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Captain Phil's Planet playlist for 11/21/2019

ArtistTitleAlbum (* = New Release)
RenaissanceThe WInter TreeTales of1001 Nights Vol. 2
DopapodNovember’
TemptressSinnerTemptress*
TemptressChemicalTemptress*
The CyberiamMy OccupationThe Cyberiam*
The CyberiamDon't BlinkThe Cyberiam*
CamelSasquatchThe Single Factor
EVT BandBackwards Down the Number Line (Phish Cover)*
Hank StoneSuper OPainting Tomorrow's Skies Blue
Hank StoneIf I Were a Railroad EnginePainting Tomorrow's Skies Blue

WUSB Pledgers Captain Phil will be offering passes to ANIME NYC November 15th - 17th 2019 at the Jacob Javits Center NYC (http://animenyc.com/) ! Stay tuned to WUSB 90.1fm for details on our fall pledge drive!

Calling in in the 3pm hour
John DiGeronimo drummer for the New England band Temptress

During the 4pm hour we'll have the return of The Cyberiam (https://thecyberiam.com/) to talk about their terrific show at last months Progstock and the new Blu Ray Live in the Cyberiam!

We'll also be hearing about the fantastic Holiday Model Railroad show at the Mills Pond House in St James NY on Friday November 22nd - Sunday November 24th
(https://www.millspondgallery.org/events)

Temptress (https://www.facebook.com/temptressofficial/) is back with a new single featuring Bassist Anthony Coy vocalist Jake Funk and drummer John DiGeronimo, the trio forge ahead to craft “Chemical” their new single.

Built on a throbbing heaping of heavy shredding, DiGeronimo’s syncopated percussive blasts and Funk’s sweeping delivery, the track merges ’90’s-style Helmet-sized riffs with Rammstein’s broad stadium-ready anthems to make the most perfect Industrial amalgamation for the season. And the most perfect reintroduction to Temptress!

Comprised of some of Chicago’s most accomplished musicians, The Cyberiam have come together to create their own unique brand of hard/heavy progressive rock. The Aaron Clift Experiment has described their music as the “heavy, atmospheric prog of bands like Porcupine Tree and Tool with a good melodic and pop sensibility”. Their self-titled debut album and stunning live shows have them rapidly building a rabid following.

The Cyberiam began in 2016 when keyboardist Frank Lucas, was looking to form a progressive rock band. At a show one night, he struck up a conversation with well-known Chicago performer Keith Semple after noticing his Dream Theater tattoo. Semple had crossed paths with Lateralus drummer Tommy Murray on numerous occasions. The trio had already begun writing what would become the band first album when Murray invited Full Moon Fire band mate, Brian Kovacs, to lend his beefy bass skills. With the band fully formed, writing and recording was completed. The Cyberiam's self-titled debut was released in February 2018. That year was filled with producing videos, performing live shows including a set at Progtoberfest IV, and receiving a host of accolades.

Debut Prog Metal Album of the Year - Sonic Perspectives
Best Debut Album - Progrock.com
Best Chicago Prog - Progrock.com
Best Dr. Who Plot - Progrock.com
#6 Heavy Prog & Progressive Metal Album - Dutch Progressive Rock Page

Following the success of 2018, The Cyberiam are focusing less on their live shows and heading back into the studio in 2019. They have just finished recording "The Butterfly Effect", an epic 21 minute track that is scheduled for release as an EP on May 3, 2019. Next up, they will be editing footage from their full production, live performance at The Copley Theater for DVD release in September/October. The band will be looking at options for a vinyl release of their debut album later in the year, as well as completing their next album for release in 2020.

The Cyberiam's only scheduled performance this year will be ProgStock 2019, an annual progressive rock festival held in Rahway, NJ on Columbus Day Weekend. They plan to get back on stage for a few shows to close out 2019 and will be coming to a venue or festival near you in 2020.

The Cyberiam are:

Brian Kovacs (Bass Guitar, Vocals) is a multi-instrumentalist from the Chicago area. His voice has been heard all around the Chicago area for more than 2 decades - as a radio DJ, voiceover artist, DJ/karaoke host, festival MC, podcaster, and member of Libido Funk Circus. He can also be found around town performing as a solo artist or with The Awecoustics.

Frank Lucas (Keyboards) is a Chicago-based classically trained pianist, composer, and educator. He has been studying piano, synthesis and theory with Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess for 25 years. Frank has performed and recorded with members of well-known acts including Pat Metheny Group, Dixie Dregs, UFO, Journey, Destiny's Child, and War, as well as solo artists Brandi, Jennifer Lopez, and Dee Snider.

Tommy Murray (Drums) is a native Chicagoan who started hitting the skins when he was just 3 years old and has never stopped. He has performed in countless bands, notably Lateralus and Aziola Cry, on and managed Chicago stages for decades. After a failed attempt to join the Blue Man Group (because he was too tall), he turned to acting and landed roles on Chicago PD, Mind Games, and Chicago Fire.

Keith Semple (Vocals, Guitar) is easily the most well known member of the band, having been performing professionally since the ripe old age of 16. The native Irishman has appeared on no less than three talent shows - winning UK's Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 and appearing on American Idol in 2006 and The Voice in 2012. He has toured the world - playing in prestigious venues like London's Royal Albert Hall and O2 Arena and opening for Bon Jovi and Kid Rock.

Mills Pond House in St James NY (https://www.millspondgallery.org/events)
Smithtown Township Arts Council and St. James Model Railroad Club will hold their 35th Annual Holiday Open House Weekend Friday, Nov. 22 (6 – 9 PM), Saturday, Nov 23 (11 AM – 5 PM), Sunday, Nov 24 (11 AM – 5 PM) at the Mill Pond House in St James.

St. James Model Railroad Club Train Display (a 38’ X 48’ O scale train layout with 11 trains running simultaneously and up to 15 Trains running per session), Mills Pond Holiday Market featuring die-cast models, toys and collectibles and more, and Members Fine Art Showcase (features fine original artwork of sixty-one artists)

All Parking for the Mills Pond House is located in our rear lot - off Mills Pond Road, directly across from Flowerfield Celebrations at 199 Mills Pond Road. Our driveway is directly across from the two white stone pillars. Admission to the train display is by donation to the St. James Model Railroad Club: Adults $2.00, Children 50¢. Please note: The St. James Model Railroad Club train display is not handicap accessible.