Progressive Palaver

SCS14 – Yes Royal Affair Tour. Atlantic City NJ Ken and Joe review the Yes Royal Affair show from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City NJ. From the confounding appearance of Arthur Brown through the academic information of Carl Palmer and the versatile magic of Bumblefoot to the relaxed joy and wonder of Yes, the guys cover it all (or at least a lot of it). This was a very enjoyable show and there is much to recommend it. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 65 – Genesis Part 5, Selling England by the Pound Paul, Ken and Joe cover Selling England by the Pound. High points? Low points? Disagreement? This episode has them all. While some of the subtleties of British culture references require some work the group decides that this is a very strong album. Opinions are split on The Battle of Epping Forest but Firth of Fifth is a classic. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt Outro Music: Sentimental by Paul Zotter (feat Dave DeWhitt), written by Tom Corkran www.paulzotterrocks.com

SCS13 – The Musical Box – Glenside PA Ken and Joe are joined by Friend of the Palaver Ken Fuller to discuss The Musical Box’s performance at the Keswick theater attended by the two Kens. We palaver about tribute bands, Genesis live experiences and, of course, The Musical Box. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 64 – Genesis Part 4, Foxtrot Paul, Tom, Ken and Joe cover what may be the best of five-person Genesis, Foxtrot. There is balance in the force for this excellent album. What does Foxtrot have in common with Jesus Christ Superstar and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? Tune into this episode of the Palaver and find out. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

SCS12 – Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets – New York NY Ken and Joe are joined by Joe Cass of Total Mass Retain, Yes Tribute Band to discuss Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets tour. While Joe was unable to attend the performance in Dallas (to which he had tickets but sadly had to travel), Joe Cass saw BOTH nights at the Beacon Theater in New York. Covering parts of the Pink Floyd catalog that no one else would dare to cover, Nick Mason put together a solid band and did the thing properly. Joe Cass provides the perspective of a respected friend of the Palaver and drummer as only he can. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 63 – Genesis Part 3, Nursery Cryme Joe and Ken reach a major milestone in the Genesis catalog with Nursery Cryme. The additions of Steve Hackett and Phil Collins to band combined with the developing songwriting skills of the remaining three provides a significant leap forward. This album continues to showcase the unique characteristics that will become Genesis. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala Instagram: ProgPala / Progressive Palaver YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured

Episode 62 – Genesis Part 2, Trespass The second Genesis album, Trespass, takes a huge step towards realizing what Genesis will become. The Palaver finds much to like in this early gem as the band begin to find themselves musically. There are times when the listener can clearly hear the future prog powerhouse. While we might not all listen to this record as much as we think we should, we all enjoyed it immensely. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

SCS 11 – Jon Anderson – Collingswood NJ Ken and Joe discuss the Jon Anderson 1000 Hands Tour after seeing the energetic and positive show at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood New Jersey. We palaver about the band and the setlist, considering their interpretations of Yes classics and Jon’s solo material. Favorable feelings are in evidence as we recall our experience. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 61 – Genesis Part 1, Palaver Preamble and From Genesis to Revelation One should always start from the beginning. Not making the same mistake we made with Yes, the Palaver begins our Genesis journey with their first release From Genesis to Revelation. After some time to reflect on our own introductions to the band we consider this diamond in the rough. The band were young and just starting out. The songs reflect this state of affairs but there are clearly shining moments. This album is clearly different and clearly a product of its time but we find more than enough here to enjoy, quirky stereo mixing aside. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

SCS 10 – Steven Wilson – Dallas TX, November 19, 2018 Paul and Joe discuss the Steven Wilson To the Bone Tour, this time with the wisdom gained from having just completed palavering on the SW solo records. While the House of Blues may have had some logistic shortcomings with regards to the stage show, the music won out (even if the live tracks are muted by the forest of tall people around Joe throughout the show). Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt