger with the hot woman in the passenger seat handing on for dear life as I fly down that little road down to VIP parking with a SC3 album blasting full volume cats.. chickens and proggers beware!! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 11 2015 at 19:43
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Tickets bought for me & ProgDaughter, see you all there gang. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 12 2015 at 09:19
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we'll be there for sure.. to the consternation of my bosses.. who had to redo the entire on-call schedule for my office since I was to have my scheduled duty fall on that weekend. They know I'd have been in N.C. (this will Raff and my 6th straight year we've gone) and telling customers who called in with emergencies that I'd see them TUESDAY HT?? brother. Did you get that vacation approved... I'm looking forward to that Indian place again with you and Lee, as well as cruising about in that sweet convertible of yours. Speaking of classic vehicles.. hopefully Dan Burke can make it this year. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 12 2015 at 09:27
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Which Indian? ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 12 2015 at 09:31
a place in Durham HT found (he's vegetarian) off of 15-501 by the business 501 interchange (that big ass tower that dominates the drive in from the north as you come toward the hotel) ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: July 12 2015 at 09:41
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Don't remember the name now, but it will be easy to find again. Ian, if you like Indian food, you have to go there (possibly with us)! |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 12 2015 at 09:44
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I love Indian food, lets chat when we're there. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 12 2015 at 09:46
whoot!! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: July 23 2015 at 14:32
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The Next Three Bands for PROGDAY 2015! ProgDay is pleased to announce our next three bands for 2015: QUANTUM FANTAY: “A race around the world, a detour to the ancient East and a trip to deep outer space pretty much sums up spacerockers Quantum Fantay's approach perfectly! The band take ideas and themes similar to bands such as the Ozric Tentacles, Hidria Spacefolk and even a dash of Hawkwind, but add plenty of their own individuality…” - Aussie-Byrd-Brother, PROGARCHIVES The base of Belgium’s QUANTUM FANTAY was founded in 2002 when neighbors Pete Mush and Jaro began jamming in the attic, later joined by Gino Bartolini. Since then the band has released 7 albums and has become known as one of the best space rock bands in the world. US audiences were first introduced to the band’s live energy at NEARfest 2009. ProgDay is pleased to give QUANTUM FANTAY’s US fans another chance to hear them as our closing band on Sunday. MARBIN: MARBIN began in 2007 as an improvised music duo consisting of Israeli guitarist Dani Rabin and Israeli saxophonist Danny Markovitch Slor. After relocating to Chicago in 2008, the pair began working with Chicago musicians and developed a reputation for their playing and live energy. With a do-it-yourself approach, MARBIN started massive touring in 2011 to take its music everywhere it could, playing over 300 shows a year. After well over a thousand shows and numerous album releases, the band has established a fan base among fusion fans all over the US. MARBIN will be featuring material from the new album to be released in late September. PASCAL GUTMAN TRIO with RAMSÉS LUNA and KIKO KING: PASCAL GUTMAN TRIO gathers together three great musicians from different geographical and musical origins, giving an original vibe to the band's creations. Merging jazz-rock, world music, ambient and experimental elements, PGT explores new musical territories with tremendous sensibility and energy. PASCAL GUTMAN: Starting with piano at age 5 and later moving to the bass guitar at age 15 (which he continued to play for 20 years), Pascal discovered the Chapman Stick in 1981. He began to compose and play more and more on the Stick until it became his primary focus. Since then he has become known as one of the main proponents of the instrument in France and has released 4 recordings in various configurations, from solo performances to quintets. This trio is the most recent incarnation of Pascal's music. RAMSÉS LUNA: ProgDay audiences may remember Ramsés Luna from his previous ProgDay performance as a member of CABEZAS DE CERA. He is also a founding member of LUZ DE RIADA and is part of the collective ESPACIAL MEXICANO. KIKO KING: Kiko King is no stranger to ProgDay, having previously performed on the Storybook stage during his 5 year stint as the drummer of CAST. A Sabian endorsed artist since 2003, he released the album Stick Drum Duo with Pascal Gutman in 2012. QUANTUM FANTAY (Belgium), MARBIN (Israel/US) and the PASCAL GUTMAN TRIO (France/Mexico) join TRYO (Chile), JACK O’ THE CLOCK (US), ECCENTRIC ORBIT (US) and UT GRET (US) at ProgDay, the longest running progressive rock festival in the world. ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: July 23 2015 at 14:39
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Great choices! Looking forward to it! |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 23 2015 at 15:57
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Nice adds, looking forward to all of these though I own nothing by any of them. I'm guessing QF will light my candle. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 24 2015 at 12:03
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Quantum Fantay? Didn't we see them at Nearfest 2009? hahaha.. not sure if it is a good sign.. I don't remember a damn thing about them. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: July 28 2015 at 08:23
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I'm talking to Damon Waitkus of Jack o' the Clock and on my radio
program this week and the members of TRYO the next. Any questions you
may have for them are welcome! mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow - [email protected] ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: July 31 2015 at 10:57
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Hi everyone! Thought you might enjoy our chat with Damon Waitkus of Jack o' the Clock ... https://www.mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/prog-rock-deep-cuts-85-damon-waitkus-of-jack-o-the-clock-joins-us/ www.progrockdeepcuts.com ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 31 2015 at 15:59
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cool Ian.. I'll check that out. Great news for old timer attendees... Dan and his killer Citroen will be back in attendance after a year break (health issues). Will be great to see him and umm... now to decide who to cruise Chapel Hill with Saturday night. Dan or HT and his bitchin' Camero. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: August 08 2015 at 11:26
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THE MERCURY TREE at ProgDay 2015! “‘Countenance’ doesn't really sound like anything else being made today, and that alone makes it remarkable. It doesn't hurt that the songwriting, arrangements, and performances are top notch too. Really, albums like this demonstrate how special music still can be. I'm often very critical of how mundane, repetitious, uninspired, and just plain useless most popular music is, and so bands like The Mercury Tree feel like a true breath of fresh air.” - John Nicholson, PROGARCHIVES “The fact is that there are not so many progressive rock bands on the current scene that actually understand the term progressive, and that offer music that is colourful and inventive. Portland based The Mercury Tree have been around for eight years and so far they produced three records. Their latest is titled “Countenance.” Long story short, this album is a masterpiece.” - PROGARCHY THE MERCURY TREE is a progressive rock trio from Portland, Oregon that began life as a solo project of Ben Spees (guitar, keyboards, vocals, loops). The project morphed into a full band by 2006, and released it’s first album in 2011. Comparisons to King Crimson, Porcupine Tree, The Mars Volta and Tool often come up when trying to describe the music’s eclectic mix of math-rock, post-rock, jazz, and metal. The band’s third release, Countenance, has been applauded for its inventive and effortless blend of styles, resulting in an elegantly rich and original musical experience. In addition to established material, the band will also be performing new tunes from the upcoming album scheduled to be released in the fall, 2015. THE MERCURY TREE (US) joins QUANTUM FANTAY (Belgium), MARBIN (Israel/US), PASCAL GUTMAN TRIO (France/Mexico), TRYO (Chile), JACK O’ THE CLOCK (US), ECCENTRIC ORBIT (US) and UT GRET (US) at ProgDay, the longest running progressive rock festival in the world. ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 08 2015 at 21:21
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yeah for the Portland band.. sounds interesting.. even if touched by the evil hand of SWilson... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: August 10 2015 at 09:44
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PROGDAY Movie Screening - ROMANTIC WARRIORS III! ProgDay is hosting a FREE showing of "Romantic Warriors III - Canterbury Tales" at the official ProgDay hotel, Comfort Inn University, 3508 Mount Moriah Rd., Durham, on Saturday night at 9:30pm. ROMANTIC WARRIORS III - A Canterbury Tale A Progressive Music Saga by Adele Schmidt and José Zegarra Holder (USA/2015/118 Min.) How did a small allegedly non-existent "scene" of a dozen musicians from the mid-sixties British town of Canterbury go on to change the musical path of their time? The emergence of the Canterbury Scene represents a remarkable period in the history of British progressive rock music, and notably, the development of Jazz Rock. Its three most timeless bands, Soft Machine, Caravan, and Gong, continue to inspire contemporary musicians all over the world. "This is without doubt absolutely essential viewing for anyone interested in the Canterbury Scene, Progressive Rock or Jazz Rock." - Roger Farbey/All About Jazz "A practical guide for a vibrant and diverse scene that continues to evolve." - Sid Smith/PROG Magazine "Beautiful, deeply touching." -Raffaella Berry, Progmistress "Consistently compelling!" -Bruce Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery, NYC ProgDay 2015 will take place on Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina featuring THE MERCURY TREE (US), QUANTUM FANTAY (Belgium), MARBIN (Israel/US), PASCAL GUTMAN TRIO (France/Mexico), TRYO (Chile), JACK O’ THE CLOCK (US), ECCENTRIC ORBIT (US) and UT GRET (US). For more information, and to hear music from this year's bands, please visit us at www.progday.net. Thanks! Michael --------------- www.progday.net www.michaelbennett.com |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 11 2015 at 16:00
