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The News

Abel Ganz and SeYes announced

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Abel Ganz

abel ganz in concert

Abel Ganz - The neo-progressive band Abel Ganz was formed in Glasgow, Scotland, by Hew Montgomery (keyboards) and Hugh Carter (bass, guitar) in 1980. Taking their influences from 1970s prog rock bands Genesis and Yes.
After a hiatus in the nineties the band reformed and produced their most acclaimed album to date 'Shooting Albatross' in 2008.

'excels on almost every level'
dprp.net
'unheralded genius, stellar musicianship'
progarchives.com
'Anyone who likes Genesis, Yes, Camel or Jethro Tull will enjoy'
prog-nose.org
'truly vivid musical landscapes'
rockradio.co.uk

SeYes - Capturing the sound of Yes live in concert.

seyes band & logo

Following the Close to the Edge tour the band are now working on the complete 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' album, so EG festival goers should be in for a treat.

'In every musical department this group reproduces perfectly the sounds of 1970s Yes'
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'SeYeS are UK's No1 Tribute to the Music of Classic 70's YES'
planetrock.com

 

Nerve Toy Trio added

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Tuesday, 28 September 2010 00:00

The organisers are pleased to announce that Nerve Toy Trio will be playing on Fri 20th May.

Nerve Toy Trio

Nerve Toy Trio added to Friday bill. Nerve Toy Trio is the new project involving multi-instrumentalist Tony Harn. Tony has released 5 solo albums and is signed to Burning Shed, seen by many as the holy grail of progressive/post rock labels. Tony collaborated with Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) on the No-man album World Of Bright Futures.
Tony was also a member of the duo Resindust which also featured Lewis Gill (Vivahead).
Musically they're pitched somewhere between King Crimson, Rush, Steve Hackett and The Police.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/nervetoytrio

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 September 2010 20:18
 

First bands announced! The Tangent / The Watch

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The organisers of the first Electric Garden Festival for progressive rock music are delighted to announce the first bookings for the festival taking place in May 2011.

The Watch - Italian Progressive Rock Band

Headlining the Friday night will be The Watch from Italy who will present their Green show which will feature whole Selling England by the Pound album plus extras and some The Watch originals. Far more than just a tribute band they have the seal of approval from Steve Hackett and also compose spectacular compositions of their own.

Advance tickets for the Friday show featuring another progressive rock band still to be named are just £14

The Tangent - Progressive Rock Band

The Saturday headliners will be The Tagent who had the amazing and critically acclaimed album 'Down and Out in Paris and London' nominated as best progressive rock album of 2009. 

Andy Tillison is the brainchild behind the this band and also Parallel or 90 degrees and has collaborated with Hugh Banton and David Jackson from Van Der Graaf Generator.

Advance tickets for the Saturday show featuring another 5 progressive rock acts are just £23

Full festival tickets including admission to both Friday and Saturday events are priced at £31 (a combined saving of £6 on both days)

All advance ticket purchasers will receive a free colour programme and live CD recording* of the event.

*subject to licensing and contractual agreements with artists involved

 

Exciting news

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Thursday, 02 September 2010 00:00

The Electric Garden team announce first acts for the 2011 festival. THE WATCH (May 20th), THE TANGENT (May 21st)

Tickets are now on sale securely here.

Overseas guests can also book using this link. We also have an accommodation and travel section. We would be pleased to help with organising travel and accommodation for anyone travelling from outside the area.

Advance tickets are priced at an incredible £14 for the Friday (20th May), £23 for Saturday (21st May) and a 2-Day Pass is only £31 which is a massive combined saving of £6 on the individual ticket prices

Tickets are sure to go fast as each act is announced. Why not get them in advance to be sure of a place at this historic event.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 September 2010 08:43
 
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