The Prog Rock Block: Working Men Edition: Recent Episodes
The Prog Rock Block: Working Men Edition
Alec, Peter, and Chris are back with a new show, but this time about the Baltimore Ravens. We’re still working on a name, artwork, and site but wanted to release a teaser with our pre-draft predictions as well as discuss the recently released 2019 schedule. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the show and … Continue reading Ravens Podcast Teaser →
We had an awesome time doing the show this time. Listen in for Proggy Goodness and discussions about Alec’s work feelings and top life moment, formation of a band, and general laughter. Setlist One Of A Kind: Part One and Two – Bill Bruford Beyond The Seventh Galaxy – Return To Forever Surf City – Crack … Continue reading WORKING MEN EDITION EPISODE 3: 2014 CONCLUSION →
We’re back! Again lol. Don’t worry we have a lot of Proggy Goodness for you. And guess what, we just found out after recording that Muse is making a new album! We’ll chat about that next time. As promised some show notes. Chris and Alec with Thank You Scientists The Weapon Video Setlist: Open Up … Continue reading WORKING MEN EDITION EPISODE 2: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER →
We’re back! After nearly a three month hiatus, The Prog Rock Block has reunited for a spinoff show, The Prog Rock Block: Working Men Edition. Same old proggy goodness, but a new name to reflect the new stage in our lives. Episodes won’t be as regular but we will meet up as much as we … Continue reading WORKING MEN EDITION EPISODE 1: THEY CALL US THE WORKING MEN →
Well this is it. The last UMBC Prog Rock Block. This is not the end, but only a new beginning. The spirit will carry on. Enjoy the best songs we could come up with for our favorite bands. Setlist: Wedding Nails – Porcupine Tree Starlight – Muse The Wall – Kansas The Storm – Flying … Continue reading EPISODE 105: END OF AN ERA →
Today we were on a bit of a Rush kick, but 3 of the 4 we played were totally new to the show! We couldn’t believe that some of them had slipped under our radar. Enjoy the show! Setlist: A Change Of Seasons – Dream Theater Prime Mover – Rush Sirens – Pearl Jam Hand … Continue reading EPISODE 104: EVERY OTHER RUSH AND PETER →
As we approach Spring we are starting to realize how few weeks we have left in our college career. But don’t fear, the show must go on! Setlist: Fatal Tragedy – Dream Theater The Watchmaker – Steven Wilson Shoulda Coulda Woulda – Flying Colors The Camera Eye – Rush Believe Me – Adrenaline Mob Computer … Continue reading EPISODE 103: ORANGE SPRING →
This episode goes out to one of my best friends who was in a serious car accident. It’s been a couple weeks since Chris and I have been able to get into the studio together but it was a blast doing the show again! Setlist: Luminol – Steven Wilson Enigma Machine – Dream Theater Fooling … Continue reading EPISODE 102: GET WELL SOON TBAMA →
We got on a lot of tangents, but at least you’re getting a lot of Proggy Goodness! Setlist: The Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy Space-Dye Vest – Dream Theater Shine On You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd Roundabout – Yes Endlessly – Muse The Black Rainbow – Coheed & Cambria Circumstances – … Continue reading EPISODE 101: THE TANGENT EPISODE →
Unbelievable. Somehow this show has made it to 100 shows, and what a ride it has been. It was great to get everyone together. Thanks Melvin for letting us record in his home and joining us along with Peter! Setlist: Fly By Night – Rush Atomic Punk – Van Halen I Can’t Explain – The … Continue reading EPISODE 100: CENTENNIAL →
Holy crap, we have hit the 99th episode. We can’t believe it. Thank so much for supporting us all this time and we will keep pushing forward with more Proggy Goodness! Setlist: Parallel Universe – Red Hot Chili Peppers Right In Two – Tool Cygnus X-1 – Rush Hemispheres – Rush Schism – Tool The … Continue reading EPISODE 99: LAST DOUBLE DIGIT SHOW →
Today when picking songs we realized we were playing some songs that we haven’t played since episode 6 so we decided to play a few more off of that setlist as well. Setlist The Gathering Of The Clouds – Anathema Duke’s Intro (Behind The Lines) – Genesis Vera – 1974 Mystic Rhythms – Rush Vera … Continue reading EPISODE 98: EPISODE 6 REPRISE →
Sorry about not having a show last week. Snow hit the area and UMBC was closed. But we are back this week with all that pent up proggy goodness! Setlist: Sunlight – Anathema A New Beginning – 1974 Summer, Highland Falls – Billy Joel Duke’s Travels – Genesis The Fountain of Lamneth – Rush Godzilla … Continue reading EPISODE 97: POST SNOW SHOW →
Today we played a wide variety songs, including many that Hectic Red played earlier in the week. Setlist: Xanada – Rush Innocence Faded – Dream Theater Don’t Fear The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult Don’t Take Me Alive – Steely Dan The Beginning And The End – Anathema Dark Side Of Me – Coheed & … Continue reading EPISODE 96: HECTIC RED INSPIRED →
We are back after 3 weeks of inactivity. Hope you love the Proggy Goodness! Setlist: Untouchable, Part 1 – Anathema Pretzel Logic – Steely Dan Orm – Plini Headlong Flight – Rush Take A Bow – Muse Octavarium – Dream Theater
Welcome to the first Prog Rock Block of 2014. Chris, Peter, and I were at our respective houses but still were able to make a show for you all that we hope you enjoy! Setlist: Home At Last – Steely Dan New World Man – Rush A Rite of Passage – Dream Theater Won’t Get … Continue reading EPISODE 94: FIRST OF THE YEAR →
The semester is over and we had the pleasure of having Peter for the second half of the show. What a great ride! We played a lot of songs and even included some Christmas tunes for the holiday season. Setlist: Middletown Dream – Rush Siberian Khatru Deadwing – Porcupine Tree On The Backs Of Angels … Continue reading EPISODE 93: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR →
Today we had the last show of the Fall 2013 semester and it was a blast. We made sure to play some new songs and also many requests. Setlist: Ever Closer – In The Silence Tightrope – Electric Light Orchestra I’m Free – The Who Through The Ghost – Shinedown Peke’s Repose / Halo Effect … Continue reading EPISODE 92: FINALS WEEK →
The season of new music is coming to a close with the release of Rush’s Clockwork Angels Tour. Chris, Peter, and I went and saw the theater premiere. It was awesome! Setlist: Where’s My Thing? / Here It Is! – Rush The Running Free – Coheed and Cambria Machine Messiah – Yes Reflektor – Arcade … Continue reading EPISODE 91: CLOCKWORK ANGELS LIVE →
Another week means another Prog Rock Block! Hope you all enjoy it. Setlist: Bridges In The Sky – Dream Theater Babaji – Supertramp Fear Of A Blank Planet – Porcupine Tree The Long Road – Pearl Jam Revolution – The Beatles Spur of the Moment – Flying Colors June – Flying Colors Misunderstood – Dream … Continue reading EPISODE 90: EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT →
Today we had a theme for the show! All the songs have the word Change in the title (or repeated in the lyrics, we were running out of tunes!) Enjoy! Setlist Changes – Yes Everything Changes – Flying Colors Change of the Guard – Steely Dan Change – Emerson, Lake & Palmer Circumstances – Rush … Continue reading EPISODE 89: CHANGES →
We kicked off November with a great Prog Rock Block. Enjoy our selections for the week! Setlist: War Pigs – Black Sabbath Over The Hills And Far Away – Led Zeppelin The Body Electric – Rush Aqualung – Jethro Tull Enigma Machine – Dream Theater Shoulda Coulda Woulda – Flying Colors My Favorite Headache – … Continue reading EPISODE 88: HAPPY NOVEMBER →
Today we played many new songs that we didn’t have in our library before, mostly because they are brand new tracks! Enjoy all the new prog! Setlist: Kayla – Flying Colors God is Dead? – Black Sabbath Surrender To Reason – Dream Theater Halo – Porcupine Tree By and Down – A Perfect Circle How … Continue reading EPISODE 87: LAY IT ON THE LINE →
It’s homecoming weekend at UMBC and we decided to play some songs that refer to home in any way. Today was another great show, we hope you love it! Setlist: Welcome Home – Coheed and Cambria The Bigger Picture – Dream Theater Home – Dream Theater Schism – Tool Lazarus – Porcupine Tree I’ve Seen … Continue reading EPISODE 86: HOMECOMING WEEKEND →
The best part of doing The Prog Rock Block with this schedule is that we always know it is Friday. Setlist: Abacab – Genesis Wait for Sleep – Dream Theater Fugazi – Marillion Interstellar Overdrive Underture – The Who Ceiling Unlimited – Rush Funeral For A Friend – Elton John
Another great Friday show! We had a blast today playing some longer tracks as well as some bands we normally don’t dabble with. Enjoy the set! Setlist: Ghost Rider – Rush Too Much Time On My Hands – Styx Hysteria – Muse Welcome To The Machine – Pink Floyd Illumination Theory – Dream Theater Pinwheels … Continue reading EPISODE 84: PRE VAPOR TRAILS TEASER →
This week we had the pleasure of being able to stream the whole new Dream Theater album online a week before its release. We enjoyed it quite a bit and decided to begin and end the show with songs from the new self titled effort. In between we have loads of other proggy treats. It … Continue reading EPISODE 83: NEW DT BOOKENDS →
Wow! Muse was incredible last night, so we had to play a ton of their tunes we loved at the show. Enjoy the tunes and our guest Marie who was also at the show. Setlist: Along For The Ride – Dream Theater Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd Natural Science – Rush Wings for … Continue reading EPISODE 82: POST MUSE →
Chris and I are back for real this time! We played loads of tunes we have never played before and they were great! Enjoy the show! Setlist: One Slip – Pink Floyd Brighton Rock – Queen Shout – Tears for Fears Edge of the Blade – Journey Trial Of Tears – Dream Theater The Trees … Continue reading EPISODE 81: FIRST REAL SHOW OF FALL →
We’re back again, kinda. Unfortunately, our live recording got corrupted and failed to export but we figured the set was too good to let pass. So we decided to upload the set with some limited commentary from Alec. All the tunes are from the 80’s since it’s our 80th episode. Setlist Turn It On Again … Continue reading EPISODE 80: ALL 80’s →
We’re back and we have a brand new site to go along with our new shows! We hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy the set, there is a lot of new songs to go with the new site. Setlist: Perpetual Change – Yes Lost Keys – Tool Rosetta Stoned – Tool … Continue reading EPISODE 79: WE’RE BACK! →
We had quite a few technical difficulties with this show and we are transitioning to a whole new site. Be excited and patient with us during this transition. Setlist: Song for America – Kansas Crowded Sky – Bad Salad A Nightmare To Remember – Dream Theater The Trees (Telepath Remix) – Rush Metalingus – Alter … Continue reading EPISODE 78: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES →
This was our first time doing a Google Hangout to do the show remotely and it worked out great! Peter was able to join us for the second half of the show, which made for a great event! Setlist: Jet City Woman – Queensryche Fool’s Overture – Supertramp Closer To The Heart – Rush United … Continue reading EPISODE 77: SUMMER TIME HANGOUT →
We are days away from seeing Rush together in Hershey and we had the opportunity to all gather on Skype and record an episode together. Enjoy! Setlist: Supremacy – Muse The Start Of Something Beautiful – Porcupine Tree On the Other Side – Kansas Young Lust – Pink Floyd A Man I’ll Never Be – … Continue reading EPISODE 76: PRE RUSH WITH PETER →
After watching the O’s win a game after a 2 hour and 14 minute rain delay, Chris Peter and Alec discussed a bunch of tunes to play today. Enjoy it! Setlist: My Old School – Steely Dan Glass Arm Shattering – Porcupine Tree On The Turning Away – Pink Floyd The Storm – Flying Colors … Continue reading EPISODE 75: RAINY BIRDLAND →
This show is dedicated to two birthdays, long time listener Nicholas Cooper and mine! We recorded this late at night and it actually flowed from his birthday into mine! Setlist: The Walls of Babylon – Symphony X Mother – Pink Floyd Even Flow – Pearl Jam Death Whispered A Lullaby – Opeth Glasgow Kiss – … Continue reading EPISODE 74: BIRTHDAY SHOW →
School’s over for the summer and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ll see how the show works over the summer but you can be sure that there will be more proggy goodness coming soon. Setlist: Barracuda – Heart Parallels – Yes Trains – Porcupine Tree Taking Over Me – Evanescence Firth of Fifth – Genesis … Continue reading EPISODE 73: SUMMER TIME →
This time we decided to destress and listen to some fantastic prog. We decided to not use our GeFilter project to make the set because it would return a lot of songs by the same artist and we wanted to have a variety. Setlist: The Spirit of Radio – Rush Crystal Ball – Styx Wrapped … Continue reading EPISODE 72: FINALS WEEK →
The show was a bit on the shorter side because I was running off to see Rush and man, it was the best show of my life. I hope you guys enjoy the set! Setlist: Down To My Last – Alter Bridge Lips of Ashes – Porcupine Tree Save Me – Muse The Musical Box … Continue reading EPISODE 71: PRE RUSH RUNDOWN →
We can’t believe we have now done 70 shows. That’s awesome. Hope you have enjoyed the hours and hours of Proggy Goodness. We’ll keep it up. Setlist: Follow Me – Muse Suite Madame Blue – Styx Entre Nous – Rush Schism – Tool Innocence Faded – Dream Theater Doctor Jimmy – The Who Hey You … Continue reading EPISODE 70: WOAH, 70 SHOWS?! →
Rush is back on the road and we had a full set of songs, including some that are just of interest to us and not that proggy. Hope you enjoy it! Setlist On The Backs Of Angels – Dream Theater Tribute – Tenacious D Astral Traveller – Yes Ænema – Tool Head Games – Foreigner … Continue reading EPISODE 69: RUSH BACK ON THE ROAD →
This week we decided to keep things on the shorter side with only an hour and change show. Hope you enjoy the tunes! Setlist: Urgent – Foreigner Taxman – The Beatles Miss You – The Rolling Stones I See You – Yes Eulogy – Tool Synchronicity I – The Police Under A Glass Moon – … Continue reading EPISODE 68: SHORT AND SWEET →
This week we played some familiar tunes with a middle section of requests and some songs that we normally don’t play. We hope you enjoyed it! Setlist: Far Cry – Rush Romeo Delight – Van Halen Chewbacca – Liquid Tension Experiment Key Entity Extraction I: Domino the Destitute Josie – Steely Dan Baby’s on Fire … Continue reading EPISODE 67: PROG TRAIN →
This week we ended up playing some songs that are different than our normal fair, and we hope you enjoy each and every minute of them as much as we did. Setlist: Never Enough – Dream Theater Starrider – Foreigner The 2nd Law: Unsustainable – Muse The 2nd Law: Isolated System – Muse Heaven – … Continue reading EPISODE 66: DIFFERENT TUNES →
This week we played many songs we loved and experimented with songs we didn’t know off albums with many songs we loved, and to great success. Setlist: A Nightmare To Remember – Dream Theater Judith – A Perfect Circle Driven – Rush Panic Station – Muse Perpetual Change – Yes Killer Queen – Queen Mad … Continue reading EPISODE 65: DRIVEN PROG →
Chris and I got together to do a show (and some homework) over Spring Break and hopefully you loved the tunes we decide to bust out. We love your requests so please send them in! Setlist: Time – Pink Floyd Siberian Khatru – Yes Moonchild – King Crimson The Court of the Crimson King – … Continue reading EPISODE 64: SPRING BREAK 2013 →
Today was exclusively requests. Thanks everyone for your requests! We couldn’t have done the show without you. Feel free to ask for more tunes! Setlist: Deliverance – Opeth The Mob Rules – Adrenaline Mob No Son of Mine – Genesis Ace of Wands – Steve Hackett Come Sail Away – Styx The Glass Prison – … Continue reading EPISODE 63: REQUEST SHOW →
We are supposed to experience a big snow storm and school is actually closed right now as I post this (sorry for the delay) Here’s to a great show! Setlist: Eminence Front – The Who Learning To Fly – Pink Floyd Kid Gloves – Rush Heaven Beside You – Alice In Chains 3 Libras – … Continue reading EPISODE 62: PRE SNOW SHOW →
This week we dug deep to find some songs by bands we haven’t played in a while and also songs from bands we have never even played before. The set came out extremely well and we hope you like it! Setlist: The Running Free – Coheed and Cambria When The Water Breaks – Liquid Tension … Continue reading EPISODE 61: DIGGING DEEP →
We had a few recording technical difficulties but we pushed through them to provide all the Proggy Goodness! Setlist: Machine Messiah – Yes Learning To Live – Dream Theater Exit – Velvet Symphony Separate Ways – Journey February Stars – Foo Fighters Do It Again – Steely Dan 5:15 – The Who Cut To The … Continue reading EPISODE 60: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WON’T STOP US →
Today was a memorable show for sure. The police briefly interrupted us because the malfunctioning door falsely set off the alarm. But the Prog pressed on! Enjoy the show! Setlist: Going For The One – Yes Beth / Rest – Bon Iver Counting Time – Flickers New York State of Mind – Billy Joel Secret … Continue reading EPISODE 59: POLICE CAN’T STOP PROG! →
We just got back from the big Ravens Parade downtown so the Prog Rock Block is going to be a little shorter this week. We play a bunch of songs about being champs or the best and then we played some all new Prog from the band Flicker. There is more of that to come! … Continue reading EPISODE 58: RAVENS WIN! →
Spring semester is underway and Chris and I are back in the studio, prepared to make our weekly proggy goodness. We played some songs from the past that we really love and missed hearing. Hope you enjoy Setlist: Curve – John Petrucci Blackest Eyes – Porcupine Tree Won’t Get Fooled Again – The Who Vicarious … Continue reading EPISODE 57: SPRING SEMESTER COMEBACK →
Peter is back and so are Chris and I and we did basically a reprise of last year’s show, random songs and a lot of Ravens banter. We hope you enjoy this show as much as we did. Go Ravens. Donations still appreciated, contact progrockblock@gmail.com for details. Setlist: Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix Crossroads – Cream Journey … Continue reading EPISODE 56: WINTER BREAK ROUND 2 →
Hey Prog Rock Blockers! We are back after a week on inactivity with some Prog and some Christmas Jams that tickle or fancy. We hope you enjoy the show. We have some exciting stuff planned for the coming weeks so make sure to tune in! Setlist: Panama – Van Halen A Passage To Bangkok – … Continue reading EPISODE 55: PROG WITH SOME CHRISTMAS TUNES →
This week we had our friend Steven join us for a theme he suggested for us, songs that have ties to Baltimore, which is where are from and located. Another fun fact, Steven was the one who introduced Chris and I! Setlist: Road To Nowhere – Talking Heads Keep on Knocking – The Cars Bad … Continue reading EPISODE 54: SONGS TIED TO BALTIMORE →
This week has been incredibly busy for Chris and I so we kinda winged the show today riding in the beginning off a few ideas I had. Later we realized we could finally do one of the original theme ideas, drum solos! We played some songs with some epic drum solos. Enjoy them! Setlist: Jambi … Continue reading EPISODE 53: DRUM SOLOS →
Today we played a whole bunch of songs from bands never previously heard on the Prog Rock Block. We also had a new guest, my friend Scott who happened to swing by to hear what were up to. Setlist: Deadwing – Porcupine Tree Piano Man – Billy Joel The Words Unspoken – Andromeda Questions 67 … Continue reading EPISODE 52: SPECIAL GUEST SCOTT →
I think this is the most songs we have ever played in one show ever, so your in for a doozy. Today we finished Tales From Topographic Oceans, thanks Nicholas for that request. Hope you enjoy the set! Setlist: My Last Breath – Evanescence Rearviewmirror – Pearl Jam Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones Wither … Continue reading EPISODE 51: THE LONGEST TRACK LIST… EVER →
We celebrated the 50th episode by playing only the best songs this week. Enjoy the jams and we look forward to the next 50 episodes just as much as the first 50! Setlist: Pinball Wizard – The Who Learning To Live – Dream Theater Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Starship Trooper – Yes Afterglow – Genesis … Continue reading EPISODE 50: HALF CENTENNIAL →
We are finding the real this week with these song selections. Okay, maybe we are just playing some jams. Next week should be cool though with our Greatest Hits show. Well this week was cool too. I am rambling. Setlist: Fear of a Blank Planet – Porcupine Tree The Number Of The Beast – Iron … Continue reading EPISODE 49: FIND THE REAL →
This week was full of setbacks for Chris and I as the semester pushes on and our beloved Ravens lost both Ladarius Webb and Ray Lewis for the season in the same week. Anyways enjoy the show! Setlist: Hemispheres – Rush Halo – Porcupine Tree While My Guitar Gently Weeps – The Beatles The Stranger … Continue reading EPISODE 48: BOUNCE BACK WEEK →
Today we got through some listener requests while playing some other Proggy Goodness. Loads of fun as always. Setlist: The Blind House – Porcupine Tree November Rain – Guns N’ Roses Supper’s Ready – Genesis Solsbury Hill – Peter Gabriel The Enemy Within – Rush The Weapon – Rush Witch Hunt – Rush Freeze – … Continue reading EPISODE 47: REQUESTS AND STUFF →
Man oh man do we love fall. To kick off fall we decided to play some songs that really have nothing to do with fall at all. We also have some requests from Peter and Sam. Setlist: The Rain Song – Led Zeppelin New World Man – Rush Always Never – Porcupine Tree Ashes In … Continue reading EPISODE 46: LOVE FALL EPISODE →
You know, after a while, we might want to play some songs we love that aren’t all that proggy. So this week we did just that. Don’t worry, there is still some Proggy Goodness™. Setlist: Open Your Eyes – Alter Bridge Glorified G – Pearl Jam Fly From The Inside – Shinedown Little Guitars – … Continue reading EPISODE 45: OTHER SONGS WE LIKE →
This week was the week of Rush Hashanah on VH1 so we decided to play some more Rush than normal to honor it (It doesn’t take much for us to want to play more Rush). Enjoy this week’s selections and we encourage you to send us your requests! Setlist: New Millennium – Dream Theater Stinkfist … Continue reading EPISODE 44: POST RUSH-HASHANAH →
There were tears, there were shouts and most importantly, there was absolutely incredible music. Chris and I saw Rush down in Virginia on their second show of the whole tour and we were absolutely blown away with a set full of surprises. We chatted about it at length during the second half of this weeks … Continue reading EPISODE 43: POST RUSH SHOW →
Chris and I are both excited for Rush this weekend and are trying our very best not to look at the setlist so we can be taken by surprise. Next week we will play some songs that we loved from the show! Setlist: Juke Box Hero – Foreigner Circles – Joe Satriani Plush – Stone … Continue reading EPISODE 42: PRE RUSH SHOW →
It is our first week back to school at UMBC and we made our first live Prog Rock Block in months. It was so much fun to do it all again. Setlist: Long Distance Runaround – Yes Cinderella Man – Rush Pushit – Tool Take Your Fingers From My Hair – Dream Theater Hey You … Continue reading EPISODE 41: WELCOME BACK UMBC →
Well this is it for Summer 2012! How you have flown by so fast. We’ve got some great stuff this week from Alec, Chris, and Peter, as well as a request from Richard Daughtry: Thanks for that! We can’t wait to do a totally live show next week as a celebration of the new semester. … Continue reading EPISODE 40: FINAL SHOW OF THE SUMMER →
This week we actually had a little theme in the show along with some songs that we just wanted to play. Thanks Alex for the request, and thank you for listening! We might have one more show like this but the semester nears and Chris and I will be doing this show live again which … Continue reading EPISODE 39: MINI QUEEN THEME →
This week we had requests from Peter and Jeremiah. Thanks guys for the great selections! Feel free to email us your suggestions with an audio recording to progrockblock@gmail.com! Setlist: Acid Rain – Liquid Tension Experiment Achilles Last Stand – Led Zeppelin Crowded Sky – Bad Salad Beneath, Between & Behind – Rush The Journey – Boston … Continue reading EPISODE 38: REQUESTS SHOW →
This week we were lucky enough to have some requests from Peter! This week we are introducing that when you make requests, feel free to make an audio clip of you introducing the song and we will plug it into the show! Setlist: Revelation – Symphony X Alive – Pearl Jam Come Sail Away – … Continue reading EPISODE 37: SPECIAL GUEST PETER! →
The Rolling Stone asked the fans this week what the top 10 best Prog Rock albums of all time would be. We decided to play one song off of every album listed and give our commentary on it. Again Chris and I were separated but we’ll be back before long to give a live effort. … Continue reading EPISODE 36: FAN VOTED TOP 10 PROG ALBUMS →
Today Chris and I set our respective Pandora Playlists on play and jotted down the first 30 minutes worth of songs that played. It made for an epic setlist that we hope you enjoy. Unfortunately we still have no access to the studio so we had to do the show apart but hopefully next week … Continue reading EPISODE 35: PANDORA SETLIST →
The week it is only Alec and he’s seeing Dream Theater tomorrow so he decided to play a bunch of Dream Theater with a few other songs sprinkled in. Enjoy the Proggy Goodness and hopefully Chris and Alec will be back together next week. Setlist Bridges In The Sky – Dream Theater Carnies – Rush … Continue reading EPISODE 34: PRE DREAM THEATER HYPE →
When recording, I accidentally had the input on the wrong device, so our voices weren’t recorded. We decided to just run with it and play only music, and just chat a bit at the end of it all. All songs played this time around were over 12 minutes, so enjoy some epics! Setlist Awaken – … Continue reading EPISODE 32: THE SILENT SHOW →
There is a theme to this show, but it is up to you to figure out what it is! Feel free to contact us and tell us what you think the theme is! Setlist: Something For Nothing – Rush Learning To Fly – Pink Floyd Learn To Fly – Foo Fighters Blue Ocean – Flying … Continue reading EPISODE 31: HIDDEN THEME SHOW →
The special week has arrived! Clockwork Angels is here and we celebrated it by having a special show and giving away a copy. Since the stream was down we are going to do another giveaway. Please post a new logo for us (keep it a square so we can use it for album art) or … Continue reading EPISODE 30: CLOCKWORK ANGELS →
We counted down Clockwork Angels by playing even more Rush songs than usual, hope you don’t mind. Remember to listen LIVE next week for your chance to win Clockwork Angels! Setlist: Territories – Rush Parabol & Parabola – Tool Blind Faith – Dream Theater Sheep – Pink Floyd The Trees (Vault Edition) – Rush Mandelbrot … Continue reading EPISODE 29: WEEK BEFORE CLOCKWORK ANGELS! →
An interview was recently conducted where Geddy Lee listed out in no particular order the albums he loved and that were most influential on him. We played a sampling from these albums. Hope you enjoy it! Setlist: Yours Is No Disgrace – Yes Paranoid Android – Radiohead The Return of the Giant Hogweed – Genesis … Continue reading EPISODE 33: GEDDY LEE’S FAVORITE ALBUMS →
Today we sat together and came up with the setlist about 30 minutes before the show. It was also the first show that we livestreamed on UStream.tv! You can find the episode by searching for us. We played some new bands today so I think you’re going to love it. Setlist: The Real Me – … Continue reading EPISODE 28: SUMMER TIME →
Today we played some songs that were epics broken into two parts as well as some listener requests and personal favorites. It was our first show of the summer so I hope you enjoy it! Later in the week we will post some video clips of behind the scenes footage of the making of this … Continue reading EPISODE 27: SONGS BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS →
But don’t worry! We will keep it up all during the summer because we have so much fun with it. Today we have Chris’ friend Melvin in to help us with the spontaneous setlist. We started a bit early so it will be especially long! Setlist: I’ve Seen All Good People/Your Move – Yes The … Continue reading EPISODE 26: FINAL SHOW OF SPRING 2012 →
To wrap up our final week of classes, we played some great Progressive Rock tunes. During the show we announced that The Prog Rock Block is progressing to add more news about the bands we love to our Facebook and Twitter pages. We also announced a new way to reach us, a show specific email … Continue reading EPISODE 25: FINAL WEEK OF CLASSES →
This week we took our friend Manuel’s suggestion and played all the original songs from Dream Theater’s The Big Medley off of A Change Of Seasons. We also played A Nightmare to Remember since we wanted to hear it as well as The Root of All Evil to continue the AA Suite. Of course we … Continue reading EPISODE 24: DREAM THEATER INSPIRED SHOW →
Today we just played listener requests from a few people we know and some new fans of The Prog Rock Block. We also played my friend Vin’s latest song “Follow” You can like his page on Facebook here. Setlist: The Analog Kid – Rush Skin Deep – Crack The Sky Follow – The Vinny’s White Room … Continue reading EPISODE 23: REQUESTS & STUFF →
Need I say more? We played many of Peter’s requests and of course showcased Headlong Flight, Rush’s latest hit. We also began our presentation of The Twelve Steps Suite by Dream Theater. Setlist: Malignant Narcissism – Rush The Glass Prison – Dream Theater Blue Collar Man – Styx Machine Messiah – Yes Come Undone – … Continue reading EPISODE 22: PETER’S REQUESTS & HEADLONG FLIGHT →
Today we basically played songs we have wanted to get around to playing. Basically we had no theme again, but don’t tell on us haha. We also got to play the teaser to Headlong Flight a few times and catch Chris and Davin’s candid reactions. Remember to like the Facebook page and follow us on … Continue reading EPISODE 21: SONGS WE MEANT TO GET AROUND TO →
We just played a bunch of things today, from songs we are just now hearing to old favorites. We also announced today the two winners of our first give away, Peter and Don. They will receive a signed photograph and Rush bobblehead pins. Congrats! We will be giving away a copy of Clockwork Angels when … Continue reading EPISODE 20: POTPOURRI →
Chris and I had great spring breaks loaded with great music we wanted to share with you! We also had the opportunity to play some songs requested by fans of the show. Pete, Robin, Jordan, and Peter thanks for listening in! If you are reading this right now you should totally send us a message … Continue reading EPISODE 19: SPRING BREAK RETURN →
This week was incredibly special. Dr. Tim Oates, a Computer Science professor at UMBC joined Chris and I in the studio as we played some of his favorite songs. It was truly a treat. This is an episode you simply can not miss! Setlist: She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult How Soon Is Now – … Continue reading EPISODE 18: DR. OATES SPECIAL →
This week we decided to walk into the studio with a completely empty set and figure out one song at a time what to play. It was a rather fun approach to the show! I think we will do it again sometime. Setlist: This Is The Life – Dream Theater Heresy – Rush Dance of … Continue reading EPISODE 17: SPONTANEITY →
Since the day before the show was February 29th, the leap day, I decided to play songs from Leap Years! It was a really great show full of absolute classics Setlist: The Spirit of Radio – Rush Magnum Opus – Kansas Ripples – Genesis Close to the Edge – Yes Distant Early Warning – Rush … Continue reading EPISODE 16: LEAP YEAR SONGS →
Today was all about the cover songs. Sometimes cover songs give a forgotten song new limelight and other times they pay tribute to a band’s favorite band. We played quite a few of those today. Setlist: Twist And Shout – The Beatles All Along The Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix Young Man Blues – The Who … Continue reading EPISODE 15: COVER SONGS →
Since Valentine’s Day was this week, we decided to play some love songs. Hope you enjoy the sappy lyrics haha. Setlist: I Wanna Know What Love Is – Foreigner Faithfully – Journey Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin Fire at Midnight – Jethro Tull Lady ’95 – Styx Turn of the Century – Yes Just … Continue reading EPISODE 14: LOVE SONGS →
Today we decided to do an all acoustic set. I was really pleased to feature some of my good friend Vin’s songs, including the collaboration we did. We tried to call him but unfortunately there were technical difficulties. Setlist: Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd Cadance & Cascade – King Crimson Time Stand Still … Continue reading EPISODE 13: THE UNPLUGGED SET →
After celebrating 2/1/12 the day before, we decided to play 2112 and some of our other favorite epics. Setlist: 2112 – Rush The Gates of Delirium – Yes A Change of Seasons – Dream Theater
We are back for the Spring Semester! This week Chris and I played songs that have to do with events in one of the bandmate’s life. We had a lot of fun as always and appreciate you tuning in! Setlist: Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) – Styx Ghost Rider – Rush Death Whispered A … Continue reading EPISODE 11: SONGS ABOUT EVENTS IN A BAND MATE’S LIFE →
This episode was such a treat. Not only was my best friend Peter cohosting, but Chris and Courtney were there too. It was a lot of fun to do and we made sure to have no theme. We just decided to play whatever came to mind and to have fun with it since it’s Winter … Continue reading EPISODE 10: WINTER BREAK SPECIAL →
Today was one of the weirdest shows ever and the last of the semester. I hope to do some shows over break if circumstances let it happen. Setlist: Fire On High – Electric Light Orchestra Natural Science – Rush Revolution 9 – The Beatles Intension – Tool Empty Spaces – Pink Floyd Chain Lightening – … Continue reading EPISODE 9: BACKMASKING SONGS →
Today were all songs with references to historical events in history. I was privileged to have in studio my friend Chris Raborg to cohost the show with me. Setlist: The Trooper – Iron Maiden Prophets of War – Dream Theater Manhattan Project – Rush Driving The Last Spike – Genesis Sacrified Sons – Dream Theater … Continue reading EPISODE 8: HISTORICAL SONGS →
Today was a show of songs from debut albums. Thank you for listening! Setlist: Foreplay/Long Time – Boston Belexes – Kansas Finding My Way – Rush 21st Century Schizoid Man – King Crimson Serenade to a Cuckoo – Jethro Tull Survival – Yes Silent Sun – Genesis This Long Silence – Porcupine Tree The Killing … Continue reading EPISODE 7: SONGS OFF DEBUT ALBUMS →
This week is all about some of the highest vocal parts of Progressive Rock. There will be no show next week since it is Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holiday! Setlist Brave New World – Iron Maiden Learning to Live – Dream Theater Heart of the Sunrise – Yes Cygnus X-1 – Rush Hemispheres – Rush
This week the only voice you’ll hear is me! Thanks again for all the support and I hope you enjoy the instrumentals! Setlist: La Villa Strangiato – Rush Quadrophenia – The Who The Brazillian – Genesis Peaches En Regalia – Frank Zappa The Fish – Yes Wedding Nails – Porcupine Tree Bourée – Jethro Tull … Continue reading EPISODE 5: INSTRUMENTALS WEEK →
Today I took request from listeners and played them! It was a lot of fun and the show is full of songs you probably wouldn’t expect. Setlist: Subdivisions – Rush Burn – Deep Purple The Dissentience – Protest The Hero Songs From The Wood – Jethro Tull Afterglow – Genesis Fight the Good Fight – … Continue reading EPISODE 4: THE REQUESTS SHOW →
This is the third show and the Yes song is dedicated to Jon Anderson who celebrated his birthday on October 25th. The last four songs are a part of the Halloween special. They are all “scary” songs haha. Setlist: Siberian Khatru – Yes Metropolis Pt. 2 – Dream Theater Rime of the Ancient Mariner – … Continue reading EPISODE 3: SPOOKY PROG SONGS →
It’s hard to follow up such a well received first episode, but I hope this works! This week I played songs that brought me back to a time and place. Hope you enjoy. Setlist: Breaking All Illusions – Dream Theater Fly From Here Suite – Yes Caravan – Rush BU2B – Rush Blackest Eyes – … Continue reading EPISODE 2: SONGS THAT TAKE ME TO A TIME AND PLACE →
This was my first show and we played some GREAT songs. It was a shout out show so you will have to listen to find out who each song was for. Set list: 2112 – Rush Roundabout – Yes Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea – Genesis Losing It – Rush Octavarium – … Continue reading EPISODE 1: SHOUT OUT SHOW →