Prog-Watch 214
In the first part of this episode the guys look at Oblivion Sun, a group which arose from the ashes of the legendary Happy The Man. (Happy The Man was, of course, at more than one point in their career being considered as a backing band by none other than Peter Gabriel, so how’s that for a recommendation?!?!) With two original Happy The Man alums, Oblivion Sun naturally plays a jazzy, interesting, eclectic brand of Prog like their predecessor. In part two of this great episode, the guys embark on coverage of one of the greatest Prog acts to come out in the last 20 or 30 years—the mighty Flower Kings of Sweden! We will not waste any more words telling you how great these guys are. Just tune in an you will find out!
US band Oblivion Sun were formed by Frank Wyatt (keyboards and saxes) and Stanley Whitaker (guitars and vocals), founding members of Happy The Man, from the ashes of that legendary US 70’s Prog band. Website: oblivionsun.com 
The Flower Kings of Sweden originated when Roine Stolt (Ex-Kaipa) was working on his first solo album entitled “The Flower King”. He and the session players he had assembled to work on the album jelled as a band and decided to stay together, adopting the name The Flower Kings. Website: flowerkings.se 
Music with some meat to it!
Prog-Watch is a weekly podcast and internet radio program dedicated to bringing the listener contemporary Progressive Rock music from around the world. Your big, hairy host, the “Prog-Squatch” wanders the woods of the world, beats the bushes, and digs in the dirt to bring the best Prog back for YOU! Sometimes solo and sometimes with a guest host, the Prog-Squatch will bring you new and interesting artists in each episode, and give you some background info and a taste of their music.
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