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The idea is to provide a freely accessible source of contact details for musicians in the South of England who either play or would like to play the best rock music on the planet. (Earth, in case you're wondering). I'm hoping that this will encourage more interaction between seemingly isolated prog rock enthusiasts who may find they are not as isolated as they think.

This is the first step. Yes, I know it sounds like a pain, or that it's going to cost money, but that's really not the case. This is a labour of love.
In my opinion, anything that makes it easier for progressive rock musicians to get together and play is a good thing. Every part of this web site is freely available to all. Registration is simply the process of sending me your contact details for inclusion in the Contact Lists.

Obviously, the usefulness of this site is directly proportional to the number of musicians who register, so please register even if you don't see any other musicians in your area (which is possible, we're spread a bit thin). At the very least, you'll be visible to others, which means someone could contact you at any time.

This site has already contributed to the birth of a new progressive rock band, so it does work!

By the way, the registration form is also the mechanism for updating or removing list entries.

If anyone wants to take up the ProgMAP cause in other countries, feel free. Just let me know and I'll add a link to your site.

If you wish to have a link to your prog rock site placed here just send me an email with the URL. (There has to be a UK connection though.)

Bathtub of Adventures : UK based prog rock reviews and interviews, etc.
Cyclops / GFT : Prog rock record label and CD mail order.
Exotic Rock Underground : Organised independent band collective arranging gigs for the bands on its roster.
F2 records : Prog rock record company, home of Cyan and The Fyreworks, amongst others.
Hi-Note : Prog rock/psyche/folk reissues and new releases record company.
New Horizons : Spiffy UK based prog rock news and reviews site. Happily back in action.
Stormbringer : A heavy metal, rock, progressive rock/metal webzine featuring News, Reviews, Interviews, Tour News, Photos, Mp3's etc. Thanks to Derek for correcting so many of my duff links. :0)
The Classic Rock Society : Chaps up north keeping the flame burning.
The Nostalgia Factor : A static fan site of modest dimensions (do correct me if it gets expanded).
Whitchurch Festival : Yearly summer festival. Two days of prog rock followed by an evening of R&B. Great fun!

Arena : The big boys of the UK prog scene.
Bamyasi : Band from North Wales with CDs available. Influences range from Can to Radiohead.
Big Big Train : A 5 piece from Dorset with 3 CDs out so far.
Stephen Caudel : Guitarist in Scotland who does stuff with orchestras. Soundbites available.
Chalice : New prog/world music band from Essex, currently promoting their first CD.
Didge Digital's Black Moon : New ELP tribute band based in Huddersfield.
Galahad : Saw them play at Whitchurch. Neo prog stalwarts.
Glacier : Long-lived but intermittent northern band offering a retrospective recording.
Grey Lady Down : Popular neo-prog outfit, now disbanded after 5 CDs.
Haze/World Turtle : Those ever cheerful McMahon brothers.
Mark Horgan : Ex Dionysus frontman now working as a solo artist.
IQ : The other big boys.
Jadis : Another in the neo prog mold. Pretty good live.
Janison Edge : Shadowland/Credo/Landmarq/Medicine Man spinoff.
Karda Estra : Beautiful progressive and cinematic music with strongly featured chamber instruments.
Nick Magnus : Ex Enid, Autumn, Steve Hackett and solo keyboardist extraordinaire. Nice chap, too.
Guy Manning : Ex PO90 member doing his own thing.
Merchants Vice : Excellent new neo prog. Debut CD available and well worth a listen.
Phil Mercy : Absolutely blistering guitarist and all round fine fellow. (I'm recovering from the blisters, thanks.)
Parallel or 90 Degrees : Floydy, VDGGish prog rock from Yorkshire.
Qadesh : The samples on their site are extremely varied, all very prog, but without being derivative. Very different from anyone else around in the UK at the moment. Unfortunately they seem to have disappeared without trace.
Regenesis : Inspiring Genesis tribute band, well worth seeing.
Jeremy Richards : Prog solo artist from south Wales.
Sphere³ : Funky fusion food based prog.
Strangiato : Rush tribute band from up north.
Steve Roberts: Rather capable prog session drummer who plays with Noddy's Puncture, an ELP tribute band, amongst others.
S.w.a.m.p. : Interesting sounding band based in Cambridgeshire.
Symbiotick : Prog Metal band hailing from the Belfast area of N. Ireland who may just be looking for a keyboard player.
Tale Music Group : These guys specialise in rock operas.
Tantalus : Max Hunt's 7, no 5, no 6, no wait... n piece band. Prog that ranges from smooth 'n gentle to hard 'n raunchy.
Touchstone : A mixture of old & new styles varying from minimalist acoustic to an epic 'stadium rock' sound.
The Enid : Love 'em or hate 'em, you've just got to love 'em.
The Morrigan : Folky, but with prog leanings. Think Gryphon meets Steeleye Span and Horslips and mutate it a bit.
The Tobes of Hades : Rush Tribute band from Scotland concentrating on the 70's and 80's material.
Thieves' Kitchen : A band with something a little different to offer. Third CD 'Shibboleth' now available.
John Young : Busy keyboard player involved in a few prog-ish things. (Greenslade, Fish, Qango).

www.mrkyps.net : Club in Poole, Dorset. Lots of tribute bands, but some original prog bands as well.
Bookings through Paul Hills on 01202 416546 or 07919 181891