Progression issue 59 (Spring 2010) now available!!

Progression Magazine issue No. 59 has been mailed to all domestic and international subscribers, and now is available for single-issue purchase. The magazine has undergone a complete redesign by new art director Michael Bennett, whose name should be familiar to progressive music aficionados through his many CD cover paintings/drawings and work on the NEARFest and ProgDay festival programs. Michael also is one of ProgDay’s chief administrators. Progression proudly welcomes Michael to the staff!

Featured in this information-packed 120-page issue:

* More than 200 CD and DVD reviews.

* Zappa Plays Zappa (cover story) — Dweezil Zappa reflects in-depth on what made Frank a progressive music legend, and details a unique vision for keeping his father’s legacy alive.

* Don Preston and Bunk Gardner — the “flip side” of the Zappa coin as told by two early Mothers of Invention members, both age 77, who have participated in Zappa offshoots Project/Object and The Grande Mothers. The duo continues to tour as the Don & Bunk Show.

* Crack The Sky — through nearly 35 years and 14 studio albums (including the imminent Machine), Crack The Sky has endured more than its share of being the “next big thing.” Singer John Palumbo and others reflect on the group’s career.

* Steve Howe — the legendary guitarist confides how he is able to juggle a three-phase career between Yes, Asia and solo work.

* Alan Parsons — no longer fronting a “Project,” the legendary producer/musician speaks of past glories and future plans.

* From.UZ — this secretive virtuosic ensemble from the far-flung eastern European nation of Uzbekistan finally shares what makes it tick.

* Travis Larson Band - the story behind this incredible instrumental trio from California and ambitious new concert CD/DVD release, “Rate of Change Live.”

* Pravda — they’re not from Russia but have roots in Moscow … Idaho. K.C. Thomsen and company discuss the challenges inherent to being one of the few progressive bands in the vast Northwest.

* Lisa LaRue - the gifted keyboardist/composer tells how she recruited some of the world’s most accomplished progressive artists for her latest effort, “Project 2K9 World Class.”

* Daniel Gauthier - the story of this Canadian solo artist’s 12-year prog odyssey and the classic influences that sustain him.

* Kinetic Element — how veteran keyboardist Mike Visaggio followed “divine intervention” back into the world of progressive rock, with a vengeance.

* Michael Gill - after 30 years as a professional musician, this San Franciscan draws inspiration from the realm of science fiction for his debut prog opus, “Blues for Lazarus.”

* Festival roundup - a look back at several 2009 progressive music festivals including FMPM and ProgDay.

* Regular columnists.

Progression is a full-size quarterly print publication that has been covering the progressive music scene since 1992. For more information including instructions on how to order a subscription or back issues, please peruse this websie. Inquiries also may be directed to Publisher John Collinge via progmagazine@aol.com, and by calling (toll-free) 800-545-7371 or +978-970-2728.

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