Tracy's Prog World

Kev Rowland writes the prog new Testament, "The Progressive Rock Underground".  Chas Sniding  wrote the Old testament, "The Strawberry Bricks guide to Progressive Rock."   There is just eight years missing!  

How it all began . . . FISH is tall and imposing!  John Wetton is remembered, Emerson Lake and Palmar, are a waste of electricity., and Who in the Prog World made Kev Rowland cry?

An 'Unexpected Guest' causes embarrassment.  Clive Nolan is unprepared and Damian Wilson is very excited. Lemmy (from MotorHead) was devastated, as the 'Golden Lyon' becomes the 'Golden Arches,' and Geoff Mann is remembered.

Join me with a light hearted chit chat with Kev Rowland - the walking, talking Prog Encyclopaedia, and so much more!

The last of three chinwags- On The horrific Quasar gig in Cornwall UK. Kieth Turner's Genius. Maryen tries to work out why "FISH" put a Raw Chicken in aplastic bag and hung it over her microphone, LIVE  at the Tonypandy in Wales UK.   Us pre post menopause Prog chicks talk about where we're at now independently and the possibilities that brings with in the music industry. Thank you so much for listening to Tracy's Prog world. If you enjoy these chats shows and would like to make any helpful suggestions for people you would like me to interview  please Boyz and Girls contacted me on.   [email protected]

The conversation continues:  Maryen speaks on being independent and  self sufficient as singer / songwriter on the Isle of Guernsey UK.  Listen how Maryen had a hand in helping me get my first adult guitar (baby Taylor) for my own song writing in Australia.  The ol' London UK stomping ground, In memoriam to some of the great artists we have recently lost, known or worked with.  How Elvis is alive and well, with his latest album, " 12, " all in an atmosphere of light hearted banter and fun. Maryen also discusses her own new up and coming release.  Us prog chicks are alive and kicking.  Maryen was compared to Kate Bush in her early days in London.  Maryen's music has grown in to her own very unique sound. Many Flavours including Folk Rock.     Website- maryencairns.com/music          email- [email protected]

Maryen first came to the attention of Prog audiences when producer Chris Kimsey asked her to sing backing vocals on FISH’s Internal Exile album back in 1991. She went on to sing backing vocals for the songs “Tongues” and “Something In The Air” at FISH’s Hammersmith Odeon show in 1991 and her band supported FISH in 1992 at Hammersmith Odeon (along with Trapeze & Ethan Johns).

Producer Chris Kimsey produced her 1st single Too Young To Die back in 1992, and they reunited in 2016 to record her Femina Australis album in 2016, then again for Come To Me in 2019. 

2020 has already proved to be an extraordinary year… for Maryen, currently in Guernsey (where the borders are still closed), the music technology she has been involved in for so long is proving its use. Collaborating remotely with a musical team in London the first song Hope will be released mid-September.  This is jam-packed with great info and storytelling. 

A massive thank-you to Brian Rose at Londonreal.tv independent broadcasting station.  Brian, I started listening to you when the world went in to massive change and lockdown, as regular cooperate television is heavily censored. The diverse amount of incredible people that you interview its staggering.  Your belief no matter what, when it comes to people speaking their truth.  Even if you don't agree, it is paramount to not censor, It is up to us to further investigate for ourselves and make up our on minds, without being spoon feed by the matrix.  I joined the London Real Army (the resistance) Then i joined the London Real Army and became part of the resistance.  What an extended bridge of consciousness we have all felt in learning end empowering ourselves to share and make connections in this new and changing world.  You are a personable host and loving, task master.Lots of Love, Tracy Hitchings. xxx

If you want to hear about the first 2 months of interviews, this is it.  Tracy describes the content of all the preceding episodes in her own unique style as she highlights her guests comments, as a treser of what to expect. A great way to catch up on what's past is still present.  Check her out and enjoy.

Rock music with Jeff from Boston Massachusetts and his involvement in radio and an invention he had patented for it.  Jeff paid a price and admits to focusing so much on work in the various media companies including Comcast and the Harvard Business review in digital and content marketing.  Come with me and join the wonderful world of Jeff Levy and the memoirs of his beloved Dog Brandy, who's high intelligence ran the family home for 17 years with every member hopelessly devoted to him.   

The University lecturer from a traveling army family navigates her life, flunks "O" level exams, becomes a lecturer,  reminisces Covent school and the lovely nuns.  Women breaking the mould from the swinging sixties. Power and cover ups. Technology independence, the Pros and Trolls.  Tracy coached on shouting / singing.  Face off curry is just too hot to handle.  Wind farms and Faith Pilgrimage in Wales.  Don't miss this fascinating look into the origins of Tracy's teenage singing career.

Richard Lewis, Shivallah Dharma, a talented multi instrumentalist rock musician, at the age of nineteen years, died in a car crash, but miraculously survived.   Shivallah Dharma, now a mystic teacher, talks today of undying love for life, and love of music from DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN and more.  Shivallah found a new awakening through conscious music, a rebirth of life and a quest to help others achieve a deeper level healing through music and sound.  A very progressive man, Shivallah explains the paradox between life and death . This is a very uplifting story.

Matt Goodluck had enjoyed, but freed himself of the Golden handcuffs that tied him to the Department of Immigration.  He set up a home studio and started out his dream job, as successful voice over artist.  "Echoes of Pink Floyd" at one time were auditioning in Adelaide, and Matt landed the dream job as Lead Vocalist for Australia's top Pink Floyd tribute band, and they began touring nationally. 

In his younger years, Matt went to England and found himself prog-squatting in the Nolan/Pendragon household.  He was toured with bands and worked as the 'Merchandise Man' before working with "Verglas Music" and eventually moving to Germany to join "Inside Out Music."

Matt's just a hell of a nice guy !

Check the "Echoes of Pink Floyd" Site:    https://www.echoesofpinkfloyd.com.au/