Prog-Watch

Prog-Watch 105 - Nine Stones Close

Named after a stone circle on Harthill Moor in the UK, Nine Stones Close can take you on an emotional roller coaster ride! The band is very much the brain child of Adrian Jones, a singer and guitarist whose playing may remind you a little of one David Gilmour. Join the Squatch and his co-host Dave Luttig as they take you on a journey that begins on a slow burn and progresses into a pulse-pounding frenzy of ripping guitars. Guitar driven Prog at its finest! Don't miss it!As always, the Squatch would like to invite listeners to send questions, comments, and suggestions. (Please keep them polite!) Contact the big guy via e-mail at bigsquatch@verizon.net or post to either the Prog-Watch or Prog-Squatch facebook pages.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

Prog-Watch 104 - Big Big Train

All Aboard! Get ready for a great ride this week as the Squatch and his co-host Steve Luttig bring you music from a fantastic UK band called Big Big Train! Winners of the Breakthrough Award at the 2013 Progressive Music Awards held in Kew Gardens in London (hope they were watching out for Giant Hogweeds!) these guys have been making some big noise in their home country, and are one of the best things the Squatch has unearthed in recent years. Aside from a number of great tunes from the band, there are also some interesting tidbits about Ant Phillips of Genesis fame, and Tom Keating, infamous art restorer and forger! Plus, a digression on the Mellotron! Don't miss it! As always, the Squatch would like to invite listeners to send questions, comments, and suggestions. (Please keep them polite!) Contact the big guy via e-mail at bigsquatch@verizon.net or post to either the Prog-Watch or Prog-Squatch facebook pages.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

Prog-Watch 103 - Moon Safari

This week's band is Moon Safari from Sweden. They have a lighter sound than the band's from the previous two episodes, with a greater emphasis on fantastic vocal harmonies. Also this week: Son-of-Prog-Squatch, Paul Rowsick, takes the co-host's seat and gives a younger man's perspective on the band. Dad and son talk Moon Safari, Prog, and great parent-to-child songs, and send a shout-out to Paul's twin brother, George, who has just re-enlisted in the Army. Once again, the Squatch would like to invite listeners to send questions, comments, and suggestions. (Please keep them polite!) Contact the big guy via e-mail at bigsquatch@verizon.net or post to either the Prog-Watch or Prog-Squatch facebook pages.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

Prog-Watch 102 - Haken

This week the Squatch puts the spotlight on the heavy, symphonic, eclectic progressive stylings of UK band Haken! He also livens things up with his first guest host, Dave Luttig. So look for more analysis of the music, and a freer, more conversational approach, with more banter and humor. The Squatch would also like to invite listeners to send questions, comments, and suggestions. (Please keep them polite!) Contact the big guy via e-mail at bigsquatch@verizon.net or post to either the Prog-Watch or Prog-Squatch facebook pages. (While you're there give him a like, if you would! Squatches are actually quite contemplative and sensitive creatures!)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

Prog-Watch 101 - Overhead

Meet your host-who-is-the-most, Big Tony Rowsick, alias the Prog-Squatch. In this episode the big, hairy host goes over some basic ground rules for the show, and discusses some hallmarks of Progressive Rock music. Then things get cooking with the music of Finnish band OVERHEAD! Their eclectic sound may remind you of some classic Prog acts such as King Crimson, Genesis, and Jethro Tull in places, yet these guys incorporate said influences into a new and vital sound, with contrasting light and heavy passages, interesting song structures and tempos, virtuoso performances, and all the things you love about Prog!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement