A new studio release from Proto-Kaw, "Forth" coming in the Spring of 2011
Three years in the making, "Forth" is the most intriguing Proto-Kaw album to date. New material from composer Kerry Livgren takes the unique Proto-Kaw sound to fresh,
new heights that will excite current fans while expanding their broad appeal
even further to entirely new audiences.Proto-Kaw's "Forth" again boasts the talents of four original members of an early 1970's version of the band Kansas. As with their previous releases, "Forth" contains all original material from Kerry Livgren, the driving influence of the famous version of Kansas. Credited for such timeless classic hits as "Dust In The Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son", Livgren continues to inspire beyond his music. Musically, "Forth" is undoubtedly Proto-Kaw's strongest and most diverse work. This 12 song tour-de-force highlight's Livgren's incredibly broad approach to composition.
A myriad of ingredients beautifully mesh the styling's of rock, prog, jazz and beyond.
The ultimate triumph of the new release is the fact that the music cannot be
easily relegated to any one particular genre.
new heights that will excite current fans while expanding their broad appeal
even further to entirely new audiences.Proto-Kaw's "Forth" again boasts the talents of four original members of an early 1970's version of the band Kansas. As with their previous releases, "Forth" contains all original material from Kerry Livgren, the driving influence of the famous version of Kansas. Credited for such timeless classic hits as "Dust In The Wind" and "Carry On Wayward Son", Livgren continues to inspire beyond his music. Musically, "Forth" is undoubtedly Proto-Kaw's strongest and most diverse work. This 12 song tour-de-force highlight's Livgren's incredibly broad approach to composition.
A myriad of ingredients beautifully mesh the styling's of rock, prog, jazz and beyond.
The ultimate triumph of the new release is the fact that the music cannot be
easily relegated to any one particular genre.
Previous releases include the 1972 recordings "Proto-Kaw: Early Recordings from Kansas" which was positively reviewed in 2002 by Rolling Stone Magazine. It was followed by all new studio material after the band reunited in 2004 for the release of
"Before Became After" and 2006's "The Wait of Glory".
"Before Became After" and 2006's "The Wait of Glory".
Proto-Kaw members:
Kerry Livgren - Guitar and Keyboards
Dan Wright - Keyboards
Lynn Meredith - Lead and background vocals
John Bolton - Tenor Saxophone and Flute
Mike Patrum - Drumkit
Craig Kew - Bass instruments and background vocals
Jake Livgren - 2nd lead and background vocals, acoustic guitar and percussion
Kerry Livgren - Guitar and Keyboards
Dan Wright - Keyboards
Lynn Meredith - Lead and background vocals
John Bolton - Tenor Saxophone and Flute
Mike Patrum - Drumkit
Craig Kew - Bass instruments and background vocals
Jake Livgren - 2nd lead and background vocals, acoustic guitar and percussion
"Forth" will be released on the Numavox label and
available at their website, www.numavox.com
as well as Amazon and iTunes.
as well as Amazon and iTunes.
For additional information on Proto-Kaw, visit
www.proto-kaw.net and search "Proto-Kaw" on Facebook.
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