VoyagerFest

VoyagerFest is an Austin-based 501(c)(3) organization that supports prog and experimental musicians and artists.

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Edge of Sound #2: featuring Sam Arnold, guitarist, vocalist, bassist, composer. Full episode: https://t.co/xtduc1Vt2y

#progrock #Austin #guitar #bass #indieartist

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"Name the best progressive rock band of all time" online poll, choices are Rush, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Tool, Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, and ELP. (Prog) rock the vote! https://t.co/2yzQn5J348

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Edge of Sound Episode 1 featuring touch guitarist, Cédric Theys. Check out the full episode now at https://t.co/aZHpRNuXLp: https://t.co/47zA9prfw9

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@AustinPublicLib is starting a music streaming service that will focus on local artists! The name, of course, will be Electric Lady Bird 👍Austin bands, get your music submissions uploaded in November https://t.co/Ztklk80Rvu

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Uh-oh, looks like the 7-string is being readied for battle! 🎸⚔️⚡️ @doferdrick melted faces at the initial Voyager 2015 event. They will be on stage at #classicgamefest Saturday morning (July 28) https://t.co/c1UZyNASLC

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That thicccc string. Getting ready for #classicgamefest

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Three prog bands at Austin's @ONE2ONEBAR this (July 23) evening:

7 PM - Thirteen of Everything (melodic prog, played Voyager 2016)
8:30 - @crocodileatx (American prog, think Kansas without violin)
10 PM - Starmind Ceremony (space rock with bassoon...really!)

1509 S Lamar Blvd

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Last up is Muppletone, slightly avant garde rock with a sense of humor and some intetesting performance art. #VFshowcase

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The lights are on for Opposite Day at #VFshowcase. Blazing runs and quirky lyrics abound. Bassist Greg Yancey is a luthier...he made his bass and Sam Arnold's guitar in this photo.

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Sax AND violin? Must be Stop Motion Orchestra at #VFshowcase! And isn't that a gorgeous Telecaster? Sounds a bit like Dixie Dregs and Miriodor although they might slip in a Cardiacs cover...

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Another VoyagerFest event, another burning set from sax driven fusion group Circling Drones. Slowed down the pace for the second song. Electric Piano sounds great! #VFshowcase

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For this to be progressive rock there must be a Chapman Stick. Mick Peters of the band Thirteen of Everything does the honors. Melodic songs in the Camel and Genesis vein #VFshowcase

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Thesis: the role of bassoon in progressive rock. Answer: StarMind Ceremony at #VFshowcase . Chamber rock feel, a bit spacey at times, nice synth lines.

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If there is a VoyagerFest event in Austin then Black Ladder must be playing. Jazzy keyboards, funk bass, and rock drums. Keyboardist Shane Lamb studied music at #UTAustin. New album out now... #VFshowcase

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Lost Cat Magnet is tearing into #VFshowcase with meditative electronics, driving sequencers, live drums, and guitar. Great change of pace from the first two bands...

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Dwarf Nebula is rocking #VFshowcase with some psyche jams. Intense guitar like Red Hot Chili Peppers? Rocking organ solos like Deep Purple? Yes, please...

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And we are off! Mount Pressmore leads off #VFshowcase with their jazzy rocking "chop pop"

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On the way to #VFshowcase and saw lots of bluebonnets at the bus stop. How Austin is that?

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Today is the day for #VFshowcase! Weather looks good with mild temperatures. Show up early to snag a sampler CD with tracks from 15 different Austin area prog, fusion, and avant garde bands!

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Closing out the #VFshowcase will be Muppletone https://t.co/85EA6NRtuw What a great name! Start with a rock band that has two guitarists, add a violinist, then liberally sprinkle with oddity. Avant-weird? Zappa-esque chamber rock? Hard to define in just 280 characters...

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First up at #VFshowcase on March 15 is @MountPressmore ...start with Steely Dan, switch in Steve Vai on guitar, then add Dave Matthews on vocals. The band's extended Fender Rhodes jam on David Bowie's "Space Oddity" was a highlight of the 2016 Voyager Music Festival!

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The penultimate (love that word) band for #VFshowcase is Opposite Day https://t.co/anEJWm51J8 the quirky power trio from Austin. Think Primus meets Rush--perhaps Zappa meets King Crimson. These wacky funsters played a burning set at the 2015 Voyager event. Check out the guitars!