Ton Scherpenzeel Interview by Kev Rowland
I was recently contacted by Kathy Keller of Friendly Folk Records to inform me that Ton Scherpenzeel (of Kayak and Camel fame) would soon be releasing his fifth solo album on the label. Titled ‘Velvet Armour’ it is described as a blend of Baroque Folk and Progressive...
Time Horizon Interview with Leading Man Ralph Otteson
Time Horizon a California-based Christian, Progressive Crossover AOR Band
Phideaux Talks Aspirations of Becoming A Musical Visionary with Kev Rowland.
Denice Duff/Duff Images Some 16 years ago I first came across Phideaux Xavier and his band and was incredibly impressed not only by the music they were making but also by the fact he was giving CDs away to anyone who asked for them! Fast forward to 2020, and he has...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continues to Strike a Chord with the Music Industry
Recap of March 22nd, 2020 Article Coronavirus (Covid-19) Strikes a Chord with Musicians (Part 1)We are living in unprecedented times and crossing over uncharted waters, it’s a new world; one we may have to get accustomed to for the foreseeable future....
In-depth Interview with Dyanne Potter Voegtlin of Potter’s Daughter
At some point last year, I became aware of the band Potter’s Daughter, and their lead singer Dyanne Potter Voegtlin. I can’t remember who reached out to who, but we have been talking to each other through Facebook, and I was lucky enough to hear the wonderful debut...
Who is Daria Kulesh?
In the middle of last year, I received an email from Daria Kulseh, who has been given my details by the wonderful Elfin Bow. She described her music to me as “a bold fusion of cultures and styles - my Russian and Ingush (see: North Caucasus) heritage is mixed with...
An In-depth Interview with John Blangero, Sun King Rising and Harlequin Reborn
PoP:Thank you for sitting down with us here at Power of Prog. John:Thank you. It is a privilege! PoP:Tell us a little about yourself, your musical training? John:I started taking piano lessons when I was five years old but stopped at around ten years of...
The Martin Springett Interview by Kev Rowland
;;; In the studio with Martin and Norm., British Columbia, Canada, Isobel Springett A few years ago, I heard about an album which had been reissued by Gonzo that was creating a lot of interest. I duly searched out the release, thoroughly enjoyed it, and wrote a review...
Who, What, When is Tom Slatter?
I'm a science fiction singer-songwriter. Or maybe a weird-fiction singer-songwriter. I'd say the latter, but the phrase 'weird fiction' is a bit less well known so sci-fi seems a better bet. A line I used to use was “I'm what you get if early Genesis started...
The Bob Lazar Story
It has been a while since the man behind The Bob Lazar Story, Matt Deacon, and myself caught up for a beer. So, given that there is a new album out, it seemed like a good time to have another chat. Given you live in Christchurch, New Zealand, and drummer Chris Jago...
