Not just second IMHO. MP is about the 10th 'job' for some people I could mention. 38d.gs/r02s

The week ahead. I hope to see you on Sunday for Also Eden and Teiger geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED FOLLOWING FIRE AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton this morning following a fire. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital ... (1/6)

I've started a list of prog bands and musos here. I am sure there are many more go.bsky.app/5EWMGoj

"Climb every woman" - Whitney Houston What are your misheard lyrics?

After a few days of Facebook messing me about it has now locked me out completely and I'm having problems either getting back in or opening a new account

The week ahead - We are still in quiet January

I have lotss of news. Look out for Monday the 2nd of February!!

If you are in the Facebook listing group read on... Facebook is preventing me posting in the group because some idiot programme or algorithm says that I posted as recent as 24hrs ago therefore I'm spamming myself. Please use the web page to track updates until they condescend to allow new posts.

See you later for Progressive folk from Kindred Spirit Band and Jazzy prog from Living In Shadows featuring award winning vocalist Zoe Gilby geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

Living in Shadows

1 Gentle Giant 2 Kate Rusby 3 Andy Shepherd 4 Black Sabbath 5 Moscow Symphony Orchestra playing Mussorgsky and others (It might have been a different Russian orchestra) I was trying to list one from each genre but there are many more genres never mind concerts

Only covers bands in the next week apart from tomorrow so I hope to see you there or some jazzy and some folky prog!

I'm looking forward to Christmas at The 1865 this year. Are you? www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4SD...

Simon always takes great photographs and his reviews are always a joy to read www.facebook.com/groups/15716...

As ever, @bandcamp.com continues to lead the field of online music in helping musicians. blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/k...

email subscribers should have received a new message in the last few minutes. I had to remove some names as they have been bouncing back 'undeliverable'. If you've not received today's or if you want to join the list please message me.

27/09/26 sees the return of the popular @theemeralddawn.bsky.social to The 1865. This time with special guests @candacraigband.bsky.social #SolentAreaProg geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

I've started a list of prog bands and musos here. I am sure there are many more go.bsky.app/5EWMGoj

I had forgotten about this until it came up as a Facebook memory. Now can be listened to as a tribute to the late great Mr Wetton, a great supporter of other musicians and often seen in the audience. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Jo...

19/12/27 booked for a Christmas gig. I wonder who that could be? 🤔 Please buy your ticket for 18th Jan to see Kindred Spirit Band and Living In Shadows ASAP. Support the bands and the venue during the 'lean' months

19/07/26 The Far Meadow / Mário Lopes - The 1865, Southampton #SolentAreaProg Details here > geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

I might have some news for my local followers soon 😉

I've been on here since I released my album last year. Have deleted any X nonsense!

Just talking to @solentareaprog.bsky.social about starter packs, I;ve added a few more to this Prog Rock pack for anyone who is interested

Off the top of my head - just a few of the proggy people that use Blue sky are The Emerald Dawn theemeralddawn.bsky.social Haze chrishazemcmahon.bsky.social Cephid ( Moray Macdonald - Keyboards) @cephid.world Steve Hackett stevehacketthq.bsky.social

Does Blue Sky allow us to make a 'starter pack' without being a master of programming? It would be interesting if someone made one for prog bands and musicians here. I've looked and can't see how it can be done

Not a lot else happening in the next fortnight so get your tickets for 18th now!!!

The support for this date will be TT Transmission who have their original line-up from all the way back in 1977

All very nice buying repackaged oldies with extra tracks but I would rather see people buying albums from bands that can still be arsed or capable to play in their town

As Alan says - He will be at The 1865 in Southampton on 1st September with his band The Sisters of Expediency

Added a load more albums to the online sale. Head to the sale section. hundredrecords.co.uk

Already announced are Lee Abraham Band - Playing their only UK gig in 2026 Kepler Ten - Original line-up Tiger Moth Tales (solo) - Peter Jones of Camel

Colin Masson is now confirmed for #SolentAreaProg10thAnniversary weekend on 1st & 2nd August. Colin was the guitarist with Progressive Folk-Rock band The Morrigan. He now is a video artist and animator. Live he performs his solo guitar in front of the video screen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlD_...

Whassat under Steeleye Span and Yes?

Got your copy of Prog magazine yet? No particular reason 😉

20/12/26 Haze/Tiger Moth Tales (full band) - The 1865, Southampton #SolentAreaProg geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

Happy Solstice on this Rush day (21/12). Come and celebrate fire in harmony at The 1865 tonight with Haze @chrishazemcmahon.bsky.social & Liaison geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

*** TOMORROW **** On Rush day (21/12) Haze's annual Christmas show, this time together with 80's cult prog band Liaison. These bands cover all the bases from the folky prog to the heavy. Treat yourselves to this bargain priced double-header. geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

They'll also be at The 1865 later 😉 One of Guy Benfield's favourites "Like Hawkwind with tunes" he agreed.

Merch by Paul's Digital Art Southend reduced or the next 12hours. Large logo www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4797... or small logo www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4798...

The week ahead including the last Solent Area Prog event of 2025 with Haze bsky.app/profile/chri... and Liaison. I hope to see you there

10/05/26 ZIO plus Support - The 1865, Southampton #SolentAreaProg geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

23/08/26 Solstice plus support - The 1865, Southampton #SolentAreaProg geoffreytucker42.wixsite.com/solentareapr...

Will you be going to any of these?