Progressive Palaver

After years of hearing his co-hosts rave about Styx, Joe Boclair finally made it to see them live at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin—the one built right into the Circuit of the Americas Formula One racetrack. He even bought a Mr. Roboto shirt as a playful nod to Paul Zotter, Ken Gregory, and Tom Corkran. (His wife Sarah came along too, naturally.) The triple bill featured Don Felder running through Eagles classics like "Hotel California" and "Life in the Fast Lane," followed by the Kevin Cronin Band—yes, that's REO Speedwagon minus the REO Speedwagon name, possibly due to some contractual drama. Despite being in his seventies, Cronin's vocals were impressively strong. The crowd was unusually diverse for a prog rock show, featuring some unforgettable characters including one older gentleman sporting punk-rock style with blue-pink spiky hair and Batman tattoos. Then Styx took the stage. **Larry Gowan's theatrical keyboard theatrics** in his sparkly purple coat were mesmerizing, while Tommy Shaw remained refreshingly laid-back, content to let others shine while delivering impressive vocals. J.Y. held down center stage with his sharp metallic green Stratocaster. Tommy's performance on "Man in the Wilderness" exceeded all expectations—until lightning struck nearby and forced an evacuation during "Castle Walls." X: @progpala BlueSky: @progpala.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 167 – Peter Gabriel Part 11, i/O Peter Gabriel's I.O. is a masterclass in production and artistry, but the release strategy nearly derailed it. On Progressive Palaver, we break down why this 17-year recording journey matters and where Gabriel's vision shines brightest. BlueSky: @progpala.bsky.social X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Bonus Episode – Apple TV’s Foundation Season 3 Recap Joe and Sarah take some time to recap the third season of Foundation on Apple TV. The adaptation of this book series continues to surprise and amaze. This show is able to present all the important aspects of the original story in new and fascinating ways. It feels fresh in ways that likely won’t alienate longtime fans. We cover the story, the actors, and throw in some superlatives for good measure. Enjoy this until we get to do our season 4 preview! X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ BlueSky: @progpala.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 166 – David Gimour Part 1, Luck and Strange Our first David Gilmour solo episode covers his most recent album. In (somewhat) typical Palaver fashion we start at the end of the Gilmour solo catalog to cover Luck and Strange. On this record we find a guitar god from our collective past who is living beyond boundaries. Fresh yet familiar, Luck and Strange finds Gilmour expressing familiar ideas with new collaborators. Some people just improve with time! X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ BlueSky: @progpala.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Special Episode – Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026 We at the Palaver had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon recently. It was an outstanding conversation discussing their upcoming album Falling Together. Rylee and Cason were able to provide a glimpse into how Advent Horizon music gets written and recorded. They present a fascinating set of experiences that yield their compelling brand of prog rock. We hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation. X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt Advent Horizon website: www.adventhorizonmusic.com/

Episode 165 – Marillion Part 17 – Seasons End 2022 Remix Finishing out our early 2020’s remix segment, we consider Marillion’s 2022 remix of Seasons End. The question going in was what would (or could) they do with such a fantastic original recording? As usual, the group considers this remix from all the angles. We hope you enjoy revisiting this classic record with us. X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

SCS38 – Kansas in Austin, July 2025 We are pleased to share this recap of a Kansas show Joe and Sarah saw in July 2025. Braving the Texas summer heat in Houston, the show was at an outdoor ampitheater. The heat couldn’t stop this most excellent band from thrilling the crowds. We love this incarnation of one of our favorite bands and can’t talk enough about them. X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 164 - Marillion Part 16, Fugazi 2021 Remix by Progressive Palaver

Special Episode – Interview with Dave and Bill of Know Return, December 2025 We had the delightful opportunity to catch up with Dave Boardman and Bill Everman of the Kansas tribute band, Know Return. We look ahead with them at the exciting 2026 the band has planned starting from a date in Granbury Texas in January and on through the rest of the year. Dave and Bill tease some exciting deep cuts in the upcoming year as they look forward to increasing their success. Please enjoy this conversation. X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 163 – Yes Part 23, Talk – 30th Anniversary Edition The Progressive Palaver are thrilled to revisit this generally ignored or maligned Yes classic. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Talk, Yes released a remastered and expanded version. Demos, live version, and a smoothed out listening experience make this edition worth checking out. For us, Talk is definitely a gem that is aging well! X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt