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"Welcome to Power of Prog. Make yourself at home and feel free to browse the site, make some new friends. There is so much to hear, see and do here at Power of Prog like blogs, videos, events and even chat. If you like the site and we hope you do…"

May 20, 2012

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May 20, 2012

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I am the following; a: Band, Musician, Song Writer

Style of Prog: Art Rock, Crossover Prog

Biography: In an episode of the Fox TV drama Bones, a character made a mix of “the six greatest break-up songs” and gave it to a heart-broken colleague. The mix featured songs from alternative-pop stars such as Sia, Mazzy Star, José González, Antony and the Johnsons…and a lone unsigned artist by the name of Aaron English.

In 2008, with two self-released albums and into their third national tour of the US, the Aaron English Band's bus was involved in a catastrophic accident on a Midwestern highway. His restaurant-grease-fueled tour bus and most of his musical equipment were destroyed, and English’s touring career was temporarily grounded.

By the summer of 2009, however, his fans rallied to his aid and funded the recording of English's third album, “american [fever] dream”. Produced by Geoff Stanfield (Sun Kil Moon, Black Lab) in a 150-year-old warehouse in Seattle during a record-breaking heat wave, the album is a document of English’s phoenix-like journey back from tragedy…and a testament to the resiliency of the creative spirit.

Throughout 2010 and 2011 with the release of English's solo project, focus changed to supporting and touring the new album, “american [fever] dream”. Success came with the single “Believe”, a top 20 hit in the AC charts and a Chevrolet advert placement for the track, “Lullaby”. Meanwhile in the background, English's team was working hard to bring the band together.

Then, in February 2011, The Aaron English Band released the single 'Norwegian Wood/Kashmir', a reinvention of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin classics that has been a staple of the band's live set for years. The band's official video for this medley is a hit on Youtube.

The band's distinctive sound is ambitious, world-beat-influenced art rock a la Peter Gabriel and Led Zeppelin, driven by Aaron English's vivid lyrics, acrobatic voice, and deft piano work. Also incorporating high-energy rock, pulsing electronics, and instrumentation from five continents into the band's recordings and live shows.

Featuring Aaron English on vocals and keyboards, Patrick Strole on guitar and hurdy-gurdy, and, Mark Fauver on wind synth and electronics. The band's live show also incorporates a variety of traditional instruments from around the world.

Notable achievements:

- Semi-finalist, Coca-Cola/American Music Awards New Artist Competition
- Finalist, Atlantic Records’ Soul City Music Quest
- Top 5 finalist, 'Album of the Year', Just Plain Folks Music Awards

Influences or Favorite Bands: Kaya Project, Peter Murphy, Ours, The Police, Bettie Serveert, Greg Brown, U2, My Morning Jacket, Paul Simon, Bjork, Emmett Tinley, Robin Tymm, Pet Shop Boys, Coldplay, NIN, Afro Celt Sound System, Ayub Ogada, George Michael (there, I said it), Tears for Fears, Daniel Lanois, The Actual Tigers, Depeche Mode, Bluetech, Neil Finn, Steve Earle, Sade, The Blue Nile

You can find me.: www.aaronenglish.com
http://twitter.com/Aaron_English
http://www.facebook.com/aaronenglishmusic
http://www.youtube.com/aaronenglishband

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At 5:06pm on September 26, 2012, Len Rice said…: Do you like discovering great music, but don’t have the time to wade through hundreds of Power of Prog pages? Then this is for you! No approval required. Get the most out of Power of Prog, Join “Awesome Band of the Day” Now! http://powerofprog.com/group/awesome-band-of-the-day

At 6:02pm on September 5, 2012, Len Rice said…: Aaron,

Thanks for accepting my Power of Prog invite! It means a lot that you might be interested in my music; I hope you like it! I am trying to spread it worldwide hoping it will be enjoyed indefinitely. I have no cd, but my songs are Free Downloads (256Kbps) through powerofprog.com/profile/LenRice or www.ReverbNation.com/LenRice . Share with friends & thanks again!

Len

At 1:56pm on May 20, 2012, Melodic Revolution Records said…: Welcome to Power of Prog. Make yourself at home and feel free to browse the site, make some new friends. There is so much to hear, see and do here at Power of Prog like blogs, videos, events and even chat. If you like the site and we hope you do please invite your friends and fans.
Cheers Nick