Phil Ashcroft
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The Harem Scarem albums you should definitely listen to
By Phil Ashcroft published
Big in Japan and beloved at home, Harem Scarem are a triumph of passion and polish

HRH Prog 6 in Hafan-Y-Mor, Pwllheli - live review
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedProg royalty wows north Wales again

HRH Prog 5 at Pwllheli, Wales - live review
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedWelsh prog weekender returns for the fifth year

Mike + The Mechanics at The Sands Centre, Carlisle - live review
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedMike Rutherford and co roll up at one of Carlisle's plushest venues

Frost* live review - Montgomery Hall, Wath Upon Dearne
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedFrost* and Kiama prog out in Yorkshire.

Guest stars, bass and embracing AOR: Lee Abraham on life after Galahad
By Phil Ashcroft published
With new album The Seasons Turn under his belt, former Galahad man Lee Abraham talks guest stars, giving up bass and getting into AOR

Heather Findlay Band Live Review - St Helens, The Citadel
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedHeather Findlay rolls out her Mantra Vega set with support from Halo Blind and Sarah Dean.

FM discuss the turbulent past, touring with Rush and their big return
By Phil Ashcroft published
Almost 40 years since their classic debut, Canadian proggers FM are back with Transformation, an album so prog they reckon it's commercial suicide.

That's Not Prog!
By Phil Ashcroft published
Five prog bands that ventured into AOR and pop.

Downes Braide Association: Ghosts In The Machine
By Phil Ashcroft published
After the highly acclaimed debut album from the Downes Braide Association, duo Chris Braide and Geoff Downes are back to tell us all about its follow-up, the hotly anticipated Suburban Ghosts.

Barclay James Harvest Live In London
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedJohn Lees' musical outing with Tin Spirits supporting.

Rush Live In Toronto
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedRush are rolling back the years in Canada.

UK, Live In London
By Phil Ashcroft published
Not yet ratedJohn Wetton's UK returns for their grand finale.

Grandiose orchestral-style arrangements, unorthodox rhythms, and musicianship that was simply off the scale. How Toto dialled up the prog on Hydra
By Phil Ashcroft published
After hitting Gold with debut album Toto, the US band changed musical direction for the prog-friendly second album Hydra
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