Seaprog 2019 is history

June 11, 2019March 12, 2025

Seaprog 2019 is history

EchoTest at Seaprog 2019, photo by Danette Davis We are still levitating after what was by every measure the most successful and inspiring Seaprog to date. The level of imaginative musicianship was off the charts, but the warmly receptive audience was equally responsible for the fantastic vibe. It feels as though progressive musicians and enthusiasts scattered throughout the Pacific Northwest finally have a place to call their own, and the success of this year’s edition bodes very well for the future.

Our humble and hearty thanks go to all of the musicians from near and far who graced our event and touched our lives; our cadre of selfless volunteers; our nonprofit sponsor Shunpike and fiscal supporter 4Culture; and to the nonpareil Columbia City Theater staff for providing such a welcoming space. We love you all!

Among many deserving of thanks are: Trettioåriga Kriget, The Sheen, Bill Horist, Beth Fleenor, Samantha Boshnack, Julie Slick, Marco Machera, Tobi Stone, Alessandro Inolti, Alina To, Dust Mice, Yesod, Michael Trew, Dave Webb, Michael Murphy, Kelly Mynes, John Allday, Markus Reuter, Trey Gunn, Dani Rabin, Danny Markovitch Slor, John Nadel, Everette Benton Jr., Farmhouse Odyssey, Aaron Laughlin, Alex Espe, Alex Pepe, Ian Taylor, Thatcher Holvick-Norton, Brenden Z. Smith, Jennifer Smith, Ravenna String Quartet, District 97, Jonathan Schang, Jim Tashjian, Leslie Hunt, Andrew Lawrence, Tim Seisser, Columbia City Theater, Danette Davis, Gary Mula, D.B. Wood, Robert Bristow-Johnson, Alicia Rinehart, Charles Rowan, Eveline Mueller, Daniel Anthony Zongrone, Eric Amrine, Debi Byrd, Helaine Burch, Jennifer Fisher, Gillian Fisher… And everyone who bought tickets or donated!

May 24, 2019March 12, 2025

Seaprog 2019 is almost here!

We’d just like to remind everyone that Seaprog 2019 is coming up fast. The lineup is set, arrangements are firming up, and we are ready to roll! And check out the beautiful poster that Ron Reed made for us. It’s going to look great on a T-shirt too, so make sure there’s room in your festival budget to pick one up. We’ll also have a limited quantity of the new DVD Romantic Warriors IV: Kraturock Part 1 at our merchandise table.

Advance tickets are selling well, and are still available at the Tickets link above. You’ll also be able to purchase at the door if planning ahead isn’t your thing. One way or the other, don’t miss out on this opportunity to see a whole lot of great music at a reasonable price.

March 1, 2019March 12, 2025

Markus Reuter, Trey Gunn, and more join 2019 lineup

Seaprog is pleased to announce the final performers to take the main stage for the 2019 festival: the duo of Markus Reuter and Trey Gunn, Northern California prog band Farmhouse Odyssey, Seattle’s own Moon Letters, and The Sheen from Bellingham. In addition, we’ve booked a couple of artists to play the front room of the Columbia City Theater between main stage sets. Space rockers Dust Mice, and spaced-out improv group Yesod will keep you entertained while the changeover happens in the main room.

Markus Reuter/Trey Gunn promotional photo

It seems almost pointless to try to summarize the careers of Markus Reuter and Trey Gunn, but here goes… Trey first came to wide attention when he joined King Crimson in the 90s, though by that time he already had an impressive set of releases behind him. In addition to his Crimson efforts, he’s led his own bands, collaborated with a wide array of other musicians, and performed as a solo artist. Markus Reuter has become a one-man music industry in the last decade, touring and recording with Stick Men, Centrozoon, Tuner, the Crimson Projekct, and almost too many guest and production spots to count. He’s also written pieces for chamber orchestra and string quartet. We are beyond thrilled to put these two masters on stage together — it’s bound to be amazing. They’ll also be running clinics while they’re in town.

Farmhouse Odyssey is a young band who have taken advantage of their small-town location to develop their own distinctive take on classic progressive rock, infusing it with modern touches and their own sensibilities. Moon Letters wowed the audience when they played our Day Zero show in 2017, and they’ve continued to build on that base. They’ll take our stage fresh off recording sessions for their debut album. And The Sheen will bring a bit of unpredictable noisy art to Seaprog. This is a band that seems to embrace change, both in personnel and in sound, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they’re up to now.

Seattle’s Dust Mice have been tearing it up among local space rock fans for a few years now, so it’s time we got them on board the Seaprog caravan of stars. Prepare for blast off with these masters of the trippy groove. And speaking of trippy, we’ll be continuing our tradition of variety with the appearance of Yesod. This improvisational group brings together Western and Middle Eastern instruments and sounds in wonderful ways, as can be testified by anyone who’s seen one of their performances.

Weekend passes are on sale, and we’ll be selling single-day tickets soon if you can’t make it for the whole thing. You’ll find purchase options at the Tickets link above.

February 20, 2019March 12, 2025

Troot and EchoTest join 2019 lineup

The Seaprog Central Committee is elated to announce two major additions to the 2019 festival lineup: Troot (Friday 6/7) and EchoTest (Sunday 6/9)!

With the release of Constance and the Waiting last year, composer Tim Root and his all-star cohort of collaborators stunned listeners the worldwide with a complex and sophisticated set of compositions that bridge modern classical music and avant-progressive rock. We are beyond thrilled to present the first-ever live performance of this material, which will feature many of the album’s original participants, including Seaprog alumni Bill Horist (Class of 2013) and Steve Ball (Class of 2018).

We’re also pleased to bring EchoTest to our stage, and not just because the three members of the band are also in Troot. Julie Slick has an impressive resume that includes Adrian Belew’s Power Trio, the Crimson ProjeKct, and solo albums, and she formed EchoTest with fellow bassist Marco Machera, originally working as a duo, then adding drummer Alessandro Inolti.

February 5, 2019March 12, 2025

Three headliners for 2019 are set

With the addition of Chicago’s District 97, all three headlining slots for the festival are set. We’re excited to be bringing this band to Seattle — they’ve been winning over crowds all around North America and in Europe, and are sure to fill the Columbia City Theater with their blend of new and classic sounds.

They join the previously announced headliners, Marbin and Trettioåriga Kriget, to build a lineup that exhibits the diversity in sound that Seaprog has always been known for. The other slots are being finalized now, and we should have more announcements in the near future, including several gems from right here in the Northwest. We’ll have three bands on the mainstage each evening, plus performances in the front room during the mainstage setup intervals.

Full weekend passes are one sale now for the bargain price of $90, which will work out to less than $10 per band. Once the full lineup has been announced, individual day tickets will be made available, space permitting.