The Progressive Rock Psychedelic BeatlesPop Show!: Recent Episodes
Erik The Prog King
Please share this unique Podcast with like-minded Friends. Hailing near Bellingham Washington State and Played like the the "Old Fashioned FM Station" with Lots of Music with a little history and trivia thrown in, The Progressive Rock Psychedelic Beatles Pop Show Broadcasts music that can date back 50 years, where the listener experiences "Musical Stories" connecting it all with similar styles and lyrics thus creating a "Feel" to the entire 1-hour show. Always "Like" this Podcast here or on Facebook- for future updates. https://www.facebook.com/ProgKing1/
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The is is the FIRST in the 50+ "WORMHOLE" Series presented here on The Progressive Rock Psychedelic BeatlesPop Show- originally broadcast at 102.3 FM KMRE in Bellingham WA Seven Years ago. It’s a 2-Hour show and it is where the Wormhole Voyages where Born. Below is the extensive list of the bands showcased. Enjoy this earliest of Broadcast!
- The Autumn Leaves
- Be Bop Deluxe
- The Beatles
- Cirrus Bay
- Db's
- Electric Light Orchestra
- The Enid
- Guided By Voices
- Idle Race
- It Bites
- Jefferson Airplane
- King's X
- Kolonovits
- Living Colour
- Orange Hat
- Paul Bevoir
- Paul Steel
- Pilot
- Plasticland
- Pretty Things
- A Raincoat
- The Sealand Poets
- Secret Powers
- Triumvirat
- The Zombies
We continue our Celestial Series in this 1 hour+ podcast as we travel deeper now to the stars. Your Co-pilot “Erik The Prog King” will take you a Deeper Feel to the Music with Progressive Music in Mind. Here comes very rare music from “The Enid”, “Spirit”, and the “Squids Out to Sea”. You want Heavy Music? “Knight Area” or “Hidden Hand” arrives. Classic (“King Crimson”) and Modern (“Pendragon”) Progressive Music also presents itself. Take a trip “To The Stars” on The Progressive Rock Psychedelic BeatlesPop Show.
A 2-Hour Show (originally from KMRE)... We move out to its nearest neighbor- The Moon. Familiar bands like The Beatles, Henry Mancini, The New Vaudeville Band, Barclay James Harvest, Moon Safari and the Great Hard Rock Trio- Captain Beyond can be heard. Want to hear Not so familiar bands? Lots… Trip Shakespeare, The Rheostatics, Tam Johnson, The Soft Boys and many more. Remember to “Like” the source from where you received this Podcast and always share with Friends!
Bands:
Trip Shakespeare
The Beatles
Rheostatics
Soft Boys
The Mothers Of Invention
New Vaudeville Band
Tam Johnstone
The Longplayer Orchestra
Barclay James Harvest
Beagle Hat
Smith & Hayes
Captain Beyond
Tim Finn
Moon Safari
Henry Mancini
So, what’s up in this 1- HOUR+ podcast? A virtual worldwide Representation here where Pure Psych Pop and Rock merge with a Little Jangle thrown in. We then venture into the Progressive world- with an audio highlight of Mr. Steve Hackett’s solo material (AFTER he left Genesis). We play 5 songs- taken from FIVE of his solo albums over the last 48 years. Always like this podcast at the source from where found this podcast for future shows… and always share with friends.
Link for “Starfish 64” Music: https://starfish64.bandcamp.com/
Link to “The Rallies” latest release: https://therallies.bandcamp.com/album/it-must-be-love
THE BANDS:
The Beatles (England)
Brian Stevens (USA)
The Death Of Pop (England)
Glen Baker (England)
Jaan Wessman (Finland)
Otto Niklasson Elmerås (Sweden)
Pink Floyd (England)
The Rallies (USA)
Ross (Spain)
starfish64 (Germany)
Steve Hackett (England)
United Progressive Fraternity (International)
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Here is the 2-hour educational podcast with loads of music that started the series on "Rock Heroes" that have died. We all know about the unfortunate deaths of Michael Jackson/ Prince and John Lennon. But what about other creative musical artists that have passed away such as “Vincent Crane”, “Chas Chandler”, “Greg Arama”, or Jim Rodford”?
Those members that have have passed-on are featured in the Following Bands:
“Alice Cooper”
“The Buggles/ Alan Parson’s Project”
“Amboy Dukes”/ “Ursa Major”
“Amon Düül II”
“The Animals”
“Art Bears”
“Angel”
“Argent”
“The Association”
“Atomic Rooster”
“Badfinger”
Eleven Bands create a collage of Musical Color as we travel from the 70’s (Classic Boogie Rock) to The 80’s (A Just Released and Unearthed New Wave/Pop Rock band called “The Bings”) and Beyond... (Extreme Heavy Rock+ Progressive Rock). Come aboard “The WormholeMobile” to hear “The Best Music You Have Never Heard” and maybe dare I say listen to a “Hit”??
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“It’s a 1-hour Free Podcast Celebrating the Majesty of Our Sun that powers the World we live in… Featuring wonderful rarities from Kayak, The Enid, Cyan, Patrick Moraz, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Sagrado Coração Da Terra, and Family, James Taylor The Beatles and more. Take the trip with Erik The Prog King: It’s The Best Music you have never heard”.
Ever heard of Pink Floyd? Ever Heard of Black Sabbath? Ever Heard of The Beatles??
Put those bands in a blender and let them jam together, and you have this podcast’s highlighted band- “BigElf”. There is even an underground psych/prog band never played on the radio waves before called- “John Locke”. Maybe even try to imagine what the sound of a brand new side of an album by "The Beatles" might sound like?… It’s one hour jam packed with 13 bands. Always like the source from where you got this show for future episodes- and don’t forget to share with friends!
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“Here is the SECOND Part of the The VERY FIRST broadcasted show at KMRE- "Music, Superstars and Radio". This is Part Two- This one-hour podcast is Funny, It's Progressive Pop, It's "BeatlesPop", it Rocks and it's Free. ALWAYS Share with Friends!”
Like it or not… Government is all around us.
What are the Themes within this 1-hour podcast?: POWER, CONTROL, HOPE, and TRANSPARENCY. But it is all about the music… Governments are trying to focus on “Diversity”. Well… so will this Show: Modern Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Doom, Power Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Progressive Rock and even Calypso. Don’t forget to SHARE with Friends- and always “Like” the source from where you got this Podcast for future episodes.
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I want to play some music never before released publicly. As I am from the New England Area, and DJ on an independent radio station, I can play what I want-and that is a great thing in today’s corporate world. Ever heard of “Calypso Hurricane”? Or "Blind Owl"? Or “The Digbees”? If you don’t know some of these bands, give a listen or download this podcast- Always "Like" the source from where you got this Podcast- for Future Shows.
Do you miss the energy and emotional uptempo piano happiness of “BeatlesPop”? The highlight of this Podcast is the band “Pilot”. They fit the description of the name of this Show to a “Tee”. Also 2 Genres of Progressive Rock are explored- “Progressive Folk Rock”, and “Progressive Jazz” with a previously unknown Maestro- “Yuval Ron”. So take “The Wormholemobile” on a ride to Unknown Regions of the Musical World, and don’t forget to “Like” the source of this podcast for Future Shows!
(From 3 Years ago)… Like myself, this episode is dedicated to those individuals who enjoy gardening. The second show in the series is devoted to gardens, flowers, and generally life outside in the plant world. The music is at time quite beautiful, funny and just all around fun. So put on those headphones and do some weeding... And always “like” the source from whence you downloaded this show for Future Shows!
Do we need a Superhero right now? This is a “Musical Mind Movie” about just that subject. Good versus Evil. The music is Majestic and Triumphant, it is lonely, and at times, it is angry. Who will win? Download and find out. And if you like what you hear- share with friends and “Like” the source where you got this for future shows!
Starring: (in Alphabetical Order)
- Amon Duul
- Brian Lovely
- Brighteye Brison
- Butch Young
- Captain Beyond
- Captain Wilberforce
- The Enid (Background)
- Jackdaw4
- John Williams
- Kiss
- Klaatu
- Magrathea
- Nektar
- Remy Zero
- Split Enz
- Visible Wind
- 10cc
* ARCHIVED RELEASE #3- (From April 29th 2019- Episode 53- “Time”)
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Recorded for KMRE 102.3 FM- “Time”… a Free 1-hour show where all bands speak on the concept of Time. It has Comedy, BeatlesPop- sounding bands, and of course…Progressive Rock. Give it a try and enjoy- and you enjoy this- Share this on your social Media Platforms!
- Art Garfunkel
- The Byrds
- Genesis
- Jon Anderson
- Mike Rutherford
- Monty Python’s Flying Circus
- Nick Mangus
- The Nines
- Q Feel
- Sparks
- The Strawbs
- The Sun
- Timmy Sean
This week’s “Wormhole” has Rock Legends: TheMoody Blues as the Featured Artist. Also, two Brand New songs are presented here in this 1-hour podcast. One such song is total Happy Pop from New York’sBrian Gari and the other is an eclectic Progressive Rock Band from England called Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate. This time it’s Power Pop, Progressive Rock and the highest of Happy Pop taking the stage in “Wormhole 57”. As always- “Like” the source from where you found this Podcast to receive Future Shows and always share with friends!
A free One-Hour Podcast to Download or Stream. This week only focuses on just ONE Body Part- “The Hand”, featuring Progressive Masters: “Aqua Fragile”, “Gentle Giant”, and Premiata Forneria Marconi”. And of course, Pop Rockers: “The Beatles”, “The DB’s”, and “The Nazz”.
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Other bands:
Bachman Turner Overdrive
Blonde (Sweden)
Crowded House
Dixie Dreggs
Field Music
King Crimson
The Rutles
Scorpions
Curious minds want to know- As we see almost daily, musicians pass away, and their music is left with us forever. In this 1-hour+ podcast, the listener will hear the story and their music they left behind. Suicides, Disease and now even Covid take their toll on these 13 bands. Very Rare Progressive Rock, bizarre electronic music and Many great bands that most people have never heard are presented. Give it a listen. You may never hear their music again. Always like the source from where you got this podcast to receive future episodes, and always share with friends!
Bands:
- Family
- Fields
- Flash
- Flock
- FM
- The Fraternal Order Of The All (Andrew Gold)
- Freddie & The Dreamers
- Genesis
- Glen Baker
- Goblin
- The Guess Who
- Gypsy
- Mort Garson-Lucifer
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Airing from KMRE 102.3- (now working remotely)- this is the first of the now 1-hour formats and we start with one of the most majestic songs Genesis ever created to begin one of their albums. Can you guess which one? Progressive Music? Beatles Pop Music? Or just maybe a rocker thrown in here and there. And always “Like" the source of this podcast to get instant updates to the new radio shows.
It really looks like much of the world is looking for “Diversity”. Well this particular Episode has just that.
DIVERSITY
Psychedelic Stylings? Progressive Rock? Beatlesque Sounds? And how about some Heavy Rock? However, the Podcast highlight comes from West Virginia- with the incredible Pop-Rock Band (and much more!) “Crack The Sky”. This time, the “Wormholemobile” goes to a lot of places. If you like this podcast- Share this link with Friends and always “Like” the source of the show to get future shows! ALWAYS…Rock On….
This is the second of a series on Spring Rain and it has a potpourri of artists singing their interpretations of this subject. Hits!?? Warped Psychedelia. Progressive Pop. Power Pop Rock and BeatlesPop.
