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NewEARS Album Of The Month

Einar Solberg - 16

"As frontman and chief songwriter with Norwegian prog kings, Leprous, Einar Solberg is forging his own creative path as a solo artist with the release of 16 on Inside Out Music. His powerful and distinctive voice, with the addition of a collaborative effort from an impressive array of like-minded musicians helping him achieve this extremely ambitious album, reaches for the dizzying heights of modern progressive innovation.

Wildly diverse but spiritually rooted in Einar's well established world, 16 is an album full of peaks and valleys, big surprises and direction that borders on the musical soundscape already set by Leprous and mixes it with the modern active experimentation of numerous styles"

"At times vibrant and alive and other times dark and moody, musically 16, covers everything from pop, folk, electronic music, funk, hip hop, prog rock, and metal with the use of live musicians, programming, songwriters, and composers. Guitars, strings, synths, choirs, and samples all mixed with Einar's emotional and dynamic vocals keeps everything as a kaleidoscope of musical ideas spinning in nearly every direction." RF-ME

"While it's hard to say whether this album is more accessible than Leprous's most recent studio offerings, it's clear that '16' is just as engrossing as Aphelion and Pitfalls. It shows that Solberg can work outside the comforts of his band and make compelling music that doesn't just feel like a watered-down version of his previous works. Needless to say, we look forward to whatever the future holds for Solberg, whether he continues down the path of a solo artist, or as a member of Leprous." CH-TPR

Essential Track: "'16' concludes with the gargantuan "The Glass Is Empty", which feels representative of all the strengths at work on the record. Musically, it's just as dense and layered as everything else on '16' given the use of strings, horns, synths, and guitar. It's breathtaking in its beauty, especially as it builds toward the conclusion. " CH-TPR

Read the full reviews on Metal Epidemic and The Prog Report.

Listen and watch the videos on Einar's YouTube Channel.

Buy the Album from InsideOut Music or wherever great Prog music is sold.

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06/15/23	Martin Barre - A Brief History of Tull	Spire Center for Performing Arts - Plymouth, MA
06/16/23	Martin Barre - A Brief History of Tull	The Bull Run - Shirley, MA
06/16/23	Justin Hayward and Cristopher Cross	Lowell Memorial Auditorium - Lowell, MA
06/17/23	Martin Barre - A Brief History of Tull	Tupello Music Hall - Derry, NH
06/17/23	Justin Hayward and Cristopher Cross	Lynn Auditorium - Lynn, MA
06/18/23	TARJA Living The Dream Tour - former lead singer for Nightwish	Big Night Live - Boston, MA
06/18/23	Martin Barre - A Brief History of Tull	Worthington Country Club - Worthington, MA
06/18/23	Justin Hayward and Cristopher Cross	Hanover Theatre - Worcester, MA
06/22/23	Martin Barre - A Brief History of Tull	Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT
06/23/23	Remain In Light Tour - with Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew	Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH
06/23/23	Stavo - Progressive Metal from Rochester NY	Magic Room - Norwood, MA
06/28/23	Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade - The Summer of Green Tour	State Theater - Portland, ME - SOLD OUT
06/29/23	Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade - The Summer of Green Tour	MGM Music Hall at Fenway - Boston, MA
06/30/23	Dream Theater Presents DreamSonic 2023 featuring Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Animals As Leaders	Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater - Bridgeport, CT
07/02/23	Dream Theater Presents DreamSonic 2023 featuring Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Animals As Leaders	Leader Bank Pavilion - Boston, MA
07/02/23	The Australian Pink Floyd Show - #DarkSide50 Tour 2023	Lynn Auditorium - Lynn, MA
07/07/23	Black Midi	State Theater - Portland, ME
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Martin will be bringing a brand new show A Brief History of Tull on the road across the USA in 2023! Joining him on stage will be the formidable Dan Crisp on vocal and guitar, Alan Thomson on bass and Darby Todd on percussion and drums.

Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.

Martin's guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition; he was voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on "Aqualung". His playing on the album "Crest of a Knave" earned him a Grammy award in 1988.

As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Jo Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared a stage with such legends as Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.