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9/24/2026

ProgStock 2026, International Progressive Rock Festival, at the Williams Center, Rutherford, NJ, October 8-10, 2026, Feat. Eddie Jobson (presenting U.K. Revisited), Spock’s Beard, Nektar, Crack The Sky, Paul Bielatowicz’s Nosferatu LIVE, Armando Gallo, Paul Whitehead and Many Others!

The American Northeast’s Only International Progressive Rock Festival, takes the stage October 8-10, 2026, at the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ, with a separately ticketed after party at Bolero Snort Brewery in Carlstadt, NJ on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Experience ProgStock, The American Northeast’s Only International Progressive Rock Festival, celebrating its 10^th incredible year at the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. From October 8^th through October 10^th, your favorite progressive rock artists, up close and truly personal. Stunning performances and unique collaborations…far beyond a typical festival or meet-and-greet, ProgStock is a deep, rich, and fully immersive musical community with a convention atmosphere.

This year, you’ll experience these incredible headliners:
• Eddie Jobson, presenting U.K. Revisited, an all-star band featuring Marc Bonilla, Alex Machacek, and Marco Minnemann
• Spock’s Beard (Alan Morse, Ryo Okumoto, Ted Leonard, Dave Meros, and Nick Potters)
• Nektar, featuring original founding bassist, Derek “Mo” Moore
There will also be special performances by:
• Crack The Sky
• Paul Bielatowicz’s Nosferatu Live, featuring special guest Dave Bainbridge of Iona, Lifesigns, and Colin Blunstone Band
• IZZ
• Sonus Umbra
• The Devil’s Staircase
• Andy Graziano (of Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks)
• Phideaux Xavier & Valerie Gracious
• Resistor
• serengazer, featuring Michael Sadler of SAGA and his son, Seren
• Chris Jobson
• Randy McStine, guitarist for Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree
• Gabriel Agudo
• Estronaut, the first all-female Progressive Rock supergroup featuring Durga McBroom, Jane Getter, Julie Slick, Rachel Flowers, and Camille Gainer Jones

If you can’t make it there in person, all of the mainstage shows will be livestreamed on StageIt (StageIt.com/ProgStock).

In addition to his mainstage performance, Eddie Jobson will present two storyteller sessions with synthesizer pioneer, Larry Fast (Synergy). Famed rock-n-roll journalist and photographer, Armando Gallo, will fascinate you with incredible stories and showcase his renowned work. EMEAPP, a collector and preserver of historically significant rock-n-roll gear, will demonstrate some amazing music technology. Paul Whitehead (famed album cover artist), Lynette Shelley of the Red Masque, Michael Bennett of ProgDay, and Victoria Flowers will share their fine art, and world-renowned pumpkin sculptors, Deane Arnold (Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins) and Sarah Blostein (Food Network’s Halloween Wars All-Star Champion) will dazzle you with their art.

PLUS…Spontaneous performances by Robeone and other visiting musicians, new album listening parties, and many more once-in-a-lifetime experiences await you in the Plaza every day at ProgStock.

Sunday, October 11, caps off the party with a separately ticketed event at Bolero Snort Brewery in Carlstadt, NJ, featuring the progressive rock supergroup Jane Getter Premonition (Jane Getter, Adam Holzman, Paul Frazier, Rocky Bryant, and Alex Skolnick), with an opening set by Robeone (Robert Schindler) and followed by Last Call Live, a pro-am showcase of progressive musicality, featuring ProgStock attendees and some members of our mainstage lineup.

Passes to ProgStock are going fast and are still on sale now at ProgStock.Simpletix.com. Don’t miss seeing these rare performance artists, October 8^th through 10^th at the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.!

Quotes:
“It was just incredible, in every way! wow…Wow…WOW! What a thrill to be there and see those incredible bands. I almost do not have sufficient words to describe how fantastic the entire experience was.” — RH - 5-Year Patron of ProgStock

“I have been working in this field of music for over fifty years as a recording artist, producer and advancing the technologies necessary to this style of music. ProgStock Festival has given me the opportunity to interact with my fan base and for me to work with and encourage the next generations of artists.” – Larry Fast, Synergy Electronic Music, Inc.

For more information, contact Ann Rinaldi, co-producer, ProgStock Festival, marketing@progstock.com, +1 252-402-5395 (cell/WhatsApp)

Official website: https://www.progstock.com
Direct Ticket Link: ProgStock.simpletix.com/
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HzkjNnIvNGYKPwxHXPhXq
ProgStock Store: https://progstock-store.square.site/
ProgStock 2026 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/25189996243949815
Livestreaming Ticket Link: Stageit.com/ProgStock

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

9/23/2026

THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES: FOLLOWING OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, THE MOODY BLUES’ JOHN LODGE TRIBUTE SHOWS EXTENDED INTO WINTER 2026

NEW YORK, NY — Following an incredible outpouring of love and support for the initial John Lodge Celebration shows in July 2026 - described by audiences as “emotional and unforgettable” - six additional winter tour dates have been officially announced. The highly anticipated extension will kick off at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD, on November 29, 2026, and culminate at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI, on December 6, 2026. All dates are below.

The premiere July performances in Clearwater, Florida, and Esher, UK, captured a rare magic. By seamlessly weaving archival vocals and visual footage of John directly into the live set, it was as if John were performing in perfect harmony with his band. Earning both rave critical reviews and ecstatic fan acclaim for the amazing performances, this breathtaking technical feat created an incredibly powerful, spiritual atmosphere where audiences felt as though John were right there in the room with them.

John always said that he hoped people would leave his shows with joy in their hearts, and this is exactly how these shows left audiences - earning repeated standing ovations. As one attendee noted, “the love in the room was everywhere,” while another declared the concert “a masterstroke, very emotional & unforgettable.”

These upcoming winter events will once again bring audiences together to celebrate John Lodge, his legendary solo work, and the timeless music of The Moody Blues in what promises to be another deeply uplifting and joyful event.

Tickets for the new dates will go on sale this week. Exclusive Meet and Greet VIP packages with Jon, Alan and the band will also be available.

https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates

THE JOHN LODGE CELEBRATION – WINTER 2026 TOUR DATES:
• Nov 29 – Rams Head On Stage – Annapolis, MD
• Nov 30 – Bearsville Theater – Woodstock, NY
• Dec 01 – The Vogel – Red Bank, NJ
• Dec 03 – Infinity Hall – Hartford, CT
• Dec 04 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA
• Dec 06 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI

When The Moody Blues stopped touring in 2018, John made it his absolute passion to keep their music alive - a body of work he described as "the soundtrack of his life". Aided by his great friend and Music Director, Alan Hewitt (keyboards for The Moody Blues), alongside his 10,000 Light Years Band, John embarked on a series of tours to bring this iconic music to life. John's shows were always met with widespread praise from audiences and critics alike, featuring stunning lighting and video production that framed a catalog lovingly recreated and deeply true to the original recordings.

Throughout his solo career, John also used his stage to honor his bandmates, creating mesmerizing tributes to Ray Thomas ("Legend of a Mind"), Mike Pinder ("The Sunset"), and fulfilling a deeply personal wish by having drummer Graeme Edge record and film his poem "Late Lament" so, as John said, he could forever be on stage beside him.

During this period of creative rebirth, personal and professional worlds beautifully collided when John’s daughter Emily, met Jon Davison of the band YES. Not only did Emily and Jon fall in love and marry, but Jon and John became close friends, and Jon joined the ‘merry band of brothers’ on stage.

During the joyful tours that followed, and the long travel days, John and Jon continued to talk and make plans… everything and anything seemed possible as the miles rolled by, and one of the conversations was how much John wanted Jon and Alan to continue the band into the future.

Following John's sad passing last year, at first there was silence, and then Jon, Alan and Emily slowly began to talk about fulfilling that wish. Could they continue John’s mission to ‘Keep the Music Alive’? The seedling of hope grew as ideas flew between them. Long-time collaborator and videographer Andy Clark was brought in to begin the visual production. Jon picked up the bass guitar and began to master John's parts, while Alan started to make magic Moody Blues music again.

Their efforts exceeded all expectations. Hailed by critics as "a brilliant technical accomplishment" with "amazing sound, lighting, and live performances," the show features a curated setlist that explodes with massive hits and deep-cut fan favorites. Audiences can expect to hear timeless classics including "Nights in White Satin," "Isn’t Life Strange," "Legend of a Mind," "Ride My See-Saw," "Tuesday Afternoon," “Gemini Dream,” and "I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)" plus so much more.

Exclusive VIP packages will be available, offering fans a unique Meet and Greet opportunity with John's 10,000 Light Years Band - featuring Jon Davison and Alan Hewitt, alongside Billy Ashbaugh on drums (from The Moody Blues touring band), Duffy King on guitars, and Jason Charboneau on cello.

Designed to touch hearts and spread happiness, these unique winter shows will feature select USA tour dates, with potential for further extensions depending on fan response.

Read the full premiere review from Tampa Bay Music News here.
https://www.facebook.com/tampabaymusicnews/posts/1324068583042690

ABOUT JOHN LODGE:
John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My See-Saw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange” and many more.

Lodge performed and recorded with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his solo albums ‘Natural Avenue’, ’10,000 Light Years Ago’, ‘B Yond’, ‘Days of Future Passed – My Sojourn’, and the EP ‘Love Conquers All’. Lodge was voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and was the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.

The John Lodge Celebration is a project following in John’s wishes, and lovingly brought to life featuring Jon Davison (of the band YES), providing bass and vocals alongside John’s own vocal tracks, and long-term collaborator Alan Hewitt, an acclaimed composer and producer, and the longtime keyboardist for The Moody Blues touring band. This tribute was created to honor his memory, preserve his remarkable musical legacy, and carry his timeless music forward to fans old and new.

QUOTES FOR THE MEDIA:

"To be able to work with my darling Jon and the incredibly talented Alan on these shows for my father has been the thing that has made the sun shine again. It was so deeply moving to see everyone’s hard work come together in July, and to witness the love and joy flowing effortlessly both from the audience to the stage, and from the stage back to the audience. We are profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support from the fans, our agent, and the promoters who are making these additional winter shows possible. Their belief in this project allows us not just to heal, but to truly follow in my father’s wishes to keep the music alive. As my father always said, 'Thank You for Keeping the Faith.'"
— Emily Davison, September 2026

"I had a unique perspective of John in that I was lucky enough to become his son-in-law and close friend. I learned so much from my time with John, which included many exciting stage experiences performing beside his magnificent and magnetic personality. Along with the incredible Alan Hewitt and the 10,000 Light Years band, I’m thrilled to have the blessed opportunity to be standing by John’s side again."
— Jon Davison, February 2026

"John had a huge heart and was loved by so many. I will miss him and will miss being on stage playing those great songs with him, but this is the next best thing. I know he’ll be with us in spirit and smiling, knowing that we kept the promise we made before he left to fly with the angels."
— Alan Hewitt, February 2026

Photo credit - Jo Robbens

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

9/20/2026

Witchwood Records To Release Strawbs ‘Grave New World Live’ On Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl October 23, 2026

Strawbs 50 Years On - Grave New World Live Vinyl

• One time only limited pressing
• The only live performance of 'Grave New World' in its entirety
• A live realisation of Cousins' vision for how his proudest work was to be experienced
• Produced and mixed by Larry Fast (Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Tyler, Kate Bush, Foreigner)
• Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Geoff Pesche (Gorillaz, Coldplay, New Order, Dire Straits)
• 180g translucent red vinyl, gatefold outer sleeve, printed inner sleeve with deluxe trifold booklet

In marking the death of David Cousins on 13 July 2025, Witchwood Records is absolutely delighted to announce the release of the first recording from Strawbs 50th Anniversary – ‘Grave New World Live’. This will be released as a limited pressing, just 1,000 for the world, gatefold LP with booklet – presented libretto-style, as was the original studio album. This is the first of a series of recordings to be released from Strawbs 50th. This release captures the only ever concert rendition of this landmark record.

Grave New World, released on 4 February 1972, reached number 11 in the UK Albums chart, selling almost 100,000 copies in the UK alone. It was one of the albums of which David Cousins was most proud. He continued to perform songs such as New World and Benedictus throughout his career.

In developing Strawbs 50th Anniversary, to be held in Lakewood, New Jersey, USA from 26 April through 28 April 2019, David decided that the programme should include the only live performance of the album. As such, he invited Wesley Stace to collaborate with him in writing a narration for this ‘theatrical performance’.

John Ford and Blue Weaver, both of whom had performed on the original album, were invited to take part. They were joined by Wesley Stace, Eric Bazilian (of the Hooters), Tony Fernandez, Brian Willoughby and Cathryn Craig. With only an afternoon’s rehearsal, the performance took place on the early evening of 27 April. As would be the case for a theatrical performance or classical concert, the audience was asked not to applaud until the end.

In addition to the numbers that David sang, and Wesley’s narration, John Ford sang Heavy Disguise and Wesley performed The Flower and the Young Man.

David’s ill health, together with COVID-19, meant that it wasn’t possible for Grave New World Live to be completed as soon as he would have wished. Work had already been started by Larry Fast, a pioneer in electronic music production, and record producer Blue Weaver, before David’s death in July 2025. In accordance with his wishes, this recording, on vinyl like the original, is now presented as the first major work from the 50th Anniversary. Unlike many “live” albums, however, the songs are heard as they were performed.

Track listing:
1. Benedictus
2. Hey Little Man Thursday
3. Queen Of Dreams
4. Heavy Disguise
5. New World
6. Hey Little Man Wednesday
7. The Flower And The Young Man
8. Tomorrow
9. On Growing Older
10. Ah Me Ah My
11. Is It Today Lord
12. Journey’s End
13. Benedictus 2

Dedicated to the life and work of David Cousins.

To pre-order: https://a.co/d/095UlkWa

Witchwood official website: https://witchwoodrecords.com/

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

9/03/2026

Pete Roth Trio feat. Bill Bruford Release Titular Single “Group Chat” From Upcoming CD/DVD

Single releases today, Thursday July 3, 2026

Listen to “Group Chat”: https://cherryred.co/PRTGroupChat

Group Chat is the third single and title track from the upcoming Pete Roth Trio album of the same name, released September 18, 2026. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt and incomparable drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is a release of particular significance, marking Bruford's eagerly awaited return to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance on new material in 19 years.

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never constrained by it, the single moves fluidly through funk and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable. As the title implies, it is a vivid document of three distinctive musical voices in open conversation - intimate, exploratory, witty and deeply alive.

The music press reactions to both single and album have been emphatic. "The Pete Roth Trio is a band of equals, clearly loving the opportunity to improvise and have musical conversations," wrote Biff Bam Pop!, while Innerviews praised the music as "rich with nuance, invention, and telepathic rapport." Dr. Jazz Talks described the album as "a feast of rhythm and melody," and Make Weird Music summed up its appeal succinctly: "I wish more jazz was this much fun." Another review captured the trio's balancing act perfectly, calling it "loose enough that it could fall apart and tight enough that it grooves."

Group Chat reflects a continuing commitment to the innovative, the unusual and the unlikely. Together, the three musicians create an experience that reshapes expectations of the guitar trio format, making space for melody, texture, groove and surprise in equal measure.

INTERVIEW REQUESTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO STREAM ETC AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE: CD AUDIO
1. Full Circle
2. Part Of The Charm
3. Group Chat
4. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9
5. Looking Forward To Looking Back
6. Summertime
7. Dancing With Grace
8. Original Sin
9. Hard Case, Soft Centre

DISC TWO: BONUS DVD
1. Introduction
2. Full Circle
3. Part Of The Charm
4. Group Chat
5. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9
6. A Word From Pete
7. Hard Case, Soft Centre

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records
BBWF006CDVD
www.winterfoldrecords.com

Listen to the “Group Chat” single: https://cherryred.co/PRTGroupChat

Pre-order the “Group Chat” album: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

Information about the Pete Roth Trio: www.peterothtrio.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteRothTrio

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

8/29/2026

EDDIE JOBSON - U.K. REVISITED - 2026 U.S. DATES ANNOUNCED

Eddie Jobson - U.K. Revisited Tour Promo Photo

Legendary musician Eddie Jobson, the co-founder of ’70s progressive-rock supergroup ‘U.K.,’ is returning to the U.S. for just three concerts in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Performing the music of U.K. for the first time in almost a decade, he will be joined by Marc Bonilla (CTA, Keith Emerson); Alex Machacek (U.K., Brand X); and Marco Minnemann (U.K., Hans Zimmer, The Aristocrats). Jobson has stated that these could be his final ‘U.K.' concerts in North America. His son, Chris Jobson will perform a short opening set in his U.S. solo debut.

The confirmed dates are:
Oct. 5th The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood (Tickets) [on sale 10am PDT Monday August 31st]
Oct. 7th Reggie's, Chicago (Tickets) [on sale 12pm CDT Monday August 31st]
Oct. 10th ProgStock, Rutherford, NJ (Tickets)

Tickets for Los Angeles and Chicago go on sale on Monday August 31st.

Though best-known as the first violinist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and as one of the top keyboard players in the progressive-rock genre, having played with Curved Air, King Crimson, U.K., Yes and Jethro Tull, Jobson has actually spent the majority of his career as a cross-genre composer and producer. A child prodigy violinist and young classical composer and pianist, he first came to international attention replacing Brian Eno as synthesist in the influential art-rock band Roxy Music at the age of 18; going on to becoming Frank Zappa’s keyboardist and electric violinist at the age of 21, and forming U.K. at 22 with Allan Holdsworth, John Wetton and Bill Bruford. Leaving the rock world and international arena touring at the age of 25, Jobson became a multi-award-winning composer for television and film, scoring over 100 TV dramas, working on several movies, and focusing on a diverse range of recording projects for his own international label Globe Music, before briefly reforming U.K. in 2014.

Regarded by many as the consummate musician, Jobson’s live performances have received accolades worldwide for their musical power and for the band’s unparalleled virtuosity.

Eddie Jobson FB page: https://www.facebook.com/EJ.UK.fanpage/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

8/25/2026

Pete Roth Trio feat. Bill Bruford Release New Single “Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák's Symphony #9” From Upcoming CD/DVD “Group Chat”

Single out Friday August 14, 2026

Listen to “Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák's Symphony #9”: https://cherryred.co/PeteRothLargo

The Pete Roth Trio have released their new single “Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák's Symphony #9” on August 14, 2026! This is the second single from their upcoming live CD/DVD album Group Chat.

The Pete Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth's third major album and a release of particular significance, marking Bruford's eagerly awaited return to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance on new material in 19 years.

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never constrained by it, the music moves fluidly through funk, contemporary classical influences and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable. Original compositions such as Full Circle, Dancing With Grace and Original Sin sit alongside collaborative pieces including Part Of The Charm and Looking Forward To Looking Back, while the trio's inspired Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 underlines the breadth of their musical imagination. The result is a record that feels adventurous, immediate and alive - music made in the moment by three musicians listening as deeply as they play.

The release is presented as a two-disc digipak CD/DVD edition, complete with a booklet containing extensive notes and group photographs. Alongside the nine-track audio album, the package includes a bonus 35-minute DVD offering further insight into the trio's world, with performances, an introduction, and a special spoken segment from Pete Roth.

The music press reaction’s have been emphatic. "The Pete Roth Trio is a band of equals, clearly loving the opportunity to improvise and have musical conversations," wrote Biff Bam Pop!, while Innerviews praised the music as "rich with nuance, invention, and telepathic rapport." Dr. Jazz Talks described the album as "a feast of rhythm and melody," and Make Weird Music summed up its appeal succinctly: "I wish more jazz was this much fun." Another review captured the trio's balancing act perfectly, calling it "loose enough that it could fall apart and tight enough that it grooves."

Pete Roth brings to Group Chat a background that spans blues, rock and jazz, shaped first in Germany and then refined through his studies and career in the UK. Mike Pratt, a highly regarded bassist, composer and producer with deep roots in jazz fusion and groove-based music, brings both harmonic imagination and rhythmic authority to the trio. For Bruford, whose career has encompassed groundbreaking work with Yes, King Crimson, Earthworks and a host of major jazz collaborators, Group Chat reflects a continuing commitment to the innovative, the unusual and the unlikely. Together, the three musicians create an experience that reshapes expectations of the guitar trio format, making space for melody, texture, groove and surprise in equal measure.

Group Chat is a vivid document of three distinctive musical voices in open conversation - intimate, exploratory, witty and deeply alive.

INTERVIEW REQUESTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO STREAM ETC AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE: CD AUDIO

1. Full Circle

2. Part Of The Charm

3. Group Chat

4. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9

5. Looking Forward To Looking Back

6. Summertime

7. Dancing With Grace

8. Original Sin

9. Hard Case, Soft Centre

DISC TWO: BONUS DVD

1. Introduction

2. Full Circle

3. Part Of The Charm

4. Group Chat

5. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9

6. A Word From Pete

7. Hard Case, Soft Centre

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records

BBWF006CDVD

www.winterfoldrecords.com

Listen to “Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák's Symphony #9”: https://cherryred.co/PeteRothLargo

Pre-order “Group Chat”: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

Information about the Pete Roth Trio: www.peterothtrio.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteRothTrio

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

7/17/2026

Pete Roth Trio feat. Bill Bruford Release New Single “Full Circle” From Upcoming CD/DVD “Group Chat”

Single releases today, Friday July 17, 2026

Listen to “Full Circle”: https://cherryred.co/FullCircle

The Pete Roth Trio release their new single “Full Circle” today, July 17, 2026! This is the first single from their upcoming live CD/DVD album Group Chat. This song is one of the first the Trio produced when they first started two or three years ago, and it’s the first track on the album. Unusually for Bill, it’s in a very common 4/4 groove! “Full Circle” also appears on the accompanying live DVD.

Group Chat is a vivid document of three distinctive musical voices in open conversation - intimate, exploratory, witty and deeply alive.

INTERVIEW REQUESTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO STREAM ETC AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TRACK LISTING

DISC TWO: BONUS DVD
1. Introduction
2. Full Circle
3. Part Of The Charm
4. Group Chat
5. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9
6. A Word From Pete
7. Hard Case, Soft Centre

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records
BBWF006CDVD
www.winterfoldrecords.com

Listen to “Full Circle”: https://cherryred.co/FullCircle

Pre-order “Group Chat”: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

Information about the Pete Roth Trio: www.peterothtrio.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteRothTrio

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

7/01/2026

Pete Roth Trio feat. Bill Bruford to Release New Live CD/DVD “Group Chat” September 18, 2026

Two-disc set contains 9-track audio CD and 35-minute DVD.

Pre-order “Group Chat”: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

Group Chat is a vivid document of three distinctive musical voices in open conversation - intimate, exploratory, witty and deeply alive.

INTERVIEW REQUESTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO STREAM ETC AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TRACK LISTING

DISC TWO: BONUS DVD
1. Introduction
2. Full Circle
3. Part Of The Charm
4. Group Chat
5. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9
6. A Word From Pete
7. Hard Case, Soft Centre

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records
BBWF006CDVD
www.winterfoldrecords.com

Pre-order “Group Chat”: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

Information about the Pete Roth Trio: www.peterothtrio.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteRothTrio

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

6/18/2026

Tu-Ner Featuring King Crimson Members To Release Live Album “Rendezvous Rodeo” and Announce US Tour Dates

Tu-Ner — This trio of multi-Grammy nominated, multi-gold and platinum recording artists bring you their third and latest release, Rendezvous Rodeo, out July 24 on 7d Media with summer tour dates.

Tu-Ner is a made up of three veterans of the electronic-rock avant-garde: Markus Reuter, a German-born touch style guitarist and composer with a prolific solo career and known for his work with Stick Men; Pat Mastelotto, the hybrid acoustic-electric drummer who has been a cornerstone of King Crimson since 1994; and Trey Gunn, the Warr Guitar innovator who spent a decade as a key member of King Crimson and has since built a bold path as a solo artist and co-owner of 7d Media Records.

Rendezvous Rodeo was recorded live at The Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont on August 15, 2025. Longtime Crimson faithful will find deep rewards here, as several tracks reimagine classic King Crimson pieces through Tu-Ner's distinctive lens. Other tracks include compositions from each of their individual careers and a new take on one piece that Gunn and Mastelotto performed live at the Royal Albert Hall with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp.

Track list:
1. Hogtied and Slightly Slack (Gunn, Reuter, Mastelotto) 4:20
2. The ConstruKCtion of Light (Fripp, Belew, Gunn, Mastelotto) 5:50
3. Firepower Coda (Fripp, Gunn, Sylvian) 4:35
4. Cusp (Reuter, Levin, Mastelotto) 4:53
5. The Mechanical Bride Wore Static (Gunn, Reuter, Mastelotto) 4:54
6. Kuma (Gunn, Muller) 5:21
7. Absinthe and A Cracker (Gunn, Mastelotto) 8:27
8. Paper Halo Rodeo (Gunn, Reuter, Mastelotto) 7:26
9. Unconditional (Reuter) 12:10
10. Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part 4 (Fripp, Belew, Gunn, Mastelotto) 12:09
11. Level 5 (Fripp, Belew, Gunn, Mastelotto) 7:19

Pat Mastelotto – Very rarely does a drummer go on to forge a successful career after the demise of their former hit band. Phil Collins and Dave Grohl have managed it, and so too has Pat Mastelotto – post his work with Mr. Mister. Growing up in Northern California before relocating to Los Angeles as a top-call player, Mastelotto has always pushed the envelope of electro-acoustic drumming. He has spent a lifetime jumping genres from pop to prog to electronica to world music with Mr. Mister, XTC, David Sylvian, The Rembrandts, Kimmo Pohjonen and for the last 25 years with King Crimson and Stick Men.

Markus Reuter – Composer, guitarist, and producer. He began his musical journey as a composer before delving into Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft, exploring the Chapman Stick, and eventually transitioning to is own designed U8 Touch Guitar. Reuter has released numerous solo albums and has collaborated extensively with Anchor and Burden, Europa String Choir, Gary Husband, Robert Rich, J. Peter Schwalm, Ian Boddy, Mark Wingfield, and was featured in Devin Townsend’s touring band. He also performs in power trios including Stick Men with Pat Mastelotto and Tony Levin, TRUCE with Asaf Sirkis and Fabio Trentini, and Markus Reuter/Tim Motzer/Kenny Grohowski.

Trey Gunn – The extraordinary musician and Warr guitarist has left an indelible mark on the world of progressive music. Renowned for his unusual tapped playing style, he has graced the stages and recording studios with legendary acts such as King Crimson, Brian Eno, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Happy Rhodes, Puscifer, John Paul Jones and Living Color’s Vernon Reid. As the founder of the esteemed 7D Media record label and creative coach at Original Voice Coaching, Gunn continues to be a guiding force in curating exceptional musical experiences.

Reviews of their previous releases ‘Contact Information’ and ‘Tu-ner For Lovers’:

“The trio scrape, scratch and scrawl from the get-go, with Mastelotto laying down off-kilter tribal beats, Gunn rattling listeners’ innards with sludgy bass lines and Reuter slapping down arresting leads and color clusters on touch guitar.” – ProgArchy

“A laughter-smeared orchestral fantasy” – DMME

“Heavy monster grooves, extensive flights into space, abrasive sonic textures like the screams of angry robots—their adventurous chemistry keeps taking them into fresh territory…" – Geno Thackara, All About Jazz

“Nightmarish instrumental music of the highest order” – Bill Kopp

“On ‘Tu-Ner For Lovers’, our journey into madness begins with ‘The Last Barbie Tango’ and is only outmatched by the zaniness found within.” – Sea Of Tranquility

“Tu-Ner delve into these deep, dark, and crazy territories with unbelievable results.”

– Ech((0))es and Dust

“This is raw, adventurous, exciting and innovative music that will delight and frighten in equal measure anyone who listens.” – The Progressive Aspect

“Gunn and Reuter’s guitars weave twangy motifs and razor-sharp riffs around Mastelotto’s electronica-grazed grooves” – DMME

Tour dates:
July 28 – Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center – Old Saybrook, CT
July 29 – The Colony – Woodstock, NY
July 30 – The Iron Horse – Northampton, MA
July 31 – ShapeShifter Lab – Brooklyn, NY
August 9 – Strand Theatre – Hudson Falls, NY
August 10 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA
August 11 – Allen Theatre – Annville, PA
August 12 – City Winery – Pittsburgh, PA

Purchase tickets: https://tu-ner.com/shows/

Pre-order “Rendezvous Rodeo”:
https://7dmedia.com/tu-ner-rendezvous-rodeo
https://tu-ner7d.bandcamp.com/album/rendezvous-rodeo

For more information:
https://tu-ner.com/
http://www.7dmedia.com/

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

5/11/2026

Joey Stuckey Brings Progressive Americana Sound to Whisky a Go Go on June 25, On the Heels of Historic Recording Session at The Les Paul Recording Studio

Award-winning Macon, Georgia, artist, producer, and speaker joins a powerhouse night of music in West Hollywood featuring Bow Wow Wow

West Hollywood, CA — Award-winning guitarist, vocalist, producer, and Macon, Georgia Music Ambassador Joey Stuckey will perform at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California on June 25, appearing as part of a night of music that includes iconic new wave band Bow Wow Wow.

This will be Stuckey’s third appearance at the Whisky and he’ll be joined by a seasoned rhythm section featuring legendary L.A. musicians Dusty Wakeman on bass and David Raven on drums. Together, the trio will bring Stuckey’s expansive “Progressive Americana” sound to one of rock and roll’s most historic stages.

Stuckey, Wakeman, and Raven will arrive at the Whisky fresh off a historical recording session down Sunset Boulevard at The Les Paul Recording Studio, a state-of-the-art facility honoring the legacy of music pioneer Les Paul located in the historic United Recording building. The recording session will be the first time any artist has recorded an album at the studio. The session will take place on an all-tube mixing console that was Les Paul’s original creation that has been refurbished and made functional again, along with other original equipment originally used by Mr. Paul in the 1940s and 50s.

Rooted in the rich musical history of Macon, Georgia, Stuckey’s music reflects the spirit of artists such as Otis Redding, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers while drawing from blues, jazz, roots, Southern rock, and Americana. With a voice that can move from a gravelly rasp to a warm croon, and guitar work marked by blues fire and melodic sophistication, Stuckey creates music that is soulful, literate, and full of human connection.

The June 25 performance at Whisky a Go Go offers Los Angeles audiences a chance to experience Stuckey’s musicianship in an intimate, high-energy setting, backed by two well-respected players and sharing the bill on a night that celebrates music history, craft, and connection.

Event Details
Who: Joey Stuckey, backed by Legendary L.A. Musicians Dusty Wakeman and David Raven
Also Featuring: Bow Wow Wow
Where: Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA
When: June 25
Genre: Progressive Americana, blues, roots rock, Southern rock

Tickets to the entire night are available directly from Joey Stuckey at the link below. Tickets are generously available for ‘pay-what-you-can’ with a suggested amount of $20 per ticket.

TICKET LINK: https://found.ee/whiskyagogo

About Joey Stuckey

Joey Stuckey is an award-winning artist, producer, and speaker whose multifaceted career transcends the boundaries of sight, sound, and genre. Blind since early childhood, Joey quickly found connection and inspiration in sound, and what started as a survival skill evolved into a sophisticated and almost supernatural talent. When legendary producer Alan Parsons called Joey “The best ears in the music business,” it was confirmation of what Joey’s fans and clients knew all along: Joey’s superpower is sound.

The Joey Stuckey Band has shared the stage with legendary artists like James Brown, the B-52s, and Bad Company, and Joey has received dozens of awards, including Jazz Artist of the Year from the Georgia Music Awards. Inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, Joey also Joey received the 2024 Macon Arts Alliance Cultural Award for his significant contributions to the arts community of central Georgia.

As owner of Shadow Sound Studio in Macon, Georgia, Joey honors each artist’s vision while encouraging them to explore uncharted territory. He has engineered recording sessions with musicians including Randall Bramblett (Steve Winwood, Traffic Gregg Allman and Friends), Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Train), and Mike Mills (R.E.M.) and written songs with Ed Roland (Collective Soul), Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness (The Popes), and Will Morrison (Modern English). Joey is now expanding Shadow Sound to cement the studio as a destination for education, community, and recording in the birthplace of southern rock.

As a speaker, Joey draws from his experiences as a blind musician and sound engineer, offering both technical advice and motivational talks on overcoming obstacles, living with purpose, and the importance of inclusion. His speaking engagements have spanned international conferences, university lectures, and global corporate events, blending his insights with performance to engage and inspire audiences. On stage, in the studio, or at the podium, Joey offers listeners a sense of belonging, reminding them that even in the dark, connection is always possible.

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

5/06/2026

Eight Classic Music Films to Be Re-Released in 2026 in High Definition

Studio City, CA – Lightyear Entertainment announces that it has embarked on a major project to remaster and future-proof its classic music films. Shot and edited on videotape in the 80’s, there was no way to go back to 35mm film materials. But using modern technology, the company has successfully remastered eight of them in High Definition for the first time.

Lightyear CEO Arnie Holland said: “These films are some of the best music films ever, starring some of the biggest artists ever. Some are concerts, some are documentaries, and one is a unique feature film. All were in Standard Definition. It was sad for me to watch them become so fuzzy and outdated, when these beloved artists’ music is still vibrant and relevant. Technology had pushed these classic films aside, but now technology has made them great again. Yes, we used AI programs to accomplish this. While I am as worried about the future of AI as most other people, right now it’s a great tool. And ignoring the possibilities of what it can do doesn’t make sense. We owed it to these major artists to use every tool we could find in order to preserve and future-proof these films.”

All of the eight films were produced in the 80’s before Lightyear’s 1987 management buyout of RCA Video Productions, Inc.

The first film to be newly released was Elvis ’56 Remastered, on February 20. For that one a BluRay was released for the first time along with a release to Digital platforms in TVOD, SVOD, AVOD and YVOD.

On June 5, the following films will be released to Digital platforms in TVOD, SVOD, AVOD and YVOD:

Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams (the Video Album) Remastered
Jefferson Starship: The Definitive Concert Remastered
Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks Remastered

On August 21, the following films will be released to Digital platforms in TVOD, SVOD, AVOD and YVOD:

A Night with Lou Reed Remastered
Rick Springfield: The Beat of the Live Drum Remastered
Waylon Jennings: America Remastered
Return to Waterloo (a film by Ray Davies of the Kinks) Remastered

Waylon Jennings America was released on DVD in 1986. It has never been offered to Digital platforms before. The film includes scenes with Robert Duvall, Hank Williams, Jr. and Johnny Cash.

Return to Waterloo is a 60-minute feature film (released theatrically by New Line Cinema), and, instead of dialog by the actors, the story is told almost exclusively by the lyrics of original songs penned by storyteller extraordinaire Ray Davies.

Elvis ’56 was originally seen on Cinemax after debuting at Sundance; Stevie Nicks Live at Red Rocks on HBO, Rick Springfield’s The Beat of the Live Drum (directed by David Fincher) on HBO, Eurythmics Sweet Dreams on MTV, A Night With Lou Reed on MTV.

All of the film remastering was produced in-house by David Lawrence, Lightyear’s Director of Film Acquisition. Sound mastering adjustments were done by Sky Spooner, Lightyear’s Executive Vice President.

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Lightyear Entertainment, a distributor of independent films and music, was founded in 1987. www.lightyear.com

3/30/2026

14-PIECE FRANK ZAPPA TRIBUTE ANNOUNCES SOUTHWEST SPRING TOUR WITH ZAPPA ALUM, NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK

The Stinkfoot Orchestra’s April–May run includes a headline slot at San Diego’s Global Earth Day Festival, first-ever shows in Phoenix and Las Vegas, and a two-night no-repeat Vegas stand

BAY AREA, CA — The Stinkfoot Orchestra, a Bay Area-based 14-piece ensemble dedicated to the music of Frank Zappa, will launch a Southwest spring tour beginning April 16, bringing one of rock’s most ambitious catalogs to stages across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Fronted by Napoleon Murphy Brock and featuring a history of collaborations with Zappa alumni including Ike Willis and Ray White, the band’s 2026 spring run includes a headline performance at San Diego’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival, first-ever appearances in Phoenix and Las Vegas, and a two-night late-night stand in Las Vegas featuring more than 70 songs with no repeats.

Known for combining musical precision with theatrical irreverence, The Stinkfoot Orchestra has built a devoted following on the West Coast by bringing Frank Zappa’s technically demanding music to life through a 14-piece lineup featuring a six-piece horn section, five vocalists, tuned percussion, and a stage show that embraces both the complexity and absurdity of Zappa’s work.

“I appreciate the fact that they prepared themselves properly. They learned the music properly, they play the right notes and they are articulate about it. If they weren’t doing it correctly, I wouldn’t show up. The standard is high.”
- Napoleon Murphy Brock, Frank Zappa alumnus and Stinkfoot Orchestra frontman.

The tour opens at Venice West in Venice Beach on April 16 - a favorite stop both for the band and fans alike where past performances have included sit-ins by several Zappa alumni including Bruce Fowler and Arthur Barrow. Venice is followed by a stop at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley on April 17. On April 19, the band will headline the Global Earth Day Festival at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park.

From there, the band heads to Arizona for a return to Tucson at 191 Toole on April 22, followed by its first-ever Phoenix performance at The Rhythm Room on April 23.

The run reaches a peak on April 24 and 25 in Las Vegas, where The Stinkfoot Orchestra will make its Vegas debut with two complete, late-night performances at The Bonfire following Phish’s second weekend at the Sphere. Curated by Cash or Trade, the shows are being billed as two nights of music with no repeated songs between them.

The band returns home to Northern California to conclude the tour with 3 dates at Cornerstone in Berkeley on April 30, The Boardwalk in Orangevale on May 1, and Lost on Main in Chico on May 2.

“The connection between the musicians is palpable, Chargin making it look easy is an illusion that is the product of countless hours of practice. Even my untrained ears recognize the technical ability required of all the musicians to deliver. ”
- Spike Steffenhagen, San Diego Reader (March 2024)

“The impression left upon driving home from this experience was one of deep appreciation mixed with laughter and amazement. The Stinkfoot Orchestra is more than worthy of your time and money.”
- Ted Silverman, JamBase (September 2021)

TOUR DATES
Apr 16 — Venice West — Venice Beach, CA — 8pm
Apr 17 — Spaghetti Western — Morongo Valley, CA — 9pm
Apr 19 — WorldBeat Cultural Center Global Earth Day Festival — San Diego, CA — Headlining
Apr 22 — 191 Toole — Tucson, AZ — 8pm
Apr 23 — The Rhythm Room — Phoenix, AZ — 8pm (first-ever Phoenix show)
Apr 24–25 — The Bonfire — Las Vegas, NV — 11:59pm
(first-ever Las Vegas shows; 2 nights, 4 sets, 2 encores, 70+ songs, no repeats; following Phish Sphere weekend)
Apr 30 — Cornerstone — Berkeley, CA — 8pm
May 1 — The Boardwalk — Orangevale, CA — 8pm
May 2 — Lost on Main — Chico, CA — 9pm

ABOUT THE STINKFOOT ORCHESTRA
The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a Bay Area-based 14-piece ensemble dedicated to performing the music of Frank Zappa. Featuring a six-piece horn section, five vocalists, tuned percussion, and collaborations with Zappa alumni including Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ike Willis, and Ray White, the group has earned a reputation across the West Coast for performances that bring Zappa’s technically demanding catalog to life with precision, humor, and theatrical flair.

EPK: https://stinkfootorchestra.com/epk

PRESS CONTACT
Nick Chargin
charcoenterprises@comcast.net
(408) 807-3975

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

3/24/2026

Todd Rundgren Announces “Damned If I Do” 2026 Tour

ARTIST PRESALE: Wednesday, March 25 @ 10AM ET [PW: VICTORY26]

PUBLIC ON-SALE: Friday, March 27@ 10AM LOCAL

Legendary producer/songwriter/guitarist Todd Rundgren announces today that he will be embarking on a tour across the United States! Entitled “Damned If I Do”, this tour promises to include plenty of fan favorite songs. Says Todd, “It’s always a challenge for me because my audience is so diverse, I never know what they’re in the mood for. I want to make sure we have all the musical ammunition we need to satisfy the spectrum.”

The tour commences June 11^th at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois and ends July 19^th at the Cabot Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts. The artist presale begins at 10 AM ET on March 25^th [PW: VICTORY26], and tickets go on sale for the public at 10 AM local time on March 27^th.

Todd’s band for the Damned If I Do tour will feature Gil Assayas (Keys), Bruce McDaniel (Guitar), Prairie Prince (Drums), Bobby Strickland (Horns), and Kasim Sulton (Bass).

FOR INTERVIEW REQUESTS CONTACT: Paul Maloney, 21^st Century Artists Inc. paul@21stca.com

TODD RUNDGREN “DAMNED IF I DO” TOUR
June 11 – Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL
June 12 – Des Plaines Theatre – Des Plaines, IL
June 14 – Vibrant Music Hall – Waukee, IA
June 16 – Majestic Theatre – Dallas, TX
June 17 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
June 19 – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts – San Antonio, TX
June 20 – Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, LA
June 22 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA
June 23 – The Parker – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
June 25 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL
June 26 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL
June 28 – Circle Square Cultural Center – Ocala, FL
June 30 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC
July 01 – Carolina Theatre of Durham – Durham, NC
July 03 – The Caverns – Pelham, TN
July 05 – KEMBA Live! – Columbus, OH
July 06 – Riviera Theatre – North Tonawanda, NY
July 08 – Community Arts Center – Williamsport, PA
July 09 – Warner Theatre – Washington, DC
July 11 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA
July 12 – Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA
July 15 – Patchogue Theatre – Patchogue, NY
July 16 – Tarrytown Music Hall – Tarrytown, NY
July 18 – Bally’s Twin River Casino – Lincoln, RI
July 19 – Cabot Theater – Beverly, MA

TODD RUNDGREN

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential `60's psychedelic group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary Runt. But it was 1972's seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him 'Rock's New Wunderkind'. It was followed by such landmark LPs as The Hermit of Mink Hollow and the above mentioned A Wizard, A True Star, as well as such hit singles as I Saw The Light, Hello It's Me, Can We Still Be Friends, and Bang The Drum.

In 1974, Todd formed Todd Rundgren’s Utopia (renamed and reconfigured in 1976 as Utopia), an entirely new approach to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included Oops! Wrong Planet, Adventures in Utopia, and Oblivion. Along the way, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that initially, for millions, defined the term "progressive rock”, and subsequently, as Utopia, the term “powerpop”.

Rundgren's myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meat Loaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, and Hall And Oates. Rounding out his reputation as rock's Renaissance Man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp's 1989 Off-Broadway production of Joe Orton's Up Against It (the screenplay commissioned by The Beatles for what was meant to have been their third motion picture). He also has composed the music for the hit film Dumb and Dumber, as well as a number of television series, including Pee Wee’s Playhouse and Crime Story.

In 2009 Rundgren performed his iconic 1973 album A Wizard A True Star in concert in its entirety for the first time ever, and several years later did the same with a double bill: Todd & Healing. He has toured with Ringo Starr as an erstwhile member of the All-Starr Band since 1989, and continues to perform with symphony orchestras both domestically and internationally. In 2018 he toured North America with original Utopians Kasim Sulton and Willie Wilcox for the first time in 33 years. After the release of his long-awaited autobiography The Individualist, he spearheaded the world’s first hybrid concert/book tour highlighting music across his 50-plus-year career.

In 2017 on successive weekends he was awarded honorary doctorates from both the Berklee School of Music and DePauw University.

In 1998 Todd debuted his new PatroNet technology which for the first time allowed fans of a musical artist to subscribe directly to the artist’s musical output via the Internet. This caps a long history of groundbreaking early multimedia "firsts", including:

•1978: The first interactive television concert, broadcast live over the Warner/QUBE system in Columbus, Ohio (the home audience chose each song in real time during the concert by voting via QUBE’s 2-way operating system).
•1978: The first live nationally broadcast stereo radio rock concert (by microwave), linking 40 cities around the country.
•1979: The opening of Utopia Video Studios, a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art facility. The first project produced by Todd there is Gustav Holst’s The Planets, commissioned by RCA Selecta Vision as the first demonstration software for their new videodisc format.
•1980: Creation of the first color graphics tablet, which was licensed to Apple and commercially released as The Utopia Graphics Tablet.
•1981: Time Heals, the first music video to utilize state-of-the-art compositing of live action and computer graphics (produced and directed by Todd), becomes the eighth video to be played during the launch of MTV on August 1, 1981.
•1982: The first live national cablecast of a rock concert (on the USA Network), simulcast in stereo to over 120 radio stations.
•1982: The first two commercially released music videos, one of which was nominated for the first-ever Grammy awarded for “Best Short Form Video” in 1983.
•1992: The first commercially available music downloads via CompuServe.
•1993: The release of “No World Order”, the world’s first interactive record album on CD-i.
•1994: The release of “The Individualist”, the world’s first full-length Enhanced CD.
•1994: The world’s first interactive concert tour.
•1998: Launches PatroNet, the world’s first direct artist subscription service -- predicts that someday "music will be sold by the pound".
•2016: The production of the world's first full length concert shot with multiple Virtual Reality 360º cameras.
•2021: Spearheaded the “Clearly Human” virtual concert tour, featuring 25 live-streamed performances geo-fenced and tailored to a different US city each night.

CONTACT: paul@21stca.com, PH: 212-254-5500

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

3/17/2026

FIRST TIME VINYL RELEASE OF LAURA NYRO’S STUNNING "LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, 28TH APRIL 1994"

LIMITED EDITION CLEAR VINYL 2LP SET FOR RELEASE ON 27^TH MARCH

A rare and intimate live document from one of America’s most singular songwriting voices, Live In San Francisco, 28th April 1994 captures Laura Nyro in spellbinding form during a late-career performance at the New Orleans Room, Fairmont Hotel. Recorded just three years before her passing, this show finds Nyro revisiting her extraordinary catalogue with warmth and conviction, exuding her indelible soulful nature.

Pressed for the first time ever on vinyl, this limited edition clear 2LP presents a beautifully curated set spanning early classics, fan favourites, and deeply personal later works. Stripped back and heartfelt, Nyro’s piano-led performances are enhanced by subtle backing vocals, the power of her songwriting and voice shining through.

“She wrote songs that had no kind of fixed compass point. They remain as unique and absolutely spellbinding to this day as when I first heard them in the ‘60s.”

Elton John, 2024

PRE-ORDER LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, 28^TH APRIL 1994 LIMITED EDITION CLEAR VINYL: https://lauranyro.lnk.to/Live_In_SF_94_2LP

Highlights include moving renditions of “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Save The Country,” “And When I Die,” “Emmie,” and “It’s Gonna Take A Miracle,” alongside lesser-heard gems.

During the singer/songwriter movement in the late '60s and early '70s, Laura Nyro was one of the most celebrated tunesmiths of her day. Nyro was just 18 years old when she signed her first recording contract and wrote the songs for which she is likely to be best remembered. By the time she was 22, she had become one of the most successful composers in American popular music. She wrote wonderfully expressive and poetic songs that took the folky introspection of her peers and infused it with elements of soul, R&B, jazz, and gospel, giving them an emotional heat that set her apart.

This 2LP edition of Live In San Francisco, 28th April 1994 is available on vinyl for the first time and is pressed on limited edition clear vinyl.

DOWNLOAD PRESS SHOTS AND ARTWORK HERE: https://madfishmusic.com/media/lauranyro/

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

3/09/2026

Tribute Shows to the Late, Great, John Lodge of the Moody Blues Announced!

Friday July 17th at The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, Florida, and Sunday July 26th at Esher Theatre, Esher, UK

We are delighted to confirm that two special concerts have been planned to celebrate John Lodge, his music, and the music of the Moody Blues.

Friday July 17th at The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, Florida – Tickets on Sale Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am
https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/john-lodge-celebration

Sunday July 26th at Esher Theatre, Esher, UK - Tickets on Sale Wednesday March 11.
http://www.eshertheatre.com/

VIP tickets available to include a Meet and Greet with Jon Davison, Alan Hewitt and the 10,000 Light Years Band.

When the Moodies stopped touring in 2018, John made it his absolute passion to keep the Moody Blues music alive. John had embarked on his first solo tour in 2015, aided by his great friend and Music Director Alan Hewitt (Keyboards for the Moody Blues), and what followed was a series of tours capturing the music that John described as the soundtrack of his life. The shows grew from simple shows in small venues, to the extravaganza that followed, with captivating video and lights joining the impeccable sound, energy, and passion that John, Alan, and the 10,000 Light Years Band, brought to this magical and iconic music.

John’s first ‘tribute’ in his show was to his oldest friend, Ray Thomas, with his mesmerizing rendition of ‘Legend of a Mind’. Soon after he added his tribute to Mike Pinder with his ethereal version of ‘The Sunset’, and very sadly Graeme Edge was then lost. Prior to Graeme’s passing he met with John, and John asked him to record his poem ‘Late Lament’, so he could forever be on stage beside him. It gave John never-ending joy to include it in his show, and take a moment during each evening to stop and listen to the words his friend wrote so many decades ago… The years would fall away as John, together with the audience, would journey back in time together through this timeless music.

At the same time that John was building this stunning show, his daughter Emily met Jon Davison of Yes…. not only did they fall in love (and later marry), but Jon and John became great friends… and over nights spent enjoying each other’s company, they decided that Jon should join the merry band of brothers, and together they could continue to honour the music of the Moody Blues, and that of Graeme, Justin, Mike and Ray. As John said, he hoped people would leave his shows feeling that something joyful had happened to them.

The years of touring brought so much happiness and created deep and lasting memories for all. There were a lot of laughs, and sometimes challenges, but always a shared passion for the love of the music, and for those standing side by side on stage together.

During some of the long travel days John and Jon continued to talk and make plans… everything and anything seemed possible as the miles rolled by, and one of the conversations was how much John wanted Jon and Alan to continue the band into the future.

Sadly, this all came to an end one day in October. For a little while there was silence. Then slowly Jon and Alan began to talk. Could it be possible to fulfil John’s wishes? Could they continue John’s mission to ‘Keep the Music Alive’? The seedling of hope grew day after day as ideas flew between them. They brought in the videographer Andy Clark, a long-time friend and collaborator, and he began work on the video. Jon picked up his bass guitar and began to learn John’s parts… and Alan started making magic Moody Blues music again…

The concert will be a Celebration of John and the music of The Moody Blues. The hope is to bring all the love, joy, happiness, and incredible music that John’s shows were famous for alive. The set list will incorporate hits and fan favourites, and will include enchanting vocals and visuals of John, together with the angelic voice of Jon Davison, and the incredible 10,000 Light Years Band. This is a show that will reach deep in the heart, but at the same time, create happiness through the power of music. These two unique shows are planned for now, one near John's home in the USA, and one near his home in the UK, and just maybe, if the fans enjoy it as much as the band on stage do, more might follow.

"To be able to work with my darling Jon and the incredibly talented Alan on these shows for my father has been the thing that has made the sun shine again. My hope is that for all of us; me, Jon, the band, and the fans, we can come together to share in our love of my father, and the music, one more time. He will forever be in my heart, and forever walking by my side. It is not a time for sadness. It is a time to smile to the heavens, and I hope people will come and join us as Jon, Alan and the band play the music we all love, as we fulfil his wishes. As my father always said, Thank You for Keeping the Faith." Emily Davison, February 2026

“I had a unique perspective of John in that I was lucky enough to become his son-in-law and close friend. I learned so much from my time with John, which included many exciting stage experiences performing beside his magnificent and magnetic personality. Along with the incredible Alan Hewitt and the 10,000 Light Years band, I’m thrilled to have the blessed opportunity to be standing by John’s side one more time.” Jon Davison, February 2026

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

3/03/2026

Aisles Releases Live Video At Abbey Road Studio 3 Through Instagram Live With Jo Kendall This Wednesday

Jo Kendall (Prog / Classic Rock) interviews Aisles on Instagram live ahead of the YouTube premiere of Blue Skies (live at Abbey Road) this Wednesday at 6pm UK

A powerful live performance filmed inside Studio 3 at Abbey Road Studios — a milestone moment ahead of the band’s next studio album.

Filmed during the band’s recent UK tour — which included a highly successful appearance at HRH Prog — the session documents a defining moment in Aisles’ international trajectory. On 17 November 2025, four songs were recorded fully live at Abbey Road, to be released individually throughout the year on YouTube, culminating in a full live EP available on CD and digital platforms later this year.

Jo Kendall, music journalist from Prog Magazine and Classic Rock, was there to witness the session, and she will join Aisles again on Instagram Live this Wednesday 4th of March at 6 pm UK, to discuss the video and performance.

The performance features the band’s current lineup consisting of Boris Seeder (lead vocals), Germán Vergara (guitars, vocals), Juan Pablo Gaete (keyboards), Daniel Alejandro Concha Baird-Kerr (bass) and Alvaro Poblete (drums). The band were accompanied by their long-time sound engineer and recording engineer, Fernando Cubillos, who engineered, mixed and mastered the session, ensuring the performance retained both its raw energy and sonic depth.

The first release, Blue Skies, is particularly significant. Originally the first single from the band’s upcoming studio album, the song now re-emerges in a raw and emotionally charged live setting. The performance not only showcases the band’s precision, chemistry and sonic power, but also captures them performing inside the very room where artists such as The Beatles and Pink Floyd shaped modern music history and both very influential to Aisles’ emotional and at the same time expansive sound.

Studio 3 provides an intimate yet historic backdrop. The video offers more than a live rendition; it delivers a visual and sonic statement about where Aisles stand today: confident, cohesive, and operating at a new level of intensity ahead of the unveiling of their upcoming long-awaited sixth studio album.

Recorded entirely live, without overdubs, Blue Skies (Live at Abbey Road) highlights the band’s tight musicianship and dynamic interplay. The session stands as both a symbolic and artistic milestone — reflecting Aisles’ expanding international presence and serving as a powerful preview of what lies ahead with their next studio album.

With this release, Aisles invite listeners to witness the band at a pivotal moment: refined, ambitious, and fully alive inside one of the world’s most iconic recording spaces.

ON MARCH 4TH 6 PM UK TIME THE BAND WILL BE INTERVIEWED ON INSTAGRAM LIVE BY MUSIC JOURNALIST AND CRITIC JO KENDALL AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL VIDEO PREMIERE AT 6:20 UK ON THEIR OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

AISLES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3m_ezhicmtfbhcejWDSy5A

THERE WILL BE Q&A WITH THE BAND DURING THE BROADCAST.

VIDEO CREDITS

Recorded and Filmed Live at Abbey Road Studios
17 November 2025
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Fernando Cubillos
Filmed by Manuela Langotsch and Nick Davaris
Edited and Online by Diego Carrasco
Color Grading by Sergio Bejárez

THE VIDEO IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW TO ALL AISLES' PATREON MEMBERS AS PART OF THEIR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blue-skies-live-150956417

For more information:
https://www.patreon.com/c/aislesproject
https://www.instagram.com/aislesproject
https://aisles.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aHj1tpKsDAUDDOMZXcjQg
https://www.facebook.com/presagiorecords

AISLES ON BURNING SHED: https://burningshed.com/artists/aisles_artist

PRESAGIO RECORDS

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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