The Prog Report

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Top 5 Prog Instrumentals with John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess Jan 22, 2019

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Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess join Roie Avin to discuss the Top 5 Prog Instrumental songs of all time. The two icons also discuss the new Dream theater album Distance Over Time and the upcoming world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Scenes From A Memory.

Neal Morse and Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band) - The Great Adventure Interview Jan 15, 2019

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Neal Morse and Eric Gillette of the Neal Morse Band join Roie Avin on the podcast to talk about the band's new album, The Great Adventure, the upcoming tour, streaming, and more.

New Prog Podcast - Jan 2019 Jan 11, 2019

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Host and Prog Report editor Roie Avin looks at some of the new albums and songs coming out in the first few months of 2019.

Top 5 Yes Songs with Mike Portnoy Dec 27, 2018

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In anticipation of the upcoming Cruise to the Edge, Feb 4-9. 2019, and in celebration of Yes' 50th Anniversary, here is a Top 5 on the greatest Yes songs with Prog Report editor Roie Avin, contributor Geoff Bailie, and legendary drummer Mike Portnoy. Find out his favorite Yes songs.

Steven Wilson Interview 2018 Dec 17, 2018

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Steven Wilson joins Prog Report editor Roie Avin for a quick chat before the first of 2 shows in Ft. Lauderdale, FL as they discuss the tour, his career and what's next.

Best Prog Albums of 2018 Dec 05, 2018

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Prog Report editor Roie Avin and fellow prog reporters Geoff Bailie, Prog Nick, Victor Giol, and Kyle Fagala discuss some of the best albums on 2018.

Prog Report Top 5 Queen Songs with Jeff Scott Soto and Lonn Friend Nov 12, 2018

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Queen flirted with prog rock, especially on their earlier albums, and even on their masterpiece A Night at the Opera, so the timing seems perfect to tackle the Top 5 Queen songs. Joining Prog Report editor Roie Avin for the discussion are two guests who have had their share of ties with the band themselves, legendary writer/editor Lonn Friend (Rip Magazine, Rolling Stone and MTV) and powerhouse vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, Soto, Journey). Of course, we dive into some really deep cuts. Enjoy this discussion and relive the greatness of these Queen classics.

Prog Report Top 5 The Flower Kings Songs with Roine Stolt Nov 06, 2018

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The Flower Kings founding member and main songwriter, Roine Stolt, also of Transatlantic and The Sea Within, joins Roie Avin and Geoff Bailie to discuss the Top 5 songs from Stolt's band The Flower Kings. We also talk about his upcoming album Manifesto of an Alchemist.

My Prog Five with Simon Godfrey (Shineback) Oct 24, 2018

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Simon Godfrey of the group Shineback joins us to share his choices for My Prog Five, with a wide-range of picks including the Beach Boys, Queen, Echolyn, and more.

Prog Report Top 5 Riverside Songs with Mikael Stanne Oct 16, 2018

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Mikael Stanne from death metal group Dark Tranquillity and Prog Report contributor Jordan Blum join Roie Avin to discuss the best Riverside songs.