Prog-watch

This week on Prog-Watch I'm taking a little bit of a break from the usual script writing, talking, and editing all the flubs! After a brief preamble, I will simply be playing nearly 90 minutes of holiday themed music from mostly progressive artists. Since I will not be announcing the artists and tracks, here is a proper playlist, in case you hear something new that you really like and want to know what it is: 1. Intro – Mike Oldfield – In Dulci Jubilo 2. Chris Squire & Alan White – Run With The Fox 3. Jethro Tull – Christmas Song 4. Jon Anderson – Three Ships 5. Trans-Siberian Orchestra – A Star To Follow 6. Trevor Rabin – O Come All Ye Faithful 7. Peter Noone & Herman's Hermits - Do You Hear What I Hear 8. Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Christmas Canon 9. Jethro Tull – Ring Out Solstice Bells 10. Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 11. Emerson, Lake & Palmer – I Believe In Father Christmas 12. Chris Squire – Sussex Carol 13. Mannheim Steamroller – God Rest Ye Merry Ge

This week on Prog-Watch I've got some great stuff from artists new to the show, some listener dedications, and a few classics! We'll hear from Believe, Tusmørke, Michael Trew, Turning Virtue, Airbag, Tiger Moth Tales, King Crimson, Victim Of Illusion, Porcupine Tree, iNFiNiEN, Gentle Giant, The Flower Kings, & Whiteside's Daughter! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week's Prog-Watch is our semi-annual collaboration with some of the merry reviewers at The Progressive Aspect, bringing you some of the best Prog Rock releases this year! We'll hear short reviews and sample music from ten of the best albums of 2017, as suggested by Mel Allen, Tony Colvill, Shawn Dudley, Rob Fisher, Jez Rowden, Roger Trenwith, and Leo Trimming. I'll also pick a favorite of my own, and run down the whole list of albums which were nominated, but not represented on the show. (We do only have 90 minutes, and more than 30 albums were suggested!) So join me this week for a year-end round-up of some of the best new music released this year in our favorite genre! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

With all of the interview programs and specials I have done recently, I figured it was about time for a good old variety program, featuring great stuff released in the past year or two. So tune in for a lot of fabulous music from Playgrounded, I Am The Manic Whale, Hedfuzy, Paul Draper, Kaprekar's Constant, Godsticks, Karmamoi, The Far Meadow, 3RDegree, Projekt Gemineye, and Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week's Prog-Watch is a special on the legendary Irish guitarist Gary Moore! Gary's longtime friend and guitar tech Graham Lilley is my guest and we chat about Gary, his versatility, his legacy, and a brand new collection of Gary's later work by BMG music called “Blues and Beyond”. Along the way we will hear some great blues rock music from that new collection. But lest you think that I am changing the name of the program to "Blues-Watch", there will be plenty of progressive rock on hand, including some of Gary's work with Colosseum II and Greg Lake. We'll also hear some of his heavier solo material and some of his work with Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott. (Couldn't do a Gary Moore show without some of that, right?) So join me this week for a look at a versatile virtuoso, the late Gary Moore! A bit of a departure? Yes. But there will still be plenty of great music, and much of it quite progressive. Remember: One does not live by Prog alone! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interest

This week on Prog-Watch my esteemed guest is Geoff Downes of The Buggles, Asia, Yes, Icon, and Downes Braide Association! Geoff and I chat about the new DBA album, John Wetton, and the new Yes live album. Along the way I naturally play lots of great music from Geoff's illustrious career, including some brand new DBA and live Yes! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch my special guest is modern progressive rock icon John Mitchell! John and I chat about many things including song writing, working with John Wetton, and his record label White Star Records! Along the way we hear music from many of his bands and projects, including the Urbane, Arena, Frost*, Kino, It Bites, Lonely Robot, and more! (Look for Part 2 in a few weeks!) This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

On this week's Prog-Watch I finish up my coverage of Scottish vocalist Joe Cairney and his two fantastic bands, Comedy Of Errors and Grand Tour! More of our epic chat and lots of great music from both bands are in store! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch: a great variety program with a mix of new and old! We'll hear from Dave Kerzner, Anekdoten, Steve Tilling, Ian Anderson, Lifesigns, Styx, The Room, Kaipa, King's X, and Soup! Plus, we'll check in with THE DOCTOR, Rob Fisher, for another great edition of Progressive Discoveries on the new album by Brother Ape! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch I have a themed special called "Shine A Little Light"...all the songs have the word "Light" in the title! Can you guess what I will be playing? Here are the artists: Transatlantic, Glass Hammer, Ian Anderson, David Gilmour, Conspiracy, Iona, Rocket Scientists, Rush, Willowglass, Black Bonzo, Subsignal, Yes, IO Earth, and Genesis. A nice and diverse list, right? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week I have another great variety program with music spanning five decades! We'll hear from Queensryche, the Colin Tench Project, Magenta, Steve Winwood, Lifesigns, Fish, the Strawbs, Arena, and Steven Wilson! Plus, there will be another edition of Progressive Discoveries with Dr. Rob Fisher, looking at the great new album by White Moth Black Butterfly! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

