THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #587 (“The Sounds Of Chicago”) This week Mike answers a listener challenge to curate an entire show featuring progressive artists exclusively from Chicago. Challenge accepted! [Photo by Sawyer Bengtson on Unsplash] PLAYLIST: Zip Tang – “I’m On My Own” from Feed Our Heads on Independent (2010) [01:37] Tijuana Hercules – “Revisited” from Post Now: […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #577 (“A Mixed Bag Of Tricks”) Mike’s back to doing a ‘normal’ show… y’know newer music and featured Golden Tracks Album turning 50. But it’s also a full mixed bag of tricks to challenge you. Are you up for it’? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #554 (“How We Got Here, Part Two”) This week Mike continues the “How We Got Here” series that chronicles his influences like you asked for. What? You didn’t ask for that? Well, Mike sure thinks somebody did. There’s some great classic tunes… And excellent new music… So the week’s not a […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #551 (“Tying Up Loose Ends”) It gets crazy for everybody in January, right? Well, Mike has found himself in need of tying up a few loose ends… kind of like our country. But cleaning up has never sounded so good! PLAYLIST Mouth – “Homagotago’s Peddle Boat Trip” from Out Of The […]
THE 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 #388 (The Halloween/Election Spirit 2020) Not only is it Halloween, but it’s Halloween during a pandemic. Not only is there an important election, but there’s an important election during a pandemic. It’s a scary time… so let’s embrace our reality with some appropriate tuneage, shall we? Adrian Tabacaru – “Antithesis” from Lucifer […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #347 (In Your Face…) There IS harmony to be found in the dissonance…especially if it’s in your face (whether new or classic). And while that may not be what you always listen to, shows like this provide an opportunity to stretch your progressive ‘aural muscles’. So join me… and get to […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #319 (Still Exploring The Backlog) 2019 is proving to be a most prolific one for progressive rock artists… and a challenge. So much music… so little time. So we’ll keep exploring the backlog of music this week… and it’s all impressive! And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive […]