Song Of The Week

https://twitter.com/ShadesNoir/status/1575586352980463617?s=20&t=qyLQHtCLsyeVPXSXJCpbyQ Troy Tennard

Song Of The Week

https://twitter.com/ShadesNoir/status/1507428641491333121?s=20&t=IwJlf8PjVpw9CZZFufqTlA Troy T.

Album Spotlight: Innocence And Illusion by Amanda Lehmann

Innocence And Illusion is the debut album by the incredibly talented Amanda Lehmann.  Lehmann has seen her profile steadily rise over the past decade as a result of her musical association with Steve Hackett.  Hackett has utilized Lehmann's talents in the studio and in the live arena to great effect.  Serving as a backing vocalist, …

Song Of The Week

https://twitter.com/ShadesNoir/status/1438303556067528709?s=20 Troy T.

Harmony For Elephants: A Charity Album With Ties To Steve Hackett And Genesis

In 2018 the album Harmony For Elephants was released with little fanfare.  This album deserves a great deal more attention.  Featured on the album are original songs donated to the project in an effort to raise money and awareness for the charity group Elephants For Africa. The group's mission is to protect endangered African elephants.  Most …

A Progressive Rock Super Group That Should Happen

The notion of a band being a super group is a relative thing.  More often than not a few things happen with "super groups".  The expectations from fans are high and the music is generally a disappointment.  The group does not have a long lifespan.  Extreme compromises, other musical commitments and member egos often times …

Album Spotlight: Broken Skies Outspread Wings By Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett's  Broken Skies Outspread Wings (2018) box set is an extremely welcome trip down progressive rock memory lane.  For those unfamiliar with Hackett's musical output from the mid  1980's to  the earlier 2000's this box set is a fantastic jumping on point. More specifically this  box set covers Hackett's career from 1984 to 2006.  …

Album Spotlight: Steve Hackett – Cured

1981 was an interesting time for progressive rock.  The changing tides of the music scene are reflected in the music that Steve Hackett created for his fifth album entitled Cured.  For starters Hackett choose to work in the studio as a duo for the album.  Keyboardist Nick Magnus was brought back while the rest of …

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, …

Song Spotlight: Steve Hackett’s Overnight Sleeper

Those who have followed Steve Hackett's solo career know that he has an extensive  back catalog. To date he has released over forty albums, including twenty four studio albums.  These albums range from progressive rock to classical music to the blues to classical guitar. Over the years he has proven to be the most prolific …