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Artist profile: Magick Pagoda

Magick Pagoda promotional photo
Magick Pagoda promotional photo

Magick Pagoda came about when Christian Heilman of Mixerguy Studio decided to put together a group of musicians with prog influences to improvise in the studio and develop ideas. “The ideas became compositions for me to paint on and apply mix experiments to,” he adds. “We would add overdubs onto the roughs and suddenly these pieces finished themselves, sorta.”

Personnel:

  • Steve Turnidge — Bass, mastering, metaphors, vocalizations
  • John Reagan — Drums, percussion, vocals, enthusiasm
  • Carl Marti Germain — Guitars, eyes-closed Frippisms
  • Christian Heilman — Keyboards, mixing, tea

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Artist profile: Johnny Unicorn and His Jam Unit

Johnny Unicorn promotional photo
Johnny Unicorn promotional photo

With a name like Johnny Unicorn, you know you’re in for some serious downbeat tunes full of doom and gloom… not. He’s a California singer-songwriter now resident in Seattle, and aside from producing a string of fine albums under his own name, he’s the bass player for local favorites Autumn Electric.

It has been described as eclectic and quirky, like They Might Be Giants mixed with Frank Zappa, yet moody and expansive, like a mournful space whale. With the help of his Jam Unit, Johnny Unicorn will take you on an epic journey spanning a wide range of the rock spectrum, including the world’s first progressive rock exercise song and the world’s last progressive rock song about pimples. Put on your headbands and get ready to prog out with your Korg out!

Personnel:

  • Johnny Unicorn — Guitar, saxophones, accordion, synthesizer, vocals
  • Naomi Adele Smith — Keyboards, vocals
  • Chris Barrios — Drums, guitar
  • Jesse Mercury — Drums, bass, vocal
  • Adriana Tapia — Vocals

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Artist profile: Isthmusia

Isthmusia promotional photo
Isthmusia promotional photo

Isthmusia is a young band out of Kingston, Washington, proving that you really can’t guess where good music will be made. They are nothing if not eclectic, blending heavy elements with lighter sounds, powerful crashing with tricky math rock.

Personnel:

  • Michael Esparo — Drums
  • Matt Robison — Guitar, vocals
  • Logan Hixson — Bass

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Performances:

  • Seaprog 2015 — Day Zero
  • Seaprog Presents — September 2019
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Artist profile: Nik Turner with Flame Tree

Nik Turner promotional photo
Nik Turner promotional photo

One of the founding fathers of progressive space rock, Nik Turner (sax, flute, vocals) will psychedelicize the Seaprog stage with a specially assembled cast of Seattle creative music luminaries, including electric violinist Alicia DeJoie (Moraine), legendary Seattle musician/producer Jack Endino (Earthworm, Skinyard), synthesist Ffej (Tempered Steel), drummer Jack Gold-Molina (Spectral Waves), guitarist Dennis Rea (Moraine), and others tba. This cosmic collective will perform tracks from throughout Nik’s career, including classics by Hawkwind, Space Ritual, Inner City Unit, Sphynx, and Space Fusion Odyssey.

Personnel:

  • Nik Turner — Saxophone, voice
  • Jack Gold-Molina — Drums
  • Jack Endino — Guitar
  • Dennis Rea — Guitar
  • Alicia DeJoie — Violin
  • Ffej — Synthesizers
  • Steve Fisk — Mellotron
  • Paul Kemmish — Bass

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Artist profile: General Mojo’s

General Mojo's promotional photo
General Mojo’s promotional photo

General Mojo’s (formerly known as General Mojo’s Key Project) is a Seattle band led by Dune Butler, who brings his love of British Invasion music from the 60s along with more modern bands. He is joined by fellow travelers met at the UW and elsewhere, and together they make far-ranging (and far-reaching) music that provides surprises at every turn.

Personnel:

  • Dune Butler — Vocals, bass
  • Kate Copeland — Vocals, keyboards
  • David Salonen — Vocals, guitar
  • Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews — Vocals, keyboards, horns
  • Sam Veatch — Drums, percussion

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