Trey's Original Voice
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 11, 2012
There's a great video now online of Trey Gunn's recent talk on how an artist finds their original voice. Meanwhile, anyone wanting to find out more about tapping technique can do so in the company of Trey and Stick Men's Markus Reuter.

The Best Of Times & The Worst Of Times
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jun 9, 2012
My thanks to The Dork Report and Unusual Muse for sending this link to an article about the best and worst of prog. 

Stick Men In The UK
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 4, 2012
Tony Levin's diary includes some snaps from last night's Stick Men show in Manchester.

Hello Toronto!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Jun 4, 2012
Today's download is from the last date of Crimson's TCOL tour.

Skydive For Tino
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Jun 2, 2012
Barbara Licinio, widow of Tino who was a member of the original League of Gentlemen is doing a fundraising skydive. Find out more here. 

Wetton On Film
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 31, 2012
My thanks to Chop100 whose eagle-eye has spotted a youthful John Wetton in this British Pathe News footage. Featuring pop stars Helen Shapiro and Tony Bolton in Rumania in 1968, John is visible from 57 seconds and indeed, audible as he sings backing vocals on Bolton's cover of the Tom Jones hit, Delilah. 

B'doom Crash Pathakaka Bish Woooom Badoink!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., May 31, 2012
Gavin Harrison and Stick Men's UK tour next week is the subject of this news item over at Prog magazine website.

June 3rd Manchester Manchester Academy 3
June 4th Birmingham O2 Academy2 Birmingham
June 5th Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
June 6th Bristol O2 Academy2 Bristol
June 7th London O2 Academy Islington

You can grab tickets here.

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 28, 2012
An out-take from the Islands sessions and Ian, Boz and Robert get their groove on. 

Crimson Uncut
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., May 28, 2012
The latest edition of Uncut magazine contains a six page feature article on King Crimson. With comments from Greg Lake, Pete Sinfield, Bill Bruford, and John Wetton, it focuses primarily from 1969 to 1974 and is written by respected journo, Rob Young. 

Gavin's Rehearsals
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., May 26, 2012
Busy preparing for their forthcoming UK gigs, Gavin Harrison and 05Ric have posted a video of their rehearsals.

They are on tour with Stick Men (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter) at the following venues.

June 3rd Manchester Manchester Academy 3
June 4th Birmingham O2 Academy2 Birmingham
June 5th Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
June 6th Bristol O2 Academy2 Bristol
June 7th London O2 Academy Islington

You can grab tickets here.