Feudalism: A medieval social system, particularly prevalent in Western Europe, under which lords, vassals (minor nobility and knights) and serfs (commoners), owed each other reciprocal defense and social duties. (Encarta Dictionary) We were met at the front gate of The … [Read more...]
PROGRESSION MAGAZINE: Flying Colors – Group or Supergroup
Prog may not have given birth to the rock “supergroup” but there can be little doubt that the notion of constructing a band out of individual members, each of whom has already achieved rock and roll notoriety has found a particular home in the prog genre. From Emerson Lake & … [Read more...]
MUSIC: Umphrey’s McGee — Dropping Anchor in a New Harbor
I WHAT IS AN UMPHREY’S McGEE? Umphrey's McGee is what would happen if King Crimson, Steely Dan and John Coltrane met at a street corner for the express purpose of paying tribute to the Grateful Dead...or was that to kick the living crap out of them? No matter. Umphrey's McGee … [Read more...]