DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS
Days Between Stations is the creative partnership between guitarist Sepand Samzadeh and keyboardist Oscar Fuentes. The duo came together in Los Angeles in November 2003, and named the band after the 1985 novel by Steve Erickson. The band’s sound – Samzadeh calls it “art-rock,” Fuentes labels it “post-prog” – reflects their varied influences, as well as a shared disregard for stylistic boundaries... more
BILLY SHERWOOD
We are much honored this month to have Billy Sherwood (CIRCA:, former YES) as our interview guest. He just released his new CD titled "At The Speed Of Life". Currently, beside his solo projects he is one of the members of the band CIRCA:, formed by ex-YES members Tony Kaye and Alan White, along with Jimmy Haun. They released their first solo album in 2007, followed in 2008 by a live DVD. They are currently in the studio working on their second solo CD...more
Kate BUSH / Never For Ever
1980‘s “Never For Ever” is Kate’s 3rd album. The album was co-produced by Jon Kelly & Kate herself. One of the most interesting things about this album is that it is the first record by a British female artist to top the UK album charts. (Wikipedia). Kate’s progressive approach to music reaches its peak with Never For Ever. She tastefully blends different genres including folk, oriental, rock, classical and jazz. Unlike her first two albums which she wrote on piano, this one was written on synths... more
SOULJOURNERS
A Southern California band, Souljourners have caught the attention of music fans seeking something new & exciting. The industry should stand to attention when confronted with this group's own brand of progressive metal. TheProgFiles had the distinct pleasure of catching them at a recent show in Orange County. We instantly got the feeling that we were witnessing the next phenomenon in prog. With their impressive compositions and virtuosity, you are immediately drawn in and find that you cannot look away... and that's just the live experience. Souljourners now have a new CD that is equally mind blowing.
The band consists of Michael Couts on guitar and vocals, Scoops (David Brockenborough) on bass, Paul Ellingson on keyboards, Jackson Heskett on drums. CATCH these guys now. Discover what you've missed out on thus far and count yourself among the growing list of die hard fans before you become one lost in the sea of fans they will have before you realized what happened... because they are going to take over the world.
Voted the Best Live Band 2007 at the Inland Empire Music Awards. "A band Destined for Stardom" says Martin Brown, Southern California Awards show producer. Known for intense stage presence and musicianship Souljourners has been tearing California open with their unique blend of Progressive Rock/Metal. Souljourners has shared the stage with nationally know acts including Dick Dale, Jonah 33, The Young Dubliners, Holy Soldier, and many others. Voted Best High School Band by the Southern California Music Awards in 2006 and recently nominated by the Inland Empire Music Awards 2007 for 3 awards and took home 2! Souljourners is featured on many radio stations and on line stations across the United States. 2008 promises to be exciting as the band is gearing up for their debut album release of “Mind Control” a musically rich concept album produced by Frank Gryner (A Perfect Circle, Bon Jovi, Train, Rob Zombie) and Karen Stever. This album also features guitarist Phil Collen from Def Leppard on the song "Crazy Times". Souljourners has gained the attention of prog and rock fans around the world and will be touring in 2008. Check souljournersband.com for more information on their upcoming album release and tour.
Forget the fact that this is a young group of guys and hold them under the same microscope that you would for Dream Theater, Galactic Cowboys or even Voi Vod - Souljourners will most certainly emerge from the test as true blooded rockers with a sharp mind for progressive arrangements. Hear it for yourself by visiting their MySpace profile.
