Month: April 2019

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Artist profile: Yesod

Yesod promotional photo
Yesod promotional photo

Bill Wolford and Ahmad Yousefbeigi have been collaborating in various configurations of Yesod for more than ten years, producing spontaneous soundscapes blending sounds from around the world, both ancient and modern. Over the years, they have collaborated with a number of different musicians, but the esthetic of exploration free of the confines of jazz, rock, or any other specific genre has remained constant.

Personnel:

  • William Wolford — Guitar, banjo, ukulele, percussion
  • Ahmad Yousefbeigi — Percussion, trumpet, violin
  • Tige DeCoster — Bass

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Artist profile: Troot

Troot promotional photo
Troot promotional photo

Tim Root is an American composer, pianist, and conductor. Trained in composition by some of the mavericks of the avant garde, he also received piano instruction from a student of Rachmaninoff. His writing weaves together complex rhythmic constructs, slippery melodies that never seem to settle onto a pitch center, and unique harmonies that can defy understanding while sounding grounded in tradition. For his debut album, he recruited an all-star cast of musicians from around the world, many of whom will be joining him for the Seaprog performance, which will be their debut live outing.

Personnel:

  • Tim Root — Piano
  • Julie Slick — Bass
  • Marco Machera — Bass
  • Alessandro Inolti — Drums
  • Bill Horist — Guitar
  • Beth Fleenor — Clarinet, vocals
  • Steve Ball — Guitar
  • Samantha Boshnack — Trumpet
  • Tobi Stone — Saxophone
  • Alina To — Violin

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Artist profile: Trettioåriga Kriget

Trettioåriga Kriget promotional photo
Trettioåriga Kriget promotional photo

Trettioåriga Kriget (“Thirty Years War” in English) is a Swedish progressive rock band formed in 1970 in Saltsjöbaden, southeast of Stockholm while they were still teenagers. Their first album came out in 1974, and from then until they ceased activity in 1981 they were one of the most prominent bands in Swedish rock. In 2002, the members got back together for some reunion shows and to record a couple of new songs for a planned Best-Of album, but found that they had more to give. They came up with a full album of new material, and have been working ever since. Seaprog is proud to present the third US appearance of Trettioåriga Kriget, and their first on the West Coast.

Personnel:

  • Stefan Fredin — Bass, vocals
  • Dag Lundquist — Drums
  • Robert Zima — Guitar, vocals
  • Christer Åkerberg — Guitar
  • Mats Lindberg — Keyboards, saxophone

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Artist profile: The Sheen

The Sheen promotional photo
The Sheen promotional photo

The Sheen is a band from Bellingham that has been very active lately, releasing two albums in 2018 despite having turnover in personnel. Their sound encompasses math rock, noise, improvisation, and a touch of insanity for a unique style that Seaprog fans should enjoy.

Personnel:

  • Brock Muench — Drums, percussion
  • Justin Benz — Bass, synthesizer, vibraphone
  • Kellan McLaughlin — Guitar, percussion
  • Riley Reasor — Guitar, synthesizer, vocals
  • Jonathan Sherman — Drums, percussion

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Artist profile: Markus Reuter / Trey Gunn

Markus Reuter/Trey Gunn promotional photo
Markus Reuter/Trey Gunn promotional photo

Markus Reuter and Trey Gunn are two musicians whose names are well-known in the world of progressive and experimental music. Gunn was a member of the 90s incarnation of King Crimson, and has worked extensively as a solo artist and in collaboration with others. He has recently been touring with Security Project, interpreting the music of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. Markus Reuter has been a member of Stick Men with Crimson alumni Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto since about 2011, and has more other collaborations and projects than can be counted, ranging from compositions for chamber orchestra and string quartets to electronic improvisations and production work. We are thrilled to be putting these two together on the Seaprog stage, and eagerly anticipating what they’ll come up with. Reuter and Gunn are two of the world’s most prominent proponents of tapping instruments, and will also be doing a seminar while in Seattle — see this Evensi page for details.

Personnel:

  • Markus Reuter — Touch guitar, electronics
  • Trey Gunn — Warr guitar, electronics

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