Joe Bailey on ‘Ghosts,’ Pandemic Creativity and Dark Monarchy: Something Else! Interview
Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss the U.K.-based prog-rocker’s new solo project, his creative process and plans for another Dark Monarchy album.
Articles by: Preston Frazier
Chicago, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s update of the Duke Ellington classic “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” is fun and lively, but could have been so much more.
Yes, “Some Are Born” from ‘Tormato’ (bonus track, 1978): YESterdays
One of the joys of the YESterdays series has been discovering – or rediscovering – Yes gems. This ‘Tormato’-era leftover provides another one of those moments.
Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer, Joe Bailey + Others: Five for the Road
Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer and Joe Bailey are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.
Yes, “Vevey” from ‘Going For the One’ (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays
This ‘Going For the One’-era bonus item would have made an interesting interlude. At just over four minutes, however, it seems too long as a Yes song.
Joe Bailey, “Waiting” from ‘Ghosts’ (2021): One Track Mind
U.K.-based prog-rocker Joe Bailey is following his hard-hitting Mark Anthony K collaboration with a new album titled ‘Ghosts.’
Henry Bateman, “Seinfeld Street” from ‘A Ghost Inside’ (2021): One Track Mind
The leadoff single from Henry Bateman’s upcoming album ‘A Ghost Inside’ combines COVID-19 produced angst with a catchy melody and inspired musicianship.
Yes, “Montreux’s Theme” from ‘Going For the One’ (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays
Yes’ unfinished ‘Going For the One’-era instrumental “Montreux’s Theme” is two and a half minutes of suspended joy.
The Third Arrangement, “Rosie” (2021): One Track Mind
Due this week, “Rosie” picks up where the Third Arrangement left off with their debut EP ‘Scarecrow.’ That’s a good thing.
