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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

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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

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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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Artist profile: Marbin

Marbin promotional photo
Marbin promotional photo

Marbin is a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, IL, with a unique story that stands out in today’s music world. With a do-it-yourself approach, Marbin started touring extensively in 2011, bringing their original instrumental music to every part of the United States. Through word of mouth, Marbin has gained the attention of thousands of devoted fans all over the world, and has sold tens of thousands of albums. The band regularly plays in clubs all over the US and in jam and jazz festivals around the world.

Personnel:

  • Dani Rabin — Guitar
  • Danny Markovitch — Sax
  • Jon Nadel — Bass
  • Everette Benton Jr. — Drums

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Marbin promotional photo
Marbin promotional photo

ger work.

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Artist profile: Farmhouse Odyssey

Farmhouse Odyssey promotional photo
Farmhouse Odyssey promotional photo

Farmhouse Odyssey was formed in 2012 in a small farmhouse in the small town of Arcata in Northern California by a group of college students. Inspired by some of the classics of progressive rock as well as many sounds beyond that, they developed a style that blends complexity and accessibility. Seaprog is happy to be bringing this deserving and under-recognized band to our stage.

Personnel:

  • Aaron Laughlin — Guitar, vocals
  • Alex Espe — Keyboards, vocals
  • Alex Pepe — Guitar
  • Ian Taylor — Bass
  • Thatcher Holvick-Norton — Drums

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