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oh yeah.. in case anyone missed it in a completely off topic thread. Cheyenne Mize is due to be appearing with Ut Gret at Progday to lend her incredible vocal talents so wonderfully displayed on last years McRaff album of the year.. Ancestor's Tale what was going to be amazing in the first place might now be the most anticipated show for me since ... TKOTB ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 15 2015 at 22:54
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speaking of Progday.. other than the normal PA's crew.. me, Raff, Uncle Ian, Young Ian and his family, and HT.. anyone else here going or thinking of going? ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: August 31 2015 at 12:46
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Hi friends, For those of you who missed it, you can stream our interview with Mattias Olsson (which includes the world premiere of the new album, Show me Where it Hertz) and the ProgDay Special (hour 2) here! https://www.mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/prog-rock-deep-cuts-90/" rel="nofollow - https://www.mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/prog-rock-deep-cuts-90/ www.progrockdeepcuts.com" rel="nofollow - www.progrockdeepcuts.com ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 04 2015 at 06:57
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and it is off to Progday we go... see you all there! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 13:07
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wow.. wow.. and wow. Safely (in more than one sense of the word) back from Progday weekend.. Another amazing weekend of food, drink, music, and friends. And yes..Ut Gret was f**king amazing..sold out every CD they brought and yes.. while I did not sufficiently impress the group with my singing abilities to get invived on up on stage...I did fall in love with Cheyenne I think she liked the big Mick as well ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 13:13
No one can resist that hat  She's cute 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 13:18
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cute? honey ducks are cute.. she is mysterious, beautiful, and ohhh..so very talented. Oh .. a real sweetheart as well. I videotaped their performance, as promised to Gustavo.. I'll have to see how well it turned out and upload it. They did most of Ancestor's Tale and even unveiled some new material. Fanstastic group. I had such sky high expectations.. and they exceeded all of them. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 13:26
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I can't tell all that from a photo It sounds like you had a blast! I'll have to give that album an attentive listen |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 13:47
 take my word for it then definitely do give it some listens. The terrible twosomes 2014 album of the year it was... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 14:07
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I was tempted to buy a copy of it at the Prog festival I went to last
May, but I ran out of money... It didn't take long
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 14:08
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Was great to see micky, raffa, ht and a large group of friends at another excellent ProgDay, what a wonderful weekend. I'll write a longer review when I'm a bit more awake but the top 2 for me were Jack O The Clock and Ut Gret. JOTC were particularly stunning. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 16:16
It never does does it Well my attempt to record their performance was .. well... a typical Micky clusterf**k.. seems I forgot the cardinal rule of recording live performances don't sing along or hum the melodies. that was painful to watch and listen to... that shall remain buried in the McArchives of moments in time where..well... it seemed the right thing to do ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: September 07 2015 at 18:23
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Wonderful weekend, with great music, great weather and great company (not to mention great food). After a very trying year, it was a "rebirth" of sorts for me. I will be counting the days until the next edition - and write a nice review of the 2015 edition in the meantime. |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 09 2015 at 22:02
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ProgDay Review I had a wonderful time at ProgDay as usual, the weather was particularly nice, a load of friends were there, I managed to keep a cap on my CD spending (despite buying one I already own). Probably the only complaint I had was that the eggs provided for breakfast at the hotel were particularly awful. Of the bands Eccentric Orbit opened up the festival with their trademark spacey vibe, they certainly know how to groove and groove. I think they suffered a little from being outdoors and not being able to back project the 50's Sci-Fi movies that were an integral part of their show last time I saw them. I have a soft spot for the band with my friend Rick playing drums and PE member Bill (Sputnik) and his wife in the band. Thoroughly enjoyed the set (B+) Ut Gret were up next, they were one of three bands that I knew well and was really looking forward to seeing. They have an interesting instrumentation with Bassoon being a lead instrument along with keys. They had arranged to bring guest singer Cheyenne Mize to perform (she guested on the last album) to significant impact. Her beautiful vocals really complement the music, she would be a great permanent addition to the band. Their sound is hard to describe with elements of Chamber, Folk, Avant, Americana. Really wonderful captivating performance and one of the highlights of the festival (A+) The Mercury Tree came with significant recommendations from PE'ers boilk & progeezer so I was looking forward to them. I was a bit worried when the first track suddenly went into cookie monster vocals but not to worry the lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ben Spees took over with a much more appealing approach. TMT's sound is a heavily PT-type influenced with atmospheric dark feel. I enjoyed their set but didn't find anything particularly new or exciting, they'd probably benefit from playing late at night in a basement club at full volume (B-) Last up on Saturday was Tryo, a Chilean trio (unsurprisingly) featuring guitar, bass & drums. Primarily fusion but with traces of folk & metal. Very tight and very professional, excellent closeout to the day that seemed to go down really well with the crowd (B) First up on Sunday was the Pascal Gutman Trio, a supergroup of sorts featuring Kiko King of Cast on drums and Ramses Luna (of CDC) on wind midi, alto sax, a plethora of pedal effects, whistle and who knows what else. The main man Pascal was the leader on Chapman Stick. Really excellent interesting mix of instrumental music. At times they had a Crimsony feel which is kind of unavoidable with a Stick. A real surprise to me & I hope they get in the studio to release some of this stuff. My daughter Alex's favorite band of the weekend (A-) Jack O The Clock were the other band I was really looking forward to, they are one of the best modern edgy experimental bands performing today, all three albums are excellent. This was the the first performance away from the West Coast for this San Fran band I was ecstatic that I'd get the chance to see them. I'd have made the trip if they were the only band performing. The band is led by Damon Waitkus on Hammer Dulcimer & Guitar and features Bassoon (the 2nd at the festival!!), Violin, Bass & Drums. They perform a Chamber Folk Americana blend with dark intense lyrics. I was a little worried they wouldn't be able to recreate their albums that feature a large number of guest instruments and numerous layering of effect. Not to worry, they were simply captivating, I was transported into a blissful zone by the band. It was a hour of pure heaven. The highlight of the weekend for me (A++++) Marbin had the difficult task of following JOTC and unsurprisingly I had to sit back and take a bit of a breather during their performance. A four piece featuring guitar, sax, bass & drums, mainly a fusion band with rock & blues elements. They were one of the tightest most professional bands of the weekend. They tour relentlessly and it shows in their insane chops. My only issue was typically what I find struggle with in fusion bands performing live, the straight jazz intro's really capture me but then we go into frenetic soloing with the awesome chops but gets a little tiring after the third or fourth track. (B-) Finally band of the festival was Quantum Fantay, a Belgian Space Rock band, I knew nothing about them going into the festival other than I should probably like them as I'm a fan of this kind of stuff. They were clearly Ozric influenced as they have a similar if slightly heavier sound. They sure could groove with the guitarist & keyboardist laying down layer upon layer of vibe backed by the relentless drive of the rhythm section. Really good end to the festival with stacks of atmosphere. Maybe their finale went a little long as I was tired by then but great set. (A-) What a wonderful weekend put on by the outstanding organizers. I had a great great time, see ya next year peeps. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 14:07
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Great job, Ian! And here's mine: http://progmistress.com/2015/09/10/live-review-progday-2015-more-bassoon/" rel="nofollow - http://progmistress.com/2015/09/10/live-review-progday-2015-more-bassoon/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 14:29
I agree.. perhaps the best of the ones we have been to in terms of overall bands. All of them A's or B's. Whereas other years had at least one C (or less) Funny.. Jack O' The Clock didn't connect live near as much as their albums have after seeing them. I sense and hear aspects of their studio albums that didn't make it, or translated well, live. I bought all their albums and have enjoyed them immensely over the last few days. My top 4 .. UT Gret... amazing amazing amazing.. we need more bassoon in prog and I thought it was more upfront and utilized more powerfully than with JO'C. Eccentric Orbit... talk about a band having the power to defeat a massive hangover.. LOVED that set and again got all their albums. Fabulous stuff Pascal Gutman Trio... now that was some fabulous stuff man.. again a great band to open the day. While it didn't have to kill a hangover it did have to kill (or temporarily set aside) the bad news we got of Djalma's passing. Jack O' The Clock... I love .. absoutely LOVEd aspects of their set.. but something was missing that just didn't connect to bump them higher. Perhaps I simply wanted more of that dulcimer.. fabulous stuff man.. and those vocals and harmonies. Simply Intoxicating. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 14:33
heading that way!! ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 14:37
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Very nice review Raffa, seems we agree on quite a lot :) ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 14:42
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great review darling.. though I did enjoy Mercury Tree more than you did ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:05
Why thank you darling. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:09
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:22
 It was great to see you again Ian.. I did pick up and it resonated .. a comment one of the bands made between songs. It isn't just a music festival.. it is like one big family reunion. Thankfully Michael runs this thing the right way, even if we bitch about 'late' band announcements, the music is only a part of it. I remember the time they were forced to get a last second replacement for the festival closer..Quantam Fantay.. and who did they get. a damned metal band.. and we ate it up.. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:27
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It also seems it came out, perhaps at the screening of the Romantic Warriors film which we could not stay up for starting as late as it did, what the subject of the next Romantic Warrior movie will be... Krautrock.. by god I salivate at the interviews and old video clips Jose and Adele will dig up of ADII and Can. Hopefully the next will be RPI and Raff and I will get prominent spots hahahha. Hint hint... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:47
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I thought Adele had said previously that there was no way she was doing a Krautrock one as the subject had already been very well covered. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:54
maybe so... it was just a rumor I heard. I would have thought it came from the post screening discussion. We couldn't stay up for that. As far as being covered well.. IMO hardly.. I can't think of a comprehensive English language documentary on the scene. I thought those films hit hardest when they educate. Like the Rio-Avant one did, which (next to Raff) was reason #2 why I got so heavy into the scene. I'm sure there are a great many things and aspects to that scene that a film could uncover and spotlight for anyone but the most expert on the scene. Same as any other volume in the series. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 16:14
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oh something neither Raff nor Ian mention.. there is another reason Progday is so great. Paul Sears. spend an hour sitting around the pool with him.. and like I have been 4 days later.. you are still laughing at his 40 years of prog war stories. If ever some one needed to write a book.. he does. What a character. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 17:47
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I love this thread. This was my third ProgDay and by far, the best one yet. I'd just come off of two weeks of the new school semester and was feeling kind of weird - I don't like big changes in life. It takes me awhile to adjust. Not to mention, the previous summer had been kind of wonky, particularly since my buddy, Billy spent most of the time in the hospital and his condition was potentially life threatening. We were fearful he might not even recover in time for ProgDay. So, I had been saying for awhile that I *needed* a break, most specifically - ProgDay. So, this time it fell on my birthday weekend, and how appropriate is that? I can't imagine any better way to spend my birthday and quite frankly, it was the best time I've had on my birthday in awhile. I actually had been having ProgDay dreams - mostly involving people on stage playing bassoons, because the two bands I was most excited for had them. I heard Ut Gret thanks to Raff's suggestion last year and fell in love with them instantly. A shoe-in. Jack o' the Clock was new to me, but I knew the name, so I used the ProgDay connection as an excuse to finally get off my butt and actually explore. Let me tell you, I've heard a lot of amazing things for the first time this year, usually a new thing a day, or a week at least - including people like XTC, Kate Bush, Beach Boys' Pet Sounds and SMiLE ... so it should tell you I mean business when I say Jack o' the Clock (and another incredible modern US band called Bent Knee) are two of the best things I've heard all year. All the other bands were new to me. Eccentric Orbit opened and I have to say, didn't connect well with me. I don't know if it's because I didn't sleep well the night before or if their style is better suited to indoors, but they felt a tad predictable to me. This could very well be a case that, as Raff and others have said, they played two Genesis covers which I may or may not have heard at some point. They could be lurking in the subconscious! I'm not a huge Genesis guy these days, so it slipped by me. Anyway, I want to see them again with the B movie deal. I love B movies. Ut Gret slayed. Absolutely, positively freakin' slayed. No question about it. They played just about every song on the album and even took my (and Micky's) request. Cheyenne Mize rules on vox and violin, and so do the woodwinds - Jackie Belcher and Steve Good on bassoon and clarinet respectively. Jackie is taking the bassoon to places it's never been and certainly wasn't intended to go. She's an innovator. These guys rocked really hard and put on a show that was better than the record. I really liked the Mercury Tree. At first, they drew me in, but lost me with the screaming vox. I learned to live with it. Most of my friends and I were divided on this and I took some ribbing for it, but I enjoyed their set enough to buy a disc. I thought they were doing some interesting things and exploring interesting styles and it was enough to want to explore further. TRYO started at the time of the day when I was rather burned out. They played really well, but their style of fusion music isn't really my thing. However, I enjoyed it more as it went on. Pascal Gutman were a fun and Crimsony way to open the next day. I liked them a lot better than TRYO, I have to say - but found myself wishing Ramses would put down the E-Wi and play the real deal. As a fan of electronic music and someone who's seriously considered buying an E-Wi, I was burned out on them by that point. I really appreciated his artistry with it, but found myself burned out on it quickly. Loved the set when the soprano was in hand. Jack o' the Clock were my most highly anticipated band of the weekend. I really loved the way the dulcimer mixed with the bassoon and violin and to me, it recalled an almost gamelan sound. To be honest, I'd never seen a dulcimer or heard one knowingly, so it was a cool addition. The bassoon almost filled in an electric guitar role in the band which I really enjoyed and the mixture of timbres worked in a truly unique way. It was cool also to spend some time chatting with the main guy, Damon Waitkus; I truly believe he is one of modern prog's few geniuses. Genuine, deep, down to earth guy with a talent for writing that prog has always mostly lacked. Marbin were killer - plus, they were a fun way to shake off the deep concentration required for Jack o the Clock. The two main cats play like they are of one mind and the writing is super hip. Unfortunately, a little bit of this kind of stuff goes a long way and I was pulled from my seat by Damon, whom I'd asked for a picture with. I had no problem with that. I ended up spending the time with Damon and his compatriots in Jack-o', but could still hear Marbin tearing it up in the background. Best of both worlds. I also had the chance to have a wonderful chat with Micheal "Mr. ProgDay" Bennett himself, which is awesome considering we've unsuccessfully attempted to connect in years past. Also amazing - being approached by a girl only a few years older than me who listens to my show. Always makes my day when the 'no females in prog' cliche is proven outdated! Last was Quantum Fantay who were an absolute blast. They went on a bit, but I enjoyed their variety and exploration of different cultures through music. Very Gong / Ozrics, very good. I bought a bunch of their stuff. The social aspect was the best part. I actually spent more time socializing than I have in previous years and it was great to talk with like minded people who share my passion for progressive music. I had dinner with the Carrs' every night which was a fun journey through Japanese, Mexican, and ... well, burgers, plus breakfast Saturday with the Grets. The Grets!! Also was great to see my good friend and cohost, Mike Lieto (prog runs in his family thanks to Frogg Cafe) who lives too far away to see as often as I like. Mike and I went down to the pool party and had a blast Monday morning, talking to Paul Sears who is an absolute treat. We also had a terrific conversation with Trev Wignall, who performed violin on the preshow and guested with Quantum Fantay. The discussion mostly centered around electronic music, which was okay with me! Also, great to talk with Debi Byrd whom I've developed a friendship with over the past few years. She's a total sweetheart. So, basically, long story short - ProgDay was the best thing that could've happened to me right now and I absolutely can't wait to go back next year! Also should mention that I spent way too much money at the merch table, but that's another story. ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 17:54
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oh wow Ian. I didn't know that about Billy.. great to have seen him. Hope all is now well with him. Great review Yeah.. I'm glad I picked up some Mercury Tree albums.. I did enjoy the live set (think I missed the bad offending vocal bit as I was trying to steal Cheyenne's heart with my powerful masculity and 'the hat') I did enjoy what I heard... enjoy the albums even more.------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 17:56
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Ian, I had no idea of Billy's health issues. I am happy he was able to make it to ProgDay, and hope that everything is in the rear view mirror now. It was great to see you again, and hope there will be other opportunities before next year! |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 17:59
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Billy's health is in better shape now, but he's on antibiotics for a year (hence his early bed every night). He missed out on a lot this year, unfortunately, but I'm just glad he made it. ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 18:37
good to hear ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |