Presto Ballet
| Presto Ballet | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Aberdeen, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | Since 2005 |
| Labels | Body of Work Recordings |
| Associated acts | Metal Church, Shrapnel, Hall Aflame, Vanderhoof, Heir Apparent, Powertrain, Trans-Siberian Orchestra |
| Members |
Chuck Campbell Kurdt Vanderhoof Bobby Ferkovich Kerry Shacklett |
| Past members |
Jeff Wade Brian Cokeley Brian Lake Scott Albright Bill Raymond Izzy Rehaume Ryan McPherson |
Presto Ballet is a progressive rock band founded by Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof.[1] Their sound is highly reminiscent of 70's prog rock, as the band was founded chiefly as a tribute to classic progressive bands such as Yes and Kansas.
Debut album
Presto Ballet's debut album Peace Among the Ruins was released in 2005 to general praise and considerable press. Critics consistently commented on the album's warm and organic sound, a feeling created through the use of analogue recorders and vintage instruments, played with great skill and precision. The band used no drum machines, digital recorders or sequencers in the studio.
The band's second album, The Lost Art of Time Travel, was released in June 2008. Featuring a revamped lineup, and was released worldwide through ProgRock Records.
New album and current events
Presto Ballet's third album, Invisible Places, was released on February 4, 2011 through SAOL / H'Art / Zebralution. On this release, founder Kurdt Vanderhoof was joined by fellow Metal Church alum Ronny Munroe on vocals, keyboardist Kerry Shacklett, and bassist Bobby Ferkovich (Powertrain, ex-Heir Apparent). Drums on the new album were handled by session man Henry Ellwood.
At the end of November 2011, Presto Ballet announced on Facebook that they had found a new drummer, Larry Crowe, and also announced that they were entering the studio. Unfortunately, due to obligations to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra touring schedule, Ronny Munroe had to leave the band in early January 2012. However, in late March 2012, Presto Ballet announced on their blog that they had a new vocalist, Chuck Campbell, and enjoyed the work he had brought to the band.[2]
Current members
- Kurdt Vanderhoof - Guitar, mellotron, chamberlin, synthesizer, Hammond organ, bass pedals, electric piano
- Bobby Ferkovich - Bass, backing vocals
- Kerry Shacklett - Piano, keyboards, Hammond organ, backing vocals
- Chris G - Drums, percussion
- Chuck Campbell - Vocals
Former members
- Ronny Munroe - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Jeff Wade - Drums, percussion
- Brian Cokeley - Piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer, electric piano, lead and backing vocals
- Brian Lake - Bass
- Scott Albright - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Ryan McPherson - Piano, keyboards, Hammond organ.
- Izzy Rehaume - Bass
- Bill Raymond - Drums
- Larry Crowe - Drums
Discography
- 2005: Peace among the ruins
- 2008: The Lost Art of Time Travel
- 2011: Invisible places
- 2011: Love what you've done to the place
- 2012: Relic of the modern world
References
- ↑ "Metal Church guitarist launches prog-rock project". Blabbermouth.net. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ↑ "New singer, new album. Yes, ALBUM.". prestoballet.com. 29 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
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