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NewEARS Album Of The Month
"BBT are back and they keep getting better. They haven't lost their sound, but they are trying new things and feel sassy for the first time I can remember. This album might take a few listens, but once you understand the structure, it really opens up. Fans will be thrilled and prog rock fans in general need to hear it."
Big Big Train - Woodcut "The band plays a pastoral and classic progressive rock, at least in theory. This new album has more spunk than usual with lots of vibrant keyboard solos and almost sinister grooves that break out of the BBT formula. It feels fresh and yet as gorgeous and soothing as ever. Vital, too, is Clare's amazing violin which has become a major player in their sound overall, and I will never shut up about Nick's incredible drumming, which pairs so well with Greg's perfect bass." TPM "If The Likes Of Us was a re-establishment of BBT and step one of a new journey, Woodcut is a leap into the stratosphere. It's the band you love, and all the things you love about them. Perhaps it is ironic that an album whose imagery is monochrome is actually a massive technicolour sonic experience with a wealth of emotion and feeling that will leave you wanting to go back to the start and listen again. My listening experience is that this album keeps revealing more and more of itself with each listen - and I know it will continue to do that. Most undoubtedly will be one of the best albums of 2026, and quite possibly the brightest star in the BBT catalogue (at least until the next album!)". GB-TPR  Essential Track: ""Counting Stars" is probably the most BBT track on the album, being a Spawton/ Bravin piece with lyrics by Greg. Starting in his lower register for the 12-string led opening, Alberto saves himself for an octave shift for the second chorus, as the bass pedals kick in! It's a world-class vocal performance and an incredible song. And just when you weren't expecting it, there is a bridge sung by Greg himself! As a member of the BBT Passenger's Club, Greg has shared some of his previous demos, usually accompanied by self-deprecating comments about his vocals - I've always disagreed with those and, in this case, the context is perfect for his tone. Next up, probably the guitar solo of 2026 – all I can say is check it out, and the interplay with NDV on drums in particular. The end of this track feels like the grand finale - you can almost see the crowd on their feet. But as the music continues, you realise, there's more!" GB-TPR Read the full reviews on The Prog Mind , and The Prog Report. Listen and watch the videos on the band's YouTube Channel. Buy the Album from The Band Wagon USA, or wherever great Prog music is sold. NewEARS Art Rock Series
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2/11 - State Theatre, Portland ME 2/12 - House Of Blues, Boston MA  Umphrey's McGee is ready for takeoff once again. After reaching Cruising Altitude in 2025, the band is clearing the clouds and continuing the ascent with the Sky's The Limit Tour, a high-flying run of winter dates spanning coast to coast. The journey begins January 13 in Aspen before soaring through the Rockies, raging across the Midwest, and climbing into the Northeast, wrapping with a doubleheader in Washington, D.C. This new flight path charts a fresh course through familiar skies - proof that after nearly three decades, Umphrey's McGee shows no signs of leveling off. "We've cleared Cruising Altitude - now it's time to continue the ascent," the band shared. "We're done cruising. Time to soar." Latest New England Prog News:
Coming to New England in March - catch them also at The Vault (3/26), TCAN (3/27), and The Iron Horse (3/31)
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