NEWS
AN EVENING WITH JOHN MITCHELL (& JEZ FIELDER)
2024
NEW BDP ARTIST
HFMC - Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion
We're delighted to welcome HFMC (Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion) to the BDP family!
Hasse
is
well
known
for
his
contribution
for
more
than
two
decades
as
singer/guitarist
in
The
Flower
Kings,
as
well
as
his
work
with
the
Swedish
hard
rock
band
Spellbound
during
the
eighties.
HFMC
also
consist
of
Sampo
Axelsson
(bass
guitar),
Kjell
Haraldsson
(keyboards),
Anton
Lindsjö
(guitar)
and
Ola
Strandberg
(dums).
The
band
members
have
played
together
with
names
like
Glenn
Hughes,
Michael
Schenker,
Jeff
Scott
Soto,
Joe
Lynn
Turner
amongst
others…
HFMC
has
a
warm
and
unique
sound
of
their
own
with
influences from progressive rock, classic rock and even a hint of pop.
The new album 'Eternal Snapshots' will be released on
June 6, 2024.
Kristoffer
Gildenlöw
has
announced
his
new album ‘Empty’
We
are
delighted
to
welcome
the
talented
Kristoffer
Gildenlöw
into
the
Bad Dog Promotions family!
Kristoffer
is
a
Swedish
musician
and
songwriter,
known
as
the
bassist
of
the
progressive
rock
band
Pain
of
Salvation,
a
session
musician,
and
a
solo
artist.
In
2017,
Kristoffer
was
asked
to
join
the
legendary
prog
band
Kayak
(NL) as they reunited for another go.
KRISTOFFER GILDENLÖW - NEW ALBUM ‘EMPTY‘
Netherlands & Germany, thanks to everyone involved and who attended the shows. It was truly wonderful to spend this time with you, just before Christmas.
Merry Christmas everyone!
2023
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROGS
We are thrilled to announce the launch of “Last Night of
the Progs”, our inaugural quarterly Prog Rock night at The
Butler, one of Reading, UK’s premier music venues!
Join us for an unforgettable night filled with exceptional
music and a stunning lineup that you won't want to miss.
We can't wait to see you there!
*First Night of the Progs – Saturday 16th November 2024*
Hoopy Frood + John Mitchell + John Hackett Band
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/634448
Last Night of the Progs - Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871165237977396
First Night of the Progs - FB Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/334250666382614
Bad
Dog
Promotions
is
thrilled
to
announce
that
the
renowned
supergroup
O_R_k
will
embark
on
an
electrifying
UK
tour
in
May
2025,
sharing
the
stage
with
The
Paradox
Twin
for
an
unforgettable
series
of
live
performances!
(Southampton,
London,
Kidderminster
and Huddersfield).
O.R.k.
brings
together
an
international
lineup
of
progressive,
alternative,
and
art-rock
talent,
featuring
Australian
bassist
Colin
Edwin
(ex-Porcupine
Tree),
American
drummer
Pat
Mastelotto
(King
Crimson),
Italian
vocalist
Lorenzo
Esposito
Fornasari
LEF
(Obake),
and Italian guitarist
Carmelo Pipitone
(Marta sui tubi).
Joining
them,
The
Paradox
Twin
—formed
by
singer,
songwriter,
and
multi-instrumentalist
Danny
Sorrell—has
made
waves
with
its
debut
album
'The
Importance
of
Mr.
Bedlam'
and the highly acclaimed follow-up 'Silence from Signals'.
This
tour
promises
an
extraordinary
opportunity
for
fans
to
dive
into
the
rich,
innovative
soundscapes crafted by two of the most exciting contemporary progressive rock bands.
Ticket links and further details
HERE!
We're
thrilled
to
announce
our
partnership
with
the
amazing
Fusion
Festival!
This
year's
edition
will
be
an
unmissable
event.
The
lineup
includes,
among
others,
Amplifier,
Godsticks,
Lazuli,
Tiger
Moth
Tales,
Haze,
Karmamoi,
Solstice, Kyros, Von Hertzen Brothers, Spriggan Mist, and many more!
Check out all the info at
fusionprogfestivals.com
New Prog Fest in Paris!
We're
thrilled
to
announce
our
partnership
with
this
fantastic
new
event!
Nothing
less
than
a
prog
festival
at
the
Casino
de
Paris
on
26th
and
27th
September
2025!
The
lineup
features
The
Watch,
RPWL,
KARNATAKA,
and
IQ. Tickets are already on sale:
https://www.billetweb.fr/prog-rock-fest-paris-2025
More info soon.
We're thrilled to welcome Flor de Loto and Magic Pie to the Bad Dog Promotions family!
See our section "Our artists" for more info.
NEW ARTISTS: Flor de Loto + Magic Pie
PROG METALLERS MAGIC PIE REVEAL DETAILS AND VIDEO FOR A
TRACK FROM SIXTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
The
long-awaited
sixth
full-length
album
from
Norwegian
Prog
Rockers
Magic
Pie
is
on
its
way.
Titled
“Maestro”,
it
will
be
released
by
Karisma
Records
on
the
16th
of
May
on
CD,
LP
and
Digital formats.
The
first
single
from
the
album
is
out
today
(13.03) and it’s for the track “Everyday Hero”.
