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About Rob

I have been a fan of progressive metal and progressive rock for most of my life. My music collection is insanely large. My passion for life is music...progressive music!

Gong – “The Universe Also Collapses”

Posted on May 24, 2019

Gong has had a long stored history with many different variations of the band. Of course there’s the Daevid Allen classic Gong but there’s been Mother Gong, Planet Gong (now known as Here & Now) and Pierre Moerlen’s Gong. Now … Continue reading →

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The Aristocrats to release “You Know What…?” on June 28th

Posted on May 24, 2019

I am looking forward to this album. Here’s the press release and all the important information. ________________________________________________________________________ What do you call an act who blends elements of dirty rock, folk, jazz, and explosions of esoterica into one mind-melding album? The … Continue reading →

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Big Big Train – “Grand Tour”

Posted on May 8, 2019

I’ve been into Big Big Train since they were giving away mp3s on their website many years ago. I have a two track sampler (home made) from the “Bard” album. Yet despite all of that, I wouldn’t say that I … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 12

Posted on May 6, 2019

The title of this column could be “Unlikely Recommendations.” At least, this first one is very unlikely. Port Noir is a band that despite being signed by Inside Out Music, I had assumed they were just some alternative rock band. … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 11

Posted on April 20, 2019

Allegaeon has somehow survived lack of finances and band turnover to release great album after great album. “Apoptosis” is their last and one of their greatest. The first big change was vocalist Riley McShane who stepped in on 2016’s “Proponent … Continue reading →

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PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS announces debut album; current & former Spock’s Beard members join forces in new band

Posted on April 15, 2019

Here’s some cool news about a new band featuring current & former Spock’s Beard members Ted Leonard, Jimmy Keegan & Dave Meros as well as long-time contributing songwriter-producer John Boegehold. PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS is the brand new quartet featuring the talents … Continue reading →

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The Aristocrats Announce North America Tour + Reveal New Album Title

Posted on April 9, 2019

Here’s the press release for the new Aristrocrats album and tour!   THE ARISTOCRATS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICA TOUR FOR SUMMER 2019 AND REVEAL THE TITLE OF THEIR FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM: “YOU KNOW WHAT…?”   “virtuosic, melodic, spontaneous, outrageous and fun” [Guitar World] … Continue reading →

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