Anthony Rowsick

Anthony Rowsick (aka the Progsquatch) has been a fan of Progressive Rock for roughly 35 years. When the last of his four children moved out a few years ago he suddenly found himself with some things he had been lacking for many years – extra room in the house, spare time, and spare money! So he decided to invest in some computer recording software and an interface, moved all of his instruments and equipment into one of the kids’ old bedrooms, and began writing and recording his own music again. His friend Nelson W Pyles – the lyricist and vocalist in his recording project (called Novus) – is an author and podcaster and gave Tony the idea of doing his own podcast. Thus, Prog-Watch was born! When he is not working, listening to Prog Rock, or preparing shows, Tony likes to pick up heavy things and put them down. He also reads avidly and enjoys craft beer.

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Prog-Watch 1007 – In Conversation with Ryo Okumoto, Pt. 1

February 16, 2023

This week on Prog-Watch my very special guest is Ryo Okumoto of Spock’s Beard! Tune in to hear Ryo chatting a bit about his early years in the music biz, and of course, lots of great music from his solo career, the Beard, and some of his other endeavors like K2, GPS, and his own […]

Prog-Watch 1006 – It’s All Fun and Games Until…

February 9, 2023

This week’s Prog-Watch is a themed special called It’s All Fun and Games Until…! With fabulous music by Triumph, Spock’s Beard, Roine Stolt, Mighty Handful, Uriah Heep, Mystery, Alan Parsons Project, Wood Demons, Badfinger, Arc of Life, Utopia, Robert Berry, Arena, Nick D’Virgilio, and Grand Tour!   https://feedpress.me/link/14857/15960419/prog_watch_1006_it_s_all_fun_and_games_until.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

101 Dimensions – 28/29 January 2023

February 2, 2023

Playlist enclosed.     RIP, Frank. https://feedpress.me/link/14857/15948066/101_dimensions_january_2023_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Prog-Watch 1005 – In Conversation with Aaron Clift of the Aaron Clift Experiment

February 2, 2023

On this week’s program my very special guest is Aaron Clift of the Aaron Clift Experiment! Aaron and I chat about the band and the making of their new album The Age of Misinformation, and of course I spin lots of great ACE music along the way!   https://feedpress.me/link/14857/15946031/prog_watch_1005_in_conversation_with_aaron_clift_of_the_aaron_clift_experiment.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]

Prog-Watch 1004 – Variety + Arena on Progressive Discoveries

January 26, 2023

More great, contemporary progressive sounds await on this week’s Prog-Watch! We’ll hear music from Anima Morte, Comedy of Errors, Phi Yaan-Zek, Quasar, Rick Wakeman, and Elder! Plus, our friend and resident reviewer, Dr. Rob Fisher, returns to take us on a voyage of Progressive Discovery with the latest album by Arena! https://feedpress.me/link/14857/15932237/prog_watch_1004_variety_arena_on_progressive_discoveries.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]

Prog-Watch 1003 – Variety (More of the Best of 2022 PLUS)

January 21, 2023

This week’s Prog-Watch is another variety program full of fabulous contemporary Progressive Rock…sort of a More of the Best of 2022 show PLUS! With great music from the Von Hertzen Brothers, Alan Parsons, Comedy of Errors, Devin Townsend, Rick Wakeman, Phi Yaan-Zek, Elder, Tim Bowness, Kaipa, and Bjorn Riis! https://feedpress.me/link/14857/15908470/prog_watch_1003_variety_more_of_the_best_of_2022_plus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]

Prog-Watch 1002 – Prog-Watch and TPA Present The Best of 2022, Pt. 2

January 21, 2023

This week: Part Two of my collaboration with the Progressive Aspect on some of the best of 2022! With great music from Marillion, Ryo Okumoto, Jethro Tull, David Longdon, Stuckfish, Porcupine Tree, the ESP Project, Lobate Scarp, and Tiger Moth Tales! And thanks to all the contributors from this week and last: Alex Driessen. David […]

Prog-Watch 1001 – Prog-Watch and TPA Present Some of the Best of 2022, Pt. 1

January 5, 2023

Happy New Year! Join us and start the year off right with some of the best progressive rock produced last year, as we begin our Prog-Watch and The Progressive Aspect collaboration on the Best of 2022! This year’s contributors include Alex Driessen. David Edwards, Rob Fisher, John Giordano, Peter Hilton, Magnus Moar, Rick Peuser, Pete […]

Prog-Watch 950 – Variety + Alta Forma on Progressive Discoveries

December 15, 2022

More astounding new progressive sounds await on this week’s Prog-Watch! We’ll hear music from Evership, Glass Hammer, Arc of Life, Threshold, The Bedlam Furnaces, Sudler’s Row, and Glass Island! Plus, our friend and resident reviewer, Dr. Rob Fisher, will take us on a voyage of Progressive Discovery with the solo debut of a great new […]

Prog-Watch 949

December 8, 2022

Be on the lookout for a plethora of fabulous progressive rock music on this week’s Prog-Watch! We’ll hear lots of great new stuff from Gandalf’s Fist, Ologram, Galahad, The Aaron Clift Experiment, Royal Hunt, Solstice, Babal, The Gardening Club, Tribe of Names, Silver Nightmares, and Magenta! https://feedpress.me/link/14857/15827531/prog_watch_949_variety.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS