Spock’s Beard is prog rock’s pop equivalent. Dream Theater is prog rock’s metal equivalent. And The Flower Kings are prog rock’s jazz equivalent. So what is GPS?
GPS - Live at RoSfest 2008 Review by Josh Turner GPS was difficult to assess. While they were great, I felt as if they didn’t bring their A-game.
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Ryo Okumoto Review by Lorraine Kay Interview with Ryo Okumoto From 2006
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Ryo Okumoto Review by Grant Hill Interview with Ryo Okumoto from 2013
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Erik Norlander - And Friends - Live in St. Petersburg DVD Review by Gary Hill As to be expected from Erik Norlander and his friends, the newly released DVD documenting his landmark concert in St. Petersburg, Russia (and chronicling the three-month 2004 tour as they traveled east from California to the Russian city) is another must-have from this group. It contains 90 minutes and 15 songs from the St. Petersburg concert, which features the vocals of Lana Lane and Kelly Keeling.
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Ryo Okumoto - Coming Through Review by Lorraine Kay One of the most sought-after musicians in the prog-rock scene and then some, keyboardist Ryo Okumoto has earned a global reputation performing with some of the biggest names in music, including Kitaro, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, and Roberta Flack.
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Erik Norlander - Hommage Symphonique Review by Gary Hill I know there are those out there who would consider that a CD of covers is not worthy of being a real release. Well, I’m here to tell you that if you have that attitude you might miss out on what could well be the best prog disc of the year.
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Erik Norlander - Into the Sunset Review by Gary Hill This solo release from Rocket Scientist Erik Norlander is a very strong CD. He enlists the aid of quite a few of his friends to pull the disc together, and the result a very solid prog CD with some metallic elements.
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Spock's Beard - Live Review by Gary Hill I have to admit, I haven’t seen Spock’s Beard live since the departure of Neal Morse. While this wasn’t a conscious decision, I have to admit to some trepidation about how the band would sound without their former front man.
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Spock's Beard - Live DVD Review by Gary Hill I remember when I heard Spock’s Beard for the first time way back when I wasn’t really blown away by them. Mind you, I enjoyed their CD’s enough, but they just didn’t seem to have any “magic” to them. More...
Ryo Okumoto - Live in N. Hollywood, CA, July 2006 Review by Lorraine Kay As if he doesn't already have a full plate, Spock's Beard keyboardist Ryo Okumoto has added to his list of things to do - "build a new band and call it Code Red."
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Erik Norlander - Music Machine Review by Gary Hill n Music Machine Erik Norlander has created the newest rock opera. His story tells the tale of the first manufactured rock idol, hence the name "Music Machine".
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Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days Review by Gary Hill This is a very good album, no question about it. The disc covers a lot of musical territory and has a great prog sensibility.
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Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road Review by Lorraine Kay Revolution Road – a double CD – was released in September in Japan on the Avalon label and worldwide in November 2006 through Think Tank Media and ProgRock Records. It is the fourth studio album by American prog rock monsters Rocket Scientists.
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Erik Norlander - Seas of Orion Review by Gary Hill I have to say that I really like Erik Norlander. He is an incredibly talented musician, producer and songwriter.
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Erik Norlander - Stars Rain Down Review by Gary Hill On his new live album, Erik Norlander presents his excellent blending of progressive rock stylings with those of harder edged material like Deep Purple.
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Stuart Smith put together this band some time ago and made an album, then later put out this amazing DVD that showcases many of the proceedings in the studio while working on the project.
