My Fantasy Steve Hackett Setlist

As a long time fan of Steve Hackett I am quite happy for his current success. His recent Genesis Revisited tours have proven to be quite popular. He recently announced another Genesis Revisited tour for 2018. It would seem that he is pleased to be playing in front of larger audiences. Hearing his brilliant touring band play …

Lt. Starbuck, An Appreciation

The original Battlestar Galactica (1978) unfortunately only lasted one season. But what a spectacular season it was. Nearly forty  years later and the show is still having an impact. Battlestar Galactica proudly wore it influences on its outer worldly sleeves. There is no denying the immense influence of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) and …

An Appreciation For Queen’s Spike Edney

I recently had the great pleasure of seeing Queen + Adam Lambert in concert. Wow, what a phenomenal show! Brian May, Roger Taylor, Adam Lambert and the entire band rocked. During the band introductions long time keyboard player Spike Edney received light, polite applause. Based on the response it was apparent that many were not …

Album Spotlight: The Mission By Styx

The latest album by Styx, The Mission, have been out for about two months now.  The Mission is an album that was LONG overdue.  After spending some time with this great album, here are a few thoughts. I will be totally honest, I did not think the band had it in them to produce new …

Album Spotlight: Checking Out Of London By John Hackett

John Hackett initially came into the public eye in the 1970's. His exquisite contributions to Steve Hackett's early solo albums proved to be invaluable. John Hackett would soon join his brother's touring band, playing flute, rhythm guitar and bass pedals. Many know John Hackett only as Steve Hackett's flute playing younger brother. Make no mistake, …

The True Embrace

Sometimes in life you find yourself going through the motions. You go to work, pay the bills, eat, sleep and then hit repeat. At times you can get so caught up in this cycle and you do not even realize it. One day you wake up from the stupor and look around, clear-eyed, for the …