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Concert Review: Yes feat. Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman finish tour in Miami0 (0)
It has been a year since the trio of Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, and Rick Wakeman, then going by ARW, started touring (see our review from Oct. 12th, 2016), and 6 months since Yes’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Shortly after that ceremony, ARW announced a second run across North America and the change to the name Yes featuring Anderson, Rabin, and Wakeman. The tour kicked off a few months ago and now was at its final date in Miami, FL. The beautiful Adrienne Arscht Concert Hall, typically used for Operas and Classical Music...
Dave Kerzner – Static (Album Review)0 (0)
Review by Joel Barrios It is a safe bet that a few years ago many hadn’t heard neither of Dave Kerzner’s name nor about his music. Like others that jumped onboard Cruise to the Edge on November 2015, I already knew about his at-the-time only solo record New World, but that was pretty much it. His band was scheduled to play at The Spinnaker Lounge, and we decided to swing by and form an opinion straight from their live show. That was a day of “discovery”, which is a term I’m sure any avid music fan can relate to. They offered a great...
Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress in NYC: Looking in the Mirror, One Last Time0 (0)
Concert: Mike Portnoy’s Shattered FortressVenue: Irving Plaza, New York City, Sept. 24th, 2017Review by: Kyle FagalaPhotos by” Cesar Mendiburu I. Once in a LifetimeA week ago today, I boarded a plane for a quick, 24-hour jaunt to the Big Apple. This is something I’ve never done before – to board a plane by myself, with no luggage, to see a single concert. Only crazy fanboys do this sort of thing, right? I’m not saying that I’m not a huge fan of Mike Portnoy and Prog. I’ve been on two music cruises, attended all four MorseFests, and seen 9 of...
Mark’s Quick Review: Big Big Train – Grimspound0 (0)
So here were are with the prolific band Big Big Train. So here is a band that I have and am flying to the UK (from chicago) to see. In fact I am seeing them live today, That's how much I think of this band. On the note of this album however I think that is does not quite live up to the ridiculously good albums of the English Electric I and II and the Wassail EP. That being said I think this album is decent and I will be glad to hear any of it live today. At its worst the songs are average but there are a few gems out there. ALBUM...
Concert Review: Haken – St. Louis, MO 9-22-170 (0)
Show: Haken w/ Mammoth and Sithu AyeVenue: Delmar Hall, St. Louis, MO, Sept 22, 2017Review: Jason TurnerPics: Jon Fiala I have been a fan of Haken, the progressive metal band hailing from London, England, for just over three years. I initially came across their music through Amazon’s suggestion bar, of all places, a coincidence which I have a hard time labeling chance or fate–it could go either way. Being that I am a dedicated listener and consumer of band’s such as Opeth, Fates Warning, The Mars Volta, Steven Wilson, The Dear Hunter, and...
Mark’s Quick Review: Von Hertzen Brothers – Love Remains the Same0 (0)
This 2008 release shows the steady improvement of this band. The opening track shows a new maturity to their song writing and was the highlight for me at RosFest show. As I like to say when reviewing their albums I do like the way siblings can harmonize. The siblings have a bit of a "sonic" quality when doing so. The album Highlights make this album a buy recomendation ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS: Bring out the Sun (So Alive), Somewhere in the Middle, I Came for You [usrlist "PREVIOUS BAND RATING:3" "ACCESSIBILITY:4"...