Mike Pollack
Host of The Progressive Tracks Show.
Prog/Avant/Space/Fusion/Psych/Stoner/Doom.
"It's all the music you can't dance to..."
"It's all the music your spouse can't stand..."
Come for the DJ... Stay for the music!
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #408 (It’s a Progressive Miiixx)
Mike Pollack March 23, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #408 (“It’s a Progressive Miiixx”) This show prides itself in “mixing it up”. But this particular show might just set a new standard… even with playing only five artists! ;o) PLAYLIST: lespecial – “Egg Time” from Ancient Homies on Ropeadope (2020) lespecial – “Snell’s Fleet” from Ancient Homies on Ropeadope (2020) […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #407 (This is Your Captain…)
Mike Pollack March 16, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #407 (“This is Your Captain…”) Nothing to be worried about here. Your Captain is qualified to guide you to our collective musical destination… PLAYLIST: Sparkle in Grey – “From The Air” from Mexico on Grey Sparkle (2011) Elephant9 – “Rite of Accession” from Arrival of the New Elders on Rune Grammofon […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #406 (No Show For Old Themes)
Mike Pollack March 9, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #406 (“No Show For Old Themes”) “Whatever is begotten, born, and dies. Caught in that sensual music all neglect. Monuments of unageing intellect.” (William Butler Yeats) WHAT?! ‘No theme this week; just great music.” (Mike “ProgTracks” Pollack) Oh… OK. Y’know, you could have just said that from the start. Yeah… I know. […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #405 (Life Is Weird)
Mike Pollack March 2, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #405 (“Life Is Weird”) Life. Is. Weird. Sometimes you have to look inward to figure out just why that is so. Can you do this with music? We can attempt to find out… PLAYLIST: Yes – “Clap (Studio Version)” from The Yes Album (2014 Remix) on Pangyric (1971) Diagonal – “Spinning […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #404 (“404… But Not An Error”)
Mike Pollack February 23, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #404 (“404… But Not An Error”) After contemplating last week whether the numbering of shows has a purpose, wouldn’t you know that this week’s show is #404… commonly associated with computer errors. Well, be assured this show is no error… it’s filled with excellent new, classic, and tribute tracks. Tune in… […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #403 (What’s in a Number, Anyway?)
Mike Pollack February 16, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #403 (What’s in a Number, Anyway?) Mike’s not keeping track of anything this week… just playing great music. Some new, some classic… including an overdue tribute to an amazing rhythm section who left us in 2020. PLAYLIST: The Crown – “Surfing the RF” from Surfing the RF – Single on Independent […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #402 (Prog Diversity)
Mike Pollack February 9, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #401 (Prog Diversity) Diversity of styles has never been an issue with Progressive Rock. Neither has it ever been with The Progressive Tracks Show. This edition is no different… because it too, is ‘different’. PLAYLIST: Karaba – “Levent” from Pheremon Crumble Wax on Kryptox (2020) James Mac Gaw – “Anticipe du […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #401 (Here Come The Rooster)
Mike Pollack February 2, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #401 (Here Come The Rooster) After the 400th show celebration, it’s time to get back to the business of playing great new music… and featuring a Golden Tracks album that’s turning 50 years old. Don’t miss this one… there are some good jams here! PLAYLIST: Atomic Rooster – “Sleeping For Years” […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #400 (The Big 4-0-0!)
Mike Pollack January 26, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #400 (The Big 4-0-0!) Another milestone ProgTracks show… one that Mike never dreamed he’d reach. But he did… and he’s playing epics, both classic and new, to celebrate! [BTW, that’s a classic 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400, proving Mike is really old]. PLAYLIST: The Pneumatic Transit – “Shipyard Dawn” from Nimoy on […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #399 (Turning The Corner…)
Mike Pollack January 19, 2021THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #39 (Turning The Corner…) What do you do when you’re turning the corner from the 300’s to the 400’s… and you find yourself in a corner, as to what to play? You play lots of great new music, of course! Join Mike to hear stuff you haven’t heard… yet. PLAYLIST: Michele Conta […]