With the Moody Blues, he helped to define our favorite genre of music, and he continues to rock progressively today! He is John Lodge, legendary singer, bassist, and composer, and this week I am proud to say that he is my guest on Prog-Watch! John and I chat about some of the history of his storied band, his bass playing influences, and many other things, including his solo tour and forthcoming live album. Along the way we will hear plenty of great Moody Blues, Blue Jays, and John Lodge solo music, including a few from the forthcoming live album. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch I wrap up my coverage of Dream Theater's keyboard wiz, Jordan Rudess! Hear the remainder of my conversation with Jordan, and lots of great music ranging from peaceful solo piano pieces, to the crunch and flying keyboard solos of Dream Theater, Levin Minnemann Rudess, and Liquid Tension Experiment!  This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch we pay a little tribute to the late Walter Becker of Steely Dan, before embarking on a great variety program with music from Ghostly Beard, Soul Secret, Drifting Sun, Peter Gabriel, Robert Reed, BangTower, Wetton & Downes Icon, and Gandalf's Fist. Near the end of the program, two of the boys from the Aaron Clift Experiment drop in to chat about their recent concert activities and their crowd funding campaign for their projected third studio album, “If All Goes Wrong”. We finish with another by Walter Becker, this time from his solo career. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch: another great show of mostly new stuff! We'll hear from The Tangent, How Far To Hitchin', Big Big Train, Cosmograf, Nad Sylvan, Karmamoi, Aisles, and Karibow! Plus, our friend and resident reviewer, Dr. Rob Fisher, will take us on another trip of Progressive Discovery with the intense new solo album by Bjørn Riis of the Norwegian band Airbag! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch, my esteemed guest is music and video legend Kevin Godley of 10cc and Godley & Creme! We chat about all sorts of stuff, including the Gizmo, the split with 10cc, Godley & Creme, video directing, and his forthcoming solo album, of which YOU could be a part (if you write music)! Along the way, there will also be plenty of great music from Kevin's illustrious career with 10cc, Godley & Creme, and GG06. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

On this week's Prog-Watch I'm shaking the family tree of the legendary band, the Moody Blues! We'll hear lots of great stuff from the Moodies, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, Mike Pinder, Graeme Edge and more! See what shakes out! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

This week on Prog-Watch: Part 2 of my coverage of Progressive Rock/Progressive Metal Icon Arjen Anthony Lucassen! Hear the remainder of my conversation with Arjen, as well as lots of great music from Star One, Ayreon, Ambeon, The Gentle Storm, and Stream of Passion! (See Prog-Watch 423 for Part 1) This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

I'm at the helm again for tonight's 101 Dimensions, and I have an interesting voyage charted! For those who might want to follow our progress, here's a map: 1. Hawkwind – LSD; and Blue Shift (from the album 25 Years On, 1994) 2. Art Of Noise – Il Pleure (At The Turn Of The Century); Close (To The Edit); and Metaforce (from the album Electronic Collection, 2001) 3. Larry Fast's Synergy – S-Scape; Chateau; and Cybersports (from the album Sequencer, 1976) 4. Har – The Low Road (2017) 5. Kraftwerk – Kometenmelodie 1 & 2; and Mitternacht (from the album Autobahn, 1974) 6. David Arkenstone – New Day; Sunset Highway; Places In The Heart; Full Sail; and Pacific Rain (from the album Sketches From An American Journey, 2002) 7. Karda Estra – Preliminary Steps; and The Curtain Falls (from the album Equilibrium, 2002) It should be an interesting ride, with ups, downs, and all arounds! I hope you enjoy! Until next time...bon voyage...and Prog On! Tony This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you a

This week's Prog-Watch is a fun themed special I'm calling "Show Me The Money!" Every song will have the word "money" in the title. I'm sure your brains are working feverishly to guess which songs I'll be playing, and I bet a few of your guess will be right. But I would also bet that you will NOT guess some of the interesting things I will be pulling from my vaults! Tune in to find out! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement