Radio DJ Luis Jimenez has created an excellent new internet radio station featuring fusion and progressive rock. The station goes by the name Fusion 101 on Live365.com. The DJ is looking for help, suggestions, and music recommendations for his station. Jimenez is also planning on doing a progressive rock radio show as well.
The website can be heard at Live365 or http://fusion101radio.com
The station plans on featuring the best hand-picked songs from worldwide fusion and prog rock artists like: Al Di Meola, Passport, U.K., Gong, The Soft Machine, Tommy Bolin, Bill Bruford, Larry Coryell, Steve Khan, King Crimson, John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth, Chick Corea, Area, Gentle Giant, George Duke, Jan Hammer, Jeff Beck, Brand X, Etna, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Stanley Clarke, Alphonso Johnson, Jaco Pastorius, Can, Miroslav Vitous, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Narada Michael Walden, Lenny White, Tony Williams, and many more.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Founding Member Of Rush Passes Away
John Rutsey, a founding member of Toronto rock band Rush, passed away this weekend according to Rush management 
company Anthem Entertainment. He was 55.Rutsey was famous for playing on Rush’s 1974 debut album, including the song 'In The Mood', before deciding to leave the group due to health concerns. Rutsey suffered from diabetes and was unable to go on extended tours with the group. Rutsey was replaced by dummer Neil Peart, which marked a turning point in the band’s sound towards progressive rock. Rush formed in 1968 in Toronto and was originally composed of guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist Jeff Jones (who shortly thereafter was replaced by Geddy Lee) and Rutsey. According to a 1989 interview with Alex Lifeson on the Rockline Radio program quoted by Wikipedia.org, Rutsey, “gave up playing (drums) shortly after he left the band and went into bodybuilding. He competed on an amateur level for a while, doing that for a few years.”
company Anthem Entertainment. He was 55.Rutsey was famous for playing on Rush’s 1974 debut album, including the song 'In The Mood', before deciding to leave the group due to health concerns. Rutsey suffered from diabetes and was unable to go on extended tours with the group. Rutsey was replaced by dummer Neil Peart, which marked a turning point in the band’s sound towards progressive rock. Rush formed in 1968 in Toronto and was originally composed of guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist Jeff Jones (who shortly thereafter was replaced by Geddy Lee) and Rutsey. According to a 1989 interview with Alex Lifeson on the Rockline Radio program quoted by Wikipedia.org, Rutsey, “gave up playing (drums) shortly after he left the band and went into bodybuilding. He competed on an amateur level for a while, doing that for a few years.” Rutsey died in his sleep of an apparent heart attack, possibly related to complications from diabetes. Rutsey's family wish to keep the funeral a private affair, although an obituary posted in the Toronto Star on May 15 suggested those wishing to pay tribute to Rutsey could do so by making a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Ontario.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Fish To Do One Of A Kind Show In June...
From the desk of Nearfest:
In the wake of NEARfest stepping up to sponsor him for his 2008 NorthAmerican tour, Fish has offered to bring his critically-acclaimed "Clutching at Stars" performance to the NEARfest stage. This encore performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of Marillion's classic"Clutching at Straws" album, a fan-favorite and the last one featuring Fish, is a NEARfest-exclusive! The Clutching at Stars tour did not reach North American shores in 2007, so this is sure to be a very special show.
This will take place on Friday, June 20th, and Synergy will be the opening act.
In the wake of NEARfest stepping up to sponsor him for his 2008 NorthAmerican tour, Fish has offered to bring his critically-acclaimed "Clutching at Stars" performance to the NEARfest stage. This encore performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of Marillion's classic"Clutching at Straws" album, a fan-favorite and the last one featuring Fish, is a NEARfest-exclusive! The Clutching at Stars tour did not reach North American shores in 2007, so this is sure to be a very special show.
This will take place on Friday, June 20th, and Synergy will be the opening act.
Jon Anderson In Hospital
Jon Anderson, vocalist of Yes, suffered a severe asthma attack on May 13th. He is currently recovering in the hospital. Jon Anderson's website has asked all his fans to say a prayer for him for a speedy recovery.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Original Genesis Guitarist Treats Fans To New Reissue
Anthony Phillips will reissue and remaster his '1984' album due to be released on 6/2/08. This was
Phillips sixth solo album originally released in 1981. For this 2CD reissue it's been remastered by Simon Heyworth.
The extra CD includes new mixes from the original 8-track masters which allow parts of the album
to be heard for the first time in their original basic form. Also released for the first time is some of Ant's original music for the ATV Series 'Rule Britannia' which was recorded at the same time as 1984.
Other extras include the previously unheard keyboard piece 'Ascension' (which was rediscovered on the original multi-track tapes during the research for this reissue, and has been mixed for the first time) and the 16-minute demo version of 'Poly Piece' - a track originally written for inclusion on the album 'Sides' and then considered by Ant as a possible track for 1984 when in the formative stages of the album.
New liner notes feature contributions from recording engineer Chris David, the writer and presenter of Rule Britannia Dr James Bellini and Ant's own memories of the album.
Special Thanks to Andy Lodge
Phillips sixth solo album originally released in 1981. For this 2CD reissue it's been remastered by Simon Heyworth.
The extra CD includes new mixes from the original 8-track masters which allow parts of the album
to be heard for the first time in their original basic form. Also released for the first time is some of Ant's original music for the ATV Series 'Rule Britannia' which was recorded at the same time as 1984.Other extras include the previously unheard keyboard piece 'Ascension' (which was rediscovered on the original multi-track tapes during the research for this reissue, and has been mixed for the first time) and the 16-minute demo version of 'Poly Piece' - a track originally written for inclusion on the album 'Sides' and then considered by Ant as a possible track for 1984 when in the formative stages of the album.
New liner notes feature contributions from recording engineer Chris David, the writer and presenter of Rule Britannia Dr James Bellini and Ant's own memories of the album.
Special Thanks to Andy Lodge
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Riverside To Perform At The NJProghouse 9/12/08
The New Jersey Proghouse have announced that they will presenting a special concert on 9/12/08 in support of the Fellowship For Metlar House. Polish powerhouse Riverside will perform just prior to their show at the Montreal Progressive Rock Festival. NJ/PA band Pinnacle will open this special night. The Metlar House is a museum located in east-central New Jersey. This is the only chance to see Riverside this year unless you already have tickets to the two festivals they are playing in September.
The Proghouse has stated that there are a limited number of seats available for this benefit event and demand is high so be sure to get your seats early by going to http://www.njproghouse.com. There you will be able to order your seats and you can find all the other information for this benefit.
Waters Criticizes Emerson In Press; Emerson Fires Back
Roger Waters was interviewed recently and had some unkind works for Emerson Lake & Palmer. His comments are below.
Mark Brown: Some music from your classic era sounds timeless, like Dark Side or John Fogerty's anti-war songs. But some music from that era sounds dated and silly. You managed to avoid that with Dark Side and The Wall. Why is that?
Waters: It's because they're truthful and they spring from a passionate attachment to political and philosophical ideals that are based in the experience of others. If you were to name something that you now consider silly . . . not that I want to knock other artists, but you'd probably find the subject matter is fey in some way.
Mark Brown: I'm thinking music like Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Waters: Well, that wasn't about anything . . . it was a construct in order to sell records. It didn't have its roots in somebody's passionate belief in human life. It had its roots in wanting to be successful in pop music in the 1970s.
The interview is at this link.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/apr/25/another-look-at-dark-side/
Keith Emerson's response to Tony Ortiz (Archivist for ELP):
So, like inflating pigs to fly over Battersea Power Station disrupting Heathrow Airport, London wasn't a construct in order to sell records or a publicity stunt to be successful in pop music? ELP's music combined social comment with fun, artistry and variety which is more than I can say about his morbid dronings. He and I are in the business of entertainment and if He chooses to put himself in the category of pop activist so be it. I learned the lesson early enough. Don't mix politics with music by burning flags. Leave all that to Bono and Sting. Either become a politician or a musician. Although he made a lot of money with his mono tonal ramblings on the latter I think he should stick to the former as long as he preaches his politics in some remote area like a worm sanctuary in Siberia.
K. E.
PS I enjoyed being part of his tribute album
Mark Brown: Some music from your classic era sounds timeless, like Dark Side or John Fogerty's anti-war songs. But some music from that era sounds dated and silly. You managed to avoid that with Dark Side and The Wall. Why is that?
Waters: It's because they're truthful and they spring from a passionate attachment to political and philosophical ideals that are based in the experience of others. If you were to name something that you now consider silly . . . not that I want to knock other artists, but you'd probably find the subject matter is fey in some way.
Mark Brown: I'm thinking music like Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Waters: Well, that wasn't about anything . . . it was a construct in order to sell records. It didn't have its roots in somebody's passionate belief in human life. It had its roots in wanting to be successful in pop music in the 1970s.
The interview is at this link.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/apr/25/another-look-at-dark-side/
Keith Emerson's response to Tony Ortiz (Archivist for ELP):
So, like inflating pigs to fly over Battersea Power Station disrupting Heathrow Airport, London wasn't a construct in order to sell records or a publicity stunt to be successful in pop music? ELP's music combined social comment with fun, artistry and variety which is more than I can say about his morbid dronings. He and I are in the business of entertainment and if He chooses to put himself in the category of pop activist so be it. I learned the lesson early enough. Don't mix politics with music by burning flags. Leave all that to Bono and Sting. Either become a politician or a musician. Although he made a lot of money with his mono tonal ramblings on the latter I think he should stick to the former as long as he preaches his politics in some remote area like a worm sanctuary in Siberia.
K. E.
PS I enjoyed being part of his tribute album
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