“Maestro” is now available to pre-order at:
Webshop:
karismarecords.no
Bandcamp:
magicpie.bandcamp.com
US shop:
karismarecords.indiemerch.com
Stream “Everyday Hero” by Magic Pie
here
KRISTOFFER GILDENLÖW
– NEW ALBUM ‘EMPTY’
Kristoffer Gildenlöw has announced
his new album ‘Empty’
We
are
delighted
to
welcome
the
talented
Kristoffer
Gildenlöw
into
the
Bad
Dog
Promotions family!
Kristoffer
is
a
Swedish
musician
and
songwriter,
known
as
the
bassist
of
the
progressive
rock
band
Pain
of
Salvation,
a
session
musician,
and
a
solo
artist.
In
2017,
Kristoffer
was
asked
to
join
the
legendary
prog
band
Kayak
(NL)
as
they
reunited for another go.
NEWS
AN EVENING WITH JOHN MITCHELL (& JEZ FIELDER)
2024
NEW BDP ARTIST
HFMC - Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion
We're delighted to welcome HFMC
(Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion)
to the BDP family!
Hasse is well known for his contribution for more than
two decades as singer/guitarist in The Flower Kings, as
well as his work with the Swedish hard rock band
Spellbound during the eighties. HFMC also consist of
Sampo Axelsson (bass guitar), Kjell Haraldsson
(keyboards), Anton Lindsjö (guitar) and Ola Strandberg
(dums). The band members have played together with
names like Glenn Hughes, Michael Schenker, Jeff Scott
Soto, Joe Lynn Turner amongst others… HFMC has a
warm and unique sound of their own with influences from
progressive rock, classic rock and even a hint of pop.
The new album 'Eternal Snapshots' will be released on
June 6, 2024.
Netherlands & Germany, thanks to everyone involved and
who attended the shows. It was truly wonderful to spend
this time with you, just before Christmas.
Merry Christmas everyone!
2023
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROGS
We are thrilled to announce the launch of “Last Night of the
Progs”, our inaugural quarterly Prog Rock night at The Butler,
one of Reading, UK’s premier music venues!
Join us for an unforgettable night filled with exceptional music
and a stunning lineup that you won't want to miss. We can't
wait to see you there!
*First Night of the Progs – Saturday 16th November 2024*
Hoopy Frood + John Mitchell + John Hackett Band
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/634448
Last Night of the Progs - Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871165237977396
First Night of the Progs - FB Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/334250666382614
Bad
Dog
Promotions
is
thrilled
to
announce
that
the
renowned
supergroup
O_R_k
will
embark
on
an
electrifying
UK
tour
in
May
2025,
sharing
the
stage
with
The
Paradox
Twin
for
an
unforgettable
series
of
live
performances!
(Southampton,
London,
Kidderminster
and Huddersfield).
O.R.k.
brings
together
an
international
lineup
of
progressive,
alternative,
and
art-rock
talent,
featuring
Australian
bassist
Colin
Edwin
(ex-Porcupine
Tree),
American
drummer
Pat
Mastelotto
(King
Crimson),
Italian
vocalist
Lorenzo
Esposito
Fornasari
LEF
(Obake),
and
Italian
guitarist
Carmelo
Pipitone
(Marta
sui tubi).
Joining
them,
The
Paradox
Twin
—formed
by
singer,
songwriter,
and
multi-instrumentalist
Danny
Sorrell—has
made
waves
with
its
debut
album
'The
Importance
of
Mr.
Bedlam'
and
the
highly
acclaimed
follow-up 'Silence from Signals'.
This
tour
promises
an
extraordinary
opportunity
for
fans
to
dive
into
the
rich,
innovative
soundscapes
crafted
by
two
of
the
most
exciting
contemporary
progressive
rock
bands.
Ticket links and further details
HERE!
We're
thrilled
to
announce
our
partnership
with
the
amazing
Fusion
Festival!
This
year's
edition
will
be
an
unmissable
event.
The
lineup
includes,
among
others,
Amplifier,
Godsticks,
Lazuli,
Tiger
Moth
Tales,
Haze,
Karmamoi,
Solstice,
Kyros,
Von
Hertzen
Brothers,
Spriggan Mist, and many more!
Check out all the info at
fusionprogfestivals.com
New Prog Fest in Paris!
We're
thrilled
to
announce
our
partnership
with
this
fantastic
new
event!
Nothing
less
than
a
prog
festival
at
the
Casino
de
Paris
on
26th
and
27th
September
2025!
The
lineup
features
The
Watch,
RPWL,
KARNATAKA,
and IQ. Tickets are already on sale:
https://www.billetweb.fr/prog-rock-fest-paris-2025
More info soon.
NEW ARTISTS:
Flor de Loto + Magic Pie
PROG METALLERS MAGIC PIE REVEAL
DETAILS AND VIDEO FOR A TRACK FROM
SIXTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
The
long-awaited
sixth
full-length
album
from
Norwegian
Prog Rockers
Magic Pie
is on its way.
Titled
“Maestro”,
it
will
be
released
by
Karisma
Records
on the 16th of May on CD, LP and Digital formats.
The
first
single
from
the
album
is
out
today
(13.03)
and
it’s for the track “Everyday Hero”.
“Maestro” is now available to pre-order at:
Webshop:
karismarecords.no
Bandcamp:
magicpie.bandcamp.com
US shop:
karismarecords.indiemerch.com
Stream “Everyday Hero” by Magic Pie
here
