Mark’s Quick Review: Red Morris’ – Time
I was glad to receive this sophomore album from Italy's Red Morris as Italy has been on a real streak of great albums lately. This album never really "spoke" to me. Are the styles of each song varied or does it lack cohesiveness? Their playing is all wonderful but the...
Concert Review: Eric Johnson, St.Louis, 3-22-18
Concert: Eric JohnsonVenue: The Pageant, St. Louis, MO, 3-22-18Review and Pics by: Jon Fiala Eric Johnson has long been one of the most respected guitarist in music since the early 1990s. Guitar Player magazine did a lot of promoting of him before his first major...
Mark’s Quick Review’s: Ostura – The Room
I had never heard of this Lebanese band prior to listening to this Ostura album. According to their marketing, Ostura have changed their approach to writing songs between this album and the last. This became even more apparent to me as I took a look at the...
Yes – Fly From Here: Return Trip (Album Review)
By Craig Ellis Bacon In celebration of 50 years of Yes Music, the band have released a re-worked version of 2011’s Fly From Here, now featuring lead vocals and substantial remixing by Trevor Horn. He played a huge role in the original album as songwriter, producer,...
Ring of Gyges – Beyond the Night Sky (Album Review)
Review by Prog Nick If you imagine that a young band from Iceland delivering its debut album is likely to be nothing but roaring metal and grinding guitars, you would be dead wrong. Ring of Gyges are full of surprises, and they are mighty good surprises for any fan of...
Concert Review: Mike + the Mechanics, Ft. Lauderdale 3-16-18
Back in the 80’s, when Genesis was atop the music world, there was also no shortage of success by its members through side projects. While Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel were floating on successful solo careers, guitarist Mike Rutherford opted instead to form a group...