And as in ALL of the Shows… Play it through because it is the end that acts like a crescendo for the entire podcast. “Like” this podcast where you uploaded it and share with friends!!
This “Wormhole” will take listeners to lands filled with “Beatles inspired” music- to Progressive Rock “Soundscapes” and back around to happy pop. It just always seems to fit. The Featured Artist in this week’s 1-hour Episode is “Le Orme” considered one of the pioneers of Progressive Rock from Italy. With 53 years of tenure under their belt, their classically inspired pastoral and majestic music will inspire you.
Yet another “Theme-Based” Podcast aimed at exploring the musical Interpretations of the outer planets and comets of our Solar System. It is fun, funny, at times dark and beautiful all in a One-Hour Long Breath. Please share with friends and “like” the source from where you got this this to receive future shows!
After a “Looonnngggg” Vacation, I am back with another 1-hour podcast that has the band "Saga" as the Featured Artist. Selling over 8,000,000 albums worldwide they account for the more “Proggier” side of this show. A brand new song from the band “Mind Furniture” is also showcased in this show. If you like Styx or Pendragon- well they are right up your alley. There are some quieter moments too... where do we go in this show? Let the “Wormhole-mobile” show you the way!
This week’s 1-hour Podcast is another in the continuing series called “Impact of Human Race”. So far, “The Ancients”, and “People of Earth” have been covered, and now it is time for our favorite subject: “Government”! It is a necessary evil- and we must take the good with the bad. And, whether you are "Right" or "Left"- it doesn't matter in this show. Throughout this theme, 14 Bands will give you some insight on their views on the balance of Freedom versus what is “best for Society” and of course Politicians … Always “like” the source of this Podcast for future Episodes and always- Share with Friends!
Up this week- lots of Psych Pop with bands like “Emperor Penguin” “Rockfour” and “The Honeydogs”, with smatterings of Progressive Rock from Bands such as “Le Orme” and “Seventh Wave”. But the highlight- is the debut release from the band “Harkness”- a multi-instrumentalist from Toronto Canada. If you like “The Beach Boys and “The Residents” singing happy, dark innocent Progressive Pop Soul Music you will not want to miss this podcast… Always “like” this podcast for future episodes!
Dearly Beloved- this is ERIK the Prog King and We are Gathered Here for a 4th time to honor and understand those Artists that have Passed-on, leaving their mark in the musical world… no matter how small or large. Over the next hour we will hear their gifted touch in music and ultimate cause of Death. Stories such as suicide, Cancer, Botched emergency room protocols, and drug overdoses will be heard in this podcast. Always share with friends and “Like” this podcast to receive future episodes! Stay Healthy! :)
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Twist and Turns are the name of the game for this episode- This Podcast's Featured Artist- Power Rockers- "King's X" from Texas. Also BRAND NEW “Beatles-Like” Pop Music from Dana Countryman and NEVER RELEASED Classic Heavy Power Rock from Roger Filgate from Wishbone Ash. It’s PURE Pop to EXTREME Heavy Rock in this Week’s Podcast- “Wormhole 52”. Always Share with Friends!
Re-imagine an alternate world where The Beatles wrote DIFFERENT songs that made up this 5 STAR Abbey Road session, where 16 other bands put their thoughts together and created an album where each individual song could have a scant similarity for EACH song off that album. This was a tough challenge. Why? Because you can never improve perfection. So, give it a spin and envision The Beatles in an alternative Universe. Always “Like” this podcast where you found it- is you can receive future shows- and always share with friends!
This week’s Artist Spotlight is focused on the Progressive Rock Band- Triumvirat from Germany. Ever heard of Cheetos Magazine from Spain? Prepare to be surprised. Also BeatlesPop from US, and a wonderful relatively new song by the artist who wrote “Alone Again Naturally”. “Always “Like” this page for future shows and share with Friends!
Assembled here for 1-hour, is an amalgamation of bands that sing “in harmony” with one another in order for you to experience a little familiar and a lot of not-so-familiar sound that will enlighten the soul in… “People’s Names That Start With the Letter E”. ERIK The Prog King. (My favorite Letter!! :) ).
I now have been your Co-pilot for and incredible 50 Wormhole Episodes! In this podcast listeners will get a taste of new and old Progressive Rock from Italy and The U.S., and BeatlesPop from Spain (2 bands), England and America. And in the world Incredible Pop, with massive Hooks layered with Emotion, look no further then our Artist Spotlight on Paul Steel. Always “Like” this page for Future Episodes and don’t forget to share!
All Bands participate in this week's Podcast relating to the great days of Summer- Music coming from countries such as Holland, Sweden, USA and loads of music from England. Heavy? Check… Progressive? Check… BeatlesPop?- Check… Beach Boys Like? Check- Hope this helps you enjoy the summer-Always like this page for future episodes- or just share with Friends!
This week’s Spotlight is on the Progressive Rock Super Group “U.K”. Also highlighted are 2 brand new songs for 2021- There’s one Fun Retro Pop Song from "Brian Gari" (New York) and the other is a Crunchy Mournful Power Pop song from the "Stan Laurels" out of Texas- plus loads of music surrounding these gems! Remember... Always share this unique music with friends!
This second show on this particular “Body Part” brings Progressive Rock and Power Pop Bands together to weave a musical story with lots of fun and majesty. According to the lyrics we hear, The Heart is really the only organ where Love develops. Come on inside… It’s Free!
What do the bands like “Genesis” and “Kayak” have in common? Well, we put a spotlight is on the band called “Flame Dream” that’s who.
In this week’s Episode 105 called “Wormhole 48”- we let bands from Boston, Philadelphia, Texas, North Carolina, California. Switzerland and England create a “Story” that one could say is “Flowing”…
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Come join the Parade of Comedy! Remove the veil of some inhibitions, and escape the saturated world of negativity for just one hour. Whacky tunes are guaranteed to be found within- some may make you raise an eyebrow, cause a smile- or just make you burst out laughing… See you inside….
From “Prog” to “The Beatley Bands” to “Psychedelic Rock” and merging it all at the end.
New to This Series”- a set- with a Spotlight on a Band- This week- “Dukes of The Stratosphear”. .Download or Stream this 1-hour Podcast and always share with your musical friends and save this link for future shows. Why?? It is still at no charge!
How Perfect- Here near Seattle, it’s the FIRST Day of Spring- and we celebrate with music called- “Who’ll Stop The Rain” with bands from England, America, The Netherlands, Japan, and Brazil- all expressing their thoughts on the “Wet Stuff” that accompanies Spring. Some “familiar and not so familiar” artists form a tapestry of sound in this week’s One-Hour Podcast.
I even REVERSE a Beatles Song that was always sung in Reverse- so you get the first chance to hear what George Martin and the band had in mind in 1966. "All Aboard"!
In this series, you travel through 3 genres of music, from brand new Pop/Prog music from Canada, on the way experiencing rare Pink Floyd, and travel backwards in time 53 years to 1967 where psychedelic music was really taking off. Share with friends because it’s Free and I love passing on this wonderful music to the World!
Wow… After three years, we now reach the 100th episode. And to celebrate, over 25 bands contribute to this Special 2-hour podcast. It’s “In with the Old and Out with the New”. Classic versus Modern/ Loud versus Beautiful/ Happy versus Dark- What is your favorite style? Let me know for future episodes.
The Final Episode about that Round Energy Ball that makes Life possible for all of us. Progressive Music seems to creep in more when there are tales about the Universe. Modern Music from “8X8”, “Alkozaur” and even a fairly new song by the Great 70’s Band “Flash”! Even “Grand Funk Railroad”, “David Paton” (Pilot) and the always cool “Julian Cope” are all singing about “My Friend The Sun”. Always like this page and of course share if you want future episodes.