Chatting with progressive rock legend Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson discusses the Progressive Nation at Sea cruise; his new album with French violinist maestro Jean-Luc Ponty; his upcoming collaboration with Swedish guitarist, vocalist and composer Roine Stolt; the ongoing work on the sequel to his first solo album “Olias of Sunhillow”; his future involvement in a project with ex-Yes partners Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin; how he considers himself musically the same guy who started singing in the early 70s; and how his spirituality has impacted his songwriting and compositional style. […]

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Young guitarist is turning heads

By Raven, Rock At Night Columnist Lexii Lynn Frazier:  Model/Representative at Rock The F Out and works at Endorsed Artist at PRS Guitars; Hometown:  Southern California; Record Label: Independent Welcome to The Ravens Nest today […]

Chatting with UK hard rock musician James Toseland

Toseland discusses the band’s current tour through Europe and the UK, including their support for Black Stone Cherry; how the band had 3 ½ days to prepare for the tour after Theory of a Deadman’s cancellation; the making of the second album Cradle to Rage with a new line-up and a German label; his love of playing piano, even through his competitive motorcycling years; how he focused on songwriting and music after a serious motorcycle accident; how he met his wife singer/songwriter Katie Melua, who shares his love of rock music, like Queen; working with his brother-in-law guitarist Zurab Melua; and the fan and media’s acceptance of a sportsman entering the music world. […]