BostonProg.org Press Release on Keith Emerson in Concert at The Regent Theatre in Arlington June 9
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Meghan O’Neal/Callanan & Klein Communications
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Boston, MA April 27, 2009 – Keyboard legend Keith Emerson kicks summer off in Boston with an extraordinary show featuring Marc Bonilla and special guest, IZZ Tuesday, June 9th at The Regent Theatre. Tickets are priced from $43 to $58 and on sale now through The Regent Theatre at www.regenttheater.com. The Regent Theatre is located at 7 Medford Street in Arlington, MA. The show is presented by BostonProg.org, a not-for-profit organization of progressive music lovers dedicated to sharing and promoting progressive rock inthe greater Boston area.
Keith Emerson Band featuring Marc Bonilla This, my first studio band album since ELP, complete with a DVD of the making of, is a culmination of my life’s work in music so far. Consisting of brand new compositions written by Marc Bonilla and myself. Wonderfully produced by both Bonilla and Keith Wechsler, I like to think it furthers the progression of “Prog” by way of the same proven formats I used before. Namely a grand conceptual piece followed by lighter shorter pieces, providing a ubiquity of eclectic ideas that no doubt will develop in live performance using the same original keyboards that I used on this album…..with the addition of real playing.
In conjunction with his music career, Emerson has done work with motion picture soundtrack composition, producing several film scores between 1979 and 1989, including the orchestral score for, “Nighthawks,” and cult Italian horror Master Dario Argento’s “Inferno.” Emerson has consistently won the Overall Best Keyboardist award in the annual Keyboard Magazine Readers’ Poll, since the magazine debuted in 1975 and holds a seat of honor on their advisory board. He was recently honored at The Smithsonian Institute, along with Dr. Robert Moog, for his pioneering work in electronic music.
The opening band for this concert will be: IZZ http://www.izznet.com/
Hailing from just outside Manhattan and with no musical constraints, IZZ’s take on the style of Progressive Rock is one that marries the influences of the “classic” bands with a fearlessly modern sound. Celtic, classical, funk, fusion, jazz and Latin styles are interwoven with their accessible yet forward-thinking rock, always retaining a keen sense of melody and an overall appreciation for the song as a cohesive whole. The compositions may take the listener in unexpected directions, but the way back is always marked with a great hook or melody.
IZZ made a name for themselves through heavy gigging and a diverse and unique debut CD: 1999’s Sliver of a Sun . The band released its second CD, I Move, in 2002 to rave reviews. I Move solidified IZZ as a major player in the field of melodic progressive rock. They went on that year to play at two of Progressive Rock’s major festivals, Prog West and Prog Day.
IZZ released their third offering entitled Ampersand, Volume 1, a collection of previously unreleased studio and live tracks that span virtually the bands entire career. IZZ continued their many live 2004 engagements, including performances at ROSfest, Calprog and Prog in the Park.
In 2005, IZZ performed for the second year in a row at CalProg and took the stage for Roguefest in Georgia. Later that year, IZZ contributed compositions for two benefit CDs: The Tsunami Projekt and NEARfest Records” “After the Storm” (published to give aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina).
In December of 2005, Doone Records announced the release of the All-New Studio Album from IZZ, My River Flows, to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. As the successor to I Move, My River Flows continued to raise the musical bar. From the explosive opening title track to the 21-minute closer, “Deafening Silence”, My River Flows proved to be an emotionally charged listening experience. Alive with original compositions, IZZ’s musicians are talented multi-instrumentalists adept at multi-part vocal harmonies. Lead vocals are shared between the Galgano brothers (Tom and John), while the percussion duties are split in a decidedly unique way: Greg DiMiceli plays an acoustic kit while Brian Coralian uses his various acoustic and electronic percussives to accent and enhance the rhythmic structure of IZZ’s tunes. The result is a fascinating palette of sounds and a bold statement in a genre where fans and musicians too often cringe at the thought of any kind of electronic percussion. Guitarist Paul Bremner brings his own emotional, virtuosic guitar work into the mix. He along with John on bass and Tom on keyboards round out the instrumentation. The stunning voices of Anmarie Byrnes and Laura Meade on lead and backing vocals complete the unique IZZ sound on their latest full-length album.
IZZ has continued to perform at numerous venues and festivals including most recently, Progday ’06, NEARfest ’07, CalProg ’08 and the 3RP Festival ’08. IZZ released their first live CD in 2008: IZZ Live at NEARfest. The recording of this performance at NEARfest was welcomed by IZZ’s ever-growing international following.
IZZ is currently in the studio working on their new album, which is slated for a Summer ’09 release.
For tickets and information, visit The Regent Theatre online at www.regenttheater.com or call 781-646-4849. For more information on Keith Emerson Band, visit www.keithemerson.com. www.bostonprog.org
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