tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81135829086933625182009-12-10T20:54:59.895ZThe official blog-site of the Classic Rock Society, bringing you the latest news and best music in the world of progressive and classic rock.Kris Hudson-Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480248409176331199krishudsonlee@gmail.comBlogger855125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113582908693362518.post-31915871190906553782009-12-10T20:40:00.005Z2009-12-10T20:55:00.050Z

Back in November Cambridge based Soulweaver released a charity single to raise money for service veterans charities. This Sunday (13th December) on ARfm's Soundscapes show there will be further fundraising activities in support of these charities including an auction to which the CRS have donated a one-year membership package.  Listen in to Paul Baker this Sunday from 3pm on ARfm, available on

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The Assembly in association with The Classic Rock Society are pleased to make five more band announcements forProgeny 3 – The ReturnWe are also happy to announce that tickets for this event are NOW ON SALE!Firstly, we are delighted to announce that our headline bands for the weekend will be Mick Pointer’s Script For A Jester's Tour and Twelfth NightFollowing the radical change that occurred to

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Two more bands announced for Progeny 3Firstly, we are very pleased to welcome to the stage The Future Kings Of England From Suffolk, England, FKOE have released three albums over the past 5 years, the third of which, The Viewing Point, just a few months ago. Over this time they have earned themselves a strong following in progressive rock circles, along with much critical acclaim for their brand

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The Assembly in association with The Classic Rock Society are pleased to make their first band announcement forProgeny 3 Firstly, we are very pleased to welcome to the stage RPWLHailing from Germany, RPWL formed in 1997 as a Pink Floyd covers band. However, they were always interested in producing their own music and released their debut album ‘God Has Failed’ in 2000.Since then, they have

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I last witnessed Michael Schenker playing live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast in October 1983 when he was touring with the Michael Schenker Group (MSG). He was warmly welcomed by fans who were transfixed by his guitar virtuosity, warm tone, and melodic and fluid playing. I believe his group that night included Gary Bardon (vocals), Chris Glenn (bass), and Ted McKenna on drums. The keyboardist may

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The Assembly in association with The Classic Rock Society are pleased to announce....Progeny 3 – The Return A festival of progressive rock music to be staged at the fantastic, 1,000 capacity, Assembly in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England http://www.leamingtonassembly.com/ 2 Days – 10 Bands Saturday 8th/Sunday 9th May 2010 3.00-11.00pm Weekend tickets £40 (£35 to CRS members) Day tickets

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We have a couple more gigs coming up this year. On 14th November (next Saturday) we have a Jump double at the Wesley Centre in Maltby. John Dexter Jones and the Steven Twins will get things underway with an unplugged set, then we will have a full electric set from the whole band.Pallas will be at Montgomery Hall, Wath Upon Dearne, on Friday 4th December. The new material premiered at Summers End

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These are the provisional times for Saturday 24th October. As always they are subject to change on the day.Doors: 4:30pm5:00-5:45Mermaid Kiss6:05-7:05Tinyfish7:30-8:45Knight Area9:15-11:00Breathing SpaceThe CRS office will be closed from 3pm today (Friday) but tickets will be available on the door.

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The shop is back online for tickets and memberships.

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As you may have noticed the CRS shop is currently out of action. We are working to get it back as soon as possible, but in the meantime you can still place orders by phone on 01327 310088.

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Manning have started to release the entire back catalogue on itunes and napster, starting today with Tall Stories for Small Children - the 1999 debut album - containing the epic Fall and Rise of Abel Mann and the live favourite Holy Ireland.Future releases include Songs from the Bilston House in November and Number Ten in December.

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Panic Room have completed the recording sessions for their 2nd album entitled ‘Satellite’. The songs were recorded and are currently being mixed by Tim Hamill at Sonic One Studio (where the band’s debut album, ‘Visionary Position’ was mixed) and the new album will be mastered by Tori Amos’ engineer of choice, Jon Astley, at Close To The Edge in Twickenham. The band were so pleased with the

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It is Sunday, 5 July 2009. The sun has come out and reflects strongly on the buildings, windows, buses, and cars below as I gaze from my hotel room. I'm interested to hear who Kirsty Young's castaway will be this morning on "Desert Island Discs". As I drink tea I'm pleased to hear it is the impresario and promoter, Harvey Goldsmith CBE - Jeff Beck's manager from January this year. I sit down and

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The line-up for the October Festival at Montgomery Hall has now been confirmed!Breathing Space will make a welcome return the CRS stage on Saturday 24th October heading up a bill of four great bands. A new Breathing Space album "Below The Radar" is out now.Dutch proggers Knight Area also have a new album "Realm of Shadows" and will be making their second visit to the UK, their first to the

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Belfast is anything but dull. The city centre oscillates between menace and refurbished high culture. The recently renovated Ulster Hall is a fitting venue for Jeff Beck's first concert in Ireland. The Victorian Hall has played host to some of the finest artists and groups to grace this planet, including Rory Gallagher, Taste, Led Zeppelin, The Kinks, and Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green. I'm

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The Strawbs celebrate their 40th year this year with a special weekend of concerts at The Live Room, Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2009Day tickets are now available and the line up is as follows:Saturday 12th September - Ticket price £42Start time: 2pm; Finish time: 10pm; Check-in: 12 noonRICK WAKEMAN AND DAVID COUSINSFirst appearance as a duo in over 20

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RoSfest is pleased to announce Manning this eight piece band led by maestro Guy Manning will be playing the second slot on Saturday May 1st. The band Manning has been around since 1999, formed around the prodigiously talented singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist Guy Manning. Having previously been an associate of prog legends Parallel or 90 Degrees and being a founder member of the

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The Classic Rock Society now has a new address and telephone number.You can now write to the CRS at:CRSPO Box 7487DaventryNN11 1EGThe new office telephone number is 01327 310088.

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RoSfest is excited to be bringing our first band from down under! Australian band Unitopia will be making their United States debut at RoSfest 2010, playing the second slot on Sunday May 2nd.Unitopia is a musical adventure comprising the vocal/song writing skill of Mark Trueack, the production/song writing/keyboard/engineering & vocal skill of Sean Timms, the guitar & vocal prowess of Matt

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A reminder that the last CRS gig before out traditional summer break takes place this Saturday, 18th July, and features the wonderful Solstice. Please note that there is now NO SUPPORT for this gig, which takes place at the Wesley Centre in Maltby.After that we will be at the Cambridge Rock Festival on 6th-9th August, where Solstice will be joining us again as headliner on the CRS stage on the

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We have confirmed two new gigs in September.Saturday 5th SeptemberMAGENTA + supportMontgomery Hall, Wath Upon Dearne£15 (£12 members advance)Doors 7pm Saturday 26th SeptemberTOUCHSTONE + supportWesley Centre, Maltby£12 (£10 members advance)Doors 7pmTickets are on sale now from the Rokshop.

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Rory Gallagher was a great guitar player, multi-instrumentalist, musician, songwriter, performer and human being, who never got the recognition he deserved during his short lifetime. He played the guitar in his own unique way; with authenticity and thunderous passion.A handsome, charismatic and humble man, Rory connected with audiences - and his many fans throughout the world - in a way other

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Please note that the Metal Night planned for this Saturday, 13th June, has been cancelled. We have heard from Primed that the gig is not able to go ahead due to technical difficulties.

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The following gigs are now on sale from the Rokshop. More will be added shortly!Saturday 18th JulySOLSTICE + supportWesley Centre, Maltby£13 (£10 members advance)Doors 7pmSaturday 14th NovemberJUMP + supportWesley Centre, Maltby£10 (£8 members advance)Doors 7pm Friday 4th DecemberPALLAS + supportMontgomery Hall, Wath Upon Dearne£15 (£12 members advance)Doors 7pm

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