Nektar celebrates 50th anniversary of "Remember th
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Topic: Nektar celebrates 50th anniversary of "Remember th
Posted By: KayZee
Subject: Nektar celebrates 50th anniversary of "Remember th
Date Posted: January 24 2023 at 14:38
For more than 50 years, Nektar has taken legions of fans on
audio-visual journeys to far reaches of the universe and the depths of
the ocean with their immersive blend of sight and sound. In 2023, the
band celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of their iconic
album, “Remember the Future," and will perform the album in its entirety
at each show.
“It’s wonderful to be out on the road playing for our old and new
fans,” says founding member Derek ‘Mo’ Moore, “sharing classic material
from ‘Remember the Future’ and other early recordings, and introducing
them to the sounds of our most recent album ‘The Other Side.’”
Nektar has captured the imagination and admiration of listeners the
world over with their multi-media concerts, melding a jam-band vibe with
superb musicality and a visual cornucopia that perfectly complements
each performance.
Formed in Germany in 1969 by British expats, Nektar soaked up the
musical freedom they found in their new home, favoring extended
compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were
among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as
well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound
traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A
Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973).
Nearly 20 albums and a half-century later, the band’s artistic and
personal charisma has earned them thousands of devoted fans, who have
flocked to festivals such as ProgDay, NearFest and ProgStock, and venues
like the Wildey Theatre, to indulge their passion for the Nektar
experience. In 2022 they were featured on the Cruise to the Edge, and
are on the list for CTTE’s 2024 cruise, as well.
Currently, Nektar features three of the original members – Derek ‘Mo’
Moore (bass guitar, vocals), Ron Howden (drums, percussion, vocals) and
Mick Brockett (visual environment). Ryche Chlanda (guitar, vocals) and
Randy Dembo (bass guitar, bass pedals, 12-string guitar, vocals) are
alums of previous Nektar incarnations. World-class multi-instrumentalist
Kendall Scott completes the lineup on keyboards; his performance
credits include Project/Object and Ryche Chlanda’s Flying Dreams.
Background vocalist Maryann Castello adds her lovely voice to the mix.
“We have a tight-knit band, with me and Ron driving the rhythm and
adding Ryche Chlanda, who played with us and wrote music with us in
1978, Randy Dembo who joined Nektar in 2005, when I left, and Kendall
was a great find,” says Mo. “I thought we would do a new album and then I
would leave the road work to the rest of the band. However, I enjoyed
the new music so much I went on the road to deliver it. It’s great
playing with two bass players, great bottom end.
Mick and his assistant, tech wizard Jay Petsko, recently did a complete
digital upgrade of the band’s famed light show. As anyone who has seen
Nektar perform knows, the visual environment is a key element to the
concert experience, created live and interactively reflecting what the
band is playing on stage.
The band’s 2020 release, “The Other Side” (Cherry Red Records), has been
hailed as “an epic concept album” and “the best recording by Nektar
since ‘Recycled.’”
“The whole album is a love song,” says Mo.
It’s also a memorial to friends the band has lost, including fellow
founding member Roye Albrighton, who passed in 2016, and their long-time
sound mixer Vinny Schmid.
“Roye and Vinny appear with many others who have passed to The Other
Side in the memories section of ‘The Other Side’ in the light show,
which is updated all the time,” says Mo.
In October 2021, Cherry Red released an enhanced version of “The Other
Side” that includes a ‘making of’ DVD. The behind-the-scenes documentary
spans from the band’s 2019 reunion to performing the new album live in
early 2020.
Nektar is currently working on new songs, with an eye toward a release later in 2023.
#RTF50 TOUR DATES (tickets at http://www.nektarsmusic.com" rel="nofollow - www.nektarsmusic.com )
MARCH 7 CITY WINERY BOSTON, BOSTON MA
MARCH 8 DARYL’S HOUSE CLUB, PAWLING NY
MARCH 9 THE LINDA, ALBANY NY
MARCH 10 JAZZ CENTRAL, SYRACUSE NY
MARCH 11 THE CAVE, BUFFALO NY
MARCH 15 THE TOKEN LOUNGE, WESTLAND MI
MARCH 16 THE IRVING THEATER, INDIANAPOLIS IN
MARCH 17 ARCADA THEATRE, ST. CHARLES IL
MARCH 18 THE WILDEY THEATRE, EDWARDSVILLE IL
MARCH 19 THE WILDEY THEATRE, EDWARDSVILLE IL
MORE DATES TO BE ADDED!
Official website: http://www.nektarsmusic.com" rel="nofollow - www.nektarsmusic.com
Official Facebook page: Nektar – The Legendary Rock Band (Official)
https://www.facebook.com/nektarRocks" rel="nofollow - NEKTAR The Legendary Rock Band
Fan Pages:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2213439438" rel="nofollow - Nektar | Facebook
Nektar Appreciation Society (private group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nektarfans" rel="nofollow - Nektar Appreciation Society | Facebook
Instagram: @nektar.official
https://www.instagram.com/nektar.official/?hl=en" rel="nofollow - Nektar (@nektar.official) • Instagram photos and videos
Nektar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEd-HQa3RmFXHUEQ9j_PJA" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEd-HQa3RmFXHUEQ9j_PJA
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: January 24 2023 at 17:14
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Nope, I want a remix of the original album to finally get a decent product. Unless there's one I don't know about.
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Thank you for supporting independently produced music
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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: January 25 2023 at 18:37
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I hope they come and play in San Diego.
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