[atlantaprog] Porcupine Tree and other things...

<x-tad-smaller>Here's a sneak preview of the upcoming PT show at the Roxy next Thursday (from PE):

"Wow, these guys really freakin' rawk! This aint no wussy lightweight airy-fairy prog band. PT has metamorphasized into a metal band, all the way. Yeah, you can't miss their artistic, Pink Floyd-y leanings, but the order of the day is definitely hardcore powerchord action. The drummer, Gavin Harrison, was completely over the top insane. He has this freewheeling style, spraying 64th notes in every gap and hole. Keyboard player, Richard Barbieri laid down his atmospheric 2 fisted minor chords all night. He never took a solo, but his layered and spooky contribution to the band is invaluable. He's one of my favorite keys players because he shows remarkable restraint. Overall, a super-tight band. "

Sounds like a good time for some of ya'll. I personally will rest up for Roguefest. Though I love much of PT's early canon, this doesn't sound like my cup o'tea.

If any of you are planning on going to PT, PLEASE contact me and get some Rogue promo cards to take with you!

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Oh, and another event of note on Friday the 17th - Eyedrum will be hosting the Tribe of 45's Solstice Party. It will be hosted by Carolyn Kayne (aka Sugar Kayne) an ambient singer who reminds me of a hybrid of Lisa Gerrard (Dead Can Dance) and Gilli Smith (Gong). Apparently there will lots of other trippy musical happenings, including interactive drumming. There's also a guy who will be doing a full-on sixties-style psychedelic light show. I've seen his stuff and he's pretty trippy! I tried to get him for Roguefest but he had another gig... bummer.

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And of course, Roguefest is on Saturday an Sunday! If you have the inclination and energy, you can experience four straight days of "art rock in atlanta" - a rare occurrence!

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